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"Truly a seasoned Survivor," Olafsson said with genuine admiration, "to lead us this far so effortlessly." They stood in a shattered estate, filled with the stench of decay, where four or five Corpses lay sprawled on the ground.
If he hadn’t held back some thoughts, his fate might have been like that of the others in the Lodging, now led by a sickly-looking boy who seemed on the verge of collapse. Remarkably, they had managed to avoid larger hordes along the way.
Whenever necessary, they encountered only three or five infected at a time. As the leader of the injured, he didn’t need to lift a finger; Zhang Liang and Qian Kai could handle it.
After an initial period of adjustment, Zhang Liang quickly fell into his role. Now, this ten-person team had become quite formidable in their rapid combat against the Corpses.
The estate, which had half its wall collapsed due to a truck crash, provided Olafsson with a sense of security far greater than that of the previous iron-clad Lodging. It felt as if following that boy would solve all their problems.
He finally understood why Liang Wuxuan, a woman so outstanding she was almost blinding, would choose this seemingly refined youth. He also grasped why a seasoned Mercenary like Qian Kai would follow such arrangements; it was clearly not just about promises but rather an understanding of the terror that lay within him.
"Such a distance? Along the way, we’ve spotted four with signs of Advanced Infection. We haven’t even reached the peak infection period yet; the first wave of active Zombie Tide hasn’t appeared. I had planned to wait out the first wave and move once most Corpses’ mobility decreased. Now we have to take risks. If we can’t leave town before the Zombie Tide forms, our outcome will be dire," Yang Xiaoyou said, clearly less optimistic despite Olafsson’s praise.
It was hard to fathom what those madmen had used or how this mutated virus interacted with the suppressive types like the semi-finished Tyrant, causing unknown changes. If this virus were to escape the island, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The reason H Virus remained within tolerable limits was that while it was terrifying, its transmission routes were quite limited. It stayed within a 'self-healing' range and could be controlled over time. However, this new virus had evidently surpassed some critical threshold.
If a large-scale outbreak occurred, it would only worsen over time and must be completely contained at its source.
Fortunately, the outbreak location was in this sparsely populated area of Greenland, one of the world's second-largest ice sheets. Containment measures could still be relatively manageable.
However, the corresponding drawbacks and current challenges were quite apparent.
At this time of year, sunlight was scarce here; natural 'disinfection' effects were minimal. Coupled with such an active virus, it was possible that before continuous daylight arrived, all of Greenland could become a viral stronghold.
"We not only need to leave the city quickly but also must cross the ice sheet as soon as possible. Moving south around the ice sheet leads us to a radar station set up by the Kingdom of Denmark and a garrison team of about three hundred people. They have their own airport there. However, the journey won’t be easy; we must prepare ourselves mentally. There’s absolutely no time left to search for food in town; we need to set off immediately," Yang Xiaoyou urged everyone to rise again after observing their surroundings outside this temporary refuge.
"Are we really relying solely on the food from Snowfield? And your injuries shouldn't be delayed any longer. What if they worsen in this harsh environment?" Huang Yue, who had been feeling lost in this sudden situation, expressed her concerns.
This slightly dazed girl had a kind heart, and in such an environment, if it weren't for Zhang Liang giving her courage by her side, she probably wouldn't even dare to speak up.
"I'm in decent shape; as long as there's food, I won't die," Yang Xiaoyou said, baring her teeth before managing a rare smile on her pale face.
Although the future was fraught with danger, if she lost confidence in herself, how could she lead them out of here?
"We might not have enough rations for all of us, but we can make do with what we have to last until noon tomorrow. There might still be some supplies left at the Hunter's Lodge between Snowfield and the city. Since everyone has already had dinner, if we ration it carefully, we should be able to get through until then. After that, we need to find other prey before our strength is completely consumed." At this moment, the two hunters that Yang Xiaoyou insisted on bringing along were proving their worth.
Having witnessed Yang Xiaoyou's leadership throughout their journey and feeling the impact of the hotel’s downfall, the two were now fully committed to pushing forward and were eager to help in any way they could.
With the population density of Nook Town, if they could escape outside the city and reach the Hunter's Lodge, they would have enough time to prepare.
After all, Nuuk had a limited population. Although the Zombie Tide was terrifying, its reach shouldn't extend that far.
What they needed to do now was to reach their destination as quickly as possible before more corpses began to rise!
With a thud, Qian Kai delivered a powerful punch that deformed the head of a lone corpse. As he looked ahead towards the city exit, a flicker of worry crossed his eyes.
Although they had been conserving their resources along the way, the number of recently "revived" corpses was increasing rapidly. Out of twelve magazines, only two remained!
Moreover, the primary purpose of those bullets wasn't just to kill corpses! Under Yang Xiaoyou's guidance, they used their silencers to shoot at distant obstacles like billboards and windows to create louder noises that would scatter the gathering corpses!
The formation of the Zombie Tide was happening much faster than anticipated. In a city with such a high population density, it was simply unbelievable.
Groups of hundreds were now frequently seen, and the teams were becoming increasingly cohesive!
If it weren't for Yang Xiaoyou's precise control, akin to a three-dimensional scan, combined with the logical reasoning ability of a computer, any wave triggered would lead to a snowball effect of gathering hordes, resulting in an endless chase.
Reaching the city exit in such an environment made everyone present, including Qian Kai, feel as if they had narrowly escaped death.
However, at that moment, looking at the several wrecked vehicles blocking the exit, the expressions of everyone present were grim.
If it were just the wrecked vehicles obstructing the way, it wouldn't be a major issue; they could still pass through. However, in front of the wrecked cars were hundreds of Corpses wandering about!
Even if it were just these Corpses, they could still use some of Yang Xiaoyou's firearm techniques to lure them away. But what sent chills down their spines were the four Horrifying Figures on top of the wrecked cars, dressed in tattered clothing with Crimson muscles nearly bursting out.
They had seen these monsters from a distance before, but that time Yang Xiaoyou had led them to bypass them after detecting them early on. He had briefly explained their potential to become Advanced Infected, but more likely to turn into Lickers.
Perhaps due to insufficient time, these Advanced Infected had not fully mutated yet. However, some of their characteristics and most of their power were already beginning to manifest!
Especially those Advanced Infected scraping against the wrecked vehicles; it was clear they had consumed all the people inside and were gradually enhancing their strength. They were nearly on par with mature Lickers. The largest among them gave Yang Xiaoyou an unsettling Sense of Crisis.
If he wasn't mistaken, if time continued to pass, this one might regain human intelligence!
At this moment, if they attempted misleading shots, ordinary hordes could indeed be gradually dispersed and attracted away. But those Advanced Infected would surely detect the shooter's location through any openings created by gunfire!
Once they launched their assault, if they couldn't be wiped out instantly, the sounds of battle would inevitably attract more of the Horde!
This would lead to a vicious cycle, with an increasing number of the Horde gathering in this direction!
"If those things are anything like what we encountered during the Tokyo Incident, we should abandon this route and choose another exit. If it were just one, I could still risk it with Zhang Liang, but four! And that one in the middle feels particularly dangerous. There's no way we can eliminate it quickly, or even over a longer period. Moreover, we need to lure the Zombie horde away and attract them individually. That's simply an impossible task." Qian Kai's face showed a hint of bitter laughter.
As a warrior, he didn't want to lose face, but even taking down one quickly would still involve some luck. They would have to rely on firearms, and if the bullets missed the Infected Entity and hit nearby Objects instead, it could still expose them. And there were four of them!
"It seems we can't avoid this path. This isn't just about the food situation at Hunter's Lodge; it's a matter of time. If we retreat now, what awaits us will be far more terrifying than what we face here." Yang Xiaoyou, whose face was still pale, shook his head in denial.
Unfortunately, all the 'artifacts' painstakingly gathered over the past few months had been completely consumed! Did they really have to resort to this?
With a sigh, Yang Xiaoyou took out the jade pendant that had been restored to its original condition—the one given to him by his senior Yuan Fangzi. It was now the only usable artifact he had left.
Using such an exquisite artifact for rough work felt wrong; it was originally infused with the essence of Taoist masters for meditation and energy cultivation. Using it for killing in battle made its effectiveness uncertain.
It was like using porcelain for bricklaying—not only was it an extreme waste, but the results would also be quite poor.
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