[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-king-of-zombies":3,"chapter-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-888":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},696956,930,"Chapter 888: The Cannon King would rise again","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-888",888,"\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, no more speeches,\" little shadow said with a shrug, obedient for once. He turned his head toward Bulldozer’s direction—only to see him locked in a brutal slugfest with Terrax. The two were going at it like wild beasts, neither giving an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go give Big Lug a hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heartland had just lost two of its SSS-tier heavy-hitters back-to-back. The blow to their morale was massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things were about to get even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the seemingly invincible Deathless Sovereigns were starting to falter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa, already drained from earlier battles, was now being relentlessly hunted down by Claire. Poison mist still clung to her like a shroud, but it was thinning fast. Every time they clashed, Claire’s strikes pushed her back, and the once-thick red fog around her was fading to a dull haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her elite SSS-tier guards weren’t faring any better—locked in combat with the heads of the other two human families, and clearly outmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was the Overlord of Eastreach—Bloodveil—lurking nearby, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Claire, I’ve got your back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodveil surged forward, his body flickering like a crimson flame. The power of his Absolute Domain rippled out, and where red and blue clashed, a river of blood carved its way through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa’s poison was being stripped away, her defenses crumbling. She was barely holding on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Ethan’s mid-tier forces were tearing through the enemy with terrifying efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the charge were the infamousJapanese Iron Trioand theDune Twins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mad Dog, the most fearsome of the Iron Trio, was wrapped in thick, bone-white armor—his skeletal mutation ability pushed to the limit. He looked like a war god, unshakable and unstoppable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Samara moved like a shadow—fast, lethal, and eerily reminiscent of Laura, though a bit rougher around the edges. She darted through the chaos, cutting down enemies like a ghost in the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was T-Rex, the fusion-type Zombie King. A walking tank, all brute force and raw muscle. He charged at the front like a battering ram, soaking up damage and smashing through enemy lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers! This is it—the turning point! We fight together, we rise together! Let’s take the damn summit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, a wave of elite zombies surged forward, roaring with bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone realized it, they’d pushed even closer to the base of The Origin Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the outer edges of the battlefield were a bloodbath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black mist rolled across the ground like a living tide—then came a thunderous roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasFear, Mist’s right-hand zombie, unleashing hisSoulquakeability. The psychic shockwave froze a cluster of enemy zombies in place for several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hank! Gatorax! Move in now!\" Big Ears barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, two more Zombie Kings let out savage howls and dove into the fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrimpy scanned the battlefield, eyes wide. Everyone was fighting tooth and claw, all for one goal—to reach the summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Ears, what about us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously, we’re the brains of the operation,\" Big Ears replied, watching the chaos unfold. The frontlines were a meat grinder—charging in blindly was suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist nodded. \"Honestly, with a battle this massive, I doubt our power levels are gonna tip the scales.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what if...\" Shrimpy’s eyes narrowed thoughtfully. \"What if we’re the final straw that breaks the camel’s back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... you think so?\" Mist scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears didn’t answer right away. His gaze dropped to the ground, scanning the piles of mangled corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spotted it—a faint glimmer of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shattered S-rank Zombie King, blown apart by the Starbreaker Cannon. Its crystal core was still intact, glowing faintly in the wreckage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears’ eyes lit up. He turned back to the others, voice suddenly full of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know what? Shrimpy’s got a point. But we’re not just the straw that breaks the camel’s back—we’re the whole damn mountain that crushes it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So we’re not staying back anymore?\" the others asked, already guessing where this was going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears nodded. \"The road to becoming an Overlord is never easy. If we want to stand at the top, we’ve gotta give it everything we’ve got. Let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hell yeah! For the summit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three zombies let out a battle cry and charged forward, joining the chaos with wild grins and blood in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears bolted straight for the glowing light ahead—no doubt about it, that was an S-rank crystal core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could get his hands on it... thenThe Cannon Kingwould rise again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the surge of energy from the four zombies didn’t go unnoticed. A group of elite Heartland zombies quickly picked up on their presence—including a Zombie Leader stationed on the outskirts, one of Endless’s subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well... what are those weaklings doing here? Running around like headless chickens. You guys seriously think you belong on this battlefield? What, here to donate your heads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zombie Leader’s voice dripped with mockery, but his eyes were full of killing intent. With a sharp command, he and a squad of elite zombies charged toward Big Ears and his crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears felt it instantly—his senses flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and spotted the incoming figures, all bloodthirsty and fast. Worse, they were coming from the same direction as the crystal core—only about 150 feet away now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Ears... there’s a lot of them. Should we fall back?\" Shrimpy muttered nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locomotive scoffed. \"What the hell, man? You were the one yelling ’charge’ a second ago, and now you wanna bail?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only cowards retreat!\" Big Ears snarled. \"When two forces meet on a narrow path, the brave one wins. So let’s tear these bastards apart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four zombies narrowed their eyes, their pace never slowing. They charged forward like they had nothing to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\" The Zombie Leader blinked, surprised. He hadn’t expected them to keep coming. Their scrawny silhouettes looked like they were running straight into death—like moths to a flame. There was something almost... noble about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. I’ll give you this—you’ve got guts. Let’s make this a fair fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides closed in fast—seconds away from clashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Big Ears dove to the ground, flattening himself against the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mist! Smoke cover, now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On it!\" Mist shouted back. Black smoke erupted from his body, billowing out in thick waves, swallowing the battlefield in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heartland zombies lost sight of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They charged into the fog, claws slashing wildly, trying to clear the air—but it was no use. The mist clung to everything, thick and suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the Zombie Leader sniffed the air, his senses sharp. \"He’s over there—on the ground! Follow me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Big Ears was frantically digging through the pile of rotting flesh, his claws squelching through blood and gore. The stench was unbearable, but he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy’s snarls were getting closer. He could see their twisted faces starting to emerge through the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—his claw hit something solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There you are... I knew you were still here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yanked out theCrystal Core Hand-Cannon, jammed the blood-soaked S-rank core into the chamber, and spun around just as the Zombie Leader lunged at him, claws aimed for his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Ears didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the cannon and pressed it right to the bastard’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha—???\" The Zombie Leader’s eyes went wide, completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion rocked the edge of the battlefield. A blinding flash of light burst from the cannon’s muzzle, followed by a shockwave that tore through the surrounding mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from a distance, the flare of an S-rank Crystal Core Hand-Cannon was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?! That little zombie’s packing an S-rank cannon?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where the hell did they get that kind of gear?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that blast... it’s no joke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heartland zombies started murmuring, unease spreading like wildfire. Their morale, already shaky, took another hit. Now they were paranoid—what if every enemy zombie had a cannon hidden somewhere? What if any one of them could suddenly pull out a Crystal Core Firearm and blow them to pieces?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How were they supposed to fight like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hesitation showed. Movements slowed. Attacks lost their edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And across the battlefield, the tide began to shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Deathless Sovereigns of Heartland scanned the chaos, their expressions darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the elite SSS-tier Voidborn Undying to the outer-ring Zombie Leaders, their forces were being crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Zombie Horde was never built for attrition,\" Endless said, his aura pulsing with restrained fury. \"We rely on overwhelming top-tier force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Lilith and Nightwraith turned toward him, catching the serious glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the battle reached a breaking point, Endless would step in—turning the tide with sheer power, dragging the war back from the brink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now... it was time again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Deathless Sovereigns were about to enter the fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real fight was just beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1481,"2026-06-02T09:29:29.224Z",1,"novelbin.me","3cd7121b6ab9a82b1e401851509bf04a3cef92cb6dbe1774114ada00ed15806d","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-889","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-887",1329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-king-of-zombies-cover.jpg"]