Chapter 274: Luckily, It’s a Human

The Blood Lotus seedling is still growing, but the white tiger swallowed it whole.

Zhang Mu shuddered at the thought that if the Blood Lotus seedling grew inside the white tiger’s body and took control, including control over his left arm, then wouldn’t the mysterious white tiger obey his commands too?

The white tiger seemed to see through Zhang Mu’s thoughts, but it didn’t bother speaking to Zhang Mu much now, just glancing at him with its tiger eyes before looking away.

Even if the main body of The Source of Wood invaded its body, it could only comply obediently.

The fire inside it couldn’t be extinguished by the current state of the Blood Lotus.

Indeed, as soon as the Blood Lotus seedling entered the white tiger’s body, not only did it not taint the white tiger’s body, but the roots shrank completely, protecting the core Blood Lotus Seed and entering a low-energy hibernation state.

After a long tiger roar trembled, the many mutant beasts that had hidden far away scattered in different directions as if granted amnesty, fleeing without looking back.

The group of animals was abandoned and scattered by the white tiger, leaving Zhang Mu amazed. The thousands of animals were dismissed just like that, used temporarily by the white tiger to surround Luo Yang City and force Zhang Mu to appear.

Those mutated animals ran away quickly, disappearing in a cloud of dust. Only the foolish ones stayed behind. The hyena clan wiped out any who resisted, and others who couldn’t escape met the same fate.

Even though it’s their instinct to obey the king, when the white tiger ordered the dissolution, they didn’t want to stay and die in vain. They feared angering the white tiger, witnessing Zhang Mu’s crazed feeding speed. They wouldn’t return to Luo Yang City.

The people in Luo Yang City didn’t know what was happening. They only saw the group of animals leaving suddenly after Zhang Mu confronted the giant tiger. Everyone began cheering.

Some with ulterior motives climbed down the wall with dark expressions. Wang Liang seemed to be gaining power, aided by unexpected allies. They had no choice but to yield for now.

Outside Luo Yang City, only the tiny Obsidian Beetle on Zhang Mu’s shoulder remained, darting among the mutated animal corpses. Zhang Mu looked out into the horizon, alongside the white tiger lost in thought.

The white tiger turned away from the horizon without a word or nod to Zhang Mu. With a casual remark, it gracefully departed, exuding elegance.

“Till we meet again, I bid thee farewell.”

Zhang Mu noticed the white tiger’s change in attitude, avoiding him. Zhang Mu felt rejected, as if the tiger no longer wanted to interact with him.

On the ground, there were dead mutant beasts waiting for Blood Lotus to absorb, but they were already full. Zhang Mu had to store the remaining mutant beast bodies in the Era Merchant Ring.

Now, all the evolvers on the city wall should have seen it, but Zhang Mu didn’t care. Making them more afraid of him now would help to truly unify Luo Yang City. Long Qi’s actions indirectly inspired Zhang Mu, and now it was time for Wang Liang to lead people to reclaim other cities.

Even if it’s not Era City, they must reclaim it. Humans cannot just stay in Era City at the beginning of the apocalypse.

Even if they fail, they must try. Now is the best time.

Moreover, large-scale wars can identify the best warriors, train them, and advance them in batches, rapidly strengthening human power.

When Zhang Mu returned to Luo Yang City, everyone dared not meet his gaze. Even Wang Liang’s men stayed back, afraid to approach. Zhang Mu’s strength and mystery were too terrifying for them.

“Did you see that? So many dead mutant beasts, and as soon as Leader Zhang Mu passed by, the bodies disappeared into thin air. Is this another new awakening ability? How powerful is Leader Zhang Mu really?”

They had all accepted Zhang Mu as the true leader of Luo Yang City. A tall, thin man in a black coat watched Zhang Mu return to the city with admiration, but he deliberately kept his voice low.

A similarly thin man beside him said, “Yes, in the blink of an eye, it’s gone. Why is the gap between people so big?”

I just discovered a basic earth power, which I used to kill zombies and build walls. But when facing a powerful mutant beast, I was helpless.

I think the leader of Luo Yang City should be Zhang Mu, not Wang Liang. Wang Liang is like me, only able to fix roads and walls.

It seems Zhang Mu picked Wang Liang as a figurehead, not based on strength.

Wang Liang feels resentful towards Zhang Mu for being in charge, even though they have the same abilities.

His friend covered his mouth quickly, signaling him to be quiet in case Zhang Mu overhears.

The man whose mouth was covered doesn’t believe in Zhang Mu’s supposed powers.

Someone close by overheard the conversation.

A man, possibly Wang Liang’s subordinate, made fun of the two men talking about Zhang Mu.

He clarified that Wang Liang is not a puppet and they are partners.

My Brother Mu is definitely the most powerful human being in Luo Yang City, no, maybe in the whole world, not wanting to be burdened by so many worldly matters is normal.

But my brother Wang Liang’s earth-based abilities are also exceptional among humans, or else why would nearly a thousand of our brothers follow him? All gained through hard work, don’t be lazy like a cement mixer thinking others are the same.”

After a barrage of harsh words, the burly man felt a bit remorseful, looking at Zhang Mu’s figure and saying, “But my brother Zhang Mu’s abilities and talents are truly extraordinary, luckily he is one of the strong humans.”

Yes, thankfully, he is human!

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