Xu Ruina before him had only slightly longer hair, but her appearance was exactly as Zhang Chen remembered Xu Ruina from before.
This was already five hundred years later, and Xu Ruina could still maintain her original appearance?
Even if her original body remained in its zombie form, it might not be able to withstand the erosion of five hundred years of time without any change!
Zhang Chen remembered seeing the Zhang Chen with the yellow ring; his face was etched with the ravages of time.
This showed that powerful energy within the body could not grant immortality.
Xu Ruina's later strength was similar to that of the supreme Zhang Chen, perhaps only slightly superior due to her unique skills.
But five hundred years... she definitely couldn't have lasted.
"These detestable fellows, to experiment on living people, do they even observe them when they sleep or use the restroom? They're simply perverts!"
Miao Qi said angrily.
"However, it might not be observation. I see a strong energy barrier on this glass, combined with the barrier on the door just now..."
"It seems that man was telling the truth. He wasn't afraid of us entering, but afraid of this woman coming out!"
"The purpose of the glass is to monitor the woman's every move and prevent her from escaping!"
"What is so terrifying about this woman that such strict measures are taken? I wonder what the connection is between the lost souls outside and this woman."
Jie Xiya frowned, unable to figure it out.
Of course, she wouldn't understand. Xu Ruina possessed all types of zombie viruses, as well as the new zombie virus she developed.
If she released these viruses without restraint, it would be enough to reshuffle the entire world.
"I know her!"
Zhang Chen said calmly, then jumped directly into the observation room to get a closer look at Xu Ruina.
However, Xu Ruina looked at him blankly, as if she didn't recognize Zhang Chen, and showed no reaction.
"True God, you know her?"
Jie Xiya and the three little cats said, shocked.
"Yes, she is the Demon Tamer of the True God Cult, the deity worshipped by the elves and the cat-eared tribe!"
Zhang Chen sighed and said with a melancholic tone.
"Demon Tamer?"
"Creator?"
"Why is she locked up here?!"
"Let's free her quickly!"
The three little cats and Jie Xiya spoke one after another.
"Her body is that of the Demon Tamer, but... her soul is not. I don't recognize this soul."
Zhang Chen tilted his head, looking at Xu Ruina who was also tilting her head to meet his gaze.
The so-called soul is essentially consciousness.
The consciousness here seemed to belong to someone else.
Someone had transferred another person's consciousness into Xu Ruina's body.
What happened to the original Xu Ruina?!
Zhang Chen didn't know that when Xu Ruina returned to this world, she used the body that originally belonged to Zhou Linlin – that is, Xu Linna's reinforced body – to become stronger.
Therefore, Xu Ruina's clone was stored in a hibernation pod.
Until it was discovered by people from the Valen Empire.
However, as for whose consciousness was within her body and how it took over, that was unknown.
Only the man who communicated with Zhang Chen through the monitor likely knew the answer.
"No wonder so many resurrected beings are gathered here, it turns out she summoned them!"
Zhang Chen said, then reached out to lift Xu Ruina's bangs and gently stroked her cheek with the back of his hand.
It was still the familiar feeling, the familiar scent.
It was just a pity that it wasn't a familiar person anymore.
"Roar!"
Xu Linna let out a roar and suddenly opened her mouth to bite Zhang Chen's neck.
"Master!"
"True God!"
The three little cats and Jie Xiya were startled by this sudden change, but by the time they could react, it was already too late.
Xu Ruina's pearly white teeth bit directly onto Zhang Chen's carotid artery.
The scene was about to erupt with blood.
However, to everyone's surprise.
Zhang Chen was unharmed. Although Xu Ruina's bite force was astonishing, it couldn't break through his defenses.
"There, there, don't be afraid, we won't hurt you!"
Although Zhang Chen knew that the person in this body was not Xu Ruina, seeing the familiar face and figure, he couldn't help but coax her a few words.
He gently stroked her hair with a look of doting affection.