"Perhaps the Kunlun Mirror wasn't brought into Qinshan," Lu Shi said, trying to struggle a bit, projecting it onto President Long.
"The Kunlun Mirror only makes the passage open more smoothly. Whether it's there or not, those beasts from the Shadow Demon Society will open it at all costs," the Dragon Guild leader's projection replied.
“But…” Lu Shi wanted to explain further, saying that she really didn’t want to go to Qinshan if she could avoid it.
Rumble.
In the distance, the once tranquil and magnificent Qinshan Mountains were suddenly plunged into a vortex of destruction.
The sky's originally bright colors were swallowed up by thick, dark clouds, revealing a dark vortex within the clouds.
As the gale swept through, the once majestic peaks of Qinshan began to crumble under its fury, boulders tumbling down and dust billowing everywhere.
Darkness, like a gigantic claw, spread rapidly from all directions, devouring every inch of light. The once warm sunlight was replaced by the cold darkness; the temperature plummeted, the wind howled, and even the air seemed to freeze.
In the sky, thunder and lightning raged, streaks of lightning ripped through the air, illuminating a corner of the darkness. But then, the darkness swiftly swallowed the light, leaving only the deafening thunder echoing through the empty valley, instilling fear in all who heard it.
The monstrous creatures of the mountains scattered in terror, but their struggles seemed utterly insignificant in the face of this world-ending catastrophe. Forests were reduced to ashes by the flames, and grasslands were left in ruins by the raging winds.
The entire earth seemed to be covered by a thick layer of dust, losing its former vitality and life.
All of this happened in a very short instant.
Awooooo.
With two roars, the enormous figure of Hou suddenly appeared, accompanied by a tiger-like divine beast of similar size. It was ferocious and terrifying, with a robust body, blood-red eyes, and iron-like fur, exuding a fierce aura.
That is the mythical beast Qiongqi.
The two divine beasts exerted their power together, their bodies gleaming with fiery red light, and charged towards the dark vortex in the sky.
Just as the two divine beasts were about to approach the dark vortex.
A giant hand fell from the sky, forcefully slamming the two divine beasts back to the ground.
“You beasts, it is your greatest honor to become the sacrifice that opens the passage.”
His words exuded an aura of royalty, as if the speaker were the master of this world, brooking no dissent.
"That's... the Shadow Society." The projection of President Long was stunned. "How could he be in Qin Mountain?"
The four military mages panicked.
"Quickly, wake up all the old guys. This time, it's truly a matter of life and death."
"Sigh, it's getting more and more complicated," Lu Shi sighed, somewhat regretting that Xiao Jianjian had upgraded at this time.
"Little girl, you should go back to the capital." Chairman Long projected his message onto Lu Shi, his tone full of helplessness.
"Aren't we going to try to stop it? It looks like the passage isn't fully open yet!" Lu Shi pointed to the dark vortex in the distance and asked seriously.
"Even if someone were to go, it would be a few of us old guys. Now that you're here, your sacrifice would be in vain. Go back to the capital and join the defense. After all the demonic beasts of Qinshan are sacrificed, the interdimensional portal will be fully open. At that time, darkness will descend, and we have no idea how long or how well the capital can hold out. But as forbidden spells, as the highest fighting force of humanity in this world, we will do our best to hold off the first wave of darkness and buy time to prepare." President Long's words were resolute.
"Ah, take care, all four of you." Lu Shi said with a heavy heart.
She raised her hand and cast Mind Purification on the projections of the four forbidden spellcasters. The Heartfire effect triggered, restoring the magic power of the four mages. This was the only thing Lu Shi could do now. Staying to fight would only be suicide.
Finally, after bowing to the four mages, Lu Shi spread his eight wings and flew towards the capital.
...
The dramatic changes in Qinshan were also observed by people in the capital.
The dark, oppressive sky could not be concealed; almost everyone was focused on this extraordinary celestial phenomenon.
As Lu Shi flew over, she discovered that the military region was already arranging for the evacuation of ordinary people in the suburbs.
The side facing Qinshan Mountain is the western part of the capital. At this moment, the city walls of the western part begin to show their function.
Countless magicians climbed onto the wall, gazing silently in the direction of Qin Mountain.
Lu Shi also flew down onto the city wall.
Master Li Cuiling, along with her senior brother Wu Chenyi and Huang Tiandu, were standing on the city wall. Seeing Lu Shi land, they hurried over to inquire. Lu Shi briefly recounted what had happened.
Just as they were talking.
Once again, a series of earth-shattering sounds came from the direction of Qinshan.
Hiss hiss hiss...
Like the roar of a storm, or the howl of the gates of hell being opened, it was filled with an aura of terror and destruction.
Just as everyone was filled with fear and uncertainty, the sound suddenly stopped.
"Look, those dark clouds are moving."
"Yes! It looks like they're coming this way."
On the city wall, the monks pointed in terror toward Qinshan.
"Quiet down!" Chairman Long appeared on the city wall.
His appearance reassured everyone.
"Raise a protective barrier and evacuate all ordinary people. I have also summoned all the mages in the base cities for rescue. This time, it is a battle for the survival of humanity, and there is no way out for anyone."
President Long's words were astonishing, leaving all the magicians stunned.
"President Long, what exactly happened? Have the monsters attacked?"
One of the magicians couldn't help but ask.
"It's even worse than that. All of Qin Shan's magical beasts have been sacrificed, including three divine beasts. The entire Shadow Demon Society has gathered at Qin Shan, and they've opened... an interdimensional portal. And now, the dark monsters inside the portal are about to begin their assault."
Chairman Long's voice was weary.
His projected body, along with three companions, couldn't hold off the otherworldly monsters for long. Those terrifying monsters, combined with the Shadow Society members, were simply overwhelming. Now, their only hope was that the capital's protective barrier and the power of numerous mages could hold them off.
President Long's words silenced all the magicians present.
The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.
"What's there to be afraid of? We are magicians, the pride of humanity. If we are all afraid, humanity has no future. Are we going to abandon all ordinary people like those beasts of the Shadow Society, just to prolong our own lives?"
Li Cuiling's voice was deafening, echoing in everyone's ears.
President Long glanced at her gratefully. It has to be said, this woman, who always acts so impulsively, seemed to be extremely useful at this moment.
Li Cuiling's words greatly boosted the morale of all the magicians.
Someone took the lead and shouted:
"We are noble magicians. We will kill any who come our way. As long as we have magic, we will never retreat."
"Yes! Think of our families, we are their support, let's all work together."
"The magic never stops, and we will never back down."
"The magic never stops, and we will never back down."
With everyone raising their arms and shouting, the momentum reached its peak.
Only Lu Shi, gazing at the ever-approaching darkness, felt nothing but unease!
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