Chapter 282: Let Loose (1/2)
Fantasy System Chapter 282
The sudden rumble and thundering of the skies took the people of the world by surprise. Before they knew it, all of them had their eyes fixated at the strange glass-like film covering the blue vast endlessness above them; a glass so fragile it broke faster than the speed of sound. The thundering noise soon died down and the film finished breaking apart, and not a second later, darkness spread over the plains, mountains, rivers…and the cities of men.
Those who always carried vigilance next to their hearts were quick to react, hundreds of Qi spheres blazed around the populace of men, illuminating the world in place of the sun that had disappeared. Only then did the normal people notice what was happening. Everything happened so fast that they were unable to keep up with it, but once the realization sunk in, terror and fear consumed them. The sun was gone, the blue sky had turned dark, and the wailing and screams of the weak hearted were not much help.
People flocked around the strong cultivators, seeking the warmth of their Qi, and the reassurance of having strength by their side. However, no one was prepared for what was yet to come. An ear-splitting shriek came from all directions. The shriek intensified until everyone got a clear look at its source.
Deep inside the darkness, from the swirling smoky vortex far above their heads, a 'bird' emerged. Its body had no feathers, as it looked like a dead chicken. Yet, it was able to fly all too well, and its size was big enough to cover the nearest mountain from sight.
The people started to flee in all sorts of directions, seeking shelter somewhere far from the featherless flying chicken. After all, how could they not? They could see it clearly in its, its intent to attack the people holding the Qi spheres. It was targeting the cultivators.
The same thing was happening over all the major cities of the world, and everyone had to bear the full brunt of the attack. Avalon was no different. The disciples and sect Elders of Glory and Sword sect moved as though they'd been training for the attack all of their lives.
”Disciple, help the people evacuate. Elders, we're after the chickens!” Edmund pointed his black spear at the closest naked chicken, and after giving his orders, he flew towards it.
The chicken noticed him and retaliated, purple smoke burst out of its peak and spread down towards the surface. However, Edmund did not dodge the attack; instead, he focused Qi on his spear and thrust towards the smoke, dispersing it in an instant. He knew that the attack would hurt the citizens if here to let it hit the ground, and his attack allowed him to gauge the enemy's strength. After all, he couldn't read its Qi at all.
Edmund gripped his spear with confidence and flew towards the chicken at his maximum speed. Like a black glow, he swept through the space separating them and beheaded the oversized chick without any effort at all. Although he couldn't read its Qi, he could tell that its abilities were comparable with a monster of Immortal level 1. Not much of a threat for him.
Noticing his triumph, the other Elders followed suit and started to kill the chickens descending from above. The deceased bodies kept piling up on the ground, but there were always more enemies in the air, waiting to be slain.
After what seemed like hours, the chickens were all finally slain. But, the darkness was not ending. Instead, the skies thundered and crashed, as lightning surged through the heavens above them. An instant later, the smoky vortex swished and swooshed into one mass.