Chapter 803: Let's Meet It!

“That’s exactly why it’s more fitting. Whether they are enemies or friends is a matter of perspective. If there’s a misunderstanding, then it should be resolved. I believe you can handle this beautifully!”

Zhao Linfeng’s linguistic skills, combined with his unique tone and demeanor, gave an impression that was irrefutable.

“Hmm.”

Ding Wei was a crazed guy, but under the current circumstances, he had no choice but to concede, at least not arrogant enough to think he could handle everyone in the room…

Zhao Linfeng nodded with satisfaction and then turned to Huo Jinggang: “Younger Brother Huo, I’ve always admired you. The Water Bear Insect People may be few, but each is an elite, thriving under your leadership. This is closely tied to your frequent trips to Qin City for transactions. Among those present, apart from Younger Brother Ding, you should know Qin City best. Pair up with Younger Brother Ding for this mission. It’s as good as certain. What do you think?”

Huo Jinggang shrugged his shoulders, stating, “Whatever.”

His personality was much like that of the Water Bear, adaptable and able to survive anywhere; if not, then dying was also an option.

“Excellent, having both of you on this will make it very simple. At most three days, by dusk the day after tomorrow, the day after that, you must bring back good news. You can recruit ten elite members from the Southern Alliance. Besides tanks and armored vehicles, any other means of transport is available. Not just Qin City, Qing County, and the Mountain and Sea District are very important too!”

Zhao Linfeng, with great enthusiasm, laid out the mission, unaware that the same troubles plagued the places he had high hopes for.

“Need a quiet environment to report something important? Okay, hang on. Old Yu, proceed with reading the next list…”

Outside Village No.1, by the fields, Zhang Su gathered all the personnel involved in the selection process, announcing the results when the walkie-talkie used to contact those going to the Mountain and Sea suddenly buzzed.

Upon hearing Duan Wuhu’s request for a quiet environment, Zhang Su understood there were things that shouldn’t be heard by everyone, so he handed the site over to Yuwen, walked away from the crowd.

“It’s quiet now, speak.”

Holding the walkie-talkie, Zhang Su’s brows furrowed; he preferred light tasks over those of importance…

“There are two things to tell you! First, the zombie horde coming from Huolu City has changed course due to the shock wave affecting them. They were initially heading towards the Mountain and Sea District, but now they’re moving towards Qing County!”

After Duan Wuhu finished speaking, he released the talk button without continuing to the second point, giving Zhang Su time to digest.

“Phew…”

Zhang Su exhaled towards the southeast direction—the shock wave causing the shift in direction?

Is that really the case?

Or is it because, after everyone in Dragon Head Camp died, the zombie horde re-locked onto the nearest human gathering spot, namely Celestial Horse Island…

“Did you see Dragon Head Camp? Is it as expected?”

Zhang Su didn’t immediately discuss the matter of the zombies, but sought to further understand the situation.

Duan Wuhu sighed, “It’s more exaggerated than I imagined… The Venom Zombie must have exploded within the camp, and the entire Dragon Head Camp has vanished, leaving behind a crater 350 meters in diameter, nearly 100,000 square meters, over a hundred meters deep, with the sea water flooding in and freezing!”

Zhang Su closed his eyes and frowned, wanting to blame Dragon Head Camp for wasting resources, but couldn’t bring himself to say it—hundreds of fresh lives were poured in, along with a wasted Venom Zombie; viewed narrowly, it’s a huge loss to Qin City, broadly speaking, hundreds are a significant number in today’s world!

But this also further evidenced his thoughts—the rerouting of the zombie horde likely had little to do with the shock wave.

“Did you witness the zombie horde’s situation firsthand?”

Zhang Su asked.

“Well, we didn’t see it firsthand. We found three brothers from Dragon Head Camp sent out to disturb the horde from the ruins who informed us that the horde could collide with Ancestor Mountain tomorrow or the day after; what happens then is unknown!”

“This matter can’t be hearsay, no way! Didn’t Luezi bring drones? You absolutely must see it firsthand, take more clear photos of the zombie horde back for analysis. Is there difficulty?”

Zhang Su’s caution was markedly higher than Duan Wuhu and others. The horde hadn’t reached Ancestor Mountain yet, even if heading for Celestial Horse Island, there’s approximately a week still, which can be extended further by interference factors.

And what he needed to do was use this buffer period to understand the zombie horde’s situation as comprehensively as possible.

“The difficulty…”

Duan Wuhu smacked his lips, his tone curious, “Speaking of difficulty, that brings up the second matter! We’ve encountered a… well, according to Zhao Dezhu and Lu Yubo, someone who should have already been dead has reappeared, called 004!”

“Zero… what did you say?”

Zhang Su asked loudly out of shock, attracting the attention of the combat personnel, curious about what situation he was encountering to be this surprised.

“Uh, Brother Zhang, it’s the Cyan Dragon Corps’ modified zombie, 004; it’s shown up again!”

Duan Wuhu seriously reiterated.

After reconfirmation, Zhang Su felt his head heavy.

He vividly recalled the astonishing battle stance of 004, naturally appearing in his mind, as if projected holographically before him.

Extremely strong physical attributes, a pervasive, ruthless killing intent, indiscriminate slaughter amid the chaos of combat, resembling an uninhabited realm, even today’s behemoths cannot truly be compared to it.

“What exactly is the situation, tell me in detail!”

Zhang Su continued to pursue answers.

He believed that if Duan Wuhu and the others had indeed faced 004’s pursuit, they would likely not have survived unscathed; no reports of casualties meant something was surely awry.

“Hold on, I’ll call them over for a recap…”

Duan Wuhu gathered all who were informed to reconstruct every detail related to 004.

From its approximate appearance time, to subsequent tracking, then discovery, an attempt to eliminate it with remote-controlled bombs, laying traps… every phase spoken about in clarity.

“We had left the Mountain and Sea District city before, Xiaowu interfered with 004 using a drone, thinking we could ditch it when it exceeded the remote control range and returned automatically, but shortly thereafter, the guy somehow followed us again! Our driving speed was roughly between twenty to forty, it could completely keep pace… It’s a case where you can’t beat it, can’t kill it, can’t shake it; its intentions are utterly unknown, like a hanging ghost tagging along!”

Duan Wuhu’s words were filled with helplessness, never having encountered such a troublesome adversary.

Zhang Su listened and found himself deeply puzzled as well, 004’s current behavior contrasted drastically with its past; recollecting that night, seeing the Cyan Dragon Corps from afar was met by a long, strange silhouette surging forward, violent, bloodthirsty, and insane!

Clearly witnessed 004 consumed by raging flames; based on present observations, unlike Fire-breathing Zombies, all zombies incinerated by flames reduce to a mysterious substance, can’t escape death’s solution—why did 004 survive?

Not only did it survive, it appeared to understand more, merely trailing without attacking!

“Big Brother, Xiaolu and I think 004 might be severely injured, its capabilities significantly diminished, probably why it dares not confront us directly, estimating it’s waiting for us to lower our guard before making a move!”

Zhang Su was pondering when Zhao Dezhu’s voice came through the walkie-talkie.

“Hmm?”

Zhang Su was puzzled for a moment, then his eyes lit up, as Zhao Dezhu and Lu Yubo’s speculation coincided with his own, internally noting how these two matured during their outings!

Military Generals don’t necessarily lack brains, perhaps they’ve just grown accustomed to being next to those intelligent ones for too long, appearing slow because they’re unaccustomed to using their own minds.

“That assumption is quite solid, so… you head back! Do you recall that church on the road from us to Qing County? Rest at the chapel, we’ll meet 004 there!”