"I think it’s necessary to deal with these zombies!"
Zhong Xiaoshan looked at the terrifying tongues flailing out from the frenzied zombies’ faces, feeling a massive unease in her heart.
"Sister-in-law’s suggestion is good, these things are too scary. If they go off the rails, they might go berserk in the camp!"
Lü Leiyang imagined the scene described, his scalp tingling with fear. Whether for the sake of the camp’s safety or to protect the generators, they should take them down.
"Everyone, let’s move!"
Zhong Xiaoshan was the first to step up, hefting a large wrench, and swung it at the head of one of the running zombies. Killing zombies on a fixed track wasn’t challenging, it just required some strength...
Clang.
The impact was predictably powerful, causing Zhong Xiaoshan to stagger, her hands numbed from the shock, almost dropping the wrench. Meanwhile, the zombie’s head was smashed, brain matter splattered everywhere due to centrifugal force, yet it didn’t stop circling...
The four zombies were part of a whole, and the other three kept running, dragging the dead zombie’s body along, creating a scene both ludicrous and vicious.
Yang Wenjie quickly stepped forward to support Zhong Xiaoshan, sparing her from further action as Yang Liehuo and others moved in to handle the remaining three zombies.
"Damn it, they’re all crazy!"
Buzzing...
With the successive kills of the zombies, the generator finally halted. The four zombies hung by ropes, remaining suspended in a bizarre state.
"With this strength, two zombies should be enough to power the generator in the future, no need for four!"
"Indeed, Brother Guo, looking at the situation, perhaps we could build two more generators..."
Guo Dachao shrugged and said, "As long as we have enough materials, Master Jia and I are up to the task. But... let me take down these bodies first."
"We’ll handle the bodies, you all go take care of the more important matters!"
The lab trio appeared in the background, snow falling from a dark sky making it unbearable for them to remain indoors.
After undergoing treatment, Qiu Hui had returned to a sleeping state—whatever happens next will take time. Three men sent back from Lego Mall were confined to a small dark room for reflection, not yet interrogated.
Sitting on a wheelchair, Fu Weijun had no ability to work, mostly relying on Duan Wuhu and Xie Yanshan.
"Then we’ll leave it to you!"
Zhong Xiaoshan nodded at Fu Weijun and the others, then led everyone toward the entrance of the scenic area.
At the same time, several vehicles appeared on the mountain road, with personnel from Satellite Village’s Reserve Team mobilized and rushing over upon receiving the news. The women warriors, though limited in their capabilities, were not afraid of battle.
Bang bang bang, bang bang bang...
The gate of the temple within the scenic area was continuously slammed, creating chaotic noises echoing through the valley, speeding up everyone’s actions.
The combat readiness of the people on Celestial Horse Island was outstanding anywhere, swiftly setting up a remarkable defense line at the scenic area entrance. Various defense facilities were stacked by the mountain gate, ready for use.
"The gate is sturdier than I thought, haha."
After four or five minutes, Lü Leiyang beamed a laugh. The expected gate collapse hadn’t occurred, making everyone wait anxiously.
"They must know there’s only a dead end outside. Come on, everyone take a smoke to ease your mind."
Wang Xingui pulled out an unopened pack of cigarettes, tearing off the plastic.
However, just as he handed out the first one, a cracking sound came from inside the scenic area, followed by the gate crashing to the ground.
"Prepare for battle!"
Zhong Xiaoshan’s voice was tense, but not loud.
"Line up, ready for battle. Once the zombies are blocked by the cheval de frise, immediately kill them. Control your posture and don’t venture too far forward!"
Yang Liehuo waved his hand, commanding the Reserve Team members.
There was a ticket hall under the scenic area gate, with limited passage space barely enough for five or six people at once. Cheval de frise were in abundance, arranged in three rows by the gateway—not more because adding another row would limit the range of magic weapon strikes, thus reducing kill efficiency.
About forty people stood prepared by the gate, the battle line really didn’t need that many. The strongest dozen stood in the first row, with the remaining twenty holding weapons at the sides and back, ready to step in if needed.
"Zombies are coming, everyone stay cautious!"
Several people’s walkie-talkies buzzed, leaving no time to respond!
In rapid succession, as the temple gate was breached, accompanied by hurried footsteps, heaving zombie cries started echoing—a trio quickly racing down the stairs, one losing balance and sprawling, followed by a mass of zombies rushing out, all solidifying onto the steps.
At the foot of the stairs, the zombies piled into a human pyramid, while those charging behind simply kept crashing over, their idiocy seemingly comical but leaving Zhong Xiaoshan and the others unable to laugh.
Just from the speed of zombies rushing out from the temple, it’s easy to deduce they’ve become much stronger than before. In such cold weather, their limbs should be stiff, yet their current speed surpasses their previous best, faster than the average person’s sprint at 100 meters!
Under these circumstances, if caught by chasing zombies in the wild, without a vehicle there’s no choice but to fight!
"It’s so fast!"
A woman in the Reserve Team exclaimed in shock, many around her sucking in breath as they unconsciously tightened their grip on weapons.
"They’re so strong, it might be hard to handle..."
"Yes, they’re clearly different from before. What’s going on?"
"Enough chatter! Prepare for battle!"
Yang Liehuo barked out in anger, knowing that praising the enemy’s strength would only shake morale.
Awooo! Awooo!
The zombies’ speed indeed increased significantly, while their coordination hadn’t improved much. After falling, they struggled to rise, and once the first zombie got up, mechanically twisting its neck, it quickly locked onto the blood feast several meters away.
Awooo!
With a loud cry, the zombie surged toward the scenic area gate, downhill and accelerating.
Where there is one, there’s two; nearly a hundred zombies scattered somewhat due to stairs and bends, but over thirty advanced in the first wave.
This number previously didn’t amount to much, especially since the combat personnel exceeded thirty. With defense facilities aiding, handling such an equal number of zombies would be effortless.
This time it’s different!
The zombie charge was enough to send shivers down Zhong Xiaoshan and others’ spines—this was not the demeanor of ordinary zombies, more like the frenzied state of burning zombies.
In a flash, the first wave savagely collided with the cheval de frise.
Crunch...
The zombies’ bodies were pierced directly by the spikes, the crack of bones unsettling to hear, yet it didn’t stop their advance, their frantic clawing full of death-defying bravery, chest and abdomen injuries not impeding their fight, pushing the cheval de frise with creaking noise.
Puff, puff... clatter...
Following suit, the entire first batch slammed into the cheval de frise, keeping strong against the impact yet it didn’t end, zombies wildly swung their arms, instinctively starting to climb!