Age of Evolution

Lin Zhen killed the last gunman with a single shot and took a deep breath.

This was incredibly dangerous. If he hadn’t learned the defensive technique of being immovable like a mountain, he would have been killed by this guy who didn’t hesitate to shoot even his own teammate.

This gunman was ruthless and decisive. Lin Zhen thought that with enemies in front of him, this gunman wouldn’t have a chance to act, but he didn’t expect him to be so heartless.

“It seems that being well-prepared for everything is always the right choice.”

With lingering fear, Lin Zhen put away his gun, glancing at the corpses of the three enemies on the ground.

The entire battle on this end didn’t last more than thirty seconds, but Du Yanhu and his men were close and would probably arrive soon.

Lin Zhen wanted to stay and take care of Du Yanhu, Zhang Huai, and the others in one fell swoop, but through the window, he saw more than ten shadows appearing from different directions.

The sound of the metal storm attracted too much attention. Those remaining in Zhao Dong were probably searching for Lin Zhen tirelessly. The chances of these people fighting each other before encountering Lin Zhen were slim. No one wants to drop out early in a fight that involves three billion dollars. Preserving strength is the most important thing.

So, once a fight breaks out, it would most likely be between Lin Zhen and the other martial artists. That’s why they’ve arrived so quickly.

Some even abandoned their Mutated Beasts and rushed in this direction at full speed.

“What a group of people who prioritize money over their lives. It seems I can’t stay here any longer. Anyway, with the city sealed off by the heavy snow, no one can leave. We’ll just take our time.”

“Zhang Huai, Ouyang Yu, I’ll let you live a little longer.”

Lin Zhen didn’t stay any longer, jumping out from the rear window, flying close to the ground at a height of one meter, and quickly disappeared into the alley.

Less than ten seconds after he left, Du Yanhu and his men arrived.

When they saw the chaos inside the small building, they all froze in astonishment.

“This… Old Wang and the others are dead!”

Du Yanhu looked at the corpses and quickly drew a conclusion.

“Old Wang and Old Meng were killed by Lin Zhen, while Old Li was killed by Old Wang’s stray bullets. How did these three screw up? They didn’t kill Lin Zhen, so why did they kill each other?”

Du Yanhu stomped his foot in frustration. Zhang Huai reminded him from behind, “Captain, we’d better retreat first. It seems many people are coming.”

“What are we afraid of when people come? We all want to kill Lin Zhen.”

Du Yanhu had just finished speaking when people started to arrive one after another.

In less than five minutes, there were more than thirty people in the room.

There are now more than a hundred Martial Artists in Zhao Dong County City, most of whom are searching for Lin Zhen, and more are yet to arrive.

A man with a pale face and hands behind his back stood in the crowd. He didn’t have any weapons, but the Space Ring on his hand showcased his wealth.

Furthermore, this man’s strength had reached Level Eight War General Level and could be considered the highest among those present.

At first, the martial artists were noisy, but upon the pale-faced man’s arrival, they became quiet.

“Brother Wolf. ”

“Nice to see you, Brother Wolf. I didn’t expect you to be in Zhao Dong too.” “Brother Wolf, it’s been a while. Are you close to reaching the War God Realm?”

Many familiar martial artists greeted the pale-faced man. Du Yanhu and the others were no exception.

Lang Tianxiao, a Level Eight War General with innate speed, was a top figure among the Base City War Generals. He fought against a Primary War God without losing when he was at Seventh-level War General Level, and later killed that War God as an Eighth-level War General, causing a sensation at the time.

Lang Tianxiao was accompanied by a dark-faced man, who stood about 1.9 meters tall and was incredibly strong. He was also a Level Eight War General, gifted with divine strength. His name was Yang Lie. He was Lang Tianxiao’s sworn brother, taciturn but possessing astonishing strength.

The two of them never teamed up with others while hunting Mutated Beasts. They were more than enough on their own.

Lang Tianxiao glanced around at everyone present, finally settling his eyes on

Du Yanhu: “You encountered Lin Zhen?”

“Uh… it wasn’t me; it was my teammates. The three of them are lying dead on the ground.”

Lang Tianxiao took a look at the three dead primary War Generals and snorted coldly: “Trash!”

“I assume you’ve all seen the Wild Assassination Order for Lin Zhen this time. The reward is thirty billion, and although it’s anonymously posted, we all know who’s behind it. This matter has already been going on for quite some time. I, Lang Tianxiao, am fair in my matters and will never bully others with my power. Whoever can kill Lin Zhen will get the thirty billion.”

People breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Many were afraid that Lang Tianxiao would lose his temper and hoard the wealth for himself. If everyone was competing based on their abilities, then everyone had a chance. After all, no matter how strong Lang Tianxiao and Yang Lie were, it would be useless if they couldn’t find Lin Zhen.

“However, let’s clear up one thing. If we all encounter Lin Zhen together, whoever dares to compete with me, Lang Tianxiao, for the kill should not

blame me for being ruthless!”

With that, Lang Tianxiao casually swiped his hand, and a hole was dug through one of the room’s walls. It wasn’t round or square but had five deep grooves, like a massive claw mark! Keep in mind, Lang Tianxiao was at a distance from the wall. Who could withstand such power with just a casual strike from afar?

“Yang Lie, let’s go!”

Lang Tianxiao didn’t linger, leaving quickly with Yang Lie.

With Lang Tianxiao gone, the remaining Martial Artists reached a tacit agreement – that they would rely on their skills to kill Lin Zhen. Before finding Lin Zhen, everyone would avoid fights with each other.

The Martial Artists gradually dispersed, and the news spread quickly. Many Martial Artists in Zhao Dong still had companions in their group, and as they informed each other, everyone knew that Lin Zhen was nearby.

One by one, the Martial Artist teams began to move, leaving their hiding spots. While fighting the Mutated Beasts, they searched tirelessly for Lin Zhen’s whereabouts.

Due to the blizzard’s effect, the signals in Zhao Dong were disrupted and the internet was inaccessible, making communication between Martial Artists inconvenient and searching inefficient.

At this moment, the only one who could communicate with the outside world was Su Na, who was inside the news van.

Su Na had already prepared and posted a message online.

The title of the post was: “In the Wilderness Area of Zhao Dong, a Thirty Billion Bounty to Kill Lin Zhen – Who Will Be the Hero in This Deadly Situation?” As soon as the post went out, it immediately caused a sensation online.

Due to the blizzard, communications with various teams of Martial Artists outside were cut off. Some cautious individuals, sensing the unusual weather, had already returned to Base City, went to nearby satellite cities, or stopped at supply stations.

However, coincidentally, in the area of Zhao Dong where the largest number of Martial Artists had gathered, not a single one of them had returned.

Initially, people thought it was due to the many challengers to Lin Zhen, and that the Martial Artists had stayed behind to watch the spectacle. But now, they realized it was because of the bounty.

Upon hearing this news, the internet exploded.

“No wonder! I wondered why that second-generation rich guy Li Tianhao would dare to challenge Lin Zhen directly. So, this was his plan. The bounty might be anonymous, but we don’t need to investigate. We know one hundred percent that Li Tianhao is behind it.”

“So what? The struggle between Martial Artists is never-ending. Li Tianhao has been challenging Lin Zhen for quite some time now. It’s only natural for Lin Zhen to go to the Wilderness Area to face the challenge. Li Tianhao playing some tricks is entirely normal. Is the person above still living in the era of the Gregorian calendar?”

“It’s over! Lin Zhen may be strong, but in the face of thirty billion, those Martial Artists will be ruthless. Li Tianhao might not be a match for Lin Zhen in a one-on-one fight, but what if Lin Zhen is attacked by a gang of War Generals?”

“Li Tianhao is shameless! I support Lin Zhen to make a comeback!” “Make a comeback my ass, you think this is a fairy tale.”

“Isn’t communications with Zhao Dong cut off? How can posts still be sent out?”

“Didn’t you see that this is posted by someone from the News Bureau? They have a van with radar signals.”

“I strongly request continuous updates on the situation in Zhao Dong.”

Soon, the number of replies under the post reached tens of thousands, showing the massive impact of the matter.

Also, Su Na, the person who posted, made it clear that the News Bureau would definitely follow up on this matter, allowing everyone to be the first to know about its progress.

Regardless, no one could interfere with what was happening in Zhao Dong right now. The blizzard not only blocked the roads but also the signals. No one could give orders or influence the people there. Whether Lin Zhen could escape this crisis depended entirely on himself..