Zhang Chen had already discovered that the meteorite's energy had rapidly spread through the black market, the enemy, and almost all survivors' rings.
Perhaps it was because of the impending great battle, they had frequently used their rings to contact each other.
As for the Soul Organization and Black Bull Legion being infected by the meteorite's energy, it was likely because they had previously communicated with Boss Qian, but the negotiation had broken down.
Energy readings indicated transmission from Wang Zihao to the rings of black market members, including Boss Qian.
It then spread from Boss Qian's ring to the rings of high-ranking members of the Soul Organization and Black Bull Legion.
Through their layer-by-layer tactical deployments, they were ultimately all infected by the meteorite's energy.
Zhang Chen now had a deeper understanding of energy constructs. At a glance, he realized that the energy construct he had previously established was not to prevent the natives from controlling the rings.
Instead, it transferred the control of the rings to the meteorite's energy core.
To put it bluntly, in the entire High Wall City, almost all the rings of the previous generation of Reincarnators were now under Zhang Chen's control.
As Zhang Chen had modified the rings of Zhang Wenwen and Qing Feng, this meteorite energy was now also spreading among the survivors of the current generation.
If this pace continued, it was estimated that it wouldn't be long.
All Reincarnators would be under Zhang Chen's control.
With just a thought from Zhang Chen, he could easily decide if anyone lived or died, or whether they could live but not die!
However, Zhang Chen had only just mastered this ability, and he wasn't proficient in its use. He couldn't disable specific targets' rings in a short time, so he simply disabled them all, which was convenient and efficient.
"What happened? Why can't I move?"
Qian Xin Xin was filled with horror.
The feeling of losing her strength, from being a top three world-class powerhouse to a weak woman unable to lift a chicken, made her feel extremely insecure.
"Could it be that the natives are attacking? But..."
Wang Zihao, also lying on the ground, managed to look up and continued,
"There are no energy rays overhead, so it shouldn't be the natives, and... they don't have the strength to disable rings over such a large area of High Wall City!"
"Then... what's going on? Could it be that someone else can control the rings? And their strength is even greater than the natives who developed the rings? Is that... possible?!"
Qian Xin Xin became even more panicked and uneasy.
"Don't panic, I'm just trying to control those rioters. It will be fine soon, just bear with it for a moment!"
Zhang Chen looked down at Qian Xin Xin, who was lying at his feet, and comforted her.
"You... you did this?"
Qian Xin Xin's eyes widened in surprise, her chest heaving uncontrollably.
Her team members could rival world-ranked 6th and 7th powerhouses from a higher generation.
She also possessed terrifying existences like Gromos and the Spider Queen.
Now Zhang Chen himself could control the rings?! What other terrifying abilities did he have that he hadn't yet displayed?!
"Bear with it, don't talk, it will be fine soon!"
Zhang Chen focused intently on distinguishing friend from foe within the ring's energy control.
However, the energy involved too many people, with countless threads connecting them.
If Zhang Chen had marked friendly individuals in the ring's energy beforehand, it would have been simpler.
Now, it seemed that the energy in everyone's rings was almost identical, only their positions differed, making distinction quite difficult.
Although Zhang Chen said it would be quick, it could actually take ten minutes, or perhaps an hour...
Ding! It is now midnight, the Ultimate Apocalypse has arrived, good luck to you all!
All rings received a system notification.
It was fine for Zhang Chen's generation of Reincarnators, as they had freedom of movement and had long anticipated a fierce battle at midnight.
But the Reincarnators with the dark red rings lying on the ground were in trouble, especially the black market merchants.
They couldn't move at all; the only thing they could do was chat and comfort each other.
"This is bad, it's over. All of us from this generation of Reincarnators are lying down. Can the new generation of Reincarnators hold on with just them?"
"Let's pray they can hold on. If they can't, I'm doomed too. I can't even stand up, let alone defend myself!"
"This batch of newcomers seems very strong. Even the Soul Organization and the Black Bull Legion can't do anything to them. We should still have a chance!"
"If it were the usual monster tide during the Ultimate Apocalypse, they might be able to hold on, but this time it's different..."
"What's different?"
"You need to know why the Soul Organization and the Black Bull Legion abandoned their original cities and came here? Isn't it because their cities have definitely fallen?"
"So after this monster tide ends, those Soul Devourers and Gromos that even the Soul Organization and the Black Bull Legion fear will rush out from the tunnels, and then..."
"Let's quickly warn them and tell them to blow up the tunnels!"
"Stupid, Soul Devourers can enter a spiritual form and pass through any obstacle, and Gromos can open spatial portals... Blowing up the tunnels will only trap us, it will have no effect on them..."
"Then what should we do..."
"Heh, what can we do? We can only pray for divine intervention, if there are really gods in this world..."
They spoke one after another, intending to encourage and comfort each other, but in the end, despair filled everyone's eyes.
At this moment, the roars of monsters echoed from all directions, rising and falling.
The moon in the sky was instantly obscured by dark clouds.
Above the moonlit clouds, giant creatures could be seen quickly passing by, casting huge shadows on the clouds.
Dark red lightning flashed within the distant dark clouds, exuding an ominous aura.
Subsequently, the survivors lying on the ground felt the earth vibrating at high frequencies, emitting rumbling, deafening sounds.
Big guys were coming, and not just one, but a large group!
Zizi... Zizi...
The city's streetlights flickered uneasily a few times. Some bulbs couldn't withstand the stimulus of the changing voltage and exploded with a bang, scattering fragments everywhere.
"The monsters are not only on the ground and in the sky, but something is also attacking the energy defense grid from underground!"
"It's time to start fighting!"
Zhang Chen gathered the members of the Meng Yan organization and also called Mo Ran and Xu Ruina.
Zheng Hao, Bai Hanlin, and Qing Feng will face the monster tide head-on, Xu Ruina will be responsible for infection support, Mo Ran and Royd will be responsible for guarding the city walls, and Guan Xin will need to deal with these underground guys.
As Zhang Chen spoke, he took out a large pile of equipment from the progressive faction's arsenal in the seventh High Wall City.
"Finally, we can have a great battle!"
Zhang Chen looked at the [Legend · Invincible Pioneer] in his ring and muttered to himself.