Zombie King

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lin Dong
Alias(es)	Zombie King (尸王); Jiangbei Zombie King; White-Robed Zombie King; “Nether Dragon” (disguise); Zhao Tong and Hao Lei (human disguises)
Species/Race	Evolved zombie; later a member of the Undead Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Leader of the Jiangbei zombie horde and its Corpse Nest; commands Ace Elites, Zombie Kings, and later technologically equipped forces
Occupation/Role	Zombie King, territorial overlord, horde commander, infiltrator
Status	Active
First Appearance	5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Zombie King / Wraith Zombie	42	First directly identified as a true Zombie King and a genuine Wraith Zombie; his Domain effortlessly slows and kills the Brain Core–stage Awakened Xu Jian.
Below SSS-Rank	453	Has consumed two SS-Rank Crystal Cores but has not yet reached SSS-Rank; further Crystal Cores are required for advancement.
Undead Race	771	Confirmed as the first member of his Corpse Nest to enter the Undead Race; Little Eight becomes the second.
Undying Emperor	831	The Azure Wolf King identifies his overwhelming strength as belonging to an Undying Emperor rather than an ordinary Undead Race member.

Background

Lin Dong became a zombie during the early apocalypse, but retained his intelligence, memories, and capacity for long-term planning. Rather than hunt humans indiscriminately, he judged beef to be a better source of evolutionary energy and began building a force of loyal zombie underlings to protect his territory 5.

His earliest recruits were a former high-jump athlete, a fitness coach, and a doctorate holder. Lin Dong established dominance through brainwave communication, fed them resources, armed them with machetes, and proved that zombies could be trained when led by a sufficiently powerful king 5.

By the time of the King-Hunting Action Squad’s assault, he had become the feared ruler of Jiangbei. Appearing in a spotless white shirt, he killed Xu Jian with his Domain and claimed the Awakened’s Crystal Core in a single casual movement 42. His territory subsequently expanded into a large, organized Corpse Nest capable of mobilizing tens or hundreds of thousands of zombies, elite units, mutant zombies, and specialized Zombie Kings 294 500.

Appearance

Lin Dong commonly appears as a tall, slender young man in a spotless white shirt or white robes. Unlike decayed zombies, he can pass for human at a glance, though his hollow, indifferent gaze immediately distinguishes him from one 42 698.

• Handsome, sharply defined facial features when undisguised 698.
• Usually wears white clothing even on blood-soaked battlefields 42 795.
• Possesses an unnervingly emotionless stare; enemies often feel as though he is looking at corpses 42.
• Can conceal his identity through human disguises, including Zhao Tong, Hao Lei, and Nether Dragon 465 698 726.

Personality

Lin Dong is cold, patient, and intensely pragmatic. He treats combat as resource acquisition, weighs the value of Crystal Cores and supplies, and avoids wasting his own strength when subordinates or manipulation can accomplish the same objective 5 465.

He is also a meticulous strategist. He allows enemies to exhaust themselves, uses false identities to provoke conflict between rival groups, and deliberately turns human survivors into bait, resources, or sources of chaos 130 272 698. Even in battle, he is generally detached; he watches massacres from a distance, intervening only when it benefits his plans 130 296.

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies, Lin Dong values loyalty among his own forces. He promises retaliation after Little Eight loses an arm, rewards capable subordinates with Crystal Cores, and saves One-Ear after the weaker zombie refuses to submit to the Blood Clan 452 625.

Abilities & Skills

Corpse Domain

Lin Dong’s primary combat ability is the Corpse Domain, an oppressive field that suppresses enemies and gives him decisive control over the battlefield.

• Slows targets to the point that they cannot resist him effectively 42.
• Forces rival Zombie Kings, including White-Bone, Cat Face, and Ghost Infant, to retreat without a direct battle 116.
• Crushes large groups of enemies through overwhelming pressure; he kills more than a hundred vampires in a single thought 527.
• Severely weakens Tombstone’s speed and power, allowing Lin Dong to dominate their one-on-one fight 716.
• Can block or repel mass attacks, including the branches of the Weird Tree 673.

Concealment, Phasing, and Disguise

Lin Dong can infiltrate hostile territory without being detected and assume identities that allow him to move among humans or zombies.

• Remains concealed while observing the Piano-Note Zombie King’s ambush 199.
• Passes directly through a wall to enter the mall’s second floor 199.
• Uses the identity of Zhao Tong to lead Tech Company Awakeners into Black Scorpion territory 465.
• Infiltrates a human laboratory as Hao Lei, infects its heirs, and loots its resources before revealing himself 698.
• Assumes Nether Dragon’s identity to participate in provincial Zombie King politics undetected 726 727.
• His concealment can be countered by sufficiently powerful psychic tracking, as Black Nightmare temporarily locks onto him with spiritual force 294.

Zombie Command and Virus Control

Lin Dong can command zombies through kingly pressure and brainwave communication, turning disparate undead into coordinated military forces.

• Establishes dominance over lesser zombies through brainwave communication and trains them to use weapons 5.
• Commands elite zombies and an entire zombie tide to surround and devour hostile humans 60.
• Mobilizes 60,000 zombies through Crow Brother, including 25,000 elites and the Ace Legion 294.
• Commands hundreds of thousands of zombies during the assault on the Strongest Defense Line 500.
• Infects human heirs with Zombie Virus and immediately takes control of the newly turned zombies 698.

Physical Combat

Even without relying solely on his Domain, Lin Dong possesses overwhelming close-range strength.

• Reaches into Xu Jian’s head and removes his Crystal Core during their encounter 42.
• Repeatedly sends Tombstone flying despite Tombstone’s Hardened Skin defense 716.
• Defeats opponents whose power is considered comparable to SSS-Rank Beast Kings; the Azure Wolf King concludes that Lin Dong is beyond an ordinary Undead Race member 831.

Strategic Command

Lin Dong directs specialized forces rather than treating his horde as a mindless mass.

• Uses Crow Brother for surveillance, signals, and long-range communication 117 294.
• Sets traps such as the vine cage that encloses Ye Jian’s surviving forces 130.
• Allows rival Zombie Kings to struggle before assisting them, creating dependence and gratitude 272.
• Uses human technology, Ace Elites, Guard Mechas, plant-type domains, and aerial forces as coordinated battlefield assets 717 829.

Equipment and Resources

• Star Map Slate — A stone tablet with rune slots activated by Crystal Stones; Lin Dong inserts a newly obtained Crystal Stone after the battle with Night Fiend’s faction 452.
• Human disguises — Uses false identities and altered appearances to infiltrate enemy forces and facilities 465 698.
• Aircraft from Human Civilization — Travels to Eastern Province in an aircraft acquired from Human Civilization 726.
• Captured Star Destroyer — His forces seize the human vessel; it is later hidden in a valley for repairs and future use 771 781.
• Laser Sword Squad — Plans and equips a 3,000-zombie elite unit with Crystal Core Laser Swords capable of killing S-Rank Zombie Kings 781.
• Guard Mechas and modified zombie forces — Employs mechas, bionic modifications, airborne zombies, energy cannons, and other technological assets through Doctor’s work 717 718 771.

Relationships

• Little Eight — Elite subordinate and one of Lin Dong’s foremost fighters. He supports her cybernetic-arm modification and vows to retaliate against Black Scorpion after she loses an arm 42 452.
• Tank — One of Lin Dong’s original elite generals and a loyal Strength-Type commander. Tank repeatedly leads frontline assaults in defense of his boss and eventually joins the Undead Race 42 500 883.
• Doctor — Early recruit whose intelligence allowed him to learn weapon use quickly. He later becomes Lin Dong’s technological and tactical specialist, coordinating mecha forces and proposing Little Eight’s mechanical arm 5 452 717.
• Crow Brother — Scout, messenger, and signal carrier used to monitor enemy movements and mobilize Lin Dong’s forces 117 294 563.
• Cheng Luoyi — Human ally and intelligence source who provides information on rival Zombie Kings and assists with weapons and reinforcements 117 236 452.
• One-Ear — A minor zombie leader whose refusal to submit to the Blood Clan earns Lin Dong’s approval and protection 625.
• Black Nightmare — Rival Tongchang City Zombie King who considers Lin Dong’s territory weak, attempts to manipulate surrounding factions, and later tries to contain Lin Dong with psychic tracking 235 236 294.
• Tombstone — Southern Province overlord defeated by Lin Dong’s Corpse Domain and later overwhelmed by Lin Dong’s technological forces 716 718.
• Blood Fiend — Eastern Province overlord who receives Lin Dong, disguised as Nether Dragon, with outward warmth and private caution 726 727.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Establishing the Corpse Nest

Lin Dong begins by recruiting and training zombies rather than relying on instinctive violence. His first underlings demonstrate that living traits—agility, strength, and intelligence—can persist after zombification and be developed into specialized roles 5.

Rise of the Jiangbei Zombie King

Lin Dong openly establishes himself as a true Zombie King when he kills Xu Jian and claims his Crystal Core. He then builds a Five-Star Zombie Nest, commands elite zombies, and turns hostile humans into food for his horde 42 60.

Territorial Wars

He confronts rival Zombie Kings across Jiangbei and Riverbridge, retrieves fallen allies from enemy territory, and prepares his forces for large-scale Corpse Nest warfare 116 117. He later lures human hunting teams into killing zones and defeats them through coordinated attacks by Tank, Doctor, Little Eight, and other elite subordinates 130.

Expansion and Technological Militarization

Lin Dong expands beyond Jiangbei, manipulates zombie factions in the island nation, and mobilizes his complete force when Black Nightmare threatens Tongchang City 271 294. His horde later integrates plant-type domains, Ace Elites, mechas, cybernetic modifications, and Crystal Core weaponry into a structured army 500 717 718.

Infiltration of Human Civilization

Using human disguises, Lin Dong enters Black Scorpion territory and a heavily protected laboratory. He instigates conflict between human factions, infects powerful heirs, steals research materials and weapons, and leaves outbreaks behind as deliberate traps 465 698.

Southern Province and the Star Destroyer

While disguised as Nether Dragon, Lin Dong uses Southern Province’s conflict as a test for his upgraded forces. His Corpse Domain defeats Tombstone directly, while Guard Mechas, bionic weapons, and plant-type Zombie Kings annihilate Tombstone’s army 716 718. He later reveals himself in white robes during the battle against humanity’s Star Destroyer and leads the operation that captures it 765 771.

Provincial and Outer-Realm Campaigns

Lin Dong enters wider Zombie King politics by appearing at Eastern Province’s gathering under Nether Dragon’s identity. He joins campaigns against alien races, gathers advanced resources, and leads forces capable of challenging Beast Kings and other Undead Race factions 726 730 829 831.

Notable Quotes

“You’re the food.” 60

“You don't need to go to Jiangbei City to seek refuge with me. You can do that right here.” 625

“I don't know [if we'll win]. But I'll win.” 727

Trivia

• Lin Dong’s first three trained underlings were selected for traits preserved from their lives: athletic agility, physical strength, and intelligence 5.
• He considers zombies capable of learning to use tools and weapons, provided a powerful Zombie King trains them 5.
• His preference for white clothing persists even when he infiltrates hostile territories and enters open battle 42 795.
• He considers the appearance of his 3,000-zombie Laser Sword Squad an advantage in itself, noting that they “look pretty cool” 781.