I am the Savior’s White Moonlight

Bai Cun Yuan wakes up twenty hours before the global apocalypse, having returned to his body in the past. In his previous life, he survived over a decade of zombie warfare, eventually reaching a high level of power before dying alongside his comrade Mu Lanyu during the fall of Bai Di City. Now reborn, Bai Cun Yuan possesses the Elemental Ability, a rare power that allows him to manipulate various elemental attributes and perceive the abilities of others. His primary goal is to alter the tragic fate of humanity by recruiting key figures who would become pivotal leaders in the coming war. He heads to the C City labor market, where he identifies Ren Ge, a skinny, nineteen-year-old orphan with a thieving streak who would later become the infamous Slaughter Emperor. Bai Cun Yuan hires Ren Ge, not out of kindness, but to secure the loyalty of a future powerhouse before the world ends.

As they travel to Ren Ge’s home, the apocalypse begins to manifest. Ren Ge’s adoptive aunt, Zhao Mei, has already turned into a zombie due to a fever that preceded her mutation. Bai Cun Yuan calmly handles the threat, killing the zombie with a fruit knife while Ren Ge and his other adoptive parent, Ren Junhong, struggle to process the horror. Bai Cun Yuan reveals his knowledge of the situation, guiding the terrified family through the initial chaos. He uses his Elemental Ability to awaken Huo Fenghua’s latent Spatial Ability, ensuring she becomes immune to the early-stage virus. This act solidifies his role as the group’s protector and strategist, earning the trust of Ren Junhong and Huo Fenghua, who view him as a savior despite his cold demeanor.

Midnight marks the official start of the apocalypse, with the virus spreading globally. Ren Ge, driven by curiosity and a desire for power, secretly absorbs a Level 0 zombie crystal core, a dangerous move that should have killed him. Instead, he survives and evolves into a Level 2 ability user, a feat of extraordinary talent that surprises Bai Cun Yuan. However, the act causes Ren Ge to fall into a high fever, forcing Bai Cun Yuan to use his own energy to stabilize the boy’s condition. During this process, Bai Cun Yuan realizes he has also contracted the virus, a second infection that he must now manage. Despite the physical toll, he maintains his composure, recognizing that his rebirth has given him a significant advantage in navigating the new world.

The group prepares to leave the city, knowing that urban areas will become death traps. They encounter other survivors, including a woman in a red cheongsam trapped on a vehicle, but Bai Cun Yuan remains focused on his mission. He assesses the threats around them, identifying a Level 1 zombie among the horde and directing Ren Ge to eliminate it first. The battle showcases Ren Ge’s newfound wind abilities, which he wields with lethal precision. Bai Cun Yuan coordinates the fight, using his metal manipulation to assist in killing the zombies. After the encounter, he instructs Huo Fenghua on how to store the crystal cores, emphasizing the importance of resource management in the coming survival struggle. The group escapes the immediate danger, but the world outside is descending into chaos, with zombies roaming the streets and society collapsing.

Bai Cun Yuan’s journey is driven by the memory of Mu Lanyu’s sacrifice and the desire to prevent the repeated tragedies of his past life. He understands that humanity’s survival depends on gathering strong ability users and establishing order amidst the anarchy. Ren Ge, though still naive and prone to mistakes, proves to be a valuable asset due to his rapid evolution and combat skills. Bai Cun Yuan balances discipline with guidance, ensuring Ren Ge learns the harsh realities of the apocalypse without losing his humanity. As they navigate the crumbling city, the group faces new challenges, including hostile survivors and increasingly dangerous zombies. Bai Cun Yuan’s ultimate objective is to build a safe zone where humanity can endure, using his knowledge of future events to outmaneuver both the undead and the treacherous human factions that will rise in the aftermath.