Heavy Losses

Phoenix True Fire burned fiercely on Jiufeng Huangge's body, and the blood flowing from his severed neck stopped and healed rapidly.

"Sea Beasts?" Looking at the endless black waves before him, Jiufeng Huangge was somewhat moved.

Although the Ocean area of the Nine Phoenix Realm is not large, it is home to a large number of Sea Beasts.

However, unlike the Lu Wu Realm, the high-level Sea Beasts in the Nine Phoenix Realm had long been wiped out by the Nine Phoenix Clan, and the Oceans had been completely occupied by the Demon Race.

Since the birth of Jiufeng Huangge, she had never seen Sea Beast of the Manifestation Sage Manifestation realm or above. Now, however, more than a dozen Sage Manifestation Sea Beasts were charging straight at her, each of Sea Beast at least several hundred feet in size.

The largest Sea Beast, shaped like a whale, was exceptionally large, measuring two thousand feet in length. It stretched across the sea like a majestic mountain, which naturally awe-inspired him.

Thump!!

The Whale Sea Beast fiercely swung its tail, accompanied by Tianhai, and a terrifying Storm brewed on its tail. The tremendous force struck the thick Defensive Barrier, producing a deafening roar.

Almost instantly, the Hundred-Thousand Army that had invaded from the Nine Phoenix Realm was completely surrounded, including Sea Beasts, Flood Dragons, Water Tribe Legions, and War Flying Vessels...

The terrifying attacks struck the Defensive Barrier one after another, creating ripples that caused the barrier to shake rapidly, yet it never collapsed.

"Hold on!" Jiufeng Huangge shouted, flapping his wings as blazing dark red Law Power surged forth and poured into the barrier in front of him.

The other Sage Manifestation Demon Beasts did not retreat either. Their purpose in being chosen was to buy time, and they could not back down even half a step, even if it meant death. Otherwise, not only would they themselves be severely punished upon returning, but their clans would also be punished by the Jiufeng Imperial Clan.

Bang! Bang!

One after another, the Demon Beasts exploded, blood flying everywhere, as they were blasted apart by the power transmitted from the Battle Formation.

However, as the crimson barrier rose, the blood and bones of these fallen Demon Beasts transformed into a powerful new force, reinforcing the Defensive Barrier.

As time went by, the Flood Dragon King and the Grand Elder looked extremely grim. The enemy only had Hundred-Thousand Army, and their quality was only comparable to the Lu Wu Realm's Prefecture-Level Army Corps, yet they had held them off for a full half-day.

Although nearly half of the Hundred-Thousand Army has been killed or wounded, and five of the Ten War Fortresses in the sky have been shot down, the high-ranking officials of the Lu Wu Realm, who have experience in Interface Wars, are well aware that the enemy's efforts have not been in vain.

Once the World Interstice is completely occupied by the Nine Phoenix Realm, they will have a natural strategic advantage, able to attack or defend as they please, while the Lu Wu Realm will inevitably be put on the defensive.

"We can't delay any longer, we must break through as soon as possible!" the Grand Elder transmitted his voice, and the Azure Dragon Bow above his head was slowly drawn back, with a Scarlet Gold Dragon-Scale Arrow nocked on the bowstring.

Previously, when he shot down those Sage Manifestation Demon Race, he used ordinary Dragon-Scale Arrows, the highest grade of which was only the Fifth-Tier Peak-Grade.

This Scarlet-Gold Dragon-Scale Arrow is itself Sixth Tier, Upper Grade. Combined with the Azure Dragon Bow, the combined power of these two supreme treasures is enough to pierce through the Defensive Barrier in front of them.

However, the Grand Elder's cultivation level was still too low. Although he was able to break through to the Late Sage Manifestation after the interface merged, there were no more than five experts in the entire Lu Wu Realm who could immediately break through to the Mid Sage Manifestation, and he was naturally not included among them.

With his Mid Sage Manifestation cultivation, forcibly activating the Azure Dragon Bow and Scarlet-Gold Dragon-Scale Arrow would surely leave the Grand Elder Origin Qi afterward.

"Then kill!" The Eastern Sea Flood Dragon King snorted coldly, and without hesitation, activated the Eastern Sea Dragon Pearl again, smashing it out.

Seeing this, the Grand Elder no longer hesitated. After letting out a long roar, he slowly drew the Azure Dragon Bow above his head. The terrifying arrow light was like a rainbow spanning the sky, enveloping the Scarlet-Gold Dragon-Scale Arrow.

Brush!!

The bow is drawn to its fullest extent, and an arrow is released!

A dazzling Scarlet Gold light appeared and arrived in an instant, sweeping up countless Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and landing directly on the already crumbling Defensive Barrier.

Bang!!

Like a meteor falling from the endless sky, the barrier shattered, and the exceptionally sharp arrow energy raged like Storm, shattering Spiritual Qi, churning the sea, and blood and bones rained down everywhere.

Roar!!

The barrier shattered, and the Water Tribe Legion and endless Sea Beast horde surged forward, tearing the remaining Demon Beast to shreds.

"Retreat!!" Jiufeng Huangge let out a long roar, turned around, and was the first to disappear into the Realm Gate behind.

One after another, the Sage Manifestation Demon Beasts followed closely behind, but the Grand Elder drew his bow again and fired a series of arrows. This time they were ordinary Dragon-Scale Arrows, but they were more than enough to deal with these ordinary Early Sage Manifestation Demon Beasts.

Two screams rang out, and two more Sage Manifestation Demon Race perished.

"Charge in!!" The Flood Dragon Clan whipped its tail, unleashing a deafening roar.

Immediately, the Water Tribe Legion, led by a group of Early Sage Manifestation experts, surged into the Realm Gate, followed closely by a large number of Sea Beasts.

The Flood Dragon King and the Grand Elder were at the Mid Sage Manifestation Realm, so they couldn't enter and had to wait outside.

After a while, the Water Tribe Legion and Sea Beasts, looking flustered, withdrew from the Realm Gate.

The original army of 200,000 has now dwindled to only 150,000. The Sea Beast horde suffered 40% casualties, and seven Sage Manifestation powerhouse have perished, four of whom were from the Sea Beast Clans Sage Manifestation.

"What happened?" the Grand Elder asked weakly.

"Defense System has been built in the World Interstice. We tried to launch a strong attack, but it was impossible to shake it. Instead, the enemy seized the opportunity to exploit our weaknesses..." A middle-aged man in human form, nine feet tall, with golden scales on his face, said with a grim expression.

He is the king of the Golden Scale Clan. Of the two Sage Manifestation of the Golden Scale Clan who entered the World Interstice this time, one has fallen, greatly weakening their strength. No wonder he's in a bad mood.

"Damn it, why is the other side moving so fast? How do they know where the Realm Gate is opening?" The Eastern Sea Flood Dragon King was filled with resentment. Although his side had killed more powerful figures and legions in this battle, war is never simply about counting numbers.

At the cost of numerous powerful warriors, the Nine Phoenix Realm obtained the World Interstice, thus gaining absolute initiative.

Tactical victories are far from enough to compensate for a strategically passive position.

The Grand Elder cautioned, "It's no use saying anything now. Quickly build defensive fortifications around the Realm Gate to prevent the enemy from launching a counterattack!"

"Yes, Grand Elder is right. Quickly, first set up the Sealing Formation, then build a defensive fortress to completely surround the Realm Gate!" The Eastern Sea Flood Dragon King hurriedly gave the order.

Thus, a cylindrical crystal wall, hundreds of feet thick and fifteen hundred feet high, was built around this Large Realm Gate.