C63 Disbanded Fleeing for His Life!
Chu Yi felt a mix of helplessness and surprise that Teacher Cang and the others hadn't evacuated early the next morning. It seemed they still harbored a faint hope of surviving another day.
While Chu Yi felt sympathy for the geniuses who might perish here, he couldn't be concerned with everyone's fate. Beyond those he cared about, he could only do his best and leave the rest to fate.
Inside the medical cabin, Chu Yi and Lee Zi found themselves at ease. They were among those who knew the truth and possessed the strength to face it.
Thus, despite the palpable fear among the students outside, Chu Yi and Lee Zi remained unaffected.
Chu Yi had initially believed that the demonic attacks on the camp would only occur at night, thinking that if they could just get through this last night, they would be safe. But no one expected the situation to deteriorate so rapidly...
At noon, as a roar that shook the very fabric of the earth reverberated, Chu Yi and Lee Zi simultaneously opened their eyes.
This time, without even using his senses, Chu Yi knew that the creature that had emerged was an unimaginably fearsome Giant Demon.
Truly fearsome!
The Giant Demon towered over two hundred meters tall, its body armored with innumerable scales.
And its length...
At least five hundred meters!
Five hundred meters long and two hundred meters tall, this was a colossal Demonic Beast with the form of a crocodile!
The sheer size of this creature provided a visual shock that was nothing short of stunning.
Each step it took caused the ground to shudder.
This was a Giant Demon, and not just any Giant Demon, but one of the most terrifying kind!
Although it wasn't at the Demon King Level, Chu Yi surmised that this Giant Demon was likely among the stronger entities within its class.
It seemed not too far from reaching the Demon King Level...
As expected, the continuous blasts from the Pulse Cannon failed to penetrate the Giant Demon's rugged hide. At best, they only inflicted pain, further enraging the beast.
Moreover, Chu Yi noticed that this assault wasn't as straightforward as the previous night's. Alongside the Giant Demon, there were hundreds of thousands of Demonic Beasts!
Even though these Demonic Beasts were merely Bronze or even lesser in rank, with hardly any at the Silver level, their sheer number was enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.
As the Demonic Beasts launched their attack under the protection of the Giant Demon, the camp stood no chance of holding up.
"We're done for..."
Chu Yi watched the unfolding chaos and let out a heavy sigh.
He knew the camp was doomed.
As expected, moments later, Demonic Beasts began to infiltrate the camp.
Their power was mediocre; even the students could handle them with ease.
But everyone understood this was merely the prelude.
As greater numbers of powerful Bronze and Silver Level Demonic Beasts surged in, the defenses were bound to give way.
Teacher Cang finally made his appearance.
Witnessing the scene, he and the other teachers by his side turned deathly pale.
They realized they were done for this time.
Their greed and a sliver of hope had cost countless students dearly.
Had they evacuated earlier, none of the students would have perished.
Yet it was precisely their greed and that faint glimmer of hope that led to the unfolding catastrophe!
It was indeed a catastrophe. Though no student had perished yet, Teacher Cang and his colleagues could already foresee the grim events to come.
"Run!"
"Give it your all, let each student escape if possible!"
Ultimately, Teacher Cang still showed some sense of duty.
"We all must take responsibility for our choices..."
This decision was not one person's to make; it was a collective resolution.
Thus, should any misfortune occur, they would all bear the consequences together.
"Every instructor, use your flying cars to evacuate the students you're responsible for!"
Teacher Cang turned to face the sky swarming with Demonic Beasts, his eyes brimming with despair.
"Escape with all your might..."
As his voice echoed, a radiant light enveloped Teacher Cang's body.
That was—
"Sacrifice..."
A secret technique...
This technique meant converting one's life into power. The longer it was sustained, the more power was gained, but at the cost of one's life force.
Everyone gazed at the fearsome Giant Demon with deep sighs.
Even with the sacrifice, Teacher Cang was no match for the Giant Demon.
And the outcome...
Even if Teacher Cang could endure until everyone had fled, his own fate...
"I'll bear the consequences of my own mistakes..."
Teacher Cang stepped forward as he spoke, and simultaneously, four additional beams of light materialized beside him.
"Indeed, we should bear the consequences of our own mistakes..."
It wasn't just Teacher Cang who had made that decision; the other four teachers had been involved as well.
At this moment...
The other teachers fell into a somber silence.
In truth, had they all opposed the decision, even the agreement of the five teachers, led by Teacher Cang, would have been futile.
Regrettably, they shared the same greed in their hearts and raised no objections.
Thus, they too bore responsibility.
Yet, they lacked the courage to step forward, fully aware that to do so would signify certain death.
"We can hold out a little longer, wait for reinforcements to arrive!"
One of the teachers, driven by a mix of reluctance and compassion, finally spoke up.
Sadly, all they were met with were sighs of resignation.
Reinforcements?
They had certainly considered it!
As soon as the Giant Demon appeared, they had requested backup, but to no avail...
"Some of these Demonic Beasts specialize in disruption," one teacher explained, his voice tinged with despair.
Among the Demonic Beasts, there were those with unique talents, perhaps weak in combat, but their impact on the battlefield was unparalleled by other beasts.
These particular beasts possessed disruptive abilities, rendering human communication devices utterly useless within a certain range.
While such talents didn't enhance the Demonic Beasts' strength, they posed a significant threat to humans.
Such beasts were exceedingly rare.
And yet, fatefully, they had encountered one...
"Let's not dwell on other possibilities."
"It's time to fight."
"Those who wish to flee, I won't hinder you, but remember your duty."
"I've documented everything, so there's no escaping your responsibilities."
"If you manage to survive with the students, the punishment might be minimal, but if..."
Teacher Cang left the sentence unfinished.
Upon hearing the words, some teachers reluctantly bowed their heads. They were responsible for the disaster, and if they abandoned their students while fleeing, they would face the federal government's pursuit.
"Alright, let's begin..." As the command was issued, Teacher Cang's silhouette charged toward the fearsome Giant Demon. Simultaneously, four other teachers, resolved to sacrifice themselves, made the same decision. They understood that by engaging the Giant Demon, they could buy time for the others to escape. Despite knowing their combined efforts might not be enough to stop the Giant Demon, they proceeded without a second thought.
"What are you waiting for? Move it!" Some teachers were on the verge of panic.
Moments later, a fleet of flying cars appeared on the clearing outside. These were the teachers' personal vehicles, custom-built at great expense and comparable in cost to some of the larger, more sophisticated models. In such dire circumstances, these flying cars were their only hope of escape.
Teachers frantically dashed out to locate their students. The swiftest among them had already found their charges, and in the blink of an eye, a flying car soared into the sky, speeding away.
Chu Yi and Lee Zi exchanged glances and sighed softly. Teacher Cang's decision was somber; they knew that by choosing to sacrifice himself, his fate was sealed, just as the name of the secret technique implied. But who could be blamed? They had made their choice, and now they must face the consequences.
Chu Yi and Lee Zi harbored little sympathy for Teacher Cang and the four doomed teachers. Their deaths, while unfortunate, were a form of atonement, as they had not only lost their own lives but also endangered many students and fellow teachers.
"We should make our move," Lee Zi said.
Chu Yi nodded in agreement. The situation outside was perilous, but not insurmountable for them. With their current Demon King Level strength, they had a good chance of escaping. After all, once they left this chaotic vortex, the likelihood of encountering a Demon King Level threat was minimal.
Just as Chu Yi and Lee Zi were preparing to exit the medical pod, the door burst open.
"Lee Zi, Chu Yi, come with me, quick!"
At the sight of the person in the doorway, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were taken aback.
It was Zhao Jun, Teacher Zhao!
Indeed, it made sense that Teacher Zhao would be the one to lead them to safety.
Yet, Chu Yi and Lee Zi had never imagined that in such a perilous moment, Teacher Zhao would actually show up to escort them out.
Chu Yi had previously noticed that Teacher Zhao seemed to be holding back when Lee Zi was injured.
Still, it was a relief that he had come at all.
Chu Yi had already stepped out of the medical pod, and Lee Zi, who was next to him, appeared ready to follow suit. But then, Chu Yi approached Lee Zi and offered his hand to steady her.
Lee Zi paused, taken by surprise.
Chu Yi spoke with earnest concern, "Lee Zi, you're still seriously hurt. Don't overdo it..."
Upon hearing this, Lee Zi seemed lost in thought for a moment, then gently nodded her head, accepting Chu Yi's assistance as they departed.
Zhao Jun watched the pair with an unreadable expression and ultimately remained silent.