Chapter 170: The Root of the Apocalypse Was Humanity After All

Tengshe was feeling quite depressed deep down. He considered himself an overlord of the ocean, yet now he was reduced to living on the charity of others.

Therefore, Tengshe let out a cold snort and proudly lifted his chin.

"Alright, Kunpeng, you don't need to lecture me on this. In front of the boss, everyone is equal, aren't they? If you say that phrase again, he'll surely think of me as a useless piece of trash."

"How could that be?"

Chen Yi gently shook his head. "Everyone here is my right-hand man; I cannot afford to lose a single one of you."

At this exact moment, Chu Yunxi was pondering a different issue.

"Now, the low-tier zombies are able to move freely in front of us without having undergone the baptism of the red rain. Haven't any of you found this strange?"

This remark instantly left everyone stunned. "What do you mean by that? Is there something else fishy going on?"

"Of course there is something fishy."

Chu Yunxi swept her gaze across the room once more, her eyes filled with resolute determination.

She shared the results of her investigation with everyone present.

That serum was actually nothing special; it merely incorporated the blood of people from numerous nations. However, once these various blood samples merged together, they unexpectedly triggered a certain virus by a twist of fate.

Because of this virus, numerous unforeseen events occurred, and the various mutations of the zombies originated entirely from this.

In other words, had it not been for this research, perhaps things would never have escalated to this point.

"How terrifying."

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yaxi gently shook her head, finding it hard to believe that this farce had been initiated by humanity itself.

One must realize that once such a Pandora's box was opened, it would not be so easily closed.

Consequently, her eyes were now filled with profound worry as she reached out and grabbed the sleeve of Chu Yunxi beside her.

"Sister, what can we do about this? Can your poison cure those people?"

"It's useless."

Chu Yunxi lowered her head with a trace of disappointment. "I wish I could save them, but my power is limited. Those creatures have already had their own willpower devoured, so waking them up is impossible."

Just the thought of accepting defeat like this deeply frustrated Chu Yunxi.

To think that those lawless scoundrels had actually succeeded—it was utterly hateful.

Clenching her fists, Chu Yunxi felt that this matter could not simply be left at that. After all, the influence of this serum was far too vast; should a single misstep occur, those zombies would become even more independent, ultimately leading to the self-destruction of mankind itself.

"Yunxi."

Chen Yi turned serious at this point. "Can you think of a way to create a matching serum? I want to fight poison with poison."

Hearing Chen Yi say this, Chu Yunxi was completely dumbfounded. "You want to fight poison with poison? Does that mean you want to manufacture the exact same toxic substance?"

A faint smile curved the corners of Chen Yi's mouth. "When troubles arrive, take them as they come. Since some people insist on doing things that make things difficult for us, we can simply turn the tables and do the same to them."

"Very well."

Chu Yunxi nodded. "Then let me figure something out."

Chu Yunxi quickly pulled out her phone to continue analyzing the components of the serum. After cross-referencing her findings with the traits of all the zombies they had encountered previously, she arrived at a corresponding conclusion.

Although those zombies seemed unaffected on the surface, they were subtly developing a probability of resurrection. Some of the luckier ones could even manage to speak through the influence of the serum, entering a state that was half-human and half-zombie. In this state, not only were they effectively undying, but they could also easily eliminate humans—a truly massive hazard.

With this analysis in mind, no one dared to take things lightly anymore. After all, everyone hoped to secure a higher chance of success in their upcoming confrontations against these zombies, rather than being manipulated by them.

Taking a deep breath, everyone's hearts grew unsettled; it seemed certain matters would truly demand much greater effort.

Observing from the shadows, Organization X had already detected the movements of Chen Yi and his group.

A man clad in black robes emitted a cold chuckle, his gaze sharpening instantly.

Good, very good.

Chen Yi, you truly are formidable to be able to reach this extent. However, if you intend to fight us to the very end, I'm afraid it will still be a bit difficult. Merely knowing the components of the serum is not enough. Just wait and see; you will pay the price for your actions, and when that time comes, don't blame us for being impolite.

After two days of intensive research, Chu Yunxi finally mapped out the basic structural diagram.

To deal with the zombies that had been injected with the serum, there was only one method: extract different blood samples from various zombies, fuse them to create a new antidote, and scatter it across the entire world.

Yet, she could not guarantee whether this would truly bring an end to the zombie crisis.

A risky endeavor naturally required testing. Therefore, Chu Yunxi cautiously injected this newly synthesized energy into the body of a dead creature, wishing to see if it would cause any detrimental damage to animals.

Gradually, under the astonished gazes of everyone present, the long-dead zombie animal instantly reverted to its original state, while a flash of bright red crossed its eyes.

"Oh no, this thing has undergone a new mutation."

Upon seeing the zombie's reaction, everyone immediately realized what had happened. They quickly clenched their fists, preparing for a counterattack.

"Everyone, be careful!"

Chen Yi swiftly gathered his energy, shielding the young woman behind him.

"Regardless of whether the zombies are being exploited, we cannot sacrifice the interests of the majority for the sake of a single entity. So let it go, and stop dwelling on past matters."

This statement instantly resonated with Chu Yunxi and the others.

Many things had actually been predicted long ago; the moment human greed vanished was precisely when success would arrive.

At this moment, the zombies outside continued their ceaseless roars.

Chen Yi patted Chu Yunxi's shoulder and smiled calmly.

"Don't be afraid. With me here, nothing will be a problem."

A trace of tenderness surfaced in Chu Yunxi's eyes.

"Being able to fall in love with you and stay by your side truly matters more than anything else."

With that, Chu Yunxi clenched her fists once more and swiftly plunged back into the manufacturing of the serum.

Chen Yaxi turned her gaze toward Chen Yi and blinked her eyes.

"Now, shouldn't you be handing the opportunity over to me?"

Knowing what she was referring to, Chen Yi smiled calmly.

"It is indeed time for you to join the battle against the enemy. However, don't you realize that you still lack a bit of seasoning?"

Chen Yaxi let out a soft huff. "Yeah, I'm just not as formidable as big sister!"

Patting the little girl's head, Chen Yi shook his head.

"That's not what I meant. The seasoning you lack is calmness. Acting all flustered and impatient like this, how could you possibly solve any problems?"