Chapter 8: Purgatory on Earth

After carefully observing Takio Teshima’s attributes and skills, Lin Yi gained a more intuitive and profound understanding of the danger posed by the "dead."

Due to the effects of the virus, the strength and stamina of these infected individuals far exceeded those of ordinary people, giving them an overwhelming advantage in physical confrontations.

Lin Yi realized that once grabbed by a dead person at close range, it would be difficult for him to break free with his current strength.

Therefore, maintaining a safe distance and agility during confrontations with the dead was crucial; it was the key to ensuring survival.

At the same time, the infectious nature of the virus also caused Lin Yi deep concern.

He did not believe that his 6-point stamina attribute was sufficient to resist the virus's invasion.

This virus seemed to possess powerful destructive capabilities, capable of rapidly eroding the human immune system.

"Lin Yi, what is going on?"

Rei Miyamoto followed closely behind Lin Yi, her eyes wide, watching in horror as Takio Teshima gnawed on the female teacher's body.

Her body trembled involuntarily, and a strong sense of nausea kept rising in her throat.

Although she tried to suppress the feeling, the nausea and discomfort continued to surge.

Rei Miyamoto’s eyes were filled with fear and unease. This fear did not just come from the horrific scene before her, but from a deep dread of the unknown.

"As you can see."

No sooner had Lin Yi finished speaking than the Black Abyss sword in his hand transformed into a cold light, thrusting fiercely toward Takio Teshima’s skull.

Takio Teshima was fully focused on his meal, completely unaware of the danger behind him.

A sword shadow flashed, and the tip of the Black Abyss pierced Takio Teshima’s skull with precision and speed, exiting through his mouth and bringing out a stream of dark red blood.

The force of this strike was immense, instantly piercing Takio Teshima’s brain and causing his entire body to stiffen; his glazed eyes lost their luster.

To ensure Takio Teshima was thoroughly dead, Lin Yi did not hesitate for a moment. He withdrew the Black Abyss and, with a backhand strike, decapitated him.

The head rolled twice in the air before landing on the ground, letting out a faint hiss as if expressing its lingering resentment and anger.

However, this was merely a final struggle; soon, the head stopped moving, completely devoid of life.

【You have killed the infected: Takio Teshima】

【Obtained 0.2% of the World's Source. Total World's Source obtained: 0.2%.】

World's Source?

Although Lin Yi knew nothing about this term, his intuition told him it was absolutely something extremely important; otherwise, Reincarnation Paradise would not have specifically provided him with a notification.

After Lin Yi dealt with Takio Teshima, the female teacher who had been pinned underneath him wobbled to her feet.

Her upper body was soaked in blood; the once-white shirt was now stained red like a sunset, appearing particularly jarring.

The female teacher turned around blankly a few times. Suddenly, she seemed to hear the call of some sound and began to move slowly toward Lin Yi.

Lin Yi looked coldly at the female teacher who had turned into one of the dead. There was no pity in his eyes, only resolve.

He knew that for these dead who had lost their sanity, the only solution was to eliminate them completely.

"The dead should stay in hell; don't come to the world of the living to scare people," Lin Yi said coldly, his Black Abyss sword already turning into a flash of cold light.

The sword light flickered, and the female teacher’s head fell to the ground. The dull eyes on the rolling head seemed to still hold the terror she felt before death.

Her body collapsed after losing its head, never to move again.

【You have killed an infected.】

【Obtained 0.3% of the World's Source. Total World's Source obtained: 0.5%.】

"Lin Yi... you killed someone." Rei Miyamoto’s trembling voice broke the silence. Her face was as pale as paper, and deep terror flickered in her eyes.

She looked at Lin Yi as if looking at a strange murderer.

Lin Yi turned to face Rei Miyamoto, his gaze firm and calm. "A person? I’ve never seen someone with a severed artery still able to wobble around."

Lin Yi walked to the iron gate, and the scene before him made his brow furrow.

On the street, cars were scattered messily across the road as if overturned by an invisible giant hand.

In the middle of the road, a dozen infected were wandering aimlessly, as if searching for their next prey, emitting low growls.

Not far away, several of the dead were feasting on a deformed corpse—an unfortunate soul whose head had been crushed by a car.

Their movements were savage and cruel, as if they had lost the last shred of human conscience and reason.

Beyond the iron gate was a series of heart-wrenching tragedies.

The chaotic streets, overturned cars, wandering dead... all of this formed a shocking picture that one could not bear to look at.

However, this was the reality they were now facing.

The terror in Rei Miyamoto’s eyes surged like a tide. She dialed her phone urgently, hoping to contact her family, but the system’s cold busy signal cut off her connection to them like a sharp blade.

Her hands gripped the phone tightly, as if it could bring her a shred of comfort.

"What on earth happened?" Rei Miyamoto’s voice carried an unmistakable tremor. She looked at Lin Yi, her eyes filled with helplessness and confusion.

The world had suddenly become so strange and terrifying that she felt at a loss.

Lin Yi looked at her and said faintly, "Welcome to hell." His voice carried a hint of indifference and helplessness.

Suddenly, two of the dead slammed into the iron gate, attempting to break into this relatively safe space.

The Black Abyss in Lin Yi’s hand was unsheathed instantly, the blade flashing with cold light, swiftly and decisively eliminating the two dead like a reaper’s scythe.

His movements were fluid and practiced, as if this were just a daily routine for him.

Although Lin Yi and Rei Miyamoto were temporarily out of danger, the campus remained deep in chaos.

The sound of shattering windows, the terrified screams of people, and the violent roars of the dead wove together into a thrilling apocalyptic scene.

From time to time, people jumped from windows in despair, trying to escape this terrifying hell, only to fall heavily to the ground and be torn apart by the swarming dead.

Their struggles and cries seemed so powerless in this cruel world; the fragility of human nature was ruthlessly exposed at this moment.

Lin Yi calmly observed all of this. He cut a piece of fabric from Takio Teshima’s clothes and carefully wiped the blood off the Black Abyss.

He knew the value of his weapon; if he let the blood erode the blade, it would rust shortly after being sheathed, losing its original sharpness.

"Lin Yi, do you know something?" Rei Miyamoto’s voice trembled slightly, revealing her inner fear and unease.

She longed to get some answers from Lin Yi, answers that could help her find a shred of comfort and understanding in this chaotic world.

Lin Yi turned and looked at Rei Miyamoto.

Her long hair hung down, covering part of her face, making it difficult to see her expression clearly.

However, the way her hands gripped the phone tightly revealed her inner tension and helplessness.

Lin Yi was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I just caught wind of something, but I’m afraid only the high-ranking officials know the specifics." His tone was calm and deep, as if hinting at a deeper secret.

Rei Miyamoto looked up, her eyes filled with confusion and expectation.

Reminded by Lin Yi, Rei Miyamoto suddenly remembered something.

She turned quickly, took the spear bag from her back, and with a twist of her hands, an exquisite spear instantly appeared in her grasp.

"Let's go, come with me to find someone." There was an urgency in Rei Miyamoto’s voice.

The two quickly arrived at the main entrance of the teaching building, but the sight before them made them frown.

The entrance was already tightly surrounded by nearly a hundred of the dead. These infected were scattered about, forming a seemingly insurmountable obstacle.

Seeking recommendations, seeking tickets.

(End of chapter)