One Step into Hell, A Hundred Enemies Fall
As dozens of corrupted rebel soldiers swarmed toward Lin Feng, they were obliterated in an instant—not by his sword, but by his terrifying damage reflection.
[You have slain a Corrupted Rebel Soldier (Silver Rank)! Gained 470 (+100) EXP. Permanent HP increased by 10!]
[You have slain a Corrupted Rebel Soldier (Silver Rank)! Gained 470 (+100) EXP. Permanent HP increased by 10!]
System prompts echoed rapidly in Lin Feng's ears. From the outskirts of the battlefield, more corrupted enemies arrived, rushing in to attack—but none of them could even slow him down.
What appeared to be a wave of overwhelming reinforcements instead became a parade of suicide charges. The corrupted soldiers crashed into Lin Feng like moths to a flame. And once they struck, they died.
Every blade that touched him triggered his terrifying passive. They barely scratched his armor—only to be crushed by the recoil of their strikes.
Lin Feng didn't lift a finger. Just walking through the ruined village, his mere presence paved a trail of death. Bodies littered the ground behind him, and the system continued to chime.
[Congratulations! You've obtained 30 Gold Coins!]
[Congratulations! You've obtained Strength Potion (Silver Rank)!]
[Congratulations! You've obtained Refined Dagger (Silver Rank)!]
[Congratulations! You've obtained Basic Health Potion (Silver Rank)!]
Though the items weren't rare, the sheer volume of loot was absurd. All from doing nothing but walking.
The corrupted encampment quickly fell into chaos.
"Why the hell won't he die?!"
"Damn it! Why isn't he losing any health? Where are our men?"
"Go report to the General! The Dragon Capital has sent reinforcements!"
"What? Reinforcements? There's only one of him!"
Fear gripped them. The ground was soaked with their comrades' blood, and not a single scratch marked Lin Feng.
As the mountain of corpses piled up, the rest of the corrupted soldiers began to retreat, panic in their eyes. No one wanted to be the next to drop dead by simply touching him.
Lin Feng didn't give chase. Instead, he strode straight into the besieged village. Thanks to his summoned Insect Guardian, which had scouted ahead, he quickly located the Dragon Capital's surviving military forces.
Inside a battered building, a man clad in damaged officer's armor stood guard with a handful of wounded soldiers. The man snapped to attention as Lin Feng approached.
"Identify yourself!" the officer barked, his voice strained but authoritative.
Lin Feng glanced at the name hovering above his head.
[Deputy General of the Dragon Capital – Harlan]
[Class: First-Tier Berserker]
[Level: 45]
[HP: 5400/5400 | ATK: 470 | DEF: 240]
[Skills: Dragon Charge Lv5, Heavy Cleave Lv5, Warrior's Blood Lv5, Earthshatter Lv5]
[Description: A deputy general sent by the Dragon Capital to chase rebel forces. He fell into a trap and was overwhelmed by the corruption.]
It was clear these men had suffered tremendous losses.
"The distress letter you sent never made it to headquarters," Lin Feng said calmly. "It was intercepted by the rebels. I came to get you out."
"You... came alone?" Harlan was stunned. "Then the letter… it didn't make it. We owe you our lives, sir!"
The remaining soldiers, already shocked by Lin Feng's power, now looked at him as a savior. Harlan bowed deeply. "We are in your debt."
"What's our plan now, General?" one of the soldiers asked nervously. "We're surrounded. Without backup from Dragon Capital, aren't we done for?"
Another piped up. "Thank you for helping us, sir. But if I may... we could use more than just words right now."
Harlan looked grim. Most of his forces had perished. Only a few battered men remained, and escape seemed impossible.
So, he turned to the one man who had walked through hell untouched.
"Sir, I know we ask much, but... would you be willing to assist us further?" Harlan asked, clasping his hands together.
Lin Feng gave a faint smile. "Sure. Not a big deal."
As he spoke, a new system notification emerged.
[Sub-quest: Storyline Option 2 Complete!]
[Hidden Instance Quest: Rebel Purge (SS Rank) Unlocked!]
Objectives:
Ensure Deputy General Harlan and remaining troops survive (8/8)
Assist Harlan in eliminating the corrupted rebels (0/500)
Rewards:
+5000 Military Merits
+100 Dragon Capital Reputation
Legendary Treasure Chest x1
100,000 Gold Coins
100,000 EXP
Description: Though the mission to suppress the rebels suffered a major setback, the arrival of a formidable warrior may turn the tide…**
Lin Feng's grin widened. Jackpot.
The rewards from this hidden branch were far superior to the original. But it was the Legendary Treasure Chest that made his eyes gleam.
In the world of "Apocalypse Era," legendary-grade equipment was almost mythic. Even in Lin Feng's past life—an era filled with mighty players—these items were barely seen.
"We have a real chance now! This man is a monster in battle!" one of the soldiers whispered.
"I saw him walk through over a hundred corrupted soldiers like it was nothing. Not a drop of blood spilled on him."
"We're finally saved!"
Encouraged by Lin Feng's arrival, the battered remnants of Dragon Capital's forces began to believe again.
Lin Feng didn't wait. He turned and led the group out of the village, passing through the same path now strewn with enemy corpses.
Those rebels who had fled earlier had surely alerted their leaders.
And sure enough, just minutes after they set out, the sky ahead lit up with torches and the sound of galloping hooves echoed across the battlefield.
Clang! Clang! The ominous ring of steel echoed as an army emerged from the shadows.
"We're surrounded again!" Harlan growled, drawing his greatsword.
"Looks like they brought the whole damn camp this time," Lin Feng muttered, his expression cold. "Perfect. Saves me the trouble of hunting them down."
A storm was coming. And Lin Feng stood at its center, grinning.