Chapter 761: Entering the Secret Base
Chapter 761: Chapter 761: Entering the Secret Base
It was supposed to be a four-hour journey, but Bai Xiqin wrapped it up in two hours.
This is a desolate mountain on the outskirts of Shanghai, unaffected by human presence.
Sitting in the car, one can still hear the chirping of various insects outside.
The ice and snow from earlier had silenced them for a while, but with the sudden heat, the insects had become lively again.
No one knows how they survived the freezing weather, but it’s clear they are much tougher than before the apocalypse.
The growls of zombies were completely inaudible now; only insect chirps and some rustling could be heard.
These rustling sounds were from unknown animals moving under the cover of night.
On the map, this place appears as an undeveloped barren land, sparsely wooded, a place rarely visited by tourists.
In reality, it is a secret base with a sprawling underground facility beneath the mountain.
Inside, there is a power that can reboot Earth.
At first glance, the once barren mountain has become lush and verdant, countless little creatures living within.
The night shrouds the entire mountain top, a mysterious veil covers it, concealing its true appearance.
Following the energetic fluctuations, the transformation of each mountain was drastic, with various mutant animals emerging, making it daring for anyone to enter the seemingly lush forest.
Who knows when you might provoke a big creature?
"Let’s go in directly! Qin Yuan, lead the way ahead."
Bai Xiqin parked the car to the side; the remaining path was not accessible by car, only walkable.
"All right!"
Qin Yuan swiftly jumped out of the car, rolled his eyes, and vomited messily at the side.
After many years as a beast, this was the first time such an abnormal phenomenon occurred.
His health was always good, except once when he accidentally got his wing bent while sleeping under Taowu, leading to "severe injury" this time.
The master’s driving was fast but exhausting both people and beasts.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Bai Xiqin turned away, not looking at what Qin Yuan had thrown up.
Her face and voice showed no disdain; only her actions were very telling.
"It’s nothing, nothing! Maybe because I secretly ate the fruits Taowu hid thousands of years ago; that’s why it happened."
Qin Yuan quietly buried his vomit with his transparent wings, framing Taowu.
Couldn’t blame the master, apologies to the big brother!
Bai Xiqin blinked, isn’t space supposed to preserve items from decay?
She suspected Qin Yuan was talking nonsense but had urgent matters, so Bai Xiqin temporarily believed him.
Anyway, it certainly wasn’t her fault, this was a Divine Beast, a car ride couldn’t make it throw up!
That would be too derogatory for the driver!
Qin Yuan swayed in mid-air, floating uncertainty, flying towards the entrance direction carrying Bai Xiqin.
The underground facility entrance was very secluded, with a large rock blocking the way, Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai, skilled from the baptism of superpowers, effortlessly climbed over.
For ordinary people, climbing tools would be essential.
"What’s this?"
Bai Xiqin suddenly crouched, eyes fixed on the ground.
Where they jumped from the rock, lay a small piece of decayed flesh.
Clearly, a decayed piece from some zombie.
Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai simultaneously stood up, looking back at the big rock.
Just moments ago, unnoticed, now upon closer examination, that side of the rock had black bloodstains.
A zombie had tried to climb over the rock!
Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai exchanged glances, lightening their footsteps, proceeding cautiously.
The further they went, the more intense the stench of blood and decay became.
Bai Xiqin’s fingertips began to frost over; steel needles in the wooden box at her waist were restless, ready to shoot out.
The stone gate entrance had already been opened.
The stone door seamlessly blended with the external environment; without knowledge of the switch, finding the door would be challenging, let alone opening it.
Distinct black handprints covered the side of the stone door, looking rather terrifying.
It seemed like the gateway of Hell had been pushed open.
"Roar――"
Inside the stone gate, came the angry low growls of zombies.
Not just one or two zombies, but a swarm.
The sound was chaotic; there were sounds of zombie bodies colliding, unlike mutual biting fights.
This sound had a rhythm; if not for the zombie growls from inside, it might lead one to wild imaginations.
Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai paused their footsteps before continuing onwards.
The ground was covered in black blood; beneath the black was red blood.
It’s inferred that at the beginning of the apocalypse, humans and zombies fought here.
People inside opened the door attempting to escape, but did not succeed.
Ultimately, the zombie virus overcame everyone.
Inside the thick stone door was the base, once mysterious, now just a legend, its gate wide open, anyone reaching here could see everything clearly.
This place, once secretly protecting people, reeked of stench.
"Master, this place has yet to be conquered by the Human Survivor Alliance, Fang Jin, that guy, was too conceited, assuming he could easily control this place just by coming here, leaving zombies as guards inside without needing human Superpower Users to guard it."
Qin Yuan landed on Bai Xiqin’s shoulder, speaking in a low voice.
He didn’t know the highest level of zombies inside; what’s certain is they are definitely High Rank Zombies, otherwise, Fang Jin wouldn’t be at ease leaving such things here.
Firstly, that big thing couldn’t be moved; secondly, it was remote and guarded by zombies.
Bai Xiqin nodded, continuing alongside Leng Yebai.
Inside the stone gate was a long downward path; lights on both sides were still on, dimly lit.
Silence prevailed everywhere; only the innermost area emitted the growls of zombies and repetitive collision sounds.
Unconsciously, Bai Xiqin released her Control Ability.
With Bai Xiqin at the center, ten meters around her were within her control realm.
Not releasing too much, afraid of disturbing High Rank Zombies inside.
After walking for about two to three minutes, they reached the end, ahead was a corner, and they could see walls transforming from natural stone to man-made painted walls.
Above them used to be a barren mountain range; Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai stood at the very base of the mountain.
Unless there was an avalanche, no one would ever think a secret base existed here.
"Grrrr..."
Zombie sounds were near at hand, just around the corner.
Bai Xiqin’s Control Power was already sensing zombies around the corner, yet Control Power couldn’t entirely block the scent of humans.
Logically, zombies should be madly charging at Bai Xiqin and Leng Yebai; their flesh had intense allure for zombies.
But zombies around the corner seemed oblivious to their scent, continuing their actions.
Thud!
Thud!
Mechanical sounds echoed, sending chills down Bai Xiqin’s spine.
It was like two arch-enemies, engaging in fist fights without weapons.
Zombies don’t feel pain, while humans certainly wouldn’t last.
Bai Xiqin applied her powers to zombies around the corner, advancing with Leng Yebai.
Finally, they saw the scene before them.
Stunned where they stood.