Lin Yu's fame had already spread throughout the human race via the Battle of Guixu.
During that battle, he repeatedly used self-detonating clone tactics to kill enemies, disrupting the beast race's strategy.
He even turned the tide of the war in the end, becoming one of the two most crucial figures in the entire conflict.
Many regarded him as the successor to the Sword God, the future pillar of the human race. Some erected monuments to him, while others sang his praises.
He had effectively become a symbol of faith for many humans.
If the Sword God was their Jehovah, then Lin Yu was their Jesus.
At this moment, even Lin Yu himself was unaware that he had unknowingly gained such a vast following.
Everyone was shocked, their minds deeply shaken.
The legendary Lin Yu was powerful, and the occasional videos that circulated had left them trembling.
But these were nothing compared to what they saw and felt with their own eyes.
They had witnessed firsthand the black moon that obscured over ten thousand meters of the void, and the terrifying scene of everything turning to dust as it descended. Just recalling it sent shivers down their spines.
So powerful!
They were like a natural disaster!
Truly war gods born for battle!
One man could stand against an army!
As time passed, everyone finally recovered.
Emerging from their state of shock, they were about to express their gratitude and invite him to visit. However, when they looked towards the void ahead, Lin Yu was nowhere to be seen.
Lin Yu had already left while they were still stunned.
A collective sigh escaped them, filled with regret.
This was the future Sword God!
They had missed the chance to speak with him.
If they could have invited Lin Yu for a meal, they might have even made it into the annals of history!
What a great opportunity, lost just like that.
The more they thought about it, the more remorseful, agitated, and regretful they became.
"Ah, what a colossal opportunity missed!"
"I regret it!"
They beat their chests and stomped their feet, their faces contorted with remorse.
Meanwhile.
Lin Yu and Lin Fan were already on their way to Donghai City.
Lin Yu said, "Speed up, let's get there as soon as possible!"
Lin Fan chuckled, "Heh heh, don't worry, we'll be there within five minutes. Just wait to see their shocked expressions."
Lin Yu nodded, a smile playing on his lips as he thought of their astonished faces. He too was looking forward to it.
On the other side.
Donghai City.
This was the largest city on the eastern coast of the human territory and served as a land defense line against the sea race, second only to Sanxian City.
The city boasted three sets of formations, both inside and out: offensive, illusionary, and defensive. The defensive formation was the most powerful, said to withstand a blow from a demigod.
Moreover, the city walls were one hundred meters high, adorned with various high-level runes drawn by master rune craftsmen.
The runes, though diverse, were organized within a unified system, each complementing the others to achieve synergistic effects.
For instance, a 'fortification rune' could enhance the wall's hardness, while a 'flexibility rune' could increase its resilience. A 'shield rune' could absorb energy from heaven and earth, creating a temporary energy shield to protect the wall when activated.
In addition, there were fire-repelling runes, water-repelling runes, repair runes, and many others.
These runes, interwoven and integrated, made the entire city wall as solid as a fortress.
In addition to the city walls and formations, Donghai City also had the Donghai Army.
However, the battle against the beast race had inflicted heavy casualties on the Donghai Army. Although they had returned, every soldier was wounded, and their numbers were depleted, making them no longer a significant threat to the sea beasts.
Furthermore, eighty percent of the energy crystals in the city had been extracted. The remaining crystals could only sustain the formations for three days.
And when the sea beasts inevitably attacked, the city lord and others soon realized a critical problem.
They had overestimated the defensive capabilities of Donghai City and underestimated the scale of the sea beast invasion.
This particular sea beast tide was far larger than any previous one!
This city, the largest land defense line in the eastern human territories, faced the brunt of the assault.
With one side facing the sea, the city had naturally exerted a degree of restraint on the sea beasts when the human race was at its peak. But now, after losing nearly half their elite forces in the recent war, this balance had been shattered.
The large-scale invasion of sea beasts was, therefore, understandable.
Although the vast ocean might seem to disdain land territory, the competition within it was fierce. Every year, countless sea beasts, having lost in the struggle for resources, were forced onto the shores.
Thus, for many sea beasts, the ocean, however vast, could no longer accommodate them, making the occupation of human territory a viable alternative.
It was a war for survival, with no right or wrong, but from the human perspective, the sea beasts were undoubtedly a threat to be eliminated.
At this moment.
Outside Donghai City.
Countless sea birds and numerous fish that had evolved bipedal locomotion roared towards the sky, relentlessly attacking the defensive formations of Donghai City.
Rumble!!!
Waves of attack lights descended, impacting the city's formations.
The formations remained unharmed, but as time wore on, they began to tremble.
At the heart of the formation.
An operator exclaimed in alarm:
"This is bad, the sea beasts are increasing their attack frequency! The energy crystal consumption rate has doubled. At this rate, the formation will be broken within a day."
"What can we do?"
"Has the support arrived yet?"
"We don't want to die!"
Anxiety gnawed at their hearts.
Death was not something everyone could face.
Just then, a man in general's attire entered. He walked among them and sternly ordered:
"Silence! Anyone else who dares to disrupt morale will be beheaded and displayed as a warning!"
His words struck fear into their hearts, and they immediately fell silent.
They realized that in the face of such a formidable enemy, complaining about life and death was the surest way to demoralize the troops and was thus inappropriate at this juncture.
Yet, the fear and unwillingness in their hearts intensified, making it difficult for them to control their emotions.
Seeing that they had quieted down, the general's tone softened slightly. He said gently:
"Lord Fuyaozi is leading an army to our aid. I just received the latest news; they will arrive within half an hour at the latest."
"Once they arrive, these mere sea beasts will be nothing more than a pushover!"
"The beast race couldn't defeat us? These sea beasts certainly won't!"
"You will not die, this general will not die, and your families will not die. Victory in this battle belongs to the human race."
"Let me ask you one more time, do you have confidence?" he boomed.
His words, instead, ignited a surge of passion within them. They echoed his cry in unison: "Yes!"
"Good, then do your part. You maintain the formations, and we will fight on the front lines, sacrificing ourselves for the existence of Donghai City. Thank you for your hard work!"
His sincerity touched them deeply.
They were sheltering behind the defenses, not facing the enemy directly, a stark contrast to the danger faced by the soldiers on the battlefield.
Compared to them, they felt a sense of shame.
The soldiers hadn't complained, yet they had been the first to do so, feeling a pang of guilt.
"We are not suffering, General. Rest assured, you fight on the front lines, and we will defend the formations to the death!"
Seeing that he had successfully boosted their morale, the general felt a sense of accomplishment. He gave a few more instructions before hurrying away.
As he left, his expression was grim and deeply worried.
The human race, having just endured the war with the beast race, was already a weary force. Now, facing another war against the sea beasts, the outcome was truly uncertain.
If they lost this battle, it was likely that surrounding races would take advantage of the situation to attack, and races like the Celestial Race would likely not offer assistance, as the sea race posed no existential threat to them.
He sighed, tightened his grip on his weapon, shook off his worries, and looked forward with a determined gaze.
In this battle, if they did not win, there was only death!
What was there to fear?
Rumble!!!!
Another wave of sea beast attacks began!