Crisis Warning, Preparing in Advance

Hu Shu watched his tribesmen busily preparing their defenses, a mix of emotions churning within him. He knew, with absolute certainty, that the crisis facing the Human Race this time was unprecedented. Despite some preparations made in advance, the disparity in strength compared to the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Demon Race was still immense. He clenched his fists, vowing silently to protect the Human Race, no matter the cost. However, he wasn't confident whether these preparations could withstand the impending attack.

At this moment, Hu Shu was in a critical stage of his cultivation, Spiritual Energy swirling around him like a vortex. Suddenly, a faint, almost imperceptible sense of danger, like a cold snake's tongue, slithered across his perception. This aura was incredibly subtle; had he not been a transmigrator with superhuman intuition and a faint alert from the Invincible Domain System, he would never have detected it.

Hu Shu's heart jolted, and he instantly snapped out of his cultivation state. His brows furrowed, a flicker of gravity in his eyes. Based on his judgment of the danger, he realized that significant trouble was likely imminent. Without time to think, he moved, a streak of black light shooting towards the Human Race settlement's plaza.

In the plaza, the Human Race people were all occupied. Some were sharpening weapons, their rough stone axes and wooden spears gleaming under their ministrations. Others were hauling stones to reinforce defenses, heavy rocks leaving deep imprints on their shoulders, yet their eyes showed no hint of fear. Still others were tending to the injured, offering soft words of comfort, conveying warmth and strength.

Hu Shu landed in the center of the plaza. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Tribesmen, stop what you're doing and listen to me!" His voice boomed like a great bell, echoing across the plaza and instantly drawing everyone's attention.

They gathered around him, their faces etched with confusion and worry. An elder with white hair, leaning on his cane, asked tremblingly, "Little Shu, what's happened?"

Hu Shu's expression was grave. He swept his gaze across each person and slowly said, "I just sensed a dangerous aura. I fear the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Demon Race have joined forces and are planning a large-scale attack on us."

A commotion erupted in the crowd. Some showed fear, while others tightened their grip on their weapons, resolve flashing in their eyes. Hu Shu raised his hand, signaling for quiet, and continued, "Don't panic, everyone. Since we've detected it in advance, we still have time to prepare. From now on, we must strengthen our defenses. Everyone who can fight, pick up your weapons and prepare for battle!"

Upon hearing Hu Shu's words, the Human Race people gradually calmed down. They knew that in this moment of crisis, panic was useless. Only by uniting and following Hu Shu's command could they have a sliver of hope.

Thus, a tense yet orderly preparation began. Strong young men carried massive tree trunks to erect sturdy fences around the settlement. Women gathered various stones, piling them near the defenses to serve as weapons against the enemy. The children were not idle either; they helped pass tools, their small figures weaving through the crowd.

Hu Shu directed from the side, his mind also racing to devise a strategy. He knew that with the Human Race's current strength, resisting the combined assault of the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Demon Race would be extremely difficult. He had to make good use of the Invincible Domain System and come up with a viable plan.

He closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the Invincible Domain System. On the system interface, various data and functions shimmered faintly. Hu Shu studied them carefully, trying to find a way to deal with a large number of enemies.

After some exploration, he discovered that by consuming a certain amount of system energy, he could enhance the defensive capabilities of the Invincible Domain, allowing it to withstand more powerful attacks. However, this carried risks; if too much energy was depleted, the domain might become unstable at a critical moment.

Hu Shu weighed the pros and cons, ultimately deciding to conserve some energy for emergencies. At the same time, he found that he could exploit the domain's characteristics to set traps and deceive the enemy.

He opened his eyes, a flicker of determination in them. He immediately put these ideas into practice, directing the Human Race people to set up special Rune traps around the defenses. Once triggered, these traps would release powerful energy surges, inflicting damage on the enemy.

Time slipped away amidst the intense preparations. On Shouyang Mountain, the busy figures of the Human Race people were everywhere. The air was filled with a heavy atmosphere, like the calm before a storm.

Hu Shu stood on the mountaintop, gazing into the distance. The mountain wind howled, making his clothes flutter. A hint of worry flickered in his eyes; although the Human Race had prepared as much as possible, their strength was still vastly inferior to that of the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Demon Race.

In the distant sky, dark clouds began to gather, rolling in like a black tide. Hu Shu knew the enemy would likely arrive soon. He turned and looked at his tribesmen, who were still busy, silently praying that these preparations would be enough to repel the enemy's attack.

By this time, the Human Race's defenses were largely complete. Sturdy fences, mountains of stones, hidden Rune traps – everything was ready. They stood behind the defenses, their eyes firm, awaiting the enemy's arrival.

Hu Shu returned to the plaza and looked at everyone, shouting, "Tribesmen, we are ready. Though the enemy is powerful, we have the unity of the Human Race and the protection of the Invincible Domain. We will surely overcome this crisis!"

The crowd cheered in unison, their voices echoing to the heavens, as if to release all their fear and unease.

However, Hu Shu's worries did not diminish. He knew the real test lay ahead. Facing the large-scale combined assault of the Heavenly Origin Sect and the Demon Race, he was unsure if these preparations would be sufficient. But he had no other choice; he had to lead the Human Race to bravely face the coming storm.

On Shouyang Mountain, the Human Race people stood ready, the tense atmosphere like a drawn bowstring, ready to snap. And Hu Shu, standing before them, gazed resolutely into the distance, awaiting the appearance of the enemy.