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There was much preparation needed before setting off.
The enemies ahead were far more powerful than imagined, and this journey carried significant danger.
To ensure everything was in order, Chu Donglin carefully checked the condition of the motorcycle he had stolen, making sure it wouldn’t break down during an escape.
He filled the gas tank to ensure the bike's endurance. Additionally, he took several Energy Crystals from First-Stage Zombies with him, intending to consume them for accelerated healing in case of injury.
This time, Chu Donglin was fully prepared for a fierce battle.
Even the countless Second-Stage Zombies had been driven away; Chu Donglin suspected that a mysterious Third-Stage Zombie might be lurking in that district.
First-Stage Zombies were utterly powerless against Second-Stage Zombies, and it could be assumed that Second-Stage Zombies would fare similarly against Third-Stage Zombies. As a Second-Stage Zombie himself, Chu Donglin understood just how strong High-Level Zombies could be.
Based on the ability enhancement from evolving from First to Second Stage, the Third-Stage Zombie… was an existence so terrifying it was beyond imagination.
Having prepared all necessary items—weapons, ropes, scarves, gloves… and more tools—Chu Donglin rode his motorcycle through the streets under the faint morning sunlight, heading toward that eerie district.
Along the way, due to the chaos caused by human Survivors breaking through over the past month and a half, the roads appeared extremely dirty and disordered.
Scattered along both sides of the street were numerous corpses of Dodo Zombies, unfortunate souls killed during the Survivors' escape.
Of course, there were also occasional human skeletons picked clean. The scattered pale bones lay amidst a pool of blood and flesh, creating a horrifying scene as if Chu Donglin and his companions were treading a path leading to a temple of flesh and blood.
Unconsciously, the girl sitting behind him tightened her embrace around Chu Donglin's waist, pressing her entire body against his back.
A soft warmth enveloped him; Chu Donglin paused for a moment before quickly realizing the reason for her action—an overwhelming pressure.
A terrifying aura hung over this district, exuding a chilling and violent intimidation. As they entered the area on the motorcycle, both zombies on board felt a shiver deep within their souls.
The feeling was akin to standing at the edge of an impending volcanic eruption, with magma ready to burst forth and claim all life beneath it. It was as if the gates to hell lay just ahead, and a terrifying demon king was about to descend.
Even Chu Donglin, possessing mature wisdom, felt his hands tremble slightly; how much more so for the young girl whose intelligence was not as high.
As for Xue Lai, had she not been completely under Chu Donglin's control, she would never have followed him deeper into this perilous situation. The moment she sensed that terrifying aura, as a Second-Stage Zombie, she would have fled in panic.
Yet even under the constraints of Mental Power, she did not escape, but her demeanor still betrayed her unease.
She sat behind Chu Donglin, tightly wrapping her arms around his waist, her body almost pressed against his back. The fullness of her chest pushed firmly against him, creating a breathtaking sensation.
However, Chu Donglin had no time to appreciate the intoxicating feeling from behind—he was overwhelmed by a sense of dread.
He unconsciously gripped the handlebars tighter, his eyes fixed on the street ahead, fearing that some horrifying demon might suddenly leap out from around the corner.
As they drew closer, Chu Donglin became certain that the monster lurking in this district was definitely not a Third-Stage Zombie.
Though he had never witnessed the power of a Third-Stage Zombie firsthand, Chu Donglin understood that such an aura—terrifying like the arrival of a demon—could only belong to a creature surpassing the Third-Stage.
And a Zombie even stronger than a Third-Stage Zombie...
The thought sent a tremor through Chu Donglin's heart.
If it were merely a Third-Stage Zombie, he might still have the courage to fight back. But if it were a stronger Zombie...
The roaring motorcycle suddenly screeched to a halt, its rubber tires screeching against the pavement and leaving behind a black mark on the road.
A plume of blue smoke rose into the air, accompanied by the acrid scent of burning rubber that wafted into Chu Donglin's nostrils. He parked by the roadside, lowered his gaze to the dashboard's indicators, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke.
"Snow..."
In the gentle call, the girl who seemed to want to merge with him froze for a moment, tilting her head in confusion as she looked at the side profile of the man before her. "Senior...?"
These two words had taken Chu Donglin a great deal of effort to teach her, and now, trying to teach her more was futile as she simply could not grasp it.
Hearing Chu Donglin call her name, the girl tilted her head even more, puzzled about why he suddenly stopped and called out to her.
Chu Donglin did not turn to look at the girl behind him; his gaze was fixed intently on the various indicators on the dashboard, as if he wanted to burn through it with his eyes. "Snow, do you think we should keep moving forward?"
The terrifying aura of the demon king was already close at hand. There was no doubt that once they turned the corner ahead, Chu Donglin and the others would see what kind of monster exuded such a horrifying presence.
The street was eerily empty, devoid of any signs of wandering Zombies.
All the Mutated Zombies had been driven out of their territory by that monstrous demon king-like creature. While ordinary Zombies had not been chased away, they dared not approach this part of the street.
At that moment, Chu Donglin parked the motorcycle at the intersection, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from hundreds of meters away. Sweat dripped down his forehead, one drop after another.
Beyond a hint of fear, what consumed him more was the inner turmoil about whether this adventure should continue.
Except for that moment when he was bitten by a Zombie, Chu Donglin had never felt so close to death—yet the fear he felt when bitten lasted only an instant, while this fear of approaching death was relentless.
And yet, he found himself wanting to draw closer to that creature capable of bringing death—Chu Donglin gasped for breath, sweat pouring down like rain.
He understood well that there is great terror between life and death.
That kind of terror, on the brink of death, is something unimaginable to those who have never experienced it firsthand.
Many who have attempted suicide find that after one failure, they almost lose the courage to try again. The terror of that moment between life and death is enough to crush anyone's defenses; no one wants to face it again.
As a normal human soul, Chu Donglin endured the increasingly terrifying atmosphere. To have persisted for so long in such a state of near-death fear was already quite remarkable.
Yet, he was still a mortal. When he truly approached the moment of death, he realized his own fear.
Gently, a girl's hand softly grasped Chu Donglin's.
Turning back in surprise, Chu Donglin found the girl staring at him with a dazed yet serious expression. She took his hand and pressed it against her chest.
The heart of a zombie was still beating.
Feeling the resilient thump of her heart beneath her soft bosom, Chu Donglin felt confused.
His earlier inquiry had merely been an unconscious outburst; he never expected this not-so-intelligent companion to respond.
However, the girl's behavior now surprised him.
"Don't... don't... be... afraid..."
Her delicate lips parted slightly as she stammered, seemingly trying to comfort Chu Donglin. "I... will... be... with... you..."
Chu Donglin paused for a moment before realizing she meant, "Don't be afraid; I am with you."
But he couldn't understand how her brain managed to issue such commands, resulting in such jumbled speech. It was understandable, though; after all, Snow's intelligence had not fully awakened yet, and her cognitive abilities were likely akin to those of an ordinary three-year-old child.
Under the girl's vacant gaze, Chu Donglin remained silent for a long time before suddenly bursting into laughter.
He moved his hand away from the girl's chest and gently touched her cheek. "Thank you, Xue. I've made up my mind."
With that, Chu Donglin revved the motorcycle's throttle again, smiling as he drove toward the intersection ahead. "No matter how terrifying the monsters ahead may be, they don't scare me. If I back down here just because of their intimidating presence, then the future Chu Donglin will never escape this shadow and will only be seen as a coward."
The motorcycle's speed gradually increased, and the rushing wind caused Chu Donglin's scarf to flutter behind him. "But as long as I step forward and witness the true form of that monster with my own eyes, even if I turn to run away the next second, I will have taken that crucial step. That alone means I'm not a coward."
As he looked at the increasingly close intersection, Chu Donglin took a deep breath and smiled. "From now on, I, Chu Donglin, can proudly say that I've never been afraid of anyone in my life."
"My steps will never retreat because of someone else's intimidation. Such a choice is not the path of my life."
Amidst his carefree and hearty laughter, Xue looked at the man in front of her with some confusion, sensing that he seemed to have changed in some way. However, she couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed.
She simply felt that when Chu Donglin revved the motorcycle again, there was a profound transformation in his aura, as if he had become a different person.
He seemed more resolute and even… more formidable?
In her simple mind, she couldn't comprehend what kind of metamorphosis had occurred in a man who had cast aside all fear to confront life's greatest horrors.
If the previous Chu Donglin was merely a powerful Zombie, then at the moment he revved the motorcycle again, he had shed his fearful exterior and transformed into a true strongman.
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