Chapter 155: The Apocalypse - I Am Not the Holy Mother 62
Lin Shuangshuang felt a bit anxious, such high-intensity combat would definitely lead to psychological issues. Zhang Ling had mentioned this to her before and had been working on preventive measures, encouraging the group to avoid such situations. Yet, the pressure was immense, and still, these issues arose.
The two individuals who had psychological problems weren’t the most terrifying; the most terrifying thing was in such a high-pressure environment, this low morale could easily spread to others. If that happened, the consequences would be unimaginable.
But Lin Shuangshuang could only fret, as the attacks from mutant insects and animals showed no sign of stopping. As the strongest fighter, Lin Shuangshuang couldn’t get away and could only hope that Zhang Ling’s persuasion skills would talk those two desperate individuals down.
True to her word, Zhang Ling didn’t disappoint Lin Shuangshuang. After two hours of persuasion, those two desperate individuals finally stopped wallowing in despair. Though not particularly enthusiastic, at least they weren’t spreading their virus-like despair.
Even though those two were comforted, the situation remained bleak. The battle wouldn’t cease, and psychological issues under such intense pressure would continue to appear, repeating incessantly. The final result was that those strong enough would overcome this hurdle and become mentally invincible, while those overwhelmed by pressure would break, utterly collapse!
The high-intensity combat continued for more than half a month, and more and more people started having psychological problems. Even the optimistic and cheerful Mi Lu and the strongly resilient brothers Li Wenxuan and Li Wenbo displayed signs of low morale and depression. Although they adjusted swiftly, the frequency was increasing. If they couldn’t have a break from combat soon, problems were inevitable.
However, the parents of Lin Shuangshuang and Mi Lu, along with experts like Ma Yuan, who didn’t engage much in combat and remained protected, didn’t experience as much psychological pressure. With their age and life experience, they seemed less prone to psychological issues.
"Hahaha! Die! Die! Everyone must die! This is heaven’s way of eliminating us. All humans must die! No one can escape! Join me in death!!"
Just as emotions ran taut for Lin Shuangshuang’s group, a man suddenly burst out crazed from a nearby team, laughing madly and swinging an axe, assaulting anyone in sight! Clearly, this man succumbed to stress and went insane!
Several people from the man’s team tried to subdue him, but he slashed their arms, preventing them from getting close. The mutant insects and animals were still attacking incessantly, and with his disturbance, the man’s teammates barely escaped being bitten to death by mutant insects several times. Helpless, his teammates had no choice but to shoot and kill the man.
Before dying, the man’s face showed clarity, yet also a smile of release, as if what awaited him wasn’t death, but rebirth, leaving onlookers with chills and despair.