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Zheng Yifan was unaware that the great tiger from the north had begun to show intentions of invading the south. Even if he knew, it wouldn't matter; the river that divided the entire Huaguo territory was not something an ordinary person could cross. The Jiang Grand Bridge spanned north and south, transforming the chasm into a thoroughfare.
Apart from that, only a few hundred miles away were some relatively flat areas with smaller bridges crossing the Jiang, but their load capacity was nowhere near that of the Jiang Grand Bridge.
The Jiang Grand Bridge was the main artery for land transport between the north and south, an essential transportation hub of extraordinary sturdiness. However, fighting on this bridge required caution; they could not allow zombies to damage it, nor could they use powerful explosive superpowers.
Thus, there were significant restrictions. The battlefield would need to be pushed to the front half of the Jiang Grand Bridge or even its entrance to resolve matters.
The checkpoints on the Jiang Grand Bridge had already been constructed. At the very front, facing Hansui City, stood a checkpoint towering fifteen meters high, with heavy gates below—there were at least three gates that could be lowered at any moment. Moreover, Dragonstones were prepared above; should any unexpected battle arise, the Dragonstones positioned diagonally above would come crashing down. Even Three to Four Level Zombies would require considerable time to breach them.
That was a last resort. Zheng Yifan had even specially commissioned two massive gates.
The all-steel Dragonstones, while still bearing that name, had surpassed many in terms of actual value and sturdiness.
After a period of change, the Solar Photovoltaic Power Station Project had officially commenced. A vast amount of electricity was generated at almost no cost; Zheng Yifan was truly raking in money. The entire project was now pushing toward a public listing plan, laying the groundwork for Zheng Yifan's final global strategy.
The Global Solar Photovoltaic Power Station Project was something Zheng Yifan aimed to secure after acquiring several laboratories. Only after obtaining all data and scientific experimental equipment from the latest solar energy power station in the north could he begin manufacturing independently.
The entire technology required numerous research personnel; scientific research could not be genuinely completed solely through imitation. A wealth of research materials could only be found in laboratories.
Zheng Yifan had no shortcuts to take; the development of scientific technology required decades of accumulation to reach the current level of science in this Apocalyptic World.
As he walked slowly on the Jiang Grand Bridge and gazed at the magnificent checkpoint, he felt somewhat calmer. The zombies across from him were merely a few straggling about lazily.
When the Zombie Leader approached the river, it hesitated as if it had a fear of water. Moreover, Zheng Yifan and his team had not drawn blood on the Jiang Grand Bridge to attract zombies.
Both banks had even begun trading; merchants crossed over using ropes strung across the river. The terrain on this side was relatively high, and with a platform built ten meters high, it was convenient to transport goods across. The Hope Gathering Place only accepted Zombie Crystal s and Essence Fruits, avoiding any mix-ups.
Neither Essence Fruits nor Zombie Crystal s were significant items, but large quantities of goods were traded across using ropes. The transportation aspect became a major issue; Zheng Yifan did not concern himself with these matters—he didn't care about speed or transportation risks at all.
No matter whether he could reach his destination, all that mattered was getting his hands on the Zombie Crystal and Essence Fruit.
The high platform was continuously transporting supplies, with people on the opposite side sending over order forms via cable. Then, the Hope Gathering Place would handle the distribution and transportation, charging a hefty price.
Of course, compared to the goods that were simply unavailable, any price could be negotiated. However, Zheng Yifan needed a stable market; he had long abandoned the idea of just making a quick profit and leaving.
“Chief, it’s getting late!” Guo Ketong, charming and delicate, walked beside Zheng Yifan, her voice soft.
Han Rui had already come over to pull Zheng Yifan back. Now Han Rui was also one of his own.
Last night, this mature woman had willingly taken him in; it was a mutual agreement, and there was no need to worry about who gained or lost.
In any case, all matters concerning Han Rui were now under Zheng Yifan's control. However, both women still had a significant influence on his schedule.
Like now.
Meals had completely fallen into the hands of the two women. The dishes on each table were a feast for the eyes, as if they feared Zheng Yifan might sneak off for something else.
“No problem, let’s hurry back. We can enjoy a good meal and then there’s still plenty to do,” Zheng Yifan said casually as he got into the car.
The two women followed suit, and the two luxury business sedans began to drive themselves automatically. With complete self-driving capabilities and safety features including bulletproofing, Zheng Yifan felt quite satisfied.
At the Gathering Place, a big surprise awaited Zheng Yifan in the warehouse. The reason Han Rui and Guo Ketong were so eager to return was because of this.
Inside the warehouse, several Warehouse Managers were counting the Zombie Crystal s. These Zombie Crystal s were prepared for the leader of the Gathering Place. They hadn’t expected to acquire so many during battles—hundreds of thousands of them in various types, some even requiring special identification.
The entire sorting process involved hundreds of Superpowered Individuals. However, they enjoyed this work; sorting through piles of Zombie Crystal s while earning triple Military Merit was quite rewarding.
As for the other warriors, they had long entered the post-war recovery phase. After engaging in some light exercise, they focused on cultivating their Superpower. War was the furnace for Superpowered Individuals; those who succeeded emerged, while the failures perished.
Now, they were all embarking on the sprint journey to the next First Level, stepping into a new stage.
First-Level Espers could easily touch the edge of the Second Tier, which was the entry point for Superpowered Individuals. Meanwhile, Second-Stage Espers gazed at the seemingly distant path to the Third Stage, having already found their direction to continue onward.
A battle had squeezed out all their potential and laid their path to advancement right before them. The road ahead was wide open; becoming a new First-Level Esper would grant them a higher status.
Those who died in battle were martyrs and heroes; they deserved admiration. A grand funeral was set to take place on the back mountain of Hope Gathering Place soon, prepared for those fallen warriors.
A total of two thousand five hundred ninety-two warriors and Logistics Personnel had permanently fallen on the battlefield, never to return. Zheng Yifan couldn't even find their bodies; their souls might not return either, as they had fallen into the mouths of Zombies.
Zheng Yifan still wanted to give them a funeral. They were true heroes and warriors who defended the entire Hope Gathering Place with their lives. Their friends and family would take pride in them because all relatives would receive corresponding compensation and benefits.
In the warehouse, the ground was already piled high with Zombie Crystal s. Who had ever seen Zombie Crystal s being sifted and shoveled? This was how Hope Gathering Place cleaned Zombie Crystal s. Each Zombie Crystal would be more or less covered in dirt; first, they needed to be cleaned to ensure their purity. After drying, they would enter the next process, where counted Zombie Crystal s would be placed on dedicated shelves in the storage room.
No longer would it be a chaotic mess stuffed into sacks as if that sufficed. The order of Hope Gathering Place was being rebuilt; this was a rebirth—a new beginning for Hope Gathering Place that represented its revival.
Battle would not always be the main theme of this Apocalyptic World; humanity's development relied on hard work and logistics. Humanity fought for a brighter future.
Zheng Yifan was forcibly pulled into the warehouse by Han Rui and Guo Ketong, only to be captivated by the dazzling colors around him. No jewel could compare to these Zombie Crystal s in beauty; they resembled poppies—beautiful yet toxic.
However, Zombie Crystal s were born from the ugly creatures known as Zombies; they were a source of Energy, seemingly a super-concentrated form of Vital Energy that could provide immense power to humanity.
This was an era of turmoil, yet perhaps it was also one of the best times because decades later, who would have the privilege to witness such a vast quantity of Zombie Crystal s? If humanity managed to stabilize the world, Zombie Crystal s would become scarcer over time, ultimately turning into a non-renewable precious resource.
Regardless, Zheng Yifan couldn't care less about that now; he was enchanted by these beautiful crystals. The purple Zombie Crystal s were like the most exquisite poison, attracting everyone's gaze.
Although the two women had seen Zombie Crystal s before, they had never encountered such a large quantity of them.
It was as if they had entered a crystal palace, and they both screamed in unison, gently caressing each piece of Zombie Crystal.
The Zombie Crystal s even had a layer of wax for maintenance, ensuring their cleanliness. Everything was handled meticulously; the Hope Gathering Laboratory could undoubtedly be considered one of the top laboratories in the world. Zheng Yifan had not found any team that could compare.
Everything was arranged in an orderly manner. Although the warehouse was quite large, it was organized impeccably, especially the vault in the most secure area at the back, which was completely open.
The vault, tall enough for two people, had originally been prepared by a jewelry store in the Gathering Place but had now been claimed by Zheng Yifan.
Inside were all the Zombie Crystal s of Second Tier and above, along with Essence Fruits. The room was filled with piles of Essence Fruits, obtained through trades with nearly all Gathering Places south of North of the River and Ruiguan. Zheng Yifan needed to convert these Essence Fruits into Essence and store them in the Test Tube slots at the back. There were tens of thousands of slots available; if all were filled with A-Class or higher Essence, it would mean that the Gathering Place could accommodate tens of thousands of Superpowered Individuals. Unfortunately, only a few hundred were currently stored.
Even more astonishing were the Zombie Crystal s in those boxes, which were breathtakingly beautiful. Seven Special Zombie Leader Crystals were displayed there, each uniquely stunning.
When Zheng Yifan glanced at the total amount of Zombie Crystal s in the Gathering Place, his eyes nearly bulged out in disbelief.
Nine hundred seventy thousand Zombie Crystal s. The completion of his grand plan was just around the corner.
The time to truly uncover the secrets of the Time-Space Barrier was drawing near. (To be continued)
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