[{"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-690":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},2319928,4536,"Chapter 690: Southern Alliance","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-690",690,"\u003Cp>\"If some brothers have heard of Absolute Justice, then this force must exist—what are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Linfeng’s pistol was as steady as his demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if I told you all that I come from Absolute Justice—and that I am its leader? Would you believe me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s voice was loud, his expression calm, showing no fear despite being surrounded by gun barrels—he carried himself with great dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leader of Absolute Justice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this? The leader of Absolute Justice lurking in Rebirth? That’s too dramatic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd murmured among themselves but maintained their tense, armed posture, not lowering their guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Linfeng placed his pistol on the table and said with deep implication: \"What proof do you offer for your words and your identity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why do you think I’d have any reason to impersonate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man didn’t attempt to prove himself—he threw the question right back! Zhao Linfeng raised an eyebrow; since the man hadn’t fallen into the trap of self-justification, he saw no need to press further and asked directly: \"You claim to be the leader of Absolute Justice—why aren’t you in your own camp? Why are you here in Rebirth? What was the point of your actions just now? You’d better answer these questions well, brother—if even one detail is off, you won’t walk out of this meeting room!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These questions covered everyone’s curiosities; all waited for the man’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wasn’t I in my own camp? Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man smiled, unfazed by the gun barrels, pulled over the chair previously occupied by Rebirth’s leader Han Siyuan—still stained with thick blood—and sat down without hesitation, then lit a cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Ding Wei. I once set up camp in a wind turbine blade factory in the Development Zone. As for why I’m here in Rebirth, it starts with a recent battle I lost...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ding Wei recounted his journey, but heavily altered the facts—distorting truth and falsehood was standard practice; any unglamorous parts were simply erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ambush of the Tianqi Group under cover of chaos was turned into a heroic rescue mission; being driven into retreat became a tale of good men receiving no reward...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went on to describe how he found Rebirth’s camp, how he joined, and how he quickly gained Han Siyuan’s favor and heavy reliance by leveraging the vast supplies he’d gathered along the way and his own diverse abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with his favor, Han Siyuan wouldn’t bring me to a meeting like this. Today was just luck... Did your seafood reserves go bad? Many brothers got stomachaches—including another long-time companion of Han Siyuan’s. I was just temporarily filling in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for why I killed Han Siyuan— isn’t it obvious? His judgment was flawed! We face a great enemy now; our priority must be unity—only unity can see us through. Han Siyuan was sowing panic among us. Is that right? It’s not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Wei spoke fluently; by the end, he’d even crossed his legs, his eyes devoid of any fear—only sincerity and fierce battle-lust burned within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People with manipulative personalities lie effortlessly—and in his view, this wasn’t lying at all, because he truly believed it; if he believed it, it was truth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap. Clap-clap-clap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Zhao Linfeng slowly clapped, stood up, and walked toward Ding Wei, sounding slightly excited: \"A man of ambition who has come from afar—I suggest we all lower our weapons and welcome Ding Wei, Leader Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he reached Ding Wei’s side and extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Wei didn’t dare be arrogant—he immediately stood, his emotions perfectly controlled, gripping Zhao Linfeng’s hand with neither subservience nor arrogance: \"I’m no man of ambition—everyone here is stronger than I am!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhao Linfeng personally speaking, the first to lower their weapons were naturally those from Iron Wall Safe Camp. Combined with Ding Wei’s clear explanation of the full story, on the surface, though ruthless, this man had acted more for the greater good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the other factions retracted their weapons; the atmosphere in the room eased dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breaking down the walls between us, forming a new force—perhaps not the only survivor faction in Qincheng, but certainly the largest. Bringing more survivors together is to clear a clean land, so our civilization may continue. Some friends think I have selfish motives...\" Zhao Linfeng stood beside Ding Wei, one arm resting on the table, the other waving grandly: \"What’s wrong with renewal? A new name, a new leader, a new system! Let survivors from every camp stand shoulder to shoulder—only then can we unleash our full strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New name, new leader, new system? The crowd heard this and thought—this ambition was huge...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are hard times, and I’m exhausted. Who’s willing to step forward and lead us all? If the entire Last Hope survivor group pledges full support, I won’t compete for leadership—I’ll step back to the sidelines!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Baoliang was the first to raise his hand, his attitude eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve had my fill of power’s taste. Damn it—others may not understand, but you all know: this chair burns your ass. Iron Guard supports forming a new organization—don’t pick me as leader, I won’t take it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grape Valley also agrees to merge. Uh, I know my limits—don’t pick me as leader, but I’d be happy to lead a department!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, both Iron Guard and Grape Valley agreed to the merger proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excluding Rebirth, whose leader was already dead, the remaining five faction leaders looked at each other, thinking of the current crisis and future challenges—each felt weary, mentally drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all ordinary people who, by chance, became faction leaders after the apocalypse struck. The taste of power was indeed sweet—but if your abilities fall short and the whole ship is about to capsize, and as leader you can’t save it, better to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, staying alive is what matters most!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the one hundred percent accurate version!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some reluctance was merely a thin layer of paper over the heart—once pierced, the barrier vanished; several quickly voiced their agreement to merge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good! You’re all willing to join this great cause—this is the blessing of all southern Qincheng survivors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Zhao Linfeng placed his hand on Ding Wei’s shoulder and said with deep implication: \"Ding brother, now only Rebirth remains—can you represent Rebirth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was clear: you just killed their leader—will his men accept you? Ding Wei immediately patted his chest: \"Don’t worry, Leader Zhao. I’ve gotten along very well with the brothers. With the bigger picture at stake, they’ll know exactly what to choose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a lie. Ding Wei had handed over many supplies to Rebirth—but not all of them. He secretly kept some to build relationships, establishing solid connections and a good reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was, he’d begun plotting even before entering Rebirth—no matter which camp he joined, he’d ultimately seize control. A man without principles was a pure doer; Ding Wei never considered risk, crisis, or “what if”—he simply acted, leaving success or failure to fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless there was a warning sign...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! Consensus reached—this is a tremendous blessing. Let’s unite as one—this massive horde of corpses is nothing but a paper tiger. Who wants to give our new force a powerful name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Linfeng shed his gloom, his face glowing with triumphant energy—as if he’d been waiting for this moment all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not in that position, so I won’t interfere—whatever, whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any name’s fine—it’s just a name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhao did all the heavy lifting to make this merger happen—why not just keep the name Iron Wall Safe Camp? Why change anything...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Linfeng could sense the crowd’s lack of enthusiasm—and even some sarcasm—but he didn’t care. After brief thought, he said: \"A new force needs a new name. Iron Wall Safe Camp is just one part. Let me suggest one—what do you think of ‘Southern Alliance’? We’re located south of Qincheng—it’s straightforward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? That’s a good name!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Southern Alliance—perfect! Once we clear all of Qincheng, we’ll become the Qincheng Alliance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd heard it and realized: though crude, the name erased any trace of Iron Wall Safe Camp. Alliance—at least it included their own faction, didn’t completely discard them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1374,"2026-06-20T15:15:17.100Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2bae8a1aa8c309d0b3a603818b725162e1e67b071ce1b75f4026b9c6e0fd76a5","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-691","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-689",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]