"I’m telling you, aren’t you bothered?"
At this moment, the Four Heavenly Kings nearby, who couldn’t bear it, grumbled discontentedly.
"You just let them fight, I bet that guy can’t handle a Sixth-tier zombie!"
"That’s right!"
Fart King chimed in.
"Didn’t you see how twisted those zombies are? Take that one that looks like a wolf, see how fast it is? Zhao Tianling, who can produce fire, can’t even catch it, can bullets even hit it?"
"And that two-headed zombie, my goodness, six arms and weapons! It seems like it looted those weapons!"
...
Hearing the words of the Four Heavenly Kings, everyone nodded thoughtfully.
"Yes! Maybe we’re overthinking it!"
Wang Qiang said.
"There are only a few Sixth-tier zombies they can handle! Plus, the people from Shelter No. 9 will definitely try to intervene soon!"
"So, should we... wait and see?"
Xiao Feng looked at everyone.
"Wait and see!"
Everyone agreed, so Xiao Feng disbanded the meeting.
Immediately, Xiao Feng picked up the notebook from the table.
It contained information about the tougher zombies currently in the city area.
It recorded the existence of three Sixth-tier zombies and fifteen Fifth-tier zombies.
Among the Sixth-tier zombies was the one the Four Heavenly Kings mentioned, the wolf-like zombie.
The system called it the Shadow Wolf Corpse.
It evolved into its current form mainly because, in the early stages of evolution, it devoured an infected wolf.
Genetic reversion resulted in the combination of human and wolf genetics.
This Shadow Wolf Corpse was extremely fast and could easily run on walls.
It would indeed be a good choice for dealing with Zhao Tianling.
There was also the double-headed, six-armed zombie they mentioned.
It was a pair of twins merged together.
During the viral outbreak, the older twin was infected and devoured the younger one.
Then, it slowly evolved into its current form.
This dual-headed zombie had high intelligence and could now use weapons for attacks.
Moreover, they had looted all the weapons from the evolved beings they had killed before.
With six hands, one held a submachine gun, one held a hand grenade, one held a rocket launcher, one held an alloy sword, one could produce flame-based evolutionary abilities, and one could produce lightning-based evolutionary abilities.
The damage they caused was extremely horrifying.
Then, there was the last Sixth-tier zombie, which was more terrifying.
Its primary method of evolution to its current state was actually by devouring other organisms.
This includes their zombie counterparts, other mutated beasts, surviving humans, and evolvers—basically, anything alive would be devoured by it. So much so that this zombie has become a towering 7-8 meters tall, entirely made of fat.
Xiao Feng personally witnessed it; even rocket launchers fired at it couldn’t cause any harm. An alloy sword swung into it corroded into uselessness when pulled out. Bullets fired into it were all pushed out as the fat zombie exerted force, as if it was a walking tank.
The system named this zombie the Gluttonous Zombie.
These three zombies are the only existing Sixth-tier ones at the moment, but unfortunately, none of them are students. Otherwise, under An Ran’s teaching command, they could have leaped to Seventh-tier zombies.
Right! Besides these three Sixth-tier zombies, there’s Annie, this terrifying (leveled again with the G Source Virus) Seventh-tier zombie. And the other Fifth-tier zombies, each with distinct abilities, are intimidating entities that make the Shelter tremble.
Xiao Feng gathered all the students around the restaurant to avoid detection by the Shelter’s inhabitants, preventing unnecessary losses.
Now that the zombies possess the loyalty skill, Xiao Feng intends to let them continue existing in Yulin City. It’s a sort of natural protective barrier.
.....
The next day, the Shelter launched its final attack because they were now surrounded on all sides, with only the city center left.
However, when they initiated their fierce assault, the remaining zombies displayed a level of power far beyond their expectations.
"My goodness! The zombies have evolved again!"
"What’s going on? So many Fifth-tier zombies!"
"Look at that! What’s that?"
Everyone turned to see a shadowy figure fleeting across the wall.
"That’s a Sixth-tier zombie!"
"I saw this zombie a few days ago, a wolf-like one!"
"All the zombies have upgraded!"
"Everyone, run!"
.....
The encirclement tightened, and the Shelter’s forces began to retreat.
Their previously gained advantage vanished in an instant.
In the command center, Zhao Tianling watched the grim video feed with a dark expression.
"The evolution level of the zombies in Yulin City is unbelievably high. Someone must be manipulating this in the shadows!"
"It must be the guy who runs the restaurant!" asserted one of Zhao Tianling’s subordinates.
"Our people can’t get in, and no one knows what’s happening in the city center!" Zhao Tianling said wearily.
He had been here overseeing the attack on the city for nearly half a month, and they still hadn’t succeeded.
The central command was pressuring him. If they couldn’t take the city within three days, someone else would come to replace him as the commander.
His father might be the deputy commander, but his adversaries would use this against him to undermine his position.
Zhao Tianling was in a difficult position.
With a bang, he slammed his fist onto the table.
"It’s definitely that bastard causing trouble! Maybe killing him will make Yulin City fall on its own!"
"But we can’t get in now!"
"It seems I have to personally take action!"
Zhao Tianling slowly raised his head and looked toward the man in white standing in the corner.
"Donglai, come with me to kill that person. That way, our debt will be completely repaid!"
"So be it. Let’s go!"
The young man in white slowly stood up.
Then, Zhao Tianling summoned a short-haired girl.
This girl was tall and wore a tight leather outfit that accentuated her proud figure.
Bound to her long thighs was a dagger, and in her hand, she held an alloy war blade, exuding an imposing aura.
However, her face was cold, her gaze vacant. She entered silently and stood beside Zhao Tianling without saying a word.
"Let me introduce you. This is the one we call Black Widow, the latest bioweapon developed by our Shelter. She feels no pain, has been infused with extensive war knowledge, mastering the use of any weapon. Most importantly, she has been taught one of your ancient martial arts, known as the ’Shadow Ghost Stab.’ And she possesses the evolution ability to be invisible, perfect for this dark moment!"
"She knows the ’Shadow Ghost Stab’?" Donglai raised an intrigued eyebrow, looking at the woman before him.