The Vice Commandants of the First Battle Group and Fourth Battle Group, Du Shancheng and Hu Liang, finally decided to force their way out of the swarm's encirclement.
"Bzzz... bzzz..."
The sound of the swarm gnawing on wood seemed almost right beside them.
There was no doubt.
The cave wall was about to be chewed through by the Void Insects.
Everyone understood that the final moment was about to arrive.
Du Shancheng looked around, his voice low. "Everyone, I am the Vice Commandant. I was the one who suggested holding this cave, and I will take responsibility for my actions.
"When we break out, I will be the first to charge into the swarm. I will not leave until every last one of you has retreated safely."
Everyone showed grim expressions.
Even an idiot knew that, faced with such an enormous swarm, it was absolutely impossible for everyone to escape safely. Some of them would inevitably be buried in the insects' bellies.
That meant the Commandant's fate could only be one thing—fighting to the death within the swarm.
Although quite a few people had criticized Commandant Du's decision earlier, at this moment, the responsibility he displayed earned everyone's respect.
Du Shancheng gripped a short spear in each hand, his expression instead calming. "In five seconds, prepare to break out!"
The group hurriedly made their preparations.
Just then.
A Warrior suddenly pointed at the cave ceiling and cried out nervously, "It looks like insects are about to burrow through."
Everyone immediately looked up and saw countless vine threads emerging, weaving themselves into four large characters.
They read: Hold the line and await reinforcements! A voice blurted out, "That's Cheng Han's handiwork!"
It was not hard to guess.
Of the hundred-odd Warriors participating in this clearing mission, Cheng Han was the only