The night was no longer quiet; the nerves of the three tightened in that instant.
Qin Guan was not an ordinary person, and he immediately understood what Ye Yu meant. Beast Tides could occur on many living planets, though their destructive power varied. For instance, the locust plagues of ancient times could be considered a form of Beast Tide, and their devastation was astonishing.
The destructive power of Star Beasts went without saying. If it weren't for individuals like them who possessed certain combat abilities, ordinary people would easily lose their lives here. However, even they would be exhausted when faced with a large-scale attack from Star Beasts.
"Can we determine the patterns or the destructive power of the Beast Tide?" Qin Guan glanced at Ye Yu and continued to ask. He had already decided to withdraw from the Lost Secret Realm immediately but needed to understand the basic situation regarding the Beast Tide first.
Ye Yu shook his head and said, "The First Military Academy has been overseeing this secret realm for thousands of years. If there were any patterns, they would have known by now; the academy wouldn't have sent us here during a Beast Tide outbreak. Moreover, the last recorded outbreak of a Beast Tide was over a hundred years ago. For many people, the concept of a Beast Tide is merely a rumor."
"Notify everyone immediately! A large-scale Beast Tide usually means more powerful Star Beasts are appearing. If we encounter high-level Star Beasts, we will only have one outcome—death!" Shao Susu interjected at that moment, then her figure blurred as she headed toward the camp.
From discovering the Beast Tide to Shao Susu's departure, only a few seconds had passed. The three were decisive individuals and hesitated not at all; Ye Yu and Qin Guan followed closely behind.
In less than two minutes, they had returned to the camp. At that moment, Long Ling'er was naturally waiting for Ye Yu. Upon seeing him, she approached before he could catch his breath and asked, "Is there danger?"
Ye Yu nodded, taking a deep breath as he replied, "We need to withdraw!" The other two were both masters of Fifth-Stage Body Technique; he had exhausted himself just to keep up with them.
"Quickly! The Beast Tide is coming!" Qin Guan's sole mission was to protect Long Ling'er; at this moment, ensuring their safe exit from the Lost Secret Realm was paramount.
"Beast Tide? Brother Yu, what's going on?" Long Ling'er looked at Ye Yu with her bright eyes, asking in confusion.
"There may be large-scale high-level Star Beasts attacking humans. We must leave immediately!" Ye Yu patted Long Ling'er's back, took a deep breath, and continued, "Everyone, now!"
Soon, the once-quiet tent was filled with rustling sounds as everyone woke up.
"What’s going on?"
"It’s the middle of the night."
"My beautiful dream, what’s happening?"
Everyone had just fallen into a deep sleep when they were abruptly awakened by Ye Yu's voice, amplified by his Mental Power. Naturally, they were a bit grumpy about being roused, but thankfully, they quickly settled down.
"The Beast Tide is here, get in the vehicle!" Ye Yu pulled Long Ling'er and hurried back to the Multi-Purpose Vehicle. Seeing this, the others quickly gathered their things and returned to their seats in the vehicle.
"Head back, Wang Jiu. Keep calling the headquarters outside the Lost Secret Realm with the vehicle's communication device to make sure they know about the danger!" For safety's sake, Ye Yu decided to notify the management of the Lost Secret Realm as soon as possible; they should have some contingency plans in place for situations like this. However, the electromagnetic environment here was extremely complex. Even with various communication relay devices along the way, long-distance communication would still rely on luck.
"Understood, boss!" Although Wang Jiu was still unclear about the severity of the situation, his basic military training told him that this was not the time for unnecessary chatter.
Ye Yu and Shao Susu took charge of driving. At that moment, they quickly turned the vehicle around and headed back in the direction they came from.
Just as they had driven a short distance, a deep, resonant roar echoed through the dark night, carrying an undeniable authority that demanded attention.
In the next moment, a chorus of Star Beasts began to roar in response across the open ground, seemingly echoing that long cry.
"The way ahead is blocked by a horde of beasts; we can't go back!" At that moment, Shao Susu's voice came through the vehicle's communication device, tinged with a hint of fear yet also excitement. The Shao Family was not an ordinary clan; their achievements today were likely due to their inherent drive to push forward.
Ye Yu unleashed his Mental Power without reservation toward the front. In just a moment, countless powerful presences appeared within his Mental Power perception. Compared to the beast horde encountered during the day, these presences were overwhelmingly stronger—like comparing heaven and earth.
Encountering a formidable enemy is not the most terrifying thing; after all, there is still a chance to escape. However, what they faced now was not just a strong opponent, but possibly an encirclement lurking in the shadows.
"Launch the distress signal!" Ye Yu ordered without hesitation, knowing that from a certain perspective, this might seem like a sign of weakness.
With a whoosh, a signal flare shot into the sky, emitting a loud and penetrating sound.
Suddenly, the once-bright signal flare inexplicably extinguished mid-air, as if it had never existed.
Ye Yu's eyelids had been twitching numerous times today, but this time he knew the twitch was more intense than ever. He had just seen a shadow in the sky appear at an astonishing speed and snuff out the signal flare in an instant.
"Is that the Delta Wing Beast?" Ye Yu said uncertainly. He had only read about it but had never truly encountered this flying Star Beast known for its speed.
"Fire another signal flare!" Qin Guan, sitting behind Ye Yu, had also witnessed that scene and his expression grew more serious.
Ye Yu shook his head. Following Qin Guan's suggestion, he gazed at the sky, his eyes gleaming with intensity. Then he spoke, "There are at least five Delta Wing Beasts in this area; they must be prepared."
"The direction of the Beast Tide's attack is likely aimed at our base where we set off from. Returning now would be like walking into a trap." The voice of Shao Susu came through the communicator. She continued, "The most dangerous place is currently the safest place. We should delve deeper into what was once considered dangerous territory and exit the Lost Secret Realm from another location."
Ordinary Star Beasts cannot adapt to environments outside of the Lost Secret Realm for long periods; only super-tier Star Beasts can survive outside for extended durations. However, there is already an Orbital Defense System monitoring areas outside the secret realm for super-tier Star Beasts. Once their presence is detected, they will be immediately eliminated!
Shao Susu naturally knew more about these secrets that ordinary people were unaware of, and at this moment, she would not hold back any information.
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