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Spirit Dust Realm.
Eastern Region.
Not only the Li Shui Empire, but many other places in the Eastern Region were also engulfed in war.
Wave after wave of beast tides rampaged mercilessly.
If it weren’t for all the sects in the Eastern Region’s cultivation world mobilizing, the casualties would have been unimaginable.
However, because the Eastern Region hadn’t prepared its defenses in advance, even though they responded in time, the casualties were already severe.
“Years ago, the Cyan Cloud Sect warned us, but no one believed them. Now look at us, the Eastern Region is gravely wounded! So many civilians have died, including many with spiritual roots. In the coming years, our sects in the Eastern Region will face a gap, falling far behind other regions!”
“What’s the use of saying this now? We should focus on exterminating the beasts to minimize our losses. The Five Great Monster Kings of the Monster Realm are unstoppable. Where is Purple Extreme Thunder Peak? As the leader of the Eastern Region, why haven’t we seen anyone from Purple Extreme Thunder Peak?”
“Sigh, I don’t know. If Purple Extreme Thunder Peak doesn’t take action, the Eastern Region is doomed.”
“Damn it… At a time like this, what on earth is Purple Extreme Thunder Peak doing?”
“……”
Regret, urgency, confusion, and curses echoed throughout the Eastern Region.
Meanwhile.
Li Shui Empire’s capital.
“Roar!!”
Terrifying beast roars shook the heavens and the earth. Countless buildings collapsed, and the ground was stained red with blood, corpses strewn everywhere.
The severed heads, arms, eyes, and various body parts left behind by the beasts were horrifying.
The pungent smell of blood filled the air, assaulting everyone’s senses.
“Disciples, follow me and kill!”
“Yes!”
An elder from the Cyan Cloud Sect led a group of disciples in a fierce battle against the beasts.
Each strike was earth-shattering, blood splattering everywhere, the scene extremely brutal.
“Immortals, save us!!!”
The Li Shui King, along with officials and concubines, knelt on the ground, faces full of fear.
The terrifying beast tide had suddenly struck, causing countless casualties among the capital’s citizens in an instant. At this rate, the capital would be lost.
Bang!!
Leonard Lin smashed a beast in front of him with his staff, turned around, and shouted impatiently,
“Shut up, all of you! The second elder and the disciples are still fighting the beasts. You’d better stay put. Say one more word, and I’ll feed you to the beasts!”
The Li Shui King and the officials immediately fell silent.
Leonard snorted coldly, looking at the battle ahead, his eyes losing focus.
The sudden invasion of the beasts was so unexpected. Now… the entire Eastern Region was plunged into brutal war.
Beasts were everywhere, leaving no place untouched.
Leonard didn’t know where his father was at this moment…
“Roar!”
A sudden beast roar interrupted Leonard. He saw a dozen ordinary beasts charging at him, gripped his staff tightly, and his eyes turned fierce!
In the next moment, he rushed out with his staff in hand!
“You damn beasts! Die!”
………
Capital, dungeon.
“Master, the jailer said there’s a beast outbreak outside. Judging by the terrifying beast roars, it seems serious.”
The old butler held onto the cold bars, looking at the cell opposite.
Andrew Chen leaned against the cell wall, his hair disheveled, eyes regaining some focus. He said self-mockingly, “So being locked up in the dungeon is quite safe after all. At least our lives are not in immediate danger.”
He lowered his head and continued, “Butler, today’s events are exactly as you predicted that day… Sometimes, I really admire you. If only we had known earlier… Forget it, there’s no such thing as ‘if only’ in this world.”
The old butler pursed his lips and said, “Master, I was just guessing that day. Who knew…”
Andrew waved his hand to interrupt, “Let’s not talk about it. I was too foolish.”
The old butler sighed, “It’s not that you were foolish, but that you were too kind…”
The air fell silent for a moment. The old butler spoke again, worriedly, “Master, Madam is still outside. Will she be alright?”
Andrew’s body trembled. Listening to the faint beast roars, he said in a daze, “We’re locked up here. Thinking too much is useless. Let’s leave it to fate.”
The old butler sighed heavily and fell silent.
………
“Grandmother, we’ll be safe hiding here. Don’t be afraid.”
In a cellar, Little Amelia hugged the old woman, comforting her in a very low voice.
Her own face was pale. The sounds and tremors of the beasts trampling the ground outside kept her nerves on edge.
She tightly held a silver coin in her palm, as if it could give her immense strength!
The old woman smiled gently. She wasn’t very afraid. Her aged hand caressed Little Amelia’s face, eyes full of love.
In the past, she had raised her granddaughter. Now, her granddaughter was protecting her.
Bang!
At that moment, a furry claw suddenly pierced through from above, landing right in front of them!
“Ugh…”
The two were startled. Little Amelia instinctively covered the old woman’s mouth, holding her breath, her face turning red. They didn’t dare make a sound.
The furry claw slowly moved to the other side…
Crack, crack… debris fell with a piercing sound.
Seeing this, Little Amelia felt slightly relieved, thinking the beast above hadn’t discovered them.
“Hehe, two ants. Did you really think I didn’t notice you? I was just playing with you…”
Suddenly, a cold voice came from above.
In the next moment, the claw abruptly changed direction, clawing towards the old woman!
This strike would be fatal for an ordinary person!
Little Amelia’s face changed drastically. Instinctively, she tried to pull the old woman away, intending to take the hit herself!
But the old woman firmly held her ground, unable to be pulled away.
“Grandmother!! What are you doing!”
Little Amelia’s face turned pale with fear, shouting anxiously.
The old woman’s wrinkled face showed a smile, “Little Amelia, you are still young…”
Seeing the cold claw approaching the old woman, Little Amelia was frantic. An unprecedented intense flame spread from her heart.
“Grandmother, you can’t die… I won’t allow you to die!”
Little Amelia’s face suddenly turned cold, her eyes flashing with a faint light!
Just as the light grew brighter,
A figure in cyan cloth appeared in front of them. With one hand, he effortlessly blocked the cold claw, and with the other, he gently tapped Little Amelia’s forehead.
Little Amelia’s body trembled, the light in her eyes gradually dimming. Her cold expression softened, and a dizzying sensation overwhelmed her.
Before she fainted, in a daze, she seemed to see a young man.
“Brother…”
She uttered two words before fainting in the old woman’s arms, her tightly clenched hand finally relaxing, a silver coin rolling to the ground.
Ambrose Lu released the cold claw, which, along with the beast above, turned to nothingness.
He waved his hand, and the silver coin on the ground flew into his hand. After blowing off the dust, he put it away and looked at the bewildered old woman, smiling warmly,
“Do you remember me, old lady?”
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