Chapter 679: Ancient Kunlun Mountain
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming had completely forgotten that humans can experience various emotions from playing games.
After all, in the past ten years of his life, he had witnessed only bloodshed and brutality. Who would feel sadness over virtual games?
"It’s a relief that Brother Zhang is alright!"
Bai Yifan approached with a beaming smile, cradling a white cat.
He was genuinely happy for Zhang Yiming.
In their world, Brother Zhang was overwhelmingly lonely. Even if the two were not the same person, Bai Yifan believed that making Brother Zhang in this world happier would be the best comfort for Brother Zhang in their world.
"Hmm, Xiao Fan, what are you planning to do? Are you going home or staying here?"
Zhang Yiming looked at the grinning Bai Yifan and sighed softly.
While he was fine, Bai Yifan and his alternate self were still here, and he had no idea how to send them back.
In the age of big data explosion, the sudden appearance of a Bai Yifan and a Zhang Yiming was not a good thing!
They could easily be captured.
Considered illegal residents.
"Brother Zhang and I have to save the world. The reason your world hasn’t faced the apocalypse could be due to something special. If we find that special thing, we might change things on our side."
Bai Yifan clenched his fists, a hint of excitement on his face.
In this world, people had not yet evolved into Superpower Users, and animals remained ordinary.
Yet he and Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming possessed superpowers, and without using any weapons, Bai Yifan thought that combined with Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, they were invincible.
One could take a beating, and the other’s combat power was off the charts.
Hearing Bai Yifan’s naive tone, Zhang Yiming reached out and rubbed his temples hard.
He really didn’t know how to handle this brother-in-law.
If he intervened, this child wasn’t the real Bai Yifan of this world; the real Bai Yifan was still attending classes!
If he didn’t intervene, well, this was Bai Yifan! Xiao Niu’s brother! He couldn’t just let him roam freely in this world. What if something happened!
"I’ll first take you to see Xiao Niu! She should decide."
Zhang Yiming thought for a moment and came up with a more balanced approach.
After all, Bai Yifan was Xiao Niu’s brother, and some matters couldn’t be kept from her.
Zhang Yiming didn’t want to keep things from Xiao Niu either.
There were never any secrets between them; they communicated openly.
"Huh? I’m not going."
Bai Yifan instinctively shook his head.
He understood that if his sister found out, she would undoubtedly prevent him from saving the world with Brother Zhang.
Bai Yifan gave a pleading look to Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, hoping he could help with the persuasion.
He believed that he and Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming were on the same side.
"Xiao Fan, go home and wait for me. Once I’ve figured out this world’s situation, I’ll come to Bai Family to find you, and we can go back together."
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming paused briefly before quickly making a decision.
He had only just realized it himself.
If there weren’t energy tides in this world, when he and Xiao Fan used their superpowers, it wouldn’t be so smooth, nor would it replenish the superpower energy they released.
This indicated that some change had occurred here, albeit subtly, yet energy tides had happened.
This world would likely become like theirs in about three months.
Before then, Bai Family must be convinced of the impending apocalypse, and Bai Yifan’s appearance would undoubtedly make them believe it.
This way, they could prepare early, and live comfortably in the apocalypse with this world’s Zhang Yiming.
"But..."
Bai Yifan was still a bit hesitant.
The Bai Family were indeed his family, but this wasn’t his world, nor were they his true family. At most, they were familiar but distant relatives.
He didn’t know how to face them.
"It’s settled then. Don’t go running around; I’ll be back in a few days."
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming said lightly, then turned around and walked away.
He had some places he hadn’t visited yet, places that were shrouded in mystery in their world.
With the apocalypse not fully upon them, now was the perfect time for a visit.
For example, Kunlun Mountain.
The Kunlun Mountain he intended to visit wasn’t the real Kunlun Mountain.
But rather Mount Tai, the place where emperors held sacrificial ceremonies.
Also known as Ancient Kunlun Mountain.
Which meant the current Kunlun Mountain and Ancient Kunlun Mountain were two different places.
The mysteries of Ancient Kunlun Mountain weren’t something that could be swiftly unraveled; for his world, Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming must go there.
To uncover the truth of the world and find the true cause of the apocalypse.
That place was probably the only one that could hold any clues.
The current energy tides weren’t raging and hadn’t fully arrived on Earth, much safer than their world. Yet, Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming still didn’t want Bai Yifan involved.
The closer one gets to the truth of the world, the harder it is to return to real life.
The gleam in Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming’s eyes was evident. In their world, during the ten years of apocalypse, human Superpower Users always wanted to enter Mount Tai, or Ancient Kunlun Mountain, but never succeeded.
He had also sent zombies into Ancient Kunlun Mountain, but once they entered, the brainwave connection with him disappeared, and they never emerged again.
Human Superpower Users believed the key to ending the apocalypse lay within Ancient Kunlun Mountain.
The only human organization that could freely enter and exit Ancient Kunlun Mountain was "Shadow."
It was a research organization, similar to Wang Ge’s group, with a focus on "God-Making."
The Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming hadn’t entered Ancient Kunlun Mountain before, but he knew that recently two High Rank human Superpower Users had entered.
Then, tremendous energy fluctuations occurred.
Those two were likely dead.
Judging by the scope of the energy wave, only Xiao Niu’s future grandparents could cause such an energy storm.
Such a dangerous and crucial place, Xiao Niu’s future grandparents never divulged to the Bai Family.
Similarly, Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming wouldn’t let them venture there either.
From the various pieces of information passed among the zombies, Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming learned that the head of the Human Survivor Alliance, Zhang Gong, had sent the Bai Family to Kunlun Mountain.
Then, so be it!
As long as it wasn’t Ancient Kunlun Mountain.
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming certainly wouldn’t reveal the distinction between Kunlun Mountain and Ancient Kunlun Mountain.
He also vaguely suspected that the human survivors had deduced that Kunlun Mountain was key to the apocalypse.
But they fell into a misunderstanding; this Kunlun Mountain wasn’t that Kunlun Mountain.
"Brother Zhang, didn’t we come together? What if, if separated, it inexplicably brings me back and leaves you here?"
Bai Yifan caught up with Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, still eager to save the world with him.
If they found a way to end the apocalypse, wouldn’t they become heroes for humanity!
Just thinking about it made Bai Yifan’s blood boil, with an intense, palpable youthful enthusiasm.
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming ignored Bai Yifan’s naive remarks, not planning to take him on such a risky adventure.
The place was very dangerous; even without the apocalypse, Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming wouldn’t drag Bai Yifan into risk.
He could die, but not Bai Yifan.
If he died, the other world still had Zhang Yiming to accompany Xiao Niu. Bai Yifan, being her closest kin, must be safely taken back.
Bai Yifan, with a forlorn face, trailing behind Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, had no intention of being left behind.
Zhang Yiming could only follow them, uncertain of what to do.
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, as if oblivious to Bai Yifan’s forlorn expression, walked straight to the large-screen machine by the main entrance.
Bai Yifan, full of curiosity, watched Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming, unsure of his intentions here.
Bai Yifan saw Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming tap back and forth on the machine.
It was a family member’s complaint and suggestion for the hospital.
Zombie Emperor Zhang Yiming wrote: Report Director X for playing games during working hours.
Bai Yifan: ...
Zhang Yiming: ...