Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

Gong Chengming showed no signs of backing down just because Jiang Sanhe temporarily gained control of the Fire-breathing Zombie. He tightened his grip on Liao Youzhi’s arm, firmly controlling him, and spoke loudly, ”Everyone listen up. What do you think the purpose of today’s operation is? Is it to punish Celestial Horse Island for attracting zombies to Qin City? You’re wrong!”

”The whole matter isn’t as Liao Youzhi said, about repeatedly luring zombies to Qin City. It’s all a play he wrote and performed himself!”

As his voice fell, there was a brief silence, followed by an uproar.

”This... was this done by Leader Liao himself?”

”Damn, is he deliberately framing Celestial Horse Island?”

”Anyone can see that with their knees; obviously, he wants an excuse to expand northward!”

”You’re talking nonsense...”

”I’m not wronging anyone!” Seeing Liao Youzhi about to speak, Gong Chengming hurriedly interrupted, ”The last time, which happened yesterday when zombies were discovered at North Second Ring Road, is indeed unrelated to Liao Youzhi. I suspect it’s the work of friends from the north. But only that once. The previous three times were all orchestrated by Liao Youzhi. I swear on my life!”

Liu Yao, standing far away, poked his head out of the roof of an SUV, shouting, ”Does this mean the zombie attack on Xinglong Kindergarten more than half a month ago was also Liao Youzhi’s doing?”

The Little Eagle Association’s base is a fairly large community kindergarten within a high-end neighborhood. The residential area itself has decent protection, complemented by the kindergarten’s high enclosing wall, which has been modified into an excellent shelter!

Yet, half a month ago, this hidden safe haven was inexplicably attacked by a zombie horde. The sudden appearance of zombies caused turmoil for the Little Eagle Association. Fortunately, they were well-prepared, though they suffered significant material losses and one human life, ultimately resolving the crisis.

”Bullshit!”

Liao Youzhi stiffened his neck in defense, his face reddening with anger, ”Gong Chengming is spouting nonsense. If you believe him, you’re falling for his deception. This hypocrite will say anything to smear me!”

”So, Vice Leader Gong, can you provide solid evidence? We can’t just take your word for it!”

Yang Xinqi also spoke up, though clearly more timid than Liu Yao. He yelled from behind a car engine, knowing very well that doors don’t block bullets—at least, not like in the movies; only the engine can!

Originally, the Survivor Alliance’s internal power struggle had little to do with outsiders. But if the cause of this operation is entirely false, it’s utterly absurd; everyone demands an explanation!

”Of course, there’s evidence, but the person who informed me isn’t here. It’s someone from Leader Liao’s four wives!”

In the apocalypse, capable men having multiple wives is not unusual, but one of them becoming an informant for someone else is deadly. Liao Youzhi felt his heart skip a beat hearing Gong Chengming’s words.

Li Zongkai watched Gong Chengming with a peculiar expression, secretly noting this world’s many coincidences. Someone was using the same tactic as him. As he pondered who Gong Chengming’s spy might be, someone waved at him.

”Hmm?”

This discovery puzzled Li Zongkai, and looking closer, he almost fell off the truck bed!

Li Zongkai’s embarrassment was of no concern to anyone because all attention was on the explosive information from Gong Chengming.

Most members of the Survivor Alliance were whispering discussions, not to mention the Little Eagle Association and Apocalypse Corps.

Liu Yao roared, ”Liao Youzhi, today’s matter seems complicated. You must give us all an explanation; otherwise, it won’t end!”

Yang Xinqi’s face was extremely grave because Zhang Xin had informed him of more details. Without Gong Chengming’s revelation, he wouldn’t have believed it easily, but now it’s clear that Liao Youzhi’s wolf-like ambitions are evident!

”Director Liu!”

Yang Xinqi suddenly shouted, ”Things are worse than we thought. Liao not only plots against the north but also wants to wipe us all out!”

”What?!”

Upon hearing Yang Xinqi’s words, Liu Yao’s heart tightened, quickly signaling his brothers to raise their weapons for battle. However, their equipment looked rather shabby, lacking rifles and mostly comprising small pistols.

The Little Eagle Association and Apocalypse Corps already didn’t get along, but this made Liu Yao more inclined to trust Yang Xinqi, as there’s little chance he’d joke about such matters. There’s no eternal enemy, just eternal benefits; positions shift constantly.

Liao Youzhi saw the Little Eagle Association’s reaction from the corner of his eye, his face quivering with rage, ready to argue, suddenly laughing.

”Haha, hahahaha...”

Liao Youzhi’s laughter made the atmosphere on site feel quite strange.

On Celestial Horse Island, Zhao Dezhu had people disarm and detain those who delivered hostages, and the group debated fiercely, mainly about whether to seize this opportunity to launch an offensive, cooperating with Zhang Su to directly capture the Survivor Alliance.

The conclusion reached was that the situation was unclear, so holding back for now...

”Do you know why Gong Chengming is holding me hostage but dares not kill me?”

After his inexplicable laughter, Liao Youzhi took a deep breath, addressing the crowd with a question.

”Because this vile creature has crafted a weapon capable of destroying us all!” Gong Chengming didn’t give Liao Youzhi the chance for suspense, immediately revealing the answer.

”Hahaha!”

Liao Youzhi laughed madly once more, struggled with all might, combining a twist of the waist with a dragon tail flick maneuver, forcefully breaking free from Gong Chengming’s grip. His eyes were filled with a crazed disregard for death.

Awoo awoo ah, awooo.

Just then, a group of zombies shuffled onto the street from between merchant buildings, not many in number, just a bit over a hundred, rushing towards the nearest Little Eagle Association members.

”Mother of Beat!”

Liu Yao felt chaotic inside but had to organize his brothers to deal with the zombies attracted by the commotion. Unexpectedly, the Apocalypse Corps joined the fight against the zombies under Yang Xinqi’s lead.

Some Survivor Alliance members who had fled to the edges also drew cold weapons, joining the ranks to slay zombies.

In the face of external enemies, humanity could always unite temporarily, but the factions of Liao Youzhi and Gong Chengming continued their cold standoff, not daring to make a move.

It was far too easy for fifty people to deal with over a hundred regular zombies, and soon zombie corpses lay outside the shop’s entrance, never reaching the road.

Once the zombies were dealt with, Liao Youzhi walked back a few steps, outstretching his arms, totally unfazed by dozen guns aimed at him, arrogantly laughing, ”You all should be aware of how terrible corpse transformation is, no need for me to elaborate?”

The people who had killed zombies breathed heavily, looking at Liao Youzhi, none responding, unsure of his meaning.

Liao Youzhi, knowing no one would respond, shrugged it off, raised a hand pointing to his heart, ”As long as my heartbeat stops, a bomb goes off that will make everyone here transform into zombies, hahahaha, hence, Gong Chengming dares not move to kill me!”

After Liao Youzhi’s words, many present wore puzzled expressions, thinking, ’What nonsense is this? There’s no bomb that transforms people into zombies, ridiculous!’

Not just outsiders, even Guard Team members looked puzzled, unaware Liao Youzhi had such a secret weapon; while powerful, it was too inhumane!

Wu Baokang’s skin twitched unconsciously; he was one of the few who knew part of the truth. Tied and gagged, he could do nothing but watch. Yet, as he watched, he noticed a ghostly figure flitting between vehicles, moving towards a cargo truck!

Despite brief contact, he recognized the figure as Zhang Su, a discovery shocking him; he had no idea how Zhang Su got there. Watching his stealthy approach towards the box truck, it’s evident he intends to seize control of the Fire-breathing Zombie!

If it were the past, Wu Baokang would warn everyone loudly, but now he won’t. Not due to being gagged with hemp rope but because he inwardly refuses to alert Liao Youzhi; the zombie-transforming weapon is too wicked, and he’s terrified!

”We need to find a way to hide!”

Wu Baokang felt the tense balance about to shatter. He glanced at fellow captives beside him, then at Gong Chengming’s Advance Team members—all focused on Liao Youzhi.

He began slowly inching backward behind a vehicle, merely shuffling his feet bit by bit...