The off-road vehicle sped all the way, quickly approaching the base entrance, directly breaking through layers of defenses, and crashing into Huo Yao Base.
When Yan Tieshan reported the news to the leader, his face turned ashen, and he angrily declared in a deep voice, “Ke Qingfeng’s actions will be severely punished!”
Immediately, he quickly deployed defensive measures, put everyone on standby for battle, and dispatched a reliable squad to investigate the movements of the Zombie Horde.
The leader of Huo Yao Base was named Lu Zhuoyan, and before the apocalypse, he was an experienced military enthusiast.
After the apocalypse, relying on his rich military knowledge and calm judgment, he quickly organized an effective defense system, established Huo Yao Base in the apocalypse, and won everyone's respect with his iron-blooded methods and selfless dedication.
Moreover, he was a Mutant who had lit up four lotus seeds!
Huo Yao Base was the culmination of Lu Zhuoyan’s hard work.
Upon learning of the Zombie Horde, he had no intention of escaping, only a determination to hold on to the end.
He could escape, but if he did, what would happen to the tens of thousands of survivors in the base?
A strong sense of responsibility and mission would not allow him to back down.
Lu Zhuoyan quickly gathered the core members of the base to discuss countermeasures.
However, everyone was hearing about a Zombie Horde for the first time, so how could they formulate an effective defense plan?
Furthermore, there was only vague information about the number and strength of the Zombie Horde brought back by Yan Tieshan, making it difficult to assess accurately.
Lu Zhuoyan took a deep breath and ordered in a deep voice:
“Immediately activate Level One alert, all combat personnel assemble, and build a solid defense line in the shortest possible time.
Also, prepare for a desperate fight; don’t save any ammunition, use it all!”
The base immediately became a hive of activity, with soldiers quickly collecting equipment and rushing to their respective posts, tense yet orderly.
Lu Zhuoyan even personally ascended the newly built tall city wall, patiently waiting for the Zombie Horde to appear.
On the city wall, thousands of armed soldiers stood ready, their eyes like torches, gripping their weapons, prepared to meet the enemy at any moment; their task was to provide suppressive fire for the area beyond 300 meters from the city wall.
Hundreds of Mutant squads were also on high alert, standing within 300 meters of the city wall; their mission in this defensive battle was to kill the vanguard of the Zombie Horde that broke through the suppressive fire zone.
As night fell, a blood-red moon quietly rose, casting its crimson light, making the Zombie Horde appear even more grotesque and terrifying under its glow.
Low growls rose and fell, like an army from hell, slowly approaching.
Lu Zhuoyan’s gaze was stern; holding binoculars, he could already see through them: the Zombie Horde surged like a tide, and though ten kilometers away, the stench still wafted on the wind.
Especially the colossal, several-story-high figures looked exceptionally horrifying under the moonlight, making Lu Zhuoyan’s heart clench.
That was a Seven Horizontal Bars Zombie!
And within the Zombie Horde, there were many zombies with four or more horizontal bars, and even vertical-barred Mutated Zombies!
Although no floating Mutated Zombies had been discovered yet, no one knew if any were hidden among them.
The Seven Horizontal Bars Zombie, like a giant beast from a nightmare, caused the ground to tremble with every step.
On the city wall, the atmosphere was extremely tense; every soldier knew that this battle would determine their survival.
Though Lu Zhuoyan felt fear, he was more filled with determination and defiance; he knew that as the leader, he had to stand on the front lines, leading everyone to resist this unprecedented disaster.
Watching the approaching Zombie Horde, Lu Zhuoyan took a deep breath, clenching his fists.
He had already arranged for a full ton of TNT to be buried 1500 meters outside the base wall; as soon as the Seven Horizontal Bars Zombie stepped into the minefield, the TNT would be immediately detonated.
Even if it couldn't completely kill the Seven Horizontal Bars Zombie, it had to cause it serious damage.
Lu Zhuoyan had already made his decision; he quickly relayed the command via walkie-talkie to the personnel responsible for burying the explosives: “Once the Seven Horizontal Bars Zombie steps into the minefield, detonate immediately!”
The personnel responsible for burying the explosives quickly responded: “Understood! The explosives are ready, just waiting for the command!”
Lu Zhuoyan’s gaze was firm, gripping his binoculars tightly, staring intently at the gradually approaching Zombie Horde.
Under the blood-red moonlight, the Zombie Horde appeared increasingly grotesque and terrifying; they were tireless, felt no pain, and only knew how to advance.
The several-story-high zombie was like a moving mountain, each step seemingly crushing the earth.
Through his binoculars, Lu Zhuoyan could clearly see the zombies in the horde opening their gaping maws, revealing sharp fangs, their eyes filled only with emotionless dead ashes.
Lu Zhuoyan took a deep breath; he knew this battle was unavoidable.
“Prepare for battle!”
Lu Zhuoyan issued the command to the soldiers along the entire city wall via walkie-talkie.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers immediately entered combat mode, gripping their weapons, their eyes like torches, staring intently at the gradually approaching Zombie Horde.
A battle concerning life and death was about to begin.
The heavy machine guns on the city wall began to warm up, and the rocket launcher operators were in position, but when they truly saw the dense, endless Zombie Horde, a chill still involuntarily ran through their hearts.
The sights of every heavy machine gun were locked onto the vanguard of the Zombie Horde, and the rocket launcher operators’ index fingers rested lightly on the triggers, ready to fire at any moment.
Meanwhile, the Firefly Squad, following the zombies from a distance, finally confirmed the destination of this Zombie Horde: it was a safe base!
“This is a Zombie Horde attacking a safe base!”
Zuo Feng’s eyes widened, showing an expression of disbelief.
He never expected that zombies would attack with such a clear purpose.
And they were forming a Zombie Horde to launch an attack; why would mindless zombies form a Zombie Horde to attack a safe base?
“Xiao Nv Pu, let’s go to that small hill to observe the battle.”
Zuo Feng said to Xiao Nv Pu, who was driving.
The two commercial vehicles quickly drove towards the small hill, their headlights cutting through the night.
The area was flat all around, and this small hill was the only high ground.
After the cars stopped, Zuo Feng and the Firefly women quickly got out and overlooked the entire battlefield.
The Zombie Horde surged like a tide, its momentum immense.
Everyone picked up their binoculars to observe; as for helping, Zuo Feng had no such idea—that wasn’t helping, that was going to die!
Moreover, they didn’t dare to get too close to observe, fearing being drawn into this war...
The distance between the Zombie Horde and Huo Yao Base grew shorter and shorter, and under the blood-red moonlight, the roars of the Zombie Horde were deafening.
Lu Zhuoyan put down his binoculars; he no longer needed them now.
The vanguard of the Zombie Horde was clearly visible; they had already crossed the 1500-meter range where the TNT was buried and had entered the 1000-meter radius of the city wall.
“Soldiers, prepare for battle! For our base, for our loved ones, fight to the death!”
Lu Zhuoyan’s voice, amplified by the loudspeaker, echoed across the entire city wall.
Upon hearing this, the soldiers’ morale soared; they all gripped their weapons, ready to meet the impending battle.
The Zombie Horde finally reached within 800 meters of Huo Yao Base.
As if sensing human presence, the zombies’ roars grew wilder, and their speed suddenly surged, rushing forward like a torrent.
