Chapter 3, New World

The people living here have long accustomed themselves to a life where the threat of death is ever-present, always accompanied by a smile

Firearms certainly still play a significant role, but for a martial artist who has reached the third rank or above, they are far less practical than cold weapons. At the level of third rank and above, their strength, speed, and physical prowess are no longer something that ordinary firearms can harm or hit.

The clear call of a bird, like the chirping of a warbler

With memories of its predecessor, Zhou Zheng recognized this as the giant bird known for its clear, melodious call, yet it was no benevolent creature, possessing the power of level 5, the Giant Beak Crow. Due to mutation, its beak had grown enormous, and its voice had transformed from the previous harsh cawing to a crisp and pleasant sound, yet it was an extremely ferocious species of avian. Its beak was as hard as alloy, and a single peck could shatter gold and stone. Its feathers were impervious even to bullets. Due to mutation, its beak had grown enormous, and its voice had transformed from the previous harsh cawing to a crisp and pleasant sound, yet it was an extremely ferocious species of avian. Its beak was as hard as alloy, and a single peck could shatter gold and stone. Its feathers were impervious even to bullets.

Zhou Zheng got out of bed and walked to the window

Coming back to his senses, Zhou Zheng found it somewhat difficult to accept

Zhou Zheng only felt a tremor in his eardrum; the sound of the bird's call carried a certain power, piercing sharply wherever it reached. The glass items in the room vibrated violently, nearly shattering. Some pools, with their calm surfaces, were stirred into ripples by the bird's call, resembling raindrops falling.

The current New World can be understood as a post-apocalyptic realm akin to that depicted in films, where the world has fallen into decay and cities have become nests for toxic corpses. Terrifying cosmic storms have not only granted these zombies immortality but have also bestowed upon them greater powers, enabling them to undergo various forms of evolution

This is a spacious and bright room, with simple furnishings. In the center is a 1.8-meter Dream Bed, against the wall is a wardrobe, and near the entrance is a large desk, on which sits a 28-inch white Haier all-in-one computer

The place where Zhou Zheng is located is a city called Weicheng, established by the remaining humans, a city built on a hillside. The population of the entire Weicheng is between 30,000 and 40,000. His "father" is the leader of this Weicheng.

Suddenly standing up, Zhou Zheng found the mirror in the room

These buildings exhibit diverse styles, all constructed in accordance with the terrain and utilizing various limited materials. Yurts and tents are the most prevalent structures, followed by houses made of timber. In between, there are some small buildings made of cement bricks; the locally sourced houses are almost entirely composed of reddish-brown rocks stacked piece by piece.

After the call, there was a sound of something breaking through the air

What catches the eye is a terraced landscape, with various buildings constructed layer upon layer like a book, rising upwards.

Beneath the encirclement, a vast expanse of cultivated farmland is filled with crops, and one can see tiny figures, about the size of beans, busily working in the fields. The lush green fields of crops are always dotted with workers in various colored clothing moving about.

Impressive!

The roar echoed like a rainbow, countering the call of the giant bird. The clash of these two sounds subtly generated a sonic boom, causing one's blood to surge and making it difficult to remain composed. Particularly, the eardrums resonated with a buzzing sound, as if one were becoming deaf. The intensity of the two sounds was evident.

Standing dazed in front of the mirror, gazing at a face that is completely not his own, Zhou Zheng found it difficult to accept this absurd yet undeniably real fact

A completely unfamiliar face, very young, with a slender build yet muscular and well-defined, unlike the slightly overweight and frail physique I used to have while staying at home.

Zhou Zheng himself is referred to as a waste because, since the onset of the natural disaster, he has been a novice warrior for a full two years, yet has made no progress whatsoever. Not only is his father utterly disappointed in him, but others also regard him as someone who cannot be helped.

Zhou Zheng finally regained his senses after being carried back to one of the rooms by Lanxi and the others

Dozens of figures appeared at the foot of the city wall, moving with an agility reminiscent of the lightness of skill found in martial arts novels, using both hands and feet to swiftly scale the ten-meter-high wall. Each of these individuals was armed, carrying both firearms and cold weapons, including knives and swords, in a variety of forms

Outside the wall lies an exceptionally smooth long slope

Massive stone blocks have been constructed into a wall resembling the Great Wall, utilizing a substantial amount of cement and gravel. The rugged edges impart a sense of impenetrability. The wall, standing at a height of 10 meters, encircles the entire settlement, forming a protected city

Suddenly

Indeed, having received the memories of the other party and being no stranger to the encircled city, Zhou Zheng still felt a sense of shock at the scene before him

In simple terms, this world, referred to as the New World, is merely Earth after a disaster, and humanity's era has only reached the year 2020

At that moment, a figure rushed up the city wall and let out a long howl towards the sky

Young master, please take a good rest first

Zhou Zheng reacted, reaching out in an attempt to keep the two of them from leaving. He merely uttered the word "Hey," but his hand ultimately fell weakly down.

The occurrence of natural disasters has fundamentally altered the structure of this world

Within the encirclement, there is also a fifth-level martial artist, namely Yu Jianzhong, the captain of the encirclement.

The current situation remains in a state of chaos for Zhou Zheng

Hello!

Beyond these buildings lies an extraordinarily magnificent stone enclosure and a wall resembling a picture book

Zhou Zheng, in a daze, was brought by Lan Xi and the others to a secluded courtyard

Having just returned, Zhou Zheng was receiving countless chaotic fragments of memories. These fragments had originally existed within his brain, surging forth all at once, adding a completely foreign set of memories that Zhou Zheng found impossible to accept.

Outside the window, occasional noises can be heard coming in

The yard is planted with numerous plants, and at the center stands a three-story small building, which has a somewhat villa-like style

The invisible pressure weighs down on everyone, making it difficult to breathe, clearly demonstrating the immense power possessed by the giant bird that has appeared.

The person who is occupied is also named Zhou Zheng

No one can explain how Zhou Zheng occupied the body of the other person, nor can anyone explain how Zhou Zheng arrived in this new world

This is a new world

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In his memory, his father, Zhou Hongqiang, was a fifth-level martial artist. When disaster struck, he acquired a power known as Star Force, which he has since elevated to the current fifth level of martial arts through continuous training

I actually traveled through time...

Memory is like being awakened, a recollection of a former body, initially appearing in fragments, but then coalescing into a complete memory, manifesting like water

Under the cosmic storm, even the flora and fauna on Earth were simultaneously endowed with terrifying powers

In fact, the days within the city walls are not easy, whether in terms of life or literature

On the city wall, a small number of firearms are arranged, and some alloy cold weapons are leaning against the edge of the wall

Zhou Zheng set aside his thoughts, and Lan Xi exchanged a glance with him. Without waiting for Zhou Zheng to respond, they spoke a few words and then exited his room, their footsteps fading away shortly thereafter

Zhou Zheng clutched his painfully aching chest and weakly collapsed onto the bed

A sharp metallic sound rang out, which was the warning signal emitted by the patrolling personnel on the surrounding wall

Just now, Yu Jianzhong's kick was indeed quite ruthless, nearly breaking the bones in the chest, showing no mercy whatsoever

The shadow that enveloped the besieged city ultimately departed, sensing that the people below were not easy to deal with

What is seen represents backwardness and poverty, akin to the towns of some underdeveloped countries

Looking up at the sky from the window, a massive black shadow swept by, casting a shadow in the sunlight

The New World is a realm where strength is revered

The walled city established on the hillside, combined with the fact that Zhou Zheng's room is located on the third floor, allows for a view of nearly half of the walled city from the window.

Surrounding the besieged city, there are numerous mutated beasts, as well as some toxic corpses wandering about, creating an atmosphere filled with danger

Just now, the one who was in contention was Yu Jianzhong, the captain of the siege, possessing the strength of a fifth-level martial artist

The departure of the giant-billed crow has restored tranquility to the besieged city

However, in the ears of the crowd, it was not so

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