A bright blue protective shield appeared.
The fast-flying exotic beasts seemed to crash into a steel plate, letting out a mournful cry as they fell from the sky.
The Pet Beast Masters watched everything around them with serious expressions, many with beads of sweat forming on their foreheads.
They knew this beast tide was unusual, possibly becoming the longest-lasting and fiercest beast tide.
Han Yan’s subordinate quickly issued the evaluation results of this beast tide.
This beast tide is assessed as a Tier Six, and is continuously advancing to a Tier Seven.
It’s recommended to immediately activate the protective shield, await support, and begin attacking to weaken the exotic beasts’ powers.
Otherwise, the moat might be quickly filled with the corpses of exotic beasts, and the first defense layer easily breached.
Everyone present looked solemn.
A Tier Six beast tide, they could still resist somewhat.
But a Tier Seven beast tide is different; it would include many Tier Seven exotic beasts.
Not many of the Twenty-Eight Constellations have just reached Tier Seven.
If Tier Seven exotic beasts join the fray, the damage would be considerable.
"Previously, even when the Magma Dragon Turtle awoke, the beast tide it triggered was at most Tier Six."
"Why is it advancing towards Tier Seven this time? Won’t those Tier Seven exotic beasts resist?"
Han Yan was slightly puzzled; he had stationed at South Heaven Gate Fortress only a year ago.
Apart from the constant stream of exotic beasts emerging from space tears, Han Yan didn’t think South Heaven Gate Fortress would be easily breached.
But a Tier Seven beast tide is different.
Tier Eight pets could activate domains, while Tier Seven pets could enhance their skills’ power.
"It seems the Magma Dragon Turtle is preparing to advance; it’s aiming to become a Tier Nine exotic beast. Once it breaks through Tier Nine, its power will multiply, so it’s likely to forcibly conduct a blood sacrifice."
A blood sacrifice is an easy way for exotic beasts to advance, though most would avoid it.
This method is harsh, and afterwards, one might never advance again.
Exotic beasts using this method are usually hopeless for advancement or nearing the end of their lifespan.
This Magma Dragon Turtle’s lifespan must be running out, hence its urgent desire to break through.
Everyone thought Chen Long’s analysis made sense.
In reality, the Magma Dragon Turtle was just hungry and playing a game like Nine Clans Elimination.
Numerous Phantom Crows swirled in the sky, their black feathers falling and transforming mid-air into clones.
Phantom Crows excel at using illusion techniques, transforming into various shadow clones.
The sky was thoroughly obscured by Phantom Crows, mingled with large raptor-type exotic beasts.
A scene of dark clouds pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it.
"This is a tough fight," Chen Long said, watching the exotic beasts surging like tidewater, taking a deep breath.
He contemplated using the ring his master gave him to summon Hellfire, but it was only the first wave; if used, his master might not arrive in time.
The Twelve Pillars of the Country gathered after the South Heaven Gate fell under another beast tide siege.
They gathered to discuss a strategy, given the gravity of the matter at South Heaven Gate.
Flame Country has six major exotic beast battlefields.
Extreme East, South Heaven Gate, West Saint Pavilion, Beidem City, Sea God Abyss, Cangqiong Heaven.
There are other scattered exotic beast battlefields where ordinary Twenty-Eight Constellations can manage.
"The Magma Dragon Turtle awoke again, and its waking intervals are getting shorter. I suspect it’s about to advance."
"It orally consumes a large quantity of blood meal each time, but it particularly likes to drive exotic beasts to attack South Heaven Gate."
"Perhaps we could eliminate the Magma Dragon Turtle this time."
"Tier Eight and Tier Nine are still distinct."
Xu Dog Zhang Dashan suggested.
For one to become a National Pillar’s Pet Beast Master, they must at least be a late-stage Tier Eight or Tier Nine Pet Beast Master.
"No, no. Besides the upheaval at South Heaven Gate, there’s slight unrest at the other five exotic beast battlefields."
"The Imperial Capital also needs guarding."
"The Marshal serves as a deterrent; if deployed, it would draw other countries’ attention."
"Two more of the Twenty-Eight Constellations could be dispatched to South Heaven Gate, with Xu Dog from the National Pillar going."
"I’m currently investigating matters at the Western Research Institute, unable to disengage for now,"
Mao Rabbit said calmly.
"How about I go too?"
"Things are dire at South Heaven Gate; if it escalates from a Tier Six to a Tier Seven beast tide, disasters might strike again."
"We can’t endure another emotional blow from South Heaven Gate’s breach."
Chen Long of the National Pillar looked at everyone.
"No, you’re currently defending Sea God Abyss; if breached by Sea Beasts, the ocean would rise swiftly, potentially submerging half our land."
"Your Ice Dragon can use Ultimate Sublimation when Sea God Abyss is breached, performing the skill Ice Seal Miles."
"It could barely hold off the giant tsunami at Sea God Abyss."
Zi Rat and Wu Ox disagreed with Chen Long leaving Sea God Abyss.
"How about this, my battle’s nearing its end; Xu Dog can hold for a while."
"Once my battle concludes, I’ll directly head to South Heaven Gate through the Void Array."
"Timing should be feasible."
Yin Tiger suddenly suggested.
With Yin Tiger so determined, other National Pillars could hardly argue.
At this moment, Zi Rat received a notification from Marshal Qilin.
"Marshal Qilin commanded; defend South Heaven Gate at all costs, allowing two National Pillars to go to South Heaven Gate and seize the chance to kill the Magma Dragon Turtle."
"In that case, Yin Tiger, Xu Dog, the task is yours."
The Twelve Pillars of the Country dispersed, burdened by heavy responsibilities.
"I’m dispatched to South Heaven Gate?" ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel·fıre·net
Zhang Lingxue asked, pointing at herself.
"Yes. The task has changed. Though urgent, South Heaven Gate currently faces a Tier Six beast tide, and is poised to escalate to Tier Seven."
"Ling Xue, prepare. We’re heading to South Heaven Gate immediately."
Meanwhile, at South Heaven Gate Fortress.
The moat was filled with exotic beast corpses, their bodies growing white fur.
The Protective Barrier at South Heaven Gate Fortress blocked these exotic beasts, preventing them from breaching the first defense layer.
Pet Beast Masters began sending out their pets.
They would release pets in batches, ensuring that injured pets could be summoned back into their Pet Beast Space.
Sunflower Emperor quietly concealed its body around the area.
The Blood Pool hidden in the petals subtly drew blood essence from the exotic beasts.
"Finally, it’s starting; I’ve waited for this opportunity for so long."
"For all my plotting, to awaken the Magma Dragon Turtle."
"The Magma Dragon Turtle is my offering to the Demon God."
Transformed into Blood Demon, Du Bo fluttered bat wings hidden in shadows, holding a cup filled with blood, looking coldly into the distance.
"At this moment, only Tier Four exotic beasts are besieging South Heaven Gate; when Tier Seven exotic beasts appear later, it will be time for me to fully harvest."
"Corpse Speaker should have summoned numerous Corpse Puppets by now."
"I really look forward to seeing, when you bravely slay enemies, Corpse Speaker breaks through your defenses internally, what expressions you would show."
"Haha, I’m truly looking forward to it."
At this time, several Phantom Crows noticed Du Bo and darted toward him like arrows.
Their sharp beaks seemed to aim at piercing Du Bo’s body.
"Foolish creatures, blood technique, blood control."
Before the Phantom Crows could approach Du Bo, their bodies swelled up, followed by a bang, countless Phantom Crows turned into blood mist.
Du Bo spread his sharp claws, the blood gathering in his hand forming a blood-red gem.
This was the extracted blood essence from the Phantom Crows, possessing the ability to create illusions.