Though Project X claimed he had recalled all clones, Zhao Yao was not convinced.
Project X insisted he had recalled all clones so Zhao Yao was at a loss.
The situation was in a deadlock when Bai Quan brought Roly Poly and Sheriff into the main hall.
Bai Quan met Sheriff on his way to find Zhao Yao and he encountered the escaped supercats. With Sheriff's mind reading, he obtained information from the supercats and found his way there.
Zhao Yao's eyes lit up when he saw Sheriff in Bai Quan's arms. He immediately ordered Sheriff to check if Project X was telling the truth.
As Sheriff had to be close to Project X to read his mind, Project X was able to duplicate his mind reading. As such, both parties were reading each other's mind.
Project X was unable to hide the truth that he had not recalled all his clones.
With Zhao Yao pressuring him, Project X smiled wryly and recalled all his clones for merging.
Zhao Yao took in a deep breath as he felt an immense pressure that he had not experienced before.
The merged Project X felt as though he was a mountain that appeared from the clouds, its strength was setting off alarms in Zhao Yao, warning him of Project X's superiority.
Matcha said, "Zhao Yao, I know you are busy. Do you mind helping me extinguish the fire?"
"Oh!" Zhao Yao quickly snuffed out the fire and said with embarrassment, "Sorry, sorry, I am so stressed I forgot about you."
Matcha was burnt bald and his tail charred. He looked at his dismal state and said sadly, "D*mn… my tail doesn't look like a tail."
"It's alright, it will be as good as new after Reborn superpower is activated."
Project X yelled, "Have I done my part? I had merged all my clones. Will you release Matcha now?"
Zhao Yao looked at Project X and said, "Yes, please catch him…" At the same time, he said telepathically to his cats, "Close your eyes!"
He activated Sleep Medusa.
None of the cats fell asleep, not even Project X who stared wide-eyed at Zhao Yao.
Zhao Yao was surprised. "You…"
Project X said, "The same gimmick will not work on me twice. I have shut off the connection to my optic nerves. My eyes are looking at you but I can't see you."
Zhao Yao squinted his eyes as Elizabeth's Control superpower activated. Project X's body immediately stiffened.
Before Zhao Yao and the cats could gloat, a small clone came out from Project X's chest. Project X's clone smiled wryly and said, "Don't think I'm not prepared for this? I have a lot more clones in my body. How many can you control?"
Seeing Zhao Yao's face turn sour, Project X swiped his tail and said, "Enough, don't resist anymore. You survived so many of my attacks. You can be proud of yourself. Release Matcha and I promise you safety."
"I haven't used hundreds of my superpowers. Do you think you have a chance?"
Project X's body grew by a few inches and his muscles strengthened as a result of his body's training and evolution.
Zhao Yao gritted his teeth as he fell into an emotional turmoil. All possible solutions flashed through his mind but were quickly shot down.
Zhao Yao pondered when he heard Matcha's voice. "Zhao Yao, I will stay with Project X."
Zhao Yao lifted his head and stared at Matcha as he firmly said, "No, I will not leave anyone behind."
"We have no other choices." Matcha opened his eyes widely and gave a forced smiled. "It's alright. He likes me a lot. He wouldn't harm me."
"Zhao Yao…" Matcha gently pushed Zhao Yao's palm and stepped on his chest nipple. "Let me go. I am the strongest supercat and the savior. If I don't save all of you, who will?"
"Enough Matcha." Zhao Yao noticed Matcha 's body trembling and caressed Matcha's head as he said, "It's alright, don't worry…"
As Matcha and Zhao Yao were conversing, Project X took advantage of Zhao Yao's distraction.
Crimson rays radiated in all directions from Project X.
The Divine Rays of Terror engulfed the entire hall.
When Kaede Hattori dominated the Japanese supernatural realm, the power of the Divine Rays of Terror held numerous apostles in terror.
Project X committed heinous crimes in the United States, Japan, and China and terrified countless people. His Divine Rays of Terror were like a blood tsunami, pungent and reeking of blood with a stench that permeated everyone's body.
Zhao Yao lost his composure for a moment, fortunately, his strong constitution helped him recover within a tenth of a second. He instinctively grasped Matcha firmly.
That tenth of a second was sufficient for Project X to do a lot of harm.
Zhao Yao's right arm and shoulders were broken and fresh blood gushed out like a fountain.
Matcha, who was resting on Zhao Yao's broken arm, was gently placed in Project X's arms.
"Let him go!" Zhao Yao roared in anger as golden rays covered his body and his severed right hand regenerated. Zhao Yao grasped towards Project X with his left hand.
Project X merely glanced at Zhao Yao as he held Matcha firmly in his hands. A paw grew out from his stomach and sent Zhao Yao flying with a punch.
Zhao Yao was shocked. "His power… has increased… to a stage where he can subdue me? Is it due to merging of all his clones?"
A strong gravitational force caught Zhao Yao and suspended him in mid air.
Meow! Seeing Project X approach Zhao Yao step by step, Elizabeth rushed forward to intervene as crimson rays flashed from her eyes. She controlled Project X.
"I am prepared for this move." Project X's body stiffened but his stomach erupted and a clone squirmed out. He punched in the air and sent Elizabeth flying and bleeding profusely.
"Stop!" Matcha yelled wildly.
Bai Quan and Zhao Xue flashed behind Project X, their hands were like four pythons that slithered towards him.
Before they were able to touch Project X, their faces were hit with high-energy lasers that were ten times more powerful than Slaughter's. Both of them fell to the ground, their bodies charred. They would require some time for their Ultra Rapid Regeneration to heal their wound.
Matcha cried sorrowfully, "Stop! Did you hear what I am saying?"
"Don't worry Matcha." Project X caressed Matcha's head but was bitten by him. Project X smiled indifferently and said, "I thought about it. Once things are done over here, I will help you remold your memories."
A shadow spike underneath Project X extended and penetrated the trembling Catherine.
Matcha was full of tears as he screamed, "Stop! Stop for goodness sake!"
Lightning and Fishball watched everything in a daze. After a series of blurred images, everyone fell to the ground. Their vision blurred as Project X came to their front.
Fishball said, "I…"
After two popping sound, Fishball and Lightning fell to the ground.
"Meow!!" Matcha scratched fiercely at Project X but his claws broke and blood flowed out profusely. "Stop! Stop! Stop!"
Project X said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't kill them. I am keeping them quiet so that I can take away their superpowers." Project X grasped for Lightning.