Chapter 427: Forced Retreat
Chapter 427: Forced Retreat
A tri-colored beam of light shot towards them at an incredible speed, reaching the dimensional rift in the blink of an eye.
Li Qian was still some distance away from the rift when he witnessed this scene, and without hesitation, he released the Tide Sea Spirit.
For this interdimensional training, Li Qian had brought along all his evolved Companion Beasts, including the Tide Sea Spirit, which had reached Overlord-level strength after its evolution.
In this critical moment, Li Qian didn't think twice and immediately released the beast, using their telepathic connection to command it to cast the 'Water Curtain Heavenly Flowers' skill.
At the same time, Bai Bingbing and Irina also summoned their Companion Beasts and simultaneously activated their defensive skills.
Near the dimensional rift, other students also reacted, summoning their Companion Beasts and unleashing various skills. The reason they were able to respond so quickly was largely due to many students having subconsciously summoned their Companion Beasts when the ground shook earlier.
Boom, boom, boom...
As expected, various defensive skills were erected, only to be punctured one by one like balloons.
Only the defensive skills of the Overlord-level Companion Beasts of Li Qian and Irina could withstand the attack for a slightly longer duration.
However, the difference in power levels between the Companion Beasts was too vast, and the collision of skills could only partially block and delay the attack.
Boom!
In the end, a fierce explosion erupted, and the tri-colored beam of light broke through all the defensive skills, striking near the dimensional rift.
The explosion sent a shockwave rippling like a tsunami, engulfing a large area near the rift.
Both humans and Companion Beasts were instantly blasted into the air, then rained down like soybeans.
"Wah, wah, wah..."
After landing, the students spat out fresh blood, some even losing consciousness.
Li Qian, Bai Bingbing, and Irina were also swept away by the shockwave, but due to their timely retreat and their position away from the center of the rift, they didn't sustain serious injuries.
Additionally, because of their earlier efforts to block and delay the attack, other students had either seized the opportunity to rush into the rift or quickly moved away from the center. Although many were injured, there didn't seem to be any fatalities.
Only a few guards, diligently carrying out their duties, disappeared with their Companion Beasts in the terrifying explosion caused by the beam of light.
Li Qian witnessed all of this, his pupils slightly dilated, feeling the fragility of life and his own insignificance for the first time.
Facing such an intense attack, he felt like an ant, powerless to do anything.
Bang! Taking advantage of the shockwave, Li Qian performed a backflip and landed steadily, his breath slightly labored but with no significant injuries.
After landing, Li Qian immediately looked towards the center of the explosion. Dust swirled like a whale being sucked into a giant mouth.
Li Qian clearly saw a funnel-shaped vortex forming there. Just as he was puzzled, Irina quickly approached and explained, "Trouble! The dimensional rift has been attacked with such terrifying force that it has transformed into a spatial vortex!"
"This kind of spatial vortex is extremely dangerous. The interior is filled with spatial turbulence, and even Imperial-grade Companion Beasts are at risk of falling. Moreover, the other side of the rift may also experience chaos, and it might not just be Falling Cherry Valley."
Listening to Irina's concise and rapid explanation, Li Qian's heart sank.
"In other words..." Li Qian immediately interjected.
"In other words..." Irina sighed, "we can't go back for now. We have to wait for the spatial vortex to subside."
Hearing this, Li Qian's face contorted into a bitter smile. "Sigh, what a disaster."
After saying this, Li Qian scanned the students who were slowly getting up one by one, then shouted, "Everyone, let's quickly take the injured students and evacuate from here! The dimensional rift is temporarily impassable!"
As his voice fell, he summoned Qi Zai and an Extreme Swift Sky Eagle, and without hesitation, he quickly carried several injured and unconscious students on his back, jumped onto Qi Zai, and flew into the air, escaping in a direction away from Falling Cherry Valley.
Seeing this, the others didn't hesitate either. They also used flying Companion Beasts to quickly evacuate with the injured students.
They were well aware that staying any longer meant only one outcome: death.
Even staying on the outskirts of such an intense battle could result in collateral damage.
As flying Companion Beasts took to the sky one after another, everyone, including the guards, evacuated the area in a very short time.
Not far away, the Armored Beast emerged from the ground with Captain Hao. Captain Hao's face turned grim as he witnessed the consequences of his evasive action.
In the heat of the moment, he hadn't thought much and had instinctively taken evasive measures, never expecting such severe repercussions.
"Damn it!" Captain Hao shouted in anger and frustration, summoning all his Companion Beasts.
Ms. Liang and Teacher Yang also summoned all their Companion Beasts. Previously, in the narrow corridors and underground palace, the cramped space had limited their full combat power. Now, with the open space, they were determined to exert their full strength.
Nearby, Ms. Liang and Teacher Yang also looked rather helpless.
Strictly speaking, Captain Hao couldn't be blamed for the situation that had just unfolded; in such a critical moment, there was no time for complex thoughts.
Judging by the situation, although some students were injured, there didn't seem to be any fatalities.
With all forces deployed, despite the remaining level differences, their numerical advantage and coordinated efforts gradually turned the tide of battle in their favor.
Just as the three of them felt relieved, thinking they would soon repel the enemy, another unexpected event occurred.
"Woof, woof, woof..."
"Woof, woof, woof..."
Countless canine Companion Beasts emerged from the broken underground hole.
"Oh no!" Ms. Liang exclaimed, "Send some Companion Beasts to intercept them."
Teacher Yang, without saying a word, summoned all his Companion Beasts, indicating his agreement.
Captain Hao did the same.
They all understood that the students were severely injured, and if these vicious dogs were allowed to run rampant, even the highest-level Companion Beasts among them were only at the Overlord level, which was still no match for Li Qian and his team.
(End of Chapter)
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