Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

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Pff!

A streak of light instantly pierced through the head of a wolf beast.

The monster beast, the size of a young calf, couldn't even let out a wail before it collapsed onto the snowy ground with a thud.

The crimson blood quickly soaked the thick layer of snow, creating an especially startling scene.

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Wang Chen reached out and pulled back the Wind Thunder Sword that had just killed the monster beast, then slid it back up his sleeve.

Even though he had obtained a rather nice prey, he felt no joy.

This was the fourth attack Wang Chen had encountered in the past three days.

After the onset of winter, the snowfall had been continuous, and with each day it grew colder, until the temperatures were such that even droplets would freeze.

And the number of monster beasts fleeing from Jade Dragon Mountain was on the rise!

Previously, when Wang Chen was practicing his spells near his Cave Mansion, he encountered monster beasts that had descended the mountain in search of food.

Today, on his way to Flying Immortal City, he ran into a pack of snow wolves.

He had managed to avoid that group of monster animals, but now, on his way back, he had been ambushed!

Fortunately, it was a lone snow wolf that launched the sneak attack; a head-on conflict with a pack of wolves wouldn't have been resolved so easily.

Scared, Wang Chen was not.

But he had a feeling that the current situation was just the beginning, and that the conditions to come would likely be even more severe!

The monster beasts that dwelled in the Jade Dragon Mountain Range were as countless as hairs on a bull; aside from the lowest tier of Monster Transformation, second-tier Spirit Monsters were commonplace, and there was no shortage of even more powerful Great Monsters.

A second-tier Spirit Monster was comparable to a Purple Mansion cultivator, not only capable of casting innate spells but also possessing high intelligence.

They were a difficult and dangerous breed to deal with.

Many of the cultivators who ventured into Jade Dragon Mountain ended up falling prey to these Spirit Monsters.

The snow wolf Wang Chen had just slain was merely a common Monster Transformation; even if outnumbered, he could either fight them off or escape.

If the one leading the pack had been a Spirit Monster though, the situation would be much harder to predict.

And if he encountered a group of Spirit Monsters...

Wang Chen, having returned to his Cave Mansion, didn't hesitate; he immediately sealed off the entrance completely.

Afterward, he also sealed the tunnel leading to the underground chamber.

One must always prepare for the worst.

If a beast tide were to erupt, those residing around Flying Immortal City, like Wang Chen, would be the first to suffer.

And Flying Immortal City itself was not safe.

The city didn't even have walls, let alone protective arrays.

Most importantly, the cultivators in the city formed cliques and each fought for their own interests; to call them a motley crew might be an overstatement, but describing them as sand scattered across a board couldn't be more accurate.

Expecting them to unite against the beast tide was like indulging in a fool's dream!

Of course, the eruption of a beast tide was merely Wang Chen's speculation or premonition, not necessarily correct.

But better safe than sorry, and making preparations in advance could never be wrong.

In fact, Wang Chen planned to bunker down in the underground chamber for the winter, and only venture to Flying Immortal City the next spring in search of a party to cross Jade Dragon Mountain with.

As for provisions, the Spirit Rice and beast meat he stored in his Storage Bag was enough to last for ten or even twenty years.

He had also earned quite a sum of Spirit Stones recently, enough to sustain the Spirit Gathering Array for a long time.

He would live comfortably!

Over the next few days, Wang Chen dug out a fourth escape chamber beneath the third layer of the underground chamber.

The tunnel connecting to this chamber stretched out for twenty li.

Now, Wang Chen finally felt at ease.

Actually, at this time, Wang Chen did not yet see himself as a true Purple Mansion Superior; his strength was far greater than when he was a mere Qi Cultivation novice.

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Facing unpredictable dangers, one still harbors a heart of caution and prudence.

However, often this caution is key to overcoming perilous calamities.

Just as Wang Chen had started to settle down for a reclusive winter like a hibernating cat, an exceptionally fierce snowstorm struck the Jade Dragon Mountain region.

The leaden skies were oppressively gloomy, with giant snowflakes pouring down as if they would never cease.

In just one day and night, the snow on the ground was already half a person deep.

Apart from the Purple Mansion Superior and qi cultivators with flying artifacts, it was very hard for others to move around in the wild, let alone go hunting in the mountains or gathering herbs.

With monster beasts appearing frequently in recent days, a large number of cultivators living on the outskirts of Flying Immortal City began to cram into the city.

The already crowded Flying Immortal City became even more chaotic, with conflicts between cultivators becoming more and more frequent.

It was not until the snowstorm subsided that people realized something was terribly wrong!

"Beast tide!"

A cultivator with a pale face dashed through the long street, letting out a heart-wrenching cry, "The beast tide has erupted!"

His shouts immediately triggered the memories of many residents of Flying Immortal City.

Located at the foot of the Jade Dragon Mountain, Flying Immortal City had suffered more than once from the onslaught of beast tides.

Each time it left survivors with extremely painful memories.

And the last occurrence of a beast tide was twenty years ago.

Newcomers didn't know, and many elders had already forgotten, but now that the beast tide was happening again, the fear deeply buried in their hearts suddenly surged like a tide.

Chaos erupted in the streets at once.

Some people fled back to their homes as quickly as possible, sealing their doors and hiding in underground chambers.

Flying Immortal City had no city defenses to speak of, so those who settled in the city had all excavated tunnels and secret chambers to hide in during disasters.

There were also some cultivators who immediately summoned their flying artifacts and fled towards the south.

They had no desire to stay and face the terrifying beast tide.

Keep in mind that many monster beasts can dig and burrow, so taking refuge underground doesn't mean safety.

Only by escaping far away before the real arrival of the beast tide could one truly save their life!

Regrettably, the actions of these cultivators were still a step too slow.

Hwee~

Accompanied by a piercing screech, a large flock of giant eagles appeared in the skies above Flying Immortal City.

The next moment, countless Wind Blades rained down from the heavens!

The cultivators who had just maneuvered their flying artifacts in an attempt to escape were the first to be targeted by the monster animals.

These pale cyan Crescent Wind Blades were as thin as cicada wings, speeding through the air with great velocity, enveloping hundreds of cultivators in the blink of an eye.

A few Wind Blades posed little threat to cultivators fortified with Spiritual Light Shield Armor.

However, when the number of Wind Blades raining down increased to several, dozens, or even more, the Spiritual Light Shield Armor could not hold.

"Ahh~"

A dozen cultivators fell from the sky in unison, their blood splattering across rooftops and streets, along with severed limbs and arms!

The other cultivators, although they had either narrowly escaped or withstood the first wave, were plunged into deep despair by the second wave of Wind Blades that followed.

At the same time, large numbers of monster beasts appeared near Flying Immortal City.

Ao howl~

The deep roars rose and fell in succession, as groups of tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves advanced toward this city of cultivators.

Some massive monster beasts controlled different groups of animals, using their roars to communicate and coordinate, as they skillfully encircled Flying Immortal City.

It was clear to anyone, a brutal war was about to erupt!

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