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 door hissed as it began to slide open.

Yu Xian moved first, slamming his body against the door to keep it shut. "Help me!"

Chen and Lin Wei lunged forward, pressing their weight against it.

The metal creaked—something on the other side was pushing back.

A voice—low, distorted—slithered through the gap.

The stranger gasped, stumbling backward. "It—It's not supposed to do that!"

No one responded. They already knew.

Chen gritted his teeth. "We can't hold this forever."

Yu Xian pressed harder, muscles straining. "Find a way to lock it—now!"

Lin Wei's hands flew over the console. "Give me—just a few more seconds!"

The creature on the other side was strong.

Lian's eyes darted to the security monitor. Static. The feed was gone, but for a split second, she swore she saw—

This isn't normal. This isn't just a mutation.

Lin Wei let out a breathless gasp. "I have the override! But we have to move!"

Chen threw him a sharp look. "Move where?"

The scientist's fingers flew over the keyboard. "There's a secondary exit through the ventilation system. We can reroute power to force the door shut—but we'll be trapped inside."

Jiao paled. "And that's a good idea because…?"

Lin Wei's hands didn't stop moving. "Because once it's locked, we can trigger the failsafe from the inside."

Yu Xian glanced at Lian. Understanding clicked.

"We lure it in," Lian whispered. "Trap it. Blow the lab."

Chen swore. "We're really doing this?"

A hand slipped through the opening—grey, twisted, clawed.

Lin Wei slammed his hand on the override.

The force sent everyone flying back.

Tall. Wrong. Moving like a predator.

Its head tilted unnaturally. "You run. I chase."

One hit its shoulder—it didn't even flinch.

Chen grabbed Lian's wrist. "Go—now!"

Lin Wei led the way, taking a sharp turn down a service corridor.

Jiao gasped, struggling to keep up. "We won't—outrun it—!"

They reached a steel hatch in the floor. Lin Wei ripped it open.

Chen grabbed her, pulling her down.

Yu Xian's voice was firm. "No time to hesitate. We end this now."

Lin Wei's voice shook. "The failsafe is armed. We just need to—"

The creature dropped down into the vent system.

Lian felt claws brush past her face.

Yu Xian shot it point-blank in the leg.

She grabbed the detonator from Lin Wei's shaking hands.

The monster's lips curled. "You—won't—"

The Breaking point