[{"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-636":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},2319874,4536,"Chapter 636: Level-Two Athlete","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-636",636,"\u003Cp>\"Everyone, attention!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the general inspection ended, Zhang Su gave the order, and each unit’s combat personnel snapped to attention; though the formations weren’t perfectly aligned, their spirits were high, showing none of the despair and decay typical of the post-apocalyptic world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time he didn’t use a portable loudspeaker; his booming voice carried greater authority. He adjusted his sunglasses and said slowly: \"I’ll outline the future arrangements. First, the combat personnel of Tianma Yu are divided into three tiers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most elite is the Yánluó Corps, followed by the Elite Corps, then the Reserve Corps. Each corps will be subdivided into units based on numbers, and corresponding corps commanders and unit leaders will be selected for management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different corps receive different levels of resource allocation, primarily in daily necessities and cigarettes; specific provisions on this will be explained to you in detail by designated personnel over the next few days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished speaking, Zhang Su remained silent, giving everyone time to absorb it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he sensed most eyes had cleared and focused again, he continued: \"I know you’re all concerned about training. I’ll address that now: the Elite Corps will have two special training sessions per week, led by Yánluó Corps instructors; the Reserve Corps… has none!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he said this, the atmosphere grew subtly tense—the nearest source of tension came from Ju Wuying’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ju Wuying looked at Zhang Su with confusion, as if asking: \"You don’t mean me as the instructor, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many others grew uneasy; even female members of the Yánluó Corps possessed extraordinary combat strength—they must have undergone unique training. Everyone standing on the wasteland wanted to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me clarify one thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su sensed the unease in the crowd. \"Special training—by definition—is meant for special physiques. I’ll be honest: those with weak foundations will collapse after just three minutes of training, and some may even injure themselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Yánluó Corps first began this training, several members got hurt because of it. So even if you enter the Elite Corps, you’ll only train twice a week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people thought Zhang Su was exaggerating, but most agreed; those who knew they were weak felt relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who considered themselves strong couldn’t help but smile smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was already widening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But even for the Reserve Corps, beyond basic training, I’ll teach you some special combat techniques—hand-to-hand combat for fighting humans, and methods for killing zombies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s called the Reserve Corps, it’s still a backup force; it must be ready to act in critical moments, not left to rot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk. Let’s begin the tests! First event: two hundred meters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the simplicity of the test, few looked pleased—because the simpler the test, the fiercer the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone assumed they’d run on the road, they saw Zhang Su mount his electric scooter, take one end of the rope from Qi Xiaoshuai, and ride off toward the far edge of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way… run two hundred meters on this crap ground? This…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the problem? When zombies chase you, are you going to pick the terrain? You’ll have to flee through ruins too—this isn’t that bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense. I think this is fine. If you think you can’t handle it, just drop out—don’t waste everyone’s time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two-hundred-meter distance was marked. After clearing the area, Zhang Su said: \"Ten people per group. With this much space, don’t block others’ lanes. Standard: males under twenty-four seconds, females under twenty-six seconds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many didn’t understand what the standard meant—even had no sense of sprinting speed—and showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone was clueless—a woman raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s your question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su looked at the woman who called out. She stood in the battalion detachment’s formation; he remembered her surname was Ma, but forgot her full name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report, Commander. According to official standards, the two-hundred-meter time for a Level-Two athlete is 23.6 seconds for men and 27.0 seconds for women—a difference of 3.4 seconds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xueyan had been a professional track athlete, having won medals in provincial games in the 100m and 200m sprints, so she knew this well. Her words instantly drew a collective gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On broken ground, in mismatched shoes, wearing bulky clothes—Level-Two athlete standards? Are you kidding? Out of respect for the Yánluó King’s authority, many doubted internally but kept quiet; they reasoned: standards are fixed—if you can’t meet them, neither can others…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the skepticism, Zhang Su didn’t put on airs. He smiled: \"Originally I planned equal standards—zombies don’t care if you’re male or female—but considering gender differences, I deliberately relaxed the criteria. Since someone raised this, how about raising the male standard by half a second—to 23.5 seconds? What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you bitch, are you crazy or what, damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look what you’ve done—didn’t get any advantage for yourself, now you’ve raised the bar for all of us, damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, Boss Zhang, don’t listen to this woman! Men have it hard enough already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male combatants instantly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zongkai and Yu Wen exchanged glances, sighed, and shook their heads—internally they thought: Master Zhang’s manipulation of resentment was masterful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I didn’t mean it that way! Report, Commander, your decision is perfect! I’m completely satisfied, no objections at all—please revert the male standard back to twenty-four seconds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Xueyan felt the hostile glares from the men, her face flushing red with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Commander, don’t change it—I think it’s fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect, really perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several female members spoke up in support of Ma Xueyan, unwilling to let her be targeted—since female members were already few, they needed to stick together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su nodded with a smile: \"Good. Since everyone agrees, we’ll stick with the original standard! Any other questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure authoritarianism never works well; occasional subtle tactics yield better results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report! I have a question!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao raised his hand high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su’s tone with familiar faces was far more blunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao wasn’t offended by the differential treatment—it was a sign of closeness. He cleared his throat and declared loudly: \"Commander, does meeting the standard guarantee entry into the Elite Corps? What happens if you don’t meet it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a question many cared about. Earlier, the standard had distracted them; now Liu Yao had brought it up, and everyone strained to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s afternoon tests consist of three events. Meeting two standards earns you entry into the Elite Corps; meeting one puts you in the Reserve Corps. If you fail all three, don’t lose heart—you can join logistics first, train harder daily, and have another chance later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any other questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Commander! If someone meets all three standards, can they be directly admitted into the Yánluó Corps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao shouted at the top of his lungs. No one minded—he’d voiced what many wanted to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s tests determine Elite and Reserve Corps placement. Entry into the Yánluó Corps requires my personal evaluation. You want to try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No no, I was just asking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yao waved his hands and shook his head, his comical expression drawing chuckles from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1186,"2026-06-20T15:15:17.100Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5d0c9f153fe95e1dd58b1ce716ef97b3c59291aa6417e220f7e819e5daa8400d","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-637","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-635",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]