At that point, Yan Jie and Li Xiaoyan both paused and glanced at each other. It seemed they knew what Chen Chaoyang was planning, but they didn’t say anything. Liang Hanyang was looking at them curiously, wanting to ask but not being able to swallow his pride.
And Chen Chaoyang was planning to go to Lin City to find the Zombie King!
They hadn’t forgotten that two years ago, a zombie had led them out of a survivor’s base. That figure, worshipped by countless zombies, had been identical to the Zombie King appearing on the big screen!
The place where it all occurred was Lin City, and where they had separated from that zombie was also in Lin City. It couldn’t be a mere coincidence, could it?
This indicated that Zombie King had to be the one, that long silver hair probably a result of evolution.
"What are you going to Lin City for?"
Unable to suppress his curiosity, Liang Hanyang asked Yan Jie. Among the group, her power was the strongest; naturally, she could do whatever she pleased. This was the first time she asked them where they were heading, as she would be following them in the future.
Yan Jie remained silent while Li Xiaoyan stepped hard on the accelerator at that moment. Like an untamed horse, she steered the car toward the soldiers on the road!
"What are you doing?"
"Stop it! Stop it now!"
"Move out of the way!"
The car screeched to a halt, producing a shrill noise. Under Chen Chaoyang’s guidance, Li Xiaoyan jerked the wheel, causing the front of the vehicle to swivel and charge ahead. This sent several soldiers flying, as the tires rolled over their flesh, making a sickening squelching sound.
Chen Chaoyang ordered gruffly. Blood seeped from his mouth, and he looked extraordinarily grim. Like a mad clown in a movie, every flash of light in his eyes was chilling.
Yan Jie was on the same wavelength as him. Just as he voiced his command, Yan Jie kicked the car door open and, with a sword in hand, began to cut down the remaining soldiers. He then commandeered a military-grade off-road vehicle and drove away under the astonished gaze of the survivors.
Soon, Li Songhua was informed of what had transpired on this side. He was seated where Chen Huaijiang used to sit, listening to his underlings recounting the incidents, his hands clenching involuntarily.
After a while, he spat out a few words with an ominous look on his face.
"This is outright rebellion!"
A fire raged in his heart. Despite being a Level 1 New Human, he was the ruler of this base. He knew he was a puppet and could be easily taken out by Jin Liudong.
His subordinates could be insincere toward him, but he didn’t want the others to be blatant about it. The acts committed by Yan Jie and the others were clearly intended to provoke him.
At first, he didn’t want to deal with them, believing that their capture was just a matter of time. He didn’t want to put in unnecessary effort. But now, he didn’t care anymore. Chen Chaoyang and his group had killed all the soldiers stationed at the Lu Gate Checkpoint, leaving no survivors. If that wasn’t provocation, what was?
"If they want to play, then let’s play properly!"
Li Songhua’s face contorted, and the words that came out of his mouth were foreboding.
Soon, wanted posters featuring Chen Chaoyang and his group were put up on all the major streets. When Chen Chaoyang saw his wanted poster at a street corner, he couldn’t help but laugh. This was precisely the effect he was aiming for.
"Mr. Chen, what do we do next?"
"Continue! Amplify the matter! Let Li Songhua focus all his attention on us!"
Li Xiaoyan wanted to ask what Chen Chaoyang’s plan was, but she noticed his drastic change and didn’t ask in the end.
At this moment, the beast within him had broken free of his cage and was unleashing a rampage!
The military off-road vehicle moved from the civilian area into the Noble Zone. They killed several mercenaries inside, the three of them... Of course, Liang Hanyang wasn’t included. She didn’t participate at all. They even massacred every member of a major force before leaving, using spray paint to leave the words "Li Songhua is a **" on the wall.
Each time they caused trouble, Li Songhua would become aware of what the group had done. Each time he found out, he nearly fainted from anger. Especially when he discovered that there was a Level 3 New Human among them, his heart trembled. He immediately arranged for the secondary Level 3 New Human previously under Chen Huaijiang to stay by his side.
The New Human was initially reluctant. However, under Li Songhua’s threats and inducements, he had no choice but to stay by Li Songhua’s side to protect his safety. Meanwhile, the Qinshan Base had ramped up efforts in the search for Chen Chaoyang and his group.
The long blade in his hand, made of second-grade steel fused with anti-life matter, had left the last soldier behind. Chen Chaoyang looked at the helicopter in the sky. Although the place was Qinshan Base, most of the helicopters in the sky were from Pingnan Base.
They were doing something that many people had done before - only this time they were wanted for it.
However, being wanted was exactly what they desired. The higher the level of their wanted status, the better!
"Xiaoyan, that’s enough!"
Chen Chaoyang cracked a sinister smile. A chilling aura briefly flashed across him as he and the others hopped into the car and drove toward the Military Base’s main square.
Night had already fallen. From day till now, Chen Chaoyang had been continually causing trouble for Li Songhua. Each thorn in Li Songhua’s side was a carefully calculated move.
Through their actions, their wanted status had escalated from B Grade to S Grade. S Grade wanted orders were rare, and their emergence now indicated just how much Li Songhua despised them.
On the way to their target, Chen Chaoyang deliberately neared the Military Base. Now, they were only about a kilometer away from it - the base would be in sight as soon as they crossed the street underfoot!
"So, are we going now?"
"No, just wait here."
Chen Chaoyang squatted by the side of the road, observing the helicopters circling in the sky above. He found it amusing that they couldn’t find him despite searching for so long. Most people likely had no idea that they had been strolling around so boldly.
At a nearby shop, Yan Jie traded his few guns and some bullets for several packs of coarse tobacco. After distributing the cigarettes, he began to puff away, producing clouds of smoke. Some survivors passing by thought they looked familiar, like the people on the wanted posters. They fingered the guns at their waists in hesitation but ultimately didn’t make a move.
The shop owner had a fierce appearance. Those who could run a shop in this place were clearly not good people. He thought about reporting them a few times. However, whenever he reached for the communicator, he would notice Chen Chaoyang pointing a gun at him, despite not looking in this direction...
At the end of the street, a man about one meter ninety tall appeared. He was a middle-aged thug who occasionally emitted the aura of a Level 2 New Human. A petite girl was next to him. She trembled as she walked, and traces of blood could be faintly seen under her short, black skirt. As they passed Yan Jie, the girl’s face tightened in disbelief.
"How could he still be alive?"
She exclaimed in her heart, looked up at the imposing man beside her, while Yan Jie also noticed her.