Chapter 18: Night Assault
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Lu Ming waited until the afternoon to slowly head towards the delivery locker in Building Three... During this process, he used the Void Crystal to scout the area, ensuring no one was monitoring him. Lu Ming quickly retrieved the sniper rifle and hurried home!
At home, he familiarized himself with the sniper rifle and quickly grasped its use. (Becoming a superhuman had vastly enhanced Lu Ming's cognitive abilities, learning capabilities, and mental strength. So, even with complex firearms, Lu Ming could quickly get the hang of them.) Lu Ming held the sniper rifle, murmuring, "Can superhumans withstand a sniper rifle? Which is stronger, the rifle's firepower or Chen Yu's defense?" That night... It was quiet, and nothing happened.
The next morning Lu Ming looked at the dazzling sunlight, his expression complicated. "Only one day left until the apocalypse... after that, I won't see the sun for at least half a month..." "And today, Chen Yu will definitely make a move against Zhang Qianqian!" "This is the last warmth before the apocalypse and an extremely dangerous day..."
Lu Ming picked up the sniper rifle, "With a superhuman's reaction speed, even a sniper rifle might not hit easily." "Only when Chen Yu is fully focused on something else will I have a chance to shoot him." "My dear servant, attracting his fire for your master is an honor. I hope you survive..."
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Chen Yu was in his safe house. Yes, he had also customized his apocalypse safe house. He took out his Desert Eagle, "Although it's a handgun, its firepower is formidable." "Shooting that woman should be enough!" "Tomorrow morning begins the extreme cold..." "Tonight, I'll act and seize her villa safe house too!"
Chen Yu checked the time; there was still plenty of daylight left. "Last day before the apocalypse, time to stock up." So, Chen Yu went to a large supermarket and shopping mall. Unobtrusively, he collected supplies into his space... These supplies vanished without a trace, and even surveillance couldn't track the cause. Chen Yu knew that within a few days, no one would suspect him. By the time he finished, it was already evening. A strong killing intent flashed in Chen Yu's eyes, "Time to take care of that woman."
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Night fell! Chen Yu arrived at the villa district and hid a hundred meters away from Zhang Qianqian's villa. The Desert Eagle's range was 150 meters. At a hundred meters, it was an optimal range for a superhuman.
From a distant apartment, Lu Ming used the Void Crystal to monitor the scene. He quietly left his house and, carrying the sniper rifle, climbed to the rooftop. Lu Ming carefully set up the sniper rifle on the rooftop... Though a few hundred meters away from Chen Yu, he was cautious of alerting the superhuman. He handled the process gently, avoiding loud noises.
This sniper rifle had a range of two thousand meters; Lu Ming was confident he could hit Chen Yu's head. The only question was, would the sniper rifle's firepower be enough to kill a superhuman?
The night was tranquil but equally filled with hidden dangers. An hour later, Zhang Qianqian came out of the villa. It was Lu Ming who had her come out... The sniper rifle's speed was a thousand meters per second; it would take about 0.3 seconds for the bullet to travel the estimated three hundred meters.
0.3 seconds was almost impossible for an ordinary person to dodge, but for a superhuman, it was ample time. So, Lu Ming had Zhang Qianqian act as bait, to lure Chen Yu into taking the first shot. Once Chen Yu's attention was divided, there would be a chance to snipe him.
In the walkie-talkie, Lu Ming told Zhang Qianqian, "Find cover or protect your head." Seeing Zhang Qianqian step outside, Chen Yu immediately connected to the otherworldly space. A Desert Eagle silently appeared in his hand...
Just then, Zhang Qianqian seemed to be hit by something, showing a pained expression and crouching with her hands over her head. From Chen Yu's perspective, she was wide open, an easy target! "Although headshotting might be tricky, shooting her heart is doable..." Chen Yu didn't hesitate. He aimed at Zhang Qianqian's heart and pulled the trigger. The bullet shot out at incredible speed, leaving a trail in the air. At the same moment, as Chen Yu pulled the trigger, Lu Ming also fired at his head. The Desert Eagle's bullet, moving at 450 meters per second, raced towards Zhang Qianqian's chest! The distance between Chen Yu and Zhang Qianqian was just a hundred meters!
0.22 seconds later, the bullet hit Zhang Qianqian, the massive impact knocking her to the ground. Despite wearing a bulletproof vest, she felt intense pain. Almost simultaneously, the sniper bullet sped towards Chen Yu's head! By the time Chen Yu sensed danger, the bullet was already upon him! He desperately tilted his head, but the bullet grazed his scalp, splattering blood. "From that direction! It's Lu Ming!!!" In the life-and-death moment, Chen Yu's mind raced. "I've been tricked..."
Before he could think further, Lu Ming fired a second shot. Chen Yu quickly connected to the otherworldly space, causing a slight spatial distortion in front of him, dodging the bullet. Lu Ming frowned, "Spatial abilities are that powerful... I can't let him escape." He set the sniper rifle down, picked up an AK-47, and leaped off the rooftop, sprinting towards Chen Yu! "With just one night left until the apocalypse, revealing my strength doesn't matter. I must kill Chen Yu." "After the apocalypse, there can't be two superhumans with safe houses in this neighborhood. Chen Yu must die tonight!"
Seeing Lu Ming rushing at him, Chen Yu didn't hesitate and turned to flee! Though he still had spatial abilities, the sense of danger made him abandon the idea of a showdown. "I underestimated him! The problem was indeed Lu Ming." "Lu Ming is the variable. Having seen my abilities in the previous life... he dares to charge at me now; he must have some backing!" "It's not wise to fight now. I have a safe house and unlimited space... I can outlast him! Lu Ming doesn't have infinite space; he can't outlast me."
Both being superhumans, their physical differences weren't significant. At full speed, Lu Ming couldn't catch Chen Yu immediately. Chen Yu was about to reach his building. Lu Ming snorted, "Think you can escape?" He pressed a switch, detonating the explosives he'd planted in advance! With a loud explosion, the blast engulfed Chen Yu. The explosion also startled nearby neighbors, who watched in horror. Especially when they saw Lu Ming holding an AK-47, they were too scared to speak!
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