Warmly Gentle Guizhong Faces Seven First-Level Demon Gods Head-On as Gu Li Ji's Soldiers and Civilians Defend Against a Dark Orb

The trembling that came through her palms made Tang Wulin's heart ache as well. He didn't know her whole past, but he could see her wounds at this moment.

Gu Yuena slowly turned her head, her beautiful purple eyes glistening with tears. She looked at Tang Wulin, her gaze filled with complex emotions—pain, confusion, and a hint of fragile hope that she herself hadn't even noticed.

"Wulin..." Her voice trembled slightly, "If... if it were you... ten thousand years ago, would you have been willing?"

This question is completely unrelated and lacks context.

But Tang Wulin instantly understood what she meant.

He looked into her eyes, where his own image was reflected, as well as the illusory light and shadow behind her called "Gu Li Ji".

Without the slightest hesitation, he answered with the utmost seriousness he could muster.

"I do."

Tang Wulin's answer was simple and direct, yet it carried Qian Jun weight.

"I do."

Those three words, like a warm torrent, instantly shattered the cold dam that Gu Yuena had just built in her heart.

Her body trembled violently, and her pair of purple eyes, shimmering with moisture, widened in an instant. She stared blankly at Tang Wulin, at his sincere and pure eyes, as if trying to etch his image deep into her soul.

Ten thousand years of waiting, ten thousand years of loneliness, ten thousand years of struggle and pain.

She never asked for anyone's understanding, nor did she ever show anyone her deepest wounds.

But at this moment, this man, the man with whom she was destined to be entangled, gave her, in the most vulnerable moment, an answer she had longed for but dared not even imagine, in the most resolute tone.

if...

If I had met you sooner, would everything have been different?

This thought, like a seed, took root and sprouted uncontrollably in her heart.

However, before she could recover from this huge emotional shock, the Light Screen in front of her changed drastically once again.

That warm, flower-filled Flower Sea of Glaze Lily, that peaceful home called "Gu Li Ji," was torn apart in an instant.

The sky was dyed an ominous dark red, the earth trembled, countless buildings collapsed, and panicked screams replaced the cheerful laughter of Anjule.

[Morax's expedition has plunged Gu Li Ji into its greatest crisis since its founding.]

Seven Ancient Demon Gods have joined forces to attack, intending to destroy this newly born land and devour its inhabitants.

In the scene, seven enormous and twisted figures, like mountains, stand tall in the Sky Vault Gu Li Ji. The aura emanating from them is evil, chaotic, and filled with a destructive desire. Each Demon God possesses earth-shattering power, making all the Deity in the entire Douluo God Realm feel a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Seven... seven?"

The voice of the God of Goodness Lieyan, Lieyan, trembled slightly as she God Realm Committee. She and the God of Evil Jidong, exchanged a glance, both seeing the horror in each other's eyes.

"The energy levels of these seven Demon God... each one is no less than that of an ordinary First-level Deities!" The God of Destruction's expression was solemn; he could clearly sense the terrifying power of the seven forces in the image.

"This is no longer a war, this is a massacre!" the Sea Dragon God said in a deep voice.

Faced with such a disparity in strength, any resistance would seem futile.

On the Douluo Continent, countless Soul Master and ordinary people were terrified by this apocalyptic scene, their faces turning deathly pale.

Xue Ye slumped onto his throne, muttering to himself, "It's over... How can we possibly defend against an enemy like this?"

Dai Hao clenched his fists tightly. As a hardened soldier, he knew all too well the despair this situation was. This was a battle on a completely different level.

However, the soldiers and civilians in Gu Li Ji in the scene did not collapse.

Although they were afraid, many more people's faces were filled with determination and fearlessness.

The soldiers, armed with long spears, formed a battle formation and stood in front of the civilians. The civilians, instead of scattering and fleeing, spontaneously picked up weapons, or even just farm tools, and stood behind the soldiers.

They will use their own flesh and blood to protect their homeland.

At the very front of everyone, atop the high city wall, stood a figure who became the backbone of the group.

It is the Guizhong.

She was still wearing that simple long dress, but now, there was no trace of a gentle smile on her face. Her expression was as cold as ice, and her eyes burned with raging anger and an indomitable will.

"It's her!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise.

"That Dust Demon God? Isn't she... isn't she a Gods who advocates peace and wisdom?" Ning Tian also found it unbelievable.

In the scene, the sound of Guizhong clearly resounded throughout the entire Gu Li Ji.

"Morax is gone, but the backbone of Gu Li Ji remains unbroken!"

"My people, are you afraid?"

"Fear!"

Are you scared?

"Fear!"

Beneath the city walls, countless soldiers and civilians roared with all their might, responding to their god.

A resolute smile appeared on Guizhong's face.

"Fear is right! Being afraid is right! Because we are human, we have flesh and blood! But remember, above fear is our determination to protect our home!"

"Above fear lies our unyielding pride!"

"Today, God will be with you!"

Her words seemed to possess a strange magic, instantly igniting a flame in everyone's hearts.

"War! War! War!"

The battle roar, as powerful as a mountain collapsing and Tsunami crashing down, resounded through the heavens and subtly overwhelmed the oppressive aura emanating from the seven Demon God.

This scene left everyone in the Douluo Continent stunned.

Tang San's pupils contracted to their maximum. He stared at Gui Guizhong on the screen, watching how she had managed to revive the near-collapsed taxi driver's spirit with just a few words, even pushing it to its peak.

What incredible leadership charisma!

Chang Gongwei, Lei Xiang, A'Dai, and the other God King also wore solemn expressions. They had witnessed countless wars, but rarely had they seen Gods and mortals stand so closely together, facing a desperate situation together.

"God is with the people... She did it." Rong Nianbing sighed softly.

Gu Yuena's body had stopped trembling. As she looked at the resolute figure in the image, a tidal wave of emotions surged within her.

So this is what protecting our home is like.

Instead of issuing orders from a high position, he personally stood on the most dangerous front line.

It is not about treating the people as expendable resources, but about sharing fears with them and igniting hope together.

She saw the Guizhong, and it was as if she saw her own past wishful thinking. If only the Soul Beast Clan had had such a Gods when the Dragon God War broke out...

No, she herself is a god among the Soul Beast Clan.

But did she succeed?

Bitterness once again overwhelmed her heart.

Just then, a Demon God in the sky launched an attack. It opened its huge maw, and an energy ball formed from pure dark energy crashed down on the core area of Gu Li Ji like a meteorite.