Chapter 83: The Leviathan of the South Sea? The Land of Humanity—No Passage for Beasts!

"Lu Yuan has arrived."

"He's already in Deep City, at Eternal Gene."

"Will he wipe out the entire Wang family? If he does, what will happen to the city's people?"

"I don't think that's possible; this is too big—over a hundred thousand sea beasts."

"Look, Commander Zhang of the city defenses has gone up."

"Looks like they're trying to persuade Lu Yuan."

Those who had been following the live broadcast all along began leaving their comments as soon as Lu Yuan appeared.

This time, the Wang family had truly gone too far.

But the problem was, now, no one could do anything about them—the entire city's population had become a bargaining chip.

Many believed it was crucial to persuade Lu Yuan, to get him to stop, stabilize the Wang family, and then make plans.

At that moment, atop the Eternal Gene tower—

Lu Yuan had just landed.

Commander Zhang of the Deep City defense forces arrived by helicopter.

"Mr. Lu, I hope you can, for the sake of all the citizens of Deep City, choose to stop for now," he began, his tone deeply earnest. "The Wang family's demands are simple. They will leave the country quickly and never return. As long as you agree, they will, after their withdrawal, deactivate the offshore missiles and abandon their plan to trigger a beast tide."

As he spoke, it was clear Zhang was helpless—forced into this position.

After all, the Wang family's actions were enough to earn the wrath of all humanity.

With the authorities' power, wiping them out wouldn't be difficult.

But now things were too complicated; they had no choice but to consider the people inside the city.

The only possible solution was to persuade Lu Yuan.

Of course, Commander Zhang was aware of Lu Yuan's strength.

He was at the Lock realm.

So his words were polite, especially since the higher-ups had ordered that this man was of utmost importance.

"Oh?"

At these words, Lu Yuan turned his head, smiling. "So you guarantee that once the Wang family safely withdraws, they'll abandon their plan to trigger the beast tide?"

"They've already gone mad enough to risk provoking the sea beasts and use the lives of Deep City as bargaining chips—what if I agree to stop, and they go back on their word?"

"The world is changing. If they betray us, can you guarantee they will pay the price?"

At this, Commander Zhang was stunned.

The whole Wang family had indeed become unhinged.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the entire city hostage.

If they left and still detonated the missile, what then?

In the end, the Wang family would escape unscathed, and Deep City would still face the beast tide.

Seeing Zhang at a loss for words, Lu Yuan's gaze grew solemn. "Therefore, the best solution is to eliminate them beforehand. As for the consequences, I will bear them alone."

With that, he paid Zhang no further heed and headed downstairs.

No matter what, his resolve would not change.

On the other side, seeing this, Commander Zhang could only sigh in resignation.

He wanted to stop Lu Yuan, but their powers were worlds apart.

He could only prepare to leave and reinforce the city's defenses.

For he foresaw that a horrific calamity was about to descend.

As for Lu Yuan's promise to "bear all consequences"—he didn't pay it much mind. So what if Lu Yuan was at the Lock realm? Could he withstand the beast tide?

But soon after, Commander Zhang received a call.

It was from the higher-ups, and the message was clear.

Lu Yuan was very likely the same human king who had blocked the beasts outside Chang'an City.

They had also decided not to compromise with Eternal Gene; all forces were being mobilized, and Deep City’s defenses ordered to cooperate.

For the authorities had realized that the war between humans and beasts was inevitable. Rather than wait, it was better to bring the battle forward—even if they weren’t ready, it was too late to turn back.

After this call, Commander Zhang looked at Lu Yuan’s departing figure, his heart trembling.

If this man truly was the human king...

When the beast tide struck from the sea, perhaps—with his help—they might actually withstand it.

Without hesitation, he boarded the helicopter to make final preparations.

As this happened, Lu Yuan entered the Eternal Gene tower.

The Wang family’s location was easy to find; he’d already learned it on the way.

As for the security—none could stop him.

Soon, he entered a vast chamber.

Before him was a long table, around which sat over twenty people.

At the head sat the Wang family patriarch, Wang Zhenyun.

Beside them, cameras were set up, apparently live-streaming the proceedings.

Clearly, Wang Zhenyun intended for all to witness: even someone as strong as Lu Yuan, even at the Lock realm, would have to yield when the lives of Deep City’s people were at stake.

"I’m sure you know the situation by now," Wang Zhenyun stood, his eyes blazing with hatred. "If any one of us dies, every soul in Deep City will suffer catastrophe!"

"You are powerful. You killed my two sons, five elders of our clan. But so what? Will you ignore the lives of Deep City’s people?"

He was clearly bordering on madness.

Beside him, his two wives wore faces twisted with spite, desperate to kill Lu Yuan—if only they could.

But they knew it was impossible. Their only hope now was survival.

So long as the Wang family remained, there would be other chances.

"I do not like to be threatened," Lu Yuan replied, unfazed, stepping forward.

A powerful aura surged from him, golden blood energy slowly rising.

Beneath his feet, the marble floor began to crack and shatter, unable to withstand his presence.

Outside, those watching through the cameras saw Lu Yuan hesitate not at all.

One after another, they swallowed nervously, realizing that this time, the Wang family might truly be destroyed.

But if so, Deep City would surely face the wrath of the sea beast horde.

What would become of the millions within?

For a moment, everyone held their breath.

"No! You wouldn’t dare!"

Wang Zhenyun felt the killing intent radiating from Lu Yuan, and, terrified, produced a remote. "Stop! The detonator is in my hand. Take one more step, and everyone will die with the Wang family!"

He could not believe Lu Yuan would choose annihilation at such a moment.

Had Commander Zhang not tried to persuade him?

Could the lives of all those in Deep City not make him hesitate?

Clearly, Wang Zhenyun’s calculations were wrong.

Lu Yuan kept walking.

Right hand clenched into a fist, his gaze icy cold, golden energy surging from him, setting the entire floor trembling.

In the next instant, without hesitation, Lu Yuan faced everyone from the Wang family—and struck with a single punch.

Boom!

A torrent of force burst forth.

In an instant, everything in the room was reduced to rubble, revealing steel and concrete beneath.

Wang Zhenyun, his wives—all bodies split and shattered.

Lu Yuan was now too powerful.

Dealing with them required no effort at all.

Of the four great powers, he had already destroyed two.

Afterward, he glanced toward the window facing the sea.

There—

A tremendous explosion erupted.

Just as Wang Zhenyun had threatened: if he died, the missile would detonate, provoking the sea beasts and unleashing the tide.

"He really killed them—the missile has gone off!"

"It's over. The sea beasts will be enraged and charge as a horde."

"What do we do? Can the authorities and city defenses stop them?"

Some of the city’s Awakened, seeing the explosion in the distant sea, felt cold to the bone.

The worst had finally happened.

Some thought Lu Yuan too reckless—surely there was a way to negotiate with the Wang family. Others believed the Wang family alone was to blame; now, the only thing that mattered was to gather all strength and resist the coming beast tide.

In the face of all this, Lu Yuan showed little reaction.

He bent his knees and leaped.

Rumble—

In a flash, his mighty body crashed through the ceiling, tearing through dozens of floors in an instant.

He emerged onto the roof.

There, the Golden-winged Roc awaited, having stood by all along.

Nearby, several defense soldiers approached hurriedly. "Mr. Lu, our tanks and jets are ready. The commander invites you to the city wall to resist the beast tide together."

"No need. I am enough."

Lu Yuan shook his head, gazing into the distance. "As I said, I will bear all consequences myself. This beast tide—will never reach Deep City."

With that, he leaped onto the Golden-winged Roc and flew toward the offshore waters.

Meanwhile, at the command center, the monitors lit up with countless life signals.

Commander Zhang immediately raised his binoculars to observe.

What he saw made his expression change.

On the sea beyond Deep City, colossal waves rose.

A gargantuan sea beast, hundreds of meters long, surfaced, tentacles hidden beneath the waves.

It resembled an octopus, but its body was so vast that skyscrapers were nothing in comparison.

Its aura surpassed that of any ordinary beast king; the waves themselves were its doing.

Behind it, a dense horde of sea beasts surged toward Deep City.

"The South Sea Kraken! It's the South Sea Kraken!"

On the steel city walls facing the sea, many Awakened had assembled at the defense forces' call—some with phones, others with cameras.

When they saw the monstrous octopus, all were dumbstruck.

They knew this beast well.

It had appeared at the start of the mutation, raised monstrous waves, destroyed countless ships, and was known as the South Sea Kraken—a mighty beast king. It had disappeared for some time, but now, it had returned.

It was clear—the Wang family’s missile had enraged the Kraken.

Through their lenses, much of the nation saw—and was stunned.

Sea beasts were far more formidable than those on land.

But now, how could Deep City resist?

"Commander, what do we do?"

On the city wall, a soldier rushed forward.

Against such a being, even the Awakened were powerless.

"Never mind—deploy the jets, ready the cannons. As soon as they enter the inner sea, open fire!"

Commander Zhang knew—they had no choice. Whatever the cost, the beasts must be stopped.

"Yes, sir!"

The subordinate snapped to attention and hurried off with the orders.

But the Awakened beside him had all turned pale.

Even from afar, they could sense the South Sea Kraken’s terrifying power.

A hundred-meter-high steel wall was meaningless before it. And though these beasts lived in the ocean, they were still beasts—landing would not be difficult.

How could they possibly fight?

Screee—

Just then, a piercing cry split the air.

Everyone looked up.

Above, Lu Yuan, astride the Golden-winged Roc, swept over the city wall—straight toward the offshore sea.

"That's Lu Yuan! What is he doing?"

"Is he going to face the beast tide alone?"

"Impossible—even at the Lock realm, the numbers are too overwhelming. And that Kraken leads them—"

The Awakened on the steel wall were stunned, their cameras broadcasting to the world.

Lu Yuan was truly preparing to face the beast tide alone.

It was madness.

Commander Zhang himself was speechless, recalling their conversation atop the Eternal Gene tower.

Was he really going to bear it all himself?

At that moment, Director Zheng, Director Liu, and a few others watched as well.

They were among the few who knew Lu Yuan was the human king.

But this beast tide was even more terrifying than the one outside Chang'an.

Could he really withstand it alone?

Of course, Lu Yuan had no idea what the others thought.

Standing atop the Golden-winged Roc, he crossed the inland sea in moments, reaching the open waters.

In the distance, the vast octopus, waves towering above, with countless beasts below the surface, charged toward Deep City at breakneck speed.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan drew the Da Luo Sword Embryo.

Blinding sword light cascaded down.

His body blazed with golden blood energy, surging like the tides.

Now, he no longer concealed his Lock realm power, releasing it in full.

Lifting the Da Luo Sword Embryo, eyes sharp as blades, he faced the hundred-story-high waves and the horde of beasts, declaring in a steady voice:

"This is human land. Beasts—advance no further!"

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