By then, dawn had broken.
More and more pedestrians gradually appeared on the streets.
This young man and woman carrying a detector still drew quite a few looks.
Especially...
"Why is that thing running sideways along the wall?"
"The moment they degenerate into zombies, their physical abilities are greatly enhanced. Running on a vertical wall isn't difficult for them."
"I know. I was just complaining."
Zhao Bai was much taller than Mei. Holding up the instrument, he could just barely detect some Honkai energy reactions. Aside from their human appearance, zombies really were like cats.
The zombies' tracks stretched on for dozens of kilometers.
They searched from morning until evening before finally finding the place where Honkai energy had gathered.
A cave.
This had originally been part of Changkong City's subway line, but less than two years had passed since the Changkong City Honkai Eruption that created the Third Herrscher. The subway had not yet been rebuilt.
Like Senba Academy, this place was one of Changkong City's scars.
Zhao Bai caught the scent of dense Honkai energy.
"This is the place."
Zombies were humanoid creatures too. In the lightless underground cavern, Zhao Bai put on his glasses early. In an instant, that feeling of holding life and death in his hands returned.
The subway tunnel was long and straight.
There had originally been a lamp every few meters, but now, civilization had moved far away from this place.
It looked more like an ordinary cave one could find anywhere.
The kind with bats.
Zhao Bai put on the gauntlets, which were more effective in cramped spaces, and walked in front. Mei followed behind him, the Beichen Blade drawn and flashing with a sharp, icy gleam.
The Beichen Blade was still as sharp as new.
They continued onward and soon encountered