In this post-apocalyptic world, I unexpectedly became a star galaxy master.

Hongtang didn't have time to think it through and instinctively shouted, "Brother Ha, use electric shock!"

At his command, Ha Ge immediately extended his claws at the male zombie, unleashing a flurry of sparks and lightning.

[Host, let Ha Ge spare your head first...]

Before the younger sister could finish speaking, the male zombie was electrocuted into a charred corpse by Ha Ge.

Hongtang picked up Ha Ge as a reward and stroked its fluffy head vigorously. "Little sister, is there a problem? I think this person's situation is what you called 'negative evolution,' it's turned into a monster, we can't keep it."

Surprisingly, instead of seeing other mutated plants and animals, I encountered so-called zombies this time.

Thank goodness for Ha Ge, my good son, Daddy will give you an extra chicken leg tonight!

[Host, I sense a faint energy fluctuation within the monster's brain, perhaps an energy core. This will be of great use to you.]

"Oh, what is a crystal core? What is it used for?"

Hongtang asked Tengteng to go into the charred brain to find the crystal core her sister had mentioned. However, Tengteng's sharp vines tore the entire head to shreds, and she still couldn't find it.

[Perhaps the crystal core was too small and was destroyed by Ha Ge's electricity. I can't sense it anymore.]

[A crystal nucleus is also a form of energy storage. The greater the energy, the larger and more transparent the crystal nucleus. The organism that mutated after being exposed to the energy rain will gradually develop such a crystal nucleus in its brain as the mutation continues.]

[The energy of the crystal core I just sensed is very similar to the various source stones the host usually uses. Although the energy levels are still quite different, small accumulations can lead to significant changes, allowing the host to use crystal cores to replace those source stones. High-level crystal cores might even become substitutes for super energy stones in this space. Those super energy stones are incredibly valuable; they should be conserved.]

Hongtang thought this was a good idea. If there really was a substitute for Originium, then she wouldn't have to spend a lot of dimensional currency to buy it.

"Do Brother Ha, Tengteng, and Sisi also have crystal cores in their bodies? What about me, I have energy but haven't awakened it?"

[When Hago possessed energy, a crystal core began to form in its brain. However, Tengteng and Sisi, due to their special circumstances, only developed one after reaching level three, with the crystal core located at the root. Tengteng's crystal core was still very small at level three, while Sisi, at level one, didn't have one yet. As for the host, there was none. Because the host had fused with the Sovereign's energy, it was all integrated into their flesh and bones. As long as the host didn't use their energy externally, others wouldn't be able to detect their energy. However, other humans who underwent positive evolution would have crystal cores in their brains.]

"Yes, Hongtang understands. It's like you're a martial arts master, but you can conceal your internal energy. As long as you don't make a move, others will just think you're an ordinary person who doesn't know martial arts."

It has a built-in hidden feature, which is pretty good.

Hongtang became increasingly satisfied with her various energy abilities and couldn't help but wonder if the reason why the heavens had given her so many powerful cheat codes was because she was the chosen one of the heavens, destined to save all living beings and the entire planet Aquamarine.

Shaking her head to clear away the unrealistic thoughts in her mind, and recalling the man's miserable state and the crystal core her sister had mentioned, Hongtang decided to go down the mountain to take a look.

Phase III of Beishan Villas is the high-rise residential section of the villa area, and it is closest to Shishan Mountain.

Red crabapple blossoms are hidden not far from the entrance.

What one sees is a scene of monstrous creatures roaming the land, corpses strewn everywhere, and wailing cries echoing through the air. It is a gruesome sight that sends chills down one's spine.

It looks like a fierce "racial massacre" has just taken place here.

So this is what the apocalypse truly looks like.

......

Fortunately, most of the monsters were stopped outside the villa.

Hongtang turned around and lowered her head, unable to resist the nausea, and vomited.

"Ugh~"

"Meow~" Ha Ge was eager to pounce on the zombies, but Hong Tang grabbed him and held him in her arms.

"Shh, keep your voice down, Brother Ha. Those things aren't good. Let's go back first and come back tonight."

Not far away, zombies were making strange "hoarse" noises, pounding on the gate, and some were even stacking themselves up to try to climb over the high outer wall.

Hongtang frowned. "Little sister, are those zombies intelligent? They seem to be working together quite well, even fighting as a group."

[Generally not. I sense that they no longer possess human life characteristics; their feeding on human flesh is controlled by a brain virus, an unconscious instinct. However, evolution takes many directions, and the possibility of intelligent monsters emerging in the future cannot be ruled out.]

"Can you sense which of these zombies have crystal cores in their brains?" In any case, she couldn't sense them using her mental power.

But perhaps it's because she lacks experience and her perception is wrong.

However, she did sense through her mental power that many of the human survivors inside also possessed "superpowers." They were using superpowers such as earth, water, and fire to clear the zombies from the neighborhood, and some of them were quite powerful.

It seems the survivors inside are not in great danger at the moment.

Hongtang stroked her chin, thinking to herself, "No wonder the outer walls here are so high. It turns out that an earth-attribute superpowered individual reinforced and heightened them."

That energy storm caused some of humanity to evolve positively, which is good news.

[Host, the evolution has only just begun, and these monsters are still at a low level, so there aren't many with crystal cores yet. My sister hasn't sensed any either.]

"Since there are no crystal cores and the survivors here are capable of dealing with the current predicament, let's not meddle in other people's business and go back to the stone house first."

If you act recklessly, you're bound to attract attention and cause unnecessary trouble, which wouldn't be good.

Asking her to be an unsung hero is out of the question; she's not a saint or a sucker.

Hongtang turned around and walked back.

We still don't know what humans call these suddenly appearing monsters, whether they call them zombies or something else.

And what about the supernatural abilities that humans suddenly possess? Is it called superpowers, or something else?

Do they know about the existence of the crystal nucleus? Do they know what the crystal nucleus is used for?

"By the way, little sister, besides being a substitute for Originium, what other uses do crystal cores have?"

[Crystal nuclei can replenish energy and also be used to upgrade one's own energy. Therefore, they are both an energy source and a raw material. If the technology here is advanced enough, perhaps a method for utilizing them can be developed soon.]

Hearing her sister say this, Hongtang's face darkened slightly.

Zombies feed on humans by nature, so is it possible that they are also after the crystal cores of human superhumans?

What if human superhumans also kill their own kind in order to advance in rank or obtain crystal cores?

How should the crystal cores between zombies, between zombies and superhumans, and between superhumans be used to complete energy conversion? Should they be eaten directly or boiled into soup or cooked as a dish?

If you are injured by a zombie, will you die immediately or turn into a zombie yourself? Is there an incubation period? Can the incubation period be cured?

How to effectively deal with zombies? Fire, water, swords, firearms, superpowers?

Do zombies also have superpowers?

How many zombies, superpowered individuals, and ordinary survivors are there now...?

Various questions churned in Hongtang's mind.

Humanity's future situation is more severe than we imagine.