I have a city in another world

Chapter 7030 Re-entering the Wasteland
Bizarre and fantastical scenes kept flashing before Tang Zhen's eyes, clearly eroding his mind.

An invisible and intangible spatial force was tearing at his body, trying to rip him to pieces.

Crossing the spatial rift was inevitable, and Tang Zhen had already prepared himself mentally.

However, not long after, he sensed something was wrong. It seemed that some external force was secretly influencing him, preventing his time travel from being completed smoothly.

This made Tang Zhen's heart tighten, and he realized that his attempt to cross the spatial rift and escape the pursuit of his enemies was not as simple as he had imagined.

A powerful being had already locked onto him in the shadows and ambushed him during the teleportation process.

At this moment, Tang Zhen was in an extremely dangerous situation; the slightest mistake could cost him his life.

At that moment, another force struck Tang Zhen's body, instantly imprisoning and sealing his cultivation.

No high-level spells can be cast at this moment.

If one is in such a desperate situation and cannot use magic to save themselves, the final outcome is predictable.

The enemy, lurking in the shadows, clearly intended to take the opportunity to kill Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen gritted his teeth and secretly remembered this moment, vowing to repay it a hundredfold one day!
In his anger and shock, Tang suddenly saw a surging river appear before him.

It was that river of time that appeared just in time at the most critical moment, startling away the hidden enemies and helping Tang Zhen avert a fatal crisis.

The figure at the end of the long river glanced silently at Tang Zhen, and then vanished without a trace.

With a feeling of weightlessness, Tang Zhen fell directly into the water.

The instant he entered the water, Tang Zhen's senses snapped open, and he sensed something underwater.

The moment he fell into the water, it swiftly pounced on him.

The visitor is not good.

Realizing something was wrong, Tang Zhen rushed to the water and drew a short knife from his waist.

This was one of the pieces of equipment I deliberately purchased to disguise myself as a gold prospector, and I never expected it to come in handy now.

A dark shadow swam towards Tang Zhen. It looked like a person, but its body was covered with long seaweed.

A strong, fishy smell, along with the stench of the corpse, could not be contained even in the water.

Tang Zhen was ambushed and his cultivation was forcibly sealed, preventing him from using high-level spells.

However, low-level spells can be cast at will.

Tang Zhen did not use any magic, because he was afraid of repeating the same mistake and being remotely located by the enemy once again.

Although the enemy was frightened and retreated in the spacetime rift, it does not mean that there were no other backup plans.

To stay safe and sound, one must be extremely careful.

In the blink of an eye, Tang Zhen used his short knife to slash and stab repeatedly, forcing back the figure rushing towards him.

The once clear water was suddenly filled with filthy, foul-smelling liquid, which spread in all directions.

Then, with great effort, it surged upwards, broke the surface of the water, and found itself in the middle of a lake.

The riverbank is not far away, and there are still many buildings, but they look dilapidated.

This should be a park, but it is clearly abandoned.

Without time to think, Tang Zhen quickly swam towards the shore, leaving a white trail in the lake.

At this moment, more shadowy figures followed closely behind Tang Zhen, attempting to attack him.

These water monsters couldn't catch up with Tang Zhen.

Not long after, Tang Zhen rushed to the shore, followed closely by the humanoid water monsters.

Standing in the shallow water on the shore, Tang Zhen turned around to prepare for battle.

Holding a short knife, his eyes flashed like lightning as he unleashed a continuous barrage of thrusts and slashes.

Anyone who got close to the water monster couldn't touch Tang Zhen at all, but was instead stabbed and cut by the monster.

After a series of shrill screams, several foul-smelling corpses were left on the shore, and the remaining monsters fled back into the lake.

Tang Zhen glanced at them and realized they were humanoid monsters, likely controlled by some extraordinary beings.

Using a knife to pry open and search, they indeed found leech-like insects, emanating a faint, otherworldly aura. With a light flick of the dagger, they sliced ​​the insects into pieces.

Emerging from the water, Tang Zhen surveyed his surroundings once more, confirming that the park was now abandoned.

Not only the park, but the nearby buildings are also in a state of disrepair, creating a scene reminiscent of a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Tang Zhen had seen similar wasteland scenes many times, so he wasn't surprised or shocked.

Having determined the direction of the city center, Tang Zhen slowly walked forward, carefully observing his surroundings.

In the middle of the city's roads, many damaged vehicles can be seen, but they show obvious signs of dismantling.

These traces are enough to prove that a disaster had occurred in the past, leading to the complete abandonment of the city.

However, recently, the city has been subjected to frequent searches, with any useful supplies being collected.

The vehicle's sheet metal shell, as well as the interior seats, engine, and other items, were completely dismantled.

The buildings along the way had also been cleared out many times, and everything usable had been taken away.

There were also tire tracks on the other side, proving that the searchers were acting in groups; otherwise, they would not have been able to collect and transport such a large amount of supplies.

Given this, there must be large-scale gathering places nearby with a high demand for supplies.

There are various reasons why shelters are not built in the ruins of cities.

In most cases, abandoned cities are fraught with danger and are far from ideal places.

They often choose open spaces to build new shelters, mainly for the sake of a wide view.

If danger approaches, it can be detected immediately.

Not long after, Tang Zhen heard people talking, and then a group of men and women appeared from one side of the street.

Their clothes were mostly black and gray, with many tattered and patched parts.

He had many pockets on his body, with various things hanging on them, which made him seem very cumbersome.

Some people wore masks, some wore helmets, and everyone carried weapons and equipment.

This kind of clothing and attire is a standard wasteland style, proving that Tang Zhen's previous judgment was correct.

Seeing that Tang Zhen was alone, these people were wary, but they didn't pay too much attention to him.

The two sides were vastly outnumbered and each was armed, so they had no fear that Tang Zhen harbored ill intentions.

In this scenario, it is Tang Zhen who needs to be careful, as he needs to be wary of robbery and attacks by strangers.

Tang Zhen remained silent, observing the other party's weapons and equipment. He found that they were all homemade rifles and various cold weapons, and their quality was only average.

Several of the men and women among them had more vigorous blood and energy than ordinary people, suggesting they were martial artists who had practiced some kind of cultivation technique.

When faced with a cataclysmic disaster, the fundamental rules will respond by unlocking the hidden genetic locks within living beings.

Ordinary people can rapidly improve their strength by practicing martial arts, and those with special talents have a certain chance of reaching the extraordinary level.

This single team is not enough to pose a threat to Tang Zhen.

Tang Zhen raised his hand in greeting to show that he meant no harm, and then tried to get closer to the other person.

Upon seeing this, the group of survivors, though more wary in their eyes, did not reject Tang Zhen's approach.

At this moment, someone spoke up and asked Tang Zhen a question, but it was impossible to understand what they were saying.

Since Tang Zhen was new to the place, he couldn't understand the other party's language unless he used magic to communicate with their soul.

However, he possessed a method that allowed him to imitate any language and express his meaning through special sound frequencies.

The listeners only vaguely understood and mistakenly thought that Tang Zhen had a heavy accent, but they did not suspect that he came from another world.

After a brief exchange, the other party confirmed Tang Zhen's identity as a wanderer from afar.

I want to get to the gathering place, but I don't know the exact location. I hope someone can help me find it.

To express his gratitude, Tang Zhen took out a packet of beef jerky as a reward for the guide.

Seeing Tang Zhen's generosity, the survivors discussed it and agreed to the deal.