"People from above? Who?"

The Base Commander was slightly puzzled, perhaps because he had been with Leng Yebai for a long time; the powerful pressure hadn’t fully formed, appearing a bit bewildered.

"Wasn’t the Base Commander appointed as the Deputy Leader of the Human Survivor Alliance by the people above?"

The Superpower User squad member coughed lightly, discreetly pointing to the sky.

Originally, each safe base was independent, with the Base Commander as the highest leader of a safe base, and each base commander was generally considered equal.

No distinction of high or low.

It could be said that the Base Commander was the local "Emperor" of a base.

With the establishment of the Human Superpower Alliance, the Base Commander naturally counted as having a leader.

No one would underestimate the Human Survivor Alliance, as this alliance genuinely gathered the highest-ranked Superpower Users from every country globally.

To be so high-profile and unified, the alliance is undoubtedly more than it appears on the surface.

"So it’s like this, I should go take a look." The Base Commander stroked his chin, looking at Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin, "Do you want to go?"

When he asked, the Base Commander already knew the answer because he saw his daughter-in-law looking at him, seemingly very interested.

Honestly, the Base Commander did take his appointment as Deputy Leader seriously because he understood that if humanity wasn’t united, it could easily vanish among the zombies.

As long as a zombie Emperor emerged, it could very well be the true end of humanity.

"Yes!"

Bai Xiqin immediately nodded.

She wanted to know the true strength of the Human Survivor Alliance and see if those who turned into zombies had any chance of recovery.

What she truly wanted to see was a return to the former society.

Leng Yebai didn’t speak, but his eyes were looking at the Base Commander, also appearing keen to go.

"Alright, let’s go together then!"

The Base Commander said with a smile.

With the Superpower User squad member leading them, the three headed towards the base building.

"Base Commander, he... he’s in the reception room on the first floor. I... have a little task left to do, so I’ll leave first!"

The Superpower User squad member glanced fearfully towards the reception room, then bolted away before the Base Commander could say anything.

It seemed he already sensed that person’s might.

With unwavering composure, the Base Commander continued walking towards the reception room, his stern expression carrying a trace of authority.

Leng Yebai and Bai Xiqin followed the Base Commander, suppressing their aura, trying to appear as ordinary First Rank Superpower Users.

Upon pushing open the door of the reception room, Bai Xiqin immediately saw the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa.

The middle-aged man looked kindly and harmless.

With a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and a neatly tailored suit, he exuded an air of elegance.

But Bai Xiqin could feel the powerful explosive strength concealed beneath the man’s gentle face.

This was undoubtedly an absolute powerhouse!

"Hello, you must be Base Commander Leng!"

Upon seeing the Base Commander, the middle-aged man promptly stood up from the sofa, wearing a gentle smile, and naturally extended his hand for a handshake.

Bai Xiqin noticed the man’s fingers slightly pointing downwards as he shook hands, a subtle gesture revealing his lack of malice; on the contrary, he seemed very humble.

For such an extraordinary powerhouse to be so humble was already commendable.

Bai Xiqin’s impression of the Human Superpower Alliance instantly grew.

"Hello, you are...?"

The Base Commander quickly assessed the middle-aged man, having a presumption in mind.

"I’m Zhang Gong, the Chief Commander of the Human Superpower Alliance."

When the middle-aged man said this, he didn’t exude arrogance; in fact, he appeared visibly tired.

In this era, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

Since the apocalypse began, he never had a moment of his own, traveling solo across the globe, aiming to unite all humanity.

To combat this unprecedented disaster.

His heart embraced great love.

"So it’s Chief Zhang! Please, have a seat!"

The Base Commander gestured for Zhang Gong to sit on the sofa and courteously poured him a cup of tea.

"I’ll get straight to the point. I know your superpowers are far stronger compared to others. This time, I’d like you to help with something. Here’s the reward."

Zhang Gong adjusted his glasses, seriously pulling a wooden box from the backpack beside him.

The box was heavy and made crisp clinking sounds.

It was Crystal Cores.

The Base Commander didn’t stand on ceremony, opening the box directly.

A strong energy surged forth; even without absorbing, the box leaked energy.

It was like opening Pandora’s box.

Before them lay multicolored Crystal Cores.

All were Eighth Rank Crystal Cores!

Eighth Rank!

Even Bai Xiqin, not to mention the Base Commander, had never seen such high-ranked Crystal Cores before!

Amidst the powerful energy, Bai Xiqin smelled a faint fishy scent.

These were Crystal Cores extracted from marine zombie animals or marine Mutant Animals!

There weren’t as many Eighth Rank creatures on land!

Currently, Superpower Users worldwide were nearly all First Rank Level, with Second Rank Level being considered exceptional.

In zombie-filled Shanghai, Second Rank Superpower Users ranked above average.

Besides Zhang Gong’s terrifying power, Bai Xiqin feared the depths of the ocean even more!

If all global life forms evolved together, the ocean’s evolution rate was undoubtedly faster than land creatures.

As Bai Xiqin looked at the gentle middle-aged man, her heart raced.

To acquire so many Eighth Rank Crystal Cores, this man’s power must be overwhelmingly terrifying.

Zhang Gong alone could crush high-ranked Superpower Users from around the world, making them willingly choose to establish the Human Survivor Alliance with Chief Zhang.

They even willingly took the Deputy Leader role!

Such power was truly terrifying!

Even with technological backing, his strength should count as the most formidable Superpower User globally!

"Chief Zhang, what sort of task warrants such a reward?"

The Base Commander didn’t put the box away, his expression becoming serious.

This mission was definitely no trivial matter.

"Go to Kunlun Mountain Range and find a grass, or a flower, a tree, or a person..."

Zhang Gong said solemnly.

"What does that mean?"

The Base Commander didn’t understand.

"The origin of the zombie virus isn’t a singular location but special magnetic fields suddenly appearing in mountains worldwide. The magnetic fields serve as signals unleashing the virus, and suddenly there’s the zombie virus. The cause of forming these magnetic fields is currently unknown. Many of our mountains, where the fields emanate, are adjacent, making it unclear which mountain it truly is. Based on historical mythology and records, the conclusion is likely Kunlun Mountain."

Zhang Gong spoke gravely, with the Base Commander frowning in thought.

"What’s the connection with the strange things you’re looking for?" The Base Commander was still puzzled.

Why analyze history and mythology?

"The virus can’t cultivate antibodies, even if someone miraculously survives infection without turning into a zombie, they only have a minimal antibody, retained within the Crystal Core in their brain, incapable of mass cultivation and unable to save many people, at best saving two, an inconvenient use."

"To thoroughly develop a cure, we must find the virus’s origin! Only there can we locate the cure for the virus!"

As Zhang Gong spoke, his gaze briefly lingered on Leng Yebai.

Bai Xiqin noticed Zhang Gong’s gaze, with her initial thought being: he came here for the first time, yet knows everything.