noffsinger Chapter 1502: Survived a Narrow Escape
Chapter 1502: Survived a Narrow Escape
"Elder Lu! I am willing to take to the skies and assist you in repairing the restrictions!"
"I am also willing to go!"
Seeing more and more people volunteering, Lu Qingshan and his old friends felt a complex mix of emotions. Looking around at the wounded constantly stepping forward to bow, he could only grit his teeth and voice his refusal!
"All of you, step back at once and regulate your breathing!"
"As for assisting in repairing the restrictions, we already have our own arrangements!"
His resolute tone left no room for doubt. Even though the members of the Security Brigade were unwilling, they had no choice. Even if some still refused to leave, under the coercion of Lu Qingshan and the others, they could only cup their fists and retreat.
After the Security Brigade left, Wu Yonghong couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
"These youngsters..."
"They are truly worthy members of our Shadow Island!"
Lu Qingshan nodded slowly and sighed deeply."Alas..."
"They are indeed exceedingly loyal and righteous, but they have just gone through a bitter battle to the death and suffered heavy casualties. How could I bear to let these youngsters continue to fight to their deaths?"
Hearing these words, Wu Yonghong nodded in agreement and said no more.
Seeing that Qing Huan Xiang and Old Turtle were also locked in a bitter struggle, they knew deeply that they could not hesitate any longer. Even if the casualties would be much heavier later, for the stability of the entire Shadow Island, someone had to make a sacrifice!
After pondering for a few breaths.
Lu Qingshan gritted his teeth, took out a communication jade slip, and sent a message to all departments!
"Later, I will begin to repair the restrictions. Someone must step forward to block the tide of black-shadowed figures, using their bodies of flesh and blood to block the cracks in the restrictions!"
"Going there means certain death with no chance of survival!"
After his solemn words.
Lu Qingshan put away the jade slip in his hand and closed his eyes to wait quietly, his face very grave. Beside him, Wu Yonghong was also uncharacteristically solemn as he waited, completely lacking his usual carefree demeanor.
These two old brothers had known each other for many years and had perfect tacit understanding.
At this moment, there was no need to speak; they already knew what was in each other's minds.
Lu Qingshan swore to repair the restrictions and keep Shadow Island safe. Even if no one guarded him, he would still bravely go forth. This was the only thing he could do for Shadow Island, and it was also the island's only hope for the future!
Even if he might perish on the spot later, he was completely fearless!
Seeing his old friend so resolute, Wu Yonghong also made his resolve. As long as Lu Qingshan could repair the restrictions, even if his own soul was completely destroyed, he would fight to buy time!
This trip was destined to be fraught with grim perils.
They could only guard Shadow Island by following their own hearts and dared not force anyone else. Even if only a few people were willing to come later, the two of them would be extremely grateful.
Just as the two were quietly waiting.
All departments in the city had received the message, and people were constantly stepping out of their homes!
In front of the convenience store in the East City.
An old man walked steadily with his cane, while the calls of his neighbors rang out behind him!
"Grandpa Liu!"
"The message just now was for the various guard brigades. What are you..."
The old man stopped when he heard the voice, but he did not turn around.
"This old man is also a member of Shadow Island!"
"In this life, I never even dared to dream that I would have the fortune to set foot on Shadow Island and achieve my current cultivation realm. Now that Shadow Island is in danger, how can this old man not go and help!"
Hearing these emotional words, the few people behind him were greatly shocked. But seeing his hunched figure, their hearts ached, and they couldn't help but try to dissuade him.
"Grandpa Liu, you are absolutely right! But you..."
Before they could finish speaking, the old man had slowly turned his head back, a kind smile on his face.
"Hehe."
"You youngsters, are you afraid that my old bones won't be of much use? Don't worry, this old man will definitely not hold anyone back!"
"No matter how formidable those foreign beasts are, I can at least drag a few down with me if I fight to the death. I've lived to this age, do you think I'm still afraid of death?"
"Over these years, I have lived comfortably, and I have had enough peace. Today, I am going to face death and finish my final journey in a blaze of glory!"
Along with his resounding voice, terrifying cultivation power erupted from the old man's body!
The once ordinary convenience store owner suddenly transformed, radiating an imposing aura. Despite his hunched back, at this moment, he seemed incredibly majestic. His shadow, stretched by the morning sun, appeared to hold up the heavens and earth!
As his back faded into the distance, the old man began to sing his favorite everyday tune!
"Look at the pitch-black void ahead, it must be the thieves' lair. Wait for me to rush forward..."
"And slaughter them... until none are left!"
The full-bodied singing echoed at the street corner. The surrounding neighbors listened with moist eyes, unwittingly feeling their hot blood surge. Gritting their teeth, they raised their arms and shouted along!
"Slaughter them, until none are left!!!"
Looking at this scene.
The women and children holding babies in the distance couldn't help but tear up...
Similar farewells were constantly happening all over the city. The overwhelming heroic spirit infected more than half the metropolis. Regardless of their status or the level of their cultivation, all sorts of people stepped out of their doors and headed for the battlefield!
Inside a school-district house.
Xiong Zhong read the jade slip message and immediately forwarded it to all his subordinates. Then, he wrote furiously in the study, his eyes revealing a deep solemnity.
Just as the letter was finished, the door was slowly pushed open.
His virtuous wife walked over softly. Their eyes met, and they choked up, unable to speak.
Looking at Xiong Fen's solemn expression, the woman remained silent for a long time. Xiong Fen, however, did not dare to look at his wife too much. He lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and prepared to rush out the door.
Just as he was about to leave, his wife softly urged him.
"I'll wait for you to come back..."
As the subconscious words left her mouth, both of them stiffened. Xiong Fen gritted his teeth once more before taking large strides forward!
Seeing that he was about to open the door and leave.
Old Xiong on the left balcony, however, never looked over. He continued to hold his grandson in his arms, smiling and teasing him, as if he knew nothing at all.
But looking at the white hair on his father's temples and his still young son.
Xiong Zhong felt a complex mix of emotions in his heart.
He didn't dare to make a sound. He could only bow silently from a distance, feeling as if his throat was filled with lead and a thousand catties were pressing on his back, making it hard to lift his head for several breaths.
Old Xiong continued to laugh leisurely, teasing his grandson as if no one else was around.
"You little rascal..."
"Your dad is a resounding hero of our Shadow Island. When you grow up, you can't let our Xiong family's prestigious name be shamed!"
With just a short sentence, Xiong Zhong felt his heart being twisted like a knife.
So, his father already knew everything.
Even though this was his father's highest praise in many years, falling into his ears at this moment, it didn't bring him much joy. Instead, it was more of a sense of self-reproach and guilt, the helplessness of sacrificing his small family for the greater good!
Xiong Zhong slowly stood up, gazed one last time at his father's smiling profile, gritted his teeth, and cupped his fists!
"Dad!"
"Your son is unfilial. Please take care of yourself!"
With a deep voice, Xiong Zhong dared not linger for a moment longer and instantly dashed out the door!
In the sky, people constantly flew past. Streams of light converged from all directions, all gathering towards the long street battlefield. Looking at this anomaly in the sky, the entire Shadow Island suddenly fell silent, yet it exuded a will to fight to the death!
The labor protection company...
The manure carrying brigade.
The aunties from the vegetable market!
Even ordinary residents, as well as the Security Brigade that had just left, all gathered at the upper street battlefield, simultaneously cupping their fists in a salute to the waiting Lu Qingshan!
"Elder Lu, you've waited long!"
The voices exploded like a landslide and tsunami, their battle intent piercing straight into the heavens!
Looking at the dense crowd of familiar faces around him, and the many figures already scarred from days of combat who came to help regardless of the consequences, even the highly experienced Lu Qingshan had red eyes at this moment!