Chapter 128: Absolute Stance!

These words struck Chen Yi, piercing through his defenses in an instant.

What kind of resolve must a woman possess to treat herself this way? Ultimately, if there were no love, Chu Yunxi would have no reason to be concerned and could easily live a comfortable life. Yet, she chose love—a profound, deep love. This proved that while life is full of variables, the essence remains the same: there are always those willing to offer true sincerity.

"It’s bad!"

The Great Kunpeng spoke up at this moment. "I’ve been discovered. The people from the X Organization have begun to move toward the special substance. There’s no time to wait. Everyone, hold on tight—I’m taking action."

As it spoke, the Great Kunpeng began to move rapidly. The group, who had been standing steadily within its maw just moments before, were instantly thrown off balance. Chen Yi grabbed Chu Yunxi, holding her close, his gaze fixed ahead.

The high-ranking members of the X Organization had never expected to encounter Chen Yi and his group in such a manner. Had their instruments not detected living humans inside the Great Kunpeng, they would still be basking in the delusion that they could defy the heavens and change their fate. Now, they no longer thought so.

"Master!"

A man dressed in a major’s uniform approached the man in the silver mask deferentially. "Should you withdraw first? It’s no longer safe here."

Before the words had even faded, the man in the silver mask let out a cold snort.

"Do you think you’re brave? The moment you spoke those words, you were destined to be a failure!"

The man looked flustered. He had thought that by being obedient, he could prove his worth to his master, but in the eyes of this master, he was utterly insignificant. Taking a deep breath, the man let out a hollow laugh, his eyes filled with sorrow.

"Since you refuse to acknowledge my loyalty, Master, I shall take my leave!"

Watching the man turn and walk away, the commander in charge of the X Organization’s daily operations looked even more grim.

"Everyone, look closely! See what the price of betraying the organization is!"

Before the defector could get far, the sound of a gunshot rang out. However, there was no blood on the target. This left not only the leader of the X Organization confused but also led Chen Yi and his companions, who were observing everything, to a bold hypothesis.

The guy in front of them had likely anticipated that his death was inevitable and had made secret preparations!

Sure enough, the man turned back with a sneer, his eyes sharp.

"So you really intended to kill me to silence me! But to think you could take my life with such amateur tactics—it’s laughable!"

With those words, the other guards rushed to protect their leader, firing repeatedly at the arrogant man.

However, the man remained composed, spreading his arms and letting them shoot until the soldiers in the front row had exhausted their ammunition. Only then did he lean in with a chuckle, chin held high.

"Well? Had your fill? You’ve all been plotting all sorts of nonsense behind my back, but you have no idea that the man you worship is a zombie!"

This revelation left Chen Yi and the others in total shock!

Zombies ruling over humans, and having created such a massive organization?

Chu Yunxi suddenly understood.

"No wonder I felt some things were strange before. Why the zombies were suddenly able to advance and retreat with such coordination, and why they weren't afraid of death. It turns out they were so confident because they had something to rely on?"

"It’s not confidence," Chen Yi interjected.

"They have a concrete plan. Once they go to war with us, they need a brilliant leader. And it’s best if that leader is someone who has infiltrated human society."

Chen Yi paused, a mocking laugh escaping him.

"I pride myself on being clever, yet I was being played from the very beginning. This X Organization isn't just a shadow organization; it’s likely been using our mercy as a smokescreen all along!"

"Boss!" Lu Kai said, not quite grasping it. "We’ve been fighting so brutally—how is that mercy?"

"It’s not enough," Chen Yi replied.

"Judging by our combat efficiency and current kill counts, many things require more calculation. Some intelligent zombies have likely been using their methods to propagate more infected hosts for a long time."

Chu Yunxi rubbed her chin, a realization dawning on her.

"If I understand you correctly, you mean we have to cut off the spread at the source. Perhaps starting with the female zombies would be the most stable approach."

"Pfft!" Hu Sanhan and Lu Kai burst out laughing.

"That’s easy enough. When we see a female zombie, we just kill her—"

"It’s too late for that," Chen Yi said, his expression grave.

"By the time those female zombies mutate, it means new zombies have already been born. What I mean is, we must kill them the moment a woman is bitten!"

This statement silenced Hu Sanhan and the others. Killing the living was something they had done before, but these were defenseless women—it felt a bit...

"What?"

Chen Yi swept his gaze over them, expressionless. "Was I not clear enough? At a time like this, anyone who shows womanly kindness is destined to bring about a catastrophe!"

He was right. Chu Yunxi could understand his mindset. One more mistake, and everyone here would die. Therefore, she knitted her brows and spoke up.

"I support Chen Yi’s choice. If you all find it difficult, we will be the ones to do it!"

"Sister-in-law, you’ve misunderstood!" Lu Kai scratched his head, smiling awkwardly. "We just didn't understand—since the Boss has a way to cure them, why must we..."

"An infected host cannot be restored to human form," Chen Yi said firmly.

"You must understand clearly: my antidote is for humans who have not been fully adapted by the zombie virus. If it is a host, then no matter how much I exhaust myself, I cannot change the outcome."

Once explained this way, everyone understood. Indeed, if that were the case, the situation was dire. If a zombie host were allowed to gain influence, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Turning his gaze back to the X Organization’s leader, Chen Yi gave the order to the Great Kunpeng.

"You can let me out now. The power within me is enough to form my own barrier; even without the special material, breathing won't be a problem."

The Great Kunpeng nodded. "Since the Boss says so, I have no objections. We’ll do as you say!"

As it spoke, the Great Kunpeng opened its maw. Chen Yi flew out instantly. Meeting the leader’s gaze, he let out a cold laugh.

"We finally meet in person, you little zombie."