Industrial Cthulhu doesn't believe in the end times.

Chapter 160 Follow Me!

The front line of Baita Town.

What would it be like to have seven nuclear bombs explode in front of you?
To say it was right in front of them was an exaggeration. Even though the epicenter of the nearest nuclear bomb was more than 20 kilometers away, the scorching wind, the earth-shaking shockwave, and the enormous cloud of smoke that seemed to engulf them all deeply shocked the many soldiers present.

Let alone the fact that many of them only joined the army around the time of the cataclysm, even among true veterans and seasoned generals, how many of them have actually witnessed a nuclear explosion?

If the soldiers had witnessed the massive explosion at Haiqu, they might have been able to remain calmer. But those stationed on the front lines were mostly troops from Langya. When they got up from the ground, many were stunned, staring blankly at the mushroom clouds in the distance.

The immense spiritual energy impact of the cataclysmic event, which spanned the entire universe, was so overwhelming that it exceeded the comprehension of humans as individuals, causing them to lose their sense of reality. The burning city and swirling dust clouds before them evoked a more tangible terror. All of these elements combined to create a truly apocalyptic scene.

At the same time, the zombie horde that had not yet arrived was already scattered by the powerful gust of wind and shockwave, and the remaining zombies suddenly fell into great chaos.

The horde of corpses ran and trampled, smoke and dust obscured the sky, and a fierce wind appeared against the blue sky, mixed with a blood-red glow. This was the scene that countless people witnessed.

But right before this scene, suddenly, cheers erupted from nowhere, and then quickly spread across the entire battlefield. Soldiers leaped and bounded, red flags fluttered like a painting, and the joy of victory filled everyone's hearts as they gazed upon the mushroom clouds.

Yes, this extremely horrific scene is not the end of humanity, but the end of the zombies.

The raging fire and the overwhelming radioactive dust are, in fact, the most direct manifestation of human wisdom and power in this material world. The roar and flash of the explosion are truly opening up space for them to survive.

Inside the frontline command post, the officers were stunned by the scene before them, their emotions remaining unsettled for a long time.

However, there were still quite a few clear-headed people, and soon some junior commanders were running around and shouting on the front lines.

"The battle isn't over yet! Clear out the remaining zombies, quick!!"

Yes, the battle is far from over. The landing points of the nuclear bombs were carefully calculated, eliminating most of the zombies, but not all of them. Even if only these remain, their numbers are still considerable, and they cannot advance immediately. The radioactive dust from the nuclear explosions is deadly to ordinary people and also causes considerable harm to low-level superhumans.

However, everyone present knew very well that the battle was coming to an end, and it was only a matter of time before these zombies were wiped out.

Soldiers, already dressed in radiation suits, were breaking out of the defensive line in an organized manner, joining the armored forces to push the remaining zombie horde back into the city. Even Jiang Yi's face brightened a bit. She asked, "These zombie hordes seem to be getting out of control. Has that zombie king been dealt with?"

Unexpectedly, Su Xun gazed into the distance and gently shook his head.

"Not yet, it's not dead."

"This……"

The command center was already filled with the atmosphere of victory celebration, but Su Xun was leaning against the observation window, looking at the city shrouded in a mushroom cloud in the distance.

At this point in time, he is the only one who has ever witnessed the scene that truly killed the zombie king, and he has witnessed it more than once.

For the survivors of the previous life, they were not actually capable of confronting an entire horde of zombies head-on while the zombie king was still alive. Therefore, trying every means to assassinate the leaders of these zombie hordes became an unavoidable problem.

This approach has a very low success rate, and in the few times it has been successful, it has resulted in huge losses, but the effects are immediate.

Compared to the current situation, both of which cause the collapse and chaos of the zombie horde, the degree is different, and the subtle differences cannot be explained in just a few words.

The zombie king didn't die, but the zombie horde collapsed. What does this mean?
Su Xun felt that he was getting closer and closer to the answer to that question; the truth was within reach, separated only by a thin veil.

As the battle continued, suddenly, a phone call came in from the rear command post. "This is Su Xun."

"Report to Commander-in-Chief, we have received a report from a member of the public! The Zombie King! They have had contact with the Zombie King! It has been intimidating and luring human survivors who have not been parasitized!"

"Their target is the cognitive anchor. The zombie king is attempting to seize the anchor, amplify its own abilities, and carry out large-scale parasitism in Hailing County!!"

Su Xun's heart skipped a beat.

Is that its purpose?
Indeed, if it could actually be achieved, that would be the kind of thing a zombie king should do, and theoretically speaking, it's not impossible.

But will it place this hope on a few human survivors?

wrong!

Numerous details came together in my mind.

The advance was unusually smooth, but the leader was not killed and the zombie horde became chaotic, not to mention the 'spy' that suddenly appeared behind them.

It's a feint to the east while attacking in the west! It's a siege of Wei to rescue Zhao!
"It's going to run!"

The fog in front of him suddenly dissipated, and Su Xun instantly realized the other party's true purpose!
It is highly likely that it is using this action to create confusion and create more favorable space for its own escape!
It is most likely still at the front line. It has gambled on an area that has not been directly affected by the nuclear bombs, and it must be preparing to escape at this moment!

Su Xun asked the question to the person on the other end of the phone, and soon received a reply.

"The Zombie King did indeed express a desire to leave the battlefield in front of these survivors, but the specific details are unknown, as these people did not have much access to intelligence!"

"really."

With a firm resolve, Su Xun said, "Strengthen the anchor point's defenses, and immediately notify the research institute that their concealment device is ready to activate! Activate the concealment device and apprehend the spy as soon as possible!"

"Yes!!"

After hanging up the phone, Su Xun turned around abruptly and walked out of the command post.

"All third-tier transcendents, step forward!"

Yin Danyi stepped forward first, followed by Xiao Zhenru. Even the sentry and Black Bear, whom everyone called Black Wind, were here. More third-tier superhumans who had emerged recently stepped forward, bringing the total number of people on this battle line near the command post to about thirty.

Su Xun casually stood on the high place, and without wasting any words, he spoke directly:

"Now, follow me into the occupied territories to hunt the Zombie King!"

"Yes!!!"

Without a second thought, the warriors roared, while those below the third rank looked on with envy.

Only the black bear showed a rather human-like bewilderment on its face. It looked at Su Xun, then at the city still burning with flames in the distance and the mushroom cloud raging in the sky. It whimpered and covered its cheeks with its two huge bear paws.

(End of this chapter)