He Was Worthy of Your Pride (Second Update)

"They're not even worthy of being called chickens or dogs, yet they dare to try and stop us?"

"Die!"

The Vine Demon Elder led the way, trying to make up for his previous oversight. He suddenly raised his hand and struck out, the withered vines in his palm forming a purplish-black palm print, containing the ultimate meaning of the Grandmaster Martial Realm he had created, which pressed down.

The Void in the palm seemed to be torn apart, Tiger Might Jiaolong Formation formed by the many soldiers who rushed over erupted with the power of tiger roars and dragon cries. A brilliant golden light shot out and collided with the palm print!

With a loud bang, the palm print, containing a storm of sharp blades, tore apart the Jiaolong- like golden light and pressed down on it.

The Military Formation of only a few thousand soldiers could not stop a Demon King. They were smashed to pieces and turned into a pool of blood!

The Demon King's power is terrifying and unstoppable!

Li Tiangang trembled all over, his eyes were bloodshot, and his breathing was heavy.

On the battlefield, he was always as calm as iron, in command of the entire army, but at this moment, he too felt unable to contain his emotions.

A frenzied killing intent surged through his mind like a tidal wave, but he gripped the Divine Saber tightly, restraining his body. Another part of him, tempered by long battles, honed his calm rationality, telling him that the Eastern Border truly could not be defended!

Since we can't hold the line, we have no choice but to retreat and consolidate our defenses!

They contracted their defensive line, and then joined forces with Li Xuanli, the Fifth Brother of the Western Border, to find and guard the originally planned second line of defense.

At the same time, they can wait for reinforcements from various Lineage and for the assemblies of the Liang Prefecture Aristocratic Clan.

Don't underestimate the power of these Aristocratic Clan. If they were a single force, they would be nothing in front of the Li Family Iron Cavalry. But when all the Aristocratic Clan in Liang Prefecture were gathered together, spanning hundreds of cities, their combined power would become an extremely enormous and terrifying force!

This force was not originally awe-inspiring, simply because they were a disorganized group, but if they were to unite, they would be powerful enough to shake an entire army.

Thinking of the millions of Liang Prefecture people behind him, Li Tiangang gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment as he glared at the ten Demon King approaching. Without a word, he turned and ran!

Military Law is as solid as a mountain, and he himself was obeying it. Although his emotions made him want to go berserk, his reason restrained him, leading him to choose to retreat and escape!

Otherwise, with no one to garrison Liang Prefecture, it will fall even faster!

"Heavenly Gang, Tian Gang..."

Watching Li Tiangang turn and rush away, Li Fu breathed a sigh of relief and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

At this moment, Li Tiangang was no longer addressed as the Marshal in the military camp, but as a nickname he had used since childhood.

Li Tiangang was shocked. He turned to look at Li Fu, his eyes reddening and hot tears streaming down his face.

He had witnessed the funerals of his brothers and seen the mutilated corpses of countless brothers and soldiers in Northern Yan. Now, Li Fu, the orphan who had been picked up by the Li Family since childhood and had played with him all his life, was also leaving.

"Heavenly Gang, reconcile with your son. Your young master is actually someone you should be proud of..."

Li Fu said softly.

"Noisy!"

Before he could finish speaking, the Vine Demon Elder strode over and struck down with his palm.

Li Fu's Divine Soul burst forth from his body, burning with intense divine light, and roared as it charged straight ahead.

But the slapping hand descended like a mountain, pressing down without emotion or hindrance.

With a loud bang, Li Fu's body was smashed into a pulp, his Divine Soul and body completely destroyed!

Li Tiangang had already rushed into the distance, had bloodshot eyes, his eyeballs filled with blood vessels, and his teeth were almost ground to powder.

But he only glanced at it before turning and running off, roaring orders to those around him, "Fa Character Battalion, heed my command! Resist the demon tide with all your might!"

"Yuan Character Camp, listen to my command and retreat with me!!"

He chose to take with him the camp established by his ancestors, leaving behind the many soldiers of the Fa Character Battalion whom he had personally trained.

Staying meant death, total annihilation!

No one escaped the demon tide led by the Demon King!

Upon hearing Li Tiangang's command, the entire battlefield erupted in a thunderous roar of response.

The soldiers of the Fa Character Battalion, with eyes like sharp blades and bursting with even more frenzied Killing Aura, charged fearlessly towards the Demon Tide.

Despite being left behind to hold off the demonic tide, they felt no despair or resentment, only unwavering discipline.

Everyone charged headlong into the Demon Tide as if facing certain death, burning their Divine Soul in the face of despair and severing their vital energy Great Meridian, all in order to kill as many Demon as possible!

Smoke and fire filled the air, the entire border was trampled, and countless Demon Tide swept in like a torrent.

"Trying to leave?!"

Madam Yin had been keeping an eye on Li Tiangang for a long time, and she wouldn't let him escape. Her figure suddenly moved, as if she were teleporting, and she caught up with Li Tiangang several times in a row, each time covering a distance of hundreds of miles. In almost the blink of an eye, she caught up with him.

Li Tiangang roared and slashed back furiously, his Divine Saber like fire, aiming at Madam Yin's palm.

Madam Yin's Jade Green eye suddenly opened, as if by some strange Demon Art, causing Li Tiangang's body to tremble abruptly, slowing his sword strike. With a thud, he was slapped away.

The palm struck directly onto his armor, extinguishing the Treasure Armor Divine Radiance emanating from it.

Li Tiangang tumbled out, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His Indestructible Body was the best among the Three Immortalities Realm, but in front of this expert of the Unique Skill Realm, he could only barely keep from being killed by a single palm strike.

"You killed my child, I will make you pay a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"

Madam Yin's eyes were ferocious and sinister. She attacked one after another, and streaks of Black Gleam seemed to tear through the sun and moon, bringing with them Heavenly Demon light, as she struck Li Tiangang repeatedly.

Li Tiangang roared and swung the Xing Tian Saber, but after only slaying two beams of demonic light, he was struck again. His ribs broke, his hands were split open, and his body felt as if it had been run over by ten thousand giant elephants; his skeleton was almost shattered.

Madam Yin sneered. She hadn't even used her true power yet, nor had she used her Signature Technique; she was simply overwhelming him with her superior cultivation level.

Li Tiangang's ability to challenge the Defying Fate Realm with his Dao Heart Realm makes Prodigy of his time. However, the four steps of the Four Establishments Realm are vastly different, sometimes even exceeding a whole realm.

"So you're the Li Family True Dragon, huh? After I annihilate you, I'll Refinement your Divine Soul down and forge it into my attendant, so you can witness the destruction of your Li Family!"

Madam Yin sneered, raised her hand to grab, and a cold wind enveloped her palm, trying to pull Li Tiangang in and completely destroy his physical body.

Li Tiangang's eyes were bloodshot. Ignoring the pain in his chest, he charged into the distance again, unleashing the Heaven Defying Nine Steps.

With each step he took, his Aura surged, as he struggled to resist the suction force from behind.

He rushed off at full speed, like an ox pulling a cart.

He took nine steps forward, his entire body radiating divine light like lightning, Venerable God.

Madam Yin raised her eyes slightly, her gaze turning icy cold. Suddenly, she turned her hand, and Heavenly Demon aura condensed, transforming into a gigantic Taiyin Youying phantom that roared as it slammed towards Li Tiangang.

Li Tiangang roared and swung his Xing Tian Saber, its blade gleaming skyward.

The phantom, resembling a ferocious beast, was like a python, a dragon, a tiger, or a lion. Its body was covered in rugged fur and scales, and its eyes shot out divine Divine Radiance, shattering the blade's edge. Then, it struck down with a palm.

Just as Li Tiangang was about to be destroyed by that demonic hand, a fierce sword wind suddenly swept over, and the phantom's Sharp Claws disappeared abruptly, severed.

Then, Li Tiangang's figure appeared dozens of miles away as if by teleportation.

Madam Yin's expression changed slightly as she looked toward Li Tiangang's side. There stood a figure wearing a bamboo hat and tattered gray clothes, who looked unremarkable, like a wandering traveler.

But the other person was holding a sword at that moment, so that hand and that sword seemed to transform into a bright and eye-catching moon, making it impossible to look away.

It seemed that if you looked away, you would be cut or pierced by that sword!

Madam Yin stared intently, her Jade Green eyes narrowing before suddenly snapping open in anger.

"You're the Desert Sword Saint?!"

Madam Yin recognized the other party's identity, and her face showed Anger.

There are three Sword Saints in the All Under Heaven. One lives in the Sword Hermitage in the South, one lives in the Northern Lands desert and no one knows where he lives. The third one is even more mysterious. He is like a dragon that appears and disappears without a trace, and no one even knows where he is.

The intense and dazzling Sword Intent from the person before them was something only the Desert Sword Saint possessed.

He lifted his straw hat, revealing a gaunt face with a scraggly beard and an unkempt appearance.

His gaze was indifferent as he quietly glanced at Madam Yin and said, "Great Void Realm, which has secluded itself from the world for a thousand years, really insisted on getting involved in this conflict?"

Madam Yin's gaze turned icy as she said, "The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease. Since this conflict has affected us, blame your Great Yu Dynasty for going too far. You have occupied these thousands of mountains and rivers, constantly expanding your territory, and taking over all the Spirit Mountain and treasure lands. It's time for you to cede some of them!"

You want more than just "some," don't you?

The Desert Sword Saint said calmly, "I just don't understand why you chose Liang Prefecture."

"Is it because you don't know that I'm from Liang Prefecture?"

Madam Yin's expression changed slightly. This Desert Sword Saint was four or five hundred years old. No one cared about his birthplace anymore. Moreover, he rose from Liang Prefecture, challenged various states in his youth, and swept across the land. After making a name for himself Sword Saint at the age of sixty, he disappeared without a trace. The last time he was seen was when he lived in the desert.

Therefore, he is known as the Desert Sword Saint.

The vast desert was separated from Liang Prefecture by thousands of mountains and rivers, and no one expected that the other party would return.

"With your status, why should you care about your background? Do you really want to get involved in this mess?" Madam Yin stared at him coldly.

The Desert Sword Saint's lips curled into a faint smile, "No matter how high one's achievements are, one still grew up here. It is my homeland, and I will naturally protect it. I advise you to retreat on your own. I have killed too many people and am already tired of it."

"Then let's see if you can protect this guy surnamed Li today!"

Madam Yin's eyes suddenly turned cold, and she made her move.

The Desert Sword Saint said to Li Tiangang beside him, "General Li, you go first. I'll hold them off here. Liang Prefecture still needs you."

Li Tiangang had regained his senses, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you!"

After saying that, he didn't say anything more, quickly turned around and left without any hesitation.

Stop him!

Madam Yin roared in Anger.

The Demon King behind him quickly caught up, and two of them from the Dragon Gate even charged into the Li Family's army, leaving the task of pursuing Li Tiangang to the Great Void Realm.

With a whoosh!

The Sword Light in the Desert Sword Saint's hand suddenly turned, and a black line of furrows appeared on the ground in front of him.

"Anyone who dares to cross this line will be in trouble."

"Don't be so arrogant!"

Suddenly, Madam Yin made her move, unleashing her Signature Technique. At the same time, she also released her original form, transforming into a gigantic figure resembling a lion-snake.

A silver crescent mark appeared on her forehead, a symbol of the Taiyin Youying Bloodline.

She unleashed her Signature Technique, a black full moon condensed, which hurtled towards the Desert Sword Saint.

A hint of seriousness flashed across the eyes of the Desert Sword Saint.

Boom!

A great battle broke out, and the two sides quickly engaged in combat.

The remaining Demon King quickly rushed past the black line created by the Sword Qi and chased after Li Tiangang.

The Desert Sword Saint's eyes flashed with cold light as he unleashed a burst of sword Sword Qi, forcing back the Demon King who had stepped forward first. He was also at the Unique Skill Realm, and at this moment, facing Madam Yin and the other seven Demon Kings, he showed no fear, determined to hold them off alone and cover Li Tiangang's retreat.

Soon, an earth-shattering battle erupted here, with Sword Qi soaring into the sky and various Demon Art unleashing bizarre and magical phenomena that swept across the land, causing the heavens and earth to collapse and crack.

In the distance, along the defensive line, each Battle Battalion was arrayed, fighting fearlessly against the Demon Tide.

Meanwhile, the Yuan Character Camp inside fought and retreated, gradually converging into a stream under the cover of other military camps, heading towards the location indicated by the signal given by Li Tiangang.

Liang Prefecture, in the Western Border.

At the border, Dark Clouds loomed overhead, clearly indicating the approaching tide of Demon Tide.

Last night, sentries had gathered Intelligence that Demon were gathering a thousand miles Beyond the Border, which immediately made Li Xuanli tense up.

He knew that the Demon who had pretended to retreat earlier were finally getting restless.

Thinking of the letter Li Hao had sent, Li Xuanli felt a sense of relief. He had believed Li Hao's words earlier and had not let his guard down, constantly sending sentries to scout beyond the Border Pass, and it turned out to be true.

At this moment, from the moment the Demon gathered to their approach, the entire city was under his Intelligence surveillance, and preparations for battle had been made in advance.

"Have you notified the Eastern Border? They might also be facing Demon invasion there!"

"Among these Demons, I didn't see the Demon King. Perhaps the Demon King went over there!"

Li Xuanli said to his deputy.

"It has already been reported."

The lieutenant replied immediately.

"Have you sent Communication to Heaven's Gate Pass? Tell them to be careful."

"Someone has already been sent."

Li Xuanli nodded slightly, looked at his daughter Li Wushuang, who was dressed in military Battle Armor, and sighed:

"I've already arranged for a carriage to take you away from here, but you insist on causing trouble. If your mother finds out, she'll twist my ears off when we get back!"

Upon hearing this, Li Wushuang's originally solemn and tense face couldn't help but smile slightly.

Although she left the Divine General Residence at a young age, she could already tell from her short time back that her parents were extremely loving.

As a child, she was also happy.

"Mother wouldn't do that. Mother knows about the great battle here. If you go back, I'm afraid you'll lose an ear," Li Wushuang said with a smile.

Li Xuanli's eyes flickered, and he nodded slightly. "Your mother must be worried sick right now."

Li Wushuang rolled her eyes at him slightly and said, "Father, the army is about to march; can't you think about the present?"

Li Xuanli glanced at her and said, "The most important thing right now is for you to leave quickly and not hold us back."

"A son of the Li Family would never back down in the face of battle! Don't forget, I'm also surnamed Li!"

Li Wushuang said.

However, as she spoke the last few words, a figure suddenly came to mind, and her expression changed slightly.

Li Xuanli's gaze fell into the distance, and he whispered, "They're here!"

Li Wushuang's gaze sharpened as he summoned his Divine Soul to peer into the distance.

A massive Demon Tide swept in, their numbers roughly matching what they had scouted.

Li Xuanli immediately ordered his deputy to prepare to sound the bugle in preparation for battle.

On the city wall, numerous defensive weapons were already prepared, and the watchtowers were fully loaded.

Bang!

As the Demon Tide entered the ambush Magic Array set up outside the city, it was immediately Magic Array. The explosive power that burst forth startled the Demon Tide, tearing open gaps in its formation.

Li Xuanli's eyes remained cold and unchanged; this was only the beginning of a great battle.

But at that moment, three figures suddenly rushed out from the Demon Tide, approaching at an extremely fast speed.

With a loud bang, the three attacked in quick succession, their fierce power reverberating across the Frontier Magic Array, causing a violent impact.

The Divine Runes of the Magic Array surged and flickered rapidly.

Li Xuanli's expression changed drastically, and he, along with many other soldiers and Immortality Realm generals, were all horrified.

"Demon King!"

"It's the Demon King!"

Hidden within this Demon Tide are three Demon Kings! Previously, they had only detected a dozen or so Immortality Realm Great Demon leading the charge. Such a scale was already extremely vast, but it turns out there are Demon King hidden among them!

"Quickly, Mystic Unit A Camp, first battalion, Magic Array!"

Li Xuanli hurriedly shouted.

Li Wushuang's pupils contracted, his whole body trembled, and he almost held his breath.

It's actually the Demon King!

Watching the three Demon King hover in the air, relentlessly bombarding the Magic Array, each strike sent shivers down her spine, making her feel breathless.

"Master should be coming, but he's the only one..."

Li Wushuang's face was tense as he stared at the Demon King's imposing figure.

When she discovered last night that Demon were gathering a thousand miles away, she immediately Communication to her Master's Sect, asking the Thousand Machines Old Man to come out of the mountains and help her.

But it will take some time to get here.

But even if they arrived now, could they stop these three Demon Kings?

Boom boom boom!

The Magic Array trembled as the three-headed Demon King launched a full-scale attack.

Some of the arrows flew towards the Demon King, but were directly deflected by his physical body, which easily blocked them, rendering them completely ineffective.

It's like being bathed in Rainwater; you can let the heavy rain wash over you for hours without getting hurt.

Li Xuanli immediately ordered that no effort be wasted and that the arrows from the front lines be aimed at the approaching Demon Tide.

He then drew his sword, summoned the five Immortality Realm generals, and soared into the sky.

"Father!"

"Stay put!"

Li Xuanli roared angrily and charged away without looking back.

South, Heaven's Gate Pass, Azure Cliff City.

The city was bustling with activity, with vendors hawking their wares everywhere, and young Aristocratic Clan wandering the streets, hoping to visit the legendary figure, only to be stopped at the gates.

Meanwhile, on the Dragon Gate Road Azure Cliff City, a figure sped towards them.

It was Li Hao.

Lu Chunsheng escorted him to the Frontier Yong Province. He had sped all the way from the South Frontier, activating his Myriad Manifestation Attribute to conceal his presence, and finally returned to Heaven's Gate Pass.

Today, Dragon Gate Road has Tea Stall along the roadside and people occasionally pass by, a stark contrast to the desolation he encountered when he first arrived.

Li Hao arrived at the Tea Stall and asked the owner for a cup of hot tea.

Then, I smelled the aroma of steamed buns and, somewhat surprised, ordered two baskets and started eating.