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Hearing Darian's words, the three of them finally chose to believe him and turned to retreat.
Before leaving, Peter looked back and shouted, "Hold on! We'll go out and call for backup!"
Of course, the backup he spoke of was himself.
He just needed to find an opportunity to shake off Gwen and Harry, and then he could change into his Spider-Man suit and rush back to help.
[NPC Peter Parker has issued you a new quest]
[Quest: Wait for Backup]
[Objective: Withstand Dr. Lizard's offensive until Spider-Man arrives]
[Reward: Experience +1500, Peter Parker's Favorability +10, Random Item * 2]
"This quest isn't easy."
Darian muttered softly as he watched the three of them disappear into the distance.
He wasn't worried about not being able to hold on, but rather that Dr. Lizard wouldn't be strong enough to last until Peter changed and returned.
At this moment, Dr. Lizard staggered and climbed up from the ground.
He opened his maw, and his shattered teeth, mixed with blood, automatically fell out. Almost at the same time, new fangs rapidly regenerated from his gums. It was evident he didn't have to worry about cavities.
After fully healing, Dr. Lizard shook his head, his vertical pupils flashing with rage, and looked up at the one who had attacked him.
But when he saw Darian's face clearly, a human-like look of astonishment actually appeared on his ferocious face.
"You are… Dr. Doom?"
Dr. Lizard hoarsely squeezed out a few words, the anger in his vertical pupils fading slightly, replaced by confusion.
He never expected that the person who had knocked him down was Dr. Doom, whom he had met once at Osborn Group.
Darian asked curiously, "Professor Connors, how did you end up like this?"
"This is the perfect evolution I've researched! Breaking free from the fragile human shell, gaining true power and immortality! No more disease, no more defects, the human soul will be free!"
Dr. Lizard roared hoarsely, his tone filled with fanaticism and unshakeable belief, no longer resembling the gentle scholar he once was.
Clearly, this was another split personality.
Darian indicated he was already used to it.
Those who are green all over, like Hulk and Green Goblin, tend to have some degree of split personality.
Saying this, Dr. Lizard enthusiastically invited Darian, "Dr. Doom, join this great evolution! You can also have a perfect body that is never sick or injured, just like me! And we can spread this greatness to all of humanity!"
Darian: "…"
Do I look evil?
Why do all you villains like to invite me to join your bad guy faction?
"Changing races isn't out of the question, but a lizard-man like you… I'll pass. I don't want to be captured to Zoo."
Darian decisively rejected Dr. Lizard's invitation.
In his opinion, this lizard-man was not only ugly in appearance, but his strength limit was also obvious at a glance, not even as good as the Vampire from before.
Hearing the undisguised disdain in Darian's tone, Dr. Lizard flew into a rage and roared, "It seems you and Peter Parker are both short-sighted people. You don't understand the importance of this evolution for humanity. I will prove I am right in my own way!"
"Neither you nor Peter Parker will hinder my plan!"
Dr. Lizard had already discovered Peter's true identity and originally planned to deal with this troublesome person who repeatedly obstructed his plans.
Now seeing Darian also obstructing him, he immediately shifted his target and vented his anger on Darian.
"Roar!"
Dr. Lizard roared, his massive body lunging forward, sharp claws tearing through the air, heading straight for Darian!
Darian reacted extremely quickly, dodging the fierce blow with a swift backward lean.
Immediately after, he pulled out two golden desert eagles and continuously pulled the trigger on Dr. Lizard!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang—!
Several energy-infused bullets whistled out of the barrels, hitting Dr. Lizard's body precisely and densely!
Even with Dr. Lizard's tough hide and hard scales, he couldn't withstand these highly penetrating magic bullets. The bullets easily tore through his defenses, splashing out gushes of blood and leaving several holes in his body instantly.
"Roar!"
Dr. Lizard let out a pained and furious hiss.
However, the golden bullet heads were soon forcibly squeezed out of his body by his writhing muscles, clanging as they fell to the ground.
At the same time, the wounds on his body rapidly healed at a visible speed, flesh regenerating, and in the blink of an eye, he was back to normal, as if he had never been injured.
This powerful healing ability was comparable to that of Blood God Frost, whom Darian had encountered before.
Under repeated injuries, Dr. Lizard's ferocity was completely ignited.
He rushed at Darian again, ignoring everything, his attacks becoming even more ferocious, his claws striking alternately, launching a continuous barrage of fierce attacks!
Darian remained unfazed, his figure nimbly dodging in the narrow corridor, repeatedly avoiding the claw attacks.
Screech! Screech! Screech! Screech—!
Dr. Lizard's claw strikes landed on the corridor walls and floor tiles, leaving behind shocking and terrifying claw marks, accompanied by a grating tearing sound.
Darian once again dodged Dr. Lizard's claws, seized the opportunity, and activated his GANTZ Enhanced Suit. His muscles bulged, and he delivered an aerial whip kick to the side of Dr. Lizard's head!
Bang!
With a heavy thud, Dr. Lizard was kicked flying, his massive body crashing through the wall behind him, landing clumsily inside a classroom, overturning a large number of desks and chairs.
While Dr. Lizard had not yet gotten up, Darian pulled out a few pumpkin grenades and threw them in.
Boom!!
A violent explosion roared!
The power of the Osborn Group's specially made grenades far exceeded ordinary ones. Hot air currents, mixed with flames and debris, surged out from the doors and windows, instantly engulfing Dr. Lizard's figure.
"Roar!!"
Dr. Lizard was blasted, his skin ripped open, his hard scales torn apart, and he let out a painful shriek.
But very quickly, his wounds healed again, new scales grew back, and within a few seconds, he returned to full health.
Seeing this, Darian clicked his tongue and said, "If you didn't look like a lizard and came with a bunch of debuffs, perhaps quite a few people would agree to your plan."
"You don't understand! This is the price of evolution!"
Dr. Lizard roared as he charged at Darian, his long tail sweeping out like a steel whip!
Darian quickly retreated, the floor tiles where he stood instantly shattering. He then raised his gun and fired several energy bullets.
Dr. Lizard was unable to block, and a bullet accurately hit his eyeball. Excruciating pain instantly pierced through his nerves to his brain, causing him to let out a shrill howl.
Seizing this opportunity, Darian switched to a heavy great axe.
He pushed off the ground and leaped up, his body stretching out in mid-air, and with both hands, he brought the axe down with a mighty chop!
Rip!
This dwarf-forged great axe easily sliced into Dr. Lizard's shoulder, and a thick arm fell to the ground.
But Darian didn't stop. The moment he landed, he twisted his waist sharply, and the great axe drew a fierce arc.
Rip!
Dr. Lizard's legs were cleanly severed at the knees!
Dr. Lizard instantly lost his support, his massive body crashing down, blood gushing from the severed limbs, and he let out a painful hiss.
However, in the next second, crimson flesh buds regenerated wildly like earthworms, a brand new arm grew out at a visible speed, and the severed ends of his legs twitched violently, also trying to regrow.
Darian didn't hesitate, raising his great axe again and chopping them all off!
Every time it grows, I chop it off!
I chop!
I chop again!