Chapter 799: Crisis from the South

“I can’t think of an effective way to deal with the zombie horde, can any of you?”

Duan Wuhu looked at the crowd with helplessness, feeling somewhat ashamed; he was trusted by the leader to take charge, but when faced with a difficult problem, he found himself at a loss.

The remaining dozen people all shook their heads, even Flash in Shen Linrui’s pocket also shook its head, looking dejected and crestfallen.

“Let’s stop discussing it. We’re at our limit… Let’s head back a bit and contact the leader for advice on what to do!”

Duan Wuhu spread his hands, relinquishing his role; he truly couldn’t bear this burden.

No one said anything because it’s quite normal; if everyone could handle a horde of four to five hundred thousand zombies, then anyone could become a leader of a faction…

Traveling to Mountain and Sea and Dragon Head Camp, the remnants were unaware that they weren’t the only ones troubled by the zombie problem in Qin City’s territory, and the horde wasn’t limited to just outside the Mountain and Sea District!

South of Qin City, Nanhe International Entertainment Center, built near a provincial forest park and facing the sea, was once renowned in surrounding provinces and cities. Many people visited, either for relaxing vacations or weekend enjoyment, making it an especially preferred spot for Beijing residents to view the sea and unwind.

The entertainment center fully utilized natural elements such as seawater, beaches, hills, and forests, offering projects themed around ecology, including leisure, sightseeing, fitness, and entertainment, becoming a richly diverse coastal tourism and social destination.

Not only did it cater to family fun, but it also hosted business receptions, providing comprehensive services.

The once grand facilities still stood resiliently, but they had long lost their luster, covered with a thick layer of dust in the post-apocalyptic world.

When the disaster struck, the Nanhe International Entertainment Center was at the tail end of its peak season of the year. Visitors weren’t numerous, but not scarce either!

That morning, the slaughter at sunrise stained the coastline red…

Within the entertainment center, the surviving forces were thin, unable to organize themselves to clear the zombies and establish a camp. In the end, only two people managed to escape successfully, while all others met with tragic ends.

The scenic entertainment center with its perfect facilities saw several groups of survivors settle in, but none could maintain their position due to various reasons, until finally, a group called Iron Wall Safety Camp moved in and stabilized the situation.

Today, Nanhe International Entertainment Center witnessed its busiest day since the apocalypse.

Following snowfall a few days ago, Iron Wall Safety Camp issued invitations to nearby survivor camps, implying it’s time to band together for mutual warmth.

Facing the further strengthened zombies, the independent survivor forces continued to resist tenaciously, believing if they endured for a while, they could catch a breath.

Until the bad news came from Grape Valley, where large numbers of zombies trapped in the mountain ravine were moving!

Almost on the same day, survivor forces from Beihai District, Funing, and Changli gradually migrated to Nanhe International Entertainment Center, now gathering over a thousand survivors!

Even so, this was just a drop in the ocean for the Nanhe International Entertainment Center, which had two hotels with one being luxurious and the other economical, able to comfortably house thousands with ease!

Not to mention the resting areas within various entertainment venues.

Outside, over thirty armed sentinels could be seen, and only occasionally, shadows moving by a window.

The observation tower once used for offshore viewing also had people on guard, watching the southwestern direction with high-power binoculars.

As a qualified entertainment venue, it definitely couldn’t only provide entertainment; a high-grade conference room was surely a standard feature. In one well-maintained conference room, over thirty people gathered, with ten seating at the conference table and the rest standing behind as bodyguards.

Ten chairs for ten leaders, including one female, each possessing different qualities but all with an undeniably strong presence.

“Following the third enhancement, zombies have become terrifyingly powerful under fire’s catalysis. Even if we can set traps to delay ignition, there’s known to be no less than three mutated zombies among the horde. How do we resolve this issue?”

A man dressed in leather and wearing black-framed glasses spoke up. From his speech, it was clear these people understood zombies at least as much as those at Dragon Head Camp; knowing fire’s effect on zombies and recognizing the fearsome mutated ones!

A roughly fifty-year-old middle-aged man followed up: “Mutated zombies react differently after being ignited. We’ve previously encountered a mutated zombie that could emit hallucinogenic dust, leading many brothers to slaughter each other. If not for timely rescue, everyone would have died!”

“The explosion causing yesterday’s shockwave can either be attributed to a nuclear bomb or a mutated zombie! Who has a nuclear bomb now? The answer is obvious! We still don’t know whether the explosion occurred in Qin City or somewhere farther away, and who can withstand such power?”

“The zombie horde is moving north, and now it’s solely relying on us alongside brothers from Grape Valley and Steel Guardian to interfere and delay, but this isn’t a long-term solution!”

“Everyone knows it’s not a long-term solution, but using fire attacks can indeed lead to unpredictable, terrifying consequences; caution is needed!”

“Those quick to dismiss plans, think and give us some ideas!”

“It’s not like killing is the only solution for zombies; they could previously be trapped in Grape Valley’s mountain nook, and we can create a place to trap them again!”

“The ground is frozen, and digging it up with excavators is challenging, plus time is tight. We have at most a week. How do we operate this? Come on, brothers from Dawn, you explain!”

In the conference room, the atmosphere was tense; leaders around the table expressed their views on handling the zombie horde, with some being aggressive and others conservative, having differing approaches.

The leading male was composed, sporting a handlebar mustache; he was the leader of Iron Wall Camp and, thus, the current owner of Nanhe International Entertainment Center, Zhao Linfeng.

Zhao Linfeng pondered quietly, resting his chin on his hand as he listened to the increasingly heated discussions, tapping his fingers on the table and saying, “Everyone, let’s calm down and discuss this; yesterday’s explosion has undoubtedly claimed many lives, and maybe we are the last survivors of Qin City. Let’s avoid internal strife and conflict!”

Present were ten leaders. However, Zhao Linfeng took the head seat, not only because he owned the place but also because of his exceptional capability.

After relocating, Iron Wall Safety Camp didn’t change its name, continuing as Iron Wall Safety Camp, progressively absorbing survivors, steadily developing. Thanks to the advantageous conditions of Nanhe International Entertainment Center, its expansion was supported, with population numbers climbing over five hundred, making it the most populous among the forces present.

Its numbers surpassed the three smallest combined, and its combat personnel exceeded any trio combined!

Moreover, having acquired a batch of exquisite military gear from the Beihe Military Region, Iron Wall Safety Camp was undoubtedly the leader among many southern Qin City’s factions.