Chapter 441: A Solution for the Zombie Horde
The weight of Zhang Yi's words left everyone in silence.
If not for his new ability, the scene they had just escaped from would have been their grave—regardless of whether their numbers were threefold, fivefold, or even tenfold.
The sheer scale of the zombie horde was unimaginable. Tens of thousands? Hundreds of thousands? No one could say for sure.
"What should we do next?" Uncle You asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
If they couldn’t find a way to eliminate these zombies once and for all, they would face endless assaults from the horde.
The subway tunnels, as they had seen, were teeming with zombies, including the terrifying Bronze Armored Zombies that even struck fear into them.
If these zombies were to swarm out and attack their shelter, how long could they hold out?
Worse still, the zombies displayed an alarming capacity to learn and grow stronger. Even if they survived the first wave, what about the next?
What kind of creature was it? What powers did it have? No one knew. The unknown only deepened their dread.
Zhang Yi, too, fell into silence, gazing at the distant sky.
Though the surface world wasn’t particularly bright, it was far more radiant compared to the oppressive darkness of the tunnels.
The landscape was blanketed in snow—cold but lacking the suffocating sense of despair found underground.
Taking out a pack of cigarettes from his spatial storage, Zhang Yi lit one and took a deep drag.
The others didn’t disturb him, sensing his heavy thoughts.
After a long pause, Zhang Yi seemed to snap out of it. He handed Uncle You a cigarette.
Fatty Xu didn’t smoke, nor did Liang Yue, so the two men quietly smoked together.
Meanwhile, Fatty Xu’s expression grew increasingly awkward.
In truth, when the zombie horde had gotten too close earlier, he had wet himself a little. Now, with his underwear damp and Liang Yue present, he couldn’t bring himself to mention it.
He crossed his legs tightly, pretending nothing was wrong.
After a while, Zhang Yi finally broke the silence.
"No matter what, we must solve this problem—and quickly!"
"We can’t allow these zombies any more time to grow stronger. They’re starting to scare me."
"And do you have a solution?" Liang Yue asked, skepticism in her voice.
Zhang Yi narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed southeast, where a vast ocean once stretched.
Now, the coastal waters were likely frozen, and seeing the ocean again would require venturing much farther.
"If our goal is to deal with the zombies, it’s not as difficult as it seems."
Everyone turned to him in confusion, and Zhang Yi smiled.
"I’m beginning to realize how useful my ability really is. While it’s not the best for direct combat, it shines in other areas."
Without waiting for questions, Zhang Yi shared his plan.
"The subway line here isn’t complex—only the Ci Qu Line runs through it."
"From what we’ve observed, the zombies hibernate in the tunnels. The virus may be resistant to the cold, but even they avoid the extreme temperatures outside."
"This means that during their dormant state, they’re all inside the tunnels."
"Now, while we lack enough explosives to destroy the entire subway line, there is something else far more effective than explosives."
The group stared at Zhang Yi eagerly.
"What is it?" they asked.
Zhang Yi took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering toward the southeast.
Freshwater rivers were completely frozen and inaccessible, but seawater, rich in salt, remained unfrozen in the deep ocean.
Zhang Yi planned to use his spatial abilities to extract vast amounts of seawater and flood the entire subway tunnel system.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.
Liang Yue clapped her hands in excitement.
"Brilliant! This is absolutely brilliant!"
"The Ci Qu Line is a single-track line. If we seal off the terminal station, it’ll be like a dead-end alley."
"With your spatial storage, you can bring enough seawater to flood the tunnel entirely. The depth of the tunnels will ensure the rats and zombies drown. At the very least, we can eliminate the majority of them!"
"If the Zombie King is a living creature, it’ll likely be half-dead too. And even in the worst-case scenario, it won’t be able to stay in the tunnels any longer."
Liang Yue’s explanation sparked hope in Uncle You and Fatty Xu.
It felt like a lifeline in the midst of despair, offering a way to resolve their crisis.
Fatty Xu got up from the ground, beaming.
"Boss, your ability is seriously overpowered. It’s like the ultimate weapon against zombies!"
"I think what’s most impressive is Zhang Yi’s mind. Sure, we all have abilities, but Zhang Yi knows how to use his to their fullest potential."
"Miaow!" Hua Hua chimed in, seemingly in agreement.
Zhang Yi, however, simply smiled faintly.
"This plan came to me on a whim, but it’ll take a lot of preparation to execute."
"There’s also a critical issue I need to consult with some technical experts back at home."
Pulling a snow vehicle from his spatial storage, Zhang Yi announced,
"Let’s head back. The sooner we implement this plan, the better."
"We must act quickly and not give these zombies any more time to grow stronger!"