Chapter 54

In the 24th hour after the adventurers arrived in the Terminator world, the entire city of Los Angeles fell into chaos. First, there were countless incidents of "madmen" infected by the virus biting people, followed by a sudden massacre of monsters on a highway. Then, a winged demon appeared in the commercial district, killing people, and just now, it was reported that a large number of infected individuals suddenly appeared in a residential area, with the infection spreading rapidly.

The Los Angeles Police Department was overwhelmed, and the fire department and hospitals were also struggling to cope. After research by medical experts, it was found that the brains of these infected "madmen" had already died, with only the brainstem and cerebellum still controlling their bodies for instinctive activities. They could now be defined as "the dead"! People finally realized that these biting madmen were no longer their loved ones but beasts and monsters in their guise... They were zombies!

In this extreme situation, the media began to sensationalize the tragedy in Los Angeles, and the speculation about a biochemical weapon attack spread quickly. The U.S. government began to urgently mobilize troops, preparing for war! At the same time, the mechanized and armed Marine Corps entered the bustling city of Los Angeles, beginning to hunt down the zombies and other infected creatures.

The arrival of the military would make the situation in Los Angeles even more chaotic, but for the Miracle City adventurers who were already at a disadvantage, this actually increased their chances of survival. Now, the Miracle City adventurers were looting a gun store. The owner had already had his neck snapped by Stone Ox, and in this chaotic period, no one cared about the life or death of an individual.

Firearms, as easy-to-use and highly lethal ranged weapons, were worth hundreds of points even as basic models in Miracle City. Considering the cost of ammunition, firearms were relatively luxurious weapons for most entry-level adventurers. Among the ten entry-level adventurers who came to this world, only Ma Le had a harpoon gun, and Long San and Snow Owl had firearms. The rest were mostly equipped with basic cold weapons. Occupying this gun store naturally made them excited, and even Sarah Connor took two handguns and several magazines.

A group of entry-level adventurers were happily handling the firearms when Sun Wenxing stood up and said to everyone, "The situation is getting more chaotic. Terminator and Karl Reese haven't arrived yet, and Los Angeles is already unrecognizable. Although we don't know the enemy's intentions, this is precisely our opportunity. With the help of the military, we might be able to defeat the enemy!"

Despite Sun Wenxing's confident words, the entry-level adventurers were not fools. Faced with a powerful enemy, they were not at all optimistic. Long San sighed and said, "Mr. Sun, it's easy for you to say, but don't forget that the military is only a small force. It's hard to say if these soldiers can hold off the enemy. I think only the tanks are reliable, but who knows if the enemy has any heavy weapons..."

Sun Wenxing patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be so pessimistic. The others should also think about it. Our fellow adventurer, the foodie, successfully killed an enemy, right? The enemy isn't as terrifying as we imagine. Miracle City wouldn't issue an impossible task! As long as we unite and make good use of all available resources, we can definitely win!"

Just as Sun Wenxing was speaking passionately, Persian Cat and Snow Owl suddenly stood up and said, "We're out!" Everyone immediately looked at them, and Sun Wenxing, slightly embarrassed, asked, "Why? Don't you know how dangerous it is to act alone at this time?"

Snow Owl smiled and said, "Captain Sun, don't forget, our tasks are different from yours. You need to protect Sarah, but we don't. So, by leaving you, we are actually safer!"

This statement immediately sparked a discussion among the other entry-level adventurers. Soon, a female adventurer raised her hand and said, "Then... I'm out too. I'll just skip this task. I still have some credit points, enough to pay the tax!" Then Xu Shirts also expressed his willingness to give up, and one by one, the other adventurers decided to abandon the main quest. Some even thought of the fastest way to leave this world: as long as they left the 120-second range of Los Angeles, they would be considered to have abandoned the main quest and would be kicked out of the world!

Snow Owl's words were like a stone thrown into the water, instantly igniting the adventurers' desire to survive and their ingenuity. Soon, only three ordinary-level adventurers and Long San were willing to continue the main quest and face Hurricane City. Even Long San's two subordinates were hesitant: "Brother Long, we admire you, but this is a matter of life and death..."

The adventurers spoke in Chinese, and Sarah was confused. Seeing the meeting suddenly split into two factions, with the leaders, including Sun Wenxing, becoming the minority, she wondered if the others were on strike.

"What do you mean?" Sun Wenxing's face turned pale, and he asked in a sinister tone, "You don't want to do the main quest anymore? You're willing to go back with a failing grade, having wasted this world?"

"We value our lives more. We can earn rewards next time!" "Right, as long as we have our lives, we can always earn more!" The entry-level adventurers argued back, determined to leave. One of them, a man in his thirties with glasses, even stood up and pointed at Sun Wenxing, shouting, "Besides, it's your fault we can't complete the main quest. We're not asking for compensation, but you still want to boss us around. Dream on..."

A gunshot rang out, and before the man with glasses could finish his sentence, the hand pointing at Sun Wenxing shattered, two fingers falling to the ground. He screamed in pain and fell to his knees. Sun Wenxing's hand, still holding the smoking gun, was visible.

"Aaaaaah!!!" Sarah Connor screamed. The entry-level adventurers, realizing what had happened, immediately raised their guns. A few, in a panic, even fired, and bullets flew toward Sun Wenxing.

At this moment, Stone Ox stepped forward, using his body to block the bullets. He then picked up a folding chair and swung it, knocking down the shooters. Two of them seemed to have broken bones, lying on the ground moaning and unable to move.

Sun Wenxing coldly said, "Now that things have come to this, I'll be blunt. We are determined to complete this task, but with just a few of us, it's impossible. We need your help. If you insist on leaving, I don't mind the 1000-point penalty! Follow me, and you'll complete the task and gain rewards and strength. Betray me, and you'll die here. Choose!"

These words sent chills down the spines of the entry-level adventurers. Under Sun Wenxing's threat, they finally gave in and returned to the ordinary-level group. In the end, only three insisted on leaving: Persian Cat, Snow Owl, and, surprisingly, the timid and cowardly Wang School Uniform!

Sun Wenxing looked at the three of them and suddenly laughed, "Heh, there are really some who don't care about their lives. I won't ask for your reasons... Stone Ox, take care of them!"

The giant Stone Ox responded and charged at Persian Cat and the others. Snow Owl threw a grenade, and Stone Ox, realizing the danger, immediately retreated. The grenade exploded in the air, but it didn't cause significant damage. Instead, it emitted a blinding light and a deafening sound.

It was a flashbang, and all the adventurers were temporarily blinded and deafened. Stone Ox, with the highest physical attributes, recovered first and saw the three had already run to the door. He rushed over and swung his fist, but it passed through their bodies as if hitting a water mist, and their figures distorted and deformed.

"Illusion?" Sun Wenxing, who had also recovered, walked to the distorted figures, fanned them away with a fan, and then touched the metal fan bone, which was covered in a layer of water mist. "It's a water-based spell, using water mist to create images. As for the real bodies..." He glanced at the open back door, "They've probably run far away!"

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Due to the impact of the biochemical infection and ghost attacks, most public entertainment venues in Los Angeles were closed, and the main transportation routes were sealed off by the military. Before the infection was completely eradicated, no potential infection source could leave Los Angeles.

Ma Le was now in one of the most prosperous residential areas in Los Angeles. It had been over three hours since he killed Brad.

Originally, Ma Le intended to inform Persian Cat of his victory immediately, but he reconsidered. Since everyone had received the message of his death, he might as well stay hidden. Although Sun Wenxing seemed to have sincerely admitted his mistake, Ma Le could see the cruelty and madness hidden behind his refined exterior. These ordinary-level adventurers were unreliable and might even be plotting something terrible. In the face of such a powerful enemy and a perilous situation, it was better to act alone than to return to such a group. Ma Le, with his absorption ability, feared nothing but zombies, so he chose to stay in the area with the most severe infection reported in the news.

He picked an apartment building and, following the method from Prototype, climbed up from the outside, checking each window. Some homes were not yet infected and were just locked to prevent zombies from entering, but most had zombies wandering around. Ma Le chose a house with zombies, broke the window, and entered, quickly eliminating the zombies and opening the door to the living room. The place was spacious, but the bloodstains were a bit off-putting. However, for someone like Ma Le, who could live in the infected zones of the Prototype world, this was nothing.

Ma Le casually walked around the living room, checking the facilities. Since the infection had only started a day ago, the water, electricity, and internet were still working. He nodded in satisfaction but suddenly frowned. Something seemed off in the house. A faint hissing sound reached his ears, clearly not human or zombie. What could it be...

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