As the remaining ten formation pillars were detonated, the first line of defense collapsed, while the second was swiftly established.
From the city gates in the east, south, west, and north, a temporarily assembled army of cultivators emerged from each, blocking the only routes into the city.
Each cultivator army numbered several thousand, and most of their members were at Heavenly Demon Realm completion or the late stage Heavenly Demon, with even the weakest being at the mid stage Heavenly Demon.
Four such cultivator armies formed a force that could not be ignored.
As the returning group brushed past the cultivator armies, Xu Chunniang studied them for a moment before withdrawing her gaze and stepping into Sand City.
The moment she entered, six figures came forward to greet her. They were Yan Guang and the others who worked for her.
Yan Guang nervously looked Xu Chunniang over. Seeing the countless wounds of varying sizes covering her body, concern lurked in his eyes.
"Senior, are you all right?"
Ever since Senior had been selected and forced to participate in defending the first line of defense, he had been worried without cease.
Fortunately, although Senior had suffered many injuries, she had survived in the end.
"I'm fine."
Xu Chunniang shook her head and swept her gaze over them. "This is not the place to talk. Let's go back first."
The group understood and followed behind Xu Chunniang, leaving the city gate.
The two residences Xu Chunniang had acquired were not far apart. Once they returned, she had the others wait outside and allowed only Yan Guang into the courtyard.
"What is going on with those armies?"
"During the three days Senior was selected to fight the sand beasts at the first line of defense, Golden Armor King and several other Demon Kings