The next morning, Zuo Feng and his group finished washing up, enjoyed a hearty breakfast, and were ready to depart.
"girls, check your gear carefully. Don't miss anything. Today, we're clearing the zombies floor by floor. Stay vigilant."
Everyone was in high spirits, checking their respective equipment: pistols, rifles, ample arrows, and sharp melee weapons. Xiao Chu Niang and Xiao Nv Pu, in particular, meticulously inspected their two powerful Barrett sniper rifles.
"Move out!"
Zuo Feng commanded, leading the way to the entrance of the safe passage to the next floor.
Xiao Mi Tao stepped forward and skillfully entered the access code on the control panel.
"Beep—"
The green light turned on, and the heavy alloy door slowly slid open.
A mixed scent of rust, dust, and a faint, putrid smell wafted out.
"The Second Floor is mainly office areas. Many people must have been stranded here when the apocalypse broke out."
Zuo Feng lowered his voice,
"girls, advance in the trained formation, three-three-two! Xiao Chu Niang, Xiao Nv Pu, pay attention to high and distant support points."
"Understood!"
The girls responded in unison, their eyes sharp, showing no tension but rather an eagerness to fight.
Xiao Mi Tao, Da Bai Tu, and Xiao Shao Fu walked at the front, forming a triangular defense.
Zuo Feng, Da Mi Tao, and Xiao She Jing stayed in the middle, providing support and covering both front and rear.
Xiao Chu Niang and Xiao Nv Pu brought up the rear, their heavy Barrett muzzles vigilantly scanning for potential threats ahead and deep within the corridor.
Kong Ling quietly followed at the very back, serving as the team's most powerful trump card.
"Target, six heads at nine o'clock!"
Xiao Shao Fu's voice was calm.
"Four heads at twelve o'clock!"
Da Bai Tu's charming voice rang out.
"Seven heads at three o'clock!"
Xiao Mi Tao's voice carried a hint of excitement.
"Swish, swish, swish…"
A series of arrows shot through the air, accurately hitting their targets, and the zombies fell to the ground.
"Beautiful!"
Xiao She Jing couldn't help but praise. The current Zhan Wu Zha had improved significantly compared to a month ago, capable of instantly killing zombies with two horizontal bars or less.
The team advanced quickly and quietly. Zuo Feng's eyes narrowed.
He pointed to a corner:
"Xiao She Jing, get ready. Three zombies with two horizontal bars."
No sooner had he spoken than three Gray-skinned Zombies, crammed together, suddenly emerged from the corner. They clearly had two horizontal bars on their foreheads.
Xiao She Jing let out a soft cry, and three thin streaks of lightning formed in her hands, precisely shooting towards the zombies' eyeballs. Amidst the flashing electricity, the three zombies instantly fell to the ground, their movements clean and swift.
Zuo Feng nodded in praise:
"Xiao She Jing, your lightning ability is becoming more proficient."
"Ha, of course…"
Xiao She Jing smiled triumphantly. More than half a month of intensive training had brought Xiao She Jing's control over her lightning ability to a new level. The lightning balls were compressed more densely, greatly increasing their power.
Now, she could instantly kill groups of zombies with two horizontal bars.
The entire clearing process was smooth and seamless, with perfect coordination.
Ordinary zombies were like straw waiting to be cut before these well-trained and well-equipped Firefly members, posing no threat.
The spacious office area contained dozens of office spaces, with overturned desks and chairs, and documents scattered everywhere. The air was filled with a lingering sense of tension from before.
Display screens still flickered with faint light, reflecting the hurried pace of life before the apocalypse.
Everyone vigilantly swept through each office area, meticulously searching every corner to ensure nothing was missed.
Suddenly, Zuo Feng raised his hand, signaling the team to stop.
His sharp gaze locked onto a half-open frosted glass door at the end of the corridor, with the blurred words "Server Room" faintly visible on it.
A heavy but continuous roar seeped out from the crack of the door, forming a stark contrast to the dead silence of the office area.
Zuo Feng waved his hand, and the team quickly fanned out, their muzzles uniformly aimed at the door.
"Roar! ......"
At this moment, Kong Ling, who had never made a sound, suddenly let out a clear shriek. She flashed and blocked in front of the team, quickly entering combat mode. Her figure was as agile as a ghost, and her hands instantly condensed dazzling Space Shields, ready for battle.
Kong Ling's shriek startled everyone. This was the first time they had heard Kong Ling's roar.
"Guard up, prepare for battle. There's a big one in there!"
Zuo Feng's tone was grave. Kong Ling had actually given an active warning, indicating that the opponent was extraordinary. Space Shields, just like Kong Ling's, gleamed with cold light. Lightning reappeared in Xiao She Jing's hand, and Da Mi Tao nocked an arrow, which burned with golden light.
"Xiao Mi Tao, Da Bai Tu, Xiao Shao Fu, retreat; Xiao Nv Pu, Xiao Chu Niang, find your positions and prepare to snipe!"
Instructions were clearly relayed, and the team members quickly adjusted their positions. Xiao Mi Tao and the other two retreated to a safe area, while Xiao Nv Pu and Xiao Chu Niang silently occupied the high ground, their sniper rifles aimed at the door crack.
A tense atmosphere spread, and everyone's eyes were focused on the frosted glass door that was about to be breached.
"Get out!"
Zuo Feng roared. No sooner had he spoken than a black shadow suddenly burst out, its massive body instantly shattering the glass door. The black shadow pounced like a beast, raising a gust of wind.
The black shadow revealed a ferocious face. It was a mutated zombie with three horizontal bars. Its massive left arm was covered in scales. This three-barred zombie's mutated left arm was so enormous it was almost the size of an adult.
Sharp claws gleamed with cold light, as if they could tear through anything.
"Roar!"
Kong Ling let out a crisp shriek, and the Space Shield glowed brightly. She flashed and blocked in front of the black shadow, enduring the fierce blow of the giant claw with her Space Shield.
The giant claw collided with the shield, producing a deafening roar and sending sparks flying.
Kong Ling's body swayed, but she stood firm, her Space Shield completely unharmed.
"Everyone retreat! Find an opportunity to attack!"
Zuo Feng roared, holding his Space Shield, and stepped forward, striking hard at the three-barred zombie's head. The girls were all long-range attackers; close combat was not something they could participate in.
"Bang!"
The zombie staggered backward from the blow, and a crack appeared on its forehead.
Xiao She Jing seized the opportunity to fire lightning, accurately hitting the zombie's left arm. Thunder roared, but the scales were surprisingly undamaged. However, it was evident that the zombie's arm-waving speed had slowed down. This was the additional effect of Xiao She Jing's lightning: paralysis and slowness!
Da Mi Tao's golden arrow followed closely, accurately hitting the zombie's eye. The arrow erupted in dazzling golden light, striking a vital point.
The zombie let out a painful roar, wildly swinging its giant claw in retaliation. As expected, Da Mi Tao's arrow did not completely penetrate the three-barred zombie's eye socket; only the tip of the arrow pierced in.
Although Xiao She Jing did not cause damage to the zombie, the paralysis and slowing effects were significant, and the zombie's movements were noticeably sluggish.
"Kong Ling, shatter its eyeball!
Xiao She Jing, continue to paralyze it!
Da Mi Tao, wait for Kong Ling to shatter its eyeball before attacking!"
Zuo Feng roared, pushing forward with his Space Shield to meet the zombie's giant claw. Da Mi Tao's current attack was clearly unable to penetrate the three-barred zombie's defense.
The Space Shield's light suddenly erupted, dazzling brightly. This was the true skill of the Space Shield that Zuo Feng had discovered over the past half-month—Absolute Defense!