J City has fallen!

The news left all four people who heard it speechless.

Niu Hao was the first to regain consciousness. He said somewhat excitedly:

“J City has a protective barrier from the Magic Association, a military district stationed there, and the four great magic families are also there. It won’t fall so quickly. Let’s go back and take a look.”

Niu Hao's words gave the other three more confidence.

"Yes! The information might be wrong. We shouldn't delay, Elder Niu, let's go back quickly!" Wu Chen hurriedly said.

Lu Shi felt a little flustered. Her students and elders were all in J City!

The four flapped their wings and flew towards J City at full speed.

...

The closer they got to J City, the more panicked the four people flying in the air became.

On the ground, countless magical beasts below level 3 were rushing towards J City. Occasionally, a magical beast would look up and see the four humans flying in the sky, and it would let out an angry roar.

The four people in the air had no time to pay attention to the monsters on the ground.

When we were about 100 kilometers away from J City.

They saw a faint yellow column of light rising in the sky above J City.

“That’s the Magic Association’s protective barrier,” Wu Chen said with certainty, staring at the pillar of light.

“The protective barrier has been raised, so the main city area has definitely been defended. It’s just that the telepathic message just now…” Zhou Le hesitated to finish his sentence.

Niu Hao didn't speak, and his forward flight speed increased even more.

Their flight speed far exceeds that of low-level magical beasts.

Ten minutes later, the four flew into the suburbs of J City.

Floating in the air, the golden pillar of light rising from downtown J City became even clearer.

However, they also witnessed an even more terrifying scene.

A gigantic creature, resembling a horse and wreathed in flames, lay on the golden barrier, its enormous golden wings spreading out like clouds and casting a vast shadow.

"Hou!"

It took Niu Hao an unknown amount of time before he slowly uttered the word.

Even with his cultivation level as a super-level mage, he couldn't help but tremble at the mention of this name.

Hou, an ancient beast god.

Its unique appearance, combining powerful strength and majestic presence with the characteristics of various animals, showcases its mysterious and unparalleled status.

Such a powerful being was actually summoned by the Shadow Society.

Roar!

The majestic roar of the beast echoed for miles, making one's eardrums ache.

With a roar, the Hou raised its right claw high, golden flames surging wildly on it.

Looking at the enormous beast claw, Lu Shi felt a sense of familiarity.

Yes, that's it.

Lu Shi had seen this claw in N County; it was summoned separately, but was later completely annihilated by her master, Li Cuiling, with a fiery fist.

But now what appears is no longer just a claw, but... the complete form.

Boom...

A loud sound rang out, producing a muffled thud that caused everyone to instinctively cover their ears.

After a moment, Lu Shi looked up again and saw the Hou's huge claws slamming onto the golden barrier. The barrier made a cracking sound as it could not bear the weight, shook violently, and gradually shrank back, its coverage area then began to shrink.

The outer areas of the main urban area are gradually being exposed outside the barrier.

This attack seemed to have cost Hou a considerable price, as its upright body left the barrier and fell back to the ground.

"No!" Wu Chen cried out in pain.

The shrinking of the barrier means that the protected area has decreased.

Then, the area exposed outside the barrier will face a catastrophe.

This is the most real disaster, just like the one that happened in N County back then.

A layer of blood-red light enveloped the sky above J City.

"Bloody Alert"

Just two months after the great calamity in N County, Lu Shi saw that blood-red light curtain again in J City.

But this time, who can save J City from its calamity?

The four people accelerated through the air, approaching the main urban area.

On the ground, towering buildings and dense streets were exposed outside the barrier, and countless magical rats began to swarm in...

"I'll stop the Hou, you guys go help in the city. Help the ordinary people evacuate into the barrier as much as possible," Niu Hao shouted the order.

"Old Niu, don't be impulsive, you're no match for Hou." Wu Chen held Niu Hao tightly.

Let alone the fact that Niu Hao had just fought a fierce battle with a level 10 magical beast and then flew back over a long distance, even Niu Hao in his prime might not have been able to withstand the Hou.

Moreover, there are members of the Shadow Society in the 50s lurking in the shadows, and swarms of monster rats eyeing the ground menacingly.

“The three of you are all high-level mages. Please bring as many people as possible into the safety barrier. In the current situation, only I can temporarily stop the Hou. If we can prevent it from continuing to destroy the safety barrier, J City can hold on... until reinforcements from other places arrive.” Niu Hao sighed, his already aged face showing even more despair.

Under red alert, even magicians are struggling to survive, so how many of the many ordinary people in J City can possibly survive?

Niu Hao was an upright and righteous military strategist.

He came from an ordinary family and rose through the ranks to become a super-elite. Therefore, he never distinguished between ordinary people and magicians, and only recognized the struggle for survival between humans and magical beasts.

Even now, he still maintains the attitude of saving ordinary people whenever possible.

"Little girl, come here!" Niu Hao suddenly beckoned to Lu Shi.

Lu Shi was puzzled, but still flew over.

“I know you’re envious of my lightning and fire fusion magic. Here are the key points for releasing and fusing it, so I’m giving them to you as a memento of our slaying of the level 10 magical beast together. Your future will surely surpass mine. I hope that even if you become a forbidden spellcaster or even a god of magic, you will still uphold your belief in protecting humanity and annihilating magical beasts.” Niu Hao took off a ring from his right hand and handed it to Lu Shi.

“Commander Niu…” Lu Shi hesitated. This felt like giving his last words!

"Take it. I, Old Niu, have been all alone for a long time. This time I couldn't take a level 10 magical beast down with me. If I could take a divine beast down with me, that would be the greatest glory! Hahahaha." Niu Hao forced the ring into Lu Shi's hands and laughed loudly.

"Commander Niu." Wu Chen and the other man were about to continue trying to dissuade him.

Niu Hao waved his hand, indicating:

"You don't need to say anything more, don't waste time, hurry up and go. I'm off." Niu Hao flapped his two pairs of wings, his body transformed into colorful light and shadow, and flew towards the giant Hou.

Wu Chen wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, watching Niu Hao's figure grow ever more distant. He knew that this farewell was forever.

Lu Shi was also deeply moved, even though she had only spent a short time with Niu Hao. The old man had left an indelible impression on her.

Humanity survives precisely because such true pillars of strength exist.

There was no time to dwell on their sorrow; the three flapped their wings and flew towards the barrier.

On the other side, Hou's roar rang out again.

Lu Shi looked up and saw that Niu Hao had transformed into a fire-man crackling with lightning and was locked in battle with the Hou.

“Niu Juntong burned his consciousness space, unleashing all his magic power. He has temporarily advanced to the forbidden spell level, but he will completely perish in half an hour.” Looking at the fireman, Zhou Le was filled with emotion.

"Let's go, don't let Commander Niu's sacrifice be in vain."

Lu Shi steeled her resolve, flapped her wings, and was the first to fly towards the barrier.

As she flew over a towering building, she keenly noticed a huge magic circle on the rooftop platform, with several dark figures nearby.

The Shadow Society!

Lu Shi gritted her teeth in hatred, then turned to Wu Chen and the other man and said:

"You guys go first, I'll go take care of a few bastards!"

After saying that, Lu Shi flapped her wings, lowered her altitude, and flew straight towards the rooftop platform of that tall building.