Chapter 32: Killing the Future Zombie King?

Ye Feng maintained a calm expression as he slowly walked out.

Upon seeing his approach, the crowd fell silent, their chatter ceasing instantly.

Zhao Wumei’s beautiful eyes brightened as she smiled, "Ye Feng, did you hear everything just now?"

"I did." Ye Feng turned his gaze toward a certain direction, a strange glint flashing in his eyes. "Not only did I hear it, I saw it too!"

By focusing his mental energy into a beam, one could vastly extend the range of their perception. Ye Feng had already locked onto the position of the mutant zombie.

Zhao Wumei was taken aback. The others present exchanged bewildered glances, failing to grasp the meaning of his words.

"Wumei, is this the mutant zombie you’ve been so worried about?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.

"Exactly!" Zhao Wumei nodded. "Ye Feng, I wonder if you could..."

"Don't worry," Ye Feng replied with a light chuckle. "Regardless of whether this zombie waking up in the daytime has anything to do with me, I will slay it for you and remove this threat."

Hearing this, Zhao Wumei’s eyes shone even brighter. "Ye Feng, thank you. But this mutant zombie is incredibly strong; you must be very careful..."

"Thank you for your concern," Ye Feng laughed. "I will resolve this in three minutes—no, one minute!"

The crowd was stunned by his declaration. Some eyes glimmered with intrigue, while others curled their lips, clearly disbelieving his claim.

At that moment, a roar echoed from the distance.

"Roar!"

The ground trembled slightly, causing a stir of panic among the group.

"It’s gone berserk!"

"Will it come looking for us?"

Seeing this, Ye Feng turned to Zhao Wumei. "I have taken the supplies as agreed. Once I kill this zombie, I won't be coming back, so... this is goodbye."

Zhao Wumei was stunned. "Ye Feng, you..."

Before she could finish, Ye Feng’s figure flickered and vanished from sight. The crowd was left in awe of his speed.

"Did anyone see how he left?"

"He was way too fast!"

As the crowd buzzed with discussion, Zhao Dongming’s eyes rolled, and he stepped forward again. "We have to admit, Ye Feng is fast and strong, but he’s being way too arrogant this time! If he can kill a mutant zombie in the snap of a finger, I’ll streak around this warehouse three times!"

The others nodded in agreement.

"I agree, he’s talking a bit too big!"

"Exactly. We all know how ferocious a mutant zombie is. Is that something a normal person can defeat? 'Snap of a finger' my foot..."

"I wonder if the items in a space-ability user's inventory drop out when they die..."

The crowd whispered among themselves. The short-haired girl, Su Xiaoxiao, looked worried. Gazing in the direction Ye Feng had gone, she retorted instinctively, "Why are you doubting him? Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't."

Zhao Wumei’s expression was complex, but she spoke slowly, "If Ye Feng said he can resolve it, then he certainly can! Let’s just wait patiently. By the way, find the high-powered binoculars; let’s see if we can find an angle to watch the battle!"

"You got it, Sister Mei." Su Xiaoxiao beamed, puffing out her chest.

The others looked at each other, unable to understand the source of Zhao Wumei’s confidence. Zhao Wumei narrowed her eyes, feeling the evolution of her own ability within her. Just how strong was an ability beyond the legendary tier?

If Ye Feng could really kill this mutant zombie...

Zhao Wumei’s eyes flickered. It was precisely because of this creature that she hadn't dared to venture out, huddled in this warehouse, living in constant fear that the zombie might suddenly appear and crush them all. If Ye Feng could truly resolve this, it would be the best news imaginable.

***

Elsewhere.

Ye Feng sprinted rapidly, weaving through a sea of ordinary zombies. Generally, while mutant zombies possessed greatly increased strength, their intelligence did not grow proportionally. However, every mutant was unique. It was possible that Ye Feng’s near-total clearing of the supermarket had indeed provoked it.

Not long after, following the sound, Ye Feng reached the vicinity of the mutant zombie.

Looking from afar, the creature stood two meters tall. Its eyes flashed with an evil, crimson light, and its skin was hard as iron. Its blood-red muscles protruded, appearing repulsive.

Ye Feng frowned. This was no ordinary mutant zombie. To have mutated to this degree at this stage, it likely had the potential to become a Zombie King.

Ye Feng smiled; it seemed he had underestimated it.

After a moment's thought, he drew his Flame War Blade from his spatial storage, deciding to test the zombie’s strength first. Just then, the mutant zombie whipped around, fixing a fierce glare on him.

Ye Feng’s eyes narrowed. It could sense him? That made sense; according to the description of the Cloaking Necklace, it only worked on ordinary zombies.

"Roar!"

The mutant zombie let out a deafening roar.

Ye Feng’s heart stirred. "Big dummy? Come on, let Grandpa see what you’ve got!"

The mutant zombie could not understand his words, but it felt the provocation in his tone. Its eyes burned with rage, and it let out a low, guttural growl before charging toward him. Upon closing the distance, it swung a massive fist toward Ye Feng’s head.

Ye Feng dodged nimbly and swung his Flame War Blade, hacking into the zombie’s chest.

*Splurt!*

The blade bit several centimeters deep, dealing a significant wound. The pain only sent the creature into a deeper frenzy. Its body began to swell, and its eyes glowed a darker crimson. It continued to swing its fists with ferocious power.

*It seems to have some kind of special skill,* Ye Feng thought, dodging another strike before slashing again.

*Clang!*

This time, he was surprised to find that his blade only left a minor cut. Its defensive capabilities had significantly increased. It must have activated some form of defensive ability, though he wondered how long it could last.

*With this level of power... perhaps it has advanced a tier early?*

The mutant zombie leaped high into the air, descending upon Ye Feng like a falling boulder. Ye Feng stepped aside, and the creature smashed into the ground.

*Boom!*

Debris flew everywhere, and dust filled the air. Taking the opportunity, Ye Feng unleashed a flurry of slashes, carving multiple wounds into its body. The mutant zombie became even more hysterical, swinging its fists wildly.

*Its strength is far beyond an ordinary Tier 1 zombie. Based on the sensation, this is essentially a Tier 1 Elite Zombie.*

Ye Feng estimated that if he could see its combat power index, it would surely be in the hundreds—not something an average ability user could contend with.

The more they fought, the more surprised Ye Feng became. He suddenly remembered that in his previous life, an ability user who called himself the Fire God had fought a cataclysmic battle against a super mutant zombie.

*Could it be you? If so, killing you outright would be a real pity... a zombie that can grow rapidly is quite a good harvest!*

"Roar!"

The mutant zombie let out an earth-shaking roar. Its eyes were bloodshot, and it had lost all reason, fighting purely on instinct.

*Its strength and defense are formidable. If I keep dragging this out, I might win, but it will definitely take too much time. I already bragged, and it’s been about a minute... In that case, let’s end this quickly.*

Ye Feng prepared to use his Chaos Divine Thunder. He moved like a bolt of lightning, appearing instantly before the zombie. He extended his palm, and a sphere of thunder crackled and swirled within it.

In the next instant, arcs of electricity erupted from his hand!

*Zzzzt!*

The mutant zombie did not dodge. Having activated its skill, it had lost its instinct for self-preservation. In its eyes, the puny human’s attacks were nothing to fear.

The gray arcs of lightning slammed into the mutant zombie.

*BOOM!*

The current surged, and thunder exploded!

*Crackle!*

The zombie stood frozen, its body rigid. A moment later, it let out a final, unwilling roar before *bang*—it burst into pieces and scattered across the ground.

One hit, one kill.

"Chaos Divine Thunder, as useful as ever!" A flash of satisfaction crossed Ye Feng’s eyes.

Not far away, Zhao Wumei and the others were watching the battle through high-powered binoculars. They had witnessed the moment Ye Feng obliterated the zombie.

The group stood stunned, their eyes filled with shock.