Regressed with Omnipotent AI on Zombie Apocalypse-Chapter 187: Biological Weapon (2)

Zack hit the ground like a meteor, slamming into No. 01 with his armor's force field barrier activated.

BOOM!

The impact unleashed a shockwave that rippled through the battlefield, sending debris flying in all directions. No. 01, despite its massive size and weight, was thrown backward, crashing through several walls before finally coming to a stop. Protected by the force field, Zack remained unscathed, hovering just above the ground.

"Switch to palm cannon mode. Charge for maximum output," Zack commanded. The Apex Mk-2's palm cannons glowed brightly as energy surged through them, readying for a devastating attack.

The Apex Mk-2 armor was an unparalleled masterpiece of energy efficiency and firepower. Its palm cannon alone featured three distinct firing modes.

High-Speed Burst Mode: This mode delivered rapid-fire shots with medium power, rivaling the miniature electromagnetic railguns used by the Terror Spiders.

Charged Mode: While it required a short charging time and couldn't fire continuously, this mode packed the most destructive force of the three.

Continuous Laser Mode: In this mode, the cannon shifted from single-target bursts to a sustained laser beam. While it had the lowest power per hit, the sheer impact, high temperature, and stacking damage potential made it deadly in prolonged combat.

"Mode switched," came the calm notification from the armor's AI. Zack raised his palm as an arc of light surged to life, distorting the air around it with its intensity.

"ROAR!" Creature No. 01, having just risen to its feet, seemed to sense the imminent danger. With its higher-than-average intelligence, it attempted to evade the attack, retreating rapidly. But No. 01 underestimated the Apex Mk-2's charging speed.

"Charge complete." The notification chimed in Zack's ears, and in the blink of an eye, two brilliant energy beams erupted from his palms.

BAM!!!

The beams struck No. 01 squarely, throwing the massive creature backward like a ragdoll.

"ROAR..." Two massive holes, each the size of a washbasin, appeared in the creature's chest. Yet before Zack could savor the hit, the beast began to stir again. Its roar, while less confident, still carried menace. The wounds on its body began to close almost immediately, the tissue regenerating at an alarming speed. "Sir, the target's metabolism is extremely fast. Conventional weapons cannot cause lasting damage. No weaknesses detected. Exercise caution," Ego reported.

"Quite the problem," Zack muttered. "But it's a perfect chance to test the Apex Mk-2's full capabilities." Switching to continuous laser mode, Zack extended his right palm.

Buzz!

A blazing orange beam shot forth, striking No. 01 and bombarding it relentlessly.

"ROAR!" The creature bellowed in rage as its rapid healing clashed against the unrelenting laser. Raising its massive hand, it shielded itself and charged toward Zack with terrifying speed.

"Ego, order the mechanical army to fall back," Zack commanded, his tone calm despite the situation. "I can't go all out with them in the way." Even as he spoke, Zack intensified the laser's power. The beam grew brighter, and the high temperature began to char No. 01's flesh, melting away its skin and even blackening its bones.

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The sustained impact slowed the creature's advance, but it wasn't enough to stop it entirely. With a sharp click, a compartment on Zack's left wrist popped open. A crimson laser blade extended outward, resembling a blade of pure energy.

With a sweeping motion, Zack slashed toward No. 01. The laser blade cut cleanly through everything in its path—trees, rubble, and even reinforced walls. For the first time, No. 01 hesitated. Sensing a genuine threat, it tried to retreat. But in the face of light itself, there was no escape. The red blade swept across No. 01's neck, and in a desperate bid to survive, the creature raised its left arm to shield itself.

Buzz!

The laser sliced through the raised arm with ease, severing it completely. The limb fell to the ground with a heavy thud, but the sacrifice wasn't in vain. The blade's energy only managed to cut halfway through No. 01's neck. Its fur, muscles, trachea, and vocal cords were all severed, leaving the beast unable to roar. Yet its cervical vertebra remained intact, sparing it from decapitation.

"Uh... uh..." Though unable to vocalize, the creature's furious expression spoke volumes. In a shocking display of agility, No. 01 leapt into the air. Spinning mid-flight, it dodged Zack's next pulse blast and struck out with its remaining bear-like paw.

Caught off guard, Zack couldn't avoid the attack.

BOOM!

The massive paw struck Zack with a resounding crash, sending him hurtling backward like a cannonball. The red-and-gold figure smashed through more than a dozen walls before activating the auxiliary thrusters on the back of the armor. The jets fired, slowing his momentum and bringing him to a stop.

"ROAR!" No. 01, its neck still half-severed, barreled forward with unstoppable momentum. The tattered buildings in its path crumbled beneath its sheer weight.

Zack, still hovering in the air, watched in disbelief as the creature's vocal cords and trachea rapidly regenerated. In mere seconds, the injuries had almost completely healed. "What the hell is this thing?" Zack muttered, his expression darkening. "I hope you're capable of molecular regeneration," Zack muttered coldly, his eyes narrowing as Creature No. 01 barreled toward him at breakneck speed.

Firing up his thrusters, Zack propelled himself dozens of meters into the air. The sudden maneuver left No. 01 flailing and crashing into the empty space where Zack had just been.

"ROAR!" Frustrated by its missed attack, No. 01 whipped around, locking its pale, feral eyes on Zack as it crouched, readying to leap. But Zack was faster.

With both palms aimed at the creature, the laser emitters on his wrists activated with a mechanical click, and two beams of searing orange light erupted alongside twin crimson cutting lasers. Unlike the Apex's reliance on physical ammunition, the Apex Mk-2 had been fully optimized for energy output. The upgraded emitters, powered by the improved reactor, could deliver devastating firepower without reliance on outdated hydrogen batteries.

"ROAR!" The combined beams slammed into Creature No. 01, eliciting its first genuine scream of agony.

The searing lasers burned away its shoulders, severing both arms cleanly at the joints. The crimson cutting beams left glowing, molten edges where the limbs had once been. While the red lasers dealt raw, brutal damage, the twin orange pulse rays offered something more insidious—continuous impact.

Buzz! Buzz! The harsh, mechanical hum filled the air as the pulse rays bore into the creature. One beam focused on its chest, slowly burning through its flesh, while the other relentlessly melted its face and cheekbones. Even its massive, several-ton frame wasn't immune to the physical force of the beams. The concentrated energy pushed No. 01 backward, its feet carving long trenches in the ground as it struggled to remain upright.

"ROAR..." Disarmed and unable to protect itself, the creature lowered its head in an attempt to shield its vulnerable face. But the relentless beams scorched its scalp, melting through layers of thick bone to reveal patches of charred skull beneath.