Over an hour later.

Tang Jinchuan and his two companions slowly regained consciousness.

As they awoke, their heads still throbbed with unbearable pain, as if trampled by a giant elephant multiple times.

The two men were still shaken, cautiously surveying their surroundings.

Tang Jinchuan forced himself to stand, using the last of his fat reserves to form a shield, and cautiously approached the warehouse.

However, the warehouse was empty.

The massive body of the mutated spider mother had long disappeared.

The webs that covered the warehouse had also been burned to ashes.

If not for a few remaining strands in the corner, Tang Jinchuan might have doubted whether he had ever seen the mutated spider mother.

He couldn't see the formation flags set up by Chu Xuan.

Because, to be safe, Chu Xuan had added a small formation to all the flags, a kind of illusion.

Living beings with weak spiritual energy found it extremely difficult to see through the illusion, and naturally couldn't discover the formation flags.

The two men supported each other, trembling as they approached Tang Jinchuan.

Seeing the cleared warehouse, they couldn't help but sigh.

"Brother Tang, it seems we've benefited from that big shot."

"Yeah, if he hadn't dealt with the mutated spider mother, we'd be dead by now."

"It looks like all the spiders here are dead, we can safely check the buses."

They whispered.

Thinking of this, Tang Jinchuan's spirits lifted, "Yes! Let's hurry!"

"We'll report everything that happened here to the boss once we get back."

Their luck was good.

There were three buses in the warehouse that were mostly intact and could be driven.

Another two had some damage, but with some repairs, they could also be driven.

Additionally, they found a good amount of gasoline and diesel in the warehouse, just what they needed for their evacuation.

"Five buses in total, the three of us can't drive them all," Tang Jinchuan waved his hand, "Let's head back to the company and get some help."

By dusk, they returned to Black Edge Security Company.

In the lobby.

Wang Gangjian, Wang Yong, and Song Dayi were all wearing gloomy expressions.

Tang Jinchuan walked in with a beaming face, but seeing their expressions, he was taken aback.

Especially when he noticed Song Dayi was missing an arm, his face turned serious.

"What happened? Didn't go well?" Tang Jinchuan asked.

Wang Yong gave a bitter smile, "The factory I went to was relatively smooth, but I only found one usable truck."

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"But Old Song..."

Song Dayi's face was still pale, he spoke softly, "I encountered two high-level zombies, everyone I took with me died, I barely survived with one arm lost."

Wang Gangjian sighed, "We only found one truck, it's far from enough."

"If it really doesn't work, we'll have to draw lots..."

He couldn't finish the sentence.

Drawing lots to board the vehicle.

Those four words were too cruel.

Most of the members of Black Edge Security Company were old comrades who had been with him since before the zombie crisis.

He couldn't bring himself to abandon them like that.

Tang Jinchuan chuckled, "Don't look so glum, I've got good news."

The three were stunned, "How many buses did you find?"

Tang Jinchuan chuckled mischievously, "Guess."

Wang Yong thought for a moment and held up two fingers, "Two?"

Tang Jinchuan shook his head.

Song Dayi held up three fingers, "Three?"

Tang Jinchuan shook his head again.

Wang Gangjian frowned, "Only one? How is that good news?"

Tang Jinchuan laughed, "You're all wrong, it's five!"

The three were stunned, then their eyes filled with joy.

Five buses!

If they packed each one a bit more, they could definitely fit everyone.

They might even have some extra space to pack more supplies!

"Old Tang! Don't be joking!" Wang Gangjian said excitedly.

Tang Jinchuan replied seriously, "I've checked them all, the five buses are in good condition, with some spare parts, and plenty of fuel, enough to reach the Linjiang Army's territory."

The main territory of the Linjiang Army was around Longjiang City, the capital of Linjiang Province.

Although Longjiang City was only 500 kilometers from East Lake City in a straight line.

Various unexpected events could occur along the way, making the journey much longer than 500 kilometers.

The more fuel, the better.

"Great! Once it's daylight tomorrow, we'll go get the buses!" Wang Gangjian said, unable to contain his excitement.

Song Dayi's pale face also showed some improvement due to his happiness.

"Old Tang, didn't you encounter any danger?" Wang Yong asked.

Tang Jinchuan's expression turned serious, "I did, and if it weren't for luck, I might not have made it back."

The three were tense, "Tell us quickly."

Tang Jinchuan then recounted everything that happened at the East Lake City Bus Company.

After listening, the three were left speechless.

Their hearts couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Sword flight?"

"Controlling zombies! And commanding flames!"

"The webs you couldn't break after dozens of attacks, he cut through with ease?"

The three exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Who was this person?

Was there really someone this powerful in East Lake City?

"Controlling zombies... the last time on the highway, the wolf pack seemed to have been wiped out by a Transcendent who could control zombies."

A flash of inspiration hit Wang Yong, recalling past events.

For them, the wolf pack incident was months ago.

Wang Gangjian was also taken aback, then slapped his thigh, "Right! It all connects!"

"Could it be the same person?!"

Song Dayi exclaimed with joy, "So there's been a powerful Transcendent active in East Lake City all along!"

The three were overjoyed.

This Transcendent's level must be high, at least Level 2.

It might even be the legendary Level 3 Transcendent.

However, after a moment of joy, the three fell silent again.

No matter how powerful a Transcendent was, they couldn't stand against a zombie tide.

General Ye of the Linjiang Army, a Level 3 Transcendent, once single-handedly fought through a horde of zombies to rescue sixteen researchers from the Life Sciences Institute.

Yet he dared not enter a horde of tens of thousands of zombies alone.

As the saying goes, too many ants can kill an elephant.

A Transcendent's spiritual energy isn't infinite.

Once their energy is depleted, they can only rely on their physical strength, easily overwhelmed by the tide of zombies.

Moreover, some people's talents aren't suited for combat.

What can a Level 3 Transcendent do?

When the zombie tide comes, they have to flee East Lake City just like us.

"Let's not overthink it, the evacuation plan remains unchanged," Wang Gangjian said solemnly.

"Understood," the three replied in unison.

A day later.

Five buses, one truck, and four cars were ready outside Black Edge Security Company.

The company had been emptied.

All important supplies, food, and other necessities were loaded onto the vehicles.

Under Tang Jinchuan's arrangement, all members boarded the vehicles in an orderly manner.

With Wang Gangjian's command, the convoy set off, heading north!