Beast Tide

"Qi Refining eighth level, break!"

With a low growl, the spiritual energy around Shen Yi rippled, instantly freezing into a layer of black, then instantly dissipating.

"Qi Refining eighth level!"

Shen Yi looked at his hands, a flicker of excitement in his eyes, then looked towards the direction of the palace with some worry, "I wonder how Little Black is doing!"

Just then, a fluctuation came from the palace, and the large door opened. That familiar gentle power pushed him to the side of the throne. Shen Yi then discovered that Little Black was still sleeping, with energy fluctuations in its breathing. As for the beast bone, it had disappeared, and he didn't know if it had swallowed it.

Sensing Shen Yi's presence, Little Black opened its eyes and jumped onto his shoulder, affectionately rubbing his face.

"It's time to leave!"

With a call, Little Black waved its claws, and a gap appeared in the mountain peak barrier. Shen Yi held it in his arms, his Spirit Wings trembled, and he instantly shot out. Looking back, the mountain peak was still shrouded by an invisible barrier, but the sacred aura had faded considerably.

"I wonder what heights you will eventually reach."

Shen Yi stroked Little Black's head. The aura emanating from its breathing now surpassed his own. Thinking of the future, his heart was filled with anticipation.

"I wonder how things are at the Immortal Academy?"

Shen Yi suddenly felt that the simulator could be activated again. Thinking that another month had passed, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Start simulation!"

[Simulation begins, remaining simulation attempts this month: 0]

[Year 1, demonic beasts in the Yunluo Mountain Range launched a beast tide attack on Ninghai City. Human cultivators suffered heavy losses.]

[Year 2, King-level demonic beasts attacked. Human cultivators resisted with all their might but were powerless to turn the tide. Ninghai City fell. You did not give up and fought alone.]

[Year 3, you were surrounded and killed by high-level demonic beasts. You fought bravely but were defeated. The demon race gave birth to a new emperor, suppressing the beast tide, and the beast tide retreated.]

[Year 4, external forces invaded Ninghai City, the Immortal Academy was destroyed, and you were erased.]

[This simulation ends, simulation reward: New King's Eggshell.]

A watermelon-sized eggshell suddenly appeared in his hand, with a gap broken open. Runes flowed on it, containing a cryptic power.

Little Black poked its head out, its eyes full of curiosity. With a slurp, it actually drilled into the gap.

"Yiya!"

Amidst its joyful yiya sounds, the eggshell emitted a burst of light, and the gap slowly sealed itself.

"Little Black!"

The eggshell sealed, and Shen Yi couldn't sense Little Black's aura. He called out anxiously, then suddenly burst into laughter, "The new emperor is born, so that's how it is!"

Shen Yi urged his spiritual energy, and black light streaked across the sky.

This time, he encountered no resistance in the depths of the Yunluo Mountain Range, which made him feel even more uneasy.

At this moment, in Ninghai City.

It was as bustling as ever, with lively restaurants, neighing carriages and horses, various hawking sounds, and the laughter of children playing in the street corners. This was the mortal world, the most authentic secular world.

Beast Taming Institute.

The battle beasts were terrified and uneasy, growling constantly, as if some great danger was approaching.

"Recently, many cultivators have died in the Yunluo Mountain Range, and even third and fourth-tier demonic beasts have appeared."

Feng Yang was talking with Chen Chong. He had already noticed the abnormality in the Yunluo Mountain Range and felt a vague sense of unease, which was why he had summoned Chen Chong to discuss countermeasures.

"Roar—"

Suddenly, a sky-shattering beast roar broke the peace in Ninghai City.

Immediately after, countless roars erupted, almost shattering the sky, and the earth trembled in response.

"Not good! It's a beast tide!"

In an instant, all parties in Ninghai City reacted. Feng Yang and Chen Chong stepped into the air, standing atop the city gate.

"Dean Feng, Dean Chen!"

Another figure appeared, clad in bright silver armor, with a silver spear on his back, exuding a cold aura.

"Commander Lin Hong."

Feng Yang was also very surprised. He had heard long ago that the Later Zhou Dynasty had dispatched a new commander, but he hadn't expected it to be Lin Hong. The reputation of Spear King Lin Hong was thunderous throughout the cultivation world. He had once single-handedly killed dozens of enemy cultivators at the Foundation Establishment realm with his Pear Blossom Spear, and then entered the Golden Core Realm, never having been defeated by an opponent of the same level.

The three had no time for pleasantries before they saw countless black dots gradually enlarge, which were densely packed demonic beasts, rushing towards Ningzhou City in the blink of an eye.

Lin Hong remained calm in the face of danger. As his Pear Blossom Spear pointed forward, demonic beasts fell one after another.

"All Immortal Academy disciples, assist the citizens in seeking refuge!"

Feng Yang's voice was like a thunderous bell, echoing above the city. He then stepped into the air and shouted, unleashing a sword beam from his hand, which instantly struck down, reaping the lives of many demonic beasts.

The deterrence of the two Golden Core cultivators finally took effect. The massive beast tide slowed its steps and finally stopped, confronting the city.

This brief moment also allowed Lin Hong's subordinate soldiers to array themselves, standing on the city walls, ready for battle.

"Awoo—"

A melodious howl announced the renewed assault of the beast tide. Arrows rained down, and large numbers of demonic beasts fell. Even with their thick hides, they could hardly withstand such sharp arrows. Relying on their advantage of high ground, Ninghai City temporarily held off the assault, but the demonic beasts were endless, charging towards the city fearlessly.

Numerous fierce birds in the sky attempted to attack, either diving down or dropping massive stones, causing heavy casualties among the soldiers defending the city.

Disciples from the Immortal Academy also joined the defense, launching spiritual energy and magical artifacts that continuously annihilated demonic beasts. Even so, they could only barely hold the line, preventing the demonic beasts from reaching the city walls.

This assault lasted for a full half-day, and the area outside the city was piled high with the corpses of demonic beasts, with rivers of blood flowing. The situation within Ninghai City was equally dire; surrounded on all sides, the city's defensive arrows had been depleted. The fierce battle had left many utterly exhausted.

"The fastest reinforcements will take over ten days. I just don't know if we can last that long."

Commander Lin Hong watched the retreating beast horde, his heart filled with anxiety.

For several days, the beast tide did not launch an offensive, which only made the three Golden Core cultivators more uneasy. There must be a King-level demonic beast among them to command such obedience.

"Seven days have passed, and there's still no sign of an attack. Are they waiting for us to starve?"

A soldier muttered quietly, his daily high tension clearly making him impatient.

Commander Lin Hong and Feng Yang were discussing something when they heard this. They exchanged glances, a hint of panic appearing on their faces, "The granary!"

They both thought of the granary simultaneously, their hearts filled with urgency. They quickly dispatched people to check.

"Commander, something's happened at the granary!"

The two were greatly alarmed and rushed towards the granary, leaving Chen Chong to guard the area alone.

At the city's granary, a large hole had been broken in the ground, and all the grain had been destroyed. The Foundation Establishment cultivator on guard was also gnawed down to only half a skeleton.

Commander Lin Hong's eyes blazed with fury. He thrust his spear fiercely into the ground, and a silver dragon roared out, stirring up a river of blood.