[{"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-570":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},2319808,4536,"Chapter 570: We Will Get Better and Better","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-570",570,"\u003Cp>“Finally arrived… damn, this is pure paradise! So awesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t get too excited yet—do you think this place can house all of us? Didn’t you hear? Only members of the Yama Legion are allowed to live on Tianma Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What I heard is different—people with special skills can qualify too! Besides, we can always find a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you guys talking about? Trying to become second-generation Feilang Gang and sleep with Qingshan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pedestrians who climbed the mountain arrived first at the Shanmen and, upon seeing Tianma Island’s sights, began murmuring among themselves—the sturdy walls, the seemingly crude but solid gate, the heavy tanks, the good houses, and the relatively clean, tidy environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could resist the allure of the homestay zone, but most knew deep down it belonged solely to Tianma Island’s core members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the disaster, many would’ve found this unfair, but now everyone accepts it easily—over four months into the apocalypse, they’ve seen too much to still believe in fairness; they understand now: the strong survive, the weak perish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the pedestrians, vehicle after vehicle slowly rolled in; for the first time since Tianma Island’s resort was built, the parking lot reached full capacity—eventually, over thirty cars had nowhere to park and had to unload their cargo before parking at the mountain’s base. As people began disembarking, Tianma Island experienced its most bustling moment ever—over seven hundred people gathered together, more than even during its construction! The entire parking area was packed to bursting; even though the sky remained dark, the vibrant energy was undeniable, and even the smallest person among them felt a surge of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had never been here before, though a few from Qincheng had visited the area in the past—no matter how many times they’d come, seeing hundreds of fellow humans exhaling clouds of white breath beside them stirred emotions beyond words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But don’t dwell on it—once you realize that across all of northern Qincheng, perhaps even Qing County, only these people remain, a wave of sorrow immediately crashes over you…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, everyone was chatting enthusiastically about positive things, avoiding any mention of despairing topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked through the Shanmen, others didn’t notice, but Zhang Su instantly saw the unrecognizable resort gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshanyi noticed Zhang Su’s gaze fixed on the ruins of the gate and smirked helplessly: “We… had no other choice. We had to detonate the explosives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right—the situation back then… there was no time to think.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Qing bit her lip, thinking of the magnificent resort gate she’d destroyed herself—it was a pity, but even if she had to do it a hundred times, she wouldn’t hesitate; lives were at stake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good! Wife, you did great! Damn, those damn things were total shit!” Zhao De nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Yama Legion members had already heard about the zombies escaping from the resort and felt a chill of dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yu deserves the top credit—if Big Guy had broken into camp, even if we’d eventually used Lingling San to eliminate him, it still would’ve… ah, never mind, never mind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su waved his hand, looking at the throng of people, unwilling to bring up gruesome scenes at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, before this, Teacher Duan nearly died saving us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshanyi went on to describe how they’d defended the mountain against zombies, especially highlighting those who’d earned merit—she felt it was her duty to make sure Zhang Su knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su nodded silently, committing everything she said to memory—he’d reward them all properly later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Zhang, everyone’s mostly arrived—say a few words to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Wen stepped beside Zhang Su’s group and handed him a microphone and portable speaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su looked at the bustling parking lot, touched his face wound, and smiled: “Hey, look at me—does this look bad for the Yama Legion’s image?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What nonsense, Boss Su—this is the mark of a hero!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xin chuckled: “Exactly! Men look cooler with scars—I’d give anything for one!” Pang Dakun pinched his own cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, you’re really playing this up—everyone’s waiting! Think of something to say, hurry up, haha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De slapped Zhang Su’s shoulder and shoved him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers and sisters!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice blared from the speaker; people fell silent as a figure landed lightly atop the commander’s hatch of the heavy tank, like a dragonfly skimming water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stood high, gazing at the faces before him—some familiar, some strangers—and felt a brief moment of confusion, but reminded himself he was the emotional anchor—he quickly steadied his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others could rest; he couldn’t. He had to settle everyone immediately and organize the next steps—otherwise, this many people crammed together would become chaos. Order must be established. This was the test of a leader’s ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, welcome everyone to Tianma Island—this will be your new home!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su didn’t say “Tianma Island homestay zone”—that tiny cluster of houses couldn’t hold many. He swept his hand toward the village below the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tianma Island were fully developed, it could easily house seven thousand, not just seven hundred—the homestay zone was less than one percent of the entire island, just a tiny patch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the ravine where they’d tested explosives? Build a few houses there—easily accommodate two or three hundred people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the conditions are now too harsh to begin reclamation, and housing everyone on the mountain would create more problems; it’s better to separate residences for now—conserve manpower and materials for defense construction. Newcomers to Tianma Island understood this well—no objections. Just crossing the Haihe River to reach the northern suburbs was already a victory; the hundred-thousand-strong zombie horde moving south from the Sea and Mountain Zone was slowly devouring the city districts—steel-and-concrete cities were no longer survivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I never expected to bring back this many brothers and sisters from the city—it far exceeds Tianma Island’s expansion plan. I’ll be straight with you—we planned to add maybe twenty or thirty people tops. Then… damn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su spread his hands with a strange expression, his humorous tone, exaggerated gestures, and the medicated patches on his face—combined with his overwhelming power—created a striking contrast that made many chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out the Yama King isn’t a bloodthirsty demon—he can be funny too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A relaxed atmosphere made people more receptive to his message. Controlling this rhythm wasn’t hard for Zhang Su. When their laughter faded, he continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More people have advantages—you all know strength in numbers—but to truly leverage that, we need smart planning. With this population surge, progress will be slower. Don’t rush—we’ll solve basic food, shelter, and living needs immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before this, we’ve already developed three villages, each capable of housing over a thousand. Given the circumstances, don’t all crowd together—it won’t help, and you troublemakers will only cause trouble. Then I’ll have to clean up your messes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhang Su’s gaze lingered mostly on the faces of several combat unit members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the four units, combat members generally had poor reputations among regular members, especially the Survivors’ Alliance—but thankfully, their numbers are now minimal…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Li Zongkai’s troops are somewhat stronger—worth praising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone just offered awkward smiles, unsure how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some old habits—you know what they are—must be corrected. Coming to Tianma Island means learning to live in harmony. I know how hard survival is in the apocalypse—everyone carries anger and bitterness. But once you step into camp, you wash that away. This is your warm home, not a place to vent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su didn’t want to lecture, but he knew he had to. After sensing others’ emotions, he’d noticed this problem—darkness and rage\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>buried deep in many hearts, unavoidable, present even in many Yama Legion members—only gradual erosion could fix it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many nodded in agreement. Some clenched their lips—they knew they were the ones who needed to change, to suppress their impulses. They understood—but the real question was how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su didn’t intervene with emotion this time—he observed everyone’s reactions closely. Better than expected. He continued: “Someone will register you and assign housing. These tasks are unpaid volunteer work—so cooperate fully. Don’t cause trouble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cooperate! Cooperate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll cooperate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trust the Yama King!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People responded loudly, their spirits high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything felt fresh to newcomers. For now, fear of zombies faded—they felt like they’d returned to the past. Some older folks even recalled the old days of going to the countryside—vast lands, great potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su lowered his hand, quieting the crowd, then announced:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back at the other camps, we discussed work assignments. I know each of you has unique skills. Tianma Island’s future depends on them. But with this population surge, we can’t immediately provide enough jobs—it’ll take time to roll them out gradually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll implement a detailed work-credit system to ensure every contributor receives fair rewards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me warn you now—we can’t assign jobs to everyone right away. Those who get work first—don’t get cocky. Those still waiting—don’t panic. In the early phase, everyone’s basic supplies will be guaranteed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Tianma Island’s homestay zone, core members competed for work—no currency or work credits were needed. But now that the United Village, Kuanzhuang, and Xidaying Village have arrived, the work-credit system must be introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We delayed it because those who came earlier brought massive supplies; after turning in part, they still had plenty left—so we didn’t rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it’s different!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With over seven hundred people, resource distribution must be regulated. The work-credit system has long been in planning—nearly finalized—and only minor adjustments are needed to suit current conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While we guarantee your needs, I also demand stability and unity. Tianma Island has remained peaceful and harmonious so far—no irreconcilable conflicts. That must continue! Fighting among yourselves isn’t strength. Remember: as long as we stay united and stable, every challenge can be overcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su thumped his chest, pointing at the crowd: “Remember this—I, Zhang Su, say it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap. Clap. Clap…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one needed to lead—thunderous applause erupted instantly. This wasn’t some random promise—it was the Yama King Zhang Su’s word. His track record in developing Tianma Island and clearing zombies was undeniable. People’s excitement was genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, here you go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Yu Wen ducked around the tank and handed Zhang Su a slip of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1705,"2026-06-20T15:15:16.642Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","976efccbfa2fbc90d3ece8124b341eeac40b77e1af2bf46f72af5c5b2a2a800b","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-571","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-569",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]