Chapter 91 Apocalypse Falls, Zombie Siege 2
A year has passed in the blink of an eye, and this is the first year of hardship that humanity has endured since the end of the world.
The virus altered human genes and also edited new animal gene sequences. Many animals have gained superpowers, humans have gained intelligence, and less intelligent animals have gained more powerful superpowers, such as mind control and sonic attacks, making them more powerful than those who can control natural elements.
See how fair the Creator is.
Within a year, four major bases were established in the country, with the Ping An Base centered in Beiping, which was also the former capital of the Flower Kingdom. Its military strength was a strong backing, and the leaders turned the tide when the end was near, quickly stabilizing the situation.
This is also the most welcoming of the four bases to ordinary people who haven't developed superpowers. Basically, with a little effort, you can make a living and have enough to eat, which is considered a pretty good life in the apocalypse.
The smallest base is located near the plateau, belonging to a nomadic tribe. Primarily a pastoral society, their horses, cattle, and sheep have remained largely undisturbed; there aren't even many zombies there, compared to the inland areas.
Since the apocalypse, the weather has changed drastically, with torrential rain one moment and scorching sun the next. It's very unpredictable and bizarre. The basic infrastructure of the hunting tribe has not been repaired, and the outside world rarely hears news about them.
The next two are the Glorious Bases, established in Hanwu City. The person in charge of the base is a powerful fourth-level ability user, who is also the person with the highest known ability level. This base is particularly welcoming to ability users and not very friendly to ordinary people.
Without a sound system, those with superpowers are far above ordinary people, cruelly reflecting the coldness and indifference of the world after the apocalypse.
As for the other base, it is located near Nan Yun. There is a powerful armed force there. At the beginning of the apocalypse, the government recruited all the superhumans and used firearms to suppress the unruly troublemakers, establishing an iron-fisted regime. It is currently developing quite well.
This base, named Hope Base, is currently under the control of the Flower Kingdom government. However, Yunnan Province is already lush with vegetation, and now the mutated plants are rampant, not to mention the various snakes, insects, and poisonous ants, making it impossible for them to communicate with the outside world.
None of the four bases are coastal cities. These places, once the richest in the Flower Kingdom, are now overrun with zombies. The sea is also home to various mutated monsters, making them even more difficult to defend against. As for the people on the islands, the country has only just managed to send planes to test the waters and doesn't know if any of them are still alive.
The post-apocalyptic world is so cruel.
In a year, Luo Shu had already devoured all the zombies in that shopping mall, and even the surrounding streets were completely wiped out. At this moment, she had already entered the seventh level.
Apart from eye color and nails, they are no different from humans.
The weather was overcast today, with a light drizzle falling outside. Luo Shu, dressed in a pure white silk robe, was lying on the chaise lounge watching TV.
The TV was playing DVDs, and the DVD player was found in an old-fashioned audio-visual store. If 5283 hadn't recognized it, Luo Shu wouldn't be able to watch TV now.
The room was dimly lit, without any lights. The electrical circuits had long been damaged, and the television was powered by a generator, which was being used sparingly. Even the landlord's family had no surplus grain.
Knock knock
There was a knock at the door, not loud, and the person was very patient, quietly waiting for the summons from inside.
Luo Shu said, "Come in."
The room was dimly lit, yet the beauty was vibrant and alluring. Her snow-white skin was even softer and whiter than her silk nightgown, and her jet-black hair cascaded down her back. A section of her delicate neck was partially concealed, and her small, exquisite collarbone was delicate and alluring.
The pure white color accentuated Luo Shu's frost-like temperament, making her appear even more icy and captivating. Her stunningly beautiful eyes and brows, however, carried an inexplicable sense of ruthlessness.
The visitor bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, everything is arranged."
This was clearly a zombie, with blood-red eyes, black fingernails, wearing a black suit, and a face that was somewhat bluish, but it was quite clean.
This is Zhao Qingshu, the first underling Luo Shu took in.
When Luo Shu found Zhao Qingshu, he was almost eaten by other zombies. Luo Shu saved him because his skin was more intact than the other zombies and looked much better. Then he hunted with Luo Shu. Luo Shu ate the meat and he drank the soup. He managed to build up a fifth-level zombie.
Currently, the highest level humans can reach is only level four. Zombies evolve much faster than humans. There are five level four zombies in Shenzhen alone, not including Luo Shu and Zhao Qingshu. There should be two or three level five zombies nationwide. As for level seven zombies, there is only one Luo Shu.
High-level zombies can sense each other. The coastal area is already a gathering place for zombies. If there are still high-level zombies, Luo Shu can sense them. There is a sixth-level monster in the sea, but that thing has always been in the sea. Luo Shu and it never meet. Most importantly, fighting in the sea is not Luo Shu's home ground. She is not completely confident that she can kill it.
Then let's wait a bit longer. Once we reach the eighth rank, we'll kill it and absorb its crystal core. Luo Shu is absolutely confident that her advancement speed will be faster than itss.
The remaining zombies in Shenzhen are no longer of much help to Luo Shu. Most of them are low-level, and in a sense, they are her lackeys and horses. So they can only hunt prey in other provinces.
Zhao Qingshu has already arranged the four highest-level zombies in Shenzhen, who will also be Luo Shu's four generals. As long as Luo Shu has the highest level, she will be the zombie king, and they will be under her control.
There are no humans left in Shenzhen. Zombies prey on each other, as well as on mutated plants and animals. They kill each other, with the victor advancing and the loser dying. It's bloody, cruel, and real—this is the apocalypse.
"Let's go, it's time to find something to eat outside."
Zhao Qingshu spoke haltingly, stammering, "Wang, Yi, Yi Shi, Wang."
Luo Shu was speechless. This zombie might have been too obsessed before, and had some nagging feelings for Luo Shu who saved him. Before becoming a zombie, Zhao Qingshu was definitely a husband. But since he reached the intermediate level and could think simply, he no longer allowed Luo Shu to go out in tattered clothes.
Luo Shu didn't care about this. It was the end of the world, and everyone had become zombies. They weren't human anymore, so why should she care about beauty or ugliness?
However, Zhao Qingshu was very stubborn and insisted that Luo Shu get ready before he could go out. Every time, he acted as if he didn't care about life or death, which made Luo Shu angry. But she needed a henchman to do things for her, so she just went along with him.
So Zhao Qingshu would prepare the clothes Luo Shu would wear when she went out, and only go out with her after watching her get dressed.
Today was no exception. Zhao Qingshu chose a retro floral dress, paired with retro sandals, a floral veil hat, and a pair of lace openwork gloves.
Dressed impeccably, with Zhao Qingshu in a sharp suit following behind, she instantly adopted the air of a young lady from a wealthy family.
The two walked down the dilapidated street. The zombies around them would retreat as soon as they saw them from afar. The lower-level zombies were afraid of Luo Shu's aura, while the middle-level zombies were afraid that the two would take away their crystal cores.
Like Moses parting the sea to make way for a straight road, Zhao Qingshu casually picked out a retro-style sedan as he passed a car dealership, invited Luo Shu to sit in the back, and drove Luo Shu out of Shenzhen.
Only after the two figures disappeared from sight on the national highway did the zombies in Shenzhen begin to wander aimlessly in the streets again. The fourth-tier zombies, sensing the approaching danger, began their hunt. With the two high-tier zombies gone, their battlefield was now in full swing.
The wind blew, the moon shone, and roars echoed through the air—another bloody night was about to begin.
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