Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 505 Choice
The city has fallen!
Although they already had their suspicions, the people in the hall still felt a chill when the news was confirmed.

With the giant wall breached, Zhouyun City's defensive capabilities were simply insufficient to withstand the onslaught of the demon beast army.

At this moment, the city's millions of residents will be directly exposed to the monsters.

Faced with the tyrannical and frenzied monsters, they had no power to resist and could only become food.

"Buzz."

Just as everyone was still reeling from the news, accompanied by a buzzing sound, beams of light appeared all around, even covering the sky above them.

A series of chaotic and bloody scenes unfolded, resembling a hell on earth.

In the video, the ruins are piled with corpses and severed limbs, and there are fleeing crowds and rampaging monsters everywhere.

Different scenes, different sounds—various sounds of gunfire, explosions, roars, cries for help, and even the sounds of monsters chewing flesh and blood—all echoed in my ears.

"It's too awful!"

"what!"

"I'm going to kill these damned monsters."

Faced with such a horrific scene, some people looked away, unable to bear the sight; some remained expressionless; some bowed their heads and wept; and some roared in anger.
Lin Feng's team remained silent throughout.

It wasn't that they were indifferent, but rather that they were suppressing their anger and murderous intent.

Having witnessed his compatriots being mercilessly hunted and devoured by monsters, his hesitation and fear had vanished.

At this moment, no one needs to make the decision.

Everyone has made a decision in their hearts.

The video continued to play, relentlessly stimulating people's nerves, and then Hong Tao's voice rang out again.

"The monsters attacked the city without any warning. The giant wall has already been breached, and the monsters have entered the city. The bombardment with firearms has become ineffective. You have all seen the situation in Zhouyun City. I don't want to say anything sentimental, and there is no time for such nonsense at this moment."

After a slight pause, Hong Tao said expressionlessly, "Guardians, step forward."

Footsteps sounded, and figures stepped forward one after another.

There are 35 guardians present!
35 Kings!
There were only about a dozen guardians in the capital. If it weren't for the King's Plan, there would never have been so many guardians present.

"As guardians, you enjoy the status and special treatment granted by the country and have the responsibility to protect the country. Others have the right to choose, but you do not. Now you stand behind General Wang Zong."

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in military uniform stepped forward.

One by one, the guardians walked up behind him, including Yang Qing.

Yang Qingtian did not take any action. He had also been a guardian before, but he had already retired.

Whether he goes or not is his choice.

However, two men and one woman hesitated and stood still without making a move.

One of the elderly men raised his hand and said, "I'm old, and my health has been declining lately."

"It goes without saying."

Before he could finish speaking, Hong Tao ruthlessly interrupted him: "Since you're afraid of death, you might as well just be an ordinary person from now on."

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

The two men and one woman standing there turned pale. The old man who was speaking still had his hand raised, and his body appeared extremely stiff. The other two hurriedly walked towards Wang Zong, obviously intending to make amends after the fact.

Among the players, Hong Tao is not the strongest, but he is a notoriously ruthless person.

When he says someone is useless, he's definitely not joking.

As guardians, those in high positions are accustomed to wealth and the admiring and respectful gazes of others.

For them, losing their power and becoming an ordinary person is more terrifying than death.

This is not the result they want.

The old man who had just spoken also snapped out of his panic. He quickly lowered his hand, looking embarrassed and pleading, and hurried toward Wang Zong.

They clearly intend to make a new choice.

However, Hong Tao did not give them a chance; at that moment, a gray shadow flashed by.

"Grey Crying Snake".

Someone whispered, their voice tinged with fear.

It ranks 34th on the list of rare and exotic animals.

This monster doesn't have any special abilities; it's just that it's invulnerable to blades and spears and has an extremely fast attack speed.

It can be used as a concealed weapon.

A cleverly concealed weapon.

The gray figure appeared before the old man first. The old man's eyes were filled with fear, and he cried out, "I'm willing to go."

Shouting, he spun around to dodge the gray shadow's attack. Then, he leaped up, and before he could land, the gray-crying snake appeared before him, piercing his cheek and entering his body.

A scream rang out as the old man fell to the ground. The other two tried to escape, but were quickly subdued. As a gray shadow flashed by, another scream rang out.

In less than ten seconds, the three were crippled.

The three high-ranking guardians were crippled in full view of everyone.

Hong Tao destroyed their dantian and soul sea, but they could still walk and run, just like ordinary people.

Are they content to be ordinary people?
Can I still live like an ordinary person?
Amidst screams, three soldiers approached the three men and casually dragged them away.

Those present were terrified to see the three guardians crippled and reduced to ordinary people.

The guardian, who had been hesitant just moments before, was now relieved that he hadn't made a foolish mistake.

Lin Feng and the others were also somewhat frightened.

Hong Tao is indeed a ruthless character.

Even guardians can be rendered useless without warning, without giving them a chance to back out.

If Hong Tao were to find out now that Hong Yi had been hidden away, the thought of the consequences would send a chill down everyone's spines.

After crippling three people, Hong Tao revealed a smile, a simple smile like that of an old farmer.

Judging from his appearance alone, it's hard to imagine that he is an emperor or a ruthless person.

Hong Tao acted as if nothing had happened, and said calmly, "68 trainees of the King of Becoming a King, please step forward."

"call."

Upon hearing about Cheng Wang's plan, some people became visibly nervous.

However, upon hearing that there were 68 people, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The King's Plan has 68 slots available for China, but a large amount of resources or spirits can be used to obtain a spot.

Therefore, the number of Chinese participants in this program is not just 68; it may exceed 100.

This time, no one made a foolish mistake; all 68 trainees obediently stepped forward and appeared before Hong Tao.

Having witnessed Hong Tao's ruthlessness firsthand, half of the people lowered their heads slightly, not daring to look him in the eye.

Lin Feng, Ye Xing, Yun Tianqi, and Bu Yuanlong also stepped forward.

Unlike the others who stood there anxiously and fearfully, they had already made up their minds and therefore appeared calm.

Although Huang Tianze was also a student, his family bought the spot, so he didn't need to step forward.

Of course, for him, whether he stands up or not is meaningless.

Hong Tao said, "Although you won the trainee spots, they belong to the country. You are not guardians and have no obligation. It is based on voluntariness. Those who do not want to go will automatically give up their trainee spots. You have one minute to consider."

After Hong Tao finished speaking, he fell silent.

The atmosphere became slightly agitated. Twenty or thirty seconds later, a young man walked out with his head down. He didn't say anything or look at anyone, and quickened his pace to leave silently.

He made his choice.

Participating in the King Becomes Program does not guarantee that you will become king.

The probability is also very low.

Going to Zhou Yuncheng carries a high risk of injury or even death.

The King's plan is set to begin in a week, and if he gets injured, he will most likely fail to pass the first round.

One wrong move and you could lose your life.

Given the limited possibilities, he chose life.

No one stopped him, and the young man was allowed to leave.

No one stopped them, but some people looked angry and cursed in a low voice.

Each trainee has two assistants. If the trainee gives up, the two assistants will naturally lose the opportunity to participate in the King's Plan, which is why some people are so angry.

"Chen Nianyi." Lin Feng watched the young man's departing figure and silently murmured his name.

There are 68 trainees, but excluding the four of them, there are only 64.

Lin Feng knew all 64 trainees, as they might become his rivals in the future.

Chen Nianyi obtained this spot through a popularity vote. Lin Feng forgot the specific ranking, but he knew that Chen Nianyi was a former professional player.

After the first person, there was a second, a third, and 68 students in total. In the end, a total of 9 people gave up.

They all lowered their heads slightly, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Haha."

Yu Qiao couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Even when important figures were present, he still laughed out loud.

He wasn't gloating.

I just felt relieved.

Because among these nine people who gave up were those who had previously clamored against them online and challenged them to multiple duels.

The more arrogant they were then, the more embarrassed and pathetic they are now.

Hearing Yu Qiao's laughter, some people looked up at her, but most seemed not to hear it and quickened their pace to leave.

"Although he was ruthless, Hong Tao still followed the rules to some extent."

Lin Feng thought to himself.

Having just crippled three guardians, Hong Tao showed no hesitation whatsoever, not even giving them a chance to back out, displaying exceptional ruthlessness.

But when faced with the students, he gave them a choice.

You should know that he has the power and the right to make all the trainees obedient and not dare to resist.

He could have allowed those who purchased student slots to make a choice, but he didn't.

He adhered to certain bottom lines.

However, Lin Feng quickly denied his idea.

Because he thought of Hong Yi.

“A person with principles would never allow a girl to become a medium and then use her family as a threat.”

This is not Hong Tao's bottom line, but the country's bottom line.

Some things will get out of control if there are no bottom lines! Even emperors are not invincible and can do whatever they want.

It's not a question of whether or not we want to, but whether or not we can.

"Your Majesty, I'm willing to go to Zhouyun City. Could you give me a spot as a student?"

A young man raised his hand to ask a question.

Hong Tao glanced at the young man, whose eyes darted away slightly in the face of the emperor's gaze.

"No, but that spot can be awarded to someone with outstanding performance."

Nine student slots are simply not enough to go around, so there's no need to allocate them.

Upon hearing this, some people sighed, looking somewhat dejected.

Hong Tao whispered a few words to the people behind him, then looked in a certain direction: "The three of you are not required to participate."

Although no names were mentioned, everyone knew who Hong Tao was referring to.

Some people grimaced and looked dissatisfied at this unequal treatment, but the vast majority remained calm.

If it were someone else, they would definitely have objections.

But Lin Feng and the other two were different.

Although the spots belong to the country, their achievements are enough to earn them those three spots.

Not to mention three, even ten would be more than enough.

In addition, as heroes who sealed off the chaotic land, each member of Lin Feng's team has a huge bounty on their head.

As targets of the supernatural beings, they would certainly face retaliation if they entered Zhouyun City.

You can imagine how dangerous it is.

Let alone Lin Feng's team, any other student or even a guardian would feel fear.

Giving up is the wisest choice.

No one will laugh at them.

Given their record, no one has the right to laugh at them.

"If we go to Zhouyun City, will an emperor attack us?"

Lin Feng asked.

Hong Tao, who was about to leave, paused upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This means...
The others also looked at Lin Feng with shocked expressions.

"will not."

Hong Tao stated definitively, "The Emperor will not attack you, nor would he dare to."

"That's good." Lin Feng nodded.

That's good?
Upon hearing these three words, everyone present felt extremely complicated, and could hardly hide the surprise in their eyes.

Does this mean that with the current strength of Lin Feng's team, they are no longer afraid of the King?

Even multiple kings?
This naturally means that Lin Feng's team is not afraid of them.

This statement also seems to be a warning to some ill-intentioned individuals among them.

Various complex gazes swept over Lin Feng's team, trying to discern something different.

At this moment, He Jun attracted several subtle glances. Yang Qingtian could guess some things, and others could naturally guess as well.

What qualifications does an ordinary girl with average talent and strength have to join Lin Feng's team?

Why did the Extraordinary Ones offer a bounty of over 10 billion for her?

All of this must be related to that mysterious, unknown demon spirit.

Even Hong Tao glanced at He Jun more than once.

He also knew something about He Jun's demon spirit, and knew that the demon spirit possessed a kind of sacrificial ability.

The rapid improvement in the strength of Lin Feng's team is likely largely due to her.

He was also somewhat curious about this.

However, this is not the right time or place to explore this issue. If you want to know more, there will be opportunities in the future.

He Jun seemed to sense that someone was watching her, and her expression became somewhat tense. She moved closer to Yun Kai.

Outside the hotel.

At this time, more than 100,000 people had gathered around the hotel, and more people were still arriving from afar.

People waited silently, their eyes reddening and their expressions sorrowful.

They knew a meeting was taking place inside.

Hold a meeting that will decide the lives of millions of people in Zhouyun City.

As a satellite city affiliated with Beijing, Zhouyuncheng has relatives and friends among its millions of inhabitants.

No one made a loud noise; even when they spoke, they deliberately kept their voices down.

However, soon, as figures emerged, they cheered wildly with all their might.

"hero!"

"hero!"

"Triumph!"

"Triumph!"

Amidst shouts, Hong Tao took flight first, soaring towards Zhou Yuncheng like a sharp sword, with Lin Feng and his group flapping their wings and following closely behind.

Among the waiting crowd, people would occasionally leap up, flapping their wings to catch up with the group.

The straight-line distance of several tens of kilometers took no more than five minutes. Although they encountered many attacks from flying monsters along the way, Hong Tao and his companions managed to withstand them all without affecting their flight speed.

When the group arrived outside Zhouyun City, the scene before them made their faces turn extremely grim.

(End of this chapter)