Shen Han’s foot leveraged off the Rot-Walker’s chest as she flipped through the air, her energy blade splitting the creature’s skull from top to bottom.
Dealing with this Level 3 Rot-Walker took Shen Han only a few breaths from the start of her attack to its conclusion.
As her feet hit the ground, she took a deep breath, the Energy Core within her body trembling slightly.
Her Level 4 Early Stage realm was still unstable; the core became somewhat turbulent after she exerted her full strength.
However, she did not stop. Her figure flickered as she lunged toward the next Level 3 Rot-Walker.
Her targets were the Level 3 Rot-Walkers on the battlefield.
Iron Bone swung his rebar, hacking left and smashing right. A Rot-Walker fell with every swing.
His movements were concise and efficient, devoid of unnecessary flair, each strike precisely hitting a vital point.
On either side of him, the soldiers of the City Defense Force stood in a tight formation, their standard-issue assault rifles firing rhythmically in controlled bursts.
Their high level of training was on full display at this moment; the bullets seemed to have eyes of their own, each one accurately striking a Rot-Walker’s head.
The defensive line had stabilized for the time being.
But there were simply too many Rot-Walkers.
And they continued to swarm forward in an endless stream.
Feng Mu’s brow furrowed deeply. Through the lenses of his binoculars, the grayish-white tide seemed to have no end.
“Report, Commander!” the communications soldier’s voice rang out.
“Ammunition consumption on the first defensive line is too high! At the current rate, they can only hold for another twenty minutes at most!”
“Have the reserve team bring up more ammunition,” Feng Mu’s voice remained steady. “Tell the first line to conserve ammo. Aim before firing.”
“Understood!”
Just then, a commotion broke out on the left wing of the defensive line.
Several Level 2 Rot-Walkers had somehow circled around, breaking through the side of the first defensive line.
They were much faster than the low-rank Rot-Walkers, kicking up a cloud of white powder as they sprinted across the snow.
“Left wing! We have a breach on the left wing!”
Lei Lie lay on the high ground, locking onto the lead Level 2 Rot-Walker through the scope of his modified sniper rifle.
His finger rested steadily on the trigger, his breathing even.
“Bang—!”
The armor-piercing rounds tore through the air, accurately striking the head of that Level 2 Rot-Walker.
Its body jerked violently before pitching forward, sliding several meters across the snow.
Lei Lie worked the bolt, ejecting the casing and chambering another round before aiming again.
“Bang—!”
With another shot, a second Level 2 Rot-Walker collapsed.
However, three more had already reached the edge of the defensive line.
At that moment, three figures darted out from behind the line.
This was the Second Tier arranged by Iron Bone, consisting of three Level 2 Ability Users.
They were faster than the Rot-Walkers, intercepting the three Level 2 creatures in an instant.
Combat erupted on the left wing, the shockwaves from energy collisions sending the surrounding snow flying in all directions.
A few minutes later, all three Level 2 Rot-Walkers were down.
Deep within the Non-Safe Zone.
Su Wan hid behind a broken wall, her Purifier aimed at the Level 4 Rot-Walker that was currently sprinting in a blind rage.
She was in no hurry to fire, waiting for the perfect opportunity.
The Level 4 Rot-Walker charged past the wall she was hiding behind, less than fifteen meters away.
Now!
Su Wan pulled the trigger without hesitation.
A blue pulse shot out silently, striking the Level 4 Rot-Walker right in the lower back!
Its body stiffened abruptly, its pace faltering for a brief moment.
But that was it!
As expected, the Purifier had limited effectiveness against a Level 4 Rot-Walker.
Su Wan frowned and darted out from behind the wall!
While the Purifier’s pulses caused limited damage, continuous hits could accumulate to weaken its mobility and combat effectiveness.
The creature skidded to a halt, turned around, and lunged at Su Wan with a roar!
Su Wan was well-prepared, darting to the side the moment it turned.
She kicked off the ground, her figure like a bolt of gray lightning as she rushed toward a pile of ruins on the left.
The Level 4 Rot-Walker’s pounce missed, its massive frame crashing into the spot where Su Wan had just been standing. Snow sprayed everywhere as a shallow crater was smashed into the ground.
“Roar!!!”
The Level 4 Rot-Walker’s dull roar was incredibly piercing; even with mental power like Su Wan’s, the sound left her mind in a state of turmoil.
Suppressing the irritation in her heart, she hid behind a thick vine.
The Level 4 Rot-Walker stood on the snow, its eyes fixed on the direction where Su Wan was hiding.
Sensing her presence, it slowly pulled back its lips, letting out another low growl from its throat!
Just as it was about to charge, Su Wan struck first!
She flashed out from behind the vine, aiming the Purifier at its head and pulling the trigger repeatedly!
Three blue pulses shot out in a triangular pattern, accurately striking the Level 4 Rot-Walker’s face and chest.
Fine cracks appeared on the grayish-white skin where the pulses hit, and pale green fluid seeped from the fissures.
It looked down at the wounds on its chest before looking up again, its eyes swirling with a level of rage Su Wan had never seen in a Rot-Walker.
It slammed its palms against the ground, sending snow flying in all directions.
The massive two-and-a-half-meter frame launched off the ground, lunging at Su Wan!
Su Wan ducked to the side, the creature’s claws grazing her tactical jacket and tearing a hole in the fabric.
Taking advantage of the momentum, she rolled away to create distance and fired a shot from the Purifier at the Rot-Walker’s face!
The blue pulse hit its left eye dead center.
“Roar—!!”
The eyeball exploded within the socket, and pale green fluid mixed with a black, viscous substance flowed out.
Suddenly losing half its field of vision caused the Rot-Walker to stumble.
The damage to its Energy Core caused its limbs to stop obeying its commands.
Possessing some intelligence, it realized it was no match for Su Wan, especially since that silver handgun in her hand countered it significantly.
With a final roar, it made a feint to pounce at her!
Su Wan instinctively backed away, preparing for the clash.
To her surprise, the moment she retreated, the Rot-Walker spun around and sprinted toward the depths of the Non-Safe Zone!
It was actually trying to escape!
Su Wan’s pupils constricted. She certainly wouldn't let it get away!
Su Wan and the Level 4 Rot-Walker were locked in a struggle for a full two hours.
In the end, with the aid of the Purifier, Su Wan finally killed it!
By this time, Su Wan’s physical strength and mental power had reached their limits.
The Level 4 Rot-Walker’s vitality was tenaciously beyond her imagination.
Like other Rot-Walkers, its only vital point was the head.
However, its skull was as hard as iron.
Its inherent strength and defense far exceeded that of a human; its only weakness was a slight lack of speed.
Su Wan crouched beside the massive corpse of the Level 4 Rot-Walker, her gaze falling on its right knee.
There was a wound there.
She was certain that she hadn't caused it.
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