Biu~~ Boom boom boom!
On the massive city walls, 108 semi-materialized giants attacked simultaneously, bombarding the city's defensive shield in just a few breaths.
"Fight for King Weiyuan! Kill!"
The hundreds of thousands of troops were in high spirits and their momentum was overwhelming. They swept into the city with unstoppable force.
Although the defending army was also an elite force, it could not withstand the overwhelming numbers of the attackers, and the towering city walls were quickly overwhelmed by numerous agile warriors.
" King Weiyuan has decreed that those who surrender will not be killed!"
The attacking generals shouted as they directed their men to annihilate the resisting defenders.
"Sir, I know where the armory is..."
"Sir, I know some powerful martial artists are hiding in that location. Please be careful..."
"My lord, that's an inspector from the Asura Imperial Court. He's killed many people here. Don't let him get away..."
Once inside the city, the Manju Imperial Court army didn't seem like a siege force at all; instead, they resembled a local army and received a warm welcome from the people.
Even among the city's garrison, some defected and turned to help the Manju Imperial Court's army.
The generals of the Manju Imperial Court, however, were already used to it and communicated with the people in an orderly manner, appearing quite familiar with the process.
"I am Dugu He, Zemeng City. May I ask if King Weiyuan would be so kind as to come out and meet me?"
An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face soared into the sky and shouted loudly.
This city is called Zemeng City, one of the most prosperous royal cities of the Extreme Evil Imperial Court, ranking among the top ten in the Netherworld. It has a population of nearly ten million and a profound cultural heritage.
This Zemeng City possesses extraordinary strength; it is said that he was already a Mid Saint Level expert long ago, and his reputation was renowned.
His appearance at this moment clearly indicates that he knows he cannot turn the tide of the battle alone, so he wants to negotiate with Chen Mu.
"Senior Dugu, I've long admired you!"
A blue light flashed, and Chen Mu, dressed in a light blue robe, appeared out of thin air in front of Dugu He.
Dugu He looked Chen Mu up and down a few times, nodded, and sighed.
"I never imagined that after only a little over a decade of seclusion, a young prodigy like you would emerge under the command of the Manju Sacred King. It seems I have no choice but to accept my age."
"Senior Dugu, you flatter me."
As you probably know, the Spirit King who currently controls the Extreme Evil Imperial Court is actually a necromancer.
The undead are cruel, bloodthirsty, and inhuman. Why should you aid and abet them? Wouldn't it be better to join the Manju Imperial Court instead?
Chen Mu went straight to the point and offered his advice.
Upon hearing this, Dugu He did not immediately refuse, but instead sighed.
"If I had a choice, I would definitely choose not to side with either side."
The two Imperial Court are locked in a fierce struggle, and the outcome remains uncertain, but it is the people of my city who suffer the most.
For a powerful figure like Dugu He, how could he not see that the Spirit King of the Imperial Court was the Undead Supreme?
But when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. At least in the current situation, the Asura Sacred King and the Undead Supreme's camp still have the advantage. If they fall out with the Undead Supreme, the people of their city might be wiped out as a result.
" The Asura Sacred King once told me that once you reach the level of the Undead Supreme, preying on ordinary living beings will no longer be of much help to you."
His alliance with the Asura Sacred King was solely for the purpose of resurrecting his physical body; he had no intention of slaughtering the people of the Netherworld...
Chen Mu chuckled, interrupting Dugu He's explanation.
"You really believe that?"
Believe it or not, at least for now I can't let you take the city.
Of course, I know I can't stop your army by myself. Even so, how about we make a bet?
What bet?
Chen Mu said with great interest.
"Don't borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao of the Netherworld; rely solely on your own strength to withstand my attack."
If you win, I will leave and no longer participate in the war between the three Imperial Court.
Conversely, if you withdraw your troops, I will withdraw the soldiers from Zemeng City, and you can continue your advance to attack other cities, as long as you bypass Zemeng City. Neither side will commit any offenses against the other.
Dugu He's conditions weren't particularly harsh, and Chen Mu didn't want to antagonize this powerful figure, since it would be detrimental to him if Dugu He recklessly opposed him.
"I can agree to that, but I'm a talisman master. Surely I can use the magical artifacts I create myself?"
"No problem! How long do you need to prepare?"
"Now."
Seeing Chen Mu shrug and adopt a nonchalant expression, Dugu He sneered.
"Confidence is a good thing, but when taken too far, it becomes arrogance."
Dugu He, being an old and shrewd man, naturally wouldn't let the opportunity for a surprise attack slip by. He immediately formed a hand seal, gathered all his strength, and unleashed a devastating strike.
"If the King of Hell decrees your death at midnight, who dares to keep you alive until dawn? Yama Void-Breaking Finger!"
A gigantic finger, radiating overwhelming black energy, pierced through the void. Even before its terrifying penetrating power reached him, Chen Mu already felt the threat of death.
"Yin and Yang are the foundation, the Five Elements form the cycle, and the Heavenly Stem Spirit Particle Shield."
Chen Mu opened his arms, a white Five Elements Ring appearing in his left hand and a black Five Elements Ring in his right.
He suddenly clasped his hands together, and the two Five Elements Ring merged, gradually transforming into a complex decagonal pattern that blocked the giant black finger.
Thump!
There seemed to be an inexplicable force field in the center of the decagonal pattern, which was incredibly solid. When the giant black finger touched it, it produced a dull impact sound.
"How is that possible? He hasn't even reached the Saint Level yet, how can he have such powerful defense?"
Dugu He dared to make this bet because he was confident enough.
He nearly died during the turmoil more than 30 years ago. After that, he reflected deeply on his mistakes and finally figured out the deadly move Yama Void-Breaking Finger, in recent years.
To unleash the Yama Void-Breaking Finger, one must gather the power to break through the void several months in advance. Once unleashed, its power surpasses that of the Mid Saint Level and is comparable to the Saint Level Late Stage.
Therefore, in general, he cheated in this bet, since if the enemy could block his move, he would most likely lose to them as well.
He never expected that even without borrowing the power of the Netherworld's Heavenly Dao, Chen Mu would still possess such terrifying strength.
Even so, I will not lose.
The moves I've prepared over months, how could they be so simple?
Dugu He suddenly burst into laughter, his finger seals changing, and ten phantom images of gods appeared behind him.
"The Ten Kings of Hell judge life and death, their iron pens and silver hooks decree fate!"
He stretched out his finger and drew in the air, and the ten phantom images of gods transformed into the two large characters ' Chen Mu ', merging into the giant black finger in the air.
Sizzle~~ Boom!
The giant black finger shone brightly, finally shattering the Heavenly Stem Spirit Particle Shield. Its momentum continued, heading straight for Chen Mu's face.
"Can't even that stop it?"
Chen Mu's expression changed slightly, seemingly not expecting the Heavenly Stem Spirit Particle Shield to be breached.