Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 420 The Summoning Order of Mages: Defend Hannan Island

Faced with the sea monster legion that was constantly moving north along the coastline and carrying an aura of destruction, Hannan Island, as the southern gateway of China, was now like a lone boat in a storm, on the verge of collapse!
The towering starlight tide had not yet directly impacted the island, but the salty, fishy vapor permeating the air and the suffocating pressure of the sirens had already instilled intense fear in the island's inhabitants and garrison.

The news reached the central command, and an emergency meeting was held overnight.

Finally, Hua Zhanhong, the National Protector of China and the leader of the Southern Army, made the final decision in a solemn atmosphere:

"We cannot back down!" His voice was deep and resonant, his gaze sharp as he swept over every high-ranking official present.

"This sirens are advancing along the coastline. Their intention is clear: to erode our coastal lifeline!"

"Hannan Island is the first gate we must defend!"

He walked to the huge military magic sand table, pointed heavily at the location of Hannan Island, and then drew a line towards the mainland: "Once we abandon Hannan Island, Jinghai and Yangcheng, our most important and densely populated coastal base cities, will be directly exposed to their military might!"

"At that time, we will be completely passive, and the economic lifeline and strategic defense line of the entire southern coast may collapse!"

He surveyed the crowd, his tone resolute: "This battle is unavoidable! Unless we are willing to give up the entire southern coastal region and hand over the homes of hundreds of millions of our compatriots to the sea monsters!"

"This is absolutely impossible!"

To stabilize morale, he also revealed a crucial piece of intelligence: "According to reliable sources, the ones who caused the great disaster on the Indian subcontinent were two emperor-level sea monsters."

"This force heading north is likely acting alone! This is the window of opportunity for us to concentrate our forces and intercept them!"

Military orders are absolute, and the nation is in peril!
Upon receiving the order, Jinghai, Guangzhou, and even the more distant Shanghai all mobilized their troops towards Hannan Island at top speed!
Countless mage legions boarded dedicated magic transport ships, and various precious defensive equipment and magic scrolls were continuously transported to the front lines.

In the sky, a squadron of mages wielding wind magic swept past;

On the sea, ships flying military flags cut through the waves.

A national-level battle for the survival of Hannan Island quickly unfolded!
Meanwhile, in the new city, far from the front lines and the eye of the storm.

Qin Xiaonan has gone into seclusion, focusing all her efforts on reaching a higher realm.

All matters, large and small, within the city were under the full authority of Mu Nuxin.

The Dongfang and Bai families actively assisted in stabilizing the internal and external order of the new city.

The Mu family, to which Mu Ningxue belongs, also recently moved here, adding strength to this emerging city.

The news of the dire situation on Hannan Island naturally reached the ears of the new city's higher-ups.

At a key meeting, whether or not to send troops to provide assistance became the focus of debate.

"The military and the Mage Association are determined to defend Hannan Island!"

"Should our new city send some of its forces to provide assistance?"

A young monk said, "When the country is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility! If the coastline is damaged, we will all be in danger!"

"As Buddhist monks of China, we should do our part at this moment to protect our compatriots and jointly resist foreign aggression!"

But an elder in charge of internal affairs immediately objected, his brow furrowed: "Gentlemen, ideals are important, but reality is far more severe!"

"Our new city is not yet stable, the defensive array needs to be reinforced, and there is a severe shortage of manpower everywhere!"

"If we divide our forces and march south now, and the city falls, who will be responsible?"

"Our first priority is to protect the people of this city who trust us and have come to us!" Both sides stuck to their own arguments, and for a time, they couldn't reach a consensus.
At this moment, the Mermaid Queen, after leading her army to the XSQD sea area, unexpectedly took the initiative to slow down her advance.

Having completed her starlight transformation, she has now fully transformed into human form, indistinguishable from a stunningly beautiful noblewoman among humans.

Instead of attacking immediately, she broke away from the massive siren army and silently crossed the treacherous Hannan Island.

Night was falling in the new city.

The lights were still on in one of Mu Nuxin's small villas.

Lan Xi, Mu Nu Jiao, Mu Ning Xue, and several other core female members were still discussing the topic of the troops gathering on Han Nan Island that they had discussed during the day.

Mu Nuxin rubbed her temples and looked at the other three: "Putting aside all the complicated considerations of interests, speaking from the heart... I think our Xincheng should do its part in this battle to defend Hainan."

Mu Nujiao nodded, her eyes clear and firm: "I agree."

From a young age, they were taught that monks should protect the people and fight to protect them in critical moments.

Although Mu Ningxue did not speak, the expression in her icy eyes clearly conveyed her support.

Having experienced despair, she understands the meaning of protection even more.

However, just as the group was leaning towards sending troops to provide assistance and the atmosphere was converging—

"Boom, boom, boom."

A clear and steady knocking sound suddenly broke the silence of the night.

The group was taken aback, exchanged glances, and looked at each other with confusion in their eyes.

"It's so late... who could it be?" Mu Nuxin muttered to herself, giving a wary look.

Mu Nujiao, who was closest to the door, stood up, walked to the door, took a deep breath, and slowly opened the door.

Outside the door stood a stunningly beautiful noblewoman.

She wore an elegant long dress made of some unknown material, flowing with a faint shimmer and starlight. Her face was so perfect it was almost unreal, and her temperament was graceful and noble, yet she also carried an unfathomable majesty.

She stood there quietly, as if the night and starlight were merely a backdrop to her.

Mu Nujiao had never seen such a person before, and was momentarily stunned. She asked politely but warily, "Excuse me... who are you looking for?"

However, before the stunningly beautiful woman outside the door could answer, Lan Xi, sitting inside the room, suddenly changed her expression!
She abruptly stood up from her seat, her eyes, which bore a striking resemblance to the newcomer's, filled with extreme shock, disbelief, and a hint of... indescribable complex emotion.

Her lips trembled slightly as she uttered those two incredibly heavy words in a trembling voice:

"Mother?"

...Lan Xi's mother?!
In an instant, the air in the entire room seemed to freeze.

Mu Nujiao, Mu Nuxin, Mu Ningxue—all eyes instantly focused on that "noble lady"!
During this time, Mu Nujiao and Mu Ningxue broke through to the Super Rank one after another, and they realized the difference and power of Lan Xi's magic.

Lan Xi also revealed her background to them: she belonged to the mermaid clan and had transformed into a human due to special circumstances!

The person who arrived at this moment was Lan Xi's mother. Since Lan Xi's strength was already at the monarch level, her mother was very likely the Sea Demon Emperor.

(End of this chapter)