“What’s going on? Why are those people moving so strangely?” one of the soldiers asked.
“Their eyes are glowing green, and they don’t look human at all. Could they be some kind of monsters?” another asked.
“Stay alert, and don’t let your guard down!
As the figures in the distance drew closer, the soldiers tensed up and raised their weapons.
The figures moved faster with each lurching step, every movement stiff and unnatural. Within moments, they reached the checkpoint. Under the glare of the lights, the soldiers finally got a clear look, and their faces went pale.
“Zombies! Those are zombies!”
“Open fire now!”
Seeing the shriveled zombies with glowing green eyes, the soldiers raised their rifles and opened fire without hesitation.
The rounds hit dead-on, but the creatures didn’t even flinch. Their withered bodies were tougher than steel, and the bullets couldn’t penetrate. 1
By the time the soldiers emptied an entire round, the only visible damage was to the zombies’ already tattered clothing. Not a single one went down.
The lead zombie let out a low growl and suddenly lunged at a soldier. It opened its rotting mouth wide and sank its teeth deep into his neck.
The soldier screamed, his rifle clattering to the ground. His body convulsed violently as his once-strong frame visibly shriveled. Within seconds, he was dead.
After the bite, the green glow in the zombie’s eyes burned brighter.
After the first man fell, the second followed quickly, then the third, then the fourth. Soon, the entire squad was slaughtered. Ordinary humans were no match for the monsters nurtured by the Skull Covenant.
Once the soldiers were dead, the seven zombies shambled forward in search of more human flesh.
Moments later, the first soldier who had been bitten began twitching on the ground. His lifeless eyes gradually lit up with a faint green glow. A second later, he lurched to his feet and was turned into a zombie.
After the first soldier turned, the second followed soon after, then the third, the fourth… In the end, the entire squad was infected by the zombie virus and transformed into the undead. Just like the ones before them, they followed the scent of human flesh.
A new disaster had begun, one that spread faster and proved deadlier than the last. Unlike the earlier plague, this zombie virus moved with terrifying speed and couldn’t be contained.
The plague could still be managed with medicine, roadblocks, and strict lockdowns to keep the situation under control, but the zombie virus was different.
It didn’t matter if people hid at home or found shelter elsewhere. As long as they were still breathing, the zombies would break in and infect them.
A single bite was all it took to set the chain in motion. The victim would become a zombie, carrying the virus and passing it to the next. One turned into ten, ten into 100, and soon 100 became 1,000.
The zombie virus spread faster than anyone in Sommertown could have imagined.
By the time Nathaniel realized what was happening and began organizing a proper defense, the zombie virus had already infected over 1,000 people and was continuing to spread.
The situation gave him a severe headache. Just as one crisis had been resolved, another struck. The scarlet mist had just been dispersed, and before there was even time to breathe, the zombie virus had broken out.
It was clear the remnants of the Skull Covenant were hellbent on wiping out the entire city. Their methods were so ruthless and unpredictable that no defense could stop them.
The crisis wasn’t limited to Sommertown. Harbortown, Thornwick, and Reedcrest were all facing the same disaster.
These bulletproof zombies, awakened by the Skull Covenant, had begun causing chaos everywhere and spreading the zombie virus. As a result, all four cities were plunged into varying degrees of disorder.
In Reedcrest, Dustin was meditating and refining the three crimson orbs he had recently acquired. Though laced with deadly poison, each orb held a tremendous amount of energy. For him, they were more boon than threat.
He had only just broken through, and his body was still adjusting to the change. With the energy nourishing his body, his cultivation level began to stabilize.
Suddenly, someone knocked at the door, followed by Sadie’s anxious voice.
“Mr. Rhys, something has happened in Reedcrest. Ms. Linsor asks that you head over immediately.”
“Hmm?”
Dustin slowly opened his eyes. With a light wave of his hand, the door swung open, and he asked, “Didn’t we just resolve the scarlet mist crisis? What could be so urgent now?”
“It’s not related to the mist,” she replied. ” Reedcrest is facing a new disaster. Ms. Linsor will explain the details herself.”
“Alright, I’ll go take a look.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished from the room.
Sadie flinched in surprise. One second, he was right there, and the next, the room was empty. It was as if a god had disappeared before her eyes.
A few seconds later, Dustin appeared in the living room of another residence. Grace was speaking with her trusted aide. When she saw him appear, she immediately waved for the aide to leave.
“Sadie mentioned that Reedcrest has suffered a new disaster. What exactly is it? “Dustin asked.
“Zombies,” she answered grimly.
“We just received reports that several villages on the outskirts were attacked, and there were no survivors. The infected are now moving toward the city center. If we don’t stop them in time, Reedcrest could be wiped out.”
