[The Director's Helplessness]

Close-quarters combat.

Sparks scattered like stars between the weapons.

In the face of overwhelming force, humans were always weaker than machines.

Ye Yun was blasted back over ten meters by the sheer power, a numbing ache spreading through his arm, and his face took on an unprecedented gravity.

He was already infinitely close to the level of a First Generation Warrior in the Divine River Universe, yet he had lost to this robot in terms of raw strength.

No wonder Professor Hu Ming said it was built like a god.

Not a word of exaggeration.

Because, in the eyes of ordinary people, a First Generation Warrior of the Divine River Universe truly was a godlike existence.

"More and more interesting."

Jie Xing glanced at Ye Yun in surprise, steadied himself, and charged forward again.

Running into a human like this, he had to kill him.

If he didn't, it would surely become a disaster for their Intelligent Beings.

The high-speed spinning Spiral Blade sliced through the air, producing a piercing sound like a propeller beating against the wind.

Seeing the incoming Spiral Blade, Ye Yun quickly sidestepped to dodge it, then stomped his foot and shot into the darkness like a bolt of lightning.

Because he was no match for this Intelligent Being—at least, not in his current state.

If, if this were his peak... forget it, why dwell on peaks now? Fleeing was the top priority.

"A strong man should never fear battle. That's what humans are."

Watching the youth's swift escape, Jie Xing naturally wouldn't let him get away. He chased after him like a small whirlwind, a strange red glow flickering in his Electronic Eye.

How could humans, such cowardly, life-clinging creatures, rule over Earth?

This would also be the reason humanity's reign over Earth was about to end.

AIPs that didn't fear death were the true future rulers of this world.

Ye Yun didn't retort Jie Xing's words. He fled in an irregular S-pattern, dodging the Spiral Blade attacks.

Suddenly.

He spun around, rolled on the ground to evade the Spiral Blade, gripped his Laser Sword tightly, and slashed diagonally toward Jie Xing's leg.

"Thud."

A dull sound rang out as Jie Xing's large Spiral Blade clashed with Ye Yun's Laser Sword, the crisp noise echoing sharply across the empty lawn.

Ye Yun tumbled like a rolling gourd, knocked over by Jie Xing's formidable strength, and kept rolling on the ground.

"Rat-tat-tat."

A rumbling roar of propellers came from the horizon. What was once a Close-in Weapon System mounted on aircraft carriers had now, through technological advancements, been fitted onto these vertical takeoff Transport Fighters.

The fierce firepower of the Close-in Weapon System formed a Fire Dragon in the night sky, pouring down from above.

The sound of the Close-in Weapon System drowned out the entire night sky, nearly masking the roar of the Transport Fighter's propellers.

Overwhelming firepower rained down on Jie Xing.

Faced with such large-caliber weaponry, even a powerful Intelligent Being like Jie Xing had to temporarily avoid the edge and choose to retreat.

Ye Yun quickly scrambled to his feet, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glanced up at the Transport Fighter in the sky, and stared deeply at Jie Xing's retreating figure. With a leap, he vanished into the darkness.

Taking advantage of the fact that Intelligent Island's authorities hadn't yet noticed him, he had to get away fast.

If he didn't, he might never escape.

As Ye Yun disappeared into the dark.

The Transport Fighter slowly descended from the sky, and the deafening roar of the anti-aircraft cannon ceased.

The landing of the Transport Fighter stirred up a gale around it.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Check the situation!"

As the Transport Fighter touched down on the lawn, Qiao Hui, the future Director of the Intelligence Hunting Bureau, waved her hand to the soldiers inside, weapon in hand.

Hearing her command, the soldiers grabbed their Assault Rifles, rushed out of the Transport Fighter, and cautiously charged toward the villa, while others stood guard.

"Director, this doesn't look good."

Qi Yang, who had just joined the police force, looked at the signs of struggle around him and spoke to his superior.

"Never mind that now. First, ensure Professor Hu Ming's safety. If we can't guarantee that..."

Qiao Hui trailed off, glancing at Qi Yang, then strode into the villa with her rifle.

"Director, we haven't confirmed if it's safe inside yet!" Qi Yang reached out to stop her when he saw her actions.

You're the Director of the Bureau.

What if something happens to you?

"Get out of my way. So many soldiers have already gone in—why can't I? I'm your leader. If I'm too scared to face danger, then who's going to deal with these damned Beasts?"

Qiao Hui shook off Qi Yang's grip and strode into the villa in her combat boots.

"Director, Professor Hu Ming... he's dead."

As soon as she stepped inside, Lin Ji's dejected voice rang out. He shook his head at Qiao Hui and said, "His neck was pierced by a sharp spiral weapon. Blood kept pouring from the wound. According to the analysis, he's been dead for about fifteen minutes."

"What did you say?"

Hearing her subordinate's words, Qiao Hui's expression shifted in shock.

Professor Hu Ming was not only a great scientist who had made immense contributions to humanity, but also an extremely wealthy tycoon.

And you're telling me he was murdered?

"Professor Hu Ming was killed. We suspect the culprit is the mutated Intelligent Being, Jie Xing, who escaped from Green Valley Coastal Dock half an hour ago," Captain Lin Ji said.

"What? Jie Xing? That bastard again!"

Hearing this, Qiao Hui's eyes darkened, her face turning ashen. "Pursue him. These damned beasts, these scumbags—lawless and out of control."

"Understood."

Lin Ji acknowledged the order and hurried off to hunt down the Intelligent Being.

"These damned bastards."

Qiao Hui walked over to Professor Hu Ming's corpse. Staring at the body lying on the ground, surrounded by a pool of blood, her expression grew grim.

This was the power of Intelligent Beings.

Unrestrained and reckless.

"Director, we've found extensive signs of a fight outside. According to analysis, it was likely caused by a battle between two Intelligent Beings."

At that moment, Captain Xiao walked in holding a Tablet Computer and reported.

"I'm already aware of the situation." Gazing at the cold corpse on the floor, Qiao Hui closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

This incident today was huge.

Her position was probably done for.

Not only had an Intelligent Being gone rogue, but no fewer than one to two thousand police and civilians had died. Now, the most renowned, world-famous, and unsurpassed scientist on Intelligent Island was also dead.

If she could still keep her post, then the Big Shots of the Security Committee must be blind.