NOVEL NEXT Chapter 284: Full Mobilization! Calamity of the Celestial Demon!
In an instant, the dark golden mycelium and thorny tendrils wove into a sky-covering demonic web.
Huo Ting transformed into a gold-white meteor, leading at the forefront.
His expression was exceptionally grave.
Huo Ting didn't understand, from where within the demon nest so many Celestial Demons emerged.
And...
The tree demon with bottomless aura at the end, what exactly was it...
In the next instant, a spear light shattered the void, clearing a kilometer of vacuum with the dazzling golden true energy.
He needed to buy time for Chen Cang; if these Celestial Demons reached the city area.
The consequences... would be unimaginable.
The massive demon body of Qi Mu forcibly burst the entire entrance.
Upon breathing the first mouthful of air, the terrifying giant mouth on the tree revealed an extremely pleasurable expression.
"The backup plan is ready. Now... let me enjoy this world for a while first..."
"Oh? Seems like there's a little bug in the sky?"
In the next instant, Huo Ting broke out in a cold sweat.
At the entrance of the demon nest ahead of him, a colossal tree appeared, beyond any words to describe.
With deep purple surging into substantial demonic qi surrounding it.
Previously outside Yong'an City, during the Jiao Demon's chaos, when the Celestial King held off the opponent.
Huo Ting had also distantly glimpsed the hundred-headed Jiao Demon's aura.
Now, the tree demon's presence in front of him felt almost comparable!
Why would a third-level demon nest under suppression have an entity rivaling a fourth-level demon nest master?
Huo Ting couldn't understand, and he had no time to ponder...
Within 0.0001 seconds, even his thoughts couldn't react, as a dark green afterimage pierced through his chest.
Sharp wooden spikes, carrying corrosive demonic qi, directly pierced his heart.
Huo Ting's protective true energy shattered like paper, the blood not yet splashing was engulfed by mycelium.
The crowd only saw the venerable crash into ruins from midair like a kite with a broken string.
Five pitch-black holes floated on his chest, flesh rapidly turned woody, his aura nearly vanished.
Qi Mu licked the bloodstains on his fingertips, as countless vines danced wildly without wind.
The ground surged again, more Celestial Demons roared toward the city.
Wherever they passed, buildings crumbled, all life corrupted!
...
"The task delivered by the mountain whispers is completed... I'm leaving."
Qi Mu had no attachment to this massive [despair emotion].
These were not his, all were merely nourishment for the mountain whispers.
He detected someone with astounding presence rushing from the south.
Qi Mu smiled calmly.
"Then Plan B, break the tail to survive..."
In the next second, a gigantic bear paw landed on the branches.
Northland Guardian, [Tian Xiong Zhen Yue·Lu Ang] arrived on air.
The power of the mountain crashed down.
The demon body of Qi Mu suddenly collapsed, mycelium receding like tide, seemingly unable to withstand the pressure.
Lu Ang felt slightly relieved, it seemed despite being at the ranks of the fourth-level demon nest master, its strength was at the lower end.
But now was not the time to celebrate, its demon body quickly recovered with a breath.
He held his breath, moved to block its roots from further sprawling into the city.
Lu Ang was the guardian of the Northern Lands, he couldn't allow the situation to worsen...
...
Meanwhile, a Withered Wood Puppet's movements seemed slightly more agile.
Unlike other Celestial Demons, it didn't frantically charge towards the city.
Its eyes revealed a hint of craftiness, with a purple tree crown imprint flashing on its chest...
...
On Lishan Mountain, Northern United University Yong'an campus.
Meng Chuan, still in slumber, was suddenly awakened by his phone.
Seeing the caller ID, he instantly focused.
[Grandmaster Chen, what's wrong?]
On the other end of the line, Chen Qiushui's urgent voice came through, accompanied by the sound of explosions around him.
[Don't ask, just get up! Gather at the school square!]
[Understood.]
Meng Chuan quickly got out of bed, took off his pajamas.
Belted his Fist Blade at his waist, changed into the demon rabbit inner armor and ran outside.
On his way out the door, he glanced at the opposite door, even the lights of Xu Qingfeng's house were on.
Not waiting for him, Meng Chuan murmured to himself as he rushed towards the square:
"In the dead of night, so urgent... could something have happened?"
...
When Meng Chuan arrived, the square was already crowded.
When he reached the group of Martial Arts Family Grandmaster Class, he stood and waited.
Everyone's expressions were terribly grim, he still didn't know what was happening.
Chu Yanhu's brother Chu Yanlong pulled out his phone and showed it to him.
It was breaking news; seeing the headline, Meng Chuan's pupils shrank instantly.
[Blood Warning! Demon Nest riot in Chen Cang, tree demon emerges, thousands of Celestial Demons sweep the city, Lone Peak Zhao Ye critically wounded!]
"Demon nest riot... even Martial Arts Venerables couldn't hold it off?"
Meng Chuan's doubts were no less than his shock.
He looked up and asked:
"Wasn't the demon nest in Chen Cang suppressed by Principal Yang and others long ago?"
Before Chu Yanlong could speak, a familiar figure of Meng Chuan suddenly appeared in mid-air above everyone's heads.
"...The old gatekeeper?"
In Meng Chuan's eyes, the old gatekeeper of Huaqing Pool exuded a terrifying aura of strength.
Quickly, he realized.
Ah, the "Sweeping Monk" of United University...
Regaining his composure, a grand voice echoed in the sky:
"Let me briefly say this, many of you may already know, the Demon Nest in Chen Cang has erupted.
For some unknown reason, a Master of a level four Demon Nest suddenly appeared within what was a suppressed level three Demon Nest.
This Great Demon is not your concern; it is currently being confronted by the guardians of the Northern Lands, and two Celestial Kings near the San Qin area are rushing to assist.
However... while breaking through the Demon Nest's entrance seal, a large number of Celestial Demons were unleashed towards the city, putting the residents of Chen Cang in peril.
Currently, the Chen Cang Defense Army and local police are exerting all efforts to exterminate them.
Our United University, along with all surrounding Martial Arts universities, need full mobilization.
Proceed to Chen Cang to assist in slaying demons and restore Chen Cang to peace and order."
After allowing the crowd a few seconds to digest, the old man continued:
"Principal Yang is still inside the Demon Nest in Luocheng; for this emergency mission, I, [Songfeng Elder Bai Qing], will act as the chief commander.
Our opponents are all solid-type Celestial Demons; twenty martial artists will form a team, led by instructors of the Two-Limit, primarily responsible for rescuing residents.
The Three-Limit Martial Arts Masters will accompany me to block the entrance of the Demon Nest.
The entrance barrier has been shattered, and Celestial Demons continue to pour out of the nest; we need to cut off the source of the demonic plague at its root.
The remaining One-Limit Martial Artists can freely operate within the city, exterminating demons and saving residents.
Soon, go to Teacher Chen Han for signal guns; the city mostly has Lower and Middle Rank Demons, but still contains a few Upper Rank Demons with Two-Limit strength mixed in.
If any are found, withdraw immediately; they are mostly tree spirits and do not excel in speed.
But if entangled, shoot the signal and hold out, waiting for backup!"
Meng Chuan nodded in agreement; Chen Cang plunged into a demonic disaster, and he, as a Martial Artist, must bear the duty.
He must rise to the occasion and rescue those powerless ordinary residents facing the Celestial Demons.
In the face of great catastrophe, the students of United University displayed remarkable quality.
No one spoke of rewards, nor did anyone express a desire to withdraw.
Even newcomers from the Ordinary Class, with Seven Pass martial artists, showed calm expressions, waiting for Elder Bai to issue orders.
This is the essence of Northern United Martial Arts University and the Four-sided Alliance University's founding!
To train righteous martial artists who can stand up and protect the world during times of peril!
Elder Bai Qing felt comforted seeing this scene; they were all good kids.
"Everyone, pay attention!"
The old man's voice was thunderous.
"Everyone, descend the mountain immediately, board the vehicles according to the groups! Remember, your primary mission is to save lives, not to act like heroes!"
Meng Chuan took a deep breath and quickly descended the mountain.
At the same time, he took out his phone to message Xu Qingfeng and Meng Jiaolong, advising them to contact him if they encountered danger.
He didn't have many friends, just a few he cared for.
Involved in this turmoil as a martial artist, may they remain safe...
Meng Chuan's figure was like a fierce tiger descending the mountain; teachers led martial artist students from behind, but he almost ran in the forefront.
A gentle breeze swept past him, it turned out the old man had caught up.
At this moment, the other's voice transformed into a thin breeze, entering his ears, inaudible to others.
"Kid, little Dong is watching over you from the shadows."
"Thank you Elder Bai, thank you to the university."
Meng Chuan nodded slightly, it seemed his little genius indeed received special treatment...
He accepted this kind of treatment with calmness.
It's not like he asked the university for it, United University willingly provided him a "bodyguard," refusing would seem pretentious.
With the assistance of Three-Limit Teacher Dong Yue, he could freely fight the Celestial Demons!
After instructing Meng Chuan, the old man transformed into a wisp of wind and disappeared in the blink of an eye before everyone.
His task was even more arduous; he had to quickly join the leading Grandmasters of each school.
To firmly hold the entrance of the Demon Nest and prevent further expansion of the demonic disaster.
Meanwhile, the neighboring Central Military Academy and Yanhua Martial Arts University were equally all hands on deck.
Even the Yong'an Martial Arts University within Yong'an City sent both senior martial artist students and teachers to aid in the rescue.
Because this Demon Nest eruption has severely impacted the residents inside Chen Cang City.
Compared to the outbreak last August in the Western Sichuan Basin, it is much more serious!
This is the most severe instance of [the Celestial Demon Calamity] in Chen Cang and throughout San Qin!
...
Chen Cang is nearly three hundred kilometers away from Lishan Mountain, not a short journey.
Apart from the Martial Arts Masters, the remaining individuals were at the foot of the mountain, boarding the vehicles according to the assigned numbers.
Meng Chuan found the vehicle he was supposed to be on, just as he stepped onto it.
The senior Martial Artist responsible for this vehicle cast a friendly glance at him.
Meng Chuan cupped his fists and smiled at the other, turned to sit in the back seat and adjust his breath.
The incident erupted so suddenly, Meng Chuan needed to adjust his energy flow as best as he could.
With the fullest attitude, he faced his first large-scale demon-slaying operation.
This senior Martial Artist had also watched Meng Chuan's battle with the disciple of the Celestial Master Mansion a few days ago.
He nodded silently in his heart:
"Xiaomeng is a fierce character; this Demon Nest eruption is exceptionally risky, and having such a capable young person with us provides more assurance in the rescue operation."
Time was of the essence; as soon as everyone sat down, the vehicle set off.
This veteran Martial Artist, experienced but never in such a severe emergency, had some degree of experience.
This vehicle was filled with One-Limit experts designated for free action.
He stood up and reminded everyone:
"Brothers, check your gear to ensure everything's in place. If anyone forgets something in the sudden outbreak, you can borrow from the Defense Army.
Then, leveraging my age and experience, I'll remind everyone a bit further."