[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in":3,"chapter-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},358178,620,"Chapter 10 - 10, Equipping the Bomb_1","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world didn't turn everyone into zombies, there were still survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus in the distance, like a Hollywood blockbuster, dashed down the road, knocking zombies flying or grinding them into mincemeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obstructing vehicles and obstacles were violently smashed out of the way, and it kept moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of zombies chasing the bus was increasing, yet they couldn't catch up just on their legs, lagging behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this pace, unless something unexpected happens, the bus might actually make it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it makes it to the main road, that's more than half the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roads there were much wider, and the zombie population wasn't as dense as in the residential area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng watched the situation on the street intently, his gaze following the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the bus arrived at the intersection and began to slow down to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, with a 'crash' sound, the floor-to-ceiling glass of a roadside shop broke, accompanied by flying shards, a large figure with dark red skin, charged towards the slowing bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous zombie hit the side of the bus, causing it to rock violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of control, with a 'bang', it crashed into a utility pole on the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus came to a halt, emitting a cloud of black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone inside could react, zombies from all directions drowned the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between the gaps of the crowded zombies, one could see a frantic pipe stabbing outwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors inside were still trying to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had attracted too many zombies along the way, flooding in like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the current situation, it's unlikely they can escape even if the bus could restart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng watched from the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anxious inside, but realizing he could do nothing to save them in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing over would only serve as another meal for the zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight sigh, his attention turned to the enormous monster that had toppled the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A humanoid creature, nearly 3 meters tall, with dark red skin and exaggeratedly strong arms and torso. Its muscles bulging like malignant tumors, filled with explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is that thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zombie Teddy, had morphed from an ordinary size, to almost the size of a lion, and the zombie in front of him had clearly undergone a similar transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, its combat power had reached a terrifying level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To collide with a bus using its physical body, that strength was simply terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous, slightly dizzy zombie tottered towards the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swing away the zombies in its way, it reared back its fist and slammed into the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang, bang, bang ~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each heavy blow, the bumper dented, the vehicle rebar fell off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gap grew larger, the zombies flooded into the compartment and began to wildly grab for flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos didn't last very long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just two or three minutes, the bus stopped shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombies, like wild beasts that have lost their target, calmed down and dispersed in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus at the center was now bent out of shape, with dismembered body parts hanging off it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From start to finish, Wu Heng never got to know how many survivors there were, or what they looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutant giant zombie walked to the side and disappeared back into the roadside shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Wu Heng felt an increased sense of danger in his situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the zombie tide that just came or the mutated giant zombie, both put tremendous pressure on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current number of skeletons, encountering either would be a one-way street to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better maintain a low profile, and once I get a certain number of skeletons, I won't have to fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mumbling to himself, he watched the zombies gradually disperse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a wandering zombie attracted his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another zombie wearing a blue shirt, nothing special, except for his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black belt, attached to a black cord, attached to a black handgun, hanging from his calf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A zombie delivering weapons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fights with zombies, he could rely on his skeleton warriors, and he would be fine as long as he didn't take chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the world where every man is a warrior in Black Stone Town, in case of an emergency, he lacks the ability to defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could get that weapon, it would avail him a sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling a trigger is much simpler than shooting a bow and arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering to himself, Wu Heng began to figure out how to get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing out directly is obviously unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best way is to find a way to get him here alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it, Wu Heng glanced at the climbing rope in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's worth a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rope fell from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lassoing the zombie, it tightened and dragged to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden pulling force freaked out the zombie, who looked around in panic and roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be confused as to why it was moving without its own control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the chaotic struggle, the zombie was pulled up along the outer wall of the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the roof, Wu Heng instructed the skeleton warriors to change the direction of the dragging to avoid balconies and outer railings in case of an accident midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him were two skeleton pigeons with white skeletal bodies, but their wings had a layer of flesh membrane, preserving their flight capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lasso on the target zombie was also accomplished by these two skeleton pigeons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn't have the ability to lasso the target from such a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the skeleton pigeons dropping the lasso from the sky, it took more than twenty attempts to succeed this once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why he was very cautious during the dragging process, fearing it might fall midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the struggling zombie was pulled onto the rooftop. Before it could get up and attack, it was hacked into a corpse by countless vegetable cleavers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng crouched down and stripped off the corpse's pants, taking what he wanted into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't unfamiliar with guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were common in films and television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had played a game called 'Firearm Simulator' before, where he researched assembly and operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is rather like a cloud archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, although it was his first time holding a handgun, he wasn't unfamiliar with its operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon removing the magazine, there were still 9 bullets inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meticulously searched the corpse but didn't find any extra bullets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't sure if the body only carried one magazine or if others were lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handgun was in good shape, without severe wear and tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng held the gun, trying to load and aim, but did not wish to waste a bullet by firing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After practicing the action of drawing and aiming several times, he put the gun away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's find was unexpectedly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After converting the corpse into a skeleton warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tidied up and prepared to return to Black Stone Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Stone Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng went to the blacksmith shop to inquire about ordering an iron ladder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in fact, his idea was a little naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention whether the ladder could be installed across, even the production alone would require half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blacksmith proposed another suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To replace the iron ladder with sturdy wood, or even simpler, to use a rope to connect both sides and clamber across.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng listened, merely nodding in agreement without saying anything extra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If used with wood, it would be hard to acquire such a long wooden board. Even if it was available, it could easily collapse under too much weight due to the long distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea of using a rope might work for humans, but not for the skeleton warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, both methods were unfeasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the blacksmith shop, he headed to the tavern for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching a few strong men arm wrestling, it was somewhat dark by the time he returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren't many pedestrians on the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he entered the alleyway leading to his lodgings, two figures entered behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they entered, they saw Wu Heng standing there waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kid is quite vigilant!\" one of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them seemed particularly nervous upon being discovered by Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I do for both of you?\" asked Wu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had felt someone following him since he left the tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought it was a guard watching him, but the two men in front of him clearly weren't guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, we're strapped for cash. We need to 'borrow' a few things from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting further time, the man at the front charged at Wu Heng like a cheetah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process, he drew two short blades from his waist. The blades reflected the silvery moonlight, cold and piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng swiftly glanced at the second man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other man remained standing by the entrance of the alley, leaning against the wall and looking carefully in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lookout!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were experienced robbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were quite confident that one man would be enough to deal with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the rushing enemy was nearly upon him, Wu Heng stood his ground, eyes glued on the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the distance was only three or four meters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ear-splitting gunshot rang out, and the bullet immediately hit the man in the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden surge of excruciating pain caused him to sway slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only managed to utter the first word when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three more gunshots followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest, abdomen, and shoulders were successively hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the impact of the bullets, his body recoiled backward, and he fell to the ground, too painful to make any further moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought Wu Heng would be easy prey, but unexpectedly, he had kicked an iron plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help...\" the man turned to his partner, who was serving as a lookout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gunshot rang out, the bullet piercing through an eye socket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Experience gained: +64.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system prompt appeared, indicating the man had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Wu Heng lifted the gun and aimed it at the other man who was rushing towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man at the entrance of the alley immediately halted, wary of the weapon in Wu Heng's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his lifeless partner on the ground, slowly backing away until he reached the entrance of the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a malicious look at Wu Heng, then turned around and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around, noises started to rise as the neighborhood was disturbed by the gunshots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng glanced down at the body at his feet, all wrapped up in thick leather armor and a cape, with very little blood seeping out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the fallen weapons, wrapped the body in the cape, and dragged it into his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a knock at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The landlord's voice came, \"Wu Heng, are you in your room? Did you hear that loud noise just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng opened the door and said, \"I heard it. I wonder whose idea it was to make such a racket at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The landlord gave him a displeased look, then peeked inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, \"As long as you're okay. It's not safe lately. Lock your door at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the landlord left, Wu Heng went on with his spear practice as if nothing had happened, the sound of the weapon striking a wooden target ringing out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the commotion and discussion continued, and guards came over to inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, as the sky was beginning to brighten, Wu Heng headed towards the Zombie World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to have rained slightly last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton warriors were all covered in sparkling raindrops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These drops had washed away the filth from the skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng instructed the skeletons to carry the corpse brought last night to the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began to strip off the man's equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>",2034,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.206Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","e33f67f6061df968e07becc66051e4ea66f77e7eacbcb344dceee64691b6b490","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-11","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-9",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]