Rotting Land: Survive

Chapter 983: Chapter 968: Major Corpse-attracting Operation (16)

Unfortunately, if is only if; it cannot become reality.

The two girls are now with the team, and even though Demmi regrets it and wants to abandon them, her conscience and ethical restraint prevent her from being ruthless enough to leave them to die.

This is perhaps what humanity is all about; what you think is one thing, but what you do is often another.

In the end, with Derek’s help, Demmi and Derek hurriedly dragged and pushed the two girls backward like driving livestock.

Due to excessive fear, the two girls were as stiff as posts at the moment, which surprisingly made it easier for Demmi and Derek to shove them along.

But facing a surrounding tide of zombies, escaping is far from easy.

The zombies that have closed in won’t take no for an answer.

It’s strange sometimes, watching those "creatures" stumble as if they might fall, yet they maintain balance and approach you steadily.

As more zombies gather from behind, Xu Renjie has to compress the formation to allow Hua Biao and Li Xiaoxin, who guard the flanks, to help Lei Tong whenever possible.

However, with constant attacks from the creatures, Hua and Li barely have time for themselves, let alone help Lei Tong.

Thus, the breakout team can only watch helplessly as the teaching building looms within a hundred meters, seeming as distant as mountains and valleys.

The team is being visibly squeezed, and as the area of activity shrinks, the frequency of zombie attacks increases.

The speed advantage the breakout team once relied on is now gone, and Old Xu’s group of four is growing weary of the constant hacking.

The scythe of death hangs over the necks of the breakout team, waiting only for the moment to strike.

"Demmi, they’re in your hands now!"

At this critical juncture, Derek shows the qualities of a real man.

Seeing the precarious situation, Derek steps forward decisively.

Demmi instinctively wants to stop him, but the man’s determination renders her efforts futile.

Yes, Derek charges ahead with a knife. As someone who has killed zombies, he feels he should contribute his strength.

Not for others, but for Demmi, he must act.

It’s said that fear causes retreat, which is certainly true. Facing such a predicament, regardless of whether it’s the uncontrollably screaming Huaxia girls or the battle-hardened Sharp Blade Company warriors, fear is universal.

The threat of death is absolutely impartial, like the relentless passage of time.

Yet there’s another saying: fear can make a person strong.

Many times, people underestimate themselves. Especially in times of crisis, humans often unleash unimaginable potential.

However, to achieve this, one must first control their fear.

This sounds easy but is incredibly difficult to do.

The two girls are prime examples; they’re completely scared by the scene before them. Their instincts drive them to scream and panic, losing all basic human functions.

In contrast, Old Xu, Lei Tong, and even Derek, skillfully utilize the adrenaline rush brought on by the dire situation.

With Derek’s addition to the team, Lei Tong feels significantly relieved.

With the combined efforts, the nearly stagnant retreat begins to move slowly again.

However, the respite doesn’t last long, as Derek alone cannot withstand the ever-increasing zombie reinforcements.

They barely move half a meter when the team is once again in a bind.

What to do? It’s a real problem.

Exhausted from dealing with the attacks, Old Xu has no time to carefully consider a strategy.

They truly seem trapped, unable to advance or retreat, as if destined to be devoured alive.

Yet, hope emerges unexpectedly.

The distant roar gives Old Xu a glimmer of life.

Right, there’s Old Lin! And the rescue team! How could I have forgotten!

Amidst frustration, Xu Renjie shouts loudly. Hearing his calls, other team members instantly gather their wits and shout together:

"Old Lin, we’re here! We’re here!"

"Lin, hurry, we’re surrounded!"

"In front of the teaching building, speed up!"

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These cries provide the last straw for the exhausted escape team, energizing them with hope.

"Old Lin, they’re over there, over there!"

No need for Tang Xiaoquan’s reminder; the shouts of the team fell clearly on Lin Junfu’s ears.

Even without the shouts to guide, the gathering black figures told Lin everything he needed to know.

Accelerate! It’s the only thing Old Lin needs to do now!

The car speeds up another notch; any zombie trying to block the way either gets hit or becomes roadkill under the wheels.

The escape team’s cries become a catalyst for the zombies’ bloodthirsty **, harder to control their longing to devour.

They launch a group charge, hoping to swallow the escape team’s formation with sheer numbers.

This cannot collapse at this critical moment; I promised Old Zhao to bring his daughter back alive.

Without any hesitation, Old Xu decisively pulls out the pistol from his waist.

He brought it for intimidation against the Japanese students, Hua Biao and Li Xiaoxin.

But unexpectedly, Old Xu doesn’t use it on the "right path" but at this desperate point.

However, it works; the firearm’s effect is crucial at this moment.

Old Xu’s marksmanship is excellent, and with the close range, firing one shot after another, the 5.2mm bullets follow their aim and pierce zombie heads accurately.

In almost an instant, the creatures’ attempt to attack in swarms is suppressed.

However, the 92 semi-automatic pistol has limited capacity; in a flash, Old Xu empties 20 rounds.

These pitiful bullet counts aren’t enough to tackle the vast number of zombies.

Yet, Old Xu doesn’t need to kill all the zombies, just delay them as much as possible with the gun.

The fact proves his decision is correct.

Because precisely due to his decisive gunfire, the team evades the danger of being overwhelmed.

Meanwhile, using the time he gained, Jianghuai car roars with fury and arrives just in time.

The human counterattack is about to begin, marking the end of the zombies’ rampant assault at last. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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