Virtual Reality Cultivator-Chapter 38: Zenith’s Revenge

Ethan stood on the ship's deck, staring at the island now burning in the distance. The fire from the Zenith laboratory still blazed, casting a red light that contrasted sharply with the dark ocean night.

Although they had managed to escape, Ethan knew this was far from over.

Zenith would not sit idly by after losing one of their most important research facilities.

Adrian leaned against the ship's railing, looking at Ethan with his usual smirk. "So, how does it feel to disrupt the world's largest tech company?"

Ethan sighed deeply. "Honestly? It's exhilarating. But I also know they'll come for us."

Claire, who was checking her tablet, interrupted. "And you're right. I just intercepted an emergency signal from Zenith. They've issued a manhunt for us."

Ethan tensed. "How bad is it?"

Claire pressed a few buttons, bringing up the data on a holographic display.

"Bad. Very bad."

On the screen were the names of Zenith's elite forces now deployed to capture them.

Names like Specter, Reven, and several other fighters they hadn't encountered yet were listed as the primary enforcers.

Lazarus, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. "We've disrupted their plans. And now, they'll do anything to erase us."

Ethan clenched his fists. "Then we need to prepare for the next battle."

Attack in the Middle of the Sea

The ship's captain, an old man named Morgan, walked toward them with a serious expression.

"We've got a problem."

Claire looked at him. "What's happening?"

Morgan pointed to the radar screen on his ship. "Something's following us."

Ethan approached and saw the screen. A fast, unidentified vessel was closing in at high speed.

Vincent, still in the control room, spoke over the radio. "I can't get any info on that ship, but I'm sure it's from Zenith."

Adrian grinned. "Well, looks like they didn't waste any time getting back at us."

Claire tapped the digital map. "We're still far from land. If they're chasing us in the middle of the ocean, we don't have many options but to fight."

Ethan took a deep breath. "Then let's get ready."

Battle on the Ocean

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Their stealth ship may have been fast, but the enemy vessel was faster.

Within minutes, the ship was close enough to strike.

BZZT!

Suddenly, an energy blast shot out from the enemy ship, hitting the water just beside them!

Morgan shouted, "They've got heavy weapons! We can't just run!"

Claire pressed the communication button. "Vincent, can you hack their system?"

Vincent's voice sounded frustrated. "They're using a special encryption. I need time!"

Adrian turned to Ethan. "Looks like we'll have to board and destroy the ship directly."

Ethan clenched his fists, feeling his Qi surge through his body.

"Alright. Let's attack!"

Infiltrating the Enemy Ship

Ethan, Adrian, and Lazarus jumped into a small speedboat and sped towards the enemy ship at high velocity.

As they approached, several armed soldiers appeared on the enemy deck and began shooting at them!

BANG! BANG!

Adrian steered expertly, dodging the bullets while Ethan and Lazarus leaped into the air, landing directly on the enemy ship's deck!

Ethan immediately attacked with a Rapid Slash, destroying one of the automatic weapons mounted on the ship.

Meanwhile, Lazarus used Qi Pressure to push several soldiers back, sending them into the sea.

However, suddenly—

Swoosh!

Someone appeared in front of Ethan at an incredible speed.

A large man in black armor with glowing red eyes.

"Finally, we meet, Ethan Liu."

Ethan immediately recognized his face from the data he had seen earlier.

"You... you're one of Zenith's enforcers."

The man smiled coldly. "My name is Tyr. And I'm here to finish you."

Duel Against Tyr

Tyr stepped forward, his body emitting strong artificial Qi waves.

"We've been monitoring your progress, Ethan. You've become a threat that can't be left unchecked."

Ethan took a fighting stance. "Then let's see if you can stop me."

Tyr grinned widely. "With pleasure."

BOOM!

Tyr lunged with lightning speed, delivering a punch so powerful that the air around him vibrated!

Ethan barely had time to react. He jumped back, but Tyr's punch still swept through the air in front of him, creating a shockwave that shook the ship's deck!

"Damn... He's stronger than Reven!"

Ethan knew this would not be an easy fight.

He channeled Thunderstep, boosting his speed to its maximum.

The two collided in a series of rapid strikes, creating bursts of energy around them!

However, Tyr was far stronger and more resistant to Ethan's Qi.

Every time Ethan attacked, the man just smirked and retaliated with even more devastating punches!

BAM!

A powerful punch slammed into Ethan's stomach, sending him flying backward and nearly throwing him off the ship!

Lazarus tried to help, but Tyr merely waved his hand and—

BOOM!

A wave of Qi energy exploded, pushing Lazarus back!

Adrian cursed. "Damn! He's stronger than Specter and Reven combined!"

Ethan got up, panting heavily, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"I can't win just with speed and strength... I need a strategy!"

He looked around, searching for a way to defeat Tyr without engaging him directly.

And that's when he spotted the energy core on the ship—the power source behind Zenith's technology.

"If I can't beat him directly... I'll destroy this ship!"

Ethan channeled all his Qi into one final attack.

He leaped into the air, heading straight for the ship's core, then—

"Destroy!"

BOOOOM!

Ethan's attack struck the ship's energy core with full force, creating a massive explosion!

The ship began to tremble violently.

Tyr turned with a shocked expression. "You—!"

But before he could say more, the ship started exploding one by one!

Adrian quickly pulled Ethan onto the speedboat, and they sped away before the ship—

BOOM!!!

Exploded in a fiery blaze that lit up the night.

Ethan sat on the speedboat, gasping for breath but wearing a satisfied expression.

"One Zenith ship... destroyed."

Claire spoke over the radio. "Nice. But this is just the beginning. Zenith will go even crazier after this."

Ethan stared out at the vast ocean ahead of him.

"I'm ready. Let them come."