I Read a Zombie Novel Before Where the Zombies Had Brain Cores 我以前看过的丧尸的书，就是丧尸里面有脑核

1. 1 末EN Apocalypse: Stockpiling a Billion in Supplies from Day One 末世：开局先囤十亿物资 Hate Being Young and Naive恨年少无知Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Rebirth + Spatial Ability + Stockpiling Supplies + Ruthless, No Saintly Savior + Building a Faction] “Mr. Chen, your one hundred family buckets of fried chicken have arrived.” “Mr. Chen, your one hundred roast ducks have arrived.” “Boss Chen, your ten thousand tons of pork have arrived.” Chen Luo, known as the Void King, relied on his unmatched ability to lie low until every survivor had died. In the whole world, only monsters remained; there were no humans left. With nothing left 117.9kReads9.3Score9.4kShelves

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   This one? 😂

2. 2 超 The Extraordinary Era 超凡纪元 Don't Laugh, How Many Return?莫笑几人回Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Originally titled "The Extraordinary Era" The end of science is the occult. As technological progress hits a bottleneck, humanity begins its transition from a technological civilization to an extraordinary one. The clash between civilizations plunges people, who have barely had time to enjoy the conveniences of technology, into endless panic. What should humanity's future look like: a technological world, an extraordinary world, or one where technology and the extraordinary coexist? 56.5kReads8.0Score4.7kShelves

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   I once read a zombie outbreak novel where the zombies had brain cores, like crystals, inside their heads. High-level cores even had a fragrance when dug out (to the zombies). There were different types of zombies, such as those with speed, telekinesis, and telekinesis. The protagonist was a zombie, and he had an ability that seemed to make others obey him. I only read about him stealing some fruit on his way somewhere, eating it, and leveling up… then I stopped reading and can't find it now. I think the title was something like "Demon World Mad Corpse." If you find it, please let me know…

3. 3 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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   It's a post-apocalyptic rebirth story, but the script has been completely rewritten. The protagonist engages in high-level strategic maneuvering throughout, with deep foreshadowing and a grand scope. Human nature is portrayed very clearly; there's no system or cheat codes involved, and it gets more exciting as it progresses.

4. 4 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8kShelves
5. 5 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6kShelves
6. 6 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 410.9kReads9.4Score77.7kShelves

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   This zombie novel is so different! There's no system or cheat code; the protagonist is reborn only to find the world's script completely altered, with suspense building up to the smallest detail. The writing is excellent, the scope is grand, and it thoroughly explores human nature in the apocalypse. It gets more and more exciting as it progresses.

7. 7 末 The Apocalypse Terminator 末世终结者 A Deep Chill深沉的寒意Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted Qin Tian, the strongest man in the apocalypse, transmigrates back twenty years. To stop the apocalypse, he kills countless people. But just as he finally lays down his weapon, creatures from another dimension launch a massive invasion. In the apocalypse, might makes right. Qin Tian says it doesn’t matter who his opponent is: he’ll smash them all into little pancakes. 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm not sure if what you're talking about is the same book I read. I used to read one on Yisou Novels called "Biohazard Terminator," by author Li Xiaoli, with the protagonist Lei Poguan.

8. 8 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score314Shelves

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   Post-apocalyptic novel enthusiasts, come take a look! This novel features a novel setting where zombies have brain cores. The protagonist's intelligence is consistently high throughout, the plot is full of twists and turns, the writing is solid, and the characterization is realistic. It gets more and more exciting as you read on.

9. 9 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5kShelves

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   This zombie novel is truly unique! The protagonist is reborn to find the world's script completely altered, with suspense building upon suspense and incredibly deep foreshadowing. The protagonist maintains high intelligence throughout, operating without a system or cheat codes, and the portrayal of humanity in the apocalypse is remarkably realistic. The scope expands further as the story progresses, making the ending completely unpredictable.

10. 10 囚 Prisoner 囚役 Pingxi, Who Likes Kangaroos喜欢袋鼠科的平西Historical188k WordsOngoing Before reading this novel, set your brain aside. I’ll keep it safe for you. Just enjoy the story. If you spot anything wrong or think something could be improved, leave a comment and I’ll fix it. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This zombie novel is unlike any other! There's no system or cheat code; it's all about high-IQ battles and the struggle of humanity. The world-building is vast, the foreshadowing is deep, it gets more and more addictive the more you read, and the plot twists and turns so unpredictable.

11. 11 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9kShelves

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12. 12 末 Apocalypse: I Stockpiled Food, and You Stockpiled Guns? 末世：我囤粮，你居然囤枪？ Hate Being Young and Naive恨年少无知Sci-Fi & Apocalypse144k WordsOngoing (Apocalypse + special abilities + satisfying power fantasy + no saintly heroine, decisive and ruthless + sly schemer + one heroine or none?) Chen Luo made a living selling vegetables with the help of his personal storage space. Just as he was about to save up his first big fortune, he decided to call it quits. By chance, Chen Luo discovered that his next-door neighbor, contractor Qi Haonan, was reborn and stockpiling supplies on a massive scale for the coming Apocalypse. And he was planning to k 691Reads8.2Score—Shelves
13. 13 冰 The Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded a Hundred Billion in Supplies 冰河末世，我囤积了百亿物资 Sea of Memories记忆的海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7.4M WordsOngoing Doomsday + reborn + massive stockpiling + playing it safe + unlimited space + dark revenge, no saintly protagonist The world enters an ice age. The freezing apocalypse arrives, and 95% of the planet's population perishes! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by people he'd helped because of his kind heart. Reborn one month before the freezing apocalypse, Zhang Yi awakens a spatial ability and begins frantically stockpiling supplies! Short on supplies? He empties the hundred-billion-yuan war 359.7kReads8.7Score17.9kShelves
14. 14 我 In the Celestial Prison, Immortal and Undying 我在天牢，长生不死 Jie Jie戒界Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [No System + invincible + wish-fulfillment novel + no female lead + fantasy] After Chen Guanlou obtains immortality, he secures a stable job as a prison guard in the imperial prison and begins spending his days slacking off at work. Throughout the long years, he watches them build towering mansions, then watches those mansions collapse. He watches them ascend to the imperial court today, only to become prisoners beneath the steps tomorrow. He watches their families enjoy wealth and honor, then w 309.5kReads8.7Score13.8kShelves

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    This zombie novel is unlike any other! There's no system or cheat code; it's all high-IQ battles and human struggles. The world-building is vast, the foreshadowing is deep, and the plot twists keep coming, making it increasingly addictive. The protagonist experiences swift revenge, the story is fast-paced, and you'll be thoroughly satisfied after finishing it.

15. 15 哭 Boo-hoo! I Stockpile Supplies and Raise My Scheming Boyfriend in the Apocalypse 哭唧唧！超A丧尸囤货养腹黑男友 This Story Is Nice and Plump此文已肥Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted 388Reads7.2Score100Shelves

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    Self-promotion, self-promotion

16. 16 全 Global Cataclysm: Building Noah's Ark from the Start 全球灾变：开局建造诺亚方舟 Hardworking Old Jiu奋斗老九Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Bin is reborn and awakens a God-Tier Apocalypse Survival System. The apocalypse is just three months away! Three months from now, disasters will strike one after another: an asteroid impact, global mega-tsunamis, frequent earthquakes, an ice age, mutated life forms, a biological crisis, and more! Faced with catastrophe, he buys a beat-up cargo ship from the start and sets out to upgrade it into an apocalypse survival vessel, Noah’s Ark! Diesel engine to nuclear engine, then a fusion engine, 3.8kReads8.6Score261Shelves

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    Character traits: The protagonist in the first book is not a saintly hypocrite; the early part of the second book is very exciting, but the cosmic scenes are lackluster.

17. 17 开 A Base from the Start 开局一座基地 Eggs Stir-Fried with Knife-Cut Noodles鸡蛋炒刀削Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.0M WordsCompleted [Sci-fi + apocalypse + System] He transmigrates into the apocalypse with a Red Alert base vehicle in tow. He can summon a million troops, build aircraft and artillery, and forge a technological empire to conquer the globe. But when he uncovers the apocalypse's secrets, he realizes it's only the beginning. The cruelty of this new world forces him to grow. He will no longer retreat or give in to fear. The world has collapsed and can never return to what it once was. Everything will begin anew... 6.3kReads8.5Score445Shelves
18. 18 玄 The Metaphysics Master Opens a Shop in the Apocalypse 玄学大佬到末世开店 Lady of the Funeral Hall灵堂夫人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse360k WordsCompleted [No romance + apocalypse + metaphysics + running a shop] Jiang Sha was a modern-day master of metaphysics. One moment she was traveling in spirit, and the next she had transmigrated into the apocalypse and bound to a food, clothing, shelter, and transportation System. True to her professional instincts, she set up a fortune-telling stall in her convenience store. She offered discounts on readings and purchases, but no one was interested. They even said her profession was useless in the apocalyps 25Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The post-apocalyptic zombies can be explained using metaphysics. The female protagonist is powerful and has the support of a system. She's not a saint, she's strategic, and the crystal cores in the zombies' brains are condensed Tai Chi substances.

19. 19 尸 An Endless Sea of Corpses 尸海漫漫 Red Blue红色的蓝Sci-Fi & Apocalypse121k WordsOngoing On an ordinary afternoon, Wang Anping stared at the bloodstained corpse before him, and his world collapsed completely. But the punishment waiting for him was about more than simply being a murderer. The whole world was going mad, changing from nothing into something. If he could do it all over again, perhaps he would rather become a murderer. [No System] [No golden finger] The focus is [realism]. Just how hard is it for a group of ordinary people to keep struggling to survive after the apocalyp 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is pretty good. The zombies aren't like the useless characters in other works; they're actually quite scary.

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