Qingling Prefecture was a small country with a population of only ten million, incomparable to the massive imperial dynasties that boasted hundreds of millions or even billions of inhabitants.
There was no imperial palace here—only a Prefect, a leader devoted to protecting Qingling Prefecture.
Thousands of miles away from the Qin Shen Dynasty, Qingling Prefecture occupied an awkward location. Though rich in resources, it was also fraught with hidden dangers.
To its left lay a mighty river, and to its right, a perilous region.
Normally bustling with life, Qingling Prefecture was now in a state of panic. On the streets, civilians hurriedly carried their belongings while heavily armored guards, weapons in hand, wore solemn expressions tinged with worry.
It wasn’t because a dangerous figure had arrived, nor was it due to a natural disaster. The ten-yearly beast tide had come again.
Yet Qingling Prefecture, having stood firm for centuries, naturally had ways to defend against such tides. But this time, they had no confidence at all.
“Lord… the evacuation of the civilians is going too slowly. We may not make it,” a soldier anxiously reported from atop the city wall.
Qingling County, a small nation with a population of just ten million, pales in comparison to the vast empires boasting populations in the hundreds of millions or even billions.
Here, there is no imperial palace, only a county lord, a leader tasked with protecting the safety of Qingling County.
Located thousands of miles away from the Qin Divine Dynasty, Qingling County sits in an awkward position. Although rich in resources, it is fraught with hidden dangers.
To its left lies a roaring river, and to its right, a perilous region.
Usually bustling with activity, Qingling County now appears somewhat chaotic. On the streets, citizens hurriedly move their belongings, while large numbers of armored guards, armed with cold weapons, wear serious expressions tinged with worry.
It is not the arrival of some malevolent force, nor the occurrence of a natural disaster, but the once-in-a-decade beast tide that has come.
Yet, Qingling County, which has stood firm for centuries, naturally has methods to withstand the beast tide. However, this time, they lack any confidence.
“My lord… the evacuation of the citizens is proceeding too slowly; I fear we may not make it in time,” a soldier on the city wall said with a worried expression.
This soldier’s cultivation had reached the peak of the Xiantian realm. For an ordinary city guard to achieve such a level of cultivation is quite remarkable, especially without systematic guidance or sufficient resources—everything had to be self-taught.
“We must ensure the safety of the citizens,” said a stern middle-aged man standing beside the soldier. This man was the county lord of Qingling County.
His cultivation had reached the early stage of the Divine realm.
“My lord, I understand. Do we know when the reinforcements from the major sects will arrive?” asked the soldier, Xiao Lie.
“They arrived yesterday,” the county lord replied, a hint of helplessness flickering in his eyes.
“They’ve arrived? That’s good. We have a strong chance of withstanding this beast tide,” Xiao Lie said with a relieved expression.
“Xiao Lie, Qingling County may not survive this time. You must ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. I will stand with the soldiers until the end,” said County Lord Xiao Lihai.
At this moment, Xiao Lie’s expression changed, sensing something unusual. Having served by the county lord’s side for over a decade, he could understand the lord’s intentions with just a glance. But now, the tone in the county lord’s voice gave him a sense of resolute determination, as if ready to face death.
“My lord, this…”
Xiao Lihai decisively waved his hand, a trace of mockery appearing on his face. “Those sect members, upon learning that this beast tide is extraordinary, have already fled to save themselves.”
“How is that possible? My lord, aren’t there any strong cultivators in the sects?” Xiao Lie exclaimed in shock.
“Do you think those sect members would protect us mere mortals? Every time the beast tide comes, the sect disciples who arrive are only ordinary ones. Yet, in Qingling County, they act with impunity. Now that the beast tide is beyond their ability to handle, they have fled to save themselves. As for the strong cultivators in the sects, they couldn’t care less,” Xiao Lihai said with self-mockery.
This is all fate.
But for some reason, each beast tide grows stronger than the last.
At that very moment, a deafening roar erupted from the distance.
The heavens seemed to split, and the winds and clouds shifted dramatically.
The retreating citizens, in that instant, all wore expressions of terror.
“The beast tide is coming…”
“The beast tide is here, hurry up in front…”
…
“You, come here. Escort the citizens through the south gate and evacuate by water,” Xiao Lie barked at a nearby soldier.
“Yes, sir…”
“My lord, the city stands with its people, and it falls with its people,” Xiao Lie declared.
“Good… good. Everyone, prepare fire arrows and watch for aerial attacks,” County Lord Xiao Lihai commanded with calm composure. Although he had no certainty of success in this defense against the beast tide, he was determined to ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. Even if it meant his death, it would all be worth it.
The soldiers guarding the city wall, gazing at the approaching gray mass of the beast tide, had resolute looks in their eyes.
“Brothers, stay alert. These beasts may be strong, but united, we are invincible,” Xiao Lie shouted.
“Invincible…” the soldiers on the wall chanted fearlessly, ready to face death.
…
The beast tide surged forward with the force of thunder, charging from the distance.
No one knows how these beast tides form, but the only certainty is that wherever a city is established, a beast tide will inevitably attack, as if these ferocious beasts are determined to annihilate humanity.
These beast tides seem to be orchestrated by some unseen force. For instance, Qingling County is only a small city, so the attacking beasts are not particularly strong. However, with each successive beast tide, the ferocity of the beasts has increased, as if they are determined to destroy Qingling County.
“Fire…” Xiao Lihai roared, having been closely monitoring the situation ahead.
Whoosh…
Thousands of fiery arrows lit up the sky, raining down upon the beast tide like a storm.
“Clang… clang…”
The ordinary arrows struck the beasts, producing crisp sounds but failing to penetrate their defenses.
However, the flames carried by each arrow set the entire ground ablaze, creating a sea of fire.
Some of the weaker beasts roared in agony within the inferno, while the stronger ones ignored the flames, trampling over the bodies of their fallen comrades as they charged forward.
“Watch the skies!”
At that moment, the sky turned gray as flocks of winged beasts descended.
As time passed, the defense against the beast tide reached its peak.
At this point, a soldier who had been escorting the citizens returned in a panic. “My lord, it’s terrible! There are beasts in the river as well. All our boats have been destroyed.”
“What?”
Xiao Lihai, who had just slain an eagle beast, was visibly shocked and disbelieving. His expression then darkened. It was over. Everything was over.
The citizens trapped in the city wailed, cried, and broke down in the face of imminent death.
The wealthy merchants, sitting atop their riches, also screamed in terror.
…
“My lord, look over there!”
At this moment, Xiao Lie pointed toward the beast tide and shouted in alarm.
Xiao Lihai focused his gaze and immediately paled. Within the beast tide, a humanoid beast wreathed in flames emerged like a sovereign.
The surrounding beasts parted to make way for it. This humanoid beast stood as tall as the city wall, resembling a fiery demon. Eight long flaming tails swayed behind it, and its crimson demonic eyes burned with intense fire.
“Roar…”
The humanoid beast let out a deafening roar, its powerful sound waves causing the soldiers to cover their ears and collapse in agony.
Xiao Lihai, witnessing this scene, completely lost hope. This beast was beyond their ability to handle, surpassing anything they could have imagined.
According to records of beast tides over the past few centuries, the strongest beasts had only reached the Divine realm.
But the aura of this beast far exceeded that of a Divine realm beast. Could it be at the legendary Minor Heavenly realm?
At this moment, Xiao Lihai’s body trembled slightly. He then turned to look at the wailing citizens and clenched his fists in frustration.
“Boom… boom…”
The towering humanoid flame beast strode forward, each step shaking the earth. Its sharp teeth gleamed with a cold light, striking fear into the hearts of all.
“My lord, we’ve done our best,” Xiao Lie said, covered in wounds and having narrowly escaped death multiple times. Now, there was no way to turn the tide.
Xiao Lihai’s heart was filled with bitterness. Why had the sects abandoned them? Even a single powerful cultivator could have prevented this.
To the Eastern Spirit Continent, tens of millions of people were but a drop in the ocean, a grain of sand. Even if they were wiped out, it would hardly draw anyone’s attention.
After all, they were just mortals.
…
Just as all hope seemed lost, a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky, and a sigh echoed from above.
“Alas…”
Everyone was startled, looking up toward the unfathomable void.
Xiao Lihai gazed into the void, his body trembling with excitement.
That was… that was…
A god…
“Protect the civilians at all costs,” replied a stern middle-aged man standing beside him—the Prefect of Qingling Prefecture himself, Lin Fan.
Qingling County, a small nation with a population of merely ten million, pales in comparison to the vast empires boasting populations in the hundreds of millions or even billions. Here, there is no imperial palace, only a county lord, a leader dedicated to protecting the safety of Qingling County.
Located thousands of miles away from the Qin Divine Dynasty, Qingling County occupies an awkward position. Despite its abundant resources, it harbors significant hidden dangers. To its left lies a mighty river, and to its right, a perilous region.
Usually bustling with activity, Qingling County now appears somewhat chaotic. On the streets, citizens hurriedly move their belongings, while large numbers of armored guards, armed with cold weapons, wear serious expressions tinged with worry. It’s not the arrival of malevolent individuals or a natural disaster that has caused this upheaval, but the once-in-a-decade beast tide.
However, Qingling County, which has stood firm for centuries, naturally has methods to withstand the beast tide. Yet, this time, they feel utterly unprepared.
“My lord, the evacuation of the citizens is progressing too slowly. I fear we won’t make it in time,” said a soldier on the city wall, his face filled with concern.
This soldier, surprisingly, had reached the peak of the Innate Realm. For an ordinary city guard to achieve such a level of cultivation is quite remarkable, especially without systematic guidance or ample resources—everything had to be self-taught.
“We must ensure the safety of the citizens,” declared a stern middle-aged man standing beside the soldier. This man was none other than the county lord of Qingling County, whose cultivation had reached the early stage of the Divine Realm.
“My lord, I understand. Do we know when the reinforcements from the major sects will arrive?” asked the soldier, Xiao Lie.
“They arrived yesterday,” replied the county lord, a hint of helplessness flickering in his eyes.
“They’ve arrived? That’s good news. We have a strong chance of repelling this beast tide,” Xiao Lie said with a relieved expression.
“Xiao Lie, Qingling County may not survive this time. You must ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. I will stand with the soldiers until the very end,” declared County Lord Xiao Lihai.
At this moment, Xiao Lie’s expression changed, sensing something amiss. Having served by the county lord’s side for over a decade, he could discern the lord’s thoughts with just a glance. But now, the tone of the county lord’s voice conveyed a sense of resignation to death.
“My lord, this…”
Xiao Lihai decisively waved his hand, a trace of mockery appearing on his face. “Those sect members, upon learning that this beast tide is extraordinary, have already fled to save themselves.”
“How is that possible? My lord, aren’t there any powerful figures in the sects?” Xiao Lie exclaimed in shock.
“Do you think those sect members would protect us mere mortals? Every time a beast tide comes, the sect disciples sent here are only the ordinary ones. They’ve always acted arrogantly in Qingling County. But now that the beast tide is beyond their capability, they’ve fled to save themselves. As for the powerful figures in the sects, they couldn’t care less,” Xiao Lihai said with self-mockery.
This is all fate.
Yet, no one knows why the beast tides grow stronger with each occurrence.
At that very moment, a deafening roar echoed from the distance.
The heavens seemed to collapse, and the winds and clouds shifted dramatically.
The retreating citizens, at this moment, all wore expressions of terror.
“The beast tide is coming…”
“The beast tide is here, hurry up in the front…”
…
“You, come here. Escort the citizens to evacuate via the southern gate and the water route,” Xiao Lie barked at a nearby soldier.
“Yes, sir…”
“My lord, the city stands with its people, and if the city falls, so shall its people,” Xiao Lie declared.
“Good… good. Everyone, prepare the fire arrows and beware of aerial attacks,” County Lord Xiao Lihai commanded with calm composure. Although he had no absolute confidence in repelling this beast tide, he was determined to ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. Even if it meant his death, it would all be worth it.
The soldiers guarding the city wall gazed at the approaching beast tide, their eyes filled with unwavering determination.
“Brothers, stay alert. These beasts may be powerful, but united, we are invincible,” Xiao Lie shouted.
“Invincible…” the soldiers on the city wall chanted fearlessly.
…
The beast tide surged forward with the force of thunder, charging from the distance.
No one knows how these beast tides form, but the only certainty is that wherever a city is established, a beast tide will inevitably strike, as if these ferocious beasts aim to annihilate humanity.
Moreover, these beast tides seem to be orchestrated by some unseen force. For instance, Qingling County is but a small city, so the attacking beasts are not overwhelmingly powerful. However, with each successive beast tide, the ferocity of the beasts has increased, as if they are determined to destroy Qingling County.
“Fire…” roared Xiao Lihai, who had been closely monitoring the situation ahead.
Whoosh…
Thousands of fiery arrows lit up the sky, raining down upon the beast tide like a dark cloud.
“Clang… clang…”
The ordinary arrows struck the beasts, producing crisp sounds but failing to penetrate their defenses.
However, the flames carried by each arrow ignited the ground, creating a sea of fire.
The weaker beasts roared in agony amidst the flames, while the more powerful ones ignored the inferno, trampling over the bodies of their kin as they charged forward.
“Beware of the skies.”
At this moment, the sky turned gray as flocks of winged beasts descended.
As time passed, the defense against the beast tide reached its peak.
At this critical juncture, a soldier who had been escorting the citizens returned in a panic. “My lord, it’s terrible. The river is also infested with beasts. All our boats have been destroyed.”
“What?”
Xiao Lihai, who had just slain an eagle beast, was visibly shocked and disbelieving. His expression then darkened—everything was lost.
The citizens trapped within the city walls wailed, cried, and broke down in the face of impending death.
Even the wealthy merchants, sitting atop their riches, howled in despair.
…
“My lord, look over there.”
At this moment, Xiao Lie pointed toward the beast tide and shouted in alarm.
Xiao Lihai focused his gaze and immediately paled. Within the beast tide, a humanoid beast wreathed in flames emerged like a sovereign.
The surrounding beasts parted to make way for this towering figure, as tall as the city wall, resembling a fiery demon with eight long flaming tails trailing behind it. Its crimson, demonic eyes burned with intense flames.
“Roar…”
The humanoid beast let out a deafening roar, its powerful sound waves causing the soldiers to cover their ears and collapse in agony.
Xiao Lihai, witnessing this scene, felt all hope slip away. This beast was beyond their capability to handle, surpassing anything they could have imagined.
According to records of beast tides over the past few centuries, the strongest beasts had only reached the Divine Realm. Yet, the aura of this beast far exceeded that of Divine Realm beasts. Could it possibly be at the Heavenly Realm, akin to a celestial being?
At this moment, Xiao Lihai’s body trembled slightly. He turned to look at the wailing citizens, clenching his fists in frustration.
“Boom… boom.”
The towering humanoid flame beast strode forward, each step shaking the ground. Its sharp teeth gleamed with a cold, menacing light, striking fear into the hearts of all who beheld it.
“My lord, we’ve done all we can,” Xiao Lie said, his body covered in wounds, having narrowly escaped death multiple times. Now, this scene seemed beyond redemption.
Xiao Lihai’s heart was filled with resentment. Why had the sects turned a blind eye? If only one powerful expert had come, all of this could have been prevented.
To the Eastern Spirit Continent, the lives of tens of millions were but a drop in the ocean, a grain of sand in the desert. Even if they were annihilated, it would hardly cause a ripple.
After all, they were just mortals.
…
Just as all hope seemed lost, a strange phenomenon appeared in the sky. A sigh echoed from the heavens.
“Alas…”
Everyone was startled, lifting their heads to gaze into the boundless void.
Xiao Lihai looked up at the sky, his body trembling with excitement.
That was… that was…
A god…
“I understand, my lord. I wonder when the reinforcements from the great sects will arrive,” the soldier, Xiao Lie, asked.
“They arrived yesterday,” the Prefect replied, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness.
“They’re here? Then we have a good chance to withstand this beast tide,” Xiao Lie’s face lit up with hope.
“Xiao Lie, this time Qingling might not survive. You must ensure the civilians escape safely. I will hold the line with the soldiers until the end,” Prefect Lin Fan declared.
At this, Xiao Lie’s expression changed. Having served the Prefect for over a decade, he could usually sense everything from a single glance. But now, the Prefect’s tone carried an air of resignation, as if he had already accepted death.
“Prefect, this—”
Lin Fan decisively waved his hand, a faint mocking smile on his face. “The sects, upon learning this beast tide was abnormal, have already fled to save themselves.”
“How could that be? Prefect, don’t the sects have any experts?” Xiao Lie exclaimed in shock.
“Do you think those sects would protect us ordinary people? Every beast tide, they only send their ordinary disciples, who act arrogantly in Qingling. Now that the beast tide is beyond their capabilities, they’ve fled for their lives. As for the sect’s true experts—they wouldn’t even bother.”
It was all fate.
No one knew why each beast tide seemed stronger than the last.
Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the distance.
The sky shook, the earth trembled, and the winds and clouds shifted.
The retreating civilians all wore expressions of terror.
“The beast tide is here…”
“Beast tide is coming! Hurry up ahead…”
“Come here—you will escort the civilians out through the southern gate by waterway,” Xiao Lie commanded a nearby soldier.
“Yes, sir…”
“Prefect, as long as the city stands, we stand. If the city falls, we fall with it,” Xiao Lie declared.
“Good. Prepare the fire arrows. Watch for aerial attacks,” Prefect Lin Fan calmly ordered. Though he had no full confidence in surviving this beast tide, he was determined to protect the civilians at all costs—even if it meant death, it would be worth it.
The soldiers atop the city wall gazed at the approaching beast tide, their eyes filled with determination.
“Brothers, gather your courage! Though these beasts are strong, together we will be unstoppable!” Xiao Lie shouted.
“Unstoppable!” the soldiers roared back, unafraid of death.
…
The beast tide surged forward like thunder, charging from the horizon.
No one knew how the beast tides formed. But one thing was certain—wherever a city existed, beast tides would attack, as if intent on wiping out humanity.
And these beast tides seemed to be guided by some intelligence. Qingling was a small city, so the beasts that attacked were usually not too powerful. But with each tide, the beasts grew stronger, as if determined to destroy Qingling no matter the cost.
“Fire!” Lin Fan roared, watching the advancing tide.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Thousands of flaming arrows lit up the sky, raining down upon the beast tide.
Clang! Clang!
The ordinary arrows struck the beasts, producing sharp metallic sounds, unable to pierce their hides.
But the fire carried by each arrow ignited the land, creating a sea of flames.
Weaker beasts shrieked in agony within the inferno, while stronger ones ignored the fire, trampling over the bodies of their fallen kin as they charged forward.
“Watch the skies!”
Dark clouds filled the air as flying beasts descended from above.
As time passed, the battle against the beast tide reached its peak.
Suddenly, a soldier returned in a panic, having been escorting the civilians. “My lord! Bad news! There are beasts in the river too! All our boats have been destroyed!”
“What?!”
Lin Fan, having just slain an eagle beast, turned pale, unable to believe it. His expression darkened. It was over. Everything was lost.
Within the city, the civilians cried out in despair, collapsing under the weight of impending death.
Wealthy merchants, seated atop their riches, screamed in terror.
…
“Prefect, look over there!” Xiao Lie suddenly shouted, pointing toward the beast tide.
Lin Fan turned his gaze and his face paled. Within the tide, a humanoid beast engulfed in flames appeared like a tyrant.
All other beasts cleared a path as this towering figure, as tall as the city wall, emerged. Resembling a flame demon, it had eight long flaming tails swirling behind it, and its crimson eyes burned with hellish fire.
“Roar!”
With a single roar, the beast unleashed a shockwave so powerful that soldiers clutched their ears and collapsed in agony.
Lin Fan stared in despair. This beast was beyond anything they could handle—it defied all expectations.
Qingling County, a small nation with a population of merely ten million, pales in comparison to the vast empires boasting populations in the hundreds of millions or even billions. Here, there is no imperial palace, only a county magistrate, a leader dedicated to safeguarding the security of Qingling County.
Located thousands of miles away from the Qin Divine Dynasty, Qingling County occupies an awkward position. Although rich in resources, it harbors significant hidden dangers. To its left lies a vast, turbulent river, and to its right, a perilous region.
The usually bustling Qingling County now appears somewhat chaotic. On the streets, citizens hurriedly move their belongings, while a large number of armored guards, wielding cold weapons, wear serious expressions tinged with worry. The cause of this turmoil is not the arrival of malevolent individuals or a natural disaster, but the once-in-a-decade beast tide.
Despite having survived for centuries, Qingling County naturally has methods to withstand the beast tide. However, this time, they lack confidence.
“Sir… the evacuation of the citizens is progressing too slowly; we may not make it in time,” a soldier on the city wall said with a worried expression. This soldier, surprisingly, had reached the peak of the innate realm. For an ordinary city guard to achieve such a level of cultivation is commendable, especially without systematic guidance or sufficient resources—everything had to be self-taught.
“We must ensure the safety of the citizens,” said a stern middle-aged man beside the soldier, who was none other than the county magistrate of Qingling County, with an initial stage of divine cultivation.
“Sir, I understand. Do we know when the reinforcements from the major sects will arrive?” asked the soldier, Xiao Lie.
“They arrived yesterday,” the magistrate replied, a hint of helplessness flickering in his eyes.
“They’re here? That’s good. We have a great chance to withstand this beast tide,” Xiao Lie said with a relieved expression.
“Xiao Lie, Qingling County may not survive this time. You must ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. I will hold the line with the soldiers until the end,” said Magistrate Xiao Lihai.
At this moment, Xiao Lie’s expression changed, sensing something amiss. Having served by the magistrate’s side for over a decade, he could usually discern the magistrate’s thoughts with just a glance. But now, the magistrate’s tone conveyed a sense of resignation to fate.
“Magistrate, this…”
Xiao Lihai decisively waved his hand, a trace of mockery on his face. “Those sect members, upon learning that this beast tide is extraordinary, have already fled to save themselves.”
“How is that possible? Magistrate, aren’t there any strong cultivators in the sects?” Xiao Lie exclaimed in shock.
“Do you think those sect members would protect us mortals? Every time the beast tide comes, the sect disciples who arrive are ordinary ones. They have been domineering in Qingling County, but now that the beast tide is beyond their control, they have fled to save themselves. As for the strong cultivators of the sects, they couldn’t care less,” Xiao Lihai said self-mockingly.
This is all fate.
But for some reason, each beast tide grows stronger than the last.
At that very moment, a deafening roar echoed from the distance.
The heavens seemed to collapse, and the winds and clouds shifted dramatically.
The retreating citizens, in that instant, all wore expressions of terror.
“The beast tide is coming…”
“The beast tide is here, hurry up in the front…”
…
“You, come here. Escort the citizens out through the south gate, by water,” Xiao Lie barked at a nearby soldier.
“Yes, sir…”
“Magistrate, the city stands with its people, and it falls with its people,” Xiao Lie declared.
“Good… good. Everyone, prepare the fire arrows, watch for aerial attacks,” Magistrate Xiao Lihai commanded with calm composure. Although he had no absolute confidence in withstanding this beast tide, he was determined to ensure the safe evacuation of the citizens. Even if it meant his death, it would all be worth it.
The soldiers guarding the city wall, gazing at the approaching gray mass of the beast tide, had determined looks in their eyes.
“Brothers, stay alert. These beasts may be strong, but united, we are invincible,” Xiao Lie shouted.
“Invincible…” the soldiers on the city wall chanted fearlessly.
…
The beast tide surged forward with the force of thunder, charging from the distance.
No one knows how the beast tide forms, but the only certainty is that wherever a city is established, it will be attacked by the beast tide, as if these beasts are determined to annihilate humanity.
These beast tides seem to be orchestrated by someone behind the scenes. For instance, Qingling County is a small city, so the attacking beasts are not particularly strong. However, with each subsequent beast tide, the attacking beasts grow increasingly powerful, as if they are determined to destroy Qingling County.
“Fire…” At this moment, Xiao Lihai, who had been closely monitoring the situation ahead, roared.
Whoosh…
Thousands of fiery arrows lit up the sky, a rain of arrows blotting out the sun as they descended upon the beast tide.
“Clang… clang…”
The ordinary arrows struck the beasts, producing crisp sounds but failing to penetrate their defenses.
However, the flames carried by each arrow set the entire ground ablaze, creating a sea of fire.
The weaker beasts roared incessantly within the sea of flames, but the stronger ones ignored the fire, trampling over the bodies of the beasts ahead as they charged forward.
“Watch the skies.”
At this moment, the sky turned gray as a flock of avian beasts descended.
As time passed, the resistance against the beast tide reached its peak.
At this time, a soldier who had been escorting the citizens away ran back in panic. “Sir, it’s bad. There are beasts in the river; all our boats have been destroyed.”
“What?”
Xiao Lihai, who had just slain an eagle beast, looked incredulous, then his expression darkened. It’s over; everything is over.
The citizens trapped in the city wailed, cried, and broke down, all collapsing in the face of imminent death.
The wealthy merchants, sitting atop their riches, also howled in despair.
…
“Magistrate, look over there.”
At this moment, Xiao Lie pointed towards the beast tide and shouted in alarm.
Xiao Lihai focused his gaze and immediately his expression changed. Within the beast tide, a humanoid beast wreathed in flames emerged like a sovereign.
The surrounding beasts parted to make way for the humanoid beast, which stood as tall as the city wall, resembling a fiery demon with eight long flaming tails trailing behind it. Its crimson demonic eyes burned with intense flames.
“Roar…”
The humanoid beast let out a deafening roar, its powerful sound waves causing the soldiers to cover their ears and collapse to the ground in agony.
Xiao Lihai, witnessing this scene, completely lost hope. This beast was beyond their capability to handle; it surpassed anything they could have imagined.
According to the records of beast tides over the past few centuries, the strongest beasts were only at the divine realm.
But the aura of this beast far exceeded that of divine realm beasts. Could it be at the celestial realm, akin to the heavens?
At this moment, Xiao Lihai’s body trembled slightly. He then turned to look at the wailing citizens, clenching his fists in frustration.
“Thud… thud.”
At this moment, the towering humanoid flame beast strode forward, each step resonating with a heart-shaking force. Its sharp teeth gleamed with an eerie cold light, captivating and terrifying.
“Magistrate, we’ve done our best,” Xiao Lie said, covered in wounds, having narrowly escaped death multiple times. Now, this scene was beyond redemption.
Xiao Lihai’s heart was filled with resentment. Why did the sects turn a blind eye? Even a single expert could have prevented all this.
For the Eastern Spirit Continent, tens of millions of people are but a drop in the ocean, a grain of sand in the desert. Even if they were annihilated, it would go unnoticed.
After all, they are just mortals.
…
Just as everyone lost hope, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky, and a sigh echoed from above.
“Alas…”
Everyone was startled, lifting their heads to gaze into the unfathomable void.
Xiao Lihai looked into the void, his body trembling with excitement.
That is… that is…
A god…
Yet this beast’s aura surpassed even that—could it have reached the legendary Xiantian realm?
Lin Fan’s body trembled slightly. He turned to face the terrified civilians, clenching his fists in frustration.
Boom! Boom!
Each step of the towering flame beast shook the earth. Its sharp teeth gleamed with an eerie light, chilling the hearts of all who saw it.
“Prefect, we’ve done all we could,” Xiao Lie, covered in wounds and having narrowly escaped death multiple times, said helplessly.
Lin Fan’s heart burned with fury. Why had the sects abandoned them? Even a single expert could have changed everything.
To the Dongling Continent, ten million lives were nothing more than a speck in the ocean—easily forgotten, easily lost.
After all, they were just ordinary people.
…
Just as all hope seemed lost, an anomaly appeared in the sky. A sigh echoed from above.
“Ai…”
Everyone looked up in shock, gazing into the endless sky.
Lin Fan stared into the heavens, trembling with emotion.
That was… that was…
A god…
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