56: Terrifying beast!

Li Changan's words added fuel to the already boiling Jiangzhou City, and the entire Huaxia was shaken.

Because his press conference first confirmed one point.

Jiangzhou City would indeed be designated as a special area under Ferocious Beast control, and all people in Jiangzhou City would become subjects of the Ferocious Beast.

Moreover, Huaxia had no solution for this; the only option was that those unwilling to stay could leave.

But Jiangzhou City has millions of people; how could so many people be evacuated in a short time?

Not to mention Jiangzhou City was where their ancestors had lived for generations; how could they just leave?

Most importantly, where could they go after evacuating?

According to recent online news, powerful Ferocious Beasts were emerging everywhere on Blue Star, causing havoc, and the military was gradually becoming unable to resist their attacks.

It could be said that there was no safe place left on Blue Star.

Secondly, Huaxia had made such significant concessions to the Ferocious Beast this time. If this Ferocious Beast became insatiable, or if other Ferocious Beasts followed suit… they dared not imagine further.

"We must not set this precedent! We live as people of Jiangzhou City, and die as ghosts of Jiangzhou City! We absolutely cannot hand over Jiangzhou City!"

"That's right, Jiangzhou City cannot be given to the demonic beasts! If the military won't act, we will! We will never let a Ferocious Beast step foot in Jiangzhou City!"

Many Jiangzhou citizens were enraged, filled with fury, with no intention of retreating or leaving.

As these people of Jiangzhou City stood up, more people began to respond.

After all, through various video websites and live broadcasts, they had deeply experienced the Ferocious Beasts' cruelty and ruthlessness.

Many of their relatives and friends had been devoured by Ferocious Beasts. This was already a deep-seated hatred, and now they were being asked to submit to Ferocious Beast rule; they would never agree.

Of course, not everyone was entirely on the side of resistance. The officials had spoken several times, which indicated that this matter was not as simple as they imagined.

Moreover, Mayor Li had very seriously mentioned that the reason for giving up Jiangzhou City was the Ferocious Beast's immense power!

In other words, the officials might have tried every possible method but were still unable to contend with the Ferocious Beast.

They could only be forced to choose this somewhat humiliating method, which was also for their consideration, to secure a way for them to survive.

Therefore, many more rational citizens began to appease those emotional citizens.

"Everyone, calm down. It's best we follow the official approach: either stay here or evacuate as soon as possible. If we fight to the death with the Ferocious Beast here, wouldn't Mayor Li and their decision to abandon Jiangzhou City this time be meaningless?"

"Now Elder Zhao has developed the Gene Serum. As long as we survive, even if it's a somewhat humiliating survival, we will definitely have a chance to rise again in the future. Absolutely do not act rashly now!"

However, no matter how these people tried to comfort them, the ignited emotions of the crowd could not be calmed.

Many had already returned home, taking out kitchen knives, clubs, and other items, looking ready to die fighting in Jiangzhou City.

Jiangzhou City was their root, their home; how could they give it to demonic beasts? They decided to fight to the death!

Meanwhile, the situation within the city became increasingly chaotic. The wealthy and powerful elites all quickly organized their finances and then fled.

These rich individuals were even more aware of the Ferocious Beast's power and threat, and even more fearful, believing that the best strategy was to run. If they didn't leave quickly, by the time the Ferocious Beast arrived, it might be too late to escape.

After all, in their minds, Ferocious Beasts had no credibility whatsoever.

For a time, the entire Jiangzhou City was in a state of chaos.

There were those who fled, those who fought to the death, and those who anxiously watched… Overall, the largest number of people decided to stay and resist the Ferocious Beast.

They had already begun to gather in groups, looking formidable.

Meanwhile, other Huaxia citizens outside the city were closely following this unprecedented event through various live broadcasts and videos.

"Although we are not people of Jiangzhou City, we are neighbors. If Jiangzhou City becomes a Ferocious Beast's playground, our cities will likely also be gradually swallowed. If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. We will also go and fight to the death with the Ferocious Beast!"

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All sorts of comments fermented and boiled online.

Li Changan also learned of the emotions and attitudes within the city through his secretary's summary and continued to speak at the press conference, comforting the citizens.

Compared to these agitated citizens, he undoubtedly understood the reasons behind this decision more clearly. If these citizens angered Lu Yu, it could easily lead to a large-scale conflict.

Ultimately, Jiangzhou City could very likely be annihilated by an enraged Lu Yu, which was absolutely not the outcome he wished to see.

However, Li Changan explained tirelessly and earnestly at the press conference, speaking until his throat was dry, yet few paid attention to him. Those who were gathering at the edge of Jiangzhou City continued to gather.

Soon after, the edge of Jiangzhou City was densely packed with Jiangzhou citizens, and various defensive structures were being prepared in full swing.

However, this situation did not last long. Suddenly, someone noticed a crimson shadow in the sky not far away, getting closer and closer to Jiangzhou City!

"Is that a fire cloud? No! It's that giant Firebird from before!"

Many people cried out in surprise. They recognized the leading Firebird, and their expressions grew increasingly grim.

After all, her entire body was crimson, and wherever she passed, she cast down scorching heatwaves, like a small sun sweeping across the sky.

The aura she emitted was too terrifying!

Everyone who had seen her remembered her vividly, unable to forget.

"That Ferocious Beast seems to be coming to take over Jiangzhou City!"

"Alert! Alert!"

"Jiangzhou City is ours, not the Ferocious Beast's! Today, we share a common hatred, and with one heart, we will surely repel the Ferocious Beast!"

Some elderly people at the forefront, trembling, gripped their canes and other weapons, staring intently at the Firebird, seemingly ready to launch an attack as soon as it came a little closer.

And through the live broadcast, the many viewers closely following the matter held their breath, their eyes glued to the screen of their mobile phones, not blinking.

"Is this the terror of a Tier C Ferocious Beast? Even through the screen, one can vaguely feel the heatwave hitting them!"

"Ferocious Beasts that can reach Tier C in this era are extremely rare; each one is a formidable opponent! Although I don't want to admit it, without strong military support, even if hundreds of thousands of people in Jiangzhou City gathered to attack, they would be nothing more than a disorganized mob in front of it."

"With so many people standing up, the military cannot remain indifferent. It is absolutely impossible for that Ferocious Beast to easily take Jiangzhou City."

Although most people knew that without the support of military hot weapons, even a million people would struggle to cause any harm to a Tier C Ferocious Beast.

But the sheer number of people gathered there, and their unyielding, never-retreating spirit, still affected them.

A moment later, as the Firebird's figure became clearer in everyone's eyes, they suddenly noticed that behind her, there was an even more terrifying giant beast with an even more astonishing body size and wingspan!