Chapter 1356: Turning The Tide

In just a few short minutes.

One uninhabited island after another was submerged, plunging the entire world into panic. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before the actual mainland was engulfed.

The demon-slaying departments across Xia Kingdom raced against time, dispatching elite forces to support the nearest coastlines. Every second was now precious, and in the most critical city, Hongdu, nearly half of the elite supernatural individuals had gathered. The situation had reached a point of extreme urgency!

At this very moment.

The once-prosperous Hongdu had descended into complete chaos. Despite various organizations trying to maintain order, the sheer volume of panicked citizens had overwhelmed the streets. Congestion was everywhere, and the city was filled with fleeing crowds. The chaos had become uncontrollable.

Amid the crying and shouting.

A little girl sat on the ground, weeping uncontrollably. She looked around helplessly, only to see unfamiliar faces everywhere. In the end, she could only shut her eyes tightly and wail.

"Mommy, mommy, wuwuwu..."

The innate fear was impossible to suppress at this moment. Her helpless cries were heart-wrenching, and even though the passing men and women were deeply unsettled, they had no time to spare for her.

The thousand-foot tsunami was about to make landfall!

In the face of such a life-and-death crisis, even the kindest-hearted individuals were too preoccupied with their own survival to care about others. When disaster strikes, everyone fends for themselves. Many couples had already been separated by the chaotic crowds, let alone strangers.

Even if her mother managed to push through the crowd, desperately crawling forward to reach out and pull the little girl up, it seemed too late. A frail woman could never hope to outmuscle the hundreds of panicked people around her.

A distance of just a few meters felt impossibly far at this moment!

It seemed the little girl was about to be trampled by the terrified crowd, leading to a tragic outcome.

The young mother could only watch in despair, tears streaming down her face as she screamed for her daughter.

"Nannan! Nannan!"

Just then.

A figure flashed by like lightning. Almost no one saw it happen, but before the crowd could trample the girl, the figure scooped her up!

By the time the crowd surged past, the chaotic ground was empty, with no trace of anyone.

Before the mother stood a neatly dressed young man, his expression serious as he handed the little girl back to her. Despite the mother's repeated thanks, he showed little emotion.

Watching the mother and daughter cling to each other, tears streaming down their faces as they hurried away, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

A woman walking up beside him frowned and urged him anxiously.

"Captain Chen!"

"The situation is critical! Even the islands that were once thriving have been submerged. In just a few minutes, the thousand-foot tsunami will hit Hongdu. We can't afford to delay any longer!"

"Our Nanzheng Demon-Slaying Department bears a heavy responsibility. We can't let anyone or anything delay our mission to combat the tsunami!"

The young man nodded at her words.

His gaze turned toward the eastern coastline, his expression growing even more severe. Without a word, he gritted his teeth and pulled the woman along, speeding through the sea of people like the wind!

He knew all too well.

No matter how hard he tried, the number of citizens he could save was limited. For the safety of the entire city of Hongdu, to do everything possible to hold back the tsunami, and to save as many people as possible, he had no choice but to turn a blind eye to the suffering around him.

This was the cruel and unavoidable choice one had to make in the face of disaster—heartless yet necessary.

As the two figures raced forward, helicopters buzzed overhead, and underground secret passages were filled with speeding vehicles kicking up dust!

Elites from nearby demon-slaying departments were rushing to the scene almost simultaneously!

The same was true for other coastal cities across the country.

In less than half a minute.

Nearly a thousand individuals of varying ages, all possessing extraordinary abilities, stood along the now-deserted coastline of Hongdu. The coastline was eerily quiet today, with no civilians in sight—only these secretive figures who rarely made public appearances.

Everyone stared solemnly at the sea.

The terrifying tsunami, though still some distance away, already exuded an overwhelming sense of dread. The thousand-foot waves surged forward, more exaggerated than any movie special effects. As they gazed at the nearly sky-covering wall of water, everyone felt a deep sense of awe and suddenly realized how insignificant they were.

No matter how exceptional they had been in the past, no matter what supernatural abilities they possessed, at this moment, all they felt was grave tension.

Thunder and lightning crackled, and the sea roared like a curtain descending from the heavens!

This kind of natural disaster was beyond human power to stop!

Even with the technological advancements humanity could be proud of, facing such a mythical phenomenon was utterly futile. The might of steel and machinery seemed like child's play in the face of this heavenly tsunami!

After just a few seconds of observation.

Everyone's nerves were on edge. Regardless of their experience or age, most wore expressions of fear and despair.

Before they had even acted, defeat was already written on their faces.

At the front of the crowd.

An elderly man with a vigorous spirit also wore a grave expression, but there was no trace of hesitation in his eyes. His gaze, tempered by decades of experience, still shone with the sharpness of youth!

After a moment of contemplation, he slowly turned to survey the entire group.

"Everyone!"

His deep voice boomed like a bell, jolting all the supernatural hunters awake!

Many snapped out of their daze, their eyes filled with reverence and awe.

"Old Feng!"

"That's the legendary hunter, Grandmaster Feng, the head of Hongdu's Demon-Slaying Bureau!"

"Even he is still holding the line!!!"

Feng Tianci's presence and voice immediately rallied the spirits of the entire group. This revered elder, a master hunter renowned throughout Xia Kingdom, was an idol to countless demon slayers.

Now, as he led the charge against the heavenly tsunami, his mere presence steadied the morale of the troops.

Under the gaze of the entire crowd.

Feng Tianci's weathered face was filled with determination, and his voice carried an unyielding resolve.

"The thousand-foot tsunami is about to hit. Our top priority is to hold it back and buy time for rescue efforts. This task surpasses our usual capabilities. As demon slayers who have enjoyed endless resources and carried out countless covert missions in the shadows, it is our duty to step forward at this critical moment!"

"Listen to my orders: all branches, form teams immediately and use every means at your disposal to minimize the disaster. Behind you are the millions of citizens of Hongdu, and the countless homes that only you can protect!"

"Today, we fight this natural disaster to the death, and we will not retreat!"

The old man's roar was deafening!

Without waiting for a response, he leaped down himself, landing on the shallow waters beyond the coastline. The howling wind whipped his white hair, but he stood tall and unyielding, like a sturdy pine tree.

Inspired by the old master's stance, the captains of each branch also gritted their teeth and leaped down with fierce cries.

"To the death, no retreat!!!"

Without needing further orders from Feng Tianci, all the captains took charge of their respective teams. 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