"God Liu!"
"God Liu is here!"
"Hahaha! You were so arrogant earlier-now you're dead!"
"In front of God Liu, everyone is just an ant!"
Excited expressions burst onto the survivors' faces. The moment Liu Yang appeared, it was as if they had all been injected with a surge of adrenaline.
Not only were they thrilled, but they also felt an indescribable, satisfying rush.
They couldn't wait to see Ma Feiyun get slapped down!
"Boss Liu Yang!" Seeing Liu Yang arrive, Scarface Mouse finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He truly hadn't been Ma Feiyun's match. He hadn't expected the man to possess a move like Mountain Collapse Strike-a technique designed to shock the tiger by striking the mountain. Even hiding underground hadn't allowed him to evade it.
However, the instant Boss Liu Yang appeared, Ma Feiyun's fate was already sealed.
"Hahaha! Fucking arrogant piece of shit! Don't you know who you're messing with?" Old Wang lay on the ground, clutching his chest, but a broad laugh split his face.
Seeing this, panic instantly seized Ma Feiyun's heart.
Why had everyone's expression changed the moment this young man showed up?
Why were they so excited, so full of expectation?
Could this young man really be so powerful that every single one of them trusted him without hesitation?
Ma Feiyun felt a pang of fear.
He hadn't even seen how Liu Yang arrived.
A black shadow had flashed across the sky, and then the man was simply standing there.
Did he awaken a flight ability?
If it was just flight, he might have speed, but his raw power probably wasn't-
Before he could finish the thought, Liu Yang moved. In a flash, he appeared directly in front of Ma Feiyun and kicked him airborne before the man could even react.
"Fuck, what terrifying power! What kind of ability does this guy have?! Not only is he fast, but his raw physical strength is insane!!"
Ma Feiyun vomited a large mouthful of blood in mid-air, his face pale with shock as his mind went entirely incoherent.
Before he could even hit the ground, Liu Yang flashed again, catching up to the airborne Ma Feiyun and stomping him straight down.
"BOOM!"
Ma Feiyun was slammed heavily into the earth, sending spiderweb-like cracks rippling across the hard concrete floor.
"Cough, cough!"
"Pfft!"
He spewed another spray of blood, his eyes brimming with absolute terror.
Strong!
He was far too strong!
It was utterly absurd!
As a Level 2 ability user, Ma Feiyun couldn't even track the man's movements!
Even when he was kicked flying into the distance at extreme speed, his opponent had caught up to him in a single step. That kind of speed was simply beyond humanly possible!
"What kind of monster did I provoke?!"
Ever since becoming a Level 2 ability user, Ma Feiyun felt his strength had surged, growing so arrogant that he looked down on everyone else.
He believed he was the strongest ability user in the entire area.
That was why, upon seeing this survivor base, his immediate thought had been to seize control as the leader.
After all, in the apocalypse, power was supreme.
He thought he was the strongest here, so naturally, he should be the boss.
Yet now, after being kicked and stomped like a ragdoll, Ma Feiyun finally understood the saying that there is always someone greater.
In front of this man, he was nothing more than a toy to be trampled at will.
Just as those survivors had said, he was merely an ant, while this man was an absolute deity!
Liu Yang looked down at the blood-soaked Ma Feiyun beneath his boot and spoke coldly:
"So you're the one who wanted to replace me and take over this base?"
Over the past few days, Liu Yang had spent his daylight hours scavenging nearby resources and his nights working overtime, sparring with the beautiful girls.
Today, through the sentry zombies guarding the gate, he had noticed nearly a thousand new survivors joining the base. He had been quite pleased-until an ability user started causing trouble!
To make matters worse, the intruder was actually fairly capable. Not only had Old Wang fallen, but even Scarface Mouse, who had already advanced to Level 2, was no match for him.
Left with no choice, Liu Yang had to handle it personally.
Hearing Liu Yang's icy voice, Ma Feiyun nearly wet himself.
Every hair on his body stood on end, his back soaked in cold sweat. In a faint, trembling voice, he desperately begged for mercy:
"Big... Big Brother, I was wrong! Please let me live! From now on, I'll be your dog! I didn't know this base belonged to you! If I knew you were this strong, how could I ever dare to step out of line?"
Liu Yang lifted his foot off Ma Feiyun's face and swept his gaze over the crowd. The newly arrived survivors trembled in sheer terror.
They had witnessed how effortlessly Ma Feiyun had defeated Old Wang and Scarface Mouse. They thought Ma Feiyun was invincible, yet before Liu Yang, he was reduced to an ant. Just how terrifyingly powerful was Liu Yang?
As Liu Yang's gaze swept over them, they felt as though a living King of Hell was staring them down, ready to reap their lives at any moment.
Liu Yang spoke in a cold, authoritative tone: "This base belongs to me! I make the rules here, and my word is law! Anyone who dares to break my rules will face only one outcome-death.
"Today is your first day, so you didn't know the rules. I won't punish you this time. But if I catch anyone causing trouble again, I won't be so forgiving! Understood?"
"Understood!" the newcomers shouted in unison.
The loudest voice actually came from Ma Feiyun, who was still pinned to the ground.
Ma Feiyun was a pragmatic man. In the apocalypse, he lived by a single absolute rule: power is everything.
Whoever was strongest was the boss.
When he believed he was the strongest in the base, he wanted to rule. But now that Liu Yang had thoroughly beaten him into submission, those ambition vanished completely, replaced by a desperate desire to serve under him.
Liu Yang walked over to Scarface Mouse, helped him up, and asked, "Are you alright?"
Flattered, Scarface Mouse quickly replied, "I'm fine, Boss! Just a few minor injuries."
"Good," Liu Yang nodded. "Register all these newcomers properly. Follow the usual protocol: each person may borrow fifty catties of potatoes for planting.
"Also, distribute ten catties of rice to each person for free. Count the total headcount and reward Old Wang with one catty of rice per person.
"From now on, daily affairs in this base will be discussed and managed among you ability users, with Scarface Mouse and Old Wang taking the lead."
"Understood, Boss. I'll get right on it," Scarface Mouse said, standing up. He gestured to a few trusted subordinates behind him and began organizing the tally.
Not far off, Old Wang overheard Liu Yang's instructions and called out gratefully, "Thank you, Boss!"
Old Wang knew his combat strength fell short of Ma Feiyun's, but he had stepped up to fight anyway because he trusted Liu Yang's absolute power. Even if he couldn't win, he needed to prove his loyalty.
Clearly, his stance had paid off. Liu Yang had now elevated his status above the other ability users, placing him on equal footing with Scarface Mouse.
Liu Yang turned his gaze back toward Ma Feiyun.
Feeling Liu Yang's eyes on him, Ma Feiyun shuddered once more.
This powerhouse was terrifying beyond measure.
He had no idea what fate awaited him. If this master wished to end him, it would take no more than a flick of a finger.
Unexpectedly, Liu Yang said, "Your strength isn't bad. There's a Testing Stele inside the base. Go test yourself-with your current power, you should easily land in the top 100 on the Yellow Ranking. You might even win a decent reward from it."
Hearing this, Ma Feiyun finally let out a long breath of relief. Excitement washed over his face as he stammered, "My little bit of power is nothing! It doesn't even begin to compare to yours, Boss!"
Liu Yang chuckled. "Oh? Daring to put yourself in the same sentence as me now? Tell me, is that statement supposed to be modest, or arrogant?"
"Ah, no, no, no! That's not what I meant at all!" Ma Feiyun shook his head frantically. "I'm trash, complete garbage! How could I ever dare compare myself to you, Boss?"
Liu Yang patted his shoulder and said, "Relax. You just thought you were invincible, which made you a bit reckless. I won't hold it against you.
"Once you test yourself at the stele, you'll see just how many people out there are stronger than you.
"Heal up your injuries, then go take the test. Stay in this base and behave yourself. I won't mistreat those who contribute to the foundation, understand?"
"Yes, yes, yes! You're absolutely right, Boss! I'll do my best to contribute to the base from now on!" Ma Feiyun nodded repeatedly.
"Good." Liu Yang turned and headed off toward the warehouse.
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