Chapter 168 - The Beast Army Arrives (1/2)

The emperor ordered everyone to prepare for the incoming beast tide. The odds might be against them, but they should be prepared when the savage beasts will come.

All the nobles became very busy as they designated orders to their servants and subordinates. Although they felt reluctant to send their soldiers, they didn't have a choice. If the Celestial Sword Empire will fall, then all the wealth and authority they gained will be for naught. Thus, to preserve their identities as nobles, they sent their soldiers to prepare for the incoming beast tide.

The Death Forest was located in the northern part of Sword City. The purpose of building their capital city in that place was also to fend off the beast tide. Only the capital city had the power to repel hundreds of thousands of savage beasts. Thus, the first emperor decided to build Sword City in that location.

The soldiers placed traps that will help in slowing down the army of savage beasts. It might do little against the million-strong army of savage beasts, but it was still necessary in order to help the soldiers build their morale.

Meanwhile, inside Cale's villa, Aurora arrived with a solemn look on her face.

Cale glanced at her with furrowed eyebrows. ”What did you see there, Aurora?”

Aurora bowed her head gently and said in a serious voice. ”My lord, more than a million savage beasts are coming towards the Celestial Sword Empire as we speak. With their speed, they will arrive by tomorrow morning.”

Cale frowned after hearing her report. He was surprised that the huge savage beast army was able to march at such a shocking speed. ”I must inform his majesty about this as soon as possible. Aurora, go call Wenren Wushuang... No, wait... I will go to the palace in person.”

Cale did not wait for her reply and became a streak of light as he flew towards the imperial palace.

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In the imperial palace, a handsome young-looking man with long silver hair slowly descended from the sky. Cale flashed his first rank token and was immediately allowed to go inside the palace. The gate guards were already informed that if Cale came, he will be allowed to go inside immediately.

Cale arrived outside of the imperial chamber. He glanced at the soldiers guarding the entrance and spoke. ”I have a piece of urgent information for the emperor. Please tell him that I am here.” Cale showed his first rank token to them.

After seeing his token, the soldiers' expression changed into that of respect. ”Please wait for a moment, sire.”

Cale nodded his head calmly.

”You may go in, young man.” Cale heard the emperor's familiar voice from inside the imperial chamber. He went inside and saw the emperor sitting on a chair with tired eyes. ”It has been hard on you, your majesty.” Cale bowed slightly and said with a soft sigh.

Emperor Aventus shook his head and glanced at him. ”No need for formalities, young man. Your strength is already on par with me and you don't have to bow to me anymore. Anyway, what is the purpose of your visit?”

Cale sat down and said with a solemn expression. ”Your majesty, I sent one of my subordinates to investigate the Death Forest. She told me that the beast tide will arrive by tomorrow morning.”

The emperor's eyes turned gloomy all of a sudden. ”They have come earlier than expected. Good job in informing me of this important news. Don't worry, I will immediately tell everyone to prepare as soon as possible. You may take your leave.”

Cale bowed his head and left the imperial chamber.

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