Glowing threads in the sky hung down from one end, causing boundless destruction with just their re fluttering; a city that was still intact a few minutes ago had beco unrecognizable, and Li Yi was powerless to stop it. He could only watch the disaster unfold before his eyes, experiencing what seed like a catastrophic natural disaster firsthand.
At this mont, the cultivators stationed in the city felt very helpless. They had made all the necessary preparations to deal with the situation, but they never expected to face such an incomprehensible phenonon right away.
Fortunately, this situation did not persist.
After daybreak.
The crystal-clear threads began to retract slowly, seemingly having completed their task, or perhaps their only purpose was to create chaos on Earth and observe the reaction... In any case, as the sun appeared, this dangerous thing disappeared and withdrew to the far end of the sky.
"They’re leaving?"
All who witnessed this were sowhat astonished.
"Maybe the other party is so strong that they’re not interested in us, so they chose to let us go," Lin Yue speculated as she watched the disappearing threads.
"Or, this thing appeared just to gather information. The Sky Tipping event is still ongoing, and people with great power can definitely sense the changes in the world ahead of ti. It’s normal to use so astonishing thods to explore the changes happening nearby. It’s just that for us, re exploration is enough to be unmanageable," Zhao Lingfu speculated as well.
"No matter what, at least we’ve just made it through the first wave of harm. Li Yi, perhaps we should start planning our retreat now. If we continue to stay, I worry we will be buried along with this city," Lv Jue said gravely.
Li Yi also understood the gravity of the situation at this point. He glanced at Lin Yue.
Lin Yue got the ssage and said, "I will have Intelligent Computer Lan Ji control the Thunderbolt Fighter to blast a path through the city, all the way to the danger zone. The route was already planned before, but doing this would destroy a lot of buildings... It seed too extre previously, but now that the city is mostly destroyed by that thing, I have no more reservations."
"Then let’s do it, get the vehicles ready," Li Yi said.
His uneasiness was growing; it was ti to retreat to the Four Seas and Eight Continents. Saving their lives was the priority; they could always co back once the situation stabilized.
"Lv Jue, Zhao Xiaoxiao, Cheng Pingfang, co with ," Lin Yue called out to a few people to help.
"Okay," they replied without hesitation and imdiately agreed.
However, just at this mont, everyone suddenly felt a pressure in their chest, like the suffocating sensation before a heavy rainstorm, except this oppression was much stronger, making it difficult to breathe. For so unknown reason, their bodies also felt suddenly lighter, and nearby debris and pieces of buildings slowly started floating off the ground.
"What’s going on?"
This new change imdiately set off a wave of panic among everyone.
They thought they would have a mont’s respite after the hanging light disappeared, but the sudden abnormality struck with overwhelming speed.
Yet Li Yi seed to have been aware of it earlier as he looked up at the sky.
The originally gloomy sky brightened up in a very short ti. The clouds enshrouding the sky seed to be affected by so powerful force and disappeared without a trace, the surrounding light intensity suddenly increasing to an almost blinding level.
But when the light gradually returned to normal, everyone was thoroughly shocked by the sight in the sky.
The sky had been torn apart, revealing a gigantic and ferocious gap through which an alien world was visible. That world was massive, occupying the entire sky as if it were a planet approaching for a collision.
The proximity of this world was such that even Earth’s gravity was affected, which explained the sudden weightlessness everyone had just experienced.
"You’ve got to be kidding, a whole realm’s been pulled over? Is it going to collide with our world and destroy Earth?" soone exclaid in utter horror.
Everyone knew the Sky Tipping event was serious but had not imagined it to be this grave.
"No, that world won’t collide with us. It’s the abundant cosmic energy that has opened the gates between worlds. It seems near, but actually, we’re far apart," Li Yi said with furrowed brows, taking a deep breath. "Can you feel the rich cosmic energy nearby? It’s all transmitted from that world."
"I’m not worried about the collision of worlds, but given the abundance of cosmic energy in that world, they must harbor incredibly powerful beings. If they invade, can we withstand them? And it’s not just that world—over there, and there, the sky is ripped open as well, which other worlds are they connected to?"
"This is only a corner of Tianchang City, other places might also have undetected presences."
At this mont, Li Yi felt a chill down his spine.
Earth has now beco completely like a sieve, full of holes; any world can take a stroll over. Moreover, with Earth as a stepping stone, it’s possible to travel to other worlds. This place is destined to beco a chaotic battlefield.
Under such circumstances, where can there be peace?
"Here they co, people from that world are coming over."
While everyone was still not over their shock, suddenly, following the appearance of that energy-rich world, streaks of light fell towards Earth like a teor shower. These lights scattered and headed in various directions across the world following successful interdinsional transit.
Yet so of them were heading straight for Tianchang City.
Only when they got close enough did Li Yi see that those streaks of light were actually living people—no, to be precise, cultivators.
These cultivators were riding on their flying artifacts at astonishingly high speeds, having crossed over from another realm.
"This is bad, now we’ve beco the indigenous people, and we are going to be troubled by interlopers crossing over from other realms," Lv Jue exclaid upon seeing this.Previously, it was the people of Earth who crossed borders everywhere, seeking opportunities while also wreaking havoc in other worlds. With the occurrence of the Sky Tipping event, the gates to other worlds have been opened right on our doorstep, and it seems that they cannot be closed anyti soon.
"The other party ca prepared, having prior knowledge of the Sky Tipping event. As soon as the opportunity arose, they invaded. Moreover, they all have clear objectives. As soon as they cross over, they scatter in all directions to avoid being wiped out by a formidable enemy all at once. Judging by their flying speed, they are all very strong, possessing at least the cultivation level of the Spirit Power Realm. Whether there are even more powerful figures hidden among them is still unknown," Li Yi said with a grave expression.
"Sister Lin, you need to prepare quickly. A few people have already co to Tianchang City. I’m worried they’re heading for us."
"I will go and help too," Zhao Lingfu said.
Without any hesitation, they utilized the Thunder War Machine to carve out a path and rescue those trapped underground. Then they began the evacuation in prepared vehicles.
Soon, within Li Yi’s observation.
Three streaks of light fell upon the skies above Tianchang City. When the light dissipated, three figures clad in ancient attire appeared: an old man with a sinister gaze and short beard, a middle-aged woman in imperial robes, and a young man in white with a frosty deanor.
The three stood hovering in the air, exuding extraordinary presence, and were continually scanning their surroundings.
"Powerful beings have crossed over, this is bad."
In one corner of the city, Zhang Lei, the bureau’s chief of the investigation team, observed this scene and his complexion suddenly changed. In fact, he was more worried about man-made calamities than natural disasters because while natural disasters are temporary, man-made calamities can be endless. The current cultivation strength of Earth’s cultivators is still insufficient when compared to those worlds whose inhabitants have cultivated for many years.
"Why are these people so powerful, and what are they doing on Earth?" Zheng Gong said with surprise and suspicion.
"Like so cross-border entities, how would they know if Earth is any good if they do not co to see? However, this often just ends up bringing a lot of trouble and danger," Zhang Lei said, frowning; "However, for now, the other party hasn’t caused trouble, and we don’t know if they’re friend or foe. If possible, it’s best not to antagonize them. Tianchang City is already in this state; it can’t withstand any more turmoil."
"Zheng Gong, you stay here and take command. I will go and try to communicate with them."
"No, it’s too dangerous," Zheng Gong hurriedly objected.
Zhang Lei said, "I am the chief of the city’s investigation bureau. It is my duty. If I don’t go, who will?"
With that said, he didn’t wait for Zheng Gong to reply. He leaped into the air, flying awkwardly toward the direction of the three people.
Flying with the body controlled by the Soul Realm was extrely difficult; most people could only manage to hover. The fact that Zhang Lei could fly at all was no small feat.
Seeing this, Zheng Gong beca anxious. Eventually, he had no choice but to call Li Yi directly. Although the city’s communication signals were down, the investigation bureau had prepared temporary communications in anticipation of disasters.
However, the call was answered not by Li Yi but by the Intelligent Computer Lan Ji.
"Lan Ji, please tell Li Yi quickly that Chief Zhang Lei has gone to negotiate with the three cross-border individuals," Zheng Gong said.
"Okay, I will convey this ssage to my master as quickly as possible," Lan Ji’s voice remained calm and pleasant.
Zheng Gong imdiately hung up the phone and then instructed the other investigative officers to prepare. Should anything happen to Chief Zhang Lei, it would an the three people were enemies, and the team was to open fire at full force in an effort to eliminate them.
anwhile.
The intelligent robot Lan Ji also descended from the Thunder War Machine and delivered this important ssage to Li Yi.
"What? Chief Zhang Lei has gone to negotiate with those three people?" Li Yi paused for a mont upon hearing the news.
This was extrely dangerous.
The other party was clearly powerful, and if one went to negotiate rashly, there was a chance of encountering danger.
But soon, he understood Zhang Lei’s actions.
With ongoing Sky Tipping events and the appearance of unknown strong beings, preliminary negotiations were necessary to determine the other party’s intentions, as nothing could be left unaddressed.
Such negotiations, however, were not advisable for Zhang Lei to undertake; at the very least, it should be soone with the cultivation level of the Spirit Power Realm, or even better, the Spirit God Realm.
This would have a deterring effect to a certain extent.
"Given the current situation, it’s probably not possible to find soone more suitable to negotiate. The highest cultivation in Tianchang City right now is the Soul Realm. If negotiations are necessary, I might be more suitable," Li Yi’s gaze flickered. After a brief hesitation, he took out a red sword from his storage magic artifact.
This was a Flying Artifact. Although it resembled a sword, it was not a weapon.
As cosmic energy flowed from within his body into the sword, it glowed red and then sped off with Li Yi towards the direction of the three individuals at an extrely fast speed.
It’s either a blessing or a curse, and if it’s a curse, it can’t be avoided.
If he could see the other party, it was likely that they could see him too. Staying hidden here didn’t an he was safe, and rather than letting Zhang Lei go alone, it was better for Li Yi to find out what was happening himself.
"Li Yi, be careful," Lin Yue called out worriedly.
"Regardless of what happens to , stick to the evacuation plan. Once you reach Ghost Street, others will respond to you," Li Yi left them with these words.
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