Marvel's Death Merchant

"A Rampager?" Nick, who had just been ordered by Dr. William to provide support, was also drawn by the sound of Kenneth's shotgun and happened to see the special infected.

"Damn it," Nick cursed inwardly, firing his M4A1 at the ram's head.

Nick and Kenneth were astonished to see that the damned behemoth was still alive, but they didn't have much time to think about it. The roar of the zombie horde behind them grew louder and louder. Behind the giant hand zombie, at least a thousand more zombies were about to enter the two layers of defense inside the base.

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"Damn it! Everyone, get into battle mode! Those damned things are attacking soon!" Nick urged his companions, Bill, and the others, gathering them in front of the 10-meter-high steel wall inside Tang Tian's base and setting up cover to protect them from the special infected. Approximately 15 military-grade NS-5s continued firing indiscriminately from the wall, while the remaining NS-5s were assigned to guard other areas. Of course, the robot losses were also significant; in just one day, the base had deployed over 10 NS-5s to split the zombie hordes. Otherwise, how could there have been three waves of attacks, allowing the human base to make sufficient preparations? After all, Tang Tian considered the lost robots merely a number.

"How can there be so many zombies? We just dealt with one wave. Now there seem to be more than before. Is it because there are survivors here that the zombies have been lured here?" Bill took out binoculars from his tactical backpack and looked at the situation of the infected outside from the front-line city wall.

The infected were so numerous and seemingly endless, numbering at least 300,000. Most people would be terrified, sweating bullets. After all, if you weren't careful, you'd be devoured by these terrifying creatures. But Bill was different. As a veteran, he possessed rich experience and unwavering willpower, which allowed him to sacrifice himself at the end of the Path of Survival, ensuring the survival of the remaining three. (From *Left 4 Dead: Sacrifice*)

"Deploy all missile launchers and main battle tanks inside the base to the north. Soldiers elsewhere, hold your positions. Light and heavy machinery and RPGs are available; artillery shells include incendiary and armor-piercing rounds. We must prevent the infected from entering the base. Most of the NS-5 robots will provide suppressive fire against the zombie horde, while a portion will be dedicated to transporting ammunition. This is our last foothold in the south; the battle for survival begins here." Tang Tian, ​​looking smugly at the dense horde of zombies outside the base, gave the order. His manner was reminiscent of Wesker's words to Alice in Resident Evil 5.

"Understood, sir." That's what the soldiers said.

"Yes, boss." The novice AI robot NS-5 quickly replied after receiving Tang Tian's order.

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Tang Tian's methodical commands reassured the surrounding soldiers somewhat. After all, the fact that someone was ruthless, mad, and most importantly, possessed godlike strength made these soldiers less worried.

The survivors felt relatively at ease with the presence of over 50,000 soldiers and over 400,000 NS-5 robots at the Savannah base. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition were readily available in someone's extradimensional storage space, with the majority being various high-powered weapons.

Ten anti-tank guns were positioned every 100 meters along the steel walls of the base. Each company had one 'Big Viper' 30mm autocannon (rate of fire 300 RPM), one MG3, and one M60. Each squad also had one light machine gun, and every soldier was equipped with an M16A2 and an M4A1 rifle. These heavy weapons would also serve to hold back the infected hordes; the power of the metal storm would ensure these infected would never return. Just like the first wave of infected, though now, due to the increased resources, it wasn't as easy as before.

"Fire! Take out these infected!" Tang Tian frowned slightly as he watched the horde of zombies enter his firing range. After all, if these infected entered the base, Dr. William's research would be completely lost, which would be detrimental to the next phase of the plan.

The Gatling gun and M60 heavy machine gun positions opened fire first. The metal storm of the Vulcan Gatling guns, M60s, and machine guns raged wildly, reaping the infected with devastating power like a harvester, forcing hordes of them to retreat. Moreover, these bullets would tear the infected to pieces after impact, perfectly halting their continued advance.

Seeing the infected being beaten down and unable to lift their heads, the soldiers' fighting spirit soared. The NS-5 transported ammunition for humanity, while the soldiers fired wildly as if they were on stimulants. Of course, someone knew that they were actually firing relentlessly out of fear, but Tang Tian didn't point it out.

Tang Tian noticed that this zombie horde was quite different. The last attack by infected hordes didn't involve any special infected. This time, however, the number of special infected was enormous, leading one to suspect the existence of some kind of evolved intelligence among them. Tang Tian quickly dismissed this frivolous thought. After all, he came to this plane to collect biotechnology and various forms of wealth; once that was done, he could plunder resources from other planes. Of course, playing around in a zombie apocalypse was also a good option; at least compared to the wasteland of Terminator, the apocalypse in Left 4 Dead was much more appealing.

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P.S.: Just a quick fill to ease the fast-paced plot; this will end in two chapters at most. Please support me, the later chapters will be even more exciting. Finally, thank you to 缺德剧湿100 and 撸智破皮1176 for the donations; I will continue to work hard.

Chapter 52 Zombie Siege (4)

Nick, a gambler, had spent his life drifting from city to city, searching for black market card games. The valuable lessons he learned in prison taught him not to trust anyone and to take control of the situation.

"This is Savannah Military Base. We have a full army, food, and water in Sector D. It's very safe here. Survivors can wait in the hotel or upstairs. We'll send someone to rescue you at 9 AM..." It turned out that Nick and his three companions, who were desperate and had nowhere else to turn, were listening to this repeated message on the radio...

Nick originally went to a gambling cruise ship in Savannah looking for gullible victims. In reality, he arrived in Georgia, on the verge of being engulfed by infection. Now, he has his own companions and a safe base, so he will now have to learn to trust the power of survivors.

"Damn it, there are so many of them!" Nick, still wearing his white suit, felt a wave of dizziness as he looked at the dense horde of infected outside. The sheer number of infected was terrifying. Although the tanks and missiles were bombarding them relentlessly, the sheer number of infected, even those not within 600 meters of the base walls, was frightening. Fortunately, they had a large number of robots to help eliminate the infected.

“Don’t say that. Even if there are many infected and it’s dangerous, this is our base for survivors. You don’t want to keep running around, do you?” Bill, wearing a green beret and holding an M16 assault rifle, explained to Nick while firing at the dark mass of infected outside.

"Old man, you're here again." Francis pursed his lips, his voice filled with helplessness.

"What do we do now? There seem to be a lot of infected people," Louis asked Bill, somewhat agitated. Of course, he didn't know that this base had already withstood a horde of over 50 zombies, hence his nervous question.

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“Don’t worry, this base once withstood over 50 zombies,” Zoe, still wearing her red tracksuit, explained to Louis while firing her gun. Hearing Bill and his group’s words, Nick and the others remained silent for the time being.

"Ah... Pfft!" A sound like spitting rang in the ears of the survivors on the wall. Then, clumps of green liquid landed on the surviving soldiers. At this moment, Tang Tian also snapped out of his contemplation. While many of the green liquids slowly descended on his head, unnoticed by the other soldiers, including Bill and Nick, Tang Tian used a gravity field to create a huge, semi-transparent membrane, protecting himself from the attacks of the special infected.

"laugh!"

The sound of corrosion echoed in the survivors' ears, followed by thick white smoke and the screams of many people.

Tang Tian turned his head and saw dozens of soldiers covered in a green liquid. The covered areas hissed and emitted puffs of white smoke, and the soldiers were being rapidly corroded away at a visible speed. Even more terrifying was that their bulletproof vests and weapons were completely corroded and melted by the liquid. What surprised Tang Tian was that even the high-carbon steel alloy of the ordinary military-grade NS-5 was completely corroded, demonstrating the terrifying nature of these special infected individuals.

The Slit-Mouthed Woman, a special infected species, is characterized by its female appearance, wide-open mouth that continuously spews green liquid while emitting a sharp cry. It can spray a corrosive green liquid over long distances; survivors who come into contact with the liquid will suffer continuous injuries until they leave its area. When the sprayer is killed, its body will ooze the same green liquid. It is arguably the special infected species that inflicts the most physical and weapon damage on survivors among all zombies.

"That thing is on the roof." Tang Tian said loudly, though others couldn't see it, but someone sensed the special infected in their gravity field. He then pointed to a rooftop area not far from the base, where a large number of unidentified creatures stood. In someone's eyes, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call these creatures monsters. Their appearance was like that of a supernatural creature from Japanese legends—the Slit-Mouthed Woman.

It was a creature with its mouth wide open, almost no jaw, its lips extremely twisted, and some green liquid dripping from the corners of its mouth. The cement floor was corroded and pitted. Seeing these special infected individuals, Tang Tian directly applied the power of gravity to the bodies of these slit-mouthed women. Without even a scream, the slit-mouthed women turned into piles of green, minced flesh.

The battle raged on. Because of the superior weaponry of one individual, the zombie horde hadn't even approached within 100 meters of the base by noon. However, the sheer number of special infected was incredibly powerful. From morning until noon, hundreds of survivors were dragged down by the Smokers, while the Vomiters spewed green slime to attract the infected behind them, leading to further attacks. Thousands more were killed by the Slit-Mouthed Woman's corrosive effects. These infected were incredibly difficult to defend against, and both survivors and NS-5 robots suffered heavy losses.

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Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Tang Tian issued a new order, authorizing the use of electromagnetic weapons, laser weapons, and energy weapons against the zombie horde. Although there were only a little over five thousand of these weapons, they would have a devastating effect on the zombie horde. Zombies hit by energy weapons would be reduced to molecular form, and special infected individuals attacked by electromagnetic weapons would be killed with a single shot.

Tang Tian, ​​holding a laser gun, floated above the horde of zombies. Having created a gravity shield for defense, he pressed the red button that indicated safety.

Instantly, a beam of deathly red light shot from the laser gun, sweeping across thousands of infected. The nuclear fusion battery continuously converted into death rays. With the powerful impact of a high-pressure water jet, the red beam, carrying extremely high temperatures and radiating destructive energy, fired continuously, cleaving the infected within a 500-meter radius in two like harvesting wheat. Seeing Tang Tian's rampage, the remaining survivors also pulled out laser weapons from special boxes to harvest the infected outside the base. The second wave was also annihilated under the onslaught of various high-tech and high-powered weapons.

The power of technological civilization lies in simplifying complex things, much like the robots in "I, Robot" serving humanity. Humans can simply command the robots to enjoy life. Therefore, technology is a double-edged sword; it can not only help humanity explore the mysteries of the universe, but also, like in the movie "Resident Evil," destroy humanity. Thus, technological civilization needs more complete development to reach a god-like level, comparable to magical civilizations and cultivation realms.

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P.S.: This is my first time completing three chapters in a row. There are also some errors in this book, which I will pay attention to and correct. There's only one chapter left in the survival story, and it ends in the world of Terminator 3. I hope you all will support me, please vote, add to your favorites, and recommend it.

Chapter 53 Zombie Siege (5)

After Tang Tian carved out a death zone with his laser gun, he tossed the gun to the other soldiers, then calmly returned to base with a cigar. The remaining zombie horde could be dealt with using various energy weapons. Because high-tech weapons were incredibly powerful, the zombie horde was left desolate and lifeless after being wiped out by laser and electromagnetic weapons. The other soldiers, lacking Tang Tian's strength, could only cautiously finish off the surviving infected.

Tang Tian used his gravity powers to float on the high platform wall of the base. The surrounding walls and platform were made of concrete, and there were watchtowers on the high platforms in all four directions of the base. These were all built for security. This place was also convenient to serve as a soldier's position during battle, so it played a significant role in defending against several zombie hordes.

Sporadic gunshots continued to ring out outside the base. After dealing with the second wave of zombies, Tang Tian stopped paying attention to what was happening outside. After all, he was about to go to other worlds to plunder. The timeline between Terminator 3 and 4 spanned several years, so Tang Tian could easily go to Terminator 3 now; the story of 3 only took about a day. Someone would come to that world to plunder some things. The designers of Skynet and the Dyson team were taken away by Tang Tian; the real Skynet was now under his control.

In the Left 4 Dead universe, Tang Tian experienced a zombie apocalypse. His gains included a mutated rabies virus and Dr. William's new weapon technology. Powerful and inexpensive biological weapons have always been Tang Tian's guiding principle. Dr. William, of course, is aware of his requirements and is therefore intensifying his research into cell fusion experiments with specially infected individuals.

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"Bang!" The surviving soldiers carefully and quickly finished off the infected, as there was still half an hour before the third wave of zombies arrived. The time was provided by Tang Tian himself, who, feeling bored in the Left 4 Dead world, was preparing to move on to the next one.

"Damn it, looks like you've been infected." The soldier who finished off the enemy soldier said to some of the soldiers after they entered the base and the virus tester, and then the others took out their weapons and pointed them at the infected soldier.

"Should I say you guys are really lucky today?" Just as tensions were rising, a flippant voice rang in everyone's ears. The other soldiers turned around and saw that the speaker was none other than Zoe, one of the high-ranking military personnel in the base.

“You’re saved. Dr. William told me that the antiviral serum has been manufactured. We can be less worried in the upcoming battle. At least we don’t have to worry about being bitten by infected people anymore.” Zoe said, taking out a silver-white insulated box from her shoulder bag. After entering the password, dozens of bottles of antiviral serum were revealed inside.

"Dr. William? He's really amazing. The serum extracted from you guys will allow us to continue taking down those bitches and sons of bitches," a fat black man in camouflage said excitedly, swearing.

"According to the latest information we received from our satellites, almost all the southern cities have fallen, and the virus is spreading rapidly in the north as well. Even if the north and south are isolated, the virus will still infect the entire world." Zoe's expression turned somewhat unnatural after she finished speaking. Everyone feels a sense of shared vulnerability when their world is about to be destroyed, and it was Tang Tian who released this message to dissuade the survivors from holding onto any hope.

"Then the world should be doomed," the Black man said nonchalantly.

“Of course, I trust the military here to ensure our safety,” Zoe said calmly. These past few days had made her realize that the base was indeed very reliable. The futuristic NS-5 missiles and other high-tech weapons reassured most of the natives; after all, with such formidable strength, how could they possibly be destroyed by just a few zombie hordes?

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"William, I'd like to know how the research on the 'weapon' is progressing." In the base's underground conference room, Tang Tian, ​​who had just arrived, ordered NS-5 to summon Dr. William, who was working in the laboratory.

“Boss, it may take a few more months.” Dr. William took off his gloves, which were covered in black blood, and handed them to the NS-5 intelligent robot next to him.

"Okay, I'm going to other dimensions. I'll leave this to you." Tang Tian took out a Cuban cigar, lit it, and said without any hesitation.

"Understood, boss. I will speed up the experiment," Dr. William said confidently.

"Very good." As he finished speaking, a strong white beam of light suddenly burst out from Tang Tian's arm. The power of the main god in his arm had been fully activated, and the Terminator dimension was his next target.

This time, Tang Tian still went to the Terminator universe, specifically the timeline of the third film. The main plot is as follows: More than ten years ago, Skynet's highly advanced robot network gained sentience and prepared to destroy humanity. With the help of John Connor and Nick Starr, the apocalypse was averted. Fast forward to August 29, 1997, and the world remained peaceful. Although Skynet twice attempted to assassinate John Connor and wage war against humanity, both attempts failed.

22-year-old John Connor lives a secluded life—no home, no credit cards, no phone, no job. There's not even a record to prove his existence. Connor can't evade Skynet's tracking. Then, T-X, the Terminator posing the greatest threat to humanity's future (Kristina Loken), arrives. She's a super-intelligent robot assassin within Skynet. T-X is sent to complete the mission her predecessor, T-1000, failed to finish. While T-X appears incredibly beautiful, like a human, she's a ruthless killer. And she's more powerful, more dangerous, and more destructive than any of the Terminators before her.

This time, John Connor is not Skynet's only target. The unassuming veterinarian Kate Brewster, played by Claire Danes, if she can evade the indestructible T-X, will gain insight into the distant past and vow to do everything in her power to prevent an incredible future from happening.

John Connor and Kate Brewster realize they are drawing ever closer to the end of the world—only three hours remain. Their only hope for survival rests on Arnold Schwarzenegger, a replica of the intelligent Terminator. He is Connor's former mysterious, now-useless secret assassin. As we know, they must unite to defeat the technologically superior T-X before the apocalyptic threat arrives, preventing the regression of human civilization.

Tang Tian's goal in returning to the Terminator world is the T-X and the original Skynet robots. Although Tang Tian now possesses Skynet, directly plundering the military's gains would be a better option. Moreover, Tang Tian isn't going to be a mere bystander this time; it's time to change the plot.

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P.S.: I've finally finished writing the plot for Left 4 Dead. Terminator 3 is about to begin. Please support me with votes, recommendations, and favorites.

Side Story: The Origin of the Virus

The origin of the virus in Left 4 Dead.

As dusk falls, it signifies the end of a beautiful day. A lumberjack in the southern region is packing up his logging gear to return to his temporary camp. One of his fellow lumberjacks is feeling unwell and couldn't come along, even though he had promised to prepare a meal and delicious bacon that morning.

As dusk fell, he walked along the muddy road as usual, seemingly anticipating the delicious bacon his companion had promised. A wild boar, dead for several days, emanated a stench of rotting flesh along the way, and crows cawed incessantly in the trees. Everything else was eerily quiet. Further along the muddy path, a simple wooden hut marked the lumberjacks' camp. The lumberjack, standing at the entrance to his camp, seemed oblivious to the aroma of delicious food and the familiar humming of his companion.

He pushed open the unlocked door and went inside, only to find his partner fast asleep in bed. The lumberjack tried to wake him but found his body unusually pale, his skin hardened, and the man constantly trying to get closer. At that moment, the lumberjack suddenly remembered that a few days earlier, his friend had been bitten by a rabid dog on his way home after contracting a mutated virus and going to the Savannah City Hospital for treatment.

The next day, the lumberjack thought his colleague would recover under his care. He was extremely tired, having not slept all night, but his colleague's condition worsened. The lumberjack himself became dizzy and his throat kept twitching. At some point, amidst the headache and blurred vision, the lumberjack also lost consciousness. (Source of the virus)

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A virus capable of wiping out all mammals is slowly breaking out. This is the end for humans and all warm-blooded animals. No one realizes how terrible it is. It is just a mutated form of rabies. But it does not give us any "breathing time". The tense pace leads the spirit of survival into a world on the verge of destruction. No one can truly survive!

The hospital appears to be very busy because several patients with strange symptoms have recently been discovered in the southern United States, and the number of reported cases is increasing. The government is paying particular attention to these patients and has issued an emergency draft for epidemic prevention.

As one of the first hospitals in the country to conduct research on the novel virus, numerous patients are under quarantine and observation here. To avoid public panic, these studies have not yet been made public. However, the hospital's operations reveal some differences; the various biohazard-marked rescue vehicles and dedicated isolation channels have caused unease among the public. The hospital continues to bring in batches of patients, leading to much discussion and even reluctance to seek medical care. These developments have inevitably attracted media attention.

"What is this?" A researcher in protective gear in the hospital's research lab marveled at the viruses in a petri dish. These samples had been found in the central nervous system of a deceased patient. The patient had exhibited strong hemotropism, was highly sensitive to sound, and had undergone localized physical alterations. A simple analysis revealed it to be a novel virus, a mutation of the rabies virus. Many of its characteristics remained unclear. The researcher documented all the progress in the research and requested assistance from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

In a world that appears somewhat turbulent, the government held a press conference to announce its temporary emergency response plan, and numerous media reporters awaited exclusive updates. Clearly, the focus here is on recent research findings related to several suspected cases of rabies virus, specifically the virus's nature, transmission methods, and defense mechanisms—answers seem imminent.

A live broadcast announced: "Hello everyone, this is outside the Georgia-Connecticut Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In about 30 minutes, at 11:00 AM, we will receive the latest research findings on the novel virus. This is the most authoritative research result on a Class A infectious virus. Currently, we do not know how quickly this new epidemic virus will spread, whether there are corresponding preventative measures, or the progress of vaccine research. We hope everyone will not worry too much; only with your support can the government resolve this matter quickly..."

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"The situation seems rather dire. Fortunately, at least we now know what virus it is—a highly virulent new subspecies of rabies virus. Because this virus is quite active, its incubation period is relatively short; it can invade the central nervous system within a few hours. This means that if a vaccine isn't administered promptly, immunity may not be achieved. It takes time for the body to develop antibodies, and clearly, a two- or three-hour incubation period is absolutely insufficient for the human immune system. Moreover, this new rabies virus has a characteristic that it can travel through air..."

“This isn’t good; it will cause panic quickly if word gets out,” a researcher behind him whispered, interrupting the man in the suit. The man in the suit then subtly changed the subject, telling the reporter that he had uploaded a detailed report to multiple research institutions to find a solution, but judging from his disappointed expression, the situation was not good.

Shortly afterward, one of the research institute hospitals in Georgia and Connecticut was attacked by an unknown organization. Four terrorists boldly hijacked the hospital's isolation zone. They had a clear division of labor and knew the hospital's internal structure inside and out.

They looted the research findings in the quarantine zone and sabotaged the hospital's isolation system during clashes with government forces, causing the virus to leak out. As a result, the hospital became the first place where a cluster of people contracted the novel coronavirus, but no one knew they were infected. Those in the hospital at the time unknowingly became the medium for the virus's spread, undoubtedly accelerating its transmission.

The question of why terrorists would do this, and what their connection to the virus is, has served as a wake-up call in the United States.

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Mercy Hospital, Savannah, Georgia.

Media reports have covered the hospital hijacking, which has caused a huge uproar in the United States, especially the recent cases of patients infected with the novel coronavirus, which have triggered public panic. The sporadic suspected cases in other regions have also exacerbated the situation, leading citizens to speculate that this is a military retaliation by other countries aimed at dismantling the United States, with some even predicting it will be the end of the world.

To maintain social order, the government repeatedly told citizens not to worry too much, as the situation would be resolved quickly. However, this was clearly ineffective, with many citizens still taking to the streets with signs expressing their distrust of the government, accusing others of deceiving the public and concealing the truth, and even resorting to disguised robberies. Of course, the government also recognized the severity of the epidemic and quickly implemented a new prevention and research plan.

"The terrorist attack on Mercy Hospital is deeply distressing. Even now, two weeks later, many controversies remain. The attackers disappeared in the hospital elevator. Police suspect they escaped through the ventilation shaft, but the elevator shaft is a closed system, and the only maintenance exit is within surveillance footage. Reviewing the footage, these individuals did not exit from there. Georgia now has numerous patients, and the outbreak is out of control. Their behavior is quite active, almost like zombies in movies. To better understand the nature of this virus, the United States activated the National Emergency Response Agency (CEDA) yesterday afternoon to suppress its spread. Personnel have already begun initial research into the virus, and all preventative measures are being implemented effectively. We hope the public will not be overly worried. Please follow our reports for the latest news on the virus." -- National News Report

To everyone's surprise, the virus spread extremely quickly. Even the CED (Central Epidemic Prevention Agency) felt unprecedented pressure, with most patients unable to be properly cared for. The CED's manpower was stretched thin by the current situation in the United States, where at least several hundred new cases were being reported every half hour, and the number was multiplying. The US government had focused all its efforts on virus prevention, shutting down all transportation in the hardest-hit areas, recognizing the potentially devastating consequences.