Cultivating in Different Professions

Chapter 204: Chapter 141: Raging Tide

Chen Song stood up straight, pointed ahead, and spoke.

In that direction, dust and smoke billowed, and the roars of demons shook the heavens.

They were gathering only seven or eight li from the Outer City walls.

Farther in the distance, more demons could be seen continuously pouring out from the sprawling mountain range.

Su Mu strained his eyes and could faintly make out the fluttering of a Brocade and Ink Shirt amidst the swarm of demons.

That must be the Taiping Captain Chen Song mentioned, the one who was surrounded by demons and couldn’t get back to the city in time.

"Captain, it looks like this is really a Demon Tide."

Chen Song’s face was filled with panic and fear. He said in a low voice, "The number of demons has definitely surpassed a thousand."

A demon count exceeding five hundred was already considered a Demon Tide.

Over a thousand, and it became a Tier One Demon Tide.

From what Chen Song could see, the number of demons outside the city was well over a thousand, and more were still emerging in a ceaseless stream.

The final count would likely exceed two thousand, maybe even approach three thousand.

That would be a Tier Three Demon Tide!

If a Tier Three Demon were to appear, the Tier Three Demon Tide would become a Tier Four, and that would be a true catastrophe.

Su Mu’s expression also turned grave.

He had been cramming information about Demon Tides these past few days.

Five hundred to one thousand demons was a Tier One Beast Tide.

One thousand to two thousand demons was a Tier Two Beast Tide.

More than two thousand demons, but under three thousand, was a Tier Three Beast Tide.

As for a Tier Four Beast Tide, the number of demons was similar to a Tier Three, with the sole difference being the presence of a Tier Three Demon.

When the number of demons reached a certain level, a High Tier Demon was bound to appear.

A Tier Three Demon’s power already surpassed the Rebirth Realm. In a one-on-one fight, even the strongest person in Wuling City might not be its match.

"Captain, if it’s a Tier Three Demon Tide, we can barely hold them off.

But if it’s a Tier Four, the Outer City absolutely won’t be able to withstand it."

Chen Song whispered. He was already considering whether to move his family to the Inner City.

The demons hadn’t started attacking the city yet, so there was still a chance to send his family away.

Once the assault began, the Inner City would surely be completely sealed. Getting in then would not be so easy.

"Now is not the time to talk about that. Why aren’t we going out to provide support?"

Su Mu said grimly.

"We can’t leave the city."

Just then, a voice called out.

A tall soldier from the City Defense Army strode over. It was an old acquaintance.

Zheng Tu came before Su Mu and cupped his fist in a salute.

"Captain, we can’t leave the city!"

Zheng Tu said in a low, serious voice, "The City Defense Army and Martial Artists of the Outer City are all only in the Body Tempering Realm. With the walls, bows, and crossbows, we have a chance to defend.

But there are plenty of Tier One Demons out there. Once we lose our geographical advantage, we won’t be able to beat them."

"If even the Taiping Captains can’t handle it, it would be pointless for us to send people out to help."

Zheng Tu explained.

There were only so many men on the walls; they couldn’t afford to send too many out.

Too few would be useless, and too many would compromise the wall’s defenses.

"Are you the Commander of the City Defense Army here?"

Su Mu understood the logic and asked in a low voice.

"Yes. When the Demon Tide erupted, all the supply points outside the city were recalled. The General assigned me to assist in the defense of the Outer City."

Zheng Tu replied.

"Good. You watch the walls. I’m going out."

Su Mu said.

"Captain Su, you absolutely must not!"

Zheng Tu’s expression changed. He quickly said, "You are the Commander-in-Chief of the Outer City right now. You cannot put yourself in harm’s way."

"So we just ignore them?"

Su Mu asked, pointing to the Taiping Captains outside the city.

"Captain, they’re retreating in our direction. As soon as they get a little closer, they’ll be within range of the Demon-Breaking Crossbows. We can support them then."

Zheng Tu said.

"You’re not wrong, but they can’t wait that long."

Su Mu’s voice was grim. "Zheng Tu, Chen Song, hear my order!"

"Sir!"

Zheng Tu and Chen Song’s expressions turned serious as they responded.

"Until I return, you two are in full command of the city’s defense!"

Su Mu said solemnly.

"This is a military order!"

Zheng Tu and Chen Song wanted to protest further, but upon hearing the words "military order," they didn’t dare say another word.

"Order received!"

Before the words were even out of their mouths, they saw Su Mu leap down from the top of the wall.

He didn’t take the gate. Instead, he ran several dozen steps along the wall, then flipped down, landing steadily on the ground below before sprinting toward the demons.

From the wall, Su Mu’s solitary figure, set against the endless sea of demons, formed a stark contrast.

He alone charged the Demon Tide, solitary and valiant.

The people on the wall watched this scene, burning it into their minds, a memory they would never be able to erase.

...

"Hold on a little longer! We’re almost back to Wuling City!"

Zhang Chenchen supported a Taiping Captain, struggling to fend off the demons swarming them from all directions.

The Taiping Captain being supported by Zhang Chenchen spat out a mouthful of blood. He had a shocking wound on his chest; he had nearly been disemboweled.

"Let go of me! I can still fight."

He gritted his teeth. "Dammit! We’re Taiping Captains, and we’re being chased by a pack of beasts like dogs with their tails between their legs.

No more running. A Tier Five Demon Tide... it makes no difference whether we get back to the city or not.

Let’s make our stand right here.

Even if I die, I’ll die facing them! A wound in the back is a disgrace for a Taiping Captain!"

He used his saber as a crutch, swaying, barely able to stand.

"So much nonsense!"

Zhong Guizheng cut his way over from the side, hoisted the man onto his back, and carved a bloody path forward with a swing of his long saber.

"Go!"

Zhong Guizheng’s Brocade and Ink Shirt was stained dark red; it was impossible to tell if it was his own blood or the demons’.

He erupted with all his strength, barely managing to clear a path and lead the small group forward by several zhang.

But there were simply too many demons, and they were quickly surrounded again.

Zhong Guizheng’s face was expressionless as he forcefully slashed forward.

The light from his saber flashed out for several zhang.

Four or five demons were slain by his single strike.

"Holy shit!"

The Taiping Captain on Zhong Guizheng’s back couldn’t help but curse loudly.

"The Gen Mountain Realm! Old Zhong, you’re incredible! You actually broke through mid-battle and comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm!"

His face was filled with envy.

’A Realm...’

Even among the Taiping Captains, very few had ever comprehended a Realm.

Zhong Guizheng was already at the Perfection stage of Blood Exchange. Now that he had comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm, he would become one of the strongest Taiping Captains.

Zhong Guizheng remained expressionless, showing no trace of joy.

If he had comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm at any other time, he would have laughed out loud three times.

He had put in so much effort to comprehend the Gen Mountain Realm.

But right now, he truly couldn’t bring himself to laugh.

So what if he had broken through in the middle of a battle and comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm?

With his current stamina, even with the Gen Mountain Realm, he could only use it a few more times—not enough to break out of the encirclement.

He had just comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm, and now he was about to die here.

A fierce glint flashed in Zhong Guizheng’s eyes. ’It’s not completely useless. Comprehending the Gen Mountain Realm means I can at least take a few more of them down with me!’

WHOOSH!

Zhong Guizheng summoned his last reserves of strength and swung his long saber. The blade technique, heavy with the power to split mountains and shatter stone, instantly claimed the lives of a dozen demons around him.

But this burst of power also nearly exhausted his stamina.

The gap left by the dozen dead demons was instantly filled by even more.

"Old Zhong, put me down. You can’t fight your way out carrying me."

The Taiping Captain on his back said, "I don’t want to die such a pathetic death, being a burden until the very end."

Zhong Guizheng hesitated for a moment, then gave a slight nod.

He and Zhang Chenchen had met these colleagues several days ago after they fled Daxing Mountain. They had all worked together to evacuate the civilians outside the city, and now, his own strength was spent.

After setting the man down, Zhong Guizheng tightened his grip on his saber.

"Let’s fight. If you go first, wait for me for a moment on the Yellow Springs Road."

Zhong Guizheng said.

"Don’t be so sure. Even though you comprehended the Gen Mountain Realm, I might just outlive you by a bit. Don’t you forget to wait for me. With a brother on the Yellow Springs Road, it won’t be lonely."

The Taiping Captain laughed heartily, held his long saber horizontally, and blocked a demon.

The powerful impact tore open the wound on his chest, sending blood spraying out.

He gritted his teeth, refusing to retreat even half a step.

As long as he was alive, Zhong Guizheng wouldn’t have to worry about his back.

"Come, let’s fight!"

He used all his strength to push the saber outward.

Suddenly.

He felt the pressure on his hands lighten.

The demon opposite him was actually pushed back by his force, collapsing with a THUD.

’Could it be? Did I also break through mid-battle and comprehend a Realm?’

He blinked, looking at his own hands in disbelief.

Just then, he saw a brilliant flash of saber light blossom before his eyes.

A figure was crouched in a sprinter’s stance a short distance in front of him. Behind this person, a dozen demons were thrown into the air, sprays of blood erupting from their bodies simultaneously.

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