Chapter 0002: The Arrival of the Apocalypse

Although it is still quite weak and has not yet grown to a size of five meters, its momentum is already extremely fierce

He must find the presence of the "Hellhound" as soon as possible

I want to buy a dog

Gene reboot? Or some other unknown force? In any case, within just a few minutes, the wretched canine before me has transformed into an entirely new form

underling

The scenes of the battles are exceptionally bloody. In order to enhance the fighting dogs' attack power, the dog owners deliberately starve the fighting dogs for several days before the competition, making them resemble malevolent spirits reborn, feeding on their own kind. Moreover, some dog owners inject stimulants into the dogs or apply narcotics on their bodies before the match.

Time is running out

I want it.

The report from the subordinate surprised him somewhat; dogs hold different meanings in everyone's heart. For some, they are food or tools, while for another group, they are friends and companions

None of them ... ...

Having navigated the gray areas for many years, the man keenly sensed an inexplicable danger emanating from Chen Feng

Firearms are strictly prohibited in Huaxia. With only a few hours until the apocalypse erupts, it is more beneficial for Chen Feng's plan to acquire entities such as hellhounds rather than to purchase useless cold weapons and stockpile food.

Buzz ... ...

It stared with its two eyes, as if unwilling to die in such a manner, revealing a gloomy cold light

This is a young man, approximately 1.75 meters tall, with fair skin and not particularly prominent muscles. Compared to some young rascals involved in gray industries, he resembles a recent university graduate. Typically, a fledgling like him would be filled with panic and fear upon encountering such a scene, yet this young man exudes an indescribable calmness, especially evident in his two eyes, which are deep and cold like spring water

In simpler terms, Chen Feng gained the favor of the NPC. After the apocalypse-themed dungeon was opened, with the favor of the "Hellhound," he could completely live under the protection of the other party, and even possess the right to control them

People die for wealth

In the apocalypse, there are not a few fortunate individuals who find a weak little beast by the roadside and take it in. However, who could have imagined that this little beast possesses astonishing talents, growing at an astonishing rate that leaves one in awe? Not only does it protect its owner from worries in the apocalypse, but it also directly elevates them to the ranks of the skilled.

Failure

Taking one last look at the blood and flesh on the ground, Chen Feng half-knelt on the ground. In the next moment, he unexpectedly plunged both hands into the mass of blood and flesh. His expression was solemn, and his tone was exceptionally cold: "Rotting body buried deep in the darkness, follow the ancient covenant, listen to my whispers, break the boundaries of time and space, come forth... my companion from the abyss..."

"Did I guess wrong?" A glimmer of brilliance flashed in Chen Feng's eyes as he walked up to the tattooed man and said in a deep voice, "Are all the fighting dogs here?"

And this is the purpose of Chen Feng's arrival here

Chen Feng gazed coldly at the simple entrance before him. With the apocalypse looming not far away, he certainly had no mood to come here to watch dog fights

This is its title, or perhaps a symbol of honor

The thick smell of plasma

In the past, many people have come here to select their desired fighting dogs. Those fighting dogs are fortunate, as they are chosen by buyers and no longer have to endure the threat of death

This shop appears to be a grain store, but within it lies a different world. Upon entering a small room, the sounds of noisy voices and the wretched howls reached Chen Feng's ears

This is undoubtedly a gladiatorial arena, where a crowd gathers in front of an iron cage, roaring with abandon, while inside, two pit bulls are locked in a passionate struggle, tearing at each other.

... ...

The fighting dogs that are bound by agreement do not have the right to forfeit the competition; this is humanity

This is not alarmist rhetoric

Chen Feng stood on the ground, gazing at the hands of the watch on his wrist, tick... tick... tick... it was exactly 12 o'clock

Where could a tattooed man think of, after wandering through the apocalypse for over a decade, witnessing countless deaths and destruction, Chen Feng's indifference towards life had long since melted into his very bones

Such matters cannot be decided by the subordinate, nor would he dare to make a decision. After hesitating for a few seconds, he hurriedly entered the door to consult with the higher-ups

Affinity

Chen Feng will not forget this gaze

These are all the best fighting dogs here; aside from these, only the disabled ones left after failure remain. In light of the money involved, the tattooed man answered truthfully

Deceased

Although all of this may seem somewhat superfluous for the fighting dog favored by fate, Chen Feng is unwilling to see any mistakes at critical moments, and basic treatment is still necessary

dog kennel

After the apocalypse of the previous world, humans who had slaughtered an entire urban area, standing at a height of five meters, with fiery red fur, capable of spewing forth scorching lava

This is the ferocious beast that has brought endless terror to City J

The temptation of money immediately turned Chen Feng into a guest of this beast arena

Its injuries are rapidly healing

Chen Feng's hands trembled slightly as he gazed at the ferocious beast before him, one that held a favorable impression of him and could easily be tamed. There was no trace of guilt or remorse in his eyes: "The apocalypse is merciless; in the face of profit, even one's own flesh and blood can be abandoned at any moment, let alone this baseless favor."

No one will have any lingering feelings about money

This is the gray area of City J

After observing the more than ten fighting dogs around him, Chen Feng frowned, as he did not find any trace of the "Hellhound" among them

Empty room

The tattooed man curled his lips and affixed a label to Chen Feng

... ...

The other party does not need to prove themselves through combat; a single gesture, a tone of voice, or even a casually dismissive glance can make the tattooed man feel completely uncomfortable

Meanwhile, a middle-aged man with a bald head and tiger tattoos on both arms approached Chen Feng.

Gratitude

Thinking of this, Chen Feng no longer hesitated and reached out to knock on the wooden door in front of him

Alone, without relatives or friends

Strange

... ...

Compared to the living hellhound, the corpse before him is what Chen Feng truly desires

This is all of Chen Feng's assets. For the sake of a dog, he took out all his assets. In the eyes of ordinary people, Chen Feng is simply a madman. But what is the reality? A few hours later, the apocalypse broke out. The so-called money, property deeds, and businesses became like mud. In this new world, what matters is not how strong your backing is, but how hard your fist is

As a gray industry, there exists a set of special rules here, whereby both dog owners and spectators participating in gambling must be referred in order to gain entry

Chen Feng's tone was unequivocal; under the strange gaze of the tattooed man, he obtained this dying entity

This subordinate clearly had never seen Chen Feng before, and immediately his expression turned somewhat gloomy, displaying a cautious demeanor

There is one hour left until the apocalypse

He must find the beast that will soon transform into a demon

The fighting dog clearly regarded Chen Feng as a piece of driftwood in a desolate sea, with Chen Feng becoming its hope, or perhaps its savior for survival

Food, water sources, and some basic bandaging

This is an abandoned room, in which seven or eight mutilated fighting dogs are piled up, these dead or perhaps still alive fighting dogs are discarded in the room like garbage

Put simply, this is a competition similar to guessing sizes, known as dog fighting, which resembles two chess pieces facing off against each other. One hundred thousand is not excessive, but purchasing a single chess piece before making a decision is more than sufficient

He is the owner here

Chen Feng glanced around, his body suddenly stiffening, and his pupils narrowing into a thin slit. His hands felt somewhat cold, and although it was just a fleeting glance, he was completely certain that this was the existence he had been searching for

A weak Tibetan Mastiff

What kind of person?

Just like elite monsters in games, their appearance rate is not high, but their strength is extremely formidable

He raised a shovel from the corner and struck it heavily on the head of the hellhound

The tattooed man was somewhat taken aback

The tattooed man finds it difficult to describe his current feelings; although the other person resembles a fledgling bird, they evoke an inexplicable sense of heartache in him

This is an arena where participants from various regions bring their trained dogs to compete, in a 1V1 scenario. There is only one rule for victory, which is to survive

A special instinct of intelligent beings.

Uh ... ...

What left the deepest impression was the scar in the shape of the character "斗" on the back of the hellhound. Some informed sources say that this is the mark of the dog fighting arena in City J. Each fighting dog, before participating in a battle, has its fur shaved off and is marked with characters, using pain to stimulate its ferocity

Compared to ordinary ferocious creatures, these elite monsters endowed with special abilities are the truly terrifying entities. In the previous life, after the national organization had paid an extremely heavy price, they finally succeeded in killing one.

It is evident that Chen Feng now possesses this opportunity

Dong dong ... ...

Fighting dogs do not possess armor; in this slaughter, there is no absolute champion. Even if one side wins the match, they will suffer devastating injuries and completely lose the ability to fight again

plasma

Everything happened too suddenly

The pale pupils were filled with green blood vessels, resembling a sinister spider web. A single glance into them would send a chill down one's spine, accompanied by a suffocating sensation that rushed towards one.

Prices range from several thousand to tens of thousands, which is quite common. However, what the tattooed man did not expect was that the person before him, who did not play by the rules, was unlike anyone he had ever seen before

The true apocalypse has arrived

Powerful potential

Compared to the sluggish zombies, the most terrifying aspect at the onset of the apocalypse was the emergence of monstrous beings that activated the genetic chain. Some organisms exhibited atavistic phenomena, not only enhancing their strength but also possessing extraordinarily bizarre abilities

Initially, the fighting dog was very resistant towards Chen Feng, but after a moment, upon realizing that the other party was genuinely trying to rescue it, its wary, vigilant, sullen, and irritable gaze gradually transformed into one of dependence, acceptance, relaxation, and gratitude

No

The next second

No

Outside an unremarkable door

Found it

Chen Feng walked up to each fighting dog, observing them carefully

Hellhound

Time was limited, and Chen Feng did not have much time to engage in pleasantries with the other party. He opened the bag in his hand, revealing a total of ten stacks of one-hundred-yuan bills before the henchman's eyes

A tremendous sound erupted, which was the noise produced by the transformation of space, and it also marked the sounding of the first horn of a new era

Where there is light, there is darkness; this is an unchanging truth. Even in today's civilized world, in certain corners, the most primitive and filthiest scenes continue to unfold.

A peculiar fellow

Meanwhile, the oscillation of space made Chen Feng feel a familiar yet unfamiliar power

It can no longer witness that scene

Hellhound

In the previous life, the occurrence of this disaster was too sudden. By the time Chen Feng realized what was happening, the surroundings had already transformed into a hellish landscape, with zombies rampant and ferocious creatures roaming freely. The once lofty humans had become the targets of slaughter, and thus began the chapter of carnage.

At the same time, his body also underwent a qualitative change

Almost instantaneously, the body of the fighting dog underwent a transformation. It suddenly began to tremble, and then inexplicably enlarged. The ruptured wounds appeared to be enveloped in a layer of reddish-brown plasma, and its pupils turned red, resembling eyes that were congested from excessive asphyxiation, evoking an extreme sense of terror and eeriness. Moreover, it emanated a scorching energy.

After the hellhound's death, its corpse remained intensely hot for three days. As the first ferocious creature encountered during the apocalypse, the hellhound left a profound impression on Chen Feng

Surprisingly, the gaze of this ferocious beast directed at Chen Feng was not one of malice and cruelty typical of a predator hunting its prey, but rather one of dependence and warmth. Chen Feng's heart surged with tumultuous waves, and he could no longer maintain his composure, for the apocalypse had arrived, and the stiff corners of his mouth finally curled into a faint smile

Chen Feng's expression stiffened, and his pupils immediately narrowed. It seemed he had overlooked something important. He paused for a moment and said: "Take me to find those defective products"

The door opened, and a young man wearing a vest and cloth shoes peeked out. He first glanced to the left and right, then looked at the stranger in front of him, his eyes filled with caution

It is merely ... ...

Chen Feng looked expressionlessly at the fighting dog in front of him, which was on the verge of death. Who could have imagined that in less than an hour, this seemingly miserable creature would become everyone's nightmare

The newly evolved hellhound is extremely weak; it will still require some time before it becomes the nightmarish terror of the human world that will soon dominate.

What dog? This is Zhang's Noodle Shop

This ability, which is distinct from other similar ones, may be the fundamental reason for its status as an elite monster

I want to buy a dog. This was the second sentence spoken by Chen Feng, as he threw the money in his hand to the tattooed man, and then glanced past the other person towards the fighting dog nearby