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The rolling river surged against the banks, and the creatures within the water struggled as if driven mad. They fought desperately, hoping only to survive, to live another day. But in reality, there was no chance; the beasts were searching for their desired prey.
There was a Superpowered Individual, a Superpowered Individual from the First Vitality Era. The thick Vital Energy drove the fish and shrimp into a frenzy; only the true rulers of the waters did not indulge in such hopes. They understood that what truly tempted them was also the most terrifying; only powerful Superpowers could genuinely attract them.
However, those creatures endowed with formidable Superpowers were not easy to deal with, especially the person who had just fallen into the water.
He was a strange figure, unlike those they often saw living by the riverbank. He bore an air of weariness, appearing to have lived far longer than they had.
Even the oldest Old Turtle in the river could not compare to his age.
He seemed like a living fossil from ancient times, leaving them astonished!
"Finally over. I hope you can survive!" Zheng Yifan muttered to himself as he looked at the Chatty creature in the river. He wasn't sure if his attack would be enough to take down that Fellow.
But now, Zheng Yifan decisively decided to return quickly, for changes had begun to unfold on the battlefield.
The raging flames attracted the true Management Team from Tiger Mouth Military Base, and a large number of Survivors were forced or coerced into consuming Zombie Potion, transforming into powerful Zombies—Second-Level Zombies!
In the early days of the apocalypse, Second-Level Zombies were among the most difficult enemies to face; their fearsome reputation was well-known. Yet now, within Tiger Mouth Military Base, they were mere cannon fodder.
But that was not the most terrifying part. Zheng Yifan finally realized their scheme; those Zombies that had been lured away had reappeared. They truly emerged once more, merging with the Survivors who had consumed Zombie Potion. They began their long-planned conspiracy.
This was a devastating plot against Hope Gathering Place. From start to finish, they never intended to directly assault Hope Gathering Place nor did they genuinely hope that Floating Ship could succeed entirely; it was merely an initial plan. War was no joke, and they clearly understood this point; their combat awareness was far superior to that of Zheng Yifan and his group.
They had once been proper soldiers with good qualities and strategic skills.
Facing the Hope Gathering Place, the initial setup was merely tentative, or perhaps they didn't take the Hope Gathering Place seriously at all.
However, after a stalemate, they changed their minds; a real battle had to commence, and it needed to unfold swiftly.
War requires no justification, only the final outcome.
Success or failure. The victors write history, while the defeated can only fade into despair, awaiting their inevitable demise.
Now, the administrators of Tiger Mouth Military Base were clearly on the offensive. A necessary offensive; they had mobilized another force—the power of Zombies, the most formidable force in this apocalyptic world. Even Zheng Yifan had to admit that they truly could not engage in a real fight against Zombies; their advancement speed was astonishing. The Hope Gathering Place currently lacked even Fourth-Stage Espers, with most still striving to reach that level. Many had just entered the Universal Second Stage, racing through to become Third Stage powerhouses.
This was entirely reliant on the Essence provided by Zheng Yifan. By fully refining Essence Fruit into Essence, it could effectively transform Survivors into Superpowered Individuals and significantly increase their chances of success, preventing them from falling victim to pitfalls at this critical juncture.
Most importantly, using A-Level Essence to ascend to Superpowered Individual status eliminated any risk of death. This made it easy for the people of Hope Gathering Place to accept becoming Superpowered Individuals without any lingering concerns. The key personnel would not inexplicably perish; Hope Gathering Place had ushered in an era of Universal Superpowered Individuals. Through hard work and effort to obtain resources, it was possible for them to consume Essence and become Superpowered Individuals within just a few months. If exchanged now, the price had plummeted from ten thousand Essence Fruits to just one hundred; everyone had a chance to obtain it and become a Superpowered Individual.
Outside of Hope Gathering Place, Survivors continued to exchange at the old prices.
The potential for war was fully ignited; the future of Hope Gathering Place looked bright.
However! In the face of Tiger Mouth Military Base and countless Zombies, these advantages were rendered ineffective. They excelled in prolonged warfare; true victory could only be achieved by extending the rhythm and duration of combat.
Confronted with the thunderous Tiger Mouth Military Base and endless waves of Zombies, they could only concede defeat.
Now, the figures of Zombies had appeared—terrifying demons of this apocalypse. Surprisingly, the first arrivals were those capable of flight.
Not Gliding Zombies; Gliding Zombies required gliding techniques. These ones simply needed to soar through the air as they possessed wings. They could maximize the delay in combat time.
Zheng Yifan didn't know the specific lethality, but he knew he had to return. There was an army of nearly one hundred thousand Common Survivors and Superpowered Individuals waiting for him.
Moreover, there were the warriors of the Bloodbath Legion stationed long-term.
Even soldiers from the Flame Legion began mobilizing to assist at Jiang Grand Bridge.
Most importantly, nearly all members of the Superpowered Individual legion had come.
The fighting near Ruiguan had completely subsided, and the area south of Ruiguan was peaceful, bustling with trade.
Economic development was the primary factor; a large number of scattered Gathering Place members had already gathered around Hope Gathering Place, waiting to become proud members of this esteemed Gathering Place.
They were desperate to join this god-like Gathering Place and become part of it.
The harder something is to obtain, the more one truly cherishes it when finally acquired; a stone picked up casually might be discarded without a second thought.
But try throwing away a diamond ring bought with a year's salary? You'd likely feel heartache just letting it drop.
Those who entered Hope Gathering Place felt the same way; they were among the staunchest supporters of Hope Gathering Place.
Now, these individuals had become the backbone of Hope Gathering Place. Among the soldiers across from Jiang Grand Bridge, a significant portion of the Superpowered Individuals were these people.
They yearned to achieve great deeds and had forged an indomitable fighting spirit against Zombies through their battles.
Whether facing dozens or hundreds of Zombies, they would take them on single-handedly. There were plenty of times they took down Zombies in the wilderness as if flying kites.
However, the number of Zombies had become overwhelmingly large.
When Zheng Yifan turned around, he could already see a vast expanse of black dots at the edge of his vision. Those lowest-tier Zombies were precious, while the Advanced Zombies would never take the lead; only the First-Level Zombies served as cannon fodder. They could deplete the enemy's living forces and wear down their fighting spirit.
Leader Zombies possessed their own intelligence, allowing them to determine how a battle should unfold.
They were tacticians, but more like skilled players in a game of chess; they lacked the true cunning of a battlefield strategist.
Majestically, the Zombies before him acted. They didn’t need any schemes; the vast river could wash away all plots. There was only one bridge left, and it could only be taken by force.
"You really have new tricks up your sleeve!" Zheng Yifan said calmly, his feet already on the Eidman Alloy Shield. A gust of air appeared as he soared through the tumultuous waters, floating in mid-air like those parkour enthusiasts from the Post-Apocalypse or surfers riding waves.
However, Zheng Yifan was far more exaggerated than them. As he leaped from dozens of meters high, he fell into the jaws of a beast, fleeing in panic.
Zheng Yifan was enjoying himself thoroughly while Chatty watched him silently from the water. Beside him lay a massive turtle, its eyes fixed intently on him.
"Relax, this is just a game for me. I like this Fellow; let him have some fun. The battle has only just begun, so you stay put in the river and don’t interfere," he said, glaring fiercely at Old Turtle. His right hand brought down Big Bone Bud heavily onto the ground.
A mesmerizing force emerged. A light green barrier wrapped around Old Turtle.
This was his Superpower—utilizing the forces of nature and plants to deal with Zheng Yifan's martial skills; his true abilities extended far beyond that.
However, just like him, since the goal wasn’t to eliminate Zheng Yifan, why not see how far this Fellow could develop? Even if he activated his final plan, there would be no conflict between the Chiyou Tribe and Zheng Yifan. The people of Chiyou Tribe wanted to leave this planet in search of a new homeland, while Zheng Yifan aimed to save everyone and ensure their survival.
To them, it felt like a joke.
Silently watching Zheng Yifan, Chatty seemed to recall that spirited leader who had led the Yellow Emperor Tribe through thick and thin, pushing Chiyou to the brink of death multiple times. There were several occasions, even more than ten, when he could have eliminated Chiyou, but he chose not to. Instead, he allowed Chiyou to return to his tribe and live on.
He was a true leader of humanity, with the goal of guiding his people toward greatness. However, the two were ultimately on different paths, and the battles between their tribes ended in mutual destruction.
Zheng Yifan resembled Huangdi from the First Vitality Era—full of vigor and seemingly unafraid of anything. Even when faced with a million-strong horde of Zombies coming to attack, he remained unfazed.
Chatty admired this young man and was eager to see the outcome of this battle. The First Vitality Era had never witnessed such a grand spectacle, and now it could almost be considered the first large-scale conflict between humans and Zombies in the entire world.
Or perhaps it was the battle between Hope Gathering Place and Tiger Mouth Gathering Place alongside the Zombies!
A faint green light lifted him from the Frozen Surface, gradually ascending into the sky.
The true release of power!
Surpassing the Fifth Level, crossing into the Sixth Tier.
He was actually a Seventh-Level Esper! (To be continued...)
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