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“When you went into a coma during your first breakthrough, it was us who built the foundation for your persona growth. Sir, you owe us one life.” No. 5 sat on the chair. “You are similar to No. 0, but you are not him. There’s an obvious difference between you two.”

“What is it?”

“He has become someone he hated, and you haven’t.” No. 5 stretched lazily. “That’s why we need to hide this mission from you. We don’t want to put you in any difficulty. You only need to be focused on who you are.” No. 5 lifted his head. “There’s no point in stopping us. You don’t want us to be enemies, right?”

“Is there no other path?”

“Reviving No. 0 is the choice that will give us the highest chance of success. Of course, you can attempt other paths, but remember, there’s not much time until the return of Gao Xing’s original body. If he returns early, we’ll all die.” No. 5 smiled. “We’ll be the bad guy because we were made to be monsters. You… are different from us.”

“The blood sacrifice will be held on God’s birthday. If I go to the Taboo Building and complete the usurpation before then, will you change your mind?” Han Fei didn’t want the students of Class Seven to become real monsters. Throughout this period, Han Fei got to know them. He didn’t want the tragedy to happen again.

“Naturally, we don’t need to make any sacrifice if the usurpation is a success but can you do it?” no. 5 turned back into the room. “Don’t see us as children. All the children have died on the bloodred night.”

No. 5 refused to give Han Fei more info. Han Fei underestimated them. The center was too distracted to help Han Fei to focus on the students.

“Investigation Team 13 gathers in the canteen. We’ll prepare for the next phase of the mission now!” Han Fei spoke into the black band. He hurried to the canteen and took over the largest table. He placed the center’s precious map on the table. This map was different from a normal map. It had marked out the locations of all the black and taboo buildings. This map was traded with the lives of many members. Han Fei gorged himself on food while he waited for his team members to arrive. After his latest breakthrough, he became more of a monster. His stomach was like a hole.

“Leader, are we ready for the next mission?” Dong Quan was the first to arrive. He stood beside Han Fei like a loyal guard.

“In the near future, we’ll be staying in an area dominated by ghosts. You’ll be responsible for logistics.” After the eighth awakening, Han Fei didn’t need to fear Pure Hatred anymore. It was hunting season for him.

“Understood!” Dong Quan immediately went to prepare. Ever since he joined Han Fei’s group, his life was exciting and fulfilling. Once Dong Quan left, Yan Lan and Crow came. They brought along a few teachers from the school.

“There are still many survivor bases deep inside the city. Our brethren are still living in pain. We’ll save them. I’ll leave the job of rebuilding their home to you.” Han Fei turned to Yan Lan. “you’re a natural leader. Fearless persona can create miracles.”

“Most of the survivors from our school went to Hope City, but they were arranged to stay in the buffer zone. Every day, their lives are in danger. Not too long ago, they sent a message to me, saying that they wish to come back.” Yan Lan could guess Han Fei’s thoughts. “After we get people from deep inside the city and set up camp, can we help them too? After all, they’re the first batch of people to support us.”

“You can decide that. You’re the leader in this tragedy.” Han Fei had his own altar. He knew that God needed both sacrifice and disciples. Pure Hatred originated from people’s fear. When people stopped fearing them, their power weakened. It was the same for God. Ghosts and souls were sacrifices for Mad Laughter. The survivors would provide him with faith. This would help Mad Laughter revive faster. As two Gods fought, everything else was a sacrifice. After assigning all the missions, Han Fei looked at the map. His greed abyss could now house 31 ghosts. Different from before, he could house Pure Hatred too. He needed to pick the most unique Pure Hatreds from the Black Buildings to improve his power.

“I need to consume part of an Unmentionable to reach the next breakthrough. Pure Hatred is not enough anymore.” Han Fei used a red marker to cross out a large area on the map. If everything was successful, this would be the fourth large human survivor base. It would also be where humans and ghosts could coexist.

“The taboo Building I’m going to is in Zone A. The place is taken over by ghosts. If I can start a safe zone in Zone A, it’ll be beneficial to everyone.” Actually, there was another reason why Han Fei chose Zone A. Ghost Mother was there. In the past, he was not powerful enough to save her but that had changed. “When Gao Cheng gave me everything, it was for this moment. Now that he had taken over God’s eyes and became a Top Pure Hatred, he finally had the power to protect his mother.”

Han Fei hadn’t forgotten his promise to Gao Cheng. At that moment, the system rang out.

“Notification for Player 0000! You’ve triggered a core mission—Separated Love.

“Mission requirement: Help Ghost Mother cleanse the unmentionable’s choice and allow her to choose which child to love.

“Notification for Player 0000! You’ve triggered a random mission—Strongest Ghost!

“Do you still remember your promise to Wu Chang? You are going to nurture him into the city’s strongest and scariest ghost. Then, you’ll understand what Wu Chang really represents!

“Mission Requirement: Help Wu Chang become a Pure Hatred!”

As Han Fei pondered over the missions, other members of the center walked by. They saw the markings Han Fei had left on the map. They reminded him kindly, “Teacher Gao, this map is very precious. You shouldn’t draw on it.”

“It’ll be fine. All the places I’ve marked out will be cleared of ghosts in the future.” After a big meal, Han Fei put away the map and walked to the central ground of the base. There were two cars and two black trucks there.

“Leader, the supply has been prepared.” Dong Quan handed a list to Han Fei. “Considering we might be away for long, the captains from the investigation and logistics department gave us extra rare medicine.”

“Gao Cheng, I’ve brought everyone. When will we depart?” Yan Lan showed up with some of the teachers and elite students. “Some of them are doctors who can heal mental corruptions, and others are engineers. There are also researchers. They believe in you and are willing to come with you.” “Get in the car. We’re going to Zone A.”

The teachers, students, and members of Team 13 split into four cars. They moved past the center’s three gates and headed to the most dangerous Zone A.

“He’s leaving. Aren’t you going to say goodbye?” Xue Ba moved to stand beside Tou Qi with a bowl of rice.

“It’s not like he’s not coming back.”

“That’s hard to say. He’s going to Taboo Building. No one has been able to return alive before.” Xue Ba admired Han Fei’s bravery. “The tragedy traps us like a cage, but he is like a bird who is trying his best to fly through the bars…”

Crow in the passenger seat fretted as the cars moved out of Zone C. He scanned the map he was holding and licked his dry lips. “Where are we spending the night? Should we just find a White Building?”

“We’re going to Zone A’s Bao Kang’s children’s hospital to spend the night.” Han Fei replied.

“Bao Kang’s Children’s Hospital?” Crow felt the name was familiar. He looked at the map and poured in a cold sweat. “A Black Building? We’re spending the night in a Black Building?!”