Bear Demon God Descends, the Ten Oaths of the Knight!

Before the Dragon Control Pass battlefield, a golden pillar of light that pierced the heavens suddenly appeared, containing terrifying earth-element and demonic-element energy.

At its very center, a massive bear-like creature crouched within it, opening its jaws in a deafening roar that shook hearts and lungs.

The moment it appeared, heaven and earth changed color. The sky, which had only been gloomy before, grew increasingly earthen yellow, stained with the terrifying aura of the Sixth Demon God Pillar!

Beneath it stood one giant bear after another, with no shortage of terrifying eighth- and ninth-tier demons moving among them, roaring and releasing an overwhelming pressure capable of frightening all living beings to death!

The light in their eyes was exceptionally bloodthirsty and crimson. The terrifying might of the Demon God Pillar had completely affected them.

At the very front stood a giant bear clad in armor, carrying an epic-grade warhammer over both shoulders. A savage gleam flickered in its eyes as it rampaged and roared, reveling in a wild reunion!

The cultivation aura radiating from its body even gave people the feeling that it could destroy heaven and earth.

After all, this was a Ninth Tier Level 5 supreme powerhouse!

A single glance alone was enough to strike terror into one's heart!

In the distance.

The knights on the battlefield, upon seeing this, were intimidated by that overwhelming might. Even those who were usually exceptionally bold could not help but grow fearful, retreating several steps as they trembled and stared at the scene before them.

"This was only supposed to be an ordinary Autumn Offensive?"

"They actually sent the Sixth Pillar, Bear Demon God Oliver, to lead an army into battle?"

"How is that possible? That's the Sixth Demon God, Oliver!"

The knights trembled as they stared at everything before them in disbelief, not knowing what emotions they should use to face this situation.

The gap between them was simply too great!

If not for their usual discipline, this group of knights would probably have turned and run already. It was not that they were cowardly; it was simply the gap in absolute strength!

The commander of the knights deployed this time was Adamantine Knight He Jun, Vice Temple Master of the Knight Temple. Even he looked at the scene before him with fear and disbelief.

Though he was a Holy Knight, his spiritual energy was at most 150,000. Facing the lower-ranked Demon Gods would have been one thing, but Bear Demon God Oliver...

He Jun stood frozen in place, his mind racing as he considered everything that had happened.

Every year, the demons' Autumn Offensive naturally involved Demon Gods. It was entirely possible for a Domain Level Demon God ranked around thirty-sixth to appear, but for a core-pillar Demon God like this to come personally into battle was exceedingly rare and wholly unexpected.

The Demon Gods of the first six pillars were the core Demon Gods of the demon race, the central point of all Demon Gods!

They could also be said to possess supreme authority!

All Demon Gods below the Seventh Pillar had to obey the commands of these six pillars. They were the absolute ruling class of the demon race.

Of course, the Seventh Pillar, Mad War Demon God Ananda, was an exception. That fellow was far too reckless, a complete madman. Other than Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu, he listened to no one—not even if the two Demon Gods of Star and Moon spoke.

For a Demon God of such rank to personally lead the army!

There was only one possibility!

The demon race intended to breach Dragon Control Pass!

"Vice Temple Master," a young man beside him silently stepped forward. A conflicted expression flashed through his eyes, but he still stepped out resolutely.

"Zhige." He Jun froze when he saw the newcomer, and a trace of retreat flashed through his eyes.

For their group to face the Bear Demon God was no different from using a mantis's arms to block a chariot. They would be seeking death!

"Vice Temple Master, we cannot retreat." Han Zhige gritted his teeth as he looked at He Jun. His gaze turned toward the Demon God Pillar before them, fear flashing through his eyes. Even his legs were trembling; every instinct in his body wanted to retreat.

But.

He could not retreat!

Behind him lay Dragon Control Pass, the Holy City, and all of humanity's territory!

Once Dragon Control Pass fell, the demon race would surely sweep straight in!

"Where are the two Temple Masters?" At last, he asked this question.

"The Heavenly Seal Temple Master only returned from the Holy City recently and has not yet made it back to Dragon Control Pass. As for the Xingyu Temple Master, he has not appeared, so he must be in deep seclusion."

"Given this aura, the Xingyu Temple Master should emerge from seclusion and enter battle within ten minutes!"

He Jun explained.

"Then that is enough."

"Ten minutes. No problem!" Han Zhige said through gritted teeth. Then he turned to the Temple Knights and Holy Knights behind him and asked, "What are the Ten Oaths of the Knight?"

"The Ten Oaths of the Knight are humility, honesty, compassion, bravery, justice, sacrifice, honor, perseverance, benevolence, and righteousness!" everyone shouted.

"As knights, we must possess the spirit of sacrifice. For Dragon Control Pass, for humanity, someone must make that sacrifice—and that person will certainly be me. I had already prepared myself for this the moment I came to Dragon Control Pass!"

"Everyone, fight with me!"

Han Zhige roared. As he spoke, terrifying flames ignited across his Adamantine Foundation Battle Armor. They were Han Zhige's source Holy Light Flame. At once, he charged rapidly toward the Bear Demon forces!

When the knights saw this, a flame ignited within their hearts as well. Without hesitation, they charged forward alongside Han Zhige!

Within Dragon Control Pass.

A beam of light radiating a terrifying aura of holy slaughter erupted, its presence vast and mighty. Like a meteor, it shot rapidly toward the Dragon Control Pass battlefield!

"I hope I'm not too late!" Long Xingyu said seriously, accelerating countless times faster!

Before long, he arrived at the battlefield of Dragon Control Pass!

Everything here came into view as well.

"It looked like the Sixth Demon God, Oliver, had come in person?" Seeing this, Long Xingyu reacted at once, anger flashing through his eyes.

He immediately went searching for Oliver. At that moment, Oliver was fighting a knight. The knight lay on the ground, barely breathing and on the verge of death, while Oliver was preparing to bring his hammer down!

"Hahaha, humans."

"Mere humans, mere knights—how dare you resist before a great Demon God?"

"Talking about hope? Talking about resistance? You even dreamed of driving the demon race from the Holy Demon Continent? Take a look at yourselves—you are nothing but ants!"

The Bear Demon God laughed.

"And you dare speak of hope?" Han Zhige spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, offering one final taunt.

"Let's see whether you can still be so spirited when you die!" The Bear Demon God flew into a rage, swinging the twin hammers in his hands as he prepared to deliver the final blow to Han Zhige.

A hammer descended. Just as Han Zhige calmly faced death, a golden barrier appeared between the two of them, instantly separating the Bear Demon God from him. Sensing something, the Bear Demon God was deeply puzzled.

Suddenly, he looked up.

A crimson-gold radiance erupted in the sky, and a massive throne burst forth from the void. Looking up, he saw Long Xingyu seated upon the Throne of Doomsday and Slaughter.

His hands rested on the throne, and the golden barrier from before had been summoned by him.

"Long Xingyu!" The Bear Demon God roared, raising his head just in time to meet Long Xingyu's cold, stern gaze.