Chapter 9 - Apocalypse 9

Morning came and the convo prepared to drive home. With Haoyu's help, the cars brought were not too full as they only carried smaller equipment. Each team gets into their own car and starts the journey, but...BEEPPPP--!The car at the front suddenly stopped with a high-pitched honk. "L-leader!"Gu Yichen's eyes narrowed coldly. In front of the car is a horde of zombies came out of nowhere. At the far back of the horde is a zombie with particular appearance. Pale skin, bluish lips, and pitch-black eyes. His particularly neat and clean appearance made him stood out in the sea of ugly-looking monsters. His pitch-black eyes seems to looking at them before the owner hid itself, blending with the surrounding.The zombies didn't attack them immediately. They just stood still, as if they were ordered to stand by. This made Yichen realized something that made him even more tense.An intelligent zombie... they have mutated!"Prepare for combat, be extra alert!"Yichen and his members mount off the car and get into formation. The temperature around him dropped sharply and a frosty mist slowly enveloped his figure. The ground he steps on turned into a block of ice, cracked from the pressure of his boots.He spoke coldly, informing the confused team behind. His voice is neither low or high, but it spread evenly, resounded clearly in all direction."A horde of zombies has appeared. One zombie mutant has discovered, current location unknown. Prepare to engage in combat and be highly alert!""Yes!"His team members replied neatly. All kinds of abilities appeared, preparing to the inevitable battle. Qing Yue's team also entered combat mode."Chu Yang, stay close to me."Qing Yue grabbed Chu Yang's wrist and tugged him closer. Chu Yang's eyes widened slightly, then his lips curled up into a gentle and shy smile. His eyes were full of trust and adoration as he focused on Qing Yue, greatly satisfied his desire. He hummed softly. The other members rolled their eyes and teased them playfully.Haoyu's team that watched all this were speechless. Ye Hua were whispering to Feng Yu, "They looked like they're on a wedding party..."Feng Yu's eyebrow twitched, "Ignore them...""Captain.""Fight?"The twins looked at Haoyu. Hearing this, the other three also looked at him. Under the eyes of his team, Haoyu yawned leisurely."Well, fight.""..."Ye Hua and Feng Yu looked at him with deadpan expression.This one's worse.Old Gu laughed and the twins quickly activated their ability with shining eyes, clearly anticipating the incoming battle.Haoyu were massaging his shoulder when he noticed some movement. His cold eyes swept the horde at front and stopped at a certain place. An inconspicious tree with heavy shadows, perfect for a hiding place. There, a pair of shining black eyes seems to notice Haoyu's eyes and curved into a crescent moon, as if mocking him. "Hoh?"Haoyu's eyebrow went up. His stoic face tinted with laziness now has a bit of interest mixed in.This is why I hate small worlds..."There'll always one who don't recognize its place."Haoyu's eyes narrowed coldly. Feng Yu who heard his low voice turned back only to see his captain's cold face with ominous aura around him. He's sure his captain is in bad mood because something prevent him from being lazy again. Flick--The guy on the tree flicked his hand and as if on cue, the stand by zombies moved. Their speed were faster and their strength seems to be doubled. Yichen and his team who were at the forefront bear the first brunt."Ugh..."Yichen gritted his teeth. As his ability maximized, the temperature around him goes even colder. His breath turned into misty white every time he exhale. A wave of his hand launched countless batches of ice spears, piercing the incoming zombies. The moment they come into contact with the spear, their body freezed until it turned into a block of ice and finally exploded into pieces.Qing Yue frowned. His heart feels suffocated from anger. Someone who should be always beneath him and followed his orders obediently now stands in front of him with power higher than him. The thing he feels the most unbearable is the fact that the guy don't obey him anymore. The jealousy from seeing him getting close to the shabby man from the military base mixed into his current anger, fueling it even more.Ugh...Chu Yang flinched, his wrist were gripped hard by the man in front of him. Without seeing, he knows his wrist has turned red and purple from the pain alone. The hatred in his heart bubbling painfully, but the thought of Yichen is going to die soon soothe his emotions.The sudden horde of zombies and a mutant zombie is not a coincidence. Chu Yang had used his buff power and the spring water in his personal space to gather such a large amount of zombies.With this... it's over, Yichen.His head lowered, hiding his ferocious expression.A gust of wind was felt, causing Chu Yang to look up in a daze, but the only thing he saw is the back of a group of people.Haoyu's team rushed to help Yichen and his team. Old Gu immediately used his ability to heal the injured and ensuring their state to be safe in continuous battle. Ye Hua used his earth ability to defend and giving support for others. Feng Yu used his water ability to help Yichen's ice ability, while the twins mixed their power and fight as a duo, running havoc in the battlefield.Yichen and his team looked at this timely help with gratitude. The burden were immensely lessened, but the zombies were pouring nonstop. Ye Hua yelled loudly to the dazed team at the back."HEY!!! QUICKLY COME HELP!!!"His harsh voice took back their attention and they finally jumped to help. Chu Yang followed closely and used his buff ability to the others except Yichen and Haoyu's team. He deliberately show an exhausted expression, making Yichen and Ye Hua just frown slightly and didn't ask him to buff them too.While three teams fighting for their life, Haoyu who disappeared were currently running through the dense tree and bushes, hiding his presence. His eyes looked straight, running to a clear goal. The thing on tree didn't notice him and keep observing the battlefield with glee.With one step, Haoyu arrived to his destination. His fingers circled around the zombie's pale-bluish neck."Kek-! Ugh-!"Haoyu looked at the zombie lazily, he seems even reluctant to speak."Well... now let's see what's wrong with you."A strand of silver mist entered the zombie's body through his fingers. The strands rummaged through the zombie's body, finding things and the cause for its mutation.Then, one strand touched something.Hm?A clear liquid with a uniquely sweet smell. The liquid contains a small amount of energy similar to energy crystal."Spring water."[Host, the only one with spring water is Chu Yang. Only the protagonist can have such balance breaking power.]"I see."Haoyu was about to completely destroy the zombie in his hand, but an eerie voice came from it. Its black eyes curled into a crescent moon once again and a low and scratching giggle escaped its pinched throat."Kek! Kekeke! Guhg!"Its throat trembled in his hand. Just as Haoyu were about to get annoyed by this weird zombie, his eyes caught something past the zombie. His eyes suddenly shrinked sharply, flashed with vague fear, then replaced with an intense anger. Clench!BOOM!!!The zombie in his hand directly explode and turn into ashes. Haoyu's body shoot straight to the sea of zombies, coming straight to the center.In Zero's space, countless warning notifications and alarms went off. It panicked. [HOST!!!]"I know!"BAMMM--!A void were created the moment Haoyu landed. His arm circled around the person, bring him into his arm. His body emitted ominous and heavy aura as the gravity around him turned heavy.BAAM--! BAM--!The zombies in his vicinity can't fight against the gravity and directly squished to pieces to the ground. Haoyu looked down and observed the person in his arm. The moment his eyes met the red liquid on his skin, the aura around him boomed with gravity. His smokey-grey eyes filled with pure rage and pain. Chu Yang... CHU YANG!"Ugh!!!!"Chu yang was hit by an invisible force and sent flying. His back slammed into five tree truck before stopped into the last tree, leaving a crater. His body went limp and feel to the ground. He was a bloody mess, breathing lightly.Haoyu's anger were still not satisfied. He turned his attention to the scattered zombies and waved his hand, directly pulled them into one giant ball before crushing them ruthlessly. The blood splurted around, but the place around and behind him were clean, protected by a barrier.Qing Yue recovered from his shock. He now feels immense anger after seeing his lover were sent flying. He ran to Haoyu, intending to directly kill this 'dangerous' guy, but his body were also sent flying. He ended up in the same state as Chu Yang. The others who witnessed this trembled. Their legs give up, falling to the ground, shivering.Pure rage fill Haoyu's mind. Under those rage is a tender worry and fear. His breathing turned heavier.CRACKLE-- CRACKLE--The clouds darkened, lightnings danced on the dark sky as if warning Haoyu.Zero tremblingly spoke, [H-host! The world is going to take action! Please stop!!!]The world were gathering thunderbolts to strike Haoyu as punishment from hurting its choosen child. Haoyu's inhuman eyes looked up."You dare...?"Haoyu was about to directly destroy the world, but the person in his arm suddenly moved. His neck were wrapped with two slender arms. A soft voice entered his ear."Haoyu..."A soft murmur, akin to a sigh directly pulled Haoyu from his frenzy state.