Chapter 436
However, if you don't do it and continue to procrastinate, missing the harvest time, the problem will be just as serious.
This is the difference between long-term pain and short-term pain.
But clearly, people don't have many good options these days.
"Although it expands the loopholes, as long as the limits are controlled, those Daemon forces won't be able to break through unless they gather together... The plan itself should be fine."
Xi nodded, giving her response.
But all she could say was "should".
She also had no way of fully predicting what would happen next.
The group didn't dwell on it any longer; instead, they exchanged glances and nodded.
Take a deep breath, and Ling, Xi, and Ji stand aside, ready to support Shu.
Shu also took a deep breath and silently raised his weapon.
Then...
"Clatter..."
The strange weapon pressed against the ground, and soon, a violent golden light, like the blood vessels of the earth, began to surge towards her body.
As the light gradually receded, the surrounding air currents became increasingly restless and uneasy.
The black mist began to gradually rise.
"It's working, that's enough, you can stop now..."
Seeing the growing malice around them, other members of the Sui Family also spoke up.
After nodding, Shu prepared to sheathe his weapon.
Can...
"Huh?"
Shu tried several times to lift his weapon off the ground.
But the surrounding black mist seemed to come alive, suddenly surging and trying to grab the millet!
"This?!"
Shu's eyes widened, and he was somewhat flustered.
But things took an even faster turn than anyone expected!
Above the sky, clouds rapidly gathered.
But instead of raining, they seemed to be pulled by something and plummeted straight to the ground!
A powerful airflow forcefully lifted the ground from the cracks in the soil, causing the earth to crack.
"Oh no! Something's happened!"
The other members of the Sui Family, witnessing this scene, also realized that something was wrong.
Without a word, they immediately picked up their weapons and began to help the millet.
The various colored lights flickered rapidly, trying to connect with each other's auras and re-weave the great net.
But it was too late for them to act.
With a sudden, heavy thud from the ground, everyone lost their balance and nearly fell to the ground.
Xi, caught off guard, rolled directly into the paddy field next to her.
He was covered in dirt.
"Gurgle..."
Xi struggled to her feet, ignoring the mud on her clothes, and looked around with concern.
Both Ji and Ling were on high alert for any sudden unusual situations that might arise in their surroundings.
Only Shu was gritting his teeth, staring at the ground.
They could all hear the heavy thumping sound...
But the sound didn't come from the ear.
Instead, it's through vibration!
Just like a heartbeat.
The ground beneath them began to tremble slightly, transforming into heartbeats that reached their ears!
Something underground is coming back to life!
"Not good!"
Ling was the first to realize that something was wrong.
She raised her weapon and swung it violently.
The clouds and smoke instantly enveloped everyone and flew away into the distance!
Just as they were a few meters off the ground, the black mist erupted from the ground like a volcano, shooting directly into the sky!
For a time, they couldn't find a way to escape this area.
But the bad things don't end there.
As the blockade of the millet-growing region eased.
The surrounding Daemon power began to rapidly converge in this direction!
The defenses that were originally secure are now completely ineffective.
The bright red water gurgled and churned in the paddy field.
And it spread outwards at an astonishing speed!
"What exactly is going on...?"
Everyone's expression darkened upon seeing this.
Clearly, none of them realized things had escalated to this point.
Worse still, those Daemon forces may have been suppressed by the millet for too long.
Now that it has suddenly erupted, it has produced a strong backlash.
The entire Great Wilderness City has experienced various degrees of change.
The moon shone so brightly in the sky.
A colossal black shadow slowly rose and converged from the ground.
It gradually formed into an indescribable, bizarre monster.
It has five legs, three tails, and countless red dots flashing across its body. The writhing black mist resembles a dense mass of flying insects, moving rapidly.
At first glance, it can also cause a strong feeling of dizziness.
It appeared on this land, roaring to the sky, but could not utter a single sound.
Even so, everyone could feel the intense malice emanating from it.
Surging and surging!
Only then did everyone realize the true meaning of Maria's earlier warning.
Clearly, Maria already knew that the Daemon underground had accumulated to a certain extent.
If we let our guard down at this moment, it will only allow the opponent to rush out of the ground in one go.
Maria warned everyone for their safety.
But at that point, it's too late for regrets.
"This is not your problem."
Shu stood up, looking at the writhing monster in the distance that seemed to reach all the way to the moon, his gaze serious.
"It's my fault... I didn't realize that these Daemons had accumulated such immense power over the years... Even if it weren't for today, it would eventually break free from my control."
With his chest rising and falling, Shu leaned on his breath, trying to adjust his state.
At this moment, everyone noticed that although the other party had appeared, they were not in good condition.
Although the general shape has gradually taken shape, the details of the body still appear extremely blurry.
The black mist gathered together, but soon spread outwards.
Clearly, this monster is premature.
"It hasn't fully gained its power yet... there's still a way to deal with it!"
He frowned and called out loudly to his companions around him.
After she finished speaking, she immediately waved her staff.
The previously undulating clouds and mist around her began to be forcefully pulled towards her side.
Blue light and shadow surged within!
"Take care of yourself!"
She shouted and slammed her wooden cane against the ground!
Almost instantly, dozens of Sword-Biting Long Dragons phantoms burst forth from the clouds and smoke!
The air currents were surging and powerful!
Even though they were incredibly turbulent, they still appeared slender and delicate compared to the giant black mist Great Beast.
After several exchanges, the opponent was unharmed, but Ling was forced to stagger back several steps!
The opponent's strength far exceeded everyone's expectations!
"Careful!"
On the side, Ji and Xi gritted their teeth and began to provide support.
However, after several exchanges, everyone could only feel the immense pressure on them!
The monster on the other side...
That's incredible!
Even if several people joined forces, they couldn't do anything to the other side for the time being.
You have to understand, they are Beast Fragments!
Even if their strength is not comparable to that of the Great Beast themselves, it is still far beyond the capabilities of ordinary beings.
Even so, their combined efforts couldn't suppress the other side...
If it were to truly grow into its complete form, to what extent would it reach?
Upon realizing this, everyone was astonished.
Meanwhile, Shu watched with heartache as the farmland was extensively destroyed during their battle.
Clumps of rice were swept up and sent flying into the sky, only to be reduced to dust by the aftershocks of the battle.
But if that's all there is to it, then it's not unacceptable.
What really upset her was that after everyone took action, the situation showed no signs of being brought under control.
On the contrary, as the power of the underground Daemon continued to surge forth, the monster in front of them became increasingly solid and terrifying.
This left everyone somewhat at a loss.
What should we do?
What else can we do?!
Shu gritted his teeth.
At that moment, she didn't care about anything else and slammed her hands onto the ground!
A dazzling yellow light erupted from her body almost instantly, then surged into the ground!
"Um?!"