High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Old Wang watched Chen Fan quietly.

He did indeed intend to test Chen Fan when he took out the Sacred Heart Manual.

If Chen Fan really agrees, he won't go back on his word, but he will feel a little disappointed.

As for the Sacred Heart Technique, although it is complete, it lacks the Phoenix Blood within its body, so it cannot fully exert the effects of a supreme martial art.

Fortunately, Chen Fan's answer satisfied him, which is why he took out the [Nine Revolutions of Flying Star Technique], giving him more confidence in the upcoming battle.

Chen Fan felt a little amused after hearing what Old Wang said.

Learn even a fraction or two?

That's a bit too disrespectful.

He had used all of his 50 million experience points on the Longevity Technique; otherwise, he could have already raised the technique to its highest level.

Despite his inner complaints, Chen Fan still stood up from the sofa, bowed respectfully, and said gratefully, "Junior thanks Elder Wang."

As Elder Wang said, even a temporary increase in combat power could bring about a dramatic change in the battle.

Even if there's a limit to the number of attempts, it's acceptable.

And most importantly, this manual is complete.

Once he raises his cultivation level to perfection, he only needs to spend points to purchase the Wuqiu Yijue (无求易诀) to complete it.

The Wuqiu Yijue is far superior to the Flying Star Nine Revolutions Technique; it is a technique that is close to divine and demonic martial arts.

"Hehehe."

Old Wang let out a hearty laugh, and his gaze towards Chen Fan softened further. He said, "Actually, I still have a few supreme martial arts techniques that I could pass on to you. However, the situation is urgent right now, and having too many would be counterproductive. It won't be too late for me to teach you these techniques after you've mastered them to a certain level."

"Yes, Elder Wang."

Chen Fan felt a little regretful.

He really wanted to say, "It's okay, Mr. Wang, just give me everything."

But reason told him that this was illogical and impolite.

Putting away his cultivation technique, Chen Fan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Elder Wang, we've just met, and I've already received such a generous gift. I shouldn't make any further requests, but this situation is special. With the beast tide erupting, I might be overwhelmed. Therefore, if any dangerous beasts appear in the city, I wonder if Elder Wang could lend a hand? Of course..."

Chen Fan paused for a moment and said, "If Elder Wang has any difficulties, then please pretend that I did not say those words just now."

"So that's what it is."

Old Wang nodded thoughtfully, then smiled and said, "Since you've already said it, how could I possibly refuse? However, let me make this clear from the start: I won't help you deal with those ferocious beasts outside the city, because doing so would be somewhat inconsistent with our agreement."

"Not quite in line with the agreement? What do you mean, Mr. Wang?" Chen Fan was taken aback.

Old Wang gave him a meaningful look and said, "When you reach the Celestial Realm, you'll understand. Knowing some things too early isn't necessarily a good thing."

"I see."

Chen Fan suddenly realized what was happening, and then walked over and bowed to him.

The agreement he mentioned was probably not with the president, but with someone from his generation.

The gist of it is that these people shouldn't directly interfere in the affairs of future generations.

"Any further questions?"

Old Wang laughed and said, "If you have any, you can tell me."

"No more for now."

Chen Fan shook his head, glanced at the time, and said, "Elder Wang, please bear with me staying here for the time being. If you have any requests, please feel free to tell me."

Old Wang nodded, stood up, and said, "It's a rare opportunity for me to come out, so I'll just wander around the city. You go about your business and don't worry about me."

"Yes, Elder Wang."

Chen Fan stood up and saw the latter out of the conference room.

After Old Wang left, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It must be said that facing a Celestial Realm martial artist, especially one who has lived for over a thousand years, is indeed stressful.

"I should get back to my own business."

He turned and walked towards the training room.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was afternoon.

The city wall gleamed.

Upon closer inspection, they were cannon barrels, ranging in caliber from 155 mm to 50 mm. The dark barrels and massive cannon bodies resembled steel guardians.

These artillery pieces generally have a range of over 10 kilometers, with the largest caliber 155mm howitzer having a maximum range of over 40 kilometers.

In addition, every one or two meters, there was a 30mm machine gun mounted on the city wall.

Even so, it couldn't give the people standing on the city wall much of a sense of security.

Some elderly people who had experienced the beast tides knew that no matter how many hundreds of cannons were on the city walls, a single volley could turn the land in front of them upside down.

However, the number of ferocious beasts was simply too great, and the first wave to charge were often low- to mid-level ferocious beasts used as cannon fodder.

Those that charged forward were the real ruthless characters, including many elite-level ferocious beasts. With their sharp claws and incredible speed, they could climb up the thirty-meter-high city wall and cut down a whole group of people with a single swipe of their claws. That was the real hell on earth.

Some of the new recruits were extremely nervous, their hands gripping the butts of their rifles trembling slightly.

Just then, a series of footsteps sounded.

Several figures walked up the steps.

"That is?"

Many people cast curious glances at them.

"It's Chairman Hua!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

The scene of Hua Jun standing on the city wall, speaking to those below, was very memorable, and many guards recognized him at a glance.

"Oh my god, Chairman Hua actually came!"

"Does he want to be on the front lines like us?"

"Wait, Chairman Hua doesn't seem to be walking in front. Could it be that the person walking in front...?"

Some sharp-eyed people noticed this scene and stared in shock.

"Could it be Chairman Li?"

"Li, Chairman Li? Is that Chairman Li?"

"That kind person who let us move into the city?"

Instantly, the atmosphere on the entire city wall became boiling.

Those newcomers who had initially felt uneasy, or even a little regretful, now felt full of energy.

If the person walking is Chairman Li of the Awakened Association, and even he personally stands on the front line of resisting the beast tide, what is there for them to fear?

The guards who had been there before were also in high spirits.

They were well aware of the power of the Awakened Ones; in past siege battles, the latter had been the main force.

Chen Fan ignored the gazes around him. He walked up the steps to the highest point of the city wall and looked north.

Hua Jun, standing behind him, also glanced into the distance before cautiously asking, "The beast tide... is it really coming?"

Even at this point, he still held onto a sliver of hope.

After all, his family was also in the city. If the beast tide came and Anshan City fell, his wife and children would probably die as well.

Chen Fan remained silent, waiting quietly like a stone statue.

Despite his seemingly calm and collected exterior, he was actually a little nervous inside.

Although they had faced tens of thousands of ferocious beasts in the past, this time was very different.

It's unclear how much time passed, but a tremor came from the ground. It wasn't a loud noise, but almost everyone present could feel it.

Instantly, everyone's expression changed drastically.

The guards surrounding the telescope wished they could crawl inside it themselves.

The tremors on the ground became increasingly noticeable, to the point that even ordinary people in the city began to sense them.

"Was there an earthquake?"

Some people asked with surprise and doubt.

"Earthquake? Can Ansan Castle also experience an earthquake?"

"That doesn't seem right. It seems like a beast tide has broken out?"

"Beasts, a beast tide?"

In an instant, the surrounding chatter disappeared.

Everyone turned their heads and looked in the direction of the city gate.

No, really?

Has the beast tide really broken out?

And they arrived so quickly? The notification was only sent out yesterday, and they arrived this afternoon?

In a residential building, Meng Xue stood by the window, gazing into the distance.

"elder sister."

Meng Yu walked over, gently took her hand, and her eyes were filled with worry.

Meng Xue squeezed her hand and whispered, "Don't worry, Chen Fan can protect you."

"Um!"

Meng Yu nodded heavily.

In the hot pot restaurant, Wang Lingling picked up a piece of cooked beef roll and was about to put it in her mouth when, with a clatter, her chopsticks and the meat slice fell onto the table.

"It's over, the beast tide has come after all."

She instinctively stood up, intending to turn and run, but then she sat down again, a troubled expression on her face.

Her secret to immortality is still in the hands of the man surnamed Li.

Yes, she could have left and returned three days later, but what if that man surnamed Li had died in battle during that time?

By the time she returned, the daylily buds were already cold.

If she leaves him behind, in case that guy surnamed Li dies, she can find a chance to bring his body back.

As for the Martial Arts Association, that Chen Fan...

Wang Lingling pursed her lips, thinking to herself, "Since I've already agreed to your request, then I'll help you out. However, if any powerful ferocious beasts appear, then forget it."

On the street, an elderly man with a full head of white hair also cast his gaze toward the city wall, his eyes filled with reluctance.

The beast tide has finally erupted.

It should be noted that Anshan City is just one of many small, peripheral cities. The arrival of the beast tide here also means that other small cities are about to be, or have already been, attacked by the beast tide, and some may have already fallen.

"That little guy should be standing on the city wall now."

His gaze swept over the crowd on the city wall, and he saw many familiar figures from the daytime, all of whom were members of the Martial Arts Association. Sun Wei was among them, and other martial artists were also arriving in droves.

"strangeness."

Old Wang glanced around but didn't see the figure among them.

Suddenly, when his gaze swept over a figure at the highest point, he paused for a moment.

That aura?

A look of shock appeared on his face.

It seems to be that little guy's aura? But isn't that Li Ping, the president of the Anshan City Awakened Association?

He had heard about this person's deeds and felt a certain fondness for him.

result.

"Yes."

Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face.

The two men's styles of doing things were so similar that I should have realized long ago that they were the same person.

This little guy's got some skills.

Suddenly, a cry of surprise erupted from the city wall.

"A ferocious beast! A ferocious beast is coming!"

Like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, more and more voices emerged.

"So many ferocious beasts!"

"A beast tide! It's a beast tide!"

"The beast tide is coming!"

Every sound was like a hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present.

Many people were already trembling and could barely hold their guns.

"Damn it!"

Hua Jun's face turned ashen.

The large telescopes on the city wall could only observe objects at a distance of about 100 kilometers, because the range of artillery was only about 50 kilometers; anything further was meaningless.

Based on the speed of the ferocious beasts, traveling 100 kilometers would probably only take a little over an hour. If they get close to the range of artillery, they would be even faster, possibly reaching the city wall in just over ten minutes.

"The number, how many are there?"

He turned around and asked loudly.

"Too many, too many," someone said bitterly. "There's simply no way to count them all."

"There are at least several hundred thousand of them!"

"A large number of elite-level ferocious beasts, at least ten thousand in number, and three commander-level ferocious beasts!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wei and the others exchanged bewildered glances.

The largest beast tide that has ever broken out in Anshan City in the past was probably no more than this.

This time, even at the very beginning, it has already matched the strongest one in the past?

"President, this time, it seems like things are really going to be difficult?" Xu Jie said with a wry smile.

"No matter how difficult it is, we must hold on," Sun Wei said through gritted teeth. "We have no other choice."

"Yes, we have no other choice. As long as the city stands, we stand; if the city falls, we fall." Gao Shan and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Eighty kilometers! The beast tide is still eighty kilometers away!"

After a few minutes,

"Seventy-five kilometers."

"Seventy kilometers!"

"Sixty-five kilometers!"

Each sound signifies that the beast tide has taken another step closer to Anshan City.

On the vast city wall, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could clearly hear everyone's heartbeats.

"Fifty kilometers, only fifty kilometers left!" an anxious voice rang out.

"Ready!"

Hua Jun roared.

In an instant, the sound of breechblocks being pulled filled the air.

Everyone gripped their weapons tightly, on high alert.

"President! We've covered forty kilometers!"

Upon hearing this voice, Hua Jun looked at Chen Fan, "President?"

"Um."

Chen Fan nodded.

Although he doesn't need this artillery support, it's good for the people behind him to gain some experience.

After all, this is just the beginning.

"Fire!" Hua Jun roared.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Hundreds of cannons fired simultaneously, the deafening roar like thousands of thunderbolts exploding at the same time, their power earth-shattering.

Amidst the flashes and roars, shells, like dragons breaking free from their restraints, streaked across the sky with long trails of flame and whistling sounds, hurtling into the distance.

(End of this chapter)