Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Repel the External, Pacify the Internal, the Emperor’s Awakening Bell Rings

In the Dongning Sea Region, the Beast Tide has risen again!

Compared to the "White Whale" incident, this Beast Tide was even more staggering in number and grander in scale!

According to intelligence from the Luo Family, a Loose Cultivator reported seeing multiple Third-rank Demon Kings within the Beast Tide, their power terrifying.

’A Beast Tide of this scale... I wonder how Donglong Island is faring?’

Su Ye was a little worried.

However, at the end of the intelligence report, a message from Luo Qing’e eased his mind slightly.

"For now, the effects of the Beast Tide have not yet reached Donglong Island." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"However, we must prepare for a rainy day."

"I have already convinced Sister Xiying to evacuate according to my husband’s prior arrangements."

"The entire Luo Clan is heading to Cuiluo Island to temporarily avoid the brunt of the attack..."

This Cuiluo Island was located within the Cyan Profound Sect’s jurisdiction, far from the Dongning Sea Region, making it very safe!

Ever since the "White Whale" incident, Su Ye had been preparing for danger in times of peace and had made a series of arrangements.

Among them was a long-term lease on Cuiluo Island to serve as a retreat path.

Through his connection with Xiao Sheng, Su Ye had signed a twenty-year lease with the island’s owner.

The hope was that, when necessary, this second-rank island could serve as the Luo Family’s escape route and temporary shelter...

’It seems this escape route has proven useful...’

Su Ye gave himself a pat on the back for his foresight.

After retreating to Cuiluo Island, given the Luo Family’s strength, he didn’t need to worry about their safety.

After all, the Luo Family was not weak; the family had two Foundation Establishment cultivators!

One of them, the silver-haired beauty Luo Xiyin, was a quasi-third-rank Talisman Master. With her skills and a Divine Sense rivaling a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, she could easily hold her own against one.

With Luo Xiyin’s protection, the Luo Family’s safety was not a major concern.

In her message, Luo Qing’e also expressed no worries about the Luo Family’s safety.

’But... why did Qing’e call Luo Xiyin "Sister"?’

’Isn’t that messing up the seniority?’ Su Ye stroked his chin, a strange expression on his face as he pondered this.

Or could it be...

Had Luo Qing’e already found out about his relationship with Luo Xiyin?

’As my women, it would be reasonable for them to call each other sisters...’

’Probably... not, right?’

Su Ye felt a little guilty.

After a moment of contemplation, he gathered his thoughts.

Su Ye began to consider the potential impact of this Beast Tide.

The Luo Family’s intelligence analysts speculated that the Beast Tide was heading north and would likely involve Weiyuan Immortal City.

And Su Ye was almost one hundred percent certain.

The target of this Beast Tide was definitely Weiyuan Immortal City!

’After all... the masterminds behind the anomaly in the Dongning Sea Region are the natives!’

’Although I don’t know what methods these natives used to command Third-rank Demon Kings... it must be their doing.’

’And the Beast Tide erupted just as the Immortal City was busy dealing with the Reverse World...’

A hint of amusement appeared in Su Ye’s eyes.

’Such a coincidence...’

’So... is the Reverse World also related to the natives, as I thought?’

’And then there’s that unidentified Core Formation cultivator...’

Su Ye recalled the faint but extremely high-quality Magical Power aura he had sensed in the Reverse World...

A sense of urgency welled up in his heart.

Weiyuan Immortal City had already become the eye of the storm!

’If things go as expected, a great battle... is about to begin!’

’This is very dangerous, but perhaps... it’s also my best opportunity!’

A glint flashed in Su Ye’s eyes.

A bold idea began to take root and sprout in his mind...

In the past, this idea would have been considered a delusion with a zero percent chance of success.

’But if... the intensity of this battle is as I imagine...’

’...then this plan becomes somewhat feasible!’

’And if I can succeed...’

At this thought, even someone as composed as Su Ye felt a stir of excitement!

In his eyes, the most valuable things in Weiyuan Immortal City weren’t pills, magical treasures, or Spiritual Objects...

Even the Azure Sea Dragon Scale Wood and the Profound Origin Spirit Iron were not the most precious things, in Su Ye’s opinion.

’The most valuable thing is actually...’ Su Ye’s eyes were profound.

Of course, to obtain ’that thing,’ he would have to wait until... the Immortal City was on the brink of life and death!

And even then, the success rate wasn’t high.

"I’ll do my best and leave the rest to fate..." Su Ye muttered to himself.

’The Immortal City should have received news of the Beast Tide by now. They’ll probably have some requests... asking me to contribute more, something like that?’

’When that happens, the terms of our agreement can be updated... I’ll collect some benefits first.’

...

「The next day.」

SWISH!

A golden-white streak of sword Escape Light cut across the sky and landed at the harbor.

It revealed a stunningly beautiful Sword Immortal, tall and dressed in crisp white robes.

Just as Su Ye expected, Bai Xiuying had come to visit.

"Ms. Bai, please come in."

Su Ye smiled and welcomed her into the captain’s quarters.

After the two exchanged some pleasantries, Bai Xiuying got straight to the point.

"Mr. Su, I have come today to discuss a matter with you..."

A grim expression appeared on the female Sword Immortal’s face.

And the matter she spoke of was, of course, related to the Beast Tide!

Su Ye wasn’t surprised, nor did he think that a cultivator from the Luo Family had leaked the news.

Weiyuan Immortal City had the confidence to contend with the Cyan Profound Sect; their intelligence network was naturally outstanding.

"This Beast Tide is massive. We’ve already confirmed the presence of at least two Third-rank Demon Kings..."

"Even with the protection of the Nine Nether Blood Sea Array, we must give it our all and be on high alert."

"While the Beast Tide attacks from the outside, the Reverse World is an internal threat that cannot be ignored. We must secure the home front before we can repel the foreign invaders..."

Bai Xiuying said.

Her meaning was clear: she wanted to ask Su Ye to accelerate the cleanup of the Reverse World in the coming days!

They needed to reduce the threat from the Reverse World to a manageable level, if possible, before the Beast Tide arrived.

Otherwise, being trapped between internal and external threats would be truly troublesome.

"Accelerate the cleanup of the Reverse World? It’s not impossible..."

"But, Ms. Bai, you also know that the Reverse World is inherently dangerous. Speeding up the cleanup is not without its risks..."

Su Ye took a sip of Spirit Tea, speaking at his leisure.

It was absolutely impossible to get him to work for free.

Bai Xiuying knew this as well and continued.

"If you agree, Mr. Su, the Azure Sea Dragon Scale Wood and Profound Origin Spirit Iron in the warehouse can be delivered to you in full right now..."

"In addition to that, you may propose any other requests, and we will do our best to meet them..."

Bai Xiuying said sincerely.

"I’d like to see the auction list for the grand auction and select a few items," Su Ye said.

This request was not excessive.

Bai Xiuying hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

And what Su Ye chose were, naturally, Spiritual Objects that would help his Magical Power break through its limits.

After receiving his payment, he didn’t go back on his word and accelerated the cleanup of the Reverse World...

But, it still seemed too slow...

On this day, Su Ye and his team, exhausted, left the Reverse World after conquering a node.

They then heard a deep, resonant bell toll, like a great bronze bell, echoing throughout the city.

"This... This is the Emperor’s Awakening Bell, isn’t it?"

"Every time it rings, it signals a major event involving the entire city!"

The cultivators of the Immortal City were starting to panic.

Su Ye raised his head and gazed into the distance.

Dark clouds gathered, a storm was brewing, and an incredibly dense demonic aura emanated from within.

"The Beast Tide... is here!"

...

Writer’s block.

The soundproofing is terrible. The people upstairs are holding a ritual, and a bunch of monks are chanting sutras and striking a wooden fish. It’s totally numbed my brain...