Chapter 395 The Calm Before the Storm

"Has Dawn Base expanded again? How much?"

"I don't know, but I heard it's vast and very big."

"Does that mean Dawn Base is going to recruit people to farm? Oh my god, I've been here for so long, and I've finally got my chance. I finally have a chance to join Dawn Base."

"Don't get too excited yet. The Dawn Base has a very high threshold for recruitment. You should think twice before you want to get in."

“I know that I was able to travel thousands of miles to Shangguan City, almost dying on the way. I have plenty of confidence. All I lacked was an opportunity, and now that opportunity has finally arrived.”

Everyone here knows that the Dawn Base is separated from the outside world by only a thin line, yet the lives inside and outside are worlds apart.

Inside the Dawn Base, spring was in full bloom, the temperature was just right, and the people had an endless supply of food, vegetables, and fruits. There were also affordable hospitals for those who were sick. They lived a peaceful life just like before the apocalypse.

Outside the Dawn Base, the weather is freezing cold, and people have already frozen to death. To get a bite to eat, people have to risk their lives, hunting zombies to obtain crystal cores in exchange for food.

As for getting sick, forget about treatment; there are no medications available, you can only endure it, and if you can't make it, you'll die.

Dawn Base is a paradise inside, but a hell outside.

Who wouldn't want to go in? They'd be scrambling to get in.

Just then, the stereo, which hadn't been playing for a long time, suddenly started to sound.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is Dawn Base. We will be recruiting another batch of survivors. For ordinary people, the requirement is to have an advanced professional certificate. For those with superpowers, the requirement is to reach level six. There are limited spots available. Please go to the sales building and line up. Please do not push or shove and keep order."

Upon hearing this, the people outside lost all order. They ran towards the sales building as fast as they could, some flying, some running, afraid of falling behind.

They've waited so long, how could they possibly miss out?

When Meng Shiwan and the others returned, the Dawn Base had already recruited all the labor force and was sowing seeds in large tracts of farmland as quickly as possible.

As Meng Shiwan drove her RV, she was still somewhat puzzled when she saw the Dawn Base gradually come into view.

Everything went too smoothly.

Everything went too smoothly along the way.

It went by in a way that was almost unbelievably smooth.

They were adrift at sea, their numbers and strength limited, isolated and helpless, carrying three black cubes, yet no one dared to steal them.

Meng Shiwan always thought that, just like the previous two times, no matter how difficult it was, Chuangyuan Base would try every means to seize the Black Cube.

But not this time.

Whether it was when they went there or when they came back, the Chuangyuan Base remained completely silent during this excellent opportunity.

This is very unlike the way the Genesis Base operates.

Meng Shiwan was not relieved by this; on the contrary, she became even more uneasy.

She always felt a sense of calm before the storm.

At this moment, Zhang Yi and the others following behind were extremely excited; they wished they could stick their eyes to the glass.

"What did I see? Farmland? Vast fields of farmland, and green crops? Am I seeing things? Good heavens."

The other companions of Zhang Yi in the car were even more agitated.

"I really haven't wandered into another world, have I? Here, the sky is gloomy, snow is falling heavily, and it's freezing cold, while over there, the sun is shining brightly and everything is lush and green. Am I really not seeing things? This scene is just too jarring."

"This farm is completely different from what I imagined. How can it be so beautiful? It's like a newly created space on the wasteland. It's amazing."

They looked left and right, and felt that their eyes and brains were not working properly.

When the convoy drove into the base, they were even more dumbfounded.

Zhang Yi opened the window, stuck his head out, and took a deep breath of fresh air.

"Ah, the scent of flowers and herbs, a long-lost fragrance! Inhaling it, this wonderful feeling is like ascending to heaven. It's so beautiful, truly so beautiful. Hmm? Why is it a bit hot?... Could this really be springtime here? How is this possible? What kind of superpower could be so strong?"

Zhang Yi, acting as if he'd never seen anything like it before, exclaimed and marveled repeatedly.

Only Lei Zhe, in the distance, was holding a tablet and frantically granting them permissions.

Chen Bolang sat in the car, gazing at the breathtaking scenery outside.

They were top scholars in the field, their minds filled with countless pieces of knowledge, but none of that knowledge could explain the current phenomenon.

After a long silence, Chen Bolang sighed, "It's changed. This world has really changed. It's become something we don't recognize. Whether it's good or bad, it's telling us that the knowledge in our minds is outdated. I can't understand how this phenomenon has come about."

Those around him also exclaimed in amazement, "Who can argue with that? Superhumans can be this powerful."

The convoy stopped on the road in front of the castle, and Tao Yarong and her group of people came up to greet them, chattering excitedly.

"Sister's back! Was the journey smooth?"

"I missed the base commander so much, he's finally back."

"Sister, please come in. As soon as they saw you come back, Lu Yu and the others busied themselves preparing all sorts of delicious food to welcome you back. Please come in."

Surrounded by the crowd, the group marched into the castle in a grand procession.

Ye Conglei walked over to Ye Sangyu and asked in a low voice, "How did it go? Did it go smoothly?"

Ye Sangyu said with great enthusiasm, "It went very smoothly, you have no idea how exciting it was. We were completely outmaneuvered by the Zeus base. There was a horde of millions of zombies, and even a level seven zombie king appeared. It was incredibly exciting. I'll tell you about it later."

Hearing this, Lei Zhe immediately wailed, "Oh my god, is it that exciting? It's such a pity I didn't go. I really miss the days when I fought alongside my sister."

Sai Xishi, who was standing nearby, was displeased when she heard this. She snorted and said, "I still want to fight alongside Wanwan. If a newbie like you went, you probably wouldn't come back alive. Only I am worthy to fight alongside Wanwan."

Lei Zhe was so angry he almost had a heart attack. "Who are you calling a noob? When we were fighting alongside you, you were nowhere to be found, and now you're showing off in front of me."

Sai Xishi snorted again, "Don't make a fuss here. Don't try to get my attention. I won't like you. Wanwan only wants to fight alongside me. Don't interfere."

Lei Zhe was so angry his head was practically steaming. "Who likes you? I'd rather like a ghost than you. Don't slander me like that."

Sai Xishi: "You're just jealous of me, you're just..."

Lei Zhe: "If you say that again, I won't split your curly hair for you next time."

Sai Xishi: "These are two different things..."

Lei Zhe: "I'm afraid if I cut your hair into curls, you'll think I like you. I like dogs, but I don't like you."

Sai Xishi: "Jealousy, you're just nakedly jealous. You want to destroy me because you can't have me. I know your thoughts all too well."

Lei Zhe: "You..."

Seeing the two start arguing, Ye Conglei, speechless, asked Ye Sangyu, "How many of you are there? Didn't Wu Ming and the others help the group behind you?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming and Zhang Yi immediately looked up at the sky.

Zhang Yi said awkwardly, "Ha, the sky here is so blue."

Wu Ming replied earnestly, "Who says it isn't? The sun shines too."

Seeing their attitude, Ye Sangyu curled her lip and said, "We didn't need them at all. They looked down on us when we first arrived."

Zhang Yi suddenly started coughing violently, trying to end their conversation in this way.