Suburban area.
A large number of multicolored balloons floated around the gas station, which was still in operation. Any zombie that came close would have its head encased by a balloon, and the highly corrosive gas inside would dissolve its head.
"Pop-pop-pop!"
Suddenly, all the balloons in the surrounding area exploded.
The multicolored haze dispersed from around the gas station, indicating that the powerful ghost occupying it had been eliminated.
Shen Zhao, drenched in blood and holding a butcher's knife in one hand, first tidied his clothes in a shattered mirror, then adjusted his center-parted hairstyle.
Beside Shen Zhao, a chubby clown had been cut open at the abdomen.
"Heehee! Not bad at all. The clown's strength will grow as you unlock your abilities, yet you can still fight with ease... As a reward, aside from the Ability Treasure Chest, I have a special delivery for you."
"Thank you, sir."
When Shen Zhao accepted the delivery, he found a scarlet suit inside. It had the same effect as Yu Jing's suit. When actively sensed, it would guide its wearer in a certain direction.
After putting on the suit, Shen Zhao opened the second chest.
At once, a force of primordial Chaos was released throughout the suburbs. As his Chaos Power was completely unsealed, the crescent-shaped mark on Shen Zhao's tongue became clearly visible, and the gas station was utterly flattened.
"The feeling of weakness has finally disappeared. Although several abilities have yet to recover, no one can stop me now. Next, I'll reunite with my two subordinates... As the opening ceremony of the world's transformation, this 'Survival Grand Operation' will make me, Shen Zhao, the protagonist of the new era."
The industrial district in the western part of the city.
A polymer chemical plant suddenly suffered a massive explosion,