Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot Chapter 1885: 810: Warning! Experiment Out of Control! (Grand Finale)

The woman's statement stirred a bit of temptation in Wang Tao.

The planet Earth had been turned into a testing ground by the Space-Time Dream Machine, and the power gained here couldn't be carried outside. Yet, should someone manage to reach the tenth rank and exit the Space-Time Dream Machine, their abilities would remain intact. Those running the extinction trials, on the other hand, lacked any such capabilities!

Put simply, if Wang Tao could somehow extract this power, might he reverse the situation?

"Are you certain those individuals possess no strength of their own?"

Wang Tao inquired.

"Absolutely certain. Their tech is incredibly sophisticated, granting them lifespans of hundreds of years, but their physical forms are frail. They built the Space-Time Dream Machine primarily to bolster their own weaknesses…"

The woman clarified with a gentle smile.

Wang Tao fell quiet for a moment, then fixed the woman with a grave look.

"Just one final query: can I really trust you? This is all from your perspective…"

At these words, the woman appeared ready and produced a crystal core from her chest, offering it to Wang Tao.

This crystal core displayed no level or properties, appearing utterly plain, almost as though it was counterfeit.

"This is…"

I wrinkled my forehead.

"This serves as the remote controller for the Space-Time Dream Machine. It merges into the body much like a crystal core. Once integrated, you'll gain limited access to the Space-Time Dream Machine. The access is restricted, but you could opt to obliterate the entire world, wiping out you, me, and everyone in an instant, or simply target me for immediate deletion…"

The woman explained softly.

"…So, you're essentially handing your existence over to me?"

Wang Tao showed some astonishment.

"I must select the option that benefits me most. While I can't assure you won't eliminate me right away, I believe collaboration holds more promise… I desire to live on, and you're my sole hope."

The woman's face conveyed deep sincerity.

Wang Tao, never one to hesitate, took the crystal core and placed it in his mouth without delay, given her words.

Shortly after, an odd recollection surfaced in Wang Tao's thoughts—the operating guide for this remote device.

Wang Tao examined it thoroughly and discovered that the remote offered just four capabilities.

The initial one was a map, letting him observe all events unfolding throughout Earth. It was basically an amplified edition of his [Super Perception].

The next was deletion, capable of instantly removing any being on Earth, encompassing the AI in front of him or even Wang Tao himself.

The third involved time reversal, resetting everything on Earth to the pre-experiment state. Yet, this ability was capped at nine uses, and that quota had been exhausted, rendering it unusable now.

The fourth was doomsday, causing Earth to vanish entirely, while safeguarding all experiment records. This could be activated only once, to avoid any chaotic outcomes.

"This remote's features are way less extensive than I'd pictured!"

Wang Tao clicked his tongue.

The map function proved excellent; he could not only monitor sea creatures' statuses but also pinpoint the Space-Time Dream Machine's position! It orbited beyond the atmosphere, syncing with Earth's rotation akin to a satellite.

The deletion function worked fine too; it posed a threat to the AI's survival, though it offered little else for Wang Tao. Erased beings simply vanished without yielding any loot.

The time reversal option was depleted, so no point dwelling on it.

The doomsday function was out of the question; Wang Tao would never select it.

Thus, for Wang Tao, the map feature stood out as the most valuable.

"In the end, those creators wouldn't risk the test site spiraling beyond control, so the granted access remains minimal."

The woman gave a casual shrug.

"Fine, let's test this out then!"

Wang Tao saw no better alternative.

Within three years, those overseers would arrive to gather results, and discovering surviving humans on Earth would prompt them to trigger doomsday. Regardless of Wang Tao's prowess, confined to Earth without escape, his end would come inevitably.

He could only strive for tenth-rank ascension in this period; success would be ideal, failure acceptable, as long as he left no regrets.

"Here's to successful teamwork; from this point, you'll be my leader."

The woman reached out her hand toward Wang Tao for a clasp.

Under these conditions, Wang Tao's push to the tenth rank was immensely tough. Even back when zombie beasts roamed, hitting tenth rank was no easy feat.

But with this AI's assistance, things shifted; she could craft the perfect training path and rapidly evolve ocean mutants to ninth level. Plus, she'd intentionally held back some elemental summons, releasing them gradually; a focused strategy would accelerate their growth remarkably… In theory, Wang Tao stood a real chance at tenth rank, hinging on his dedication.

With the alliance sealed, the woman's form gradually faded away.

"What's your name?"

Wang Tao questioned abruptly.

"I lack a personal name; they labeled me 'Revelation.' If you'd like, feel free to assign one."

A soft feminine voice echoed in Wang Tao's mind.

Wang Tao struggled with naming; after pondering briefly, he declared:

"I'll name you Xiao Lu, drawn from the sound-alike 'Lu' in Revelation."

"Thank you; henceforth, I'm Xiao Lu."

She'd conversed with Wang Tao composedly earlier, but now, bearing a name, a subtle delight tinged her voice noticeably.