Rags to Riches: The Rise of a Dual-Talent Prodigy-Chapter 565 - 557: Two Choices

"We regret to inform everyone that S-Class and even Super S-Class Magical Beasts have appeared in the Northern Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region..."

"A large-scale beast tide is invading city areas, ordinary residents please make protective measures and head to the nearest civil air defense shelter, and if necessary, enter low-level instances..."

The radio continuously broadcasted the latest news about the beast tide, and the cities affected were plunged into chaos. At the frontlines where the S-Class Magical Beasts were located, reporters risked their lives to capture videos of these ferocious beasts.

"This is the city center of Northern Coastal City, above the City Investment Group is an S-Class Ice Storage Cicada currently molting. The military has deployed all firepower, yet has not harmed it in the slightest..."

"This is the suburbs of East Ji City, completely wrapped into a Dragon Nest by enormous vegetation, its master we tentatively call the S-Class Green Abyss Demon Dragon, now invading the neighboring city..."

"This is Wen City in the South, we are under attack by a Fire Element S-Class Peng Class beast, it’s about to cross—sizzle, sizzle..."

The sudden malfunction of the radio caused all humans still above ground to feel panic and helplessness.

They belatedly realized that the apocalypse for humanity had arrived.

At this moment, in Hai City.

The Seven Great Families and the Three Major Associations gathered together, these leaders at the pinnacle of human power all had serious expressions, and for once were not hurling insults and sarcasm at each other.

"With our current combat strength, there’s absolutely no chance of victory against four S-Class Magical Beasts."

Su Xingchen stood at the head of the conference table, looked over everyone with a heavy tone, "The only thing we can do now is to delay the invasion of the S-Class Magical Beasts, allowing more humans to enter instances for refuge."

Everyone remained silent, none were willing to agree with this plan in their heart.

Because it implied using the full power of their families, even the entire association’s strength, trading blood and sacrifice for the survival of ordinary people, and meant their painstakingly amassed influence would be totally lost in this battle.

They were reluctant.

Seeing everyone remain silent, Su Xingchen did not indulge them, coldly said, "If no one speaks, then it’s decided."

Finally, someone spoke up, it was Nangong Family Head Nangong Zhang, "My suggestion is to preserve the full strength of the Seven Great Families and Three Major Associations, shift from surface to underground dungeon living, accumulate new strength before retaking our homeland."

Su Xingchen glanced at everyone, "Do you all think this way too?"

The Sikong, Gong, and Tang Families did not speak, the Presidents of the Awakened Association and Beast Taming Association nodded in agreement, the He Family glanced at the others and also nodded.

Su Xingchen turned towards the Ye Family.

Ye Family Master Ye Shi Yao pondered for a while, "What’s Qian Qi’s opinion?"

The air became strangely silent.

Su Xingchen, typically without expression, displeasedly glanced at him.

Dungeon Association President Tang Yunde clicked his tongue, his tone mixed with disdain and a bit of speechlessness, "Ye Family Master, you’re such a grown man, in the face of such a severe apocalypse, do you want a child to bear the responsibility?"

This time attending from the Sikong family was Shangguan Qing, hearing this, couldn’t help but reply coldly: "If there’s talk of preserving humanity’s flame, it should be keeping individuals like Qian Qi safe as a future hope for humanity. Not only her, I believe the several young new-generation S-Class individuals should not attend the battlefield but remain in instances, preserving humanity’s final combat power."

Ye Shi Yao shrugged his shoulders, "Why are you so nervous, I’m just asking if she has any solutions, not saying she should go to war."

Shangguan Qing furrowed her eyebrows.

The Ye Family always played sly, during battles they pretended to pull their weight and managed to slip through, and she didn’t know if he’d drag everyone’s feet under this critical situation.

"So, do you support protecting the masses or retreating to preserve strength?" Su Xingchen didn’t want to waste time and directly asked.

At this point, the default support for protecting the masses was 5 families, and those who explicitly supported retreating to preserve strength were four families, should the Ye Family choose the latter, the final decision would fall on Principal Zheng of Awakener University.

Ye Shi Yao shrugged, "I support protecting the masses."

Nangong Zhang glanced subtly at Ye Shi Yao.

"Then let’s distribute our respective responsibilities for the magical beasts."

Su Xingchen raised his eyes to look at the light screen opposite.

"To the west, the Gilded Black Tiger Beast is already being taken over by the Tang and Gong families, to the east is the Green Abyss Demon Dragon, who wants to take charge?"

Shangguan Qing raised her hand, "Sikong family."

He Family Master He Yao Bai quickly scanned the entire room, then raised his hand, "He family."

The Sikong family had two S-level Awakened main forces, while other families, except for the Su family, had no S-Class, and the Su family members all fought fiercely, clearly partnering with the Sikong family improved survival chances.

Su Xingchen turned towards Nangong Zhang and Ye Shi Yao.

"Then I and the Ye family will be responsible for the Ice Storage Cicada in the North," Nangong Zhang sipped tea leisurely.

"Then the Su family will take charge of the S-Class Peng Beast in the South." Su Xingchen glanced at the presidents of the three major associations, "Also ask Chairman Tang and President Wei to promptly evacuate the masses, while President Yan dispatches Beast Masters for support at the four battle fronts."

"No problem." Tang Yunde and Wei Bisheng replied, Yan Wuji also nodded.

Various forces began mobilizing, the family heads started arranging personnel and discussing how to deal with the S-Class Magical Beasts, Su Xingchen also contacted Ye Shizhao and Cang Wuhai.

After sending them ahead to the north and south to gather information about the beasts, Su Xingchen saw Awakened Association President Wei Bisheng approaching.

"Commander Su, where is Qian Qi currently?"

Awakener University’s students venture out secretly, having cleared outside spies before setting out, so Wei Bisheng could only ask Su Xingchen.

"Why look for her?" Su Xingchen glanced at him.

"She had promised to sell me some items," Wei Bisheng tapped the table, his old scar furrowing slightly, "but recently hasn’t replied."

Before, this little fox always said some friend was making the Spiritual Power Disorder healing potion but was on honeymoon and got widowed, but clearly there’s no such "friend", just herself.

With S-Class Magical Beasts wreaking havoc, unable to win the battle, he definitely plans to escape into an instance with trusted followers amid chaos, and once outside settles down, with healing potions for Spiritual Power Awakened individuals, he’ll easily rebuild his power.

"Is that so..." Su Xingchen mused, then showed some regret, "She promised to sell me some goods, but couldn’t get in touch. So, if President Wei reaches her, please let me know."

Wei Bisheng’s eye twitched.

This damn Su Xingchen, how could he not know?

Clearly doesn’t want to reveal Qian Qi’s whereabouts!