"Waaaaaah!!!!"
The melodious sound of horns resounded loudly from outside the walls of Hanging Blade Pass.
It's not just the Hanging Blade Pass.
The walls of the three passes —Hanging Armor Pass, Hanging Formation Pass, and Xuanzhen Pass—were rumbling loudly.
Amidst the resounding commands.
The black ocean that had gathered outside the gate suddenly surged.
Led by nearly a hundred colossal figures, the demons stormed the gate!
"Roar!"
The roar of the great demon Spirit Transformation shook the heavens and earth.
They were determined to be the first to break through the barrier.
Of the thirty-six Dongting, aside from those left behind to oversee and patrol, a total of thirty demon lords were stationed outside the three major passes.
Each level requires facing ten Nascent Spirit Transformation demons.
Ten terrifying, towering figures stepped forward first.
Each one is over 50,000 meters tall.
Its true form was revealed, its scales and claws menacing, and its Yao Qi stirred up the winds and clouds.
Beneath it, even more Nascent Soul Golden Core demonic creatures surged like layers upon layers of turbid waves.
It slammed into the barrier wall, carrying with it a million low-level Demon Beast!
"It's finally... here!"
The pupils of the garrisoned Divine Lord Hu Lie, contracted.
He knew that no matter how afraid he was, this battle was ultimately unavoidable.
Today, the only way is to rely on the fortified walls and do our best to kill the Demon Beast so that we can win a chance for our family and descendants after the fortifications are breached!
Once the thought was made, he no longer hesitated.
He suddenly drew the command flag from his waist and roared.
"The sons of Pacify the West."
"There is no land left for us to retreat to."
"Today, we will build walls with blood and fill ravines with bones."
"Gentlemen, follow me... and kill!!!"
Before the roar had even faded, a Spirit Transformation image, thousands of meters tall, clad in black armor and wielding a giant halberd, suddenly appeared behind him!
At the same time, the Dharma forms of the other eight Divine Lord also ascended into the sky.
Some wield swords, some carry pagodas, and some control fire.
Nine towering phantom figures stood atop the gate wall, facing the raging demonic tide.
"Charge!"
"Fire!"
"Boat trip!"
"Kill!"
The three orders were earth-shattering.
"Buzz--!"
On the Hanging Blade Pass, countless ancient Formation Inscription lit up one after another.
The dark blue city wall was instantly covered by a thick layer of Xuan Gang iron.
Runes flowed across the light barrier, emanating an aura of indestructibility and vastness.
On the city wall.
Thousands of massive, sharp Law Artifact crossbows were simultaneously turned around.
As thick as palace pillars, crossbow bolts engraved with runes that shatter armor and destroy souls were cocked amidst the roar of the mechanism.
The arrowheads gleamed with a cold light, like stars.
"Put!!!"
Crash! Crash! Crash! Crash!
The bowstring rang out like thunder!
Thousands of streaks of death, trailing dazzling flames, Space-Rending.
They were the first to crash into the vanguard of the demonic tide!
"Pfft!"
"Pfft!"
"Puff puff puff puff puff puff!"
The giant arrow pierced the sea of demons, like a steel needle stabbing into a meatball.
The blood mist exploded instantly.
The Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement Demon Beast charged at the forefront fell like straw being harvested by a scythe.
Limbs and severed limbs mixed with fragments of internal organs were scattered everywhere.
The crossbow bolts continued their trajectory with undiminished force.
It pierced the bodies of several Golden Core demon generals, causing them to scream in agony.
Almost simultaneously.
Behind the floating barrier, hundreds of ancient-style ships and magical flying boats were firing their crossbows and cannons at full speed.
The blazing lightning, frost, and Geng metal Sword Qi transformed into a magnificent river of light, cascading down.
The demonic tide carved out bloody, scorched furrows.
"Roar!!!"
However, the demonic tide was too thick!
The ten Spirit Transformation stage demons withstood the talisman cannons and crossbow bolts.
Giant claws, a long tail, and poisonous breath slammed fiercely into the Xuan Gang Iron Wall.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The light wall trembled violently, and ripples surged wildly.
The wall shook, and gravel fell in a flurry.
Inside the city walls, over 100,000 Qi Refinement cultivators simultaneously formed an array and performed hand Hand Seals.
He desperately channeled his Spiritual Power into the Formation Inscription on the wall in front of him, his face turning deathly pale.
They were willing to do anything to keep the protective formation running.
"Withstand!"
Hu Lie's eyes widened in fury as he swept his giant halberd horizontally.
It clashed fiercely with a demon bull that Spirit Transformation a god.
The shockwave exploded, and blood and fire, spiritual light and Yao Qi instantly engulfed the entire front line of Hanging Blade Pass.
The real purgatory is unfolding at this moment.
Three major fortifications were fortified, and the enemy was defended with all efforts.
The Divine Lord lord, acting as a guardian, summoned his divine form to withstand the might of the great Spirit Transformation.
While using crossbows, flying boats, and magic arrays to restrain Nascent Soul and Golden Core demons, they also did their utmost to kill lower-level demons.
Numerous Qi Refinement cultivators then use themselves as a base to form formations to defend against enemies.
On the first day of the month, the situation wasn't too dire.
Even Foundation Establishment Qi Refinement or Qi Refining demon cannot withstand a volley of crossbow bolts.
Each of the city-defense crossbows was crafted from third-tier spiritual materials.
The engraved runes are sharp and intricate.
The crossbow bolts were made from materials specifically selected for their armor-piercing properties.
Even Golden Core demon wouldn't fare well if it took a direct hit.
In addition, numerous magical boats and warships unleashed a barrage of magical cannons.
Furthermore, there are three warships, all of which are of the fifth rank, and the talisman cannons on them were jointly created by masters of talismans.
Its power is extraordinary.
It can even restrain the Spirit Transformation.
The attack inflicted heavy losses on the demon horde, leaving them unable to raise their heads and halting their offensive.
This greatly boosted the morale of the cultivators.
However, as the guardian Divine Lord of the pass, Hu Lie knew this.
This fighting strength is only temporary.
Whether it's crossbows, cannons, or city-protecting formations, they all have their limits.
Once the supplies are exhausted, it will be time to break through the barrier.
"A demon in its Spirit Transformation stage is thick-skinned and tough; it is impossible to defeat it by force."
"We will take turns attacking, focusing on containment and maneuvering; if we are outmatched, we will retreat!"
Hu Lie quickly communicated with his colleagues using his divine sense and began to devise a strategy.
Indiscriminate bombing, regardless of cost, is only a temporary measure of power.
This battle is so difficult that it requires careful planning and execution.
Immediately, Faxiang turned around and issued an imperial order to the cultivators inside the walled compound.
"Crossbow formations and cannons, the first volley is complete! Immediately switch to alternating firing."
"Three battles form a cycle, maintaining continuous firepower with minimal resources."
" Qi Refinement disciples must take turns forming the array, seizing every moment, rapidly replenishing their Law Power, and ensuring the transmission of Spiritual Power to the city's protective array is not interrupted."
"I urge everyone to work together with one heart and one mind!"
Orders are absolute.
As soon as he finished speaking, the intense firepower from the gate suddenly subsided.
The demons, who had been beaten so badly they couldn't lift their heads, were finally able to catch their breath.
The addition of blood and stench only amplified the frenzy.
Morale remained high, and the offensive resumed.
The fierce war of attrition has entered an even more brutal stalemate.
Amidst the bloody battle between the two prefectures.
A distant, Blessed Land of the Demon Manor.
Amidst mountains, dense forests, valleys, and streams.
The lurking, concealed figures moved incessantly.
"The sect leader has ordered a change to the plan!"
"The two prefectures are locked in battle, but none of the Void Return Demon cultivators have emerged. The two prefectures are fighting to the death like mud. Therefore... we must quickly annihilate the demons!"
A sudden, unexpected order from Lu Li reached the ears of all the disciples of the Dao Academy.
Prefecture-Breaking Battle began, Lu Li constantly received intelligence through the spies left behind by the three demons Nether Toad.
When he learned that Ao Qing was seriously injured and that the Void Return Demon could not show itself.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Even he felt immense pressure from the Void Return Demons, especially those invincible beings of the same level.
But now, such levels are not allowed to appear.
The demons were knocking on the gate, as if trapped in a quagmire; he could have easily accelerated the harvesting of many Blessed Land.
This plan is beneficial to him and harmless to the people of the Western Continent as well.
More importantly, this can significantly shorten the time required for a century-long development plan.
The sooner we can protect ourselves in the Western Continent, the better.
If he were to wait for Ao Qing to recover and reappear, the difficulty for him would be immense.
He must seize this golden opportunity.
The thought of having to open blind boxes of all the great demons one by one is intimidating.
Even Lu Li couldn't help but get excited.
Suppressing his thoughts, his divine sense, sharp as a knife, pierced through the silent heart of the Demon Manor's abode.
"Strike while the iron is hot, and kill it."
"Send the order: All eight banners shall move forth and plunder the Demon Manor!"