Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 528: A Sudden Strike

Chapter 528 – A Sudden Strike

Wei Dinghai and the others walked over, offering their sincere respect to Bian Junwu.

Without Bian Junwu’s sacrifice, the entire Tianhai City would have been doomed.

Wu Di sat on the ground in silence, holding Bian Junwu’s lifeless body. Meanwhile, Deputy Captain Baili Changqing had already steeled his expression, showing no trace of sorrow.

“The captain is dead. According to district regulations, I will temporarily assume command.”

He took the communication device from Bian Junwu’s body and solemnly contacted the leadership of Jiangnan District. The others watched him intently, their faces just as serious.

Now that the zombie horde had been eradicated, Jiangnan District should follow through on their promise and cancel the launch of Death Reaper of Love.

Baili Changqing reported the situation to Zhu Zheng.

Upon hearing the news, Zhu Zheng spoke in a low voice, “So, he’s gone after all?”

Baili Changqing heard Zhu Zheng sigh softly.

“This might be for the best. As a soldier, dying on the battlefield is the most honorable end he could ask for. I believe he wouldn’t have wanted to wither away in a hospital bed.”

Baili Changqing then asked, “Commander, what’s our next move?”

Zhu Zheng looked at the massive screen before him, where Baili Changqing and the others were clearly visible.

“Bring Bian Junwu’s body back.”

With the investigation team losing both its strongest fighter and its leader, it was no longer a complete unit. Zhu Zheng wasn’t willing to risk further casualties among his elite soldiers.

Besides, with the second wave of the zombie tide cleared, Tianhai City wouldn’t face another major crisis anytime soon.

“Yes, Commander!”

Baili Changqing ended the call and turned to Zhang Yi and the others.

“Blizzard City has officially canceled the launch of Death Reaper of Love.”

A collective sigh of relief swept through the group.

Tianhai City had been saved, along with their home and everything they had fought to protect.

Zheng Yixian stepped forward, crossing his hands over his chest as he chanted a prayer for Bian Junwu and all those who had perished in battle.

Though saddened by Bian Junwu’s death, the team was more grateful than mournful. His sacrifice had lifted the crisis looming over Tianhai City.

In truth, everyone felt a sense of relief.

Then, suddenly, Zhang Yi drew the Loong Roar Sword from his spatial storage.

The unexpected action drew puzzled gazes.

“Zhang Yi, what are you doing?”

Meng Siyu frowned as she stared at him.

Zhang Yi turned sharply, locking eyes with Xing Tian. His piercing gaze sent Xing Tian staggering backward in alarm.

“Zhang Yi, what—what do you think you’re doing?”

Zhang Yi sneered coldly.

“What am I doing? I’m taking your life.”

Without hesitation, he activated Eightfold Speed and lunged forward with a vicious thrust!

Shhhk!

The Adamantium-forged blade was utterly unstoppable. Combined with Zhang Yi’s superhuman abilities, it could slice through steel with ease—so piercing through flesh was effortless.

The sword glowed with an eerie blue hue as a trickle of blood slid from its tip, staining the pristine white cloak at its entry point.

Zheng Yixian’s smile vanished.

He lowered his head, staring in disbelief at the blade protruding from his chest. His eyes were clouded with confusion.

Where had the attack even come from?

But in the next instant, realization struck him.

Even though Zhang Yi had been standing far away and had visibly aimed his strike at Xing Tian, his sword had somehow vanished midair—only to reappear impaling Zheng Yixian.

Shhhk!

Zhang Yi yanked the blade free. The weapon’s blood groove intensified the wound, making blood gush uncontrollably from the opening.

Zheng Yixian collapsed, his chest rapidly soaking in crimson.

“Zhang Yi, what the hell are you doing?!”

Xiao Honglian’s brows furrowed as she snapped at him.

Everyone else regarded Zhang Yi with wary stares.

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Even if there had been tensions between them and the Followers of the Snow God in the past, they had fought side by side against the zombie horde.

Now, at what should have been a moment of celebration, Zhang Yi had suddenly turned assassin.

It was disgraceful.

Baili Changqing and the rest of the investigation team frowned but remained silent.

This was an internal conflict among Tianhai City’s factions—they had no reason to intervene.

Zheng Yixian lifted his head, glaring daggers at Zhang Yi.

The priests of the Snow God Church rushed to shield Zheng Yixian, their faces dark with fury. They took up battle stances, prepared to fight to the death.

At the same time, Liang Yue and his team stepped beside Zhang Yi, ready for combat.

Among the Followers of the Snow God, Han Chang was the most hot-tempered. His beast-like instincts flared as he bared his teeth, ready to charge.

But the moment Liang Yue unsheathed his blade, the chilling gleam of the sword made Han Chang hesitate.

“You damn bastard! I’ll kill you!”

Han Chang snarled in rage.

The tension was thick enough to cut with a knife—one wrong move, and all hell would break loose.

Xing Tian, Xiao Honglian, and Wei Dinghai all regarded Zhang Yi with disapproval.

“Zhang Yi, why did you do this?”

Zheng Yixian gritted his teeth, his voice weak but filled with disbelief.

Zhang Yi’s strike had been too fast—he had been skewered before he even realized it.

Despite being one of Tianhai City’s top superhumans, Zheng Yixian’s ability was telekinesis, not enhanced physical resilience.

Now, with his chest pierced, he had lost the ability to fight.

If a battle broke out now, the odds were not in their favor.

Everyone knew how terrifying Zhang Yi’s team was in combat.

Wei Dinghai’s frown deepened. “Zhang Yi, you owe us an explanation. Otherwise, we won’t just stand by and watch.”

Though he didn’t particularly care about the Snow God followers, Zhang Yi’s reckless actions were too dangerous.

It seemed as if he was using this opportunity to eliminate all the other factions in Tianhai City.

That was something they couldn’t ignore.

Zhang Yi held Loong Roar in his grip, a smirk playing at his lips.

His last strike had been slightly off due to the Dimensional Gate technique, failing to pierce Zheng Yixian’s heart directly.

But now, with Zheng Yixian incapacitated, he had full control of the situation.

“Zheng Yixian, are you still going to keep up this act?”

Zhang Yi’s eyes narrowed as he enunciated each word:

“The mastermind behind Tianhai City’s zombie crisis… isn’t it your Snow God Church?”

His voice rang with absolute conviction, and the weight of his accusation sent shockwaves through the crowd.

Xiao Honglian’s eyes widened. “W-What? The zombie horde… was orchestrated by the Snow God Church?”

The various factions, the investigation team, and even the priests of the Snow God Church stared in stunned disbelief.

Han Chang erupted in rage. “You’re spouting nonsense! Do you have any idea how many of our people died in this disaster?”

Xing Tian also chimed in, “Exactly! The Snow God Church suffered the most losses in this crisis. If they were behind it, why would they sacrifice so many of their own?”

Zhang Yi turned his icy gaze onto Zheng Yixian, who knelt on the ground, clutching his wound.

A dark, crazed glint flickered in Zheng Yixian’s eyes.

He never expected Zhang Yi to uncover their secret.

“Shut up! You’re spewing lies! Do you really think anyone will believe you?”

Zhang Yi let out a sharp laugh.

“Whether they believe me or not… once I explain everything, they’ll figure it out for themselves.”

“Zheng Yixian… what exactly are you so afraid of?”

Author's Note