Chapter 152 - I Can Get You Guys out of Here!
“You think this small flame can harm me?”
Loong Chen wore a cold smile.
Although his mental energy was currently weak, his physical prowess still remained at the Level 6 Grandmaster.
Meanwhile, this Flame Man had only recently awakened his flame extraordinary ability.
If there were rankings for those with Extraordinary Talents, he would, at most, be considered a Level 1 Awakened.
Even if Loong Chen simply stood there and allowed himself to be burnt, he would not suffer the slightest harm.
“Go to hell!”
Loong Chen wasted no time engaging in idle chatter with Flame Man. He exerted his strength.
With a sharp cracking sound, Flame Man's neck was broken.
His head lolled to the side; he was lifeless.
Had he been able to awaken his extraordinary talent at the outset of the apocalypse, he could have certainly evolved into a formidable warrior in the future.
Perhaps, in three centuries, he might have even reached the pinnacle of warriors, akin to the Emperor of Thunder and Daoist Priest Qingyun.
Sadly, that opportunity eluded him.
Even if Loong Chen hadn't taken his life this time, considering his disposition, his days were numbered.
Loong Chen discarded Flame Man's lifeless body as if it were refuse. His countenance remained expressionless.
The survivors in the vicinity withdrew, casting fearful glances at Loong Chen.
Despite the world being on the brink of collapse, it was still only the Early Period, and these people's perspectives hadn't entirely shifted.
Consequently, taking someone's life was an incredibly terrifying prospect for them.
“Ding! Detecting available attributes in the nearby area. Would you like to collect them?”
In that instant, a system notification chimed.
Loong Chen noticed a few small orbs of light descending from beside the Flame Man's lifeless body.
“Pick it up.”
Loong Chen silently instructed himself.
“Ding! Picking up done! You have obtained 200 points of mental energy.”
“Ding! Picking up done! You have obtained 500 empirical points!”
As the attributes integrated into Loong Chen's being, a delighted expression spread across his face.
“My mental energy has actually started to recover a bit.”
Loong Chen was pleasantly surprised, realizing that collecting mental energy attributes could help him replenish his mental energy swiftly.
Having just obtained 200 mental attributes, it equated to the amount he would typically regain after two days of rest.
“To restore my mental energy, I still depend on the system. Nevertheless, generally, only Awakened individuals with extraordinary talents have a high likelihood of dropping mental energy attributes. Finding such Awakened ones during the early stages of the apocalypse won't be easy.”
Regular individuals have a slim chance of acquiring a spiritual attribute. Nevertheless, the likelihood of them obtaining one is quite low, and the quantity is minimal.
Zombies, on the other hand, have even lower odds of dropping spiritual attributes. Lacking consciousness, they practically possess no spiritual attributes.
Therefore, he still had to depend on the Awakened.
“Brother Chen Long, I appreciate it.”
In that moment, Loong Ming approached Loong Chen and expressed his gratitude.
Loong Chen's unwavering determination to kill without hesitation surprised him. Even as a special forces soldier himself, he wouldn't dare to take a life so unflinchingly.
“It's not a big deal. All of you saved my life before. Now that you're in trouble, I naturally can't stand by and do nothing.”
Loong Chen waved his hand and glanced at the scorched part of Loong Ming's body, feeling a pang of sympathy.
Unfortunately, he couldn't employ his mental energy at this moment, preventing him from treating Loong Ming.
At that moment, Jing Yan approached Loong Chen to convey her gratitude.
Neither of them questioned Loong Chen's exceptional power or his fearlessness in the face of flames.
With extraordinary talent users in their midst, what else could be considered impossible?
“Captain, the last of our food was consumed by that Awakened. We've scoured the area but can't find any more food. What should we do?”
At that juncture, a warrior addressed Loong Ming.
He didn't intentionally lower his voice, so his words were heard by everyone.
The survivors displayed sudden panic in their expressions. Without access to food, their chances of survival dwindled.
Loong Ming's countenance darkened. The food supplies still had a few days left, but Flame Man had rendered them all useless.
“I've established contact with the military in River City. They've managed to stabilize the situation there and have established a secure zone. They've offered to accept us, but we'll need to make our way there independently,” Loong Ming stated.
Loong Ming had been contemplating this for some time, but the group was too large.
The matter had been on his mind, but their numbers made it a challenge.
Leaving the gymnasium exposed them to immediate danger from encroaching zombies.
With River City dozens of kilometers away, it wasn't a safe journey by any means.
However, at this point, they had no choice but to go. Staying put meant awaiting certain death, so they decided to venture out in search of survival.
“I've made up my mind. We're heading for the safety zone in River City!”
After careful consideration, Loong Ming reached a decision.
As the captain of the special forces, his decision was akin to an order, and no one voiced opposition.
Loong Chen also didn't object.
Once all the preparations were in place, a few soldiers drove several military trucks capable of accommodating everyone present.
After boarding the trucks, they set off northward.
Several soldiers raised their firearms and opened fire on the pursuing zombies.
On their journey, they encountered numerous zombies. Fortunately, the driver's skills were adept, and nothing unexpected occurred.
Loong Chen, Loong Ming, and Jing Yan occupied the same vehicle. Loong Ming surveyed their surroundings vigilantly, while Jing Yan tightly clasped Loong Ming's hand.
The other survivors in the car appeared visibly anxious.
Loong Chen sat calmly in his seat, his expression composed. He squinted, regaining his mental fortitude.
After approximately two hours, the convoy drew close to the River City Safety Zone.
Even Loong Ming began to breathe a sigh of relief when the car suddenly came to a halt.
Everyone in the vehicle nearly toppled over. Loong Chen seized Loong Ming with one hand and Jing Yan with the other, preventing any harm to them.
“He's incredibly strong.”
Loong Ming regarded Loong Chen with astonishment.
Although he had been surprised when Loong Chen had instantly dispatched the Flame Man, he had assumed it was due to Loong Chen possessing an ability that made him immune to flames.
Now, he could sense Loong Chen's formidable power, realizing he had underestimated him.
However, Loong Ming had no time to dwell on this revelation. He shouted to the driver.
“What's going on?”
“Captain, we're surrounded by a horde of corpses!”
The driver's voice up front trembled. Loong Ming hastily opened the window and peered outside, his expression immediately changing.
A motorcade found itself encircled by a horde of zombies, numbering at least several thousand.
They were on the verge of reaching the secure area when an incident occurred.
“I don't want to meet my end like this.”
“Mom, I'm terrified.”
Inside the vehicle, the survivors all wept in hopelessness.
Loong Ming wore a concerned expression. They were besieged by a sea of lifeless bodies. Even if they managed to escape, it would undoubtedly come at a substantial cost.
“I can provide you with an escape.”
At that very moment, Loong Chen unexpectedly addressed Loong Ming.
“However, it's only feasible for the two of you. I can't escort more than two individuals to safety.”
If Loong Chen could employ his extraordinary abilities, he could effortlessly eliminate the thousands of zombies.
Regrettably, presently he could only rely on his physical strength. While he wasn't fearful of these zombies, he lacked the confidence to safeguard everyone.
Naturally, if he concentrated on safeguarding Loong Ming and Jing Yan, it wouldn't pose a problem.
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