Chapter 154: Superpower Classification, Superpower Competition
The Zhang family compound was heavily guarded, each armed.
A thermally insulated dome, high-powered central air conditioning, and air purifiers maintained a comfortable temperature.
Inside, lush trees and vibrant flowers and birds filled the air.
As a wealthy and aristocratic family in the imperial capital, the Zhang family had long been prepared for all manner of natural disasters.
Thus, the scorching heat had little impact on the Zhang family.
But even so, the atmosphere within the family was not pleasant.
Indeed, it was tense.
"What? Another B-level superpower rejected our Zhang family's offer and joined the army?"
Zhang Ze, his cane stabbing the ground in anger, his beard bristling, shouted:
"What the hell are you doing?!"
Zhang Qiulin wiped the saliva from his face and glanced at his brothers who had retreated to the back.
He was furious. Every time there was a family meeting, these brothers would push him out to be chastised by their father!
"Dad, this really isn't our fault. Ever since those 30 million tons of grain disappeared, even though we've quickly mobilized the reserves of several large supermarkets, those supplies are only enough to sustain 20,000 people for a year, at most. This is seriously different from what we originally envisioned..."
Facing his father's furious glare, Zhang Qiulin couldn't continue.
30 million tons of grain is enough to sustain 500,000 people for 10 years, but their current reserves are barely enough for 20,000 people for a year.
The gap is truly enormous!
And even if they mobilized their reserves, they'd already lost the initiative. Compared to the military, the Yan family in the imperial capital, the Pan family in Southern Province, the Xu family in Guangdong Province, and others, they're lagging far behind in development!
Without sufficient reserves, they lack confidence!
When it comes to robbing people, they're not so wealthy!
"If you can't bribe me, can't you use intimidation?"
"Useless! All useless! You can't even handle such a trivial matter!"
Old Master Zhang was furious.
In reality, he knew full well that the Zhang family was now in a passive position, lagging behind in every aspect. This wasn't the fault of his descendants.
If there was any blame to be found, it was the unexplained disappearance of the 30 million tons of grain that had been carefully guarded!
With the start of the apocalypse, powerful individuals emerged from all over the land, and some factions developed rapidly.
Given the Zhang family some time, they could have found a way to resolve their supply problems, but then the zombie tidal wave erupted.
The zombie tidal wave crushed humanity.
If it hadn't been for the sudden arrival of the black dragon, black thunder, and the plant army, crushing the zombie tidal wave with its thunderous might, this zombie tidal wave would have wiped out most of humanity.
This was arguably the greatest crisis humanity had ever faced, a disaster far more severe than even a scorching heatwave!
Though the zombie tidal wave had subsided, it served as a wake-up call to all faction leaders. They understood deeply that fighting the zombies required more than guns and cannons; they needed psychics!
Each faction had already begun actively recruiting psychics, offering varying levels of recruitment and treatment.
Zhang Dongmu was so scolded that he couldn't utter a word.
Old Master Zhang snorted coldly.
"Qiulin, you speak."
Zhang Qiulin stepped forward and said, steeling himself:
"According to Mr. Feng's theory of esper grading, esper abilities are divided into seven levels, from weak to strong: G, F, E, D, C, B, and A. Each level has a different level of esper ability."
Zhang Qiulin displayed a display of esper abilities, showing various levels.
This instantly captured the attention of the entire Zhang family.
"G-level espers possess only slightly more powerful abilities than ordinary people, and their evolution is very low. They likely possess a few unhelpful abilities, such as tougher skin, increased resistance to blows, and the ability to create small fireballs. Their abilities are low-level, and various factions offer them three meals a day as a condition."
"F-level espers possess roughly twice the power of ordinary people, a slightly higher evolutionary level, and considerable potential. Their abilities also expand into more diverse and practical forms. They may be able to form stone shells to protect themselves from damage, lengthen their limbs, or temporarily alter their structure, increasing their speed... Various... Various factions began to stockpile E-level psychics, providing them with housing, three meals a day, and shelter for one or two relatives and friends.
"E-level psychics are three to five times more powerful than F-level psychics. Their evolutionary level increases, their abilities become more diverse and complex, and their power direction and strength increase... Various factions began to compete for E-level psychics, offering them housing, three meals a day with meat, and shelter for five relatives and friends."
"D-level psychics,"
Zhang Qiulin's voice trailed off, and everyone, knowing the main event was about to begin, sat up straight.
Even Old Master Zhang didn't interrupt.
Zhang Qiulin continued:
"D-level psychics are already capable of effectively killing zombies without relying on firearms, and they even possess a certain resistance to the zombie virus. Their strength surpasses that of E-level psychics. Depending on their ability type, they are generally 2-8 times stronger than E-level psychics. Various factions are actively recruiting D-level psychics, offering higher conditions. In addition to providing food, shelter, and shelter, the number of psychics has been increased to 15, and they are also granted certain privileges."
"C-level psychics have become increasingly powerful, and their abilities are even more bizarre. Currently, there is a C-level psychic who can transform himself into mud during battle, rendering him impervious to swords and guns. When he transforms into mud, his body composition... is surprisingly similar to that of mud—"
The Zhang family's senior leaders were utterly shocked, feeling that such a thing was unthinkable.
Unbelievable!
"This... this... this... is this a myth?"
A high-ranking member of the Zhang family couldn't help but exclaim.
This time, Old Master Zhang didn't offer him a cane. Instead, his gaze darkened, his former murderous majesty reappearing.
A desire gradually emanated from his aged eyes, giving rise to something called ambition!
"Continue."
Zhang Qiulin dared not disobey and continued:
"A C-level esper, if they so desire, can already participate in management and enjoy absolute privileges."
Zhang Qiulin spoke faster, his expression growing excited.
"As for B-level esper, the power they possess is incredibly formidable. Every time a powerful B-level esper emerges, each faction fights for them, treating them with the utmost sincerity!"
"A-level esper is the cornerstone of every faction. Currently, each A-level esper brings immense prestige and influence to their faction!"
"Lin Dong, an A-level esper under the command of Hai City official Qian Qingyu, is known as the 'Fire King.' Once he unleashes his powers, flames erupt, and a single strike can annihilate 20 zombies!" "Zhang Hao, an A-level psychic under Wang Sihai of Sichuan Province, is known as the 'Wind Girl.' When she unleashes her powers, she transforms into tornadoes, instantly ripping apart zombies caught in them!"
"Suo Mingjie, an A-level psychic under Fu Zhengde of Han City, is known as the 'Assassin.' When she unleashes her powers, sharp earth spikes as sharp as steel sprout from the ground, with terrifying lethality!"
"..."
"Other families, such as the Yan, Pan, and Xu families, are also suspected of having psychics!"
These words made the Zhang family look solemn.
It was clear that the emergence of psychics would inevitably rewrite the existing landscape of humanity and completely alter the history of human evolution.
Zhang Zesheng fell silent. Suddenly, he turned to his most cherished grandson, Zhang Haohui.
"Haohui, what are your thoughts?"
Zhang Haohui stood up and spoke calmly:
"Grandpa, I believe the emergence of people with special abilities is a great blessing for humanity, an opportunity for human evolution—and also an opportunity for our Zhang family!"
"People with special abilities don't appear for no reason; they've only begun to emerge with this zombie tidal wave."
"I believe the emergence of human special abilities is most likely related to the zombie virus."
"Suppose those zombies mutated because they couldn't withstand the virus, and the people with special abilities survived it and became evolved."
"Then our Zhang family could establish a laboratory to study the zombie virus. Once we fully master it, our Zhang family would be the biggest winner, at the top of the heap!"
Zhang Haohui's words completely shocked the Zhang family present.
They hadn't expected this third-generation member to be so ambitious, resourceful, and resourceful!
Zhang Zesheng smiled with satisfaction and asked again:
"Establishing a laboratory to study the zombie virus inevitably requires live research...Haohui, aren't you afraid of future generations stabbing you in the back?"
Zhang Haohui said:
"Every advancement of humanity is based on countless corpses. If we can master the secrets of evolution, those who step onto the experimental bench will surely be honored!"
"As for future generations...will they still scold me when they benefit from the fruits of my Zhang family's research?"
"Even if they do, it's just the wrath of the incompetent."
He straightened his clothes, his expression proud:
"Grandpa, I've awakened an A-level superpower!"
With these words, the Zhang family was ecstatic.
Zhang Haohui added:
"Besides me, there's another person who has awakened an A-level superpower. Manru, come out and meet the elders."
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