488: Lu Hao’s decision!

The casualty figures for Cultivators were soaring wildly, a bloody stench rose to the heavens, and shouts of despair, fear, and unwillingness echoed in every corner of the Legacy.

This was also because the Immortal Demon Beasts' target was the Northern Lands and they didn't completely slaughter the Cultivators; otherwise, the Cultivators' casualties would have been even more tragic!

At a time when the Legacy was a slaughterhouse everywhere, there was one place that was like a paradise, with no Immortal Demon Beasts gathering around.

Because any Immortal Demon Beasts that came, before they could even get close, were refined into Immortal Qi!

This was currently the outer territory where Wuji Pavilion was located.

However, they could still hear the earth-shattering roars of the beasts and the faintly transmitted energy fluctuations.

Soon, everyone in Wuji Pavilion knew what had happened.

The first Legacy Beast Tide in 100,000 years!

For a full 100,000 years, countless Immortal Demon Beasts have bred and survived here, and the number of Immortal Demon Beasts today is already too numerous to count.

Inside the large tent at the center of the camp, the atmosphere was heavy.

"Old Ancestor, Pavilion Master!"

An Elder responsible for vigilance reported with a pale face:

"The scale of the Beast Tide is simply unprecedented; the Immortal Demon Beasts in the entire Legacy have gone mad, rushing towards the Northern Lands as if their lives depended on it. In the process, they kill anyone they see, and some exceptionally violent ones even chase after them. The Cultivators outside have suffered extremely heavy casualties!!!"

Everyone in the tent changed their expressions, and one of them said in a deep voice:

"What exactly happened in the Northern Lands? First, there was a terrifying celestial phenomenon, and now it has triggered an unprecedented Beast Tide!"

Another Elder quickly expressed his opinion:

"Old Ancestor, Pavilion Master, I don't think this matter is important. Whatever the reason, it's not something our Wuji Pavilion can intervene in right now, especially since most of the powerhouses from the other Four Great Factions have already entered the Saint Lord Legacy!"

"The situation is critical! A Beast Tide of this scale is beyond our ability to resist. Fortunately, our Wuji Pavilion has the Pavilion Master and the Old Ancestor presiding, so we have no casualties for now."

"The most urgent task is to immediately shrink our defenses and hold the camp! With our strength, we are certainly capable of self-prespreservation."

His proposal immediately received nods of agreement from the majority of the Elders and deacons in the camp. Self-preservation was the most rational choice at this moment.

However, there were also some Cultivators who advocated going out to rescue the Cultivators outside, as they were, after all, their compatriots from Thousand Stars State. In the great war with the other three provinces tens of thousands of years ago, these small sects and Loose Cultivators also made huge contributions.

"We believe that if Wuji Pavilion helps rescue the various Factions and Loose Cultivators this time, Wuji Pavilion's reputation in Thousand Stars State will crush the other Four Great Factions in the future, which will be of great benefit to our future development!"

As soon as these words came out, they were immediately met with strong opposition from the conservative faction!

"That's wrong! The Beast Tide outside is so fierce. If we rush out to rescue now, even if we can save some Cultivators, it's probably just a drop in the bucket, and it will only bring trouble upon ourselves, putting our elite Disciples in danger! For some Loose Cultivators and small Factions, it's not worth it!"

"Pavilion Master! Give the order to save them!"

"Pavilion Master, no! If we stay here, we will be safe and sound!"

......

Lü Chengtian listened to the quarrel below, feeling a headache, and turned to look at the Wuji Old Ancestor.

The Old Ancestor also stroked his beard, a look of hesitation on his face.

From the current situation, it was indeed not advisable to send troops for rescue, but from a long-term perspective, this was a good Opportunity for Wuji Pavilion to make a name for itself!

At that time, he could send Cultivators to spread the heroic deeds of Wuji Pavilion throughout Thousand Stars State, and say that the Four Great Factions only cared about the Legacy and completely disregarded the lives of other Cultivators in Thousand Stars State. He believed that in the future, more Cultivators would lean towards Wuji Pavilion.

Once the gap in reputation with other Factions was widened, Wuji Pavilion's future development would definitely be better.

However...

Never mind, let's ask the Master.

"Cheng-Tian, why not contact the Master and let him make the decision?"

Wuji Daoist pondered for a moment and threw the question to Lu Hao.

"Good, I'll contact the Master right away!"

......

Outside the Legacy, in a secluded mountain valley.

Lu Hao was lazily lying on a bluestone, basking in the sun, with a blade of grass in his mouth, enjoying his happy slacker time.

Suddenly, he subtly furrowed his brows, sensing the vibration of the communication jade slip in his embrace.

His Divine Thought entered, and Lü Chengtian's solemn voice came through.

"Master, a very violent Beast Tide has appeared in the Legacy, indiscriminately attacking all Cultivators. Everyone who entered the Legacy, except those within the Saint Lord Inheritance, has already suffered heavy losses!"

"Hmm? Beast Tide? How could there be a Beast Tide? Have all the Immortal Demon Beasts in the entire Legacy gone mad?"

"Yes! Not long ago, a terrifying celestial phenomenon suddenly appeared in the Northern Lands, and then there was a deer's cry. After that, all the Immortal Demon Beasts in the entire Legacy went crazy, and even those Immortal Demon Beasts that had been dormant for years all woke up."

Lu Hao's brows furrowed even deeper:

"Northern Lands? A deer's cry?"

"Master? Our Wuji Pavilion is still intact, but we're a bit unsure whether to go out and help... Please enlighten us, Master."

Lu Hao thought for a moment and casually said:

"The Legacy is so big. Don't those who enter to seek Opportunity know what they're going to face? Isn't it normal for some people to die? What does this have to do with me?"

Lü Chengtian immediately replied:

"Understood, Master!"

Lu Hao turned over, intending to continue basking in the sun.

However, after learning about this matter, Lu Hao's mind involuntarily flashed with some scenes he had imagined:

A young Loose Cultivator being pounced on by several Demonic Beasts, with extreme fear and despair in his eyes before he died;

A female Cultivator, looking like a mother, desperately shielding her severely injured child behind her, swaying precariously under the impact of the Beast Tide;

And many Cultivators similar to Zhuo Yongyi's team fighting valiantly, wounded but still desperately protecting a group of trembling low-level Cultivators behind them...

"Sigh... Forget it. Who told me I'm a good young man? Since I've encountered it, I might as well lend a hand..."

Lu Hao propped himself up on the stone with his right hand, sat up abruptly, spat out the blade of grass in his mouth, and sent a message to Lü Chengtian:

"While ensuring safety, rescue as many Cultivators outside as possible. I'll be at the Legacy immediately to investigate the situation!"

Although he didn't want to meddle, he wasn't heartless after all. So many vibrant lives, so many people struggling to survive, if they were all truly devoured by beasts... thinking about it was indeed a bit... regrettable?

Lu Hao stepped into the spatial rift, and in the next instant, arrived in the bamboo forest of Wuji Pavilion, then quickly walked into his house.