They came for him (two chapters in one)

Seeing the three Demon King fight back, Li Hao's heart sank to the bottom.

"Didn't expect that, did you? We'll turn the tables!"

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King grinned, but his eyes were particularly ferocious. He had guessed that Li Hao's strange posture was due to some kind of Secret Method, which was why he had retreated decisively.

But without a doubt, no matter what kind of Secret Method it is, such an exaggerated increase in power cannot be maintained for long.

Only after the energy subsided did he turn around and launch a surprise attack, intending to devour all three of them to avenge his brother and son!

"I haven't tasted Qilin Meat yet, fellow Daoist."

The Dragon Lord looked at Song Qiumo with a smile on his face, but the smile was somewhat eerie.

Song Qiumo and Feng Boping looked grim, but they immediately stood up, their Aura surging, revealing an unyielding stance, and shielded Li Hao behind them.

However, at this moment they were at their wits' end, with very little strength left.

Song Qiumo's expression was complicated. She was also at the Defying Fate Realm, but she had already used up her chance to Fate Reversal. Otherwise, she could have slightly restrained these three Demon Kings on her own.

"They're all bark and no bite, kill them!"

The Silver-Robed Youth stepped forward first, about to make a move, but suddenly, a vast and powerful Aura swept over him.

Behind Song Qiumo and Feng Boping, the blood-soaked boy's body shattered once more, his bones cracking and popping. His still-unhealed body, riddled with cracks, began to slowly swell again.

Sensing this Aura, Feng Boping and Song Qiumo turned their heads in horror, only to see Li Hao's bloodshot eyes, blood rolling down his face, and his body constantly cracking and splattering large amounts of blood.

"Hao'er..." Feng Boping cried out in disbelief.

Li Hao slowly took a step forward, and the previously dormant immortal Immortal Qi was once again mobilized, drawing upon the Power of Heaven and Earth.

His body, on the verge of collapse, still held its head high, staring defiantly at the three Demon Kings in the sky, and said in a cold voice:

"You don't think that my Secret Method can only be used once, do you?"

The three Ten Thousand Mountains Demon Kings were shocked. The Silver-Robed Youth stopped in his tracks, looking at the boy's figure whose body seemed about to disintegrate at any moment. He could feel the terrifying power of collapse emanating from that body, and he dared not act rashly.

The Black Bird Demon King died under mysterious circumstances, and he still hasn't figured out the cause of his death.

The longer one lives, the more one cherishes life. Faced with this unprecedented and bizarre situation, he chose to act cautiously.

"All show and no substance, humph!"

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King snorted coldly. Although he was Anger and had the thought of retreating, his face showed disdain. He suddenly raised his hand and unleashed a mighty demonic palm strike.

The billowing demonic energy, like smoke and clouds, threatened to obliterate everything within a radius of several hundred meters.

The Dragon Sky Sword in Li Hao's hand suddenly emitted a sharp sound and slashed down with a powerful strike.

The Dragon Soul soared into the sky, crashing into the demonic palm and tearing it apart. Countless scales from the Dragon Soul were ejected, unleashing countless Sword Qi.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King changed slightly. He quickly clapped his hands again to block the Sword Qi, and at the same time, he retreated rapidly, fleeing once more.

"You just wait, kid!"

The Silver-Robed Youth quickly followed him away. Only the Dragon Lord was slightly puzzled. Although he felt that the power Li Hao was unleashing at this moment was extremely strong, comparable to the peak of the Dao Heart Realm, there seemed to be no reason for him to be afraid.

However, since the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King has chosen to retreat, there is no need for him to stay.

"Looks like we'll have to wait until next time."

The Dragon Lord felt a pang of regret, glanced at Song Qiumo, and then quickly turned and fled.

The three-headed Great Demon King arrived quickly and left just as quickly.

In the blink of Heaven and Earth, the sky cleared again, and the Yao Qi dissipated.

Li Hao spat out a mouthful of blood, hurriedly closing his pores and sealing his entire body to once again block out the Heaven and Earth.

This time it was even more difficult, and Old Feng and Song Qiumo once again stepped in, squeezing out some of their power to support the Barrier for Li Hao.

Fortunately, this exchange was not intense. After half an incense stick's time, Li Hao barely managed to control his shattered body. However, compared to the previous one, this second shattering was more damaging. The flesh and blood on the surface of his body had already fallen off and dissolved into the Heaven and Earth.

If he were to do it again, he'd probably be nothing but skin and bones.

The internal organs and other parts should be exposed.

These Demon King are far more cautious and cunning than ordinary people.

Li Hao endured the extreme pain, but tried his best to remain calm, slowly entering a state of Keep a Low Profile time, thus stopping the injuries all over his body.

We need to leave quickly, they'll definitely come back!

Seeing that Li Hao's Aura had stabilized and he was no longer in immediate danger, Feng Boping quickly spoke up.

Song Qiumo nodded slightly. Although she didn't know why Li Hao could still use this strange Secret Method, there was no doubt that if it happened again, Li Hao would not be able to handle it.

We have to leave now.

Li Hao did not refuse, knowing that staying would be useless and would only lead to their demise at Heaven's Gate Pass.

That promise, I'm afraid, can't be kept.

Thinking of this, his once peaceful mind began to waver, almost breaking his state of Keep a Low Profile.

However, just as the three retreated into the pass, the ground suddenly began to shake.

When Li Hao entered the "Immortal Transformation" state, the many Shadow Threads he had set up within a hundred miles of the Outside the Pass had all disappeared, leaving him with no energy to maintain those Shadow Threads buried in the distance.

At this moment, the tremors of the ground can only be felt by the body.

"It's Demon Tide!"

Feng Boping was the first to detect it. He withdrew his finger from the ground, his expression changing as he said, "It's a hundred miles away. They're very fast; they can get here in a minute!"

Song Qiumo supported Li Hao's bloodied body, her fingers touching the sticky, torn flesh, feeling a pang of unease and pity. Her eyes were filled with hatred, and she immediately said:

"Let's go right now!"

She was about to fly off to another place with Li Hao when suddenly, three figures appeared as if by teleportation, blocking their path. They were the three Demon Kings who had left earlier.

"It seems this Secret Method is very taxing on the user."

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King noticed that Li Hao's appearance was even more miserable than before, and immediately realized that this Secret Method was extremely damaging to the body. He was afraid that it would only be used a few times, and he felt relieved.

"I didn't expect that 'next time' would come so soon."

The Dragon Lord smiled, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery.

Feng Boping's expression darkened, and he transmitted his voice to Song Qiumo, saying, "You take Hao'er and leave first. I'll hold them off."

"You..." Song Qiumo looked at him, her expression changing slightly, as if she knew what he was about to do.

Li Hao's expression was grim. He saw through the three Demon King's plan: to trap them here, exhaust their power with the Demon Tide, and then kill them in the end.

Cruel, cunning, and despair-inducing.

Perhaps, he can only release himself completely, holding nothing back, and enter the final moment of Immortal Transformation.

That was the limit of the body's fusion with heaven and Heaven and Earth; only a sliver of consciousness remained, but it was also the strongest moment!

Perhaps at that moment, his power could overwhelm the three Demon Kings, securing a way out for Old Feng and the others.

Thinking of this, Li Hao took a deep breath, looked at Old Feng had quietly stepped in front of him, and slowly said:

"You can go, I'll handle this."

Feng Boping said in a deep voice, "Hao'er, you still have a bright future. This time, listen to me."

Li Hao forced a smile, "This was originally my problem, and I've dragged you all into it. Just listen to me this time."

As he spoke, he prepared to release his Immortal Qi once more, guiding the Power of Heaven and Earth.

But at that moment, the ground suddenly began to shake again, gradually becoming stronger.

Demon again?

Li Hao and his two companions changed color slightly, but then realized that the vibrations were coming from the direction of Dragon Gate Road within the territory.

The three Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King changed color slightly and turned to look.

As the ground trembled, shouts of battle gradually rose from afar, growing from faint at first to a mighty roar that swept across the entire Heaven's Gate Pass!

"Kill! Kill!!"

"Young Master Hao, we've arrived!!"

"It's Demon! Faster!!"

A group of figures galloped in on horseback, dressed in various styles of clothing, coming from all over the Nineteen Provinces.

Above them, there were also the Fifteen Li Realm flying through the Sky Traversal, and the Heaven and Man Grandmaster!

In addition, two people at the Three Immortalities Realm also rushed over.

However, when the two Three Immortalities Realm saw the three Demon Kings in front of Li Hao, their Anger expressions suddenly froze, and they seemed somewhat taken aback, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

They anticipated the Demon King's attack, but they didn't expect there to be three of them!

The remaining figures on horseback only showed the appearance of three Demon Kings, but could not detect the strength of their Aura Demon King, as their cultivation levels differed greatly.

As the horses galloped, a large number of figures poured into the pass and raced into the camp.

Upon seeing the dilapidated state of the camp and the mess everywhere, the people who had rushed over were all astonished. They had never expected that this Lands Beyond the Pass would be so devastated!

"Grandmaster Hao, we've arrived!"

Numerous figures at the Heaven and Man Realm flew over, and when they saw Li Hao's gruesome appearance—his skin torn and bloodied—they were all horrified and shocked.

Previously, on the Dragon River Martial Dao Platform, this young man suppressed Grandmaster of the All Under Heaven with a single finger, displaying unparalleled brilliance and unparalleled talent throughout history. Now, he has become so miserable.

"These three Demons are..."

However, some people sensed the unusual Aura of the three Demon Kings, which instilled a sense of dread and a terrifying thought in them.

Could it be Great Demon King who could drive Li Hao to such a predicament?!

We're too late.

Bai Chunhai stepped out from the crowd, accompanied by another Grandmaster, Lin Qingfeng.

After their parting in Great Yue City, they learned that Li Hao had killed the Ten Thousand Mountains Little Demon King. They guessed that Li Hao might suffer revenge from the Ten Thousand Mountains Little Demon King, so they all paid close attention to this young man who had saved their lives.

Meanwhile, they also learned the details of the battle in Qingzhou City from various sources, as well as the agreement between Li Hao and Heaven's Gate Pass.

As a result, many people flocked here, forming groups in Liang Prefecture, hoping to contribute to Heaven's Gate Pass.

In this way, he not only served his country Border Defense, but also helped Li Hao and repaid the debt of gratitude for saving his life.

Just recently, news spread from an unknown source that the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King was going to attack Heaven's Gate Pass, so they gathered their forces in nearby cities and rushed over.

At this moment, it seems they arrived just in time.

Seeing these figures rushing towards him, Li Hao's expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, "This is not a place for you. Get out of here!"

Are these three Demon Kings?

Lin Qingfeng had already sensed that the three Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King possessed a restrained yet terrifying Aura. His expression shifted slightly. Had he known this beforehand, he might have considered the matter more carefully, but now...

Since we're already here...

If we back down again, it will look bad.

Moreover, looking at the two figures beside Li Hao, he recognized one of them; it was the Demon King from the Tan Palace Academy.

Many of them had graduated from the Tan Palace Academy years ago.

They were no strangers to this Demon King.

As for the other one, although I don't know him, he seems to be a strong person at the Four Establishments Realm. So, it's not impossible for us to fight him.

"Young Master Hao, we'll hold off that Demon Tide. You go first!"

A Grandmaster stepped forward, explaining that the opponent had been nearly surrounded and killed by Demon while defending the city, but was rescued by Li Hao's Dragon Sky Sword, which pierced through seven demons with a single strike.

He knew that Li Hao might not remember him, that it was just a casual act, but he would remember this kindness.

As Grandmaster, although he revered life and death, he was not truly a hunchbacked person.

"The strongest young Grandmaster in the history of our Great Yu Dynasty cannot die here! Grandmaster Hao, you go first!"

"Brothers, didn't you want to make a name for yourselves? Now's the perfect opportunity!"

"Let us help withstand the wind and snow on this frontier!"

"I will also have my name etched on this Heaven's Gate Pass!"

Many people in the crowd shouted angrily.

Some people hesitated, quietly Perfected Person, their hearts filled with mixed emotions, preparing to find an opportunity to leave.

As the crowd gathered, several fireballs shot into the sky from within the crowd, turning into plumes of purple smoke as they rose into the air. These were the most urgent calls for reinforcements to attack the city!

As flames of war blazed into the sky, all who witnessed them rushed to the aid!

One side responds, and the whole crowd roars in unison!

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King' expression changed slightly, and his gaze quickly shifted to the back of the crowd. He didn't care about the rabble in front of him, but he was worried that there might be members of the Li Family among them.

After all, this Human Race brat in front of them has the backing of the Divine General Residence.

He thought it unlikely that the older generation of the Li Family wouldn't secretly follow and protect such Prodigy talent.

At the same time, the Demon Tide outside the pass had already swept in; they were all demons from the Ten Thousand Mountains Region, under the command of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King.

As for the Dragon Lord, he came alone and did not send a large army to stay and prepare for battle.

Upon seeing the Demon Outside the Pass, the people who had rushed here quickly drew their weapons, preparing to fight, but suddenly discovered something: where was the city that should have been here?

There were no cities, no Magic Array, only empty camps!

Everyone immediately realized what was happening, and in addition to being shocked, they couldn't help but feel the desolation of that bloody battle.

So this is what Border Defense is like!

This young man, who had amazed the entire nation of Great Yu, endured such hardship alone, bearing it silently.

One man guards the lonely city, another stands guard at the Heavenly Pass!

Some who had initially hesitated and backed down felt ashamed at this moment, realizing that as Warrior, their passion was hard to extinguish.

Standing on the border of this country, they suddenly seemed to feel the hardships and bloodshed of their ancestors when they opened up this land!

That spirit, passed down through a thousand Years, seemed to be adorning them at this moment.

They are the ones defending this place today.

"Kill!!"

Many Grandmaster rushed out first; there was no city, no Magic Array, they themselves were the city, the array!

A deafening roar erupted as young heroes, eager to achieve Merit and Fame and make a name for themselves, rushed into the Demon Tide, fighting recklessly.

"Grandmaster Hao, we're going too."

Bai Chunhai bowed slightly to Li Hao, then solemnly turned and rushed towards the battlefield at the pass.

Lin Qingfeng nodded slightly to Li Hao, then flew away on his sword, the sword emitting a soft hum as it pierced through the Void.

"I never imagined I would one day have the chance to serve the Dynasty."

Zhou Haitang smiled at Li Hao, then turned and rushed towards the battlefield.

He came alone, without his apprentice or daughter. Anticipating the danger of this battle to provide aid, he made sure his daughter and wife were well taken care of.

A man with no worries has nothing to fear, so why should he shed tears and blood?!

"Master Hao, you have protected the heroic souls of my Zhao family. We have no way to repay you. We pray that our strength can carve a bloody path for you!"

"The Heroic Soul of my ancestors, the Feng Family, were protected by you. Though the Feng Family is small, we will be grateful for generations to come!"

"My Grandpa Wei's Heroic Soul led me to join the army; these Demons have come at just the right time!"

"Our Yan family Yan Family a great favor and is willing to contribute to Heaven's Gate Pass!"

Among the crowd, besides the Grandmaster rescued by Li Hao in Great Yue City, there were many other Grandmaster or those from the Fifteen Li Realm.

Although they had never met Li Hao before, they had all traveled thousands of miles to come here because Li Hao had defended Great Yue City, preserved the three Martial Temple in Great Yue City, and also preserved the many Heroic Soul within those Martial Temple.

These Heroic Soul came from many noble Aristocratic Clan and Sect. Some of their descendants had fallen into decline, but upon hearing the news, they all rushed over, willing to contribute their modest efforts!

In addition, the garrison commander and deputy commander of Great Yue City were also among the crowd, all of whom had rushed to provide reinforcements!

This is how the massive, surging crowd was formed.

Feng Boping and Song Qiumo's aura remained locked on the three Demon Kings, but seeing the numerous figures coming to meet Li Hao, they couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

These people all came because of this young man, and they are willing to fight to the death for him!

When the young man stepped out of the most Xuanhe and prestigious Divine General Residence in the All Under Heaven, in his most somber moment, many students vied to see him off.

Now, the young man stands alone in the snowstorm of Border Pass, and countless people are willing to risk their lives for him.

Perhaps, this is the inherent attraction of the young man beside me.

"They're nothing but a bunch of useless trash!"

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King had a gloomy look in his eyes. He originally wanted to use the Demon Tide to restrain Li Hao and the others and wear them down. If they attacked and killed the Demon Tide, they would inevitably reveal a weakness, which he could then exploit.

The best course of action would be to use the Demon Tide to completely exhaust Li Hao's bizarre state.

But now, the Demon under his command are blocked Outside the Pass and cannot get close to the boy.

"It's just a slap."

The Dragon Lord spoke softly, raising his hand to strike the numerous figures Outside the Pass who were fighting against the Demon.

But as soon as he raised his hand, he felt a killing intent lock onto him, coming from Feng Boping and Song Qiumo below.

Although the two were at their last gasp, they were still maintaining their fighting ability.

If the Dragon Lord makes a move, they will seize the opportunity to launch a thunderous attack!

The Dragon Lord sensed the killing intent emanating from the two and frowned slightly. The other party was already at their wits' end, but the more desperate they were, the more daunting they became. He wondered if they would be driven to the brink and unleash some irreversible attack, dragging them down with them.

They have cultivated themselves over countless years, experiencing numerous battles. While possessing rich experience, their extensive knowledge has also given them a greater sense of caution and concern.

After all, if he were seriously injured, even if he managed to defeat Li Hao and his group, he might still be overwhelmed by others.

Although the three Demon Kings are temporarily allied, they are not of one mind and all have such concerns, which is why they have not chosen to fight Li Hao and his group to the death. Otherwise, without those concerns, they would have already gone all out to fight to the death.

The sounds of battle raging Outside the Pass were deafening, but on Li Hao's side, the three of them faced off against the three Demon King without making a move.

Their energy was locked onto each other, waiting for an opening and an opportunity.

If the Demon from Outside the Pass were to attack Li Hao and his companions at this moment, it would be the opportunity for the three Demon Kings to launch an attack.

But the fighting continued, and neither side made a move.

Compared to the fierce fighting Outside the Pass, it seemed that even the sounds here were exceptionally quiet.

The battle continues, with a considerable number of Grandmaster arriving as reinforcements. After all, more than half of the Grandmaster from across the All Under Heaven had come to discuss the Dao at that time.

However, the number of Grandmaster under the command of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King was not that many. It was mainly a few Great Demon of the Three Immortalities Realm who led the charge, which resulted in the continuous fall of Grandmaster and defeat Outside the Pass.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King squinted at the scene, and seeing that his army had the upper hand, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

But just then, the sound of galloping hooves came from outside Dragon Gate Road.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King' expression changed drastically. He looked up and saw reinforcements again. A magnificent banner gradually became clear on the Dragon Gate Road, fluttering in the wind.

It turned out to be a regular army that had come to our aid!

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King looked grim. After all, this was the Frontier of the Great Yu Dynasty, so it wasn't surprising that reinforcements had arrived. He just hadn't expected them to come so quickly.

The earlier signal fires will bring reinforcements from nearby areas one by one; the longer it drags on, the worse it will be.

Want to give it a try?

The Silver-Robed Youth glanced at it, then frowned and spoke to the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King.

What he meant was to let the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King make the first move and test Li Hao's strange attack.

If the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King didn't take action himself, he and the Dragon Lord naturally wouldn't charge forward for him, since it wasn't their own son who died.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King looked grim. The death of his Brother Gao earlier still haunted him, making him feel as if he had been killed by a mung bean, dying inexplicably.

But he also knew that if he didn't break the deadlock, further delay would only lead to a retreat.

The reason he summoned a large army so quickly was that he didn't want to give the enemy a chance to breathe.

After all, with Brother Gao dead, their fighting strength has been reduced. Once the Human Race catches its breath, there will be no more chance for revenge!

"I'll do it!"

Thinking of his dead child, the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King' eyes flashed with ferocity, and with a roar, he broke the deadlock.

His body swelled up, releasing Heavenly Demon power and revealing his True Form. Then, he slammed his palm hard Past the ground.

Both Feng Boping and Song Qiumo paled. In their current state, they couldn't withstand that palm strike. If they made a move, the two Demon King beside them would seize the opportunity to attack them.

Li Hao took a deep breath and summoned the Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman bestowed upon him by His Majesty.

The Treasure Talisman absorbed a bit of his power, quickly activated the runes, and unleashed a dazzling divine Divine Radiance, transforming into a blazing Blazing Sun that rose in front of Li Hao, enveloping the three of them and blocking the demonic hand that covered hundreds of meters.