"Rumble, rumble"

The ground trembled in waves.

Everyone at the steel plant ran out.

Their faces were full of fear, mingled with confusion.

They had never heard of such a massive earthquake happening in Su Jing!

The tremors lasted a full thirty seconds before finally stopping.

"Quick, look, what is that!"

Suddenly, someone pointed in a direction and exclaimed.

Everyone followed his finger and widened their eyes.

In the distance, a pillar of purple light connected the heavens and the earth.

"That direction is...."

A glimmer of brilliance flashed in Wang Hao's eyes.

Purple Gold Mountain!

The sudden earthquake spelled disaster for the survivors living in the residential buildings.

An earthquake definitely means they need to run.

But outside, there are zombies and ghouls!

Some who had previously teamed up to clear out the residential buildings took to the stairs and ran down.

Quite a few were attacked by the monsters outside, turning into their food, or becoming one of them.

Those with monsters already inside the buildings chose to stay home and await death, and ironically, they survived.

Of course, houses of poor quality, or those damaged by the previous meteor strike, collapsed entirely.

Everyone inside perished.

"Report, strong energy fluctuations detected."

"Report, strong energy fluctuations detected."

"Report, strong energy fluctuations detected."

.....

Chaos erupted in the settlement camps across Jiangnan Province.

Countless eyes were drawn to the pillar of light connecting heaven and earth.

Inside the steel plant meeting room

Brothers Zhao Hu, Yang Tian, all looked at Wang Hao.

It was now confirmed that the light pillar originated from the peak of Purple Gold Mountain.

Coincidentally, Wang Hao's destination was also Purple Gold Mountain.

He even invited them to accompany him.

This was quite suspicious!

Did Wang Hao receive some information previously?

"Haha, Younger Brother Wang, since we're like brothers, you can't hide any intel from us!"

Zhao Hu laughed heartily.

"What intel could I have? If I knew there were treasures up there, I would have rushed over non-stop.

How could I be telling everyone and gathering people?"

Wang Hao spread his hands helplessly.

At this moment, he was still in shock.

He had thought this treasure hunt was his solo adventure.

Unexpectedly, things turned out this way.

Now, various forces and strong individuals would likely display their divine techniques.

Especially Zhao Hu and Yang Tian, these superpower users.

Once they see the light pillar, they will surely head there.

Where there are heavenly anomalies, there must be great treasures.

Having gained superpowers, they naturally wish to become stronger. Also, superpowers give them the confidence to explore Purple Gold Mountain.

"Hehe, Younger Brother Yang is right, if I had any intel beforehand, I'd keep it quiet and get rich silently."

Yang Tian laughed slyly.

"Brother Hu, Brother Tian, do you intend to head to Purple Gold Mountain now?"

Wang Hao looked at the two, smiling as he asked.

This...

The two exchanged a glance.

They weren't too concerned about food.

The steel plant had an abundant food supply.

However, they were extremely eager for power.

In the post-apocalyptic world, power is king.

Their current status was earned through strength.

Hence, they both wanted to enhance their powers.

"This commotion is so great, forces from all sides, and even some superpower users nearby, will definitely head there."

Zhao Meng furrowed his brow deeply.

Now things were different from before. Previously, if they went together, their abilities ensured there wouldn't be much danger.

But now, with an anomaly at Purple Gold Mountain and various forces gathering, even teamed up, they'd be in great danger.

They became superpower users, so why couldn't others?

If something went wrong and they had an accident, what about Li Qian then?

"That's the nature of seeking wealth through danger."

Yang Tian's gaze was sharp, looking at Zhao Meng with a touch of mockery:

"I'm planning to go, but you have families, you'd better stay safe here."

Afterward, he turned to Wang Hao: "Younger Brother Wang, how about teaming up with me?"

"Haha! I'd be honored."

Wang Hao laughed heartily, wasn't it perfect to have teammates like this?

Besides, it seemed this guy had some secret to avoid poison.

When the time comes, I'll take him out, break his limbs, and bring him back to the Blue Sky Villa District for Sun Yaoyao to study.

"It's already the end of the world, where is safe?"

Zhao Hu cast a dissatisfied glance at Zhao Meng.

This younger brother! Everything about him was fine, but he was strangely a hopeless romantic.

What kind of enchantment did Li Qian put on him? It's the apocalypse; there are plenty of women!

"Younger Brother Wang, count me in. The three of us together, whoever stands in our way dies!"

He was still hesitant initially.

After all, the steel plant was quite an operation.

But since Yang Tian was going, he had to go too.

If Yang Tian had a lucky encounter and his powers increased substantially...

Wouldn't that spell ruin for him?

Even if he gained nothing, journeying with Wang Hao would surely strengthen their bond swiftly.

When they team up, his own demise is assured.

No matter the case, he must go with them.

"Then I'm going too."

Seeing Zhao Hu intend to go, Zhao Meng immediately expressed his stance.

He couldn't let his brother take risks alone.

"You'd better not go. The steel plant needs someone in charge."

Zhao Hu furrowed his brows, unwilling to let his dear brother take risks.

"Aren't there subordinates watching the steel plant? I'm not much use here either."

Zhao Meng looked at his brother earnestly, spoke somberly and affectionately:

"Brother! We're brothers of one mind, we've fought together all this way, wherever you go, I go."

"Great!"

Zhao Hu's eyes turned red, giving Zhao Meng's back a hearty slap:

"As long as we're together, live or die as one!"

Wang Hao watched the two, his eyes flashing.

He had experienced betrayal by colleagues, scheming from classmates, and his ex-girlfriend's betrayal.

Added to that, reading many post-apocalyptic novels filled with deceit and betrayal.

To be honest, he had lost faith in emotions.

Even with Sun Yaoyao, despite their multiple intimate encounters, he didn't fully trust her.

Even...

He looked at Xiaoyueyue beside him.

Even with Xiaoyueyue, he didn't fully trust her.

Now, seeing the brotherly bond between Zhao Hu and Zhao Meng, he was deeply moved.

"Brother, Yueyue wants to live and die with you."

Feeling Wang Hao's gaze, Xiaoyueyue opened her arms for a hug.

A gentle smile appeared on Wang Hao's face as he hugged her.

Yang Tian:...

Looks like he's the only lonely one here, huh?

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