CHAPTER 431: CHAPTER 401 SOUTHERN WILDERNESS BEAST TIDE

A few years ago at the Nine Cold Mountain Commerce Association, Lu Changfeng and his two siblings attended together.

They purchased and exchanged some treasures at the commerce association.

For example, they exchanged for a Foundation Establishment Pill for Lu Changfeng, which he used for his Foundation Establishment, allowing him to succeed quickly in his late-stage cultivation.

Who is Liiu Qiumei? How could Lu Changfeng not know?

At that time, the Nine Cold Mountain Commerce Association was presided over by Liiu Qiumei.

Liiu Qiumei’s strength had reached the Crystallization Stage, and she was a renowned strong cultivator within the Chu Kingdom.

Her master, Elder Jiang of Nine Cold Mountain, was even more famous, with a prestigious reputation.

"So Lu Daoist knows Elder Liiu."

Upon hearing Lu Changfeng’s inquiry, Han Youdao smiled and responded.

"I am indeed a member of the Independent Cultivator Alliance of Nine Cold Mountain. This time, due to the centennial beast tide outbreak in the Southern Wilderness, we have been ordered by Elder Jiang to go to the frontline to resist the beast tide."

"This White-winged Griffin is a creature that escaped from the beast tide. I have been tracking it down, aiming to eradicate it."

"Today, with Lu Daoist’s help in slaying this demon bird, you’ve indeed solved a major problem for us. I hereby express my gratitude to Lu Daoist."

After speaking, Han Youdao solemnly cupped his hands and bowed heavily towards Lu Changfeng.

Seeing this, Lu Changfeng immediately cupped his hands in return: "As fellow cultivators, eradicating demon beasts is our duty."

Afterward, Lu Changfeng murmured and asked: "Han Daoist, you just mentioned that a beast tide has erupted in the Southern Wilderness. What is this all about?"

Lu Changfeng knew that the White-winged Griffin was a type of demon beast from the Southern Wilderness, a place he was certainly aware of.

It is the largest gathering place for demon beasts within Lingxi State, practically their headquarters.

However, as Han Youdao just mentioned, a demon beast tide erupted in the Southern Wilderness, and surprisingly, the Cyan Mountain Sect had no information about it.

At the very least, if not for Han Youdao mentioning it now, he would have been unaware.

Beside him, Lu Ping quietly observed, showing a keen interest in the beast tide outbreak in the Southern Wilderness, wanting to know more about it.

"This matter is not really a sudden incident. As far as I know, a large-scale beast tide erupts every hundred years around the Southern Wilderness."

"Counting from the last Southern Wilderness beast tide, it has been precisely one hundred years to date."

Han Youdao explained.

Hearing this, Lu Changfeng was momentarily stunned.

The beast tide in the Southern Wilderness erupts on a timed schedule?

Every hundred years?

It’s truly a bit unbelievable.

Unlike Lu Changfeng, Lu Ping, upon hearing this, suddenly realized.

The large-scale beast tide in the Southern Wilderness indeed erupts every hundred years, which has become a specific time for the eruption of the Southern Wilderness beast tide.

Not more than a year, nor less, the timing is precise.

What could be the reason? It’s not surprising that cultivators like Lu Changfeng don’t know, while someone like Lu Ping, a Golden Core Ancestor, with richer connections and experiences, has been exposed to many secrets of the cultivation realm.

He knew very well the reason for the centennial beast tide in the Southern Wilderness.

Thinking of this, Lu Ping conveyed through communication: "Changfeng, ask Han Youdao about the scale of this Southern Wilderness beast tide and how many Golden Core Demon Kings are leading it."

Upon hearing Lu Ping’s communication, Lu Changfeng did not dare to neglect it, seemingly also realizing the significance of the matter, immediately asking according to Lu Ping’s question.

Han Youdao sighed slightly and said: "Although due to my weak strength, I can’t know the specific power of this beast tide or how many Golden Core demon beasts are participating, from what I learned from Elder Jiang and other high-levels, this beast tide is more troublesome compared to the one a hundred years ago."

"Over there, Elder Jiang seems to have kept the number of Golden Core-level demon beasts confidential to stabilize the military. I have no way of finding out."

"What he’s saying is indeed correct."

Lu Ping said: "The top-tier demon beasts in the Southern Wilderness beast tide would be handled by Golden Core Ancestors of the Human Race. They won’t let Foundation Establishment and Crystallization cultivators act as cannon fodder, risking their lives in vain, nor will they know how many Golden Core Demon Kings there are."

"Father, the Southern Wilderness is located at the border of the Chu Kingdom. This outbreak of a beast tide might be a threat to the Chu Kingdom’s cultivation realm."

"Naturally, it’s a threat. Otherwise, why do you think Elder Jiang is taking action?"

"That’s true."

"You don’t need to concern yourself with this. After returning to the Cyan Mountain Sect, I will discuss this matter with the Distant Mountain."

"Alright."

As Lu Changfeng and Lu Ping were having their conversation, Han Youdao saw that Lu Changfeng hadn’t spoken and thought he was worried about the Southern Wilderness beast tide, showing a hint of admiration.

This elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect seems to greatly care about the peace of the Chu Kingdom’s cultivation realm.

Therefore, Han Youdao smiled wryly twice and said: "Lu Daoist, for this time’s Southern Wilderness beast tide, Elder Jiang has already dispatched Elder Liiu to personally lead the team stationed at the Southern Wilderness border, to prevent the demon beasts from advancing into the Chu Kingdom territory."

"Moreover, I heard that the Dubhe Institute is also preparing to dispatch people to help repel the beast tide."

"With the joint actions of Elder Jiang and the Dubhe Institute, this Southern Wilderness beast tide should not have any major issues."

Lu Changfeng quietly listened, his expression slightly changing.

The Dubhe Institute, what kind of power is this?

One of the seven major institutes of the Beidou Bureau, it is filled with strong cultivators, never lacking Golden Core Ancestors, already belonging to the top power within Lingxi State.

With the Dubhe Institute joining, aiding in resisting the Southern Wilderness beast tide, it reassured Han Youdao quite a bit.

After all, having joined the Nine Cold Mountain Independent Cultivator Alliance and being under Elder Jiang’s protection, the loose cultivators within the alliance, including Han Youdao, are required to exert effort for Elder Jiang, contributing certain labor.

It’s like many disciples within sects needing to regularly complete some sect missions.

"So Han Daoist, besides this White-winged Griffin, are there any other stragglers?"

Lu Changfeng inquired.

Han Youdao did not conceal anything.

"Indeed there are still more. From what I know, more than a dozen Tier One demon beasts and six or seven Tier Two demon beasts managed to escape from the frontline, dispersing into the Chu Kingdom territory."

"However, rest assured, Lu Daoist, there are personnel assigned to pursue and clear out those demon beasts, not letting them run amok."

After chatting with Han Youdao about matters concerning the Southern Wilderness beast tide, Lu Changfeng indicated that Han Youdao could take the corpse of the White-winged Griffin back as proof.

Upon learning that Lu Changfeng had eradicated this demon beast for the sake of the villagers around Lianyushan, Han Youdao suggested that they could take the demon beast’s corpse back to the village, allowing the villagers to see it, to inform them that the demon beast had been dealt with.

"I have a few Memory Beads here, just record the image of the White-winged Griffin’s corpse; there’s no need to take it back for proof."

As he spoke, Han Youdao took out the Memory Bead.