What's going on?
Xiao Guanghan asked nervously.
The others immediately prepared for battle.
They would jump out of the car and deploy defenses at a single command.
There was a sign in the middle of the intersection ahead, and it seemed to have writing on it!
Han Shuang said.
The reason he said this was simple.
After the apocalypse's partial suppression was lifted, the whole world seemed to have aged a few years.
The cars were all rusted.
If a notice board had been hung there before, who knew what state it would be in now.
But it was still as bright as new, clearly having been put up only in the last few days.
Be careful, go and investigate!
Xiao Guanghan ordered.
Yes!
Han Shuang got out of the car, his entire body covered in armor, and he pulled out a large shield to protect himself before cautiously walking forward.
He had only walked a few meters.
He felt a strong gust of wind.
Then, Er Pang's large figure appeared in front of the sign.
Zhang Chen looked down and said,
Leading to Pingze City!
This is a sign pointing to Pingze City!
The vicinity is safe, so it's estimated that this route... will be very safe...
Zhang Chen squinted and looked in the direction indicated.
Because there were too many intersections and buildings on the road, Zhang Chen could only choose to check some positions that might have ambushes.
But without exception, there was no danger.
It was as if this road was specially prepared for survivors.
It seemed that someone had predicted that people would travel from Angel's Harbor to Pingze City, and had even thoughtfully cleared out the mutated creatures on the road!
Zhang Chen said jokingly.
This matter was easy to say, but difficult to carry out.
It seemed to involve clearing mutated creatures and infected beings on a road.
But these mutated creatures and infected beings were mobile, wandering around due to noise or the search for prey.
Even infected beings that were not stimulated would wander aimlessly.
To ensure that the entire road was safe, it would be necessary to eliminate all mutated creatures in at least four adjacent blocks.
Moreover, this kind of sweep would have to be done once a day to prevent any stragglers.
And now, these mysterious people had only left a signpost as a guide.
It was very likely that they had cleared out all the mutated creatures in the entire city.
The thought of this sent a chill down Zhang Chen's spine.
Even he wouldn't dare to claim he could clear out all the mutated creatures in the city within three to four days.
Who had such immense power to achieve this?
If it were survivors, it would definitely be a well-organized group with a large number of members and formidable strength, possibly even a temporary strategic alliance of multiple organizations.
If it were mutated creatures... this would definitely be the most terrifying existence Zhang Chen had ever encountered!
Whichever it was, there would be powerful opponents waiting for him in Pingze City.
All cleared out?
In that case...
Xiao Guanghan gasped.
He also knew what that meant.
I've studied the map, and if we don't go through Pingze City, we'll have to take a long detour, passing through Bailu City, Huaijun City, and then a large forest, before reaching the interface city...
Not only is it a detour... cities are already paradises for mutated creatures, so it's unimaginable what might be in the primeval forest...
Zhang Chen nodded, knowing that what Xiao Guanghan said was true.
Even on Earth, primeval forests were forbidden zones for humans.
The dangers hidden in the Amazon rainforest, any one of them could easily kill a person.
Moreover, this was the apocalypse where mutated insects and plants were just beginning to awaken.
Both routes were fraught with danger.
Since that was the case, it was better to choose the shorter route. At least no matter what was ahead, they could encounter it sooner and reach a conclusion sooner.
Let's stick to the original plan!
At least so far, they haven't shown any hostility towards us!
Let's take it one step at a time!
Zhang Chen said.
Good! I think so too!
Xiao Guanghan agreed.
The convoy drove more cautiously for the rest of the journey.
Given Han Shuang's personality, he wished he could get out and push the car.
He was afraid that if he went too fast, he would encounter some danger.
The convoy had been driving for half an hour before covering only three to four kilometers.
Then they encountered another sign.
Xiao Guanghan compared the sign and the map, and the route was basically consistent.
And so, it wasn't until the afternoon.
The convoy slowly arrived at Pingze City.
This was more than three hours later than the planned time.
Pingze City is ahead... but something feels a bit off?
Han Shuang stopped the car again.
Xiao Guanghan got out of the car and looked into the distance.
Pingze City in the distance was shrouded in a gray haze.
Around them, as when they arrived, there were no insect chirps or bird songs, and no mutated creatures or infected beings could be seen.
It was eerily quiet.
On a sign by the roadside, it read:
Welcome to Pingze City Safe Zone!
Below it were lines of small print: Here you will find everything you desire, accommodation, food, clean water, suitable companions...
All you need to do is join the safe zone, contribute your strength, and humanity will triumph!
Behind the small print was a logo resembling an octagon.
From a central point, four lines extended outwards, each line bent backward, forming eight sides.
However, they did not form a closed shape; the top and bottom positions were open.
Professor, could this be a trap?
Han Shuang asked with a worried expression.
Judging by his posture, he was already beginning to waver.
The situation in Pingze City ahead was truly worrying.
This could still be called a safe zone?
Whether it's a trap or not, since we're here, we have to go in and see!
Moreover, if it really is a trap, there must be many enemies lying in ambush nearby!
How could they let the fat meat that had come to their mouths fly away?
Xiao Guanghan said, trying to maintain his composure.
But he was also extremely uneasy. He glanced back at Zhang Chen and asked,
Zhang Chen, what do you think?
Zhang Chen nodded and said,
Since we've come this far, let's go in and take a look!
He had already carefully examined the surroundings, and there were indeed no ambushes.
Due to the fog, the prompts could not provide any information about Pingze City.
Alright, let's put away our vehicles and proceed on foot, ready for battle!
Xiao Guanghan said.
Everyone immediately jumped out of the cars, collected the vehicles, and took out their weapons and equipment.
Xiaobai, wearing her nano-armor, happily put on the gauntlets from her backpack, looking eager to fight.
Er Pang also sensed the change in everyone's emotions, and his fully armored body instantly covered him.
The group slowly advanced, exploring, and were gradually swallowed by the thick fog...