Chapter 16

C16 – I Won’t Leave You Behind!

Tan Chong surmised that he might be the only one able to see the shard.

“Let’s go.”

There was no time for Tan Chong to explain to Jiang Qiu. A horde of zombies was charging toward them.

He grabbed Jiang Qiu’s hand and sprinted toward the gate of the Gathering Land.

Outside the gate, hundreds of humans were amassed, clearly seeking an escape.

Yet, a formidable throng of zombies was also present, engaged in fierce combat with the humans. Casualties were falling on both sides.

​Tan Chong realized that their only chance of survival was to break through the gate.

As he charged forward, he launched a fireball with a swift gesture of his hand.

The fireball detonated among the Zombie Group, scattering several zombies.

Currently a Level 1 Magic Psychokinesis Master, Tan Chong knew the Fire Ball Arts he wielded were not overwhelmingly powerful, but they had a significant impact.

“Brothers, we’ve got a Magic Psychokinesis Master here! Let’s push forward together!”

The sight of a Magic Psychokinesis Master joining the fray galvanized the humans, who surged toward the zombies with renewed vigor.

People nearby were terrified, scattering in all directions.

“Let’s move.”

Tan Chong clenched his jaw and, grabbing Jiang Qiu’s hand, sprinted forward with her.

“Help me!”

The chilling screams reverberated through the night, heightening Tan Chong’s anxiety.

Ordinary humans simply couldn’t outrun zombies. Those screams signified that the zombies had overtaken the fleeing individuals.

“Tan Chong, stop worrying about me! Just go!”

As the zombies drew nearer, Jiang Qiu became increasingly desperate.

As an Evolver, Tan Chong could easily outpace the zombies.

If she remained by his side, she would drastically reduce his speed, and continuing like this, they would both perish.

“Even at the risk of my own life, I won’t abandon you,” Tan Chong declared resolutely, gripping Jiang Qiu’s hand so tightly as if he feared she might slip away.

Tears welled up in Jiang Qiu’s eyes. She was deeply moved, yet overwhelmed with guilt.

Because of her, Tan Chong might meet his end as well.