LIGHTNOVELONLINE CHAPTER 79
Chapter 79: The Colossal Blade Unleashed
[Status Update:]
Name: Lu Ming
Level: 1 Mortal Realm
Age: 25
Strength: 446
Physique: 457.4
Agility: 445.6
Free Attribute Points: 0
Skills: Omitted
Superpower: Awakening Ongoing...
A surge of power coursed through Lu Ming's veins as the effects of his awakening settled. He could hear the amplified rush of his own blood, a potent river flowing through his strengthened body. With a simple raise of his hand, he felt the force of the wind it generated, a testament to his newfound abilities.
A smile of pure satisfaction spread across his face as he examined his roughened hands. Dr. Huo Sheng didn't lie to me. So this is what it feels like to be Awakened? Very good, excellent!
Lu Ming’s sense of security had always stemmed from two sources: the order he maintained in his home and shelter, and his own strength. He firmly believed that attributes were paramount, and with his newfound power, that belief was solidified.
If you have the ability, no one will refute you, even if you claim the Earth is square!
The worry that had gripped him moments ago evaporated as he surveyed the distant zombie horde. I've become an Awakened, he thought, so I'm not afraid of close combat with the zombies anymore.
While Huo Sheng had assured him of immunity to the zombie virus even before Awakening, Lu Ming had been hesitant to test that theory. Now, with the added protection of his Awakened status, he was confident enough to face the undead head-on.
His gaze fixed on the endless tide of zombies, and a new strategy began to form in his mind.
I shouldn’t be afraid of high-level zombies now. Even dealing with Level 4s shouldn’t be a big problem. The key is still the large number of ordinary zombies. I still don’t have any group-killing methods...
He knew not to underestimate the power of numbers. The collective force of the ordinary zombies could easily overwhelm him and destroy everything he had built. The thought of scavenging for food in the ruins of his home was unbearable.
"This is absolutely unbearable!" Lu Ming’s frustration boiled over as he jumped down from the watchtower, landing lightly beside Zhang Chengcheng and the others.
His sudden transformation startled them. Lu Ming stood taller, his muscles bulging with newfound power, his height now an imposing 2.3 meters.
Zhang Chengcheng, recognizing the signs of his Awakening, began to speak, but Lu Ming raised a hand to silence her. "We’ll talk after we finish what we need to do," he declared, his eyes fixed on the approaching horde.
Turning to Zhang Lixin and Li Zitong, he requested their help in creating a close-combat weapon, describing his vision in detail. As he spoke, their eyes widened in surprise.
Meanwhile, the zombie horde advanced, an overwhelming wave of hundreds of thousands of undead. It was a sight both terrifying and mesmerizing, like the first time humans witnessed the vastness of the sea. Sima Xiao, filled with unwavering confidence, believed that no force, human or Awakened, could withstand their onslaught.
"Death!" Sima Xiao proclaimed as the horde neared Good Hope Village.
His thoughts drifted to the aftermath of their victory, his mind attempting to foresee the future with his unique ability. Suddenly, a vision flashed before his eyes: a blinding beam of light, followed by the sensation of his body being torn in half.
The chilling image sent shivers down his spine. As the vision faded, Sima Xiao frowned, perplexed. "What's going on?" he muttered, but no one could offer an explanation.
After pondering for a moment, Sima Xiao settled on a plausible explanation.
[System: Sima Xiao (Level 4 Zombie King) - Foresight Activated]
Looks like there’ll still be danger after occupying the Holy Tower... Well, that’s for sure. After I occupy the Holy Tower, there will definitely be humans or similar beings who will come to contend for it.
"The future me will definitely encounter battles." Convinced by this self-assured rationalization, Sima Xiao discreetly glanced back at his allies: the four Tanks, Lian Jie, and Simba.
At the moment, they’re in the same camp as me, he mused. And within this camp, I hold absolute authority. If we encounter danger in the future, I can push them out to face the calamity... Yes, that’s how it is.
After all, wasn’t that the purpose of forming this alliance? Sharing food and abilities was merely a means to strengthen his forces and gather... cannon fodder.
As this thought crossed his mind, Sima Xiao noticed Simba and Lian Jie shuddering in unison, their faces contorted in horror as they unconsciously retreated. It was as if something terrifying had manifested within Good Hope Village.
Sima Xiao quickly turned his attention towards the village. There, he saw a figure slowly ascending the wall, a figure that exuded an aura of immense power and dominance.
Standing at 2.3 meters tall, the figure sported short, stylish hair and ordinary features that held an unsettling calm in the face of danger. His clothes, though simple and somewhat comical, clung to a physique rippling with muscle.
A human? Sima Xiao scoffed inwardly. What are you pretending to be in front of Level 4 Zombie Kings?
He dismissed the unusual behavior of Simba and Lian Jie, attributing it to their excessive caution.
Suddenly, Sima Xiao’s eyes twitched as he saw the figure pick up a weapon. A colossal saber, forty meters long, thick, and unlike any blade he had ever seen. Its crude construction, a mix of stone and steel, seemed laughable.
Sima Xiao burst into laughter. "Is this it? Just this? Who are you trying to scare!?"
He couldn’t fathom how a single human with an oversized, crudely made weapon could pose a threat to his hundreds of thousands of Corpse Soldiers.
Unnoticed by Sima Xiao, Simba, and Lian Jie trembled behind him, their legs threatening to give way as a primal urge to flee washed over them.
On the low wall of Good Hope Village, Lu Ming slowly exhaled, his muscles bulging like coiled pythons. He raised the massive saber horizontally, his gaze fixed on the approaching horde.
And then, Lu Ming made his move.
End of Chapter 79