Chapter 395 Awakening
Ten days later, early in the morning.
1,300 miles away from Wavehaven, near Celestria City.
In the lush mountains, a hand suddenly emerged from the deep soil!
The hand clawed at the dirt, struggling to climb out.
Finally, a man in a filthy white shirt crawled out of the ground.
His body seemed strange, weak, and limp.
He leaned against a nearby tree.
The first thing he saw was the entire Celestria City bathed in the morning sun.
He let out a small sigh of relief.
He had no idea how long he had been unconscious.
But thankfully, the world was still intact.
"Robert?"
He called out in his mind, but there was no response.
His heart tightened!
But the next moment, he relaxed again.
At the bottom of his vision, a progress bar flickered: Sequence Upgrading.
The man in the white shirt looked at his body.
The liquid metal had retracted into the droplet pendant.
The surface of the pendant was now devoid of any numbers.
His body showed no visible wounds, but he felt a sharp, piercing pain all over!
Anyone else would have found it impossible to remain so calm!
The man struggled to pull out his phone, but the screen was dark, the battery long dead.
Just this one action made him wince in pain.
He tried again, pulling a crumpled cigarette from his pocket and placing it in his mouth, ready to light it.
The cigarette fell to the ground.
The man sighed softly; even his jaw was broken!
This man was, of course, Elbert!
After shattering the meteor, he had fallen into the deep mountains 900 miles away!
He had just woken up!
But now, he was no longer the invincible figure he once was!
The violent power in his body, the feeling of being able to control everything, was gone!
And he was seriously injured, even Robert was silent!
Forget about the fourth stage of the gene lock; even his first-stage combat awareness felt vague and elusive!
Elbert's mind was clear.
That 'me' had come!
And then 'me' had left!
It was unbelievable!
And now, he was bearing all the backlash!
It was a miracle he wasn't dead!
In the deep mountains, Elbert looked at the sunrise, feeling a peace he had never felt before.
It was both melancholic and worrisome.
In the moment when the other Elbert controlled his body and gave him power, their consciousnesses had intertwined.
Fragments of perspectives appeared in Elbert's mind!
They included incredibly powerful enemies, who could severely injure Summer with just one punch!
There were also scenes of 'himself' facing off against a dozen people, each exuding an overwhelming aura!
At that time, 'he' had a sense that there was no chance of winning against any of them in a one-on-one fight!
There were also 300-foot-tall metal mechs, whose punches could turn F-class cyborgs into pulp!
There were blue-skinned figures whose light beams pierced through 'his' defenses, impaling his chest!
There was a vague sense of terror, with plots buried so deep and calculations so complex, rivaling even Robert's!
There were incomprehensible flying machines, whose blasts could destroy cities!
There were even bizarre worlds!
The scenes in those worlds were terrifying, completely overturning reality, making them impossible to understand!
In one of those worlds, a blonde Victoria pointed a finger, and countless buildings behind 'him' crumbled to dust!
In an instant, countless skyscrapers fell from the sky, crashing down on 'him'!
In that world, there was also a massive black figure, seated on a supreme throne, its presence overwhelming, something 'he' could not resist!
Elbert even saw his own mangled body.
And a little boy lying in an ice coffin years later!
But these were just fragments!
They were disjointed and lacked any reasonable explanation!
Elbert hoped it was all a dream!
Because the person controlling the buildings to attack him was Brandon, an instructor at BioGen Innovations Academy!
Elbert had investigated him before, and he was just an ordinary person with no special abilities!
Unfortunately, in his daze, Elbert had a feeling that these scenes were actually 'his' memories!
They might happen in the near future!
Elbert felt an inexplicable fear, sweat beading on his forehead!
So many things beyond his control?
If this was true, then the power structure of the world was far more complex than he had imagined!
He had once thought the world was weak!
Now, he felt incredibly weak!
In the face of the unknown, he was still far from enough!
Of course, Elbert was also amazed by the power of his 'future self'!
Only by reaching that level could he handle everything that was about to happen!
Elbert's eyes flashed!
Time was running out!
To be undefeated, he had to be fully prepared before the events occurred!
Being prepared was the key to staying calm and composed!
Elbert mustered all his strength to stand up, but found that the pain was like being pricked by needles, and he couldn't exert any force below his chest!
Elbert realized his current situation.
His once mighty Paul Five body couldn't even stand up now!
Was he going to starve to death in these mountains?
"Well, well."
"A chance encounter, life is full of surprises."
Elbert looked up to see a short, stout figure slowly walking out from behind the trees.
The man approached Elbert, grinning with a thick Southern accent, "Sir, I told you, you'd need my help someday!"
Elbert's eyes lit up, "Garry?"
"That's right, it's me, the potato seller from generations back!"
Garry looked at Elbert for a moment, "Your bones are all shattered, and pretty thoroughly too!"
"Like the glass cup my son Conrad threw from the fourth floor!"
"Your internal organs probably aren't much better!"
Elbert was a bit puzzled.
That green-dressed woman, Conrad's mom Ruby, had said he would face great danger and someone would help him. Could it be her husband?
Elbert asked suspiciously, "Garry, what a coincidence to find you in these wild mountains!"
"Coincidence? Not at all!"
"This is all my master's doing. He drew a circle and told me to wait here for three days!"
Garry shrugged nonchalantly.
Elbert was shocked!
Master?
Waiting for three days?
Who was this master who could predict so much?
Could he know the whole story and come to save me?
Elbert became cautious.
"Your injuries are severe, and only my master can save you!"
"I'll do a good deed and carry you down the mountain to see him!"
Garry said, hoisting Elbert onto his shoulder.
Elbert felt excruciating pain but remained silent, his brow furrowed.
Garry walked and talked, "You're not an ordinary person, are you? Your body is almost mush, yet you don't make a sound? I admire your resilience!"
Elbert forced a smile, "Garry, your master?"
"The temple isn't far, you'll see when we get there!"
Garry quickened his pace, sweating profusely.
Under the morning sun.
They descended one mountain and climbed another.
Elbert watched the changing scenery, growing more curious.
The ancient trees were dense, the path serene and elegant.
It felt like this place belonged to some hidden sect!
Soon, an ancient temple came into view, majestic and solemn, with faint bell chimes.
Elbert grew more cautious.
The chaotic 'scenes' reminded him to be wary of everything!
Garry's master was no ordinary person!
A reclusive expert!
Finally.
They reached the temple gate.
Elbert was filled with reverence, glancing at a handwritten sign nearby.
[Vast Mountain, Reincarnation Temple.]
[Famous tourist spot.]
[Special feature: The great hero Savior who once saved Valhalla now resides here (140 years old).]
[Viewing: $20, Photo: $50, Autograph: $120.]
Elbert was stunned, "This..."
"What's the matter?"
Garry smiled proudly, "This is all my master's idea. He's beyond worldly concerns and never hides his identity from the public!"
Elbert's mind was in turmoil!
A famous tourist spot!
But who would believe this?
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