Reborn: I Stock Up and Bully the Trash to Dominate the Apocalypse

Chapter 1121

Some people still looked shaken, while others had their heads down, seemingly lost in thought.

The trial ended in the most decisive way, but it did not bring the relief that was expected.

Back in the dormitory, the atmosphere remained oppressive.

Zhong Tiyun took a sip of water before she could calm herself down: "What they said just now gave me the creeps."

"Mom, don't let them affect you." Zhou Shuwan leaned against the headboard, her face still a little pale, but her tone was firm: "Since we've persevered this far, we should keep going!"

Zhong Tiyun nodded vigorously.

That being said, she herself knew that this hope had now become somewhat slim.

The fleet had already spent a lot of time and resources searching for a new habitat, but in the end, it found nothing!

It almost dragged the entire fleet into the abyss of death!

Now that the incident before the king has subsided, a harsh reality is laid before everyone—they have no new islands to visit!

The mothership is like a rootless duckweed, drifting on the vast ocean. No one knows where the next stop will be, and no one knows how long the ship's resources can last.

This realization plunged the entire fleet into an extremely somber atmosphere.

The once bustling passageway is now devoid of laughter and cheerful conversation. Most people wear worried expressions, hurry along, and their brows are filled with anxiety and confusion.

In the bridge command room, Captain Chen stood with his back to the door, gazing at the boundless sea outside the window, his back slightly hunched.

In the past few days, a few more strands of white hair seemed to have appeared at his temples, and the weariness in his eyes could not be concealed.

Lieutenant Yun walked in quietly, his footsteps very soft.

He had followed Captain Chen for many years and had never seen him so dejected.

In the past, no matter how great the difficulties, Captain Chen and Captain Shang were always calm and steadfast, serving as the backbone of the entire fleet.

But now, with only one person left to support him, Captain Chen's sharpness seemed to have been swallowed up by endless confusion.

"Captain," the adjutant hesitated for a moment before asking, "which direction should we sail next?"

Captain Chen slowly turned around, a bitter smile on his face, a smile full of exhaustion and helplessness: "I don't know either."

Deputy Yun fell silent for a moment.

At this moment, the confusion in Captain Chen's eyes was no different from that of ordinary survivors.

“Although Wang Qian was wrong,” Captain Chen’s voice was a little hoarse, “some of what he said might not be without merit. For so many years, we have been searching and drifting, but we have found fewer and fewer islands, and the environment has become increasingly harsh. Perhaps, humanity has really reached the end of its road to extinction.”

"Captain!" Lieutenant Yun hurriedly spoke, wanting to refute, but not knowing what to say.

Because he knew in his heart that what Captain Chen said was true.

Captain Chen waved his hand: "Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."

Deputy Yun could only respond and turn to leave.

Just then, a soft knock came at the door, breaking the silence in the command room.

Captain Chen paused for a moment, then looked up at the doorway: "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Qi Mingyu helped Zhou Shuwan in.

Zhou Shuwan's injuries had not fully healed, but her complexion was much better than a few days ago, and her face had regained some color, no longer as pale and weak as before.

"Dr. Zhou?" Captain Chen was somewhat surprised and quickly stood up. "How is your wound? Why aren't you resting in your cabin?"

Zhou Shuwan smiled at Captain Chen and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Captain. I'm much better now. Captain Chen, I came here today to give you a big gift."

"A grand gift?" Captain Chen was taken aback, then his eyes flashed with intense light. He took a step forward, his voice trembling with excitement: "Dr. Zhou, you mean..."

He knew all too well the weight of the words "grand gift" at this moment.