Origin Paradise!

William lit a cigarette and asked, "How many chances do we have to bombard the island? The players are unpredictable; I don't want to be trapped on this island."

The adjutant said sternly, “Only once. The tactical missile vehicle will only be activated when you are in danger. This place is too close to the South China Sea. If the intensity increases, the consequences will be unimaginable. The Great Xia Order Bureau has a significant influence in South Vietnam. They are just disguised as a courier company, but in reality, they are a violent organization.”

William said with a self-deprecating laugh, "In their words, this time we've really messed with the tiger."

At present, many major powers have unanimously built their own extraordinary organizations. The Great Xia Order Bureau, the Russian Holy Temple, and the American Beacon Society are all detached from the world. A year ago, facing the arrival of the extraordinary era, the countries jointly formed the Realm Defense Council, which is an international organization. Compared with these behemoths, Leviathan Corporation is more like a toddler taking its first steps.

The adjutant said with a resolute expression, "Tomorrow, you will become a member of the extraordinary."

William chuckled softly: "Perhaps."

Chapter 8 Temporary Team Disbandment

Late at night, the woods were bustling with people.

After reclaiming four strongholds, Dr. Ryan's zombie horde had grown to over two hundred, and the relationship between the two, who had temporarily teamed up, had plummeted to rock bottom, on the verge of breaking down at any moment.

"Da da da!"

A barrage of gunfire erupted as assault rifles swept across the area, felling several large trees as zombies attacked the stronghold from all sides.

The first group of zombies all wore bulletproof helmets and tight-fitting wire hoods. Most of them had broken necks, but they still charged toward the stronghold with speed comparable to coyotes. Their claws and fangs were even more deadly. More than thirty of them were riddled with bullets and were almost reduced to rotten flesh. Their crawling figures were extremely eerie.

Dr. Ryan calmly directed the army, using those that could no longer be used as shields, advancing in shifts under the cover of large trees. The effect was outstanding. If it were an unmanned horde of zombies, they would have been wiped out by the six company employees long ago.

outside the battlefield.

A dark figure suddenly sprang up, weaving through the bushes. His agility of 8 points made him incredibly fast. He leaped forward and pounced, his wooden spear piercing the back of a death row inmate's neck with ease. Blood splattered from the wound. The inmate was wearing a camouflage made of grass and twigs and was carrying a rifle, making him extremely well hidden.

Jiang He quickly cleaned up the scene. This was the fourth troublemaker he had killed. Leviathan Corporation had recently issued a broadcast statement that all death row inmates would be pardoned if Dr. Ryan and his assistant were captured.

The support team landed on the island, the commander entered the indigenous tribe, and took the heart from the golden bowl in the stone temple. Jiang He used the cinnabar mirror to see the other party's appearance clearly: Earl William of England, who often appeared on television, a famous conglomerate heir and playboy, whose reputation was so great that even remote areas had heard of him.

On the neck of the condemned prisoner, a pendant caught someone's attention.

[Task trigger conditions have been met]

[Quest Name: Regret and Vengeful Spirits]

[Mission Objective: Track down and eliminate the vengeful spirit 0/1]

[Mission Deadline: Unknown]

[Note: The mission location is in Shanghai. After accepting the mission, you will be teleported and reward information will be displayed.]

Jiang He put away the pendant. It was useless to him in the current situation. He would return to the original location after completing the mission, so it couldn't be used as a safe way to escape. Moreover, Ryan, who was a veteran player, was standing next to him, making the situation even more dangerous.

"Big cities, huh?"

Jiang He couldn't help but think to himself that Shanghai was extremely prosperous, while he was a fisherman from a remote area. It would be difficult for him to adapt immediately if he went there rashly. Most importantly, he had no money, and how to track down the missing people would be a big problem. This task could only be put on hold for the time being.

Life is not always smooth sailing.

A dozen minutes later, the battle ended and the stronghold fell.

The two immediately headed to the last stronghold, located on the southern edge of the island, where someone had landed.

Dr. Ryan said in a casual tone, “Friend, we have a very pleasant working relationship. You are a greedy wolf, but I can see that you have a strong sense of contract. My number of zombies exceeds your limit, and letting this go unchecked does not seem like a good thing.”

Jiang He replied perfunctorily, "Thank you for your high regard. Whether I can handle two hundred zombies is for you to judge. There's no point in testing me; the answer won't be credible."

Dr. Ryan lamented, "God, how could you think so badly of people? I am an angel who can bring the dead back to life!"

Jiang He couldn't help but glance at the other person. According to this logic, he would be the Grim Reaper who rules over sea fish and river shrimp.

Dr. Ryan clasped his hands behind his head and said, "Zombies? They're not that hard to deal with. One dose of the Living Dead virus restores their bodies to life, and one dose of the Wolf Blood virus fills them with a bloodlust."

"But they could never truly come back to life. They were missing the most precious thing—the soul. A powerful soul can even suppress physical deformities."

"On the other hand, zombie operations require energy. A strong digestive system combined with storage is necessary for them to fight for a long time."

"You got that, right?"

Ryan turned his head, his collar turned up to cover his neck. If the other party had already swallowed the Garuda Egg, then the user's heart would become a new sacred object, which he could use to create the Garuda Virus and make up for the major weakness of the zombies.

Jiang He replied, "It's in the hands of the company commander."

Dr. Ryan seemed unconcerned about the veracity of the answer and continued, "This island is Leviathan's private territory, and there's a military base on the opposite shore to the north. In fact, even if we manage to seize a ship, it will be difficult to evade the coastal defenses."

“I was just an ordinary lab technician, living a mundane life. My wife felt that life was boring and left me. I didn’t really care. I preferred to research things that interested me. Until one day, Origins game came knocking on my head.”

Dr. Ryan stretched out his arms in a slightly sickly manner, as if to embrace his God.

“My God, how beautiful! In the past, could you imagine the dead rising again? This is mythology, this is the future, this is the mission God has given me! I am destined to save His lamb.”

Jiang He said, "You got your balls smashed by Honey."

Ryan snapped out of his daze and said angrily, "That was just an accident. I became a death row inmate for the sake of the sacred artifact on the island. In the end, we did manage to pinpoint the tribe's location in the bunker. The resurrected ones are not yet fully developed and are not up to the task when facing modern weapons, but this is only temporary."

The two arrived at the last stronghold, where nearly 20 zombies that had remained were all dead or wounded.

After the previous battles with company employees, and with no reinforcements available, Ryan's zombie count has dropped to 146.

Contrary to expectations, Dr. Ryan suddenly laughed and said, "Originally, the company and I were mortal enemies, but your arrival has eased that. The conglomerate often invests and controls, and I, who can control zombies, clearly have sufficient value. Your spot can satisfy their appetite, so please don't blame me for surrendering. Escaping this island doesn't necessarily mean becoming an enemy of the company."

[Temporary team formation has been terminated]

More than a hundred zombies gradually surrounded the area. At a certain moment, they launched a joint attack on the prey in the center, leaving only ten on guard. Their low roars echoed through the dense forest, and the six employees disguised as zombies raised their pistols.

"The roles of hunter and prey are always reversed," Dr. Ryan said coldly. "So what if you destroyed the setup here beforehand? You're already cornered!"

"To entrust your life to the restraint of wild beasts, you are truly a genius."

Four zombies attacked from the front, bringing a stench to their faces. Jiang He swiftly thrust out his wooden spear, striking four times in quick succession. The precision required for fishing ensured that every shot hit the enemy's eye socket. His 8-point agility boost allowed him to observe and attack almost in slow motion.

A zombie attacked from behind, but instead of biting or tearing, it simply grabbed the target's waist.

Jiang He remained calm. He knew that the basis of Ryan's cooperation with the company was to give up a player's spot. He turned around and elbowed the zombie on the head, causing blood to splatter.

Zombies swarmed in one after another, gunshots echoing like a curtain.

An employee found an opportunity, aimed at the target's abdomen, and decisively fired a shot. The bullet passed through the gap between the zombies and hit the target, making a metallic clang.

"He has a bulletproof vest, and he's aiming for his arms and legs!"

Chapter 9 Counterattack

In the dense forest, zombies fell one by one.

Dr. Ryan felt no pang of regret; with the company's support, his materials would only continue to accumulate.

After taking a bullet, Jiang He abandoned the cover provided by the zombies and began to move in small areas. However, there were zombies everywhere in his line of sight. Every time he tore open a gap, a new enemy would fill it. It was somewhat like a classical soldier formation. He killed them quickly, but the other side just wanted to wear him down so that he could be captured alive.

Blood splattered, and gunshots rang out incessantly.

Dr. Ryan looked at the trapped beast and said, "Friend, trying to find a way to escape with you might seem like the right choice, but in your hometown's parlance, there are the best, the middle, and the worst options. Few would choose the best option, would they?"

"Just like you now, what's the point of resisting? If it weren't for Earl William's attempt to use the Heart-Eating Relic to control me, the exoskeleton soldiers would have arrived long ago."

"As long as you give up, I can guarantee that you will receive the treatment a victim deserves before you die."

In the instant he spoke, Jiang He was shot in the side of his thigh. The intense pain caused him to lose focus for a moment, and he fell to the side. He forced himself to concentrate, bent down, and broke free from the tightest encirclement of zombies before collapsing to the ground.

Flashbangs and grenades exploded simultaneously, dazzling light rising from the dense forest, followed by the roar of explosions, and the shockwave pulverized a large number of zombies at close range.

Jiang He was blasted away, rolling several times, his limbs covered in blood. Despite the protection of the half-dragon armor, several of his ribs were still broken, and his injuries were horrific.

Jiang He quickly drank a small healing potion, consuming 100 energy points to activate the active skill [Frenzy Rhythm] and mark Dr. Ryan. Then, he ruthlessly threw the broken wooden spear on the ground. The basic gun skill increased by 14%, and the Frenzy Mark increased by 5%. The two combined to increase the damage by 20%, aiming at the enemy's head.

Dr. Ryan had witnessed the opponent's throwing technique before, and immediately leaped forward in a somewhat comical manner. The wooden spear pierced through his chest, pinning him to the ground at an angle. For a normal person, or even a considerable number of low-level players, this blow would have been fatal.

"Hahaha……"

Dr. Ryan burst into laughter. Without batting an eye, he pulled out the wooden spear. His collar fell down, revealing the stitches on his neck. The skin color of his body and head was different, and the body below looked more like that of a dead person.

The night he escaped from the bunker, he used the skill "Limb Surgery" to perform a head transplant. The material was, of course, a zombie. His 12 points of mental strength helped him suppress the zombie virus, and he was no longer afraid of some fatal wounds. His original body had been ravaged by Honey and was no longer worth keeping.

Jiang He retreated immediately after throwing his spear, amidst a hail of bullets. One of them struck his left upper arm, while six staff members recovered from the effects of the flashbang.

At the front of the dense forest, the two zombies that had initially been on guard rushed towards them. Jiang He concentrated his strength in the base of his palm and delivered a powerful chop to the side of the enemy's head.

This strike was like an iron axe piercing bone, producing a terrifying sound. Its force penetrated to the marrow, and in the blink of an eye, the zombie's head was split in two, its brains splattering onto the ground like ink.

“Surprise!” Dr. Ryan shouted.

Suddenly, the remote-controlled bombs in the abdomens of the two zombies exploded, sending flesh and blood flying out like hail. A rolling shockwave swept in, and Jiang He was sent flying backward nearly ten meters, his bones severely shattered.

He struggled to his feet, dodging several bullets and resisting the urge to drink another vial of potion. Helmeted zombies, zombie arrays, head transplant surgery, zombie bombs... Ryan was a formidable opponent.

Jiang He staggered to the stronghold.

Eight bomb-wielding zombies and six staff members advanced.

Dr. Ryan stood at the rear directing the operation. He was keenly aware that his strength lay in his mental fortitude, while his physical strength and agility were lacking. Moreover, the target was crucial; it was the bargaining chip for exchanging the Heart Eater Relic, and it had to be captured alive.

When he escaped the bunker, he changed into Horney's uniform, which contained a satellite phone. William would arrive with his team in about ten minutes and obtain what he had been dreaming of. Although he didn't know why someone hadn't taken it, based on the images, this biology PhD was certain that the heart did not belong to humans or any livestock.

The Garuda egg as recorded in classical texts!

Inside the stronghold, Jiang He had nowhere to retreat. After punching two staff members to death, he was shot three times and had an iron pipe pierce his thigh. He was pressed against the window glass. With such severe injuries, he would not live for more than half an hour.

With the outcome decided, Dr. Ryan walked into the stronghold and said regretfully, "I will remember you, little guy. It's not shameful for you to lose to me."

Jiang He spat out a mouthful of blood, his cheeks puffed out, and he raised his finger as if it were a gun, grinning as he said, "Surprise!"

Before the other party could react, Jiang He's fingertips erupted with intense heat radiation, which swept through the area under the bombardment of a powerful shockwave. The fragments of the gas stove and molten iron pierced through everything in front of them like a storm. A large cleaver shot out, turning several employees into mush. Dr. Ryan took most of the force and was beyond dead.

The window shattered, and the immense force of the impact sent Jiang He flying. The zombies were torn apart, their abdomens exploding one after another. In the last second before he lost consciousness, without even needing to bite down, the small healing potion in his mouth broke, the liquid spilling out, barely keeping him alive.

Two full minutes later, Jiang He regained the ability to move. He didn't care where the ordinary-quality broadsword had fallen. In the cinnabar mirror, William's team was less than five miles away.

Amidst the raging fire fueled by thermal radiation, a black card, seemingly oblivious to the violent explosion, flew towards someone.

[Name: Executive Officer Review Card]

[Category: Permissions]

[Quality: None]

[Effects: ① Indestructible. ② Provides one opportunity to participate in a professional qualification assessment. ③ Transferred to the nearest location upon the holder's death.]

[Note: High risk, please be fully prepared]

A few minutes later, the exoskeleton team arrived.

The damaged and burning stronghold, the broken and collapsed trees, and the corpses scattered everywhere left everyone stunned by the horrific scene.

William took a big gulp of water to calm himself down.

"Ryan survives, they die together, and the target survives. The possibility of them dying together doesn't affect the outcome, so it's not considered. The relic and the child are in my hands. The chances of Ryan escaping are very low..."

William patted his cheeks. He could only imitate this machine-oriented way of thinking, which was far inferior to his brother who had already become a superhuman. That's why he wanted player qualifications even more.

"Ten people go to the southern coast; if they don't find anything, they search back. The rest..."

The adjutant said, "The most urgent task now is to prevent the target from escaping. If we hold the town's port, we will be invincible. You need to learn to make the most of your strengths. As long as you are willing to spend money and time, you can hire a large number of South Vietnamese to land on the island and conduct a thorough search. I guarantee it will not take more than three days."

William took a few steps and nodded, saying, "Do as you say. Conduct the search and arrest at the port simultaneously. Also, leave the zombie remains on the ground to the laboratory so they can at least produce some results from their research."

"Understood." The adjutant saluted.

……

The following day, sea fog blanketed the area.

The squad searched the outpost as ordered by their superiors.

Amidst the zombies scattered everywhere, Jiang He opened his eyes, his body covered in blood, flesh, and mud. Given the situation last night, it would be difficult for him to escape capture. He could only stay put and disguise himself as a wrecked zombie. Fortunately, the Leviathan employees were very resistant to the infectivity of zombies and did not spend a lot of time and energy checking each one's vital signs.

Jiang He stood up and headed towards the sea. He spent 100 game coins to buy two bottles of "red medicine" to recover his injuries to about 70-80%, fortunately without losing any hands or feet.

Upon arriving at the seaside, a fishing boat sailed in from the sea.

Jiang He breathed a slight sigh of relief. Three days had passed. This was Lao Hei's first time sailing alone. If he lost his way, it would be difficult for him to rescue him in the vast ocean in a short time.

"Player level 3, several items, Garuda Egg, and an active skill, I've made quite a bit of money."

He took out the black card, which was clearly very valuable, and the fact that Dr. Ryan hadn't used it meant it was extremely dangerous.

Chapter 10: The Island Survival Ends

On the vast, rippling sea.