Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 517: The First Trial of Talent
Faced with Liu Yu’s rhetorical question, several people fell silent, unable to respond.
Indeed, why should they go and rescue?
They were not foolish individuals, and after a moment's thought, they understood this point. Yet, although they had logically come to terms with it, emotionally, they could not accept it all at once.
Dozens of disciples from various sects, hundreds of cultivators from Qingzhou, and even thousands of loose cultivators would just be abandoned like this?
Among those cultivators were many familiar faces, all from the same sect!
Liu Yu observed the changing expressions of the group, and he could roughly guess their complex emotions, but his heart was as calm as still water.
In the grim environment of human versus demon, such situations would not be the first and certainly not the last.
The cruel cultivation world does not allow for gentle feelings!
“Now, is there anyone who still wishes to go and rescue?”
“If you all willingly choose to go, I will not stop you. Just ensure you hand over your current tasks properly first,” Liu Yu said, setting down his teacup calmly.
“…”
Yan Kai and the others exchanged glances, remaining silent.
While they felt some sympathy for the plight of their fellow disciples in the Third Satellite City, the thought of risking their own lives to save them was simply too much to ask.
The so-called feelings of brotherhood meant nothing when compared to one’s own safety.
As expected, Liu Yu looked at their reactions and felt no ripple of emotion.
In the path of immortality, personal interests always come first.
He smiled lightly, then immediately arranged:
“The beast tide is about to erupt, and we are only a hundred miles from Golden Spear City. The four satellite cities are in imminent danger; they may soon be under siege.”
“You all must immediately go and activate the city defense formation, and announce to the entire city to prepare for battle!”
“Anyone who dares to hesitate or cause chaos at this critical moment will be executed without mercy!!”
His stern voice rang clearly in everyone's ears, invigorating them.
“Yes!”
Yan Kai and the others immediately accepted their orders, bowing before hurriedly making their exit.
“The primary role of the satellite cities is to provide early warning when the beast tide comes, and all is in service to Golden Spear Immortal City.”
“At this time, it can be considered fulfilling its mission.”
They tossed aside their earlier thoughts of rescue, finding excuses in their chaotic minds, which significantly eased their psychological burdens.
However, just as they exited Liu Yu’s cave dwelling, piercing alarms suddenly echoed throughout the city!
Mixed forces from the four major sects, the well-equipped “City Guard Army,” moved swiftly through the city with serious expressions, rushing to their previously assigned positions.
Some members of the City Guard worked to knock on doors, quickly organizing the loose cultivators still within the city.
In the face of the approaching beast tide, who could remain uninvolved?
Some loose cultivators could have stayed out of it, but having come to Golden Spear City for the “demonic beast hunting support,” they now had no choice but to accept the summons, reluctantly becoming defenders of the city.
In this world, where could one find a free lunch?
Thousands of loose cultivators paid a heavy price for their desire to obtain spiritual energy without cost.
Some of them saw through the “malicious intent” of the four major sects, their anger rising as they voiced their discontent and attempted to leave.
However, as expected, those who tried to leave were immediately branded as “cowards” and killed on the spot!
After killing dozens, the remaining loose cultivators settled down, beginning to comply with the arrangements.
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The four major sects had special means to receive messages from the satellite cities in a timely manner, and thus almost simultaneously, they all received information from the satellite cities.