132: There is no Li Qinglong in the world anymore

Pan Han and Reich only enjoyed themselves verbally, but they were about to mourn their fallen comrades, so they could still distinguish what was important.

The northern outer base was completely destroyed, so everyone decided to transform it into a martyrs' cemetery.

Hundreds of slaves, led by Ma Ji and others, busily and orderly cleared the ground, dug graves, and made simple tombstones.

In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon.

"Commander, preparations are complete. The memorial ceremony can begin at any time," Qin Zhong walked into the hall and reported to Pan Han.

"Let's go." Pan Han had already changed into a tight-fitting suit and walked towards the cemetery with Cheng Xiao.

At this moment, all personnel of Dawn Base had lined up neatly and stood solemnly.

The Martyrs' Cemetery had 113 human graves dug, and another 109 Rabbit graves.

Several large wooden boards were set up as a simple archway, on which was written: Dawn Army Martyrs' Cemetery.

Qin Zhong led Pan Han to a high platform, then walked down with Cheng Xiao.

Standing on the platform, Pan Han looked at the troops below, and thought of his fallen team members and Rabbits again. His heart was filled with emotion, yet it grew heavier.

The crowd below stood in blocks, according to their respective battalions. A strong sense of collective honor fiercely impacted their hearts.

Since the apocalypse, everyone had been barely surviving, accustomed to life and death, and numb to humanity.

Especially the slaves, they sold their bodies and souls in exchange for a night's rest. Their ashen hearts could no longer stir up any waves!

Then, this man appeared, giving everyone the hope and motivation to live.

A gentle breeze blew, dispelling the mist and miasma. The sun revealed its golden rays, shining on the Martyrs' Cemetery.

"Comrades! From today onwards, we will use this title!" Pan Han straightened his clothes and spoke solemnly.

These three words seemed to possess magic, instantly striking everyone's hearts. What a warm and beautiful word!

Those with common aspirations, with common virtue, will be of one heart; with one heart, they will be comrades! It transcended friends, transcended family, transcended all relationships formed by base interests.

Some slaves couldn't help but repeatedly murmur "Comrades, Comrades," and there was a rustling sound on the scene.

"Some of you have heard this word, some haven't, and many have even forgotten it after hearing it. Forgotten in the softest corner of your heart. But it doesn't matter! Now, we are all Comrades!" Pan Han saw that everyone was both excited and confused.

"Why are we called Comrades? Because we all have the same goal, which is to end the apocalypse and liberate all humanity! To let everyone live a normal life!" Pan Han continued to explain.

Normal life? A gleam flashed in everyone's eyes. Except for Qin Laoda and a few others who believed, the rest couldn't believe their ears.

"That's right, it's a normal life! Everyone works from sunrise to sunset! The elderly can drink tea and play chess, children can read and play, young people can sing and dance, and middle-aged people can drink and chat! It's the life everyone had before the apocalypse!" Pan Han became more and more excited as he spoke.

Listening to Pan Han's narration, everyone seemed to recall their lives before the apocalypse. All of them had a slight smile on their lips, and tears sparkled in their eyes.

"Now, let the army formation and flag-granting ceremony begin!" Pan Han waved his hand, and from behind the platform, several tall and upright men came up, holding military flags.

Next, Pan Han granted unit flags to Qin Zhong, Second Sister, Reich, and others one by one.

"Salute! Swear to die loyal to the Commander! Swear to die to defend the honor of the Dawn Army! Swear to die for the victory of the Dawn Army!" Qin Zhong led the officers in saluting Pan Han. Then he turned and saluted the crowd below.

Pan Han smiled at everyone and applauded to congratulate them.

Qin Zhong led everyone to raise their military flags high and wave them in the wind!

The soldiers of each battalion erupted in shouts like a mountain collapse and a tsunami!

They shouted, embraced each other, and called each other Comrades!

Some threw off their hats, some took off their shirts, some picked up female comrades next to them, and some kissed their loved ones.

The enthusiastic atmosphere lasted for a full 3 minutes, and then Pan Han gestured for everyone to calm down.

"Comrades! Today, in addition to the army formation and flag-granting, there is another important part, which is to mourn our fallen comrades!" Pan Han's tone suddenly slowed down, deep and full of sorrow.

"Since the official establishment of Dawn Base, we have never actively caused trouble. But we have been attacked repeatedly. To defend our home, we have paid a heavy price. Yesterday, a fierce battle just ended. More than 200 comrades sacrificed their lives again."

"Attention all! Observe a minute of silence for the fallen comrades!"

Pan Han was the first to bow his head, and everyone else also bowed their heads in silent tribute.

Some remembered the tragic death of their friends, some remembered their roommate getting shot and falling to save them.

Many began to sob, and cries of sorrow rose and fell.

"Ceremony complete!" Pan Han raised his head, looked in the direction of Z Tower, and secretly vowed to eradicate this evil force root and branch!

"Everyone must remember today, remember these comrades who died for us. And please remember, they will not have sacrificed in vain! One day, the Dawn Army flag will be planted all over the world!"

"Long live the Dawn Army!"

"Long live the Dawn Army!"

"Long live the Dawn Army!"

The scene once again erupted in shouts like a mountain flood and a tsunami!

"Order! Today is both the founding day of the Dawn Army and Martyrs' Memorial Day. From now on, these two ceremonies will be held together every year!" Pan Han issued the first order of the Dawn Army.

Everyone saluted in unison!

"Next, we proceed to the third item, the public trial of the war criminal Li Qinglong!" As soon as Pan Han said this, the crowd who had lost their comrades was suddenly ignited.

"Hang him!"

"Burn him!"

"Flay him alive!"

Everyone shouted, demanding Li Qinglong's execution.

Pan Han nodded to Reich, and Reich, with a few people, brought Li Qinglong onto the platform.

"Kneel!" Reich kicked him hard in the leg, and Li Qinglong, in pain, had no choice but to kneel.

At this time, the drug's effect on Li Qinglong had not worn off, and his Intermediate Evolver abilities were completely gone, making him no different from an ordinary person.

However, he had, after all, seen big storms and knew he would not survive today.

"War criminal Li Qinglong. Do you know your crime!" Pan Han looked at him. The other party had none of his previous arrogance, but a sneer still appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"What crime have I committed? I merely killed some of your people, which one of you hasn't killed anyone?" Li Qinglong still tried to argue.

"Comrades, do you think what he said makes sense?" Pan Han did not answer him directly, but slowly asked everyone.

"He's spouting nonsense!"

"Commander, kill him quickly, don't waste words with him."

Everyone cursed, and a few even wanted to rush up and devour him alive, but they were all stopped.

"Li Qinglong, it seems you are unrepentant!" Pan Han looked at him disdainfully.

"Stop pretending, what is there to repent? It's just that the winner takes all! You're lucky you didn't fall into my hands, otherwise I would certainly have torn out your tendons and bones!" Li Qinglong said viciously.

"Unfortunately, you won't live to see that day. Li Qinglong! You unilaterally launched a war, abused our Rabbit warriors, used children as suicide squads, and even attempted to hijack me. For any of these, you deserve to die!" Pan Han rebuked him loudly.

"Men! Hang him up!" Pan Han didn't wait for Li Qinglong to reply, but prepared to carry out the execution.

Reich and others tied his limbs and hoisted him into the air.

Pan Han drew a steel knife and slashed at Li Qinglong's limbs, controlling the force just right, severing his hand and foot tendons cleanly.

"Ah!!!" Li Qinglong screamed in agony.

"Four charges, severing your four main tendons, you're not at a loss!" Pan Han flicked the blood off his knife.

"Mountain Top Rabbit, he's yours!" After saying that, he didn't continue, but let Mountain Top Rabbit handle the rest.

Upon hearing this, Mountain Top Rabbit, with the few remaining Rabbits, came to Pan Han's side, first saluted, and then dragged Li Qinglong away.

Soon, from behind a large tree in the distance, Li Qinglong's despairing screams were heard.