Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

Chapter 388: God’s Right Hand

Chapter 388: God’s Right Hand

After receiving Xiao Honglian’s video, the shelter shifted into full alert.

One noticeable change was that Zhang Yi and his team began sleeping in their combat gear. This way, if the enemy attacked, they could immediately spring into action.

However, in the short term, Xiao Honglian and Wei Dinghai had no immediate plans to launch an assault.

Organizing a large-scale war wasn’t simple.

Especially since both Yangsheng Base and Chaoyu Base were far from the shelter, logistics, intelligence, and supply chains had to be secured. Additionally, they needed to defend their own bases from opportunistic factions during the campaign.

Meanwhile, in the shelter, Liang Yue was so devastated by her students' deaths that she couldn’t eat for days.

Zhang Yi ordered Zhou Ke’er to administer nutrient injections to her. With a war on the horizon and her being one of the shelter’s key fighters, she couldn’t afford to stay bedridden.

Still, judging by her mental state, it was clear it would take her a long time to move past the tragedy.

Instead, he allowed her to hold onto her grief and hatred for Yangsheng Base. When the battle started, he planned to let her unleash her emotions on the battlefield, giving her a chance to vent her pent-up negativity.

Sometimes, purging such emotions through catharsis was the best remedy.

In the snowy expanse far from the shelter, a white-cloaked elderly man slowly approached.

His steps were steady, though unhurried, and his footprints sank deeply into the snow, leaving two prominent trails.

This man was Zhao Jianhua, a high priest of the Followers of the Snow God.

Braving the wind and snow, he eventually arrived near the shelter’s towering, icy barricades.

Standing at the edge of the boundary, he squinted against the blinding snow, staring up at the dark structure looming amidst the storm.

Though the wind and snow stung his eyes, Zhao Jianhua’s weathered, gray gaze suddenly flashed with a golden light.

In his altered vision, the world transformed into a vast canvas, vivid and swirling with colors, like a watercolor painting come to life.

Suddenly, his body trembled slightly.

In his vision, an incomparably immense aura hovered over the shelter. It was so vast and overwhelming that it seemed to blot out the sky above the entire structure.

“Such a powerful superhuman… apart from ‘that one,’ who could possibly possess such strength?”

“Could it be… the right hand of God?”

Zhao Jianhua’s superhuman ability, Aura Sight, allowed him to see the life force emanating from all living beings.

The more vibrant and expansive the aura, the stronger the individual. For superhumans, their auras manifested as brilliant, extraordinary hues.

The brighter and more resplendent the colors, the greater the individual’s power and potential.

It was this ability that had allowed Zhao Jianhua to recruit countless followers for the Snow God’s teachings under the direction of the cult’s leader, Yuan Kongye.

He could identify both latent superhumans and those who had yet to awaken their powers, which was a major factor behind the rapid expansion of the Followers of the Snow God.

Zhao Jianhua’s vision faded as his ability subsided. Taking a deep breath, he turned and began his trek back, leaning on his cane.

This discovery was monumental and needed to be reported to the cult’s leader and high priest without delay.

At Yangsheng Base, Xiao Honglian had made her decision—to wage war against Zhang Yi’s shelter.

Officially, it was to avenge her cousin and subordinates.

In reality, it was a pretext for advancing into Xishan District and Lu River District to claim their abundant resources.

However, she knew better than to act rashly.

Surrounded by strong factions, splitting her forces carried significant risks. Moreover, Xiao Honglian was uncertain about the true extent of Zhang Yi’s strength and resources.

She needed time to prepare, ensuring that the assault would be decisive and victorious.

Not long after, her deputy, Zhuge Qingtian, brought her a guest.

The visitor was a robust, fierce-looking middle-aged man.

“Greetings, Leader. My name is Wu Huairen, former manager of Zhanlong Security Company. I was involved in the construction of Cloud Manor’s shelter project, and I also personally managed a safe house for Zhang Yi.”

If Zhang Yi were to see him again, he would immediately recognize Wu Huairen.

As the manager of Zhanlong Security, Wu Huairen had served as a soldier, a professional mercenary, and a full-time bodyguard.

After the apocalypse struck, his combat skills and ruthless methods enabled him to survive and thrive. Now, he had joined Yangsheng Base, climbing the ranks among its soldiers.

Zhuge Qingtian, while investigating Zhang Yi, had discovered Wu Huairen and brought him to Xiao Honglian.

Curious, Xiao Honglian asked, “So, you’re familiar with Zhang Yi?”

Wu Huairen replied, “Not particularly. It was purely a professional relationship between a client and the company. However, I’m very familiar with his current residence.”

Xiao Honglian was unfamiliar with the specifics of Cloud Manor 101.

“Oh? What’s so unique about it?”

Wu Huairen detailed the shelter’s design and features to her.

After hearing his explanation, Xiao Honglian had an epiphany.

“No wonder they managed to hold off Xishan Base for over a month and remain unscathed!”

“So it’s thanks to the shelter your company built. That explains everything!”

Wu Huairen added confidently, “Xishan Base may have been unable to breach that shelter, but Yangsheng Base certainly can. Leader, leave this to me!”

For Wu Huairen, this was an unmissable opportunity to prove himself.

Yangsheng Base operated under a strict hierarchy: the higher one’s rank, the better the food, housing, and resources available.

Xiao Honglian eyed him closely. “So, you know the shelter’s weaknesses?”

Wu Huairen responded, “Zhanlong Security is a top domestic brand. We’d never compromise our clients’ homes. However, since we constructed the shelter, we understand its structure and materials well.

“With access to the property and a large operations vehicle, we can cut through its walls!”

Transporting such a vehicle from Yangsheng Base to Lu River District would be challenging, but with their ample fuel reserves, it was feasible.

With Wu Huairen’s knowledge of the shelter’s layout, breaching its defenses was entirely possible.

Xiao Honglian nodded. “Very well. You’ll accompany us on this mission. If you succeed, I’ll promote you to command your own unit!”

Wu Huairen’s face lit up with excitement.

“Thank you for your trust and support, Leader!”

However, Xiao Honglian couldn’t help but frown in puzzlement.

“No matter how strong or uniquely built that shelter is, professional tools should be able to breach it.”

“In that case, why didn’t Xishan Base manage to destroy it? Even explosives would have done the job…”

Author's Note