Chapter 64 Beast Tide 1
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan had already decided to participate in the defense of the city against the beast tide, so when the notice came out, they naturally read it carefully.
The notice didn't contain much information.
After Zhong Cai finished reading it, she turned the page but didn't see any other words.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and asked, "Which side do you want to go to, and which family do you want to help defend the city?"
Zhong Cai replied casually, "According to this thing, those three families don't even know which side they'll be on, so let's just find a random place and go. Whichever family we run into is fine."
Wu Shaogan knew Zhong Cai well and immediately suggested, "Shall we go to the nearest one?"
Zhong Cai immediately agreed: "Let's do it that way!"
The two put the notice away.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and guessed, "It is said that we can use the marks to score points and then get resources... I reckon that whichever side we defend the city with, we will eventually exchange resources with that side."
Wu Shaogan nodded: "That should be true."
According to their thinking, the city lord's mansion definitely wouldn't provide these resources, so it would have to be the three families contributing. And since they were defending the city separately, they would certainly reward the cultivators who helped their side defend the city.
The two quickly washed up and chatted for a few minutes.
"The beast tide will arrive around 9:00 AM, so let's head over there ahead of time and make some preparations."
"Alright."
"This is also a chance for them to gain experience. What are Xiang Lin and Zhong Da's plans?"
"Xiang Lin should have already seen the notice when it was sent, and he will naturally inform others as well."
"Tell them before you leave that whether they go or not is up to them..."
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The next morning.
The two quickly got up and stepped out of the room, where they found servants and attendants busy with their own tasks.
Zhong Cai beckoned Xiang Lin over and instructed him, "The beast tide will last for five days. Old Wu and I have already gone. You can make your own arrangements. If you're going too, be mindful of your own safety."
Xiang Lin responded, "Yes."
Over the years, Xiang Lin has always been very capable and has been a great help.
Now, as long as Zhong Cai gives him instructions, he has nothing to worry about.
Zhong Cai waved her hand: "Then we'll be going."
Wu Shaogan also nodded slightly to Xiang Lin.
Then, the two left the hospital together.
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Xiang Lin quickly summoned the servants, Xia Jiang, and others.
Xia Jiang said without hesitation, "I won't go."
He was bound to protect the young master closely; if the young master couldn't go, he wouldn't go either.
Xiang Lin was not surprised by this, and then looked at Zhong Da.
Zhong Da said blankly, "I don't know."
From the past to the present, Zhong Da has always obeyed orders and has never known how to make his own decisions.
Xiang Lin was used to it, so he said, "You can come with me on the fifth day."
Zhong Da readily agreed.
Finally, there are Qiao Hong and Bi Cen.
The two had been following Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan for two years, and their monthly allowance was sufficient, with the occasional addition of one or two pills.
Despite their poor aptitude, their cultivation speed has increased significantly.
I am now at the peak of the second level of the Heavenly Guidance Realm, and I will soon have the opportunity to reach the third level of the Heavenly Guidance Realm.
The two were already quite satisfied that they could see a glimmer of hope for the future.
However, with such limited abilities, to participate in a beast tide... that would be suicidal.
Qiao Hong and Bi Cen both shook their heads knowingly.
Xiang Lin received everyone's answers and quickly made arrangements.
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Xia Jiang returned to his room and met Wu Dongxiao's slightly guilty gaze.
Wu Dongxiao sighed and said, "Uncle Xia, it's all my fault for dragging you into this."
Xia Jiang didn't think so. He walked to the table, sat down, and said, "Young Master, for me, I only truly came back to life after following you."
As their relationship grew closer, they also talked about things from the past.
Wu Dongxiao was young and had little experience, but Xia Jiang was not.
When Xia Jiang calmly recounted his past cultivation and the hardships he had endured, his emotions were already quite composed. However, Wu Dongxiao had never heard of such a thing before. He was shocked and also very angry.
As they communicated more, the two developed a closer bond and became almost like family.
Naturally, Wu Dongxiao was also well aware that Xia Jiang had given up several opportunities to improve himself just in Jade Dragon City alone.
Wu Dongxiao was very sentimental and felt uneasy about this.
Xia Jiang then reiterated his reasons: "I am a death guard, so naturally I must protect my master at all times. Besides, the young master has never been stingy with the resources he has obtained. If it weren't for the young master, I wouldn't have been able to obtain those cultivation pills."
Upon hearing this, Wu Dongxiao couldn't help but glance at the booklet on the desk.
That was his ledger.
Wu Dongxiao said, "After this beast tide, let's ask Xiang Lin to buy a few more Palace-Opening Pills."
Xia Jiang smiled and said, "Thank you, young master."
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In the past two years, Zhong Cai has refined a lot of pills, most of which will be sold, but he will definitely keep some for his own family.
Not to mention the top-grade pills, apart from those used by Zhong Cai herself, everything that Wu Shaogan could use was left for him, and the rest were collected and sold through other channels.
Zhong Cai instinctively hid it, and only Wu Shaogan knew his true alchemy skills.
Zhong Cai will distribute some of the remaining pills of different qualities to Xiang Lin.
Although Qiaohong and Bichen were not very strong, they took care of all the food and chores and had never caused any trouble. So Xiang Lin decided to give them a few pills from time to time based on their performance to increase their enthusiasm.
And indeed, that was the case; the two men were extremely loyal and always handled matters very thoroughly.
Xiang Lin and Zhong Da are absolute confidants, so they will certainly not be mistreated.
Zhong Da receives a suitable first-grade high-quality pill every month, while Xiang Lin receives a second-grade high-quality pill every month.
One healing pill and one pill to replenish profound energy are included in the mandatory monthly allowance.
Besides the allocated funds, if the two cultivate to a critical point, they can also receive advance payments.
When Xiang Lin made arrangements, he would record them in a booklet so that his two masters could refer to them at any time.
He wouldn't leave out anything, including what he used himself.
—But this is all treatment given to our own people.
After rescuing Wu Dongxiao, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan took care of him, and he was considered half one of their own.
Wu Dongxiao is suffering from a severe poisoning and is basically unable to use resources.
His relationship with Wei Xiajiang was very distant, so of course he wouldn't give him resources for nothing.
However, Zhong Cai also granted Wu Dongxiao the authority to apply to Xiang Lin for any pills or resources he wanted.
Wu Dongxiao kept detailed records of everything and was very grateful.
After all, there were many resources that he and Xia Jiang simply couldn't access, let alone buy on credit, especially the many pills they could provide—the worst of which were at least mid-grade, and they even occasionally came across high-grade ones.
It's rare to find this in ordinary shops, and even ordinary alchemists don't have this ability.
Of course, all these recorded accounts were returned by Wu Dongxiao and Xia Jiang together.
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Wu Dongxiao flipped through the ledger.
The latest page records the monthly allowance received in advance.
A line of small print followed: "Fifteen months' advance payment has already been made."
Wu Dongxiao's lips twitched slightly.
He and Xia Jiang received their monthly allowances together, ten gold coins each month.
This amount is actually quite substantial, enough for a living, but Xia Jiang is, after all, a cultivator at the Palace Opening stage, and the costs of cultivation are considerable.
However, their daily meals are suitable for them, and Xia Jiang can get the basic energy he needs from his meals.
If we want to go further, we need more resources.
The two had been saving their monthly allowance, and they often went hunting in the mountains. They had started to slowly compare their outstanding accounts and identify the items that they could now pay off...
However, Xiang Lin provided a list of resources that could be exchanged.
Cultivators at the Palace Opening Realm have a considerable demand for rare medicines and elixirs.
Without these, the process would be very slow.
Wu Dongxiao naturally hoped that Xia Jiang's strength could improve further, and also to ensure his safety.
Xia Jiang himself also has a strong desire for ability.
So Wu Dongxiao quickly made a decision and spent all his previously accumulated monthly allowance and extra income.
Later, the two traveled together and, after visiting several cities, were granted permission to receive an advance on their monthly allowance.
This permission was maintained, and whenever Xia Jiang needed more, Wu Dongxiao would continue to advance the funds...
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Wu Dongxiao's account books are getting thicker and thicker.
Each page is filled with detailed records of income, expenses, and advances.
Wu Dongxiao often keeps accounts.
Every time I finish calculating, I can't help but fall silent.
The debt keeps piling up.
After this beast tide ends, if Uncle and Uncle Zhong are still living here, he and Xia Jiang should also go for a stroll around the outer mountains of the city...
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The news of the beast tide has been announced to the entire city.
As Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked down the street, they saw many cultivators gathering and heading in different directions.
Within the vast Jade Dragon City, countless forces, large and small, exist.
Although this was a three-company order event, they would still bear responsibility if it were a natural beast tide.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, all the cultivators in the faction wanted to give it a try.
Although there is always a possibility of death when fighting with savage beasts, the danger is much less than that of a natural beast tide.
Moreover, the wealth of the three top families is the envy of all other forces.
However, their network of interests is so deeply entrenched that it cannot shake their position at all... Now, if they successfully defend the city and survive, they can reap a huge amount of resources!
The independent cultivators had already gathered—those who hadn't left a few days ago almost tacitly agreed to participate.
Most of them haven't formed any fixed factions, and even when beast tides come, they can find a way to escape to other safe cities. However, they don't usually have many channels to obtain resources, so helping to defend the city is an excellent opportunity.
Moreover, after the city is defended, the dead beasts will become spoils of war.
As long as you register with the tag, you can take the carcass of the beasts you killed with you. Even if the carcass can't be found, you can exchange it for resources of equal value.
This is an excellent opportunity.
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Zhong Cai walked beside Wu Shaogan and said with a smile, "Judging from this situation, it's lucky we left early, otherwise we would have been stuck in traffic."
Wu Shaogan: "It's not that bad, it'll block the way."
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes: "I call this an exaggeration, to express my current feelings."
Wu Shaogan chuckled: "Yes, yes."
Zhong Cai snorted, grabbed Wu Shaogan, and quickened her pace.
Wu Shaogan simply grabbed him and darted away with incredible speed.
Zhong Cai's voice drifted gently in the wind.
"Try a different position next time you carry me, I'm getting windy..."
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The two chose the south gate, which was the closest to them.
Wu Shaogan moved swiftly and arrived quickly.
Ahead, there was a dense, overwhelming crowd of people.
Zhong Cai: "Wow! There are a whole bunch of people who were here even earlier than us."
Wu Shaogan smiled, still holding the man in his arms, protecting him as he stood at the back of the line.
There are more than twenty teams.
At the very beginning of each one, a cultivator in armor was stamping his seal with a series of "slap slap slap".
Zhong Cai looked around and said to Wu Shaogan, "I still haven't seen those families."
Wu Shaogan said, "They're probably still waiting for the lottery?"
Zhong Cai thought it was possible.
Forget about them.
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The line quickly shortened.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan arrived at the front.
The man in front of them was extending his right arm and speaking clearly, "Wrist."
The armored cultivator immediately stamped the seal on his right wrist.
Obtaining the mark, complete.
The cultivators ahead left the group.
Next up was Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai also readily replied, "I have wrists too."
The armored cultivator slammed the seal down with a "smack."
In that instant, Zhong Cai felt a slight burning sensation on her wrist, followed by the rapid appearance of a colorless thin film.
Zhong Cai was curious, but there were still many people behind him, so he didn't observe from there and left the group to walk to the open space next to him.
Wu Shaogan quickly obtained the mark and joined Zhong Cai.
The two wrists were touching, and the marks were exactly the same.
Zhong touched it with his hand and found it quite interesting.
"Old Wu, I can't feel anything at all. There's clearly an extra layer, but it feels like there's nothing there when I touch it."
Wu Shaogan also touched his own and said, "It should be a very special Xuan artifact."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment: "They must have been brought by the supervisors."
Wu Shaogan also agreed: "For the sake of fairness in determining the grade, it should be done."
The two then began their research.
Wu Shaogan pondered, circulating his profound energy.
Zhong Cai suddenly noticed that there seemed to be some tiny black spots on his husband's wrist.
He quickly grabbed Wu Shaogan's wrist and examined it closely.
Wu Shaogan let him look, and then lowered his eyes to look back as well.
Then, both of them couldn't help but laugh.
Those tiny black dots were actually tiny characters.
With their sharp eyesight, they could easily identify it.
There are no Tier 1 savage beasts; there are no Tier 2 savage beasts... there are no Tier 5 savage beasts.
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "It seems it needs to be activated with Xuan power. Go kill a few savage beasts later, and the count will be recorded."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Try yours too."
Zhong Cai did try it, and he also circulated his profound energy.
However, his markings only included "No Tier 1 savage beasts... No Tier 3 savage beasts".
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow: "This thing can remember people who are two major realms higher than its own strength?"
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "Within the city, there may be genius cultivators who can use various methods to hunt across two major realms."
Zhong Cai pursed her lips and said nothing.
But in his heart he was thinking that it wasn't just the geniuses in the big city who could use such methods; his old man Wu could too!
The helpers that Old Wu can summon from his command platform are also Old Wu's methods, aren't they?
A group of Suspended Lights working together might just be able to kill a fifth-tier savage beast.
Even if Xuanzhao doesn't work, Tang Lie, this special Dao soldier, will do.
only……
Such a special treasure as the Command Platform must be kept secret and cannot be shown off in public.
Zhong Cai hummed again.
Wu Shaogan saw through Zhong Cai's thoughts, coughed lightly, and was in a very good mood.
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After the two stepped out of the crowd, they began to observe the situation around the south gate.
The city gate was extremely high and very thick.
The city walls on both sides are towering and incredibly sturdy, extending continuously to both sides.
Above the city walls, there are many fortresses of various sizes, all of which can provide shelter for cultivators.
The city wall itself also has many defensive formations, nested in layers.
Although these formations have not yet been activated, faint light occasionally flows through them, revealing an ancient aura... If you look closely, you can sense the great terror contained within.
Zhong Cai said in a low voice, "When the families guarding the city arrive, we'll have to follow their instructions, won't we?"
Wu Shaogan nodded: "The other side is the main force, and we are just playing second fiddle. Of course, we can't disrupt their plans."
Zhong Cai looked at the city wall.
Wu Shaogan tacitly agreed, "The independent cultivators and various families may be divided into different areas."
Zhong Cai: "Should we be grouped together with the rogue cultivators?"
Wu Shaogan: "That should be true."
Zhong Cai stroked his chin, then asked with a hint of curiosity, "Those cultivators in the city-guarding families who are skilled in various fields should be doing logistics, right?"
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment: "Perhaps. However, all the necessary supplies for defending the city have already been prepared, and any cultivators with combat capabilities will also join the defense."
Zhong Cai thought it made sense.
Alchemists aren't just good at making pills; they can fight too.
Of course, those who aren't good at fighting should stick to logistics...
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As the two were chatting, a familiar voice rang out from the side.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan turned their heads away.
It was Shao Qing approaching.
Shao Qing's gaze swept over the two men's wrists, and he said in surprise, "Master Zhong Dan is here to guard the city too?"
Zhong Cai replied matter-of-factly, "Yes."
Shao Qing paused, pointed behind him, and said, "The alchemists who supply pills are all over there. The pills they produce will be scored, so there's no need to accept the marking."
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "I'm not here to refine pills, I'm here to fight."
Shao Qing's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.
Zhong Cai glanced at him: "What, can't I go?"
Shao Qing quickly replied, "Of course not."
Zhong Cai said directly, "I know, you think I, a pill refiner, am not good at fighting, right?" He wasn't angry, and said a few more words, "Shao used to take me with him when he went hunting, and I'm not just good at pill refining. Besides, the less you are good at something, the more you need to practice it."
Shao Qing had nothing to say.
Some of the alchemists from the Shao family also participated in the battle, but Zhong Cai's alchemy skills were too powerful, and he also had to go to the beast tide... It would be such a pity if something happened to him.
Shao Qing could only say, "Master Zhong, please be extremely careful on your journey."
Zhong Cai laughed: "Don't worry, I'm with Shao Gan."
Shao Qing wasn't entirely at ease, but Wu Shaogan was indeed formidable. As long as they were cautious, there shouldn't be any major problems.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan spoke up: "Brother Shao, did the Shao family draw the South Gate?"
Shao Qing quickly replied, "That's right."
Zhong Cai also reacted quickly.
Yes, with the defense of the city imminent, Shao Qing must be making preparations at the city gate he is to defend.
Then, Zhong Cai looked towards the city wall.
As expected, the long city wall was densely packed with cultivators clad in various armors.
Many more members of the Shao family rushed toward the city wall.
They no longer wore those eye-catching red clothes, but their similar features still showed that they came from the same clan.
They are from the Shao family.
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow.
That's quite a coincidence.
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After the Shao family cultivators arrived, they quickly began preparations for battle.
Inside the city gate, some simple buildings were quickly erected, divided into many small areas.
Upon closer inspection, they were all practitioners of various miscellaneous skills who had been brought along to provide logistical support.
On the city walls, between the fortresses, stood mostly cultivators at the Heavenly Guidance Realm.
Near every few dozen Heavenly Guide cultivators, Palace-Opening cultivators will appear.
Inside the fortress, there are enlightened cultivators.
Even if the cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Sect stand in front of the city tower, they will still face the direct onslaught of the savage beasts.
The ancestors of Fusion and Palace Construction did not appear, but they must be hiding nearby.
Their opportunity to act comes when a high-ranking beast charges into the horde.
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As Zhong Cai looked through them one by one, she discovered many more details.
The armor worn by the Shao family cultivators was very similar, with various patterns on it, emitting a faint glow.
The patterns on the walls also echo the occasional bursts of light that emanate from them.
The occasional practitioners who perform the consecration ceremony wear a protective armor on their chests that resembles a bronze mirror and does not reflect images.
The armor also shimmered with a strange light.
Zhong Cai looked at Shao Qing.
Shao Qing was dressed like this, and the material of her chest armor was also very special—its color was somewhat similar to that of a city wall.
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Gradually, countless members of the Shao family spread out on the city wall.
After saying goodbye to the two, Shao Qing prepared to leave.
Before leaving, Shao Qing reminded them, "Brother Wu, Master Zhong, instructions will be issued soon, please pay close attention."
After saying that, he darted up like a roc, leaped onto the city wall, and entered the fifth fortress on the right.
This fortress is very close to the central city gate.
Zhong Cai said, "Judging from their arrangement, it's clear that his strength is top-notch."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Although I've never fought him, his aura is very strong."
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After a few brief words from the two, another deep voice rang out.
"The south gate is guarded by my Shao family. Those who come to help can defend the city in two ways."
"Firstly, on each section of the city wall, at most ten people will be selected for the Palace, two for the Consecration, and one hundred for the Heavenly Guidance."
"The defense of the city is mainly carried out by the Shao family members of this section of the city wall, with the other cultivators cooperating to help eliminate any escapees from the rear and to join the Shao family members in their charge."
“Those who assist in this matter must obey orders without question and stand with the Shao family in times of crisis!”
"Secondly, please gather all those who assist into teams. Each team must have four to six consecrators, twenty to thirty palace-opening experts, and more than two hundred celestial guides."
"Each team guards a section of the city wall. The sections they guard are located on the two sides, extending outwards."
"If there is any mistake in defending the city walls, the message must be sent to the Shao family immediately! If the message is delayed and the defense fails, the marked resource will be removed!"
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan listened carefully.
Wu Shaogan looked at Zhong Cai and asked, "Which one should we choose?"
Zhong Cai said, "There are two methods. The second one should mainly be provided to other forces in the city."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
If independent cultivators were to form a group, they would be completely uncooperative and unable to effectively suppress the beast tide. In that case, they would most likely be unable to hold that section of the city wall, leading to a savage beast invasion.
For independent cultivators, the most appropriate approach is to follow behind the Shao family members and pick up any scraps they find.
This would also provide greater protection for their personal safety.
The second approach currently is that the various forces preparing to participate in this battle have been preparing for a long time, selecting people from their respective families to form teams, displaying their methods and abilities.
Some factions that don't have enough cultivators will form alliances with other smaller factions early on to train together and develop tacit understanding.
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Zhong Cai said, "Then let's choose a nearby section of the city wall to climb up."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and asked, "The section with Shao Qing?"
Zhong Cai shook her head: "It's an acquaintance, going there would only cause him trouble."
Wu Shaogan understood: "Let's go to a more remote place."
Zhong Cai nodded with a smile.
Wu Shaogan grabbed Zhong Cai, and with a flash, leaped into the air.
Before long, Wu Shaogan selected the fifteenth section of the city wall on the left.
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The Shao family members are already at full strength on this section of the city wall.
Many independent cultivators also jumped up, and were counted by the Shao family members.
Wu Shaogan and Zhong Cai were successfully registered.
There weren't many strong individuals among the rogue cultivators who participated in the battle; those at the Enlightenment Realm were already quite rare.
The cultivators from the Palace Opening Realm and the Heavenly Guiding Realm arrived quickly, but it wasn't until after another incense stick had burned that another rogue cultivator from the Enlightenment Realm arrived, completing the required number.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were at different levels and should have been separated.
However, their joining the Shao family's team was in an auxiliary capacity; they only needed to follow orders when given, and were otherwise free to act as they pleased.
Neither of them were wearing any armor.
However, their defense was still effective.
Both of them wore level five defensive jade pendants.
Even if a fifth-tier savage beast targets them, it won't do them much harm...
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The Shao family members were all on high alert.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan did not interact with the other independent cultivators, but stood together, waiting for the event to begin.
Time passed quickly.
Gradually, a suffocating pressure filled the air.
Zhong Cai stood on the city wall, and suddenly a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead.
At the same time, a subtle, unsettling feeling welled up inside him.
It wasn't fear, but rather an instinctive tension.
Zhong Cai slowly exhaled and said in a low voice, "Old Wu, it'll be soon, right?"
Wu Shaogan said softly, "It will be soon."
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Before long, a strong wind began to blow outside the city.
The wind howled, carrying with it a strong, fishy smell that permeated the air.
On the city wall, many cultivators had slightly pale faces.
Countless people sensed the crisis, sweating, trembling, and even panicking.
Suddenly someone exclaimed in alarm, "They're here!"
Everyone saw a black line appear in the direction of the mountains.
The black line was spreading rapidly in this direction.
As they drew closer, they discovered that the black line continued to rise and extend, spreading out a huge black curtain.
At the same time, a huge black blanket appeared on the ground, extending towards this place and spreading out rapidly.
Zhong Cai's pupils constricted slightly.
Those black lines were clearly flying beasts and birds that gradually rose with the horizon.
As their numbers increase, the space they occupy also expands.
The giant "carpet" rolling on the ground is the result of countless savage beasts rushing in!
This number is absolutely terrifying!
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The pressure from countless savage beasts and birds was terrifying.
Upon closer inspection, these beasts were not distributed according to their strength levels. Within each group of beasts, although high-level beasts either led the way or defended the sides, there were also beasts of similar strength mixed in, seemingly hiding their presence...
They approached quickly.
It stretches as far as the eye can see!
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Zhong Cai became extremely vigilant.
Wu Shaogan's aura emanated from him, enveloping both him and Zhong Cai.
The numerous members of the Shao family standing at the front quickly changed formation.
All the members of the Shao family who were at the Heavenly Guidance Realm simultaneously shouted, "Drink!"
The next instant, they seemed to simultaneously unleash their profound power.
The patterns on the armor of the Shao family's warriors shone brightly and quickly seeped into the city walls!
Similar patterns also lit up on the surface of the city wall.
Two patterns intertwine and are completely absorbed into the surface of the city wall.
The city wall trembled slightly.
Zhong Cai clearly noticed that countless thick and terrifying beams of light seemed to be emanating from in front of the city wall!
Those beams of light shot straight into the flock of savage beasts and birds!
Wherever the beam of light passed, the savage beasts howled in agony, their limbs shattered, and they fell one after another.
The birds that were attacked by the beams of light in the air really wanted to escape, but their group was too big. After the beams of light struck, the birds exploded and fell to the ground!
Above them, a rain of blood and flesh poured down!
The beasts on the ground fared even worse. As they fell to the ground, the pack behind them showed no mercy, trampling them mercilessly! Countless corpses were crushed into meat patties!
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After a beam of light passed, the number of beasts was greatly reduced.
But more beasts rushed in from behind, quickly replenishing their ranks.
The number of animals seemed to have remained unchanged...
To the naked eye, only the remaining bits of flesh and blood proved that a group had already been wiped out.
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Zhong Cai was deeply shocked.
Although he was prepared, he was still overwhelmed with emotion when he actually witnessed the terror of the beast tide.
Such a scene is unprecedented!
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The Shao family members were on high alert.
The armor on the cultivators of the Heavenly Guidance Sect flashed again, echoing the city walls and forming numerous pillars of light.
The second wave of light beams swept over!
Countless wild beasts and birds were shattered and turned into countless pieces of flesh and blood!
Then came the third wave of light beams, the fourth wave...
The cultivators of the Shao family activated the formation ten times!
After the terrifying power of the formation was unleashed, the number of savage beasts and birds finally began to decrease.
However, they also braved the terrifying impact of the beams of light and approached the city gate.
After activating ten rounds of formations, the cultivators of the Heavenly Guidance Sect all turned pale.
Although the beam of light was very powerful, it consumed a lot of energy from each of them—the power drawn by the formation was based on each person's cultivation level, and the proportion drawn was the same for everyone.
Therefore, whether it's the peak of the Heavenly Guidance Realm or the fifth or sixth level of the Heavenly Guidance Realm, more than 70% of their profound power and profound energy have been consumed.
Immediately afterwards, the cultivators from the Palace of Opening took their places at the front.
All the Heavenly Guidance cultivators retreated and entered the fortresses on both sides of this section of the city wall, where they all swallowed pills and meditated to regulate their breathing.
The armor of the cultivators from the Bigong Palace also lit up with light and patterns.
On the city wall, another pattern began to shine.
Zhong Cai couldn't see the display outside his own city wall, but when he looked to the right, he caught a glimpse of the changes on the other city walls.
Numerous cannon muzzles protruded from the wall.
Golden light is brewing within the dark muzzle of the cannon.
The color of the light was different from the previous light, but even as it was brewing, it exuded a strange sense of terror.
Zhong Cai's throat moved slightly.
Wu Shaogan also took everything in, and said in a low voice, "The previous pillars of light were barely at the second-tier level, eliminating a large number of first-tier beasts. What is brewing now is comparable to the third-tier level, and will eliminate second-tier beasts."
Zhong Cai understood: "Each beam of light is a collection of the power of cultivators at a lower level, eliminating the vast majority of beasts at the same level as them."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Zhong Cai took a deep breath.
Until now, these "unaffiliated cultivators" have not had a chance to make a move.
But without a doubt, it will happen soon.
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Golden orbs of light erupted from countless cannon barrels, crashing into the massive horde of beasts.
At this time, the number of birds in the air had decreased significantly, providing more space to hide and making it much easier to dodge than before.
Therefore, the golden light that rushes into the air can not destroy many second-tier flying birds.
Most of the creatures they killed were first-tier savage birds.
Although the number of beasts on the ground has decreased significantly, the space is not as free as in the air.
A large number of second-tier beasts also died under the impact of numerous artillery attacks.
At this moment, the beast tide finally arrived in front of the city.
All the savage birds and beasts charged without hesitation!
The savage birds looked down and charged straight into the city!
But at that very moment, a massive defensive shield seemed to appear above the city.
The colorless and transparent cover appeared the instant the savage bird charged, and it was incredibly sturdy!
Countless savage birds were stunned and disoriented, and suddenly flew backward.
Many savage birds crashed into the shield, their heads bleeding profusely, and some even shattered on the shield because their bodies were not tough enough!
Seeing that they could not enter the city, the numerous savage birds instinctively swooped down to attack the cultivators on the city walls.
The Shao family members remained at the front.
Many cultivators who had reached the Palace of Opening acted decisively!
They all used their own methods, countless flashes of light, to continuously kill the birds.
However, even though the Shao family members formed a defensive network, many birds of prey could still break through it.
Many members of the Shao family suffered head injuries and were covered in wounds from the attack of the flying birds!
The birds are so fast!
Each time they dive, the impact force exceeds their own combat power.
At this point, it was finally the turn of the independent cultivators to provide assistance.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan simultaneously took out the mysterious artifact.
In an instant, a terrifying arrow shot out and smashed the head of a third-tier flying bird!
Shao Jiabigong, who had almost fallen into the claws of that third-tier savage bird, quickly ducked and dodged to the side.
It was a close call, but he was saved!
But then a claw-like shadow suddenly stabbed from the side, grabbing at his neck!
The claw shadow came from a high-level first-tier savage bird, whose claws were extremely sharp.
Although this Shao family member is a palace-level expert, his neck is a vital point. If he grabs it, he will be seriously injured at the very least!
But at that very moment, a long chain came hurtling in.
In front of the chains, a meteor hammer, resembling a spiked ball, slammed down with a thunderous roar!
With a loud bang, the savage bird's claws shattered and its head was smashed.
Having escaped death once again, Shao Jiazi, still shaken, looked in the direction the meteor hammer had flown back.
There, a perfectly coordinated couple used their individual skills to assist the other members of the Shao family.
One of them was responsible for the more powerful bird, and the other was responsible for the ambush that attached itself to the powerful bird.
Thanks to their help, several members of the Shao family were spared from death.
Many more independent cultivators stepped forward to offer their assistance.
Those with strong abilities can directly slaughter those beasts, while those with weaker abilities can provide assistance.
When the Shao family members made their move, they had even fewer reservations.
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