Xia Chi raised the gun, which was transformed from black energy, and squinted as he looked forward.
When he saw the black crowd behind Bai Lixin, he was momentarily stunned. Then, he gave a wry smile, his eyes filled with complexity. The veins on the back of his hand that was holding the gun bulged, and his fingers trembled slightly from nervousness or excitement.
He murmured in a low voice, ”Brother, you truly consider me your dear brother, and you hold me in high regard.”
In the next second, his eyes changed, and his muscles instantly tensed. His whole body exuded a sudden change in momentum. The docile dog transformed into a hunting leopard, with a focused and serious expression as he aimed at the rear.
The bald man maneuvered the armored car in an S shape through the snow, while the bearded man agilely climbed from the car window to the roof.
Facing the biting cold wind, he squatted firmly beside Xia Chi, and his low voice drifted in the wind. “Here they come! Xia Chi, get ready!”
Xia Chi narrowed his eyes, aimed at the distance through the scope, and then, seeing that Bai Lixin and the players had crossed the same line, Xia Chi neatly pressed the trigger.
In the next second, a huge black giant ball shot out from the gun and flew straight toward the chasing zombies.
As the big black ball flew above the zombies, it exploded with a “bang,” turning into a giant black net.
The black net landed and enveloped most of the zombies, wrapping them up like deep-sea fish caught in a net.
Suddenly, most of the zombies that were chasing them fell down in the snow, temporarily losing their ability to fight.
The players looked back in panic, almost wanting to kneel down before Xia Chi.
“Well done.”
“If it wasn’t for the situation, I would run to this little brother and say, ‘Listen to me, it’s great to have warmed the four seasons with you.’”
“What? Are you alright? Still singing? Forget singing, let’s run!”
“So, are we chasing the Zombie Queen or being chased by the zombies?”
“Just treat it as a win-win situation!”
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In the live broadcast room:
[Seniors, let me re-understand the term “win-win,” after all, I am still a senior.]
[We don’t call this a hasty escape but a “win-win,” which is awesome.]
[Win-win: You can chase the Zombie Queen, and you can escape from the Zombie King and the zombie frenzy.]
[You can be embarrassed, but you can’t lose face. You are indeed a good example for us. Next time, I’ll pretend to be like this.]
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The bearded man whistled, “Good job, little brother. Are you interested in joining our team? We need someone with your talent.”
Xia Chi said “hey,” and the black energy gun in his hand rapidly changed, transforming into a giant bazooka.
He manipulated the black bazooka towards the sky and, with a pull of the fuse in his hand, a pitch-black bazooka flew straight into the sky.
The players who were running in panic chased after bazooka with their eyes and eagerly waited for it to land.
One second, two seconds, three seconds… Ten seconds passed, and there was silence in the sky.
Everyone: ???
“Did Brother Xia Chi shoot it crookedly?”
“It’s way off, are you blind?”
“Ah, run, brothers! Other zombies are coming! How can the zombies run so fast? Are they long-distance runners?”
“Damn it, stop complaining and run!”
At this moment, amidst the formidable assembly was Bai Lixin at the forefront.
Trailing behind Bai Lixin, at a distance of less than a hundred meters, were a hundred players.
Following the players, tens of thousands of zombies pursued them. Two-thirds of the zombie frenzy had been ensnared in Xia Chi’s initial net, immobilized in the snow. However, the remaining thousands of zombies persisted in their pursuit.
At the rear of the zombie army, a swift black and white figure darted through the snow.
This figure moved like lightning, causing the ground to tremble and sending billowing snowflakes into the air, leaving a hundred-meter long pure white trail in its wake.
As the Zombie King drew closer, Dr. Sang, with a momentary pause, swiftly charged towards the Zombie King.
Seizing this opportunity, Bai Lixin guided everyone towards the vicinity of the armored vehicle.
Spotting Bai Lixin’s figure, Xia Chi waved his hands excitedly. “Brother!”
Bai Lixin halted near the armored vehicle, his gaze following Dr. Sang. “Is it all finished?”
Xia Chi nodded. “Yes, it’s done.”
Bai Lixin replied, “Alright, I leave this place in your hands.”
Seeing that Bai Lixin was about to depart, Xia Chi quickly called for him to halt and handed him a long, sleek black blade. “This is for you. I fashioned it from obsidian, and it is more resilient than ordinary metal weapons.”
Bai Lixin accepted the black long knife without hesitation. “Thank you.”
With that, Bai Lixin swiftly disappeared into the distance.
While Bai Lixin’s voice still lingered in the air, his figure had already leaped a hundred meters away, leaving behind only an afterimage and an ethereal white trail that sparked endless reverie for everyone.
In the distant expanse of pure white, a deafening explosion shattered the sky. The players turned their attention towards the source of the sound, only to see two trails of white snow colliding with each other, causing the world to quake.
The ground quivered like an earthquake, forcing the players to support one another to maintain their balance.
Their eyes widened in astonishment as they gazed into the distance. At the edge of their line of sight, a mushroom cloud of white snow billowed into the sky—an awe-inspiring sight.
They exchanged bewildered glances, fear gripping their hearts.
A player’s voice quivered with fear, “Did the Zombie King clash with Dr. Sang? Is this the power of the Zombie King? How can we possibly combat it?”
“Who is this Dr. Sang? Why does he want to help us?” The boy beside him looked uncertainly at his fellow player. “He is helping us, right?”
Among the crowd of players, one individual’s eyes emitted a faint white glow.
His ability enhanced his eyesight. Squinting, he fixed his gaze upon the snow-covered terrain, shrouded in mist. After a few moments, his face turned pale. “Dr. Sang’s eyes are also white. He too is a zombie.”
“And he is no match for the Zombie King. I witnessed the Zombie King strike him just moments ago.”
Someone cautiously raised their hand. “So, what’s our current situation? Should we still attempt to eliminate the Zombie Queen?”
The players exchanged glances, their confusion evident.
They discreetly glanced towards the Zombie Queen and observed her being steadfastly guarded by Song Yuantian and the others.
Although their opposition comprised merely ten individuals, more than half possessed S-level abilities. However, the highest-ranking players among them were only A-level. The situation was clear even without words—engaging the Zombie Queen was a futile endeavor.
As the zombies resumed their pursuit, negative emotions simmered within the players’ hearts.
“Song Yuantian, what do you mean? To stop the Zombie King from establishing the zombie kingdom, we must first eliminate the Zombie Queen. If you wish to die, do we deserve to be buried alongside you?”
It was unclear who shouted, but their outcry seemed to ignite a cascade of negative emotions.
Fear of death, yearning for survival, dread of the zombies—their pent-up emotions resembled an erupting volcano.
Seeing this, the Zombie Queen furrowed her brows slightly.
She pursed her lips, surveying the irate players and then turned her gaze towards Song Yuantian, who was embroiled in the midst of public scrutiny. She opened her mouth, preparing to speak, but Song Yuantian glared at her fiercely, silencing her with a threatening look. The Zombie Queen fell silent immediately.
How fearsome he had become. He used to be so adorable.
Song Yuantian had already left Lin Jue, the tool man’s arms. Taking a step forward, he positioned himself protectively in front of the Zombie Queen. “She must not perish. I am the one who deceived you. I apologize. But if you wish to harm her, you must first step over my lifeless body.”
From her elevated position, the Zombie Queen gazed down at Song Yuantian’s pale countenance, her pure white eyes flickering with emotion.
She vividly recalled their initial encounter, when he was a fragile child who often wept—a helpless bait tossed into the copy by his own brother. If she hadn’t intervened, he would have become monster fodder.
She never imagined that the boy, once dependent on his “sister” and in need of her protective wings, had grown wings of his own, strong and wide, shielding her from all harm.
Now, he was extremely prestigious, yet she remained a zombie that everyone reviled and attacked.
He had come face to face with death for her sake, defying the current circumstances.
So gallant.
In that moment, something flooded the cavity of her long-dry chest, surging forth.
The Zombie Queen discreetly twitched her slightly numbed nose, suppressing the swirling restlessness within her chest. She secretly grasped Song Yuantian’s hand in return.
At the very least, she would stand by Song Yuantian’s side.
Just like what Song Yuantian said, she had exchanged her life for him more than thirty years ago.
Thirty years later, she would accompany him until the end.
Sensing the Zombie Queen’s subtle response, Song Yuantian cast an astonished gaze in her direction, his eyes reddening at the sight of her affectionate expression.
Gradually, the surrounding sounds faded away, leaving only the two of them, engrossed in one another, amidst heaven and earth.
The players also gradually regained their composure, observing this peculiar pair of star-crossed lovers with mixed emotions.
Damn it, now isn’t the time to watch this unfold.
But now what next?
Xia Chi, having savored the taste of romance for a long time, knocked heavily on the armored vehicle to capture everyone’s attention. “My brother stated that the Zombie Queen must not perish. Not only must she survive, but she must thrive. She is the key to our successful clearance.”
With a single sentence, not only the players, but even the Zombie Queen herself grew restless.
She pointed to herself hesitantly: “I am the key?”
Xia Chi raised the gun, which was transformed from black energy, and squinted as he looked forward.
When he saw the black crowd behind Bai Lixin, he was momentarily stunned. Then, he gave a wry smile, his eyes filled with complexity. The veins on the back of his hand that was holding the gun bulged, and his fingers trembled slightly from nervousness or excitement.
He murmured in a low voice, ”Brother, you truly consider me your dear brother, and you hold me in high regard.”
In the next second, his eyes changed, and his muscles instantly tensed. His whole body exuded a sudden change in momentum. The docile dog transformed into a hunting leopard, with a focused and serious expression as he aimed at the rear.
The bald man maneuvered the armored car in an S shape through the snow, while the bearded man agilely climbed from the car window to the roof.
Facing the biting cold wind, he squatted firmly beside Xia Chi, and his low voice drifted in the wind. “Here they come! Xia Chi, get ready!”
Xia Chi narrowed his eyes, aimed at the distance through the scope, and then, seeing that Bai Lixin and the players had crossed the same line, Xia Chi neatly pressed the trigger.
In the next second, a huge black giant ball shot out from the gun and flew straight toward the chasing zombies.
As the big black ball flew above the zombies, it exploded with a “bang,” turning into a giant black net.
The black net landed and enveloped most of the zombies, wrapping them up like deep-sea fish caught in a net.
Suddenly, most of the zombies that were chasing them fell down in the snow, temporarily losing their ability to fight.
The players looked back in panic, almost wanting to kneel down before Xia Chi.
“Well done.”
“If it wasn’t for the situation, I would run to this little brother and say, ‘Listen to me, it’s great to have warmed the four seasons with you.’”
“What? Are you alright? Still singing? Forget singing, let’s run!”
“So, are we chasing the Zombie Queen or being chased by the zombies?”
“Just treat it as a win-win situation!”
————————
In the live broadcast room:
[Seniors, let me re-understand the term “win-win,” after all, I am still a senior.]
[We don’t call this a hasty escape but a “win-win,” which is awesome.]
[Win-win: You can chase the Zombie Queen, and you can escape from the Zombie King and the zombie frenzy.]
[You can be embarrassed, but you can’t lose face. You are indeed a good example for us. Next time, I’ll pretend to be like this.]
————————–
The bearded man whistled, “Good job, little brother. Are you interested in joining our team? We need someone with your talent.”
Xia Chi said “hey,” and the black energy gun in his hand rapidly changed, transforming into a giant bazooka.
He manipulated the black bazooka towards the sky and, with a pull of the fuse in his hand, a pitch-black bazooka flew straight into the sky.
The players who were running in panic chased after bazooka with their eyes and eagerly waited for it to land.
One second, two seconds, three seconds… Ten seconds passed, and there was silence in the sky.
Everyone: ???
“Did Brother Xia Chi shoot it crookedly?”
“It’s way off, are you blind?”
“Ah, run, brothers! Other zombies are coming! How can the zombies run so fast? Are they long-distance runners?”
“Damn it, stop complaining and run!”
At this moment, amidst the formidable assembly was Bai Lixin at the forefront.
Trailing behind Bai Lixin, at a distance of less than a hundred meters, were a hundred players.
Following the players, tens of thousands of zombies pursued them. Two-thirds of the zombie frenzy had been ensnared in Xia Chi’s initial net, immobilized in the snow. However, the remaining thousands of zombies persisted in their pursuit.
At the rear of the zombie army, a swift black and white figure darted through the snow.
This figure moved like lightning, causing the ground to tremble and sending billowing snowflakes into the air, leaving a hundred-meter long pure white trail in its wake.
As the Zombie King drew closer, Dr. Sang, with a momentary pause, swiftly charged towards the Zombie King.
Seizing this opportunity, Bai Lixin guided everyone towards the vicinity of the armored vehicle.
Spotting Bai Lixin’s figure, Xia Chi waved his hands excitedly. “Brother!”
Bai Lixin halted near the armored vehicle, his gaze following Dr. Sang. “Is it all finished?”
Xia Chi nodded. “Yes, it’s done.”
Bai Lixin replied, “Alright, I leave this place in your hands.”
Seeing that Bai Lixin was about to depart, Xia Chi quickly called for him to halt and handed him a long, sleek black blade. “This is for you. I fashioned it from obsidian, and it is more resilient than ordinary metal weapons.”
Bai Lixin accepted the black long knife without hesitation. “Thank you.”
With that, Bai Lixin swiftly disappeared into the distance.
While Bai Lixin’s voice still lingered in the air, his figure had already leaped a hundred meters away, leaving behind only an afterimage and an ethereal white trail that sparked endless reverie for everyone.
In the distant expanse of pure white, a deafening explosion shattered the sky. The players turned their attention towards the source of the sound, only to see two trails of white snow colliding with each other, causing the world to quake.
The ground quivered like an earthquake, forcing the players to support one another to maintain their balance.
Their eyes widened in astonishment as they gazed into the distance. At the edge of their line of sight, a mushroom cloud of white snow billowed into the sky—an awe-inspiring sight.
They exchanged bewildered glances, fear gripping their hearts.
A player’s voice quivered with fear, “Did the Zombie King clash with Dr. Sang? Is this the power of the Zombie King? How can we possibly combat it?”
“Who is this Dr. Sang? Why does he want to help us?” The boy beside him looked uncertainly at his fellow player. “He is helping us, right?”
Among the crowd of players, one individual’s eyes emitted a faint white glow.
His ability enhanced his eyesight. Squinting, he fixed his gaze upon the snow-covered terrain, shrouded in mist. After a few moments, his face turned pale. “Dr. Sang’s eyes are also white. He too is a zombie.”
“And he is no match for the Zombie King. I witnessed the Zombie King strike him just moments ago.”
Someone cautiously raised their hand. “So, what’s our current situation? Should we still attempt to eliminate the Zombie Queen?”
The players exchanged glances, their confusion evident.
They discreetly glanced towards the Zombie Queen and observed her being steadfastly guarded by Song Yuantian and the others.
Although their opposition comprised merely ten individuals, more than half possessed S-level abilities. However, the highest-ranking players among them were only A-level. The situation was clear even without words—engaging the Zombie Queen was a futile endeavor.
As the zombies resumed their pursuit, negative emotions simmered within the players’ hearts.
“Song Yuantian, what do you mean? To stop the Zombie King from establishing the zombie kingdom, we must first eliminate the Zombie Queen. If you wish to die, do we deserve to be buried alongside you?”
It was unclear who shouted, but their outcry seemed to ignite a cascade of negative emotions.
Fear of death, yearning for survival, dread of the zombies—their pent-up emotions resembled an erupting volcano.
Seeing this, the Zombie Queen furrowed her brows slightly.
She pursed her lips, surveying the irate players and then turned her gaze towards Song Yuantian, who was embroiled in the midst of public scrutiny. She opened her mouth, preparing to speak, but Song Yuantian glared at her fiercely, silencing her with a threatening look. The Zombie Queen fell silent immediately.
How fearsome he had become. He used to be so adorable.
Song Yuantian had already left Lin Jue, the tool man’s arms. Taking a step forward, he positioned himself protectively in front of the Zombie Queen. “She must not perish. I am the one who deceived you. I apologize. But if you wish to harm her, you must first step over my lifeless body.”
From her elevated position, the Zombie Queen gazed down at Song Yuantian’s pale countenance, her pure white eyes flickering with emotion.
She vividly recalled their initial encounter, when he was a fragile child who often wept—a helpless bait tossed into the copy by his own brother. If she hadn’t intervened, he would have become monster fodder.
She never imagined that the boy, once dependent on his “sister” and in need of her protective wings, had grown wings of his own, strong and wide, shielding her from all harm.
Now, he was extremely prestigious, yet she remained a zombie that everyone reviled and attacked.
He had come face to face with death for her sake, defying the current circumstances.
So gallant.
In that moment, something flooded the cavity of her long-dry chest, surging forth.
The Zombie Queen discreetly twitched her slightly numbed nose, suppressing the swirling restlessness within her chest. She secretly grasped Song Yuantian’s hand in return.
At the very least, she would stand by Song Yuantian’s side.
Just like what Song Yuantian said, she had exchanged her life for him more than thirty years ago.
Thirty years later, she would accompany him until the end.
Sensing the Zombie Queen’s subtle response, Song Yuantian cast an astonished gaze in her direction, his eyes reddening at the sight of her affectionate expression.
Gradually, the surrounding sounds faded away, leaving only the two of them, engrossed in one another, amidst heaven and earth.
The players also gradually regained their composure, observing this peculiar pair of star-crossed lovers with mixed emotions.
Damn it, now isn’t the time to watch this unfold.
But now what next?
Xia Chi, having savored the taste of romance for a long time, knocked heavily on the armored vehicle to capture everyone’s attention. “My brother stated that the Zombie Queen must not perish. Not only must she survive, but she must thrive. She is the key to our successful clearance.”
With a single sentence, not only the players, but even the Zombie Queen herself grew restless.
She pointed to herself hesitantly: “I am the key?”
