Chapter 5 Finding a Solution

Phantom Shadow's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting William Davis' heart hard, and the dull sound seemed to echo in the depths of his soul. He stood there at a loss, his mind was like an ocean in a storm, with turbulent waves. Phantom Shadow's last words were like a howling wind, constantly impacting his thoughts: "You have no choice." Is there really no choice? Can we only watch the earth being trampled by those brutal alien invaders, and watch human civilization gradually fall like a bright star in the endless darkness, heading towards the abyss of destruction?

No, he would never give up!

William Davis raised his head suddenly, his eyes burning with rage, the flames seemed to be able to burn away all the evil in the world. He wanted to fight, he wanted to protect his homeland and the future of mankind like a fearless warrior! That was the unshakable belief in his heart and the brightest light in his life.

At this moment, a cold wind whistled past, like a cold blade cutting through the skin. William Davis instantly felt a piercing chill coming from behind him, as if the chill came from the netherworld, chilling his back. He turned around suddenly, and his heart seemed to stop beating at that moment. He saw that Phantom Shadow had stood behind him like a ghost, and the figure looked particularly eerie and terrifying in the dim light.

"Why, have you thought it through?" Phantom Shadow's voice was low and tempting, as if a devil was whispering in one's ear, trying to lure mortals into the abyss of depravity.

William Davis looked at him coldly, without any fear in his eyes, only firm determination. He said word by word: "I will not go along with you!" Every word was like a heavy stone, hitting the ground with a loud sound.

"Oh? It seems you haven't faced the reality yet." Phantom Shadow smiled contemptuously, that smile was full of ridicule and disdain. "Do you think you can really change anything by yourself?"

"At least, I will try my best!" William Davis clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from exertion. His eyes were filled with determination, an indomitable spirit, like a wall made of steel, indestructible.

"Stupid!" Phantom Shadow's voice suddenly became icy cold, like the polar wind, making people shudder. "Since you are stubborn, don't blame me for being rude!"

Before he finished speaking, Phantom Shadow disappeared instantly, dissipating into the air like smoke. The next second, he appeared in front of William Davis, so fast that people couldn't react at all. He stretched out his hand like lightning, and that hand was like an eagle's claw, grabbing William Davis' throat, as if to strangle his life in an instant.

William Davis was prepared. His body was as agile as a cheetah, dodging Phantom Shadow's attack by leaning sideways. At the same time, his fist blasted towards Phantom Shadow's chest like a cannonball, with an indomitable momentum.

Phantom Shadow snorted coldly, without dodging or evading, he took William Davis' punch head-on.

"Bang!"

There was a loud bang, like thunder exploding in his ears. William Davis felt an overwhelming force coming at him, like a surging wave, hitting his body. His arms went numb and he stepped back repeatedly, leaving deep footprints on the ground with every step.

Phantom Shadow remained motionless, still with a disdainful smile on his face.

"Is this all you can do? I'm so disappointed." His voice was full of sarcasm, as if he was mocking a child who didn't know his own limitations.

William Davis took a deep breath and tried to suppress the surging blood in his body. He knew that the gap in strength between him and Phantom Shadow was too big, and he would never be able to defeat him in a head-on fight.

He must find a way to delay time and wait for support!

Thinking of this, William Davis dodged Phantom Shadow's attacks while looking for a chance to escape. His body was as flexible as a loach, shuttling through the ruins. Every dodge was just right, as if it was carefully calculated.

The two started a fierce chase in the ruins. For a moment, dust and rubble flew everywhere. The scene was like a battlefield at the end of the world, full of despair and destruction.

At this moment, William Davis' communicator suddenly rang. The clear sound was particularly abrupt in the chaotic battlefield.

"William Davis, this is Emily Wilson. How are you now?" Emily Wilson's anxious voice came from the communicator, like a ray of light in the darkness, giving William Davis a glimmer of hope.

"I'm in trouble, Phantom Shadow is here!" William Davis replied while dodging Phantom Shadow's attack. His voice was full of tension and anxiety, but also firm conviction.

"What? Phantom Shadow!" Emily Wilson's voice suddenly became tense, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping her heart. "You must be careful, he is no longer human, he..."

Before Emily Wilson finished speaking, the communication was suddenly interrupted, and William Davis' heart sank. Oh no, something happened to Emily Wilson too!

William Davis was extremely anxious. He knew that he had to get rid of Phantom Shadow as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

But Phantom Shadow is too powerful. He is like a ghost, appearing and disappearing at will, making it hard to guard against him. Every time he appears, it is like the coming of the god of death, bringing endless fear and despair.

Just when William Davis was about to despair, an old voice suddenly sounded in his mind: "Child, calm down and feel the power in your body!"

It's Morse White!

William Davis was delighted and quickly concentrated his mind, feeling the surging fire power in his body. The power was like a sleeping dragon, stirring in his body.

"Yes, that's it, release your power!" Morse White's voice echoed in William Davis' mind, like an exciting war drum, inspiring him to fight. "I will guide you and defeat him!"

William Davis closed his eyes and tried to calm his breathing. There was no distraction in his mind, only the desire for victory and the protection of his homeland. The restlessness of the fire power in his body gradually subsided, and a warm and powerful force surged in his body. That force was like the sunshine in spring, warming his body and mind.

Phantom Shadow saw William Davis suddenly quiet down, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not relax his vigilance and still maintained his attacking posture. His body was like a taut bowstring, ready to launch a fatal blow at any time.

"Child, relax and feel the power in your body. It is not only fire, but also hope!" Morse White's voice echoed in William Davis' mind, guiding him to control and use this powerful force.

"I know some secrets about Phantom Shadow," Morse White's voice became serious, as if he was telling a secret about the fate of the world. "He once tried to use alien technology to strengthen himself, but it backfired, making him half-human and half-ghost. But he also gained the ability to control certain alien equipment."

William Davis' heart moved. Morse White's words were like a flash of lightning that broke through the night sky, illuminating the fog in front of him. If he could take advantage of Phantom Shadow's weakness, there might be a glimmer of hope.

"Phantom Shadow relies heavily on a special communication device to communicate with his mastermind. This device can block most signals, but it is not invulnerable." Morse White's voice continued, "You need to find a device with a similar frequency to his, create interference, and cut off his connection with the mastermind. This way you can buy yourself some time."

William Davis silently wrote down Morse White's words while observing Phantom Shadow's actions, looking for opportunities. He knew that opportunities were fleeting and he had to seize every tiny flaw.

At this moment, the communicator on William Davis' wrist suddenly lit up, and Emily Wilson's anxious voice rang out: "William Davis, can you hear me? I successfully hacked into the alien invaders' communication network and found that they have established a secret base in the western suburbs of the city, where important intelligence may be hidden!"

William Davis was delighted. Emily Wilson's intelligence was undoubtedly timely. He immediately replied, "Got it. I'll be there right away!"

"Be careful, Phantom Shadow might be nearby!" Emily Wilson warned.

William Davis' eyes narrowed, he knew that Emily Wilson was right, Phantom Shadow's purpose was to stop him from destroying the alien invaders' plan, he would never let him leave easily.

"Don't worry, I know what to do." William Davis replied firmly.

After the communication ended, William Davis took a deep breath, knowing that a fierce battle was inevitable. He had to rush to the western suburbs of the city before Phantom Shadow found him, find the device that interfered with the communication, and at the same time beware of Phantom Shadow's pursuit.

"Want to escape? Not that easy!" Phantom Shadow seemed to have sensed William Davis' intention, and flashed to block his way again. His figure was like a black lightning, instantly appearing in front of William Davis, bringing endless oppression.

"Then let me see how strong you are!" William Davis' eyes flashed with determination, and blazing flames burst out from his body, illuminating the entire night sky. The flames were like the burning sun, emitting blazing light. He knew that this was a gamble, but he had no way out.

William Davis did not want to fight, but turned and rushed towards the western suburbs of the city. His body was like an arrow shot from a string, shuttling through the ruins. He knew that Phantom Shadow was extremely fast, and he had to get rid of him as soon as possible.

"Want to leave? Not that easy!" Phantom Shadow snorted coldly, and turned into a black shadow and chased after him. His speed was like a ghost, making it impossible to see his figure clearly.

William Davis dodged Phantom Shadow's attacks while thinking of countermeasures in his mind. He knew that he was no match for Phantom Shadow in a head-on fight and had to outsmart him.

"Emily Wilson, give me the topographic map of the western suburbs!" William Davis said into the communicator, his voice full of anxiety and expectation.

"It has been sent to your terminal." Emily Wilson's voice sounded quickly.

William Davis opened the terminal and quickly scanned the topographic map, looking for terrain that could be used. His eyes were as sharp as a falcon, not missing any details.

"It's here!" William Davis fixed his eyes on an abandoned factory area, where the terrain was complex and the buildings were scattered, making it an excellent hiding place. A glimmer of hope surged in his heart, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness.

William Davis changed direction and ran towards the factory area, followed closely by Phantom Shadow, who was as agile as a cheetah, moving through the ruins.

After entering the factory area, William Davis used the terrain to his advantage and fought with Phantom Shadow. His body was like a flexible monkey, jumping between buildings to avoid Phantom Shadow's attacks. He constantly used obstacles to avoid Phantom Shadow's attacks, while also looking for opportunities to counterattack.

"Boom!" William Davis seized the opportunity and released a ball of flames, forcing Phantom Shadow back. The flames were like a roaring dragon, carrying the power to destroy everything.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, William Davis quickly came to the top of a tall building deep in the factory area. His body was shaking slightly, not because of fear, but because of excitement and nervousness.

"William Davis, how's the situation over there?" Emily Wilson's voice came from the communicator.

"Safe for now." William Davis replied, his voice full of fatigue and determination. "I have successfully escaped Phantom Shadow's pursuit."

"That's good." Emily Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, "I have found the approximate location of the alien base. It is located in a wasteland about two kilometers northwest of the factory area."

"Okay, I'll be there right away." William Davis put away the communicator and looked northwest. His eyes were full of determination and resolve, like a fearless warrior ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

He knew that the real challenge had just begun. He took a deep breath, leaped, and jumped off the tall building...

William Davis did not stop after landing, and shuttled through the abandoned factories like a cheetah. His body moved quickly in the dark like lightning. He knew that since Phantom Shadow could sense his intention, he would definitely send people to stop him.

Sure enough, Emily Wilson's urgent voice came from the communicator: "William Davis, Phantom Shadow has sent three teams to encircle you from different directions. Their goal is to delay time!"

William Davis sneered, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. He decided to use the pursuers to cause some trouble for Phantom Shadow. He deliberately slowed down and led the pursuers to an abandoned chemical plant.

"Boom!" William Davis released a raging flame that melted several load-bearing columns of the chemical plant. Suddenly, the factory building collapsed, burying part of the pursuers under the ruins. The scene was like a doomsday disaster, full of destruction and despair.

"Damn it!" Phantom Shadow roared angrily from the communicator, "William Davis, you are playing with fire!"

William Davis ignored it and continued to move towards the target location. Along the way, he took advantage of the complex terrain of the city ruins to ambush the pursuers and destroyed several bases and material warehouses of the Phantom Shadow organization. There was no mercy in his heart, only the desire for victory.

He knew that his actions had completely angered Phantom Shadow, but he did not regret it. In this apocalypse, only by having enough strength can you protect yourself and what you want to protect.

"William Davis, you are almost at the target location." Emily Wilson's voice was filled with excitement, as if she had seen the dawn of victory. "I have hacked into the monitoring system of the alien base and can provide you with real-time intelligence support."

"Okay!" William Davis responded and quickened his pace. His heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness, as if a mysterious veil was about to be unveiled.

However, just when William Davis thought everything was going well, a strong pressure suddenly descended and enveloped him. The pressure was like a mountain pressing down on his head, making it hard to breathe.

"William Davis, you really didn't let me down." A cold voice sounded in William Davis' ears, with a hint of teasing and mockery, "But the game is over now."

William Davis' heart trembled, and he looked up, only to see a figure in a black cloak slowly descending from the sky and blocking his way. The figure was like a demon in the dark, emitting endless evil aura.

Phantom Shadow finally shows up in person!

William Davis' heart sank suddenly. Phantom Shadow, the mastermind who had been hiding behind the scenes, finally showed up. He raised his head and looked directly at the figure in the black cloak. Even though he couldn't see his face clearly, he could still feel the suffocating pressure.

"You finally showed up." William Davis' voice sounded calm, but his clenched fists revealed the turmoil in his heart. His eyes were full of vigilance and determination, like a warrior facing a strong enemy.

"Haha, there's no need for us to be so hostile." Phantom Shadow's voice was hoarse and low, as if it came from the abyss. "I just want to invite you to cooperate and fight against the coming catastrophe together."

"Cooperation?" William Davis sneered, "By cooperation, do you mean letting me watch you turn the Earth into an alien colony?" His voice was filled with anger and sarcasm, as if he was mocking Phantom Shadow's hypocrisy.

"You are too naive, William Davis." Phantom Shadow said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "With your current strength, you can't stop this. Only by cooperating with us and relying on our power can you save the world."

William Davis was silent. He knew that what Phantom Shadow said was not completely unreasonable. Facing an alien civilization with advanced technology, the Earth's resistance seemed so small. However, he was full of resistance to cooperating with this ruthless mastermind behind the scenes.

"What are you still hesitating about?" Phantom Shadow's voice seemed to be bewitching, "As long as you nod, you will have everything you want. Power, authority, and even..."

"Enough!" William Davis interrupted him abruptly, his eyes firm and resolute, "I will never go along with you! Even if it costs my life, I will protect this land!" His voice was as hard as steel, and there was no doubt about it.

"You are stubborn!" Phantom Shadow's tone suddenly turned cold, and a strong pressure came over him like an overwhelming force, and the air around him seemed to freeze. The pressure was like an invisible wall, making it impossible for people to move.

At this moment, an old and deep voice suddenly sounded: "Phantom Shadow, you must stop being stubborn!"

A figure in a grey robe slowly approached from a distance. It was the mysterious old man who had instructed William Davis before, Morse White. His figure was as steady as a mountain, giving people a sense of security.

"Morse White, you want to stop me too?" Phantom Shadow's voice was filled with anger. His eyes were full of vigilance, as if he was facing a powerful opponent.

"If you do this, you will only push humanity into an abyss of no return!" Morse White said sternly, "It's not too late to turn back. There is still time to stop now." His voice was full of majesty and justice, as if he was a judge.

"Ridiculous!" Phantom Shadow sneered, "I've worked hard for this for too long, I will never give up at this moment!" His voice was full of madness and persistence, as if he was a person possessed by a demon.

Before he finished speaking, Phantom Shadow turned into a black shadow and pounced on William Davis like lightning. The speed was so fast that people could not react at all. At the same time, Morse White also took action. He formed seals with both hands, and golden runes flew out of his hands, turning into a golden barrier, blocking William Davis.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the black shadow and the golden light collided with each other, and a deafening roar erupted. The sound was like the collapse of the sky and the crack of the earth, making people's ears buzz. A powerful shock wave swept over, and William Davis was shocked and retreated repeatedly. A mouthful of blood rushed up his throat, and he swallowed it forcefully.

"William Davis, go!" Morse White's voice came with a hint of anxiety, "I'll hold him back, you go and activate that thing, only it can stop all this!" His voice was full of firmness and determination, as if he was a fearless warrior.

William Davis looked at Morse White deeply. He knew that this was his only hope. He did not hesitate any longer and turned to run towards the target location. His figure was like an arrow from a string, shuttling through the ruins.

"Want to leave? Not that easy!" Phantom Shadow's voice sounded behind him, full of murderous intent. His figure was like a ghost, chasing after him relentlessly.

A final showdown that will determine the fate of the Earth is about to begin...