Beast Taming: Bloodline Golden Hand-Chapter 644 - 430: Calm Before the Storm

Shortly after the meeting in the Celestial Capital Supreme Council Hall concluded, representatives of various major forces hurriedly departed to return to their respective families or sects for emergency deployments.

The next morning, Dubhe Pavilion issued a solemn announcement to the nationwide Beast Tamer Guild system through the Guild Machine:

[Celestial Capital Edict · Declaration to the Realm]

The universe follows its path, yet demons and evils arise repeatedly.

The way of humanity is arduous, and divine strife looms once more.

An ancient Divine Clan has emerged, defying the Heavenly Dao, bullying the weak, repeatedly violating our borders, massacring our people, and even attempting to seize the dragon veins that are the foundation of the Human Race, severing our eternal fate!

Their intentions deserve reproach, their actions merit destruction!

All descendants of the Human Race, how can we sit idly by, awaiting slaughter?

Thus, from this day forth, Celestial Capital, together with all the sects, families, and Beastmasters within the territory, forms the [National Defense Alliance] to resist the divine insult!

The edict is as follows:

Beastmasters of the world, whether loose cultivators or sect members, as long as you have hot blood, you are welcome to register at the local Beast Tamer Guilds to enlist and work together with one heart.

Wartime regulations take effect immediately, with all resources prioritized for wartime preparations!

May the sons and daughters of the Human Race cast aside past grievances, unite in purpose and virtue, protect our rivers and mountains, and safeguard our ancestral veins!

This is indeed the season of survival or extinction. May we all rise and turn the tide, saving the nation on the brink!

Signed: Dubhe Pavilion

The decree sent shockwaves across the entire nation!

In teahouses, taverns, marketplaces, and sects, everyone was discussing the sudden war proclamation.

"So it’s true... A war is really about to start!"

"Even the Celestial Capital has officially announced it!"

"The Divine Clan... So the legendary Divine Clan really exists, and they want to destroy us?"

"If the dragon veins are lost, the destiny of the Human Race will be broken! We absolutely cannot let them succeed!"

"Sign up! We must sign up! Even though my Spirit Beast level is not high, I can still take down a Divine Race scum!"

Panic, anger, passion, worry... various emotions spread across the country.

Some people were in panic, intending to take their families deep into the mountains and forests to avoid disaster.

Even more so, some secretly contemplated whether they should defect to the Divine Clan.

But the vast majority, after the initial shock, chose to resist.

However, when deciding which force to join, divisions arose.

"Celestial Capital is the strongest, with the most resources and masters everywhere. It must be the safest; if we’re going, we should join the National Defense Alliance!"

"Pah! When did those lords in the Celestial Capital ever truly care about our lives? Where were they during the Beast Chaos? Where were they when Spirit Academy was besieged? Now they call for national defense? I think they just want us to be cannon fodder!"

"That’s right! The Spirit Alliance truly considers the Human Race’s interests! The Great Elders of Spirit Academy have genuinely fought against the Divine Clan. They value loyalty and won’t abandon comrades!"

"The Western Alliance is also good; I’ve heard their tactics are strong in the Western Regions!"

Beastmasters across the world made choices based on their judgment, geographical proximity, and emotional inclination.

Some traveled thousands of miles to Celestial Capital, some resolutely headed east to Spirit Academy, and others went west to provide support.

The whole country seemed like a pot about to boil over, with undercurrents surging, people filled with both panic and a tragic sense of unity against a common enemy.

...

Spirit Alliance Headquarters

Spirit Academy Council Hall.

The atmosphere was equally solemn.

The Great Elder, Lin Chen, Xu Pingzhi, Chen Ming, and other core members gathered together.

"You’ve all seen the Celestial Capital’s announcement," the Great Elder said steadily. "The Celestial Capital has woken up, though they were forced to."

"They chose a good name, the National Defense Alliance...." Chen Ming said with displeasure, "Just with this name, many people will flock to them."

Lin Chen nodded as well; whoever came up with the idea this time in the Celestial Capital did indeed come up with a good name.

Naturally, everyone didn’t gather here to talk about this. Soon, Lin Chen spoke, "Since we’re going to war, it’s necessary to establish a Commander-in-Chief."

Immediately, someone questioned this, saying:

"Wasn’t it said before that the three major forces would decide together? Not have a single voice."

"Most matters will be discussed," Lin Chen said. "But what if our opinions aren’t unified then?"

"I think it might be wise to center on one person’s guidance." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"The course of a war is often the result of strategic maneuvering."

As everyone listened, they looked at each other in silence; eventually, after discussions, they reached an agreement, though they struggled over whom to choose.

"By seniority, naturally, the Great Elder is the highest, but I recommend President Chen Ming more," Lin Chen spoke again.

At this point, everyone was surprised.

Because Lin Chen had a better relationship with the Great Elder, everyone thought he would recommend the Great Elder, but unexpectedly it was Chen Ming.

"During the Beast Chaos, President Chen Ming’s decision-making for South City was evident to all...."

Lin Chen had discussed this with the Great Elder, and the Great Elder also endorsed Lin Chen’s decision.

The Monster Hunter Guild, mostly composed of loose cultivators, was already complex to manage, and the current situation was more suited to Chen Ming.

Eventually, the vote was unanimously passed by everyone.

Chen Ming did not refuse, only feeling a heavy pressure upon him.

He stood up and pointed to the large map of the Cangling Ancient Country hanging on the wall.

"If the Divine Clan comes, they won’t just attack one place."

Chen Ming pointed at the map to analyze.

"The three major dragon veins are respectively in Celestial Capital, Spirit Academy, and the Western Regions."

"The Divine Clan has a strong military; they might split into three forces, attacking simultaneously, aiming for a swift decision, to crush all our Human Race’s resistance forces and completely control the dragon veins."

However, someone asked, "Cangling Ancient Country has nine dragon veins, if we only guard three...."

"Even if they capture the dragon veins, they won’t be able to utilize them immediately," Chen Ming explained, "This battle is essentially a defense of the dragon veins, but the core tactic is about face."