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Chapter 292 The Beast Tide Begins

Upon hearing the dragon's roar, the beasts seemed to be controlled, and they surged madly toward the South Heavenly Gate Fortress.

This is the Lava Dragon Turtle's favorite match-3 game.

It's finally started, so let me have some fun!

Although I don't know why I woke up earlier than expected, I was bored.

The lava dragon turtle's body slowly sank into the magma.

It was already starving, and it would fully recover once humans had wiped out the army of monsters.

With its indestructible body, those humans probably wouldn't dare to attack it.

Otherwise, it would be a fight to the death.

Human perspective

Nantianmen Fortress.

The fortress gates were tightly shut, and the Great Wall, formed by thick earthen walls, seemed capable of resisting all external invasions.

A moat meanders around the Nantianmen Fortress, as if it were a hundred times forged.

This moat is very long and wide, and many ferocious aquatic beasts roam within it.

The stone lions guarding the Great Wall have solemn expressions and protect this fortress. They are the incarnations of fifth-tier stone beasts. When these stone beasts were first unearthed, they were shaped stones. After being carefully carved by stonemasons, they were transformed into the shape of stone lions.

If any wind-type or other strange beasts cross the boundary, these stone lions will attack. The stone lions have two pairs of wings on their backs, and when necessary, they will also spread their wings and fly.

The Great Wall has more than a dozen sections, and the fortresses are divided into outer, middle and inner layers.

Each level is surrounded by solid and thick stone walls.

Pet hunters patrolled the Great Wall from time to time, their protective soft armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight, their footsteps echoing through the tranquil mountains, adding to their majesty.

The fortress's flag fluttered in the air, the three large characters "Nantianmen" on it already somewhat blurred due to the passage of time.

This was the calm before the storm, and almost all the pet masters guarding the South Heavenly Gate felt extremely depressed.

The next wave of beasts is coming soon, but it's unknown how long it will last.

It is unknown how many comrades will sacrifice their lives because of this.

But they cannot retreat. If they do, a quarter of their land will fall, and a large number of their compatriots will be displaced and become food for monsters.

They are a crucial line of defense and must be contained.

On the edge of the vast wilderness, the setting sun, as red as blood, slowly sank below the horizon, dyeing the sky a brilliant orange-red.

This should have been a tranquil and magnificent twilight hour, but an unusual tension and oppression permeated the air.

A dark cloud drifted in from afar, completely obscuring the setting sun.

Upon closer inspection, the dark, heavy clouds were actually composed of countless wind-elemental beasts.

A howling gale swept in, and a terrifying black wind swept in.

From the distant mountains came a series of deep and long roars, and the ground began to tremble violently, as if a thousand troops were galloping across the land.

As the first deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky, the entire earth seemed to tremble.

Immediately afterwards, hordes of strange beasts surged out from the depths of the dense forest and between the mountains like a black tide.

Their eyes turned completely blood red, flashing with hunger and madness, as they pressed straight into the South Heavenly Gate Fortress.

The beast's paws slammed heavily onto the ground, each landing sounding like thunder.

Dust billowed as the beast tide swept in like a black wave, unstoppable.

The beasts' eyes gleamed with ferocity, their sharp teeth and claws flashing coldly.

Among this horde of beasts were enormous earth bears, their hides thick and their every step sending tremors through the ground.

There are agile, ghostly wolf packs that work in perfect harmony, moving like ghosts among the ranks under the lead wolf.

There are also the Thunder Tigers, covered in lightning, with their gaping maws revealing sharp fangs, emitting terrifying roars.

Among them were countless strange beasts such as armored boars, wild bison, and stalking leopards, forming an unstoppable force.

The pet trainers on patrol immediately lit a campfire and sounded the alarm, the piercing sound echoing throughout the entire Nantianmen Fortress.

Beep, beep, beep.

The three long and one short sounds kept all the pet owners on high alert.

It's here, it's finally here, the beast tide has begun.

Almost everyone was eager to get started.

The beasts were completely unaware that as they traversed mountains and valleys, stepping on spore mines, spores, like snowflakes, erupted and landed on them.

These spores will multiply continuously on the alien beast, turning it into a breeding ground for spores.

The moat has an unusually rapid current and is teeming with ferocious aquatic beasts.

Most of the strange beasts plunged into the rushing river without hesitation, trying to fill the water with their own bodies.

A small number of earth-type beasts began to use their abilities to create thick earthen walls.

Faced with the dark mass of birds, the stone lions opened their mouths, and beams of golden light gathered inside.

Beams of light shot out into the distance, exploding among the birds and beasts with deafening roars.

Birds and beasts came one after another, attacking downwards.

Their sharp beaks are like unsheathed daggers, and their target is the beastmaster standing on the Great Wall.

As a result, a bright blue protective shield appeared.

The high-speed flying beasts crashed into a steel plate, letting out a mournful cry as their bodies plummeted from the sky.

The pet handlers looked around with serious expressions, and many of them had beads of sweat on their foreheads.

They knew this beast tide was extraordinary and could potentially be the longest-lasting and most ferocious.

"Out!"

Han Yan's subordinates hurriedly released the assessment results of this beast tide.

This beast tide is assessed as a sixth-tier beast tide, and it continues to rise towards a seventh-tier beast tide.

It is recommended to activate the protective shield immediately, await reinforcements, and launch an attack to weaken the alien beasts.

Otherwise, the moat might be filled with the corpses of monsters in an instant, and the first layer of protection would be easily breached.

Everyone present looked serious.

They could still put up a fight against a sixth-tier beast tide.

However, the seventh-tier beast tide is a different story, as it involves many seventh-tier beasts.

It should be noted that many of the Twenty-Eight Constellations only have the strength of the seventh rank.

If seventh-tier beasts were to participate in the battle, the damage would be enormous.

“In the past, the Lava Dragon Turtle also had moments of lucidity, and the beast tides it erupted were at most sixth-tier beast tides.”

"Why is this tide escalating to a seventh-tier beast tide? Won't those seventh-tier beasts rebel?"

Han Yan was a little confused, as he had only been transferred here a year ago to guard the Nantianmen Fortress.

Aside from the constant stream of strange beasts rushing out of the spatial rifts, Han Yan did not think that the Nantianmen Fortress would be easily breached by the beasts.

However, the seventh-tier beast tide is different.

Eighth-tier pets can activate their domains, while seventh-tier pets can enhance the power of their skills.

"It seems the Lava Dragon Turtle is preparing to advance to the ninth tier of beasts. Once it breaks through to the ninth tier, its strength will increase exponentially. Therefore, the Lava Dragon Turtle will probably force a blood sacrifice this time." Blood sacrifice is the easiest way for beasts to advance, but most beasts do not use this method.

This method is against nature and morality; after the blood sacrifice, one may never be able to advance in rank again.

Beasts that use this method are generally those that have no hope of advancing or whose lifespan has come to an end.

This lava dragon turtle must be nearing the end of its lifespan, which is why it's so eager to break through.

Everyone thought that Jiao Mujiao's analysis made a lot of sense.

In reality, the Lava Dragon Turtle was just hungry and playing a game like Nine Clans Elimination.

A large number of phantom crows circled in the sky, and countless black feathers fell from the sky, transforming into clones in mid-air.

The Phantom Raven is skilled in using illusion magic, transforming into various shadow clones.

The sky was completely obscured by phantom ravens, along with large, raptor-like beasts.

A scene resembling a dark cloud looming over the city, threatening to crush it.

"This is going to be a tough battle."

Jiaomujiao gasped as he watched the strange beasts surging towards him like a tidal wave.

He wanted to use the ring his master had given him to summon hellfire, but this was only the first wave. What if he used it and his master couldn't get there in time?

On the side of the Twelve Pillars of the Nation, after learning that the South Heavenly Gate was once again besieged by a beast tide...

They gathered together for a meeting.

The matter of Nantianmen was of great importance, so they all gathered together to discuss a solution.

The Yan Kingdom has a total of six large-scale battlefields inhabited by alien beasts.

The Easternmost Point, the Southern Heavenly Gate, the Western Sacred Pavilion, the Northern Imperial City, the Sea God's Abyss, and the Azure Sky.

There are also some scattered battlefields with strange beasts, but the Twenty-Eight Constellations are generally able to guard them.

"The Lava Dragon Turtle has awakened again, and the intervals between its awakenings are getting shorter and shorter. I suspect it is about to advance to the next level."

"It needs to consume large amounts of blood each time, but this lava dragon turtle likes to use strange beasts to attack the South Heavenly Gate."

"How about we take down the Lava Dragon Turtle this time?"

"There is a difference between the eighth and ninth tiers."

Dog Zhang Dashan gave a suggestion.

Those who become pet masters among the Twelve Pillars of the Nation are at least late-stage eighth-tier or ninth-tier pet masters.

"No, no, besides the riot at the South Heavenly Gate battlefield, there has also been some disturbance at the other five beast battlefields."

"The capital city also needs someone to guard it."

"The marshal's role is to deter others; once the marshal is deployed, it will inevitably attract the attention of other countries."

"We can send two more of the Twenty-Eight Constellations to the South Heavenly Gate, and let the Dog go as the Pillar of the Nation."

"I am currently investigating matters related to the Western Research Institute and cannot leave for the time being."

"It's Rabbit," said Mao Tu calmly.

"How about I go with you?"

"The situation at the South Heavenly Gate is not good. If the beast tide advances from the sixth-order to the seventh-order, we fear that disaster will strike again."

"We can no longer bear the pain of the South Heavenly Gate being breached again."

Chenlong Zhenguozhu looked at everyone.

“No, you are currently guarding the Sea God Abyss. If the sea beasts break through, the sea will rise instantly, and half of our land may be submerged by the sea.”

"Your Ice Dragon can reach its full potential and unleash the skill 'Freezing a Thousand Miles' when the Sea God's Abyss is breached."

"It can barely withstand the massive tsunami from Poseidon's Abyss."

Both the Rat and the Ox disagreed with the Dragon leaving the Sea God Abyss.

"How about this, my battle is almost over, so let Xu Gou hold out for a while."

"After I finished the battle, I went directly to the South Heavenly Gate through the Void Array."

"There should be enough time."

Yin Hu suddenly said.

Seeing that Yin Hu was so determined, the other pillars of the state couldn't say anything.

At this moment, the Rat received a notification from Marshal Qilin.

"Marshal Qilin has issued orders to defend the South Heavenly Gate at all costs, and to allow the two pillars of the nation to go to the South Heavenly Gate and seize the opportunity to kill the Lava Dragon Turtle."

"In that case, Tiger and Dog, this task is entrusted to you."

The Twelve Pillars of the Nation dispersed one after another, carrying far too many heavy responsibilities on their shoulders.

"I've been sent to the South Heavenly Gate?"

Zhang Lingxue pointed to herself and asked.

"Yes, the mission has changed. Although it is somewhat urgent, a sixth-order beast tide has broken out at Nantianmen, and the sixth-order beast tide is preparing to upgrade to a seventh-order beast tide."

"Xiaoxue, get ready, we're heading to Nantianmen immediately."

At this time, the South Heavenly Gate Fortress.

The moat was filled with the corpses of strange beasts, all of which were covered in white fur.

The protective barrier that rose from the Nantianmen Fortress directly blocked these strange beasts, preventing them from breaching the first line of defense.

Pet masters all sent out their pets.

They will release the pets in batches to ensure that if a pet is injured, it can be immediately recalled to the pet space.

The sunflower queen quietly hid her body in the surroundings.

Hidden within the petals, a pool of blood is stealthily drawing the essence of blood from the beast's body.

"It's finally starting. I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time."

"My efforts to awaken the Lava Dragon Turtle have not been in vain."

"The Lava Dragon Turtle was also a sacrifice I offered to the Demon God."

Du Bo, transformed into a blood demon, flapped his bat wings and hid in the shadows, holding a blood-stained cup in his hand and coldly gazing into the distance.

"At this time, it's just fourth-tier beasts besieging Nantianmen. It's only when seventh-tier beasts appear in the later stages that I will be able to completely reap the rewards."

"The Corpse Whisperer should have already summoned a large number of corpse puppets."

"I really want to see what kind of expressions you'll make when the Corpse Whisperers break through your defenses from within after you've fought bravely against the enemy."

"Haha, I'm really looking forward to it."

At that moment, several phantom crows spotted Dubo and transformed into arrows, rushing towards him.

The sharp beak seemed to want to pierce Dubo's body.

"Foolish fellow, blood magic, blood control."

Before the Phantom Ravens even got close to Dubo, their bodies swelled up, and with a loud bang, countless Phantom Ravens turned into a bloody mist.

Dubo opened his sharp claws, and blood pooled on his hand, forming a blood-red gem.

This is blood essence extracted from the blood of the Phantom Raven, which possesses the ability to create illusions.

(End of this chapter)