C16 – I Won’t Leave You Behind!
Tan Chong surmised that he might be the only one able to see the shard.
“Let’s go.”
There was no time for Tan Chong to explain to Jiang Qiu. A horde of zombies was charging toward them.
He grabbed Jiang Qiu’s hand and sprinted toward the gate of the Gathering Land.
Outside the gate, hundreds of humans were amassed, clearly seeking an escape.
Yet, a formidable throng of zombies was also present, engaged in fierce combat with the humans. Casualties were falling on both sides.
Tan Chong realized that their only chance of survival was to break through the gate.
As he charged forward, he launched a fireball with a swift gesture of his hand.
The fireball detonated among the Zombie Group, scattering several zombies.
Currently a Level 1 Magic Psychokinesis Master, Tan Chong knew the Fire Ball Arts he wielded were not overwhelmingly powerful, but they had a significant impact.
“Brothers, we’ve got a Magic Psychokinesis Master here! Let’s push forward together!”
The sight of a Magic Psychokinesis Master joining the fray galvanized the humans, who surged toward the zombies with renewed vigor.
This newfound momentum allowed them to break through the siege.
Tan Chong, with Jiang Qiu in tow, followed the others, periodically casting fireballs and wind blades to provide substantial support to their human allies.
Their escape from the Gathering Land, however, did not mean they were out of danger.
The area was swarming with zombies, and it wasn’t long before they were encircled once again.
Tan Chong instructed Jiang Qiu to stay close behind him as he took the lead, relentlessly swinging his Chopping Blade and slaying numerous zombies.
Inspired by Tan Chong’s prowess, the people around them tapped into their deepest reserves of strength.
Eventually, after Tan Chong dispatched another zombie, they found no more zombies blocking their path.
“We’ve finally made it out.”
Covered in blood and panting from exhaustion, Tan Chong surveyed the few survivors, including Jiang Qiu, who numbered barely a dozen.
“Tan Chong, there are more zombies coming up from behind.”
Jiang Qiu’s warning came just as Tan Chong was trying to catch his breath.
He spun around to see a large horde of zombies bearing down on them, numbering well over a hundred.
Though they had broken free from the encirclement, the zombies were evidently not willing to give up their pursuit.
“The zombies are coming, run for it!”
People nearby were terrified, scattering in all directions.
“Let’s move.”
Tan Chong clenched his jaw and, grabbing Jiang Qiu’s hand, sprinted forward with her.
“Help me!”
The chilling screams reverberated through the night, heightening Tan Chong’s anxiety.
Ordinary humans simply couldn’t outrun zombies. Those screams signified that the zombies had overtaken the fleeing individuals.
“Tan Chong, stop worrying about me! Just go!”
As the zombies drew nearer, Jiang Qiu became increasingly desperate.
As an Evolver, Tan Chong could easily outpace the zombies.
If she remained by his side, she would drastically reduce his speed, and continuing like this, they would both perish.
“Even at the risk of my own life, I won’t abandon you,” Tan Chong declared resolutely, gripping Jiang Qiu’s hand so tightly as if he feared she might slip away.
Tears welled up in Jiang Qiu’s eyes. She was deeply moved, yet overwhelmed with guilt.
Because of her, Tan Chong might meet his end as well.