This statement caused even Su Rou's two subordinates, who had always disliked Lin Yi, to become spirited.
A gleam flashed in Su Rou's eyes; she had indeed chosen the right person.
Lin Yi was the one they were looking for.
"I'll go contact them right away."
Su Rou was impatient to gather those people and show them what kind of person Lin Yi, whom she spoke so highly of, truly was.
"Be careful."
Lin Yi didn't refuse. To rally people, they needed to know what they should do and who the person they chose was.
I choose people, and people choose me.
Lin Yi never forced anyone to follow him. What he set out to do, no one could stop, nor did he like people with different ideologies around him.
Such things would only lead a team, originally united, to division and eventual collapse.
Su Rou, holding the greatest hope, sincerely went to invite those she had contacted.
These were all ability users; only ability users possessed the strength to resist the Heavenly Palace.
As long as everyone united, there was nothing they couldn't accomplish, and the Heavenly Palace would surely be destroyed.
However, after Su Rou left, the war had already begun: the Heavenly Palace's war of conquest versus the Four Major Bases' defense.
Zombies surged forth like dark clouds covering the sky. The heavens seemed to add a somber touch to the picturesque scene.
The sky was dim and gloomy, with condensed clouds so dark they appeared purple, as if the entire sky would descend at any moment.
The leaders of the four bases watched the sky with grim faces, a sense of foreboding lingering, casting a shadow over their hearts.
"The Heavenly Palace has made its move."
Lin Yi looked at the zombies crazily attacking the base outside with worry.
The terrifying aspect of the Heavenly Palace was its ability to control zombies, making them obey commands.
Could the Heavenly Palace be the mastermind behind the world's descent into this apocalyptic state?
This thought suddenly struck Lin Yi, a thought he had never considered before.
But now that it had surfaced, it refused to leave.
However, Lin Yi wasn't entirely certain. The technology of the Heavenly Palace's world was completely beyond this world's comprehension, at least by several decades.
This was also why Lin Yi hadn't considered this possibility before.
As for people from that world being able to enter this one, it must have been due to some spatial anomaly that had become an entry point between the two realms.
The Heavenly Palace people must have discovered this entrance, then infiltrated, and subsequently seized this world's technology to use against it.
Thinking of this, Lin Yi's hatred for the Heavenly Palace intensified.
He had never found any clues about the Heavenly Palace's method of controlling zombies; the last time he had found something, it had been destroyed.
The Heavenly Palace's assault was incredibly fierce. Missiles flew from all directions, raining down on the four major bases as if they were free.
While the skies posed the threat of artillery fire, the ground was fraught with the danger of zombies.
And internally, the crisis of people being bitten by zombies was erupting.
These people were not initially infected. However, Chu Ning had arranged for individuals who had reached the depths of despair yet still wished to protect someone, to carry out this act.
They were to carry the zombie virus and, at the appointed time, break out in the most crowded areas.
And those they most wished to protect would receive the shelter of the Heavenly Palace bases, with plenty of food and warmth.
The Heavenly Palace had always kept its promises. Many bases had secretly been bought by the Heavenly Palace and received their desired rewards afterward.
"What's going on? Didn't I tell you to be vigilant about internal matters? Why didn't you listen?"
Lin Yi spoke to the leaders of the four bases via video, his words filled with disappointment.
Although the four leaders looked ashamed, they inwardly sneered. If not for Lin Yi's formidable strength and usefulness, they would have killed him.
The thoughts of the four leaders were deeply hidden; as leaders, their minds were profound, beyond Lin Yi's perception.
Now, Lin Yi only wanted them to deal with the internal zombie crisis quickly. If necessary, they should establish quarantine zones and re-divide safe areas within the bases.
This was the only way to effectively prevent the spread of the zombies.
Although it would be cruel to some, Lin Yi could only prioritize the greater good; otherwise, the majority of people might not be saved.
Lin Yi knew he had become more mature. In the past, he would never have been able to make such a decision.
Meanwhile, Su Rou had contacted all the ability users she usually interacted with in this base.
...
"The movement is significant. Yun Shao, I've found them. I've had someone place that item not far from them."
"They're very alert. Our men pretended to be refugees passing by their location."
"It looks like they're in a meeting."
Upon receiving the report from his subordinate, Wang Fan immediately informed Zhao Yunhai, for he was the one who decided the fate of all.
Wang Fan knew that Zhao Yunhai was ruthless, but he was very good to his own people. At least, Wang Fan was one of them, not someone from Yun Shao's faction.
Wang Fan felt incredibly fortunate to have been abducted by Yun Shao on the street; otherwise, he wouldn't have the comfortable life and high status he enjoyed today.
Thinking this, Wang Fan clasped his hands together in his heart, thinking how brilliant he was to have such foresight.
But when Wang Fan looked up, he realized Yun Shao was gone.
"Holy shit, Yun Shao's gone?"
Wang Fan was startled. Such a prominent figure had vanished into thin air right before his eyes?
"No one will think you're mute if you don't speak. Yun Shao left on urgent business."
After Yun Shao's departure, Si Jinyan couldn't help but retort to Wang Fan again.
"See ya."
Wang Fan immediately regained his composure, snorted at Si Jinyan, gave him a silent middle finger, and strode away.
Leaving after being smug, so thrilling.
Reaching the main gate, Wang Fan quickly ran off. With Yun Shao gone, he couldn't beat Si Jinyan.
This world had abilities; he would eventually have one too. Wang Fan thought happily.
...
Lin Yi, Su Rou, and the twenty-odd ability users Su Rou had brought back were gathered to discuss matters.
Zhao Yunhai used his spatial abilities to appear directly behind them. They all noticed him.
"Who are you? How dare you eavesdrop on our conversation!"
One of the fire ability users, with a quick temper, hurled a fireball.
"Noisy!" Zhao Yunhai's eyes turned cold as he watched the incoming fireball, which instantly vanished.
The next second, the fireball smashed into the back of the fire ability user. Simultaneously, Zhao Yunhai appeared beside him.
With a snap, the fire ability user's neck was directly twisted by Zhao Yunhai.
It was known that Zhao Yunhai possessed the peak level of martial artist combat prowess.
A terrifying wave of energy erupted from Zhao Yunhai, making the surrounding space feel crowded, preventing everyone from moving.
In a matter of seconds, the fire ability user was dead.
Su Rou was also present, staring wide-eyed at Zhao Yunhai. The person she least wanted to encounter, she had met today.
Zhao Yunhai's gaze shifted from Lin Yi to her.
Zhao Yunhai's icy stare sent a chill down Su Rou's spine.