Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Shane’s veins burned with the Adrenaline Injector’s artificial fire...

His muscles screamed, but his grip on the Reinforced Bone Sword never faltered. He held it tightly, as he was also trying to find an opportunity to kill the Zombie Lord in one swift move.

In the meantime, across from him, Prov’s grin had already vanished. He no longer looked like he was in control of everything… At this time, the Zombie Lord’s fingers twitched, and the air around them seemed to thicken with black miasma once again.

Shane had no idea where it was coming from, but it was definitely annoying.

”Bring it on…” Shane spat as he felt that the Zombie Lord was about to make his mood...

Flash Step.

Shane then vanished, reappearing mid-swing behind Prov…

Bam!

Prov frowned but he still located Shane’s sneak attack and parried. However, Shane’s Raven’s Eye was activated—two seconds of precognition—and similar to his trick a while ago, he used his Vortex Spin. His blade spun and pressured Prov.

Well, Shane doesn’t have many skills he could use mid-air… Vortex Spin was his go-to during this time.

Because of that quick transition of his Skill, Prov barely dodged, but the tip grazed his ribs, drawing black blood once again…

”Annoying,” Prov frowned as he couldn’t help but feel frustrated after being tricked with the same method.

Nonetheless, Prov’s Telekinesis was activated and he controlled a nearby rubble and used it like a cannon fire.

Bam!

It was a powerful move but Shane didn’t actually dodge!

Instead, he used his Armored Dashed through the debris and destroyed it by force!

Furthermore, with his Aura Sentinel, he easily absorbed anything that was behind him.

This time, Shane triggered Heaven’s Wrath again since the cooldown was already done…

Once again, lightning arced from his Stormlord’s brand or tattoo toward Prov—but the Zombie Lord ripped a chunk of the fortress wall with his mind and hurled it into the bolt’s path.

The stone exploded, shielding him.

Boom!

”Predictable,” Prov mocked.

”Try this.”

Shane then feinted with a Horizontal Slash, then he used Dust Kick, one of his most unused skills.

Nonetheless, this skill allowed him to accurately use sand and blind Prov’s eyes…

Then, it was followed by his Phantom Recall which allowed him to swiftly sneak behind the Zombie Lord!

Just like that, his sword aimed for the spine—

CLANG!

Prov’s corruption-hardened arm blocked the strike.

It happened to quickly and Shane couldn’t help but feel impressed with this Zombie Lord. His reaction speed was simply too quick…

Whom~

The impact sent shockwaves through Shane’s bones as he backed away and repositioned himself.

”That’s not enough…” Prov said as he looked at Shane as if he was ready to devour him...

Then, his other hand shot out, black energy erupting from his palm and they formed like spears.

Shane then used his Veiled Step, moving sideways, but one dark tendril gashed his thigh. Rot seared his flesh for a brief moment but his Nano Restoration was there to ensure that he wouldn’t be corrupted.

His nanites worked, purging the decay—but the delay cost him.

Prov’s telekinesis suddenly yanked Shane off his feet, slamming him into the ground.

Prov actually controlled the ground tied his feet and threw him off before he could use his Aura or even his Physical Strength to destroy the ground.

CRACK.

With Shane’s current strength, item effects, and reflexes, he wasn’t injured from the throw but blood filled his mouth as Prov’s telekinesis seemed to have disturbed his internal organs just now.

However, there was no immediate danger.

But still, Shane activated his Ouroboros Serpent to use it for a counterattack later…

Prov didn’t mind it as he continued…

Soon, the ground ruptured and dozens of dark tendrils appeared and formed a forest of spears. Shane rolled and used his Armored Dash to deflect the spears… However, one special spear filled with dark blood impaled his shoulder.

”Ghk—!”

He pulled himself free, triggering an Adrenal Burst.

With his Speed doubled, he no longer cared about the pain as his Nano Restoration started healing his body. It was faster than his Aura Sentinel’s Regeneration.

Then, as Prov advanced, Shane palmed a grenade and tossed it underfoot.

The explosion obscured him—just long enough to use his Underground Burrow, tunneling beneath Prov!

’Thanks for the guidance, Cloud…’ Shane mused as he was actually using Cloud’s various recommendations about the skills he should use all this time.

Although he had his own plan in combat, he couldn’t help but rely a little on his A.I. Assistant, Cloud.

Shane then began his surprise attack.

He soon emerged behind the Zombie Lord, with his sword sheathed. He was planning to rely on his fists this time…

With his Brawler’s Fury, he was hoping to destroy the Zombie Lord!

Pummel. Uppercut. Elbow Strike.

Each hit severed Prov’s defenses, but the Zombie Lord seemed to be incapable of feeling pain, which wasn’t really surprising…

”Fists? Really?”

Prov even chuckled as his corruption started to intensify. His entire body liquefied into black ooze. Shane’s next punch sank into it, and the ooze coiled around his arm, eating through his Aura Sentinel.

”Got you.”

Shane, however, grinned.

Frostbite.

His left hand—hidden in the ooze—was suddenly filled with glacial energy as he activated the skill he had obtained in the Fairy Realm Apocalypse!

As expected, the corruption froze solid.

Prov howled as his own power suddenly turned against him, his semi-liquid form started shattering like glass.

”You—!”

”Me.” Shane said as he yanked his arm free… This time, his sword was already drawn and cleaved downward.

Bam!

CRITICAL HIT.

Prov’s left arm flew off and black blood sprayed.

The Zombie Lord staggered—then laughed.

”Good. Very good.”

His severed arm twitched, then levitated, reattaching itself with disgusting, and squirming dark tendrils.

Shane frowned at the fast Regeneration…

Prov then freed himself and he backed away with all his might before he slammed both hands into the earth.

Shane was already getting frustrated as he then saw the ground quake… Suddenly, five pillars of corruption erupted, forming a cage around them.

The miasma thickened and it was almost blotting out the sky.

”Cloud… Tell them to focus on the current Wave… I’ll handle the Zombie Lord.” Shane said as he noticed that the others were planning to hurry and help him now that they had eliminated the Zombies that the Zombie Lord brought with him.

[ Affirmative. ]

Prov didn’t care about this as he knew that once he eliminated the ruler of the shelter, everything else would follow.

”No more tricks… Just pure decay in this zone.” Prov said.

Soon, the surrounding air itself burned.

Shane’s Elemental Resistance fought the rot, but his skin blistered. His Nano Restoration and Aura Sentinel had to work together to heal from it…

Then, Shane used his Mana Barrier and alleviated the pressure by a lot. However, it was not enough… He had to do something about the pillars as well.

Think.

He had one shot.

Then, it was at this time that Cloud suggested something…

Shane listened to it and agreed.

”Alright… Cloud,” Shane muttered… ”Now.”

Soon, a drone streaked through the miasma, dropping a canister. Shane snatched it mid-air…

It was Alchemist’s Fire, Anna’s concoction.

”Burn.”

He slammed it into the ground, and white flames erupted, clashing with the corruption. Shane wasn’t really sure about this Alchemist Fire but it was really effective!

Soon, the pillars shuddered.

Prov was obviously angered about this since the move he just made consumed a lot of his Dark Energy! Knowing that Shane should still be weakened, Prov decided to charge!

However, Shane let him come.

At the last second, he activated Phantasm Rush, his body started splitting into three afterimages!

It wasn’t really effective but it was enough to buy some time!

Thud! Thud!

Prov then swiped through the first two—

”Wrong one!” Shane said as he then dropped from above with his sword, striking into Prov’s skull.

”DIE.”

The blade then pierced the Zombie Lord’s bone and brain!

Just like that, Prov’s body stiffened. Then, black light erupted from his eyes and mouth.

”You… fool…”

The Zombie Lord detonated.

Boom!

Shane was caught in the detonation of corruption energy, but he still had enough Tokens that protected his body and survived it…

Soon, Shane saw how the corruption cage collapsed.

Then, when the dust settled, Prov was gone.

Only a crater remained, oozing black mud.

Shane then collapsed to one knee, gasping for air...

’That Zombie Lord is a bit too strong… Still, it’s finally over…’

His Adrenaline Injector was also wearing off. Once the boost was gone, he might actually collapse to the ground…

”Ahh… Wait… There’s no system notification?” Shane suddenly realized that something was wrong!

If he killed any Zombies, especially the Zombie Lord, there should notification, confirming his kill!

”Not good…”

Then, Shane heard a sound.

A familiar laugh bubbled up from the crater’s black mud…

Shane froze as he didn’t expect that such an overpowered Zombie Lord still had another trick to survive that detonation!