Duanmu Lin stared at the monitor screen. After observing for a while, he found that the number of demonic beasts in the monitor screen was indeed much less than the previous count of more than 4,000. Many of the Magical Beasts even had serious injuries, as if they had just experienced a fierce battle.
"Immediately count the number of demonic beasts in the monitor screen!"
Duanmu Lin had a faint guess inwardly, but the result of this guess terrified him. Therefore, he wasn't sure whether his guess was accurate or not.
Soon after …
More than a dozen members of the Special Abilities Bureau began to count the number of demonic beasts in the monitor screen. After counting, they found that there were more than 3,280 demonic beasts.
"More than 900 of them are missing?"
Duanmu Lin's expression turned extremely strange, and the guess in his heart became more and more intense. He grabbed his communicator and pulled out Tan Xiu's cell number, but he hesitated and didn't dial it. He was afraid that Tan Xiu was now in a crisis. If he called him at this time and caused him trouble, it would not be worth it.
Suddenly …
A member of the Special Abilities Bureau frowned and said with a puzzled expression, "That's strange. There were clearly hundreds of bird-type demonic beasts in the previous monitor screen. How come there's no bird-type demonic beast in this one? But there are a lot of … feathers and bloodstains on the ground. "
Duanmu Lin's expression shifted. His pupils suddenly shrunk and a horrified look appeared in his eyes. He just faintly felt that there was something wrong with the demonic beasts in the monitor screen, but he couldn't figure out what the problem was. After being reminded by this member of the Special Abilities Bureau, he instantly realized that all the bird-type demonic beasts had disappeared.
Could it be …
All the bird-type demonic beasts are dead?
Duanmu Lin froze for a long while before he immediately turned and ran out of the tent. At the same time, he shouted, "Follow me to the blockade line and wait for Tan Xiu and the others to return."
At the blockade line.
Hun Sen and Jiang Shuisheng led their men and vigilantly observed the depths of the mountain range with the experts of the Special Abilities Bureau. They had received news in advance that thousands of demonic beasts were gathering and were likely to attack the blockade line, so they didn't dare to be careless.
"Director Duanmu."
Upon seeing Duanmu Lin's arrival, the two men immediately greeted him respectfully. Previously, they had heard that Duanmu Lin had gone to the Western Front and fought with hundreds of Magical Beasts. As a result, he had suffered some injuries. Now that they saw the wounds on Duanmu Lin's body, they immediately knew that the news was true.
Duanmu Lin's eyes were like torches as he asked in a deep voice, "Have Tan Xiu and the others returned yet?"
"No." Hun Sen shook his head.
After a moment of silence, Duanmu Lin slowly said, "If my guess is correct, Tan Xiu and his men should have done something big in the depths of the mountain range. But I can't be 100% sure. I need him to come back before I can get an accurate result. "
"Director Duanmu, what's your guess?" asked Hun Sen curiously.
"The surveillance footage from the depths of the mountain range shows that more than 4,100 demonic beasts have changed their positions after some time. They were all chasing after Tang Xiu before," said Duanmu Lin. However, it didn't take long for their numbers to decrease drastically. Now, there were only 3,200 of them left. I suspect that nearly a thousand magical beasts were killed by Tan Xiu and his men. "
"Impossible!"
"What kind of joke is this?!"
Hun Sen and Jiang Shuisheng exclaimed at the same time. Disbelief was written all over their faces, and there was even a bit of disdain in their eyes. Killing more than a thousand demonic beasts? Did he think those demonic beasts were old hens? That they could be killed so easily?
"I can't believe it either, actually." Duanmu Lin forced a wry smile and said, "But according to the surveillance footage, as well as the fact that Tan Xiu was chased by those demonic beasts, that's why I speculated it. After all, killing nearly a thousand demonic beasts, including hundreds of bird-type demonic beasts, is just too inconceivable. "
"Director Duanmu, I don't think you need to speculate like that." Hun Sen sneered. "Even if Tan Xiu is a celestial being, it's impossible for him to kill so many demonic beasts in such a short time. I know you value Tan Xiu very much, and you also think that Tan Xiu is very powerful. But it's best to give up the idea of adding glory to him. "
"I think Hun Sen's words are very reasonable." Jiang Shuisheng agreed. "Even if Tan Xiu has some strength, he's only at the Golden Core Stage at most. Can he kill nearly a thousand demonic beasts among thousands of them with his Golden Core Stage cultivation base? That's just a joke. It's simply impossible. Director Duanmu, it's not wrong to think highly of a person, but it's pointless to think without any bottom line. "
"I …"
Duanmu Lin opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to defend himself. He understood Hun Sen and Jiang Shuisheng's thoughts. In fact, his thoughts were almost the same as theirs!
Hun Sen looked at the depths of the mountain range again and said, "Director Duanmu, I'm afraid you know the strength of those demonic beasts the best. Even if all of us were to join forces, you should be well aware of the price we have to pay to kill nearly a thousand demonic beasts in this mountain range. Most of Tan Xiu's men have already evacuated. According to the information I gathered, there are only about 40 people left in the mountain range besides Tan Xiu and Mo Awu's group. It's already a problem for them to protect themselves amidst thousands of demonic beasts, let alone kill them. If you ask me, I think those nearly a thousand demonic beasts have probably gone somewhere else. It's very likely that they're trying to avoid our surveillance and are heading towards the blockade line. "
Duanmu Lin's heart tightened. He was also worried that such a situation would happen. After all, only a few hundred demonic beasts were dispatched at most when they attacked the blockade line. If nearly a thousand demonic beasts rushed out, it would be a huge threat to them.
But …
What about Tan Xiu?
It's been half a day, so he should have returned by now, right?
"Inform everyone to get ready for battle. Let's wait for a while more!" Duanmu Lin secretly prayed inwardly, praying that Tan Xiu could safely escape from the pursuit of the demonic beasts and come back smoothly. It was because the backbone of the men brought by Tan Xiu was Tan Xiu. If something happened to Tan Xiu, it would seriously affect their performance in the next battle.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two figures flickered lightning-fast from the direction of Ugley Town and appeared in front of Duanmu Lin, Hun Sen, and Jiang Shuisheng in the blink of an eye.
"Jin Shi, Ye Shisan, how are your injuries?" Duanmu Lin hurriedly asked with concern upon seeing them.
"Thank you for your concern, Director Duanmu," said Jin Shi. "Most of our injuries have healed and we can join the battle at any time."
Duanmu Lin felt relieved and nodded. "Tan Xiu and the rest haven't come back yet. They should have encountered some trouble in the mountain range. You should hurry to recuperate. You can enter the mountain range to help them after your injuries are completely healed. "
"I just received a notice from Sect Master that they're coming out and should be here soon." Jin Shi shook his head. "Don't worry, Director Duanmu. We have great faith in Sect Master's ability."
Duanmu Lin's spirit shook and he hurriedly asked, "You mean Tan Xiu and the rest have escaped? And they're rushing outside now? "
"That's right." Jin Shi nodded.
"Did Tan Xiu tell you what's going on with those demonic beasts?" asked Duanmu Lin hurriedly. "How come nearly a thousand demonic beasts disappeared for no reason? Especially the bird-type demonic beasts, none of them are left. "
"No." Jin Shi shook his head. "Sect Master just told me that many of our martial brothers and sisters are seriously injured and need timely treatment. That's why we came to meet them. "
Having said that.
He turned to look in the direction of Ugley Town and saw dozens of Tang Sect's disciples rushing over with stretchers. Their injuries weren't serious, and their injuries were much better after treatment.
Duanmu Lin pondered for a moment and resolutely said, "Since Tan Xiu told you to come and meet them, then let's immediately head to the depths of the mountain range to meet them! We can also rescue them in time should they encounter demonic beasts on the way. "
Jin Shi gave it a thought and nodded. "Then let's welcome them inside!"
A few minutes later.
Just a few kilometers into the depths of the mountain range, dozens of humans who looked like they just crawled out of hell were drenched in blood and looked too horrible to look at. Their leader, Tan Xiu, was covered in blood and had blood stains on his seven orifices.
Tragic!
Very tragic!
Despite having encountered many tragic scenes, Duanmu Lin, Hun Sen, Jiang Shuisheng, and the others were still shocked by the appearance of Tan Xiu's group. They simply couldn't imagine what kind of tragic battle Tan Xiu's group had encountered in the depths of the mountain range.
"Tan Xiu …"
Duanmu Lin's lips wriggled, but his words were stuck in his throat. All he could do was raise his right hand and give a thumbs up to Tan Xiu and the tens of Tang Sect's disciples.
Tang Xiu grinned. His injuries were very serious, especially the burning sensation coming from his five viscera and six bowels that made it difficult for him to breathe. Even so, he still squeezed out a smile and shook his head. "Senior Duanmu, our injuries are very serious and we need to recuperate as soon as possible. You can rest assured that this horde of demonic beasts won't attack us for the time being, but it's hard to say if it takes too long. Tell everyone to prepare for the war! "
Duanmu Lin touched his chest to smooth his breathing and said aloud, "Tan Xiu, hurry up and recuperate. Leave those demonic beasts to us for the time being. We won't let them disturb your recuperation in the camp as long as we're alive. Everyone, quickly put the seriously injured members on the stretchers and immediately return to Ugley. "
Quickly.
More than a dozen seriously injured members were put on the stretchers. Some of the Tang Sect's members who could still move followed the team and rushed outside.
On the way back, Duanmu Lin's eyes kept lingering on Tan Xiu. After enduring for a minute or two, he couldn't help but ask, "Tan Xiu, can I ask you something? I hope you can answer me seriously."
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