And it was during the time Lu Yuan was focused on refining.

Half an hour later.

In Qingyang City.

A sudden, piercing alarm sounded.

Countless people, upon hearing it, had no hesitation and rushed out of their homes.

Just moments ago, a major announcement was broadcasted. Shortly, a beast tide was expected to strike from the east. The officials of Qingyang City had issued a disaster warning, mandating all residents to leave their homes as quickly as possible and head to relatively safe areas.

The news was so sudden that the residents barely had time to react.

This was supposed to be a time for rest.

But now, every road leading west in the city was chaotic.

Every street was packed with people and vehicles.

The honking of car horns, the cries of children, rose one after another; everyone knew that a disaster was imminent.

There was no choice. Ever since the global mutation, beasts evolved into exotic beasts, gained a certain level of intelligence, and their strength greatly enhanced. Almost every so often, they would invade human cities and cause tremendous destruction.

Such events appeared on the news daily.

Now it was Qingyang City's turn.

The citizens naturally panicked, but the more chaotic it was, the slower the evacuation.

"Qingyu, this won't work, the time is too tight. Even if the beast tide hasn't arrived yet, if a stampede occurs, many people will still die."

On top of a high building in the city, Qin Lan saw this and felt extremely anxious.

Though they had contacted the city's officials.

Seeking help to evacuate the residents.

But it was the first time handling a beast tide siege, and no effective organization had formed, causing increased chaos within the city.

"There's nothing we can do, we weren't prepared beforehand. We've done all we can, let's just hope the beast tide comes a bit later." Senior Wu shook his head, understanding that a stampede might be slightly better than facing the beast tide directly?

Their capabilities were too limited, and their strengths weren't strong. They had indeed done all they could.

"What do the officials of Qingyang Town say?"

At this moment, Zhu Qingyu spoke, frowning deeply.

With the background of Zhen Dan Academy, even the local officials had to show respect. If necessary, they could temporarily take control of certain areas.

"They've already requested assistance from the rescue troops, but even the closest ones need five hours to arrive."

Another person spoke up, explaining the situation. The region had expanded, the land stretched; given these circumstances, their speed was quite remarkable.

But in the current situation, it was evidently too late.

Moreover.

Even when they arrive, it would only be a drop in the bucket.

After all, they were just a rescue team, not a proper army equipped with heavy weapons.

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qingyu took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and looked at everyone.

"Everyone, the civilians have started evacuating. What we need to do now is to buy more evacuation time. I plan to head to the eastern city to resist the beast tide. If any of you are unwilling to go, I won't force you."

Seeing those panicked people, she couldn't bear it, even if one person's strength was limited.

Yet, at this moment, she still chose without hesitation to go directly to where the beast tide was coming.

"Qingyu, what are you talking about? If we're going, we go together."

Qin Lan stepped forward, choosing to join her.

"That's right, if we're going, we go together," others also chimed in.

The beast tide was coming. If they didn't do something, hundreds of thousands of civilians would suffer a great disaster.

They were humans too. Facing such a situation, they couldn't just sit by and watch, even if it meant paying the ultimate price.

"Good, that's worthy of students from Zhen Dan Academy."

And at that moment.

A powerful voice suddenly arose.

Everyone turned their heads, eyes brightening immediately.

Not far away, dozens of figures were quickly approaching.

As they got closer, they could see five or six middle-aged adults among them, the rest were teenagers and young adults, both male and female.

The leading middle-aged man had a heavy presence, carrying a long spear, his face stern.

"Teacher Zhao!"

Zhu Qingyu and others immediately spoke, showing signs of joy.

The newcomer was a teacher from Zhen Dan Academy, known as Divine Spear Zhao Wuji. Before the global mutation, he was a renowned heir to the Ancient Spear Technique in the nation. After the mutation, he awakened a sliver of ancestral bloodline, becoming an Awakened one, later joining Zhen Dan Academy as a teacher. His power was at the Initial Realm, level seven.

As for the others, they were also instructors and students from Zhen Dan Academy inspecting nearby areas.

After learning about the exotic beast tide, they rushed over at the fastest speed.

At this moment.

Zhao Wuji looked at Zhu Qingyu and others with a gratified expression.

"The term 'Zhen Dan' was used by the West to refer to China during the Han and Tang dynasties, meaning the rising sun in the east, illuminating the world. It symbolizes hope and brilliance. Hence, from its inception, Zhen Dan Academy's purpose was to face the crises of the new era."

"You few facing danger without retreat, with a sense of righteousness, truly live up to the name Zhen Dan."

Upon these words.

All the teachers and students from Zhen Dan Academy took deep breaths, one by one.

Joining the academy, besides wanting to evolve to higher levels.

Wasn't it also to contribute more effort?

"Teacher Zhao, we understand." Zhu Qingyu nodded in response,

"Alright."

Zhao Wuji spoke: "Now the most important thing is to buy more time."

"I've already reported to the academy, contacted the troops stationed in Chang'an; they will bring heavy weaponry to support us."

"Additionally, instructors from the Chang'an Academy branch, as well as a few vice principals, departed just a few minutes ago!"

With military support?

Qin Lan and others, upon hearing this, immediately felt uplifted.

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