Foreseeing the global catastrophe, I sealed off the entire city in advance.

Chapter 10 Iron-Blooded Defense of the City, Repelling the Enemy Beyond the Walls

The aftershocks of the massive earthquake continued to tear at the earth, leaving the area outside the city devastated, filled with cries of despair and despair amidst the ruins.

Tens of thousands of survivors huddled beneath the fortified city walls, their murky eyes swirling with the madness of survival. They pelted the walls with stones, dug with their hands, and rammed their bodies against the cold, thick walls, their hoarse cries almost piercing the sky.

"Open the door! Why won't you let us in!"

"Let's all ram through this broken wall! If the people inside can live, so can we!"

"You're all from Cangnan City, and you just stood by and watched us die! You deserve to die a horrible death!"

At first, there were only pleas and cries, but as there was still no sign of them being allowed to pass through the ramparts, despair completely twisted their humanity. The crowd began to stir, with curses and insults filling the air, and some even picked up stones from the ground and hurled them at the guards on the ramparts.

A piece of gravel grazed Zhao Lei's arm, leaving a bloody gash. He gripped his rifle tightly, his brow furrowed, and looked at Lin Chen beside him: "Brother Chen, they've started attacking. If we don't intervene, they might launch a full-scale assault!"

Lin Chen stood atop the highest point of the city wall, dressed in a black outfit, his posture upright, his cold eyes looking down at the frenzied crowd below, radiating a chilling aura.

He looked at his former compatriots with no pity, only a cold, clear-headed feeling.

As the apocalypse arrives, order collapses, and the bottom line of humanity crumbles. At this moment, they are survivors struggling to stay afloat, but once they step inside the walls, limited resources, cramped spaces, and endless panic will instantly transform them into plunderers and destroyers.

The fortress he painstakingly built with all his might is the hope for survival for thousands of people in the city, and it must not be destroyed by this out-of-control group.

"Warning three times. Those who do not retreat will be considered hostile forces and will be directly retaliated against." Lin Chen's voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority, spreading throughout the city through the loudspeaker.

"First warning! Retreat immediately, away from the city walls! Otherwise, we will use force!"

The guards shouted in unison, their voices resounding, but the crowd below the city walls was already blinded by despair. Instead of retreating, they charged at the walls even more frantically, and some even began to look for weak points in the walls, trying to climb over them.

"Second warning! Last chance to back down, evacuate immediately!"

In response, they were met with even more violent smashing and cursing. Several desperate men even formed a human ladder and climbed to the top of the city wall, their eyes filled with fanatical madness.

"Brother Chen, we can't wait any longer!" Zhao Lei said in a deep voice, his finger already on the trigger.

Lin Chen's eyes sharpened, and he said coldly, "Third warning ignored, open fire! Fire shots into the air to intimidate the crowd. If they still don't retreat, shoot them in the legs to forcibly drive them away!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A sharp gunshot suddenly rang out, bullets piercing the sky and leaving several afterimages under the gloomy sky.

The crowd below the city froze instantly, the noise stopped abruptly, and many people collapsed to the ground in fear, their eyes filled with terror.

But there are always some who are completely consumed by the will to survive, ignoring the threat of gunfire, roaring as they continue to charge forward: "They won't dare to really shoot, charge! If we get in, we'll survive!"

With someone taking the lead, the previously hesitant crowd became restless again, surging frantically towards the city wall, their climbing movements becoming increasingly hurried.

"shooting!"

Lin Chen showed no mercy, and the cold command slipped out.

A burst of gunfire erupted again, bullets hitting the ground in front of the crowd with pinpoint accuracy, kicking up clouds of dust. Several people crawling at the front were hit in the legs, screaming as they fell to the ground, their blood instantly staining the ruins beneath their feet.

The excruciating pain and the threat of death finally shattered the psychological defenses of the crowd.

Looking at the cold gun barrels on the city wall, and at their fallen comrades groaning in pain, the remaining men dared not go forward again. They retreated in terror, their eyes filled with despair and fear.

The noisy crowd fell completely silent, leaving only the sounds of sobbing and the cries of the injured.

Lin Chen gripped the megaphone, his cold voice echoing throughout: "I'll say it one last time: within the fortress, only those who abide by the rules, register in advance, and are useful to the city are permitted entry. Unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from entering!"

"To survive, either find your own way out, or wait outside the city until things stabilize. Once inside, you will be screened and admitted according to the rules. Anyone who dares to launch another attack will be killed without exception!"

After he finished speaking, a deathly silence fell over the city.

Everyone understands that the person in charge of this barrier is ruthless and merciless, and anyone who tries to break the rules will pay with their life.

The crowd gradually dispersed, leaving only a few wounded lying in place, ignored by everyone. Some people refused to leave, huddled at the foot of the city wall, clinging to their last hope.

Looking at the scene below the city, Zhao Lei sighed softly, "Brother Chen, are we just going to abandon them like this?"

"It's not that we don't care, it's that we can't." Lin Chen withdrew his gaze, his tone softening slightly but remaining firm. "Right now, we don't have the capacity to take in everyone. In chaotic times, only the strong can survive, and only those who abide by the rules have the right to live."

"Pass down the order to strengthen patrols along the city walls, with 24-hour shifts to prevent any further sneak attacks or assaults. At the same time, arrange for a medical team to conduct a comprehensive search of the city to prevent secondary disasters caused by the earthquake, and for the logistics team to inventory emergency supplies to ensure basic necessities within the city."

"yes!"

Zhao Lei responded and left. The guards on the city wall returned to their posts, their guns always pointed outside the city, maintaining absolute vigilance.

Lin Chen stood alone on the city wall, facing the howling wind, looking at the ruins of Cangnan City outside the city.

As darkness gradually fell, without electricity or lights, the area outside the city was plunged into complete darkness, with only scattered firelight and desperate cries appearing and disappearing in the night.

The devastation caused by the massive earthquake far exceeded expectations: communication was disrupted, transportation was paralyzed, water sources were polluted, food was scarce, and with mutated creatures lurking in the darkness, every minute outside the city was filled with the threat of death.

Inside the fortified city, emergency solar lights were all lit up, their twinkling glow creating a warm and reassuring atmosphere.

As per Lin Chen's instructions, each group performed their duties: repairing damaged sections of the city wall, investigating potential safety hazards in buildings, calming the public, and distributing food and water. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

There was no panic, no chaos, no looting, only a firm resolve to work together and overcome the difficulties.

This is the post-apocalyptic paradise that Lin Chen wanted.

He gave everything, bore the infamy, and abandoned all tenderness, just to protect this small corner of the world and the people around him who were worth protecting.

Suddenly, Lin Chen frowned slightly.

In addition to the dust and the stench of blood, the air was filled with a strong, pungent smell, mixed with the violent aura unique to the mutated creatures.

He looked up at the dark wilderness outside the city, his gaze suddenly becoming serious.

Memories of a past life surface: after a massive earthquake, darkness will become a paradise for mutated creatures. Hordes of mutated beasts disturbed by the earthquake will roam in large numbers, hunting down survivors everywhere.

The real crisis has only just begun.

We must guard against not only people, but also animals.

Lin Chen gripped the alloy battle blade at his waist, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Whether they are crazed survivors or bloodthirsty mutants, anyone who dares to invade his stronghold will be killed.

A city built with iron and blood, a city stopped by killing.

In this apocalypse, he is determined to stand firm!

As night deepened, the shadow of death loomed over the entire land. Within the fortified city, lights shone steadily, while outside, danger lurked everywhere. A battle for survival was about to erupt in the darkness…