[{"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-658":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},2319896,4536,"Chapter 658: Fleeing to Mountains and Seas","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-658",658,"\u003Cp>“Huh? Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu couldn’t believe it himself—for a moment, he wondered if he’d been sent away because he’d uncovered the secret of Program One, but then he thought again: everyone in the Yanluo Corps knew…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled awkwardly: “Brother Zhang, I’m not refusing this mission—I’m just leaving soon, and what about Wei Jun? He won’t be cleared for six more days; the experiments can wait, but someone needs to look after his daily needs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were several disabled people in Weixing Village with no one to care for them, but Fu Weijun had made his own contributions, so his treatment was naturally different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem—didn’t a new girl just join the lab recently? Zuo Fengjuan? You’ve met her—same field as you, used to be a biology teacher in high school. Let her cover for you a few days. Won’t Fu Weijun be over the moon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su casually arranged Zuo Fengjuan to be assigned to Fu Weijun’s side, and assigning Duan Wu as team leader was also a good choice—his combat strength didn’t match Zhao De’s or Lu Yu’s, but it was far from weak; he was brave and strategic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, he still held certain moral boundaries. When he was away, someone with boundaries needed to hold things together, or it could spiral out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu’s expression was priceless—he put on a clown’s grin and said: “Fine, I’ve got no issues. I haven’t stepped outside Tiamayu in ages—I’d love to get out and stretch my legs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team was set: Duan Wu, Zhao De, Lu Yu, and the tech guy Wu Lue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su clapped his hands, gathered the four men into the center of the group, and said: “This mission isn’t hard, but it’s not easy either—it’s not a sightseeing trip. Yu Bo, De, Lue—you’ll listen to Teacher Duan out there. No fooling around. Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three knew this wasn’t a joke—they responded with serious focus. Someone willing to lead and make plans? They were happy to follow orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers are soldiers, no matter how strong—they’re still soldiers. Generals are generals: only those with brains and foresight are true generals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Duan, you’ve led teams before—boost your confidence. And Shen Linrui and the others aren’t pushovers. I offered them a hand, and they showed interest. Work well together. Do your best!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su advised Duan Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu rubbed his cheeks: “Brother Zhang, I’m not full of confidence—but since you’ve entrusted me with this mission, I won’t let you down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped his chest, face set with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all I need to hear!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su clapped Duan Wu on the arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, there’s one thing… heh, can you make an exception?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu’s expression shifted suddenly, catching everyone off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su smiled slightly, shaking his head: “Old Duan, you’ve been waiting for this moment, haven’t you? Go ahead—what do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s like this… Tian Fan—he’s… his situation’s special. He didn’t pass a single test yesterday. I talked to him—he really wants to become a combatant. Can you assign him to the Reserve Corps?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu and Tian Fan were comrades-in-arms—they’d lived together for a long stretch after the Collapse, and only separated due to unavoidable accidents. There was no resentment between them; when they met again and saw Tian Fan missing limbs and blind in one eye, Duan Wu’s heart ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su pursed his lips—he hadn’t expected such a small request, but it revealed Duan Wu’s loyalty. He nodded: “I was going to announce results today, but with the camp in this state, we’ll wait at least three days. I’ll handle Tian Fan’s case—don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people would be granted special entry into the Reserve Corps for different reasons—Tian Fan, who had someone pleading for him, or Wang Zhetao, who was just an eyesore in the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then I’m at ease!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, you’re acting like you’re saying your last goodbyes—cheer up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no, I’m really happy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, that’s all for today. It’s getting late—those who want to rest, rest. Those who don’t, find something to do. No outbound missions today. Afternoon training proceeds as usual. Everyone except these four—disperse. Young Yu, bring me four small remote explosives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Qing left with the group and returned shortly with the explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su pulled the four mission members aside for final instructions, then added 0.1 milliliters of Ascension Original Fluid into each artifact. “This should have about one percent of the Grape’s power—enough for emergencies. Don’t use it recklessly. Keep it safe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One percent? That’s pretty weak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell are you thinking? That’s weak? It’s enough to blow this entire guesthouse to rubble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it’s not small…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four took the explosives, reacting differently based on their understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhang Su took them to Cuileng Pavilion, where Xie Yan specially prepared “Power Pills” for them—two each, with conservative effects designed to avoid bodily harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, big brother, if I take this stuff, can I beat that girl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De squeezed the tiny pill, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su knew exactly which girl he meant. He patted Zhao De’s shoulder and encouraged: “Go ahead and try. Just don’t scream when you get punched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just saying, just saying… heh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De waved his hands frantically—so long as he didn’t fight, he hadn’t lost. “Brother Su, I think our team needs a cool name. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out of the Cuileng Pavilion courtyard, Wu Lue tucked his Power Pills away and raised the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure. You guys decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a harmless little request—Zhang Su had no objection and handed naming rights to the four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tiger! That name’s badass. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yu was the first to respond, fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De shook his head vigorously: “Tiger’s strong, sure, but the Shanhai Zone’s coastal—tigers don’t go near the sea. I say we go with Orca! Orca Squad—now that’s cool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a professional fish-killer, Zhao De knew marine life well. Using the ocean’s apex predator as their name fit perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why’s everything animals? Let’s go for something romantic!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu, though big and rugged, was also a romantic at heart. He thought a moment: “‘Fleeing to Mountains and Seas’—perfectly matches this mission’s theme. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait… Brother Duan, we’re four grown men—this name’s a bit too soft.” Lu Yu disagreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao De pinched his nose in a silly gesture and shook his head, clearly unsatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Wu, you suggested the name—give us yours.” Duan Wu turned to Wu Lue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Lue smiled and shook his head: “No need to think—I think ‘Fleeing to Mountains and Seas’ sounds great. I vote for it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four men: one vote for Tiger, one for Orca, two for Fleeing to Mountains and Seas…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Wu paused, then clapped his hands and laughed: “Haha, thanks, Brother Wu, for your crucial vote! ‘Fleeing to Mountains and Seas’—Brother Zhang, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su spread his hands: “I told you to decide yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, it’s settled! Haha—we’re now the Yanluo Corps’ Fleeing to Mountains and Seas Squad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“OK, Fleeing to Mountains and Seas Squad—move out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su watched them, their spirits high, and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-20T15:15:17.100Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0dfda17fcb7810930114e5cbfad2c1f6a1d2d4912bd5a4350cddd2107859be3d","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-659","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-657",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]