Even the sunshine couldn't dispel the oppressive atmosphere that hung over N County.
Standing at the top, Lu Shi looked at the countless tiny dots of people and magical beasts moving around in N County, and her feelings became even more complicated.
The chilling roars from nearby sent shivers down Lu Shi's spine.
My gaze drifted toward the source of the monster's roar...
Good heavens! That's a residential area!
Being closer, we could see it more clearly. It was an old residential area, similar to where Ah Zheng and his sister had lived before. And at the vegetable market next to the residential area, bright red blood was flowing out of the gate.
The blood pooled on the ground, forming small puddles. Once the blood had accumulated to a certain extent, it flowed towards the low-lying areas and into the sewers!
Blood red, a striking blood red!
Like a blood-red alarm, this crimson color signifies disaster.
Those are all...human blood.
Lu Shi discovered some of the corpses lying outside the market, mutilated and being torn apart by monsters.
Screams echoed continuously from the residential area.
Lu Shi looked over.
Even though she had been here for several days and had seen many dead people and ferocious monsters, Lu Shi believed that her mental fortitude was much stronger.
Watching those monsters devour corpses, some of which were even infants, Lu Shi felt her stomach churn and she felt nauseous again.
hiss……
A familiar roar suddenly rang out, sending shivers down Lu Shi's spine.
Looking up into the distance, you can see the new district in the northern part of N County. Skyscrapers stand tall, among which the most iconic landmark, the Zifeng Tower, stands out from the crowd, its top seemingly piercing the clouds.
But right at the top of the Zifeng Tower, the Netherworld Serpent was coiled around the building's exterior. Like a serpent coiling around prey, it tightly gripped the building's outer wall, the immense force causing cracks to appear in the sturdy structure.
The Netherworld Serpent opened its mouth, and the sharp roar came from it.
A colossal Netherworld Serpent coiled around the building, its top visible from anywhere in N County. This made everyone feel constantly under the oppressive aura of this 8th-tier magical beast.
Lu Shi was a little dazed.
How could the Netherworld Serpent appear in N County?
Moreover, it leads countless different kinds of magical beasts to slaughter and devour humans.
Unable to figure it out, Lu Shi could only continue to observe N County.
Fortunately, in this hellish scene, Lu Shi discovered a place that was different from others.
A massive yellow pillar of light rose, enveloping an area of ten miles around. Although it only covered a few city blocks, Lu Shi knew from the various colored lights emanating from the edge of the yellow pillar and the corpses of the monsters that it was the last safe haven for the people of N County.
Lu Shi was very familiar with this quarantine area; it was the Magic Association, where she lived.
But for some reason, the Netherworld Serpent paid no attention to the Magic Association's secure isolation zone. It simply allowed its minions to attack freely.
The Netherworld Serpent's head was always pointing further north, as if it were observing something.
We can't delay any longer.
The wind track flickered, and Lu Shi leaped down from the building. Upon landing, he saw that the students of Class 1, Grade 11 had already killed the Tier 2 Golden Stone Bear. Huang Shixuan was arrogantly showing off the severed bear head to his underlings.
Monsters eat people, and mages slaughter monsters.
Indeed, strength is the only true measure of success!
Lu Shi ignored the young people who had finished their party and got back on the bus by herself.
The roar of the Netherworld Serpent was obviously heard by the students of Class 3 sitting in the car.
They watched Lu Shi get into the car and then nervously turned to look at her.
The driver, an ordinary man, was now trembling with fear. He still managed to stammer, "Mr. Lu, what happened in N County? How could we hear the roar of a monster?"
Lu Shi took a deep breath and said in the calmest voice, "N County has been breached by monsters. The scene inside now... sigh."
He sighed and continued, "Now, as the temporary homeroom teacher of Class 3, I'm giving you two choices. One is to find a place to hide nearby, but no one can guarantee that no monsters will find you."
Before anyone could speak, she continued, "Secondly, follow me to the Magic Association, which should be the safe isolation zone currently set up in N County. We'll wait there for... rescue."
Before Lu Shi could finish speaking, the students began to discuss it.
"Teacher Lu, right?" Huang Shixuan appeared at the bus door without anyone noticing.
He stared at Lu Shi with a scrutinizing gaze.
This was also the first time he had seriously looked at this beautiful teacher. But upon closer inspection, he realized that this female teacher was actually even more attractive than Bai Qinya.
"What's the matter?" Lu Shi didn't even want to look at this kid. He even tried to snatch things from him when he had the chance. He was so arrogant and domineering.
"Heh." Huang Shixuan scoffed and said arrogantly, "Teacher Lu, actually, I can give everyone a third way."
As he spoke, he scanned all the students from Class 3 on the bus and said in a deep voice, "As you all know, my Huang family has its own territory in the northern part of N County, and it is adjacent to the Bai family. You will come with me and Qin Ya to our family territory. It will be safe there."
"Huang, when we pass through N County, could you please rescue our family members and take them with you to your family's territory?" a girl asked timidly.
“Of course.” Bai Qinya walked to Huang Shixuan’s side and answered for him.
Upon hearing this, Huang Shixuan's face darkened, clearly showing some dissatisfaction, but he didn't say anything more.
Bai Qinya noticed this as well and quickly added, "But we can only help along the way, and you'll have to rescue and take care of your families yourselves; the main force won't wait for you. This is the limit of what we can do to help. After all, we have to consider the majority of people."
Upon hearing Bai Qinya's explanation, the people below responded enthusiastically.
"Okay, I'm willing to follow you."
"I do."
"I'm willing too."
In no time, almost everyone on the bus agreed.
"Teacher Lu, what about you?" Huang Shixuan asked Lu Shi with a smile.
“Me? I’m not going to go with idiots. I won’t do anything that’s suicidal.” Lu Shi shook her head and refused without hesitation.
“You.” Huang Shixuan pointed angrily at Lu Shi.
Then, his expression changed, and he smiled and said, "Teacher Lu, most of the students have chosen to follow me. The minority obeys the majority. So this bus will also come with us. Teacher Lu, if you don't come with me, then you'll have to get off the bus."
Lu Shi didn't say much, got out of the car, and walked towards N County.
"Principal Feng, don't blame me for quitting this class teacher position. Look how independent the students are now. I choose to respect and bless them!" Silently reporting to Feng Tianxiao, Lu Shi cleared her mind of suppressed emotions and prepared to make a big splash.
But she hadn't taken more than a few steps when a familiar voice called out from behind her.
"Teacher Lu."
Turning around, he saw Zhou Rui, Wu Lie, Long Fang, and Zheng Zu chasing after him.
Behind them, there was a familiar figure... Zhang Qinglan.
On the bus, Huang Shixuan looked disdainfully at the five students getting off, snorted coldly, the door closed, and the bus sped into N County.
"Why didn't you guys go with the bus?" Lu Shi asked curiously.
"Because we are your students, you are our practical teacher, we only trust you," Zhou Rui said in a cheesy way, and then went forward to hug Lu Shi.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved; I really didn't care much about these four burdens. But I never expected them to rely on me so much.
"And what about you?" Lu Shi asked curiously, looking at Zhang Qinglan standing far away.
Zhang Qinglan raised her hands and quickly explained, "I just don't want to be with those people from Class 1. It's obvious they just want to use us as cannon fodder, and I'm not falling for it. Teacher Lu, I'll find a place to hide myself, don't bother me!"
She gave an awkward grin, and a blue light flashed from beneath Zhang Qinglan's feet as she ran towards the nearby woods.
"This kid is quite shrewd." Lu Shi smiled, said nothing more, and continued leading the four students toward the Magic Association.
But less than five minutes had passed.
From afar, Zhang Qinglan's voice could be heard again.
"Help! Teacher Lu, help me!"
Looking back, they saw Zhang Qinglan running quickly towards them on the wind tracks.
Behind him was a Tier 3 Flame Lion.
The spewing flames had already burned away the clothes on Zhang Qinglan's buttocks.
His appearance, combined with his expression, was somewhat... comical.
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