Rebirth Stockpiling: The Little Girl Sweeps Through the Apocalypse-Chapter 480

Unbeknownst to many, thirteen years had already passed since the initial outbreak of the apocalypse.

During these thirteen years, the entire world had undergone earth-shattering changes.

Although ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​‍Hua Country had successfully eradicated the zombies within its borders, mutated plants and animals continued to emerge endlessly, growing increasingly powerful and posing a significant threat to the people.

Moreover, the situation abroad was far from optimistic.

Especially in the neighboring countries of Hua Country, not only were the zombies a problem, but the surviving inhabitants of those nations were also growing restless, eyeing Hua Country—a land that had become relatively safe—with covetous intentions.

To address this, the major bases jointly decided, on a voluntary basis, to select individuals from each base to be stationed along the borders to defend the homeland.

Those dispatched would receive food, supplies, and evolution serum, and their families would be well taken care of.

As a result, the number of volunteers was quite high.

Additionally, an annual competition would be held.

The winners would not only receive generous rewards but also the highest honor.

This served multiple purposes:

First, to remind everyone to remain vigilant in times of peace, understanding that there would always be someone stronger and that they must continuously improve their abilities without slacking.

Second, to identify the most outstanding young talents and groom them as the next generation of leaders and protectors for the nation.

Lastly, it also served as a deterrent.

In recent years, many foreign forces had attempted to infiltrate Hua Country.

Rather than letting them entertain misguided ambitions, it was better to openly display their combat strength, making any would-be invaders think twice before acting recklessly.

The competition was divided into several stages.

First, the younger age group—those between fifteen and twenty years old—would compete among themselves to determine the top three.

Then, participants would be grouped by ten-year age brackets, each competing to decide their own top three.

After the group battles, there would be a final pinnacle match.

The pinnacle match was open to all, regardless of age—anyone with the strength could participate.

The top ten strongest individuals in Hua Country would be decided here.

The following year’s competition would feature these ten as defenders, with anyone free to challenge them.

A successful challenger would replace the defender’s position in the top ten.

Of course, if others disagreed, they could continue challenging.

A three-day period would be given, and by the end, the final victors would become the new top ten on the pinnacle rankings.

These ten would represent the strongest combat power in all of Hua Country, commanding the respect and admiration of all.

In this era, strength was revered!

The competition was jointly organized by the Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern, and Yun City bases.

Each year, one of these five bases would host the event.

This year, the Northern Base was fully responsible.

"Wow, so many people!"

In an apocalyptic world where entertainment was virtually nonexistent, a national-scale competition like this was a rare and exciting event.

Though the official matches were still two days away, many had arrived early.

People gathered in small groups, chatting animatedly.

"Hey, do you think we’ll see any powerful newcomers this year?"

"Hard to say, but maybe."

"I heard the legendary leader of Yun City is participating this time."

"Really?! Where did you get that rumor?"

The reason for the surprise was that since the Zombie Purge War, Yun Xiaoxiao had never appeared in any major public events.

In the previous four competitions, others from Yun City had participated instead.

Her name had never once appeared on the participant list.

The reason she was called the "legendary" leader was that the heads of the Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northern bases were all adult men.

Only Yun City, a base that had seemingly appeared out of nowhere, was led by a young girl.

Moreover, Yun City was currently the strongest supplier of resources in Hua Country.

Nearly all survivors purchased their supplies and evolution serum from this base.

Many had never seen Yun Xiaoxiao in person, only heard her name.

Naturally, curiosity about her ran high.

"Why do you think the young leader of Yun City never joins the competition?"

"Hard to say. Maybe her abilities aren’t strong enough, and she’s afraid of embarrassing Yun City."

"Come on, how could someone weak lead a base?"

"Honestly, I’ve always thought Yun City pushing a little girl as their leader was just a gimmick. They’re probably hiding their real leader. You know how big companies sometimes put a figurehead as the legal representative—someone to take the fall if things go wrong—while the real boss stays hidden."

"Could it really be because she’s weak that she doesn’t dare compete?"

The crowd murmured, swayed by the speculation.

An ability user from the Western region couldn’t take it anymore and immediately refuted them.

"Ha! You’re all so ignorant. None of you have ever seen Leader Yun, have you? She’s nothing like what you’re describing."

"Hey, buddy, sounds like you’ve met her?"

"Of course I have! During the Zombie Purge War, she slaughtered her way through the battlefield, awe-inspiring and fearless."

"How long has it been since you last saw her?"

"Uh... well..." The man hesitated. "About twelve or thirteen years."

"Pfft, then what’s the point? That was so long ago. How do you know if she’s still strong now? Maybe she peaked back then, but her abilities hit a ceiling while others kept improving. That’s why she doesn’t show herself anymore."

At this, the man fell silent.

Anything was possible.

Maybe that really was the reason.

After all, it had been so long since he’d last seen Leader Yun.

"Are you all only considering strength? What if it’s just that girls change a lot as they grow up? Maybe she’s... ahem... not the most aesthetically pleasing, so she hides away?"

"Watch your mouth, kid. If anyone from Yun City hears you, you’ll be in trouble—they’re fiercely protective of their own. But... you might have a point."

"Wait, so Leader Yun really grew up... unattractive?"

No one dared to say the words "very ugly" out loud.

But the seed of doubt had been planted in everyone’s minds.

"Look! The people from Yun City are here!"

Just as the crowd buzzed with speculation, a striking group of individuals slowly made their way through the Northern Base’s main gate.

"That’s Nie Yizhou!"

Someone gasped in a hushed voice.

"He was ranked seventh in last year’s pinnacle rankings!"

The person next to them chimed in, "That red-haired guy beside him is Xiao Feng, ranked fifth on the Peak Leaderboard! Rumor has it he’s got a temper—definitely not someone to mess with!"

"Who are the top four, then?"

"You don’t even know that?! Fine, I’ll tell you. Three of the top four are from Yun City. First is Lu Chen, second is Ling Jing—these two have been holding the top spots forever. Though last time, Ling Jing was first and Lu Chen second. And the time before that, it was Lu Chen first and Ling Jing second. Those two are practically permanent fixtures at the top.

Oh, and Mu Yang, currently ranked fourth, is also from Yun City."

"What about third place?"

"Third is Bai Hongting, the leader of the Northern Base."

"Oh my god, so five of the top ten on the Peak Leaderboard are from Yun City?"

"Not just five! Lei Ming at eighth and Ci Wan at tenth are also from Yun City."

"Good heavens, Yun City’s power is downright terrifying!"

"Of course! Just think about it—they’re the ones producing Evolution Serum. We have to struggle just to get a single bottle, while they probably drink it like soda. How can we even compare?"

"That’s insane!"

"Right? Sounds exaggerated, but it’s the truth! Not only do they have Evolution Serum, but they also have those fruits that boost strength. Infuriating, isn’t it?"

"Ugh, don’t even compare—it’ll just make you mad!"

The moment the Yun City group appeared, they drew everyone’s attention.

Honestly, this group was just too dazzling!

Not only because of their overwhelming strength and commanding presence, but also...

There must be something different about Yun City’s environment—everyone from there was ridiculously good-looking!

Men and women alike, they looked like they’d stepped straight out of a manga.

Especially the girl walking at the front!

"That girl is stunning!"

"Who is she? Never seen her before, but wow, she’s gorgeous!"

"I think I’m in love!"

"Don’t limit yourself by gender—I could be into that too!"