[{"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-526":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},2319764,4536,"Chapter 526: The Walkie-Talkie Rang!","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-526",526,"\u003Cp>Ju Wuying leaned in and sat in the driver’s seat, about to close the door, when she heard Chen Hanzhou’s words and exchanged a glance with Zhang Su, her eyes filled with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He won’t take his medicine—no idea what he’s thinking, Su Ge. Maybe we should just send him back early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, Xiao Chen, why won’t you take your medicine? You’re not suffering, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Dezhhu and the others didn’t understand what Chen Hanzhou was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others didn’t know, but Zhang Su knew—the guy was definitely planning to target the liquefied gas zombie…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you butting in for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su shook his head, speaking naturally: “This vehicle’s main purpose is to transport the comrades bitten by zombies back. Your injury doesn’t fall into that category—stay here to recover. The LeGou Mall’s conditions aren’t bad either. Tomorrow, if you want to join us at the barracks, come; if not, stay here—we’ll pick you up when we return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning was clear: in front of so many people, you can’t demand special treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sentence blocked Chen Hanzhou’s path—he couldn’t argue further. Saying more would be openly defying the leader; that would be utterly inappropriate…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a frustrated expression and, with Qi Xiaoshuai’s help, returned to the LeGou Mall to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m off—I’ll head back… back to Tianma Yu and wait for you to return!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tianji was the last to board, gazing reluctantly at everyone. Though his will to survive was strong, worry still weighed on him—he feared this farewell might be permanent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su patted Liu Tianji’s shoulder and encouraged him: “You used to work at an internet company—you’ve had higher education. Believe in science; Dr. Fu and the others will find a way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Su Ge. I believe in science.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tianji nodded firmly, then discussed communication relay setup issues with Wu Lue before stepping into the vehicle, glancing back with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vehicle started moving, gradually pulling away. The sky had turned completely dark; people on the road still bustled, yet everything beyond dozens of meters lay deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group returned inside the LeGou Mall. A fragrant aroma drifted through the air—the meal had been cooking since before the battle against the liquefied gas zombies, then delayed by watching the fight, and was now nearly ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead are gone; the living must carry on. After so many partings, everyone had learned to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen and Li Zongkai reported the battle details to Zhang Su—a string of cold numbers, yet behind them lay meanings that stirred deep sorrow…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this battle, fifty-two died: thirty-three ordinary members, nineteen combatants. Four seriously wounded had already been sent away; minor injuries weren’t counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of zombies eliminated wasn’t recorded—it was too dark to count accurately, but roughly estimated between twelve hundred and fifteen hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like at Yujing Garden, Wu Baokang and many from the Civilization Guardians couldn’t believe the number. They’d felt the zombies were endless, impossible to kill off—yet the final tally was barely over a thousand? They’d have believed ten thousand! And that was only because the Yanluo Legion’s senior members returned in time—otherwise, they’d already been swallowed! The zombies’ growing strength weighed like a heavy stone on everyone’s hearts, especially for those who’d directly witnessed their power. Fortunately, there were still warriors who could slay zombies like slaughtering dogs and chickens—standing like monuments, radiating light and boosting people’s confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today we faced an unprecedented assault…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first floor, a large open area had been cleared on the fiercest battlefield. Zhang Su sat before the crowd, beside him lay used bowls and chopsticks. After a simple meal, he was addressing everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enclosed truck carrying the flame zombies had been driven into the mall, acting as a giant furnace—everyone felt warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The battle was brutal. Many friends have left us forever. You’re fortunate to be among the survivors—don’t be discouraged, don’t be passive. We are humanity’s hope. Since we live, we must carry the will of the fallen and press forward. Come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhang Su picked up a disposable cup already prepared, half-filled with baijiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let us raise our cups to the fallen—see our brothers off properly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su raised his cup and bowed three times toward the direction of the bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See our brothers off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining three hundred followed Zhang Su’s motion, bowing in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the ceremony, Zhang Su tilted his head and drained the cup. The bodies would be transported by special vehicle to the northern suburbs. As he and Yu Wen had agreed, a dedicated peaceful land would be established for the Warriors’ Cemetery, to bury only combatants who died in battle. Ordinary members were easier—there were so many villages, each with its own graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t due to lack of manpower or resources that ordinary members couldn’t be given a proper burial site—it was to highlight the difference, to honor the heroes who died fighting for everyone’s survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourn the heroes, inspire the living, strive to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ordinary members were deeply satisfied with this arrangement. To be buried in peace after death was already a rare blessing—how could they dare demand the same honors as the heroes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the simple memorial, Zhang Su immediately assigned night watch duties. Considering the zombies had been strengthened, each shift was assigned ten people, split into early and late night watches—all selected from the elite among the elite. This meant every member of the Yanluo Legion had been assigned a duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, those assigned to night patrols complained bitterly—but with Zhang Su’s arrangement, those not chosen felt embarrassed. Why weren’t they picked? Because they weren’t good enough…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only combatants—twenty ordinary logistics members were specially selected to join the duty, so they could personally feel the harshness of the environment. Gradually, this low-risk, low-skill task of guarding would shift to ordinary members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the night watch assignment for tonight. Lao Liu, Lao Yang, stay in close contact with the kindergarten—they must also set up sentry posts. Report any disturbance immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su looked at Liu Yao and Yang Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao patted his walkie-talkie and said: “Understood, Su Ge. I just contacted Ma Xiyu—Xinglong Hua Fu is as silent as a ghost town. Don’t worry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. No problem, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello? Lao Liao, can you hear me? Answer quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zhang Su was speaking, he suddenly heard a faint sound coming from Zheng Xinyu’s backpack—so quiet, only he could hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su had taken all the walkie-talkies from Liao Youzhi’s study. The one speaking now was one of them, but he didn’t know who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Ge, what’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Xin was uneasy about the kindergarten’s situation and was about to ask Zhang Su if he could spend the night there. Seeing Zhang Su’s gaze sharpen, he asked anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su waved his hand: “Nothing. Everyone, follow the assignments—do your jobs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…” Yang Xin raised his arm, then smiled: “Understood, Su Ge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su clearly saw Yang Xin’s hesitation and guessed his thoughts, but didn’t respond. Since joining Tianma Yu, they couldn’t center everything on their old Tianqi Team—every order must be obeyed. Liu Yao had handled this well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xinyu, open your bag—someone just spoke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su and the Yanluo Legion members walked toward the safety exit, and Zhang Su tapped Zheng Xinyu’s large backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Really? Which one…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Zheng Xinyu turned her backpack around to find the walkie-talkie. She hadn’t heard anything, but didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello? Lao Liao, don’t play dead! Talk! This is Hu Yongan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu pulled open the backpack zipper and immediately heard a faint voice. She held it, puzzled: “Wait, I thought they were all turned off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su took the walkie-talkie from Zheng Xinyu and smiled: “I turned them on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When clearing the battlefield, Zhang Su had turned on every walkie-talkie he’d taken from Liao Youzhi’s study. A few were dead—clearly Liao Youzhi had neglected maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few still had power. Zhang Su hadn’t tried contacting anyone, but suspected they might receive messages—and sure enough, one came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1353,"2026-06-20T15:15:16.642Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a0b08865fe07a7433b56c2c6948e4b23f4a3f5fb23470cbf29667ebff383b132","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-527","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-525",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]