Chapter 822

Chapter 822: Testing

What Hu Jiao Jiao had just unleashed was her awakened talent abilities after advancing to the eighth level.

Higher-level fierce beasts could awaken special talents, providing them with the ability to fight against human cultivators. Hu Jiao Jiao’s awakened ability was quite unique and closely related to her original form.

This powerful being was called “demonic words.”

The so-called demonic words confuse the masses, and once the ability is activated, it has a special effect of bewildering and disorienting intelligent beings.

The most terrifying aspect was that it was an area skill.

To resist the effects of “demonic words,” one must possess a strong will and substantial spiritual power.

As the vanguard of the beast horde, the Blue Wolves—only fourth or fifth-level magical beasts—could hardly withstand the invasion of this ability.

They were instantly confused and fainted on the spot, collapsing to the ground and becoming stumbling blocks for the fierce beasts rushing in behind.

After being trampled and hit, many Blue Wolves awakened in pain and began to attack the surrounding fierce beasts irrationally.

Including their own kind!

The Blue Wolves’ claws were incredibly sharp, and they stared with blood-red eyes, fiercely biting and clawing.

In an instant, fur was torn, and flesh flew as howls rose and fell like waves!

Many fierce beasts, ignited by the Blue Wolves’ frantic attacks, recklessly launched their counterattacks in a frenzy.

This chaotic scene spread to the back like a plague.

More and more fierce beasts fell into mutual slaughter.

Ding ling ling—

At that moment, a crisp bell sound suddenly rang out from a distance.

The beasts caught in the fierce battle seemed to awaken from a dream, letting out mournful howls as they retreated into the mist.

“Hmm?”

Hu Jiao Jiao withdrew her demonic words ability, her eyes revealing surprise.

First, it was not easy to activate this powerful being, and the longer it lasted, the more power it consumed.

Secondly, the bell sound that just rang greatly interfered with the effect of the demonic words.

“A magic treasure.”

Wang Chen lightly said.

The sudden outbreak of the beast tide was not a natural disaster; someone was causing trouble!

In the Haotian Realm, there were numerous magic treasures capable of controlling magical beasts. Wang Chen had heard of three or four kinds.

“It’s the Ten Thousand Beasts Bell.”

Elder Yao’s voice echoed in his mind, surprisingly carrying a hint of embarrassment: “Although this item was not brought back from the upper realm by me, I had stored it in a secret vault after obtaining it.”

“The secret vault must have been discovered and looted.”

Wang Chen did not dwell on that and curiously asked, “Elder, how destructive is this magic treasure?”

“It can control fierce beasts below the eighth level…”

Elder Yao replied, “The higher the user’s cultivation level, the more fierce beasts they can control!”

If it were low-level fierce beasts, commanding tens of thousands at once would be no problem, which is why it’s called the Ten Thousand Beasts Bell.

“I remember that this item has very little spiritual essence left.”

Elder Yao added, “It won’t be usable for long.”

Wang Chen nodded—someone had clearly invested a lot!

“I’m so tired.”

While Wang Chen was speaking with Elder Yao, Hu Jiao Jiao beside him let out a big yawn and threw herself into his arms.

She then reverted to her original form, closed her eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.

Wang Chen affectionately patted her head and turned his gaze toward the misty area, which had returned to calmness.

He knew very well that the enemy would not give up so easily; what had just happened was likely just a probe, and the real challenge was yet to come!

“Immortal Master!”

“Lord!”

Hundreds and thousands of academy disciples, along with a group of guarding martial masters, rushed over.

Most of these apprentice disciples were in their teens, generally at the Skin Refinement Stage, the lowest level of martial artists, yet all displayed remarkable courage and were not intimidated by the beast horde.

They had come to help entirely of their own accord.

But what these spirited youths saw was a ground littered with blood and corpses ahead.

“The task of cleaning up falls to you all.”

Wang Chen said to an innate martial artist leading the group, “Let these kids get a taste of blood, but make sure you protect them.”

“Understood!”

Thousands of fierce beasts had either killed each other or been trampled, many of them injured and unable to flee. Facing the advancing academy disciples, they let out fierce roars, trying to intimidate the youths.

It had some effect.

But it could not change their fate; under the watchful eyes of the martial masters, many academy disciples, with a mix of excitement and unease, surrounded and killed these fierce beasts one by one.

In a one-on-one fight, even the seriously wounded fierce beasts would have been too much for them.

But with the right tactics and suitable weapons, these fourth and fifth-level fierce beasts were no match.

Soon, all the beast corpses were dragged back to the White Deer Academy.

The skins of the fierce beasts were peeled off, the meat was carved out, and the tendons and bones were removed, leaving behind only the fangs and claws.

That night, a grand bonfire feast was held at the academy’s training ground.

The youths of White Deer Academy gathered around the roaring fire, savoring the rich aroma of grilled beast meat, their spirits soaring.

Wang Chen sat with the warriors, smiling as he watched this lively group of youths.

He could feel a subtle warmth of human benevolence gathering around him.

In both quantity and quality, it far surpassed anything he had experienced before!

Every academy disciple looked at Wang Chen with immense admiration and respect in their eyes.

To these young people, Wang Chen was practically a godlike figure!

“Awoooo~”

As the feast neared its end, suddenly, a chilling howl echoed from a distance, reaching everyone’s ears.

It sent shivers down their spines!

Then, the roars of beasts followed one after another, seemingly endless.

No one knew how many fierce beasts were advancing toward White Deer Academy under the cover of night.

Some disciples showed signs of nervousness, but more were eager, rubbing their fists together and ready to jump into action.

Young calves are not afraid of tigers, especially those who have already seen blood!

So soon?

Wang Chen was somewhat surprised.

He had thought the enemy would take a few days to regroup; he had not expected them to be so impatient.

But this did not alter the overall situation.

“Everyone stays here; no one is to go out without my command.”

Wang Chen spoke in a deep voice, “Anyone who disobeys will be expelled from the academy!”

As soon as his words fell, he suddenly leaped high into the air, vanishing from everyone’s sight in an instant.

The crowd exchanged glances.

But under Wang Chen’s oppressive force, no one dared to defy his order and rush out.

At that moment, Wang Chen had already appeared atop a towering tree outside the academy.

This tree was at least four or five hundred years old, so thick that three people couldn’t wrap their arms around it, and it had already developed a hint of spiritual essence.

Because of this, Wang Chen had specifically chosen to leave it standing when constructing the academy.

Standing atop the lush treetop, his sharp gaze pierced through the night’s cover, and he saw the beast horde rushing back!