The old corpse driver spoke.
Huang Xiaodan's face turned ashen green, no longer daring to propose confronting the drought demon. He turned and said, "Quick, quick, let's get out of here. Everyone, move your legs, walk faster."
As soon as he spoke.
Before anyone could respond to Huang Xiaodan's suggestion, the sealed-door zombie seemed to remember something and said bluntly:
"Don't run too fast, keep the noise down. People in the corpse tide mist can become zombified, but it doesn't just affect humans. Ghosts and monsters are also affected, especially zombies. In the corpse tide mist, they become berserk and are attracted to any movement, especially humans, who are food for zombies and are most easily attacked."
As soon as the words fell.
"Roar!!!"
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, echoing in everyone's ears.
Instantly.
Everyone looked at the sealed-door zombie strangely. Huang Xiaodan's cheeks twitched, and he said:
"Did I not check the almanac before going out today? It's not suitable for travel. Why is it so unlucky? What is that thing?"
It could be seen.
The蛊虫 (gu worms) and centipedes that had been continuously attacking from the fog on both sides seemed to have been startled. They all stopped attacking Zhang Wei and the others and retreated back into the fog. At the same time, heavy thudding footsteps could be heard, as if something enormous was approaching.
Then.
Everyone heard the creaking sounds, followed closely by tearing sounds.
Then.
Dozens of蛊虫 (gu worms) and centipedes flew out of the fog. Upon closer inspection, none of the centipedes were intact. They were all disemboweled and broken into several pieces, torn apart by something terrifying.
It was also at this moment.
Everyone's attention turned to the direction of the flying蛊虫 (gu worms) and centipedes. Ten or so giant shadows appeared in the fog. They were very large. Based on the previous roar and the appearance of the shadows, Zhang Wei and the others recognized the identity of the newcomers:
"It's a pack of zombie tigers."
Tigers with skin the color of dead people, some even revealing bones beneath their flesh, walked out.
Seeing this.
The corpse driver's gaze fell on the leading zombie tiger:
"Top Ghost King level? Not bad, it can deal with..."
Before he could finish the word "deal with."
The next second.
The ground trembled violently. Feeling a tremor like a small earthquake, everyone realized that the source of the tremor was not from underground, but from behind the pack of zombie tigers. Everyone couldn't help but squint to see what was causing it.
But as they looked.
Everyone felt their scalps tingle. Hill was also moved and couldn't help but exclaim:
"Corpse tide?!"
Behind the pack of zombie tigers, in the fog, human figures flickered, with many large and small figures wriggling and moving towards them. There were too many of them, gathered together, making it impossible to distinguish what was coming.
But from the surging corpse qi emanating from that direction, even without seeing clearly, everyone could determine the identity of the newcomers.
It was a massive horde of corpses, too numerous to be called a horde. It had already formed a corpse tide, surging like a tidal wave.
"We're doomed, it's definitely a corpse tide."
Huang Xiaodan was the one who spoke.
His face was pale. His sense of smell was more acute than others. While smelling the corpse tide, he also smelled the many types of zombies within it. There were at least ten or more. Under the catalysis of the corpse tide mist, these zombies became frenzied and were attracted by Zhang Wei and the others, converging into a torrent.
For a moment.
Everyone's faces turned grim. They all stopped in their tracks. Running was no longer an option. With the speed of the corpse tide, it was easy to catch up to them in the corpse tide mist. They could only fight with all their might.
However, at this moment.
The sealed-door zombie's voice came leisurely:
"I'll hold them off for you. You try your best to leave the corpse tide mist, and I'll find a way to meet up with you later."
As soon as he spoke.
Everyone was stunned and looked at the sealed-door zombie in unison, their eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.
"You're going to cover our retreat?"
"Are you sure?"
They asked instinctively.
They never expected that the sealed-door zombie, considered the 'least reliable' in the team, would step forward at this critical moment.
As they saw the sealed-door zombie nod in response.
Everyone was stunned...
Did we misunderstand him? Is he really here to find Wan Taisui and genuinely wants to cooperate?
[Ding! Sealed-door zombie... My family cannot be exterminated, cannot perish. Even if I sacrifice my life, Zhang Wei, you absolutely cannot die.]
[Host gains system +900]
Along with the system prompt.
The sealed-door zombie looked at Zhang Wei:
"Aren't you going to lead them away? You're in charge now."
As he spoke.
Everyone was moved by the sealed-door zombie's words. It seemed the other party was truly seeking cooperation, compromising with his enemy to ensure everyone's safety.
In response.
Zhang Wei naturally knew the truth. From the look in the sealed-door zombie's eyes, he understood his thoughts. That look seemed to silently convey... My descendants, you must live. For the continuation of our family, leave this place to your great-uncle.
As for the sealed-door zombie's actions, Zhang Wei did not hesitate and said directly:
"Let's go!"
The situation was urgent. He knew this was not the time for a Titanic moment. The best solution was for the sealed-door zombie to cover their retreat, sacrificing one member to save the lives of the rest of the team.
Everyone did not linger. Upon hearing Zhang Wei's words, they all followed closely behind him and ran out of the corpse tide mist.
However.
Before leaving.
They were all moved by the sealed-door zombie. Many left a parting word:
"Sealed-door zombie, I will remember this kindness today. We will wait for you to join us outside the corpse tide mist."
"Thank you."
"Be careful, sealed-door zombie."
The sealed-door zombie casually waved his hand, not responding to everyone. His true purpose was only to protect Zhang Wei.
Then.
The sealed-door zombie turned towards the surging corpse tide. The area where he was, which had been cleared by Zhang Wei and Hill, was now submerged by the mist. He showed no panic, and immense corpse qi erupted from his body.
The next second.
Even Zhang Wei and the others, who had already run far away, heard the sealed-door zombie let out a world-shattering corpse roar.
"Roar!!!————"
...
On the other side.
Hearing the sealed-door zombie's corpse roar, everyone was startled. Huang Xiaodan, carried on Huang San's shoulder, couldn't help but look towards the sealed-door zombie's direction. Unfortunately, the mist behind them was thick, and the situation behind them was completely unclear.
Instantly.
Huang Xiaodan said:
"The sealed-door zombie won't die, will he? With the scale of that corpse tide, can he survive?"
The old corpse driver glanced at him and said:
"Anyone else would probably not survive, but the sealed-door zombie might. He's an iron coffin zombie. His physical strength is not comparable to ordinary zombies. However, it's not guaranteed, because the corpse tide mist also affects him."
Just then.
Wu Nian, who had been a complete nobody until now, clasped his hands together and said:
"Amitabha, this humble monk can feel that the life force of the sealed-door zombie benefactor is weakening. With that roar just now, it seems he was performing some forbidden ghost technique. May Buddha bless the sealed-door zombie benefactor to survive."
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