Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 238 - 158: Thunder Shock Talisman (2)

"Everyone, be careful, something feels off!"

Under the leader's warning, a group of demon hunting squadsters suddenly became vigilant.

Just as someone secretly thought it might be an illusion, the leading captain seemed to see something, and immediately shouted in panic, "Run! Everyone, run!"

"Run!"

No one hesitated, each swiftly turned and ran away.

In the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, the ground was still trembling, and the sky suddenly filled with dense bird calls.

"Beast tide! It's a beast tide!"

In the distance, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator flying by sword-control saw a dark scene within his sight, like a tide emerging from the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, with a face pale with fear.

In terror, he urgently shouted:

"Run quickly!"

A black tide of beasts surged out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

This was an army made up of countless types of demon beasts, including land-bound beasts, flying insects, and birds, with Tier Two mixed in among countless Tier One demon beasts.

Anyone who was a step too slow was quickly trampled into pulp by the beast tide behind them. This group of frantic fleeing demon beasts seemed to be pursued by some terrifying beast.

No demon beast stopped, not even those trampled into pulp or their demon cores, could attract any demon beast.

After the beast tide passed, the dense ancient trees forest viewed from above looked as if combed through.

"Roar!"

A roar full of terrifying momentum resounded, and in the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range came a slow emergence of a giant tiger-shaped demon beast flickering with lightning.

Soon, on the other side, ancient trees collapsed, and a giant python emerging with toxic air raised its head, its cold snake eyes fixated ahead.

Also, an eagle cry echoed in the sky.

Three Tier Three demon beasts emitted terrifying aura, driving countless demon beasts from the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

...

As the Tier Three demon beasts drove the beast tide toward Celestial Profound City.

Celestial Profound City raised an alert, with bell ringing throughout the skies.

"Beast tide incoming!"

Numerous cultivators in Celestial Profound City were tense, and Lin Chang'an looked from the black market, seeing patrol cultivators swiftly mobilizing.

At the same time, recruitment for loose cultivators to defend the city began.

"All cultivators participating in city defense, beast tide spoils will be rewarded based on war merit, those who slay Tier Two demon beasts..."

To establish war merit, our Celestial Profound City, Profound Sound Pavilion alliance offers Spirit Stones, Magical Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, Spirit Pills, Secret Techniques... all can be exchanged for war merit."

Patrol cultivators in the city loudly announced this war merit exchange.

"God, even Foundation Establishment materials and Foundation Establishment Pills are available, we can't miss this!"

"Indeed, hunting a lone beast includes too many dangers, but this time is different, with the city's defense formation we..."

On the streets of Celestial Profound City, excited loose cultivators gathered, along with many emotional family members watching their men prepare for battle.

"Dear, the children are still young, don't be reckless."

"What would you know, woman, precisely because the children are young, I must take this fight, or else with instability, I'll regret lacking cultivation to protect you all in the future!"

"Father, what are you doing!"

"You brat, though the beast tide is a crisis, for us loose cultivators, it's a rare opportunity in a hundred years. If I don't return, remember to cultivate well."

As the beast tide approached, Celestial Profound City mirrored every aspect of humanity.

This scene entered Lin Chang'an's eyes, bringing a wave of melancholy.

"For loose cultivators, undoubtedly this is a momentous opportunity, high-level resources usually untouchable are now within reach."

Beside him, Old Hu nodded in sympathy, "Brother Lin, us loose cultivators often lack even the qualification to compete, but this time is different, so they won't miss this opportunity."

At this moment, Old Hu also smiled, taking out his broadsword, showing readiness to seize the chance.

"Brother Lin, this beast tide relies on Celestial Profound City's Mountain Protection Array, which indeed makes it far safer than hunting alone outside. I, Old Hu, don't want to miss this opportunity."

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. With the Mountain Protection Array outside, the safety in hunting demon beasts is indeed greatly increased.

Now with the beast tide imminent, various supplies in the city began to rise in price.

Afterward, they also received the summons, or rather all Foundation Establishment Cultivators in Celestial Profound City, must defend on the city walls.

Otherwise, they must leave Celestial Profound City.

...

Inside the black market shop.

"Presumably, everyone has received the summons too, Celestial Profound City absolutely does not allow any idle Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

In the shop, six people gathered rarely.

Regarding Celestial Profound City's measures, everyone understands.

After all, right now, everyone worries someone might secretly cause chaos.

However, though Foundation Establishment Cultivators are conscripted, they receive different treatments.

Such as families and businesses within Celestial Profound City, if a family has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, only one is needed for service.

If only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator exists, they are arranged in relatively safer second-line positions.

Also, some cultivators skilled in techniques are arranged in second-line positions.

"What's everyone's choice?"

Old Hu spread his hands, with a face full of bold smiles.

"Anyway, what Old Hu knows is that opportunities are rare, if I don't fight now, I'd regret it badly."

Facing Old Hu's eagerness to fight, Old Jia, after losing his spirit over the years, felt tempted but ultimately sighed long.

"Old Hu, I can't fight anymore now."