How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

The southern region is vast and boundless, with mountains and rivers crisscrossing it.

Canglan City is located right next to the boundless Monster Forest, and its unique geographical location has made it the most bustling place for cultivators in the Southern Region.

The Monster Forest is home to countless rare and precious treasures, including spiritual herbs, medicines, fruits, and animal bones. Every day, sect disciples and various independent cultivators form teams to enter the Monster Forest in search of treasures.

Almost all the rare and precious materials brought out by cultivators were traded and circulated in Canglan City.

Today, Canglan City was less bustling than usual. The streets were filled with injured rogue cultivators, sect disciples, and team members.

They were all whispering among themselves.

The City Lord's Mansion, the Council Hall.

Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man in a blue robe. His eyes were sharp, and his every move exuded the majesty of a city lord. This man was Fu Yun, the lord of Canglan City.

At this moment, Fu Yun was holding a cup of spiritual tea, leisurely sipping it.

Just then, a series of hurried and hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the hall.

A general, clad in black iron armor and covered in dust, rushed into the hall in a panic.

Fu Yun frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of reprimand, and slowly said, "Commander Wen, what's the matter with such a panic? Don't you have any manners at all?"

At this moment, Commander Wen ignored the prefect's reprimand and didn't even have time to bow. His voice trembled as he reported, "Prefect, something terrible has happened! Something...something terrible has occurred!"

"What major incident has occurred? Don't worry, the sky won't fall down." Fu Yun said calmly.

"Tell me what happened slowly. Such panic will only make you a laughingstock among your men."

"Lord, it's the Monster Forest! Something...something's happened!"

Boom—!!

These few words rang in Fu Yun's ears like a thunderclap!

Fu Yun, who had been calm and composed, suddenly stood up from the main seat!

He stared intently at Commander Wen, his voice low and demanding, "Commander Wen, is what you say true? Has something really happened in the Demon Beast Forest? Could it be... another beast tide?"

Commander Wen nodded emphatically, his face pale, his voice filled with fear and anxiety:

"That's right! It's the beast tide! The entire border of the Demon Beast Forest is in turmoil! More than a dozen villages on the outskirts of the forest have been attacked by demon beasts, suffering heavy casualties!"

"In addition, scouts have confirmed that hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts have gathered at the edge of the Demonic Beast Forest! They are densely packed and boundless, all entrenched along the border, ready to pounce. Judging from their appearance, their target is our Canglan City, and they may launch a large-scale attack on Canglan City at any time!"

"What did you say? Hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts?" Fu Yun's pupils shrank, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

Even though he had been stationed in Canglan City for hundreds of years and had experienced several small-scale monster disturbances, he had never seen such a large number of monsters!

With hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts pressing down on the city, it was enough to annihilate the entire Canglan City!

"Yes, there are as many as six or seven hundred thousand. Many of the sect disciples and independent cultivators who returned to Canglan City today were injured. I estimate that less than 20% of those who entered the Monster Forest this time will come out alive," Commander Wen replied.

"What? Less than 20%? Such a heavy loss?"

Fu Yun forced himself to steady himself and asked in a deep voice, "So how many high-level demonic beasts have appeared now?"

"Lord, we haven't spotted a single high-level demonic beast yet! All the scouts have repeatedly confirmed that the hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts gathered so far are all low-level beasts of the first, second, third, and fourth tiers. Although their numbers are large, we haven't found a single high-level demonic beast!"

Hearing this, Fu Yun felt a slight weight lift from his heart, and then instructed, "Commander Wen, although no high-level demonic beasts have been detected yet, if hundreds of thousands of low-level demonic beasts launch a frenzied attack on the city, it will still be a tremendous crisis. We cannot afford to be complacent!"

"Rest assured, Lord, I have closed the city gates and deployed heavy troops to guard them."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yun nodded in agreement, then waved his hand and said, "Very good! Come with me to the city wall immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Yun strode out of the main hall.

Commander Wen didn't dare to delay and quickly followed, the two heading towards the highest and most fortified northern city wall of Canglan City.

As soon as the two reached the city wall, they saw the direction of the Demon Beast Forest. A dark mass of demons stretched for thousands of miles, their roars and howls rising and falling. Even from this distance, they could feel the ferocious aura of the demons.

After a moment, Fu Yun said in a deep voice: "Commander Wen, from now on, you will be in charge of guarding this place. Also, send out several teams of scouts to investigate the situation. If there is any unusual activity, send someone to inform me immediately. I will go back now to discuss and make decisions with the elders."

"Yes, Lord, don't worry, I will keep a close eye on things here," Commander Wen replied.

Upon returning to the Fu family, Fu Yun went directly to the secluded cultivation place of several elders.

Fu Yun bowed respectfully at the door: "Fu Yun greets the three patriarchs. Patriarchs, I have urgent news to report."

As soon as he finished speaking, the tightly closed stone door slowly opened.

Without saying a word, Fu Yun went inside and bowed to the three patriarchs.

"Fu Yun, what's the matter that you've come to see us?" the Third Ancestor asked slowly.

"Yes, three elders, something has happened in the Demon Beast Forest."

Upon hearing Fu Yun's words, the Great Ancestor in the center of the jade platform slowly opened his eyes: "The Demon Beast Forest has always been peaceful. The demon beasts have always adhered to the borders and never crossed the line to disturb our human territory. For you to come and report this in person, this matter is definitely not an ordinary beast tide. What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."

The Second Ancestor on the left slowly raised his hand, his tone solemn: "Could it be that the demonic beasts have been restless recently, their clans have rioted, and they are attacking our border defenses?"

Fu Yun took a deep breath, looked up and reported seriously: "Reporting to the three elders, this is not an ordinary beast tide riot. I just went to the city wall to find out the situation. Currently, a beast army of six or seven hundred thousand has gathered at the edge of the demon beast forest. More than a dozen villages nearby have been attacked by the beasts. I think this beast tide is aimed at our Canglan City."

"What did you say? An army of six or seven hundred thousand demonic beasts?"

The three patriarchs spoke at the same time, suddenly standing up and asking with serious expressions.

"Indeed, there are six or seven hundred thousand, but rest assured, three elders, no high-level demonic beasts have been discovered yet. These hundreds of thousands of demonic beasts are all low-level demonic beasts of the 2nd to 4th tiers," Fu Yun replied.

The Grand Ancestor frowned and said solemnly, "Fu Yun, this matter is of utmost importance; you must take it seriously."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I have already arranged for a large number of troops to guard the city gates, and I have also sent out many scouts to investigate the situation."

"That's all arranged. Second brother, third brother, we'll leave the seclusion now. I'm going to personally investigate the Demon Beast Forest. You two stay here to guard Canglan City."

"What? Big brother, you're going to the Monster Forest yourself? Isn't that too dangerous?" the second brother replied.

"Don't worry! I'm just scouting the perimeter; I won't go any deeper. Also, immediately send someone to inform the Ling family and have them send an elder to provide support."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I'll arrange for someone to take care of it right away."