I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World-Chapter 776 - 772: A Man Surnamed Ning_1

The pain receded, freeing him to ponder other things, his gaze suspiciously circling his surroundings. Every time he spotted the disciplined Peace Party soldiers, a trace of desolation flashed across his eyes.

"You mustn’t have forgotten the United District’s extermination operation against the Peace Party one month ago," he speculated.

Tang Ye nodded and said, "I certainly haven’t forgotten. In fact, I’m waiting for an opportunity to reclaim what they took from me. But first, tell me about where you come from."

The man took a deep breath, steadying his nerves before speaking. "This uniform I’m wearing, it’s from Pingnan Base. It’s true, as the Base Commander said, our base is not doing well. But that’s an understatement. The one who now owns Pingnan Base is not Jin Liudong."

"What?" Tang Ye was taken aback. He was familiar with Jin Liudong. Li Songhua had been so worried about him previously that he had once used Tang Ye as a human shield.

"What happened? Why has Pingnan Base got a new Base Commander, and what happened to my Peace Party? Even the combined efforts of the seven members of the United District couldn’t put a dent in us. What sort of power could have taken us down like this?"

The disheveled soldier hailing from Pingnan Base heaved a sigh as a wistful expression swept over his countenance. Once upon a time, he was a Level 2 New Human basking in glory amidst the chaotic Pingnan Base. Now, he was a mere shadow of his former self, and the memory of that past stirred poignant feelings within him.

"Base Commander, whether you believe me or not, I can’t help you in the slightest. The reason why I can save the Peace Party is that I’ll give you a piece of information."

"Jin Liudong of Pingnan Base disappeared suddenly one month ago. It was precisely three days after your Peace Party’s big battle with the United District. Jin Liudong vanished as if he’d evaporated into thin air. Nobody knows where he went."

"Could the City of Bright Moon be behind this?" Tang Ye subconsciously thought of the City of Bright Moon. After all, Yang Jiaoyong, the base commander of Xingnan Base, had suddenly perished in a sewer, and a high-ranking official from the City of Bright Moon succeeded him.

But to his surprise, this soldier from Pingnan Base shook his head, a puzzled look in his eyes. "No, it wasn’t the work of the City of Bright Moon. He merely vanished, just vanished, vanished from this world. When we searched for clues in Jin Liudong’s home, there was no sign of chaos, nothing disturbed at all. Even his eldest son didn’t know how Jin Liudong disappeared."

"But the next day, a man appeared when those powers were vying for the position of the Base Commander. He was very powerful..."

As he reached this point in his story, fear flickered in the soldier’s eyes, and he stammered without getting to the point.

"What man?" Tang Ye’s interest was piqued, and he narrowed his eyes. What kind of person could have instilled such fear in this soldier?

A force merely ten times more powerful wouldn’t distort a man’s expression like that.

"That man... that... we don’t know much, he... he killed many people, many... many people. The current Base... Base Commander of Pingnan Base is him! And, like you, he is a Level 6 New Human. You can’t even imagine my feelings of terror, his savagery... really... really..."

"As for that man, we know nothing about him. We only know that he seems to have come from a very distant place, from an organization called..."

The crestfallen soldier from Pingnan Base paused, his expression contemplative as if he was recollecting the man’s origins. Finally, his eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "That’s right! The Deep Dragon Society! He’s from the Deep Dragon Society! Deep Dragon... Deep Dragon... Yes, yes, yes! It’s the Deep Dragon! Absolutely right!"

"Deep Dragon Society? What’s that power?" There was a strange spark in Tang Ye’s eyes. Another Level 6 New Human had surfaced. This was getting interesting. But what puzzled him was, what was this Deep Dragon Society? He had never heard of it before.

"Do you know the man’s name? What does he look like?"

The dejected soldier shook his head and said, "He looks a bit odd. He appears human, but for some reason, when you look at his face, it feels lifeless, almost inhuman. I’m not sure of his name, but I heard that his surname is Ning, and he has a daughter. However, his relationship with his daughter seems rather strained—they converse like strangers."

"Surname Ning?" A shudder ran through Tang Ye, and a face sprang to mind. That face, he hadn’t seen in quite some time. In haste, he asked, "What’s his daughter’s name?"

"I don’t know."

Disappointment flashed in Tang Ye’s eyes, but it was soon replaced by a determined glint. He needed to make a trip to Pingnan Base.

"Commander, are you aware that the United District is about to hold a general meeting?" The downtrodden soldier paused before questioning Tang Ye.

However, the thought of traveling to Pingnan Base had fully occupied Tang Ye’s mind. He was barely paying any attention. He gazed blankly at the ground for a while before finally snapping back to reality.

"Hm? What is it?"

"Are you aware of the upcoming general meeting called by the seven members of the United District?"

Tang Ye shook his head and the downtrodden soldier continued: "This meeting aims to address the various bases in S Province. Your existence has alarmed the members, and they are plotting against you."

"The operation previously launched against the Peace Party was just child’s play for them. The strength of the United District’s member bases easily outmatches Qinshan Base. If they decide to get serious, even though you could possibly escape unscathed, the Peace Party won’t."

"Coming for me?"

Tang Ye suppressed his chaotic thoughts and turned to inquire quizzically.

"Yes, not only you but also Guanglan Base. The day the Level 6 zombie emerged in Qinshan Base, it was severely harmed by Li Songhua’s Dragon Slayer Sword. The sword’s incredible power comes primarily from the Dragon Orb at its center, the dragon’s core!"

"Dragon Orb?" Tang Ye was momentarily lost. This was yet another bizarre name. What could it be?

"The Dragon Orb also goes by another name-- the Energy Crystal. Guanglan Base’s Research Team used their exclusive technology to eliminate the genetic repulsion contained within each type of Evolution Crystal, allowing them to merge and transform into superior Evolution Crystals. Although this crystal wreaks havoc on the human body, making it unfit for consumption even by Level 3 New Humans, it serves as an excellent energy source for recharging weapons."

"It has profound uses, possesses immense power, and it can even slay a Level 6 zombie! This Dragon Orb caught the attention of the United District, and the worst part is, Jiuge has already signed a ceasefire agreement with the United District. Now, all of their focus is on S Province. Once they regain their strength, none of S Province’s powers will be able to resist the United District’s onslaught."

"What is this Jiuge power?"

"Jiuge is a major power in South and Northwest China, on par with the United District. Due to resource allocation, they openly and secretly fought in numerous disputes."

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