Right beneath the air vent, Leng Fengyang took a deep breath, preparing to embark on this adventure.
As he approached, he forcefully pushed open the gap at the edge of the vent, his movements delicate as if he were engaging in a silent act of artistry.
With the opening gradually widening, a slightly musty yet refreshing breeze rushed toward him, carrying the scent of freedom and the unknown.
He checked his surroundings once more to ensure safety before hesitantly sliding his body into the narrow space.
Leng Fengyang's body moved like a nimble serpent, twisting through the cramped duct with precision; each contraction and relaxation of his muscles was calculated to avoid making any noise against the walls while steadily advancing forward.
Once fully inside the vent, his heart began to race, a complex mix of emotions swirling within him—nervousness about whether he could escape and wariness of the unknown dangers ahead.
Pressing against the cold metal of the duct, he moved cautiously forward, each step taken with utmost care to avoid any sound that might alert the hidden guards in this secret laboratory.
As his vision adjusted to the dimness, the eerie atmosphere of the Living Specimen Chamber enveloped his senses like a thick fog.
The flickering yellow lights danced in the frigid air, casting mottled shadows that seemed to tremble in this ominous place. Each beam of light barely penetrated the darkness, illuminating grotesque sights that only heightened feelings of horror and despair.
Rows of towering transparent containers imprisoned various naked figures—men and women alike—cruelly trapped within.
Having been submerged in drugs for an extended period, their faces had turned pale and distorted, as if they had endured endless torment. Each pair of eyes was hollow and devoid of spirit, deep emotions stripped away, leaving only emptiness and confusion behind.
Once vibrant souls appeared to have been extracted, leaving behind cold shells that silently existed in this realm filled with despair.
These once-living beings had become victims of scientific or mad experiments, quietly suspended in specially formulated liquids—neither alive nor dead—caught in an eternal, suffocating state of stasis.
Some bore expressions of terror from their final moments, mouths slightly agape as if still silently pleading for help; others wore calm faces that betrayed profound despair and helplessness, prompting speculation about the suffering and struggles they had endured in life.
Even more horrifying were those whose bodies had been grotesquely altered by experimentation, organs exposed—a terrifying sight that transcended human comprehension—silently accusing humanity's degradation and the abuse of science.
The air was thick with an indescribable stench mingled with chemical odors that assaulted Leng Fengyang's senses.
He was shaken; these scenes belonged in a science fiction novel yet were now vividly real before his eyes.
At that moment, Leng Fengyang could have chosen to escape but was instead overtaken by a strong sense of justice. He suppressed his fear and discomfort and decisively jumped down from the concealed vent.
Up close, these once-vibrant lives had become cold experimental subjects for those who prided themselves on being scientists in this desolate wasteland.
Their eyes had lost their luster, yet even in despair's abyss, a faint glimmer of their yearning for life remained visible.
Leng Fengyang's heart was deeply moved; he understood that regardless of whether these individuals could be saved, such a laboratory must not continue its wicked operations.
Just as he resolved to take action to end this atrocity, a sudden blaring alarm shattered the silence like a death knell, warning of an intruder's presence.
Leng Fengyang realized that his position had been compromised; well-equipped and trained guards were swiftly approaching to thwart his righteous endeavor.
However, at this critical moment, the voice carrying the message System Notification Detected Abnormal Human Transformation rang in Leng Fengyang's ears like a glimmer of hope.
[Self-destruct device detected in the control area of the console, first red button. Please operate with caution! Once destroyed, it will irreversibly obliterate the entire laboratory and everything within it.]
In the tense atmosphere, Leng Fengyang's gaze remained resolute, unwavering. He decisively pressed the prominent red button on the console, his fingertip feeling as if it bore the weight of a thousand pounds.
The self-destruct sequence was activated, and a three-minute countdown began.
The cold countdown echoed in the empty laboratory, yet Leng Fengyang let out a long breath.
Almost simultaneously, a flurry of hurried footsteps shattered the silence inside. Dozens of fully armed guards surged in like a tide, their eyes filled with shock and determination as they quickly surrounded Leng Fengyang, forming an impenetrable barrier.
The man in the white lab coat, the White-Robed Experimenter, wore an expression twisted with anger as he shouted frantically: "Get him! I want him alive!"
Leng Fengyang stood his ground, showing no intention of fleeing despite the sudden turn of events.
"Doctor, the laboratory can't be saved; we need to leave here quickly," said the captain in military uniform, glancing at the countdown on the console with a tone of resignation and determination.
Upon hearing this, the White-Robed Experimenter ripped off his mask, revealing an enraged and contorted face. Pointing at Leng Fengyang, he said frantically: "Take him away! Make sure to bring him back alive; he has the formula for the Zombie Toxin Vaccine. As long as we have him, we can build another laboratory."
Two fully armed guards rushed forward at his command, disregarding Leng Fengyang's calm and defiant demeanor as they firmly restrained him. They then hurriedly escaped through a little-known secret passage from the soon-to-be-obliterated underground Living Specimen Chamber.
As they emerged into daylight, the air above the ground felt unsettling.
Leng Fengyang was roughly shoved into a waiting ambulance, and the doors slammed shut with a bang.
Just as the ambulance started up, a deafening explosion erupted behind them; the laboratory was engulfed in flames and thick smoke from the detonation of the self-destruct device.
Witnessing the laboratory reduced to ruins, a hint of relief unexpectedly appeared on Leng Fengyang's face. However, this subtle change did not escape the keen eyes of the White-Robed Experimenter beside him.
Suddenly, a cold syringe sliced through the air and precisely pierced Leng Fengyang's right arm.
As the drug slowly injected into him, Leng Fengyang's smile gradually froze; his consciousness began to blur. On the edge of losing awareness, he faintly caught a chilling remark:
"Who gave you the courage to destroy my painstakingly built laboratory and cut off my financial lifeline? As compensation, enjoy your sleep; when I develop the Zombie Toxin Vaccine, you will be my first clinical subject, White-Robed Experimenter. Then we'll see if you can still maintain that smug smile."
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