Chapter 80: Purge Countdown

Huang Zheng watched helplessly as his nephew slowly collapsed; Huang Haitao, as the strongest supporter of the college leadership, was also his only means of survival in the apocalypse.

"What are you staring at?!"

"His expression went mad, no longer the previous fear."

"Come on, all of you! You idiots! Kill them quickly!"

"Breathing heavily, he couldn't imagine who in the college would still obey him after losing his strongest supporter."

"The crowd was timid; the few truly strong ones had all gone to the rear mountain."

"Nobody isn't afraid of death; even if they could kill Zhang Tie and his group, who would die then?"

"Unlike Huang Zheng, who in shock and anger thought Huang Haitao was already dead, they, as fellow Awakened Ones, knew he still had a breath left."

"Who do you want to kill?"

"As Huang Zheng, with a mad expression, shoved the Awakened One beside him, a strange figure emerged from the shadows—An Jing Tian precisely placed a dagger at his neck."

"The cold metallic feel made him instantly sober."

"As you can see, we don't want to start killing."

"The meeting room was in chaos; everyone silently looked at An Jing Tian on the podium."

"Zhang Tie's big hand, like a palm fan, gripped the trembling principal's head."

"The situation was pressing; no one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out."

"If there are no other objections, I will elaborate on the third matter of our mission."

"No matter how unwilling they were, upon hearing An Jing Tian speak like that, everyone instinctively looked up at the podium."

"Whether it's the corpse tide or the later global cataclysm, to resist disaster and protect more survivors, we must unite!"

"We need to establish a safe zone; everyone must participate! Form a unified organization, not fight separately!"

"As soon as his words fell, someone below couldn't help but speak up."

"A safe zone? Aren't we already making one now?"

"We've already built the defense circle! If it weren't for you..."

"An Jing Tian's expression didn't change; the safe zone he spoke of was not the same as what everyone imagined."

"Before coming, Lin An had already explained the safe zone clearly; he intended to directly explain it to everyone."

"First, a true safe zone is not like what you're doing—building a dirt wall and having a few people watch!"

"Such a safe zone is meaningless; it can't even stop a large-scale corpse tide!"

"A true safe zone is a perfected fortress built relying on spiritual energy nodes—a war stronghold!"

"All buildings operate via spiritual energy; under the system's support, they have the effect of enhancing strength!"

"Just like after construction in a game, the various functional facilities in the territory!"

"As soon as his words fell, the crowd erupted in noise."

"Spiritual energy nodes? Enhance strength?"

"A tall male student couldn't help but stand up and speak."

"I know what you mean by spiritual energy nodes, but the nodes in our college disappeared the day after the apocalypse broke out."

"I roughly understand what you're saying; do you have a way to use spiritual energy nodes to build a city?"

"But the problem is, we no longer have any nodes!"

"Among the student body, in a few female students, one with a somewhat mature look flashed a hint of panic in her eyes."

"An Jing Tian slightly shook his head."

"First, we are absolutely certain you still have spiritual energy nodes present!"

"Otherwise, why would we have sought you out, hoping everyone would join the construction?"

"The crowd was doubtful, looking at each other."

"If there really are still spiritual energy nodes, that would also be good for them."

"Awakening relies on nodes; as nodes disappeared, many discovered that being near a node could enhance strength."

"Well then, we'll tentatively believe what you say."

"On one side of the podium, a middle-aged man from the college leadership faction spoke in a low voice."

"You want to build a safe zone; we have no objection, after all it also benefits us."

"But, uniting to build a power organization..."

"Even if I agree, others might not!"

"Who will be the leader?!"

"Or are you suggesting establishing a council system, one person, one vote?!"

"The man's question was also what everyone had in mind."

"Who would want to be someone's subordinate, taking orders from others? Loose squads might be willing to join, but when it comes to power, no one will back down!"

"The college's two major factions, precisely because they couldn't tolerate each other, created this messy, ad-hoc meeting council system."

"An Jing Tian nodded, indicating that Wen Ya behind him should step forward to explain."

"In the plan, Wen Ya will be responsible for assisting Lin An in managing this group of Awakened Ones."

"Given her mental strength, serving as a management supervisor is most suitable."

"Without unified command, the established safe zone will only be a loose sand!"

"The supreme commander will be our captain."

"The crisis will come soon! We have no time to waste."

"Therefore, we intend to implement a wartime system, having all Awakened Ones follow military management, with only one voice throughout the safe zone!"

"Everyone must unconditionally obey the supreme order and devote themselves fully to the construction!"

「Wartime system!!? 」

「Military control? 」

「What a joke! 」

「On what basis are your people the boss? 」

Nowadays, as long as one is an Awakened One, they live extremely comfortably.

Despite the threat of the Apocalypse, even if supplies are scarce, it does not affect these people enjoying the best treatment and privileges.

Food priority supply, women, and housing are all the best.

The speed at which power and privilege corrupt surpasses any period in history; if it weren't that most people in the college are still students, they would have reservations in their actions.

Right now, many of these Awakened Ones probably already live a life of having three wives and four concubines, with a bunch of ordinary people serving them.

Wen Ya and the two others sighed lightly at the sight; even though they had shown their strength, even though Zhang Tie had demonstrated the ability to kill most people, as soon as it truly involved this group's core interests, everyone instinctively resisted and refused to obey.

「On what basis should we listen to you! 」

「This is our college; you are outsiders! Even with unified command, the leader should be chosen from among us! 」

This time, whether it's the college faction or the leadership, all Awakened Ones and students are full of resentment.

「Huh? 」

「Classmates, I think these people are just fabricating a bunch of lies to deceive us! Their true goal is to occupy the college and make us work like oxen and horses! 」

The speaker is also not unafraid of Zhang Tie taking action against him.

Just from Wen Ya's words, combined with Zhang Tie not having killed anyone again.

He also realized that this group probably could not continue taking action. After all, establishing a Safe Zone, if what they say is true, every Awakened One is a precious resource.

If they really casually start killing people, without Awakened Ones, what Safe Zone would they build?

They are all college students; most people present have also come to understand this reasoning.

Seeing someone step forward to block the gun, they naturally immediately echoed.

As for what An Jing Tian said—that doing this is to counter the crisis—they didn't listen at all.

「Classmates, with so many Awakened Ones, we still have to listen to these three people's commands—this isn't a huge joke! 」

「With so many of us, if you have the ability, kill us all! 」

「I think without us, what will you use to build a Safe Zone! 」

Earlier, the first male student who spoke out in doubt stood by the window, looking at Wen Ya and the two others with a face full of hostility.

Although the deceased red-haired person didn't get along well with others, the two of them were like-minded.

Just thinking that once everyone agrees to this group's approach, what fucking wartime management.

He could figure it out with his toes: these days and a heavenly life will completely say goodbye to him.

What class flower fawning, top student serving tea and water, teacher sucking up.

All of these will cease to exist!

Hearing the growing discontent in the Meeting Room, some have even started shouting abuse.

Zhang Tie's face looked somewhat grim.

He really wanted to slap dead this group of idiots in front of him, telling them that if it weren't for wanting to kill fewer people, Lin Dui would have given them a chance.

Damn it, if even one hand from this group could survive, that would be Lin Dui's mercy!

「Cough cough. 」

Looking at the three with grim faces, the Vice Principal in the leadership flashed a hint of contempt, glancing at Huang Zheng whose head was being gripped.

Perhaps, for him right now, it's still an opportunity.

「Everyone, classmates, listen to me. 」

「You don't need to be so emotional; what if these few comrades who came from afar are telling the truth? 」

「Building a Safe Zone will definitely benefit everyone. 」

「As for the system issue, we can discuss it, hold a meeting, everyone discuss freely... 」

The Vice Principal snorted coldly inside, seemingly putting on an official tone while trying to persuade the agitated crowd.

Wartime management? Unified command is absolutely impossible. But he also doesn't want to completely anger Zhang Tie and the others.

Then might as well use the officialdom tactics, dragging it out slowly.

As long as this bunch still wants to use them, in the end they'll still have to grudgingly accept.

Even, waiting for a few of the strongest Awakened Ones from the college to return from the Rear Mountain...

In the back row of the Meeting Room, Lin An calmly watched the farce before him.

Under the pressure of his powerful mental power, the crowd instinctively overlooked him.

Outside the window it was already noon, the sunshine brilliant.

He casually lifted his arm to glance at the countdown on the watch, the corner of his mouth slightly rising.

19:59:59.