Chapter 129: The Beam That Shimmered Across the Globe

Lu Sheng reached out to signal the agitated crowd to calm down.

"I am pleased to see such resolve from all of you, but we must also face the reality of our situation. Killing monsters requires more than just high spirits; we must be cautious and prudent. We need to face every battle with our full strength. To invade other worlds, we must enhance our power and, above all, ensure we survive."

"There is not much I can do to help you, but take these red sacs for your cultivation. The Hunting Ranking is our opportunity—seize it."

Lu Sheng brought out a large quantity of red sacs and handed them to Li Kuang to distribute. As for him, he had done what he could. He could not interfere with the destiny of others. Now, his priority was to focus entirely on his own growth and become stronger. He was already restless and preparing to hunt Tier 6 monsters.

However, before he could take more than a few steps, a sudden anomaly in the sky forced him to stop. Beams of light descended from the heavens, and wherever one struck the ground, a horde of monsters appeared. The larger the beam, the more monsters it contained. Soon, large numbers of creatures began to materialize around their encampment.

Watching the scene unfold, Lu Sheng fell silent. "It seems I won't need to go out after all."

Just as he was about to consult with Xiong Dabiao and the others, a unique beam descended. This dazzling white pillar of light arrived with a gale-force wind, and at its center were three wind-attribute Law Stones. The three stones plummeted toward the earth. Lu Sheng’s eyes widened—Law Stones were appearing like this? They landed about ten kilometers away. Though there were three of them, they were wind-attribute, so he did not rush.

Before he could reach Xiong Dabiao, another beam crashed directly into their encampment. Over a hundred bipedal, weapon-wielding monsters suddenly appeared. Lu Sheng frowned and drew his Spider-Leg Sword, which he had already upgraded to Tier 6. While he held the White Flame Spear in his true form, his clone wielded the sword. Though it was a blade, Lu Sheng preferred using it like a machete; the satisfaction of cleaving enemies in two was unmatched. Fortunately, the sword was durable enough to withstand such treatment.

With a few flashes of movement, Lu Sheng appeared before the monsters. They had white fur, stood about as tall as an average human, and possessed heads resembling those of monkeys. Before the white-furred creatures could react, Lu Sheng struck. A single swing of the Spider-Leg Sword sent one of their heads rolling to the ground.

The others in the camp realized the monsters had descended and sprang into action. But before they could assemble, more beams struck the area. One of these beams brought not only a swarm of monsters but also two non-attribute Law Stones. Lu Sheng quickly summoned his creatures, though he refrained from calling out his truly massive Tier 6 monsters, as doing so in the middle of their camp would inadvertently destroy it. He kept to those of manageable size, leaving the giant crocodiles and desert giants behind.

Thirty Tier 6 monsters appeared and charged at the invaders. The people in the camp finally reacted, grabbing their weapons and rushing out to join the fray. Xiong Dabiao and his two companions joined the battle, though they were briefly confused, noticing that some of the monsters seemed to be helping them. They knew Lu Sheng only had ten Tier 6 monsters—where did these thirty come from?

Noticing their puzzled gazes, Lu Sheng decapitated a white-furred creature and shouted, "Those white ones are the enemies! The others are my summons."

The invaders were all white-furred, making them easy to distinguish. Once clarified, the others understood.

"That guy is a damn freak," Xiong Dabiao muttered under his breath, to which Zhuo Lei silently nodded. To think that one person could cultivate thirty Tier 6 monsters—it was beyond comprehension. They realized clearly that Lu Sheng held secrets they were not meant to probe.

"Kill them all!" Xiong Dabiao roared. "Get points! Trade for spirit fruits!"

"Kill!" The camp erupted with excitement. These monsters were essentially walking points.

As the beams continued to flash and more monsters poured in, Lu Sheng’s brow furrowed. The frequency was too high. If this continued, even his thirty Tier 6 monsters might be overwhelmed. He had no time to ponder and had to take things one step at a time, keeping a close eye on the two non-attribute Law Stones—the items he truly needed.

Before he could reach them, two white-furred monsters absorbed the stones into their bodies. Lu Sheng was stunned. Could these monsters absorb the stones? Annoyed, he abandoned the lesser foes and used spatial teleportation to appear before the two creatures. He activated his Law of Power—not the full "Power Form," which was more taxing, but a simple enhancement. It was enough.

He swung his sword, creating afterimages. The white-furred monster raised its white scimitar to block, but it was futile. Under Lu Sheng’s immense strength, the blade was sent flying, and the creature’s arm was shattered. Lu Sheng didn't stop, pressing down with his sword to cleave the monster in two. A non-attribute Law Stone emerged from the corpse.

So, they could store them.

The other Tier 6 monster attacked, but Lu Sheng merely raised his sword, blocking the blow without moving an inch. The creature’s eyes filled with terror, but instead of fleeing, it began to transform, its lean frame bulging with massive, protruding muscles. Lu Sheng had no interest in watching a monster transform. With a flicker of spatial movement, he appeared behind it and sliced it in half.

Collecting the two stones, Lu Sheng continued to traverse the battlefield. During this short time, several more light beams containing Law Stones descended. Xiong Dabiao and the others were now possessed by greed. Even Zhang Tiandao was thrilled. Law Stones—rare treasures usually impossible to find—were appearing in abundance. These were vital resources for increasing their strength, and no one above Tier 6 could remain indifferent.

Unlike them, Lu Sheng remained rational. The camp was in a bad state; many had been caught off guard and killed in the initial onslaught. Seeing the casualties sobered him. This was not just an opportunity; for the weak, it was a death trap. Thinking of Li Kuang and the others, he summoned the rest of his creatures—including 110 Tier 5 Flame Werewolves—and ordered them to guard the weaker members of the camp. That was all he could do; if they still perished, it was beyond his control.

He turned his focus back to the Tier 6 white-furred monsters carrying the Law Stones. Every single stone that descended was absorbed by these creatures, which then manifested as Tier 6 entities. He hunted them down one by one, reaping more non-attribute Law Stones.

Just as he thought the onslaught might be ending, a massive beam of light, far thicker than the others, struck the center of District 13. When the light dissipated, a vast, floating landmass hung suspended in the sky. Only then did the beams stop.

Lu Sheng ignored the floating palace, focusing on clearing the remaining monsters in the camp. Thanks to his Tier 6 units, the immediate threat was neutralized, though the camp was in ruins. Buildings were leveled, and many had died. Before he could process the loss, more monsters began swarming toward the camp from the outside.

The battle shifted outside the perimeter, and Lu Sheng held nothing back. His giant crocodiles, desert giants, and wind-fire two-headed snakes were unleashed. The desert giants summoned sandstorms that swept through the hordes, while the flame werewolves formed firing squads, turning the battlefield into an inferno. The white-furred monsters, once white, were reduced to charred husks.

Watching his Tier 6 army methodically slaughter the enemies, Xiong Dabiao felt a pang of despair. "Brother Lu... could you leave one for me?" he pleaded, looking like a dejected child.

Lu Sheng awkwardly scratched his head. "Ah, haha... I’ll try next time." He immediately dashed off to avoid further eye contact.

Xiong Dabiao sighed. With such a powerhouse around, their own efforts felt redundant. It was a double-edged sword: they were safe, but all the resources were monopolized by Lu Sheng. Yet, as he looked at the floating continent in the distance, he couldn't help but wonder if this man might actually be the one to save their world from this crisis—even if it seemed like an impossible dream.