Ultimate Series, Past Lives Revealed

98: A conspiracy has emerged[In this crisis-ridden and unknown Apocalypse, every moment of life is like walking on the edge of a cliff.]

[The people in the base have been striving to survive, cautiously guarding this small pocket of peace.]

[However, beneath the calm surface, a massive upheaval was quietly brewing.]

[As expected, Little Chestnut, who always wore an innocent smile, and the mysterious and powerful Zombie King Ling Feng, were too careless in their actions and failed to conceal their tracks. They easily exposed themselves, like lighting a bright lamp in the dark night.]

[The sharp-witted people in the base quickly noticed the anomaly. After detailed investigation and analysis, they finally uncovered the true identity of Zombie King Ling Feng.]

[In an instant, this news exploded like a thunderclap throughout the base.]

[And the mysterious action of the Zombie King using his Mental Special Ability to scan the area, seemingly searching for something, finally found its explanation.]

[The hatred everyone felt for Zombie King Ling Feng, the culprit who had previously besieged the base and caused severe casualties, burned hotter and hotter, like a raging fire.]

[The public’s fury was not only directed at the Zombie King; Little Chestnut was also regarded as a traitor who had betrayed humanity.]

[In the eyes of the people, Little Chestnut was so close to the Zombie King that she must have colluded with him and betrayed the human faction.]

[All at once, Little Chestnut became an object of human scorn!]

[However, the Zombie King’s strength was too great, especially his mysterious and unpredictable Space Ability, which was like an invisible restraint, making him impossible to guard against.]

[He could vanish from sight in an instant, and then reappear behind an enemy unexpectedly to deliver a fatal blow.]

[Facing such a powerful enemy, the people in the base felt immense helplessness and fear.]

[Therefore, everyone turned their attention to Little Chestnut.]

[They believed that if they could eliminate the Zombie King through Little Chestnut, nothing could be better.]

[In their view, there seemed to be some special connection between Little Chestnut and the Zombie King. If they utilized this connection well, they might find the Zombie King’s weakness and eliminate him in one fell swoop.]

[”But does the Zombie King truly possess human emotions?” A voice suddenly rose from the crowd, carrying a hint of doubt and uncertainty.]

[This question was like a stone tossed into a calm lake, stirring up ripples.]

[Everyone fell into contemplation. Yes, the Zombie King was a zombie after all. Would he truly possess emotions like a human?]

[If he had no emotions, wouldn’t their plan fail?]

[”We must try. Humanity cannot afford such a powerful enemy!” another voice declared resolutely, breaking the brief silence.]

[This voice was filled with determination and courage, rekindling hope in everyone.]

[Indeed, regardless of whether the Zombie King had emotions or not, they had to try, because they had no other choice.]

[Humanity could not continue living under the shadow of the Zombie King; they had to fight for their survival.]

[Finally, everyone gathered together and began discussing how to lure Little Chestnut without alerting the Zombie King.]

[This was like a carefully plotted game of chess; every step had to be taken cautiously, as one misstep could lead to total defeat.]

[”Currently, the most precious things besides food are Special Abilities, so we will offer these two most valuable items.”]

[An experienced elder spoke slowly, his eyes revealing a hint of wisdom and composure.]

[In the Apocalypse, food is the foundation of survival, and Special Ability is the Sharp Weapon used to protect oneself and fight enemies.]

[Offering these two things would undoubtedly be the most attractive bait.]

[Everyone nodded in agreement. They knew this was the only viable method currently available.]

[Next, they began discussing in detail how to set the trap and how to use these two baits to make Little Chestnut willingly walk into their scheme.]

[The entire base was immersed in an atmosphere that was both tense and expectant; a confrontation with the Zombie King was about to begin.]

[On the other side, Little Chestnut and Ling Feng, completely unaware that a carefully planned conspiracy was quietly closing in on them, were still playfully bickering on the barren soil of the Apocalypse, just as they always did.]

[Sunlight filtered through the mottled clouds, casting a hazy halo over their figures.]

[Little Chestnut skipped through a patch of withered woods, occasionally reaching out to tug on Ling Feng’s sleeve. Ling Feng feigned annoyance and gently swatted her hand away, but the corner of his mouth unconsciously lifted, revealing a hint of indulgence.]

[In this cruel Apocalypse, killing mutated animals and plants to extract crystal cores and searching for food were their daily mandatory tasks.]

[Little Chestnut held a sharp dagger, her bright eyes scanning the surroundings for targets.]

[Suddenly, a massive Mutated Wild Rabbit darted out of the bushes. Its eyes glowed with an eerie red light, and its fur was messy and stiff as needles.]

[Little Chestnut excitedly yelled, chasing after it like an arrow released from a bow, her dagger flashing cold light through the air. Ling Feng stood not far away, watching her quietly, ready to step in whenever she encountered danger.]

[Before long, Little Chestnut successfully dealt with the Mutated Wild Rabbit, extracting a crystal clear crystal core from its body, and proudly showed it off to Ling Feng.]

[However, their search for food was not always smooth sailing.]

[Sometimes, they would encounter powerful Mutated Plants whose vines were as tough as steel, making it difficult to break free once entangled.]

[Once, Little Chestnut was accidentally wrapped up by the vines of a Mutated Carnivorous Flower, frightening her pale.]

[Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately activated his Special Ability, and the surrounding zombies instantly surged from underground, rushing towards the Mutated Carnivorous Flower.]

[Under the frenzied attack of the zombies, the Mutated Carnivorous Flower was finally destroyed, and Little Chestnut was rescued from danger.]

[Just as they were busy with their daily survival activities, a piece of news came from unknown origins, saying that a mysterious grain depot was hidden somewhere in J Province.]

[It was said that this grain depot stored a large amount of rice, flour, and other food, which was undoubtedly a huge fortune for people struggling in the Apocalypse.]

[However, the number of zombies there was extremely high, and most of them were high-level zombies with formidable strength.]

[After the base received this news, an emergency meeting was immediately convened.]

[After a fierce discussion, the base leadership decided to dispatch several teams of high-level Ability Users to go to that location together and transport the grain back to the base.]

[This decision caused quite a stir in the base, and many Ability Users were eager to roll up their sleeves and show off their skills in this operation.]

[Upon hearing the news, Little Chestnut’s eyes instantly lit up. Her eyeballs rolled around, and the image of fragrant rice quickly appeared in her mind.]

[She walked up to Ling Feng, grabbed his arm with both hands, and shook it gently, whining, ”Can we go too? You don’t need to eat human food, but I do! It’s been so long since I had rice! That white, soft rice—one bite, and the taste is simply incredible! I’m going crazy just thinking about it!” Her voice was soft and sweet, and her eyes were full of anticipation.]

[Ling Feng looked at her pitiful expression and couldn’t help but smile.]

[He reached out and gently stroked Little Chestnut’s head, saying confidently, ”When the time comes, we’ll just take it! Besides, those are all my zombie subjects; stopping them is easy! As long as I give the order, those zombies will obediently follow my command and bring all that grain to us.” His tone was full of dominance and self-assurance.]

[Upon hearing Ling Feng’s words, Little Chestnut’s eyes instantly shone like stars.]

[But soon, her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of worry appeared on her face.]

[She hesitated and said, ”Wouldn’t that be wrong? If I take it all, those Ability Users will return empty-handed! They are performing this mission for the survival of the base; aren’t we being a little too selfish?”]

[Her heart was filled with conflict; on one hand, she longed to eat the rice she had been dreaming of, and on the other, she worried that her actions might harm others.]

[In the atmosphere permeated by the gloom of the Apocalypse, Ling Feng looked arrogant, his lips curving into a bloodthirsty smile as he declared loudly, ”I don’t care about them. Those people are nothing more than food to fill my stomach. Not eating all of them is already considered my benevolence!”]

[His voice echoed in the slightly empty space, carrying a terrifying Aura, as if he were the Dominator of life and death in this Apocalypse.]

[Little Chestnut’s originally bright eyes instantly widened, and an expression of shock appeared on her face. It took her a while to react, and she immediately slapped her forehead, saying regretfully, ”That was tactless of me. I forgot you aren’t human; you are the supreme Zombie King!”]

[Her voice carried a hint of embarrassment, as if she blamed herself for her recent oversight.]

[Although she felt a faint sense of unease, Little Chestnut eventually gritted her teeth and decided to go to the place rumored to have the grain depot.]

[She calculated that taking just a little grain would be enough, and the rest would be left for those who were also struggling to survive in the Apocalypse.]

[After all, in this era of scarcity, every single grain was incredibly precious.]

[However, Little Chestnut never imagined that behind this seemingly wonderful news lay a conspiracy targeting them.]

[In fact, she should have noticed earlier; the news spread far too quickly, as if someone had deliberately disseminated it.]

[Moreover, she hadn’t encountered a single Ability User team along the way, which would have been absolutely impossible in the past.]

[But at the time, she was so blinded by the potential grain supply that she overlooked these unusual details.]

[Little Chestnut brought Ling Feng to a grain warehouse somewhere in J Province.]

[The exterior of the warehouse looked dilapidated, with weeds growing all around. The large door was half-open, making a creaking sound, as if narrating the vicissitudes of time.]

[Little Chestnut took a deep breath and cautiously walked inside. When her gaze swept across the interior of the warehouse, her eyes instantly lit up.]

[Inside the warehouse, bags of grain were indeed piled high, stacked together like small mountains.]

[Sunlight streamed through the holes in the warehouse roof, forming patches of light on the grain bags, as if plating this life-saving food with a layer of golden brilliance.]

[Little Chestnut jumped up excitedly. She quickly turned and shouted to Ling Feng, ”Ling Feng, hurry and pack up this grain!”]

[After shouting, she remembered her previous intention and quickly added, ”Remember to pack less; taking just a portion is enough for us. Leave the rest for others.”]

[Her face was beaming with a joyful smile, completely unaware that danger was closing in on them step by step.]

[In the dim base, permeated by a rotten stench, Zombie King Ling Feng stood quietly in place.]

[Suddenly, a puff of smoke drifted in from an unknown corner. That smoke spread silently, like a ghost.]

[Zombie King Ling Feng slightly furrowed his cold, stern brow, his nostrils subtly flaring as he keenly caught the strange scent.]

[The smell was unique, mixed with some kind of scent he had never encountered, making him feel odd.]

[He quickly activated his powerful scanning ability, bringing everything around him into his range of perception.]

[However, the scanning results showed no traces of humans nearby.]

[In Zombie King Ling Feng’s understanding, humans were the most likely beings to produce this strange smell.]

[Since he hadn’t scanned any humans, he didn’t pay attention to the smoke, assuming it was just a smell emanating from some unknown debris in the base. He continued to maintain his imposing stance, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain.]

[Hua Tuo of the Silver Time Dimension: What is this? I really want to know!]

[Gou Zhui of the Copper Time Dimension: This is clearly aimed at Little Chestnut!]

[Huyan Jue Luo Xiu of the Iron Time Dimension: This is targeted at the Zombie King, but Little Chestnut is an easier target!]

[Wang Dadong of the Gold Time Dimension: How despicable! Damn it!]

[Sun Shang Xiang from Silver Space: Little Chestnut won’t be able to escape this. I just wonder if the Zombie King can handle it.]