Hu Shu watched the flickering light of the Invincible Domain, knowing full well that the situation was dire. He swiftly swept his gaze around and saw some powerful members of the Demon Race quietly circling toward the flank, while the Chan Sect immortals were also preparing an even stronger strike. Hu Shu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anxiety in his heart, and shouted to the Human Race, "Don't panic, everyone—follow my command!" With that, he turned and ran toward the flank, ready to face a new challenge. Yet an even more difficult predicament awaited him.
At the foot of Shouyang Mountain, the light of the Invincible Domain wavered like a candle flame in a gale, liable to be snuffed out at any moment. Outside the domain, the joint attack of the Demon Race and the Chan Sect poured down like a torrential rain, and the roaring blasts shook the very earth. Beads of sweat rolled down Hu Shu's forehead as he formed seals with both hands, doing everything he could to sustain the domain.
The Human Race huddled within the domain, watching the attacks outside with tense expressions. Children clung tightly to their parents, their eyes filled with fear; though the young warriors held weapons in their hands, they could not hide the unease on their faces. An elder of the Human Race leaned on his cane and asked in a trembling voice, "Hu Shu, how much longer can this domain hold?" Hu Shu did not turn around. "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let anything happen to you!"
At that moment, a clamor rose from the slope to the side. Hu Shu swept his gaze over and saw a group of powerful Demon Race cultivators bypassing the Invincible Domain and launching an assault from the Human Race's flank. At their head was a massive White Tiger Demon, its entire body radiating a chilling demonic aura as its claws carved deep furrows into the ground. Hu Shu inwardly cried out in alarm. If this group of demons broke through, the Human Race would surely suffer devastating losses.
He had no time to think. With a flash, he charged toward the flank. "You think you can trample over the Human Race? You're not worthy!" Hu Shu roared. The long sword glowing in his hand instantly left its sheath, and a streak of Sword Qi slashed toward the White Tiger Demon. The White Tiger Demon let out a roar and swung both claws, colliding with the Sword Qi in a thunderous blast.
Seeing this, the other powerful demons pounced on Hu Shu one after another. Hu Shu moved like lightning, weaving through the horde of demons as Sword Blossoms flashed. Demons continually fell beneath his blade. However, there were simply too many of them, and their strength was formidable. Hu Shu gradually began to struggle. His robes were torn, several wounds had appeared on his body, and blood stained his clothes red.
Meanwhile, at the foot of Shouyang Mountain, the Chan Sect immortals began a new round of attacks. Guang Chengzi stood at the front of their formation and swept his Fly Whisk. A golden beam shot into the sky, condensing into a massive rune that glimmered with mysterious power as it blasted toward the core of the Invincible Domain. Wherever the rune passed, ripples spread through space itself.
The people of the Human Race within the domain sensed this overwhelming force, and their faces changed. Not good—they're trying to destroy the core of my domain! Hu Shu was greatly alarmed, but he was entangled by the demons and unable to attend to both fronts. Anxiety burned in his heart, and veins bulged from his forehead.
Under the rune's assault, the light of the Invincible Domain grew even dimmer, and thin cracks began appearing along its edges. Hu Shu understood that if the domain core were destroyed, the Human Race would have no shelter left. The consequences would be unthinkable. As he fought desperately against the demons' attacks, he searched for a solution.
Suddenly, Hu Shu's eyes lit up. He noticed a slight flaw in the demons' coordination during their assault. Seizing the moment, he flashed to the side of a Wolf Demon and thrust out his sword. The Wolf Demon could not evade in time, and the blade pierced through its chest. Hu Shu then flung the Wolf Demon's corpse toward the other demons, throwing their formation into immediate disarray.
Hu Shu took the opportunity to use his movement technique and rush toward the domain core. But how could the White Tiger Demon let him go so easily? It roared and transformed into a streak of white light, chasing after Hu Shu. "Don't even think about succeeding!" The White Tiger Demon opened its bloody maw and bit down at Hu Shu.
Hu Shu sensed the attack behind him and twisted aside, narrowly avoiding the White Tiger Demon's bite. But the dodge cost him precious time, and the rune drew ever closer to the domain core. Hu Shu was frantic. He poured all his power into the Invincible Domain, trying to block the rune's attack.
The rune collided with the Invincible Domain in an earth-shattering explosion. Blinding light flared, shrouding all of Shouyang Mountain. Hu Shu felt an overwhelming force slam into him, and he could not help coughing up a mouthful of blood. The Invincible Domain shook violently, its light nearly extinguished.
Hu Shu had to contend with the White Tiger Demon and the other demons relentlessly pursuing him from the flank while also preventing the Chan Sect immortals' rune from completely shattering the domain core. The situation grew increasingly dire. Yet there was not the slightest trace of retreat in his eyes; instead, they were filled with resolve. He silently swore that no matter what happened, he would protect the Human Race. He had to find a turning point and drive back the enemy. At that moment, the battlefield was thick with the smell of smoke and gunpowder, while cries of battle and roars intertwined, leaving the hearts of the Human Race lodged in their throats.
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