Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

”Roar, roar, roar!”

Snap!

The mutated zombie let out meaningless howls, simultaneously swinging its dry arm. Although it seemed slow, it was actually incredibly fast. At such a speed, the attack certainly couldn’t harm Chen Hanzhou, but the reality was unexpected!

Within the dome of black gas, fibrous particles flickered, and its edges rapidly contracted. As Chen Hanzhou was caught in the black gas dome, his puffy down jacket suddenly tightened as if vacuum sealed, or like being wrapped in a waterproof membrane and thrown hundreds of meters underwater. The massive compression force instantly pressed against him from every direction.

”Ugh...”

Suddenly, Chen Hanzhou couldn’t move at all, suspended in mid-air, stuck inside the black gas dome. His body was mostly rigid, the steel rod in his hand pressed against the mutated zombie’s cheek, his arm heavy as if weighed down by a thousand pounds, the situation very dire.

No one knew exactly how great the pressure was, but from Chen Hanzhou’s gradually terrified gaze and the twisted expressions on his face, it was by no means insignificant.

In plain terms, it felt like he was being squeezed so hard that he could poop!

Everyone’s hearts tightened; anyone with empathy could feel the crisis and agony Chen Hanzhou was enduring at that moment, unconsciously hugging their own arms.

The black gas zombie’s movements were indeed not fast, but faced with the immobilized Chen Hanzhou, it was as easy as handling a dragonfly sealed in amber.

Bang, bang bang...

At this moment, several intense attacks struck the black gas dome with full force, causing the black gas zombie’s hand reaching for Chen Hanzhou to pause, instinctively turning to face the new problem.

If a person had the abilities of the black gas zombie, they would know the top priority was to resolve Chen Hanzhou being crushed by the black gas dome first. But fortunately, zombies lack judgment; their actions are driven by unknown means, anyway, easily fooled...

Ju Mumio and Zhang Su unleashed a series of fierce attacks, prompting the black gas zombie to abandon its assault on Chen Hanzhou and instead focus on attacking them, the black gas dome bulging...

”Ugh... huh!”

Chen Hanzhou felt completely relaxed, inhaling sharply. Before he landed, a strong force pulled him far away towards the distance.

The speed was incredibly fast, and the person holding the flashlight couldn’t keep up, the beam trailing behind the figure.

”Which big brother acted again? Seems like two people, hurry, stabilize the light, and see who it is?”

Zhang Su and Ju Mumio’s actions were lightning-fast, their attack and rescue happening in a flash. Whether ordinary people or the combat personnel, none of them reacted in time. Upon recognizing the two, everyone’s faces showed expressions of relief.

Zhang Su has a proud record, his combat effectiveness admired by all, and Ju Mumio, though seldom taking action, when they do, it’s remarkably fierce, unforgettable to those who have witnessed it.

If even they can’t deal with this monster, then...

Probably need to resort to some extraordinary means?

Thud, thud, thud, Zhang Su ran over ten meters with Chen Hanzhou’s waist in tow, handing the battlefield over to Ju Mumio to control.

”Su, Brother Su...”

Chen Hanzhou steadied his footing, stumbled, feeling intense pain in his ribs and burning in his organs, just now clearly sensing the arrival of death.

”How do you feel?”

Zhang Su held Chen Hanzhou’s arm, staring straight into his eyes, everything seeming normal with no abnormalities.

”Feel... feel okay, take, take some medicine, can still fight!”

Chen Hanzhou rubbed his chest and abdomen, guessing perhaps a couple of ribs were broken, needing the thalamus to heal.

”You’ve done your best, successfully probing that damn thing’s weaknesses; now take a good rest and watch me take down that monster, credit will go to you!”

Zhang Su didn’t expect Chen Hanzhou to want to continue fighting the black gas zombie. What attraction or force was driving him to do so?

Seeing Chen Hanzhou’s desperate stance earlier already made Zhang Su feel uneasy, sure enough...

Everyone’s understanding of the black gas zombie is only the tip of the iceberg, too much remains unknown. Unless backed by powerful strength, the outcome will be tragic.

”No, Brother Su. I can do it, did you bring that medicine with the thalamus? Give me a little, I can handle it, please, let me!”

Chen Hanzhou stubbornly pleaded.

”What are you thinking? Don’t you value your life? Pei Lan is waiting for you to return to Celestial Horse Island, intending to bring back a cold corpse?”

Zhang Su’s gaze focused, sternly reprimanding.

Upon hearing Pei Lan mentioned, Chen Hanzhou’s fighting spirit slightly subsided, unwillingly saying, ”But I... I really still want to try, it’s about to succeed!”

Success?

The definition of success in Chen Hanzhou’s mind was unknown to Zhang Su, but he knew letting Chen Hanzhou fight any longer led only to death.

Borrowing power from mysterious existence isn’t impossible, but one’s body needs to be strong enough to wield that power. Clearly, Chen Hanzhou’s body can no longer support him bearing stronger forces!

The recent battle had already touched the limit, like a water pipe with a maximum pressure threshold; continued pressure results in an explosion!

”Today you insist on overshadowing the boss, huh?”

Zhang Su, without revealing Chen Hanzhou’s thoughts, joked.

Chen Hanzhou’s body stiffened, then forced a smile: ”No, no, Brother Su, I didn’t mean that. You, be careful, the black gas dome is like its domain, going in faces considerable resistance, and later, that pressure must be guarded against!”

Zhang Su patted Chen Hanzhou’s shoulder, saying, ”I understand now, it’s still not fast enough. Actually, I feel just by using guns when the black gas dome expands, there’s a chance to kill it!”

...

Chen Hanzhou fell silent upon hearing this.

Right, defense weakens during expansion, allowing humans to enter, and bullets should penetrate easily. Why didn’t he think of this?

Holding his chest, Chen Hanzhou’s face twitched in pain, grimacing, ”Something so simple, I didn’t think of it, Brother Su, you’re amazing, I’ll rest first.”

”Xiaowang, lend a hand, take him to Xinyu for medicine.”

Zhang Su called Wang Xin over for help.

”Come, come, careful, almost unprecedented bravery gone to waste, huh!”

Wang Xin ran to Zhang Su’s side, supporting the somewhat struggling Chen Hanzhou.

”Not that easy to become a hero, cough cough...”

”Don’t speak, don’t speak...”

Forerunners retreated behind the scenes, combat personnel waiting nearby, welcoming Chen Hanzhou’s return, offering water, wiping blood, lighting cigarettes, rapid services followed to acknowledge his strength, promptly garnering attention.

Even though he ultimately failed, in others’ eyes, he’s a hero.