CXnovel Chapter 1490 - 753: Survival (2)
Chapter 1490 - 753: Survival (2)
As soon as the words were spoken, without waiting for the Abyss Lord to speak again, a hand was raised to draw across its own neck.
In an instant, the residual spirit dissipated, and the hunched body collapsed and broke, a few decayed deadwood falling from the gray robe, merely a Puppet.
Thus, in the silence, the Abyss Lord's expression grew even darker.
Those pitch-black eyes, gazing at the countless soul lights from Luo Island outside the Sea Abyss, even the nascent aura of Tian Yuan...
Already, ravenous with hunger.
But the more it was this moment, the more it had to remain steady!
So, no rushing.
Wait a little, wait a little longer!
The Tyrant's erosion was subtle and imperceptible, now was not the time for a real strike, first probe a little, then probe some more...
As long as I don't rush, there are plenty of others who will.
As for those things not human, they're even more anxious!
There's an even more heavily damaged beast ahead... if the pressure from the Sea Locust isn't enough, then let's add more weight!
The Abyss Lord shut its eyes.
.
.
The sound of horns resounded once more.
Under the pale moonlight, amidst increasingly fierce waves, emerged cold metallic-like scales.
Beneath the vast ocean, atop a mutant giant whale like a mountain range, a gaunt Mermaid priest struck a giant drum, and amidst the echoing thunder, vast black thunder clouds above the sky moved slowly as if pulled by chains.
The response to the horns came from all directions, herds gathering under the coercion of Mermaids, gnawing at each other, vigorously swimming forward.
That vast, boundless black tide gathered on the Endless Sea, roaring towards the direction of the Seven Cities.
The screeching was incessant, amidst the ocean waves, giant silhouettes raised their heads, shrieking with fervor.
At the forefront among countless Mermaids, within several atavistic flood dragon breeds, a Mermaid with pitch-black eyes silently sneered, blowing the horn.
Guiding the black tide, charging straight for Luo Island.
To reclaim the Holy Spirit of the sleeping lord, to wash away the old hatred and hostility, the vast expedition of twenty-one Mermaid Clans from the Western Sea Area began, under the connection and guidance of the Abyss Lord.
Meanwhile, a putrid downpour once again lashed the outskirts of Luo Island, with viscous shredded flesh and blood mixed within the rainstorm, reflecting fleeting flashes of electric light, a floating mass of dead fish on the sea surface, seemingly endless.
Deeper in the storm, piercing screeches echoed.
Having been lured by a huge amount of food, the Sea Locusts were utterly frenzied, gathering in wave after wave, dancing wildly within the storm between sea and sky.
After a long endurance, finally launching a full attack on Luo Island!
"Mr. Ji, are you sure you don't need any assistance?"
Even before the tide of Mermaids arrived, the call from Penarosa of the Holy Tree Family had already reached Ji Jue, offering assistance proactively without any conditions, yet Ji Jue's response left him in shock.
"Rest assured, our family absolutely will not use this as an excuse..."
"Mr. Penarosa, I have no intention to underestimate the Holy Tree Family, nor does this relate to Dan City or the Seven Cities; I simply feel that such a small matter is manageable for me."
Ji Jue firmly told him, "Luo Island is my property, there's no need to rely on others' aid to safeguard it.
No matter whose help it is, the same applies."
"Understood."
Penarosa sighed regretfully, "I will await your good news from Dan City."
"And wish you victory from the start."
Ji Jue smiled, hung up the phone, and gazed at the storm whistling past the window; in the gray-black curtains of rain, the entire Luo Island seemed like a lone leaf boat amidst giant waves, so tiny.
The ear-piercing alarm sounded again in the city.
Amidst the downpour, every street was brightly lit, with all disaster prevention facilities fully activated.
Under the guidance of the Paradise System, a large number of buses were operating on different routes, sending residents from various communities to underground bunkers.
Though the disaster was imminent, no large-scale chaos occurred, as if it had been rehearsed countless times.
In the Coastal Industry district, under the command and guidance of the Peacekeeping Cat, a vast crowd lined up orderly, verifying and entering the underground long stairs, collecting the blankets and bedding allocated to them, as well as maps of the shelters along the way.
And just after the entire crowd entered, the heavy gates slowly descended, sealing inside and outside, with soft music playing from the broadcast.
Throughout Luo Island, as one gate after another closed, the results and demand lists from various areas were uploaded to the Paradise System and reported to Ji Jue.
But even earlier than that, was a certain feeling, a kind of perception beyond the self's shell and consciousness, as though the soul subtly expanded with an invisible network, enveloping the entire Luo Island.
As if countless tiny lights flowed in accordance with the predetermined orders and arrangements, dancing at the fingertips, allowing one's ten fingers to play, to arrange and dispatch at will.
Everything seemed under control, all difficulties seemingly insignificant, as long as this power was in hand, almost nothing was impossible.
The sweetness of power emerged within the chest, quickly dissipating again.
From the beginning to the end, Ji Jue never extended his hand.
He merely quietly witnessed it all, the natural operation, and the natural occurrence. Naturally gathered around him, naturally lifting him to the apex.