Chapter 513: The Zombie Horde Uprising!
When Zhang Yi mentioned Bian Junwu’s name, Liang Yue, Uncle You, and Fatty Xu all nodded in agreement.
They had witnessed Bian Junwu’s terrifying power firsthand.
His ocular ability was strong enough to destroy anything he laid eyes on in an instant.
If not for its severe side effects, his ability would have been classified as "Epsilon" level.
But for Zhang Yi, that power alone was enough—as long as it could dismantle Yuan Kongye’s conspiracy.
That night, while Zhang Yi and the others held back the zombie horde in direct combat, Bian Junwu’s seven-man squad had infiltrated the underground and eliminated six Zombie Kings.
At that time, the number of zombies protecting those Zombie Kings was enormous.
Yet, Bian Junwu’s team still succeeded in their decapitation mission.
The cost, however, would likely be great—perhaps even shortening Bian Junwu’s already limited lifespan.
Zhang Yi knew what he was doing was far from noble.
But if sacrificing people who had nothing to do with him meant securing the survival of himself and those close to him, then so be it.
If he felt any guilt at all, it was because Bian Junwu had once extended an invitation for him to join Blizzard City—an act of goodwill.
"I have no choice," Zhang Yi told himself.
"If only one side can survive, I will choose me and my people."
Then, Zhang Yi laid out his plan for everyone.
"I'm telling you all this so you can be mentally prepared."
"If things spiral out of control and the seven-man squad fails, we must abandon Tianhai City."
"My spatial storage has enough supplies. No matter where we go, we can survive."
"The only regret is losing this shelter with its top-tier defense system."
"So, for non-combat personnel, don’t take off your clothes when you sleep these next few days. Be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice!"
"As for the combat personnel, your job is simple—stay ready for battle and follow my commands!"
Everyone listened attentively, and surprisingly, there were no objections.
Only Liang Yue asked curiously, "So… are our enemies the zombies or Bai Xue Jiao?"
Zhang Yi took a deep breath and gazed at her. "Probably both."
He was smiling, but no one else could.
Fighting a zombie horde numbering in the hundreds of thousands while also dealing with an immensely powerful superhuman…
The situation was nothing short of despair-inducing.
No one understood how Zhang Yi could still be smiling.
Zhang Yi inhaled deeply. "I’d like to say something comforting right now."
"But this is the reality. Just accept it."
"The worst-case scenario is that we leave Tianhai City."
"If Bian Junwu fails, even if Yuan Kongye doesn’t lead the zombie army to slaughter us, Jiangnan District won’t show mercy either."
Zhang Yi pointed skyward.
"The ‘Angel of Death’ won’t hesitate to obliterate Tianhai City."
The group exchanged bitter smiles.
If things reached that point, they wouldn’t stand a chance.
Zhang Yi leaned back on the couch, his eyes fixed on the extravagant chandelier worth millions hanging from the ceiling.
"It is what it is. What’s meant to come will come."
"I’ve planned everything. But in the end, human efforts are one thing, fate is another. Whether everything goes as planned is up to the heavens now."
Zhang Yi was self-aware.
He and Yang Xinxin had crafted a strategy to counter both the zombie horde and Bai Xue Jiao.
But the world was full of unpredictable variables.
That’s why he had arranged an escape plan—if things went south, they would leave Tianhai City immediately.
To Yuan Kongye and her group, Zhang Yi wasn’t even the biggest enemy.
Their real grudge was with the major factions.
After the apocalypse, their grudges had only deepened, and Yuan Kongye would undoubtedly target them first.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves!"
Zhang Yi dismissed the group.
At this point, all he could do was pray.
With hands clasped, he silently sent a prayer to the heavens.
Then, he took out his satellite phone and activated the mechanical rat.
Bian Junwu and his team had arrived.
As usual, they first let Meng Siyu use her Aerial Perception ability to scout the area before moving in themselves.
They weren’t afraid of the zombies.
But the unknown entity controlling them—that was what worried them.
First, they had to confirm whether Zhang Yi’s intel was real.
The team ventured deep into the tunnels, using Meng Siyu’s ability to scan the surroundings before proceeding further.
Zhang Yi had given them precise coordinates of the zombie cluster, so they found the location quickly.
Meng Siyu’s ability covered a three-kilometer radius.
From exactly three kilometers away, she saw everything.
Deep within the subway tunnels, countless zombies lay sprawled across the damp, muddy ground.
Her face turned grim.
"How bad is it, Siyu?"
Noticing her tense expression, Bian Junwu asked.
Meng Siyu took a deep breath before responding,
"They’re here. And their numbers are terrifying—at least 100,000 of them!"
Everyone’s expressions darkened.
A horde of that scale was beyond dangerous.
But they didn’t panic.
They were veterans when it came to dealing with zombies.
They understood their combat capabilities and behavior.
Dormant zombies wouldn’t wake up unless controlled by a Zombie King or if they detected the scent of the living.
Bian Junwu adjusted his sunglasses.
"Then let’s wipe them out."
His decision was firm.
They would withdraw first.
Then, they’d call for reinforcements from Jiangnan District and request a missile strike on this location.
At this scale, neither their team nor Tianhai City’s remaining forces could handle the horde alone.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
But just as they were about to leave, a deep, guttural roar echoed from the far end of the tunnel.
It was as if a flood was surging toward them.
Even the ground trembled beneath their feet.
Baili Changqing’s face paled.
"Damn it, the horde is waking up!"
The seven of them turned grim.
They had been careful.
They hadn’t recklessly approached the zombie cluster.
And yet, they had been discovered.
There was no time to think.
"Run! Get to the surface!"
At Bian Junwu’s command, the team sprinted back the way they came.
Behind them, the horde erupted like a tidal wave.
Blood-red, ravenous eyes gleamed in the darkness.
Among the horde, massive Bronze Armored Zombies charged forward.
And above them, terrifying winged Bronze Armored Zombies soared through the air, hunting from above.