[{"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-524":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},2319762,4536,"Chapter 524: The Tiger Becomes a Sick Cat","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-524",524,"\u003Cp>“Just over three meters? Is that your limit? The larger the space, the more time I get!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su could dodge instantly over distances far exceeding two or three meters; just now, he had stayed close to the edge deliberately to launch his attack as soon as the black gas dome expanded. If he wished, he could have bounced and leaped ten meters away after his strike, using the recoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped the black gas zombie would inflate the dome even further—so the retraction would take longer, making his attack much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had a plan, the next step was testing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He attacked again, but this time didn’t use his dog-leg combat knife; instead, he raised his rifle and fired a rapid burst directly against the edge of the black gas dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Point-blank fire—muzzle flashes bloomed along the dome’s rim. Bullets, driven by immense kinetic energy, pierced deep into the black gas dome, punching over a foot inside before the spinning bullet heads became tightly lodged within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black gas zombie’s core body suffered no damage, but it grew furious, roaring loudly as it bared its ugly gums, then thrust both arms forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The filamentous matter inside the black gas dome became noticeably more active than ever before, and moments later, the dome erupted outward violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same technique, no matter how powerful, loses its terror once understood. Only a human possessing such power would be terrifying—mindless zombies could never grasp its essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su had anticipated the zombie’s move. He stepped back instantly, landing four meters away. He believed this distance was sufficient—he was betting on his own awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My god…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is… Brother Su some kind of superhuman!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is precognition, damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the black gas dome expanded, everyone was stunned to see its edge barely a fist’s width from Zhang Su—some angles made it look like it was touching him. He barely avoided it, expending not an ounce of extra effort. Such foresight and control were inhuman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know Zhang Su could monitor the activity level of the filamentous matter within the black gas through special observation, allowing him to predict the dome’s expansion. Even if they knew, it wouldn’t help—this skill was far too difficult to master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time to hesitate. As soon as he sensed the filamentous matter’s activity drop, his mind issued commands to every muscle in his body: next strike must succeed, no failure allowed! “Come on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the exact moment the black gas dome reached its maximum expansion, Zhang Su dashed forward in a single step, plunging into the dome. He raised his rifle to kill—but hesitated, instead lifting his right-hand combat knife, determined to make one final attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The razor-sharp blade gleamed brilliantly under multiple beams of light. The sudden slash within the black gas dome seemed like a blazing sun cleaving through darkness; the sheer force of the strike made onlookers involuntarily hold their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wum! The zombie, lacking intelligence, reacted as always—retracting the black gas dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Su predicted, the larger the dome expanded, the longer its retraction took—and the more time he gained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, everyone felt time slow down, as if entering bullet time. Zhang Su’s entire body was now fully inside the dome, while the dome’s edge began shrinking rapidly—about to catch up to his body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had time to shout “Go!” Zhao De’s group upstairs felt their bladders tighten; they clenched fists and gritted teeth without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Wuying was the only one to cry out. Her eyes flashed with urgency; her calves and thighs tensed instantly as she lunged toward the black gas zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her perception far surpassed the others. She clearly understood the speed differential between the black gas dome and Zhang Su. She was one hundred percent certain the dome would crush him before he could strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth proved her right. Even with his speed, Zhang Su couldn’t outpace the dome’s retraction. The knife’s edge was mere inches from the zombie’s skull when the white mist warned him: danger was already at his back. There was no room to retreat—his back already felt crushing pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su barely had time to curse before his clothes clung tightly to his skin, as if all air had been sucked out. “Husband!” Zheng Xinyu’s reaction was slower than Ju Wuying’s, but she still moved—rushing forward with her rifle, saving a life was like saving fire. Not just Ju Wuying and Zheng Xinyu—all members of the Yanluo Corps inhaled sharply and sprinted toward the black gas zombie. If solo combat failed, then group assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su faintly heard the sounds outside, but he had no time to care. His entire chest tightened suddenly, as if plunged into a thousand-meter-deep ocean. Immense pressure crushed his skin, muscles, and bones—strange, but utterly terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the black gas dome stopped retracting, sealing Zhang Su inside like amber—but the pressure continued advancing forward along his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happened in an instant. When the pressure reached his shoulders, the knife’s tip was only four or five centimeters from the zombie’s skull. Zhang Su felt his upper arm nearly paralyzed—but he still had one last hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard he strained, he couldn’t resist the crushing force. This wasn’t the solution. Redemption lay elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As countless people gritted their teeth and some closed their eyes, unable to watch—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su flicked his wrist—the last part still uncrushed—and completed the sudden slash. The knife finally cut into the black gas zombie’s core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the angle was poor. The blow didn’t kill it—instead, it cleanly severed the zombie’s lower jaw along with its lower gum. Had the zombie known this would happen, it would never have opened its mouth wide. Without its lower jaw, it looked grotesque and horrifying…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wumh… pata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lower jaw fell to the ground, Zhang Su suddenly heard a strange sound in his ears—and the pressure vanished instantly. He finally landed on the ground, overwhelmed with relief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Severing the black gas zombie’s lower jaw had shattered the black gas dome?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpected victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psssh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could recover from shock and joy, at the exact moment the dome shattered, a long steel rod pierced straight through the zombie’s chest—from its back, emerging from its front. “???”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Wuying held her thrusting pose, turning her head past the zombie to look at Zhang Su—as if asking, Why? Hah… hahh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t Zhang Su who answered Ju Wuying—it was the black gas zombie, now unable to speak properly without its lower jaw. Without a jaw to bite, and without the black gas dome, it was like a tiger with its claws and teeth ripped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had lost all capacity to fight—but as a zombie, its pure killing instinct remained. It flailed its thin arms wildly at the enemy just within reach, yet it looked absurdly pitiful…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Zheng Xinyu arrived with her rifle raised, only to find the danger gone—relieved, yet disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved that Zhang Su was unharmed. Disappointed she hadn’t helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su took a deep breath, swung his knife twice in quick succession, cleanly severing both of the zombie’s arms. Now, unless it could restore the black gas dome, it posed no further threat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ve got this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su turned to his companions who had rushed to his side, warmth rising in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Wuying yanked out the steel rod and delivered a whip-like kick. The frail, emaciated zombie flew sideways like a broken kite, rolled several times, and lay writhing on the ground, unable to rise—almost pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We won! Hahaha, my big bro’s awesome! Victory, yeah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De had been frantic, thinking Zhang Su was done for—then the tide turned in an instant. He couldn’t help shouting loudly, no megaphone needed, broadcasting the good news to everyone in the LeGou Mall immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1322,"2026-06-20T15:15:16.642Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0a4ded1704186bae134b2036b5b3fc892ffd87b1bb0dc8ed2ab6a9feaaf5dda0","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-525","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-523",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]