Whatever his rank had been, he was already dead.
Chen Luo was beginning to understand how zombies could advance without absorbing crystals.
The Armor's Original Owner had exploded, spreading the power within him across the globe. He had possessed the darkness element, and his sinister, evil energy had brought zombies into existence.
Only zombies could absorb the energy left after his death. It could even keep them alive for long periods without food.
It was just like Rat Plague. After his death, only Sea Ji could absorb his energy. No one else could.
Zombies kept advancing at different speeds depending on their talent, and they had upper limits to their levels, too.
Survivors leveled up by absorbing the crystals of zombies.
In that sense, survivors were absorbing the Armor's Original Owner's power indirectly.
His blood and the power within him had contaminated the earth, creating mutant plants.
His flesh had nourished the creatures that ate it, making them evolve at incredible speed.
His weapons and armor had scattered across the world.
It was a whale fall, giving life to countless things.
But what about the most important part, his crystal? His darkness-element crystal?
Had whoever killed him taken it?
Hopefully, that being had left after taking the crystal. Otherwise, if they could kill even the Armor's Original Owner, who could possibly stand against them?
Was Monster coming to search for the armor and crystal?
Based on the information available, the truth behind doomsday was being pieced together, one reasoned deduction at a time.
Chen Luo pulled himself out of his thoughts and let out a long breath. He should focus on preparing for Monster's arrival.
Chen Luo began summoning the Level-Ten Members stationed elsewhere back to headquarters.
Anyone who could reach level ten by this point was certain to advance