On the streets, military vehicles sped by, causing the rioters to panic and flee, thinking the army had come to suppress them.
The oppressed civilians cheered as if they had seen their saviors.
The country had not abandoned them!
But soon, their smiles froze as the military vehicles roared past without stopping.
They weren't here to restore order or to rescue them.
They were here to protect Qin Jun.
Soon, the convoy stopped in front of Dongxing Building. Soldiers disembarked fully armed, with guns loaded and a murderous aura surrounding them.
Zhao Yi closely followed Qin Jun as he got out of the car.
As the deputy commander, Zhao Yi had practically become Qin Jun's attendant!
Zhao Yi was also acutely aware that Jiangjing was doomed, and the way out was to cling to the Qin family's young master!
"If anyone tries to enter this building, execute them on the spot, even if they're civilians who've accidentally wandered in!"
Qin Jun's intention was clear: shoot anyone who approached without hesitation.
"Yes, sir!"
Zhao Yi nodded. Ever since blowing up the Jiangbei Bridge, the deputy commander's moral standards had plummeted.
Having killed a million people, a few more didn't matter....
Qin Jun smiled faintly, looking up at Dongxing Building.
He eagerly anticipated what expression Chen Chong would have when he saw him.
After entering the alternate space dungeon, Chen Chong and An Mian arrived in a completely different place.
It was a deserted city, with high-rise buildings overgrown with vines, as if decades had passed in an instant.
An Mian's eyes widened as she followed closely behind Chen Chong.
This was truly miraculous!
It was another world.
The alternate space dungeon was filled with the aura of a post-apocalyptic future. Deer roamed the city, creating a strangely harmonious atmosphere.
Chen Chong walked relaxedly, although he hadn't encountered this dungeon in his previous life.
But after Zhou Xuan became famous, some of his deeds became legends and were talked about by everyone.
Details about this legendary dungeon also began to be revealed, becoming a topic of conversation among people after dinner.
The most dangerous part of this S-rank dungeon was some low-level mutant beasts.
These low-level zombies and beasts were no small threat, at least to Chen Chong at present.
But the danger seemed negligible compared to the rewards!
It was practically a gift!
Suddenly, a roar echoed as a red-eyed mutant wild dog charged out from the shadows, attacking Chen Chong and An Mian.
The mutant wild dog was covered in rotting sores, with blood dripping from its mouth and a foul stench wafting through the air.
An Mian screamed in terror!
The mutant wild dog was faster and stronger than a normal hunting dog.
It posed a greater threat to ordinary people than zombies!
But Chen Chong was no ordinary person. As the mutant beast lunged, he moved swiftly, leaving an afterimage in the air.
In the next moment, the mutant wild dog lay on the ground, its neck snapped by Chen Chong.
Chen Chong breathed heavily, feeling somewhat helpless.
Although he had awakened his talent and far surpassed ordinary people in strength, it was still the lowest-level F-class talent, barely enough for survival in the apocalypse.
He too had to struggle on the brink of life and death.
In his previous life, he joined an exploration team, risking his life and spending several years just to become a level 3 evolver.
In the apocalypse, talent and resources were the real keys to survival!
Chen Chong looked at the mutant wild dog's corpse, knowing it should contain a crystal core—a valuable item that could aid evolvers in their training.
In the apocalypse, such things were hard currency!
However, Chen Chong didn't collect the crystal core and continued forward with An Mian.
Although crystal cores were precious, Chen Chong's mind was already on the SSS-level talent seed.
It was like winning a hundred million in the lottery—would anyone stop to collect a hundred bucks on the way to cashing it in?
As they proceeded, they encountered many mutant beasts, all dealt with by Chen Chong.
The path was littered with the corpses of zombies.
Chen Chong couldn't help but feel grateful that he had awakened an F-level talent.
Though it was the lowest level, it allowed his body to adapt quickly.
He almost instantly became combat-ready, while Qin Jun, with his S-level talent, would need at least three days to fully adapt and unleash his abilities.
During these three days, Qin Jun's powers couldn't be fully utilized.
After an indeterminate amount of time, they finally reached the deepest part of the dungeon.
Before them stood an ancient tree, grand and majestic, with a canopy like a grand pavilion, lush and verdant.
At the base of the tree grew a flower.
This flower was unlike anything in the real world—crystal-clear, dazzling, and glowing with a radiant light.
Within the flower lay a fruit.
This fruit rested quietly in the flower's petals, emitting a golden glow. Just looking at it was mesmerizing.
So beautiful.
This fruit was the SSS-level talent seed Chen Chong had been dreaming of!
The most special talent seed!
**Talent Devour!!!**
The special feature of this talent was its ability to devour other talents. Each devoured talent made it stronger, with almost no upper limit!
An Mian looked at the talent seed with envy.
She had not awakened a talent herself. Though she didn't show it on her face, she felt some sadness inside.
After all, she had seen Chen Chong's transformation. Awakening a talent meant having the power to protect oneself in the apocalypse!
Who wouldn't desire extraordinary powers?
Especially an SSS-level talent!
Despite her envy, An Mian harbored no jealousy and encouraged Chen Chong, "Go ahead, Chen Chong."
Chen Chong nodded at An Mian and said earnestly, "An Mian, soon, I'll get you a talent seed, at least an A-class one!"
An Mian's heart leapt with joy at Chen Chong's words.
"Okay! Chen Chong, I believe in you~"
Just then, a laugh came from behind Chen Chong and An Mian.
"Chen Chong, I really must thank you..."
Chen Chong was startled and quickly turned around to see Qin Jun appearing slowly.
Alongside him were Xie Han and Su Ya, flanking him.
An Mian was already held at gunpoint by Xie Han.
"Qin Jun!??"
Chen Chong's face darkened instantly. He never expected Qin Jun to be here!
Wasn't he supposed to still be familiarizing himself with his powers at the base!?
How did Qin Jun find this place?
Chen Chong's mind raced with countless questions.
From the beginning, Chen Chong had been extremely cautious, deliberately choosing a good time to leave secretly.
He hadn't fully trusted that Lieutenant Wang either.
After leaving the base, Chen Chong and An Mian had hidden and watched for a while, finding no signs of pursuit.
Only then did they head towards Dongxing Building.
Moreover, he had taken numerous detours, always sticking to back roads.
Although his caution might seem excessive or paranoid, Chen Chong knew every bit of it was necessary.
He was just one step away from turning the tide in his favor.
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(A/N)- please don't forget to give power stones and reviews so I know if i should continue this novel or not.