Zombie Apocalypse: Reborn With A Farming Space Chapter 909 909: The New Dawn ( 5 )

Instead of informing Wen Hanli about their evacuation, Li Xiuying declared, "Vice Commander Wen, we are heading to your base. I've brought 6,000 individuals with me. Half of them are mutants, and the remainder are researchers and skilled personnel."

"What became of your base?" Wen Hanli inquired.

After a brief pause, Li Xiuying responded, "Yanyu Base has fallen. We barely managed to escape."

Wen Hanli had not anticipated their downfall, considering the Li family's prominence in nanotechnology research and their specialization in weapon development.

"I will make the necessary arrangements. Good luck."

"Thank you."

Although he agreed to accept them, their safe arrival was not guaranteed.

Not long after ending the call, his phone rang once more. Despite feeling weary and disoriented, Wen Hanli answered and continued to manage official duties.

Several hours later, military helicopters from the Mountain Base arrived. Fortunately, due to the natural disaster, they did not encounter any mutant birds.

Once the survivors disembarked, they were directed to the quarantine area for medical checks and were administered the base's developed serum, designed to forcibly expel Matkuna eggs from the host's body.

Following this, a two-hour observation period was mandatory. Only when they exhibited no signs of mutation or sickness were they permitted to proceed to the designated residential sector.

As the military helicopters returned to the Mountain Base, 40 military helicopters were dispatched from the Lin'an City Base.

With the conflict at the Lin'an City Base drawing to a close, over 1,000 mutants were sent to bolster the Mountain Base's defenses.

The engagement against the Matkuna soldiers persisted for an additional five days until the final insect was eliminated. The base's fourth wall sustained significant damage during the prolonged battle.

To expedite the cleanup operations, Jin Xuyan delegated Jiao Lizhi and Du Beiye to Shen Jinyue's care and joined the guards. His potent black flames incinerated everything, leaving behind smoldering piles of ash.

All individuals capable of working assisted in clearing the battlefield, while the injured were transported to the hospitals for medical attention.

Fifteen days subsequent to the battle's conclusion, Li Xiuying finally arrived with her contingent. Out of the original 6,000 individuals, only two-thirds had survived the arduous journey.

While the situation remained precarious, overall control was maintained.

Five days later, intelligence arrived from the Green Lake Base. They had repelled the assault, but half of their base lay in ruins. The casualty count exceeded 150,000, representing nearly half of the base's entire population.

This immense loss of life would inevitably impede the rebuilding efforts. Xun Che convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on potential solutions.

Following an extensive discussion, a decision was reached to integrate the Green Lake Base with the Lin'an City Base.

The widespread devastation wrought by the natural disaster had rendered numerous cities and towns uninhabitable, leaving only a select few suitable for human habitation.

Certain nations had been entirely submerged by tsunamis or consumed by volcanic lava, leaving no trace. Compounded by radiation leaks from nuclear facilities, the habitable landmass for humanity had shrunk to less than 10% of its former extent.

"Seize this opportunity to assert control over all of Lin'an City. We will erect a wall along the perimeter. Adhering to the initial design, this time, we shall construct a total of 15 concentric rings."

Upon hearing Xun Che's declaration, the high-ranking officers exchanged astonished glances.

"Commander, the entire city spans approximately 22,000 square kilometers. Beyond the immense resources required for a city-wide wall, we lack sufficient manpower," stated Xie Zhou.

"A significant number of personnel have joined us recently, have they not?"

"Commander, are you referring to the survivors?" Wen Hanli clarified.

"If they wish to remain within our base, they must contribute. Furthermore, we do not support idle individuals. Survival necessitates work and earning one's keep."

This was not the first instance of employing individuals for wall construction, and after some deliberation, consensus was achieved.

Mercenary teams would be tasked with sourcing materials from neighboring cities and towns, while survivors would form the labor force.

With the plans finalized, the construction commenced.

The initial undertaking involved relocating the residents of Green Lake Base to Lin'an City. Concurrently, survivors from various locations continued to pour into the Lin'an City Base.

Witnessing the prospect of earning sustenance through labor, a renewed sense of hope for the future permeated the populace.

Ten days later, Jiao Lizhi and Du Beiye finally emerged from their profound slumber. This day marked the 30th day since the cessation of hostilities.

As they opened their eyes, their gazes wandered blankly at the ceiling. With Gaia and Krayan no longer connected to them, a peculiar void had settled within. The world suddenly felt unnervingly silent.

After a significant period, Jiao Lizhi pushed herself to a seated position on the bed. A glance around confirmed her advancement to level 8. As she circulated the vital essence within her, a noticeable alteration in her capabilities became apparent.

Alongside her inherent water-type power, a subtle warmth now pulsed through her veins. Concentrating her focus on this newfound energy, a verdant vine unfurled from her palm in the subsequent moment.

Observing the vine, memories of the moments preceding Gaia's departure surfaced. The verdant luminescence... This wood-attribute ability must be Gaia's final, parting gift.

Witnessing her sibling's acquisition of a new ability, Du Beiye also roused herself and performed a self-assessment. Without Krayan, her usual method of bodily scanning was unavailable. She closed her eyes, attempting the ancient meditative technique she had previously mastered.

After a duration, she began to perceive the unfamiliar energies coursing through her. In addition to her wind-attribute essence, a lightning-attribute power was also present. These two energies occasionally engaged in conflict and intertwined.

As no discomfort arose from this internal interplay, Du Beiye refrained from further investigation. The immediate concern was procuring sustenance; she was famished!