Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

”Hehe, it’s been said that the leader of the Apocalypse Corps is a coward, and his subordinates are even more cowardly. Cowards love these names that sound tall and mighty, thinking they can scare others with them. It’s ridiculous!”

Wu Baokang, naturally aware of the tall, thin man’s situation, mocked mercilessly.

Wu Daqiang and a few others closed their eyes helplessly. There’s nothing wrong with using impressive names, but you should at least live up to them somewhat, right?

”No need to spew so much crap. No matter what, our Apocalypse Corps would never stoop to the kind of betrayal Liao Youzhi committed against everyone!”

Fan Dahai scoffed dismissively.

”You’re not betraying anyone, but you want to help Celestial Horse Island? What a joke...”

”That’s sophistry!”

Fan Dahai, squeezed into a corner, turned red despite his face already being pale from the cold.

”Enough with the nonsense! All of you better be prepared to follow orders and cooperate when needed. Those who dare to act recklessly, I’ve got more than ten ways to make you wish you were dead!”

Boasting about a thousand ways might be over-the-top, but more than ten ways sound much more realistic, and the noisy crowd immediately fell silent.

Zhang Su wasn’t really going to let the Apocalypse Corps get involved in the fight. Much of what was going on remained to be verified beyond just Wu Baokang’s words.

While speaking, he carefully observed Fan Dahai and suddenly said to those around him, ”Look, if this guy hunches a bit and puts on some more clothes, doesn’t his build kinda match mine?”

”Huh? Uh...” Zhao Dezhu touched his chin, looked, and nodded. ”Height is similar. With a down jacket and thick cotton pants, he could look more robust. Why, brother, you’re really gonna dress him up as the Knight of Light?”

Zhang Su smirked and said, ”Find him an outfit and pants like mine, and make him wear more layers!”

”Eh, brother, you want him to play you?” Zhao Dezhu asked curiously.

Zhang Su held his forehead, saying helplessly, ”Why would he play me? I’m playing him!”

Some didn’t quite understand Zhang Su’s plan, while others with quick minds showed a look of realization.

In no time, Fan Dahai was dressed up again. Zhang Su didn’t say what exactly he was going to do, and Fan Dahai could only cooperate fully.

”Brother Su, what do we do now, charge in directly?”

Lu Yubo was getting restless, feeling quite fed up with repeatedly being plotted against.

”Of course not!”

Zhang Su looked at the time. It had just been forty minutes since Liao Youzhi notified Li Zongkai to gather. If the other parties reacted quickly, they would’ve just finished gathering by now, and if they were slightly slower, they’d still be waiting!

He pointed to the parking lot and said, ”Let’s gather over by Beidong Town first. Old Huo, you stay here. Everything in Satellite Village and the Reserve Team remains as is!”

”Brother Zhang, the Reserve Team may not be the strongest, but they’re capable enough not to falter at critical moments. The opponent has many people. Shall we call them all in?”

Deputy captain Pan Guoliang asked.

Zhang Su shook his head: ”Fighting people and fighting zombies are two different things. The Yama Corps isn’t going to sacrifice its own people as cannon fodder. Let’s go, move out!”

Everyone obeyed and stood up to take action, their faces serious and determined.

This is a classic case of a tree wanting peace but the wind not allowing it. Celestial Horse Island was developing nicely in the suburbs, without any direct conflict with anyone, yet it got harassed repeatedly. Even though there are partial reasons this time, they had already been targeted long ago.

The situation this time is more severe than ever. Success or failure will first determine the future of Celestial Horse Island and will also impact the entire structure of Qin City!

The Yama Corps all got onto their vehicles, and leading the way at the front was the 99 Heavy Tank!

Zhang Su and Pan Guoliang, together driving this iron beast, prepared to spare no effort, as an unavoidable conflict loomed against an unprecedentedly powerful enemy.

Not only was the tank deployed, but 003 was also among the team. Wu Lue carried a drone container, with bombs ready to deploy at any moment, and even Corgi Good Fortune had a special task this time.

They may not all be used, but everything had to be ready.

Ten hostages were shoved into a cargo truck’s freight compartment. Listening to the tank’s march, they were dumbfounded—things were getting serious. The thought of their camp potentially getting flattened by the tank left them in a panic.

The convoy moved slowly, the steel giant rumbling out of the camp, its sound echoing across Celestial Horse Island.

The stars were still glittering in the sky. Under the night, headlights lit up the path ahead. There were no rousing farewells; those staying behind at Celestial Horse Island stood at the mountain gate, watching them leave with heavy hearts.

”Uncle Ma, I’m so nervous. They’ll be okay, right?”

Yi Xiaoling clenched her gloved hands into fists, watching the lights refracting off the mountain. Though she hadn’t been at Celestial Horse Island long, just over twenty days, the harmonious life and companions she shared every moment with made her love this place and its people immensely.

Ma Changshou, furrowing his brows, wondered why simply wanting to live quietly was so difficult, but he comforted Yi Xiaoling, ”They’ll be alright. Boss Zhang is wise and farsighted; such a small scene won’t trouble him!”

Is it a small scene?

Not at all...

Ma Changshou was clear as day; the battle between Qin City’s northern part and Qing County’s biggest force would directly affect Qin City’s dynamics. How could it be a small scene?

Since he led several villages in defending West Camp Village, he knew this day would come: forces within Qin City would inevitably collide and slowly merge, everyone reluctantly or willingly coming together. He hoped he was one of those who’d stand till the end.

”We need to have faith in Brother Su and the others. Let’s eat first, then return to our posts and focus on our work!”

Zhong Xiaoshan, staying behind, didn’t join the expedition, and with Zhang Su and Yuwen not present, she naturally took up the role of organizing everyone.

”That’s right. Mr. Zhang and the others will surely return triumphantly. Let’s go, Dr. Xie, we have our duties to manage.”

”Let’s go!”

Xie Yanshan said little; since Duan Wuhu had left with the team, he naturally wheeled Fu Weijun towards Cui Lengxuan, where numerous research projects awaited them.

As soon as the convoy started descending the mountain, having not even traveled 300 meters, Zhang Su heard Pan Guoliang shout. He immediately braked the tank, pushed open the hatch, and saw someone running up the road from between the fields. Standing in front wasn’t anyone else but Guo Dachao, who had been assigned to Village No.2 as a laborer and informant.

”Brother Su, you’re leaving me out of such a big action!”

Guo Dachao, dressed neatly with a rifle slung over his shoulder, was full of discontent and criticism. Had he not kept his walkie-talkie on, he wouldn’t have known about the huge situation happening at Celestial Horse Island.

”Who told you to eavesdrop on us with that walkie-talkie?”

Zhang Su pretended to be angry, waved his hand, and said, ”Your wife is on duty at the lookout and didn’t come. Find a spot in one of the cars behind, quickly!”

”Got it!”

Guo Dachao ran joyfully to the back of the convoy, happily punching the tank’s track as he passed by.

As the Celestial Horse Island Yama Corps set out, over thirty various vehicles gathered in front of the Lego Mall north of Qin City, bustling with people. In the dark, the red glow of numerous cigarette butts could be seen, wispy white smoke drifting above many heads, silence pervading as everyone kept quiet.

”Chairman Li, you’re always on time, but why are you late today? You’d have gotten an earful from your superiors back then!”

On the first floor of the Lego Mall, Liu Yao, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, spoke. Somehow, he got his hands on a set of camo winter clothes, wrapped bullet belts like Rambo over his shoulder, looking both imposing and ridiculous at first glance.

”Sorry, really sorry, everyone. The notice came too suddenly. Plus, I’m getting on in age and wasn’t feeling well this morning, so I was delayed a bit.”

Li Zongkai had a ready-made excuse.

”Is Old Li here?”

A voice echoed from the safety passage, as Liao Youzhi and Gong Chengming led over twenty fully armed fighters into the first-floor lobby.