Zhao Family.
Inside the Council Hall, Zhao Zhengyang, the Zhao Family Patriarch, stood on the raised platform. His gaze swept across the family disciples below as he spoke in a low but resolute voice:
"The Beast Tide is upon us, and Qingyun City is in grave danger. Our Zhao Family has lived in Qingyun City for generations; we live and die with this city! All disciples of Fourth Grade and above, follow me into battle!"
"Yes!"
Below, several hundred Zhao Family disciples answered in unison, their morale soaring.
Qingyun Academy.
The academy master stood in the square, looking at the young faces before him. A trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he still spoke:
"You are Qingyun City's future, but you are also Qingyun City's present. The Beast Tide is upon us. If the city falls, our homes will be destroyed. All students of Fourth Grade and above, follow me into battle!"
Iron Blood Mercenary Corps.
Tie Xiong, the corps commander, stood in the center of the camp with a massive axe slung over his shoulder. His voice boomed like a bell:
"Brothers, time to work! Kill one Fierce Beast, and the bounty doubles! Kill ten, and it increases tenfold! The more you kill, the more you earn!"
"Roar!"
The mercenaries cheered excitedly, grabbed their weapons, and charged toward the city outskirts.
One force after another, one family after another, mobilized in turn, forming teams that rushed out of the city to provide support.
The streets teemed with people. Everyone was moving in the same direction—the city walls.
Inside Moonview Tower.
"Why hasn't Qin Yan arrived yet?"
Yin Li and the other three had gathered together, yet Qin Yan had still not shown himself.
"I tried contacting Qin Yan, but I couldn't reach him," Huang