In the central district of Harbortown, thick clouds of deadly scarlet mist had erupted from the hospital and were now spreading in all directions.Within just an hour, the mist had stretched five miles beyond its starting point. It advanced more rapidly and aggressively than a wildfire.Wherever the crimson mist swept through, it left nothing but ruin. Anyone who came into contact with it died almost instantly and dissolved into a pool of blood within two minutes.Even inanimate objects couldn't escape—the red mist corroded them until they were riddled with holes. At this rate, the deadly mist would devour the entire city within a single day and turn it into a death zone.High up on a rooftop not far from the governor's mansion, Tristan and Milton stood on the building's edge. They watched the distant scarlet mist continue its inexorable spread. Their expressions showed nothing but helplessness.They had tried everything—deployed manpower, diverted resources, attempted every metho

The rage in Matthias's chest finally began to ease after he executed the corrupt officials.Given the current situation, Thornwick was doomed. It was only a matter of time before the scarlet mist consumed the entire city. Nothing he did would matter with his current abilities, so he figured he might as well execute a few corrupt officials to vent his frustration.Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the sky. It sounded like a massive thunderclap, and the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly."What the hell was that?" Matthias frowned."Your Highness, something is happening outside," Neville reported as he rushed into the hall."Let's go take a look," Matthias said.Without wasting a second, he strode out the door.Looking up at the distant sky, he saw a massive energy vortex that had appeared out of nowhere. It spanned over 300 feet across and resembled a black hole, sending chills down his spine.Below the energy vortex, a lone figure hovered in midair. Matthias wa

Nathaniel knew the white figure was strong, but he hadn't expected this level of strength. Within minutes, the figure had cleared away all the scarlet mist. Every last wisp of it was gone like it had never existed. Such supernatural ability exceeded anything he could have imagined. Witnessing it firsthand was far more shocking than any secondhand report.When the mist vanished, the white figure raised a hand, and the energy vortex quickly dissipated. Later, a crimson orb drifted down from above and settled into the figure's palm.Seeing his chance, Nathaniel channeled his true energy and shouted, "Your Excellency has used supreme divine power to clear away the deadly mist and saved our entire city from disaster. "I, Prince Nathaniel Linsor, speak for all the citizens in expressing our deepest gratitude for your life-saving grace. Might I humbly request the honor of your company so I can properly show my appreciation as your host?"This was a carefully crafted speech. First, he p

"What's going on? Why are those people moving so strangely?" one of the soldiers asked."Their eyes are glowing green, and they don't look human at all. Could they be some kind of monsters?" another asked."Stay alert, and don't let your guard down!"As the figures in the distance drew closer, the soldiers tensed up and raised their weapons.The figures moved faster with each lurching step, every movement stiff and unnatural. Within moments, they reached the checkpoint. Under the glare of the lights, the soldiers finally got a clear look, and their faces went pale."Zombies! Those are zombies!""Open fire now!"Seeing the shriveled zombies with glowing green eyes, the soldiers raised their rifles and opened fire without hesitation.The rounds hit dead-on, but the creatures didn't even flinch. Their withered bodies were tougher than steel, and the bullets couldn't penetrate.By the time the soldiers emptied an entire round, the only visible damage was to the zombies' already ta

When the zombie army attacked, Matthias refused to retreat. He led his troops into a full-scale counteroffensive, deploying tanks and artillery against what he saw as nothing more than monstrous corpses.In his mind, even bulletproof zombies couldn't possibly withstand tank fire. A single shell could flatten solid iron, so what chance did the undead stand?The idea sounded solid in theory, but reality was completely different because there were simply too many zombies. When tens of thousands swarmed in from every direction, there was no way to hold them back.These zombies were fearless and would never back down as they charged straight into tank shells and artillery fire, as if they meant nothing to them.The military's defensive fortifications were utterly useless against the zombies. Bullets had no effect, as if the creatures were immune to gunfire.Tanks and artillery could tear their bodies apart, but the problem was efficiency. When facing tens of thousands of zombies, dozen