Chapter 1197 Humanity Gradually Entering Winter

"..."

Shen Wushuang's body trembled, and he instantly put distance between them. His mind raced, even contemplating whether to shout "Help!" or "My throat!" later.

"Oh right, I happen to need to run an errand to an alternate dimension. I'll take her along. Is that okay?"

Shen Wushuang frowned, saying, "No, I just finalized the training plan."

"Forget it, Old Shen, isn't your plan just to go to a dangerous alternate dimension?" Chen Shu shook his head and said, "Isn't my plan just a high-spec version of yours?"

"..."

Shen Wushuang rubbed his head, still stubbornly asking, "Qingxue, who do you want to go to the alternate dimension with?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingxue, without any hesitation, stood behind Chen Shu and simultaneously said, "Uh, Teacher Shen, you are a good teacher..."

"Stop! Stop!" Shen Wushuang quickly interrupted her, saying, "That statement makes me feel like I'm back in the day..."

Wang Qingxue smiled and said, "Because you were a good teacher even when you were young."

"Qingxue, you're mistaken. He's remembering the time he was given the 'friend zone' treatment when he was young."

"You know everything, don't you, you brat?!" Shen Wushuang glared at him, then continued, "Right, what are you going to the alternate dimension for? It's best not to take Qingxue if it's too dangerous."

"It's nothing, just killing tens of thousands of minor ferocious beasts for fun."

"Tens of thousands?!" Shen Wushuang's body instantly stiffened and he said, "You're going there to clear the place out, aren't you? How long will that take?"

"Very quickly." Chen Shu grinned and said, "Tens of thousands of ferocious beasts around your strength, how long could that take?"

"..."

Shen Wushuang leaned back instantly, clutching his chest, feeling like he'd taken ten thousand points of critical damage. It was an attack full of force and insult.

Chen Shu asked in confusion, "Teacher, what's wrong?"

"Get lost!" Shen Wushuang pointed towards the office door, no longer wanting to see Chen Shu.

"You old man's temper is still as fiery as ever..." Chen Shu shrugged, and then left the principal's office with Wang Qingxue.

Shen Wushuang took deep breaths, as if remembering something, and said, "Don't corrupt Qingxue!"

"Got it!"

...

Ten minutes later,

"Qingxue, as we bandits, there are some things we need to keep in mind. Today, I'll tell you about them..."

"First, don't be too cold. Try to be like your brother, sunny and kind. That way, you can lower the enemy's guard and make surprise attacks easier..."

"..."

Chen Shu was on the rooftop of the residential area, tirelessly instilling his ideology into Wang Qingxue, completely disregarding Shen Wushuang's words.

...

That evening, Chen Shu, Zhang Dali, and Wang Qingxue set off, heading straight for the major alternate dimensions across the country, beginning his clearing operation!

Several months passed in the blink of an eye, and Blue Star welcomed the year 987 of the Resurgence Era...

The official authorities not only did not withdraw the hunting operation but even increased the hunting rewards. Countless beast tamers stayed in alternate dimensions for extended periods, not only significantly improving their combat experience but also continuously breaking through their strength with the help of official resources.

The evolution frenzy in the country continued unabated. The overall strength had risen a level, surpassing the other three major powers.

However, the situation abroad was far from optimistic. The attacks by ferocious beasts were relentless, and many medium-sized nations and factions fell. Civilians suffered heavy casualties, causing immense heartache and helplessness. This was the chaos of war!

Powerful beast tamers became lone wanderers, hiding in remote parts of Blue Star or within alternate dimensions, seeking a sliver of survival. Many also sought refuge in major powers, but the ocean, the main base of ferocious beasts, had become an insurmountable chasm.

nearby nations and factions came to seek refuge with China. However, fearing the presence of people from the Salvation Church or the Sacred Beast Society within them, the authorities did not allow them entry into the mainland. Instead, they designated nearby uninhabited islands as their survival grounds. Once combat occurred, they would undoubtedly be the first to face the beast onslaught, but compared to being on the run, this was already a considerable choice.

In addition to the demise of many medium-sized powers, the Immortal Kingdom and Snow Country were also retreating continuously, consolidating their defenses, but they managed to stabilize the situation.

The Free Alliance, however, was not so fortunate. They were the primary targets of the ferocious beasts from the outset and now only the capital, Freedom State, remained, with their demise only a matter of time. This was a significant blow to the rest of humanity.

In an instant, with ferocious beasts rampant and life devastated, Blue Star plunged into a state of chaos and lawlessness. This was also the reason for the official's generous resource rewards, hoping to increase everyone's strength as much as possible before the great war arrived. Even the elders could not protect everyone; only personal strength was the passport in these tumultuous times.

Resurgence Era, Year 987, February 8th. On this day, heavy snow fell across the globe, and the climate turned extremely harsh, as the unsealing of various alternate dimensions had already damaged Blue Star's environment.

The weather was cold, but human hearts were even colder! Large numbers of ferocious beasts from the far north joined the ranks of Blue Star's marine beasts, launching a full-scale offensive against the Free Alliance!

What was even more despairing was that, due to the influence of various skills, the alliance's communication system was destroyed, instantly rendering them out of contact. Most of humanity on Blue Star fell into a state of darkness, despair, and lifelessness...

Meanwhile, within China, it was a hive of activity, with everyone desperately striving to become stronger, hoping to find a glimmer of survival in these chaotic times.

At this moment, at the space portal deep within Dark Moon Town,

"Returned..."

A young man wearing a black trench coat once again set foot on Blue Star. Beside him walked a man of similar age and a girl who looked like a student. The gazes of everyone else filled with reverence as they voluntarily parted, creating a path. It was Chen Shu, returning from the alternate dimension! His clearing operation had made hunting safer for others, as the powerful ferocious beasts were busy fleeing and had no time to bother with the rest.

Chen Shu coughed and said, "Qingxue, you've followed me for several months. Do you have any insights?"

Wang Qingxue pondered for a moment and replied, "Ferocious beasts are not scary at all, and they're also quite delicious."

Saying this, her gaze fell upon Zhang Dali, and she couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

"Uh... Besides eating, do we have any other insights?"

"Hmm..." Wang Qingxue's eyes darted, and she said seriously, "Teacher Shen is a weakling."