Running forward, the speed had already surpassed sound, as swift as thunder. However, the stench behind him lingered, as if the Giant Earthworm was tailing him like a pesky shadow, moving incredibly fast.
It left behind a series of shadows, and the ground was carved out into a deep Trench, exuding a foul odor from the liquid left by the earthworm.
This was no ordinary slimy liquid; it was a highly Corrosive substance. No one dared to test it, for in their eyes, this earthworm was at least a Fifth Level beast. Only Zheng Yifan knew that it had definitely surpassed the Fifth Level and was likely a Sixth Tier beast.
The powerful earthworm followed Zheng Yifan's footsteps along a predetermined path. The highway remained intact, forming parallel lines with the newly created water channels, which might be useful someday.
The deep trench on the ground slowly became more Corrosive, forming various ditches. Zheng Yifan ran ahead, only a few miles away from the Factory Area. His speed was already remarkable, surpassing that of the entire team since he had no one else to consider.
Zheng Yifan's speed was unmatched by others, coupled with his formidable combat ability. The Power of Faith surged forth from him, manifesting as Avatars of the Believers intercepting in front of the massive earthworm. Each attack erupted with flames and white light of faith, resulting in complete explosions. The aftermath of the Power of Faith's detonation was immense; its force rendered ordinary individuals incapable of bearing it. The Giant Earthworm screeched in distress.
It was incredibly powerful—no attack could compare to its current strength. Throughout this ordeal, Zheng Yifan never intended to unleash the full explosion of his Power of Faith. Yet now he had no choice; in this world, one must strike hard.
The Fellow before him was no ordinary foe. With this earthworm in tow, he entered the Factory Area, which resembled a grid where each cell housed a factory—some large, some small—all meticulously planned. The distances between the large factories were considerable, and the roads could accommodate heavy trucks. However, these roads were doomed; since entering the Factory Area, Zheng Yifan had continuously scattered fresh blood everywhere. Whatever he stored in his Storage Space remained fresh; he no longer cared about quantity and splattered blood like a child scribbling wildly, turning the streets into a horrific scene.
"Roar!"
Although it was already deep into the night—the time when Zombies were at their weakest—they were still Zombies: powerful beings and masters of this world that no one could replace. Zombies appeared on the road, continuously roaring as they lunged toward Zheng Yifan—specifically toward the blood surrounding him. Only blood attracted them; they would continue attacking others only after failing to find prey nearby.
However, Zheng Yifan clearly underestimated the Giant Earthworm's aggression. Suddenly, the pursuing Giant Earthworm seemed to swell massively, curling its body into a tight coil as something enormous churned within its belly.
"Poof!" A torrent of green liquid sprayed into the air like a showerhead dispersing water across the street, reaching dozens or even hundreds of meters away. Zheng Yifan had initially planned to slow down gradually to lure the Giant Earthworm further; little did he know that such an ominous jet of green liquid would erupt unexpectedly. He had no idea how Corrosive this liquid might be, but he guessed it couldn't be anything good.
The outcome was evident; thousands of Zombies fell dead in an instant. The liquid's corrosive ability may not have been particularly strong, but it was indeed lethal to living beings. Once the liquid entered the Zombies' bodies, it quickly transformed into a mysterious substance that melted them away entirely. The ground was covered in green liquid, and the Giant Earthworm seemed to slurp it up like jelly, sweeping its mouth across the ground until every last Zombie was dealt with. All that remained were the sparkling Zombie Crystal s, glimmering enticingly.
It seemed to be waiting for him to collect them.
However, Zheng Yifan's calculations were clearly off. The Giant Earthworm casually coiled its body, and the Zombie Crystal s on the ground were completely stuck to its slimy surface. A suction force emerged from the ground, and fine threads connected to each Zombie Crystal before they were instantly absorbed into the Giant Earthworm's body.
Zheng Yifan was left dumbfounded. What kind of creature was this? It even had a penchant for collecting Zombie Crystal s! Even more astonishing was that after absorbing the Zombie Crystal s, it continued to pursue Zheng Yifan as if nothing had happened, relentless in its chase.
Helpless, Zheng Yifan could only keep running, continuing to spill blood.
The stench of blood grew stronger, and more Zombies appeared. Third-Stage Zombies had also begun to show themselves; however, these higher-tier Zombies were not attracted by the bloody scent. Those with intelligence were gathering their subordinates.
Even so, the number of Zombies had already exceeded hundreds of thousands, with Zombie Crystal s carpeting the ground like a rug. Zheng Yifan had no chance to collect any; all those Zombie Crystal s were completely absorbed by the Giant Earthworm, which carried them away with its writhing movements.
Zheng Yifan could only watch in astonishment as the Giant Earthworm took everything away while continuing its pursuit of him.
If you asked him what he needed most right now, it would be Zombie Crystal s. The Time-Space Barrier could no longer enhance his power; reaching Fifth Level was a watershed moment. Any further enhancement required an immense amount of energy that could only come from natural evolution. However, the technology released by the Yellow Emperor Tribe was also excellent; those items could increase the strength of Gathering Place. With ten million Zombie Crystal s, he could exchange for a Soul Crystal Activator and knew there would be branches for future exchanges.
The entire world seemed to revolve around Zombie Crystal s. As long as Zheng Yifan accumulated enough Zombie Crystal s, he could unlock another technology and open an incredible door.
But now, that wretched Giant Earthworm had extinguished this hope and shattered it mercilessly.
Zheng Yifan wanted to eliminate it, but that was merely a daydream. Of course, without even the sun shining down on him now, it was an unrealistic fantasy.
The worm continued to advance arrogantly, showing no signs of hesitation. Zheng Yifan's speed was quickening as he approached the central area, where several highly useful factories were located. For instance, there was the renowned Sunny Beverage Company, famous throughout the Apocalyptic World, which had production lines and formulas that piqued Zheng Yifan's interest. Another notable facility was the Storm Plasma Engine Factory, the main engine factory for aircraft in the Apocalyptic World, housing one of the nation's most classified core technologies. (To be continued...)
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