Chapter 199 How did the world, which was perfectly fine, become like this?
Pedestrians on the road were puzzled when they saw the convoy leaving the seed base.
People outside the base are busy evacuating back inside, so why are there still people running out in large numbers?
Leaving the seed base, without the cover of the sky, the sun outside blazed down on the earth.
Judging from the weather, it doesn't look like it's going to rain acid at all.
Ma Jiandong and Ye Conglei used their ice-based superpowers to continuously cool down several carriages and prevent anyone from suffering from heatstroke.
Lei Zhe sat in the driver's seat of the truck and asked Meng Shiwan in the group chat, "Sis, where are we going?"
This largely reflects their absolute trust in Meng Shiwan.
Two days before the acid rain was about to fall, he didn't even know where he was going, but he took his family and followed Meng Shiwan out.
Meng Shiwan replied, "At the border between Haicheng and Shuicheng, there is a mountain range. The terrain there is high, so even if a tsunami sweeps through, it will not affect that area."
"Okay, we'll do whatever you say, sister."
Haicheng is not far from Shuicheng; even before the apocalypse, it would only take a little over an hour to drive there.
The road conditions are bad now, and traffic jams may occur at any time. This is not a problem for Meng Shiwan, it just means that he will be slower.
It will probably take about two hours to reach the mountain they are heading to.
Meng Shiwan used her wood-based superpowers to move the congested vehicles on the road at the front, while her teammates on the truck behind her used their superpowers to kill the zombies that surrounded them.
The Dawn Squad members had coordinated very well in this regard, but it made the people sitting in the truck bed tremble with fear.
"My God, these zombies look terrifying. They're so withered, like mummies, and they're all ripped open. It's so horrifying."
"Zombies are scarier right after they die, probably because they've been dried out by the high temperatures over this period."
Some people, after being brought back to the base by the rescue team in the early days of the apocalypse, have been hiding inside the base ever since, never leaving again, and have no idea what the outside world has become.
Looking at the terrifying zombies and the shocking wasteland, I felt a strong sense of fear for no reason.
Even though the several superhumans protected them well and cooled them down, these ferocious zombies couldn't get close to them. The fear in their hearts still lingered and even grew stronger.
The source of this fear is seeing the once vibrant and colorful world transformed into a desolate wasteland, gray and cracked with drought, a deathly stillness devoid of life and hope.
How did the world, which was perfectly fine, become like this?
Fortunately, seeing the superhumans unleash their powerful abilities, not only overturning vehicles blocking their way but also killing hordes of zombies, they felt a sense of security amidst their fear.
"So strong. I knew that superhumans were strong, but I never thought they were this strong. Zombies posed no threat to them at all. Killing zombies was like cutting leeks."
"I always heard people in the base say how terrifying the zombies outside are, how many soldiers and superhumans have sacrificed themselves in missions, and how zombies are more terrifying than floods and wild beasts. But now that I look at them, they don't seem that scary. They can be killed with a flick of one's superpower. How can it be so dangerous?"
They didn't understand the abilities of those with superpowers, and now, watching Tao Yarong and the others kill zombies, it didn't seem too difficult for them.
Sitting in the carriage, Zhou Wen overheard their discussion and questions, and couldn't help but speak up to explain.
"It's not that zombies aren't that scary, it's that the members of the Dawn Squad are incredibly powerful. You rarely encounter superhumans, so you don't know just how formidable their seemingly effortless maneuvers are."
Let me put it this way: the members of the Dawn Squad are among the best, not just in the Seed Base, but even nationwide. Otherwise, how do you think the captain had the confidence to lead us out to build a new base when acid rain is imminent?
Everyone was sitting on their luggage and was shocked to hear Zhou Wen's words.
"Wow, the captain is that powerful? He's probably the strongest among all the superhumans in the country?"
"I always thought that people with superpowers were high and mighty. I never expected that someone with such powerful superpowers would be so kind to us. They are such good people."
"If we follow such a powerful superhuman, we'll definitely have a good life in the future. I'll be content as long as we have enough to eat and wear, and we can get medical treatment."
Zhou Wen smiled mysteriously, "Don't worry, you definitely won't be disappointed when you get to the new base. The captain's even more amazing abilities will scare you to death. For the rest of your lives, and for the rest of your descendants, you will thank him for making the decision to come out with the captain today."
One man was skeptical, saying, "That must be some incredible good thing. Is it really as exaggerated as you're making it sound? I'm already content just being able to eat my fill and survive in this world."
"That's right, Zhou Wen, you're exaggerating. Even if we can eat our fill and dress well, it's not like our descendants would thank me. Do you know some inside information? Tell us about it."
Zhou Wen shook his head, "You'll know when we get to the new base. It'll be a huge surprise for you."
While everyone said Zhou Wen was exaggerating, they secretly began to look forward to it.
Before the apocalypse, they had many desires: to buy cars and houses, to settle down in Haicheng, to get married and have children, and to get promoted and receive a raise.
Now they only have one wish: to survive, to live well.
The journey was relatively smooth. Meng Shiwan had originally planned to collect some supplies along the way, but she found that everywhere she went was deserted.
The number of zombies in the suburbs was not large, making it the preferred place for people to collect supplies. By now, there are basically none left.
Meng Shiwan simply gave up on collecting supplies and focused on getting on the road.
As the skyscrapers of Haicheng receded into the distance, a mountain range came into view.
These mountains aren't very high, but they're sufficient to shelter from tsunamis.
Furthermore, these mountains must have been developed before the apocalypse, used for planting timber and the like. Unfortunately, there are no trees left to be seen now, only a patch of dead trees growing on the mountainside, their branches and leaves bared.
A winding highway leads straight to the top of the mountain.
The convoy drove along the road toward the mountaintop.
The people sitting in the back of the truck felt increasingly uneasy.
"Aren't we going to the new base? What are we doing on the mountaintop? It's about to rain acid, shouldn't we find somewhere to take shelter?"
"Is there a cave in the mountain? Are we going to go inside a cave to escape the acid rain? If so, why don't we wait until we've escaped the acid rain at the seed base before coming out?"
“I’ve been here before to plant trees, and there are no caves in the mountains around here.”
Upon hearing this, everyone became even more panicked.
There are no caves or shelters on the mountain. When acid rain comes, aren't we just waiting to die?
They trusted Meng Shiwan, but the current situation is making them very anxious.
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