[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-king-of-zombies":3,"chapter-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: King of Zombies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},696111,930,"Chapter 222 You've got quite the mindset","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>By now, most of the nearby monsters had been cleared out, but since the entrance hadn't been sealed, a large number of them were still gathering, trying to return to their nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brandon suddenly remembered something. \"Wait a second—Isaac's dead now. We don't have an Earth-type Awakener anymore. How are we supposed to seal the entrance? What do we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, no big deal. Looks like I'll have to step in and handle it,\" Ethan replied, completely unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris and the others were stunned. They all knew Ethan was a Zombie King, but he'd never shown any Earth-type abilities before. Could he really pull this off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's bright eyes gleamed, his expression calm as ever. He turned his gaze toward the 1,000-foot-long entrance, which was packed with parasitic monsters swarming forward in a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Domain of the Dead began to expand outward, growing more intense with every passing second. The pressure in the air surged, and soon, the domain reached its full extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the monsters touched it, it was as if they were being crushed under a massive millstone. They disintegrated into fine dust instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air filled with a mournful wail. The ground beneath their feet and the surrounding walls began to creak and groan as cracks spread outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area covered by the Domain of the Dead was suffused with an aura of utter destruction, as though it was about to obliterate everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the cracks widened, dust and debris rained down from the ceiling, which looked like it could collapse at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap!\" Chris and the others behind him stared wide-eyed, completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear now what Ethan intended to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When faced with overwhelming power, there was no need for strategy. Just hit hard enough, and miracles would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan lifted his foot and took a step forward, stomping down hard on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BOOM!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was like the final straw that broke the camel's back. The ground trembled violently, and chunks of rock began to collapse, as if a natural disaster had been unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls of the entrance corridor cracked completely, and massive boulders fell from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These enormous rocks, weighing tens of tons, crashed down onto the parasitic monsters in the corridor, turning them into nothing more than bloody pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters screeched and howled in agony, their cries sharp and desperate. But those sounds were quickly drowned out by the deafening roar of the falling boulders. The 1,000-foot-long corridor entrance was soon buried under a mountain of rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collapse lasted for several dozen seconds before finally settling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire entrance was destroyed, completely buried under the debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow… That Earth-type ability is seriously something else,\" Brandon said, his eyes filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind him, two figures stood quietly—the scar-faced man and the freckled-faced girl. Both were from the Rancho Cucamonga shelter, and now that they'd realized Ethan's true identity, they were utterly terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a terrifying Zombie King…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's gotta be at least S-rank, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… Shouldn't we get out of here?\" The scar-faced man suddenly snapped out of it. After all, Ethan had killed Isaac—there was no way they'd be safe either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The freckled-faced girl nodded frantically. \"Yeah! We need to tell Captain Zane about this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a quick glance, silently agreeing. While Ethan was busy sealing the entrance, they began to back away slowly, slipping into the shadows as quietly as they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, an overwhelming, ferocious aura surged out from deep within the shelter, so powerful it made the air feel heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scar-faced man and the freckled-faced girl froze, feeling a tight grip around their waists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked down in horror to see a massive, trunk-like tentacle wrapped around them. Their faces went pale with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could react, the tentacle tightened and pulled them backward with an unstoppable force. They let out piercing screams as they were dragged into the pitch-black darkness. Within moments, their voices were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Ethan glanced in their direction, sensing the ferocious aura as well. His expression grew more cautious. It seemed there were still significant dangers lurking in the parasitic monsters' nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris heard the brief, blood-curdling screams. Though they faded quickly, they left him shaken to his core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What… what was that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else could it be in a monster nest?\" Brandon replied with a rhetorical question, his voice tinged with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were still shaken. The monsters they had fought earlier were mostly juveniles, not particularly strong—roughly equivalent to Awakeners who had just formed their Neurocores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deeper in the nest? That was a whole different story. There could be A-rank monsters, A+ even… or worse, S-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature that had just snatched those two away? Its strength was definitely above A-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's just terrifying…\" Chris muttered under his breath. He pulled out a small transparent bottle and began pouring its contents—a camouflage potion—all over himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't sure if it would still work, but anything was better than nothing. Even a little protection was better than none at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, what the hell is that smell?\" Brandon grimaced, waving his hand in front of his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You smell awful…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the intense battle, Ethan had successfully played the role of an Earth-type Awakener, sealing the entrance completely. Even if the monsters managed to dig through the rubble, it would take them at least five or six hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was more than enough time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan began collecting the corpses of both humans and parasitic monsters, storing them all in his spatial storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were so many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many to eat. He couldn't possibly finish them all…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing of real value to Ethan was Isaac's A-rank crystal core. As the 005-ranked Awakener from Rancho Cucamonga, Isaac's strength wasn't insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's move. Time to find more food—uh, I mean, the rest of the team,\" Ethan said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right! Sure, sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris, Brandon, and the remaining seven or eight Awakeners nodded quickly, not daring to voice any objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group began making their way deeper into the dark, ominous nest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely enough, they didn't encounter any more parasitic monsters. It was eerily quiet, as if something was brewing in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side of the nest, Mia's team had also managed to fend off the monsters and seal another entrance. With Sean, Zane, and a few other powerhouses in their group, their strength was formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zane, ever the opportunist, was busy trying to charm Mia. \"Mia, I just took down a few B-rank monsters and collected some crystal cores. Here, they're all for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?\" Mia glanced down at the crystal cores in Zane's hand. Despite her sharp words, she took them without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, of course not,\" Zane said, shaking his head quickly. He forced a smile and added, \"Your friend, Ethan, right? Gotta admit, he's a good-looking guy. Even back in my prime, I'd have to step aside in the looks department. But… his strength doesn't seem all that impressive. He's probably all show, no substance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk bad about my friends in front of me,\" Mia interrupted bluntly, her tone leaving no room for argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group continued moving forward, heading toward the rendezvous point with the other teams. Zane pursed his lips, feeling a bit annoyed. Protective, aren't we? he thought to himself. Not like it matters. Who knows if your friend is even still alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but wonder if Isaac had managed to carry out the task he'd been assigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Isaac's strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There shouldn't have been any issues… right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Zane decided to plant a seed, just in case. \"Mia, this mission is incredibly dangerous. Losses are inevitable. If something happens to a friend of yours, don't take it too hard, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Mia turned to look at him, her gaze sharp. \"Didn't expect you to be so… philosophical. You've got quite the mindset.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, well, yeah. Comes with the territory. We've been on so many missions, seen so much life and death… you just get used to it after a while,\" Zane said with a forced chuckle, trying to sound nonchalant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1393,"2026-06-02T09:29:06.387Z",1,"novelbin.me","e7fa767e8ff04a5459f513cad40d04792972c887d973662418aebd08157b8f0f","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-272","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-271",1329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-king-of-zombies-cover.jpg"]