Legacy of the Spirit Stone

Chapter 18 – Beast Tide erupts, Demonic Beasts attack

Yang Lingqing had always felt that the strange stone at home was different ever since the Wang Lie incident.

This difference wasn't about its quality, but rather she felt that the stone seemed to be "alive."

Since then, she often chatted privately with Chen Yang to see his reaction.

Unfortunately, the strange stone never responded.

Yang Lingqing held Chen Yang above her head, and after a while, when nothing happened, she put her hand down.

She gently stroked Chen Yang and said, "Good treasure, I know your power. If any demonic beasts come, you must warn us!"

Her gaze turned towards the cliff, where the main base of the Yang Clan lay below.

If demonic beasts broke through from here, it would be a disaster for the Yang Clan.

As a cultivator of the Yang Clan, protecting the family was their responsibility. Ever since she embarked on the path of cultivation, Yang Lingqing had kept this mission in her heart.

In fact, when Yang Lingqing lifted Chen Yang, he had already sensed it.

There was indeed the presence of demonic beasts in the forest, but it was very faint, indicating they were far away. He could only sense the general direction, unable to pinpoint their exact location.

It seemed like they were testing the patience of the people below the mountain.

This was probably the first major crisis he faced after joining the Yang Clan.

Chen Yang's view was the same as Yang Guanfeng's; this calamity was perilous, but if they could overcome it, it would greatly benefit the Yang Clan's future development.

Casualties were inevitable; he just hoped it wouldn't be too tragic.

The Yang Clan had treated him well, so Chen Yang decided to be vigilant. At the very least, he had to protect these two children.

Days passed by.

For ten whole days, there was no movement from the beasts.

Seeing this, many villagers who had come to seek refuge felt the danger had passed.

Even though some Yang Clan members tried to persuade them kindly, some villagers insisted on returning home.

Some even saw the Yang Clan's kindness as a conspiracy, claiming that the Yang Clan was keeping them to do hard labor.

"Didn't you see how hard those soldiers train every day?"

"Exactly, there's been no movement for over ten days, and they still won't let us leave. Who knows what they're planning!"

Yang Feiyun and Yang Xiaolei, who had been managing the household for years, were used to such situations.

It's hard to persuade those determined to court death.

During this time, the Yang Clan provided food and shelter, which was already very generous. If they didn't appreciate it, then let them be.

Three days later, most villagers without family members serving as clan soldiers had left, leaving only about ten percent still at the Yang Clan.

On this day, Yang Guanfeng suddenly returned home and issued three clan leader orders in succession.

First, everyone under the Yang Clan's jurisdiction must take refuge in the Yang Clan Compound starting today.

Second, all newly trained non-clan soldiers were divided into three lines: vanguard, front, and rear, to guard the east, west, and south directions of the Yang Clan.

Third, except for infants and the elderly who couldn't move, everyone else was equipped with weapons for self-defense.

The entire Yang Clan sprang into action immediately.

Everyone understood what these three clan leader orders meant.

The beast tide was coming!

That night, the mountains and forests shook, and the roars of beasts echoed through the sky!

At this moment, the villagers who chose to stay at the Yang Clan realized how correct their decision was.

Those villagers who left early had already become bones in the stomachs of the beasts.

"Grab your weapons! Light the torches!"

Everyone lit torches, illuminating the Yang Clan Compound brightly in the dark night.

At the mountain pass on the front line, the clan soldiers stationed there had already begun engaging with the beast tide.

Yang Tieli divided his men into three teams, intercepting the beasts in a bottleneck formation.

At first, they could hold them off, but as the number of beasts increased, they began to fight while retreating.

As casualties mounted, their formation began to falter.

"The vanguard line is behind us! Don't lose your formation!"

Yang Tieli led from the front, shouting commands while slashing two fierce beasts with his blade.

Seeing their leader so brave, the clan soldiers were inspired, and their formation quickly stabilized.

But just then, two deafening roars echoed from the forest!

The roars were terrifying, causing the clan soldiers to panic.

After the roars ceased, two massive figures crashed through a swath of trees, charging out of the forest.

A wild boar as strong as an ox and a black tiger with three eyes!

The clan soldiers were all horrified at the sight.

"What... what kind of monsters are these?"

"They're demons! These are demons!"

"Are we all going to die here?"

The power of the demonic beasts was too terrifying, beyond what they could resist.

Seeing the two demonic beasts charging at them, the clan soldiers were in chaos.

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

At this moment, a strong wind suddenly arose, and two blade-like gales swept over their heads.

Wherever the gales passed, countless beasts were sliced apart.

Splat!

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The gales were incredibly fast and semi-transparent, and the two Qi Condensation First Layer demonic beasts couldn't dodge in time, getting knocked to the ground.

The gales deeply embedded into their flesh, causing blood to splatter everywhere. The two demonic beasts instantly lost their previous ferocity, howling in pain.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Yang Lingrui unhesitatingly unleashed the gales again, slicing at the necks of the two demonic beasts, completely ending their lives.

Yang Tieli breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that their immortal master was indeed extraordinary.

He turned and shouted, "Stay strong! The immortal master's powers can slay demons! Let's not hold them back!"

"Yes, leader!"

"Don't be afraid, everyone! Fight with me!"

Yang Lingrui's instant slaying of the two demonic beasts greatly boosted the clan soldiers' morale and fighting spirit!

Maintaining this momentum, they awaited the vanguard unit's support.

The two groups successfully merged and retreated from the mountain pass.

Then, in the plains, the Yang Clan's prepared archers began firing volleys, causing heavy casualties among the beast horde. Yang Lingrui also slew another Qi Condensation First Layer demonic beast, effectively repelling the initial assault of the beast tide.

"The immortal master is mighty!"

"Our immortal master's powers are invincible!"

The clan soldiers shouted praises for the immortal master, but Yang Lingrui knew that the greatest credit for holding off the first wave belonged to their ancestor.

Yang Guanfeng had ventured deep into the mountains, now hunting demonic beasts. The three demonic beasts just now were merely the ones that slipped through.

"The ancestor's cultivation is profound; he should be fine. I wonder how my brother and sister are doing," Yang Lingrui thought.

At the same time, at the Yang Clan cliff.

After dealing with dozens of ordinary beasts, Chen Yang sent out a wave, allowing Yang Lingqing to detect three wolf demons hidden in the dark, ready to ambush!

With Chen Yang's warning, their ambush failed, and they launched a frontal attack.

Yang Linghu engaged two Qi Condensation First Layer wolf demons, while Yang Lingqing used the Mud Dragon Technique to wear down another Second Layer wolf demon's stamina.

Since Chen Yang's spiritual power shock had limited uses, she wouldn't use it unless necessary.

"If I could cultivate the Mud Dragon Technique to the Qi Condensation Second Layer, I could control its shape changes, greatly increasing my strength. Then, I might even be able to subdue a Third Layer demonic beast."

As she tangled with the wolf demon, Yang Lingqing thought.

Meanwhile, the other battle had reached a conclusion.

Though Yang Linghu was injured, he had twisted the necks of the two smaller wolf demons.

"Xiaoqing, I'm coming to help you!"

Yang Linghu leaped over, and the two began to fight together.