Zhang Wenwen chose girls who were not only good-looking but also quick-witted.
Soon, the room was cleaned spotlessly.
Zhang Wenwen could see that Zhang Chen had no intention of keeping these girls, nor did he have any other ulterior motives, so he left with the girls.
At this moment, Xiao Guanghan walked in from outside the door.
He was not interested in sects or anything like that, nor did he want to get involved with religious people.
This was because while people with religious beliefs meant bravery, fearlessness, unity, strong execution, and a series of advantages.
There was a disadvantage, however, which was that their inclusiveness would be limited.
They would harbor the greatest hostility towards people with different beliefs.
Wars triggered by religious conflicts in the world, lasting for decades or even a century, were common.
Especially now, in the apocalypse, for people to unite, their faith had to be more devout and fanatical.
The more fanatical, the more dangerous.
Of course, for Zhang Chen, the more fanatical these people were, the more convenience and benefits he would gain.
Different positions brought different feelings and standpoints.
Zhang Chen, when are we leaving? I've already studied the route!
The next target is Pingze City. Once we reach Pingze, we won't be far from the interface city!
Xiao Guanghan said excitedly.
After crossing the strait, the remaining distance was all land. He felt his confidence return, unlike when he was at sea, feeling suspended.
"Yes, we can leave anytime!"
Zhang Chen looked back at Xiao Bai, who had regained vitality, and said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll prepare the convoy now!"
Xiao Guanghan nodded and turned to leave.
Zhang Chen and Xiao Bai had a simple breakfast and then put away the villa.
Er Pang transformed into its enlarged state again.
It also felt its own difference and shook its fur.
A natural aura of majesty emanated from it.
At this moment, the enlarged Er Pang was about the size of an elephant.
Its stark white, giant tusks and eerie green eyes sent a chill down one's spine at a single glance.
Zhang Chen and Xiao Bai still sat on Er Pang's back.
This fellow was too large now; its back was exceptionally wide. They used to straddle it.
Now, they could only sit cross-legged on it.
Fortunately, both Zhang Chen and Xiao Bai had excellent balance, and sitting on it still felt very stable.
Xiao Guanghan's convoy slowly drove out of the street in the opposite direction of Katerina's team.
Zhang Chen rode Er Pang at the rear of the convoy.
All the believers along the way knelt and kowtowed upon seeing Zhang Chen.
The believers carrying out sentry duty and other tasks lowered their heads and saluted when they saw Zhang Chen.
Thus, the convoy slowly drove out of the port area and headed towards Pingze City.
Tengxiang Country felt completely different from Qimu Country.
Although there were many modern buildings here, there were also many classical structures.
They were covered in vegetation and weathered by erosion, making them appear older.
It was as if everyone was in ruins enveloped by a jungle.
The trees and plants here grew taller and denser than in Qimu Country, blocking out the sky.
Some vines even extended from the roof of one building to the roof of a building across the road.
They formed a natural green canopy overhead.
Between the branches of the green leaves, one could often see large red flowers and oddly shaped, colorful fruits.
The only advantage here, if any, was the fresh air, which seemed to have a higher oxygen content.
"Professor, I feel like this road is a bit off!"
Han Shuang, sitting in the leading off-road vehicle, reported to Xiao Guanghan via radio.
"What's wrong? Did you encounter any trouble? Or an insect ambush?"
Xiao Guanghan asked.
"Neither. This entire route feels too smooth!"
"As soon as we arrived at the port, the monsters there seemed to have been cleared out, not a single one!"
"And there were no survivors, only some traces of struggle!"
"Logically, we wouldn't be the first survivors to arrive at Angel Port!"
"If the survivors who crossed over are randomly distributed, then there must have been people who crossed over to Angel Port!"
"And when we arrived at End Shore City, there were only a few ships left. This indicates that someone had crossed the strait before, and possibly before the apocalypse's suppression was lifted!"
"But the question is, where did all these people go? They didn't set up camp in a safe port, nor did they appear on the streets..."
"There were no traces of human life left behind, and where did all the insects that were seen everywhere go?"
Han Shuang raised a series of questions.
These questions were indeed real.
And they were the factors that made Xiao Guanghan feel uneasy at a subconscious level.
Although with Er Pang around, many low-level insects would actively avoid them.
But it shouldn't be to the point where not a single one showed up, right?
It was as if they had known about the group's arrival in advance and had specifically cleared a very safe path for them to pass.
"Indeed, that is a bit strange!"
"Stay vigilant. It's possible these insects are brewing a major conspiracy!"
"Slow down the speed, and proceed according to our plan. If you encounter anything that feels wrong, stop immediately!"
Xiao Guanghan commanded.
"Understood!"
Han Shuang replied.
Now, this apocalypse was different from thirty days ago.
It was filled with all sorts of existences that they had never seen or heard of before. Even if they were fully alert and extremely cautious, they didn't know what to be careful of or what to guard against.
Who knew if the next terrifying existence would be an animal, an insect, or these sky-obscuring plants?
"Zhang Chen, it's been very quiet along the way, what do you think?"
Xiao Guanghan was still a bit uneasy and privately messaged Zhang Chen.
"Currently, there seems to be no danger. The plants are ordinary and non-aggressive!"
"There are no insect ambushes in the surrounding buildings, nor zombies, not even red soil fungi!"
Zhang Chen said, listing them all.
His gaze swept over the buildings and street corners.
Such a sweep was tiring, but he had to do it.
Because he also felt a subtle, eerie aura.
This was the apocalypse. If they were attacked by various insects along the way, he wouldn't have cared.
Now that there was nothing, it made Zhang Chen feel uneasy.
Not even red soil fungi? This kind of thing should be everywhere in the buildings, how could there be none?
Could there be some more powerful entity that had eaten all the mutants in this area?
Thinking of this, Xiao Guanghan couldn't help but shiver.
Mutated insects grew by devouring.
If there truly existed an entity that had consumed half the city...
Then its strength would be absolutely extraordinary!
Xiao Guanghan felt that this monster had woven a huge trap, just waiting for them to rush into its mouth and allow it to feast.
"Zi zi... zi zi..."
At this moment, Han Shuang's nervous voice came through the radio.
"Professor Xiao, we have a situation!"
With this voice, the RV slammed on the brakes.
The convoy stopped!