Galaxy City's great protective formation had been activated, like a celestial curtain shrouding the entire city.
The city's technological weapons had also been raised. On the walls, energy cannons and ballistae were aimed beyond the city, while Mech Warriors and martial artists riding swords patrolled together.
The entirety of Galaxy City had entered a state of war readiness.
Taichu Peak's encampment.
Xiao Jingsheng stood atop the encampment's viewing platform. Yue Wangchuan, Du Xun, Murong Yu, and the others were all there, their faces grave as they watched the sky.
"Keeping it fully activated consumes far too much. Why did the Holy Son suddenly order the defenses to be fully opened? Could the beast tide be about to erupt?" Yue Wangchuan said, his heart aching.
Xiao Jingsheng furrowed his brow and said:
"It probably isn't a beast tide. We don't yet know the exact reason, but since the Holy Son has given the order, we must obey. We'll wait until the Holy Son's further orders arrive before doing anything else!"
Murong Yu complained:
"The Holy Son ran off again. He said he would teach me alchemy, yet he stood me up again!"
Her voice was full of resentment.
Xiao Jingsheng and the other three could not help looking at her strangely. Everyone knew how formidable Murong Yu was, but whenever the Holy Son was mentioned, her voice and tone immediately dropped several degrees.
Yue Wangchuan smiled and said:
"Murong Yu, the beads on your abacus have practically bounced onto your face. Of course the Holy Son had to run!"
Murong Yu glared and said:
"What? Am I not pretty enough, or am I lacking in looks? Why should the Holy Son run... You'd better explain yourself clearly today!"
Yue Wangchuan instantly wanted to slap his own mouth. He hurriedly forced a