CHAPTER 149: CHAPTER 116: BEAST TIDE STRIKES, 9-STAR CITY FALLS (PART 2)

Huang Xiaotian is an expert in this area, and after examining it, he said, "The timing should be similar to the Beast Tide."

Lin Chen pondered and then said, "Could it be that their fundamental objective is not to attack Jiuxing City, but rather this grain warehouse?"

When they went inside, they were shocked.

There were quite a few human bones, and on the ground, there were also some cattle skulls, squirrel skulls...

It could be seen that these should be the bones of the Life System beastmasters and spirit beasts.

They went to the granary again and saw that indeed it was empty.

"They really came for the granary," Huang Xiaotian said angrily, "We were all deceived, it’s a classic diversion tactic."

Lin Chen initially thought the same, but suddenly remembered Huang Xiaotian’s words and said, "You said, there would be at least a level 50 spirit beast guarding this place?"

"Yes."

"Would they be equipped with some fast spirit beasts?"

"Of course they would."

Huang Xiaotian nodded, then suddenly looked up, his gaze at Lin Chen becoming horrified.

The fact that neither city had received an alarm signal yet indicated that this area had been completely wiped out.

The problem was, if you wanted to kill a level 50 spirit beast and also ensure that no information leaked out, the demon beast’s level must be at least level 50...

Or even higher.

By this estimation, the level of this Beast Tide is at least above level 5.

Thinking of this, Huang Xiaotian couldn’t wait any longer and said:

"We must quickly return to the city and report this information to them."

...

Lin Chen also knew that this matter was of great importance, so he didn’t even bother to collect the bloodline of the demon beasts.

They mounted the Gale Beast and rushed toward the city. The closest city was Black Mountain City, and Jiuxing City was currently focused on defending against the Beast Tide, so it was unlikely they could send anyone to investigate the granary, leading Huang Xiaotian to choose to report to Black Mountain City.

Upon entering the city, Huang Xiaotian quickly met Wu Ying.

She also recognized Huang Xiaotian and Lin Chen, and asked if they needed support?

She had also seen the warning information from Jiuxing City.

Huang Xiaotian explained the situation about the granary to her, and upon hearing it, Wu Ying’s face changed dramatically as she hurriedly said, "Follow me."

Huang Xiaotian then followed Wu Ying to the Beast Tamer Guild and recounted the whole incident.

After nearly half an hour, a luxurious reconnaissance team and a combat team set off, heading straight for the granary.

Unexpectedly, on the way, Huang Xiaotian met an acquaintance.

"Captain Huang, where are you going?"

The speaker was the captain of Jiuxing City’s ninth Monster Guild team, who was attracted by the large lineup.

Huang Xiaotian briefly explained the situation.

"Is that so?" The ninth team captain was surprised.

"You just completed a mission and are returning to the city, right?" Huang Xiaotian said, "Please inform the guild leader and ask him to notify the Beast Tamer Guild when you return."

"Alright." The ninth team captain was lively and was about to leave, saying, "Things are really unstable now. I’ve heard of Beast Tides in several cities on my way back."

Huang Xiaotian didn’t pay much attention, but Lin Chen listened and asked with widened pupils, "Are you serious?"

The ninth team captain, who also knew Lin Chen, said, "Yes, that’s what I heard upon my return. I was planning to stay a few days after completing my mission, but seeing the beast tide warning from the guild machine, I was worried something might happen at home, so I came back early."

"Can you tell me which cities they were?" Lin Chen asked.

"They’re all small cities, let me think..." The ninth team captain listed them one by one.

Huang Xiaotian stood silently to the side because he knew Lin Chen must have discovered something.

"It should be these few," said the ninth team captain.

Lin Chen gently tapped Xiaobai’s back with his fingers, and the latter was enjoying it. Suddenly, Lin Chen exclaimed, "Perhaps our initial thought was correct."

Huang Xiaotian was stunned. Lin Chen directly collected the dazed Xiaobai into the Beast Taming Space and said to Huang Xiaotian, "Let’s return to the city quickly."

"Alright, alright..." Huang Xiaotian hurriedly called the Gale Beast and spoke a few words to the reconnaissance team’s leader from Black Mountain City, then left immediately.

But just as they flew about ten kilometers, the guild machine in their hands simultaneously vibrated, displaying deep red text:

[Summon]

Lin Chen and his companions immediately became tense.

This wasn’t a city lockdown notice, it was a summon.

There are several warning methods for a Beast Tide:

First, a warning.

Second, city lockdown.

Third, notice.

...

But there is one, very special type.

That is, a summon.

This situation is the highest level, only issued when a city’s defense fails and the city falls.

The faces of Lin Chen and his companions instantly turned black; he knew something had happened but hadn’t expected it to be so sudden, so fast.

They had only been outside for about a day, and the city had already fallen?

[Summon]

[Jiuxing City is facing a massive Beast Tide assault, the city is currently in chaos due to beasts, calling on all city beastmasters to join the city defense in combat]

[All major families and forces must not slack in battle, together defend our homeland]

[Signed: Beast Tamer Guild]

Conciseness without any delay.

Huang Xiaotian was the first to react, and he immediately said to the ninth team captain beside him, "Da Dong, don’t go back now, go to Black Mountain City immediately and have President Wu Ying bring people to aid."

"Sure... sure, what about you guys?" The ninth team captain asked.

"We’ll go back first to look and gather some information."

"No, going back is just throwing your lives away," said the ninth team captain, "If they could take down Jiuxing City in such a short time, it must be at least a level 6 Beast Tide..."

He was also anxious.

Because his family was in the city.

But the priority now was to find reinforcements.

No need to elaborate on how terrifying a level 6 Beast Tide is.

Even the ninth team’s captain suspected that with Black Mountain City’s help, they might not withstand this Beast Tide.

"You go first," Huang Xiaotian said.

"Alright." The ninth team captain didn’t hesitate and left immediately.

Huang Xiaotian also had the Gale Beast continue toward the city, and he pulled out the Jiuxing City map, saying, "We need to gather information to assist Black Mountain City in coming to aid..."

After a moment of silence, Huang Xiaotian looked at Lin Chen and said, "You’d better get off. We’re close to the granary, you can go look for them."

Lin Chen’s strength was too weak. Although he was strong among his peers, in a Beast Tide, he was truly throwing himself to the lions.

But Lin Chen didn’t speak, he just looked at Qin Shaoshao and said, "Senior, could you..."

His gaze and voice were filled with anticipation.

He knew that now, the only one who could save this city was Qin Shaoshao.

Though Lin Chen didn’t have family here, he had made many friends in the time he had spent here.

Moreover, he really liked this city, no matter how small and broken it was.

"Alright." Qin Shaoshao nodded.

She, usually cold, felt a slight stir in her heart upon hearing about Jiuxing City’s plight.

She knew, it wasn’t from Lin Chen’s plea...

Seeing Qin Shaoshao agree, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Huang Xiaotian, "Let’s go directly."

"Directly?"

Huang Xiaotian gulped nervously, wondering if Lin Chen knew what he was saying,

The opponent was likely a Great Demon exceeding level 60.

Yet Lin Chen, confidently, said:

"Don’t worry, I’m more afraid of dying than you are."

"And..."

"There’s no time!"

...

Jiuxing City

This once peaceful small city, roared and screamed intertwined, like a requiem of doomsday.

A gigantic demon beast, as tall as two-story buildings, every heavy step causing the ground to tremble. Its thick claws casually swept, scattering people into the air, those hit drawn into blood streaks in mid-air, falling heavily to the ground, instantly silent.

On the streets, blood flowed wantonly, pooling into dark red small streams.

People fled in all directions, unable to escape the beast’s pursuit.

Some beasts spewed scorching flames, igniting houses along their path; countless people struggled in the fiery hell.

After an unknown amount of time, someone finally arrived.

Lee Zhen, along with the members of the Monster Hunters, came covered in blood.

He summoned all of his spirit beasts, continuously charging into the crowd, trying to save these Jiuxing City residents.

Seeing their involvement, the battlefield finally began to ease.

"Don’t chase, save people first."

Lee Zhen shouted loudly, but just as he finished speaking, an anomaly occurred on the front lines, as a level 65 Black Bear Spirit appeared, pinning Lee Zhen’s spirit beast down with its presence.