Beast Taming: My spirit beast bloodline is overloaded

Chapter 288 But We're Not Dead Yet
The rocket, like an arrow piercing the clouds, broke the tranquility of the night sky.

Not only could people outside the city see it, but people inside the city could see it too.

At this moment, Black Mountain City still retains a considerable number of human warriors. Their situation is better than that of Nine Star City because they did not provoke any demonic beasts before, so they did not attract the Demon King to attack.

This is also a major reason why Black Mountain City still retains half of its territory to this day.

The demon race's plan was very comprehensive. First, they would harass the major cities based on their combat strength. Even if they couldn't take them, they could prevent them from supporting the southern city.

Once the demon army has captured the southern city, we can then send more troops over to take these smaller cities without breaking a sweat.

Therefore, the troops left behind in Black Mountain City naturally saw this cannon shot.

"Is it reinforcements?" The speaker was the leader of this force, named Wang Jiang.

As soon as Wang Jiang spoke, many people's eyes lit up with extreme excitement; they had been dreaming of reinforcements arriving.

However, during this period, they were basically cut off from all contact with the outside world.

A woman stepped out from the crowd and said loudly, "This signal doesn't belong to the Tian Shu Pavilion; it belongs to the Monster Hunter Guild."

Everyone looked over and realized that the person was Wu Ying, the former president of the Black Mountain City Monster Hunter Guild.

Like Li Zhen, Wu Ying gradually faded from public view after the Monster Hunter Guild disbanded.

But like Li Zhen, she had dedicated the first half of her life to the Monster Hunter Guild, so when she saw this skyrocket, she was stunned for a moment, thinking she was dreaming.

After carefully recalling it in my mind, I finally confirmed that this was indeed the Monster Hunter Guild's Skyrocket.
This is a one-of-a-kind signal flare.

"Didn't the Monster Hunter Guild disband?"

"correct."

"Yeah, right. If the Monster Hunter Guild were still around, that would be great. Back then, the Monster Hunter Guild was always at the forefront when fighting against monster tides."

Upon hearing this familiar name, everyone began to discuss it animatedly, with various opinions circulating.

Wang Jiang then asked Wu Ying, "Are you sure?"

It's clear that Wang Jiang wasn't that hopeful.

In Wang Jiang's view, only the people of Tian Shu Pavilion could resolve this calamity.

Wu Ying said, "It's not important now. The signal they're giving is that they're about to launch an attack. We should coordinate an attack from both inside and outside to strike the monster from both sides."

"Correct."

Many people have come to realize this.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jiang's face darkened, and he said, "I object."

This objection immediately silenced the entire room.

One of the leaders asked, "Does Lord Wang have a different opinion?"

Everyone immediately turned to look at Wang Jiang, who promptly said, "It was very difficult for us to establish this defensive line. What if this is a trick by the monsters?"

“Once we leave, we might find ourselves trapped in their encirclement.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Ying reacted instinctively for a moment, then looked at Wang Jiang with a hint of disgust.

Wang Jiang simply felt that all decisions should be made according to his will, and the feeling of enjoying and controlling power was simply too wonderful for him.

But Wu Ying patiently said, "Cannons can be copied, but signals cannot."

"The three signal cannon shots that were just delivered may seem identical, but in reality, one was long and the other two were short."

"This is a unique signal that only the top executives of the Monster Hunter team would know about."

“Okay, even if the reinforcements outside are really ours, what if they can’t defeat them? What if they are just a small force, or they are asking for our help?” Wang Jiang said quickly. “If the reinforcements are strong enough, they can naturally rescue us.”

"If the other side isn't strong enough, it's useless for them to come, right?"

Wu Ying was so angry that he wanted to take action.

"I can't risk the lives of the people," Wang Jiang said with an air of righteous indignation. Wu Ying felt like vomiting just looking at his face; she knew he definitely wasn't going to leave.

However, Wu Ying knew that regardless of the strength of the reinforcements outside, the best strategy now was to coordinate attacks from both inside and outside.

So in an instant, she made her decision. She stood still, raised her hand, and said:

"I, Wu Ying, am willing to go out and fight!"

"Is there anyone willing to follow?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jiang's gaze turned strange, even revealing a hint of murderous intent. He looked at Wu Ying and said, "During the War of Resistance, Black Mountain City reached an agreement to unite against external enemies. Are you trying to create a division of forces?"

"Don't give me that. If you're afraid of dying, then stay put. I won't force you to go." Wu Ying said, then continued, "The agreement also stipulates that everyone has their own freedom, and you can't force someone to do anything."

"Fine, fine, Wu Ying, you're just fantasizing about the Monster Hunter Guild reviving, aren't you?" Wang Jiang laughed wildly. "The Monster Hunter Guild died four years ago!"

Wu Ying remained silent. As she summoned her spirit beast and prepared to leave, a voice suddenly came from behind her:
But we're not dead yet!

Upon hearing this, everyone turned around and saw a man stepping out from the crowd. He was not particularly famous, but he calmly said:
"I used to be a member of the Monster Hunter Guild, and on my own behalf, I am willing to follow Guild Master in this battle!"

As soon as the voice fell, many people's gazes finally changed.

"Me too."

"There are no cowards in the Monster Hunter Guild! I'm going too."

"Take me one."

"plus one!"

People kept stepping forward, and the vast majority of these people were members of the Monster Hunter Guild.

Upon seeing this scene, Wu Ying's eyes reddened, and she was speechless for a moment.

Wang Jiang said, "Alright, alright, you may go. Once you're out of this defensive line, your life and death are in the hands of fate. I will not order the opening of this defensive line. You should think it over carefully."

Wu Ying completely ignored his threats and turned to leave.

The Monster Hunter Guild members behind him all turned and left, following him.

At this moment, a great battle was about to break out outside the city gates.

In terms of ordinary combat strength, Nine Star City is inferior to Black Mountain City.

If the demonic beasts of Black Mountain City can suppress the power of Black Mountain City, then they can naturally suppress the power of Nine Star City as well.

So, within just half an hour of the battle starting, Nine Star City was severely suppressed.

Upon seeing this, Ning Ye approached Li Zhen and asked, "Could the people of Black Mountain City not understand the signal?"

"Probably not," Li Zhen said. "This is a signal exclusive to the Monster Hunter Guild."

Li Zhen was also stunned for a moment when he said this.

If the enemy doesn't make a move, then Nine Star City will have to rely on Young Master Qin to turn the tide.

However, in terms of tactics, Qin Shaoshao is targeting top-tier combatants, and he tries to avoid taking action to deplete their strength.

"Then let's hold on a little longer." Ning Ye's expression was not good, because the people from Nine Star City wouldn't last much longer.

Another half hour passed, and Ning Ye still saw no one coming to help, finally wavering in his resolve to retreat.

"Alright, then let's go for now." Li Zhen gritted his teeth. There was no other way now, as the other side hadn't sent any reinforcements for so long.

Just as he was halfway through his sentence, a voice came from the sky: "Li Zhen, I knew it was you."

Li Zhen looked up and saw Wu Ying leading a group of people bathed in blood from the flank.

Everyone was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)