However, Hua Tianxiong did not task them with hunting the beasts. Instead, he hoped they would assist with logistics, night watches, and protecting the civilian population from beast attacks, ensuring the safety of the common people. The volunteers were all in high spirits and eager to take on these duties; after all, it meant avoiding the direct risks of hunting while still earning extra rewards. In fact, even martial artists below the level of "Warrior" were clamoring to join, driven by a rumor—no one knew who started it—that the Bohai Legion would prioritize volunteers when recruiting in the future.
Two days later, at dusk, New Tieshi City finally faced the annual Beast Tide. At the outset, only First-tier beasts emerged. They could not even cross the great moat, and after suffering heavy casualties, the mass of First-tier beasts dared not attempt the crossing again. After all, the ten-meter-deep water was more than most could handle, so they swarmed around the surrounding marshlands. Soon, however, spurred on by the pressure of the Tier 2 beasts behind them, they surged toward neighboring cities, including Lincang City and Heze City.
The Tier 2 Advanced beasts and various avian creatures were not deterred by the moat. The birds, in particular, flew straight over the moat and walls, launching fierce attacks on the people and livestock within New Tieshi City. Yet, under the relentless barrage of the "Liuyun Archery" technique employed by over ten thousand Bohai Legion sol…
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