Unprecedented Crisis

Seeing his colleagues from Shadow Island coming to help, and even ordinary residents showing no fear, Lu Qingshan felt a lump in his throat, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Helplessly, Qing Huan Xiang and Old Turtle were still entangled in combat with the dense swarm of black shadows; the repair work could not be delayed for a moment!

He simply had no time for further sentimentality. He could only cup his fists and state the cruel reality in a deep voice!

"For your willingness to come and help, I thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of everyone on Shadow Island!"

"However, this trip will be extremely dangerous. We must use our flesh and blood to block the enemies pouring in from the sky, and we absolutely cannot retreat half a step. I hope you all think this through carefully!"

"To put it bluntly, going there is no different from throwing your lives away!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding crowd fell into a brief silence.

Some people began to look at each other quietly, their eyes revealing hesitation.

Even though everyone was a part of Shadow Island, knowing that they were going to their deaths would naturally cause some to instinctively feel fear and want to back down. This was human nature.

But this silence lasted for only a few breaths before it was broken again by shouts through gritted teeth!

"I am willing to die!"

"That's right! For Shadow Island, we have no regrets even in death!"

"We are all willing to die!"

The increasingly loud shouts echoed through the long street that had long been changed beyond recognition. The cries carried a touch of solemn tragedy, yet they made one feel a soaring heroism and boiling blood!

To step forward in times of crisis, this is the true nature of a great man!

Lu Qingshan and Wu Yonghong were deeply moved, their eyes turning red.

Seeing that time was running out, the two of them cupped their fists together in thanks.

Then, Lu Qingshan called out with a solemn face and a deep voice!

"Thank you all for your help!"

"Anyone who has family or children, please take a step back!"

His deep voice resonated. Figures in the crowd began to hesitate and step back, yet more than half of them still stood tall on the spot, their expressions extremely resolute.

Sweeping his gaze over the crowd, Lu Qingshan saw Xiong Zhong standing tall in the front row.

After being tempered by ten thousand years of time, this once rash and impulsive young worker had grown into a high-ranking figure in the Labor Protection Company. At this moment, his expression was steadfast, very much bearing the demeanor of his father.

Seeing that Xiong Zhong never stepped back, many people even followed his example and stood firm.

Lu Qingshan had to speak out sternly!

"Xiong Zhong!"

"You have family, step back immediately!"

"And the rest of you, anyone with family, step back at once. This trip is incredibly dangerous. If you insist on going, I will not be able to focus on repairing the restriction with peace of mind!"

"I deeply admire your righteous hearts, but this time, whether out of public duty or practical considerations, you cannot take action!"

Hearing these words, Xiong Zhong and the others gritted their teeth and clenched their fists, but they had no choice but to step back helplessly.

With the candidates confirmed, Lu Qingshan looked up at the sky and ordered in a deep voice!

"Move out!"

After the explosive shout, Lu Qingshan and Wu Yonghong took the lead and flew upwards. Over a thousand people followed closely behind, charging fearlessly towards the gap in the restriction in the sky!

Even though black shadows were continuously falling from the gap, as if a black spring had opened in the sky, invading Shadow Island at every moment.

But no one showed the slightest fear; instead, they rose to the challenge!

Master Lu, Jiang Zhi, Wu Yonghong, and other high-ranking officials led the way. Qing Huan Xiang and Old Turtle also did their best to assist, holding up the black shadows that continuously fell from the sky, while the rest followed closely behind, fighting their way upwards!

For a time, red and blue blood mists burst like clouds in the sky!

Various profound martial arts and divine abilities were fully displayed, and the sounds of explosions shook the entire Shadow Island!

The terrifying and tragic battle in the sky tightly gripped the hearts of everyone on the ground, making all the citizens of Shadow Island look up nervously, with countless people silently praying in their hearts!

Seeing that the tide of black shadows falling from the sky was finally temporarily blocked.

Lu Qingshan gritted his teeth and flew close to the edge of the restriction gap. His hands began to form complex hand seals, pouring Desolate Ancient power into it, and started the slow repair!

The others held their ground desperately at the gap, using their flesh and blood to block the surging black shadows!

Although a group of experts led the counterattack, the black shadows poured in endlessly. In every breath and every moment, people were injured and fell!

Lu Qingshan did not dare to get distracted at all. Hearing the various wails and explosions, his heart suffered constant torment, but he could only focus entirely on the repair!

But when he personally participated in the repair, he felt even more deeply about this profound and terrifying restriction. In just a few dozen breaths of time, the Desolate Ancient power in his entire body was almost exhausted!

Lord Fang Zaowu's handiwork truly surpassed the understanding of the world!

Even though his strength fell short, Lu Qingshan wanted to repair it for a few more breaths to make the gap a bit smaller. This way, the number of black shadows pouring in at the same time would definitely decrease, and the defensive pressure on Shadow Island would also lessen, thereby reducing casualties!

Unfortunately, his cultivation base was truly limited.

Even if he squeezed out all the Desolate Ancient power in his body, he could only last for a few dozen breaths!

Seeing that the people desperately defending in front of the gap were also suffering heavy casualties, no matter how unwilling Lu Qingshan was, he had to roar out!

"This repair is over, retreat immediately!"

"Change the guard squad!"

After circulating his cultivation to shout, Lu Qingshan felt his entire body collapse!

Fortunately, Wu Yonghong, who was protecting him nearby, supported him in time so he could steady his footing and retreat back to the ground one after another with the remnants.

Once everyone had retreated in succession, the rotating guard battalion pushed forward to take their place.

The group sprawled on the ground to rest, finally letting out a long sigh of relief. Looking around, only about sixty percent of the personnel who had just set out remained. In just a few dozen breaths of close-quarters combat at the gap, several hundred people had actually fallen!

The atmosphere suddenly became a bit heavy, and Lu Qingshan, with a face full of guilt, cupped his fists and nodded towards the sky.

Seeing the guilt in his eyes.

Master Lu stepped forward to comfort him, patting his shoulder and speaking in a deep voice.

"Brother Lu, there is no need to blame yourself too much."

"Everyone had already made their resolve before going. You have also done your best. Being able to slightly repair the gap is already the best outcome."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around also looked towards the sky and softly echoed their agreement.

"The gap has indeed gotten smaller..."

"The brothers did not sacrifice in vain; everything was worth it!"

"As long as we can protect Shadow Island, I have no regrets even if my soul is utterly destroyed!"

Hearing the unified voices of determination, Lu Qingshan also gritted his teeth and raised his eyes to look at the sky.

The originally ten-foot-wide circular gap had indeed become a bit smaller!

At the very least, the number of black shadows that could pour out each time was reduced by one person. Even if it was just one less person, the defensive pressure on Shadow Island would be significantly reduced!

Looking at the result bought with blood and tears, Lu Qingshan's expression was complex, and he did not look away for a long time. But when he saw the black shadows still pouring in madly, as if they were not afraid of death at all, using their bodies to block the restriction light barrier and connecting into a sheet, he always felt a bit uneasy in his heart...

The facts were just as Lu Qingshan had anticipated.

Just a few days later, the repaired gap was once again forced open by an inch. Shadow Island plunged into an unprecedented crisis. The leaders of all departments gathered in the conference room, and the atmosphere was oppressive to the extreme.

Master Lu looked at the crowd with a heavy gaze and was the first to speak.

"Everyone, the repaired gap has been forced open by a small half. Although it has not returned to its pre-repair state, if this continues, it is only a matter of time before the repaired portion is completely destroyed..."

"I wonder if anyone has a good plan?"

With this question, the entire conference room fell into silence!