There weren't many buildings in this city. Wooden sheds and simple mud houses were set up in many places. It was very crowded and messy. Looking down from the sky, Zhang Tie could see a lot of clothes and dehydrated leaves hanging on the wooden sheds …
Hundreds of thousands of residents lived in such a simple and crude city. If one looked down from above, they could clearly see that a large number of houses had collapsed on the streets below. Bricks and tiles were scattered everywhere, and some furniture was even tilted to the ground. In addition, there were also bottomless sinkholes in some places. Some were ten meters in diameter, while others were a hundred meters in diameter. They had almost swallowed up a small residential area. It was a shocking sight to see!
Other than that, the most eye-catching thing was some flags of different shapes. There were animals, weapons, household items, and even totems from games. It could be said that there were all kinds of strange things. One could not help but wonder where they had come to. Why did it give off such an unusual feeling of desolation?
At this time, looking down from the sky, a group of people slowly came to the shelter. They looked a little tired and were used to everything in front of them. Finally, they stopped in front of a building.
In peacetime, this building was a famous downtown area. A piece of clothing could easily cost thousands or tens of thousands. Coupled with the entertainment facilities inside, it was obviously a place for the rich to spend money.
However, who would have thought that the singing and dancing of that day had happened two years ago? Now, the building was abandoned. Some clothes and jewelry could still be seen inside, but they were scattered on the ground. No one cared about them at all.
Not only that, even some watches worth tens of thousands of dollars were stepped on and smashed. Bags worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were also thrown aside like trash. No one cared about them at all.
"Boss, was there another earthquake while we were out?" This was an exploration team with about twenty people. The leader was a half-orc with the head of a leopard. He had awakened his power and obtained the chance to survive in the apocalypse.
"There was no big earthquake, but small earthquakes happened frequently … You must have noticed those sinkholes. They gradually appeared a few days ago and have already swallowed many houses. There are hundreds of victims …"
The boss that the other party was talking about was a gym coach during peacetime. Years of accumulation and entrepreneurship had allowed him to lead a wonderful life. However, due to the apocalypse, everything he had was gone. However, he did not give up. Instead, he struggled to survive in the land of the apocalypse. After a period of development, he had a certain amount of power in Stone Castle City and formed an organization called Dragon Howl Sect.
Gao Shufeng, that was the man's name.
"The appearance of the sinkhole means that the foundation of this city is unstable. The soil layer below is moving violently … If possible, it's best that we move away from here. It's safer to go somewhere else. Otherwise, it'll be too late to regret it when there's a big earthquake here one day," the Beastman reminded.
"That's right, I have the same idea. However, you should know that there are hundreds of different forces in Stone Castle City. Everyone is on their own. Those so-called safe zones have long been taken over by large organizations. There's no chance for us to move."
"That's true …" The orc expressed his understanding.
"Those collapsed buildings were destroyed by the worms. Those ankhegs seem to have recovered from their injuries and have come back for revenge!"
Gao Shufeng shook his head. As the leader of this place, he had to deal with troublesome matters on a daily basis. This was especially so during these troubled times. Bad news came one after another. However, this was normal during the apocalypse. There was nothing strange about it at all.
"It's hard to do it alone. If we can form an alliance with some other forces, we can make those large organizations hesitate and not touch us easily."
"Maybe … we can rely on some medium-sized organizations and wait until we grow stronger before we seek higher authority."
"Hmm, let's talk about it later."
Gao Shufeng did not have high hopes for this because he knew that this was a trivial matter. If he relied on an organization that was stronger than him, what was the difference between that and being someone else's dog?
He had seen too many survivors who abandoned their dignity and souls in order to survive. Gao Shufeng did not want to become those people's puppets. Therefore, he chose to live the life he had now.
In such an environment, he could only rely on himself if he wanted to survive. Looking for allies would be like pouring a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood. After all, under the surging tide of worm corpses and monsters, he could only rely on himself to survive.
…
"Today's harvest is not bad. I can add some for dinner."
In the dark night, a muffled murmur sounded faintly.
This was a rather luxurious European-style hotel. Although it was only a four-star hotel, it was already considered one of the best in this town base. Neither the insect infestation nor the earthquake had caused much damage to this hotel. The tiles and marble were still shining brightly, and even the hotel's signboard was still hanging high up. From afar, this hotel still looked the same as before.
Compared to the slightly frosty facade of the Dragon Roar Gate, this hotel was truly luxurious. The land under their feet was controlled by the [Zero] organization.
In the past, Zero would usually take in some pitiful people. However, after taking them in, very few people would appear in the Fortress again. No one knew where they went. It was as if they had evaporated from the face of the earth and disappeared without a trace.
Zero was undoubtedly an evil organization.
However, when people truly saw the inside story of Zero, it was too late for regrets. But by then, it was already too late!
"Old Ren, are you talking about the small force that wants to attack the west of the city? Do you know that your words made the village immediately defend itself, not giving us a chance at all? Why is your mouth like a latrine? You don't even have a lock! "
Four or five men in black were guarding the hall on the first floor, chatting here and there. The others had finished their dinner and went to have fun. Only the three of them were standing guard, paying attention to the wind and grass in the surroundings.
"Yes, Old Ren, you should talk less. You only know how to put on an act all day." A man with a round face full of pockmarks snorted with a crooked mouth. It was obvious that he had a problem with Old Ren.
"Hey, what are you talking about? Do you think I'm lying? I just want to let Zero grow stronger and have more resources.
"F * ck! What are you worried about? Big Boss must have settled this matter long ago. What are you worried about? Don't come up with any more plans that will cause losses to the organization! "
"Heh heh, that's true … I heard that Boss already has a deeper connection with that person. As long as two adults are sent in every week, they will be protected and have the right to explore the wild. With that person, our Zero has been able to reach where we are today."
The old man who walked with a limp touched his chin and groaned. During peaceful times, he was just a beggar wandering outside. Every day, he ate swill thrown out of the hotel and slept on a chair by the roadside. However, after the apocalypse, he was lucky enough to awaken an ability. Two years later, he even had the strength of a Silver rank.
"Immoral! The few of you only know how to talk about food all day. Can't you work harder and think of ways to increase your combat power … "
"Aiyo, aren't we all small fries? Why do small fries need combat power? Anyway, even if the sky falls, Boss will hold it up. Who would dare to touch us? There are also some organizations that care about human rights. From time to time, they would ask us where the missing people went. Do they really not know where they went? But do they dare to punish us? Heh, they don't dare. They can only turn a blind eye because those so-called righteous people also rely on Zero's strength to defend the city. "
"Uh … Brother Wu is right. Boss will take care of everything!"
"Yes, yes, yes. That's why, with Boss as the pillar of support, we can live in peace. Eat the best food, wear the best clothes, hahaha …"
Naturally, this was the headquarters of the infamous Zero in Stone Castle City. As one of the top forces in the city, Zero had more than ten thousand members. Although they had done many evil things, and the boss that some of the minions referred to had even formed an alliance with a creature from an unknown dimension. That creature would protect Zero's members when they hunted outside. However, in order to maintain their relationship, they had to give Zero some food every week.
This was not a secret in Stone Castle City, but what could the others do? There were still many people who sought refuge with Zero in order to eat. However, after a few days, they disappeared without a trace. They must have become the monster's food.
Humans died for wealth and birds died for food. However, in the apocalypse, both humans and birds died for food. Those who sought refuge with Zero seemed to have seen their fates, but they would still rather eat before they died and fill their stomachs!
In this apocalypse, how many silent tears of blood were there that were unknown?
The city was still the same city. There were not many changes, but the humans were no longer the same as before …
This was because no one would abide by the law now. Many people who had some strength had already released all the filth and filth in their hearts. Although they still had human skin, their hearts had become more ferocious than the devil's!
And at this moment …
Strange footsteps could be heard not far away. Listening carefully, it was actually the footsteps of a wild beast!
Hmm?
The footsteps of a wild beast?
This city had also awakened many beast tamers and insect controllers. However, in the past, no one dared to ride wild beasts and behave atrociously in Zero's headquarters.
The four or five men in black who were guarding the door became alert. They frowned and looked around. Their bodies were tense as they paid attention to any changes that were about to happen.
The heavy footsteps were getting closer and closer. Suddenly, a huge exotic beast appeared from the corner in front of them. It was at least four meters long and covered in thick armor. It was actually a powerful Earth Dragon!
"Roar …"
The Earth Dragon suddenly stopped and snorted violently. Two golden flames spewed out of its nostrils. It then shook its head and stared at the men in black in front of it maliciously.
"Stop … This is Zero's territory. I say, Tian Qiang, are you crazy? You actually came here to cause trouble. Do you think that you can show off here just because you got lucky and tamed a land dragon?" One of the black-clothed men had obviously recognized the owner of the giant beast. At this time, he shouted loudly.
There were two people sitting on the back of the exotic beast. One had an ordinary face, while the other had a cold face like a piece of ice that could not be melted. Just a glance at them made them feel like they were being stared at by countless ferocious beasts. They were filled with fear.
"This is the place?" A cold and emotionless voice slowly sounded.
"This is the place … This is the dirtiest and most evil place in the entire Stone Castle City!"
The ordinary-looking young man muttered softly as if he was sighing with grief and hatred. He raised his head and looked at the golden signboard of the restaurant. Memories that he did not want to recall surfaced in his mind.
His biological brother had joined Zero and disappeared forever. Tian Qiang still could not forget that his brother had smiled and told him that he had joined a powerful force and would no longer think about food.
The two brothers had supported each other and moved forward together, but who would have thought that after awakening, they would be separated by heaven?
Tian Qiang had never forgotten this hatred. He had wanted to destroy the Zero organization countless times, but with his strength, it was impossible. He could only join other organizations and slowly increase his power.
But today, he had suddenly met this person in the wilderness. The moment this person appeared, the Earth Dragon that he had captured with great difficulty was like a mouse that had seen a cat. It immediately lay on the ground and did not dare to show any signs of ferocity.
This person had used his strength to subdue Tian Qiang. Furthermore, after he had given him some unimaginable benefits, Tian Qiang had followed his instructions and brought him to the most evil force in the entire Stone Castle City.
"Oh, then go ahead and do whatever you want. Even if you have to destroy this restaurant, it doesn't matter." The cold voice sounded again.
The man did not seem to care about the so-called number one force in Stone Castle City and allowed Tian Qiang to take his revenge.
He had already seen that Tian Qiang had a grudge against this force. Otherwise, he would not have chosen this place to serve as a warning to others. But to Wei Xun, this was meaningless. He had come here to establish his authority. Good guy? Bad guy? It was meaningless to him. What he wanted to do was to plunge the entire city into panic!
Tian Qiang nodded. His stiff and pale hands were tightly clenched into fists. His gaze was as sharp as a knife as he stared at his enemies. He growled like a cold wind.
"Do you still remember me? I once swore that I would avenge my brother. I will kill all of you. I remember you. You tricked my brother into joining the Zero organization so that he would have a good life. But what happened in the end? You fed him to the monsters! "
A gust of wind blew past. It was bone-chilling and ghostly, sweeping up the dust and withered grass on the ground.
The men in black were all stunned as if they had been petrified. They were dumbfounded. After a while, they suddenly began to laugh. They pointed at Tian Qiang and shouted sharply.
"Tian Qiang, did you drink fake wine? You really came here to cause trouble? "
"How many times do I have to tell you? Your brother accidentally fell off a cliff and died. Even his bones were not found. Why are you still so obsessed?"
"Why are you talking so much nonsense with him? Do you think you can rest easy after joining the Ling Sect? You actually dared to barge into the headquarters today. It's useless even if someone pleads for you. I will kill you now and use your Earth Dragon to make soup! "
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