HCB Chapter 219 The Abandoned Cannon Fodder Beauty in the Apocalypse (8)
Chapter 219 The Abandoned Cannon Fodder Beauty in the Apocalypse (8)
On the way, Shen Chumo learned some things about Ying Chu and the others. Ying Chu and Qi Yaotian were both from B City and were friends who grew up together in the same compound.
The two were admitted to the National Defense University together. Ying Chu and Qi Yaotian are seniors this year and have just turned 24.
Li Ge was Ying Chu's college roommate, while Wu Chong and Feng Qiru were people they rescued on the road.
At that time, Wu Chong and Feng Qiru were controlled by a gang of scoundrels, and Wu Chong's family members were also killed by this gang.
The still relatively inexperienced Ying Chu, Qi Yaotian, and Li Ge were almost killed by this gang. In the end, it was Wu Chong and Feng Qiru who betrayed the gang leader.
Ying Chu also suddenly awakened his superpower and wiped out that scum gang.
The five of them then continued to form a team.
When the apocalypse came, Ying Chu and Qi Yaotian's parents were taken to a nearby base to live safely right after the apocalypse began.
Feng Qiru himself said that he had no parents, so no one asked any further questions.
So the five of them first planned to find Li Ge's family in City A, and then settle down at the base.
About four hours later, Shen Chumo and her group arrived at the border of H City. Based on the map that Tuanzi had brought up, Shen Chumo directed Wu Chong to drive towards the base.
Wu Chong gripped the steering wheel with complete concentration, following the instructions as he sped along the somewhat dilapidated and desolate road.
Finally, the car stopped in front of the gate of the supplies depot.
The group got out of the car and looked at the square building in front of them, which resembled a huge warehouse. Their expressions varied.
Ying Chu frowned, crossed his arms, and said in a deep voice with a solemn expression, "There are already more than a dozen vehicles parked outside this supply depot. It seems that this place has indeed been targeted by others."
Shen Chumo's red lips curled up beneath her mask. "A large number of people doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing."
"Come on, let's go in."
The six people stepped into the base gate, their expressions wary as they cautiously surveyed the base's environment.
This base was built by the military, and its power supply is independent, so even though it has been three months since the apocalypse, the base is still as bright as day.
The overhead lights emitted a bright and steady beam, illuminating the wide passageway and the rows of warehouses beside it.
The passageway was clean and tidy, showing that there used to be strict management and order here, but now there was a sense of death in that order.
As you walk along the passage, you can hear their footsteps echoing in the silent environment, as if each step is knocking on the door of unknown danger.
Ying Chu walked at the front, his tall figure like a mobile fortress, giving people a strange sense of security.
He remained highly vigilant, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, not missing a single movement from any corner.
Suddenly, a low growl came from a nearby warehouse. The sound was particularly abrupt and eerie in the silent base, instantly putting everyone on edge.
"careful!"
Suddenly, a zombie ran out of the warehouse. It was taller and stronger than ordinary zombies, and its clothes were tattered and hanging on its bluish-gray, muscular body.
A pair of eyes glowed with an eerie red light, staring intently at the group before it, hissing continuously. Its sharp fangs gleamed coldly in the lamplight.
Ying Chu drew his long sword, which reflected a chilling light under the lamplight. He slashed at the zombie, and the blade struck the zombie's fingernail with a crisp clang.
A small scratch appeared on the zombie's palm, from which green blood flowed. The zombie looked at the wound on its hand and realized that the human in front of it could actually hurt it. Its roar became even more shrill, and the eerie red eyes shone brightly, as if burning with raging anger.
At the same time, the web of Ying Chu's hand gripping the knife was also jolted.
"It's a level three zombie!"
Ying Chu immediately figured it out.
Upon hearing this, everyone was startled and became even more alert.
Wu Chong squatted down, placed his hands on the ground, and concentrated on activating the earth-type supernatural power within his body.
The ground began to tremble slightly, and dust, like spirits imbued with life, gathered and rose up, instantly forming a half-person-high earthen shield in front of Ying Chu. The shield was thick and sturdy, with sharp stone edges covering its surface, resembling a simple yet practical fortress that could protect Ying Chu from the zombies' frenzied attacks.
Seeing its attack thwarted, the zombie grew even more agitated. It leaped high into the air, attempting to overtake the earthen shield, its sharp claws lashing wildly through the air, creating a whooshing sound, as it viciously clawed at Ying Chu.
Ying Chu dodged to the side, his long sword clashing with the zombie's claws once more. With a few clangs, sparks flew. He used the momentum to roll back behind the earthen shield, regaining his footing, his eyes still fixed on the zombie, searching for a fatal weakness.
Feng Qiru observed calmly from the side.
"It seems to have an injury to its left leg." His voice was calm and clear, pointing the way forward in the chaotic battle.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yaotian moved like a ghost, circling around to the left rear of the zombie. The dagger in his hand gleamed coldly, and seizing the opportunity, he stabbed the zombie's left leg joint fiercely.
Sensing danger, the zombie suddenly turned around and swung its claw at Feng Qiru. Feng Qiru immediately disappeared and reappeared in another place. Although it failed to strike, it successfully distracted the zombie.
Is this teleportation? Or a blink?
In the chaos, Shen Chumo noticed Qi Yaotian's supernatural ability, and her eyes flickered slightly.
At this moment, Ying Chu took a deep breath, and his fire-type supernatural power surged within him. He suddenly plunged the longsword into the ground, gripped the hilt tightly with both hands, and scorching flames rose around him. The flames climbed up the hilt and instantly enveloped the longsword, making it seem like a divine weapon reborn from the ashes, its red light dazzling.
Using the momentum, Ying Chu leaped out from behind the earthen shield, carrying raging flames with him. His long sword, like a tongue of fire, pierced straight into the zombie's vital chest.
Upon seeing this, the zombie's eyes widened in terror as it tried to dodge, but Wu Chong manipulated the earth shield to deform in time, extending several earth vines that wrapped around the zombie's legs, rendering it unable to move.
With everyone working in perfect harmony, Ying Chu's strike, imbued with fire-based supernatural abilities and the full power of his body, pierced the zombie's chest with unerring accuracy. Instantly, flames raged inside the zombie, burning its internal organs to ashes. The green blood sizzled and evaporated under the high temperature. The zombie struggled a few times before finally collapsing to the ground, motionless.
Everyone looked at the zombie remains on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Chumo was somewhat surprised. This was a level three zombie, yet Ying Chu and the others had dealt with it so quickly. It was clear that their strength and teamwork far exceeded her expectations.
Especially Ying Chu, whose ability to combine his special ability with his longsword indicates that his ability level is at least level four or higher.
It's really unreasonable that such a strong team was just cannon fodder in the original work.