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Published at 12th of July 2023 06:53:33 AM


Chapter 229.2

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Bai Lixin’s body tensed slightly. “You really can’t remember anything from the past?”

Dr. Sang pondered for a moment. “Actually, after the Zombie king mentioned it, a few things flashed through my mind— some images.”

“In the beginning, I was in darkness. Then I felt a sharp pain, and next thing I knew, I was here,” he explained. “At that time, I still had memories and knew what to do. But as time went on, with the freezing, those memories gradually faded away.”

“Although I don’t recall many things, I do remember a voice,” Dr. Sang added.

Bai Lixin was curious. “Saying what?”

Dr. Sang smiled lightly. “I forgot.”

—Protect Bai Lixin well.

This was what he suddenly remembered. However, there was no need to mention it, because even without his memory and the reminder from that voice, he had done so.

Seeing that Dr. Sang was unwilling to elaborate, Bai Lixin decided not to press further.

The two supported each other as they walked through the vast snow field, heading towards the sea of zombies.

Suddenly, the sound of the system echoed above everyone’s heads.

[Ding! Congratulations to all players! The antigen has been successfully discovered, the antibody has been produced, and the antidote is now available!] the system announced.

[Congratulations, players! The mission completion conditions have been met.]

[Players can make a choice: 1. Leave the copy now, and the task will be considered successful. Each player will receive 20,000 performance points and 30,000 mall points. 2. Proceed with the doomsday recovery plan, eliminating all zombie-infected individuals, assist the ark in treating the infected and help carry out the recoveryand resuscitation plan. After completing the task, each player will receive 40,000 performance points and 50,000 mall points.]

[Players have 10 minutes to make a decision. Those who haven’t made a choice by then will default to option 1.]

[The countdown to decide begins.]

Following the system announcement, a huge countdown appeared above everyone’s heads.

By the time Bai Lixin made his way through the crowd and reached the innermost part, there were only six minutes left on the countdown.

The players were engaged in a heated discussion.

“Which option are you going to choose?”

“I’m not sure. It’s a tough decision. Option 1 allows us to leave immediately, but option 2 offers double the performance points. I’ll go with the first one. Who knows what might happen later? And the recovery task could take anywhere from ten days to several years. I can earn back those 20,000 performance points long before then,” someone explained.

“I agree with that. Besides, choosing option 1 would be taking advantage of others without putting in much effort. We shouldn’t be too greedy. Personally, I’m just grateful that I can survive. Now I can not only survive but also earn 20,000 performance points and 30,000 mall points. That’s more than enough,” another player chimed in.

“I want to choose 2, but I am not choosing option 2 to make points. Although I stayed in this doomsday world for a few days, I was quite touched. Anyway, my time is still long, and the game lobby will not change. The recovery task is a bit troublesome, but it shouldn’t be life-threatening, so I want to stay and contribute.”

“Yeah, I want to stay too,” someone else added.

“Hey, you… Forget it, it’s your choice. But if you don’t leave when the time comes, you’ll regret it.”

Meanwhile, the antidote was being transported to Xia Chi’s gun through the pitch-black pipeline. Every time Xia Chi pulled the trigger, countless black needles, shot out of the gun.

The needles were coated with the antidote and pierced the bodies of the approaching zombies.

The ferocious zombies wailed and fell to the ground.

While the Zombie Queen continued to call for more zombies, a loud roar erupted from behind everyone.

The players who were making difficult choices heard the sound and turned their heads to look over, and saw the huge ark driving towards this side.

Several ability users carrying the improved antidote weapons and net bags in their hands jumped out of the ark one after another, rushing to the front line with the belief of victory and joining the battlefield.

Upon closer inspection, everyone noticed that many ordinary people had also joined the fight.

This battle was not just for ability users or a game for players. It was a battle for all of humanity, a war for Blue Star.

It was a collective effort of ordinary people who still possessed reason, ability users resisting the zombie virus, and zombies striving to regain their sanity after receiving the antidote.

One day, there would be no more zombies, no more doomsday, only recovery and reconstruction.

Victory belonged to every life on Blue Star.

With the addition of other people, Xia Chi felt relieved from the pressure. He saw Bai Lixin’s return and waved happily. “Brother, you’re back!”

Bai Lixin helped Dr. Sang to the armored vehicle and said, “Thanks for your hard work.”

Xia Chi jumped out of the armored vehicle with the gun in his hand. “Brother, there are only four minutes left to choose. Hurry up, which one do you choose?”

Song Yuantian, who was protecting the zombie queen, turned to look over upon hearing Xia Chi’s call.

Bai Lixin smiled at Song Yuantian, who became nervous immediately.

“I choose option 2. I still have something to do. Sister Hongyue been rescued yet.” Bai Lixin said.

Song Yuantian felt relieved and returned his gaze to Hongyue.

Xia Chi said, “Okay, I had originally planned to choose option 2 as well. I thought it might take a long time for recovery, but seeing that all the ability users and ordinary people who have joined us, I believe it won’t take long.”

As the ten-minute countdown reached zero, the players had already made their choices, and the system’s voice rang out above everyone’s heads once again.

[Ding! The ten-minute countdown is over, and the player selection results will be announced below.]

[There are 42 players who chose option 1. Congratulations to these 42 players. The task has been successfully completed. Each of them will receive 20,000 performance points and 30,000 mall points. After five seconds, the players’ will be sent to their through the game lobby.”

[Dear players, I look forward to meeting you next time.]

[There are 60 players who chose option 2. Congratulations to these 60 players. You will witness the recovery of a great planet and become an indelible force where this planet was born. The civilization of this planet will always remember your feats. You are the greatest and most beloved people. Your rewards include performance points, points, and the supreme honor.]

[Friendly reminder: Since Blue Star has entered the ‘Recovery’ state from the ‘Doomsday’ state, players’ backpacks and skills are unlocked.]

[Congratulations, players. You can now use backpack props and skills to your heart’s content!]

[Dear Civilization Resuscitators, I look forward to meeting you next time.]

As the system’s voice fell, more than forty players on the battlefield disappeared simultaneously.

Dr. Sang instinctively grabbed Bai Lixin, fearful that he would vanish too.

The system’s patch ability was powerful. Except for Dr. Sang and the players, the NPCs in the dungeon didn’t notice anyone disappearing.

Dr. Sang held the Zombie King with one hand and firmly gripped Bai Lixin’s wrist with the other, afraid that he might run away.

After a few minutes, he saw that Bai Lixin hadn’t left, and he looked at him with fear and doubt.

Bai Lixin reassured him, “Don’t worry, I won’t leave for the time being.”

Although the combat power had suddenly decreased by more than forty, the arrival of more people relieved the pressure and relaxed everyone.

There were still many zombies, so it would take a while. Seeing everyone looking tired, the voice of the zombie queen resounded and the raging zombies retreated one after another, leaving only a few zombies remaining on the scene.

The ability users and ordinary people received instructions upon arrival. This time, everyone changed their strategy. Instead of directly attacking the crystal nucleus, they began projecting antidotes at the zombies.

Once the antidote entered the zombies’ bodies, they immediately fell asleep.

With the retreat of the zombie army, the first batch of “zombies” who received the antidote began to wake up.

They looked around in confusion, examining their hands. The vacant and empty white eyes gradually regained their original pupil color, along with the restoration of reason and memory.

As the first batch recovered, more and more “zombies” regained their consciousness.

The council members on the ark watched the scene through binoculars and finally let go of their worries.

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This room was both rigorous and luxurious. It was located in the safest council area of the ark, offering a clear view of everything through its glass walls.

More than a dozen men and women in suits sat around a round table. The leader of the group put down his binoculars and gazed at Zhou Guang with deep eyes. He said, “Mr. Zhou Guang, we have witnessed everything you described. I apologize for my previous questioning. We now choose to trust you and are willing to accept your suggestions. Could you please put down your weapons and abilities?”

Zhou Guang’s eyes gleamed with wisdom as he turned to his companions, Li Cancan and Liang Xi. They nodded in agreement and crossed their hands over their chests, their gazes sharp and focused on the members across the table.

Zhou Guang continued, “We also want to express our gratitude for your cooperation. Without mobilizing all the laboratories and forces, we would not have achieved such quick results.”

The elderly white-haired chairman and the other members exchanged glances before nodding slowly. The chairman said, “Of course. It is the collective hope of all of us to save Blue Star from doomsday.”

Zhou Guang replied, “Very well, let’s start with the first item on the agenda.”

The plan for doomsday recovery proceeded in an orderly manner on the round table.

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A few days later, the infected individuals who had regained consciousness and their memories took a special medicine, and their decaying flesh quickly regenerated.

Due to the increasing number of people recovering, the ark could no longer accommodate everyone. Therefore, the ark decided to find an abandoned city suitable for habitation as a safe zone.

Establishing the safe zone was just the first step, followed by various synchronized efforts: rehabilitating the infected, reconstructing residences, improving the sources of life, and detoxifying the zombies.

After the system announced the second task, a progress bar appeared in the players’ task bar.

The progress bar indicated the percentage of remaining zombies. With multiple summonings of the zombie queen, the percentage of remaining zombies was reduced to only a dozen percent.

Only one final effort was needed to completely eliminate the infection virus.

Coincidentally, there were players among the group, who displayed a natural affinity for plants and easily handled various crops.

With their assistance, everyone quickly learned how to cultivate and harvest. Moreover, some individuals had mastered the art of brewing rice wine and creating various condiments and exquisite dishes.

Alongside everything, the issue of ability users also needed to be addressed.

Abilities were not innate but artificially created to combat zombies. Now that the zombies were no longer a threat, ability users could be freed from their curse and premature aging conditions.

However, many people initially resisted and found it difficult to accept the sudden loss of their extraordinary powers. Nonetheless, under the pressure and anticipation of a better future, the ability users gradually received the necessary treatments.

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“Dear Dr. Bai Lixin and Dr. Sang, thanks to you, we have been rescued from eternal fear.”

A grand reception was held to celebrate the successful progress of the doomsday recovery.

The council organized an awards ceremony, and everyone was invited to attend. Ability users, ordinary people, and the newly recovered infected individuals dressed in their finest attire, ready to participate in the grandest, holiest, and happiest party since the world’s end.

Dr. Adolf, holding a glass of slightly astringent rice wine, gracefully raised his wine glass towards Bai Lixin and Dr. Sang.

After taking a sip, he furrowed his brows and commented, “It’s a bit astringent and bitter, far inferior to Western brandy.”

“Really?” Bai Lixin drank the rice wine in one gulp, his eyes showing he was slightly drunk, “I find it just right, with a hint of smokiness.”

“It’s hearty but not overpowering, with a unique mellow aroma of grains. The best part is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of the raw materials. Isn’t it better than brandy? What do you think, Dr. Sang?”

Dr. Sang nodded and replied, “Of course.”

My wife said ‘yes,’ so it must be right.

Dr. Adolf chuckled and shook his head, wearing a wise expression that refused to argue with fools. “Now you are the saviors, so if you say it’s right, then it is.”

Due to the large number of guests, the party was not held indoors but in an abandoned stadium.

Nearly ten thousand people reveled and danced on the green field, experiencing an unprecedented sense of peace and harmony.

Laughter and shouts filled the air, echoing in every corner of the stadium.

Dr. Adolf frowned slightly.

Bai Lixin observed Adolf’s expression and asked, “Dr. Adolf, it seems you don’t enjoy such occasions?”

Dr. Adolf replied, “How could I not enjoy it? I may be an old man, but I simply can’t handle the noise. It’s too loud here. I used to live in a quiet scientific research institute, so this liveliness is quite overwhelming. If it weren’t for the council insisting on giving me an award this time, I wouldn’t have attended. It’s too noisy and not suitable for me.”

Bai Lixin looked at Dr. Adolf with a troubled expression and asked, “In your opinion, Dr. Adolf, is it best to remain quiet, lying in a hospital bed or preserved in a culture medium?”

Dr. Adolf was taken aback and said, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

Bai Lixin pressed further, “Dr. Adolf, you must be over a hundred years old. What’s the secret to your longevity? Is it the continuous injection of purified substances from the Zombie Queen, or the continuous injection of purified substances after injecting the Zombie Queen?”

Dr. Adolf’s face suddenly changed, his usually kind face suddenly turned gloomy and cold, he lowered his voice threateningly: “What nonsense are you talking about?”

Bai Lixin: “We’ll soon find out if it’s nonsense or not.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Dr. Adolf glanced at Bai Lixin suspiciously, then suddenly, his body began to tremble uncontrollably. He staggered and fell to his knees.

Time, which had been still around him, suddenly accelerated. Dr. Adolf’s body rapidly deteriorated, and in an instant, he became a dying man on the verge of death.

People came and went around him, and a huge firework suddenly exploded in the sky, capturing everyone’s attention.

Not a single person noticed the kneeling figure on the ground, unaware that it was Dr. Adolf himself.

With all his strength, Dr. Adolf raised his head and pointed at Bai Lixin, “Do you know how much research I have accomplished? It’s not just me you’ve destroyed, but the future of Blue Star!”





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