[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times":3,"chapter-the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-232":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Fiercest Man in the End Times",{"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},2319470,4536,"Chapter 232: I","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>\"Let's go meet them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving instructions, Zhang Su restarted the vehicle and drove forward slowly, keeping watch on the road ahead while pondering the other side’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing to proceed was a deliberate decision; if they intended an ambush, lying in silent wait along the road would’ve been better. Since they chose to block the way, their main goal was likely just to detain them—what they wanted to discuss, probably, since a direct ambush would’ve been far less costly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the post-apocalypse, survival is hard, and that makes people value life more. People like those at Beitaizi Camp who strike without asking why are rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the RV reached thirty to forty meters from the intersection, Zhang Su saw a man appear between the two vehicles blocking the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su saw the man’s dark skin and cold, stern expression, giving off a fierce vibe; he held a submachine gun. Instinctively, Zhang Su stopped the car and lowered his body slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zhang Su was catching up with Zhang Xin, the few men standing beside the FJ Land Cruiser whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Zhang brother—is that you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the middle of the road, unaware he stood at the gates of death, called out loudly: \"Is your boss surnamed Zhang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su was thrown off by the sudden sight—the man’s presence felt vaguely familiar, his voice too, but he couldn’t place him until the man named himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy shit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if anticipating their surprise, the man fell silent after speaking, waiting calmly for about a minute before adding: \"We mean no harm—we just want to talk to your boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t go by Zhang. Did you get the wrong person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe they’re trying to expand their territory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su saw seven or eight men emerge, each armed, their faces grim—he sensed a major fight was coming. But when they spoke, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could they not be from the Green Dragon Corps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other members had already raised their rifles; though separated by the windshield, if the other side moved to attack, they’d pull the trigger without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might’ve heard about you from Xidaying Village,\" Chen Hanzhou speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s expression darkened, then brightened again; he smirked and said: \"You’ve got such a high-end vehicle—you must have a radio. You’ve heard of the Survivors’ Alliance, right? We’re members of their Vanguard Team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su gave a signal to the men behind him, then grabbed the crossbow from the passenger seat, opened the door, and jumped out with a grunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Commander Yan chuckled without amusement: \"What can I do? He recognizes the Shark Arm—I’d look foolish trying to steal credit from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside the RV’s driver-side window, Zhang Xin grinned absurdly, mimicking Zhang Su’s earlier mannerisms. Seeing an old acquaintance—especially one he didn’t hate—in the apocalypse made him genuinely happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Huajun nodded: \"I remember—he was the fruit vendor in our neighborhood...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin noticed the automatic rifle slung over Zhang Su’s shoulder and the finely crafted crossbow in his hands; his lips twitched involuntarily. As Ma Changshou had said, their gear was top-notch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, let’s talk—we’re already stuck here anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su waved to silence Zhao Dechu and the others, then rolled down the window and replied: \"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su found it odd—they came straight out asking for his surname, like a police census, as if they were specifically targeting anyone named Zhang. The man didn’t look like he’d come to offer warmth—he was here to provoke. Zhang Su refused to play along and denied it outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deputy Commander Yan, weren’t we agreed you’d handle the questioning? How come Captain Zhang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, just as Deputy Commander Yan finished speaking, Captain Zhang appeared at the intersection with his men. This annoyed Yan—he’d been assigned this interception and questioning task, so why was Captain Zhang butting in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with outsiders present, Yan stayed silent, watching coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The automatic rifle is a deadly weapon against human foes; the silent crossbow is the ultimate long-range tool for killing zombies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su also wanted to subtly show off his strength; he casually slung the crossbow onto his tactical belt and smiled at Zhang Xin’s disheveled appearance: \"You really know me, old brother. How could I ever serve as someone else’s subordinate? By the way, old Zhang—how’d you end up with the Survivors’ Alliance? What about the Salvation Society?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man squinted, trying to make out Zhang Su’s face, but the glare on the windshield made the inside of the vehicle impossible to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like it when you dodge my question and throw one back at me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su and the others exchanged glances—not because the name of the group surprised them, but because they never expected to be blocked by the Survivors’ Alliance here. Their territory was in Qincheng—specifically the northern part—and they shouldn’t have reached this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t they staying in the city? What are they doing out here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, no—that’s not right. My father-in-law never mentioned your name to the Green Dragon Corps!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang out clearly, audible even at thirty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Zhang Xin became king of the Earth, he’d never shed the label Tan Huajun had pinned on him: fruit vendor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhang Xin walked up to the RV, the submachine gun now holstered at his waist; his followers behind him also tucked away their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su said: \"If you want to talk, show some respect. Call out how many of you there are—don’t hide in the shadows. And put your weapons away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang brother, what a coincidence! Who’d have thought we’d meet here? You’re still pretending? If you’re not the boss, who is? I don’t believe you’d serve as someone else’s subordinate—wait, you say you don’t go by Zhang? You’re kidding me, haha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’d have thought you’d be here? If I’d known, I wouldn’t have bothered lying. What a twist... Hey, you guys keep watch—I’m going to catch up with an old friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Huajun asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The menacing man blinked, scratching his head: \"If you’re not him, then go tell your boss right away—you’re not qualified to speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, back then they didn’t understand survival or management, and people either died or fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead figure, Captain Zhang, didn’t come with a threatening air—he waved his arms excitedly, striding toward the RV, pointing at his own cheek: \"Zhang brother, I recognized your voice—it’s you, isn’t it? Don’t you remember me? I’m Zhang Xin, Boss Xin from Phoenix International!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Salvation Society was the group Zhang Xin had formed with survivors from the Phoenix International residential compound. At its peak, it had over thirty members—a decent force by today’s standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Zhang Xin blushed, chuckling awkwardly: \"That’s all history now, haha. If I start telling you how I got here, it’ll take all day. But now? I’m a team leader in the Survivors’ Alliance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks sharp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su spotted the Survivors’ Alliance insignia and nodded inwardly. Such seemingly childish behavior played a vital role in boosting cohesion and belonging—just like the Light Calendar of Tianma Isle, a similar tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Dechu looked rough, but he had a keen mind—he’d already picked up the subtext from just one sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he revealed the insignia tattooed on his arm; the team leader’s badge differed slightly from the regular soldier’s, bearing two extra stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show respect? So you’re saying you’re the boss, Zhang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Survivors’ Alliance? Vanguard Team...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su’s lips nearly split into a grin; his expression was priceless. Seeing Zhang Xin’s scruffy beard, he turned to Tan Huajun with a sigh: \"Looks like it really is Zhang Xin. You remember him, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think it works that way—we already divided the tasks. Captain Zhang went to Xidaying Village; this mission was yours. Even if he knows the other side, it doesn’t stop you from reporting to the leader and claiming the reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Commander Yan frowned in thought; one of his men’s words struck home. He nodded: \"Alright, let’s follow them and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1346,"2026-06-20T15:15:16.164Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4711efbf41a8ce7b96ffe9f1a9dc36227b137580ec4cd754a87aabaf13261fb7","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-233","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-231",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]