CHAPTER 134: CHAPTER 134: EVEN A TINY FIREFLY MUST SHINE AND GIVE HEAT

In the Cyan Dragon Daoist School, Lu Hongfei listened to the voice coming from the communication bracelet and asked in a deep voice, "Is this true?"

"It’s true, this beast tide is definitely different from the usual. Both the quantity and strength will be doubled, and this time you must give it your all."

"Understood, we at the Five Great Daoist Schools have always advanced and retreated together, and we certainly won’t let you down this time."

"Hmm, very good. Hurry up and mobilize your people. I need to inform others as well."

"Don’t worry, I’ll make arrangements right away."

After disconnecting the communication, Lu Hongfei sat heavily on the chair, frowning as he gazed at the ceiling, his eyes filled with worry.

After pondering for a while, he immediately got up and headed to the office where Li Wen was.

The same scene was replayed in the other four Daoist Schools.

"Chairman Zhou, this matter requires the full cooperation of the association. I hope we can weather this crisis together."

"Rest assured, City Lord Wang, I will mobilize all staff to fully cooperate. All supplies will be at a twenty percent discount, which is the maximum I can authorize."

"I understand, thank you very much, Chairman Zhou."

"No need to be so polite. I understand the principle of mutual survival."

In the Ji Family office.

"Lord City Lord, why have you personally come to inform us of this, is there some change this year?"

Moments later, Ji Jingfeng hung up the communication. He looked gravely into the distance as if contemplating something.

After an unknown period, Ji Jingfeng summoned a middle-aged man inside.

After a while, the middle-aged man spoke excitedly, "Father, are you really going to use the entire clan’s strength to defend the city?"

"Yes, this is our foundation. If the city falls, our Ji Family will also be gone."

After a brief silence, the middle-aged man said solemnly, "I understand, I’ll make the arrangements right away."

At the same time, the Qian Family and Zhao Family also sprang into action.

Normally, the three families would often engage in intrigue, and even when some things went too far, Wang Haichuan would turn a blind eye, not dwelling too much on it.

Their tolerance for each other has its reasons. All three families are local powers in Celestial Star City.

No matter how powerful he is, their roots are here, and when faced with the beast tide sieging the city, they will all give their all to defend it.

All forces, both large and small within Celestial Star City, received the notification to defend the city. They joined without hesitation, not daring to slack off in the slightest this time, as the situation is different from before. In the past, they could show up but not contribute effort, just muddle through, and the City Lord wouldn’t actually do much to them, at most just give them a warning, impose fines, or assign city repairs.

This time, Wang Haichuan did not choose to conceal the situation of the beast tide attacking the city; instead, he widely publicized it.

In just one night, everyone in Celestial Star City knew that the beast tide was imminent, and this beast tide would be the largest in the history of Celestial Star City.

Upon hearing the news, panic was inevitable. However, if anyone dared to cause trouble or take advantage to commit illegal acts, the City Lord’s Mansion would take direct action to eradicate them.

That’s right, the City Lord’s Mansion would take thunderous measures and act directly to eradicate them.

This is the attitude of the City Lord’s Mansion and also a deterrence to everyone.

After setting things right, everyone now had only one thought: how to defend the city.

This was also the result Wang Haichuan wanted to see, for only by working together could they possibly survive this beast tide.

Chu Chen still went to school as usual.

However, along the way, he saw hurried figures, and most of them were heading to the Beastmaster Association.

Because they needed to go to the association to buy the elixir pills required for defending the city.

This time, more than half of Celestial Star City’s total population was tasked with defending the city, estimated to be over tens of thousands of people. With such numbers, even the City Lord’s Mansion could not bear the consumption of all the elixir pills needed by the city guards.

So everyone had to personally go to the association to make purchases.

The association did not withhold anything, bringing out all the elixir pills and adding nearly a hundred counters for selling elixir pills, with all of them offering a twenty percent discount.

Soon, Chu Chen sat down at his seat.

"Top student, with the situation as urgent as it is, why hasn’t our school closed yet?" Wang Lu asked quietly, not knowing when he came to Chu Chen’s side.

Chu Chen heard this and replied in a deep voice, "If you were given a break now, what would you do?"

Wang Lu was taken aback by the words. He thought for a moment and said helplessly, "Right, now all the entertainment places in the city are closed, and the adults are all preparing for battle. The remaining elderly and children still need someone to take care of them."

"I’ve heard that the elderly and children will be managed in a centralized manner, which would alleviate everyone’s worries," Chu Chen said solemnly.

"We’re both at the War General Level now. Surely we’ll be involved in defending the city this time, right?" Wang Lu said with some anticipation.

Chu Chen shook his head and said, "It’s hard to say. It depends on the situation of this beast tide. If the situation is extremely dire, we will also be sent to defend the city."

"That would be great. I’ve heard those city guards brag about how they slay everywhere and push back the beast tide. With my current strength, I can surely defeat that beast tide, wiping them out completely," Wang Lu said excitedly.

Chu Chen glared at him and said irritably, "Are you stupid? If the beast tide were so easy to deal with, would they even have a chance to form a beast tide? What those people say is just drunken boasting, venting their emotions. Every year, how many people die defending the city, do you not know? If we were really sent to defend the city, it would probably mean the city is about to fall."

Upon Chu Chen’s scolding, Wang Lu’s face immediately turned ugly.

But he stubbornly asked, "Can’t we just watch like this?"

Chu Chen said helplessly, "It shouldn’t be this way. Although we can’t join the frontline in combat, we can handle logistics, like transporting supplies for the city guards."

Hearing this, Wang Lu was immediately invigorated and hurriedly asked, "Is this true?"

Chu Chen replied with a smile, "Of course, if there’s any sudden situation, we might even get a chance to take action."

Upon hearing this, Wang Lu immediately showed joy. He had always wanted to participate in a city defense battle, and perhaps this year, it might come true.

At this moment, Chen Qian hurried into the classroom.

Seeing this, everyone stopped talking and looked towards her.

Chen Qian saw this and said solemnly, "I’m sure everyone is aware of the news that the beast tide is approaching. This city defense mission will be harder than any before, but don’t lose hope. We must trust Lord City Lord; he will surely lead us through this challenge. Of course, we also need to be involved, for even the smallest firefly must shine brightly."

Hearing this, everyone exchanged glances, understanding that the task was coming.

Chen Qian did not waste words and directly said, "Next, we need to cooperate with the City Lord’s Mansion to manage all personnel who cannot participate in combat centrally. I will assign the tasks..."