248: Horde Lord, Acute Infection

"You have a way?"

Su Bai's eyes lit up.

His gaze fell on Zhao Ganwu, and lines of information quickly popped up before his eyes.

"Affiliated Lone Wolf: Zhao Ganwu"

"Level: Lv29"

"Talent 1: Human-Zerg Fusion"

"Fuses Zerg genes, possessing characteristics of both races, with powerful physical strength."

"Talent 2: Infection Mastery"

"The body integrates the infection virus, gaining the ability to control infection."

"Skill 1: Corrosive Impact"

"Deals damage to a single enemy from a long distance and corrodes its body."

"Skill 2: Corpse Swarm Lord"

"Resurrects 1000 corpses and controls them in combat. If an enemy is wounded by them, infection and assimilation will occur. Resurrected corpses will die again after 12 hours."

"Note: Hero-level unit corpses cannot be resurrected or controlled."

"Skill 3: Acute Infection"

"Releases an infection virus, assimilating enemies within a designated area (3000 square meters). If an assimilated body harms other creatures, those creatures will also be infected and assimilated."

"Note: The success of assimilation depends on the enemy's level. Lords, Lone Wolves, and Heroes can only be assimilated if wounded by an Infected Creature. "

"Infected Creature survival time: 12 hours."

"Corpse Swarm Lord and Acute Infection, these two skills are practically tailor-made for this Infection Crisis."

Su Bai's face showed a hint of excitement, his eyes sparkling with light.

These two skills, controlling 1000 corpses and assimilating enemies within 3000 square meters, were secondary.

The most important part was the latter half of the information.

Resurrected corpses and Infected Creatures, if they damaged enemies, could assimilate and infect them.

Additionally, Zhao Ganwu's genes had already integrated into the StarCraft Zerg DNA sequence.

He could be considered a part of the StarCraft Zerg.

Therefore, the infected human commoners, Goblins, Kobolds, Elves, Orcs, Giants, and Dwarves outside the territory would not affect the manipulated corpses and Infected Creatures produced by Zhao Ganwu's two skills, Corpse Swarm Lord and Acute Infection.

The situation would be completely reversed.

The tens of millions of Infected Creature armies outside the territory would, in turn, be infected.

"Now, these two talents and three skills I possess are tens of thousands of times more powerful than the flame abilities I originally controlled," Zhao Ganwu lowered his head, looking at the light purple carapace on his chest, his voice tinged with excitement.

"This Infection Crisis, I'm counting on you!" Su Bai looked at Zhao Ganwu.

Zhao Ganwu's expression was solemn, appearing very serious.

"Such powerful talents and skills were all bestowed by you!"

"If not for you, I would now be a cold corpse, or even have become food for wild beasts."

"The kindness of rebirth is impossible to repay."

"Now, I am your Affiliated Lone Wolf, serving you is my duty and responsibility."

With that, Zhao Ganwu turned around and strode forward, standing at the edge of the territory.

He looked up at the dense army of Infected Creatures, his eyes filled with determination.

Su Bai moved his feet and followed him.

"You were originally a Level 29 Lone Wolf, controlling the power of flames, with extraordinary combat strength. Now, becoming my Affiliated Lone Wolf, I've wronged you."

Affiliated Lords and Affiliated Lone Wolves have lost their independence.

They would be considered part of the Main City Lord's forces and would not participate in the kill ranking list.

Furthermore, all Infected Creatures killed by them would be counted towards the Main City Lord's overall score.

In other words, the identity of an Affiliated Lord or Affiliated Lone Wolf is that of a loyal subordinate to the Main City Lord, and under the restrictions of the system rules, betrayal is forever impossible.

It is precisely because of this that the difficulty of having an Affiliated Lord or Affiliated Lone Wolf is quite significant.

It's not simply a matter of being strong to easily subdue them.

After all, once one becomes an Affiliated Lord or Affiliated Lone Wolf, it's equivalent to placing one's life and fortune in the hands of the Main City Lord.

If there isn't absolute trust or an extremely special reason, why would one willingly become someone else's subordinate?

Zhao Ganwu looked at Su Bai beside him and laughed loudly.

"How could I be wronged? I'm willing!"

"As the saying goes, 'a thousand gold coins can't buy my willingness.' Since I, Zhao Ganwu, have recognized you, I won't hesitate, nor will I regret it."

"Do you know? The person I respect most in my life is Lord Guan, with 'righteousness' as his guiding principle."

"The kindness of saving my life can only be repaid by sacrificing myself."

"If you don't agree, I'll get angry with you directly."

Hearing these words, Su Bai's eyes couldn't help but show a trace of emotion.

In the Land of Redemption, whether facing foreigners or dragon country people, almost everyone was engaged in deceit and endless disputes.

It was quite rare to encounter a few people who valued loyalty and righteousness.

This time, Su Bai felt even more strongly that saving Zhao Ganwu was a very correct decision.

For nothing else, but for this pure and sincere friendship alone.

"Zhao Ganwu, I will treat you as a friend, not as my subordinate!"

"Su Bai, it is you who gave me a second life. Even if I die again, I will defend your territory and protect your safety."

With that, Zhao Ganwu slightly bent his knees and charged out.

In just a dozen seconds.

He had already bypassed the Zerglings, Hydralisks, and Roaches, arriving at the most intense front line.

As soon as the fresh human scent appeared, it attracted all the surrounding Infected Creatures.

They seemed to go mad, trampling over layers of corpses and rushing forward.

"Be careful! Stay safe!"

Su Bai, from a distance, subconsciously shouted.

Being surrounded by these zombie-like Infected Creatures, an ordinary person would surely be terrified and trembling all over.

However, Zhao Ganwu stood still like a pine tree, unmoving.

He was shirtless, his back to Su Bai, and he gently waved his right hand to reassure Su Bai.

"Corpses, awaken!"

Zhao Ganwu crossed his arms over his chest, his body automatically suspended, floating thirty centimeters above the ground.

The light purple carapace on his chest glowed with specks of light.

The next moment.

He let out a low roar, looked up, and opened his arms to his sides.

A surging wave of purple light swept out in all directions.

The surrounding 1000 corpses began to tremble violently, and their dead eyes glowed with dark purple flames.

"The dead, return!"

Zhao Ganwu murmured to himself.

These 1000 corpses included dead Zerglings, Hydralisks, Roaches, as well as deceased infected human commoners, Kobolds, Goblins, Giants, and Orcs.

The moment Zhao Ganwu's voice fell, the dark purple flames in their eyes blazed fiercely, and they stood up in an eerie posture.

The resurrected corpses attacked the surrounding Infected Creatures.

In a short while, thousands of Infected Creatures were, in turn, assimilated and controlled by Zhao Ganwu.

And these resurrected corpses, like Zerg soldiers, would not be infected.

Zhao Ganwu raised his right arm, pointing to another area.

A dense purple mist rapidly condensed in mid-air.

It quickly descended, enveloping the area.

The red glow in the pupils of the Infected Creatures within 3000 square meters turned into the dark purple unique to the StarCraft Zerg.

They changed direction and attacked their former comrades.

A new round of battle erupted.

The spark had been ignited.

A prairie fire was about to form.

Infected Creatures with purple pupils would not be affected by Infected Creatures with red pupils.

However, Infected Creatures with red pupils could be assimilated by Infected Creatures with purple pupils.

Time passed by second by second.

On the battlefield, the red glow in the eyes of the Infected Creatures receded, replaced by dark purple light.

One by one, purple light dots converged into a mass, like surging tides, devouring all the surrounding red dots and transforming them into purple.

"Indeed powerful!"

"Corpse Swarm Lord and Acute Infection, these two skills are perfectly suited for the current situation!"

"Divine skills, truly divine skills!"

"The last wave of large-scale attacks can finally be overcome without major incident!"

Su Bai grinned, his face practically beaming with joy.

At this moment, he was naturally very happy.

One hundred million Infected Creatures, a mighty horde, attacked from all directions.

Originally, the territory and the Zerg Swarm were in precarious danger.

Now, the situation had reversed.

Holding the territory was no longer a problem.

In an instant.

Within a radius of three thousand meters centered on the territory, the infected human commoners, Kobolds, Goblins, Orcs, Elves, as well as Giants and Dwarves, all had dark purple light in their pupils.

If it were peacetime, there wouldn't be so many corpses available for resurrection and control.

Nor would there be so many enemies that could be assimilated and infected.

Additionally, if there were high-tier elite units among the enemies, they would not be easily infected by the released virus.

In fact, these high-tier elite units could even quickly eliminate assimilated teammates, stifling the infection before it had a chance to spread on a large scale.

But now, the enemies outside the territory, though vast in number, were generally weak, lacking high-tier elite units or Heroes.

Thus, the speed of infection spread would be very fast.

Therefore, the special disaster—Infection Crisis—was precisely the stage for Zhao Ganwu to shine.

Around the territory, within a radius of three thousand meters, hundreds of thousands of Infected Creatures loyal to Zhao Ganwu filled the area.

Su Bai could directly command the Merman Soldiers of Affiliated Lord An Ruoyun, and his command priority was higher.

The same applied to Affiliated Lone Wolves.

Su Bai could also directly command the resurrected corpses and controlled Infected Creatures.

Zhao Ganwu had already ordered his subordinates to attack outwards.

Therefore, Su Bai did not interfere randomly.

Outside the territory, the battle was exceptionally fierce.

The slaughter among the Infected Creatures was almost insane, extremely brutal.

Inside the territory, however, it was peaceful.

The Zerg soldiers did not have the characteristic of assimilating enemies.

Rather than killing these Infected Creatures, it was better for them to be assimilated by Zhao Ganwu.

Furthermore, the Zerg Swarm was slightly fatigued after a fierce battle.

Therefore, Su Bai ordered a full retreat.

Zerglings, Hydralisks, Roaches, Devourers, and the Queen stayed in the rear, resting and observing the battle.

Kerrigan, Dehaka, and Broken Fang still charged on the front line, fighting bravely.

"The situation has been brought under control!"

Zhao Ganwu's feet returned to the ground, and he walked towards Su Bai.

The dark purple light in his eyes dissipated, and his pupils returned to black.

"I didn't expect such a miraculous effect! You've helped me immensely!"

Su Bai went to meet him, his joy evident.

"We are already one entity, we prosper or suffer together. This is what I should do," Zhao Ganwu said quickly and without hesitation after stopping.

Su Bai smiled, fetched a clean set of black tight-fitting clothes, "Your clothes are in tatters, put these on."

"Thank you!"

Zhao Ganwu quickly changed his clothes.

With the light purple carapace on his chest and right shoulder hidden by the clothes, he looked no different from a normal human.

"No need to be so polite."

Su Bai stepped forward, reached out his hand, and gently adjusted and smoothed the collar of Zhao Ganwu's shirt, which he had put on crookedly.

"You were willing to face death to deliver a message for me and delay the attack time of those Lone Wolves, and before that, you and I were strangers, having never met."

"Such loyalty and righteousness are truly moving."

"From now on, how about we address each other as brothers?"

Zhao Ganwu looked at Su Bai, his expression somewhat complex.

Regardless, he had never expected that the person who topped the newly promoted lord ranking would be so humble and righteous.

Originally, he had only intended to become Su Bai's Affiliated Lone Wolf to repay the kindness of saving his life.

But now, hearing these words, Zhao Ganwu's mindset and thoughts underwent a complete transformation.

"Good! You and I shall address each other as brothers!" Zhao Ganwu raised his voice slightly.

After a pause, he added, "Just like Lord Guan's sworn brotherhood in the Peach Garden, not seeking to be born on the same year and day, but wishing to die on the same year and day."

"Haha! Ideally, you and I can both be immortal and indestructible," Su Bai laughed heartily.

"However, the most important thing right now is to get through this last wave of attacks."

"Currently, we control hundreds of thousands of Infected Creatures, but the total number of attacking Infected Creatures is as high as one hundred million."

"To completely end this wave of attacks, it probably won't be that easy and will still take a long time."

Zhao Ganwu raised his palm, his eyes slightly narrowed, gazing at the faint dark purple veins on his fingertips, "The infection virus in my body originates from these Infected Creatures. If I'm not mistaken, I can control the infection. This way, I can end the last wave of attacks much faster."

"Control the infection?" Su Bai was slightly taken aback.

Only then did he remember Zhao Ganwu's talent, Infection Mastery.

The body integrates the infection virus, gaining the ability to control infection.

However, the manifestation of the skill was simpler and more direct.

A thought was enough to release it.

While the control and application of the talent were more complex.

"I'll try first."

Zhao Ganwu moved his feet and stood at the edge of the territory.

He closed his eyes, and his feet automatically floated.

Ten seconds later.

His eyes snapped open, and purple light blazed in his pupils.

An unparalleled, massive shockwave, carrying countless purple light dots, swept out in all directions.

All Infected Creatures within a radius of ten thousand meters were affected.

The red light in their eyes turned into the dark purple unique to the StarCraft Zerg.