[{"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-9":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},2319247,4536,"Chapter 9: How to Deal with the Zombie Outside the Door","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>[How to deal with the zombie outside the door: A) Capture alive, B) Kill, C) Lure away]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su shook his head vigorously, and found the text in his mind still there, with a new line appearing beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Please select before the countdown ends; if time runs out, a random choice will be made.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:01:29]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course…” Zhang Su suddenly calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since a zombie outbreak—something utterly absurd—had occurred, it made sense for him to have a little extra help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was not the time to wonder why the text appeared in his mind; he needed to make a choice within one and a half minutes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, eliminate capture…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stared at option A in silence. He knew some films and shows depicted capturing zombies for special purposes, but that was not something he should be considering right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lure away, or kill…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su hesitated. He had no doubt about how to kill a zombie—based on his experience with related media, it was either a headshot or severing the connection between brain and body, meaning cutting off the head…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think luring it away is harder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew almost nothing about the outside world and had no proper equipment; how could he risk himself to lure the zombie away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Screw all ghosts and demons—kill them all! Yes, killing is the safest option!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su felt he hadn’t wasted any time, yet the countdown had dropped to under half a minute; he quickly shouted in his mind, “B! I choose B—kill the zombie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assumed the selection would reveal the reward, but another message appeared immediately after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Completion deadline: A) One hour, B) One day, C) One week]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:01:30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait… a challenge? What happens if I fail?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su anxiously asked in his mind, but after ten seconds, the text remained unchanged…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Better pick first—about the time limit…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su clenched his fists and said, “B—one day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hour was too rushed; one week was too long—too many unpredictable things could happen. Night brings many dreams; one day was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After selecting, he set a twenty-four-hour countdown on his wrist’s Daini Wang, but when he pressed start, the time didn’t move at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time stopped!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tech was incredible—common in Japanese blockbusters, an extremely advanced technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of awe, Zhang Su snapped back to reality. Even if time really had stopped, it would last only a few minutes—he still had choices to make. There was no way he could do anything meaningful with this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had no idea how he’d triggered this thing in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhang Su could think further, the text flashed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenge participants: A) Alone, B) With others, C) Delegate to others]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[00:01:30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, this is thorough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su couldn’t help muttering. Since the participant option was included, it must have consequences—but he didn’t know what kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delegating to others? Who could I delegate to right now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted to Zheng Xinyu’s half-open door. A thought struck him—he silently said, “B—I choose B!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su reasoned: if the outside world had become like Sheng Qin Jiayuan, and rescue seemed impossible for now, he’d inevitably have to fight zombies. Zheng Xinyu would either become an ally…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…or, even if he couldn’t bring himself to abandon her, she couldn’t keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Challenge generated: Kill the zombie outside the door with others within one day. Difficulty: C. Timer started: 23:59:59]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su murmured silently. When the second option appeared, he’d suspected it might relate to difficulty—but he hadn’t expected three B’s to result in a C. Still, he didn’t dwell on it. With no other information, he had to decide based on his own situation—no recklessness allowed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it really that urgent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stared helplessly at the persistent countdown in his mind—no explanation, no instructions, no communication—just the challenge starting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, are all survivors participating in this challenge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su asked in his mind. No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a reward for success?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the penalty for failure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey? Talk to me. Hello? Anyone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked repeatedly, but got no reply. He gave up this foolish behavior and turned his thoughts to the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside his fear, Zhang Su believed he could kill the zombie outside the door—provided he protected himself from being bitten. Based on his knowledge and earlier observation, a bite would definitely cause infection; scratches? Unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Overcome fear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stared fixedly at the door, took a deep breath, and stood up to peer again through the peephole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Zheng Xinyu stepped out of her room, watching Zhang Su, who stood frozen near the door, and asked curiously, “What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stopped and looked at Zheng Xinyu, now dressed only in her undergarments. He tentatively asked, “Are you okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu, confused by his sudden odd question, shook her head and spread her hands. “I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, good…” Zhang Su confirmed she hadn’t received the text in her mind—otherwise, given her personality, she couldn’t be this calm. He pointed at the door. “I’m going to observe the zombie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he pressed his eye to the peephole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… you’re observing the zombie? Why?” Zheng Xinyu followed him closely, whispering, “That thing is terrifying. Why not just avoid it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if we’re forced to face it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su asked, leaning close to Zheng Xinyu’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too distracted by the warmth to feel the tingling, Zheng Xinyu was thrown off by his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to face it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they really not escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zheng Xinyu hesitate, Zhang Su said nothing more and continued watching the zombie—Li Ge—through the peephole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he’d been too shaken to observe closely. Now, with careful attention, he noticed more details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the exposed skin of the sleeves, his arms were dried, muscles tightly contracted, as if constantly tensed—exuding strength. Indeed, the zombie’s power was immense, evident from the force of its pounding on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the oral mutation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie’s teeth were utterly unlike human teeth—sharpened, with an extra row, like certain sharks, enhancing its biting and chewing ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its nose was slightly sunken, nostrils widened, making its horrific face almost comical. Its crimson eyes showed no discernible pupil or iris; even in stillness, a faint aura of madness radiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the scene replayed repeatedly in his mind, seeing it up close still made Zhang Su recoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a fellow human transformed into a monster, a primal dread stirred deep within—not just fear of its strength, bite, or tearing, but fear of becoming like it himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please click “Favorite,” “Invest,” and “Vote” for this chapter~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1112,"2026-06-20T15:15:14.526Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5087f8bc5df3a1a76dfddebca40114b9cbee5c01dfc66192f0f2060a969401c1","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-10","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-8",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]