Chapter Forty-Seven: Departure! A New Island!

The team members chuckled, feeling that zombies were terrifying enough as it was. Now, hearing talk of flying zombies, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

“If zombies could really fly, wouldn’t they be supernatural beings by now?” Lu Kai joked.

Seeing that the group’s worries hadn’t completely dissipated, Chen Yi deliberately changed the subject. “There are some things you just need to be prepared for. No need to let your imagination run wild.”

Hu Sanhan chimed in in support, “That’s right, listen to Brother Chen. Just stay alert and we’ll be fine.”

“But if we can handle the ones crawling on the ground, we can handle the ones in the air, too.”

Yet Chen Yi knew in his heart that things were far from that simple.

The memories from his previous life hovered over him like a cold, sharp blade, always reminding him to remain calm and vigilant.

Those flying zombies were a truly formidable threat, capable even of changing the course of battle.

He fell silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Chen Yaxi.

She was his final trump card.

Little Yaxi seemed to sense his eyes on her and came running over, tilting up her adorable face. “Brother, what are you thinking about?”

Chen Yi gently stroked her hair, warmth radiating from his eyes.

“Yaxi, in a while, your wings will be completely healed. When that time comes, if flying zombies appear, we won’t have to be afraid of them.”

Chen Yaxi was a little curious—how did Chen Yi know the secret inside her body?

She herself hadn’t quite figured it out. She didn’t even fully understand what had happened.

All she remembered was that after the strange red mist appeared inside the ship, many people had been absorbed into it.

Even her parents had vanished without a trace, but when she entered, she had unexpectedly been given a chance to choose a reward.

At the time, she hadn’t understood anything and had simply waved her hand, never expecting to receive something like this.

Noticing her confusion, Chen Yi explained, “Because we have a special bond, brother just knows your secrets.”

“But don’t worry—your brother would never let you take such risks.”

Hearing this, Yaxi immediately chose to trust him.

She pouted, her tone prideful, “I want to fight alongside you, brother! I want to beat the monsters!”

Seeing her like this, Chen Yi felt even more affection for her and quickly agreed, “Alright, I’ll take you to fight monsters. But first, I need to train you for a while. Once you learn to control your powers, okay?”

She nodded obediently. “Mm-hm~”

At this moment, Chen Yi turned to Hu Sanhan, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness. “Brother Hu, do you know how to operate a warship?”

Hu Sanhan scratched his head, thought for a moment, then replied, “Honestly, I don’t have much experience with that—I’ve never really come into contact with it.”

“But judging from how the controls differ, I figure I’d need a bit of time to figure it out.”

“Give me a day, and I think I can get it running.”

Hearing this, Chen Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said resolutely, “Good. Let’s get ready—three days from now, we set sail for the real Utopia Island!”

As soon as the order was given, the entire base erupted in excitement.

Everyone’s eyes shone with hope, seeing a brighter future ahead.

Hu Sanhan stood to the side, thoughtful. “How about this: let’s merge our two teams. Chen Yi, you’ll be the chief leader and I’ll be your deputy.”

“This way, the team will have a true backbone and be more stable.”

The suggestion was immediately met with approval.

The first to raise his hand was Liu Zi, Hu Sanhan’s loyal follower. “Boss Hu’s right—we support Brother Chen as chief leader!”

“Yeah, Brother Chen’s capable and has great vision. He’s the perfect choice to lead us.”

“Since Boss Hu says so, I agree too!”

“I support Brother Chen! He’s the one everyone truly trusts!”

One after another, the others joined in.

Chen Yi shook his head slightly and was about to utter some polite words.

Hu Sanhan quickly cut him off. “No need for modesty. You’re more suited to this role than I am.”

“To be honest, you even saved my life. If it weren’t for you, we’d have all fallen victim to those lunatics.”

At these words, more people recalled those early, harrowing days.

Not long after the apocalypse began, some madmen banded together and terrorized everyone.

Chen Yi’s sudden appearance had felt like a god descending to rescue them all.

Everyone had seen it with their own eyes!

Strength, strategy, fairness to his followers, and Chen Yi’s personal charisma—he was outstanding in every way, inspiring the utmost confidence.

Seeing everyone in agreement, Chen Yi nodded.

“Since this is what everyone wants, I won’t let you down.”

“In the next three days, we need to prepare everything. Take what we can—leave behind what we must.”

“Our new base will strive for self-sufficiency so that we can finally live a life of real abundance!”

That evening, in a makeshift meeting room.

Chen Yi, Hu Sanhan, and several squad leaders sat around a simple table spread with maps.

The map was marked with various routes and strategic points.

“Brother Hu, before we set off, we have to make sure all supplies and equipment are in order,” Chen Yi said, pointing at the map. “Especially ammunition and food—we can’t afford any mistakes.”

“If another fleet appears, we need to be ready to defend ourselves.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve already told the base logistics team to stockpile as much ammo and food as possible,” Hu Sanhan replied.

Chu Yunxi sat by, notebook in hand, diligently recording every detail of the meeting.

It lasted almost two hours. Everyone was tired, but their eyes sparkled with excitement.

Three days later, at dawn.

The sun shone brightly, and the world seemed at peace.

But the remains of corpses floating on the water and the heavy scent of blood betrayed the harsh reality.

Everyone at the base bustled about, making the final preparations for their journey.

One by one, they boarded the ships docked by the shore. Hu Sanhan stood on the warship’s deck, hands gripping the rail as he gazed into the distance.

Chen Yi walked over and patted him on the shoulder. “The day is finally here, Brother Hu.”

Hu Sanhan grinned, flashing white teeth. “Yeah, it’s time for us to set out at last.”

Meanwhile, the crew member they’d rescued earlier boarded another ship. He happened to be an operations specialist, familiar with all the departments.

After three days of familiarization and with Hu Sanhan’s help, the ship was ready to launch.

He and Lu Kai would be in command, leading several hundred people toward their new future.

On the shore, Lu Kai waved excitedly at Chen Yi. “Brother, the crew is ready—let’s set off!”

Chen Yi nodded, then turned and shouted, “Brothers, today marks the beginning of our new life! Everyone aboard, weigh anchor—let’s go!”