Chapter 178. Wave of Battles

Their eyes shifted toward Jacob, who remained stoically indifferent, not sparing them even a cursory glance. In less than twenty seconds, nearly ten zombies were incinerated, leaving not even a speck of ash.

"It’s like they’ve vanished into thin air."

Hubert stood frozen, awestruck by the sheer force of Jacob’s newfound power. It was a boon, but also a potential detriment. Jacob had jumped from a level 5 high quota to a level 6 low quota, leveling up two tiers at once. Could he sustain this expenditure of energy?

Now only the alpha zombie and its four minions remained. Seemingly contemplating flight, the alpha zombie hesitated; its entire squad had been annihilated in a single move. To claim it felt no fear would be an outright lie. It seemed torn between attacking and retreating.

Hubert sensed its dread. While not as sophisticated as Raymond or Clunky, this zombie’s intelligence was not to be underestimated. It was quick to assess perilous situatio