Chapter 2: The Arrival of the Monsters
Zhang Mu took out a sharp knife from his lower back, pressed one hand against the fat man, and pointed the tip of the knife at his neck: "Be honest, don't move!"
A plump head protruded from the truck window; it belonged to a man in his thirties, weighing an estimated 250 pounds. His neck was barely visible, and he had a buzz cut. His round, chubby face had eyes that were squeezed into slits by the excess flesh, and his physique was larger than that of two Zhang Mu combined
Zhang Mu said coldly: "Stop talking nonsense, get up and turn the car around"
Zhang Mu took ten minutes to present a wealth of extremely useful information from the preliminary stage, and then asked, "Did you remember everything?"
The fat man regained consciousness and couldn't help but let out a scream at the sight before him: "My goodness, the sky has turned red"
"Tingting." When Zhang Mu heard his sister's voice, his tone softened, "What I am about to say is very crazy, and no one will believe it, but you will believe your brother, right?"
Is your mind also stuffed with fat?
I am... My name is Pang Ren
Zhang Mu brandished the axe blade in front of the fat man's mouth and said, "Shut your mouth, otherwise, I will ensure that it remains shut forever"
Chen Tingting cautiously asked, "Ah, I remember, but these matters are just too..."
I... I also want to find it! The fat man's nose is wet and slippery; when I reach out to touch it, "Ah, my goodness, look, it's blood! It's bleeding! We might have a life-threatening situation, call an ambulance!"
Zhang Mu said淡淡地: "My name is Zhang Mu, nicknamed 'Wood'. From now on, you will stick with me."
I withdrew all the thousands of yuan from the card, purchased a large backpack and a large suitcase, filled the backpack with chocolates and candies, bought several knives and a hammer, additionally found a large fire axe, two small barrels of gasoline, and several bundles of rope, which I packed into the suitcase. I spent double the money to hire a rental car to Bi Jiang.
The truck turned around and headed towards Jiangcheng Bridge and the library, stopping a few hundred meters from Jiangcheng Bridge at 11:57, with only 3 minutes remaining
This young man is only around 20 years old, yet his skills are quite formidable. His speech is neither too fast nor too slow, and it has never shown the slightest fluctuation; he remains extremely calm throughout, resembling less a highway robber and more a cold-blooded killer who does not blink when taking a life. If one were to fight back, it is possible that the opponent might indeed take their own life.
The driver's seat of the truck is high. First, hand up the suitcase and backpack. The fat man extends his hand to pull Zhang Mu up.
In the dead of night, there are hardly any vehicles passing over the bridge, and beneath it flows the surging river, making it an ideal place for murder and disposing of bodies
What is this? This is so baffling that Chen Tingting, who has always listened to her brother since childhood, is puzzled and cannot help but ask, "Elder brother, are you..."
The stout man immediately pounded his chest and declared: "Alright, alright, I have been thinking this way for a long time. Boss, if you tell me to go east, I will never go west; if you tell me to roll, I will never crawl"
Zhang Mu took a deep breath: "Over all these years, has your brother ever deceived you? Promise me, you must take Mom and Dad near the police station. As for whether it is true or not, the truth will be revealed in two hours. There is only so much I can do. If disaster truly strikes, you must protect yourself. As long as you are alive, there will be a day when we can meet again"
It is 23:32, with 28 minutes remaining
Fatty, what is your name
In two hours, the world will undergo a great change, and countless terrifying monsters will descend from the sky. Do not ask why, as I cannot explain it either. The monsters will kill anyone they see, putting humanity in a perilous situation. You must find a reason to take your parents to the police station, which is sturdy and safe enough. Additionally, prepare some self-defense items, and bring plenty of water and food. Remember, I am not joking! When encountering monsters, do not be afraid; some monsters are quite weak. If you find a weak monster and kill it, you will qualify as a player.
Bang
Uncertain how much time has passed, the strong light gradually faded away
Zhang Mu's gaze was fixed intently ahead; under the orange light, the bridge was devoid of anything. In his heart, he silently counted down.
I have said that I am not ill! Time is of the essence, do not interrupt me!" Zhang Mu understood what his sister wanted to ask, "After the disaster strikes, many small light spheres will fall from the sky. These are gifted skills, which will disappear after twenty-four hours, and each person is limited to absorbing one. However, more than ninety-nine percent of the gifted skills are not strong, so do not rush to use one as soon as you find it. Generally, better skills are guarded by monsters eight or nine times out of ten!" However, more than ninety-nine percent of the gifted skills are not strong, so do not rush to use one as soon as you find it. Generally, better skills are guarded by monsters eight or nine times out of ten!
As expected, the game has begun
The tip of the knife is directed forward, piercing through a small area of skin
Like the collapse of the heavens, a deafening roar echoed through the sky, causing pain to the eardrums. Immediately, a blinding light was released, illuminating the world in a blinding white. Even in the pitch-black underground chamber, the brilliance filled the space. There was no source of light; the illumination appeared out of thin air, rendering one incapable of thought.
Big, big, big... big brother, let's talk things over, let's talk things over
Brother, what happened?
Hello, is this my brother? I miss you so much! Do you have any new works recently?
Zhang Mu quickly covered his mouth, "Don't make a sound"
Ah! The fat man felt the cold blade pierce his flesh and immediately let out a wail akin to that of a slaughtered pig: "Big brother, please, please, don’t! I truly have no money, I’m just a poor wretch who can’t even afford cigarettes! I haven’t even found a wife yet, please don’t kill me!"
The fat man was at a loss, "What ten seconds?"
After a long wait, a howling sound echoed from afar as a large truck with eight wheels approached
Boom
In the sky, dense points of light appeared again, each the size of a fist, resembling a meteor shower as they streaked across the horizon, falling to the ground like raindrops, hovering half a meter above the ground. The branches of trees, eaves of houses, the ground, and even the water were all filled with these luminous spheres.
Zhang Mu hurriedly apologized, saying: "This big brother, I am truly sorry. I am a student from Jiang University, and I have an urgent matter. Could you please give me a ride back to school?" He took out a wad of cash from his pocket, saying, "I beg you."
This timid and foolish fat man is truly the future's greatest berserker
Zhang Mu carefully organized his memories, took out his phone, and dialed a number. Soon, a very sweet voice came through the phone.
Zhang Mu then called a few of his closest friends, who were friends from the orphanage. Most of them had been adopted and lived in different cities. They had maintained contact for over a decade, and their relationship was excellent. Due to time constraints, they could provide limited information. However, if they could seize the opportunity well, they would definitely have an advantage over other players in the early stages
Chen Tingting has always admired her older brother, who is more mature and composed than her peers. When her brother says something like this, it must mean that something significant has happened, and he immediately drops his joking tone
At the moment Zhang Mu stepped into the car, he suddenly threw out the banknotes. Startled, the fat man instinctively closed his eyes and leaned back. Zhang Mu took a step forward, his fist cutting through the fluttering red banknotes, striking the fat man's face.
Zhang Mu immediately spread his arms and stood in the middle of the road
Although two months of special training have allowed for rapid growth through life-and-death challenges, the duration of the training is ultimately limited, and such growth is also constrained. Zhang Mu's psychological quality has fully passed the assessment, but his skills may not necessarily surpass those of special forces. Engaging in combat with high-level monsters poses significant risks, and being besieged by monsters further exacerbates the danger
The fat man shouted: "Damn, a monster!"
The fat man was struck by the book, causing him to see stars. He cursed loudly, but before he could retaliate, Zhang Mu raised his leg and kicked him back. Following that, he launched a swift elbow strike, leaving the fat man bleeding from his nose, collapsing onto the driver's seat
Well! The fat man is a hollow shell, busy trying to change direction. "Brother, you... aren't you supposed to go to school?"
Bijang is located in a suburban area, where a 500-meter-long bridge spans the river, known as the Jiangcheng Bridge. After the disaster broke out, a powerful skill orb fell onto the bridge. If one can obtain this skill, they will be able to far surpass other players
More than twenty beams of light fell upon the Jiangcheng Bridge, revealing a host of grotesque monsters. They had reddish-brown fur, with menacing fangs bared, drool hanging from the corners of their mouths, and bloodshot eyes. They resembled dogs but stood and walked like humans, each about 1.6 meters tall. Some were bare-skinned, some wore leather armor, while others wielded long sticks or machetes, exuding a terrifying presence that instilled fear in those who beheld them
It is truly astonishing
A minor injury
Oh, this name sounds a bit familiar
The heavyset man wiped the blood off his face and obediently placed his hands on the steering wheel
If it is said that fatty meat has a buffering capacity, then the buffering ability is also limited
The chubby man saw a stack of red Mao Zedong bills, and his eyes immediately lit up. He quickly opened the car door and said with a smile, "Kid, you are quite sincere. Well, it's not easy to find a ride at this late hour. Alright... helping others is the source of happiness, so I'll give you a lift since it's on my way anyway"
The fire axe swung in front of the fat man, who was on the verge of tears, saying, "I will turn back, I will turn back, I will do whatever you say!"
The fat man was frightened and stammered, "It must be a misunderstanding; I have no grievances or enmity with you"
Zhang Mu took a towel hanging in the car, "Use it to wipe the blood. Keep your hands on the steering wheel. If you dare to move even a centimeter, I will stab a hole in your stomach"
Doo!''
Zhang Mu bent down to open the suitcase and took out a large fire axe from inside
The originally star-filled sky has vanished, replaced by a heavy dark red canopy. The surrounding environment has also undergone significant changes, with countless tall trees appearing along both sides of the road seemingly out of nowhere. Subsequently, an even more astonishing scene unfolded, as millions of beams of light descended upon the earth. After the beams disappeared, they left behind unheard-of monsters.
The waters of the Bijiang River flow with a gurgling sound, occasionally accompanied by the chirping of insects. The road is dark and deserted, with only the rare passage of long-distance buses or trucks.
That is, Tingting absolutely believes in her brother
I am very clear-headed and not insane. This information is very important; promise me, brother, that you will remember it.
It is not a fat person, but a person of great stature, with "庞" meaning large and "仁" meaning benevolent
Zhang Mu's childhood was very unfortunate; he experienced a car accident in his early years and witnessed the death of his biological parents. He spent his time in an orphanage and was adopted by the Chen family at the age of ten. By that time, he was already quite old, so he did not change his surname. Chen Tingting is his sister, although they are not biologically related.
Approximately ten seconds remaining
The overweight man, holding a cheap cigarette, forcefully slapped the window sill and shouted in a harsh tone: "You little brat, are you out of your mind!"
The large truck honked its horn several times, but Zhang Mu remained still, standing straight in the middle of the road, forcing the driver to step on the brakes and stop several meters away.
Zhang Mu pulled his suitcase and walked towards the large truck
Zhang Mu has met him a few times, and the first Berserker seems to be a big fat guy
"Fat person? Ha, truly a name that fits the individual!"
Isn't the first Berserker in memory called Pang Ren?
Zhang Mu's heart stirred
Look at you, so timid; at your age, you still don't have a wife
The overweight man cried out in tears: "Someone has been killed! Help!"