Virtual Reality Cultivator-Chapter 37: Clash with the Artificial Qi Soldiers

The air inside the laboratory trembled with the energy unleashed by Reven. A dim red light enveloped his body, as if he were a machine-man merging with artificial Qi.

Behind him, dozens of Artificial Qi Soldiers began to move, their eyes glowing sharply like predators who had just found their prey.

Ethan felt an overwhelming pressure. "Their strength... it's different from Specter."

Lazarus stood next to him, his eyes calm. "Be careful. They are not just modified soldiers; they have evolved into something much more dangerous."

Reven smirked coldly. "I've been waiting for this opportunity. A 'Qi Pioneer' like you... is very interesting to test."

Ethan clenched his fists. "I'm not your experiment!"

Reven only laughed. "Then prove it. Show me you're more than just a failed project."

And in the blink of an eye—

Whoosh!

Reven vanished from his position!

"Quick!"

Ethan tried to track his movement, but—

BAM!

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A powerful kick struck his stomach before he could react!

His body was thrown backward, crashing into a metal table and scattering the equipment on top onto the floor.

-40 HP

Ethan groaned softly. "Damn... He's way faster than Specter."

Before Reven could launch his next attack, Claire and Adrian fired tranquilizer darts at the artificial Qi soldiers.

Bang! Bang!

Several soldiers fell, but most of them were unaffected!

Adrian cursed. "Damn! They're immune to the tranquilizers!"

Lazarus stepped forward, took a deep breath, then—

Boom!

A wave of Qi exploded from his body, creating an energy barrier that pushed several of the Qi soldiers back.

"Don't fight them like normal humans! Use Qi to counter their speed and strength!"

Ethan got back up, his eyes glowing with renewed determination.

"Fine. If they want to fight with Qi... then I'll show them the true power of a cultivator!"

The Battle in the Laboratory Ethan channeled Qi into his body, activating the Advanced Spirit Breath Technique.

The air around him began to vibrate as the energy in his body rapidly increased.

Reven grinned. "Good. Now, let's begin the real fight!"

In the blink of an eye, they both shot forward.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Their punches and kicks collided in midair, creating energy waves that destroyed the surrounding laboratory equipment.

Ethan tried to read Reven's movements using Qi Awareness, but the man was too fast and agile.

Every time Ethan attempted to strike, Reven was always one step ahead.

"Damn... I'm still not fast enough!"

On the other side of the room, Claire and Adrian fought desperately against the army of Artificial Qi soldiers.

They managed to take down a few, but there were too many of them.

Lazarus leapt into the battle, striking with Qi-enhanced punches, destroying two soldiers in one blow.

However, the longer they fought, the more it became clear they were being overwhelmed.

Vincent spoke through the radio. "We can't stay here much longer! I'm hacking the system to open an escape route, but you guys need to hold on for two more minutes!"

Ethan gritted his teeth. "Two more minutes... I need to find a way to defeat Reven!"

New Technique: Lightning Step Reven jumped into the air and fired a Qi energy wave toward Ethan!

Boom!

Ethan leaped to the side, but the explosion was too quick—he was hit by the wave and sent flying backward.

-50 HP

Ethan groaned, but he immediately got back up.

He began to realize one thing—he wasn't fast enough to dodge Reven's attacks the usual way.

He had to find a way to change the rhythm of his movements.

And then he remembered something—

Lazarus' training.

When he trained in the dark, he didn't just rely on speed, but also rhythm and instinct.

Ethan took a deep breath and calmed his mind.

"Don't fight his speed... Use that speed against him!"

As Reven shot toward him with incredible speed—

Ethan disappeared from his sight!

Reven was shocked. "What?!"

Ethan reappeared behind him in the blink of an eye, using his new technique—Lightning Step!

And before Reven could react—

BAM!

Ethan unleashed a full Qi punch into Reven's back, sending him crashing into the wall!

Boom!

The laboratory wall cracked from the impact of the attack.

Reven coughed, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Tch... So you've started to match my speed."

Ethan stood tall, his breath heavy but his eyes filled with confidence.

"I'm not just matching you. I'm going to defeat you."

Mission Completion Vincent finally spoke through the radio. "I've opened the escape route! You guys need to leave now!"

Claire shot one of the capsules, creating an explosion that started destroying the laboratory.

Adrian patted Ethan's shoulder. "We need to go!"

Ethan looked at Reven, who was still standing amidst the wreckage of the laboratory.

The man only smiled faintly. "This isn't over. I'll find you again, Ethan Liu."

Ethan clenched his fists. "I'll be ready."

They all quickly ran toward the escape route, passing through hallways that were beginning to collapse from the explosions they had caused.

As they reached the beach, their stealth ship was waiting.

They jumped aboard, and within seconds, the ship sped away from the island, which was now starting to burn.

Ethan sat on the deck, watching as the island grew smaller in the distance.

Lazarus patted his shoulder. "You did an incredible job today."

Ethan let out a long sigh. "But I know this isn't over. Zenith still has an army and bigger projects."

Claire nodded. "That's true. But we just gave them a big blow. They won't ignore us anymore."

Adrian laughed. "Oh, they're definitely panicking now. I can't wait to see their reaction."

Ethan stared at the horizon, his resolve stronger than ever.

"I'm going to keep getting stronger. Until the day I can destroy Zenith completely."

The battle had only just begun.