Chapter 141 What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Dawn City was the first city that Lifeng captured. Of course, perhaps the scale of a few thousand people could , it could only be said to be a small refuge, but the status of Dawn City in Lifeng's heart was extremely important, after all, it was a man's first time. Therefore, after Lifeng led his people to join Long Ran's salvation alliance, the people who stayed in Dawn City were still some mutants under Lifeng.
After such a long battle and various dangers, everything that happened in Dawn City seemed to have happened a few years ago. However, when Li Feng appeared in Dawn City, everyone in Dawn City recognized him instantly. Li Feng, for everyone in Dawn City, has become a legend. The main reason why this once chaotic city can now be in order and more than ten times more prosperous than before is Li Feng's contribution. Therefore, the residents here have a heartfelt love for Li Feng.
It was already dark, but a huge fire was lit in Dawn City. Even the few generators started to work frantically, lighting up the few remaining lamps. The residents didn't know what was going on, so they came out to watch. The war in the Savior Alliance was mainly around Savior City, and had not yet spread to the vicinity of Dawn City.
"City Lord! The City Lord is back!"
"Haha, it's really the city lord!"
"Second Uncle, is this our city lord? Why does he look so young?"
"You know nothing! Heroes have always emerged from youth. You have never seen the city lord kill anyone!"
"It was because of our city lord's order that I was rescued by the rescue team!"
Hearing the whispers from the people around him, Li Feng felt warmed even though he had murderous intent in his heart. It was really a comfortable thing to be recognized by others.
After a while, Wang Hao, who stayed in Dawn City, rushed here with a team of mutant warriors. After seeing Lifeng, Wang Hao was excited and even his eyes turned red. He had received news that his boss was missing and thought he would never see him again. Unexpectedly, Lifeng was still alive and brought a group of powerful warriors!
Li Feng also felt warm in his heart, patted Wang Hao on the shoulder and said, "You've worked hard, but now is not the time to reminisce. Send the order immediately and gather everyone in the city. We don't have much time." Although it was already night and completely dark, there was no guarantee that the army of Chuancheng Fortress would not chase after him. After all, he was now the most eye-catching wanted criminal. He had to gather the hearts of the army immediately and leave Liming City!
According to Lifeng's initial plan, he didn't even want to enter Dawn City, but thinking that this was his first foundation after all, and he had a group of loyal subordinates, he came anyway. Moreover, using Dawn City to rest and collect more supplies was also a very important matter . According to his plan, they didn't know when they would return to the human settlement again...
"The city lord has ordered everyone to gather in the square! There is an important announcement!"
"Bang, bang, bang--" The iron bell hanging in the center of the square rang twelve times, and everyone in Dawn City immediately gathered together quickly.
The iron bell in the center of the square is also called the "war bell". When the war bell is rung twelve times, it means that something life-or-death has happened and nothing can be taken lightly.
In a short while, more than 5,000 people in Dawn City, including the sentries on the city walls, gathered in the small square of Dawn City. Together with the more than 2,000 mutant warriors brought back by Richemont, the square was filled with people and it was almost impossible to squeeze in. Under the illumination of several huge bonfires, everyone quietly looked at Richemont, who was standing on the high platform, riding a ferocious mutant beast.
Being able to gather everyone in such a short time, it was obvious that Wang Hao was not idle. Seeing this, Li Feng could not help but feel relieved. However, he did not know how many people would be left to follow him when his decision was announced. Five hundred people would be good enough. Especially those ordinary people...
He slowly glanced at the people in the audience and said, "My dear men, I don't know how many of you are mutants, but I believe everyone has heard of the mutant wanted order from Chuancheng Fortress. I, Lifeng, am a mutant and a wanted criminal. Now, the mutants' greatest reliance - Savior City - has been completely destroyed by Chuancheng Fortress. Even the leader, Lord Long Ran, has been killed..." As he spoke, he choked up slightly and stuck the big flag with the word "dragon" in his hand into the ground.
"I can't preach big principles. I only know that the Chuancheng Fortress implements a hierarchical system, and high-ranking officials control everything. Ordinary refugees are like weeds on the roadside. I only know that mutants will become experimental subjects if they fall into their hands. I only know that if you don't resist, you will die without a complete corpse! I only know that those zombies, those Zerg, and those mutant beasts are sometimes not as cruel as our compatriots!"
"The army of Chuancheng Fortress is expected to arrive here soon. This time, they want to kill all the mutants. As human beings, such behavior is really heartbreaking. So, I will leave here soon. I can't give my brothers anything, but I can make a promise. The brothers who follow me will never be discriminated against by racial prejudice, and will never be inferior to others. One day, if I have enough power, I will lead everyone to wash away today's shame, let all the masterminds get the punishment they deserve, and restore the glory of human civilization!"
"The place we are going to is extremely dangerous. If we make the slightest mistake, we will be in danger of death. I hope you brothers have thought it through. I will not force you. If you want to follow me, Lifeng, follow me out of the city later. However, no matter what choice you make, I just want you to remember one thing: what doesn't kill us will make us stronger!"
After saying this, Li Feng stopped talking and slowly scanned the square from one side to the other. Under the shadowy flames and the flickering lights, the faces of the people below were not real, and they seemed to flicker like waves. All of this was just like everyone's thoughts.
Looking at the expressionless people, Li Feng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and hurt in his back. But he shook off this emotion and shouted to the more than 2,000 mutant warriors he brought with him: "Get ready to go!" He didn't expect anything in his heart. The most important reason for coming to Dawn City was to replenish supplies.
Immediately, all the vehicles in Dawn City were requisitioned, but they could only carry a few hundred wounded soldiers. The rest of the people followed Lifeng, received their own supplies, and walked out of the city gate in silence.
Long Ran's body was buried on a high slope outside the city of Liming. The large flag with the word "dragon" on it was planted on his grave, like a tall figure, silently looking at Li Feng and the soldiers behind him.
Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed between heaven and earth, followed by a muffled thunder, and then a patter of raindrops floated down, and soon it turned into a downpour. The torches and fires in Dawn City were extinguished one after another, leaving only a few dim lights. The mutant team slowly walked out of the city gate, which was even more desolate.
Just as Li Feng was about to walk out of the city gate, an angry voice suddenly came from the crowd of Dawn City: "Damn it, I'm not afraid of death, so why would I be afraid of following the city lord? Oh my god!" Immediately, a bald man jumped out from the crowd and joined Li Feng's team.
"I'm going too!"
"I'm not afraid of death either!"
"Walk!"
"Fuck that Immortal Banban's Chuancheng Fortress!"
With the first person taking the lead, more and more people immediately joined in. Most of these people were single, including mercenaries, hunters, wanderers, and even a lot of mutants. More than 5,000 people, except for the elderly, women and children, actually wanted to join Richemont's team.
Seeing this scene, Richemont was overjoyed, and the disappointment in his heart was swept away. In fact, it was not the fault of the people present who did not show their performance at the beginning. The main reason was that Richemont's speech was too short. Before everyone understood what was going on, Richemont had already ordered them to leave.
Finally, when all the warriors who were ready to follow Richemont arrived outside the city, the entire team, including the mutants brought by Richemont, had gathered nearly 3,000 people. Everyone looked at Richemont with trust and desire. They hoped that Richemont could lead them on a different path and break through the darkness of the end of the world.
Riding on Er Gouzi's back, standing on the hillside, Li Feng wiped the rain off his face and issued the first order: "All troops move forward, target: the ruins of Steel City!"
