Chapter 0003 The Arrival of the Apocalypse

The zombie's skull was cleaved open by an axe, the brain matter inside writhing, resulting in immediate death

Previously, there was only one zombie at the entrance, but the commotion here quickly attracted other zombies in the corridor. One by one, the zombies, drawn by the noise, dragged their stiff bodies, covered in shredded flesh and congealed blood, with pale, grayish faces and pupil-less white eyeballs, clawing and reaching out, advancing towards Chu Han.

Chu Hanyue grew more courageous as the battle progressed, his will to survive and to find his family and friends becoming increasingly resolute. A simple iron axe in his hands wielded a formidable power, swiftly annihilating over a dozen zombies, which piled up high at the entrance. In the end, the head of the last zombie was directly smashed and pierced through by Chu Han's axe!

Chu Han! Chu Han! Quickly save me! Look here! Turn back quickly!

However, Chu Han was overjoyed in his heart, as the door of the dormitory diagonally opposite was actually open, and it was so close that he only needed to repeat what he had done before, thus reducing his danger a little more.

Chu Han stood in the doorway without stepping outside. These zombies lacked any cognitive ability, merely surging in a frenzied mass. This position had created a dead angle; over a dozen zombies rushed forward, but he was unable to handle them alone. However, in a war of attrition, the situation was different. Currently, he faced only one dangerous direction, and as long as he kept swinging the axe behind the door, he would be fine

After leaving the dormitory building, Chu Han did not immediately start running. He carefully listened to the sounds around him and moved slowly along the wall. Although the outbreak of the apocalypse had not resulted in many zombies in the school, it did not mean that there were none. Being cautious at all times was something he had learned over ten years in his previous life.

Leaning against the corner of the wall, Chu Han quietly listened to the sounds coming from the first-floor corridor. Based on his experience, there were not many zombies on the first floor, only about ten.

At this moment, the newly infected zombies are much slower than humans, and he has more than enough time.

The zombies that came in response to the sound were estimated to number more than a dozen, emitting various howls that resembled the wails of malevolent spirits, creating an exceptionally terrifying atmosphere in the dimly lit corridor

A zombie has approached

This person, Chu Han, is not recognized; even if recognized, there would be no hesitation in taking action.

Anyone with a bit of common sense would notice the strangeness of this zombie line after finding the dormitory door temporarily unopenable. Although it is somewhat frightening and unsightly, it is clearly man-made. As long as they see it, they can leave this place just like themselves

Having been reborn, one is unafraid of zombies and understands the rules of survival, while others encounter this for the first time and are inevitably caught off guard

However, my physical strength is truly lacking now; the weight of this axe is less than one-tenth of the weapons I used in my previous life. Yet, I now have to grip it with both hands, and even swinging it once leaves me out of breath

They want to gnaw at Chu Han's flesh and blood, extract his fresh entrails, and stuff them into their mouths for a hearty meal

Just as Chu Han was safely distancing herself from the dormitory building, intending to avoid the zombies and head towards the school gate, a tremendous voice suddenly erupted from the dormitory window behind her

Chu Han was only a few meters away from the iron gate filled with zombies. He ignored the howling sounds and straightened the bodies of the dead zombies, arranging them upright from the hallway all the way to the door of dormitory 104. Then, Chu Han went inside to find a thick pen and wrote in large characters on the door—Exit Here, the door is not locked

Chu Han wiped his face vigorously, took a deep breath, and pulled out the axe. The dead zombie fell down with a loud thud, its blood, flesh, and brain matter splattered everywhere, creating a gruesome and horrifying sight, staining the white floor tiles a dark red.

Chu Han allowed the repulsive pus and blood to stick to her face, neck, and even inside her tongue and nostrils

Not to mention a dozen or so zombies, they were driven mad by hunger, like beasts that had not eaten for several days. Upon sensing the scent of living humans, they desperately lunged towards Chu Han, their sharp claws extended, smeared with still fresh human blood.

Moreover, if one is bitten by a zombie, it can lead to infection

The commotion here naturally attracted the other nine zombies. He did not directly close the door and leave, but instead stood calmly behind the door, his arm muscles tense. When these zombies approached, he suddenly swung the iron axe with great force.

Aww

He bypassed the pile of zombies in front of the door and directly walked towards the corridor. He would not rush to kill zombies upon seeing them, as conserving energy is also an important survival principle. Moreover, if there are zombies still alive in the dormitory and they have the strength to bang on the door, it basically indicates that there are no humans left inside. The reasons are simply twofold: one is that they have already been eaten to death by zombies, and the other is that they have been infected and have also turned into zombies.

Chu Han exerted his muscles with great force, his expression on his face twisted into a fierce grimace, and he swung his arm vigorously

Chu Han poked her head out and observed the surroundings

The iron axe originally had considerable weight, and with Chu Han's desperate force, the zombie's jawbone was directly shattered and flew out, slapping against the nearby wall with a loud bang, while the torn zombie tongue resembled a fat, decaying loach.

Aww

The reborn Chu Han does not possess the extraordinary physical abilities of his previous life; he is now too weak to handle more than a dozen zombies at once. In fact, being surrounded by three to five zombies is enough to leave him at a loss.

Chu Han turned the iron axe over and decided to strike with the hammer side, as he lacked sufficient strength at that moment. If the blade got stuck in the zombie's head and he couldn't pull it out immediately, it would be quite dangerous

Chuhan questioned himself, realizing that he currently lacked the strength to break the iron lock. Moreover, the noise and commotion would attract a large number of zombies. He could still see the zombies wandering outside the iron gate, who would pounce on any fresh flesh and blood, leaving nothing behind. They would even not spare the blood on the ground, greedily licking it clean with their disgusting tongues.

The zombie's head shattered, one already dead

Pah! Chu Han spat out the zombie flesh and black blood from his mouth. Just now, he almost swallowed it whole. In his previous life, he often did this because he couldn't care less about hygiene during battles. However, now his resistance to the virus is not that strong yet

Suddenly, a zombie emerged from a dormitory diagonally opposite him. It sniffed the air, then sniffed again, and suddenly revealed an excited expression. Dark yellow-green saliva dripped from its mouth, and it opened its wide mouth and let out a howl, charging towards Chu Han.

He knew that there was a zombie just one meter away from the door, which was the result of his long-accumulated experience

Puff! The zombie's eyeball burst before me, and dark, mutated pus gushed out from the blood vessels, while brain matter splattered all over Chu Han!

The sound of clanging continued incessantly. At this moment, Chu Han's physical strength had slightly diminished, yet he remained calm and composed, taking some time to deal with each of these zombies one by one

Two have been killed

Ignoring the soreness of his muscles and his disordered breathing, Chu Han suddenly raised his arm and struck down hard, aiming directly at the teeth of the zombie.

Suddenly, Chu Han's eyes lit up; on the first floor, he could easily find an unlocked dormitory room and then climb out through the window

昂

Although he had hardened his heart like iron over the ten years of his previous life, he did not become morally depraved or insane. He still retained the humanity that one should have as a human being. While it was impossible for him to save everyone he encountered, he would still leave some convenience for the people in this dormitory whenever it was within his capacity.

Immediately after, Chu Han pulled out the outdoor cycling water bag straw from his backpack, took a sip of water to refresh himself, and secretly marveled at the brilliance of human ingenuity for designing such a convenient item. After drinking the water, he took the iron axe in one hand and walked out of the dormitory into the corridor

Puff

Swing the axe, chop!

The axe blade penetrated the skull of a zombie, with its grayish-white pupils and skin cracked like lime just ten centimeters away from Chu Han. Blood splattered across his face along with brain matter, and the unique stench of decay from the zombie filled his nostrils

At this time, to open the iron gate, one can only enter the dormitory manager's room to retrieve the key. However, the dormitory manager's door is usually locked from the inside, making it a significant challenge to get in

Click!

Humans are social animals, and only by uniting can they overcome crises

Chu Han's dormitory is on the third floor of the dormitory building. He tries to keep his footsteps to a minimum. After eliminating five zombies at the stairs, he arrives at the first floor. The dark time of the apocalypse is at six o'clock in the morning, and at this time, the dormitory supervisor has not yet opened the dormitory door, so a large lock still hangs on the iron gate of the dormitory. Moreover, the dormitory supervisor is no longer human, aimlessly wandering in that small room.

He did not hesitate for long, suddenly darting forward and rushing into the dormitory, seizing the opportunity in an instant. After confirming that there was no danger inside, he immediately turned around and stood behind the door frame

Chu Han took a deep breath, tightened his grip on the axe handle, and looked around. Although the corridor was dimly lit, Chu Han was certain that there were no zombies on this floor, as they had not yet become clever enough to know how to hide. The closed doors occasionally emitted clanging sounds, which were caused by the zombies' excitement upon hearing the commotion in the corridor

The moment the door opened, without even a glance, Chu Han swung his iron axe forward with a fierce chop!

Come again

Energy is being consumed at a high rate, and the extremely weak physical condition seems to be gradually adapting after killing three zombies. Chu Han is becoming increasingly adept, and gradually the combat mode from memory is overlapping.

After the second zombie died, the third zombie had already pounced in front of Chu Han. It was eager, opening its enormous, gaping mouth that stretched to the roots of its ears, with a toothy grin that was smeared with the entrails of humans, making a ghastly clattering sound, ready to take a bite out of Chu Han's neck

Many of the zombies outside, upon hearing the noise, gathered at the iron gate, extending their grayish-white arms, some even revealing bones, desperately trying to squeeze in. They felt no pain, and some of the zombies had their decayed flesh crushed, hanging in chunks on their bodies, with black blood smeared on the iron gate.

Chu Han shook his arms, which were already showing signs of fatigue, and pulled out the axe that had been embedded in his skull

And those who are still alive will similarly not meddle in others' affairs; upon hearing such a loud battle, they do not even dare to open the door. He will not idly play the good Samaritan.

Utilize all available factors to survive, this is the most fundamental rule of survival in the apocalypse

Damn, fool

Chu Han executed a series of actions in one go. Although his strength and speed were several times weaker than in his previous life, his experience and combat skills remained intact. By the time he ran into the dormitory and took his position, the zombie had just turned around and lunged at Chu Han with a roar.