An hour later, Exotic Beasts surged toward the city from outside.
On the horizon, dust and sand billowed into the sky. Rolling clouds of yellow dust carried writhing black shadows, packed together as densely as a moving flood, bearing the might to crush heaven and earth as they swept forward!
At first, those black shadows were only blurry specks, like ants. In the blink of an eye, they transformed into a colossal herd of beasts that blotted out the sky and sun. The sounds of hooves, claws, and snarls intertwined like ten thousand thunderclaps, shaking people's eardrums until they ached.
Charging at the very front was a row of enormous Ironback Rhino Beasts, each as massive as a small mountain. Their bodies were clad in thick black armor as hard as iron, and every time they moved their stout legs, the earth trembled beneath them.
Above the Ironback Rhino Beasts, a swarm of winged Fire Crow Beasts spread across the sky. As their twin wings beat, flames roared, seemingly intent on setting the heavens ablaze.
Behind them were all sorts of Exotic Beasts, mixed together in a chaotic mass.
On top of the city wall, Huang Kun, the military's General Commander, watched as the beast horde drew close enough to be within reach, then waved his hand and gave the order.
"Everyone, take note. First wave of fire coverage—begin!"
Dozens of cannons lined up along the city wall trembled in unison!
Thick beams of light, carrying the might to destroy heaven and earth, tore through the air and shot straight toward the beast horde!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Outside the city, streaks of fire rained down onto the ground, slamming into the densest parts of the beast horde. Like boulders dropped into a lake, they instantly sent up a thousand waves.