Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 294 - 89: Demon Beasts Attack! (Part 2)

Hearing Min Huanbo’s words, the panic among the other students slightly diminished.

Indeed, all the instructors are Eighth-Grade Martial Artists, plus Lord Xu from the Academic Platform, these fish monsters can’t cause any big waves.

Lin Chen looked at the relieved crowd but had a completely different opinion in mind. If these fish monsters really weren’t a threat, based on his understanding of Instructor Min and others, they wouldn’t have sheltered here but would have been ordered to engage the fish monsters, using them for real combat training.

Fish monsters appearing in groups here, how could there not be any at the Grade-Entering level? It’s likely that the ones who first came ashore were the vanguard, while the Demon Race’s stronger forces are still behind.

A quarter of an hour, half an hour, two hours...

As time passed, there was still no sign of Lord Xu and others returning, causing the emotions of the students behind the iron gate to become restless once again.

Min Huanbo also no longer had the comforting smile for the students, and all his focus was on the other side of the iron gate.

Drip!

Suddenly, fireworks appeared in the sky over the island, but this time they were red.

The red fireworks illuminated everyone’s faces, casting a shadow in Lin Chen’s eyes as well.

Regardless of previous lifetimes or this world, as long as it’s humanity, there are many commonalities. Red... signifies not just passion but also urgency and seriousness in many situations.

"Red fireworks?"

Min Huanbo’s pupils contracted for a moment. As an instructor, he naturally knew what red fireworks represented, indicating the occurrence of the most urgent situation.

It meant that Lord Xu and others were not faring well in their struggle with the Demon Race, and the situation was extremely critical.

Looking back at the students behind him, Min Huanbo felt conflicted internally. With Lord Xu and Senior Brother Chen at a disadvantage, he should go out to support them, but if he left, what would happen to these students?

"Instructor Min, Lord Xu sent us here; is there a mechanism inside that can help us resist the demon beasts?"

Lin Chen suddenly spoke, looking at Min Huanbo with bright eyes.

Min Huanbo was taken aback, not expecting Lin Chen to ask such a question. After pondering for a moment, he said, "There is indeed a mechanism above the iron gate."

With those words, Min Huanbo walked to a particular spot on the iron gate, pressed down on a groove, and two staircases rose up, aligning themselves with the iron gate.

"This iron gate was painstakingly forged by the Military Affairs Hall, extremely difficult to breach, and standing a full hundred feet high. Even Grade-Entering demon beasts find it hard to leap over this height."

Min Huanbo climbed the steps, with Lin Chen following closely behind. Standing at a hundred-foot height, Lin Chen’s gaze immediately swept across the entire island, soon spotting Lord Xu’s figure.

At this sight, Lin Chen took a deep breath; in his vision, he saw hundreds of figures surrounding and dividing Lord Xu and others.

Unfortunately, with his vision, he could only see this vaguely from such a long distance, but next to him, Min Huanbo’s expression darkened: "There are more than a dozen Grade-Entering demon beasts, among them is one at the Demon General level."

A demon beast at the Demon General level corresponds to a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist of the Human Race.

"Instructor Min, Lord Xu and others might not hold on." Lin Chen didn’t know about Demon Generals, but he knew one thing: if they were surrounded, it indicated that the Demon Race’s power was not weaker than Lord Xu and others this time.

"Don’t worry, the Poyang Guard would have seen the fireworks, and by calculation, they should arrive soon. As long Lord Xu and others can hold on for a little longer."

Min Huanbo turned back to Lin Chen: "Lin Chen, I’m leaving this place to you. I must go and help Lord Xu and others break through."

Although Lord Xu’s order was for him to stay inside the iron gate to protect the students, seeing Lord Xu and the seniors trapped, he couldn’t stay inside the gate.

Lin Chen opened his mouth; he wanted to dissuade Instructor Min.

Going out had a high probability of ending up killed by the demon beasts.

But in the end, he couldn’t say it out loud.

"Rest assured, the iron gate is secure enough. Even without me, the demon beasts won’t break in, and the Poyang Guard will arrive in at most two hours."

Seeing Lin Chen’s hesitation, Instructor Min assumed he was worried about demon beasts attacking after his departure and offered a reassuring smile.

"Instructor, please take care of yourself."

Lin Chen didn’t explain his thoughts, only speaking softly.

"Don’t worry. I’m no stranger to killing demon beasts; these small fish monsters won’t trouble me."

Min Huanbo laughed, patting Lin Chen’s shoulder, and walked down the steps.

"I’m going out to assist Lord Xu, and you all listen to Lin Chen’s arrangements. If anyone disobeys, it will be considered treason."

At the mention of treason, all the students’ expressions changed, but Min Huanbo ignored what they thought. With Lin Chen’s strength, even if any students acted out, he could easily suppress them.

After opening a small iron gate, Min Huanbo nodded at Lin Chen, then stepped out without hesitation.

"Lin Chen, is the situation critical?"

Jiang Qing asked Lin Chen, looking at the closed iron gate.

"Yes."

Lin Chen responded, sweeping a glance at everyone present: "Fellow junior brothers, I won’t hide it from you; Lord Xu and others are already surrounded by demon beasts and in extreme danger. However, with the iron gate between us, the demon beasts can’t break in. We just need to stay here and wait for support from the Military Affairs Hall."

"If it weren’t for you injuring us, we could assist the instructors in slaying the demon beasts."

A boy with a swollen face spoke quietly, and Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed. In an instant, he dashed in front of the boy like a streak of light and kicked without hesitation.

Pff!

Everyone watched as the boy flew backward, spitting blood in mid-air, before landing several feet away, his life or death unknown.

"Instructor Min has already stated, anyone who disobeys me is committing treason. Even if I kill you, I won’t have to answer for it."

Lin Chen’s gaze was icy, scanning over the students. He knew they must hold grievances against him for injuring them.

"Do you really think, uninjured, you could help Lord Xu and the others? If you believe that, climb up the steps and see for yourself what’s happening outside!"

Hearing Lin Chen’s words, a few defiant boys stepped onto the steps, but when they reached the top and saw the battle on the island, they descended in silence.

An overwhelming wave of demon beasts! 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Going out would mean being devoured within moments by the tide of beasts.

"If you go out, you will only hinder Lord Xu and others. If you’re seeking death, feel free to go out; I won’t stop you."

Leaving these words, Lin Chen once again ascended the steps. This time Jiang Qing followed him.

Standing at the top of the steps, Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly sharpened. He saw a wave of demon beasts abandon Lord Xu and head their way.

But just as the wave of demon beasts charged, Lin Chen saw a brilliant blade light cut through the sky, eliminating over a hundred fish monsters in one strike.

The blade light came from a besieged figure.

Lin Chen couldn’t see the face, didn’t know which lord it was, but moments later, he watched as the wave of demon beasts engulfed the figure.

"This is Martial Path Will materialized into a battle blade, incredibly powerful, but below a Middle Grade Martial Artist, achieving this almost depletes all one’s Qi Blood."

Jiang Qing’s voice came from beside him, and though Lin Chen didn’t look at her, he understood Senior Sister Jiang’s implication. This lord chose the most extreme fighting style to prevent the demon beasts from reaching them, perishing alongside the beasts.

"Senior Sister, we should prepare for battle as well."

Moments later, seeing another wave of demon beasts heading their way, Lin Chen whispered, while his right hand drew a bow. The Dragon Shadow Bow stretched to its limit in his hand, emitting a faint dragon’s roar from the bowstring.

If this iron gate could fully withstand the demon beasts, Lord Xu and others wouldn’t be besieged outside; they could retreat to the safety behind the iron gate.

Instructor Min, under Lord Xu’s command, had a primary mission to protect these students.

If the gate could withstand the demon beasts, Instructor Min would never leave to assist in breaking the siege of Lord Xu and others.

Grade-Entering Martial Artists have such self-control!

There can only be one explanation: the gate can only hold the demon beasts temporarily!