Chapter 190: The Mightiest Superpower User! Thunder God's Arrival

Chapter 190: The Mightiest Superpower User! Thunder God's Arrival

In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

Finally, the convoy reached Han City.

Upon seeing the iconic buildings of Han City, the numerous survivors in the convoy were filled with mixed emotions.

"Finally... we've made it!"

"Yes! We've finally arrived. In the peace era, this trip would have taken at most two days. This time, it took us almost 12 days."

"I never thought we'd actually make it safely to Han City? I thought this journey would be life-threatening..."

"It was indeed life-threatening, no, even saying ten deaths without life wouldn't be an exaggeration. There were so many dangerous moments on the road that we wouldn't have made it without our captain and that person... We're lucky to have turned danger into safety."

"That's right, especially six days ago when we accidentally entered the territory of the 'Devouring' monsters. If it weren't for the captain and that person... we would've surely died. Those disgusting and terrifying worms would've devoured us."

"You guys, what do you think about the captain's friend? Isn't he too terrifying? One punch and he caused an entire county to turn upside down, triggering an earthquake and killing all the devouring monsters. Even the immortals of myths and legends couldn't do that."

"He's indeed formidable. I've never heard of a superpower user this strong."

"Before seeing that person, I always thought superpower users were just about spitting fire, playing with water, or having a bit more strength. I never imagined a superpower user could be this powerful? Those evil and bizarre creatures wouldn't stand a chance against that man, would they?"

"Haven't you heard? The captain's friend has killed aberrations!"

"He's so powerful. I wonder if the Thunder God at the Han City shelter can match the captain's friend?"

...

At this moment, the convoy was parked on the outskirts of Han City, making their final preparations before heading straight to the shelter."

The captain, I think you should sit down and rest. You've done so much for us."

The survivors gathered in small groups, eating and resting while chatting.

They were incredibly grateful to Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang.

Especially Zhao Zheng! Without this formidable man, their team would never have made it to Han City.

So, during their rest, the topic of conversation was Zhao Zheng, with everyone speculating about his background, their voices filled with gratitude and admiration...

On another vehicle, a modified pickup truck, a few people were also gathered, eating.

"Xiao Liu, have you coordinated with the Thunder God shelter?" asked a man in his fifties with graying temples.

The man, despite his age, stood tall with a straight back, exuding a clear military demeanor. Even while sitting, he had an aura of authority.

He was the "Old Battalion Commander" that Han Chengjun had mentioned, the original leader of this convoy.

"It's all set. They'll send someone to guide us soon," replied a young man munching on a piece of bread.

In fact, two days ago, when the convoy entered the North Province, they had already contacted the Thunder God shelter via radio.

The shelter welcomed the news of a group of survivors seeking refuge.

This attitude delighted the entire convoy.

They were tired of worrying about food every day and living a precarious life. They yearned for stability.

"Commander."

At this moment, a middle-aged man with glasses and a slender build spoke up, "I don't know if you've realized an important issue."

"Oh? What issue?" The old commander asked.

The middle-aged man said, "Commander, what do you think of Song's friend's abilities?"

As soon as he spoke, Xiao Liu couldn't help but chime in, "Zhang Ge, isn't that obvious? If it weren't for that person, would we be alive here? I've never seen a more powerful superpower user."

Young people are indeed straightforward, even after three years of the apocalypse.

The old commander agreed, "Song's friend's abilities are undeniable. The 'Red Eagle Wanderers,' who almost wiped us out, are the most notorious nomad group in that area, especially their leader, Hong Juan. She's practically the ruler of that region, a rare powerhouse even among superpower users."

"But such a powerful individual was effortlessly crushed by Song's friend... From this, we can confirm that Song's friend is undoubtedly one of the top superpower users today."

As he spoke, the old commander's tone turned admiring, his expression revealing a hint of envy and longing.

If he had Zhao Zheng's strength, he could create a utopia for the survivors, free from monster invasions!

The middle-aged man with glasses sighed and said with a bitter smile, "That's exactly the problem! He's just too strong."

Hearing this, the others looked puzzled.

Only the old battalion commander's expression changed, and he said, "You're worried that he might clash with the Thunder God?"

"Exactly!" The middle-aged man nodded and said, "Think about it. Over the past three years, whenever a powerful superhuman appeared, didn't they all want to rule their own territory and refuse to be subordinate to others?"

"Those with good intentions would claim a place for themselves, build a shelter camp, and manage the entire camp. At the very least, they would want to be the nominal leader."

"As for the bad ones, they would simply plunder and murder, committing all sorts of evil deeds, revealing their true nature."

"Isn't that right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The middle-aged man continued, "As the old saying goes, one mountain cannot hold two tigers. The strong prefer to act alone."

"Given that, what about Captain Song's friend? With his strength, he could protect a region and become a warlord! Even if he's not interested in that, it doesn't mean he's willing to play a subordinate role."

"Once he enters the Thunder God Shelter Camp, how to accommodate him will not only be a concern for us but also a headache for the shelter! If we treat him with too much respect, we might overshadow the Thunder God. But if we show any disrespect, it will surely offend him, and any conflict will be troublesome..."

Hearing this, the people beside him all changed their expressions.

The middle-aged man didn't stop there and continued, "If we think more maliciously, what if Captain Song's friend is actually targeting the Thunder God Shelter Camp? He clearly has the strength to establish his own shelter camp and accommodate survivors, yet he hasn't done so... Perhaps he has his eyes on the ecosystem within the Thunder God Shelter Camp and wants to take over by force."

"If that's the case, conflict is inevitable, and we'll be caught in the middle, likely to be crushed!"

This analysis sent a chill down everyone's spines. If it came to that, they, as ordinary people, would undoubtedly be the first to be used as cannon fodder.

"Enough!" The old battalion commander frowned and said, "Don't maliciously speculate about him! From the many times he has saved us, we know he's not an ambitious person."

"Commander, it's not that I want to be malicious, but in this environment, anything can happen," the middle-aged man said. "Over the past three years, haven't we seen similar situations before?"

The old battalion commander frowned deeply and said in a stern voice, "Regardless of his intentions, the fact remains that he has saved us multiple times. Because of that, we owe him, and even if he asks for my life, it would be justified!"

Hearing this, the middle-aged man was left speechless.

After a moment of silence, he continued, "I'm just expressing my concerns, not trying to be disrespectful... I hope I'm being overly cautious."

The old battalion commander didn't respond.

A soldier in camouflage beside him asked, "Director Zhang, if that really happens... what should we do?"

The old battalion commander sighed.

Indeed, in such a world, self-preservation is the only rule! Although the phrase originally means something different, its literal meaning fits the current situation perfectly.

No matter how much gratitude one feels, when it comes to one's own life, most people would make a heartfelt choice.

"I need some air!"

The old battalion commander got out of the car and left the discussion.

His position as "battalion commander" was long in name only, and he no longer had the authority to command his subordinates.

Inside the car.

After the old battalion commander left, the few remaining people began to discuss more freely.

Director Zhang said, "Before we make any decisions, we need to analyze the strength of both sides! As ordinary people, the only way we can protect ourselves now is to rely on the strong."

The others in the car nodded in agreement.

"Director Zhang, I agree with what you said," the soldier in camouflage added.

"Good, then let's do a simple analysis."

Director Zhang smiled slightly.

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In the peace era, he was a leader in the city. When the disaster struck, he fled to the military base and managed to survive until now...

"Captain Song's friend, as you all know, is terrifying. You've seen it for yourselves..."

"Although I haven't met the Thunder God, the fact that he can protect such a massive underground city, accommodating hundreds of thousands of survivors, speaks volumes about his strength."

"Does anyone know about the Thunder God's feats?"

Especially regarding recent battle records? Share them with us. Be honest, don't exaggerate. This is very important."

...

The analysis...

There was no result! After all, they were thousands of miles away from the Thunder God, and all they knew was hearsay. They had no real understanding of the Thunder God's true strength.

In this situation, there was no way to analyze it.

Suddenly, Xiao Liu suggested, "Why don't we use the radio to contact the shelter? We could ask them about the Thunder God's battle records?"

This proposal brightened the eyes of everyone in the car.

"Sure, Xiao Liu, quickly contact the shelter..."

"I think we should also show some goodwill to the shelter..."

...

On the other side.

In the RV.

Song Haitang frowned, her beautiful face cold as ice.

"What's wrong, Haitang?" Zhao Zheng asked with a smile. "Who upset you?"

Song Haitang glanced at the nearby pickup truck and recounted the conversation she had just overheard.

The two vehicles were about thirty meters apart, and the pickup's doors and windows were closed.

Despite this distance, Song Haitang could still hear the conversation inside, which was simply incredible! Zhao Zheng hadn't heard anything.

After listening to Song Haitang's account, Zhao Zheng laughed.

"Don't be angry! What's there to be upset about? In a team of over a hundred, having just a few bad apples is actually quite good."

Song Haitang wasn't sure why, but whenever Zhao Zheng was involved, her emotions tended to fluctuate.

Zhao Zheng comforted her again, "The old battalion commander's performance was pretty good, right? And the others are grateful to us. Having these people is enough; it's not in vain that we saved them."

"As for those few maggots, we can crush them when they see hope at the shelter's gate!"

Song Haitang, who had calmed down a bit, couldn't help but glance at Zhao Zheng when he said this.

Then she added, "They're using the radio to contact the Thunder God Shelter and deliberately revealing some information about you. Should we stop them?"

Zhao Zheng waved his hand. "No need. I was planning to talk to the Thunder God anyway. I heard he once escaped from an eerie domain, and I want to ask him about that eerie information. It's better if he knows I'm coming; it will save me from having to show off my skills to meet him later."

Song Haitang nodded. "I understand."

...

After everyone had eaten and rested for half an hour, they set off again.

It was already afternoon.

They planned to reach the Thunder God Shelter before nightfall.

As the convoy entered the city, everyone became more cautious.

According to the information from the shelter, the city was not safe, with many monsters still lurking.

The Thunder God had personally gone out to clear the city of monsters.

But after clearing them, new monsters quickly moved in to take over the vacated territories.

Realizing this, the shelter decided not to waste their efforts and let the monsters occupy the surface.

After all, new monsters would appear after the old ones were cleared, so it was safer to collect information on the existing monsters instead of clearing them.

As long as exploration teams avoided these territories when they went out, there wouldn't be much of a problem.

The shelter had informed the convoy about the distribution of these monster territories.

As long as they followed the safe routes and didn't make too much noise, everything should be fine.

"Rumble!"

At that moment.

A bolt of lightning suddenly appeared in the sky, illuminating it.

It caught the attention of everyone in the convoy.

"Why is there lightning out of nowhere?"

"Is it going to rain? We need to hurry."

"Wait... something's off with that lightning... it's heading towards us."

When everyone realized that a bolt of lightning was rapidly moving through the clouds and heading towards their convoy, most of the survivors became panic-stricken.

The main reason was the numerous monsters they had encountered on their journey, which had left them traumatized.

Although everyone was panicked, no one ran around wildly.

They knew that the safest place was where that man was!

At that moment.

Some people, seeing the lightning approach, had a hunch about what was happening.

For example, Zhang Wei and Xiao Liu.

They knew that the bolt of lightning rapidly approaching was definitely the legendary Thunder God!

(End of Chapter)

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