Chapter 1 Journey's Start

Don't underestimate the low cost of the zergling崽崽 (zai zai, cubs), because these cubs have been recognized and gradually optimized by countless Zerg Overlords. Their individual combat strength may not be the strongest, but they definitely have the highest energy utilization rate.

Distraction during battle, even a momentary flaw, can be fatal.

Daydreaming? My cubs won't indulge you.

The roach崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) directly lifted its foot and stomped down, with a loud bang, shaking off countless survivors clinging to its back.

At this time, the zergling崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) had already begun to climb, directly transferring the battlefield to the roach崽崽 (zai zai, cubs)'s back. For a time, roars and the survivors' painful howls were incessant.

The queen崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) warmly helped these sleeping survivors spread blankets on the ground, after all, it's a ten-meter drop; what if they accidentally fell?

My cubs are genuinely enthusiastic.

The creep was busy receiving the various styles of survivors constantly falling from the roach崽崽 (zai zai, cubs).

Some liked to sleep without using their arms, some liked to sleep in a line, and many more liked to sleep with a hole in their chest.

There were a bit too many people, and the creep崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) was clearly having trouble keeping up.

Many survivors who hadn't fallen asleep yet needed the creep崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) to give them peaceful sleep one by one. My cubs are truly beautiful and kind.

"Damn it... that hurt!"

Zong Hechang struggled to sit up from the hard, steel-like compressed earth, and a helpless smile appeared as he looked at the saber that had been shattered into pieces again.

"I'm numb, what is this monster!... Xiang'an City is finished..."

As a warrior who had been through layers of selection, one of the only two V-level evolvers in Xiang'an City, Zong Hechang would naturally not run away from a strong enemy. It didn't align with his education and violated his values.

Thinking this with a wry smile, he sighed, took out his last saber again, and quietly stood up, leaning on it.

"Oh well... since I can't save it, then I'll fight to the death."

The light in his eyes gradually steadied, accompanied by a series of cracking sounds as his dislocated joints returned to their proper positions.

With a great leap, he stood firmly on the edge of the pit.

His gaze was firm, "Damn it! Even if I can't kill you, I'll bite a piece of flesh off you!"

Just as Zong Hechang aimed at the roach崽崽 (zai zai, cubs)'s eyes, the combined human infected by the parasite took the opportunity to give Zong Hechang a big wave of attacks.

Dense tentacles shot out from its body, taking advantage of his weakness to end his life.

Although this mutated creature had not reached the V-level, it was easy to temporarily control him and exchange blows a few times.

Not enough damage, but there are plenty of tentacles. One-on-one fights have never been my cubs' style.

Of course, Zong Hechang wouldn't be locked down by this sneak attack. He jumped directly to the open space to the side. He didn't dare step on the sticky black liquid on the ground; it looked very wrong.

Welcoming him were two scythe-like back刺 (ci, spines) extending from the ground.

Everywhere underground were lurking崽崽 (zai zai, cubs). What could he use to fight the Zerg?

"Why are there so many!"

Zong Hexu was dumbfounded. At a glance, they were all close to IV-level combat power. Even based on his previous experience, the opponents cooperated very well.

If this kind of insect fought a IV-level evolver, the odds might be four to six, but if it were a 2v2, the survivor would definitely die!

The look of apprehension in his eyes was now at its peak, but of course, it stopped there.

The message must be taken back!

Zong Hexu looked around furtively. All sorts of monsters were crawling out of the rustling surroundings.

Suddenly, his face lit up with joy. Zong Hexu saw a clean little hillside that looked very safe.

'If I push off from here, I should be able to escape, but my right leg might need to rest for a while. Oh well, being able to live long enough to send the message is enough!'

Overmind: "Guji!"

(Don't fight him, keep your distance!)

Gritting his teeth, he suddenly thrust forward, and with a clang, as expected, the blow landed directly on the zergling崽崽 (zai zai, cubs)'s twin scythes, sending the cub flying far away.

Taking advantage of this gap, Zong Hexu stepped hard and rushed towards the clean little hillside.

"Success!"

A flash of cold light. There was no little hillside at all, just the dying dream of a dying man.

The body, split in two, fell to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust. The huge crystal core was directly split in the middle, still flashing with dots of light.

The roach崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) under the hillside wielded its scythe, without even a speck of blood on it.

Soon, all 200 survivors were neatly cut into small pieces and placed steadily on the ground, waiting for the creep崽崽 (zai zai, cubs) to visit.

…………

"Zong Hexu's name has turned gray! He's dead!"

Nong Guozhen said in shock.

As a fellow V-level survivor, Nong Guozhen knew his level. Not to mention killing him, those so-called firearms couldn't penetrate his muscles at all, not even the large-caliber, high-explosive rounds fired by sniper rifles.

The wound would only be about three centimeters, and he could even heal himself without bandaging.

"What!"

The cigarette butt in Xu Zhenye's mouth was so shocked that it fell onto his pants. Ignoring the burning sensation between his legs, he hurriedly stood up and widened his eyes to confirm again.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"..."

After receiving Nong Guozhen's affirmative answer, Xu Zhenye fell limply into his chair, his eyes vacant.

"Lao Xu, what do we do now? Those monsters are still advancing. Why don't we run? I have V-level strength. Even if we go to other cities or other survivor bases, I can guarantee you a carefree old age..."

"No need..."

It was so quiet that it was almost inaudible unless you listened carefully.

"..."

"Hahaha! Good for you! Awesome! Okay, let's see today how powerful these so-called monsters can be."

Nong Guozhen was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, stepped forward and patted Xu Zhenye on the shoulder.

"Lao Nong... you actually..."

"Bullshit! If you don't leave, can I leave?!"

Xu Zhenye shook his head with a wry smile, slowly took out the crumpled cigarette pack from his chest pocket, and carefully opened it.

"Here, Huazi, want one?"

"What's wrong, feeling guilty? Want to make up for me with Huazi?! Hmph! I'll fall for that. Come on, light one for me!"

"Hahaha, okay, I'll light one for you. Come on, sit here, I'll stand."

"That's good, I like that."

……

"Oh right, I already let those survivors run away on their own."

After a while, Nong Guozhen said slowly.

"..."

"Okay, it's good that they left, so at least some seeds are left."