This Character is Suspected of Cheating! [Unlimited Flow]

He didn't want to guess. All he felt was despair.

Whether He Yu's insane plan was real or merely something he had said to ensure they carried out Plan B smoothly, it was equally devastating for all of them.

Ignoring his wounds, Duan Yuchen took a deep breath.

"Can you explain what just—"

He Yu interrupted, "Are you sure this is the time for explanations? Haven't you noticed something strange?"

The sixth underground floor was dimly lit. Originally, there was no light at all on this level—the only illumination came from the brightly lit seventh floor above. Federation citizens all possessed exceptionally sharp senses, so Duan Yuchen could still clearly make out He Yu's appearance.

Perhaps because of the intense exertion just now, the natural pallor of his face had become even more pronounced, though a faint flush from exercise colored his cheeks. His hair was slightly disheveled, beads of sweat clung to his forehead, and his rimless glasses rested lightly on the bridge of his nose, reflecting the stairwell lights behind him with startling brilliance.

He tilted his head slightly.

The corners of his lips curved upward as though he were smiling...

Yet there wasn't the slightest trace of laughter in his eyes.

It was...

Bone-chilling.

Duan Yuchen: "!!!"

He instinctively held his breath.

Only then did he realize that after he stopped speaking, there wasn't a single sound around them.

The silence was absolute.

Beside him, Eugene and the others had gone silent at some point, all staring warily into the darkness.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

With everyone quiet, the only sound left was the frantic pounding of their own hearts.

The entire floor was unnaturally silent.

And those gray-white-faced creatures weren't chasing them.

Something was definitely wrong.

Duan Yuchen cursed himself inwardly. He'd been so preoccupied trying to decipher He Yu's intentions that he'd almost let his guard down completely.

Remaining silent, he looked ahead.

The farther the distance from the stairwell entrance, the less they could see. Most of the enormous floor was swallowed by deep darkness. Even with Federation eyesight, visibility was poor.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Apart from their heartbeat...

There was nothing.

Qu Wu lowered his voice.

"...Should we move farther in?"

Unknown dangers always created the greatest pressure, breeding fear and caution.

Before He Yu could answer, Dr. Ganlun's voice echoed clearly from somewhere on the floor.

"My little darlings, don't play around. This floor is very dangerous. Come back. Return to me."

His voice carried excitement and amusement.

It only made everyone shudder.

Siya sneered loudly.

"Come back to you? So you can experiment on us and turn us into those gray-white-faced things that are neither human nor ghost?"

Dr. Ganlun's breathing grew heavier. He was obviously angry, but he restrained himself.

"As long as you endure it, you won't become like that. You'll become the most perfect finished products. Don't you want unimaginable power?"

The group responded only with mocking smiles.

The most perfect finished products?

The way he said it...

He wasn't talking about human beings at all.

Powerful beyond measure...

As monsters?

Losing one's consciousness and becoming a puppet—even if such a creature possessed overwhelming strength, it was meaningless.

Lan Ersi spoke calmly.

"Doctor, all they want is to escape. They won't obediently listen."

Dr. Ganlun snapped.

"Then let them suffer a little."

The communication ended.

At that exact moment, the lights on Underground Floor Six blazed to life.

Only then did everyone standing by the doorway finally see...

The monster that had been hiding in the darkness.

It was an extraordinarily bizarre creature.

There were still traces of humanity on its body...

But even more traits belonged to a beast.

A massive monster over two people tall crouched ahead.

Its body was that of a rough-skinned beast. Its legs were thick and muscular, ending in claws as sharp as blades.

Yet it possessed a human face.

A young man's face.

Originally delicate features had twisted into something savage. Its eyes were blood-red, devoid of even a trace of human emotion.

The face was human.

Yet atop its head rose the skull of a beast, complete with a pair of small horns.

Its forelimbs hung like a kangaroo's...

Except they were unmistakably human arms.

The contrast between those human hands and the monstrous legs was grotesque.

The entire creature looked so fundamentally wrong that merely looking at it sent chills down one's spine.

No wonder they hadn't sensed it.

It wasn't breathing at all.

Apparently it had been watching them for quite some time.

The instant the lights came on, it was already halfway through a silent approach.

It had clearly intended to ambush them the moment they arrived.

But now...

The lights were on.

Both sides unexpectedly found themselves face-to-face.

The group at the doorway...

And the monster quietly approaching them...

Everyone froze for a split second.

Its crimson eyes stared straight at them.

Their gazes met.

Neither side moved.

Eugene instinctively gave a small wave.

"Hi, friend."

The next instant—

"ROAR!"

With an explosive bellow, the monster lunged like lightning.

Its movements were savage and brutal.

Its razor-sharp claws thrust toward them. Its ferocious eyes gleamed with bloodlust. Its jaws gaped open as saliva dripped down, its entire face overflowing with ravenous greed.

Eugene repeated his old trick, grabbing Zhen Xing and holding him in front like a shield.

But this time...

The monster didn't hesitate in the slightest.

Its claws stabbed straight toward Zhen Xing's head.

Another instant...

And his skull would have been pierced.

"Holy shit! That doesn't work anymore!"

Just as the claws brushed Zhen Xing's forehead, Eugene yanked him away in time, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.

[Bullet Screen: "AHHHH! That was so damn close!"]

[Bullet Screen: "Damn! The Zhen Xing Shield has failed!"]

[Bullet Screen: "This monster has no reason at all! Didn't the doctor forbid anyone from killing Zhen Xing? Doesn't this thing obey the doctor's orders?"]

Eugene glanced at Zhen Xing.

Although he'd retreated in time, the murderous force carried by the claws had still split the skin between Zhen Xing's brows, drawing a thin line of blood.

The crimson mark on his pale face made him look even more like a corpse.

Their extremely useful shield...

Was no longer reliable.

Eugene felt a headache coming on.

Throwing Zhen Xing to He Yu, mechanical chainsaws extended from both arms as he charged toward the monster.

Dr. Ganlun let out a long sigh, his expression dark.

Beside him, Lan Ersi said evenly,

"See, Doctor? You never needed to worry so much about Experiment No. 5. Since they're here to rescue No. 5, they'll naturally protect him. If you let No. 5 restrain your actions, you're only making things easier for them."

Dr. Ganlun remained silent.

Lan Ersi continued,

"Just leave things as they are. If they can't hold out, they'll naturally beg you for help. Then you can capture them for your experiments."

Unable to restrain himself any longer, Dr. Ganlun glared.

"What if they die?"

Lan Ersi's expression remained blank, his eyes cold beyond measure.

"If they'd rather die than become your experimental subjects..."

"Then let them die."

"You can always find another batch."

Dr. Ganlun shook his head.

"You don't understand. This is the first time I've ever encountered experimental subjects this outstanding."

Confusion filled his eyes.

"They don't feel like prisoners..."

"They feel more like the Federation's greatest young geniuses..."

They were so young.

So powerful.

And possessed such incredible willpower.

Without question...

They were geniuses.

Lan Ersi found it strange as well.

But he didn't think deeply about it.

There was no need.

"No matter who they really are..."

"Having reached this point..."

"They cannot be allowed to leave alive."

Dr. Ganlun fell silent.

His eyes remained fixed on the projection.

One hand hovered above a control button, ready to kill the experimental subject on the sixth floor at any moment to guarantee the safety of Experiment No. 5 and the others.

In his eyes...

Experiment No. 5 and his companions were far more valuable than the monster on Floor Six.

Especially Experiment No. 2...

The one who played the zither.

Lan Ersi smiled faintly.

"Doctor, you're too nervous. It'll only make them even bolder."

"I suggest you continue your experiments."

"I'll watch them."

Dr. Ganlun eyed him suspiciously.

Lan Ersi spread his hands.

"Don't worry."

"If they're about to die, I'll save them immediately."

"Besides, it would be perfect if the creature on Floor Six subdued them first."

"As long as they're still breathing..."

"You'll still be able to use them."

After considering it, Dr. Ganlun nodded.

"Then keep an eye on them."

"They mustn't die."

"Don't worry, Doctor."

Satisfied, Dr. Ganlun turned back toward his experiments.

There was another subject here who fascinated him just as much.

He had wanted to continue experimenting for quite some time already.

The only thing holding him back had been Zhen Xing.

Now that Lan Ersi was watching things, he happily returned to his work.

Naturally, he didn't move Experiment No. 3 elsewhere.

He continued working inside the same laboratory, occasionally glancing at the projection showing He Yu's group.

Lan Ersi watched the screen expressionlessly.

He wasn't going to interfere.

He was looking forward...

To these people dying at the hands of the experimental monster.

Unlike Dr. Ganlun, whose entire world revolved around research...

Lan Ersi could sense the threat they posed.

And once something became a threat...

No experimental value was worth keeping.

—

Bang!

Eugene and his chainsaw were blasted backward together.

Two deep dents had appeared on his mechanical body, clear evidence of being struck by something unimaginably heavy.

Anything capable of leaving marks on his body...

Possessed terrifying strength.

Even after being thrown back, Eugene dug his feet into the floor, trying to stop himself.

The tremendous force still pushed him backward, carving a long trail across the ground.

The monster was unbelievably fast.

Before Eugene had even come to a stop...

It was already upon him.

Several wounds marked its body, black blood oozing from them.

One glance was enough to know...

It wasn't a normal living creature.

Apparently enraged after being injured, its crimson eyes burned even brighter.

It stared fixedly at Eugene, emitting harsh rasping growls as its fangs and claws tore toward him.

Ling Buchen spun while holding the zither.

The music erupted.

Invisible blades slashed toward the monster.

Its pupils contracted sharply.

It instinctively retreated a step.

Eugene narrowly escaped the attack, clutching his chest as he breathed heavily.

"This thing is several times harder to deal with than the gray-white-faced ones."

"It has stronger defense."

"And several times the combat strength."

"I can't beat it."

He could defeat the gray-white-faced creatures.

They were merely troublesome.

This monster...

Forced Eugene to openly admit defeat.

Its ferocity spoke for itself.

The zither music successfully halted it.

Compared to Eugene's chainsaw, the music was even more troublesome for the creature.

Sound seeped everywhere.

It attacked places physical weapons couldn't reach.

Apparently irritated beyond endurance, the monster snorted violently.

A foul stench burst from its mouth.

Its muscles swelled.

Its massive beast legs bent before exploding forward—

It shot toward Eugene like lightning.

Eugene instinctively dodged sideways.

Boom!

The solid floor where it struck instantly collapsed into a crater.

"Ling Buchen!"

Eugene leaped into the air with a shout.

Without hesitation, Ling Buchen accelerated his playing.

The music grew rapid and violent, desperately restraining the monster.

The pace was so intense that even He Yu's complexion turned slightly pale.

The music bound the creature.

Leaping high above it, Eugene gritted his teeth and unleashed his strongest attack.

He Yu and Qiong had chosen to unlock Eugene's and Ling Buchen's bracelets.

From that moment onward...

They had resolved to protect everyone behind them.

To live up to the trust placed in them.

A crimson gleam flashed through Eugene's black eyes.

His silver hair fluttered.

His mechanical chainsaw expanded seemingly without limit as it crashed toward the monster's neck.

"ROAR—!"

Bang!

The monster howled, struggling with all its might.

Just as Eugene's attack landed...

It jerked backward.

The chainsaw barely missed its neck, instead scraping across its face.

Black blood exploded everywhere.

One of its human arms was sliced clean off.

The severed arm hit the ground with a wet thud.

The monster stared blankly for an instant.

Then—

"ROOOAAARRR!"

An even more furious roar erupted.

Blood streamed from its eyes.

Its body inflated like a balloon.

The musical restraints wrapped around it snapped apart instantly.

"It's berserk!"

"Run!"

Dragging Zhen Xing, He Yu retreated toward the stairwell together with Duan Yuchen, Siya, Qu Wu, and Qiong.

Eugene and Ling Buchen withdrew just as quickly.

The swollen monster, covered in black blood, charged toward the doorway.

Black blood splattered everywhere.

Qu Wu cursed through gritted teeth.

"This makes absolutely no fucking sense!"

Siya looked equally incredulous.

"How can something this powerful exist down here?!"

It defied all logic.

Eugene and Ling Buchen were already among the Federation's absolute top experts.

Yet even working together...

They couldn't subdue this monster.

Just what had Dr. Ganlun created?

[Bullet Screen: "Holy shit! This monster is terrifying! Even Eugene and the others are SSS-level and still can't gain the upper hand!"]

[Bullet Screen: "They're in the competition. The system creating an overpowered NPC boss to increase difficulty is perfectly normal."]

[Bullet Screen: "Normal my ass! That monster is way beyond ordinary low-SSS combat power. It feels completely out of place here. Is Dr. Ganlun really that incredible? Or is the system deliberately screwing over He Yu's team?"]

[Bullet Screen: "Obviously someone's trying to kill them."]

[Bullet Screen: "Any results from the previous investigation yet?"]

[Bullet Screen: "The King is still investigating. They've been incredibly busy lately. Every major planet is sending people to Blue Star. Several large expedition teams are being organized."]

[Bullet Screen: "Feels like something big is happening. Otherwise, why hasn't the new energy cultivation system been fully researched or promoted yet?"]

—

The group retreated into the stairwell.

The monster remained inside the doorway, glaring venomously at them without pursuing.

Eugene let out a sigh of relief.

Before he could relax—

Something lunged upward from below.

The gray-white-faced creatures!

"Holy shit! They're still here? Do these bastards ever stop?!"

Eugene kicked the first one away while Ling Buchen's music rang out once more.

The nonstop fighting had exhausted both of them.

But monsters knew neither fatigue nor fear of death.

They attacked relentlessly.

Duan Yuchen's face turned pale.

"So outside we have the gray-white-faced creatures..."

"And inside..."

"That monster."

They were trapped between two impossible choices.

Eugene shoved the leading gray-white-faced creature backward with his chainsaw.

The creatures refused to harm Zhen Xing.

But there were ten of them.

All charging recklessly.

They wouldn't kill Zhen Xing...

But nothing prevented them from seizing him.

Trapped inside the stairwell, Zhen Xing could serve as a shield...

But he couldn't create enough safe space for everyone.

Eugene had been fighting nonstop.

Against monsters like these.

His arms had long since gone numb.

He dealt with the enemies in front while Ling Buchen suppressed those behind.

The rest remained trapped in the middle.

Unable to advance.

Unable to retreat.

The stairs only extended to the sixth floor.

Going upward wasn't an option either.

Holding his broken blade, Duan Yuchen's mind raced.

His voice came out hoarse.

"Going back down is meaningless."

"We have to go back inside."

"We need to find the staircase on Floor Six."

A tiger ahead.

A wolf behind.

They could only move toward the direction that still offered a chance of survival.

Even if that path led toward the even more terrifying monster.

Supporting Zhen Xing, He Yu looked off to one side.

His eyes were deep in thought.

After a long silence...

He suddenly spoke.

"I have an idea."

Everyone: "..."

Even without hearing it...

Goosebumps had already started creeping over their skin.

Eugene's twin chainsaws became momentarily stuck.

Behind him, one gray-white-faced creature swung straight at his head.

Siya reacted immediately, pulling Zhen Xing over to block the strike.

The reliable shield worked again.

The creature stopped its attack.

Eugene seized the chance to yank his chainsaws free and throw both enemies back.

Grinding his teeth, he said,

"Talk."

He Yu looked toward the monster.

Then at the ordinary-looking door.

"Although we don't know why it won't come out..."

"The fact that it showed Zhen Xing absolutely no mercy proves one thing—"

Duan Yuchen answered immediately.

"It doesn't obey the doctor's orders."

He Yu nodded.

"That's right."

"If it doesn't obey the doctor..."

"Then why won't it come out and chase us?"

"Why does it stay on the sixth floor?"

Everyone froze.

Then all their eyes turned simultaneously toward the door.

That ordinary-looking door...

Was anything but ordinary.

Eugene held Zhen Xing while fending off the gray-white-faced creatures.

Ling Buchen assisted him while shielding He Yu and the others.

He stood directly in front of He Yu, blocking the enemies ahead.

Behind them...

The monster roared furiously inside the room.

Qu Wu's eyes lit up.

"The door!"

"There's something wrong with the door!"

The monster was trapped by it.

That was why it could only rage helplessly inside.

Siya inhaled sharply.

"What do we do?"

He Yu answered calmly.

"Let it out."

Everyone: "..."

What a completely fucking insane idea.

[Bullet Screen: "Every time He Yu says he has a plan, my heart skips a beat."]

[Bullet Screen: "Same. None of his plans have ever been sane!"]

[Bullet Screen: "I can totally imagine how Eugene's group feels... I actually pity them."]

[Bullet Screen: "I pity my Zhen Xing even more. Can he please wake up and 'participate' instead of being used as a shield?"]

Even with Zhen Xing, Eugene could no longer withstand ten gray-white-faced attackers.

One leaped past from below and seized Qiong's ankle.

Ling Buchen's music slashed at its wrist.

Blood sprayed everywhere.

The hand was nearly severed...

Yet it still refused to let go.

Qiong kicked wildly until she finally broke free.

Her own ankle had been torn open as well, blood pouring down.

Eugene swung over with his mechanical arm to help.

Ling Buchen immediately moved to the front.

Holding Li Zhan's zither horizontally before him, his sharp gaze focused ahead as his fingers flew across the strings.

"Let it out."

There was no other choice.

Either they continued this deadlock until exhaustion killed them...

Or they bet everything on this plan.

Break it...

Or die.

Grinding his teeth, Eugene threw Zhen Xing aside and charged toward the door.

How do you release it?

Simple.

Destroy the damn door.

Bzzzz—

The chainsaws accelerated.

Eugene drove his mechanical arm into the side of the doorway and began cutting the entire frame apart.

"ROAR! ROAR!"

The monster bellowed from inside.

Eugene cursed loudly.

"Can you shut the fuck up?"

"I'm trying to let you out!"

Duan Yuchen held Zhen Xing beside Ling Buchen, trying to block the entire stairwell entrance.

Qu Wu looked anxiously at He Yu.

"He Yu... what if we release the monster..."

"And it joins the gray-white-faced creatures in hunting us?"

Hope filled his eyes.

He Yu adjusted his glasses.

"Then we're unlucky."

Qu Wu: "..."

Clutching his head, he nearly broke down.

Seriously...

Couldn't He Yu comfort him just a little?

Working with both chainsaws, Eugene defended against the monster while continuing to cut through the door.

The prison walls were incredibly tough.

The door was equally durable.

Progress came slowly.

Fortunately...

His mechanical chainsaws were even stronger.

Soon a huge gash appeared.

He Yu remained perfectly calm.

Cold light reflected from his rimless glasses.

Even under these circumstances, his expression never changed.

His voice stayed completely steady.

"Eugene."

"Angle the blade upward."

Eugene immediately twisted the saw and changed direction.

Ling Buchen's face grew increasingly pale.

His fingers trembled from continuous playing.

Standing behind him, He Yu spoke evenly.

"When drawing in the surrounding energy..."

"Try circulating it through your body."

"It'll make controlling Li Zhan's zither easier."

Ling Buchen's fingers paused briefly.

Then, as he resumed playing...

A subtle change appeared.

Clang!

A large section connecting the door to the frame was finally cut free.

The door began falling inward...

He Yu's eyes sharpened.

"The door."

"Pull back."

Just two words.

Eugene immediately understood.

His eyes flashed.

He exerted force, dragging the falling door back toward their side.

The heavy slab crashed down in front of them.

Ling Buchen...

Duan Yuchen...

And the Zhen Xing he carried...

All ducked behind the fallen door.

The gray-white-faced creatures immediately rushed forward.

The door became a massive obstacle.

It completely blocked everyone's view.

It also prevented them from attacking.

Qu Wu blinked.

"What are we doing?"

Before anyone answered—

Those on the side saw a black blur explode outward.

It slammed directly into the charging gray-white-faced creatures.

"ROOOARRR!"

The berserk monster cared nothing about gray-white-faced creatures.

It swung one claw.

Then lunged forward, biting down savagely.

Naturally, the gray-white-faced creatures fought back.

Their weapons slashed toward the monster.

Eugene shoved the fallen door aside, sending it crashing between the monster and the gray-white-faced creatures.

Taking advantage of the chaos...

The group sprinted back onto the sixth floor.

Every one of them ran at maximum speed.

Ling Buchen grabbed He Yu.

Using his acceleration equipment, he instantly caught up with the others.

Boom!

Behind them...

The door was torn to pieces.

The monster hesitated briefly.

Perhaps unwilling to become trapped again...

It didn't pursue.

But the nine surviving gray-white-faced creatures rushed inside without hesitation.

The monster grabbed one.

Knocked another down.

Then began devouring them.

Only seven badly mangled gray-white-faced creatures continued chasing the group.

Eugene shouted while running,

"Break through the ceiling or find the stairs?"

"The stairs," Duan Yuchen answered.

Breathing heavily, he continued,

"These floors are full of monsters."

"Breaking the ceiling won't be easy."

"And if we can find the staircase..."

"We can repeat the same trick."

"We don't have much time."

Time was running out.

They had to reach the surface as quickly as possible.

If they found the stairs...

The remaining floors would become much easier.

Only if they couldn't find them would they consider breaking through the ceiling.

After speaking, he instinctively glanced at He Yu.

He Yu didn't object.

The floor was enormous.

Though they moved at incredible speed, they quickly searched the entire level.

There was no staircase.

The gray-white-faced creatures chasing them were even faster.

Several times they nearly caught up.

Still incredibly troublesome.

He Yu pursed his lips.

"As expected."

"The stairs and elevators are both being controlled."

"If they don't want us going up..."

"We'll never find the stairs."

"And teleportation won't work either."

Eugene took a deep breath.

"Then let's break through the ceiling."

If Eugene used his chainsaws on the ceiling...

Ling Buchen alone would have to stop all seven gray-white-faced creatures.

This was their most critical moment.

An almost impossible situation.

Ling Buchen simply pressed his lips together.

Without saying a word...

He prepared for battle.

Watching everything unfold, Lan Ersi sneered.

His handsome face remained emotionless.

Cold.

Indifferent.

As long as neither he nor Dr. Ganlun released the staircase...

These people would never reach the upper floors.

Break through the ceiling?

They'd succeeded before.

But this time...

He wouldn't allow it.

Lan Ersi reached out.

As the prison warden, he was about to activate the prison's defense system.

Suddenly—

His body froze.

A strange light flickered across his brown eyes.

Several flashes of blue appeared.

The hand that had been reaching toward the defense controls...

Forcefully changed direction.

It slammed onto another button instead.

On the projection...

The staircase that He Yu's group had been unable to locate suddenly appeared right before them.

"The stairs?!"

Qu Wu stared in disbelief.

Siya frowned tightly.

"They weren't here before."

"Why did they suddenly appear?"

"Could it be a trap?"

Even He Yu...

Paused in surprise.

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