Apocalypse Descends: Starting Off by Frantically Buying Ten Billion Worth of Supplies

Chu Xiao, a promising entrepreneur who built a gaming empire worth billions, dies in the apocalypse alongside his squad after failing to awaken a powerful mutation. Stranded in a zombie horde with only a spatial ability, he is killed by a ninth-rank zombie. However, a mysterious green magatama pendant around his neck emits a green mist that resets time, sending his consciousness back to one year before the catastrophe begins. He awakens in a business meeting on August 18, 2078, realizing he has been reborn with ten years of future knowledge. Recognizing the impending doom caused by extreme weather anomalies and a viral snowfall that turns eighty percent of humanity into zombies, Chu Xiao immediately liquidates his company, selling it to the powerful Xiao Group for twenty-three billion yuan. His primary goal is to stockpile supplies and fortify a safe haven before the end of the world.

Chu Xiao’s first move is to recruit Jiang Ning, the future First Female War Goddess of the apocalypse, who is currently a young, top-performing real estate agent struggling to pay for her mother’s medical bills. He offers her a position as his assistant with a high salary, leveraging her knowledge and future combat prowess. With the funds secured, he purchases Villa No. 12 in the ultra-wealthy Hengshuiwan district, a property that contains a hidden bomb shelter in its basement. He spends heavily on reinforcing the villa with bulletproof glass, armored doors, and high walls, while simultaneously stockpiling massive quantities of food, water, fuel, and weapons. He hires a veterinary intern, Gu Yi, under the pretense of neutering his cats, but his true intention is to recruit Gu Yi for his powerful mental abilities and to save Gu Yi’s sister, Gu Wan, from a tragic fate that occurred in his previous life. He also rescues twin sisters, Ye Xinyao and Ye Xinyi, who possess teleportation and healing abilities respectively, ensuring his team includes the key allies he lacked in his past life.

As the apocalypse arrives, the weather shifts violently from extreme heat to a brutal cold wave, followed by a mutating snowfall. Chu Xiao and his newly assembled team retreat to the villa’s underground bunker. During the snowfall, the group undergoes mutations, awakening various superhuman abilities. Chu Xiao discovers he has awakened rare Time and Lightning powers, along with full-body enhancement. Jiang Ning gains body reinforcement and spatial storage, while the twins and Gu Yi awaken their respective combat and support abilities. The two cats, Nuomi and Banban, also mutate into giant, intelligent beasts capable of telepathic communication. Chu Xiao begins hunting zombies to collect crystal cores from their hearts, which are essential for leveling up. He consumes the cores to rapidly advance his own power, aiming to reach the third tier before the next extreme heat wave, which will make zombies faster and more dangerous.

The core conflict revolves around survival against the undead and the harsh environment, as well as managing the dynamics within his small group. Chu Xiao maintains strict control, keeping his rebirth and infinite storage space secret while testing the loyalty of his companions. He identifies Gu Wan as a potential threat due to her shrewdness and hidden abilities, yet keeps her close for her utility. As the initial cold period ends, the group prepares for the coming heat wave and the inevitable zombie evolution. Chu Xiao’s strategy is to fortify their position, grow stronger through combat, and survive until they can establish a secure base in the new world order. The story follows his methodical preparation and the early stages of the apocalypse, highlighting his determination to change the tragic outcomes of his previous life.