Chapter 404 -239 Cedar Beast_2
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Before he had even arrived, Lin Xinglei took out his Family Token, and then a clear voice rang out, “Open the formation immediately, I must report urgent matters to the elders!”
Seeing Lin Xinglei’s anxious expression, the clan member in charge verified the authenticity of the Family Token and then opened the formation to let Lin Xinglei in.
He immediately went up to him and then asked in a private transmission, “Xinglei, has something big happened?”
Hearing the question, Lin Xinglei hastily replied, “Brother, the Demon Beast Tribe is attacking, prepare for battle quickly, I must see Fifteenth Uncle immediately!”
After Lin Xinglei finished transmitting the message, he immediately rushed towards the inner parts of the market, leaving behind a clan member with a grave expression.
In no time, Lin Xinglei had reached Lin Shilu, with several Lin Family Members also present, along with Su He and a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Foundation Establishing Families.
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Seeing his panicked look, Lin Shilu thought to himself, could it be that the beast tide is upon us, they have discovered the traces of the Demon Beast Army, or else I would not have such an expression.
Sure enough, Lin Xinglei, with no regard for propriety, spilled all the news he knew, startling several Loose Cultivators.
Hearing the report, Lin Shilu’s expression turned equally serious. With his insight and experience, he could imagine that such a vast Cedar Beast Tribe would certainly have more than one Second Order Late Phase Demon Beast.
With such a massive tribe and terrifying collective strength, the pressure on Luoyun Market can be imagined.
“Who knows how Green Bamboo Mountain and Golden Horn Mountain are faring, since we’ve discovered traces of the beasts here, the other two places must have some movement as well. Tian Ming is under the most pressure, I don’t know how the situation is, whether they can withstand the pressure!”
Lin Shilu thought to himself, his frowning face making everyone present worried.
“Fifteenth Uncle, let’s go to the city wall first to take a look, and then quickly come up with countermeasures!”
Hearing Lin Xingcheng’s reminder, Lin Shilu came back to his senses, immediately nodded, and led several people out of the great hall to the entrance of the market.
On the high city walls, Lin Shilu stood in the sky above the city head, accompanied by a group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Besides the cultivators from the three major Foundation Establishing Families, Su He and several other Loose Cultivators were also present.
The group was grave, with tightly furrowed brows, gazing in the direction of the west.
Lin Shilu hovered in midair, and the city wall was already gathered with thousands of people, all of them were clan Cultivators or Loose Cultivators staying behind in Luoyun Market to participate in the resistance against the Demon Beast attack.
He scanned the crowd, and his loud voice echoed, “Fellow Cultivators, according to the information received, it won’t be long before the Demon Beast Army arrives, everyone prepare for battle!”
Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the Cultivators changed. Although they had been summoned and psychologically prepared, hearing Elder Lin Shilu speak unequivocally, they all still became anxious.
Seeing that many Cultivators were pale and some even seemed terrified, Lin Shilu continued to speak, “Fellow Cultivators need not panic, with me and seven other Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed here, and the Formation Protection, it should not be difficult to overcome this crisis!”
Upon hearing this, the faces of the vast majority of Cultivators looked much better.
Luoyun Market had attracted a large number of Cultivators to stay behind by relying on various generous rewards and had also drawn in several Foundation Establishment Stage Loose Cultivators, making its overall strength one of the very best among the nearby markets.
If even Luoyun Market could not resist, the situation of other smaller markets was likely to be even worse.
With these thoughts, some Cultivators on the scene started to echo a few words, “With Elder Lin and several other Cultivators here, and the protection of a Second Order Superior Defensive Array, even if led by a Second Order Late-Stage Demon Beast, they will definitely be unable to break through the array!”
“Indeed, unless it is a powerful tribe composed of thousands of demon beasts, for any ordinary tribe of beasts to trouble us, what difference is there from seeking death!”
With a few joking remarks and some light-hearted banter, the scene finally regained calmness, with some Cultivators eager for glory even looking forward to the arrival of the Demon Beast Tribe.
Lin Shilu nodded his head in satisfaction. He would not interrupt these people, nor would he throw cold water on them at this time. Most of the time, confident people could burst out with a more formidable fighting strength.
However, it is also not good to take the Demon Beast Tribe too lightly. Those who are arrogant and complacent can suffer losses when they encounter tough challenges.
He coughed once, breaking through the clamor, and then he began to speak, “Fellow Daoists are not wrong; compared to other small markets, the overall strength of the Luoyun Market is at least twice as strong.”
“However, we must not underestimate the power of the demon beast tribes. After all, there’s no telling what they will do. If Luoyun Market has the misfortune of encountering a powerful demon beast tribe, that too is entirely within the realm of possibility!”
“So, everyone need not worry too much, nor should we belittle those beasts. No matter the size or strength, let’s work together to get through this crisis.”
“Rest assured, all the conditions promised by the Lin Family and the market are valid at any time. As long as you meet the reward requirements, you will certainly be acknowledged and rewarded post-success, without any delay!”
Lin Shilu’s words neither discouraged the crowd’s confidence nor understated the demon beasts’ strength and emphasized the Lin Family’s promise with ardor, reigniting the cultivators gathered there.
“We will abide by Elder Lin’s decree!”
A chorus of cultivators responded in unison, then each began to take out their various spiritual artifacts, talisman papers, and other means of confronting the enemy.
By then, everyone was nearly ready for the great battle, prepared to strike immediately should the demon beast tribe not be strong enough, ready to deliver a thorough and satisfying thrashing.
Seeing this, Lin Shilu nodded and began to discuss tactics with the few Foundation Establishment Cultivators beside him.
A few breaths later, whatever Lin Shilu had said made Su He and Luo Chenggu nod their heads, and the remaining Foundation Establishment Cultivators also began pulling out their weapons, preparing for the impending battle.
An hour had passed.
“Thud, thud, thud…” With an orderly rhythm, the sound came forth, and the earth began to tremble faintly.
Lin Shilu was the first to feel it. Soon, the sound grew louder and the trembling more distinct.
Su He and Luo Chenggu both felt the commotion as well, their brows furrowed tightly as they peered into the distance, vigilant to every move.
A dense cloud of dust approached, spreading over the sky and sweeping towards them. The fierce Gang Wind struck an invisible barrier, creating a series of noises as the wind was absorbed by the formation, dissipating into the atmosphere.
The Qi Refining Cultivators within the formation could only see the overwhelming dust and discern nothing special about it.
The strong Gang Wind was a clear sign that the demon beast tribe was on the move, stirring up the dust like wavering billows sweeping forward.
Lin Shilu’s expression was grave. Though he hadn’t yet seen the shadows of the demon beast tribe, he surmised from the heat wave that the tribe’s strength must be exceptionally formidable, likely comprising a large number of Second Order demonic beasts.
He took a deep breath, showing no sign of concern, and exchanged a few words with the cultivators beside him.
Quickly, the Gang Wind became more turbulent, and the earth-shaking noise intensified, indicating that the demon beast tribe was closing in on the city.
Due to the dense dust, Lin Shilu and the others dared not act rashly, keeping their eyes fixed on the movements within the dust cloud, waiting for it to clear and reveal the demon beasts’ silhouettes.
It wasn’t long before the uproar gradually subsided; the dust slowly dispersed, revealing a portion of the demon beasts’ figures.
Lin Shilu was the first to spot the approaching demon beasts: indeed, it was a tribe of Cedar Beasts.
Gazing forward, two Second Order Late-Phase Snow Cedar Beasts raised their heads, looking directly toward where Lin Shilu and the others were.
Behind the two Cedar Beasts, four Second Order Medium-Stage and nine Second Order Initial-Stage demon beasts sat on the ground with savage faces displaying a hint of avarice.
Beyond that, as the dust settled, the figures of more than a thousand First Order Snow Cedar Beasts were revealed.
They were seated on the ground, seemingly waiting for the tribe leaders to sound the horn of attack.