Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

Everyone was silent; damn, what kind of nonsense is this? Each face was extremely serious.

Defense MAX, destruction MAX, given its tonnage, its strength should also be at MAX level. No wonder it abandoned teeth as inefficient weapons. One swing of its huge blade might split a person in half!

If any weapon is allowed, then there’s a fighting chance. With an automatic rifle in hand, we could kite it, and given our decent shooting skills, we should hit the egg-sized holes on 003’s face. But if we have to use that dagger on the ground…

Virtually a situation of certain death!

Duan Wuhu’s face was unreadable. When Liu Lei mentioned “003,” he was immensely shocked, thinking the Survivor Alliance experimenting on live humans turning into zombies was bad enough. He didn’t expect there was an even more exaggerated force that researched Mutated Zombies?!

He was relieved that Fu Weijun hadn’t stepped out; otherwise, given his personality, he might recklessly charge up to study it…

Lu Yubo stood in a relatively dark spot, his face pale, and felt he just wanted to act now, immediately. He was eighty percent confident he could shoot off that arrogant shark arm, but the enemy had superior numbers and was fully armed with fierce firepower. Even if victorious, there would be heavy casualties, something everyone couldn’t bear!

Many shared Lu Yubo’s thoughts, but certainly not Yuwen. Rationally, he knew it was not the time for reckless actions, because plan C wasn’t supposed to proceed like this!

At this moment, the camp was in a passive state, some people hadn’t even picked up weapons. Only when the food started loading onto trucks and the enemy completely relaxed would be the time to strike.

If action were taken now, it would follow plan B, but no one had prepared according to plan B!

“Sir, we really haven’t hidden anyone, so there’s no need for a duel. Put away the Divine Skills.”

Yuwen walked with a flattering smile to Liu Lei, discreetly handing over a pack of Celestial Horse’s finest cigarettes.

He understood well what the enemy intended—using fear to control people. Historically speaking, fear is one of the best weapons for control, and just from this aspect, 003 who slouched by the cargo box indeed possessed a terrifying aura!

“Hey, this old fellow sure knows how to handle things!”

Liu Lei, pleased, weighed the cigarette in his hand, brazenly ignoring everyone around him, said, “Alright then, I initially wanted you in the duel as an example for your camp. Since you’re so sensible, let’s pick someone else!”

“That’s all…”

“Evasion!”

Liu Lei pushed aside the hesitant Yuwen, pointing the cigarette forward, “You, fat lady, step out. I’ve disliked you for a long time. Think about how hard it is to acquire food, you being so fat must be sneaking eats daily. Everyone, today I’ll help you eliminate this leech, no need to thank me, remember the great gesture from the Cyan Dragon Corps!”

Everyone looked at Tan Huajun in shock!

Even Tan Huajun was a bit bewildered; she wasn’t afraid of zombies, but those she faced before were ordinary ones. But what is this creature before her…

Her heart sank.

“Mom…”

Mo Qianlan’s eyes turned red, tightly holding Tan Huajun’s arm, feeling one encounter with this humongous zombie and her mother might be split in two.

“If you’re going to collect protection fees, just take the stuff and go. These tactics aren’t necessary, right?”

Chen Hanzhou stood beside the food sacks, his broken arm partially hidden, righteously angry.

“I’m being merciful, forgiving you this one last time. If you dare make a ruckus again, I’ll shoot you dead!”

Liu Lei walked up to Chen Hanzhou, his rifle pressed hard against his forehead, fiercely threatening.

“Don’t be rash, isn’t it a duel? I’ll do it!”

Seeing the situation spiraling towards chaos, Tan Huajun shouted, full of bleak despair, patting her daughter’s hand and moving towards the dagger.

Sticking it in that hollow eye seems possible; she felt she might have a fighting chance. Whatever happens, she couldn’t back down, or a bigger mess would ensue.

“Alright, please go ahead…”

“No way!” Pang Dakun suddenly jumped out from the side.

Whoosh.

Immediately, over twenty guns aimed at him…

“She is my godmother, I am her godson, let me take this duel!”

Pang Dakun declared resolutely.

“Dakun, don’t be reckless, I can handle it!” Tan Huajun surely didn’t want to fight, but letting Pang Dakun replace her made her feel not right.

Since taking him as a godson, their relationship has always been very good. Whatever Pang Dakun gained, he’d share it with Tan Huajun and Mo Qianlan, and she was equally caring of him.

Tan Huajun was aware of Pang Dakun’s interest in her daughter, tried bringing them together, yet affairs of the heart were beyond her control regardless…

“Godmother, it’s you who shouldn’t be reckless. I’m better with the dagger, let me do it, I’m sure I can manage!”

Pang Dakun puffed up his chest, exuding some manly courage. After recovering from injuries, he practiced diligently every day, indeed becoming more nimble.

Others wanted to say something, but they didn’t know who to persuade—doing so seemed like pushing one of them into a fiery pit. They could only remain silent.

“Oh wow, young lad has feelings and loyalty, huh? Alright, Fatty, you’ve got yourself a good godson. I allow him to take your place! But…”

Liu Lei’s tone changed sharply, saying, “Kid, if you win, I won’t say anything. But if you lose, your fatty godmother still has to step up!”

“Master Kun won’t lose!”

Pang Dakun spoke so fast that Liu Lei didn’t quite hear “Master Kun,” nor did he bother to care, saying, “Good job, please go ahead!”

As his words fell, many from the Cyan Dragon Corps sprang into action, clearing a wide open space. The practiced manner showed this wasn’t their first time hosting such events.

The people from Celestial Horse Island were driven to the sides, watching Pang Dakun pick up a dagger from the ground, their hearts sinking to the bottom.

“When exactly will Brother Su be back? Someone’s going to die here!”

Wang Xin anxiously looked around, but unfortunately found nothing unusual.

“Don’t panic, don’t panic, Brother Su will definitely come up with a solution. Don’t panic, believe in Dakun, he can do it!”

Chen Hanzhou mumbled to himself, as if trying to convince others, and himself.

“I really want to act now, damn it!”

Lu Yubo clenched his fist with a crunching sound. From the outbreak of the disaster till now, three months had passed, and never had he felt so frustrated and powerless. It’s a good thing he’s young; otherwise, he’d be furious enough to burst a blood vessel.

Yuwen heard whispers behind him, turning to look at them with heavy eyes, frowning and shaking his head, saying nothing.

The silence was deafening. Everyone knew the time wasn’t right yet, but for this so-called timing, there might be casualties!

The trolley dilemma appeared before everyone.

To save Pang Dakun’s life now and start the battle, or sacrifice Pang Dakun for the timing to commence their fight…

No one could decide because the person capable of making the choice hadn’t appeared!

Pang Dakun walked to the center of the field, holding a dagger roughly twenty centimeters long, turning to Liu Lei, saying, “I will kill this monster. You won’t go back on your word, right?”

“??” Liu Lei looked at the young man in the field with a bizarre expression and burst into laughter: “Hahaha.”

“Hahaha…”

The people surrounding the Cyan Dragon Corps laughed along. Some gazed at Pang Dakun with a look of pitying a fool, mocking him for not knowing 003’s terror.

“Old Sun, Old Hou, hear what he’s saying, haha. Alright, kid, if you can kill 003, you’ll get more than just the exemption of ten people’s worth of supplies; you’ll receive an extra grand gift!”

“Fine, that’s your word! Then let’s start!”

Pang Dakun clutched the dagger tightly, staring intently at the enormous zombie twenty meters away.

“Hm?”

Yet, whether due to a trick of the eyes or not, Pang Dakun suddenly noticed Zhang Su’s figure amidst the enemy’s ranks!

He rubbed his eyes and looked again. His expression changed drastically, hurriedly making an exaggerated gesture to 003 to cover up.

He hadn’t mistaken the person, but Zhang Su was wearing the opposing side’s uniform, standing in a relatively backward position. Upon being noticed, Zhang Su deliberately nodded and pressed down his hat brim!

“My uncle is back, just as I said he’d come up with a way! Damn it, I’m going to kill you bastard dogs!” Pang Dakun steeled resolved, nerves filled with courage!

“It’s starting, huh? The monster you brought can’t even stand up—maybe it’s dead, haha!”

Brimming with bravery, Pang Dakun immediately launched into mockery mode.

“Kid, don’t blame me for not warning you—be careful!”

The corps member stationed by the huge zombie walked over to Pang Dakun, suddenly pulling out a small spray bottle, and squirted him.

White powder enveloped him, a unique smell spreading. Before Pang Dakun even had time to perceive what the scent was, he saw the huge zombie sitting beside the cargo van suddenly raise its head. From behind the iron hood’s holes, a pair of scarlet eyes seemed to brighten with greed and gazed at him, then its mound-like body stood up with a whoosh!

Unbeknownst to him, the steel cable on its neck had been undone, and it let out a howl standing there!

“Hey, what did you do to me? Hey!”

Pang Dakun grabbed the person who sprayed him, his face twisted in expression.

“What did I do? You can slowly enjoy 003’s service yourself! Let go of me!”

The corps member pushed Pang Dakun’s hand off and dashed into the crowd, waiting to watch the show.