Chapter 5

The ground shook violently as a deafening explosion erupted. The entire snowy landscape trembled, triggering widespread avalanches. The power of the nuclear blast was terrifying, obliterating the structure standing on the snowy plain into a mushroom cloud that billowed into the sky. Even distant helicopter crews felt the awe-inspiring spectacle.

General Marcus, wearing goggles, sneered. "Boy, dare to challenge me..."

The detonation released a nuclear yield capable of annihilating any being, even those with self-healing abilities. Marcus lamented the loss of the mutant subjects he had painstakingly gathered. His concern turned to the "black box" in the central server, crucial for understanding the explosion's cause.

Black boxes, like those in aviation, record data to understand incidents. Marcus worried whether the underground facility's black box could withstand the blast.

Meanwhile, Marcus misunderstood one crucial detail. Instead of seeking revenge, Su Chen, amid the chaos, thought of the mutants imprisoned nearby. Compassion stirred him to rescue them.

However, in an unfortunate twist, Marcus, viewing Su Chen as a threat, triggered the self-destruct device hastily. Su Chen endured excruciating pain from the blast but unexpectedly found his body healing rapidly. His genetic evolution manifested new abilities, including energy manipulation.

As Su Chen contemplated his newfound powers, he realized his capacity to absorb and control all forms of energy. Focused, he used his abilities to neutralize the nuclear explosion's aftermath, leaving behind a massive crater where the facility once stood.

His rescue mission failed, and Su Chen pondered the injustice of good people being imprisoned while villains roamed free. His initial empathy turned to resolve, and he directed his newfound powers towards the departing helicopter, unleashing a devastating beam of light into the sky.

Thus began Su Chen's journey, marked by his evolving abilities and a quest for justice amidst a chaotic world.

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