Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 394 - 342: Live and Die with Celestial Star City
After hanging up, Wang Haichuan’s face turned extremely grim.
Now, the initiative is all in the hands of the Beast King. If the enemy decides to attack now, Celestial Star City will surely fall, and what awaits them will be the Beast King’s ruthless revenge.
"Wang Hu, immediately take a team of trusted aides to safely escort Chu Chen’s parents to Black Mist City," Wang Haichuan said gravely.
"Lord City Lord, the beast tide is imminent, extracting manpower now might not be wise," Wang Hu replied in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Wang Haichuan responded coldly, "Do you think having a few more people can stop the beast tide?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Hu’s expression changed dramatically, but he still voiced the doubts in his heart.
"Why does the Lord want to send them to Black Mist City?"
Wang Haichuan smiled upon hearing this and said, "Chu Chen is the pride of our Celestial Star City. If something happens to his parents, it might hinder his cultivation. I believe he will help us reclaim Celestial Star City."
Wang Hu caught the hidden meaning in Wang Haichuan’s words: this beast tide will see Celestial Star City fall.
He took a deep breath and said gravely, "Rest assured, my lord, even if it costs me my life, I will protect them well."
Wang Haichuan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Go, and remember to focus on your cultivation, don’t let hatred blind you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Hu’s departing steps came to an abrupt halt. He nodded heavily and said, "Rest assured, my lord, I will return." With that, he turned and left.
Wang Haichuan nodded in satisfaction, understanding that Wang Hu meant he would return to avenge them.
This Wang Hu is his chief of trusted aides, already at the Lord Level, and he is only in his thirties. With some opportunities, it might not be impossible for him to reach the King Level.
Wang Haichuan had personal reasons for naming Wang Hu as an escort.
Firstly, Wang Hu is very strong, considered one of the city’s elites, making him suitable for the escort role.
Secondly, Wang Hu’s talent is excellent, and this escort is also meant to protect him.
An hour later, Wang Haichuan looked at everyone in the meeting room and asked solemnly, "Does anyone have any opinions? Please put them forward."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and fell into silence.
This beast tide is even more perilous than the last. With the current strength in the city, the chance of victory is less than ten percent.
At this moment, a scout rushed into the City Lord’s Mansion and saluted Wang Haichuan. "My Lord."
Seeing this, Wang Haichuan said gravely, "Speak, we’re all our own people here."
Upon hearing this, the scout finally said apprehensively, "My Lord, the situation has been clarified. That Star Beast is also a Beast King. Its strength is at least above King Level Second Rank. We’ve already lost several brothers to gather this information."
Everyone was in an uproar upon hearing this. Even with one Beast King, they could see a glimmer of hope, as Wang Haichuan had already broken through to the King Level, and even if he couldn’t win, he could hold the enemy back.
But now, there’s another Beast King, even stronger, and they can’t see any possibility of victory.
Wang Haichuan’s face turned extremely grim.
No one knew how long the silence lasted until Wang Haichuan broke it.
"Everyone, I have already requested help from Black Mist City. Their troops are on their way; we just have to hold on for two days, and Celestial Star City will be saved."
"Lord City Lord, you know our current strength best. Holding on for two days is impossible. The Beast King is coming fiercely, attacking more violently than last time. Why don’t we temporarily withdraw from the city, and once reinforcements arrive, we retake it," Patriarch Qian said gravely.
Wang Haichuan immediately slammed the table and stood up. He glared at Patriarch Qian and coldly said, "The beast tide is already gathered outside the city. In a few hours at most, they will storm in. If we can escape, what about the citizens in the city? Should I just watch them die?"
Patriarch Qian’s face turned extremely grim upon hearing this.
Seeing this, Wang Haichuan softened his tone and said, "Just as you said, we could retreat temporarily, waiting for reinforcements. But once the beast tide enters, within half a day, the entire Celestial Star City will be destroyed. Even if we can fight back, all we will get is a ruin. Even if you have the money to rebuild, who would want to settle in a place with a City Lord and families willing to abandon their homes for personal gain? Such a city has no future."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent again. Wang Haichuan’s words were harsh, but they were the truth.
Even if the city is rebuilt, no one would want to come. Without citizens, how can there be fresh blood? It will become a dead city in the end.
At this moment, Lu Hongfei suddenly stood up and said to Wang Haichuan, "Our Cyan Dragon Daoist School is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City."
Following Lu Hongfei’s words, Chen Jianghe from the White Tiger Daoist School also stood up.
"White Tiger Daoist School is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City."
"Vermilion Bird Daoist School is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City."
Then, the Qilin Daoist School and Black Tortoise Daoist School also expressed their stances.
At this moment, Ji Mingfeng also stood up. He saluted Wang Haichuan, "The Ji Family is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City."
"The Qian Family is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City."
Finally, various small and medium-sized families also rose to express their determination.
"The Beastmaster Association is willing to live and die with Celestial Star City. All items in the association are freely provided to all the soldiers defending the city."
Wang Haichuan was extremely moved upon witnessing this. He saluted everyone and said, "I am deeply thankful to all of you. I promise that once we overcome this ordeal, I will surely restore Celestial Star City to its former glory, and even further. I assure you that your status in the city will advance further, and the City Lord’s Mansion will be your solid backing in the future."
Upon hearing this, everyone was delighted, especially those small and medium-sized forces. If they survived this ordeal, they would be under the protection of the City Lord’s Mansion. Even if they offended those large forces, they would not dare to move against them easily.
Though the hope is slim, there is always a chance of survival.
At this moment, Wang Hu had already arrived at Chu Chen’s house, forcibly taking Father Chu and Mrs. Chu away.
When the two heard they were to leave the city, they naturally voiced their doubts.
When they learned the reason, Father Chu’s expression became extremely grave.
Looking at his wife with reluctance, he said, "Wife, you go with them out of the city first. I still have some things to take care of here. Once I finish, I’ll come to find you."
Mrs. Chu immediately understood her husband’s intention upon hearing this. She glared at Father Chu and said sternly, "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. You want to send me away and stay to defend the city alone."
Upon hearing this, Father Chu quickly waved his hand, saying, "How could that be? I’m very afraid of death. Our son is so outstanding, I’m still waiting to enjoy my life. You should go quickly; with the Shadow Golden Mantis, I’ll catch up to you all soon."
Mrs. Chu said gravely, "Chu Xiong, don’t belittle me. Just because you have feelings, don’t forget this is my home too. I won’t go anywhere. Our son has grown up, and I believe that even without us, he can live well."
Looking at his wife, Chu Xiong’s eyes were filled with even more reluctance. He caressed his wife’s hair and smiled, "Alright, alright, we both won’t leave."
Mrs. Chu nodded contently upon hearing this. Just as she was about to say something, she felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck and passed out.
Wang Hu was immediately shocked upon witnessing this. Just as he was about to say something, Father Chu interrupted, "Alright, no need to persuade me. My life belongs to Celestial Star City, and now it’s time to give it back. Take my wife away, and if you meet my son, please tell him that he is my greatest pride." With that, Father Chu walked towards his post, his steps exceptionally firm.
