Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1772: 450: The Five Hidden Principles of Primal Nurturing, The Beast Tide Rises Again!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"I traveled to the deep sea to investigate. There are signs of a beast tide forming among the demon beasts of the Great Dream Marsh. My husband, you intimidated those demon kings three years ago, so this shouldn't be happening."
"However, I didn't dare to go too far in. By using the Beast Taming Secret Technique to communicate with some sea beasts, I discovered that a terrifying presence has emerged in the deep sea, forcing them toward us. It is highly probable that a Fourth Rank Demon King is inciting this beast tide."
Dressed in a luxurious red and gold gown with a faint light shimmering around her, Hong Lian spoke with an air of dignified grace.
"Based on the current situation, will this beast tide strike the Great Dream Immortal City or the surrounding islands?" Lu Changsheng inquired.
"I cannot say for certain. Generally, when a demon king triggers a beast tide, they destroy every spirit vein island in their path, using human cultivators as blood food."
"Furthermore, if a genuine Fourth Rank Demon King leads the charge, the demon kings you previously suppressed will likely take the chance to seek revenge," Hong Lian added in her melodic, gentle voice.
Lu Changsheng pressed further, "Given the current signs, how much time do we have before the beast tide reaches the Great Dream Immortal City?"
"It is difficult to estimate. We are only seeing the initial signs. If it fully breaks out, it would take at least two to three months—perhaps even longer—to surge from the deep sea to the Great Dream Immortal City," Hong Lian explained.
"Two to three months..."
After a moment of reflection, Lu Changsheng said, "Hong Lian, accompany me on a journey. We shall see if a Fourth Rank Demon King is truly behind this beast tide!"
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Accompanied by Hong Lian, Lu Changsheng departed from the Immortal City. He activated the Reversal Yin Yang Glazed Glass Wall to mask their presence as they ventured deep into the Great Dream Marsh.
As they moved inward, they indeed spotted numerous demon beasts migrating toward the Immortal City, fanning out in a fashion similar to the previous tide.
In fact, the current disturbance was even more significant than the last one.
Lu Changsheng avoided alerting the creatures, utilizing the Reversal Yin Yang Glazed Glass Wall to hide their Qi signatures as he and Hong Lian pushed further into the depths.
After a long search, Lu Changsheng failed to detect the Qi of a Fourth Rank Demon King, though they did encounter several unfamiliar Third Rank Demon Kings.
The presence of these multiple Third Rank Demon Kings confirmed the gravity of the situation, suggesting a Fourth Rank Demon King was almost certainly lurking in the shadows.
Faced with this, Lu Changsheng decided not to push his luck any further.
In such deep waters, the thick mist suppressed a cultivator's divine sense and mana. With so many demon kings nearby, he would be at a severe disadvantage if he accidentally alerted a Fourth Rank Demon King.
"What is your plan, husband?" Hong Lian asked, looking toward him.
She was well aware of Lu Changsheng’s true strength and felt certain he could drive back the beast tide.
"We will return and make preparations. When the moment is right, we will slay that Fourth Rank Demon King!"
Even though he hadn't seen the beast himself, Lu Changsheng trusted his instincts. To ensure success, he intended to use more than just the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror; he planned to prepare several magical treasures specifically designed for hunting a Fourth Rank Demon King.
He didn't want to risk a scenario where the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light merely wounded the beast, allowing it to flee—that would be a massive wasted opportunity.
"You intend to hunt a Fourth Rank Demon King!?"
Lu Changsheng's declaration even caught Hong Lian off guard.
After all, attempting to kill a Fourth Rank Demon King within the Great Dream Marsh during a beast tide was an incredibly difficult feat.
She quickly regained her composure, however, and asked how he intended to proceed.
"You will see when the time comes."
Without wasting a second, Lu Changsheng brought Hong Lian back to the Immortal City. He then commanded his son, Lu Lingxiao, to alert the city of the impending beast tide so everyone could prepare.
He ordered that any island under their jurisdiction in the path of the tide must be evacuated immediately!
The City Lord Mansion soon went public with the news, sending the entire Immortal City into a state of frantic excitement and worry.
"What? A beast tide is coming? Why haven't I seen any evidence of this?"
"If the City Lord Mansion says it's happening, it's almost certainly true."
"I wonder how massive this tide will be this time."
"The Immortal City usually recruits cultivators when a tide hits. Brother Zhao, should we leave for a while to stay safe?"
"A beast tide is a rare chance! I've just reached the Foundation Establishment stage and I'm looking forward to hunting demon beasts for cultivation resources!"
"Prices for demon beast parts will crash once the tide arrives. I need to sell my stock right now!"
"My Spirit Rice was only six months from being ready! Why must the tide happen now?"
The announcement triggered a wave of different emotions across the city.
Some people began hoarding goods, while others fled. Conversely, many flocked to the Immortal City hoping to be recruited for the defense.
While Lu Changsheng intended to use the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror to take down the Fourth Rank Demon King, he still needed to gather the cultivators of the Great Dream Marsh.
After all, the massive swarms of lesser demon beasts attacking the islands still required other cultivators to deal with them.
This recruitment wouldn't cost the City Lord Mansion much, as the city would handle the processing of the majority of the hunted beast materials.
It was also a perfect chance to scout and recruit talented cultivators into the City Lord Mansion's ranks.
Following the news, representatives from the Heavenly Sword Sect stationed in the city visited the City Lord Mansion to ask about the situation.
"My father has already handled the arrangements."
Lu Changsheng did not meet them personally. Upon his return, he went into seclusion to refine magical treasures, leaving Lu Lingxiao to manage the visitors.
The False Core Cultivator from the Immortal Sect didn't push for more details after hearing that.
Since the Lord of Great Dream City was confident, they weren't going to waste their own resources by interfering.
Furthermore, the Vast Sand Illusion Realm was due to open soon. The elite forces of the Heavenly Sword Sect had already departed for the Endless Wilderness to wait for the Secret Realm, leaving them with little strength to spare.