Chapter 112: The Monster King

The tiger’s massive paws rested on the bloodstained ground as it fixed its gaze on the BloodFang leader.

“When do we begin the attack, My Lord?” the man asked. “The preparations are nearly complete. We only need your order.”

The tiger’s tail swept slowly across the ground.

“Not yet. The beasts are scattered across the forest and the surrounding territories. Gathering them all in one place will take time.”

The BloodFang leader nodded. “I’ll send my people to gather the beasts under your control and bring them to a nearby area. It may take some time, but we’ll have them assembled before the attack begins.”

The tiger’s eyes narrowed slightly as he considered the plan.

“Do that. Make sure your people keep track of the beasts as they gather them. I don’t want any of them wandering off or arriving at the wrong place.”

“Leave it to me, My Lord,” the BloodFang leader replied confidently.

“Once all the beasts have been gathered, we’ll assemble them into a single force and launch the attack together. Sending them toward Silverwood City in scattered groups would only give the humans a chance to deal with them one by one. We need to strike with our full strength if we want to break through their defenses.”

The BloodFang leader considered this before asking, “Should we wait until all the beasts have assembled before activating the formation?”

“Of course. There’s no point sealing the city before our forces are ready.”

The leader immediately lowered his head. “My mistake, My Lord.”

“Once all the beasts have gathered and everything is in place, I’ll give the order to activate the formation. After that, Silverwood City’s final twenty-four hours will become a living hell.”

“And if the neighboring cities discover what’s happening. By the time they realize the danger and decide to send reinforcements, the formation will already be active, cutting Silverwood City off from the outside world. They will have no choice but to watch the city fall, unable to do a thing to stop it.”

The BloodFang leader bowed respectfully. “Everything will be carried out according to your instructions, My Lord.”

“Good. Keep your people ready and ensure that all remaining preparations are completed before the beasts arrive. When the time comes, I expect everything to proceed without a single mistake.”

“Understood, My Lord.”

With that, the tiger lowered its head and resumed eating.

The BloodFang leader remained where he was, waiting for the creature to finish. He had no intention of leaving before receiving permission.

Hidden among the trees, the Shadow Soldier had heard every word.

His expression grew serious.

This was no random gathering of Monster Beasts. The Outer God Cult was planning something, and BloodFang had been entrusted with carrying out the task of gathering the beasts for the upcoming attack.

Worse, the tiger seemed confident that nothing could stop its plan once the attack began. If the formation worked as intended, Silverwood City would be cut off from the surrounding territories for an entire day.

Twenty-four hours.

That was more than enough time for a city to fall.

I need to inform Master immediately.

The Shadow Soldier reviewed everything he had learned. The beasts hadn’t assembled yet, and gathering them would take several hours, perhaps longer. The tiger had no intention of launching the attack before its forces were ready.

That gave him a window to return and deliver his report.

But he couldn’t afford to waste it.

The tiger was dangerous, and the BloodFang leader was no ordinary opponent either. If either discovered his presence, escaping with this information would become much harder.

Fortunately, neither seemed to suspect that someone was listening.

The tiger remained occupied with its meal, while the BloodFang leader stood quietly beside it.

The Shadow Soldier slowly withdrew behind the tree.

He took one step, then another, keeping the thick trunk between himself and the clearing. Once he reached the next tree, he paused and looked back.

Nothing had changed.

The tiger continued eating. The BloodFang leader hadn’t moved.

Satisfied, the soldier continued deeper into the forest, choosing a route that kept him away from the clearing. There was no reason to take unnecessary risks now that he had learned what he needed.

As he moved farther away, the smell of blood gradually faded.

The Shadow Soldier knew he could not afford to waste any more time.

He had gathered enough information to understand the situation. The Outer God Cult was preparing to attack Silverwood City, BloodFang was responsible for gathering the Monster Beasts, and the tiger intended to seal the city with a formation for twenty-four hours.

This was information Lucian needed to know immediately.

Finding a secluded spot behind a cluster of trees, the Shadow Soldier focused on the connection he shared with his master. A faint ripple passed through his consciousness as he began transmitting a message.

Chapter – The Shadow Soldier’s Capture

Far away from the clearing, inside Sterling Manor, Lucian sat cross-legged on his bed, concentrating on his cultivation.

The room was quiet, and a steady stream of energy circulated through his body. He had just completed another cycle when he sensed a familiar presence attempting to establish a connection with him.

Lucian opened his eyes.

The Shadow Soldier?

The soldier was still carrying out his assignment. Contacting him at this moment meant that something important had happened.

Lucian immediately focused on the connection and allowed it to stabilize.

What happened?

The Shadow Soldier’s voice sounded in his mind.

Master, I’ve discovered something important. The Outer God Cult is preparing an attack on Silverwood City, and BloodFang is responsible for carrying out the operation.

Lucian’s expression grew serious.

Explain.

Without wasting time, the Shadow Soldier recounted everything he had overheard in the clearing. The Monster Beasts were being gathered in a nearby area, and BloodFang had been tasked with coordinating their movements before the attack.

But the most troubling part was yet to come.

Master, Outer God has a formation that will seal Silverwood City for twenty-four hours. Once all the beasts have gathered and everything is ready, That Tiger king will give the order to activate the formation. After that, no one will be able to enter or leave the city.

Lucian’s eyes narrowed.

A formation capable of isolating an entire city for twenty-four hours would make the coming attack far more dangerous. Even if Silverwood City’s defenders managed to hold their ground, they would have no way to receive reinforcements once the barrier was activated.

Did you learn when they intend to attack? Lucian asked.

Not the exact time, My Lord. They’re still gathering the beasts and preparing the formation. However, the tiger intends to launch the attack once everything is ready.

Lucian fell silent, considering the implications.

The alliance between the Outer God Cult and the Beast Tigers posed a serious threat to the city. With the Cult’s sinister influence and the Beast Tigers’ formidable strength, their combined forces could overwhelm the city’s defenses and put countless lives at risk.

Understood. You’ve done well. Leave the area and return safely. There’s no need to take unnecessary risks now that you’ve gathered this information.

Understood, My Lord.

The connection gradually faded.

Lucian opened his eyes and stared ahead for a moment.

His cultivation could wait. He needed to consider how to respond to the threat against Silverwood City, particularly the formation that would prevent anyone from entering or leaving.

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