Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 497 Ten Thousand Beast Tide
"The beast tide is coming!"

"Look!"

"Attention, attention!"

Li Xiangming had only rested in his tent for a short while when a commotion arose outside.

He suddenly opened his eyes and strode out of the tent. Just then, the Golden-feathered Iron-clawed Eagle circling high in the sky let out a piercing scream, and the demon-suppressing camp cultivators at the valley entrance covered their ears and cursed loudly, creating chaos.

Li Xiangming's gaze turned slightly cold. This bird beast was particularly cunning. Knowing that it was no match for him and Li Xiangyu, it relied on its speed to maintain a safe distance.

Now that the beast tide has arrived, it has become rampant and has even broken into the valley.

Just as he was about to make his move, an arrow, whistling through the air, struck the Golden-feathered Iron-clawed Eagle with lightning speed, producing a metallic clang.

Immediately afterwards, the arrow exploded with a "bang".

The Golden-feathered Iron-clawed Eagle cried out in sorrow and flapped its wings to take off.

"Commander Xu, you are truly capable!"

"Well shot!"

The cultivators of the Demon Suppression Camp cheered, instantly reversing their earlier defeat.

Li Xiangming nodded in agreement. Although Xu Buxiu's attack did not cause any real damage to the Golden-feathered Iron Claw Eagle, this bird was cautious by nature and would not enter the valley again for a short time after being suddenly attacked.

The cultivators of the Demon Suppression Camp at the valley entrance will face much less pressure when confronting the beast tide.

"The sound of the bell resonates!"

Li Xianghua, who was nearby, saw Li Xiangming come out and immediately came over.

Li Xiangming glanced at him, then his gaze fell on the other disciples of the Guardian Hall, especially their spirit pets, which seemed to sense the immense demonic power outside the valley and appeared somewhat restless.

"You will remain at the camp as a reserve force."

Li Xiangming gave the order in a deep voice.

One of them frowned: "Xiangming, we also want to go to the front line."

“That’s right, we are the most elite part of the camp, how could we hide in the back?”

"We want to go to the valley entrance too!"

"enough!"

Li Xiangming's gaze swept over them, and his face instantly darkened: "This is an order!"

The disciples of the Guardian Hall exchanged glances and gradually fell silent.

Seeing this, Li Xiangming softened his tone: "The task of resisting the beast tide is to rely mainly on demon-hunting cultivators. You are few in number, and even if you send them all to the front line, it will be just a drop in the ocean."

After a pause, Li Xiangming continued, "If the front line holds, your time will come; if the front line collapses, your primary task is to escort Xianghua back to Dangui Mountain."

Although Li Xianghua's cultivation level was slightly inferior to Li Qianshi's, he was still one of the top figures in the Demon Suppression Camp.

However, none of the two deputy commanders, five commanders, and fifteen captains of the Demon Suppression Camp received a share from Li Xianghua.

This was not because Li Xiangming distrusted Li Xianghua's abilities, but because he deliberately sidelined him.

The reason is simple: Li Xianghua is a rare array master!
The Li family has only produced one such array master worth cultivating in a hundred years. Perhaps he doesn't have Ding Xia's dazzling talent, nor does he have Li Chengfeng's rich experience.

But his surname is Li!

If the Li family wants to make progress in the art of array formations, this important task must fall on Li Xianghua, not on other outsiders or the two or three old men in the family who are also called array masters.

Therefore, Li Xiangming had to protect Li Xianghua. Li Xiangming gave this instruction, and the guards around him hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

At this moment, the noise from the direction of the valley entrance grew louder and louder.

Li Xiangming had no time to pay them any more attention. Soon, he arrived at Li Qianshi's side, his gaze fixed on the dense black dots in the distance, his expression extremely grave.

"Uncle Qianshi, how are the preparations in the valley going?" Li Xiangming asked in a low voice.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he is one of the strongest combatants in the Demon Suppression Camp. He must conserve his energy to deal with the Bone Fusion Demon Cultivator.

If he were to participate in command, not only would it be a waste of his mental energy, but once he took action, the command chain of the Demon Suppression Camp would be broken, which is a major taboo on the battlefield.

Therefore, the highest commander in charge of guarding the valley was Li Qianshi, with Master Liaoshen assisting him.

The arrangement of everything in the valley was also done by these two.

Li Qianshi glanced back at Li Xiangming and replied in a low voice, "Hulu Valley is desolate, and our preparations were rushed, so we couldn't build many fortifications. However, we moved most of the war supplies from Monkey Valley here, and all fifteen Breaking Army Sky-Splitting Crossbows are in place. It all depends on the size of the beast tide and the number of Bone Fusion Demon Cultivators. If the beast tide only has two or three Bone Fusion Demon Cultivators, I think..."

Before the words were finished, a deafening roar suddenly came from the beast tide.

The gasps from the valley entrance suddenly grew louder, accompanied by a hint of panic.

Li Xiangming stared intently and saw a one-horned rhinoceros, over two zhang tall at the shoulder, treading on the ground. The surrounding monsters all made way for it, clearing a straight path for it.

"It's the Xuanjia Rhinoceros Demon!"

The Green Sheep Taoist gently landed beside Li Xiangming and spoke slowly.

Li Xiangming's complexion was not good.

Rhino Monster!
These kinds of demonic beasts are incredibly strong, their demonic power is often profound, and their endurance is astonishing. Human cultivators of the same level of cultivation would find it difficult to deal with them without external assistance.

"Look over there!"

Another gasp rang out.

Li Xiangming turned his head, and a fiery red ape figure was reflected in his pupils. The ape demon was thirteen feet tall, with flames flowing on its body like lava. Heat waves spread everywhere, forming a vacuum zone. Its aura was no weaker than that of the Xuanjia Rhinoceros Demon.

"Red Demon Ape!"

Li Xiangming's face turned completely ugly.

The Li family's monster encyclopedia records many fire-attribute monsters, among which the Crimson Ape Demon is one.

This demon's combat power surpasses that of the Burning Sky Violent Ape, especially its fire escape technique, which is many times more agile than that of the Burning Sky Violent Ape.

If it were to rush into the valley, the entire Demon Suppression Camp would be doomed.

"Looks like this is going to be a tough battle!"

At this moment, Li Xiangyu also arrived, his gaze heavy.

Of the three Bone Fusion demon cultivators who appeared in the beast tide, only the Golden Feather Iron Claw Eagle was at the early stage of Bone Fusion, while the Black Armor Rhinoceros Demon and the Crimson Demon Ape Demon both had solid mid-stage Bone Fusion cultivation. Moreover, their auras were very stable, suggesting that they had been immersed in this realm for decades, or even centuries.

The rest of the monsters covered the mountains and fields, stretching as far as the eye could see, numbering at least 100,000!

Even if the Demon Suppression Camp wins this battle, it will inevitably suffer heavy losses.

Knowing this, Li Xiangming immediately soared into the sky, his green robes fluttering, his voice booming like a bell: "Gentlemen, the beast tide is right before us, there is no turning back in this battle! Yet, have we cultivators ever feared war? Back then, when the Boundless Sword Sect raised its arms in a rallying cry, our human race swept through the land like a whirlwind, winning battle after battle, driving a million demonic beasts into Puyin Mountain, thus gaining the vast land of Pu County. Today, these stray dogs, still harboring treacherous intentions, dare to launch a counterattack on the territory of my Heng Kingdom, but they are overestimating themselves and throwing eggs against rocks."

"The Demon Suppression Camp comprises five hundred elite warriors. The three Daoist masters, Li, Xie, and Qingyang, are all reclusive masters, having reached the Foundation Establishment stage! Vice Commander Li possesses exceptional talent and unparalleled combat prowess. He once defeated the Burning Sky Ape at Mount Dai, fought the White Feather Crane Demon at Golden Scale Slope without being at a disadvantage, and calmly lured away the Eight-Eyed Evil Crow from the four Bone Fusion demon cultivators at Dingfeng Village. I am unworthy, having usurped the position of commander, but after years of studying magic, I am confident I can contend with the beast tide!"

"We, the five Foundation Establishment cultivators, have the advantage of favorable timing, location, and popular support against the three-headed Bone Fusion Demon Cultivator. Victory is assured. You need only fight bravely, and you will surely gain wealth and honor. My Li family hereby promises: for every demon slain, merits will be accumulated normally, and a carefully selected cultivation technique from my Li family will be bestowed upon you; for every ten demons slain, a magic weapon from my Li family will be given; for every hundred demons slain, a cave dwelling within the Dangui Mountain territory will be granted, allowing you to enjoy the blessings of my Li family's spiritual veins! If you can slay a thousand demons, you will surely be rewarded with a Foundation Establishment Pill!"

(End of this chapter)