Over the royal capital, a bell suddenly tolled, its sound rolling like thunder, shaking the entire city and startling everyone.
This was an alarm bell, hanging on an ancient tower in the center of the royal capital. It would not ring even through wind and rain on ordinary days, and might not sound once in decades or even a century. But each time its bell tolled, it signified the occurrence of a truly serious, major event.
Now, clanging and tolling, the bell's sound spread out, reaching every corner of the royal capital. Everyone couldn't help but look up towards the direction of the central ancient tower, their faces showing alarm.
"It's bad! News from Demon-Suppressing City! The Demonic Beast Mountain Range has begun its uprising!"
A voice like thunder rolled out, spreading across the entire royal capital, exploding in the sky above. Everyone heard it.
"Uprising!?"
"The Demonic Beast Uprising? Is the most terrifying uprising in history finally about to begin?"
"Wasn't it agreed to be delayed for a month, and that it wouldn't be launched if that supreme treasure was found? Why has it suddenly started now?"
At this moment, everyone in the royal capital fell into an unprecedented state of terrible panic, restless and anxious.
A suffocating atmosphere enveloped the entire great city. Although it was still quite prosperous, it was no longer bustling. Everyone on the streets wore expressions of panic, worry, and fear.
Previously, just before the uprising was about to begin, Martial God Changfeng had entered the Demonic Beast Mountain Range alone to negotiate with those terrifying existences within. After finally fighting fiercely through the night and paying a price—being severely wounded—he had managed to negotiate a condition: if that supreme treasure was recovered within a month, this Demonic Beast Uprising would not be launched.
To search for this treasure, the royal family had dispatched many powerful experts to search everywhere.
But clearly, the month was not yet up; only half the time had passed. Yet the uprising had suddenly begun. This abrupt news left everyone unable to react.
The city was in an uproar!
Everyone was terrified.
The Demonic Beast Uprising represented a terrifying catastrophe. In history, the occurrence of every uprising was accompanied by endless casualties.
It could be described as mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Wherever the uprising passed, countless deaths and injuries were left in its wake. Skeletons of humans or demonic beasts littered the vast earth, devoid of life. The blood flowing from their bodies dyed the boundless earth crimson, collapsing rivers for thousands of miles. Countless people fell, a scene of horrific tragedy.
No one wished for the Demonic Beast Uprising to occur, as it was always accompanied by massive casualties, leaving behind profound and unforgettable painful memories.
Moreover, rumors said this would be the greatest Demonic Beast Uprising in history. Not only would super demonic beasts at the Martial God realm appear, but even a Beast God surpassing the Martial God realm would emerge, overlooking all directions, conquering the world. Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers would be flattened, ceasing to exist.
By then, the 300,000 heavily armored troops stationed in Demon-Suppressing City to suppress the uprising would surely find it difficult to hold back. Even Martial God realm existences would likely find it hard to remain unscathed; several would probably fall in this uprising.
Even the core royal capital of Xia Feng Kingdom, far away, might suffer the impact of the uprising.
This was merely the best-case scenario. The worst-case scenario might even see the entire Xia Feng Kingdom completely plunged into destruction, utterly erased from the Tian Du Continent, leaving only traces in history to prove this nation once existed.
Once they thought of the worst-case scenario, the entire city panicked. Everyone seemed to feel a terrifying apocalyptic disaster was about to descend.
In Xia Feng Academy, everyone's expressions changed upon hearing the news. The world's most terrifying Demonic Beast Uprising had finally arrived.
Especially the Kingdom's Ancestor and the Academy Head, the two old monsters, looked particularly grave. The Ancestor said, "Wasn't it agreed to be a month? Why has the Demonic Beast Uprising suddenly started?"
This was the most puzzling point. Clearly, there were still half a month until the agreed-upon date, yet it had suddenly begun now, catching everyone off guard. Even the two strongest old monsters only learned of it now.
"That issue is no longer important at the moment. The key now is the situation in Demon-Suppressing City. The worst-case scenario is that it might already have been overrun, everyone trampled and slaughtered," the Academy Head said solemnly.
As these words were spoken, everyone present changed expressions, as if already witnessing the tragic scene on the plains thousands of miles away.
That sturdy ancient city that had guarded the Demonic Beast Mountain Range for a millennium, under the onslaught of endless demonic beasts, its 300,000 troops flattened, its dark, hard walls shattered and crumbled. Countless lives within the city perished, turned to ashes, mountains of corpses and seas of blood. The blood of humanity dyed the plains completely crimson, a bleak and shocking sight.
All of this filled everyone with immense worry. Even some of the more fragile women couldn't help but cry out in fear and terror.
Including Ye Chen, the Crown Prince, the Thirteenth Prince, everyone fell silent. This was the worst-case scenario.
The Kingdom's Ancestor also looked grave but shook his head. "It shouldn't be. Demon-Suppressing City at least has Martial God Changfeng guarding it, plus the garrison of 300,000 heavily armored troops, and the various army units transferred from the borders during this period. Even if the Demonic Beast Uprising suddenly began, wanting to breach Demon-Suppressing City immediately would still be somewhat difficult."
"But you should understand this uprising is called the most terrifying in history. If it were other demonic beasts, fine, we'd naturally have no fear. But that damned creature in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range won't reason with you."
"Once it emerges, even Martial Gods, as strong as they are, will die. They likely won't be able to stop its advance. Alright, I'll go to Demon-Suppressing City first to assess the situation. This uprising happened suddenly, the time is still short. It should be as you said, no major problems, Demon-Suppressing City should be able to hold," the Academy Head said.
The Kingdom's Ancestor pondered for a moment, then finally nodded. "Be extra careful."
"No need to worry. Unless that damned creature is somewhat troublesome to deal with, the others aren't a problem," the Academy Head said, showing wariness only towards that Beast God in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, not placing the other demonic beasts in his eyes.
With the Academy Head stepping forward, everyone felt somewhat reassured. After all, this was a true Heavenly God realm existence, far stronger than the Martial God realm. His appearance meant that even the most terrifying Demonic Beast Uprising in history couldn't harm him; he could even suppress it.
The key issue lay only with that Beast God in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. It was the greatest source of the uprising, something even a Heavenly God realm existence had to be wary of.
"While I'm away, you all keep a good watch on the Academy. Don't let chaos break out."
After instructing the two Martial God Elders with a few words, the Academy Head suddenly soared into the air. A vast, majestic pressure erupted from his body, sweeping across the sky, dispersing layers of clouds with a rumbling roar, capturing everyone's attention.
The immense pressure spread majestically, like mountains and seas. The Academy Head's voice spread out: "Everyone, don't worry. The uprising won't reach the royal capital. Everything is being guarded. The uprising will ultimately be suppressed. You can rest assured on this point."
After his voice resounded, the oppressive atmosphere in the city lessened considerably. After all, these were the words of a true supreme expert; no one disbelieved them.
Everyone understood the Academy Head's action was to reassure the residents of the royal capital, telling them not to worry excessively.
Then, the Academy Head slashed out with a single palm. Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, with a tearing sound, he ripped open the void and departed through the air towards Demon-Suppressing City.
At this moment, Martial God Gu Yang immediately bowed deeply to the Kingdom's Ancestor and requested, "Ancestor, this subject humbly requests to lead a division of troops to support Demon-Suppressing City. Martial God Changfeng alone cannot hold out. The Academy Head will likely have to contain the Beast God; he needs the support of other Martial Gods."
The Kingdom's Ancestor nodded gravely. "Very well, you go personally. With your help, Martial God Changfeng's pressure will be greatly reduced, and the situation in Demon-Suppressing City will ease considerably."
A Martial God Elder from Xia Feng Academy also chose to follow Martial God Gu Yang to Demon-Suppressing City, leaving the other Martial God Elder to hold the fort at the Academy.
Finally, the Kingdom's Ancestor also left, needing to immediately deal with matters of the uprising and discuss with the current King.
Martial God Gu Yang did not delay, quickly flying towards Demon-Suppressing City. The Martial God Elder from the Academy needed to handle some affairs and could only depart in the evening.
The last Supreme Elder turned to the group of students on the training ground. "You are all geniuses of our Xia Feng Kingdom, future powerhouses. But I hope you can all rush to Demon-Suppressing City to help slay demons and support the front lines."
"On one hand, when the nation is in peril, every common man has a responsibility. Everyone should contribute their strength to help the nation overcome this crisis. On the other hand, for a powerhouse to truly become strong, going to the battlefield to slay enemies is the best method. Growing in a greenhouse cannot produce a true powerhouse. Of course, whether you are willing is up to you. However, this old man hopes you can all lend a hand. Otherwise, if the nation falls, you will all ultimately have no home to return to."
"When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken!"
"Now, I give you half a day. If you are willing, come here tonight. Elder Duanmu will lead you to the battlefield to fight!"
After saying this, the Supreme Elder directly left, leaving these elite students time to choose voluntarily.
The Crown Prince immediately looked at Ye Chen, his gaze blazing. "Ye Chen, are you going?"
"Go. Why wouldn't I?"
Ye Chen smiled faintly. Go to Demon-Suppressing City? He couldn't ask for more, because there, he would find what he currently desired most...