[{"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-90":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},2319328,4536,"Chapter 90: Another Theory (6K Chapter, Second Update in the Afternoon)","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>“You two, step up and practice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su stepped back, making room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu moved forward from the side, saw the zombie lashing its tongue at her, and felt no fear—only caution. She whispered a sharp command, raised her baseball bat, and brought it down hard on the head of the fastest-charging zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two zombies behind were blocked by Lu Yubo and two other female members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive impact of the bat shoved the zombie back two steps; before it could regain its footing, another swing smashed straight into its face, then a kick landed on its chest and abdomen—continuous blows sent it tumbling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu’s goal was exactly this: killing a standing zombie was hard, but once it fell, it was easy. She swung the bat wildly, and the high-strength metal soon shattered the zombie’s skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Tan Huajun’s caliper jaws pierced through the zombie’s eye socket, pinning it to the spot. Her fierce combat prowess surprised even herself—she realized a good weapon truly made a person like a tiger with wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo moved even faster, dispatching the zombie in a single glance, now carefully guarding the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su, following behind the group, wasn’t idle—he reached into a zombie’s pocket, pulled out a phone and cigarettes, and stuffed them into his backpack. But as he continued searching the body, sudden chaos erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan felt something dart past the low shrubs, lunging at Zhang Su, who was bent over searching gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ee-oo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a figure less than a meter long shot out of the shrubs, let out a strange cry, and hurtled toward Zhang Su.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su had sharp hearing, but the battlefield noise was too chaotic for his brain to process the data—he completely missed the movement in the shrubs. By the time he saw the child zombie lunging at him, it was less than two meters away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo reacted quickly—he’d spotted the child zombie just a moment after Zhong Xiaoshan. Since he was closest to Zhang Su, he stepped forward and kicked out at the child zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ee-yaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the child zombie’s reflexes were astonishingly sharp—not like the mechanical movements of adult zombies. It twisted midair and clawed viciously at Lu Yubo’s calf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was agile but stupid—it didn’t consider that while defending its side, there was still an enemy in front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su’s reaction was naturally the fastest among them—he hadn’t noticed earlier, but once he did, he instinctively swung his axe upward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud. Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aowww.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child zombie’s head was crushed, it rolled sideways—but its fingers still scraped Lu Yubo’s calf, accompanied by a tearing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo seized the opportunity, raised his grain sampler, and drove it into the fallen child zombie’s head. The bright steel pipe pierced its skull instantly, and the twitching zombie finally went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Su, no no, I’m fine, I’m fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo pulled out his weapon, turned—and saw Zhang Su drawing his dog leg knife, eyes locked on his calf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three women gathered around: Zheng Xinyu and Tan Huajun faced outward in defense, Zhong Xiaoshan asked, “You two okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine, but Bozi got scratched!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su said grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Su, look—my thermal pants aren’t even torn, I’m perfectly fine. Don’t point that military knife at me, it’s terrifying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo’s face was terrified—he knew what Zhang Su intended: to cut off his leg to save his life. That made sense, but if he wasn’t injured and still lost his leg, it would be unjust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure the skin isn’t broken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su crouched down anxiously, saw only three slashes on the outer layer of Lu Yubo’s pants—his heart eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hopping on one foot is better than dying. You were reliable at the critical moment—thanks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su clapped Lu Yubo on the shoulder. He hadn’t noticed the zombie in the shrubs, but even if he had, he might not have reacted fast enough. Lu Yubo’s instant kick had earned his respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, Brother Su, if I hadn’t followed you, I’d be dead yesterday. We’re a team—we’ve got to watch each other’s backs. Hey, I took one of your kills, you don’t mind, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo, touched by Zhang Su’s thanks, blushed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we’re a team. We’re teammates!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su felt again the importance of teamwork—no matter how strong an individual was, his limits would come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the five regrouped and pressed forward. After killing three more zombies, they finally met up with the eight on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold air drifted through the garden. Thirteen people panted, their hot breath forming clouds of fog—silence hung strangely in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Careful observation revealed that Zhang Xin’s group had lost all their earlier ferocity. Even the tallest man in the knit cap avoided eye contact with Zhang Su and Lu Yubo. Only the sleazy man kept sneaking glances at Zheng Xinyu and Zhong Xiaoshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin’s gaze swept past Zhang Su’s group to the corpses of zombies lying or slumped behind them—he felt both relief and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief: they’d cleared the garden of zombies, solving a major problem for the compound. Dread: thank heaven there hadn’t been a clash…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While killing zombies, he’d kept watching the others. Zhang Su’s group’s combat skill and coordination made him wonder: were these guys ex-military in civilian clothes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strikes were swift and brutal—like chopping wood stakes. Did they feel no fear at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin didn’t know: while his group ate, drank, joked, and boasted, Zhang Su’s team trained relentlessly. While they debated how to have fun, Zhang Su’s group studied coordinated combat tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear had been overcome on the very first day. If you couldn’t get past this step, survival would be impossibly hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su casually waved his axe over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the child zombie that suddenly jumped from the shrubs, the garden had twenty zombies. Zhang Su’s five killed thirteen; Zhang Xin’s eight killed only seven—the difference was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we lost. We accept it. Brother Zhang, you guys… honestly, I can’t even understand you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin dropped his threats and instead wore the smile he used in business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t fought at full strength—but had the others? He’d seen Zhang Su searching corpses himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang, I don’t know where you’re headed, but I still want to ask: have you considered staying? From now on, Phoenix International will be ruled by the Zhang brothers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin made the invitation seriously—he desperately wanted Zhang Su’s group to stay. Such combat prowess made him drool. With them, he could clear the entire compound in less than half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they could turn the apartment buildings into a safe zone. The compound’s own resources would sustain them for a long time, and they could use that time to scavenge nearby areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Zhang Su shook his head as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for the offer, but we really don’t plan to stay. I’ll advise you: this apartment compound isn’t suitable for long-term survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su pulled out a cigarette he’d just found, lit it, then passed the pack to Lu Yubo beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin wiped the blood off his hands and said quietly, “Is it because of the water?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly,” Zhang Su nodded. “If water, electricity, and gas were still running, the compound could barely survive. But once they’re gone, it becomes a concrete coffin—no water, no food, no soil to grow anything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the rise of human civilization to the building of a single village, all depended on water. That’s why Zhang Su had to head to the suburbs—there were rivers and lakes, and even if worse came to worst, rural areas still had wells and fish ponds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With water and land, plus complex terrain and sparse population, survival chances increased dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin sighed helplessly, glancing toward Building 5: “We can’t leave—not now. Brother Zhang, you don’t understand our situation… If the women in our group were even half as capable as the three beside you, I’d think there was hope!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t understand how Zheng Xinyu and the other two women had overcome their fear. Some women did have combat ability—especially when fighting over food—but the moment they saw a zombie, their legs turned to jelly, they couldn’t even hold a weapon, let alone fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su smiled. Seeing Tan Huajun hesitating, looking like she wanted to speak, he understood her intent and asked Zhang Xin: “I heard Phoenix International had a self-rescue team before. Any info on them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin nodded. “Yeah, I know. That was… the day before yesterday? No, the day before that. They climbed over the southeast wall—over twenty people, men, women, children, carrying tons of supplies. Where they went? No one knows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t tell Zhang Su: if the self-rescue team had waited one more day, Phoenix International would’ve erupted in a bloody conflict—only one group would’ve survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhang, may I ask—what are your plans now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su glanced around, then said: “Plan? Head to the suburbs. Find a quiet place with water and land, settle down, and wait for things to recover. If the government fixes this in one or two months, we can still go home for the New Year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard,” Zhang Xin frowned, shaking his head. “This disaster came without warning, infected everyone indiscriminately. We counted on the military for rescue—but think about it: military camps are so densely packed. When the virus hit there… just imagining it is terrifying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though communication was cut off, modern people weren’t fools. Slowly, from their surroundings, they’d pieced together the truth: this sudden disaster had shattered the old order instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t like a virus outbreak…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man beside Zhang Xin, wearing glasses, suddenly spoke. Seeing everyone turn to him, he said: “No virus could cause such widespread, indiscriminate infection. It violates… well, it violates the rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here we go again…” Zhang Xin shrugged helplessly at Zhang Su. “My buddy here loves wild theories. Ignore him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su shook his head, turned to the glasses-wearer, and pressed: “If it’s not a virus, then what do you think it is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Invasion!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glasses-wearer blurted out, face serious: “An advanced civilization has descended upon our planet and seeded evil. It crushed human civilization in an instant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exchanged glances. The theory was wildly implausible—but somehow, it made a twisted kind of sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough. Stop with the mystical nonsense. Zombies are already sci-fi enough—now you’re bringing aliens? Are we even going to survive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin clearly despised the glasses-wearer’s theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever the cause, what we’re living through is real. The future is bleak—but at least we’re still alive, and that’s enough!” Zhang Su smiled lightly. “It’s getting late. We should go. We’ll handle the zombies outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned to leave, Zhang Su pondered the idea of an advanced civilization’s arrival. He shrugged helplessly. Whatever the cause, it was a force they couldn’t possibly resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a young man stepped forward from Zhang Xin’s group, looking extremely uneasy: “Brother Xin, I—I want to go out with them. Is that okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he spoke, the atmosphere turned strange—as if even the wind brushing their faces had grown colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su saw the young man was about twenty-three or twenty-four, newly entered society, seemed refined—but never expected him to say something so absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lu Yubo, the most reckless among them, frowned. He was impulsive, but he understood basic team rules. In his eyes, the young man’s behavior was betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Predictably, Zhang Xin’s smile froze instantly—but only for a moment. He laughed again: “Little Zhao yearns for the outside world, hahaha! You’ll have to ask Brother Zhang—he’s the one who decides. If he’s fine with it, I’m fine too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su didn’t hesitate—he waved his hand and shook his head. “We don’t take in new members.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing someone must be clean—never drag it out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man, hearing Zhang Su’s blunt refusal, grew anxious: “Brother, I studied architecture—I know a lot about buildings. If you need to build defenses, I can help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su nodded seriously. “Very useful skill. Stay with the Salvation Society—you’ll thrive there. Don’t come with us into a life of running for your life!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what? They clearly don’t want you. Don’t you get it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knit cap guy slapped the young man hard on the back of the head, his tone laced with cold menace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man was slapped on the head and immediately cowered, lowering his head and daring not to speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, sorry to amuse you, Brother Zhang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin offered a forced, unattractive smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su waved his hand, speaking subtly: “The world is like this now. Let’s go. Take care.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take care!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xin also waved at Zhang Su; as the group walked farther away, his smile gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Su, I think that guy’s going to run into trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu glanced behind her while pretending to look at the puppy in her backpack—just in time to see someone rubbing the young man’s head, a malicious grin on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su knew exactly who she meant and said firmly: “Best case, he gets sidelined. Worst case, he won’t survive the night—most likely turned into cannon fodder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? That’s… too cruel, isn’t it? He’s still a human life,” Tan Huajun asked in shock, unable to comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aowu aowu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su’s group arrived at the gate. Two zombies pacing outside sensed living energy and lunged at the barrier, clawing wildly—the sturdy fence groaned under their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puh. Puh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo dispatched one with each strike, swiftly eliminating both zombies, then smiled: “Sister Tan, you don’t understand this ‘follow the big brother’ culture. Even before, guys who openly betrayed their group never had a good end—how much less now? Look, look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su and the others turned toward where Lu Yubo pointed: the young man had been dragged up by two burly men on either side—his future was clearly doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Husband, I’ll never betray you, don’t kill me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu suddenly clung to Zhang Su’s arm, putting on a pitiful, playful act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re insane! Lost your mind…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su knew she was trying to ease the tension, but still felt speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan stood aside, smiling awkwardly—her rational, composed nature made such antics impossible for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh… I’m so jealous, Brother Su. Two sisters on either side, both tough and deadly—you’re practically invincible! When can I get that kind of luck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo gazed at Zhang Su’s group with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you used to be pretty cool? Riding a Ghost Fire bike, dragging two or three bad girls around town? Oh yeah—now I remember, you still haven’t paid me for those two boxes of condoms!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su shot Lu Yubo a sidelong glance, recalling one night in mid-August when Lu Yubo brought two girls to the convenience store to buy cigarettes and condoms—none of them had a hundred yuan between them, so he’d pawned the payment with the excuse that he needed the money for rent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I was just broke back then. Forgot about it later, heh—he doesn’t need paying now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo laughed carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Huajun stared at Lu Yubo with a complex expression—her world had opened up, yet now she worried about her daughter: at fifteen or sixteen, girls are most easily tricked by slick-talking scoundrels!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn bastard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su rolled his eyes helplessly, then turned his gaze to the street outside the compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they’d expected, the gas station explosion had drawn away most of the nearby zombies. The street was littered with overturned vehicles, bloodstains, and severed limbs. Burnt-out landscape trees stood like charcoal, and a breakfast cart had been reduced to a hollow shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shops across the road, ignited earlier by explosions, were charred ruins. Worse, blackened debris still revealed zombie figures—trapped beneath collapsed walls, their arms mechanically waving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These zombies seemed harmless, but getting close still risked being torn apart—danger lurked everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll head across the road first, then inch toward the gas station. Go with the flow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su turned to the group, lifted the gate barrier, and gestured for them to go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the compound, Zhang Su raised his alertness to maximum, scanning every direction. Once he confirmed the surroundings, he waved to the group and sprinted down the street first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street in front of Phoenix International was a major urban artery—eight lanes wide, spacious even with abandoned vehicles blocking the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cars with bulging hoods were clearly unusable; some had even lost their hoods entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aowu owu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhang Su’s group moved through the vehicles, Zhong Xiaoshan suddenly let out a muffled cry, her face pale with horror as she looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A withered hand had shot out from the driver’s seat of an overturned SUV and grabbed her ankle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly wet herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing zombies head-on was manageable; sudden ambushes were terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to react was Tan Huajun, right behind Zhong Xiaoshan. She stomped her foot—whether due to her weight or hitting a pressure point, the zombie’s hand miraculously released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xiaoshan leapt back, trembling, and thanked Tan Huajun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awesome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su gave Tan Huajun a thumbs-up—her growth rate surprised even him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stick to the cars—many trapped drivers and passengers turned into zombies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, it was hard to tell, but up close, many zombies were trapped inside crushed vehicles—this immediately killed Zhang Su’s plan to search for usable cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the minor incident, the five reached the other side of the road and took temporary shelter in a burned-out car wash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can a car wash even catch fire?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yubo frowned at the charred plastic water barriers on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fire clearly spread from the side—and the water’s cut off,” Zhang Su explained, then led the group in a quick sweep of the area. Finding no hidden zombies, he relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car wash was a hundred meters straight from the gas station, but the angle blocked any view inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone’s there!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su, peering toward the gas station, suddenly whispered, then ducked behind the blackened wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Xinyu asked instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Su signaled silence. Less than two seconds later, he frowned—he heard footsteps approaching. Clearly, those people had spotted them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huhuh… huhuh…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy panting grew louder—now even those without sharp hearing could hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Zhang Su’s command, the group raised their weapons in unspoken agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beware zombies—but be even more wary of humans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my god, finally! Live people! Hey, bros and sis, we’re not bad guys, don’t—don’t do that!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man burst into the shop, gasping for breath. But when he saw the array of weapons, he froze, stepping back instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3125,"2026-06-20T15:15:14.526Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b1a447144f4056b046ecc7c794838af9d9a861bf441815d3f9c7288cac8e29aa","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-91","the-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-chapter-89",694,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fiercest-man-in-the-end-times-cover.jpg"]