Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1774: 451: Three Treasures of Demon Extermination, the Beast Tide Strikes! (2)

Under his direct order, even the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale was already submerged in the waters near the Great Dream Immortal City, careful not to alert the approaching beast tide.

Given the current power of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale, simply patrolling the city's perimeter would have been enough to frighten off the current swarm, at least until a Third Rank or the rumored Fourth Rank Demon King made an appearance.

However, Lu Changsheng had no intention of scaring off his prey; he planned to remain patient until the concealed Fourth Rank Demon King finally showed its face.

...

Inside the City Lord Mansion.

"What is the status of the situation?"

Lu Lingxiao stood tall, garbed in a dark golden robe embroidered with dragon motifs, his features obscured by a shimmering gilded mask.

Save for his sharp, golden eyes, his true identity remained a mystery to those around him.

Standing with his hands clasped behind his back, he projected a majestic presence that felt as though it could command the heavens and earth, possessing the immovable weight of a great mountain range.

"Young City Lord, things are stable for the moment. However, scouts indicate that the second wave of the beast tide will strike in three days at most."

A cultivator belonging to the Immortal City gave a respectful report while standing before Lu Lingxiao.

Despite this Young City Lord only being at the Foundation Establishment stage, his golden gaze carried the terrifying pressure of a True Dragon. It made observers feel instinctively inferior, leaving them unable to maintain eye contact.

Even Lu Qingsong found himself feeling a growing sense of unease when dealing with his younger brother lately.

"Three days... Is the Immortal City currently staffed with enough personnel? What is the inventory for elixirs, talismans, and magic artifacts?"

Lu Lingxiao had remained within the Immortal City during this period. Instead of hunting demons personally, he focused on overseeing the logistics and the shifting conditions of both the frontlines and the city's interior.

"Reporting to the Young City Lord..."

The cultivator quickly summarized the current logistics.

Upon hearing the details, Lu Lingxiao set out to personally inspect the supply depots at various locations.

As he moved, he frequently checked a token that shimmered with the radiance of the sun and moon—the [Sun and Moon Token] forged by Lu Changsheng.

Previously, because the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] was stationed at Bi Lake Mountain, the Sun and Moon Token at Great Dream Immortal City was limited unless the mountain initiated contact.

Now that Lu Changsheng had brought the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror with him, the Sun and Moon Token served as a functional communication device for the Lu Family.

...

As the hours slipped away, the second wave of the beast tide finally arrived, and the smaller outlying islands began to fall under the relentless assault.

Even though the Immortal City had issued warnings about the coming tide long ago, only a small portion of residents had chosen to flee.

Consequently, the Immortal City was forced to step in, sending out reinforcements to provide aid.

"Puff puff puff—"

Just off the coast of Red Carp Island, Lu Qingshan and his sister Lu Qingzhu watched with indifferent expressions as dozens of demon beasts lunged toward them. A single flash of sword light erupted, slaughtering the entire group in an instant.

With a casual wave of his hand, he manifested a Great Hand of Magic Power to scoop up the carcasses, tossing them onto the island for the locals to process.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Lu Family stationed here was Lu Xingran, the daughter of Xia Zhizue.

The surrounding cultivators watched the scene with dry throats and wide eyes, finally witnessing the terrifying destructive power of a Nascent Soul Immortal.

"Brother, Lingxiao has sent a request for us to support Ningxiang Island."

At that moment, Lu Qingzhu noticed a notification on the [Sun and Moon Token] and immediately informed her brother.

While the Sun and Moon Token allowed for easy communication, the disciples of the Lu Family could not afford to watch it every second.

To ensure Lu Qingshan could focus entirely on combat, Lu Qingzhu acted as his coordinator, relaying all incoming messages.

"Understood."

Lu Qingshan gave a slight nod, preparing to set off with his sister.

Unlike her brother, Lu Qingzhu took a moment to signal Lu Xingran, telling her they were moving out and to report any new developments immediately.

"Understood, Sister Qingzhu."

While Lu Qingshan was often seen as arrogant and distant, Lu Qingzhu’s kind nature toward her fellow family members made her very popular with disciples like Lu Xingran.

...

At Golden Stingray Island.

Lu Qingyan was clad in silver armor, gripping a massive black halberd that looked remarkably like the one Lu Ping’an used in his youth.

Though she lacked Lu Ping’an’s massive frame, she moved with incredible agility through the waves, using her halberd to cut down an early-stage Second Rank demon beast.

Behind her, a formation of dark, ghostly serpents and fish—the Blackwater Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers—synchronized their auras with her own.

Even though these Dao Soldiers were only First Grade and had limited individual power, the bulk of the beast tide was also First Grade. Supported by the formation, Lu Qingyan’s mana reserves seemed bottomless.

Through these days of relentless culling, Lu Qingyan’s reputation began to spread across the Great Dream Marsh. Many observers realized she was from the Bi Lake Mountain Lu Family, noting she used the same techniques and Dao Soldiers as the family’s eldest son, Lu Ping’an.

Meanwhile, roughly a hundred miles from the Great Dream Immortal City, an elegant woman in a purple gown was leading three young girls through a demon beast hunt.

The oldest girl, appearing to be sixteen or seventeen, wore a fitted red dress with her hair in a bun. She brandished a black flood dragon spear while soaring on wind wheels that crackled with golden fire.

Next to her was a girl of twelve or thirteen, cradling a glowing zither that appeared to be carved from fine white jade.

The music from the zither was as soothing as a mountain spring, yet its notes possessed a soul-piercing quality that left the demon beasts dazed, causing them to sink beneath the waves.

Whenever a beast got too close, she would swing the heavy zither with a cold expression, her physical strength matching the ferocity of the girl with the spear.

The third girl was delicate and sweet, her hair styled with care. she cast various techniques without pause, occasionally looking toward her mother for approval.

These four were none other than Meng Xiaochan, Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, and Lu Mengchan.

Unlike refined goods like elixirs or talismans, poison required very little preparation time.

Therefore, as the beast tide surged, Meng Xiaochan took the opportunity to bring her daughters to the front lines to gain real-world combat experience.