[{"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-546":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},2319784,4536,"Chapter 546: Shut Out at the Gate","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-546",546,"\u003Cp>A large convoy appeared on the mountain road, turning the once peaceful Tianma Island tense; after learning the identity and motives of the newcomers, everyone quietly exhaled in relief—on the surface, these people seemed at least friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Keji Haoyun, standing among the crowd, felt dissatisfied—why assume zombies were like dogs? Wasn’t that an insult to dogs? Zhong Xiaoshan looked at the endless supply trucks and the weary, disheveled people, her heart growing heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m truly sorry, Mr. Meng, but Brother Zhang isn’t on Tianma Island right now. This is too major an issue—I can’t make the call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you can’t decide, then go ask! Don’t you have communication devices?” a burly man snapped impatiently: “I heard noises inside—there are at least dozens of you. Can’t you even reach a consensus?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! I heard clearly enough—Zhang Su himself said if we ever had trouble, we could come to him. Now we’ve come, bringing all this supply, and even cleared out plenty of zombies along the way for you—and now you’re turning us away? What’s the meaning of that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another middle-aged man spoke up, his tone clearly dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey hey, what are you two doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Changwei stepped forward to block the speakers, offering an apologetic smile: “Sister Zhong, could you please contact Brother Zhang and ask his opinion? It shouldn’t be a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan frowned slightly—she knew if Meng Changwei truly wanted to silence his men, he could’ve stopped them earlier. Yet he let them finish speaking; likely, he was just their mouthpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood the underlying maneuvering perfectly and didn’t care; instead, she cast a questioning glance at Guo Dachao and Zhao Xue: Had Brother Zhang really told them to come here if they had trouble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Dachao shrugged, signaling ignorance; Zhao Xue merely pursed her lips and shook her head—she had no idea such a thing had ever been said…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides them, one other person had originally accompanied Zhang Su to the Qinglong Battalion—Su Xiaoya, standing among the crowd, frowned silently to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang never said that…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered clearly—Zhang Su had said at the time: “Maybe someday I’ll take you all to Daqiaobao Village for free meals!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please don’t rush—we’ll discuss this right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan nodded to Meng Changwei and the others, then jumped down from the tank and waved to several people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang isn’t here, and I can’t make such a big decision alone—everyone, give your thoughts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen people formed a circle; Zhong Xiaoshan looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those summoned by Zhong Xiaoshan to deliberate were either core veterans of the camp—like Zhao Xue, Yu Qing, Lü Leiyang, and Guo Dachao—or capable individuals such as Yang Liehuo, Duan Wuhu, and Ju Wuying, plus one shrewd operator: Ma Changshou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhong Xiaoshan’s words, the group exchanged glances; Ju Wuying was the first to speak, firm and decisive: “We can’t let them in—they’re too many.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone else had said this, it might’ve seemed cowardly—but now, the camp’s foremost warrior spoke, and it naturally became prudence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree with Ju Wuying!” Zhao Xue nodded second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Lü Leiyang and Guo Dachao raised their hands in support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re numerous, and I also think we shouldn’t let them in—but…” Yu Qing looked at Zhong Xiaoshan: “What if Brother Zhang really did say that? Wouldn’t our harshness make things hard for him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” Yang Liehuo grunted from his throat and shook his head: “We can’t afford to worry about that now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never heard Brother Zhang say that. Even if he did, it was just politeness!” Guo Dachao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… could I say something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiaoya timidly stepped to the edge of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoya? Say what you want—it’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan smiled warmly at Su Xiaoya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang never told them to come. I remember clearly—he said maybe someday he’d take us all to Daqiaobao Village as guests. That’s all I have to say—I’m leaving now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Liehuo shook his head with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Liehuo shook his head with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The truth is now clear. Since Brother Su never said that, I agree with Ju Wuying’s suggestion,” Yu Qing raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Changshou, hunched over and silent until now, glanced toward the gate and sneered, “A pack of stray dogs dares to be so bold? If we let them in, what then? Unless we tie them all up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others gave Ma Changshou a look that said, “You really are something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan pinched her temples and sighed, “Tying them up is worse than just refusing. I have an idea: let them settle in a satellite village first. We’ll decide after Brother Su returns. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the post-apocalypse, it’s not just fighting and killing—there’s also human relations. From all the signs, Zhang Su had a decent relationship with Daqiao Fortress Village; outright turning them away would be inappropriate. A dignified way to stall was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu was the first to raise his hand in agreement: “Second Sister’s idea is good—it won’t harm harmony and avoids conflict!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, that’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The satellite village isn’t bad either. Even if Brother Su does accept them, he won’t house them on Tianma Isle. Going there first makes perfect sense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A solid arrangement—perfect for both sides. Let’s tell them that. Should be fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zhong Xiaoshan was discussing with the group, eight or so people outside the Shanmen were also talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man who had been shouting earlier spat on the ground and growled, “Fuck it. I say we just storm in and show these bastards what the outside world is really like!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Niu’s suggestion isn’t bad. Did any of you notice a detail?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had earlier claimed Zhang Su had summoned them leaned lazily against the vehicle, thin as a monkey, his eyes darting as he chimed in: “She said she’d consult everyone—but she never said she’d contact Zhang Su. What does that tell you? Right—they can’t reach Zhang Su!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skinny monkey grinned, pleased with his own reasoning, and continued: “They’re being cautious, can’t contact their main force—this is the perfect moment of weakness. Seizing the opportunity now would be brilliant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in a dark blue down jacket crossed his arms and nodded firmly: “Big Niu and Skinny Monkey are right. Lao Meng, what do you say? If you give the word, my men are at your command!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the forty-odd people weren’t all from Daqiao Fortress Village—over ten had joined the group back in Qingxian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is impossible!” Meng Changwei waved his hand, his single eye tinged with faint anger, outright rejecting the man’s proposal, then added: “Also, Qi Dabin, we agreed that we would be in charge of everything—what was the meaning of that lie he just told?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s just to give the brothers a place to settle quickly.” Qi Dabing didn’t lose his temper despite Meng Changwei’s hostile tone; he turned to Skinny Monkey and said sternly, “Did you hear that? Don’t ever do that again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skinny Monkey nodded eagerly, but only he knew what he truly thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no grievance between us and Brother Zhang. Our past dealings have been pleasant; now that we’re seeking your help, we should…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers of Daqiao Fortress!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Meng Changwei was speaking, Zhong Xiaoshanjian’s voice crackled through the loudspeaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than forty people outside the Shanmen turned to look at the woman inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry to keep you all waiting. The situation is complicated—Brother Zhang left explicit orders not to open the gate. I understand your plight, but just below the mountain, turn southwest, there’s a village we’ve cleared out—it’s fully equipped. You may go there to rest for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not taking us seriously…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, no problem! Having a place to stay is good enough. Thanks, Sister Zhong. When Brother Zhang returns, please let us know—we’re eager to catch up with him, haha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Changwei stepped forward and cut off Da Niu’s words, shooting him a furious glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-20T15:15:16.642Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","276b789659216a44e7179b1506f2e2a377b806c4a28f7d80b445e5d09a78abfb","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-547","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-545",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]