Chapter 255: Is this what it means to be strong?
Bang bang bang~!
The massive body ran quickly.
Each step on the ground sounded like a heavy object hammering the earth.
It charged fiercely, and Li Yanhong's face changed, instinctively taking a step back.
Wu Heng squinted his eyes, staring at the rapidly approaching figure.
As expected, this thing isn't lacking in intelligence.
It waited for the Level 2 mutated zombies to draw out the main forces among the skeletons so it could directly attack the rear.
It was getting closer and closer.
Wu Heng said directly, "Skull-Crusher, Blood Axe, both of you go. Finish it quickly."
The two orc skeletons beside him, wielding weapons, pushed their way out of the skeleton formation.
They began to run, heading towards the Level 3 zombie.
When they were five meters apart, Skull-Crusher suddenly leapt up, bringing his warhammer down from above.
The Level 3 zombie wound up its right fist and swung fiercely at the warhammer.
Boom!
A deafening roar erupted, sending waves of air.
Skull-Crusher landed and stepped back two paces, while the Level 3 zombie's arm hung limply at its shoulder.
It tried several times to throw a punch, but its arm wouldn't respond.
At the same time, Blood Axe followed closely, his battle axe sweeping sideways, cutting into the zombie's side with a crunch.
The axe blade carved a wound, but the black keratin on the skin surface blocked it.
Dark red, syrupy blood slowly oozed out.
The Level 3 zombie roared deafeningly.
It raised its other arm and slammed it down.
Blood Axe dodged back, using the momentum to swing his axe upward towards the groin.
Skull-Crusher continued to attack, hammering repeatedly at the mutated zombie's limbs and joints.
After a brief exchange.
The Level 3 mutated zombie was already covered in wounds.
Even though its body had a protective black keratin layer, it couldn't fully withstand the axe strikes and hammer blows.
Compared to zombies that were merely physically mutated.
Skull-Crusher and Blood Axe were combat-class professionals.
Their attributes were already high, combined with combat experience and skills that zombies lacked.
The battle was a one-sided crush.
Seeing its attacks were futile, the Level 3 zombie glanced around with its massive head.
It raised its other intact arm and knocked back the advancing Skull-Crusher.
Then, it turned and fled into the darkness along the road.
Both Wu Heng and Li Yanhong's expressions changed simultaneously.
Li Yanhong quickly grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted, "The mutated zombie is heading over there; everyone, be careful, and don't make a sound."
...…
In the direction of the convoy.
The message came through the walkie-talkie, and everyone's faces suddenly changed.
They looked up and out of the windows.
They saw a massive figure running wildly toward the battlefield illuminated by flames.
Two other tall figures were chasing it closely.
Everyone was shocked.
They quickly ducked down, keeping away from the window positions.
Damn, why is this zombie fleeing this way?
Li Yanhong's voice came again through the walkie-talkie, "Stay quiet. The car is reinforced and can block it for a while. Don't get out."
No one responded, and some even turned down the volume on the walkie-talkie.
The footsteps outside grew closer, and they could even feel the vibrations from the ground shaking the car.
The Level 3 zombie glanced at the strange convoy while sprinting.
It then changed direction and charged toward the lowest vehicle.
...…
In the SUV.
The group huddled on their seats, faces ashen.
The Level 3 mutated zombie directly bypassed the reinforced trucks and charged toward them.
A sense of imminent death filled everyone's hearts.
Even Qi Hancai, facing a zombie of this level, found her powers useless and could only pray it was just passing by.
"B-Brother, stop shaking. The zombie is coming," someone whispered.
"Sorry, I can't control it."
"Stop talking. It's coming."
In the midst of their held breaths and fearful gazes.
The figure outside the window got closer and closer.
...…
Just as the massive hand was about to grab the car.
Screech!
A piercing sound of claws ripping echoed.
The group, who had shut their eyes waiting for death, slowly opened them.
The skeletal wyvern was blocking the car, flapping its wings, its claws firmly gripping the Level 3 zombie's arm, tearing furiously.
Meanwhile, the towering figures wielding long-handled warhammers and battle axes also closed in.
The warhammer suddenly came crashing down.
Boom!
With a thunderous bang, the mutated zombie was slammed to the ground.
The wyvern flew back up, and the two figures holding weapons surrounded the zombie.
Hammer after hammer, axe after axe fell relentlessly.
The mutated zombie struggled desperately, clawing at the ground, trying to crawl under the SUV.
But as soon as it moved, it was dragged back by its ankle.
Continuing to take a beating.
Like a helpless girl trying to escape from a vicious attacker.
Inside the SUV.
The group, who had narrowly escaped danger, showed no sign of joy.
They lay flat on their seats, watching the scene outside in horror.
The four-meter-tall Level 3 mutated zombie, covered in black keratin, was being beaten into the ground like mud.
When did the roles of zombies and survivors start to reverse?
Zombies were no longer the hunters, and survivors were no longer just prey fleeing.
Perhaps, this is what it means to be a strong survivor in the apocalypse.
...…
"Chief Qi, are you okay?"
A voice suddenly came through the walkie-talkie.
Qi Hancai's body shuddered, almost dropping the walkie-talkie.
She glanced outside, and seeing the zombie still being beaten, she cautiously pressed the button.
"I'm fine!"
"Are you hurt?"
"No…" Qi Hancai looked outside again, her voice trembling, "The mutated zombie and your people are fighting outside. What should we do?"
Li Yanhong's voice came through again, "Don't worry. You're not in danger. Stay inside the car and don't get out."
"Okay!"
Qi Hancai lowered herself again, signaling her subordinates to stay quiet.
...…
The Level 3 mutated zombie had its limbs shattered by the warhammer.
Its back and waist were covered in scars left by the battle axe.
The black keratin provided strong defense, but it still couldn't stop Blood Axe's strikes.
Its flesh was torn open, looking miserable.
Thud!
The battle axe came down on its head.
The already mangled neck was severed completely.
Dark red blood splattered onto the SUV, and the head rolled to the side.
The two orc skeletons, one carrying the head and the other dragging the body by its ankle, walked back toward the main battlefield.
Inside the SUV.
The group watched through the blood-stained windows as the two figures carried the corpse away.
They finally let out a slight sigh of relief.
...…
The battle on the main battlefield was also nearing its end.
The Level 2 mutated zombies were smashed to pieces by several mutated skeletons.
After the intense fight, only about a hundred zombies were left, still charging forward.
But they clearly posed no real threat anymore.
Those that rushed in were stabbed into sieves by the skeletons, collapsing onto the ground.
"Go kill the slower zombies," Wu Heng continued.
The returning Big Guy and other skeletons began to move again.
They quickly ran to the base of the buildings.
Killing those zombies that had jumped down and broken their legs.
As the last few zombies were killed, the entire residential area gradually quieted down.
The roads were covered with corpses.
The scent of burning and rot filled the entire area.
"Clean the battlefield, pile all the bodies together," Wu Heng ordered.
All the skeletons immediately took action.
Moving bodies or picking up spears and crossbow bolts.
At this time, two mutated corpses were also dragged in front.
Li Yanhong walked over, taking out her phone and snapping pictures of the Level 3 mutated corpse.
She said, "This is likely an evolved zombie. I'll report this to the main base, so everyone knows how these zombies attack."
These zombies were likely evolved from giant zombies.
Their appearance and attack traits were very similar.
You could say they all seem like the same type.
"Yeah, their traits are strength and notable intelligence."
After Li Yanhong finished taking pictures, Wu Heng instructed people to drag the corpses to the back of the building.
Avoiding the sight of the SUV, he repeatedly cast [Raise Skeleton].
Necromancy slowly enveloped the corpses.
Flesh fell away, and the tall, broad bones slowly stood up.
[Skeleton Warrior (Level 12)]
[Skeleton Warrior (Level 15)]