Originally, Liu Yang had wanted to see just how large this massive zombie could ultimately grow.
But if he didn't intervene now, the three female ability users in the base were going to be devoured!
That simply wouldn't do. Those three were essential targets for expanding his lineage.
They might even net him three brand-new abilities!
Unable to sit back any longer, Liu Yang moved.
Transforming into a dark blur, he breached the battlefield at a speed exceeding Mach 4.
"Boom!"
A deafening shockwave erupted as Liu Yang landed right in front of the Swallower. The sheer impact rattled the surviving ability users, making them think an artillery shell had detonated.
When Lin Wan'er caught sight of the dark figure, her eyes widened in shock. "It's you?! What are you doing here?"
Wu Jingying looked bewildered and asked, "You know him? Wan'er, when did you make such a powerful friend?"
Lin Wan'er gave a bitter, helpless smile. "If only he were a friend... We're actually his prisoners. He only let us come back because he saw the zombie horde attacking the base.
I just didn't expect that even with us joining the fight, we'd still be completely outmatched..."
Hearing this, Wu Jingying's expression instantly turned guarded. She glared at Liu Yang and demanded, "So you're not here to help us, but to take advantage of our weakness?"
Right now, they were all severely wounded by the Swallower and physically drained. If Liu Yang chose to strike now, they would be completely at his mercy with zero power to resist.
Liu Yang shook his head casually. "If I wanted to take you, would I really need to wait until you were weak? Relax. I'm here to help you take down this behemoth."
Hearing his words, Wu Jingying finally let out a small breath of relief, though her tone remained tense. "The Swallower is terrifyingly strong-be careful! All of us combined couldn't even scratch it. Even if you're stronger than us, you might not be able to kill it!
If you really want to help, using your speed to carry us away has a much higher chance of success."
None of them had seen how Liu Yang arrived; they had only caught a dark streak before he slammed down from above.
In terms of raw speed, he appeared even faster than the Swallower.
"Is he a speed-type ability user?"
However, speed alone was useless against an enemy with absurdly high physical defense. They still didn't believe Liu Yang stood a chance in a direct clash.
Still, for escaping, a speed-type ability was unmatched. As long as he outpaced the Swallower, he could get them out alive.
Liu Yang chuckled softly at her suggestion. "So this thing is called a Swallower? Escape? Even if you run, can the base behind you run?
Once you leave, won't every survivor inside be devoured by this creature?"
Wu Jingying's face paled, but she grit her teeth tightly. "I want to protect the survivors in the base, but I don't have the strength. Naturally, prioritizing my own life and those close to me comes first!"
Self-interest was basic human nature, especially in the apocalypse.
Within her capabilities, Wu Jingying was willing to shelter ordinary survivors, but when faced with an existential threat far beyond her power, personal survival came first.
Noble self-sacrifice meant nothing in the wasteland. Even as a base leader, abandoning her post was a bitter pill to swallow, but Wu Jingying didn't hesitate.
Liu Yang grinned at her answer. "Abandoning your own base just like that... Sounds like you're not a very competent leader. How about we make a deal? I save all of you, and in return, you hand over your base and all three female ability users to me..."
The moment the words left his mouth, Wu Jingying, Lin Wan'er, and the third female ability user flushed beet red.
All three were top-tier beauties. Within the base, they weren't just leaders-they were idolized by countless men.
In fact, Wu Jingying and Lin Wan'er both had devout followers willing to die for them. The two ability users devoured by the Swallower moments ago had perished doing precisely that.
They understood Liu Yang's underlying intent instantly.
Handing themselves over meant becoming his women!
To state such a shameless demand so openly and blatantly was both infuriating and embarrassing!
Wu Jingying and Lin Wan'er blurted out in unison, "No way! What are you thinking?!"
Liu Yang smirked. "What am I thinking? Beauties, you don't want to be eaten alive by the Swallower until not even bones are left, do you?
You don't want to spend every day living in constant fear, right?
Become my women, and you can enjoy life without suffering. Besides, Lin Wan'er, you know how strong I am. Even if I decided to force the issue, could any of you actually stop me?"
Lin Wan'er recalled how easily Liu Yang had captured more than a dozen of them in a flash.
She understood his terrifying power better than anyone.
Just as he said, if he wanted to force them, resistance was impossible. Everyone present combined wasn't his match, let alone now when the strongest among them were heavily injured.
Both women recognized the grim reality.
Lin Wan'er gritted her teeth. "I know you're strong, but you might not be a match for this Swallower. Settle this monster first before talking about anything else!"
Wu Jingying chimed in, "Exactly! Our lives aren't even guaranteed yet, and you're already indulging in shameless thoughts. This is no time to be thinking about sex!"
Liu Yang smiled calmly. "So what you're saying is, if I beat this Swallower, you agree to my deal?"
Wu Jingying countered, "So what if we agree? Can you really beat it single-handedly? After devouring those ability users, it's already grown to seven meters tall! The longer this drags on, the stronger it gets, and we'll all die!"
"As long as you agree, that's all I need," Liu Yang said smoothly. "Now watch closely and see how a true powerhouse fights! Keep your eyes peeled-there's only one Swallower, so I'm only demonstrating this once!"
By this time, the Swallower had completely finished devouring the fallen ability user.
It swung its massive, blood-dripping head back toward Wu Jingying, Lin Wan'er, and the others.
Seeing Liu Yang standing directly in its path and blocking its meal, an expression of primal fury contorted its hideous face.
Looking for more free chapters? Visit www.skynovelvault.com to read over 5,000 free chapters and continue exploring more stories from SkyNovelVault.