Chapter 179 – The Beast Tide Rises, Great Disaster Approaches!

Great Li Mountains.

The sky was overcast with dark clouds, strong winds swept across the forest sea, stirring up emerald waves.

On the cliffside, several tents were pitched, ordinary and unremarkable, resembling a campsite for mountaineering enthusiasts. Occasionally, one or two people could be seen stepping outside.

“Field missions are really tough,” one ‘mountaineer’ leaned on his climbing pole, slowly lifting the heavy cover to reach the cliff edge, looking down at the panoramic view.

This was the best vantage point to observe the Great Li Mountains.

As far as the eye could see, the forest sea undulated like waves.

The roars of Star Beasts were deafening, piercing through the trees and rustling leaves, showing no signs of subsiding.

Just then, another companion stepped out and offered him a cigarette.

They lit up and smoked.

The two men observed the movements below, expertly blowing smoke rings.

“Damn it, Captain, when will this field assignment ever end?

We’re exposed to wind and sun every day, turning as dark as charcoal. When I go home, even my daughter won’t recognize me!”

The companion exhaled a smoke ring and lamented, “And with these Star Beasts howling nearby, how many nights have the brothers gone without proper sleep?”

“We’re far from going back. Blame it on the Police Inspector being short-staffed… You should be grateful—it’s still better than tracking Heretical Cultists.”

The Mountaineer Captain removed his goggles, gazing at the undulating mountains.

Their current position was concealed.

This was an observation post of the Star Martial Police Department. There were over a dozen such outposts scattered across the mountain range, closely monitoring the movements of the Beast Tide.

The slightest disturbance would immediately relay information back to headquarters.

Essentially, they served as sentinel points!

“This godforsaken place, I don’t want to work another day of this shitty job!”

The Assistant stubbed out his cigarette butt, pulled out his Phone, and scrolled through the news.

“The recent commotion in the city has been spectacular. That incident with the Jianghai Sword God caused such an uproar. The whole city witnessed it, except for us… The Sword God is fucking incredible!”

“Enough! Stop complaining. I’m just as envious.”

The Captain frowned, cutting him off, his eyes filled with yearning.

“Heavenly thunder phenomena, spring reviving the plants—who wouldn’t want to see it with their own eyes? You complain to me, but who can I complain to?”

“Sigh, you’re right. It’s not like we can go whine to the Commander.”

The Assistant sighed. “Troubled times indeed. Who knows when this damn Beast Tide will pass…”

Before he could finish…

Whoosh~

A sudden gust of wind swept through the cluster of tents.

Rustle, rustle! The tent surfaces rippled like waves…

“Wind picking up?”

The Captain was startled. Embers drifted with the wind, so he quickly took the last drag of his cigarette and crushed it under his foot.

He was about to call the team to move away from the cliff edge.

But as he turned around.

He saw the Assistant’s face twisted in terror, stammering as he pointed southwest…

“Ki… King…”

“King what?! Calm down!”

The Captain scowled and snapped, following the direction he pointed toward the southwest of the Great Li Mountains.

However, the next moment.

He was stunned too!

At the edge of the forest.

Hundreds of Star Beasts came charging forth, their hooves thundering like storms, a dark mass surging like descending storm clouds, charging straight across the mountain border.

Leading the pack were several grotesque-faced Star Beasts, each with bizarre forms—some with seven limbs, others with a hundred eyes, resembling a procession of nocturnal demons.

A powerful surge of Star Power erupted, sweeping through the mountain forest, shaking the entire mountain range!

“Damn it! How did they cross the border?!”The captain was dumbfounded, instantly collapsing onto the ground in terror, but soon realizing something, he scrambled up and grabbed his teammate’s arm, trembling as he stammered:

“Quick, quick, quick! Notify headquarters immediately!”

Not long after.

The mountaineering camp descended into chaos, panic-stricken and disorganized. Urgent messages were swiftly dispatched to the Jianghai Police Inspectorate, triggering the city’s emergency defense alert.

Evening.

Jianghai City bustled with activity, streets crowded with vehicles and pedestrians.

At the entrance of the Martial Arts Academy, rows of black armored vehicles stood in formation, guards armed to the teeth stationed solemnly before the grand gate.

Soaring Ascent Building, conference room.

Several individuals in formal attire wore grave expressions. The high-ranking officials of Jianghai had gathered, including three Innate Experts, Lin Mofeng, and even Li Zixuan, who was seated among them.

She had now reached the Innate Realm.

In a world where strength commanded respect, her status carried significant weight throughout Jianghai City.

“Everyone!”

“I’ve just issued a notice, which you should have all seen.The Police Inspector Commander took the head seat, his voice deep. “The Beast Tide is now at our borders, having appeared in the southwest of the Great Li Mountains, triggering the city’s defense alert.

This meeting is convened to discuss our next course of action.”

As he spoke.

His gaze swept over the attendees, and he enunciated each word deliberately:

“Should we, or should we not, disclose this matter to the public?”

His words hung in the air.

Those present pondered for a moment, refraining from immediate responses as they sank into thought.

The conference room fell into abrupt silence.

After a long pause, the first voice finally emerged.

“I do not support disclosure!”

One of Jianghai’s high-ranking officials spoke up: “The current situation in the city is unstable; it’s better not to reveal this for now.

With the city in chaos, announcing the Beast Tide would likely trigger widespread panic, which would be detrimental to the city’s overall interests.”

He looked around at the others and added, “If large-scale civilian evacuation occurs, Jianghai’s economic benefits will plummet…”

“Nonsense!”

Elder Li, upon hearing this, instantly bristled, his white beard trembling with anger as he retorted sharply: “What times are these? Still worrying about your profits?! With the Beast Tide approaching, the citizens have the right to know of the danger.

Whether they stay or leave should be left to their personal discretion!”

His words echoed through the room.

The assembly immediately split into two factions.

“Elder Li speaks reason,”

the Police Inspector Commander frowned, contemplating as he said: “But I lean more toward stabilizing public sentiment; it’s better not to incite unnecessary panic for now.”

“Commander, if the Police Inspectorate had the means, you would have controlled it long ago. Why drag this out?”

Li Daoming rapped the table, raising his voice: “I also support Elder Li’s stance—announce the Beast Tide to the public!”

His declaration stirred the room.

The situation grew even more chaotic.

The discussion group split again into separate debates, opinions clashing, voices rising and falling in waves.

But just then.

Suddenly!

“I support my teacher!”

Li Zixuan tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and slowly moved to stand beside Elder Li, positioning herself behind him. “Announce the Beast Tide, let the citizens prepare in advance. We can’t keep hiding the truth any longer!”

Her words fell.

The conference room plunged into silence.

All eyes converged on Li Zixuan, filled with hesitation.

Although Li Zixuan had now entered the Innate Realm, her youth and lack of experience made it difficult for her to command full respect.

For a moment.

The meeting reached a deadlock.

But at that very moment!

“Everyone, I also support my teacher and Shimei’s stance!”Lin Mofeng declared in a clear voice, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, “I have traveled to the Imperial Capital before—I trust none of you doubt this? This matter should be made public!”

With those final words spoken,

the meeting proceeded without further objection. With two of the three Innate Realm masters gone, combined with the influence of Lin Mofeng and Li Zixuan, the decision was nearly unanimous.

“In that case, tomorrow the Beast Tide will be officially announced!”

(End of Chapter)