Hold the Line to the Death

"Is Master going too?"

Upon hearing Dao Source Immortal Emperor's words, Gu Mofan and the other two were startled and somewhat shocked.

Master has not appeared in Original True World True Realm for many years.

His most recent act was an exception to go and rescue that Junior Little Brother. I heard that he had a conflict with the Southern Region Supreme, but at that time, Master only used an avatar to go, rather than showing his True Form self.

After all, the Southern Region Supreme is ultimately Human Race and wouldn't fight to the death with his Master. But the Ancient Demon Clan is a different story. Once they make a move, they will definitely be True Form. Otherwise, an avatar simply cannot suppress the situation. How could those Ancient Demon Great Emperor not see the difference between an avatar and their True Form?

"The impending calamity is both a disaster and fortuitous opportunity. Perhaps in this desperate situation, you will be able to forge your own Emperor Path, or perhaps you will fall before the threshold of that Emperor Venerable. It all depends on your fate."

Dao Source Immortal Emperor spoke slowly.

Gu Mofan and the other two felt a sense of heaviness in their hearts.

The elders of their Lineage also bluntly stated that this calamity in the Eastern Region might trigger a second Ancient Demon War, causing them to mobilize many of the clan's treasures and no longer hold back, in order to cultivate many disciples who were just about to succeed.

Those who have reached the Perfection of Immortal Lord Realm or the Perfected Immortal King Realm —beings who are only one step away from climbing to another level—have become the focus of their current cultivation.

"Go."

Dao Source Immortal Emperor waved his hand and said.

"Yes."

The three accepted the order, exchanged glances, and immediately used their True Form to head to the Eastern Region.

Eastern Region, Hundred Cities Defense Line, Dragon Gate City.

Before Li Hao could decide whether to stay or leave, bells suddenly rang out from within the city, accompanied by the roar of dragons.

That was a signal of an attack. In the countless ancient buildings of Dragon Gate City, only a very few figures rushed out, looking in alarm towards the direction outside the city.

There, a dark cloud gathered, containing Nether Ghost Array that had already condensed, swinging its arms to smash the Barrier outside the city, causing ripples of dragon patterns to spread across the golden Barrier.

On the Dragon Shield Seventh Tower, Long Ying, Duan Yuan, and the others were alarmed and appeared high above the building, gazing into the distance. Li Hao and Shi Miao also rushed out quickly, their faces pale. Most of the city's defensive forces had been deployed to Ancestor Dragon City, leaving the defenses extremely weak. How could Ancient Demon be attacking here?

"Didn't they say that the Ancient Demon are all gathered in Ancestor Dragon City, preparing to launch an Ancestor Dragon City attack? Once Ancestor Dragon City is breached, they can destroy the Second Defense Line!"

"How come there are Ancient Demon attacking here?"

Long Ying and the others were all shocked and incredulous.

The other Dragon Shield Tower of their Mystic Armor A Division were all sent to reinforce Ancestor Dragon City, while only their Dragon Shield Seventh Tower remained here. They knew that this was mostly because of the relationship between Li Hao and Shi Miao. These two Prodigy were undergoing trials here, so they were not assigned to the extremely dangerous Ancestor Dragon City.

After all, at this very moment, the casualties in Ancestor Dragon City are estimated to be in the tens of thousands every minute!

"Quickly, reinforce the city defenses!"

Long Ying realized what was happening and hurriedly shouted.

Now that their defenses are weak, they must fight even harder.

At this moment, Immortal Merit were no longer relevant; their only concern was defending the Eastern Region and Dragon Gate City to the death.

Otherwise, if the city falls, they will all perish!

As for escaping? Where to? His Lineage's territory lies behind him; could he possibly flee back to his Lineage and hide away?

Li Hao and Shi Miao also realized what was happening. Upon hearing Long Ying's words, Shi Miao glanced at Li Hao with a suggestive look. Li Hao immediately understood her meaning and replied telepathically:

"Defend Dragon Gate City first!"

My Fifth Senior Brother fought bravely in Ancestor Dragon City, entrusting me with the relatively safe Dragon Gate City as a trial. Now that we are in danger, how could I possibly abandon the city and flee!

Upon hearing Li Hao's words, Shi Miao sighed inwardly, as if she already knew the answer, after all, she was too familiar with Li Hao's personality.

Without saying much or offering any advice, she unleashed a powerful surge of immortal Immortal Power. This time, she had no intention of hiding anything. Even if it meant exhausting all the power of her body in this life and burning out her True God Blood, she would protect Li Hao and ensure Li Hao survival!

Her eyes were resolute, revealing a light as firm as iron.

Behind her, Li Hao's gaze was equally resolute. He was prepared to risk his life to ensure Shi Miao's escape if the situation became truly dire.

After all, he still has three drops of Divine Blood left with his Master, which can be used to be reborn. Only a high- Immortal King Realm could seal him away and kill him directly with special means.

"Fight! The strong do not fight knowing they can win, but fight without knowing victory or defeat!"

Li Hao drew his sword and charged out with Long Ying and the others.

When they arrived at the city wall, they saw many Nether Ghost Array Formations attacking the Barrier outside the city. Among them were also a few Ghost Matriarch Array Formations, moving nimbly and defending the Nether Ghost Array against the Dragon Blade Array attacks from the city wall.

Looking around the city, Li Hao noticed that the number of soldiers here was far fewer than in the previous battle, only one-tenth of the previous number!

In many places, large areas are left empty, creating a sense of desolation.

Comparing the number of Nether Ghost Array outside the city, Li Hao's heart sank. The difference in numbers alone meant it was already a one-sided defeat!

Separated by a Barrier, the numerical disparity in combat power between the two sides was starkly apparent.

"Form ranks!"

Long Ying and the others' expressions changed, but they still gritted their teeth and stepped forward.

The Six Harmonies Dragon Scale Array quickly coalesced, transforming into a giant dragon standing atop the city wall, overlooking the outside world.

Inside the city, the army's Immortal Arts continuously pierced through the Barrier and bombarded outwards. On the city wall not far from Li Hao and the others, two terrifying Aura appeared, namely the city lord Long Potian and the deputy city lord.

However, at this moment, the many commanders who had accompanied them before were no longer by their side; only the two of them remained.

"Has it been detected?"

"They just came out of that Void Rift. Sure enough, that rift was premeditated."

A commander said in a low, solemn voice.

Long Potian took a deep breath. Because of the Void Rift, although he sent out a large army to reinforce, he still reserved some strength in case of unforeseen circumstances. Unexpectedly, his precautions were correct.

"Prepare to defend Dragon Gate City to the death!"

Long Potian gazed at the Ancient Demon army outside the city and said in a low voice.

He could sense that there were extremely subtle yet terrifying Aura within the Ancient Demon horde.

The bugle sounded, desolate and tragic, but the dragon's roar stirred the blood of countless soldiers, inspiring and invigorating them, and boosting their morale.

"It's too late to retreat. If anything unexpected happens, I'll lead you out of the encirclement!"

Shi Miao said to Li Hao in a deep voice.

"Just protect yourself, and don't forget I have three drops of Divine Blood."

Li Hao immediately said to her.

Shi Miao knew, of course, that Li Hao had mastered the Eternal Immortality Terminal Realm and was extremely difficult to kill, but in such a battlefield, what if it was Quasi-Emperor Realm who made the move, or a high-ranking Immortal King who possessed special power?

"Kill!"

Countless generals unleashed a barrage of Immortal Arts, attacking the Nether Ghost Array outside the Barrier.

Looking at the barrage of Immortal Arts attacks, Li Hao suddenly felt that he should go to the Dragon Blade Array; he was better suited to attacking than defending.

But it was too late; changing tactics on the spot is a major taboo.

However, although he couldn't go to the Dragon Blade Array, Li Hao didn't stay idle. Since the Barrier hadn't broken yet, he released the All Heavens Star Meridian Ultimate Realm and then condensed a series of terrifying Swordsmanship.

The Five Absolutes Emperor Sword!

Destiny Sword Qi!

A series of Sword Light shot out, carrying a terrifying killing intent from the World Domain, slashing at the black giant ghost attacking the Barrier, actually cutting cracks in it. The Ancient Demon inside were extremely uncomfortable due to the shock of the sword Sword Qi, especially the Fate Sword Kill, which the Military Formation could not completely defend against. The power from Destiny directly acted on the Ancient Demon in the Nether Ghost Array, and a large number of Ancient Demon were killed by the power of Destiny!

Seeing Li Hao's offensive, Long Ying and the others were stunned. They wanted to persuade Li Hao to hold back some of his strength, but when they saw Li Hao's All Heavens Star Meridian Ultimate Realm, they were speechless.

With this Terminal Realm Power, Li Hao's Immortal Power is inexhaustible.

"Spacetime Split!"

Shi Miao also attacked at the same time, holding nothing back. Although there was no Military Formation to support her, it was only her own power that made her deadly move, yet it still had a terrifying killing power against the Nether Ghost Array.

At this moment, two terrifying auras suddenly appeared behind the Ancient Demon, and a towering figure stepped out, waving a giant black palm towards the city's Barrier.

The giant hand contained Emperor Power, and the city wall Barrier, which stretched for millions of miles, felt as fragile as a thin film under its grasp.

With a loud bang, the Barrier shattered.

Long Potian roared and transformed into the Ancestral Dragon, charging out to fight against the towering Ancient Demon.

Once they reach that level, even the most elite Military Formation cannot keep up; they simply fight each other using their own strength.

"Hmph, a Quasi-Emperor Realm Ancestral Dragon? We'll take it down later and share the spoils!"

Behind the Ancient Demon horde, two figures stood in the center of the Ancient Demon Tide. One had a human-like body with a slender and graceful figure, while the other was covered in silver, reflective scales, like mirrors draped over his body, making him look ferocious and terrifying.

"Um."

The graceful Ancient Demon nodded slightly, a hint of Bloodlust in her eyes; it was none other than Ban Xueyao.

If she could consume the Essence Blood of this Quasi-Emperor Realm Ancestral Dragon, her strength would increase once again.

Beside her were the royal Heavenly Prodigy of the Mirror Demon Race. They did not go to the most intense battlefield, Ancestor Dragon City, but instead came to other cities. If they could conquer them, they could move back to Baohou and form a siege against Ancestor Dragon City!

If only one city remains in the Hundred Cities Defense Line, then we will be surrounded by enemies on all sides, and even the path for reinforcements will be cut off!

A lone city is hard to defend and will eventually be breached!

The various clans of the Eastern Region all held back, unwilling to send their Heavenly Prodigy individuals to Ancestor Dragon City, which had now become a meat grinder. The Ancient Demon Clan was no exception.

Therefore, sending these Heavenly Prodigy from royal Bloodline to lead armies to conquer other cities can be seen as a way for them to practice and adapt.

"Xing Gu Wang has broken the Barrier, let's go in. There doesn't seem to be much blood food left in this city, I guess they've all rushed to the front lines, what a pity."

The young man from the Mirror Demon Race had eyes full of Bloodlust and cruelty, treating Myriad Races of the True World as nothing more than food to satisfy his hunger.

"There's an old fellow there, at the Eighth Level of Immortal King Realm. I'll hold him off. You two can go ahead and clean up and enjoy yourselves."

Beside him, another burly Ancient Demon spoke in a deep, aged voice, radiating immense pressure.

As he spoke, he charged out. This army had clashed with Dragon Gate City many times before, and was quite familiar with the deputy city lord, Qing Xuan.

Xue Yao and the young man from the Jingni clan looked out and saw that another powerful figure in the city had also been dragged into the battlefield. They immediately stopped staying behind and led their troops to charge out.

"Prepare! Form ranks!"

The young man from the Mirror Demon Race roared, and many Ancient Demons of the Mirror Demon Race quickly gathered around him, forming a massive Ancient Demon. This was the Nine Demon Array, even more terrifying than the Ghost Matriarch Array, and it was the Mirror Demon Race's ultimate killing formation.

Beside Hua Xueyao were the Ancient Demon of the Nether Ghost Clan, who were also arrayed in formation, transforming into the Blood Prison Array. One of them was an Ancient Demon whose body was covered in bright red blood and exuded a strong stench. Its aura was extremely powerful, reaching the Seventh Level of Immortal King Realm!

The Nine Demon Array, on the other hand, was at the Eighth Level of Immortal King Realm, even stronger than Ban Xueyao. The two formations directly charged into the battlefield, both possessing the combat power of high-level Immortal King Realm. At this moment, with the Barrier broken, they instantly rushed to the city wall, like tigers entering a pack of wolves, immediately trampling a bloody path.

"Hahaha - that's great!"

The young man from the Mirror Demon Race laughed loudly; he was the core of the Nine Demon Array and Mastery this demonic body.

The crimson Ancient Demon that Ban Xueyao transformed into also had a bright red skirt around her body, but those skirts were actually Ancient Demon hands intertwined together, including the rolled-up edges, which looked extremely terrifying upon closer inspection.

Her expression was cold, but her eyes revealed a hint of excitement and Bloodlust as she swung her blood-red scimitar, hacking and slashing relentlessly.

In the blink of an eye, the two of them shattered the Military Formation formations in the area one after another.

The Seventh Level of Immortal King Realm is a level that only the Heaven A Division's grand formation can rival and withstand.

However, there are only two Heaven A Division left in the city.

Originally there were four teams in total, but two were sent to Ancestor Dragon City as reinforcements, leaving only half.

At this moment, the two dragon formations of the Heaven A Division also charged out, one attacking and one defending, respectively meeting the young man of the Mirror Demon Race and Ban Xueyao.

A fierce battle quickly erupted on the city walls, shattering the Years fortress, destroying the city gates, and even trampling and severing the majestic dragon heads embedded in the gate towers.

On the other side, Li Hao and his group also encountered three Nether Ghost Array and one Ghost Matriarch Array.

The reduction in their own numbers meant they had to endure more attacks from the Ancient Demon.

This time, however, neither Li Hao nor Shi Miao held back, unleashing their full power.

"Kill!"

Li Hao's eyes reddened slightly. Although he was at the dragon's tail, he directly swung his Dragon Tail Sweep, like a sweeping Sword Qi, directly striking the Nether Ghost Array.

The chest of the Nether Ghost Array split open, and a large number of Ancient Demon were strangled by the power of Destiny.

Within the Military Formation, the power of many soldiers was connected to the Six Harmonies Dragon Scale Array. Li Hao was able to utilize the power of the First Level of Immortal King Realm, with the amplification of the Military Formation's power, he was already comparable to the Third Level of Immortal King Realm!

He himself, by unleashing the power of the Chaos Limitless Terminal Realm Power, directly and severely injured the Nether Ghost Array, Fifth Level of Immortal King Realm!

In terms of combat strength, he was in no way inferior to Liuli and Duan Yuan.

"Break!"

Seeing that the Nether Ghost Array was severely damaged in a single encounter, the many soldiers inside the dragon's tail were also excited and, following Li Hao's charge, unleashed their second tail.

Boom!

The Nether Ghost Array tried to raise its hand to block, but its arm was severed along with the formation, causing it to collapse from the middle. Then, Li Hao's third whip strike pierced through it.

Many of the Ancient Demon scattered within the Military Formation were at the Immortal Lord Realm, but Li Hao simply used the power of the Reverse Time Domain to kill them all.