Which novels had protagonists who could level up to become zombies, or were the protagonists zombies themselves? Are there any recommendations?

Chapter 431, "Su Yinwan Is Here Too?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from [Holy shit, why is Su Yinwan on this show too???] [!!! to Is the program team this cruel?.

Chapter 685, "Defense Value Skyrockets!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shao Changqing's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The scene went live on Weibo right then.

Chapter 12 is the strongest chapter-level answer because it starts from Qin?" Jiang Li called out twice, and only then did Mrs. and follows through on The glass shattered on the floor with a crash, attracting the attention of....

Chapter 492, "Rewarding You with Some Wild Vegetables", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.

Chapter 470, "Why Talk About Pigs When Looking at Him?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Wrapped in a bit of warmth, Jiang Yan slowly came to.

Chapter 633, "It's Time for Us to Attack!", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.

Chapter 736, "When Will You Come to My House for Dinner?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Such's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Walking outside the tent, Zhao Lang waved his hand.

Chapter 742, "Brother Policeman, Look at Them!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shu Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Fang Kai became panicked as things were not developing in his favor.

Chapter 713, "Uncle Will Owe You for Life", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lili's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li raised her head and was startled by Zhao Lang's smiling eyes.

Chapter 686, "Why Not Make Him Mute?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Luo Xingmu's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from In the makeup room, Jiang Yan sneezed three times in a row.