“OPEN… FOR ME!”
Lu Xiao roared, hurling the thunderball in his hand like a cannon shot, its earth-shattering force aimed straight at the hotel doors!
“BOOOOM !”
The explosion shook the entire street.
The violent lightning detonated instantly, splitting into countless silver serpents that scattered in every direction, gouging deep black furrows into the concrete outside the hotel.
Dust and debris flew everywhere.
Lu Xiao’s subordinates were pushed back by the shockwave, their eyes full of awe and admiration as they looked at their boss.
No wonder he was an S-class lightning ability user!
The sheer power of that strike enough to shatter an A-class defensive ability user’s shield should have obliterated this weird “hotel wall” easily!
Everyone stared at the center of the dust, expecting to see the glass doors blown to pieces.
In the surveillance room, Jiang Lingyue’s heart leapt into her throat. She instinctively shut her eyes, unable to look at the result.
But after a long moment, there was no sound of shattering glass.
Cautiously, she peeked through a small crack.
On the screen, as the dust slowly cleared, the massive revolving glass doors of the hotel stood perfectly intact.
Not only were they unbroken, there wasn’t even a scratch!
Still spotless, gleaming, as if silently mocking the attackers outside.
Outside the hotel, there was complete silence.
Everyone looked as if they’d seen a ghost, mouths agape, faces filled with disbelief.
“This… this is impossible!” The blond subordinate rubbed his eyes and stammered, “Boss’s ‘Furious Thunder Cannon’… how could it… have no effect?”
“What kind of place is this?!”
“Yeah, it’s too weird! Boss, maybe we should just forget it?”
The subordinates were beginning to lose their nerve.
What they were witnessing went far beyond anything they could comprehend.
Lu Xiao’s expression had darkened to the point of dripping gloom.
He stared at the door, eyes filled with shock and frustration.
He knew exactly how powerful his previous strike had been about eighty percent of his full strength, enough to flatten a small building.
And yet… he couldn’t even break a glass door?
It was a merciless affront to his S-class pride!
“I don’t believe it!”
Lu Xiao’s stubbornness flared. There was no way he’d accept this!
“Zzzzt! Zzzzt!”
Lightning erupted around him once again, transforming him into what looked like a living god of thunder.
“I won’t believe it! Today, I WILL break this turtle shell!”
He roared, preparing to unleash an even fiercer attack.
In the surveillance room, Jiang Lingyue watched the silver-haired man like a human bomb ready to explode and let out a long sigh of relief.
Good, good… the barrier really works.
She patted her chest, finally letting her heart settle back into place.
If it can’t be broken, there’s nothing for her to fear.
She even had time to pour herself a glass of water, planning to sit back and enjoy watching this S-class powerhouse futilely attacking her front doors.
This was S-class!
A top-tier figure normally unseen, now acting like a fool at her doorstep what a rare sight.
Just as Lu Xiao prepared for a second round of attacks, the hotel’s revolving doors suddenly creaked and began turning on their own.
Everyone froze.
Including Jiang Lingyue, who had been preparing to watch the “show.”
“Huh? The door’s opening?”
She hadn’t pressed the door button!
Through the revolving doors stepped Gu Han.
Still clad in his black combat suit, expressionless, carrying an empty backpack, seemingly ready to head out “to work.”
He appeared completely unbothered by the tense standoff at the entrance and walked straight out.
Lu Xiao and his subordinates froze, stunned by this sudden development.
The door… opened?
Someone came out?
All eyes were fixed on Gu Han.
When they recognized his cold, imposing face, one of Lu Xiao’s subordinates suddenly exclaimed in shock: “It’s him! Boss, it’s him! That S-class ice user… Gu Han!”
Gu Han?
Of course, Lu Xiao had heard of him.
S-class ability users were extremely rare in the apocalypse, each one famous in their own right.
Gu Han was renowned for his masterful ice abilities, a lone wolf, solitary and difficult to approach a formidable figure every major base wanted but could never recruit.
And he was here?
Lu Xiao’s gaze sharpened instantly as he assessed Gu Han, the lightning around him gradually dying down.
He could sense Gu Han’s aura was calm, yet hiding a chilling power that made his own heart race.
This guy… was strong.
Gu Han stopped walking.
He looked at Lu Xiao, brow slightly furrowed.
Of course, he recognized Lu Xiao as well.
An S-class lightning ability user, hot-headed, flamboyant, one of the top-tier figures of the apocalypse.
What was he doing here?
Judging by his stance, he intended to storm the hotel.
Gu Han’s eyes darkened.
This hotel was his “cafeteria” and “dormitory,” the safest place he’d had in five years.
He wouldn’t allow anyone to damage it.
“Lu Xiao,” Gu Han said coldly, “what are you doing here?”
“Who else would I be looking for but the ice-faced Gu Han?” Lu Xiao sneered, a provocative smile on his lips. “What am I here for? Of course, to see what kind of prime spot could make a lone wolf like you settle down.”
His gaze swept past Gu Han, landing on the opulent hotel lobby behind him.
“What, not inviting me in?”
“You’re not welcome here,” Gu Han replied simply, without any politeness.
“Heh, that’s not up to you,” Lu Xiao scoffed, his battle intent rising. “Gu Han, I’ve been wanting to meet you! Why wait for another day? Let’s settle this right here, right now! Winner takes the hotel!”
As he finished speaking, lightning sparked around him again!
A battle between S-class powerhouses was about to erupt!
In the surveillance room, Jiang Lingyue’s heart pounded.
They’re fighting! They’re really going to fight!
Two S-class users battling… the street outside her hotel wouldn’t survive!
No, no! Absolutely cannot let them fight here!
“System! System! Think of something!” Jiang Lingyue shouted in her mind.
Host is the sole owner of the hotel and possesses absolute control over its premises.
Right! I’m the owner!
This is my territory!
A lightbulb went off in her mind. She immediately shouted into the internal communication system of the surveillance room: “Gu Han! Come back!”
Her voice broadcast clearly through the lobby PA system.
Both Gu Han and Lu Xiao froze for a moment.
Hearing Jiang Lingyue’s voice, Gu Han almost instinctively retracted his cold aura and turned back into the hotel.
This action left Lu Xiao and his subordinates dumbfounded.
What’s going on?
Who is that woman?
S-class Gu Han actually obeyed her?
Lu Xiao saw Gu Han about to enter the hotel and refused to let the opportunity slip!
Wasn’t the barrier only effective when the doors were closed?
Now that the doors were open, this was the perfect chance to storm in!
“Trying to leave? Not that easy!”
Lu Xiao roared, transforming into a streak of lightning as he dashed toward the open hotel doors with blinding speed.
“Boss!”
“Boss is awesome!”
His subordinates cheered excitedly.
Jiang Lingyue’s eyes went wide.
This madman… actually charged in!
“System!”
Unauthorized personnel detected. Security system activated.
The instant Lu Xiao’s foot touched the polished floor of the hotel lobby, an unexpected change occurred!
A golden arc of electricity, thicker and more blinding than his own lightning, struck down from the ceiling without warning!
“ZZZZAAAP !!!”
The golden bolt hit Lu Xiao with deadly precision.