Chapter 12 Abyss Management Bureau! The Truth of the Game World

The headquarters of the Abyss Administration Bureau were located in a skyscraper in the real world. As soon as Lin Feng stepped out of the teleportation array, he was stunned by the scene before him.

This place did not look like a gaming company at all; instead, it resembled a high-tech laboratory. Countless screens displayed various data from the Abyss Game, and dozens of researchers were busy operating instruments.

"Welcome, Lin Feng."

A middle-aged man wearing a white suit walked over, his face bearing a professional smile.

"I am the director of the Abyss Administration Bureau. You can call me Director Zhang Ming."

"Director Zhang Ming," Lin Feng said coldly. "What is the truth?"

Director Zhang Ming smiled and turned to walk to a huge display screen.

"The Abyss Game you see is a game on the surface, but in reality, it is a... human evolution testing ground."

"Evolution testing ground?" Lin Feng frowned.

"Yes." Director Zhang Ming pressed a remote control, and a set of data appeared on the screen. "100 years ago, scientists discovered that humans could activate hidden genetic potential through battles in a virtual world. We developed the Abyss Game specifically to filter out those humans capable of activating this potential—that is, you Chosen Ones."

"So, you treated one billion people as test subjects?"

"Not test subjects, but... hope." Director Zhang Ming said earnestly. "Our world is collapsing, and the threat from external civilizations is growing. Only by activating human potential can we save our civilization."

"Save civilization?" Lin Feng sneered. "In this way?"

"This is the most effective way." Director Zhang Ming looked directly at Lin Feng. "Furthermore, you have already completed the test. You are the only human who has activated full potential."

"Full potential?"

"Yes." Director Zhang Ming nodded. "Your Slaughter Reaper talent, the fallen blade, and the system administrator permissions are all manifestations of potential activation."

Lin Feng fell silent.

He recalled his journey, from Lv.1 to Lv.35, from an ordinary player to a Chosen One killer; every evolution was accompanied by a huge increase in power.

So, none of this was a coincidence, but a carefully designed experiment.

"This World Reset skill," Lin Feng took out the skill book, "what is its true purpose?"

Director Zhang Ming looked at the skill book, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

"World Reset can reset the entire game world, allowing all players to start over. But at the same time, it can also... reset the real world."

"Reset the real world?" Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

"Yes." Director Zhang Ming nodded. "The more humans who activate their potential, the deeper the fusion between the game world and the real world becomes. When the fusion reaches 100%, you can use World Reset to reset both worlds into a brand-new world."

"A brand-new world?"

"No war, no hunger, no disease. All humans possess activated potential, and civilization enters a brand-new stage." Director Zhang Ming's eyes were filled with longing. "This is what we have always been pursuing—the ultimate goal of human evolution."

Lin Feng gripped the skill book in his hand.

It sounded like a beautiful vision.

However, he always felt that something was wrong.

"What happens if the reset fails?"

Director Zhang Ming was silent for a moment, then said, "Both worlds will be destroyed."

"Destroyed?" Lin Feng sneered. "You want to take such a risk?"

"This is not a risk, it is a gamble." Director Zhang Ming said earnestly. "If we don't reset, the real world will soon collapse. By then, no one will be able to survive."

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then said, "I need time to consider."

"Very well." Director Zhang Ming nodded. "You have three days. After three days, if you agree, we will initiate the World Reset procedure. If you do not agree..."

"What happens if I don't agree?"

"We will force an initiation." Director Zhang Ming's voice was cold. "Because too many resources have already been invested in this experiment, we cannot allow failure."

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.

Forced initiation?

In other words, regardless of whether he agreed or not, World Reset would happen.

"I have one more question." Lin Feng said. "That girl... is she real?"

Director Zhang Ming paused for a moment, then smiled, "You mean Li Xue? Yes, she is a real human and also our researcher. Her mission was to guide you and help you activate your potential."

"A researcher?" Lin Feng sneered. "So, she has been lying to me from the very beginning?"

"Not lying, but guiding." Director Zhang Ming corrected. "Moreover, she developed real feelings for you. This was not part of the plan."

Lin Feng's heart skipped a beat.

Li Xue... So her real name was Li Xue.

"I want to see her."

"Very well." Director Zhang Ming nodded. "She is waiting for you in the laboratory."

Lin Feng turned and walked towards the laboratory.

Passing through a long corridor, he arrived in front of a transparent room.

In the room, Li Xue was sitting on a chair, her head lowered, her shoulders trembling slightly.

"Li Xue." Lin Feng called out softly.

The girl looked up abruptly, and seeing it was him, tears gushed out of her eyes.

"Lin Feng... I... I..."

"You are a researcher for the Abyss Administration Bureau," Lin Feng said coldly.

"I'm not!" Li Xue cried out. "I was at the beginning, but... but later I really fell in love with you! I have always been protecting you, I haven't harmed you!"

"Then why didn't you tell me the truth?"

"I... I couldn't say..." Li Xue covered her face. "If I told you, the Abyss Administration Bureau would have killed me..."

Lin Feng looked at her crying, feeling conflicted in his heart.

He knew that Li Xue was not lying.

However, the feeling of being deceived was still very painful.

"Forget it." Lin Feng sighed. "You should go."

"You... you don't want me anymore?" Li Xue asked while crying.

"What I meant was for you to leave the Abyss Administration Bureau," Lin Feng said earnestly. "If you are willing to come with me, I can take you away. But if you continue to work for the Abyss Administration Bureau, we will have nothing more to do with each other."

Li Xue was stunned.

Leave the Abyss Administration Bureau?

That meant giving up everything and starting over.

She looked into Lin Feng's eyes, where there was expectation, determination, and also... tenderness.

"I... I am willing." Li Xue wiped away her tears. "I am willing to go with you."

Lin Feng smiled and took her hand.

"Let's go, leave this place."

The two turned and walked towards the exit.

Just at this moment, an alarm suddenly sounded.

[Warning: Illegal evacuation detected!]

[Warning: Lin Feng is attempting to take Li Xue away!]

[Warning: Activating defense system!]

Countless mechanical soldiers poured out from all directions, surrounding the two.

Director Zhang Ming's voice came from the speakers:

"Lin Feng, are you really going to choose this path?"

"What path?"

"To be an enemy of the world," Director Zhang Ming said coldly.

Lin Feng gripped the fallen blade tightly, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

"If this is the truth, then..."

He looked at Li Xue; she was gripping his hand tightly, her eyes full of determination.

"Then I will be an enemy of the entire world!"