On the internet, all sorts of negative remarks were rampant. Ordinary modern people, having never experienced such a thing, were thrown into a panic.
More importantly, they had no idea where the beasts would awaken or whether their cities would be safe. It was as if everything had suddenly become unfamiliar, robbing them of their sense of security.
"The Arid Palace will impart its cultivation techniques in Arid City to aid the new humans in their practice. The Arid Palace is one of the ancient overlords, with numerous Emperor-level experts within its ranks. In the face of beast invasions, it can protect all humans in Arid City!"
Suddenly, a conspicuous post appeared online, instantly exciting countless people.
People had already witnessed the might of awakened martial artists. They feared the awakened martial artists, but they envied their powerful strength even more.
Who wouldn't want to become powerful? To fly through the air, capable of destroying mountains and seas with a single strike?
"The Arid Palace is willing to impart cultivation techniques? Does that mean if we have the techniques, we'll become as powerful as awakened martial artists?"
Someone's voice was filled with excitement. More importantly, the Arid Palace was willing to protect the humans in Arid City, which brought them great joy.
"Head to Arid City! The world has undergone a great change, with beasts awakening. It is both a crisis and an opportunity. We modern humans also have a chance to become legends!"
Someone posted, and the actions of the Arid Palace undoubtedly served as a tranquilizer for many, giving them hope.
"The Taoist sect will establish a dojo on Zhongnan Mountain to impart cultivation techniques to the new humans. The Taoist sect was founded by the Tao Ancestor and is one of the ancient overlord forces, having protected humanity from beast persecution in ancient times! All new humans are welcome!"
"The Sword Pavilion will impart cultivation techniques to the new humans in Sword City. With the awakening of beasts, this great change requires humanity to unite as one to overcome it!"
"Amitabha, my Buddha is merciful. Buddhism is willing to protect the Brahma Nation. All citizens of the Brahma Nation can cultivate Buddhist dharma and strengthen themselves!"
"The Lord has foreseen this day. All who believe in my Lord can cultivate sacred dharma!"
In an instant, almost all the resurrected forces were making their presence known, willing to impart cultivation techniques to the new humans.
At this moment, even those who had harbored prejudice against the resurrected forces before felt their goodwill and began to acknowledge them.
The panic on the internet gradually subsided. Everyone was discussing which faction to join and whose cultivation techniques were the most powerful.
However, compared to the shift in the mindset of ordinary people, some individuals felt a sense of crisis at this moment.
They were the rulers of various countries and the leaders of some of their own factions.
While the actions of the resurrected forces could help humanity defend itself against the awakened beasts, if this trend continued, the world would no longer have national boundaries; it would be dominated by various factions.
And the rulers of those countries would find themselves in a very awkward position.
Originally, each country had the hearts of its people. Although the powers of the country's rulers were now immensely restricted, as long as they could weather this difficult period, once their respective countries also produced their own strong individuals, they would gradually regain their rule and return to their former state.
But now, the resurrected forces had essentially stolen the hearts of the people.
In the capital of Great Qin, the Qin Lord frowned. He had initially thought his current situation was bad enough, with his commands unable to leave the capital.
But this time, his situation would only continue to worsen indefinitely. On the very day the major resurrected forces issued their statements, many people in the capital were already packing up their families and leaving.
"Alas, they wish to return the world to ancient times!"
The Qin Lord gritted his teeth and sighed. Humanity had developed to this point, finally discovering its current peaceful way of life. Now, in a single day, these resurrected forces had rendered thousands of years of human effort futile.
It was conceivable that once the Earth became dominated by various factions, even without the threat of beasts, the world would descend into chaos. Without the constraints of rules, human lives would be even less valuable, and the strong could act with impunity.
"There was too little time left for us. There could have been better ways to deal with the resurrected beasts."
The Qin Lord murmured. All the systems in modern society were mature, offering better choices for crisis response. The state machinery could operate at full capacity, integrating education and cultivation techniques, which would then allow for the rapid, mass production of martial artists.
But now, these resurrected forces had chosen the most self-serving method.
In fact, the Qin Lord also understood that although the resurrected forces were powerful, their foundations were unstable because they lacked people and ways to strengthen themselves. But now, all their problems were solved.
Ordinary people seeking self-preservation and self-strengthening would flock to these factions, and it wouldn't be long before these resurrected forces became powerful once more.
The Qin Lord felt immense distress but was powerless. Great Qin currently only possessed the cultivation techniques of the ancient martial families, and these techniques were far inferior to those offered by the resurrected forces.
"I wonder what the future will be like? Will the capital disappear?"
The Qin Lord looked towards the giant dark shadow in the north, filled with worry. The capital was in the most awkward position, situated right at the edge of the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain. Once the beasts within that mountain broke free, the people of the capital would have no means of resistance.
However, while others from the capital could escape, he, as the ruler of the Qin nation, where could he flee?
"I cannot leave!" the Qin Lord silently vowed.
The Son of Heaven guards the nation's gates. In the past, the capital defended against the barbarians outside of China; now, it defended against the beasts.
As the ruler of a nation, even in his current awkward situation, he had to bear the responsibility of a ruler. He could not retreat!
The major resurrected forces outside were all strengthening themselves and preparing for the impending great battle.
Meanwhile, Li Xiaotian's group remained quiet. Time had no meaning here, and they had no idea how much time had passed.
Li Xiaotian stirred slightly and opened his eyes to see Ye Qingmei dozing with her eyes closed.
He reached out and touched Ye Qingmei's face, his expression filled with heartache and apology.
"Mmm, Xiaotian, you're awake?" Ye Qingmei said, now alert.
"I'm sorry, I didn't take good care of you and Tiantian," Li Xiaotian said. He had originally planned to retire after the Dragon King Hall dominated the war zone, but the great upheaval in the world had disrupted all his plans.
"Don't say that, Xiaotian. You've done very well. Who could have predicted that the world would change so drastically overnight?"
Ye Qingmei said. She had experienced too much in the past three months, and her resolve had become stronger than before.
"Believe me, we will be reunited as a family soon."
Li Xiaotian spoke. They were currently hiding in this space, undisturbed by the outside world. They could use this opportunity to quickly strengthen themselves and then fight their way out.
After settling Ye Qingmei to rest, Li Xiaotian began to re-examine the plaza.
"Brother, there's a new discovery," Long Yi arrived. During the time Li Xiaotian was resting, the Dragon King Hall's men had explored this area and understood the situation here.