High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 109 - 104: Beast Tide Erupts—There’s Still Time!

Chapter 109: Chapter 104: Beast Tide Erupts—There’s Still Time!

Her first thought was not how to explain this to Su Mu, but to protect her family.

"I can’t, I must rush to the village immediately."

"I’ll go with you."

"Gong Yan, you’re different from me. You should quickly return to the Armed Department; the Armed Department needs you. East Village and Fierce Beast Mountain Range are not in the same direction, and they’re far apart. I can go alone."

"Let me call Sister Miaomiao first... Sister Miaomiao, please pick up the phone." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

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When the old man arrived, the men in the village had all come with weapons, some carrying hunting rifles with hunting dogs, some with long sabers, and others with farming tools like sickles, axes, or pitchforks.

"Teacher Jiang, your daughter Miaomiao didn’t come back this time, right?"

The old man shook his head, "Luo Girl isn’t here this time, she hasn’t taken leave these past two months and went on vacation this week."

"Ah, it would be better if she were here."

Upon hearing this, the people present felt a heavy heart; they all knew that Luo Mei by Miaomiao’s side was very strong, rumored to be a Third Level or even a Fourth Level Martial Artist, specially assigned by the Martial Arts Association to protect Miaomiao.

"Old Xiao, you’re the village chief. What do we do now?"

"I’ve already requested support from the town. The road from the town to here is blocked due to a landslide, and they’re working on repairs. Help will arrive no earlier than tomorrow, so until then, we must rely on ourselves."

"In the past, Ancestor Mountain had Fierce Beasts, but since it’s already dark now, there’s no need to go up the mountain. Let’s wait at the foot of the mountain."

"Old Zhao, you’re a hunter. You can set up some traps in advance." The village chief paused at this.

"Old Xiao, I suggest bringing in a tractor and harvester from the village to block the main path from the mountain into the village; it can serve as a temporary barricade."

"Alright, Teacher Jiang is smart. Let’s do that. Xiaolin, why are you still standing there? Hurry up."

"Everyone else, stay alert. Let’s do this for now."

After delegating tasks, everyone immediately started their preparations in earnest.

Time ticked away, and as darkness fell completely, a beast’s roar echoed, causing everyone to swallow hard and become tense.

"This roar sounds like the one from the mountains earlier, likely the same creature," Old Hunter Old Zhao said.

"Yes, it sounds about eight or nine miles away."

"Teacher Jiang, can you tell how strong the Fierce Beast is?"

The old man shook his head.

In the dead of night, the hunting dog Old Zhao had stood abruptly and began barking wildly. Old Zhao quickly unshouldered his hunting rifle, "Everyone, stay sharp. It could be close."

Instantly, everyone clutched their weapons tightly, with Teacher Jiang Cheng standing at the forefront, holding a long saber. The village chief’s eldest son, Xiaoxiao, in his early thirties, stood a step behind him.

Soon, two red glows the size of fists lit up in the darkness.

"It’s here."

Everyone felt as though they could hear the heavy, foul breathing of the creature. The ground trembled slightly, and soon, a wolf-like Fierce Beast, nearly as tall as a person, emerged.

Bang!

Old Zhao was the first to pull the trigger. The shot hit but missed the abdomen, striking the left forelimb of the giant wolf instead.

"Everyone be cautious. The bullet from the hunting rifle didn’t penetrate, which means its forelimb has undergone Qi and Blood Refining. This isn’t a First Level Fierce Beast," shouted the old man.

These words made everyone present feel a jolt.

Many trembled; if it wasn’t a First Level Fierce Beast, then it was a Second Level Fierce Beast. They only had two First Level Martial Artists, and the majority weren’t even Martial Artists!

Could they handle a Second Level Fierce Beast?

The next second.

A furious howl erupted from the giant wolf’s mouth, and after a wave of Qi and Blood spread out, many felt their limbs becoming sluggish.

The giant wolf leapt several meters high, attempting to jump over the harvester that stood in its way and into the crowd, causing many to blanch and shiver.

Bang.

Old Zhao fired again, this time the giant wolf, having learned its lesson, dodged upon hearing the shot, landing a paw on the tractor’s cabin top mid-air.

Clang.

In a loud crash, the steel cabin roof caved in sharply, shocking everyone.

Old Hunter Old Zhao, after firing a shot, quickly aimed again and fired.

This shot interrupted the giant wolf’s attempt to leap over the obstacle, causing it to lose balance and fall to the ground, triggering a hunting trap, and a pained howl rang out.

The rusted trap had pierced the giant wolf’s nose, and blood splattered.

"Well done, Old Zhao. Xiaoxiao, let’s attack while it’s weak!"

"Me?"

The old man didn’t hesitate, charging in with his saber, while Xiaoxiao faltered in place.

By this time, the old man was already engaged with the giant wolf, slashing at its belly. The injured wolf fiercely swung its right paw.

Clang.

The saber blade struck as if it had hit metal, emitting a loud clang, and the old man felt an irresistible force through the blade.

With a crack, the long saber in his hand snapped.

And the old man couldn’t help but grunt, his figure being forced backward, crashing into the tire of the harvester behind him.

Bang!

Old Zhao hastily fired another shot, naturally missing, but it did interrupt the giant wolf’s attack.

"You idiot, what are you standing there for? Get in there!"

"I, I..."

"Everyone, make way."

At this moment, an urgent voice came from behind, and a figure quickly dashed through the crowd.