Chapter 11: Evolving Zombies

"What's this feeling?" Fang Chong rushed out for a reason – he couldn't let the zombies surround him; otherwise, he would be vulnerable from all sides. Although he dared to confront the zombies head-on, his main advantage was not just the "Silence" knife; it was also the slow movement of the zombies. However, as Fang Chong charged out, he realized that danger was closing in.

"That is..." After splitting the heads of two zombies with one swing, Fang Chong turned around and saw a green figure rapidly approaching.

When Fang Chong noticed this figure, it was too late to swing his knife. Driven by survival instincts, he instinctively held "Silence" in front of his chest.

"Clang."

In the blink of an eye, Fang Chong held his knife in front of his chest, and the green figure had already appeared before him. With a resounding 'bang,' the green body collided with Fang Chong. With this impact, Fang Chong realized why he had felt a sense of danger approaching just now. The tremendous force brought by the green figure made Fang Chong step back dozens of steps continuously. Clothes racks were knocked over, and he only stopped when he collided with the wall.

"What formidable strength," Fang Chong felt a fiery sensation in his chest and an intense ache in his back after his body came to a halt. He almost coughed up blood. However, aware that the danger was not over, Fang Chong dared not examine his injuries. His gaze remained tightly locked onto the green figure in front of him.

It was this figure that had collided with him.

"A person, no, not a person," Fang Chong focused and realized that the one who sent him flying wasn't a zombie—more precisely, not like the typical skin-rotting zombies. Moreover, the skin of this body exhibited a strange light green color, looking peculiar, as if it had been poisoned.

Fang Chong scrutinized him warily, and the figure also stared motionlessly at Fang Chong. Occasionally, its head would turn as if contemplating something.

"Discovered an evolved zombie, Green Corpse Man," as Fang Chong was vexed dealing with this creature that seemed neither human nor typical zombie, the voice of the Maya system echoed in his mind, "Evolved zombie? Green Corpse Man?" Fang Chong couldn't recall the Maya system mentioning such a species among the zombies.

"Information about it is in the Apocalypse Survival Manual," the Maya system reminded Fang Chong, providing details about the Green Corpse Man: "Speed is its greatest advantage."

"Frustrating, didn't have time to check, and such a monster appears," Fang Chong thought, regretting not reviewing the survival manual beforehand. However, while Fang Chong was conversing with the Maya system, the Green Corpse Man began to move.

"Speed, huh? I'll make sure you can't run," seeing the Green Corpse Man in action, Fang Chong wasn't as worried as before. After learning information from the Maya system, he had formulated a corresponding strategy. The Green Corpse Man was an evolved form of the ordinary zombie, categorized as a Level Two zombie by the Maya system. It was significantly stronger, possessing strength equivalent to eight people, and its speed was more than twice that of an ordinary human—posing a formidable challenge. Moreover, it had a certain level of problem-solving ability, comparable to the intelligence of a three-year-old child.

"Roar." Perhaps it was the disdainful expression in Fang Chong's eyes that triggered an intense anger in the Green Corpse Man. With a loud roar, it sprinted towards Fang Chong at a speed of five seconds per hundred meters.

As the Green Corpse Man approached, Fang Chong's expression became incredibly serious. Despite being confident in defeating it, he knew that not taking it seriously could lead to different results. In the moment before the Green Corpse Man was about to collide, Fang Chong quickly squatted down and simultaneously swept his knife horizontally at its legs.

"Clang."

The sound of the knife piercing flesh echoed. With the razor-sharp edge of 'Silent Annihilation' and Fang Chong's strength exceeding three hundred pounds, even though the Green Corpse Man had reached Level Eight, its flesh couldn't withstand the impact. Both green legs were cleanly severed by Fang Chong.

"Bang."

The Green Corpse Man hadn't expected Fang Chong to perform a squatting motion. Due to its high speed and the loss of its legs, it couldn't adjust, and its upper body, due to inertia, slammed heavily into the wall.

The powerful impact created several not-so-small cracks in the previously sturdy wall. With a few more hits of such force, it seemed the wall would collapse.

"Hiss."

After falling from the wall, the Green Corpse Man continued to emit painful hissing sounds.

Seeing this, Fang Chong walked over. Fortunately, he had rolled to the side before the Green Corpse Man collided with the wall. Otherwise, being struck by the creature's body wouldn't have been a pleasant experience. Fortunately, he evaded quickly, and the upper body of the Green Corpse Man hit the spot where he had squatted earlier.

Now that the Green Corpse Man, deprived of its legs, posed minimal threat to Fang Chong, witnessing it still struggling, he didn't hesitate. The blade of 'Silent Annihilation' pierced through its neck, cleanly separating its head from the body.

Having successfully slain the Green Corpse Man, Fang Chong didn't let his guard down. The confrontation had attracted all the zombies from the third floor to his side.

Seeing the crescent-shaped formation of zombies surrounding him, Fang Chong's expression remained as calm as still water. For him, the word "fear" had no place in the dictionary when it came to zombies. Even the gruesome cries of the Green Corpse Man moments ago didn't alter their movements.

"Eleven," Fang Chong slowly took a few steps back, simultaneously counting the number of zombies encircling him. Though the quantity wasn't vast, it posed a significant threat to Fang Chong, who had just been attacked by the Green Corpse Man.

"Ya!" Fang Chong knew he couldn't stand there foolishly. If he did, waiting for the zombie encirclement to tighten would likely result in injuries, even if he managed to kill all the zombies. The sharp claws of zombies could easily cut through Fang Chong's skin.

Fang Chong, not wanting to face such a situation, imitated the roar of a zombie. Besides boosting his own courage, it served to divert the zombies' attention. With a loud roar, Fang Chong placed one foot on the wall, exerted force, and propelled himself forward like an arrow, charging toward the front line of zombies.

"Crack, crack." With the sudden burst of strength, Fang Chong successfully chopped away the zombie in front of him, breaking out of the encirclement. Subsequently, taking advantage of his superior speed, Fang Chong systematically beheaded the remaining ten zombies.

However, after decapitating the last zombie, Fang Chong himself wasn't in great shape. His survival instinct had carried him through until now, and with the assurance of no immediate danger, his body weakened, and he half-knelt on the ground.

The pain in his chest became more intense, and with a sweet sensation in his throat, Fang Chong coughed up a mouthful of blood.

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