Regarding the Flame Empress, Li Hong did not refute her. The truth was undeniable; otherwise, it would be impossible to explain this unscientific scene.
At that moment, the Flame Empress suddenly spoke, "They are coming in!"
Li Hong and the others exchanged glances, knowing without a doubt that the Flame Empress was referring to the Reincarnators outside.
"We should hide," Li Hong urged.
The three Soulmates nodded and followed Li Hong into a hidden room.
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Outside the Hive, several Reincarnators were cautiously escorting the Mercenaries as they made their way toward the Hive.
"Stay alert; something feels off here," the leader, a Black man, warned.
They had been walking for quite some time, yet no Zombies had emerged from within.
Sensing that something was amiss, the Black man mentally prepared himself for a retreat.
First, there were those mysterious Reincarnators, and now they encountered a Hive that felt different from before. This left him with an unsettling feeling.
A few Reincarnators nodded in agreement but seemed unconcerned. To them, they already knew the plot; the Black man's warning felt like unnecessary embellishment.
"It's just a few Zombies; look at them cowering!" scoffed a Reincarnator with dyed blonde hair.
The oldest among the Reincarnators furrowed his brow and quietly advised, "We should still be cautious. Haven't you noticed that things are already deviating from the storyline?"
"Are you talking about the hole in the carriage?" another Female Reincarnator asked curiously.
At this question, several of them frowned. When they first woke up, they had seen a large hole in the carriage. No matter how much they asked afterward, the Mercenaries refused to tell them what had happened earlier. This left them all with a lingering sense of unease.
"Everyone must have seen the movie, so you naturally understand the plot. That hole in the carriage never appeared in the original story. Moreover, something must have happened in the carriage before we woke up, but those Mercenaries won't tell us, and we have no way of knowing," the Elderly Man said solemnly.
"At this point, it's better for everyone to stay calm."
However, as soon as he finished speaking, a Black-Haired Youth in leather attire immediately scoffed, "It's just a rookie trial; look at how scared you all are."
"What are you thinking?"
The Black-Haired Youth stepped to the front of the group and explained nonchalantly, "As someone who has experienced multiple reincarnations, I regret to inform you that the Biohazard World is merely an amusement park for training newcomers. The Zombies here are hardly worth mentioning."
With that, the Black-Haired Youth drew his Destruction Sword, which he had exchanged for several thousand Nightmare Points, and smiled, "You can take care of those weak low-level Zombies with your guns. I'll handle the remaining Lickers and Tyrants."
Before anyone could nod in agreement, a Mercenary opened the closed Hive iron door, revealing a dense army of Mother Zombies inside.
What was chilling was that these grotesque Zombies displayed human-like expressions on their faces. And that expression was... mocking?
The Black-Haired Youth sneered and raised his sword to explain to the few people behind him, "Look, those are what we call low-level Zombies. As long as you run fast and use your weapons' power, you can take them down. Their heads are the most vulnerable part; just twist off their heads and..."
Clang!
The blade struck down hard on the head of an approaching Zombie, but instead of a squishy sound, it produced a sharp metallic clang.
The Black-Haired Youth's expression froze as he turned back to look, instantly feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
His once invincible Destruction Sword had no effect on this low-level Zombie whatsoever.
"How is this possible?" the Black-Haired Youth said in disbelief.
He raised his Destruction Sword again and swung it down at the Zombie's head with all his might this time.
Clang!
Crack!
In his petrified gaze, the Destruction Sword instantly shattered into two pieces, falling to the ground.
For a moment, the Zombie remained motionless, and the few Reincarnators also stood still, creating an awkward atmosphere.
"This isn't scientific..." the Black-Haired Youth murmured to himself.
But before he could finish his lament, a flash of cold light zipped past him, and with it, a headless body thudded to the ground.
The Zombie seized the headless Black-Haired Youth and leaned down to bite.
"Ah!" The Female Reincarnator was the first to scream.
The remaining few felt their bodies tremble, cold sweat trickling down their spines.
What had they just witnessed? A Senior Reincarnator, who had experienced countless adventures, was effortlessly killed by a low-level Zombie as if he were merely chopping vegetables.
"Is this... is this what a Zombie is?" stammered the previously boastful blonde youth.
"Yes, it seems their attack and defense are quite strong. But don't worry; based on movies, they move slowly. As long as we keep our distance, we should be fine," the Elderly Man quickly urged the others to step back.
Seeing the Reincarnators retreat, the Mercenaries followed suit.
Unfortunately, just as they had barely moved a few steps, the Zombie that had killed the Black-Haired Youth raised its head. Its decayed mouth opened wide, and a stream of greenish venom shot toward them with lightning speed.
"Run!" the Elderly Man shouted urgently.
But it was too late; the venom came too quickly. The Zombie sprayed its venom like a Gatling gun, leaving them no chance to dodge.
After a series of hissing corrosive sounds, only a pile of bones remained on the ground.
Li Hong slapped his forehead and whispered, "What the hell, did we overdo the enhancements on the soldiers? This damn army wiped out seven or eight heroes from the opposing side; isn't that a bit excessive?"
He hadn't expected that these enhanced Zombies would possess such formidable abilities. A regular Zombie could annihilate an entire Reincarnator team. Not to mention, there was a Senior Reincarnator leading that team.
There were at least several hundred of these ordinary Zombies within the Hive. Moreover, these weren't even the strongest Zombies. The Lickers and Tyrants lurking in the depths hadn't even had a chance to make their move yet.
Thinking about it this way, Li Hong broke out in a cold sweat. With his setup, this Reincarnator's novice trial had turned into a hellish challenge.
Unless someone possessed strength far beyond that of a Tyrant, it was nearly impossible to clear this Hive. And those with such power wouldn't be stuck in a novice trial world.
This was precisely the trap Li Hong had laid. Unless the Nightmare Deity intervened to resolve it, almost no one could break through. After all, anyone who could enter the Biohazard World wouldn't have the kind of destructive power needed.
"One wave after another wiping out new players, with no fresh blood to replenish them, this Nightmare Space has already been devastated by more than half," Li Hong stated with certainty.
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