Chapter 29: Beast Wave
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The sun had barely risen over the forest, casting a warm glow on the clearing where we, the Ning clan members, gathered to discuss the recent attack from the Lin clan. The tension in the air was palpable, and every member was on high alert.
"Why would the Lin clan target us now?" Ning Po muttered, his brow furrowed in frustration. "And with such a reckless plan to break our tablets, it’s almost as if they wanted us to know they were here."
Ning Rong, her eyes narrowed in thought, responded, "It's a diversion, or perhaps a way to test our defenses. But whatever their intention, we must stay vigilant."
I nodded, glancing at the others. "We need to reinforce our positions and prepare for any further attacks. The Lin clan may have more tricks up their sleeves."
As we continued our discussion, a low rumbling noise began to echo through the forest, growing louder with each passing second. The ground beneath us trembled slightly, causing everyone to tense up and look around in alarm.
"What's that sound?" Li Liang asked, his voice tight with apprehension.
Before anyone could respond, the rumbling intensified, and the forest seemed to come alive with the sounds of crashing branches and heavy footsteps. From the north, west, and south, the ground shook as a horde of beasts surged toward our camp.
Ning Rong's eyes widened in realization. "A beast wave!" she exclaimed, her voice cutting through the rising panic. "They're coming from all sides. Everyone, prepare for battle!"
My heart pounded in my chest as I strained to hear over the mounting cacophony. The sound of snapping branches and the thunderous footsteps of countless beasts grew louder with each passing second.
"They're everywhere!" one of my companions exclaimed, panic creeping into his voice.
I could feel the qi in the environment swirling and churning, growing denser and more chaotic with each passing moment. The presence of mid-level beasts in all directions was unmistakable. Their powerful auras pressed down on us, suffocating and oppressive.
Ning Rong quickly took charge, her voice firm and commanding. "Li Liang, you hold the west. Lu Jing, you take the south. I'll handle the north.
Wang Mie, you'll fight here and deal with the beasts coming from the forest close to us across the river. Ning Po, you'll assist Wang Mie, and the rest of you, help her as well. Ning Feng, be ready to detonate the traps when the beasts cross the river."
I nodded, determination settling in my chest as I prepared myself for the oncoming battle. The clearing became a flurry of activity as everyone moved to their assigned positions. I could see the fear and resolve in their eyes, but we had never faced a situation so dire before. We would not and could not falter now or all of us will be toast.
As she finished speaking, the first of the beasts emerged from the forest. They came in a terrifying array of shapes and sizes: massive dire wolves with razor-sharp fangs, hulking bear-like creatures covered in thick, matted fur, and serpentine monsters that slithered with unnerving speed.
Qi swirled around us in violent currents, the air thick with the energy of the impending battle. The beasts’ eyes glowed with a feral hunger, their movements synchronized as if driven by a single, malevolent will.
This is absolutely weird , it doesn't make any sense how can so many beasts attack us out of nowhwere but what's the problem here I have been monitoring everything for a while..... wait why did the Lin clan attack us out of nowhere and where is Ning Jian and why hasn't the elder from Lin clan arrived to pick up the lost member , she is still in that viel.
Ning Rong took her position to the north, her sword gleaming in the dim light. "Hold your ground!" she shouted, her voice unwavering despite the chaos.
Li Liang and Lu Jing moved to their assigned positions, their faces set with grim determination. Wang Mie stood ready near the river, his muscles tense and his eyes focused. Ning Po and the others took their places beside him, weapons drawn and prepared for the onslaught.
I hurried to the edge of our camp, where the traps were laid. The river was a natural barrier, but it wouldn't hold the beasts for long. I had to be ready to detonate the traps at the perfect moment.
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From my vantage point, I watched as the first wave of beasts broke through the treeline. Their combined roars and growls created a cacophony of sound that echoed through the forest.
To the west, Li Liang stood firm, his spear glowing with a bright red light as he channeled his qi. He moved with precision his steps leaving a small explosion with each movement just like Ning Rong all his techniques were at inter mediate level.
Li Liang met the western wave head-on. His spear danced in the southern flank, his strikes swift and lethal.
He was slicing through the beasts with practiced ease. Each swing of his spear sent arcs of energy that cleaved through multiple creatures at once, his movements a blur of motion.
A huge dust cloud rose wherever he landed and all I could were brilliant flashes coming from various directions as one beast after another fell and then for the first time there was not the sound of something being ripped but instead sound claws and spear clashing.
Two mid level beasts were clashing with his spear in display of attacks and counter attacks.
To the south, Lu Jing faced a similar onslaught. He wielded his sword, its tip glowing with an iridescent silver light.
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In his eyes there were only these beasts , all he could feel was his sword and all he could think about was saving the four people present here he considered family.
He knew he should conserve his qi but in front of him were two mid level beasts so activated his sword concept .
His sword started to vibrate releasing a pleasant hum, it glowed with a silvery hue and he saw many different strings in front of his eyes , they connected from various parts of his sword and led all the way to different parts of the beasts, all of them were different ways to kill the beasts .
He moved a single step back in that moment a flaming monkey missed his head by a centimeter , he slashed his blade in bottom to up motion cleaving the beast in half . Rest of the beast stood there rooted even under the effect of the potion.
With swift, fluid motions, he thrust his sword into the oncoming beasts, the silvery sheen stunning them before they could get too close. His agility and grace in combat were mesmerizing, each strike perfectly timed and executed.
"Keep pushing them back!" Lu Jing urged, his voice steady and calm despite the chaos around him.
"We can't let them overwhelm us and conserve your qi !" Ning Rong yellled at Lu Jing.
"Too late" Lu Jing thought .
Ning Rong was a force of nature in the north, her sword flashing like a streak of dark pink as she cut down beast after beast. Her aura was fierce and unyielding, her qi control so precise that she seemed to dance through the battlefield, evading attacks and delivering devastating blows with equal measure.
"Stay focused!" Ning Rong commanded, her voice ringing out above the din. "We can do this!"
Meanwhile, Wang Mie and her group fought valiantly by the river. The beasts surged toward them, their numbers seemingly endless. This area had highest concentration of the beasts.
"Be ready to charge , I am going to set off the traps they have entered the river ." I said as I created a few hand signs and a huge number of ice spikes formed in the river at the position from where the beasts entered the river .
A lot of beasts got impaled from behind and some got their limbs pierced but to my horror none of them stopped instead they were even more furious , they should have run away , I must find the source of this .
Lin clan must have planted something or used some kind of elixir to drive them this crazy but how can I solve this.
Ning Po and other member charged at the incoming beasts as they crossed the river in their injured state. they started killing them quickly but suddenly a bear like monstrous beast caught Ning Po off guard but instead of the paw crushing him to death , it was cleaved right off as some thing flashed by.
Wang Mie took out her bow her golden hair fluttering in wind and her eyes gleaming with a cold golden light, she started firing arrows, each shot fast as lighting and extremely precise , each strike sending shockwaves through the horde and crushing the beasts beneath it's might.
Ning Po and the others fought alongside her, their combined efforts creating a formidable defense.
"Stay together!" Wang Mie bellowed, her voice carrying over the roars of the beasts. "We can’t let them cross the river!"
I stood ready with the traps, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched the beasts approach. The traps we had set up were crucial; they could turn the tide of the battle if used correctly. As the first wave of beasts began to cross the river, I activated the traps again this time one's I have set up on the bank, detonating them with a surge of my qi.
Explosions rocked the riverbank, sending plumes of water and debris into the air. The beasts were thrown back by the force of the blasts, their ranks momentarily disrupted. I seized the opportunity, calling out to the others.
"Now! Attack while they're disoriented!"
Ning Po and the others surged forward, their weapons flashing as they cut through the stunned beasts. The air was thick with the scent of blood and the acrid tang of smoke from the explosions. Despite the chaos, we fought with relentless determination, each of us pushing our limits .
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To the west, Li Liang's defense held strong. He created a wall of blades and qi that the beasts could not penetrate. I watched as Li Liang unleashed a powerful qi wave, the energy rippling through the air and pushing a creature away that was in its path.
To the south, Lu Jing , had managed to corral the beasts into a bottleneck. Lu Jing's spear danced in her hands, each strike precise and lethal. The beasts fell one after another, unable to breach his defenses.
Ning Rong was a blur of motion in the north. Her movements were almost too fast to follow, her sword flickering like a silver flame as she cut down the beasts with ruthless efficiency. Even the most powerful of the mid-level beasts could not withstand her assault.
By the river, Wang Mie and his group continued to hold the line. The traps had given us a temporary reprieve, but the beasts kept coming but their numbers stated to dwindle.
Wang Mie's arrows rained down again and again, each blow injuring a beast. Ning Po and the others fought with equal ferocity, their combined efforts creating a formidable defense.
I continued to monitor the situation, ready to detonate more traps if necessary. The battle was far from over, and we needed every advantage we could get.
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As the minutes ticked by, the tide of the battle began to turn in our favor. The beasts' numbers were dwindling, and our defenses held strong. we pushed the beasts back.
To the west, Li Liang was huffing and puffing as 3 mid level beasts lay at his feet and 10 low level beast beaten out of shape by his spear.
To the south, Lu Jing delivered the final blows to the remaining beasts, leaving the battlefield littered with their fallen bodies . he had a ragged breath.
In the north, Ning Rong stood victorious, her sword dripping with the blood of her enemies. She had held the line, her relentless assault leaving no beast standing.
By the river, Wang Mie and his group launched a final, desperate attack. With a last arrow piercing a shadow leopard , Wang Mie crushed the last of the beasts.
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As the dust settled and the sounds of battle faded, a tense silence fell over the clearing. We stood amidst the carnage, our breaths heavy and our bodies weary. But we had won. The beast wave had been repelled, and our camp remained intact.
Ning Rong surveyed the battlefield, her expression grim but satisfied. "We did it," she said, her voice steady. "We held the line."
I nodded. "Yes".
"Be careful two strong ones are coming...no an there is something even stronger" Ning Rong Warned. as two creatures appeared from different directions.
But just as we were about to take a break both my and Rong's neck snapped in the river's direction and what we saw was a creature that was supposed to be our true target but right now we were in a very bad condition , every one was very tired.
As the dust settled and the sounds of battle faded, a hush fell over the clearing. The air was heavy with the scent of blood and smoke, and the ground was littered with the bodies of fallen beasts. But amidst the aftermath of the battle, a new presence emerged—a presence that commanded attention and instilled awe in all who beheld it.
From the depths of the river, a figure rose majestically, its silver scales gleaming in the dappled sunlight. It was a peak-level silver basilisk, its massive form coiled gracefully as it emerged from the water. Each scale shimmered with an otherworldly iridescence, casting rainbow hues upon the surrounding foliage.
The basilisk's eyes, twin pools of molten silver, glowed with an inner fire as it surveyed the battlefield with a regal air. Its presence alone seemed to command respect, instilling both fear and reverence in those who beheld it. It was a creature of immense power, a true apex predator of the forest.
But the basilisk was not alone. Flanking it on either side were two other formidable beasts—a high-level gold horn deer and a three-headed wolf. The deer stood tall and proud, its golden antlers gleaming in the sunlight. Its eyes, a brilliant shade of amber, radiated intelligence and strength.
Beside the deer, the three-headed wolf paced restlessly, its fur bristling with anticipation. Each of its heads bore a different expression—one fierce and aggressive, one cunning and calculating, and one wild and primal. Together, they formed a fearsome trio, a force to be reckoned with in their own right.