303: Atonement

Francis's mind was having trouble processing what was happening right now!

The once invincible Zero actually had... absolutely no resistance in front of this bald man!

And now, looking at Zero's behavior, he seemed to be afraid?

"How could he be afraid? Why would he be afraid? It's impossible. His consciousness is completely controlled; he couldn't possibly display any emotions... This must be an illusion. Yes, he must be thinking of a countermeasure, thinking of how to deal with this bald man!"

Francis felt slightly relieved, but then he saw Zero's body instantly curl up and, like a spring, bounce and smash toward the bald man. Immediately after, his body rapidly transformed into a massive metal ball before his eyes. As this metal ball bounced and scraped against the ground, it instantly sparked countless flames. These sparks acted like a fuse, igniting Zero's body in the blink of an eye, turning his entire form into a giant fireball.

"Uh... haha... hahaha, as expected... as expected... he was thinking of a countermeasure... Hmm, but did Zero have this ability before? Heh, whatever. His evolutionary ability has always been unexpected. He hadn't encountered a decent opponent before, which is why he hadn't manifested such changes... Very good, truly very good. If it continues like this, I will be able to obtain the best genetic Materials... I am truly a Genius... Heh, Father, oh Father, you have never looked at me properly, but now... I will definitely make you look at me with new eyes..."

"Is that so? I have been watching the whole time!"

As soon as those words appeared, Francis stiffened, turning around abruptly to see a bearded old man looking at him with an icy gaze.

"Father..."

Francis was stunned for a moment, then finally said in a deep voice, "When did you arrive?"

"I did not intentionally hide my presence, yet you didn't even know when I arrived. It is clear that you haven't even done the most basic Mental Energy training during this time!"

Darwin said coldly.

"Hmph, what Mental Energy training? Those aren't things that scientists like us should be doing. I study genetic science, not theology, and I am certainly not on the same level as a charlatan like you!"

Francis sneered, "When you mocked me back then, you didn't think there would be a day like this, did you? Heh, look at my research results. I succeeded! Alien genes can truly promote infinite evolution in the human body. As long as it's operated properly and combined with your cloning technology, we can obtain endless combat resources! I... still walked ahead of you!"

Darwin looked at his second son and suddenly gave a helpless, bitter smile. "I shouldn't have let you come into contact with all of this... Child, you have suffered from Qi Deviation; you simply don't know what true power is!"

Francis roared hysterically, "Bullshit! You're the one who doesn't know what power is! Look... look... this is power! This is power! As a leader, there is no need to fight myself; I only need to Cultivate the strongest warriors, and that is enough..."

He pointed at the screen behind him and roared at Darwin. He would no longer be trapped under his father's shadow; he would become the most outstanding scientist in the entire legion.

Darwin said to him in a helpless tone, "Look back, see clearly. That is the Origin of power. That's right, it's your opponent, that bald man. He is the Origin of power!"

Francis turned his head abruptly and saw at a glance that Tang Ku had caught the burning, red-hot metal fireball with one hand, then slammed it fiercely onto the ground, smashing the fireball into a meat patty with a single punch.

...

"Boom!"

The entire ground sank several feet. The surrounding metal floor instantly collapsed and shattered, and further outward, it tore and deformed, looking terrifyingly extreme.

"Unbelievable... This... human... can a human have such powerful strength? This... how is this possible?"

Francis stared at the screen in horror, stuttering and unable to speak.

Darwin shook his head and said, "When it comes to science, and when it comes to the essence of this world, kid, you still have a long way to go."

He reached out and grabbed toward Francis. Despite being over ten meters away, he easily pulled him into his hand.

Grabbing his son by the neck, Darwin said coldly, "Starting from today, I will lock you into the Infinite Death Realm until your head clears up. Also, I warn you, in the Infinite Death Realm, if you give up Cultivating your Mental Energy, it is equivalent to giving up your chance of survival. By then, you will die a miserable death!"

Francis wanted to struggle, but he didn't have even a bit of strength in his whole body. There was a strong sense of restraint on him, suspending his body in the air like a stiff, dead dog.

Darwin waved his hand gently, a ray of light flashed, and Francis's body had completely disappeared.

Looking at the screen in front of him, Darwin couldn't help but let his eyes gleam, murmuring, "How much time has passed, and you have actually grown to this extent? Heh, Tang Sanzang, you really are an unexpected figure!"

Tang Ku did not see the scene of father and son turning against each other. When he raised his fist for the second time, the object beneath his hand had already twisted again, transforming into a human shape.

A flash of fear and a trace of struggle appeared in Zero's eyes, but there was also a very complex emotion that seemed to be called relief.

"Oh? Have you finally felt fear? It seems your consciousness has also recovered..."

Tang Ku ultimately did not let his fist fall. He asked in a deep voice, "You... want to die?"

A glimmer of light flashed in Zero's eyes, and he nodded with difficulty: "Kill... kill me..."

Tang Ku suddenly smiled: "You have killed many people? But none of it was of your own volition, right?"

A flash of surprise appeared in Zero's eyes, and then he nodded again: "Kill me... for Atonement!"

Tang Ku shook his head and let go, saying: "Death is a relief for you, but it does not count as Atonement..."

"Then... what... should... I do?"

Zero spoke with a stutter, but his breathing was much smoother than before.

Tang Ku pressed his palms together, and Buddha Power gradually radiated from his body. The shining light instantly illuminated the entire space, and Buddha Power suddenly seeped into the other party's body. Zero's face was solemn and dignified, and a glimmer of hope shone from his eyes.

"Right and wrong have their own judgment. Although you killed people, it was not your wish, but you did take lives after all. If you want to atone for your sins, then help me save these innocent people. The more people you save, the more you can alleviate your own sins!"

Tang Ku's voice passed directly through the flesh and was imprinted onto the other party's Soul. Zero suddenly flipped over and jumped up. After being stunned for a moment, he knelt before Tang Ku and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, Holy Monk, for saving me!"