Chapter 1: Rebirth

In the end, she died in the nuclear explosion. Although the timeline has become somewhat chaotic, it should have been on July 28, 2012

That's it, I have something to attend to, goodbye

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This was her final cry of grief and indignation before her consciousness faded away. She wanted to survive

nuclear weapons

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She originally intended to call her younger brother immediately to have him return to the country at once, but as she picked up the phone, a sudden idea struck her—why not go to the United States to find him? Compared to her home country, the population in the United States is significantly smaller, and it is also relatively easier to obtain various firearms and ammunition there, unlike in her home country where even a watermelon knife is hard to come by. Having powerful firepower from the outset would undoubtedly increase her chances of survival. Moreover, based on Lin Feng's recollection, the second wave of natural disasters in the United States erupted relatively later, giving her more time to prepare everything. Having powerful firepower from the outset would undoubtedly increase her chances of survival. Moreover, based on Lin Feng's recollection, the second wave of natural disasters in the United States erupted relatively later, giving her more time to prepare everything

Just now, she had a dream

No one can save all of humanity; in the apocalypse, heroes are the first to die. She had understood this principle long ago during her seven months of fleeing.

Yet this dream was remarkably vivid, so clear that Lin Feng felt a sense of disorientation, as if it were her own personal experience. She could even recall the license plate number of the car during her first escape in the dream. Not to mention the gruesome and bloody scenes, which now made her feel a wave of nausea and revulsion.

The destruction of a world can occur in less than a year

Lin Feng raised his head, looking at himself in the mirror, along with his body that had already turned a bronze color and become solid. He tried to swing his fist and was pleasantly surprised to find that his fist still had great power. He then attempted to grasp the steel pipe from which a towel was hanging and unexpectedly bent the hard steel pipe slightly.

No, wait a moment, perhaps this time she can change something

The small dot representing the timer on the electronic calendar is steadily pulsating, as time silently advances a little further.

She cannot change everything; she is just an ordinary person, unable to save anyone. Even now, her physical condition, seven months later, is only slightly stronger than that of an average citizen, possessing some knowledge of combat and firearms. She might be able to resist the initial mutation, but in the face of the subsequent global catastrophe, all she can do is flee in all directions, searching for a place to temporarily take refuge.

The woman in the mirror smiled back with a sarcastic agreement, reflecting her with a numb and cold-blooded expression. Although she had been looking at this face for over twenty years, it felt so unfamiliar at that moment. Lin Feng turned on the faucet, drenching his head with cold water, as various thoughts raced through his mind.

"Wait a moment, wait a moment, Ah Feng, why does your tone sound strange? Is there an urgent matter at home? We have been colleagues for several years; if you are facing difficulties, please let us know. We are all willing to help."

Ah? What are you talking about? Have you lost your mind? Or is something wrong at home? Everything was fine yesterday. How can someone just not show up without any reason—" Sister Li began to ramble on.

Generally speaking, dreams are often vague and fragmented. You may remember a few snippets upon waking, but after washing your face and brushing your teeth, everything is forgotten, leaving only the impression of "it was a beautiful dream" or "what bad luck, I had a nightmare"

In the relentless escape and combat, the fighting skills and physical strength she had honed remained intact. She was no longer the frightened and helpless person who could only cry and blindly flee. Recalling the hardships she endured during the first two months, having fallen to the point of relying on selling her body for food and protection, and being tormented by those men, a glint of cold determination flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. No matter what, if disaster were to strike again, she would certainly smash the head of any man who dared to have ill intentions towards her.

A Feng, why haven't you come to work so late? Are you feeling unwell?

With a fierce punch, she struck the washbasin, not understanding what it meant. Did the heavens intend to toy with her, forcing her to relive various moments of panic and despair, to endure countless cruel betrayals and killings, only to meet a tragic end in the midst of humanity's self-destruction

"This time, my sister will definitely protect you," Lin Feng murmured, touching the smiling face of her younger brother in the photo frame

I apologize, Sister Li, although it may be a bit sudden, I would like to resign

It is as if some divine being in the unseen has sounded the horn of judgment, mercilessly scattering the seeds of disaster among humanity. Various unforeseen natural calamities, along with strange viruses that cause irreversible mutations, have led to a distortion of human nature in despair and numerous acts of wanton destruction. The world seems to have instantaneously transformed into a living hell

The perpetrator who delivered the final blow to the last bastion of survival, teetering on the brink of collapse, is ironically of human origin

She wants to survive

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Lin Feng would never forget the momentary brilliance of the nuclear explosion. That deathly light, which took countless lives and melted all flesh and blood, blinded her eyes and subsequently melted her body. Struggling from the very beginning until now, having abandoned everything and endured countless betrayals and killings, the life she managed to preserve ultimately ended up in the hands of humanity.

Hastily washing her face, Lin Feng changed into a set of sportswear. During the process of getting dressed, the numerous scars on her body convinced her beyond doubt that she had indeed been granted a second life. Although she did not understand why or whether this was a blessing from God or a joke from the devil, she was determined to seize this opportunity and strive to live anew.

She closed her eyes, her whole body feeling icy cold. It was real; it turned out it was not a dream, it was all real. Dreams do not leave scars on the body that should not exist. But what is going on? She had already died on July 28 due to a nuclear explosion. Could it be that there truly are deities in this world, who heard her unwilling cries before her death and sent her back to a few days before the disaster occurred?

Lin Feng spoke softly, hung up the phone, and simultaneously turned off his mobile phone completely

There is still nearly a week before the disaster occurs, and there are many things that can be done. She thought about what to do, and suddenly noticed the photo of herself and her younger brother Lin Yan on the table. Her cold, hard gaze gradually softened. Their parents had died in a plane crash during high school, leaving only her and her brother to rely on each other. Now, her twenty-one-year-old brother Lin Yan is studying in the United States. The last time disaster struck, she was unable to contact him at all, and she feared that her brother had long since met with misfortune, like countless others who had died untimely deaths.

For a long time, Lin Feng was lost in the gap between reality and memory, as if suddenly recalling something. With trembling hands, he opened his nightgown and saw a huge, hideous wound on his lower abdomen, as if a piece of flesh had been violently torn away by something and had grown back.

Countless individuals have tragically perished in various disasters, while a small number have survived. However, what awaits them is not the relief of having survived, but rather a greater disaster that coldly mocks them, revealing the fangs of death to those survivors who struggle to live.

She must survive

How did I suddenly age ten years overnight? The reality tells Lin Feng that it is the morning of December 25, 2011, yet his mind is filled with many memories that should not exist. Which is true, and which is false? What is reality, and what is a dream?

An inexplicable panic engulfed her, and she stumbled toward the bathroom, not even caring that she accidentally knocked over the small vase on the dressing table. In front of the mirror, Lin Feng stared in shock, her eyes wide open. Who was that woman with dark skin and a face full of weariness? There was even an unhealed wound on her chin.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Feng still answered the phone: "Hello?"

So, why bother

Lin Feng sneered coldly, if deities truly existed, then none of this should have happened. What difference would it make to start over? Could she transform into a superhero, change everything, and save the world?

Take care, Sister Li

She is unwilling to accept this

She is unwilling to accept this

She gave a wry smile, moved her sore body a bit, and suddenly felt something unusual. It seemed stronger than she remembered. Touching her arm, it was not the soft, flabby sensation; the excess fat had disappeared, replaced by firm muscle.

In the apocalyptic world, everyone is solely focused on preserving their own lives, willing to kill without hesitation for a morsel of food. Lin Feng had not heard such caring words in a long time, and her heart stirred momentarily, but it quickly hardened again. She contemplated for three seconds whether to reveal a bit of the truth to this kind-hearted older sister, so that she might take care to protect herself. In the end, however, she dismissed this thought.

At this moment, there are still 6 days, 21 hours, and 37 minutes until everything begins www. hetushucomcom clock

After staring blankly for a long time, Lin Feng lazily crawled out of bed. She glanced at the electronic calendar on the bedside table, which displayed the date December 25, 2011, at 07:31 in bright LCD letters, causing her to pause in surprise, a strange sense of fear surging within her. In her dream, all the times were very clear; she remembered that the moment the disaster struck was precisely at midnight on January 1, 2012. At that time, she was chatting online with someone, and then, without any warning, the nightmare began to unfold.

Understood to the fullest extent

Just after hanging up the phone, someone called her mobile. The caller ID seemed to indicate it was Sister Li from the office. Lin Feng then remembered that she still had a job at the foreign trade company. All of this felt so distant to her, as if it were events from hundreds of years ago

Having made up her mind, Lin Feng immediately began to pack her luggage, searching for her passport, cash, and credit cards. There was not much to bring, as once a disaster struck, money would be nothing but worthless paper. She called the ticket agency to book the earliest flight to the United States, willing to pay an extra half of the fare, but the soonest she could leave was tomorrow afternoon. However, that was fine; there was still time.

No one would believe it; even if they did, they would still be powerless, left only to wait helplessly for death. The general public has no other recourse. Death itself is not frightening; rather, it is the knowledge of the time and process of death in advance that makes one wait for it to arrive in despair and pain

That day marked the end of the world.

The crisp sound of the alarm clock suddenly jolted Lin Feng awake. As she stared at the ceiling above her, she found it hard to comprehend the situation, taking a long time to gradually regain her senses. Finally, she wiped her face and realized that her pajamas were already soaked with sweat, prompting her to wearily bury her face in her hands.

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