Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 666 - 664 Sharp Perception _1

Suddenly, everyone's expression turned grim.

Ju Tian'en's gaze was slightly cold. He waved his hand and impatiently said, "You worthless losers, all of you get down from here. Guard the city carefully and watch your surroundings. If you discover the beasts intending to launch a large-scale attack, report to me immediately."

Everyone quickly nodded and hastily retreated. It was clear Ju Tian'en was in a foul mood and rather angry.

Actually, Ju Tian'en already had a plan, but it was considerably dangerous.

If the beasts launched a massive attack, he would have no choice but to fight to the death, targeting the beast leaders first. There might be a slim chance of survival, but if he were killed by a beast leader, the consequences would be unthinkable.

After all, all the people within Tianxiong City depended on him for protection. Undeniably, the weight on Ju Tian'en's shoulders was immense.

For years, he had been cautious, daring not to make a single misstep, with so many people relying on his protection. However, this time, he had to face the inevitable.

After everyone had left, the sound of footsteps approached. Ju Tian'en slowly lifted his head, his gaze falling upon the woman before him.

"Why do you continue arguing with them? At a time like this, we should all be working together. If internal strife breaks out within Tianxiong City now, we'll truly be attacked from both front and rear."

The speaker was the City Lord's wife. In all of Tianxiong City, only she could speak to the City Lord so calmly and composedly.

Ju Tian'en, quite irritable, sighed before speaking. "Of course, I'm worried about everyone's safety; otherwise, why would I get angry with them? Didn't you see their attitude just now? Did that look like they were facing a formidable enemy? They still want to pin all their hopes on me, but how can I possibly resist them alone?"

"There are so many people in Tianxiong City, yet these warriors are so negligent towards them. Do they still think I'm the same man I was back then?"

Tianxiong City's renown today was entirely due to Ju Tian'en's contributions. When he first arrived, wars were continuous, and beasts coveted the city. After all, Tianxiong City was the largest and most populated settlement in the vicinity. But Ju Tian'en had been incredibly formidable back then, single-handedly inflicting severe losses on those beasts.

Only Ju Tian'en himself knew the toll these years had taken. Although he had constantly striven to improve, the beasts, undeniably, were also growing stronger rapidly. He had been able to crush so many beasts back then because no truly formidable ones had joined the fray. But how could he possibly achieve that now?

Resisting so many beasts single-handedly was nothing but a fantasy.

"Everyone just needs a pillar of strength. After all, all eyes are on you. If you also show fear, where will they find the will to fight?"

"Alright, the urgent matter now is to figure out how to repel the enemy."

The City Lord's wife smiled. She walked to his side, poured him a glass of water, and then added, "Besides, Tianxiong City's defenses are gradually being reinforced, so it won't be easy for the beasts to invade. During this time, I'll also quickly mobilize the city's residents to prepare. If the beasts attack in large numbers, everyone will contribute to defending their homes."

Ju Tian'en sighed without speaking. He knew full well the capabilities of Tianxiong City's ordinary residents. How could they possibly fight beasts? The moment they stepped onto a battlefield, they would quickly become prey.

Ju Tian'en shook his head, then patted the City Lord's wife on the shoulder and smiled. "Alright, you don't need to worry about these things. Everyone I need to protect is here in Tianxiong City. So, even if it costs me my life, I will stop the invading beasts."

The City Lord's wife hastily covered Ju Tian'en's mouth. "Don't say such discouraging things," she urged.

Ju Tian'en nodded, then gave a self-deprecating laugh and said no more.

He was very clear about what he was about to face. So, these weren't necessarily discouraging words, but rather plans for the future. After all, if it really came to that, Tianxiong City would likely be shattered. Everyone would face the same fate.

The City Lord's wife, seeing his immense irritation, didn't disturb him further. Anyone could tell he was on edge. After all, the enemy was at the gate, yet he had no strategy to repel them. Moreover, with so many people needing protection, the burden on his shoulders was immense. Everything depended on Ju Tian'en making the right decisions.

After the City Lord's wife left, Ju Tian'en slowly rose and walked outside.

Standing on the city wall, he looked at the expanses of forest below. Then, suddenly, he squinted and chuckled. "I think I've come up with a decent idea."

A Martial King expert standing nearby quickly approached him and asked, "City Lord, have you conceived a plan to repel the enemy?"

Ju Tian'en nodded. He pointed at the distant forest and said, "Tianxiong City has one advantage: the surrounding mountain forests. So, if the beasts invade, we can use fire to ignite all the nearby forests. While not an ideal strategy, it could significantly impact the beasts and buy us some time."

"Moreover, this will give us time to assess the beasts' numbers and strength. If we determine we are not their match, we will have the Tianxiong Victory Army retreat swiftly. There are too many common people here; we cannot let them perish senselessly."

The Martial King expert sighed. At this stage, they naturally had to prepare for the worst.

After all, the Star War Battlefield was indeed a cruel place, and establishing a foothold there was no easy feat.

"Alright, continue as I initially ordered. Remain vigilant of your surroundings. Report any disturbance to me immediately to avoid missing any tactical opportunities."

After giving the order once more, Ju Tian'en prepared to head towards the City Lord's Mansion. Just as he turned, he suddenly noticed what appeared to be several figures beneath a nearby cluster of trees.

His expression changed instantly, and he quickly looked towards the forest patch where he'd seen the movement.

"What is it, City Lord? Did you sense something unusual?" the Martial King expert asked urgently.

Ju Tian'en shook his head. He squinted at that patch of forest for a long moment, then abruptly rose. Planting a foot on the parapet, he leaped and rushed towards it.

Before the Martial King expert could react, Ju Tian'en had already vanished from his sight.

In the blink of an eye, Ju Tian'en stood at the edge of the forest. Wang Zhan's expression turned grim. The nearby villagers continuously backed away, yet dared not make any large movements, fearing they would alert Ju Tian'en.

Wang Zhan hadn't expected Ju Tian'en to be so vigilant! He had spotted them with just a single glance.

In a few strides, Ju Tian'en entered the forest. The villagers wanted to retreat further, but when they looked in Ju Tian'en's direction, they found him already standing before them.

At this, everyone's expression became exceedingly grim. Several village elders, in particular, quickly rose and hurried to Ju Tian'en's side, all speaking at once.

"City Lord, please don't misunderstand! We are all villagers from nearby. Our villages were destroyed by beasts, leaving us homeless. We know the rules of Tianxiong City, so we didn't dare approach rashly and could only hide here."

Although these people had never entered Tianxiong City, they had seen it from a distance and naturally recognized Ju Tian'en.

Wang Zhan stood among the crowd, saying nothing.

Only by appearing as ordinary, weak people could Ju Tian'en be less guarded, and only then might these villagers have a chance at survival. Entering Tianxiong City wasn't a guarantee of life, but even if the city couldn't withstand the beasts, Ju Tian'en would surely try to get some people out. After all, most of their relatives were in Tianxiong City.

Ju Tian'en scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering on Wang Zhan for a moment. Saying nothing to him, he turned to one of the village elders and asked in a deep voice, "Are you truly villagers from nearby?"

One of the village elders quickly stepped forward, nodding emphatically. "Absolutely, City Lord! We are indeed villagers from nearby. Our villages were all burned down. If you go look now, you can still see the charred remains from last night's fires."

Ju Tian'en nodded without saying anything.

The villagers sighed in unison, a sense of helplessness washing over them. It seemed even the area near Tianxiong City was no longer a safe haven.

However, to everyone's surprise, Ju Tian'en suddenly said, "In that case, all of you can come with me into Tianxiong City."

Instantly, everyone's eyes lit up. "Really?"

Without looking back, Ju Tian'en started walking towards Tianxiong City. "Of course, I mean what I say," he stated calmly. "But I must tell you one thing in advance: it won't be long before Tianxiong City also becomes a target for the beasts. So, you too must be prepared."