Li Xin, High Ground Security Guard! With Blade in Hand, Build the Great Wall!

"Especially this Dugu Bo!"

Shangguan Wan'er pointed at Dugu Bo's position and frowned.

"He has already passed through two Defense Towers and is nearing the High Ground. Once he passes the High Ground Defense Tower, he will truly set foot in Chang'an City!"

Chang'an City's layout placed the city at its center, surrounded on all four sides by the Great Wall.

Between the Great Wall and Chang'an, there were three Defense Towers in each of the four directions.

The first tower stood at the Great Wall's gate, the second in the central buffer zone, and the third on the High Ground leading into the city, commonly known as the High Ground Defense Tower.

A composed smile still rested on Ye Han's lips.

"There is no need to worry. The Great Wall Garrison still has Li Xin and Mulan. They must have discovered them immediately and rushed over."

Only then did Shangguan Wan'er remember, letting out a sigh of relief.

"That's true. Their strength exceeds that of the four guardian generals. Those two groups of intruders will only be crushed if they face them!"

Between Chang'an and the Great Wall, in the northern High Ground area.

Earlier, while Su Lie was fighting the Heaven Dou team, Dugu Bo had quietly infiltrated from the north side of the Great Wall.

With the strength of a Title Douluo, he could naturally avoid being detected by Minions equivalent to Level Four Soul Tools.

When he reached the High Ground and looked up at the High Ground Defense Tower standing ahead, he could not help clicking his tongue.

"Chang'an's Soul Tool technology is actually this exquisite and advanced. The sights within the city must be even more astonishing!"

"I wonder whether that so-called 'Ultimate' can truly save me and my precious granddaughter, Yan Yan?"

Just as he was muttering to himself, a majestic voice, like a thunderclap, suddenly exploded across the empty High Ground.

"Within Chang'an's borders, outsiders are forbidden to pass!!!"

Dugu Bo's heart jolted, and he instinctively looked up into the sky.

The next instant, a massive vermilion-red sword descended from above.

"Boom—"

The giant sword plunged into the stone ground before the High Ground Defense Tower.

The resulting shockwave formed an invisible wall that violently forced him back three steps.

"What a powerful presence! Who is the sword's master? Stop hiding and show yourself at once!"

Dugu Bo steadied himself. As he stared at the oppressive aura radiating from the sword, his pupils contracted slightly.

"Neither marquis nor king, yet a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders march through Northern Mang!"

A cool voice carrying a trace of desolation rang across the High Ground once more.

A golden-haired figure clad in a silver-white and crimson-purple battle robe descended from the heavens beside the giant sword.

Li Xin gripped the hilt in his right hand and gave it a light swing. The blade sliced through the air with a piercing whistle, pointing directly at Dugu Bo.

"You infiltrated Chang'an. What is your purpose?!"

Dugu Bo's heart skipped a beat at the other's aura, but he quickly forced himself to remain calm.

"Wasn't it this old man who asked first? Who exactly are you, sir? And what does 'neither marquis nor king' mean?"

Li Xin's grip around the giant sword tightened, his voice as heavy as frozen ice.

"A king without a realm, a man without a homeland..."

Dugu Bo's brow furrowed. The Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul instantly possessed him as he snorted coldly.

"This old man has no time to solve riddles with you! If you want to know why I am here, first let this old man see whether you are qualified to know!"

Before his words had even faded, his body flashed as he lunged at Li Xin shrouded in poisonous mist.

A cold gleam flashed in Li Xin's eyes. He drove the giant sword fiercely into the ground, and his deep shout echoed over the High Ground.

"With blade in hand, I build the Great Wall!"

A one-eyed divine beast, Zhujian, surged from within Li Xin and possessed him as nine Soul Rings rose one by one.

Black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red—!!!

"I am the commander of the Great Wall—Li Xin!"

"Martial Soul: 'Divine Beast Zhujian, Xuanli.' Level ninety-nine Limit Douluo of both the assault and agility systems, with the title 'Blazing Frost'!"

A terrifying wave of Soul Power swept outward. Dugu Bo was blasted back again and again, his Soul Power thrown into disarray.

"Nin... ninety-nine! Six black and three red! Dual-system cultivation!!!"

Dugu Bo only barely stabilized himself after activating his Martial Soul Avatar, his eyes filled with disbelief.

This man was no weaker than the Thunder powerhouse he had encountered before! Just how many monsters were hidden in Chang'an?!

"Burn this unyielding soul, forge the blade in my hand!"

"This is the battlefield under my command!!!"

Li Xin gave him no chance to catch his breath. His First Soul Ring suddenly lit up.

"First Soul Skill—Leap of Hope!"

With the giant sword in hand, his figure shot forward like an arrow loosed from the bow and instantly appeared before Dugu Bo.

The sword tip stopped steadily before Dugu Bo's throat. Its icy touch made every hair on his body stand on end.

A sword at his throat—!

Li Xin's voice carried not the slightest warmth.

"Answer, or... die!!!"

How could Dugu Bo still dare put on airs? He hurriedly took out an Immortal Herb radiating pure immortal aura.

"This old man... no, I came to make a deal with your City Lord! I believe he will be interested in this! I have many more, and I hope you can introduce me!"

Li Xin's gaze swept across the Immortal Herb, but his eyes showed no reaction.

His left hand turned into a sword and struck the back of Dugu Bo's neck with lightning speed.

Dugu Bo's vision went black, and his body went limp as he fell stiffly to the ground.

Li Xin then took the Immortal Herb and raised his hand, firing a stream of pure Soul Power at the High Ground Defense Tower.

The patterns on the tower lit up. Like a Douluo 3 Communication Soul Tool, a message was instantly sent to the City Lord's Mansion.

Ask the City Lord how this matter should be handled!

Should he be received or not!

Chang'an City, the rear mountain of the City Lord's Mansion.

"City Lord, Li Xin has subdued Dugu Bo. How should he be dealt with?"

Upon receiving the message, Shangguan Wan'er immediately asked.

"Hehe, General Li Xin moved rather quickly."

Ye Han smiled. He truly deserved his reputation as the High Ground Security Guard.

When it came to defending the High Ground, perhaps no one could surpass Li Xin.

"I have no interest in Immortal Herbs, but since he has delivered one to my doorstep, how could I refuse?"

"I am rather curious what sort of deal Dugu Bo wishes to make. Have Li Xin bring him over."

Ye Han answered Shangguan Wan'er calmly, wanting to see what trick Dugu Bo was trying to play.

"Yes! I'll reply at once!"

Shangguan Wan'er activated her Soul Power to send the message.

"Oh, Mulan has gone to deal with the two Clear Sky Sect intruders."

Ye Han looked toward the scene on the other side, a faint smile curling at his lips.

"Don't be fooled because Mulan is a woman. When dealing with foreign enemies, her methods are harsher than anyone else's. This should be quite a show."

Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er was overcome with jealousy. She pursed her lips and muttered.

"Hmph, what is so good about a woman who only knows fighting and killing..."

Between Chang'an and the Great Wall, before the second tower in the western central buffer zone.

The Clear Sky Sect's Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, and Third Elder, Tang Wei, rapidly approached.

Earlier, while Baili Xuance was fighting the Star Luo team, they had infiltrated from the west side of the Great Wall.

The two were stronger than Dugu Bo. They could naturally avoid being discovered by Minions, but not by the Defense Towers.

"Hmph, Chang'an's defenses are nothing special. These Defense Towers are practically useless!"

"Exactly. We were worried they might attack us, but they are no different from lifeless objects—mere scrap metal!"

Tang Lie and Tang Wei spoke disdainfully as they advanced.

Suddenly, a majestic and piercing female shout exploded beside their ears.

"You dare swagger into Chang'an's territory like this. Do you take Chang'an for a place with no one to defend it?!"