Tower: Rebirth of the Absolute Demon
Chapter 32: Ch 32: Countdown to Chaos

Chapter 32: Ch 32: Countdown to Chaos

As he prepared himself, the ground beneath his feet trembled faintly.

Somewhere in the distance, he could hear panicked voices and the cries of the unprepared.

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[Time left until the trials start - 4:59]

[4:58]

[4:57]

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The system timer ticked relentlessly, each second chipping away at the fragile composure of those who saw it.

Panic and confusion swept across the hospital like a tidal wave.

No one could make sense of what was happening. To many, it felt like a dream... a nightmare they couldn’t wake up from.

But amidst this chaos, Ye Tian stood calm and collected, his expression betraying neither fear nor anxiety.

He turned his gaze away from the timer and quietly exited the room.

His steps were deliberate, steady, and completely devoid of hesitation.

The hallway was eerily silent, amplifying the sound of his footsteps.

The occasional flicker of fluorescent lights above added to the surreal atmosphere.

Ye Tian reached the stairwell and looked down.

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[4:35]

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With fluid, precise movements, he began descending the stairs, leaping down multiple steps at a time.

His mortal body strained under the effort, but he paid no mind to the discomfort.

The faint circulation of qi through his newly awakened meridians was enough to keep him steady.

He moved with the grace of a predator stalking its prey, his focus sharp and unwavering.

Within moments, he had reached the ground floor.

The lobby was utterly deserted. Not a single soul wandered the expansive hallways.

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[4:05]

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Ye Tian scanned his surroundings.

His sharp eyes caught every detail... the faint hum of vending machines, the distant creak of the building settling.

There were no signs of life.

"They’ve frozen in fear..." he muttered, shaking his head slightly.

"Can’t really blame them. This level of shock would paralyze most people."

This was exactly what he’d been counting on.

The fear-induced paralysis of the masses left him with the perfect opportunity to act.

Turning left, he began navigating the labyrinthine corridors of the hospital.

His goal was clear in his mind, but finding it amidst the maze was another matter entirely.

Door after door led to disappointment... empty rooms, storage closets, and dead ends.

The frustration began to build, but Ye Tian pushed it aside.

His experience had taught him patience was often the deciding factor between life and death.

Finally, he found what he was looking for.

The door was plain, unassuming, with a simple nameplate that read...

STAFF ONLY.

A smile crept across Ye Tian’s face.

"Found you..." he whispered as he pushed the door open.

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[3:05]

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The staff lounge was modest yet comfortable.

Plush sofas, polished coffee tables, and even a fireplace adorned the room.

But Ye Tian’s focus was fixed on the door across the room.

Without a second thought, he turned back to the door he had entered through and began barricading it.

He dragged the sofas, stacked the tables, and even pushed a cabinet against the entrance.

Satisfied with his makeshift blockade, he turned his attention to the other door.

He opened it, and a wave of icy fog greeted him.

The chill was almost biting, and the sharp contrast in temperature caused his breath to mist in the air.

Inside was a massive cold storage room.

Rows of large boxes were stacked neatly, each wrapped tightly in bubble wrap.

The hum of refrigeration units filled the space, maintaining the near-freezing temperature.

Ye Tian stepped inside, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"This’ll do nicely..." he muttered.

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[2:45]

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Without hesitation, he began tearing into the boxes.

Glass vials, syringes, pill bottles... every manner of medical supply spilled out as he rifled through the contents.

Antibiotics, antivirals, painkillers, and anti-venoms... everything one could need in an emergency was here.

He carried each opened box to a corner of the room, dumping its contents into a growing pile.

Box after box was emptied until only a few remained.

When he opened them, he found something different...

Water bottles.

Emergency food supplies.

Ye Tian chuckled to himself.

"Looks like someone in charge was smarter than I thought. Prepping for the apocalypse before it even started, huh?"

These boxes, unlike the others, he moved to the staff lounge.

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[1:45]

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He returned to the cold storage and glanced at the massive pile of medicines he had created.

His mind raced with possibilities, but one plan stood out among the rest.

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[0:20]

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Climbing onto the pile, he crouched low and began smashing the glass vials beneath him.

The sharp crack of breaking glass echoed through the room as liquids spilled out, soaking his clothes.

The pungent scent of chemicals quickly filled the air. It was overwhelming, almost suffocating.

Even Ye Tian, who had endured countless tortures in his past life, felt the nausea creeping up on him.

"If I’m this disgusted..." he thought...

"then monsters with heightened senses won’t stand a chance."

This wasn’t just a pile of medicine anymore... it was a makeshift monster repellent.

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[0:05]

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Ye Tian glanced at the timer, which had nearly run out.

With a deep breath, he adjusted his position amidst the pile, crouching low and covering himself as best as he could.

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[0:04]

[0:03]

[0:02]

[0:01]

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[0:00]

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A deafening boom echoed through the air, as though the heavens themselves had roared.

The very fabric of reality seemed to tremble.

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[The trials are starting.]

[Prepare for the Apocalypse.]

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The ground beneath him shook slightly, and a strange, oppressive energy blanketed the area.

The world itself felt like it was holding its breath, waiting for the chaos to unfold.

Ye Tian’s smirk returned.

"Let the games begin."

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• Author Note:-

Halo, here to make a lil announcement.

From now on, as u guys complete certain goals, I’ll be releasing extra chaoters on the same day.

Every 10 golden tickets = 2 chaps

Every 100 powerstones = 2 chaps

For every super gift,

Magic Castle - 10 chaps

Spacecraft - 15 chaps

Gachapon - 20 chaps

Even though ik i wont be gettin em, its not really a bad choice to beg :> is it?

Ciao!