Gao Wu: Ten years of sparring experience, one move and the world knows him.

Chapter 198 The Situation is Chaotic

He's showing off his divine power in front of others!

Zhao Rui cupped his hands in greeting to everyone, then led his parents and Zhou Moshu back to the underground parking lot.

People around them made way for them, but no one dared to approach and harass them like they would a celebrity.

"Who is this woman? She's so beautiful and seems so happy!"

"Yes, I wish I had a boyfriend that amazing."

"You, forget it, you're not even good-looking."

"What do you mean? What's wrong with me? Humph, it's you who's short and fat..."

"What did you say?"

"What's wrong with you?"

"You're pulling my hair..."

"You bitch!"

Because of Zhao Rui's appearance, two best friends are caught in a vicious battle of scratching and tearing.

……

On the way back, Zhao Jincheng and his wife still couldn't believe that the person who had been jumping around so high was actually their own son.

"Son, what level are you at right now?"

During this period, martial arts knowledge was being popularized throughout China. After Zhao Rui taught them martial arts, Zhao Jincheng and Zhao Rui both made some progress and were no longer the complete novices they used to be.

"Hmm, I'd say I'm among the top in the province!"

"what?"

Although Zhao Jincheng didn't know what level it was to be ranked in the province, this ranking alone was enough to explain the situation.

"Son, Mom is so proud of you."

"Son, although we are very capable, we can't always be the first to step forward. We should be humble when we need to be humble, and hide our talents when we need to hide them... Of course, we must never bully the weak, understand?"

Zhao Jincheng's parents were typical ordinary Chinese people, and their words and actions lacked grandeur and magnanimity.

But it is the most genuine concern and consideration of parents.

"I understand. My son is not the kind of person who bullies the weak."

Zhao Rui smiled and agreed.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Moshu's pretty face stiffened, and she secretly glanced at Zhao Rui.
—Brother, are you sure you've never bullied the weak?

The car arrived home quickly.

Zhao Rui briefly reported his experiences in Guixu to the two elders.

The two listened in stunned silence; after a brief moment of shock, they were filled with fear and unease.

"Let's bring your grandparents here. It's too close to Richeng, and it's too dangerous there."

Zhao Jincheng quickly said.

“I’ve already asked my third uncle to pick them up. You’ll have to persuade the other relatives to go inland if possible. It would be best if they came back to Qingcheng Mountain with me.”

Zhao Rui laughed and said that as soon as he got back, he called his third uncle and asked him to hurry up and pick up the old man to come to the city for a meeting.

“Son, you’re so thoughtful. But, is it really necessary to go so far? Lincheng…”

Zhao Jincheng stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue. "Lincheng isn't safe either," he said. "Otherwise, what was with that strange bird we just encountered?"

"Dad, let's go to Qingcheng Mountain instead. We can talk about it after we get through this difficult period and the situation stabilizes. At the very least, we should go to Jeju Island."

Zhao Rui knew that the safest place at the moment was Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan Province, which is located inland and has many mountain ranges.

Secondly, the presence of numerous sects made it easier for him to gather forces.

But the fear is that these relatives are unwilling to leave their hometown.

The next best option is Jeju Island, which is also a stronghold for him. Both his cousin-in-law and Miao Miaomiao's father can provide arrangements there.

"Let's talk about that when the deadline arrives."

Zhao Jincheng was somewhat undecided.

The difficulty of leaving one's homeland cannot be explained in just a few words.

"Let's listen to our son. We can't really help much anyway, so let's just not cause any trouble."

Although Xue Wenhui did not understand the current situation or the general trend, trusting her son was definitely her top priority.

"Sigh, how did the world suddenly become like this?"

Zhao Jincheng sighed somewhat dejectedly, then got up and walked to the balcony, saying, "I'm going to have a smoke."

What is smoke?

Zhou Moshu looked curious and muttered something under her breath.

The tense and uneasy atmosphere was instantly dispelled by her bewildered words. Xue Wenhui quickly grasped Zhou Moshu's hand and said, "Look at us, you've been home for most of the day, and we haven't even poured you a sip of water..."

"Ah, Auntie, please don't be so polite. I am... your... bodyguard," Zhou Moshu said, slightly embarrassed.

"What guard? Once you're in our home, you're family. From now on, you'll be just like our daughter. Your name is Zhou Moshu? What a lovely name. Auntie will call you Momo from now on..."

After Xue Wenhui finished speaking, she pulled Zhou Moshu along to go and choose bed sheets and quilts.

Zhou Moshu turned around and glanced at Zhao Rui with some trepidation.

But Zhao Rui nodded with a smile, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Rui got up and went to the balcony to chat with his father.

Today's appearance was unexpected, but it was also within his plans.

Since the news of his disappearance has spread like wildfire, he should naturally make a big splash when he returns.

At this point, he was no longer in a position to be overly low-key.

In chaotic times, the stronger you are, the safer those around you will be.

The more decisions you participate in, the more benefits you can share.

By the afternoon, the capable third uncle had already brought over Zhao Rui's grandparents and maternal grandparents.

Other relatives, including aunts and uncles, also came along.

They brought their families, more than twenty people in total, and instantly filled Zhao Rui's house.

"Rui Rui, is the situation really that serious?"

"Rui Rui, where did those things come from? When I'm at home, I can hear explosions in the middle of the night."

"Rui Rui, what will happen to the land at home? How will we live in the future?"

The relatives, both aunt and uncle, annoyed, turned to Zhao Rui and asked him questions.

Zhao Rui felt even more troubled than when facing ten strange beasts.

"Everyone, please be quiet. Zhao Rui just got back. If there are any problems, let's wait a bit, he will tell everyone."

It was Uncle Zhao Jinze who couldn't stand it any longer and used a little of his internal energy to subdue everyone.

These relatives are all ordinary people; even after the spiritual energy revival, they are only at the level of a second or third-level martial artist.

They are too old for martial arts.

With Uncle San standing up for them, no one dared to ask any more questions, after all, Uncle San had become quite a figure in the county in recent years.

Although they were related by marriage, they had all heard about it before.

Once everyone had quieted down, Zhao Rui explained the basic situation and also gave an overview of the trip to Jeju Island and Qingcheng Mountain.

Let everyone choose.

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this. Leaving one's hometown sounds good, but it's actually quite difficult to do.

"Let me be clear from the start: Rui Rui is leading everyone away because we're all family. If anyone causes trouble for Rui Rui, then I'll be the bad guy."

Zhao Jinze snorted coldly, then casually placed his hand on the back of the sofa, exuding an air of dominance.

"Third brother, what are you saying? We're all family. What you're saying is going too far."

Zhao Rui's aunt couldn't help but glare at Zhao Jinze.

"I'm telling you this upfront, sister, you all know what the city is like, with so many people fleeing."

"Are we that clueless? Just showing off. We'll definitely listen to Rui Rui."

Having saved face, Zhao Rui's aunt readily agreed, which could be considered as her making a statement as the aunt.

“We naturally have no objection.”

Zhao Rui's uncles and aunts also immediately shared their thoughts.

During this period, the city was in complete chaos, despite the presence of martial arts masters from various regions who came to protect it.

However, each outbreak of monster rampage results in numerous civilian casualties, making it comparable to a war.

As a result, many locals began to migrate to the interior of China with their families.

As a region near the city of Rishi, Zhao Rui's hometown naturally took the lead, and a large number of people from other places flocked to it in a short time.

The dire situation in the city was shown on television and in videos, although many of these videos were subject to traffic restrictions.

But what these refugees say is undeniably true.

Everyone has naturally heard of it.

Moreover, the alien beasts have now crossed the city's defenses and are invading inland.

They will never live in fear again.

This is why everyone readily agreed when Zhao Jinze suggested leaving their hometown.

Since everyone had reached a consensus, Zhao Rui arranged for them to stay temporarily in a city at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain.

Let's deal with the beast chaos first.

Zhao Rui is not alone, nor can he ignore the fact that his relatives and friends are caught in the chaos caused by the alien beasts.

Perhaps, only when one's heart softens can one truly be called human.

With the follow-up arrangements made, everyone felt relieved and, having not gathered together for a long time, naturally became joyful and lively.

The next day!

Zhao Rui was still asleep when Master Yu called.

It was said that fellow martial artists from the Qingcheng Sect, the Taishan Sect, and other factions in the Eastern Qi martial arts world wanted to visit him.

Zhao Rui wasn't surprised, after all, he had made an appearance in Lincheng, and the people who were protecting Dongqi would definitely know.

After hanging up the phone, before noon, Zhao Rui met Cang Zhenzi, the Qingcheng Sect Daoist he had met before. Their relationship was somewhat like a fight that led to an acquaintance.

The person sent by Mount Tai was not an "outsider" either; he was none other than Qingyang Zhenren, who had joined the encirclement of Cangwuzi that day.

They are all old acquaintances.

Besides these two and their disciples, there were also people from other sects in the Eastern Qi martial arts world.

Elders from renowned sects such as the Laoshan Sect and the Kunyu Sect came to attend.

Speaking of the Kunyu Sect, it was the ancestral home of the Quanzhen Sect. Its martial art, the Zixia Divine Skill, is quite profound.

It is said that when practiced to a high level, it can emit an ultimate purple divine light.

It is just as the morning sun shines as the sword is practiced, drawing in the purple aura; its ten-foot-long blade falls upon the clouds!
Zhao Rui had previously wanted to see its effects, but the time was not right, and he had not been able to see them.

Unexpectedly, I met people from the Kunyu Sect today.

"This is Master Changkong of the Kunyu Sect, and this is Master Shaowu of the Laoshan Sect..."

Master Qingyang introduced the two parties.

"Greetings, Master Zhao!"

"Blessings and Immeasurable Heavenly Lord!"

As Zhao Rui's skill deepened, his identity became increasingly mysterious.

Elder Zhao has become True Man Zhao.

There's no way around it, he's too young, we can't exactly call him College Student Zhao.

The martial arts community automatically ignored his identity as a student at Dongqi University.

They simply accepted that he was an elder of the Qingcheng Sword Sect.

After exchanging greetings, everyone sat down in the reception room of the martial arts school where they had met and began to chat.

"The fact that Master Zhao is safe and sound is truly a blessing for the martial arts world of the Central Plains, and even more so for our Eastern Qi Province."

Master Qingyang said with a smile.

"I don't deserve such praise. I was lucky to survive this ordeal, and I've certainly gained some experience."

Zhao Rui smiled calmly.

"Yes, the Ruins of Return are far larger and more complex than the Central Plains. We have been in the Ruins of Return for many years, yet we have never ventured into the depths of the wilderness..."

Master Qingyang paused for a moment and then continued, "Master, you must have witnessed the strength of the Beasts of Guixu. Now they are pouring out in an endless stream through the channels of the two realms, which is truly worrying."

"I have just arrived and have only heard about this matter. Please tell me in detail, Master Qingyang."

Zhao Rui frowned and asked.

"Ever since the True Person was swept away by the interdimensional passage, this passage has been completely opened. At first, there were only a few strange beasts, all of which were eliminated by the people of the Eastern Japan..."

"Later, the four provinces of eastern Japan fell to the Japanese, and the strange beasts began to disperse and migrate in all directions..."

"Although the number of strange beasts that entered the Dongqi Peninsula was limited, most of them were powerful and had astonishing destructive power."

Master Qingyang shook his head and continued, "Right now, we can only try to rescue people from all directions, but we are short-handed."

"Didn't the imperial court arrange for other experts to provide assistance?"

Zhao Rui asked curiously.

"The arrangements have been made. We'll just wait for the population of the city to migrate, then turn it into a front line, and the army will be stationed there as well."

Master Qingyang explained the situation.

Zhao Rui had a general idea of what was going on.

Currently, only a few alien beasts have landed, but each one is quite powerful. Due to the dense population, the army cannot use heavy firepower.

The only way to drive them away is through the Dharma Masters of various sects.

The situation is similar in Dongqi, and it's not much better in Fuguang. Although there aren't as many as here, there have already been traces of strange beasts.

"We have come here not for the sake of this strange beast."

After Qingyang Zhenren finished speaking, Cangzhenzi said in a deep voice.

"Not described as a strange beast?"

Zhao Rui was taken aback, then frowned and asked, "Could there be another powerful enemy?"

"Of course!"

Cang Zhenzi glanced at everyone and said with a solemn expression, "According to a senior from a sect who has been traveling abroad, there seems to be an anomaly deep within the Ruins of Return, which has caused the beasts of the Ruins of Return to rampage and the conflict between the Great Shang and Great Zhou..."

"..."

Zhao Rui was visibly startled. No matter how terrifying an overt threat was, there were ways to deal with it.

But the most terrifying threats are the unknown ones lurking in the shadows.

"These are turbulent times. Is there any way to block all the passages?"

Zhao Rui frowned and asked.

"But I don't know."

Everyone shook their heads. They were not among the top sects of the Central Plains Dynasty, and they probably weren't qualified to know some of the secrets.

"However, it may not be a bad thing. We informed the real person in advance so that we could make preparations in advance."

"Ok!"

Zhao Rui nodded.

The group then chatted about local customs and anecdotes of Guixu, as well as recent events in the Central Plains martial arts world.

After talking for an hour, everyone was satisfied and prepared to leave.

Before they could even get up, Master Qingyang received a phone call.

"what happened?"

"It's a beast tide! No fewer than five."

Master Qingyang said in a deep voice.

Everyone was stunned:
"I never expected that a beast tide would occur so soon after we left. Those sons of bitches."

Mr. Shaowu of the Laoshan School, his face flushed red, roared angrily.

"In that case, Master Zhao, let's meet again another day."