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Continuing forward, the Zombies became denser. Zheng Yifan had now strapped a powerful flashlight to his arm, making visibility clearer; otherwise, fighting Zombies in the dark would be an act of folly.
With a spear in hand and the Adamantium Shield to fend off Zombie attacks, the Zombies before Zheng Yifan were gradually being eliminated. However, the liquid from the fallen Zombies on the ground was being absorbed, which left Zheng Yifan feeling a pang of regret.
At this moment, the Mutated Plants he cultivated in the Hope Gathering Place needed Zombie liquid, especially the Demonized Fountain Tree. As long as there was Zombie liquid available, it could continue to evolve, potentially producing Evolution Fruit that would help those supporting Superpowered Individuals evolve into Second-Stage Espers.
As for natural evolution, that was far too difficult. In the entire Han Sui City Gathering Place, only a few individuals had naturally evolved due to fortunate circumstances during life-and-death moments; otherwise, most relied on opportunities to encounter rare Essence Fruits that facilitated evolution.
Ahead lay an unknown type of Mutated Plants, but it was certain that they were valuable and could enhance his own strength or that of his subordinates.
Zheng Yifan needed these individuals. After all, while he still held territory, he could sense that without his presence within the merchant convoy, there was an inherent limitation to its growth. All goods had to be transported by him, and he was also the strongest combatant.
What he required now was a leading figure—someone who didn’t need to be overly powerful but should at least possess Second Tier or even Third Stage strength. Only then could he confidently remain stationed at Ruiguan and respond to any changes with stability.
The Mutated Plants ahead were crucial because they represented opportunity. Who knew what kind of Mutated Plants might emerge from the underground caves beneath the water? However, one thing was certain: no one would be able to take away the Essence Fruits within.
The Essence Fruits produced by the Mutated Plants over this past year would undoubtedly belong to him.
It was a must-have; Zheng Yifan felt no fear as he followed his instincts forward.
“Roar!” The Zombies surged into the passage where Zheng Yifan stood like an ocean wave. It dawned on him that the nearby cave had become like a Hive. All around were openings; it was impossible to know from which one a Zombie might spring forth.
These Zombies were frenzied; something had driven them in here, and their lethality was undeniable. They possessed an insatiable hunger and surged toward Zheng Yifan upon sensing his presence.
Zheng Yifan also sensed that these Zombies seemed organized rather than chaotic. It was as if they operated like an army; although they charged one after another, only about a hundred attacked simultaneously while others remained around them, mindlessly sniffing the air for Zheng Yifan's scent.
However, each time Zheng Yifan killed a Zombie, those drawn into the fray would immediately fall under control as if they were part of a disciplined unit attacking relentlessly.
Sweat dripped slowly; Zheng Yifan couldn’t recall when he had last felt this way. The Zombies were like waves that could never be repelled, and he had to stand firm like a rock against these foes.
“Kill!” After more than ten minutes, Zheng Yifan felt a flash of inspiration in his mind and thrust his spear forward.
He sensed a subtle Signal influencing these Zombies at the broadest entrance ahead.
Two Zombies charged shoulder-to-shoulder toward him, with a dozen more pushing behind them. Their combined strength was formidable; Zheng Yifan found it impossible to break through directly. Although he could slay these few Zombies, their numbers were overwhelming—he couldn’t kill them all.
The Zombie Crystal s scattered across the ground formed a thick layer that Zheng Yifan couldn’t even pick up due to lack of time.
Endless waves of Zombies surrounded Zheng Yifan, who felt that no matter how hard he fought, he would never be able to kill them all. This was the disadvantage of fighting alone; eventually, he would tire out against an endless horde. He had an important mission to complete, and Berry was almost going crazy with worry.
With no other choice, Zheng Yifan pressed forward, killing relentlessly. Flames flickered between his hands as the tips of his weapons surged forward, ignited with fire.
A layer of plant-like liquid slowly appeared on the ground, glimmering with specks of green fluorescence. Beneath the surface, thick Zombie fluid began to gather.
Moving ahead was terrifying; the ground resembled the veins of a plant, slowly spreading out. The patterns on the ground acted like blood vessels, continuously absorbing nutrients. It was impossible to know how many Zombies were being drawn in, but it was clear that countless Zombies were being consumed.
The Zombies continued to surge like a tide, pressing down on Zheng Yifan. The ones around him began to change their tactics; they weren't trying to eat him but merely needed to grab him.
Zheng Yifan had no idea if he would become infected with the Zombie Virus and turn into one himself. He couldn't afford to let even a single scratch touch him. Surrounded and in grave danger, he faced a Zombie whose body was covered in patches of moss and whose clothes had long rotted away. It was evident they had been submerged in water for an extended period; their scales and webbed feet were dried up and cracked.
At least seven or eight Zombies surrounded him, attacking from all directions. Even if Zheng Yifan had three heads and six arms, it would be difficult to resist.
Low-Level Zombies were equally terrifying when they swarmed together; they just lacked the strength of more powerful foes.
At this moment, the Adamantium Shield proved its worth. Its formidable defensive power allowed Zheng Yifan to fight without restraint. With a swing of his left hand, he could shred the nearby Zombies. Faced with an overwhelming number of them, his spear barely had room to move, but it didn't matter; Wildfire Spreading surged forth like a raging inferno, leaving no room for the Zombies' arrogance.
Once enough space was cleared by the Adamantium Shield, the Silver Spear arced through the air, unleashing torrents of flames—not holding back as before but releasing all its power. The immense flames ignited every Zombie in sight, even setting fire to the phosphorescent minerals on the walls, making it seem as though the entire cave was engulfed in flames.
In an instant, all the Zombies lost control; perhaps it was the commanding Zombie that panicked at the sight of fire and suddenly became unmanageable.
But there was no doubt that amidst the flames, Zheng Yifan found hope to continue fighting.
On the ground, occasional cracks and rocks allowed him to leap into the air and evade the Zombies. These First Level Zombies could only threaten him in such confined spaces.
In a different environment, Zheng Yifan would not fear them at all.
But now it was different; more and more Zombies crowded together until their bodies nearly pressed against one another. There was hardly any space for Zheng Yifan to maneuver.
The rolling flames crashed down upon the Zombies, rendering their oily bodies into burning fat while slowly roasting them alive. The intense fire spread contagiously among other Zombies, causing panic to boil over. Surprisingly, these Zombies exhibited simple intelligence; they understood how to seek safety from danger. Those engulfed in flames ran frantically toward water sources while others avoided them.
No Zombie paid any attention to Zheng Yifan; even those with intelligence struggled to gather their kind effectively. However, once burned by flames, they exhibited strong resistance.
The commanding Zombie couldn't precisely control so many others; when panic set in among them, chaos ensued.
Seizing this opportunity, Zheng Yifan dashed away rapidly, desperately escaping from the encirclement of Zombies. His feet struck against rocky ground as he leaped into the air with all his might. The sheer force shattered fragile stones beneath him as he soared close to the cave's ceiling. The Adamantium Shield was thrown into the air; just as it was about to fall, it landed perfectly beneath Zheng Yifan's feet. With a powerful stomp, he launched himself again while the Adamantium Shield followed closely behind him, slicing through a row of Zombie heads effortlessly.
The open mouth kept snapping as if it wanted to bite Zheng Yifan.
Unfortunately, Zheng Yifan's figure remained suspended in mid-air before darting into the narrow passage ahead.
The passage was cramped, filled with Zombies that were dense and difficult to deal with. However, for Zheng Yifan, there were only two paths ahead and behind him, making it easy to handle the situation.
Once Zheng Yifan squeezed through, the Zombies gradually began to regain their order. All the Zombies that were on fire started running backward, searching for a source of water to extinguish the flames. This was a primal instinct for survival, not a result of any intelligence they possessed to analyze how to put out fires.
Rushing forward was Zheng Yifan's only escape route, and surprisingly, the Zombies behind him began to vanish as if they were retreating back into their lairs. The only one remaining was a dazed Zombie dragging its injured legs slowly forward.
"Holo!" Suddenly, a section of the stone wall collapsed ahead, revealing a strong Zombie. This Zombie lacked a Scorpion Tail, but Zheng Yifan was certain it was a Second-Level Zombie because its body was covered in disgusting appendages resembling an Octopus's Claw, constantly stretching and retracting its Tentacles as it lunged at Zheng Yifan.
Although the Tentacles weren't as powerful as a Scorpion Tail, they seemed sticky as they clung to the surrounding walls while the creature inched closer.
When it was about a meter away from Zheng Yifan, it suddenly shot out a jet of black liquid, attempting to engulf him completely.
"Kill!" Zheng Yifan swung his Adamantium Shield in mid-air, disrupting the liquid above. With both hands gripping his Silver Spear, he thrust forward. The immense force struck the Zombie like a torrential downpour, causing splashes of green liquid to erupt from its body; yet it remained unfazed.
That was the formidable vitality of a Soft-bodied Creature; as long as it didn't suffer a fatal injury, its wounds would heal at an astonishing rate. The blood hole created by Zheng Yifan's spear slowly closed up, while powerful Vital Energy surged within it, heralding an omen of death. To be continued.
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