Whose Flag Was That, and Whose Name Was That! (Third update, ten-thousand-word chapter)
Liang Prefecture, in the Western Border.
War raged, leaving the land scorched and barren.
The Black Stone Great Wall that was originally built here has now been destroyed, its bricks stained with blood, and ruins are everywhere.
The ground was littered with corpses, a mixture of Demons and Human Race soldiers. Some of the corpses were cut in half at the waist and had their arms severed, but they still clung tightly to the flesh of the Demons with their teeth.
Some Demons were riddled with holes, but several dead bodies clung to their sharp teeth, as if they were tearing at each other before they died.
Both sides fought with all their might, their ferocity and bloodlust fully displayed in this battle that concerned the lives of hundreds of millions.
Broken weapons, shattered Battle Armor, and severed limbs were everywhere, but the battlefield was now silent.
Human Race have retreated, and Demons have followed suit. Only occasionally do some stray demons from the Demon sneak into this battlefield where the war has ended, seeking fresh corpses as food.
A monstrous Demon climbed onto the ruined city wall, where Battle Flags hung limply like rags. It picked up a broken flagpole and shook it vigorously twice.
The flag fluttered in the wind, and the character Xuan twisted in the fluttering of the flag, but soon fell lifelessly again.
The little Ape Demon squeaked twice, found it amusing, and shook itself vigorously a few more times.
The fluttering Battle Flags swept past...
A grand pursuit has begun!
The battlefield was five thousand miles away in the Western Border.
On the vast plains, a mighty Demon Tide of demons surged and roared, like black earth churning up from the horizon, climbing mountains and wading through water, sweeping across the land in pursuit.
Ahead, thousands of troops surged forward, charging toward the city.
Beacon Smoke signals were constantly being sent into the sky along the route, transmitting Intelligence.
A large army rushed out from the city's defensive line ahead of them to meet them, or more accurately, to cover their retreat and die for them.
"Faster, faster!!"
Li Xuanli was covered in blood. Although he had taken medicine to barely stabilize his injuries, his body was extremely exhausted.
However, he knew he couldn't fall. At this moment, his Qi and Blood were surging, and he was supported only by a mouthful of angry blood.
Whoosh!
Behind them, the Demon Tide was already on the horizon, about to catch up.
Suddenly, a signal went off in the crowd. A general born out of wedlock to the Li Family turned his head and glanced at the Demon Tide behind him. He abruptly reined in his horse, slowing his pace.
He roared and ordered his Battle Battalion to halt and remain to hold off the enemy, buying time for Li Xuanli.
Li Xuanli is the commander-in-chief; he absolutely cannot fall here, otherwise the defenses behind him will collapse even further.
Moreover, Li Xuanli was a direct descendant of the previous generation of the Li Family. Of the Nine Sons of that generation, only three remained. How could he possibly perish again?
He recalled his mother's teachings from childhood: the legitimate heir is noble, and illegitimate children should show respect and give way when they meet the legitimate heir.
The Li Family's Millennial Glory is entirely due to the support of its direct descendants.
In his youth, he was defiant, considered himself extraordinary, and wanted to rival the sun and moon in brilliance.
But in middle age, he witnessed the funerals of the six direct descendants of the Li Family, and how they always charged to the front lines during every war.
He finally understood that the difference between a legitimate son and an illegitimate son is not just about birth, but also about the responsibilities on their shoulders.
Having served under Li Xuanli for many years, he had long been convinced of the superiority of this trusted general.
Just as my mother said, the legitimate heir is noble, while the illegitimate heir is lowly.
His mother was probably afraid that he was too young and ignorant and would offend the direct descendants, so she repeatedly taught him.
But those words took deep root in his heart, becoming an indelible mark.
Looking at the Demon Tide sweeping towards him, the illegitimate general smiled.
"Even my mother says I have a worthless life, so what if I'm buried with you Demons and beasts?"
"Come on!!"
He raised his halberd, roared, and led his troops in a charge against the Battle Battalion.
Li Xuanli also saw the beacon signal and turned to look at the figure on horseback gradually receding into the distance—his brother who had once risked his life for him.
We once drank and talked happily together in the military camp, and there was no gap between us as concubines.
He also said that he wanted to witness the other party Enfeoffment as Marquis, erect a monument for his mother, and have her buried in the Li Family cemetery.
But all of that is now gone.
His eyes welled up with tears, and when he reached up to wipe them away, he couldn't tell if what he saw was blood or tears.
He didn't stop, but gritted his teeth and growled, "Faster!!"
The entire army accelerated, charging towards the front line of defense.
Along the five thousand li route, there are many cities, all of which are large cities located on the relatively Frontier.
Those major cities chose to stay and garrison, covering Li Xuanli's retreat.
When the Demon Tide broke through the Frontier so quickly, these Frontier cities had no way to escape, so they chose to die in their homeland.
A city nurtures its people!
However, these cities, like reefs covered by black waves, were submerged in an instant before the overwhelming Demon Tide.
It only stirred up a few ripples, barely holding on thanks to the City Protection Formation, but was instantly shattered by the Immortality Realm Great Demons in the Demon Tide. Under the overwhelming Demons, all the people and soldiers of the city became the dead souls under the Demons' claws.
Wherever these Demons passed, they were like locusts, leaving no survivors.
However, with the army in pursuit, the Demons dared not linger to savor the food. Some simply picked it up and ate it as they chased, while others, attracted by the delicious meal, stayed to gnaw on it, only to be slapped to death by the Great Demon in charge of them.
Such power allowed the Demon army to advance through various cities without slowing down in the slightest.
In those cities, only blood and corpses remained.
"They're here! They're here!"
Inside the defensive line, the soldiers on the city walls stared intently, watching the thousands of troops rushing towards them, while further behind them, a horde of Demons pursued them.
"Quickly, prepare to welcome them! Activate the Magic Array as soon as they enter the city!"
"Let the Bureau of Astronomy issue an order!"
"Lower the city bridge!"
Orders were issued from the city walls.
The garrison here was also at the Three Immortalities Realm, extremely powerful, but their expressions were extremely solemn and tense at this moment, because the Intelligence from Li Xuanli's side was that three Demon Kings had broken through the defense line!
Although the Demon Tide was enormous, it was not unstoppable; at least it could be delayed.
But the three Demon Kings were nowhere to be seen, keeping him on edge.
The earth shook violently as 300,000 remnant troops galloped about, as if an earthquake had struck.
Li Xuanli looked at the city wall so close at hand, and saw that the other side was ready to welcome him. His eyelids twitched, and he roared:
"Set up the Magic Array first!!"
His roar reverberated for miles, infused with Divine Soul power, and reached deep into the defensive line.
Upon hearing this from the city wall, the Commander the Three Immortalities Realm changed his expression slightly, suddenly realizing something, and immediately said, "Quickly, activate the Magic Array!"
Activating the Magic Array would hinder Li Xuanli and his group's progress, since they only possessed the Command Tokens for the Frontier Magic Array, but lacked this Second Defense Line.
Especially with hundreds of thousands of troops, there were no Command Token. These Command Token were extremely difficult to create, and only the commander-in-chief could receive one.
"Hmph, you reacted pretty quickly!"
In the Void, three figures suddenly appeared. They were the three Demon Kings who had previously broken through the border defense Magic Array. They came through the void as if they had teleported, having previously been hiding and pursuing.
They hesitated to kill Li Xuanli and his army because they wanted to allow the Second Defense Line to close its Magic Array before they entered.
In this way, they could easily break through and quickly capture the Second Defense Line, and then use this opportunity to advance deeper into the interior of the territory.
Speed is of the Divine Speed in war. If we are fast enough, Liang Prefecture won't have time to react, and even Yu Emperor's reinforcements might not arrive in time.
These Human Race are banding together, and their actions have far-reaching consequences. They not only need to break through the city, but they also need to do so quickly. Otherwise, if a stalemate occurs, they will fall into a disadvantageous position.
They had experienced this situation far too many times; the war in Northern Yan more than a decade ago was another vivid example.
Whoosh!
The three Demon Kings, no longer able to hide, gave chase at top speed.
One of the Demon Kings suddenly raised his hand and struck out, trying to block the Magic Array.
With a deafening roar, a crude Divine Weapon resembling Dao Bone spear shot out, stirring up the howling demonic clouds as it pierced through the air.
The Magic Array quickly solidified, but the bone spear was extremely fast. It crashed into the city wall, destroying it. Soldiers within hundreds of meters were all killed or injured by the shockwave. Even those at the Heaven and Human Grandmaster Realm were pale, their Qi and Blood churning, and their flesh and blood limp under the residual force.
"Quick!"
The Magic Array solidified at the last moment as the bone spear shattered the city.
Thud! Thud!
The attacks from the other two Demon Kings landed, but were blocked by the Magic Array, only causing countless Divine Runes to flicker.
The Demon King who had previously summoned the bone spear roared as he tried to call it back, only to find that the bone spear did not respond; the Magic Array could block his calls.
The power of Object Manipulation cannot penetrate the Magic Array.
Damn it!
The weapon was left behind, and the Demon King spat out a mouthful of foul phlegm with a "pui" sound. He was only angry, but not nervous.
The previous disguise was exposed, and although unwilling, there was nothing more to be done but to spend more time.
Once the formation is broken, the weapons will naturally return.
Among these large armies, there were none at the Four Establishments Realm, and he didn't care whether they had weapons or not.
"You little brat from the Li Family, you're quick-witted, aren't you? I'll rip your head off!"
The Demon King's body was covered in Azure veins, and his eyes flashed with cold lightning. He suddenly charged towards Li Xuanli's army.
Seeing the three Demon Kings ' tracks, Li Xuanli thought to himself, "Just as Dark Dao." Now, seeing them turn and charge back, his gaze darkened, and he growled, "Form the formation!"
The army camp, where thousands of horses galloped, quickly converged and formed a battle formation.
The fact that they could form Military Formation on horseback demonstrates their well-trained nature.
Among the many military banners of the Li Family, the Yuan Character Camp battalion is the ace, but the Mystic Unit soldiers are also elite, and they basically cultivate mid-grade and high-grade Cultivation Method.
Even a young master from an ordinary Aristocratic Clan might not be able to defeat a soldier from the Mystic Unit, unless he is a Heavenly Prodigy.
Boom!
As the Military Formation solidified, a Peacock- like phantom burst forth from Military Formation, roaring fiercely as it charged toward the Demon King.
"Hmph, now that the Magic Array is activated, you'll all die outside!"
The three Demon Kings turned around and vented their anger on Li Xuanli and his army. They raised their hands and ripped up the earth, creating a rumbling sound on the ground outside the city, and raised a high platform to intercept all the troops.
Inside the city, the Three Immortalities Realm Commanders immediately ordered the Bureau of Astronomy to come and repair the Magic Array on the city wall.
Fortunately, not many Magic Arrays were damaged; only a small portion of Magic Array power was reduced. If repaired in time, they can be restored.
"Quickly, activate node thirty-four of the Magic Array! Who is willing to lead troops out to meet General Li?!"
As the commander-in-chief Commander, several generals quickly stepped forward from the surrounding area:
"Commander, this humble general is incompetent, but I am willing to clear the way for General Li!"
"Commander, let me do it! This humble general is willing to clear the way for General Li!"
"This humble general will surely fight his way out for General Li. I will personally go and lure that Demon King away!"
Several generals spoke up loudly.
Their words at this moment were not born of passion, but rather stemmed from the fact that some of them were illegitimate children of the Li Family, some had received favors from the Li Family in their early years, and others were orphans rescued by the Li Family from a city ravaged by Demons many years ago.
The threads of ties converge into a river, forming the Li Family's network of connections, the legacy that has allowed the Li Family stand tall for a thousand years!
The Liang Province Commander a deep breath, quickly pointed to two of the Major Generals, and said, "You two together, I'm leaving you to handle things!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
The two Major Generals, their eyes sharp, responded loudly, then leaped into the air at lightning speed, leading their troops and shouting:
"Brothers, follow me out of the city! Those who die in battle will be honored and their names will be remembered forever!!"
"Kill!!"
The two Major Generals led their respective armies, rushing out from a separate Magic Array opened on the side, then circling around to the front of the battlefield, and charging towards the two Demon Kings.
Bang!
The three Demon Kings made their move, as if the sky were collapsing and the earth were splitting. A monstrous demonic aura swept down and crushed Li Xuanli's army, knocking down the Peacock Army Soul that had just cried out and flown out, causing it to crash into the earth.
The Peacocks cried out in anguish, and thousands of soldiers, spitting blood, were thrown from their horses and tumbled into their hooves.
But the Crimson Blood Horse, being intelligent, did not abandon its master. Instead, after galloping for a distance, it stopped at a sudden stop, turned around, bit its master's armor, threw him onto its back, and then galloped forward again.
Beside Li Xuanli, Li Wushuang coughed up blood. She was also a member of the Military Formation, and her face was ashen, her Qi and Blood churning.
Above them, the overwhelming demonic power surged; death had never seemed so close.
She looked up at the dark sky shrouded in demonic clouds, her eyes filled with despair and Anger.
Just as she was about to shatter her own Great Meridians and burn her Divine Soul to further enhance the Military Formation, Li Xuanli seemed to sense the fluctuation of his daughter's Aura, glared at her angrily, and roared:
Don't be silly, it's not time for that yet.
Tears welled up in Li Wushuang's eyes. She had never felt the cruelty of the battlefield so deeply before. The countless soldiers who had died tragically on the Frontier were still vivid in her mind.
It was thanks to countless people covering their retreat that they were able to escape to this Second Defense Line.
"You possess Ninth Grade Battle Body, top-tier Heavenly Talent, and cannot be wasted here. You still have Future!"
Li Xuanli said in a low voice, "Quickly break away from the Military Formation. I'll have your Uncle Jian protect you, blending into the main army, and enter the city from that side."
As he spoke, he quickly handed an Array Token to Li Wushuang.
Li Wushuang trembled; this was her father's Array Token.
The Second Defense Line Array Token!
These Array Token tokens are extremely rare, not only because they are difficult to construct, but also because too many Array Tokens are easy to lose. Once they fall into the Demons, the Magic Array will be rendered useless!
"Father!"
Li Wushuang with grief.
"Run!"
Li Xuanli roared, "By the time you reach my level of cultivation, and then think about slaying demons and killing enemies, you still have a long way to go. Don't be foolish!"
Li Wushuang's eyes were brimming with tears, as if she were crying blood. At this moment, she finally realized that all the talk of geniuses and Heavenly Prodigies was utter nonsense!
Only truly developed combat power is the most important.
Otherwise, no matter how much empty fame one has, it is useless in the face of life and death!
She was too weak, so weak that any Great Demon could easily kill her!
Her cultivation speed is already quite fast, but it's still not fast enough; she's still far from it!
"Walk!"
Li Xuanli glared at her angrily, then gave another look to the other general at the Three Immortalities Realm beside him.
The enemy understood and immediately jumped onto Li Wushuang's warhorse, concealed his Aura, removed his general's Battle Armor, and ordered the surrounding army to disperse to cover Li Wushuang's entry into the city from the side.
With the army scattered, they would be even more vulnerable when facing the three Demon Kings head-on.
This will only hasten my death, but it's the only option I have.
Continuing to stick together will only lead to their swift annihilation by the three Demon Kings; it's better to fight separately!
Li Xuanli knew the Demon King's target was him. He took a deep breath, his body suddenly shooting into the sky, roaring:
"You beast, dare to fight me one-on-one?!"
You don't deserve it!
The three Demon Kings were not fooled and were not provoked at all. They only wanted to kill them quickly and then destroy the Magic Array on the city wall.
"Die!"
One of the cold-faced old men in blood-red robes suddenly raised his hand, and a beam of Blood Light shot out from his palm, like a giant ruler with rough texture, but it struck down towards Li Xuanli, intending to kill him on the spot.
He possessed the Dao Heart Realm; any attack he launched was guaranteed to hit.
Li Xuanli felt a sense of terror, as if he had been isolated from the Military Formation. His heart pounded wildly, and he roared as he unleashed his Divine Soul Unity. His Aura surged, drawing upon the power of the Military Formation, and he threw a punch.
With a loud thud, the fist struck the blood ruler, and a terrifying Aura of blood spread everywhere.
The other Demon King raised his hand and slapped down countless purple whips that flashed like lightning, striking Li Xuanli.
His Battle Armor was instantly torn apart, his cloak ripped to shreds, and his Indestructible Treasure Body, which had been recuperating in the Divine General Residence for many years, was severely injured once again at this moment, his body covered with cracks and charred marks.
His body plummeted into the army, creating a deep crater in the ground.
The nearby Mystic Unit Army quickly surrounded him and formed a defensive formation to protect him.
The rest of the army remained dispersed, rushing towards the city in all directions.
"Father!"
Seeing Li Wushuang severely injured, Li Xuanli's eyes reddened, but she didn't call out loudly. Instead, she bit her lip tightly, and bright red blood flowed from her lips into her mouth.
She knew that her father was risking his life to attract the Demon King's attention so that she and the other soldiers could escape.
"Miss, don't look at the Demon King, or he'll notice."
The general of the Three Immortalities Realms behind the warhorse spoke in a low voice.
Li Wushuang felt frustrated Anger, but she still looked away and lowered her head.
"Xuan Li!"
Just then, a sharp, angry shout rang out.
Several figures sped towards them from a distance within the defensive line.
Upon hearing the sound, Li Wushuang looked up and saw a familiar figure—his Master, Thousand Machines Daoist.
"Master has arrived!"
A light suddenly shone in Li Wushuang's eyes, as if he had seen a glimmer of hope for salvation.
"Uncle Jian, it's Master! My Master has arrived!"
She couldn't help but exclaim excitedly.
Li Jian looked up, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
In the distance, besides the Thousand Machines Daoist, two female generals were galloping towards them at high speed; they both looked to be in their forties.
They were Li Muxiu's second and fourth elder sisters.
They had all married far away at a young age and had been noblewomen for decades. Now, upon receiving Li Muxiu's Communication, they immediately took out their armor, which had been stored away for many years, put it on, grabbed their weapons, and rushed over as quickly as possible.
Their makeup had faded from the journey, and they seemed to have returned to the moment when they were young and galloping across the battlefield.
They knew that unless the Li Family was in dire straits, given Li Muxiu's eccentric temperament, there was absolutely no way he would ask them for help.
Therefore, they came here almost without any thought or hesitation.
"The Three-Headed Demon King!"
The Thousand Machines Daoist's gaze, however, was solemn as it fell upon the three Great Demon Kings.
With his white Dao Bone, he appeared ethereal and otherworldly.
"Old Man Qianji!"
The three Demon Kings also noticed him, raising their eyes slightly but revealing a cold smile.
"You think you dare to come alone?"
One of the Demon Kings stepped forward, his Demon Aura surging, covering the area like Dark Clouds, vaguely revealing the shape of a coiled, two-winged monster dragon.
"Abyssal Dragon!"
When Thousand Machines Daoist saw the other party, his expression changed drastically. This was an elder from the Dragon Gate, and a very high-ranking one at that, with considerable strength, a being at the Reversal of the Defying Fate Realm.
"So the women of the Li Family have come too? It seems the men of the Li Family are truly doomed to die!"
Another Demon King sneered, half of his face splitting open to reveal ferocious teeth and a bright red tongue. His limbs twisted, revealing his True Form: a hideous monstrous insect.
"You guys deal with him, I'll kill this brat!"
"That's what the Demon King with the Azure veins on his face said."
He raised his hand, grabbed a rock from the ground, and hurled it at the military camp, simultaneously slamming his palm down to crush them all.
"Stop!"
The Thousand Machines Daoist roared and suddenly attacked, a beam of white light shooting out, shattering the boulder, and simultaneously lashing out at the Demon King's palm.
"You dare to get distracted!"
The Abyssal Dragon Demon King's eyes were filled with killing intent. Suddenly, he attacked, and the manifested True Dragon phantom suddenly lunged at his opponent, spewing out a large amount of Demon Mist and poisonous gas.
The Thousand Machines Daoist flicked his sleeves, dispelling the Demon Mist, and said to the two Li Family sisters-in-law beside him:
"Quickly, you go and escort General Li, I'll hold them off!"
Both of them realized the situation was dire and quickly separated, each rushing towards Li Xuanli.
"You think you can take on all three of us by yourself?!"
Another Strange Insect Demon King let out a sharp cry and pounced on Thousand Machines Daoist, shooting out a blood sword from its mouth, which flashed with a sharp Black Gleam.
The Thousand Machines Daoist raised his hand and unleashed a golden seal, which he used to suppress the opponent's blood sword.
"Who gave you the guts!"
The Abyssal Dragon Demon King roared, suddenly revealing its True Form. Its Dragon Body swept horizontally, and a tail lashed down.
The Thousand Machines Daoist was horrified. He hurriedly conjured a golden light and clapped his hands repeatedly, striking the dragon's tail.
But the countless scales on the dragon's tail shimmered with precious light, were extremely sharp, and carried Aura of destruction. They directly shattered his palm print and hurled it at him.
With a loud thud, Thousand Machines Daoist's body crashed heavily to the ground below.
The blood-red sword immediately bypassed the golden seal and flew swiftly towards its opponent.
The Thousand Machines Daoist roared, releasing his Divine Soul and summoning a divine Divine Weapon —a long whip—which he used to entwine the blood sword.
Blood Sword was restrained by the long whip and struggled fiercely, but the Abyssal Dragon Demon King roared and charged down.
The earth trembled as the Thousand Machines Daoist and the Abyssal Dragon Demon King clashed. Both were at the Defying Fate Realm, and their battle was earth-shattering.
On the other side, the Demon King with the Azure veins flung away the divine Divine Weapon in front of him. It was a Nine Section Whip. At this moment, the Thousand Machines Daoist was unable to concentrate because he was being attacked by the Abyssal Dragon Demon King. The Divine Weapon also lost its sharp attack and was directly knocked away by him.
"Die!"
He swooped down towards Li Xuanli below, revealing his True Form as a gigantic spider.
Countless silk threads shot out like poisonous blades, instantly piercing through the numerous Mystic Unit Army protecting Li Xuanli. Their bodies were pierced by the spider silk, and even their Divine Souls were obliterated, leaving them no chance to enter the Martial Temple.
"Stop!"
Two angry shouts rang out.
Then, golden light appeared, and a burning Saint Talisman flew over, transforming into a purple divine bell that enveloped Li Xuanli. It was clearly a Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman.
The Giant Spider Demon King roared, spewing out more spider silk to cover the purple divine bell, but his gaze turned to look at the two female generals of the Li Family beside him.
"Court death!"
He was somewhat enraged; his eyes widened in fury, shooting out Azure Radiance as he prepared to kill the two women.
Suddenly, a Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman ignited in Li Qingling's hand, transforming into Emerald Light that coiled around her, greatly enhancing her Movement Method and making her as fast as a phantom.
She quickly grabbed her fourth sister and then rushed towards Li Xuanli, hoping to use the speed of the Treasure Talisman to escape.
Li Xuanli also possessed the Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman, but he had used it while guarding the Frontier, using it to shield him from a fatal blow.
Upon seeing his two aunts appear, he coughed up blood and cried out urgently, "Why are you here? You must leave!"
"Stop talking, just grab me!"
Li Qingling hurriedly said.
She grabbed Li Xuanli's arm, pulled him back, and charged toward the city.
Suddenly, a figure whistled past, crashing into the ground in front of them and leaving a deep crater.
The three looked over and saw that the figure there was none other than the Thousand Machines Daoist.
He was covered in blood and looked disheveled, a far cry from his previous ethereal Dao Bone appearance.
The three were shocked. Thousand Machines Daoist was at least Defying Fate Realm, yet he was defeated in the blink of an eye?
Just then, two terrifying Auras suddenly rose up, startling the three of them and causing terrified shouts to come from the city wall not far away.
The three turned their heads and saw that, in addition to the three Demon Kings, two more figures had appeared out of nowhere.
"You guys are so slow!"
One of them was dressed in white, with a refined and handsome appearance.
But compared to his usual composure, his eyes held a deeper, colder edge.
"Saint Palace, White God Lord!"
"Blood Lake Jiao Demon!"
On the city wall, many people recognized the identities of the two Demon Kings.
Besides White God Lord, the other one is an elder of the Dragon Gate, who is also Demon King, with strength similar to that of Abyssal Dragon Demon King.
At this moment, the five Demon Kings descended into the sky, seemingly about to swallow the Heaven and Earth.
A terrifying Demon Aura enveloped them, like Dark Clouds, causing Li Xuanli, Li Qingling, and the others to stare wide-eyed in disbelief, but even more so in despair.
The many soldiers on the city wall were also speechless.
How could there be five Demon Kings?!
"Master..."
Li Wushuang, who was almost at the Magic Array in the distance, turned around and saw this scene. The surprise in his eyes turned into shock and disbelief.
That powerful and invincible Master actually lost?
How so?
Master Mingming has arrived.
Even the Master was defeated!
Li Jian, who was protecting her, showed no joy in his eyes; his face was as black as a scorching pot. He even realized that this Second Defense Line had also fallen.
With five Demon Kings, who else can arrive in time to stop them?
Rumble!
In the distance, countless Demon Tide surged and rushed in.
While the three Demon Kings held them off, the Demon Tide had already caught up.
The generals and soldiers who had stopped to stop them had already been overwhelmed by the Demon Tide. They only slowed the demons down slightly before they sped up again to catch up.
Despair!
At this moment, everyone, whether outside or inside the city, felt despair.
The appearance of the five Demon Kings was like blotting out the sun and moon; their terrifying pressure made people afraid to even Whispers.
The vast army was like paper before the Demon King, utterly unable to stop him.
This Second Defense Line, the Magic Array, is also unlikely to be able to stop it!
All eyes were on the Thousand Machines Daoist in the deep pit. At this moment, he was the only one at the Four Establishments Realm of the Realm, the last remaining glimmer of hope.
The Thousand Machines Daoist slowly rose from the ground, his hair disheveled and his coiled hair now tangled.
He looked up at the five Demon Kings slowly approaching, staggered, and saw a huge bloody hole in his abdomen. He had just been ambushed by the White God Lord, whose spear had nearly shattered his heart.
His face was pale and ashen, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat. He had never suffered such a serious injury in over a hundred years.
Seeing that the five Demon Kings were surrounding him, he knew that unless he used the Fate-Reversal Opportunity, he would have no way to escape.
But he had already used up his Fate-Reversal Opportunity.
Does this mean I'm going to die here too?
"Old man, it seems you have no chance to Fate Reversal!"
White God Lord caught a glimpse of sorrow in Thousand Machines Daoist's eyes and sneered.
The Demon Tide followed their footsteps, advancing together towards the last remaining army beyond the Outside the Pass.
That surging torrent seemed poised to devour Li Xuanli's entire army in the blink of an eye.
Despair filled Li Xuanli's eyes, but it quickly erupted into a surge of fierce courage and fury as he roared, "Mystic Unit, heed my command! This is the final battle! Fight to the death with me!!"
His roar echoed throughout the entire military camp and reverberated on the city walls.
"Hmph, a mayfly trying to shake a tree!"
White God Lord sneered and raised his hand to kill Li Xuanli first.
Having fought with Li Tiangang for so many years in Northern Yan, he had long harbored a deep hatred for Li Tiangang, and now his murderous intent towards this brother of his was overflowing.
Just as he raised his hand to strike, a furious shout suddenly echoed from the horizon.
"Stop!!"
That was a woman's angry shout!
The voice was clear and crisp, yet it traveled hundreds of miles to reach the ears of the White God Lord and other Demon Kings.
The Demon Kings all looked surprised. Could it be that a young lady from the Li Family dared to come?
"Little sister!"
Li Xuanli recognized the voice almost instantly; it belonged to his youngest sister, who guarded Heaven's Gate Pass.
His face, which had been Anger, now showed a rare look of panic. In this desperate situation, it would be useless to bring more people; his little sister would only be buried with him!
"Hongzhuang, don't come here!!"
His eyes were wet and red as he roared.
But the response to his roar was a sharp, piercing sound as something shot through the air!
A dark shadow streaked across the sky like a sharp arrow or a meteorite, tearing through the air, crossing the vast plain, and striking the ground beneath the Demon Kings!
Dust billowed from the ground, and a crater more than ten meters deep was created by the explosion.
But inside the deep pit was a flag!
Previously, the flag was rolled up on the flagpole, which did not increase wind resistance. However, at the moment of impact, the power of Li Hongzhuang's Object Manipulation over the flagpole was also dissipated.
The cloth wrapped around the flagpole slowly slid down and unfolded.
Qing Feng stirred, revealing a Military Banner!
This Military Banner, over ten meters long, is planted diagonally on this vast battlefield, swaying in the Qing Feng, with the two characters Haotian) unfurling down.
Just as White God Lord was about to make his move, he saw the two characters on the Battle Flag, stopped in his tracks, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
At the same time, his heart seemed to tremble violently.
Is that the boy who's like a fighting god?!
He suddenly looked up and gazed at the horizon, only to see a series of dark figures rushing towards him.
One after another, Military Banner flew in with a series of booming sounds, striking the ground where the Demon Tide was advancing.
As the ground cracked open and the Battle Flag was revealed, the Immortality Realm Great Demons who commanded the Demon Tide trembled violently and showed expressions of horror when they saw the two characters "Haotian" unfurled.
They immediately roared and shouted, ordering the entire army to halt.
The long howls of Demons rang out, causing the surging tide of Demon Tide to quickly slow down.
Ultimately, they stopped four or five miles away from that Battle Flag.
Seeing that they were only a few thousand meters apart, the Immortality Realm Great Demons in the Demon Tide broke out in a cold sweat and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The Tianji Hall frequently relayed Intelligence, so they already knew about the situation outside Heaven's Gate Pass.
This matter had already spread among the upper echelons of the Demon forces. The Dragon Gate and the Saint Palace even took Li Hao's Battle Flag back to study it, which resulted in the death of an Immortality Realm Great Demon.
Everyone knows that with that young man guarding Heaven's Gate Pass, he is the toughest obstacle in Liang Prefecture.
That was also the place they planned to devour and eliminate in the end!
The Haotian Battle Flag, planted five thousand miles outside the Outside the Pass, intimidates all demons and has long been renowned for its ferocity, inspiring fear in all.
"No, please don't destroy that Battle Flag!"
A Great Demon, aware of the secret, hurriedly roared loudly.
They were afraid that some foolish Demon might trample the flag to pieces.
The sudden appearance of the Battle Flag and the strange reaction of the Demons stunned Li Xuanli and the others, who were originally facing despair.
What... is going on?
The Thousand Machines Daoist was also stunned, staring at the Military Banner in astonishment.
Everything seemed to stem from this Military Banner.
These Demons were terrified of the Military Banner.
But even the Yuan Character Battle Flag of the Li Family Ancestors, standing on the battlefield, symbolizing the invincible Yuan Character Camp battalion, never possessed such power.
Whose flag is that? And whose name is on it?!
Upon recognizing the Battle Flag, Li Xuanli was immediately shaken. Being in Liang Prefecture, he naturally knew whose Battle Flag it was.
Hao'er is here too?
He hurriedly looked up and peered into the distance, only to see a bright red figure rushing towards him—his younger sister, Li Hongzhuang.
On Li Hongzhuang's back, she carried a large bundle of Battle Flags as she descended.
Fifth Brother!
Li Hongzhuang called out urgently.
Li Xuanli glanced behind her and quickly asked, "Hao'er is here too?"
His voice was tense, a mixture of anticipation and fear—fear that something bad would happen if Li Hao came.
He knew that Li Hao was protected by the Four Establishments Realms, and if Li Hao came, the Four Establishments Realms would most likely come as well.
But there are five Demon Kings before us!
Li Hongzhuang pursed her lips slightly, not answering, worried that her reply would be overheard by the Demon Kings.
Although she didn't know how much of a deterrent Li Hao posed to these Demon Kings, it was best to keep quiet about it.
At this moment, after White God Lord's gaze swept over Li Hongzhuang's figure, he stared intently at the place she had come from, as if nervously waiting for something.
But no one appeared there for a long time.
However, White God Lord did not dare to relax.
He knew that besides his terrifying combat strength, that kid was also extremely cunning, perhaps hiding his presence and waiting for an opportunity to strike!
The previously grand spectacle outside the city came to a brief halt with the arrival of Li Hongzhuang.
Countless Demons in the Demon Tide stopped in front of the row of Battle Flags on the ground, not daring to move forward.
The Demon Kings also stopped in front of the Battle Flag and did not continue their attack.
This bizarre scene left everyone on the city wall speechless.
These Demons seem very afraid?!
"The Haotian Flag... Could it be the one from Heaven's Gate Pass?"
How is that possible?
On the city wall, the Liang Province Commander muttered to himself.
The Young General's reputation was so great that even without him making a specific inquiry, he heard about it from his subordinates' conversations.
But, does this Military Banner belong to that boy?
But why are these Demons so afraid?!
That's so weird!
"That Heaven's Gate Pass is here too?"
The Demon Kings all looked solemnly into the distance.
Although they couldn't see the boy's figure, they all felt uneasy.
Rumors about that boy had already spread among their major forces, and he was listed as someone who must be killed.
He single-handedly fought against three Demon Kings, even managing to save the second life of Demon Kings who had reached the Defying Fate Realm; he was simply ruthless.
If the other side also comes here, then the battlefield before us is truly unpredictable.
Most importantly, Li Hao was nowhere to be seen.
Did he come or not?
He may not have come, but his Battle Flag has.
They said he was coming, but I didn't see him.
-- Tathagata.
"Asshole!"
"You brat, come out here if you dare!!"
"Hiding your head and showing your tail, what kind of skill is that!"
The Demon Kings looked around and roared angrily.
This sudden shout startled and stunned everyone on the city wall.
What are these Demon Kings doing?
Whose name are they calling out?!
"That seems to be the Military Banner of that Young General Haotian!"
"Yes, that's right. I went to Heaven's Gate Pass, but I didn't see him, so I came back. But I did see this Military Banner!"
"That's his flag!"
"It's the Battle Flag of that Young General Haotian!"
Inside the city walls, among some hastily assembled Aristocratic Family Armies, some young men recognized Li Hao's Battle Flag and let out shouts of shock, surprise, and excitement.
The sound came quickly, and in an instant, everyone was incredulous. It really was the Battle Flag of that Young General Haotian!
The mere banner of a Major General actually stopped the demons who had broken through the Border Pass and pursued them for five thousand miles inland, demonstrating his power and intimidation!
Even the Demon King was wary of this?
Is that boy really so renowned?!
Li Wushuang, escorted by Li Jian, took advantage of the Demon King's dazed state to sneak into the city's Magic Array. Hearing the exclamations from within the city, he was stunned.
She stared blankly at the flags fluttering on the battlefield, the two characters on them swaying wildly.