Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 767: The Return of the Mourner

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Chapter 767: The Return of the Mourner

Gao Changkong raised his palm, aiming it directly at Zhu Zheng's head.

At this very moment, what he was about to do felt as sacred as slaying a god.

By beheading this false deity, he would reshape this world filled with lies and deception according to his own will!

First kill Zhu Zheng, then eliminate the entire upper echelon of Blizzard City!

These were the very people who had occupied high positions even before the apocalypse.

Only by toppling everything and starting anew could this world's order be properly rebuilt.

This was the true meaning behind the apocalypse's arrival.

But just as Gao Changkong was about to strike, a familiar voice reached his ears.

"Gao Changkong, you've miscalculated!"

From the shadows of the command center, a dazzling white light flashed, blinding everyone present.

A radiant white glow formed into a slowly opening gate, from which emerged a tall, handsome man with silver hair, clad in silver combat gear.

Deng Shentong, who should have died in Jiangning City, miraculously appeared between Zhu Zheng and Gao Changkong.

Not just him—behind him emerged over a dozen powerful empowered individuals in silver armor, lining up at his back.

Among them was Bai Chunyu, deputy captain of the Celestial Squad.

The other empowered individuals had their faces obscured by special armor, but the formidable aura radiating from them made it clear their strength was no less than that of the investigation team members!

Gao Changkong narrowed his eyes at Deng Shentong's sudden appearance.

"Deng Shentong, long time no see! So you're still alive!"

Lan Xincheng was astonished by Deng Shentong's appearance.

But noticing Zhu Zheng's calm expression, he realized the commander must have known about this all along.

He quietly sighed in relief, feeling considerably more at ease.

"So Commander Zhu had preparations in place all along! It seems even I was kept in the dark about this entire affair."

Little did Lan Xincheng know this was all part of Zhu Zheng and Deng Yuanbo's scheme.

After the second failed siege operation, they had confirmed the presence of Moon of Corrosion spies within Blizzard City.

Unless this issue was resolved, they would face not only external pressures but also potential internal chaos.

Thus, the two had conspired to devise a plan.

Today's apparent vulnerability of Blizzard City had been deliberately orchestrated by Zhu Zheng—

all to lure the rebels out into the open!

Zhu Zheng sat calmly in his chair, gazing at Gao Changkong with mild regret.

"What a pity that it had to be you who betrayed us."

Cultivating a squad captain-level empowered individual was extremely difficult.

This depended largely on innate talent—even with ample resources, finding suitable candidates was nearly impossible.

Regardless of this battle's outcome, Gao Changkong's betrayal represented a tremendous loss for Blizzard City.

"Things have come to this—no need for further words," Gao Changkong said indifferently.

Deng Shentong stared at Gao Changkong before him. "I've long wanted to face you in battle. Last time, you used the Moon of Corrosion to ambush me. You never imagined I'd return from the dead, did you?"

"This time, it's my turn to kill you!"

Gao Changkong laughed.

He countered, "Deng Shentong, do you remember what my ability is?"

Deng Shentong narrowed his eyes, smiling. "[Death Is Reincarnation]—but that's false!"

"You never truthfully reported your ability to the organization. You concealed your true power."

"All that nonsense about rebirth after death is completely fabricated!"

"No one can so easily manipulate the cycle of life and death. Not you, not even higher-level Epsilons can achieve this!"

"Because what's being altered isn't just one's personal timeline, but the entire universe's spacetime! That belongs to the domain of gods, not humans."

"Thus you deceived everyone. I don't believe you could return after I killed you."

"I've studied you, including all your mission records. I believe I've discovered your true ability!"

Deng Shentong's smile bloomed like radiant flowers.

"Actually, your ability should be [Deduction], shouldn't it?"

"You can use all known information to deduce future events. This resembles reincarnation but isn't actual experience."

"And the deduced results inevitably deviate from reality, never perfectly matching."

Deng Shentong's smile deepened.

He adjusted his white gloves, their backs adorned with ornate golden emblems, exuding elegance and luxury.

"But tell me—did you deduce my return from death today?"

Gao Changkong sighed softly.

"To think you've seen through my ability. You're right—I truly cannot reverse life and death."

"But," his smile turned profound as he gazed at Deng Shentong, "I can still witness the cycle. And at its end, I saw your existence."

Slowly opening his eyes, pure killing intent surfaced.

"Today, death marks your face!"

Deng Shentong smiled faintly, drawing an adamantine combat knife from his waist.

"Want to kill me? Do you really think you can? Among the six investigation squads, you're the only non-combat specialist."

"You don't actually believe you can defeat me, do you?"

Gao Changkong of the Reincarnation Squad—his true ability was [Cycle Deduction].

He could deduce all possible futures based on all known intelligence.

The prerequisite: it must center around a specific individual.

Today, his deduction subject was Zhu Zheng, because Zhu Zheng was his target.

But the sudden reappearance of the resurrected Deng Shentong fell outside his deduction parameters.

Thus, Gao Changkong's ability became useless.

Without this advantage, his combat prowess might only reach deputy captain level.

Deng Shentong wore a smile, his expression somewhat arrogant yet his gaze intensely focused.

"In at most thirty minutes, Tu Yunlie and Zhang Yi will return."

"Best case—I eliminate you rebels within that time. Even if I can't, I'll stall until their arrival."

"Regardless of outcome, your defeat is inevitable!"

Gao Changkong sighed softly.

"Didn't you understand my meaning?"

"Your appearance was also within my predictions!"

These words sent a tremor through Deng Shentong's heart.

"You... what do you mean by that?"

Gao Changkong explained, "I never believed someone like you could be killed by trash like those ronin!"

He spread his hands.

"Today's events, including your appearance, were all within my expectations."

Deng Shentong exclaimed in surprise, "Knowing I was alive, you still dared to—"

"Because I don't care!"

Gao Changkong cut him off abruptly.

Suddenly smiling, he asked, "Deng Shentong, let me ask you something."

"If I'd been planning revenge against Blizzard City's entire leadership from the beginning—"

"Guess what? Would I have revealed my true strength?"

"Oh, and a friendly reminder—my ability isn't limited to once per day either!"

Author's Note

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