Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 1053: Chapter 511: What You Face Is… the Human Champion!

As the anti-organic equation spread, all mechanical and electronic devices within several kilometers of the Mechanical Titan were seemingly awakened by an invisible force, their Mechanical Souls forcibly activated, rapidly transforming into entities filled with hostility toward humans.

The entire area plunged into chaos and panic in an instant.

On the streets, vehicles parked by the roadside suddenly started on their own, headlights flaring up abruptly, slicing through the night sky like sharp swords. The deafening roar of engines filled the air as vehicles surged towards unsuspecting pedestrians, seeking to crush all life in their path.

After a brief pause, elevators accelerated upward to the top floor, only to plummet swiftly with a screech of metal, pushing the passengers trapped inside toward the abyss of death.

Even firearms became unreliable, behaving as if they had a will of their own, sometimes exploding, sometimes misfiring, or even going off uncontrollably, putting the holders and those nearby in danger.

Even official communication devices weren’t spared, screens filled with gibberish, false information continuously transmitted, severely delaying rescue operations as the situation spiraled further out of control.

Although a few loyal Mechanical Souls were still resisting, trying to stop this disaster, their numbers were too few to reverse the situation. The entire area seemed to have fallen into a mechanical rebellion, and humans appeared incredibly vulnerable in this sudden crisis.

Who could have thought they would be attacked by their own household appliances? A refrigerator and a washing machine fighting, who would believe that? Victims tried to call the police, only for their phones to shut off automatically, or even self-destruct.

And as the projection of the Mechanical Titan in the Void Realm gradually solidified, the coverage of the anti-organic equation continued to expand. The Mechanical Titan was absorbing computational power and resources at an alarming speed, enhancing its combat capabilities.

Fortunately, this area was mostly composed of factories, with a sparse nighttime population, and the Zhou Family had already maintained high alert at the surrounding entrances, keeping casualties relatively low.

However, the chaos before them continued to intensify, and the faces of the Zhou Family and the Detectives grew increasingly grim.

They saw that the danger of this ability far exceeded their imagination. If actions weren’t taken swiftly, the disaster would spread beyond retrieval.

Humanity’s dependence on technology was already deeply ingrained, the operation of Giant City, the order of life, and even the survival of civilization, all built on the precise collaboration of machines and electronic devices.

Yet, at this moment, this dependence had become a fatal Weakness.

The Awakening of the Mechanical Souls not only caused the machines in this area to lose control but also exposed a terrifying truth. If this anti-organic equation spread throughout Giant City, over half of the defense systems would collapse instantly, and may even turn against humanity.

Those defensive structures meant to protect humans became tools of slaughter. Automated turrets turned their barrels, aiming at innocent citizens.

The energy supply system suddenly interrupted, plunging the entire city into darkness and chaos.

Even more frightening, if this loss of control spread to the bustling areas, tens of thousands of vehicles would transform into a torrent of steel, rampaging through the streets, crushing all life in their way. Elevators, appliances, and even medical equipment in high-rise buildings could all become deadly weapons.

By then, death would no longer be a distant statistic but a widespread tragedy. The streets would be piled with wreckage, the air thick with the stench of blood and burning, the cries of survivors entwined with the roar of machines, painting an apocalyptic scene.

They watched the distant region gradually falling out of control, the chill spreading in their hearts. They knew clearer than anyone that the threat of these Mechanical Souls wasn’t limited to the current situation. If a countermeasure wasn’t found quickly, the entire Giant City would plunge into an inescapable abyss. Time was slipping away second by second, and the shadow of disaster had already loomed over everyone’s head.

Especially the Zhou Family, who, for the sake of redeeming Zhou Ding, concealed this operation, not alerting the authorities.

But this was the outcome they faced…

This made the Zhou Family deeply regretful, driving them to work harder to annihilate the Mechanical Souls.

“Damn it, every time I take a private job with him, this mess happens!”

The Detective’s roar echoed in the night wind, he sprinted with all his might toward the highway, attempting to stop the tide of roaring steel.

Yet, his silhouette seemed so insignificant against the massive traffic, as if it could be crushed at any moment.

At this critical juncture, a clear female voice cut through the night sky, carrying an undeniable power.

“Freeze!”

In an instant, time seemed to freeze. A pale golden light curtain cascaded down like a waterfall, enveloping the raging vehicles. Atop the curtain, an ancient and majestic word “Freeze” shimmered brilliantly.

The foremost vehicles were instantly immobilized, while those behind couldn’t react in time, crashing into them, producing a series of ear-splitting metallic collisions. Sparks flew, and dense smoke belched, leaving the highway in utter chaos.

However, this was only the beginning. More vehicles bypassed the immobilized ones, continuing their mad pursuit of scattered and fleeing pedestrians. The girl’s voice rang out again, carrying a hint of urgency and exhaustion.

“Freeze!”

“Freeze!”

Golden light curtains appeared one after another, attempting to halt the mechanical uprising. But there were simply too many vehicles, and the girl’s face gradually turned pale, sweat beading at her temple. Her power was rapidly draining, while the mechanical tide seemed endless.

In the distance, a short-haired girl in scavenger attire gritted her teeth: “Hurry! There are too many!”