Chapter 1350: 1348: Ecological Zone

Chapter 1350: Chapter 1348: Ecological Zone

The sound of explosions spread within the enclosed warehouse, nearly attracting all the zombies.

In just ten seconds, over a hundred were exposed within sight.

Although most maintained a semblance of [Human Form], their bodies were deeply integrated with the ‘firearms’ in the warehouse area.

Zombies with ‘Arm Combination’ were the most common, able to shoot by raising their arms.

Both the shooting power and accuracy were far superior to the common madmen encountered on the road before. Some even evolved abilities, shooting strange bullets supported by their own flesh and bones.

The most exaggerated was a fat one, whose abdominal cavity had transformed into a Gatling gun.

Apart from firearms, some zombies were also combined with cold weapons, like the one Little Yellow had just blasted, which had claws similar to ‘Wolverine’.

Cutting devices, long swords, or Heavy Hammers—all were present.

These are the manifestations of [Metal Zombies].

However, the most important thing is their evolvability.

The zombies’ parts all hinted at a purple crystal hue,

either flowing between eyeballs or undulating among protruding blood vessels, or even carrying a thin purple light on the weapons.

This hue corresponds to [Ytterbium]

As introduced by the robot Little Yellow’s ‘Iridium Mining System,’ these zombies are continuously upgrading through this system.

Some of them have evolved high-end features like Plasma Cutting Blades, Auto-aim Systems, and Flesh Bullets.

“Wow, there are quite a few~ and, this is a species I’ve never seen before.”

Green stared at the Metal Zombies surrounding them, his pupils dilating continuously, his tongue sticking out excitedly.

A sense of novelty

Having stayed in the Demon World for too long, Green was too bored, and he craved this kind of freshness from a whole new world.

Although these things seemed not strong,

but the ‘feeling’ of cutting, tearing, and chopping was completely different; such a fresh stimulus could excite Green’s brain to secrete dopamine.

Han Dong was well aware that all he could do now was let Green rampage uncontrollably.

Before Green acted, Han Dong hurriedly reminded him:

“Green, these things seem to have no fatal parts, try to annihilate them completely.

Also, our current goal is to go to the ecological area, pay attention to the direction while you’re killing enemies.”

Green made a knowing expression and counter-questioned: “Hmm… why don’t you join the battle?”

“Let’s go.”

All members participate.

Han Dong didn’t ask the Count for help and adopted the Posture of the Deceased for now.

Black sandstorms scourged the warehouse area, stripping life force every second from any zombies caught in its effect… As for Han Dong’s main body, he just needed to walk towards the exit leading to the ecological area.

The black sandstorm grew stronger,

even constructing an [Anubis Statue] atop Han Dong’s head, bearing black fur and Dark Gold decorations.

“Indeed, your Mythical Puzzle possesses multiple attributes, very strong indeed.”

Green stared at the Anubis Statue, recalling the time when he fought side by side with Han Dong against the Golden Saint when Han Dong incarnated as an Egyptian Pharaoh…

While keeping an eye on Han Dong, he also caught a nearby Metal Zombie, black nails piercing through skin and flesh, forcibly tearing it apart—swoosh!

A mixture of machine oil and blood splattered wildly, while limbs and fragments were Devoured by the Abyss.

Compared to Green’s brutal method of killing enemies.

Miss Helen appeared much more elegant, with a multitude of ‘Dreamlands-specific’ plant tentacles spreading from beneath her, which blocked various weapon firings and bound many zombies in mid-air.

Swish!

The tentacles penetrated into the body through the mouth, rapidly seeding, and then activated with the witch’s secret method.

Blooming inside the body!

Even the zombies’ bodies, reinforced with metal, could not prevent thousands of flowers from blossoming within.

As one zombie after another bound in mid-air exploded, colorful flower patterns scattered throughout the entire warehouse area, maximally concealing Green’s brutal acts.

Dumps was the most low-key member of the squad.

He calculated that the speed at which his teammates were killing exceeded the rate at which zombies were replenished and did not use large-scale lethal magic, but quietly dealt with some that slipped through the net.

“Decompose”

With direct touch of the fingers, the target was killed instantly, leaving only metal shrapnel on the ground.

Of course, the robot Little Yellow was also killing joyfully here…

This way, the whole team steadily headed towards the [Ecological Zone].

The [Ecological Zone] is equivalent to the company’s central lobby and transfer station, equipped with a large number of elevators and connecting passages, accessible to any area of the company.

According to Little Yellow’s description, the ecological zone was modeled after Pandora’s earliest ecological conditions, artificially restoring the original jungle of that time, thus endowing the company with vigorous vitality and the freshest air.

“The ecological zone was once the favorite area for the meatballs.

Now that no one in the company manages it, it should be completely abandoned.”

However.

When everyone passed through the long metal corridor and arrived at the ecological zone, they were first struck by blinding sunlight, and as their pupils adapted, everyone was shocked by the scene before them.

I thought the world was forgotten, the company abandoned.

The ecological zone had already become barren… But instead, what was reflected in front of them was a lush green primitive jungle, with the entire ecological facility operating normally.

Not only was the power supply normal, but there were even traces of daily garden maintenance by the staff… and there were no metal zombies here.

The plants here released a kind of gas that was harmless to everyone, smelling like the natural scent emitted from the earth after rain.

These gases made all the zombies pursuing retreat.

“Has someone been quietly managing this company?”

As Han Dong stepped into the ecological zone with doubts.

Pop pop pop!

Fireworks hidden in the woods were shot out, and ribbons fluttered in the air, as if welcoming everyone’s arrival.

At the same time, the ecological zone’s broadcasting system was turned on, and a Black Tower-specific language transmitted:

“Hello! Welcome to your arrival, apocalypse travelers.

I am Handsome Jack, the current CEO of Hyperion Corporation.

Thanks to your spectacular performance in the warehouse area, you’ve earned a spot in the [Second to Jack’s Handsome Title Contest], where the winner will receive perpetual serum, immune to the effect of metal spores.

Moreover, you will become the most loyal subordinate of this handsome guy and get a chance to escape this damned planet.

It seems that there is a former employee of our company among you, they should know where to participate in the competition… Hope you have fun in the contest.

Oh! Please remember not to harbor hostility towards this handsome guy or damage the company’s property, otherwise this handsome guy will be very angry.”

“Jack! He’s still alive!”

Upon hearing this voice, the robot Little Yellow was so scared that it leaked streams of black machine oil and trembled all over.