第3章 Break Through

In the year 15012 AD, the 12th Legion of the Hunter Camp stationed in a certain city in China was under fierce attack from the infected. The 12th Legion fought bravely, but as time dragged on, their resources began to dwindle.Altough, the soldiers still fought valiantly to defend the city, with no one retreating even in the face of sacrifice.

Meanwhile, in the city's conference hall, the elite and higher-ranking leaders of the 12th Legion were discussing strategies to counter the enemy. The core figures were Han Yichu, Guo Zongliang, Zhao Sihan, Zhao Feiyu, Han Jingxuan, and Li Lingzhe. As everyone was engaged in heated discussions, a figure suddenly appeared on the screen. Upon closer inspection, it was the elite-level demon, Li Fayu. Li Fayu immediately declared,“People of the city, surrender now and stop resisting in vain. Wouldn't it be better to become our puppets? I promise you all the riches and honors you can imagine after you surrender!“

Upon hearing this, Han Jingxuan's anger was ignited. He picked up his Flaming Halberd and stormed out, saying furiously,“I swear I won't rest until I hunt her down!“ At this moment, Han Yichu, seated in the middle, spoke up,“Come back! Sit down!“ Han Jingxuan was taken aback and asked,“Why? Should we just let her mock us?“ Han Yichu sighed and said,“Have you forgotten that we're lacking in resources and manpower? And what if you lose? How can I face your family? Have you forgotten the entrustments of those fallen comrades? Live on for them! Remember, we are Hunters!“

Upon hearing this, Han Jingxuan suppressed his anger and retorted,“Then tell me what to do! There must be a way!“

Guo Zongliang, seated beside him, replied helplessly,“There's only one way, which is to break through!“

Zhao Sihan was puzzled and asked,“Then tell me how to break through in this situation?“

Just as the question was posed, Li Lingzhe answered,“The simplest yet most dangerous method is to have one person attract all the infected's attention from the front while the rest retreat from the rear.“

Upon hearing this, Han Jingxuan raised a sharp question,“It may be simple, but tell me who will attract their attention? Everyone knows that in this battle, there will be sacrifices!“

Silence fell upon the group. Yes, who would be willing to go? No one was willing to take such a risk.

Time passed second by second, and no one responded. Han Yichu looked at his comrades around him and sighed. Suddenly, a figure stood up. Upon closer inspection, it was Zhao Sihan.

Zhao Sihan bowed to everyone and said,“I'm willing to face the challenge for the 12th Legion!“ He then smiled and said,“Captain, if I sacrifice, make sure to report me for an outstanding achievement.“ With that, he walked towards the battlefield, confidently waving his hand and leaving a dashing figure behind.

Guo Zongliang gazed at Zhao Sihan's figure and felt emotional.“Brother, don't die there!“ Meanwhile, Han Yichu ordered a retreat.

Outside the city, Li Fayu, who had been waiting impatiently, summoned her weapon, the Purple Lightning Spear, and was about to order an attack on the city when a deep voice sounded,“Li Fayu, I'll be your opponent!“

The arrival was Zhao Sihan. All the low-level infected converged towards him, and he spread his light wings, slowly ascending into the sky.

Inside the city, Guo Zongliang watched Zhao Sihan ascending and pondered. Seeing this, Han Yichu went over, patted his shoulder, and said,“I believe in Sihan, and you do too, right?“ Guo Zongliang nodded and turned to retreat with the main force.

On the battlefield, Zhao Sihan had already killed hundreds of low-level infected with his bare hands, but his body was approaching its limits. At this moment, Li Fayu spoke,“Stop struggling. You've already lost!“

However, Zhao Sihan showed disdain and replied arrogantly,“Are you sure? I've been waiting for this day for a long time! Come on, Li Fayu, let's have a final battle to the death!“ Upon finishing his words, seven lights flickered on his body. Seeing this, Li Fayu was shocked because they were the“Powers of the Seven Deadly Sins“. Subsequently, seven marks appeared behind Zhao Sihan, representing Greed, Anger, Arrogance, Lust, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth.

Then, the mark of“Gluttony“ lit up, instantly absorbing the vital energy of the surrounding infected into his body. With a snap of his fingers, he pulled Li Fayu into his“Sin Space“ and summoned his weapon, the Sin Blade.

At this moment, Li Fayu felt a hint of panic, but she remained expressionless and pointed her spear at Zhao Sihan, saying calmly,“Finally, it's getting interesting, kid! Show me your full strength and let me see how powerful you really are!“ Zhao Sihan lifted his Sin Blade and said,“In this space, I am invincible!“

With that, both of them exploded forward, rushing towards each other. With a“ding“, their weapons collided. The mark of“Anger“ lit up, and a flame rose from the Sin Blade. Zhao Sihan changed his grip and stabbed at Li Fayu.

Seeing this, Li Fayu immediately teleported several miles away and retaliated with an elemental sphere. Zhao Sihan remained calm as the mark of“Arrogance“ lit up, forming an energy shield around him. Then, the marks of“Lust“ and“Envy“ lit up, creating countless weapons condensed from elements behind him as he charged forward!

In the blink of an eye, both of them suffered varying degrees of damage. However, when the mark of“Sloth“ lit up, all of Zhao Sihan's wounds healed. Li Fayu remained unfazed, merely dusting herself off and saying indifferently,“Is that all? Is that all?“

She then threw her fully charged Purple Lightning Spear at Zhao Sihan and teleported behind him, punching him. Zhao Sihan met her punch with his palm, but in the blink of an eye, the spear had already pierced through his body.

Li Fayu laughed heartily, but Zhao Sihan was not dead yet. He pulled her towards him with a forceful yank and stabbed her abdomen with his sword, shouting,“This is the moment I've been waiting for! Powers of Sin, unleash! Let the flames of the Seven Deadly Sins burn!“

Instantly, the previously unlit mark of“Greed“ finally flickered. The seven powers intertwined, and the Sin Space gradually collapsed!

With a“boom“, a flash of white light appeared, and the space exploded!

Far away, in the retreating group, Guo Zongliang heard the explosion and turned back, tears finally flowing. He understood that Zhao Sihan had sacrificed himself. He silently carved a stone tablet and placed it beside the road, hoping that Zhao Sihan's soul could find the way home.

On the battlefield, after the white smoke cleared, Li Fayu covered her injured abdomen and ordered a retreat while cursing,“Who would have thought he would self-destruct? The key is that I still need to deal with the flames of the Seven Deadly Sins within me. Damn it!“

After Li Fayu left, a void gate opened, and Zhao Sihan, wounded, fell to the ground. From a distance, he saw the stone tablet and thought,“I'm not dead yet, and they've already erected a tombstone. How ridiculous. But thankfully, they prepared it in advance. Just wait for me for three days, and I'll come back to find you all.“