Chapter 525: 10 Year Beast Tide

Chapter 525: Chapter 525: 10 Year Beast Tide

Long Ao sensed that something was very wrong.

Knowing how eager Duan Kai was, Long Ao found it hard to imagine why he would simply give up such a golden opportunity.

Before Long Ao could even go find Duan Kai, Duan Kai and Duan He had already come to him in person.

This made Long Ao all the more curious. He had no idea what game the Imperial City was playing.

"Brother Duan, the Imperial City suddenly pulled back. What on earth happened?"

For some reason, when Long Ao saw the grave expressions on Duan Kai and Duan He’s faces, his heart sank. ’Something major must have happened,’ he thought. ’Otherwise, the Imperial City wouldn’t have retreated so easily.’

"Sect Leader Long, there’s something you don’t know."

With a helpless, bitter laugh, Duan Kai continued, "Sect Leader Long, the decennial Beast Tide has suddenly arrived early. According to the prior agreement among the Four Great Forces, all grudges must be set aside to face the Beast Tide together."

Beast Tide?

Long Ao had no idea what a Beast Tide was.

But Long Ao was no fool. For the Four Great Forces to join hands against it, he could only imagine how terrifying the Beast Tide must be.

"Brother Duan, I have to ask, what exactly is the Beast Tide?"

Hearing Long Ao’s question, both Duan Kai and Duan He looked stunned for a moment, but then their expressions softened in understanding.

After all, Long Ao had risen to prominence in a very short time, so of course he wouldn’t know about the Beast Tide. In fact, besides the Four Great Forces, likely very few people did.

"Sect Leader Long, the decennial Beast Tide is arguably Kyushu’s greatest nightmare. If we, the Four Great Forces, hadn’t joined forces each time, Kyushu would have been overrun by the beasts long ago."

Long Ao was startled by his words.

’If what Duan Kai said is true, doesn’t that make the Four Great Forces the saviors of Kyushu?’

"Sect Leader Long, a Beast Tide, as the name implies, is a flood of countless Spirit Beasts. These creatures are incredibly fierce and cruel. No matter who you are, you’ll be devoured by them."

So that was it.

Long Ao could perfectly imagine it: an endless tide of Spirit Beasts pouring into Kyushu. Forget ordinary people; even powerful Martial Artists, like Void Saint Martial Artists, would find it difficult to resist.

The sheer destructive force of a Spirit Beast army was terrifying.

Long Ao finally understood why the Four Great Forces were taking this so seriously, even to the point of joining forces to confront the Beast Tide.

"Brother Duan, if I’m guessing correctly, this Beast Tide is even more terrifying than one can imagine. If so, can the Four Great Forces truly hold it back?"

Long Ao could picture the terrifying scene of a Beast Tide pouring into Kyushu. Even as powerful as the Four Great Forces were, holding it back would be no easy task.

Sighing deeply, Duan Kai said resignedly, "In the beginning, to fend off the Beast Tide, the Four Great Forces pleaded for help from the Heaven and Earth Sect. As the greatest power in the world, the Heaven and Earth Sect dispatched ten Divine Dao Array Martial Artists. They worked together to set up a Super Array. With that, and the combined strength of the Four Great Forces, we can barely hold the Beast Tide at bay."

Long Ao swallowed hard. He knew exactly what ten Divine Dao Array Martial Artists represented. ’The Heaven and Earth Sect truly lives up to its name as the world’s greatest power.’

Long Ao knew a little about the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Originally, Long Ao had always believed the Long Clan was the most powerful force in the world. But according to legend, the strongest was the Heaven and Earth Sect, followed by the so-called Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, and then the Long Clan.

A full ten Divine Dao Martial Artists could easily sweep across the entirety of Kyushu.

Long Ao was filled with a sense of awe. He knew clearly that if the Heaven and Earth Sect hadn’t intervened, even the Four Great Forces would have been powerless against the Beast Tide. This decennial event was truly Kyushu’s nightmare.

"Sect Leader Long, now you should understand why we Four Great Forces have all set aside our grievances."

Nodding, Long Ao asked, "Brother Duan, there’s one more thing I don’t understand. Since the Heaven and Earth Sect has already intervened, why don’t the Four Great Forces just ask them to step in again and wipe out the Beast Tide for good?"

Long Ao really couldn’t wrap his head around this point.

After all, if the Heaven and Earth Sect could send ten Divine Dao Array Martial Artists to set up a Super Array, why couldn’t they just help the Four Great Forces annihilate the Beast Tide completely? That would be a blessing for all of Kyushu.

"Sect Leader Long, you don’t understand. The Beast Tide is too terrifying; it can only be suppressed, not completely wiped out. That’s true even for the Heaven and Earth Sect. What’s more, they would never sacrifice even a single Divine Dao Martial Artist for the sake of Kyushu."

Divine Dao Martial Artists were the most supreme beings in the world. They were precious assets even to the Heaven and Earth Sect. There was no way the Sect would sacrifice any of them for Kyushu or the Four Great Forces.

Long Ao could understand that. ’After all, what does the destruction of Kyushu have to do with the Heaven and Earth Sect?’

"Brother Duan, why have you really come here? You might as well just say it."

Long Ao was no fool. He knew Duan He and Duan Kai hadn’t come all this way just for a chat. In his heart, he had already guessed their true purpose.

"Sect Leader Long, regardless of the grudges between us, or between you and the other three great forces, we are all a part of Kyushu. As such, the safety of Kyushu is everyone’s responsibility. Would you agree?"

Long Ao shrugged, a clear sign of his agreement.

"Good. In that case, I won’t beat around the bush. This time, Netherworld Mansion, Piaomiao Palace, the Third Level Long Family, and my Imperial City have all agreed to set aside our grievances. We hope that you, Sect Leader Long, will do the same and join us in fighting the Beast Tide."

Before Long Ao could reply, Duan He suddenly cut in, "Sect Leader Long, as a part of Kyushu, I’m sure you wouldn’t refuse. Am I right?"

’Shameless.’

He cursed them viciously in his mind. Now that they had framed it this way, if he refused, wouldn’t he become a pariah in Kyushu?

"Brother Duan, you’re right. The safety of Kyushu is everyone’s responsibility. Since I am a part of Kyushu, it is my duty to help. Rest assured, I won’t be the one to let Kyushu down."

Hearing Long Ao agree, both Duan He and Duan Kai were secretly delighted.

"Sect Leader Long, you are truly righteous. We are deeply impressed."

Looking at the two men, Long Ao suddenly felt nauseated. ’Lying through their teeth. They clearly want to kill me, yet they act so impressed. They’re utterly shameless.’

"Brother Duan, what do you need me to do?"

Duan Kai then explained in detail how they would deal with the Beast Tide. They agreed to set out in three days and meet at the appointed place. With that, Duan Kai and Duan He rose and departed, disappearing without a trace in a matter of moments.

"The decennial Beast Tide."

Long Ao’s expression was grave. He had a nagging premonition that there was more to this decennial Beast Tide than met the eye.

(P.S. Shoutout to our very first Alliance Leader! Xiaojiu is super grateful, you’re the best! I hope everyone continues to support Xiaojiu so we can see more and more Alliance Leaders. When that happens, Long Ao War God will definitely surpass the other books and reach the Peak!)