sangyue

Xu Lian and Guo Chen wake up four months before the apocalypse, their memories intact from a life where they fought desperately to survive. In their past, Lian had died early, leaving Chen to struggle alone until the bitter end. But now, given a second chance, they refuse to let history repeat itself.

Determined to prepare before the world collapses, they focus on securing a stronghold, gathering supplies, and finding allies both old and new. As they race against time, they discover that they’ve awakened extraordinary abilities. Lian possesses a space ability that can store anything and accelerate food growth, while Chen gains an enhanced combat instinct that makes him a near-invincible fighter.

Despite Lian’s deep fear of bringing life into a world consumed by death, circumstances lead to an unexpected pregnancy. Her newfound role as a mother changes her approach to survival, while Chen, who once lost everything, becomes even more determined to build the family they never had.

As they navigate betrayal, shifting alliances, and the horrifying evolution of zombies ranging from slow, decaying corpses to fast, intelligent predators they uncover the deeper mystery behind the apocalypse. But their time is running out.

This time, they’re not just fighting to survive.

They’re fighting for a future worth living.

Four months to doomsday

The air inside the factory was thick with tension. Lian could feel it pressing against her skin as she moved through the halls. Every glance, every whispered conversation it all felt heavier than before.

It had been three days since the food theft incident, and though no one had broken the rules again, trust was fragile. The factory was a pressure cooker, ready to explode.

"You're making waves, Lian," Jiao said, leaning back in his chair.

Lian stood in front of him, arms crossed. She didn't like being summoned like this.

"I'm keeping things under control," she replied.

Jiao chuckled. "Are you?" He gestured to the factory floor below, where their people moved about. "The newcomers still look at you first. Even some of my own men are starting to listen when you speak."

Lian's eyes narrowed. "Is that a problem?"

Jiao tilted his head. "Only if you make it one."

She held his gaze. She knew what he was doing reminding her that she was still in his territory. But she wasn't going to back down.

"I just want us to survive," she said finally.

Jiao smirked. "Then let's make sure we're on the same side."

Lian turned and walked away, her mind already racing.

Back in their sleeping quarters, Chen was cleaning his gun when she walked in.

"You talked to Jiao," he said without looking up.

Chen set his gun down. "Of course he is. You're gaining influence."

Lian sat beside him. "We need to be careful."

They didn't need to say it out loud they were already planning their exit.

That night, Lian woke to a sharp pain in her head.

At first, she thought it was just a headache. But then she felt it something shifting in the air.

"Chen," she whispered, shaking his shoulder.

He was already awake. "I feel it too."

They both turned toward the factory walls, sensing something beyond them.

Lian and Chen were already on their feet, weapons in hand, as people scrambled outside.

Shen Jiao was shouting orders. "South fence! Now!"

The sight that greeted them sent a chill down Lian's spine.

A man was on the ground, convulsing. His skin was pale, veins darkening. He was turning.

Lian grabbed Chen's arm. "We have to contain this."

But before they could act, the man's body jerked and then he moved.

The infected man lunged at the nearest person, his strength unnatural.

A gunshot rang out Chen had fired, hitting the infected in the chest. But it didn't stop him.

Lian didn't hesitate. She moved, her knife flashing as she drove it through the infected's skull.

Lian turned to Jiao. "Burn the body. Immediately."

"No time," Chen interrupted. "More could be out there."

Jiao snapped out of his shock. "You heard them! Move!"

Lian wiped her blade, her mind racing.

The Breaking Point