The Lin and Lu Households Overthrown

After resting, the Rogue Cultivator set off again.

Since they did not engage in direct combat with the Barbarian Tribe, these people were in relatively good condition, and there were not many wounded.

However, a number of ordinary mortals still slowed down the progress.

The procession stretched out for almost four or five miles.

In the center of the group, several figures gathered together, discussing something telepathically.

"Traveling with them is too slow. We have flying Law Artifact, so let's leave first."

"Yes, these people are too conspicuous; it might not be safe to be with them."

The group of people were none other than Tang Zhan and the others that Qin Fei was looking for.

Since the barbarian army came to our aid, Shangyu Market has voluntarily abandoned the city and moved with all the cultivators in the city to Repel the North City.

Tang Zhan and the others followed the main group, stopping and starting along the way.

During this time, they encountered several attacks from barbarian troops, and some of the Rogue Cultivator hanging at the tail were lost.

Their cultivation levels were not low, so they were not affected in any way.

The only downside was that the team was moving too slowly.

If they were flying, they would have been far away by now.

"I didn't want to be with these people either, but I was afraid that if Brother Qin returned, he wouldn't be able to find us, so I waited here."

"Furthermore, I don't think leaving the main force is necessarily a good choice. After all, several Foundation Establishment from the Lin Household are still around, and the barbarian army only dares to harass them from the rear."

Just then, a little girl in Xu Meiniang's arms said:

"Uncle Qin will definitely catch up; he promised to bring me peach shortbread."

Upon hearing this, everyone smiled.

"Little Lening is right, let's wait for Qin here, it'll be easier for him to find us."

The group continued on their way. They had no burdens, only two small children with them, which did not affect their speed, and they maintained their position in the middle of the group.

Even if the barbarian army attacks, this way we'll be safer.

What they didn't know was that in the shadows, two Barbarian Tribe Foundation Establishment were watching the vast crowd.

One of them was draped in animal skin, with half of his shoulder exposed. His skin was dark, and he exuded a wild power.

"A Luodan, are you really going to just let them leave like this? The Guru knows he won't let you get away with it."

The other person was shirtless, with a giant black python tattooed on his chest and a steel ring hanging from his nose.

"Shangyu Market has just been captured, and the whereabouts of the human reinforcements are unknown. It's not the right time to pursue and kill these people."

"We can't just let them leave like that, can we?"

"Who said I was going to let them leave? Gutulu, you just wait and see. Don't forget, I'm in command on this mission."

Two more days passed.

The main force from Shangyu Market arrived at a wide plain.

For some unknown reason, the Lin Household patriarch waved his hand, stopping the procession from advancing.

"What's wrong, brother?"

The second elder of the Lin Household had barely finished speaking when he sensed something was wrong.

As far as the eye could see, a vast expanse of yellow sand swept towards this side, even turning the sky a muddy color.

What is that?

The Second Elder's pupils dilated, and after seeing what was in the yellow sand, he almost lost his soul.

"It's a beast tide!"

The beast tide blotted out the sky, and the endless yellow sand was the dust storm it stirred up as it marched on.

Judging by this number, there are at least a million.

Although there were quite a few Rogue Cultivator in Shangyu Market, their pace of travel varied, and the procession had stretched for four or five miles, making it impossible to organize.

"Ancestor, what should we do?"

"Retreat! Forget about those Rogue Cultivators, protect my Lineage's disciples!"

Their scalps tingled, and they transformed into streaks of light, fleeing in all directions.

But the beast tide was extremely fast, and it arrived in the blink of an eye.

At the very front of the procession were the scions of the Lin and Lu Lineage, who were now the ones who suffered.

A dense swarm of flying Demon Beast surrounded them. The cultivators who were trying to escape by flying were too conspicuous and were instantly surrounded by these Demon Beasts.

As it walked by, all flesh and blood disappeared, leaving only the gnawed skeleton lying on the ground.

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators were also surrounded, and powerful Technique Method exploded in the air, with various Law Artifact appearing one after another.

Demon Beast were blasted away in waves, but their numbers only seemed to increase with each battle.

The Lin Household patriarch finally broke through the encirclement, but when he looked back, his eyes were bloodshot.

"Third brother!"

The Third Elder was surrounded and quickly swallowed up by the beast tide.

The Lin Household patriarch gritted his teeth, then transformed into a streak of light and shot off into the distance.

The people behind also felt the ground shake, but they didn't know what was happening, and they stood there, somewhat bewildered.

Tang Zhan and the others immediately sensed something was wrong when they saw the light of escape suddenly rise in front of them.

"What's going on? What is that thing?"

Upon seeing the horde of Demon Beast in the yellow sand, their faces were filled with shock.

"Get out of here!"

Tang Zhan shouted, and a round Law Artifact flew out from his waist.

He pulled up Meiniang, embracing the two children, and soared into the air.

Wang Hu then summoned a flying sword, carrying Old Zhang and Tiezhu into the air.

The three of them were a bit cramped, but they managed to stand comfortably.

However, the next moment, they were terrified.

Suddenly, a large group of ferocious Demon Beast with wings on their backs and hands like large knives flew out from the beast tide and rushed towards the escaping light in the sky.

These Demon Beast were incredibly fast, and faint arcs of electricity crackled from their wings.

In the blink of an eye, several cultivators were cleaved in two by the broadsword.

Blood rained down, and the entire team was thrown into chaos.

"It's Lightning Mantis; it can't fly. Come down quickly!"

Tang Zhan and Wang Hu reacted quickly, landing on the ground to avoid being attacked.

The Lightning Mantis is a first-tier Demon Beast. Individually, it only possesses the strength of the Middle Qi Refining Stage, but its sheer numbers make it a formidable creature that prefers to fly.

At this point, trying to escape into the air is practically tantamount to courting death.

But the Demon Beast on the ground are also arriving soon, and if they are swept up by the beast tide, there will be no chance of survival.

Everyone was plunged into despair.

Behind a mountain wall, two Foundation Establishment of the Barbarian Tribe stood with their hands behind their backs.

"A Luodan, did you bring this beast tide?"

"Indeed, a beast tide of millions is not easy to gather. I had to capture a Crimson Zheng Cub to lure them here."

Gutulu was greatly surprised upon hearing this, and swallowed hard, saying:

"Are you crazy? You dare to catch a cub of a royal beast? Be careful you don't get burned."

"Don't worry, I've made all the preparations. Those simple-minded Demon Beast will only think it was done by humans."

This isn't just about not wanting these people to leave easily; it's clearly about annihilating them all.

Gutulu was shocked. He clenched his fist and held it horizontally in front of his chest, then bowed his head slightly.

"The Barbarian God is immortal; this is an unparalleled achievement. I am utterly convinced."

The situation took a sharp turn for the worse as the two were talking.

The beast tide approached at a visible speed, Rogue Cultivator into complete panic.

The Lin Household patriarch escaped alone, while the Lu Household also suffered heavy losses, with even the patriarch perishing in the beast tide. Only one Foundation Establishment Early Stage managed to escape.

To evade the barbarian army's pursuit, they arranged all their Lineage members at the forefront, so that when the barbarian army arrived, the Rogue Cultivator behind them could buy them time.

Unexpectedly, a million-strong horde of beasts appeared in their path, and the front line became the most dangerous place.

The Lin and Lu families, who had held absolute power in Shangyu Market, had suffered over 90% casualties and were utterly defeated.

However, their sacrifice bought a lot of time for the later Rogue Cultivator.

He schemed his whole life, but in the end, he paid the price.