Chapter 525: Beast Tide

"Junior Brother Liu?" The elder's expression softened slightly as he frowned and asked, "What happened to make Junior Brother Liu so panicked?"

The cultivator named Liu took a breath and urgently said, "Senior Brother Chai, I just received an urgent report from Senior Brother Qi: a beast tide has suddenly erupted on the second level of Boundless Valley!"

"What?" The elder's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "A beast tide on the second level? Didn't one just occur the year before last? How could it come so quickly this time?"

Not only the elder, but Qin Sang, who was eavesdropping nearby, was also startled.

A beast tide had actually appeared in Boundless Valley! How could such a coincidence happen, with a beast tide erupting now?

In Boundless Valley, a beast tide was akin to a natural disaster. It could only be triggered by a major upheaval within the valley or the emergence of a powerful demon causing chaos.

Although beast tides were unpredictable, there was always a certain time interval between each one. Even the first level wouldn't experience two beast tides within three years. Otherwise, if they were destroyed by a beast tide before they could even be explored, who would dare enter for training?

Few cultivators had the strength to enter the second level of Boundless Valley, and the situation there was far more stable than the first level. Qin Sang had been in Qingyang Market for over twenty years, entering and exiting the second level of Boundless Valley countless times, yet he had only encountered one small-scale beast tide.

Boundless Valley was the optimal choice for Qingyang Demonic Sect disciples' training, especially since a beast tide had just occurred the year before last, making it arguably the most stable period. Many people would surely be entering Boundless Valley at this time to seek treasures.

If a beast tide appeared at such a time, and the Qingyang Demonic Sect wanted to avoid heavy losses, they would certainly have to dispatch high-level experts from the sect to rescue those in Boundless Valley.

The second level was fraught with danger; weaker cultivators who entered would merely be courting death.

Perhaps even that Core Formation realm cultivator would take action!

Could it be divine intervention?

Or...

Qin Sang's eyes showed hesitation. The figure of Yun Youzi appeared in his mind, and his reason told him that such a coincidence was impossible in this world.

He knew Yun Youzi was powerful, but how could a beast tide be triggered by human effort?

The cultivator named Liu shook his head and said, "We don't know yet. Senior Brother Qi sent a message saying there were no signs before this beast tide appeared. Senior Brother Qi and others are currently training on the second level and are now trapped inside. They are holding their ground and managed to send out a distress signal with great difficulty, but they have since lost contact!"

As he spoke, the cultivator named Liu opened his palm, revealing a very faint wisp of Qingyang Demonic Flame, swaying unsteadily like a small snake.

This method of demonic flame communication was unique to their Qingyang Demonic Sect and could not be imitated by others.

His spiritual sense probed the demonic flame.

A moment later, the elder's expression changed dramatically.

"Quick, follow me to Divine Force Peak to find Junior Brother Li..."

As he spoke, he grabbed the cultivator named Liu, rose on his sword, and swiftly darted towards the inner sect like a meteor chasing the moon. The two figures instantly vanished into the horizon.

After they left, Qin Sang emerged from the shadows, his face a mix of shock and delight. He quickly activated his movement technique and followed them.

He decided to no longer dwell on whether the beast tide was caused by Yun Youzi or was merely a coincidence.

For him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

The only thing he needed to do now was seize the opportunity, without thinking about anything else.

Divine Force Peak.

Green mist pervaded the area, and the Divine Force Essences, evolved from the Qingyang Divine Force, assumed various forms.

Some were condensed into large blocks, resembling rocks and jade-like green; others hung high on cliff faces, delicate as tassels; while some resided in river valleys, soft as water, with ripples occasionally appearing on their surfaces.

The Qingyang Divine Force Essences at the foot of the mountain were far more scattered, appearing as light, drifting clumps attached to other objects, yet they were more condensed than the green mist, showing a clear distinction.

Closer to the summit of Divine Force Peak, the Qingyang Divine Force Essences were primarily jade-like in form, but they were scarce, with significant distances between each piece.

In fact, this form was the true Qiantian Divine Force Essence!

A fist-sized Qingyang Divine Force Essence was embedded in the center of an unusually flat stone platform, which was clearly man-made.

At this moment, a middle-aged cultivator was seated beside the Qingyang Divine Force Essence. He wore a long white robe, possessed an extraordinary demeanor, and his cultivation had reached the astonishing Pseudo-Core Formation realm!

His hands were extended flat in front of the Qingyang Divine Force Essence, and a cluster of green flames emerged from his palms. A subtle aura seemed to connect the flames and the Qingyang Divine Force Essence.

The middle-aged cultivator was absorbing the Qingyang Divine Force Essence to refine his demonic flames.

This location was not far from the summit. Above him, lightning flashed incessantly, and the wild, untamed silhouette of the Ancestral Sacred Flame could be faintly seen. In this environment, his expression was serious, and his movements were extremely cautious.

After some time, the middle-aged cultivator suddenly retracted his demonic flames. His gaze swept around, landing on a Qingyang Divine Force Essence to his left. Just as he was about to move towards it, he suddenly frowned and looked down the mountain.

The green mist swirled, as someone was flying up the mountain.

Soon, the figures of Liu and Chai appeared.

Upon seeing the middle-aged cultivator, both their faces lit up with joy, and they sped up to approach him. The cultivator named Liu, whose cultivation was the lowest, was deterred by the terrifying Ancestral Sacred Flame and lightning, moving very cautiously.

"Junior Brother Liu, Senior Brother Chai, what has happened in the sect?" the middle-aged cultivator asked calmly, standing with his hands behind his back.

"Junior Brother Li, a beast tide has occurred on the second level of Boundless Valley, and Senior Brother Qi and others are trapped..."

Seeing the cultivator named Liu's hesitation, the elder took the demonic flame message from his hand, gave it to the middle-aged cultivator, and quickly explained the situation.

"A beast tide?"

The middle-aged cultivator's expression shifted slightly. After examining the demonic flame message, his brows furrowed. He pondered for a moment, then stared at the cultivator named Liu and asked in a grave tone, "Besides Senior Brother Qi and the others, who else has entered the second level of Boundless Valley?"

The cultivator named Liu swallowed, mumbling softly, "Currently, only Senior Brother Qi managed to send a distress signal in time. Senior Brother Wang and the others have been completely incommunicado, so we don't know where they are right now. The scouting report for Boundless Valley hasn't arrived yet, so we're unclear about the scale of the beast tide..."

The middle-aged cultivator shook his head and said to the two, "Wait here. I'm going to see Martial Uncle Wu immediately."

The elder asked in surprise, "We need to alarm Martial Uncle Wu?"

The middle-aged cultivator snorted coldly. "The second level of Boundless Valley is vast, and with a beast tide raging, they are scattered everywhere. Senior Brother Chai, you don't think a few of us can rescue everyone, do you? If this beast tide affects the entire second level of Boundless Valley, by the time we find them one by one, they'll already be food for demonic beasts! A bunch of fools who didn't even detect signs of a beast tide, we can only ask Martial Uncle Wu to intervene!"

Far from Divine Force Peak.

Qin Sang lay prostrate in the tall grass, his eyes fixed on the summit.

He wanted to know how many people would go to Boundless Valley for the rescue!

After waiting for a while, there was still no movement from the mountain. Just as Qin Sang was growing anxious, he suddenly saw a streak of light burst through the green mist at the summit, emitting an astonishing aura!

"I'll go ahead! You come quickly by flying boat!"

A long howl echoed from the streak of light, which instantly vanished from Qin Sang's sight, leaving only lingering echoes!