Apocalypse: I can control zombies

Chapter 92: Control Completed

The survivors' actions resulted in red cloths being hung in some more rooms.

It's important to understand that people are very wary in the current environment.

Even though a military drone had come to give us a heads-up yesterday, and Lu Chen led a horde of zombies to wreak havoc at the gate today, some people still didn't believe it.

They probably thought it might all be a trap, or a rescue team disguised as a force.

But then, as they peered through the gaps in the curtains and watched the remaining survivors being rescued in waves, gathering in groups at the entrance of the building, watching those people sitting in the morning light chatting, drinking water, and playing with their children, these people could no longer sit still.

After the rescue team left, they never had another chance.

Lu Chen was not surprised by this situation.

He experienced the same scenario yesterday in Xiangyang Community—there are always people who wait until the last minute to make a decision.

He didn't let the newly hung red cloths disrupt his rhythm. He followed the original plan, rescuing all the survivors from the other buildings first, before turning back to pick up the "latecomers".

As he knocked on the doors of these rooms, each with a red cloth hanging behind it, the people inside were usually already standing at the door with their luggage, their expressions a mixture of relief and embarrassment when they opened the door.

At 11:30 a.m., all the survivors who had hung red cloths in all eight apartment buildings of Cuizhu Garden were rescued.

The open space in front of Building 1 was filled with people. 110 survivors were gathered together, with suitcases, woven bags and backpacks of all sizes piled up next to them.

Ning Tieshan and Zhao Yongqiang were leading several field staff members through the crowd, checking room numbers and the number of people one by one to ensure that no one was missed.

Of course, there may be a few survivors who still have doubts and have not yet hung up the red cloth.

But one or two people wouldn't affect the overall situation, so Lu Chen was too lazy to bother searching each floor and each household.

He still has a lot to do.

For example, right now, we need to replace the equipment on the newly controlled Iron Pillar-class.

At Cuizhu Garden, a total of 6 Iron Pillar-level zombies were captured alive. Combined with the previous 8, Lu Chen now has 14 Iron Pillar-level zombies under his command.

Six of the strong-class zombies were replaced, reducing the number from 17 to 11 — but the increase in combat power is real. One Iron Pillar-class zombie can fight three strong-class zombies, so this replacement deal is worthwhile no matter how you look at it.

Moreover, this is definitely not all the iron pillars in the Emerald Bamboo Garden; there are still many rooms he hasn't pried open.

When he has time later, he can bring Shen Qingci back anytime to sift through the rooms layer by layer and capture all the strong zombies locked up in the rooms.

Even so, Lu Chen was quite satisfied with this achievement. With 14 Iron Pillar-level monsters, his high-end combat force was beginning to take shape.

I'm going to Sunshine Garden this afternoon; I'm sure I'll be able to collect another batch of Iron Pillar-level zombies then.

It's estimated that it won't be long before all the zombies under his command are Iron Pillar level.

By then, all the Dazhuang-level fighters will be relegated to the second line as reserves, the Tiezhu-level fighters will form the main force, and the Elite-level fighters will be responsible for the spearhead breakthroughs. He will be able to roam freely throughout the entire West District.

Lu Chen instructed Ning Tieshan to lead a group to replace the equipment of the Iron Pillar-level zombies. He then walked over to the elite zombie and squatted down in front of the zombie cat.

By this time, the zombie cat's wounds had completely healed.

The fist-sized gunshot wound on his abdomen had completely disappeared, leaving no trace, not even a scar. New gray-black fur had covered the original wound site, gleaming with a dark sheen in the sunlight.

The regenerative abilities of zombie-like creatures are just that unreasonable.

But precisely because the recovery was so complete, this zombie cat is now extremely energetic.

Even with several chains wrapped around its body, it kept twisting its body, its four claws kicking the ground incessantly, leaving tiny scratches on the cement floor.

Its eyes burned with intense ferocity. It neither roared nor howled, but struggled silently, as if gathering strength and waiting for the moment to break free.

Lu Chen didn't even dare to entrust it to other zombies for safekeeping.

After the other party recovered, the elite zombie was put in charge of guarding it. It held a saber in one hand and pulled the iron chain in the other, its eyes always watching the zombie cat's every move.

"What incredible vitality!" Although he had expected it, Lu Chen couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he looked at the other person's perfectly healthy body.

He then ordered the elite zombies to take action.

The elite zombie slammed his saber into the ground, freeing his right hand to press down on the zombie cat's head.

The cat's head was completely enveloped by the elite zombie's large hand and pressed firmly to the ground.

It struggled desperately, its four claws carving white scratches into the asphalt, its tail whipping like an iron whip.

In terms of strength, zombie cats are definitely no match for elite zombies.

Its head was pressed flat against the ground, and its limbs were tightly bound by chains and nylon ropes, making it completely unable to struggle.

Only then did Lu Chen reach in and press his hand on the zombie cat's waist.

At the same time, he gestured to Ning Tieshan and the others to tie up the three large zombies—these three were to free up control slots.

Once everything was ready, Lu Chen activated his supernatural ability and began to control the zombie cat.

He had some wishful thinking before – the zombie cat was so small, less than a tenth the size of an elite zombie, wouldn't it require fewer people to control it?

Unfortunately, once the superpower entered the zombie cat's body, it quickly provided accurate feedback.

This cat requires exactly the same number of control slots as the elite zombies—3.

Regardless of size, an elite is an elite; the number of control slots required for a life level at this level is the same.

He immediately stopped thinking about other issues and focused on taking control.

Unlike when he controlled elite zombies before, when his ability hadn't advanced yet, controlling elite zombies beyond his level was difficult and slow. Just breaking through the dark red defensive barrier outside the zombie's brain consumed most of his ability.

But things are different now. He has completed a breakthrough in his superpowers, and his life level is now on par with these elite zombies.

After the superpower entered the zombie cat's body, the propulsion speed was several times faster than last time.

Just 10 seconds later, the zombie cat stopped struggling.

Its tense limbs relaxed, its nails loosened from the ground, and its tail stopped wagging.

The fierce glint in the zombie cat's dark yellow eyes had completely vanished, replaced by a lively glow similar to that of elite zombies.

At the 20-second mark, Lu Chen successfully took control.

The entire process only consumed about a quarter of my superpower, making it much easier than when I controlled the elite zombie last time.

At this moment, Lu Chen now had two elite-level zombies under his command.

He couldn't wait to help the other person, untying the chains and ropes binding him.

After the chains were loosened, the zombie cat did not get up immediately, but quietly lay on the ground, waiting for Lu Chen's instructions.

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