In the middle of December, the number of wild beasts outside Xia City exceeded three million. Every day, one could hear the roars of wild beasts outside the city. Everyone was waiting for the moment when the wild beasts would attack the city.
Hua Zichen, Hua Zihuan, and the others were worried about whether the wild beasts would come, when they would come, and how many would come.
Previously, when they were at Fort Wah Ka, they were still interested in attacking the wild beasts outside the fort to slow down the wild beasts' attack.
But now, wild beasts were everywhere outside Xia City. Even if the Azure Dragon Army attacked and killed tens of thousands of wild beasts, it wouldn't have much of an impact on the wild beast horde. Instead, it would only increase their own casualties. Thus, everyone could only continue to wait for the wild beasts to launch an all-out attack.
Hua Zichen stood on the city wall and suddenly saw a figure approaching Xia City. Wherever the figure passed, all the wild beasts and wild beasts didn't dare to move. Seeing this, he hurriedly ordered all the soldiers on the city wall to hide. He quickly summoned the Eight Treasures Night Armor and flew towards the beast.
This was a wild beast that looked like a raccoon. It approached Xia City's city wall and let out a sharp cry. Many of the soldiers on the city wall felt dizzy, and Hua Zichen almost fell from the sky.
The raccoon quickly approached Hua Zichen, and one of its claws rapidly grew in size as it tried to grab Hua Zichen. Hua Zichen used all his strength to stab at the claw, and a strong wave of intent came over. The image of the claw appeared, and Hua Zichen flew into Xia City like a kite with a broken string. Blood flowed out from his mouth in mid-air.
The raccoon continued to chase. Seeing that it couldn't kill Hua Zichen in one strike, it wanted to finish him off quickly. The difference between a sixth level Xiantian realm and a Foundation Establishment realm was too great. Even with the spiritual armor, it wouldn't be enough.
An ear-piercing neigh sounded. Seeing that it was about to catch up to Hua Zichen, the raccoon couldn't help but stop. The Heavenly Dragon Colt flew over and quickly caught Hua Zichen. At this time, Chinese Ink and Xue Pan finally came out.
A sharp arrow shot towards the raccoon. The raccoon stopped and raised its front paw. The arrow exploded in front of its body, leaving a shallow wound on its front paw. Seeing this, the raccoon gave up on Hua Zichen and began to fly towards Xue Pan.
"Fifth Uncle, heal up first. Leave this place to the two of us!" Chinese Ink saw that Hua Zichen was about to attack again and said.
The raccoon suddenly felt a strong sense of danger. A powerful [Will of Earth] had locked onto it, causing its body to move and its reactions to become sluggish. Xue Pan shot out another arrow and hit the raccoon's stomach. The raccoon let out a cry of pain. It ignored the [Will of Earth]'s restraining power and landed on the city wall, directly charging towards Chinese Ink.
Xue Pan quickly retreated, and Chinese Ink took out his [Dragon Guts Spear] to fight with the raccoon. Every time he used the fifth layer of the [Will of Earth] to suppress the raccoon's movements, the third layer of the [Will of Wind] slowed down. However, the large difference in strength allowed Chinese Ink to quickly retreat. At this time, the few captains of the Azure Dragon Army arrived. Within a few minutes, many people were injured, and the horde of wild beasts outside Xia City began to move.
Hua Zichen had just consumed an [Elixir Of Spring], and his injuries hadn't healed yet. He stood up and prepared to help. Xiantian Realm cultivators were basically useless against Foundation Establishment Realm beasts. If he didn't help now, the wild beasts and savage beasts would begin to attack the city. Xia City's losses would be huge.
Chinese Ink felt the pressure on him lessen. He saw Fifth Uncle coming to help. Although he had the fifth layer of the [Will of Earth] to restrict the raccoon's movements, his defense was too weak. As long as he was injured, he would be seriously injured or even killed. With Hua Zichen riding his [Heavenly Dragon Colt] in front of him, the pressure on him was greatly reduced.
Xue Pan had been using the [Condor God Bow] to attack the raccoon's weak points. Chinese Ink cooperated fully. Chinese Ink used 90% of his strength to deal with the raccoon. The raccoon was besieged by so many people, and its injuries were getting worse. Seeing that it couldn't take down Chinese Ink and the others, it turned around and fled towards the outskirts of Xia City.
Hua Zichen and the others were about to go out of the city to chase after it, but they were stopped by Hua Ah Mo. Although the raccoon was injured, if they forced it too much and caused it to self-destruct, then more than half of the people in Xia City would be buried with it.
"This is just a low-level raccoon. We have almost used all of our strength. The wild beasts outside the city obviously haven't reached their peak yet. There may be more raccoons coming in the future. We need to ask Brother Kai for help. If two raccoons come at once, we may not be able to hold on." Chinese Ink looked at Hua Zichen and the others and said softly.
Seeing that many soldiers around them were injured or killed, the Hua family could predict the tragedy of this year's defense.
It was only the middle of December, and there was still half a month before the New Year. The greatest pressure would come after the New Year!
Chinese Ink's performance allowed him to gain the recognition of all the people and slaves in Xia City. Ever since the news of his marriage with the two princesses of the Yan Kingdom was spread, his reputation was at its peak. Now that he had the strength to fight against the raccoons and was constantly being transported by the people, he slowly became the second most important person in the Hua family after Hua Kai.
When Hua Kai heard Chinese Ink's report on the situation in Xia City, he also frowned. The pressure of the wild beasts in Xia City had already exceeded his imagination. If there were already raccoons appearing at this time, then there would only be more raccoons in the future.
"Tang Lei, bring the Undead Legion to Xia City. Leave a captain to continue the training of the Undead Legion's reserve members.
Yu Jun, come to Xia City as well. Xia City may need your Repeating Ballista to defend. "
Hua Kai sent Tang Lei and Yu Jun to Xia City. This way, even if there were more than three raccoons, they would still have the strength to defend.
The experts of the Hua family continued to go to Xia City to provide support. On the 18th of December, Hua Zichen told Hua Kai that a raccoon had stopped five kilometers away from Xia City. Raccoons and humans had always been natural enemies. When they discovered that humans were building a new city, they would instinctively destroy it.
Three days later, another raccoon came to Xia City. Seeing that there were more and more wild beasts and savage beasts gathering outside Xia City, those raccoons didn't seem to be in a hurry at all. They just waited quietly five kilometers away from Xia City. Xia City had no choice but to send people to keep an eye on them.
On the 27th of December, the number of raccoons reached four. Hua Kai sent Ma Zhangwang with the original copy of Journey to the West to provide support. He couldn't leave Hua City in winter unless it was absolutely necessary. If a Golden Core Realm expert came to Hua City, Hua City would be in danger without him.
However, on the last day before the New Year, Hua Kai couldn't sit still in Hua City. Another raccoon came to Xia City. This was already the fifth raccoon. Xia City was already filled with raccoons of wild beasts. The total number had reached more than five million. If he still didn't provide support, the entire Xia City would be in danger.
These were all raccoons that lived deep in the Eastern Mountain Range. Xia City was about to receive the most severe test of its life. Hua Kai was most worried about mid-level raccoons attacking Xia City.
Riding the Luma, Hua Kai brought Xiao Qiang and Wukong to Xia City. He could feel five powerful auras five kilometers away from the west side of Xia City. When he flew to Xia City from the sky, the other party didn't react.
When the defenders of Xia City saw Hua Kai arrive, many of them cheered for their victory. Hua Kai was their spiritual symbol. As long as Hua Kai arrived, they would have confidence in their hearts.
Entering the city defense command center, in front of Hua Kai sat Chinese Ink, Ma Zhangwang, Tang Lei, Yu Jun, Hua Zichen, Xue Pan, and other core forces of the Hua family. Xiao Qiang quietly followed behind Hua Kai. Wukong was playing alone in the crowd. When it saw Hua Kai looking at it with dissatisfaction, it obediently walked to Hua Kai's side.
"Xia City's defense is beyond all of our expectations. It is much more stressful than Linzi City, Ji City, and other cities in winter.
Leave a small part of the city wall. Ordinary Dire Beasts don't have the strength to climb the city wall. The first battle will be between us and the raccoons. We must try our best to keep all the raccoons outside the city wall. We can't let them enter Xia City and cause serious damage.
All of Xia City's personnel are to disperse and prepare for battle within the city.
Yu Jun, this time, you will be the main force in killing the raccoons. Chinese Ink, use your [Willpower] to restrict the raccoons and let Yu Jun kill them. There are very few low-level raccoons with more than three levels of [Willpower].
Ma Zhangwang, Tang Lei, the two of you must stop two raccoons from getting close to the city wall. Fifth Uncle, Xue Pan, the two of you must hold back one raccoon as well. "Hua Kai made arrangements for everyone.
Four days later, another demonic beast arrived, and Hua Kai could feel that it was a mid-level demonic beast. Because of this, all the core members of the Hua Family felt a lot more pressure. The key point was that this mid-level demonic beast was only 20 miles away from the west side of Xia City, and it was actually still waiting.
Hua Kai spent the New Year in Xia City in a tense atmosphere. On the fifth night of the first lunar month, Hua Kai entered the Hua family dimension. He had finally received some good news. This made the pressure in the hearts of the core members of the Hua family lessen slightly.
"Patriarch, the Erduosi Tribe was attacked by a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator today. Patriarch Tie Fa and I worked together to heavily injure the other party. Many of the Xiantian Realm cultivators who attacked were killed. The Xiongnu Kingdom's fate is sealed!" Xue Chen reported to Hua Kai that night.
"You've entered the half-step Foundation Establishment Realm?
With the victory of the Erduosi Tribe, the major tribes of the Xiongnu Kingdom have no choice but to surrender. How are the casualties in our stronghold? "Hua Kai asked.
"Only seven Xiantian Realm cultivators and I participated in the battle. No one died.
Patriarch, the family is now in danger. I should be able to help the family by coming back at this time, "Xue Chen said.
Hua Kai lowered his head and didn't say anything. Xue Chen was a key member of the Hua family in the grassland. Most of the Hua family's goods were sent to the Erduosi Tribe through him and then sold to various countries in the grassland. If he came back, the Hua family's influence in the grassland would suddenly weaken.
Hua Kai thought for a while and said, "You don't have to worry about the family matters. The Ujimqin Tribe is now in a critical period of transformation. The development of the grassland is related to our future plans in the Divine Continent of the East. The key now is to consolidate the status and strength of the Erduosi Tribe and the Great Moon Kingdom. Send more elixirs and rare stones to the family."
"Patriarch, let Xue Chen go home!
He's a half-step Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. It's not a problem for him to deal with a low-level demonic beast. We've stored enough goods in the Ujimqin Tribe. It's enough for the entire Great Moon Kingdom to use in half a year. I'm enough here. "Erzhuang said at this time.
Hua Kai finally agreed to let Xue Chen go home. The Hua family had put all their strength in Xia City this time. If they were defeated this time, the Hua family's combat strength would be greatly reduced. However, if they survived this winter, the Hua family would enter a new stage of development.
On the 9th of January, Xue Chen returned to Xia City. Many members of the Hua family were very happy to see Xue Chen. As the most talented among the Ten Young Masters of the Hua family, he had been cultivated as the pillar of the Hua family since he was young.
On the 10th of January, it snowed heavily in the morning. When it stopped in the afternoon, someone rang the alarm bell on the city wall. Hua Kai and the core combat strength of the Hua family hurried out of the battle command room. They saw a tiger-shaped demonic beast more than ten meters tall running towards Xia City in the distance. It was another middle-level demonic beast.
This middle-level demonic beast flew until it was two and a half miles away from Xia City. It roared in the direction of Xia City, and a huge shadow of a tiger's head shrouded the entire Xia City. It had used its Will Image from the beginning.
Hua Kai could feel the strength of this tiger-shaped demonic beast. Its comprehension of the Will of Fire should have reached the fifth level. It was already a strong one in the Golden Elixir Realm.