A Post-Apocalyptic Journey to Another World

The militiamen discussed for a long time without reaching a conclusion, and the bunker soon fell silent, with only the occasional sound of claws scratching at the bunker coming from outside.

Soon, the distinctive whistling sound of heavy artillery shells streaking across the sky and the booming sound of shells hitting the ground echoed from the city center. The main forces of both sides had made contact, and the battle between humans and beasts would soon escalate to a fever pitch.

The lights in the bunker flickered and then went out. The militiamen lit a candle, and the dark-skinned militia captain leaned over an air vent, took a breath, and said, "Thank goodness, these beasts only knew to block the firing port, not the ventilation vent, otherwise we would have suffocated in there."

Zhang Xi glanced at his watch but didn't answer. He estimated that he should be able to leave in ten minutes.

Based on his understanding of werewolf attack efficiency, he figured the main force of the gray werewolves should have already passed through here. However, just to be on the safe side, he decided to wait another ten minutes, since Zhao Yu was an ordinary person and easily harmed.

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"That's about it," Zhang Xi stood up and walked toward the small door in the bunker, which was also made of concrete and steel frame, but was stopped by the militia captain.

The gaunt man stepped in front of Zhang Xi and asked, "What are you doing? There are black wolves outside, and didn't you hear those scratching sounds? There are at least three! Going out means certain death!"

Zhang Xi turned around and handed the assault rifle to Zhao Yu, saying, "Do you think we can survive if we don't go out? Once those monsters are free, they have plenty of ways to deal with us. For example, if we're determined, it's easy to find a ventilation shaft. While there are only a few black wolves outside, we'll have a better chance of survival if we rush out."

"But there's no cover outside the bunker. The door is so small, only one person can go out at a time. Who can withstand an attack from several black wolves alone? Let alone one person, even if we all rushed out at the same time, could we fight the black wolves hand-to-hand at such close range?"

After listening to the militia captain's words, the militiamen who had initially been swayed by Zhang Xi's rhetoric nodded in agreement. Yes, even if they didn't charge out, they would still die, but it was better than rushing out to their deaths immediately. Those black wolves were each as big as a calf; hand-to-hand combat was no joke.

Zhang Xi took out his hand axe and waved it, saying, "I've been practicing martial arts for a few days now, so I'll go first. If I can't manage, you can retreat in time. This door is so small, we can't all rush out together, and Black Wolf can't come in together either. If it were a fatter one, it might get stuck."

The joke wasn't funny. The militiamen discussed it for a long time before finally agreeing. They started discussing the order of attack. Zhao Yu requested to be the second to go out, following Zhang Xi, but this was naturally rejected by everyone. The final decision was: Zhang Xi first, the militia captain second, another tall, burly middle-aged man third, and then everyone else.

After lining up, Zhang Xi made a new request: no one was allowed to fire their guns; they could only use bayonets. This time, the militia captain quickly agreed. At such close range, firing guns could easily injure their own men and attract more wolves. Everyone understood this, but they were even less confident about their chances of success.

The militiamen had begun preparing to retreat to the bunker, which displeased Zhao Yu. If they retreated, wouldn't the first person to rush out be doomed?

Holding a bayonet upside down, she stubbornly squeezed behind Zhang Xi again, refusing to move aside no matter what. Zhang Xi finally gave in and had to let her have her way. Zhang Xi felt a little warm inside at Zhao Yu's reaction; after all, she was Old Zhao's daughter, and her personality was somewhat like his—loyal and righteous.

Everyone was in position when Zhang Xi yanked open the bunker's small door, ready to rush out. But a huge wolf's head popped in first, the faces of the man and the wolf almost touching. Both were surprised, and for a moment everyone froze.

Zhang Xi was the first to react. His face was full of surprise. He grabbed the wolf's head with his left hand and swung his right hand. A large gash appeared on the black wolf's neck, and blood spurted out, covering everyone.

The wolf struggled fiercely, but Zhang Xi held it down firmly, rendering it unable to move. Zhao Yu rushed forward to deliver the final blow, but Zhang Xi stopped him. In less than twenty seconds, the black wolf's struggles turned into convulsions, and then it became still.

Although the unfortunate black wolf was already dead, its rear end was still moving around, as the black wolf behind it was pushing it further in.

Zhang Xi chuckled inwardly. "Stupid wolf," he thought, "you refuse to use advantageous terrain and insist on squeezing into a dead end. I'll grant your wish." He repeated the same move, killing a second wolf. The black wolves outside finally realized their mistake and stopped foolishly sticking their heads into the bunker to their deaths.

"If you're not coming in, then I'm going out." Zhang Xi took a step forward and rushed out of the bunker. As soon as he left the bunker, his body suddenly moved out in a strange posture, skimming the ground, and dodged the attack of a black wolf.

Only two black wolves remained outside. The wolf that had pounced missed its target and, somewhat surprised, turned around and growled softly at Zhang Xi. With its instinctive reaction to danger, it knew Zhang Xi was a significant threat.

But precisely because of this, it overlooked the militia captain who followed. This dark-skinned man, although ranked behind Zhao Yu, charged ahead with explosive power. As soon as he entered the doorway, he saw a wolf's rear end sticking out in front of him. Without thinking, he thrust his bayonet forward.

This was a male wolf, but with a single stab and slash from the militia captain, it was no longer a male wolf. The wolf sprang up from the ground, but before it could even let out a howl, Zhang Xi grabbed its throat and snapped its neck.

Just as the militia captain and Zhao Yu rushed out, Zhang Xi had already dealt with the last remaining black wolf.

Under the militiamen's gazes, as if they had seen a monster, Zhang Xi remained silent, picked up Zhao Yu, and ran into the shadows of a small building near the bunker. In a few flashes, he disappeared from the militiamen's sight.

A militiaman asked with a strange expression, "Captain, did you see that? He snapped Black Wolf's neck with just one hand! Is he even human?"

The militia captain replied with a sense of loss, "I've heard of them. Company Commander Wu from the Armed Police Force told me that there are some soldiers in the large army in Pingyuan City. Some of them are incredibly strong, and some are as fast as lightning. They are super soldiers. If these legendary, damned monsters can appear out of nowhere, it's not surprising that superhuman-like guys can appear among humans."

Another young militiaman, his eyes sparkling, muttered to himself, "I wish I could be like him. He looks even younger than me. Captain, where do you think their strength comes from? Are they genetically engineered warriors trained by the state?"

The militia captain smacked the man on the head and scolded, "Stop daydreaming all day! Take all your weapons out of the bunker, and everyone carry your personal supplies. Don't carry too much, or you won't be able to run!"

"Captain, should we proceed head-on now, or head to the city center and rendezvous with the police?" a militiaman asked.

The dark-skinned militia captain, gazing thoughtfully in the direction Zhang Xi had disappeared, replied, "Idiot, are we going to the city center to die? We've finally got another chance to live, don't waste it. Let's break out. To Pingyuan City!"

The militiamen, having completed their preparations, cautiously made their way towards the city's outskirts. Their captain led them carefully, avoiding the bunkers besieged by the Black Wolves at various intersections; they couldn't help those still trapped inside. If the guns were opened, none of them would escape.

Their encounter with Zhang Xi was incredibly lucky. Following the direction Zhang Xi had gone, they occasionally saw two or three black wolf carcasses with their necks severed. They escaped Liaocheng through the invisible safe passage Zhang Xi had created, amidst the sounds of gunfire echoing from the city center behind them.

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