The gun moved like a dragon emerging from its lair, darting up and down, left and right, each shot hitting its target with pinpoint accuracy. The gun was an extension of the person wielding it.
Zheng Yifan gritted his teeth and continued to execute the Lin Family Spear Technique. Each thrust was infused with strands of Vital Energy, and he finally understood the secret of this world—the greatest secret of all.
The high-voltage electricity that could not be used, the firearms that were rendered useless.
All of it was due to this Vital Energy, this miraculous Vital Energy that acted as an obstruction in the air, suppressing voltage enhancement and the speed of objects' movement, making resistance impossible.
Only by merging with it could one surpass the hindrance posed by Vital Energy.
Now, at the pinnacle moment of his spear's final thrust, Zheng Yifan seemed to faintly sense the edge of that speed.
"Ha!" With two powerful shouts, he drove the spear into the throats of two Second-Level Zombies. It was as if a shooting star pierced through them; when the spear turned back, he could see the distant stars through their throats.
In mid-air, a white Zombie Crystal flickered and vanished.
The Zombie that lost its Zombie Crystal was like a human without a heart—unable to survive even for a second, it simply fell forward with inertia.
Twisting and turning, dodging within mere inches, the spear struck like a dragon, each move lethal. This was the essence of the Lin Family Spear Technique.
After all, it was a method for battlefield warriors, not merely for one-on-one brawls. It emphasized striking to win in one blow; cavalry encounters required dodging within mere inches.
There were not as many techniques as recorded in legends; the eighteen forms of Lin Family Spear Technique encompassed nearly all Shooting Skills.
What Zheng Yifan used was just one move, the most effective in close combat known as 'Han Xin's Troops.'
With a gentle touch, precise beyond measure, he exerted seven parts strength and reserved three. It could both attack and defend—truly the essence of Shooting Skills.
And so it was executed; in an unexpected moment of vulnerability, Zheng Yifan lightly prodded and flicked to dislodge the Zombie Crystal from the neck of an unsuspecting Third-Stage Zombie.
Fast, fierce, precise—only these three words could fully express such devastating lethality.
"Roar!" The Zombie let out a loud cry, especially that Third-Stage Zombie. Suddenly sensing the fall of its companion, its eyes seemed to bleed with rage.
With its simple-minded thinking, it regarded both Third-Stage Zombies as brothers—an extension of itself and partners in expanding its territory and hunting. Now two out of three were gone. Their strength had never been so weakened.
"Whoosh!" The tail hammer of the Third-Stage Zombie swung through the air like a meteor hammer, gaining speed with each passing moment.
Zheng Yifan felt like a rabbit with its fur standing on end, every muscle in his body tense, an ominous premonition creeping in.
It was the powerful attack of the Third-Stage Zombie that brought this feeling.
He had no chance for a sneak attack now; he could only confront it head-on to ensure he could escape unscathed.
Running was out of the question. Zombies did not tire; they would relentlessly pursue their prey until exhaustion set in, making it easy for them to savor their meal.
To the Zombie, Zheng Yifan was the most delectable feast. That tiny bit of Vital Energy was the perfect supplement to replenish the energy of Zombie Crystal s.
Simply devouring Zheng Yifan could very well allow it to evolve into a Fourth-Stage Zombie.
Driven by a primal desire for evolution, it lunged forward swiftly, while the nearby Second-Level Zombie awaited its command, turning its head as well, its Scorpion Tail poised in mid-air, aimed directly at Zheng Yifan.
"Watch out!" Taking advantage of the Zombies still gathering their strength and not yet attacking, the Third-Stage Zombie slowly approached him. Zheng Yifan took the initiative, stepping forward with his left foot and lightly tapping with his right.
"Whoosh!" Dozens of Scorpion Tails shot through the air toward Zheng Yifan, reaching incredible speeds.
"Clang!" The sound of metal clashing rang out as Zheng Yifan's clothes were torn in multiple places.
Amidst the barrage of Scorpion Tails, he could only estimate his own situation; there was no time to worry about his oversized clothing.
If it weren't for the fact that after completing his evolution, this outfit had become tightly fitted and difficult to remove, he wouldn't have wanted to wear such cumbersome clothing that couldn't even accommodate basic movements.
"Ding ding!" His spear pierced through the necks of two Zombies again, causing Zombie Crystal s to tumble from the air.
At that moment, the Second-Level Zombies had formed a pincer movement and charged toward him in unison.
"Captain! We're here!" At this time, other members of the Firestorm Team finally arrived. They had initially retreated due to Zheng Yifan's entanglement but surged forward with renewed fighting spirit upon seeing him.
As long as someone could distract the Third-Stage Zombie, it would be difficult for the Second-Level Zombies to inflict casualties on them. They could naturally launch a strong offensive.
Now was an especially rare opportunity; it seemed as if the Zombies had suddenly lost their aggressiveness and all aimed their Scorpion Tails at Zheng Yifan.
While this was a disaster for him, it was the best offensive moment for them.
Without a moment's hesitation, everyone's spears were aimed at the neck of the Zombie, while those lacking confidence targeted the back of its head.
Some even used their spears like clubs, striking directly at the Zombie's skull.
The spear pierced its neck, instantly severing it, while others aimed for the back of its head, causing brain matter to splatter everywhere. Those who struck with clubs sent gore flying.
The Zombie stood there like a fool, allowing them to attack without resistance.
In no time, just a few dozen Zombies were wiped out. The once formidable Zombie was now less clever than a docile rabbit; at least a rabbit would bite when cornered.
However, this was not good news for Zheng Yifan.
As the Firestorm Team finished clearing the outer Zombies, the inner ones suddenly went berserk. The Scorpion Tails of the Zombies lashed out at him like a torrential waterfall, leaving no gaps for escape.
Even more terrifying was the tail of the Third-Stage Zombie, crashing down with a thunderous roar, like lightning from the heavens, descending rapidly with a sound that split the air.
It was truly fatal upon contact; there was no chance to evade.
He could only charge forward. Yet his armor was inferior to his custom-made Plate Armor; it was crudely made from the Song Dynasty. While it might withstand blows from ordinary people, it was useless against Zombies.
“Ha!” There was only one way out—risk everything and charge forward. By using the massive body of the Third-Stage Zombie to reduce the angles from which other Zombies could attack him, he could then think of another plan. At least if he positioned himself in front of the Third-Stage Zombie, only those on either side could reach him.
“Dragon Emerges from the Sea!” The spear seemed alive as it spun in mid-air, resembling a silver whirlwind. The Scorpion Tail attacks from the Zombies were intercepted mid-flight and tangled together by his spear's movements. Seizing the moment when other Zombies had yet to strike, he took three steps forward.
These three steps were the essence of the Lin Family Spear Technique, known as the Step of the Divine Path—one step forward and three steps in formation.
In an instant, Zheng Yifan felt his surroundings blur past him as he fell against the chest of the Third-Stage Zombie, propelled forward by its body.
The Scorpion Tails of several Second-Level Zombies struck against the Third-Stage Zombie but couldn't even pierce its skin.
A dozen Second-Level Zombies were dragged along by Zheng Yifan as they flew forward together.
Ahead lay a dilapidated Stone House, where even bloodstains could be seen on the walls.
It resembled a butcher's den. But Zheng Yifan had no other choice; he could only bring the Zombies into the Stone House with him.
The intuition of Lin Chong, the instructor from the Eight Hundred Forbidden Army, told him that to achieve victory, it was truly the only way to seek life amidst death.
In an instant, Zheng Yifan seemed to recall the feeling he had when he accepted Lin Chong's legacy, that sense of boldness and bravery that came from Leopard Head Lin Chong.
Character Source: "Water Margin"
Hero Level: Level
Character: Xiong Xing, Leopard Head
Name: Lin Chong
Main Weapon: Bright Silver Nine-Dragon Spear
Abilities:
Lin Family Spear Technique
Gangbu
Heroic Return Technique
Comprehensive combat abilities: close combat, shooting skill, swordsmanship, halberd techniques, staff techniques...
Advanced cold weapons battle formation command ability.
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