"Hmph...!"
As he watched Xu Taiping in the phantom image, the Northern Emperor's face darkened until it seemed water might drip from it.
Never had he imagined that, in his lifetime, a Human Race battle general would threaten him like this.
The Northern Emperor met Xu Taiping's gaze in the image and said coldly:
"To stand beneath the walls of my Northern Emperor City will be the greatest honor of your life. That is indeed worth rejoicing over."
After murmuring those words, the Northern Emperor used origin demon seed power to transmit his voice directly to Chijia and Zhenyue:
"There is no need to observe from within the city first. When Xu Taiping reaches the walls, you may lead your troops out to intercept him."
He did this partly out of confidence in Zhenyue and Chijia's combat power, and partly to buy time to activate Northern Emperor City's offensive measures.
The restrictions on Northern Emperor City's defensive fortifications consumed an enormous amount of Nine Abysses demon seed power, so they could not remain active at all times.
After receiving Chijia and Zhenyue's replies, the Northern Emperor folded his arms and leaned back in his chair, his gaze sharp as he said:
"Let me see just what you are capable of!"
"Northern Emperor City!"
Within the Vermilion Bird Army's central grand formation, Commander-in-Chief Huo Xuan shouted, his eyes brimming with excitement as he saw the phantom image projected across the sky ahead.
The vanguard battle general, Lei Huo, also roared as he charged through the enemy:
"The Demon-Slaying Army has reached Northern Emperor City's walls! The Northern Emperor's death is at hand! All generals, heed my command! Follow me and sweep away these stray dogs who have lost their homes!"
Rumble...
In an instant, the Demon-Slaying Army under Lei Huo's