Remember Them
Li Aoz is a very simple person; he rarely thinks about things that are not related to him.
Such a simple personality can prevent one from suffering a lot of pain. Even if one suffers a huge blow, one can recover quickly and face tomorrow with calm optimism again.
Intelligent people, such as philosophers, spend their entire lives pondering: What is the meaning of life? Is it to become powerful? To unravel the mysteries of the universe? Or is life itself just a coincidence, a phenomenon? Is the Underlying Logic of life merely a piece of code and numbers?
But in general, most people arrive at the same conclusion: life itself has no meaning.
Meaning is given by humans, not left to the natural world to judge.
I want to live, no matter what natural disasters or man-made calamities I face, I want to live.
Even if they endure countless hardships and pains, they will survive by biting grass roots, gnawing on tree bark, and eating Guanyin Earth.
The will to live no matter what—this challenger-like courage—may gradually become the meaning of life as civilization develops.
While people cannot find the meaning of life, they easily find the meaning of death—that is, to live in order to die.
A life lived with effort and brilliance, ultimately becoming a memory for others, passed down through generations, and forever remembered by history and civilization—this is the meaning of death.
Death is not about dying, but about living on in eternal memory.
As successors, we will be able to Remember Them.
"Hey, I suddenly feel smarter—could it be that I'm growing a brain?"
Li Aoz said casually:
"Still unmoved, Professor? Your arrogance will ruin you."
"It doesn't matter, you've gone mad."
"Don't say that. Your feelings for me have plummeted—did I break your defenses?"
Li Aoz coughed up blood, knelt on one knee, and blood spurted from his eyes.
"Whoa—pfft—cough cough cough—uh—"
He knelt amidst the flesh and blood of Bio-Kongou. The professor suddenly moved, making it impossible for him to stand up. He could only barely support his body, continuing to draw upon Aoneng and life force, and continuously upgrading Nomi's Aoneng.
"You say you 'From the Star Abyss? How stupid... You're like a fake trying to ride the wave of popularity, pathetic and pathetic. You'll never reach the realm of true power."
Bio-Kongou raised his hand and easily slapped the wall, instantly sweeping Du Zexin and a group of aberrant mutants away.
"And you, you lowly insect, the mechanical path is meaningless; you've gone astray—flesh and blood are the ultimate destination!"
Whoosh—Ding!
Like a lightning bolt striking his forehead, Du Zexin seemed to have anticipated the opponent's movements. His reaction speed instantly surpassed the calculation of artificial intelligence. With a gentle push of the jet, the Anti-Gravity System exerted maximum force, and he immediately avoided the palm strike that exceeded several times the speed of sound.
Boom! Thick smoke billowed out, and from between the shattered concrete, a pale armored figure flew out, its exposed alloy skeleton radiating a scarlet glow.
[[Peak Moment] Military - Overclocking] "You fucking beast, what are you talking about! The [Mechanic] has benefited countless people throughout history, helping humanity complete the Industrial Revolution to get to where we are today. How dare a fanatical lunatic like you say such things!"
Du Zexin's eyes widened in fury, a blue electromagnetic light surging within them, as he repeatedly pulled the Magnum Plasma Gun, firing at his opponent.
[Mechanic Overload] - Temporarily increases all attributes of mechanical creations by 20%;
"You beast, you inhuman scum, you have tarnished science and your profession!"
The Bio-Kongou remained silent, enduring the Magnum's metal jets and lasers. Even after being weakened by the Gamma-rank [Extraordinary Physique], these high-temperature damages could still effectively cause harm thanks to the heat energy.
But so what? With a health bar of 20,000, even if it withstood a nuclear weapon with a yield of 100,000 tons, it might not be able to completely annihilate it.
"It's not over yet!"
Du Zexin launched a barrage of missiles, which landed and created distance. His mana was rapidly depleted, and he no longer held back his abilities.
[Magnetic Erosion]—Mechanical creations deal additional magic damage equal to 3% of the target's maximum health.
[Beautiful Wish BETA - Mode Change] The blade-shaped antenna on the top of the head immediately split in the middle, splitting outward into two dark gold V-shaped antennas. The closed faceplate cracked instantly, revealing a heat dissipation vent.
"Our country has become like this, and no matter how you look at it, it's all your fault for causing this mess!"
The built-in needles pierced the blood vessels, injecting inhibitors and stimulants Du Zexin Duzexin's body, allowing him to withstand the load of high-performance mode.
Bang bang bang! The electronic muscles throughout the body were charging, the reactor was running at maximum power, and a large number of pale blue light particles were emitted from the body.
"Li Aoz —if you're a man, don't fucking die in there!"
Du Zexin took a deep breath, his voice taking on a metallic, husky quality:
"I've heard there's a saying in Red Arrow: 'Men who stay in Frostplate are all cowards, but those who escape become legends.'"
"They're wrong, and I'm willing to be the exception."
Countless lasers erupted from the body of the Bio-Kongou, sweeping across all directions. Walls were destroyed and melted, and the sea of blood was evaporated. Just as they were about to focus on Du Zexin, he slowly spoke:
"Core Transformation - Prayer Transformed into Curse!"
Scattered mechanical parts, damaged drones, firearms, and metal were instantly driven by the magnetic field and, under the control of the [Mechanic], merged with the armor of [Beautiful Wish]. The original pale paint was enveloped in black magnetic fluid, instantly transforming into a heavy armor nearly 5 meters tall.
[Vicious Curse BETA] Sigh—
Du Zexin raised his massive mechanical arm, the jet-black heavy armor easily blocking the beam of light. Overclocking the plug-in and overloading the reactor propelled the heavy armor through the air, leaving a trail of afterimages, before it soared into the sky and delivered a powerful punch to the ugly face of the Bio-Kongou! Swoosh—Boom—
Like a burst of explosives, it was ferocious and crackling with lightning. The towering giant slightly shook its head, momentarily incredulous.
"How is that possible—the impact of that punch was less than 50 tons, how could it possibly injure Bio-Kongou!?"
The professor was surprised, then suddenly realized something and looked down at his chest:
"Li Aoz?! How is he still alive? He even drained 291 units of my Aoneng —impossible! He's just a human!?"
"You talk too much nonsense!"
Pale blue particles drifted in the air, offsetting the friction of the air and instantly increasing the speed of the giant black armor to three times its original speed.
Blood gushed from Du Zexin's mouth and nose. His magic was burning every second. The fragile body of the [Mechanic] was squeezed down by four centimeters during the high-speed, sharp turn.
"Pfft!"
Du Zexin spat out a mouthful of blood, which splattered onto the display screen, thankfully without affecting the projection on his retina. He grinned, his human ferocity unleashed, his eyes filled with madness:
"Tch—just spitting out blood!"
He picked up the Magnum Plasma Gun, switched it to welding torch mode, went around behind Bio-Kongou, and plunged it deep into Bio-Kongou's spine.
Bio-Kongou was about to dodge, he flipped his wrist, but froze on the spot.
"The Aoneng of teleportation was also—"
Swoosh! The welding torch pierced the spine, Bio-Kongou's flesh and blood splattered everywhere. The professor, in pain, retaliated angrily, throwing a punch at Du Zexin.
"Li Aoz, just go for it, I'll make the time."
Blood seeped from Du Zexin's pupils. He completely released the restraints, and the pain made him roar out in agony:
"Drink ahhhhhhhhhh--"
[Computing Power Unlock]
[[Peak Moment] Military - Triple Overclocking!]