Chapter 598: Chapter 584: Breaking Point in Desperation (Part 2)
Zhang Ye turned pale with fright. This feeling far exceeded his previous premonitions of danger, as if the sky and the earth were incomparable.
"Plop plop..."
Suddenly, from not far away came the sound of digging, accompanied by a faint cloud of dust, standing there was a [Tumor Insect] covered in pustules.
"Ah! Brother... it’s a bug!"
The bugs are endless, just like sparrows and grasshoppers in peaceful times, pervading every corner of the city. In the residential areas, giant bugs have mostly been exterminated, but in these ghost towns, some were bound to escape the net.
Previously, people rarely ventured to beaches or uninhabited places, fearing that bugs would suddenly emerge from the ground, kill people, and seize their corpses.
Several major factions acted independently, even though they knew the bugs were a scourge, they would not expend their strength to eradicate them. Doing so would only weaken themselves and have no real benefit.
But recently, Chen Feng came into power and implemented dozens of regulations. Moreover, those hazardous buildings underwent transformation, but the most heart-winning policy was the execution of the [Purification Campaign], where large numbers of bugs and monsters in and around the camp were captured and executed!
In no time, the entire Gorge Gate was enveloped in the smell of blood, hundreds of thousands of bugs were captured, bled, and skinned, and even their flesh was canned for consumption by the populace.
This time, there was no opposition from the survivors, because the professionals and management levels led by example in consuming these canned goods. Furthermore, some healers testified that the cans were harmless, with extracted bug meat undergoing mutation, where prolonged ingestion even strengthened the body!
These benevolent policies were nothing short of revolutionary for the survivors.
Originally, as ordinary people, they had no rights. Not to mention bug meat, even if it was poison, they could not resist when ordered by the upper echelons.
But now, Chen Feng’s leadership corrected the absolute control of professionals, and to deepen the balance, ordinary people were promoted to management positions. Ordinary people were granted rights and transformed from ants into decision-makers.
Professionals dissatisfied?
There was nothing to fear.
In front of Chen Feng, any counter-revolutionary force had only one end, and that was [Death!]
To the ordinary people, Chen Feng’s achievements were akin to those of the [Divine Spirit], for his existence allowed them to experience freedom and respect.
Zhang Ye always admired Chen Feng, even though he appeared cold-blooded and ruthless, everything he did had method.
In fact, Zhang Ye more than once wanted to pledge allegiance, but what did he have? Only a perception ability for danger, hardly of significant use. Zhang Ye knew this, so he did not pledge allegiance. He simply hoped that if his body could mutate, then he would be recognized by Chen Feng!
Blood and storm!
These four words were enough to describe the plight of the bugs during this period, but despite this iron-handed method, some bugs still survived. This... was simply impossible!
Moreover, Zhang Ye had lived in the post-apocalyptic world for a long time and had become somewhat adept at recognizing bugs, but this type of bug was unprecedented.
Its appearance resembled a flea but measured three meters; even more terrifying, its body was covered in tumors, with pus dripping down, creating a nauseating scene!
This bug was only at the Bronze Tier, considered the lowest in the Insect Realm, yet it presented an insurmountable barrier to the two children!
Upon seeing the Tumor Insect, Zhang Yi was terrified. His face turned pale, his little body trembled uncontrollably. The bug looked so frightening, especially its jaws, sharp as blades!
"Brother, let’s run!"
Zhang Yi, not yet ten years old, was already scared witless by the hideous bug, shaking as he spoke.
"No, we can’t run. This is flat ground. We won’t outrun it. Bury your head down, it won’t stay here long. Once it leaves, we’ll be safe."
Years of roaming taught Zhang Ye to be calm. His eyes shone with a composed light as he slowly lowered his head, hoping the Tumor Insect would soon depart.
For a year, Zhang Ye had encountered countless crises, yet they had all been narrowly avoided. This time, he was just as confident.
But things did not go as hoped. Heaven did not favor them this time.
"Chirp chirp..."
Suddenly, from a distance came the buzz of an insect, coupled with another faint cloud of dust. In the Tumor Insect’s resentful and greedy red eyes, excitement gleamed as it locked onto the two children!
Originating from the Insect Realm, it possessed notable intelligence, and seeing Zhang Ye’s panicked expression, it showed a slight mockery!
The Tumor Insect was a terrifying creature, carrying venom within, with its body containing complex venomous compounds. Once contaminated, the mild effects were vomiting and diarrhea, the severe, instant death.
The two sides were entirely incomparable!
"Brother..."
Zhang Yi quivered his lips, tugging desperately at his brother’s shirt. At this moment, he looked like a mournful fledgling, immensely fearful.
Zhang Ye did not speak. Clenching his fist, his eyes locked forward, the tension so intense he bit his lip until blood oozed, his mental pressure reaching an overwhelming level!
He was naturally perceptive to danger. Now, the danger magnified many times over, like a phrase looping in his ears, today you are [certain to die]!
Yet even so, he chose not to flee, but to confront the enemy head-on, without taking a step back.
Zhang Ye did not want to flee, nor could he. His brother was not yet ten, too young to escape a bug’s pursuit!
"Chirp chirp..."
The Tumor Insect first eyed its "prey," then hissed with a sound full of excitement. Seeing its prey posed no threat, it charged forward with terrifying speed, appearing grim and frightening.
"No, you disgusting bug... don’t hurt my brother!"
In truth, Zhang Ye’s body was already heavily injured by mental pressure, walking was extremely difficult; for others, this overwhelming pain was unbearable. But Zhang Ye endured and stood up, clenching his teeth as if to crush them, and ran forward desperately.
His brother was his only family. Even if it cost him his life, he must protect him!
Endless courage burgeoned within as he desperately ran, his body becoming hotter, as if something was breaking within.
"Squelch!"
A sound of tearing flesh rang out, and Zhang Ye’s skin began to crack open. In moments, it was entirely blood-red, as if skinned alive, an indescribable horror!
Zhang Ye widened his eyes, his heartbeat accelerating. Ignoring fear and thought, his mind focused on one goal, to speed up and confront the enemy head-on.
"Die!"
In the instant the Tumor Insect was lost in its "delicacy" and relaxed, Zhang Ye, deemed non-threatening, endured extreme pain and appeared before it!
In a flash, Zhang Ye penetrated the creature. "Sss," the Tumor Insect’s head was slashed diagonally with a milky white trail, dead as can be!
The Insect Realm descended!
To Gorge Gate, it was a disaster. Yet where there’s oppression, there’s resistance. Humanity, faced with life and death, erupts with astonishing potential!
Today, countless have perished, yet many break through despair, seizing new opportunities!
