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His heart was filled with curiosity and doubt.
However, in this world of adventure, everything must be earned through strength and wisdom.
They knew that the struggle over the stone had only just begun.
Sasaki knew Chang Wei's courage and vision well. Since he dared to take the risk to exchange for that stone, it must be because it contained immeasurable value.
Although he couldn't fathom its secrets like Chang Wei, he understood that rather than letting this unknown treasure lie dormant in his hands, it was better to transform it into more tangible benefits.
Therefore, he readily agreed to Chang Wei's suggestion and handed over the energy stone in Tang Yingtong's hands to Chang Wei.
Although Tang Yingtong wanted to stop him, she chose to remain silent under Sasaki's unwavering gaze. She could only sigh inwardly, thinking that Chang Wei's decision to give up tens of thousands of tons of food for a single stone was undoubtedly an extremely unwise one in the apocalypse.
However, Chang Wei's joy surged like a tidal wave.
He understood that the value of this energy stone far exceeded that of tens of thousands of tons of grain. It could not only unlock technological blueprints, but also potentially bring him unprecedented power and opportunities.
In his view, mastering these technical blueprints was equivalent to possessing an indestructible steel fortress, laying a solid foundation for his career.
As for food, Chang Wei had his own plans.
He knew that as long as he had the energy stone, he would find more food sources in the future.
At this moment, he values the opportunity and gains before him even more.
Both sides were secretly delighted, feeling that they had gotten a great deal.
After the transaction was completed, both parties were more looking forward to the exit ahead and the new world that was about to come.
Soon after, both groups of people indeed saw the light and the road ahead.
After enduring countless hardships and dangers, they finally found a way out.
A few people stayed behind to guard the area, while the rest quickly returned to lead the main force into this new world.
On their way back, they were surprised to find that the once dangerous forest was now quiet and ordinary, as if all the mutated plants had disappeared.
They returned safely to the starting point, and then, filled with hope and anticipation, headed towards a new world full of unknowns and opportunities.
If one did not witness it with their own eyes, who would have thought that such terrifying mutated plants were hidden in this land? Even evolved beings must be extremely careful, otherwise they may lose their lives here at any time.
Chang Wei seemed to have found his paradise. Green Demon Vine, Life Fruit, Energy Stone, these treasures, although they did not directly make his power leap forward, quietly laid a solid foundation for the power behind him.
As the group continued deeper, a vast valley suddenly appeared ahead, with towering granaries standing like giants, each far larger than anything they had seen before.
However, thousands of zombies have gathered here. They are either running around or wandering, especially the huge zombies, whose every step is like an earthquake, making people's hearts tremble.
Even more terrifying was that the fast and agile zombies rushed towards Chang Wei and his group's vehicle like arrows as soon as they saw it.
However, what truly terrified everyone were the several alien species behind those special zombies.
Two crimson zombies with fierce eyes stood in a triangular formation, guarding the one in the very center.
The zombie was about the size of an average adult, around twenty years old. Its clothes were tattered, but its body was intact, a stark contrast to the mutilated zombies around it.
Its eyes were as black as ink, as if they could devour all light, and its pale face had only a pair of eyes and a mouth, which was now emitting a deafening roar.
With that roar, the zombies throughout the valley seemed to receive a command, and began to move in an orderly fashion, forming one huge circle after another, centered on that zombie.
The entire valley was silent except for the roars of the zombies.
Everyone looked at Chang Wei, hoping he could interpret this strange phenomenon.
Chang Wei stared at the person opposite him, a flash of understanding in his eyes, and then said in a deep voice, "That's the Zombie King."
Before Chang Wei, an unprecedented challenge was quietly unfolding.
He was not facing an ordinary horde of zombies, but a true "King of Zombies".
This king possesses astonishing power at level eight, capable of unleashing mental storms, and is protected by an immortal body, making him virtually invincible.
"The King of Zombies..."
Chang Wei muttered to himself, a hint of shock and unease flashing in his eyes.
He knew all too well that such an existence, once it grew up, would become their most terrifying enemy.
Now, this king even possesses the ability to control all the zombies, which undoubtedly poses an unprecedented threat to their survival.
He carefully observed the zombies around him and discovered that they were not simple creatures, but rather composed of various special types:
Some are as fast as lightning, some are incredibly strong, and some even possess mysterious magical powers.
Although these special zombies only account for nearly 10% of the total zombie horde, their existence is enough to bring about a dramatic change in the entire battlefield situation.
Chang Wei frowned, fully aware of the difficulty of this battle.
The number of evolved humans here is small, less than ten, while special zombies make up hundreds.
Once war breaks out, they have almost no chance of winning.
However, giving up was not an easy task. Sasaki and his troops were facing a life-or-death situation, and they could not hold out for much longer.
Faced with a dilemma, Chang Wei decided to give the choice to the others.
He knew all too well that the outcome of this battle would determine the life or death of everyone involved.
However, his desire for food was not strong; having it would be good, but losing it would not make him too depressed.
Therefore, he chose to take a gamble and let everyone decide the future path together.
When everyone heard Chang Wei's explanation, their faces showed expressions of horror.
They felt a chill run down their spines, especially when they saw the zombie king.
However, at this critical moment of life and death, they must unite as one to face this unprecedented challenge.
In this desolate wasteland, a terrifying zombie leader—the Zombie King—lies lurking.
Chang Wei's words, though cold, truthfully revealed this cruel reality.
Sasaki Suke, Kagami Gadou, and the others were in turmoil, their minds racing as they tried to find a glimmer of hope in their desperate situation.
Sasaki took a deep breath, looked directly at Chang Wei, and said firmly, "...Leader, can you hold off that zombie king? As long as you can hold it off, we can definitely annihilate the rest of the zombies and special zombies with the firepower of our warriors."
His plan seemed meticulous, but its future direction was fraught with uncertainty.
Chang Wei knew this well, and he shook his head slightly with a wry smile on his face:
"To be honest, this is the first time I've faced such a zombie king. I have no idea how powerful it is. But I will do my best to buy you some time."
Chang Wei paused, a hint of worry in his eyes: "But I must remind you that even if I can hold off the Zombie King, the number of those special zombies is several times greater than ours. Every attack they launch could cost our people dearly."
Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Sasaki's eyes, and his face seemed to grow even more weathered.
“I understand, but we have no other choice. If we cannot bring back food, our Imperial Tutor Team of thousands will face a life-or-death crisis. I can sacrifice myself, but I cannot let these thousands of people go with me.”
Tears welled up in Tang Yingtong's eyes as well. She clenched her fists tightly and said firmly, "Uncle, I'm still here! As long as I'm alive, I will definitely bring the grain back!"
Sasaki looked at Kouichi Hatake, a hint of reluctance and relief flashing in his eyes:
"Xiaotong, you can't fall here. You bear the expectations of the Imperial Tutor and your father, and you have an even greater mission to complete."
445 The two major forces join forces to fight against the enemy!
Chang Wei looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
He sighed and finally chose to support them: "Fine, we'll fight side by side, for survival, and for those who are waiting for our return."
Upon hearing Chang Wei's decision, Sasaki's face lit up with undisguised joy.
“But remember, this is the last time. I will not take such a risk for you again.” Chang Wei’s voice was resolute.
Although he has a complex personality, with both greedy and selfish sides, he also has his own principles to uphold.
He understood that in this perilous world, preserving strength and protecting oneself were equally important.
To ensure everyone's safety, he had already given orders that if the situation turned unfavorable, the primary task would be to retreat.
However, at this critical moment, he chose to step forward and single-handedly withstand the zombie attack.
"I'll deal with the toughest zombies!"
As soon as Chang Wei finished speaking, he rushed towards the battlefield like lightning.
With a wave of his hands, a fireball streaked across the sky like a meteor, illuminating half the sky in crimson.
Hundreds of fireballs, each the size of a lead ball and carrying blue flames, launched a fierce attack on the horde of zombies.
Seeing this, Sasaki raised his arm and shouted, "Fight!" This shout inspired everyone like a war drum.
They responded in unison, their voices deafening, the sounds of gunfire and artillery mingling into a magnificent battle song as they charged towards the horde of zombies deep in the valley.
However, the zombie horde did not panic despite the artillery fire.
Suddenly, a huge transparent protective shield appeared above them, like a solid barrier, blocking the bullets and artillery fire one by one.
The protective shield trembled like ripples under the attack, but it never broke.
Just then, Chang 343's fireball struck again.
They rained down on the protective shield like a storm, each impact causing the shield to tremble even more violently.
Finally, under the constant impact of Changwei's fireballs, cracks appeared in the protective shield.
As the final blow landed, the protective shield shattered, and a small, thin zombie was struck by the fireball and sent flying backward.