Chapter 144 Every Charge of the Blue Light Spot...
The people in the conference room rushed out of the room and stood in the corridor looking out, only to find that the entire campus was already brightly lit.
People moved about the roads in an orderly fashion, heading to their respective battlefields.
In just five minutes, they had all changed into their gear, moving swiftly and with a clear objective.
—Is this a student or a well-trained soldier?
Tian Xuejun and the others, who were temporarily staying here, were astonished, and their understanding was once again refreshed by the teachers and students of Fangzhou.
Fu Qing said solemnly, "Time is running out, everyone please go back, otherwise it may be difficult to leave later."
“No, we have to stay…” Tian Xuejun reacted instinctively, and the next second she realized what was happening, her expression turning sour.
Fu Qing looked at her silently: "There are many more places and unarmed people who need you."
If, as they previously speculated, the zombie king continues to attack infrastructure such as hydroelectric power stations, then even doubling the current military strength in S City would probably not be enough.
After all, how many soldiers are there, and how many ordinary civilians are there?
Even if less than one-tenth of these people are infected, their numbers far outnumber those of the stationed soldiers.
Tian Xuejun took a deep breath: "I understand what you mean."
"But I won't leave."
Before Fu Qing could speak, she continued, "My mission is to protect you, and I cannot leave your side for even a moment—there is no room for discussion on that."
After spending this time together, the two had become quite familiar with each other, and Fu Qing reluctantly shut her mouth.
“The people need me, but the thousands of students and their parents in Fangzhou also need our protection. Besides, you have to admit that firearms are far more effective at killing than melee weapons.” Tian Xuejun said, drawing her gun from her waist. “I will send half of my men to provide support in the city, and the other half will stay with me to assist Fangzhou.”
“This is your territory, so we will all take your orders.” She turned the gun handle around and handed it to Fu Qing, leaving no room for refusal. “Now, please give the order.”
Fu Qing stared intently at the woman in front of him.
She was no longer young; gray hairs had sprouted at her temples, and every fine line between her brows was etched with the spirited vigor of her past battles. To be affirmed and trusted wholeheartedly by such a person was truly a fulfilling experience.
but……
Fu Qing pushed Tian Xuejun's gun away: "Sorry, but I'm not the one who gave the order."
She stepped aside, revealing Su Huaijin behind her, who looked slightly bewildered.
Su Huaijin: "..."
She almost pointed to her own nose: ...Me??
Tian Xuejun was also taken aback, looking at the short girl.
She had a lot of contact with the elite class members and knew that Su Huaijin was an extremely intelligent and talented person, but this was, after all, a battle involving the lives of thousands of people.
Is it really okay to hand over command to a girl who is not even a minor?
Fu Qing hadn't informed her at all before coming, and Su Huaijin almost lost her composure. Fortunately, she calmed down at the crucial moment, knowing that she couldn't show weakness at this time, otherwise she might lose trust. So she nodded calmly and said in a deep voice, "That's right, it's me."
Everyone in the room was completely bewildered.
The rest of the elite team were taken aback, and Song Rushuang blurted out, "Xiao Su is gone, what do we do now?"
Shen Qingqing has not returned yet.
Without her, the operation to clear out the believers would not have gone so smoothly. With her extensive experience and understanding of zombies, she played a crucial role in the operation.
With Shen Qingqing gone, the team was already short one person, and now that Su Huaijin has also left, the team feels like it has lost an arm and its brain. The remaining three people feel abandoned for no reason.
Fu Qing: "Xue Ran's training has come to an end. He will temporarily join the team and take Shen Qingqing's place. As for Su Huaijin's place, I will take over."
She glanced at Song Rushuang and the others: "Does anyone have a problem?"
A chill ran down the spines of the three men, and they instantly stood at attention: "No problem!"
"Very good. Once the battle begins, do not leave my side for even a moment unless I give the order." Fu Qing glanced at his watch. "You have ten minutes to say goodbye to your parents and go back."
The attitude was somewhat cold and hard, but the group turned and ran away without hesitation, as if they didn't want to waste a single second.
Tian Xuejun and the others were deeply moved, but they quickly followed suit and got to work.
Some of the defenseless technicians were quickly transferred, while those who were secretly protecting Fangzhou outside the school were called in to become part of the defense line.
The soldiers in the camp quickly evacuated with their equipment and ammunition. Once they left the factory gate, they went their separate ways, with some retreating to Fangzhou and others heading towards the city.
Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
With three minutes left in the countdown, hundreds of students tacitly split into several small teams and filed out of the school gate, disappearing into the night with their weapons in hand.
They will use the buildings near the school and the modified terrain to fight off the zombies.
The capable parents picked up their prepared weapons, took a deep breath, overcame their fears, and joined the ranks with their heads held high.
They may not yet have the strength to stand shoulder to shoulder with the children... but they can still form a line of defense for Fangzhou.
The medics, carrying first-aid kits, stood ready.
Bai Tang and Liu Yingchun led their respective teams and made preparations for logistical support.
The canteen was brightly lit, robots were wielding their robotic arms to cook, and steamers were bubbling away—not everyone was on the front lines all the time, and when they temporarily stepped back, they needed supplies to quickly regain their strength.
With a shortage of manpower, the teachers with combat capabilities—Lu Yan, Hao Zhenye, and Xu Mingyue—took up their weapons again.
Even though they have been out of the apocalypse for a long time, the memories of those years hovering on the brink of life and death still remain in their bones and blood, and their posture of holding the knife is not rusty at all.
The last minute.
The earth trembled slightly, the roars of the horde of corpses grew louder as they approached, and the howling night wind carried their familiar, stench.
The enemy is right there, just one step away from falling into their trap.
The crowd was solemn. This ragtag group of soldiers, who at first glance appeared to be of different heights, ages, and identities, displayed astonishing combat skills and willpower.
Not a single person backed down.
Having things they cannot lose in front of and behind them is enough to help them overcome their fear.
If there is anything in the world more important than life...
That's what they're willing to fight for.
[Three seconds remain before the first wave of evolved zombies reaches the edge of the school.] [3, 2, 1...]
"boom--!!"
As the last syllable faded, a deafening explosion echoed through the night.
The first zombie leaped into the trap and was blown to pieces, but behind it, more zombies, swaying their severed arms and dragging their crooked bodies, stepped over its shattered corpse and resolutely approached the nearby school.
The runner-type zombie can cover several meters in one step. When it lands again, the seemingly flat ground beneath its feet suddenly sinks. Caught off guard, its forelimbs, which touch the ground first, break off in the hard trench, and its jaw hits the ground hard.
The student hiding nearby leaped up instantly, took its life, and turned to leave without hesitation.
His hiding place was soon overwhelmed by countless zombies.
...
"come over!"
"Hello!"
"Big oaf, I'm here!"
On the other side, several students deliberately exposed their whereabouts, quickly attracting the attention of dozens of zombies nearby.
Seeing them rushing towards them, the students turned and ran.
Unlike the others, they did not wrap themselves in thick cloth, nor did they carry heavy weapons. Instead, they went into battle lightly equipped. The moonlight illuminated the field beneath their feet, as well as their slender limbs and their light movements as they ran.
They were all athletes.
As he ran, team leader Jia Ran judged the distance based on the footsteps behind him, silently counting, "20 meters, 10 meters, 5 meters..."
Now!
He yelled, "Detonate!!!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the group rolled into a nearby ditch, covering their heads. Almost at the same moment, flames shot up behind them, and a series of explosions made their eardrums ache.
The splashed mud and unknown debris covered the men's heads and faces, but they didn't care. They quickly looked up, their faces immediately lighting up with joy.
At least six or seven evolved zombies and dozens of novice zombies fell behind him!
"The decoy tactic is working, continue."
Jia Ran stretched his limbs and said resolutely.
As for the zombies lying on the ground unable to move, harvesting them is not the team's responsibility.
...
Fangzhou South Gate, two streets away, stands an unfinished building.
Yu Cheng gritted his teeth and stepped onto another flight of stairs, his chest churning like a bellows, each breath bringing a dull pain to his lungs, and the taste of blood spreading between his lips and teeth.
The frantic footsteps behind him grew closer, accompanied by excited panting. He dared not linger, and leaped onto the concrete surface in front of him.
This is the top floor. Apart from the concrete pillars, there is no other clutter around. A draft of wind howls through the room, making Yu Cheng shiver.
He had clearly been driven to a dead end.
A gust of wind swept from behind, and Yu Cheng instinctively turned to defend himself. The blade and claws clanged against each other with a metallic sound, forcing Yu Cheng to stumble and take two steps back, gradually approaching the edge of the exposed floor behind him.
His eyes were filled with helplessness, like a lamb caught in a trap, each resistance a struggle. The devout follower who had come after the lone student had a cruel glint in his eyes; he was in no hurry, instead enjoying the feeling of toying with his prey.
Finally, as Yu Cheng retreated for the last time, his foot slipped, and he fell backward uncontrollably. Before the believers could appreciate his panic, they saw that the unremarkable boy's expression suddenly became unusually calm as he lost his balance and fell, and even a hint of pity rose in his eyes.
He grabbed the believer's wrist and pulled hard, using the force of his own fall to compensate for the difference in strength between them, pulling the latter violently off the edge of the building.
Unexpectedly, the other party, even when in dire straits, still managed to think of resistance. The believer opened his eyes wide in astonishment, and his pupils dilated violently when he saw the scene downstairs.
Just two seconds later, a soft "plop" sound came from the pitch-black night.
Yu Cheng's body spun in the air, landing steadily on the level below thanks to the concealed rope tied around his waist. He unfastened the safety rope and peered down.
The devout believer was impaled through by a steel bar. It was still alive, but unable to break free, it could only stare at him with a face full of malice and resentment.
Unmoved by the hatred in his eyes, Yu Cheng pointed to the devout believer, his lips parted slightly, and he spoke silently.
"You're the first one."
He threw down the rope, strode away, and didn't look at his prey downstairs again.
Aside from his roommate, Yu Cheng dislikes cooperating with others and prefers to work alone most of the time. However, due to his lack of strength, his individual combat ability is not as strong as Qin Yufei's.
Often, one can only compensate with stratagems, or even deliberately feign weakness to lure the enemy.
Every moment before luring his opponent into the trap, he faced the risk of making a fool of himself and being killed.
Fortunately, what he feared least was death.
Yu Cheng skillfully left the construction site and, following the map markings on his wristband, headed towards the location of the next enemy.
He slightly curled his lips, but his eyes were incredibly firm.
"Not being afraid of death" is perhaps his only advantage.
How could he not seize the opportunity?
...
On the main battlefield.
The soldier charged to the front line with his gun, spitting out raging flames from the barrel.
Blood blurred the vision as rows of low-level zombies fell, forming a temporary wall of corpses that blocked the advance of the horde behind them.
However, soon, more zombies surged forward. Unlike the human army, which had to consider oxygen and the risk of trampling, these zombies were almost without spacing, each one rushing forward, completely disregarding the pieces of rotting flesh being squeezed off their bodies.
His expression twisted as he watched.
They were about to be surrounded.
An SUV sped up, and as it stopped, its rear end swept out in a stylish semi-circle, ensnaring nearby zombies beneath the vehicle.
The entire vehicle had been modified, with incredibly sturdy bumpers and a powerful engine. Combined with the driver's skill, it was able to rampage through hordes of zombies.
At this moment, the car windows were wide open, revealing several gun muzzles. Guns were also mounted on the roof of the car, making it look like a mobile turret.
In the blink of an eye, a circle of zombies fell to the powerful firepower.
"Get in the car!"
Xu Mingyue leaned out from the passenger seat and said, "I modified the terrain around here, and I led the team to dig the traps. I'll lead the way, and I guarantee we can rush straight to the densest part of the zombie horde!"
According to normal thinking, rushing into the center of the zombie horde at this time would be tantamount to suicide.
Xu Mingyue, however, spoke with unparalleled arrogance.
And clearly, none of the people in the car thought there was a problem.
The soldier was taken aback, and seeing that several of his comrades were already sitting in the vehicle, he quickly followed them onto the vehicle.
Once he was settled in his seat and looked ahead, he realized that the person in the driver's seat looked somewhat familiar.
It seems, perhaps, or maybe, that he is the school doctor.
The young soldier's heart skipped a beat: even the logistics team had gone to the front lines, was the situation really that dire?!
Moreover, this "logistics" worker's driving style is wild, completely at odds with his appearance...
His head nearly hit the window frame during the jolt, and he quickly steadied himself.
The doubts in his mind were quickly overshadowed by the tense situation. Seeing another group of zombies approaching, the soldier didn't dare to think too much and quickly adjusted his position to set up his gun again.
The sound of spent cartridge cases flying to the ground was almost a continuous sonata.
...
By leveraging the system's capabilities, Fuqing was able to gain a comprehensive overview.
Therefore, she knew better than anyone the kind of crisis Fang Zhou was in.
The attack on Fangzhou involved far more than just the nearly one thousand zombies that were hastily "manufactured".
There were originally several thousand evolved zombies in S City. Half of them were transferred to other locations, while the other half all came to Fangzhou.
They were mixed in with a large number of novice zombies, making the situation even more chaotic.
These rudimentary zombies were cannon fodder, mere soldiers on the battlefield. Under normal circumstances, each person in Fangzhou could easily kill a large group of them... However, at this moment, they formed a shield with their own bodies, protecting the evolved zombies as they advanced inch by inch.
This unstoppable army of zombies suddenly slowed down when it approached within a few hundred meters of Fangzhou.
The pre-laid minefields and crisscrossing trenches divided the battlefield, while hundreds of student squads acted like stones embedded in the tide, hindering the flow of water.
They were a specially selected elite force, responsible only for finding evolved zombies and devout followers within the team, ignoring rudimentary zombies.
Behind the students, the soldiers raised their guns, needing no time to aim; the dense barrage of fire was like the scythe of death, reaping wave after wave of novice zombies.
With a clear division of labor, both sides miraculously managed to stop the zombie army, which outnumbered them several times over, outside the walls of Fangzhou.
The zombies, who knew neither pain nor death, encountered an enemy more fearless than themselves for the first time.
Tian Xuejun and Su Huaijin both led their men out.
Only Fu Qing, the three members of the elite team, and Bai Xianglei's team remained in the room. Just as it had been demonstrated to the teachers during each mock exam, the system projected a 3D image in mid-air, with red and blue dots at either end, only the number of dots far surpassed any previous mock or actual exam.
Every charge and fight by the blue light dot was a desperate act of throwing an egg against a rock, and every brief retreat would always provoke a fierce counterattack from the red light dot.
This was destined to be an incredibly difficult battle. Even though it was presented as a virtual projection, omitting and compressing each individual person into a hazy dot of light, it still evoked a sense of tragic grandeur in onlookers.
Everyone stared at the battle scene projected on the screen, their expressions tense.
Those points of light were their companions.
The soldiers' instincts made them want to rush to the front lines immediately and fight alongside their comrades, but looking at the silent figure in front of them, they managed to suppress this desire.
They knew they were staying because there were more important things waiting for them to do.
Sizzle, sizzle...
The radio in the room suddenly went off, and Officer Chen's familiar, slightly hoarse voice came through it.
Everyone was stunned when they heard what he was saying.
"...We found the hooded woman and her accomplices' hiding place. Repeat, we found the group of believers' hiding place..."
"The location is... in Qinghe Village, north of the city!"
Qinghe Village, north of the city.
Bai Xianglei and his group came from out of town, but they had already done their homework. Upon hearing this, they immediately matched it with the map of S City in their minds. Song Rushuang and her two companions reacted even faster than them.
Qinghe Village, one of the urban villages in S City, was swallowed up by the rapidly expanding city during the urbanization process. It has become a chronic problem that is difficult to eradicate in this rapidly developing land. A large number of migrant workers gather there, making it a mixed bag, difficult to manage, and with chaotic public security. It is an excellent hiding place.
Moreover, the hooded woman codenamed "Phoenix" was also a resident of the urban village.
Although it was surprising that the hiding place was chosen there, upon closer examination, it was surprisingly reasonable.
However... Song Rushuang and the others secretly exchanged glances.
They quickly went through the information and map of Qinghe Village in their minds, but before they could speak, Officer Chen's voice on the radio seemed to be interfered with and became intermittent.
He was unaware of what was happening and was still diligently reporting his findings when Fu Qing's expression suddenly changed.
She lunged toward the radio, shouting, "Get Officer Chen out of there! Now!!"
Bang!
After a piercing bang, the signal dropped, and silence fell instantly.
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