Lu Yuan had just been focused on refining the energy from the Three-leaf Purple Rhyme.

His six senses were closed, unable to feel the outside world.

Now the refining was complete.

The fourth shackle was broken, only then did he notice the city seemed different from before.

There were Exotic Beasts, and not just a few.

What's going on?

After a brief thought, Lu Yuan immediately understood.

Without delay, he calmed the power within his body and stood up straight.

He then leaped forward.

He immediately encountered a tall building, and he headed in the direction of the beasts' aura.

Although Qingyang City is small, it is home to hundreds of thousands of people.

Lu Yuan was at the western edge of the city.

So.

Even at his current speed, it would take a little time.

However, along the way, he discovered many collapsed buildings and houses, much basic infrastructure was destroyed.

He also saw countless citizens running towards the west of the city, looking very panicked.

This further confirmed Lu Yuan's judgement.

An Exotic Beast attack on the city was happening.

And it was very likely a Beast tide.

"How could such a thing happen in the time it took to refine a Three-leaf Purple Rhyme?"

Lu Yuan frowned, not thinking much, and continued rushing forward.

Soon after.

He saw in the distance, the figure of a giant blue Single-Horned Giant Wolf standing afar, looking very similar to the one they killed before...

Meanwhile.

Teacher Zhao Wuji from Zhen Dan Academy was still struggling to hold on.

He was indeed very strong, in terms of physique and combat power, he surpassed many at the same level of the seventh-tier Initial Realm.

However, now facing him was a ninth-tier Wolf King, almost reaching the Awakening Realm, with the innate Exotic Beast physique, even Awakened at the same Realm couldn't withstand.

Boom!

Another claw strike came down.

Even though Zhao Wuji had awakened a trace of ancestral bloodline.

He still couldn't resist, crashing down to the ground at high speed.

The city road paved with concrete was instantly blasted into a huge pit.

Surrounding buildings began to crack under the immense force, showing signs of collapse.

His physique was at its limit.

"Teacher Zhao!"

Zhu Qingyu and others shouted, quickly rushing over to help him up.

At this point, Zhao Wuji was covered in blood, even the spear in his hand was bent, about to break.

If it weren't for his strong physique, his body might have been shattered in the recent battle.

"No, no."

Zhao Wuji kept shaking his head, "The reinforcements haven't arrived, I can't fall here."

The crowd heard this, each with tears in their eyes, wanting to say something, but couldn't find the words.

Does holding on have any meaning?

Yes, it does.

At least it can buy more time.

But, what will be the final outcome?

Someone will die!

"Roar~"

At this moment, the blue Single-Horned Giant Wolf King seemed to have had enough.

It roared once more, and the surrounding Exotic Beasts all became restless.

With just a command.

Hundreds of Exotic Beasts would gather again, rushing into the city.

And this time, it wouldn't be like before, many people would definitely die.

"Not good."

Zhao Wuji sensed it and was about to stand up, but due to his severe injuries, he collapsed down again.

At this moment, he hated himself a little, why couldn't he be stronger, why couldn't he evolve once more, with stronger power, the situation would greatly improve.

"Teacher Zhao!" Qin Lan and others spoke, their eyes full of reluctance.

The Wolf King was too powerful.

If this continues, he would truly die.

"Teacher Zhao, I'll stand with you."

At this time, Zhu Qingyu suddenly spoke, her eyes firm, "Even though I'm very weak, I can still contribute, even if it's just to hold it off for a minute."

At such a critical moment, she chose to step forward again.

"Me too."

Qin Lan and others also expressed their willingness.

If they had been somewhat hesitant before.

Now, seeing Teacher Zhao Wuji risking everything.

Even at the cost of his life, to protect the civilians, their hearts were completely moved.

What's death? At least they tried.

Several other teachers with fighting ability also nodded heavily, choosing to join in.

"Good... good..."

Zhao Wuji looked at his students, not afraid of danger, willing to fight with him, and felt a great sense of comfort.

An Exotic Beast attack on the city, the situation was critical, indeed, some had to stand up and protect the ordinary civilians.

Forcing himself to stand, he clutched his spear tightly, looking at everyone.

"Then fight with us, face death together!"

"Fight together, face death together!"

The crowd responded.

Faces filled with determination.

No matter how strong the Giant Wolf King was, so what?

Even if they could resist for just one more minute, so what?

Behind them were the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians, their own people.

So at this moment.

The teachers were led by Zhao Wuji.

The students were all led by Zhu Qingyu, facing east towards the immense beast tide, the powerful Giant Wolf King.

In comparison, these people were very insignificant, like ants or grains of sand.

But they still stood firm.

Then they stirred the power within their bodies.

"Later, we must find a way to protect them, at least, get Qingyu out."

At this time, Zhao Wuji glanced at Zhu Qingyu behind him, sinking into thought.

He knew, the academy's senior officials valued Qingyu highly.

Knowing there was a special bloodline within her.

As long as she fully unleashed it in the future, the potential would be terrifying, leading to higher paths of evolution.

The future crisis facing humanity and China was still numerous. If she died here, it would be a real pity, so a way must be found to ensure her safety.

Even if it required a life sacrifice.

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