Chapter 254 - 254 235 Reinforcements

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254: Chapter 235: Reinforcements? 254: Chapter 235: Reinforcements? Where Lu Ping’an’s gaze fell, there was already a dense swarm of beasts. Just looking at the numbers, there were probably only a hundred or so, which was nothing compared to the vast Green Ridge and Grassland that had previously obscured the whole world. But in reality, the threat level they posed to Lu Ping’an’s party far exceeded that of the previous multiple times. Various monsters like Achilles, gryphons, double-headed dogs, which Lu Ping’an had only seen in the Codex, or even never heard of, were brought onto the battlefield, either from some Secret Realm or through the Black Market channels. Just like that original Achilles, which had gone through the years to break through the bottleneck, transforming from a “trash mob” into a “mid-level BOSS,” all the beasts now in front of them, were the kind of constantly evolving, even mutating, super species. Lu Ping’an could feel that each of their strength was no less than that of the original Achilles. When a group of mid-level BOSSes and big bosses rush over, it’s no longer just a simple question of how fast you can kill them. Even high-level professionals might be swallowed and beaten up in front of such a large-scale beast swarm, and then die horribly. And the most dangerous among them, might have already reached an even higher level. Is it third-tier? Or even higher? These demons could not have been gathered in such a short time, and it was unlikely even if they inherited Jia Yi’s “legacy.” “Is this the Sophist’s trump card? How long has he been preparing for this?” Even while facing the dangerous swarm of beasts before him, Lu Ping’an was still looking at the person behind them in his mind. “Retreat….” At this moment, even Fang Wen chose not to blindly push forward. Even she, faced with this ready-to-strike swarm of beasts, chose to back off. As a Beast Tamer, she was aware of the power of an “army” or a “beast swarm.” Both the previous Gardener and the current Beast Tamer ultimately, relied on their “pets” for a living. How strong they actually are depends on their own foundations… these beast swarms are the answer given by the Sophists, the optimal configuration that best fits this “version.” Just as they were about to be swallowed up by the beast swarm, Lu Ping’an was still silently observing the situation, looking for the hidden culprit. He didn’t want to reveal his cards in advance without seeing the Sophist’s true self. “Can we still fly? Can we use that ability just now?” It was Fang Wen who got anxious, not afraid that the beast swarm would kill her, but worried that everything would only come to an end here. “There’s too little time, just a few seconds, we can’t escape these demons.” There were also beast swarms in the sky, and neither of the two people on their side were good at aerial combat… or rather, they had no experience in aerial combat at all. Fang Wen had fought so hard previously because she had to avoid the “bloodstains” and Magic Plants on the ground and was forced to fight in mid-air. Her “body” was already incomplete, and when one part of the resources was used for floating and the other for fighting, the unfamiliar aerial combat made it difficult to say how much combat power she could exert. “Damn, if only my babies were here, we wouldn’t be overpowered by these filthy beasts…” Complaining was pointless, she was already down to this last semi-ruined body, continuous misfortunes had hit her foundations. As the swarm of beasts was about to arrive, Lu Ping’an was still waiting… He was waiting, guessing, and gambling. “There should be a turning point. It can’t just end with us…” “Boom!” The sudden explosion attracted the attention of all living beings. A squad dressed as mercenaries used explosives to clear the way, forcibly breaking through the city wall. A figure so bulky and muscular that it shouted “devil muscle man” climbed up the Arena wall in just a few moves, trying to get in. At the same time, several other scattered individuals took advantage of the beast swarm being held back to quickly break through the defenses. “They really came.” When you think you are the chess player, often you are also in the chess game. There were many “adventurers” who had wanted to go to the source and observe when Lu Ping’an broke through the Life Mother Tree. Some of them were stopped by the beast swarm, while others were just cunningly waiting for the “first bird.” Substantial numbers of powerful Infiltrators were gathered around this last area, waiting for their chance. Now, as the beast swarm was commanded by their master to rush towards the specific individuals who had attacked, they naturally felt that their chance had come. “Tie Zhenmei!” Fang Wen glared angrily, and that familiar figure was none other than the missing sixth-tier foodie. Being unknowingly used as bait to help other competitors succeed, Fang Wen was, of course, unhappy, but Lu Ping’an just laughed. “…Finally, you’re forced out.” Someone stopped Tie, and even though he was far away, Lu Ping’an could still sense the “smell” on him. “Is it the Holy Image?!” That was something Da Mao would never get wrong. “Yes, the Holy Image, the third one.” Previously, Da Mao had said that in this city, there were two of her Divine Power Crystals, which served as guiding Holy Images. In the subsequent unlocking of the Historical Secret Realm’s information, the “Divine Power Crystal” containing the designated Deity’s divine power characteristic was a necessity for completing the ritual. One of them was stolen by Lu Ping’an, while the other was used by Long Qianlan in the awakening ceremony. Still, since the ceremony had not yet been completed, there should be a remnant part on him… which is the main reason why Lu Ping’an had been avoiding contact with him. During this process, Da Mao suddenly mentioned one day that one more Holy Image appeared in the city… Lu Ping’an initially didn’t take it seriously, thinking that another reinforcement had arrived or that someone had better searching methods. Looking back now, it was a consequence of the “theft” incident, which led the Sophist to specifically work on the second required item for the “Historical Secret Realm.” Now, when the person holding the “remaining Holy Image” appeared on the wall, Lu Ping’an hesitated no more. That should definitely be the Sophist’s real identity… If he was willing to hand over this “key item” to someone else, then he wouldn’t be him. “Fang Wen, help Tie Zhenmei and kill him, fulfilling our agreement.” Ignoring the surging beast swarm that was about to reach him, Lu Ping’an issued a cold order, asking the strongest power in his hands to leave quickly. “Are you crazy? Tie Zhenmei is obviously much stronger. The Sophist is just a third-tier or at most a fourth-tier. If you want to kill first, it should be Tie Zhenmei!” One sentence almost silenced Lu Ping’an. Are you still underestimating the Sophist even now? No wonder you got tricked like this. But reality is like this. Many people despise and underestimate their teammates when they are on the same team, thinking that they are the only ones contributing. When their teammate is really on the opposite side, they realize how wrong they were-“How can you be so strong!” “Go, he has a ‘Holy Image’ on him, which is the key to this ‘Historical Secret Realm,’ and it may even hide the secret to Ascending. Moreover, removing him will cause the beast swarm in front of us to naturally disintegrate…” Even without that last reason, the mere thought of the “key to the secret realm” was enough for Fang Wen to set off directly. “So, should I fulfill the contract to eliminate the Mother Goddess believers? Fine.” She gave herself another reason. Watching Fang Wen finally start to do the right thing and glide towards the front, Lu Ping’an nodded. Allowing Fang Wen to leave was not only for tactical reasons but also to give Lu Ping’an room to maneuver. “First, let’s buy some time…” The beast swarm had already reached them, and at this rate, they would end up miserably. However, Lu Ping’an merely silently activated a signal. “…Brother Guan.” The Void Gate opened and closed instantly, and a figure suddenly appeared behind Lu Ping’an. And from the moment he appeared, he had completed all the preparations in advance. “Come out, Noah’s Flood Barrier.” It was a strange name, but it represented the simplest violence. Before the charging route of the beast swarm, they encountered a formidable foe – “a giant ship,” or perhaps a massive log, blocking their path. “Boom!” The first batch of unlucky ones who couldn’t brake in time crashed right into it. To deal with the overwhelming cavalry, a “city wall” is naturally required. Standing on the giant ship, Lu Ping’an also gained the time he needed. On the huge wooden ship, it was no longer unarmed like before… if those Xis White Flower Cherry Blossoms could be considered weapons. In an instant, countless flowers scattered, and a large amount of hypnotic fog erupted, blooming right in the middle of the beast swarm. They returned the hypnotic cherry blossoms, which originally came from the Mother Goddess believers, back to them. When fully armed, the special agents had fallen unconscious at the mere whiff of the smell, let alone the beast swarm that had no anti-toxin equipment. Waves of wild beasts fell to the ground, snoring heavily on the spot. The scenery of Guan Xinxian’s Noah’s Ark had no weapons, but it had enough cargo space and volume. When Lu Ping’an planted the Cherry Blossoms full of Xis White Flowers on it, it became a super city wall specifically designed to protect against beast and human swarms. And all this was just to give Lu Ping’an the time to deploy his “scenery.”

Chapter 254 - 254 235 Reinforcements

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