Tan Xiu frowned and said, "I think those demonic beasts have a purpose in attacking our blockade line after yesterday's battle. I think their purpose is to kill me. "
Duanmu Lin stared blankly and incredulously said, "You said they want to kill you? That's why they launched yesterday's attack? "
"That's right." Tan Xiu nodded. "That's the possibility. I clearly observed the battle on the ground. The strongest demonic beast is only at the Golden Core Stage. However, there were only four hundred flying type magical beasts in the sky, but there were ten Gold Core stage magical beasts among them. While I was fighting with the ten Gold Core stage magical beasts, there was unexpectedly a hidden flying type magical beast that suddenly launched a sneak attack on me. This hidden bird-type demonic beast is comparable to a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. "
"What?!"
Duanmu Lin exclaimed, "A demonic beast comparable to a Nascent Soul Stage expert appeared? Damn! That super demonic beast hasn't appeared yet, has it? Don't tell me … that super demonic beast is even stronger than a Nascent Soul Stage expert? "
"That's right." Tan Xiu nodded and said, "That super demonic beast appeared at the blockade line when I broke through to the next realm. Judging from its aura, it's not a demonic beast comparable to a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. If my guess is correct, it's probably at the Spirit Formation Stage. "
"Spirit … Spirit Formation Stage?"
Disbelief was written all over Duanmu Lin's face. His heart fell to the bottom after hearing Tan Xiu's speculation. It must be noted that the strongest human cultivator should be Tan Xiu, right? But his strength was only comparable to an early-stage Nascent Soul Stage cultivator.
If …
If that super demonic beast's strength was comparable to a Spirit Formation Stage cultivator, then how could human cultivators block its attack? On top of that, there were tens of thousands of demonic beasts. Even if there were a few more of these sealing lines, the demonic beasts would easily break through them and all the cultivators would be slaughtered.
Once that happened, it would be the doomsday of mankind. Duanmu Lin and a large number of experts from the Special Abilities Bureau, as well as the Chinese experts, speculated that it would be very difficult to kill even a Nascent Soul expert with firearms, not even missiles.
As for Soul Formation Stage …
Duanmu Lin was utterly disheartened by the result of his conjecture. Unless a nuclear bomb was used, it would be impossible to kill a Soul Formation Stage demonic beast. However, even if a nuclear bomb was used, the probability of killing a Soul Formation Stage demonic beast would not exceed 80%. In other words, there was still a 20% chance that it would be impossible.
"Could it be that the heavens want me dead?"
Duanmu Lin's lips trembled, and he seemed to have aged more than ten years.
After sensing the change in Duanmu Lin's aura, Tan Xiu immediately said, "Senior Duanmu, although I speculate that this super demonic beast can fight against a Spirit Formation Stage powerhouse, it's not like we have no hope at all. I have a trump card that can ensure the safety of the human race, but if I use it, it will bring me great losses. "
Duanmu Lin's expression drastically changed. He didn't even care about Tan Xiu's losses and hurriedly asked, "What trump card do you have? Tan Xiu, tell me, what other trump card do you have? "
Tan Xiu forced a smile and said, "I can't use that trump card unless it's a last resort. As for a Soul Formation Stage demonic beast … it's not completely impossible to kill it. "
Duanmu Lin hurriedly asked, "If you don't use your trump card, will you? Tan Xiu, tell me quickly. What is it? "
"We need to wait for someone. If she can arrive in time, I may not need to use my trump card," said Tan Xiu with a smile. "Senior Duanmu, you don't need to ask about the specifics. What we need to do now is to set up a defense and figure out when the demonic beast will attack again. "
"This … alright!"
Duanmu Lin suppressed his confusion and left. But in any case, Tan Xiu had given him a reassuring pill. As for the outcome, he believed that Tan Xiu wouldn't take his life as a joke.
The following week.
The demonic beasts suddenly became very quiet and no demonic beasts appeared outside the blockade line. Even the monitors in the depths of the Himalayas could only occasionally see a few demonic beasts appearing and leaving quickly.
However, this situation made everyone realize that this should be the so-called 'calm before the storm'. Following this, once the magical beasts attacked again, it would probably be an all-encompassing attack.
Tan Xiu didn't stay idle this week. On one hand, he seized the time to cultivate and improve his strength, while on the other hand, he also taught some secret arts to the Tang Sect's disciples so that they could master them quickly. At the same time, he also spent two days to quietly set up a Feng Shui Grand Array six to seven kilometers inside the blockade line. Furthermore, the array he set up stretched for tens of kilometers. Whether the demonic beasts attacked from the east, the west, or the center line, they would be trapped by the array.
In front of the blockade line.
"Remember, you're in charge of the array," said Tan Xiu with a serious expression. "You're in charge of the array, so you must unleash the full power of the array. Unless it's a last resort and your life is hanging by a thread, you must never leave the array's eye.
"If you want to live longer, you must use the array to kill the demonic beasts. The more demonic beasts you kill, the greater your chance of survival will be. I'll be in charge of controlling a more powerful array. Once the array you control is broken, I'll immediately take over. I hope you won't let me down, and don't let all the cultivators on the blockade line down. "
Having said that, Tang Xiu's words finally stopped.
Eight of them were comparable to Golden Core Stage cultivators, while six were comparable to late-stage Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators. The 14 of them stood straight with their hands clasped behind their backs. They looked firm and resolute as they loudly said, "We won't let Sect Master Tang down, nor will we let anyone down!"
Tan Xiu slowly nodded and said with satisfaction, "Your names may be recorded in the annals of history and be immortalized in the future. Or maybe you'll only be remembered by the people in the cultivation world, and no one will know about you after we leave. But you'll become heroes, and that's a fact that no one can change. I, Tan Xiu, am looking forward to fighting side by side with all of you! "
"Fight side by side!"
Shouted the 14 of them.
They were all cultivators, some were Daoist, some were Buddhist, and some were martial artists. In short, they were deeply influenced by Tan Xiu after spending a few days with Tan Xiu. Not only did they have a deep admiration for Tan Xiu, but they also developed a warrior's attitude and momentum.
Time fleeted by.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the military tent, Tan Xiu sat cross-legged and silently communicated with the stars in the universe, continuously absorbing the power of the stars in the universe and transforming it for his own use. At the same time, Tan Xiu also absorbed all the demonic power in the Spirit Gathering Array he arranged with 108 Demon Cores, and the array automatically dissipated.
"The Heavenly Art of Cosmic Genesis is indeed worthy to be the top cultivation art created by the Demon God. My cultivation speed is really incredible. How long has it been? My strength has actually increased by another fold. I'm confident that I can successfully kill a late-stage Nascent Soul expert now. But … if I encounter a powerful enemy at the Spirit Formation Stage, I can barely put up a fight, but it's hard to say whether I'll win or lose in the end. "
Tan Xiu floated up. Just as he walked out of the tent, he saw Xue Sha and Hei Xiong standing straight and waiting outside. Many of the Tang Sect's disciples in the surroundings cast envious looks at him.
"You guys …"
Just as Tan Xiu spoke, he immediately sensed the aura released by the two men. A satisfied smile immediately appeared on his handsome face as he nodded and said, "Very good. You guys are really good. I didn't expect you to be the second and third disciples to break through to the Golden Core Stage. I hereby announce that you've been promoted to Guardian Elders of the Tang Sect. You can find Mo Awu later and he'll give you the rewards. "
Xue Sha and Hei Xiong exchanged glances. Although they had long expected that they would be promoted to Guardian Elders of the Tang Sect and that they would receive generous rewards, they were still very excited after hearing the confirmation from Sect Master Tan Xiu.
"Sect Master."
Mo Awu floated up and respectfully came before Tan Xiu.
"Give them the rewards to celebrate their breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage," said Tan Xiu. "Further, they'll be the Elders of the Tang Sect in the future. You're the first four Elders to break through, so you can discuss it with them later."
"Understood!"
Mo Awu smiled and nodded to Xue Sha and Hei Xiong. Then, he looked at Tan Xiu again and said, "Sect Master, I just got the news that Chi Nan and Kuwako have also broken through to the Golden Core Stage."
Tan Xiu stared blankly for a moment. He wasn't surprised that Chi Nan had broken through to the Golden Core Stage, but Kuwako had also broken through to the Golden Core Stage? How could her cultivation speed be so fast?
Originally!
Tan Xiu accepted Kuwako as his subordinate only to let her carry out Japan's plan and strive to control some forces in the country in the future, as well as plunder some resources from the country. But now, it seemed that he couldn't treat her as an outsider anymore. With her cultivation speed, she would become his right-hand man as long as she worked harder in the future.
"Awu, contact Chi Nan, Kuwako, Tang Guang, and Tang An. Tell the four of them to come here immediately. I'm afraid we'll be at the final moment of the battle. We'll have a better chance of winning if they come here, and the losses of the other sects' disciples will be reduced. "
"What about Jin Shi?" asked Mo Awu hurriedly. "Do you want him to come back?"
"Has Jin Shi broken through to the Golden Core Stage yet?" asked Tan Xiu.
"No news yet." Mo Awu shook his head.
Tan Xiu sighed inwardly. He originally thought that Jin Shi would be one of the first six to break through to the Golden Core Stage since he had been with him for such a long time. He would occasionally give him some special attention and even rewarded him with a lot of cultivation resources. But he didn't expect that Jin Shi would ultimately let him down.
"Don't notify him yet. He has a mission now."
Mo Awu nodded without a word and said, "I'll contact him right away."
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