chsdbacks Chapter 167: The Divine Mandate to Lock Demons
Chapter 167: The Divine Mandate to Lock Demons
Southern Front.
The city was dyed red.
The truth about the former territory of Wei and Zhao has been passed down from north to south all the way to this place.
This is the very front line of the battle. Since the last major retreat...
The Martial Arts Alliance's garrison points have changed from being scattered to being interconnected with major cities.
As for the small towns in the middle, no one lives there anymore.
Every day, scattered demons would wander into the surrounding area, and the people in the small town had already died tragically in each demon invasion.
The sky is black today.
It gives you a sense of impending doom and impending storm.
A spearman stood on the edge of the city wall in Philadelphia, glancing into the distance every now and then.
A faint red light emanated from his eyes. This was a technique specifically cultivated by reconnaissance martial artists.
It can clearly see what is happening in the distance.
The city walls were very high, and a slightly chilly wind blew against Philadelphia's back.
He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. He glanced at the gloomy sky and muttered under his breath, "This weather, it's been like this for days, it looks like it's going to rain but it doesn't."
"Brother Fei, it's time for a change of shifts!"
Shouts came from behind, and a young soldier walked toward Philadelphia.
His clothes were brand new, and his face looked slightly immature, indicating that he had just joined the ranks of city defenders.
"Little Xu, you've finally arrived." Upon seeing Xu Gao, Fei Cheng rubbed his hands together and readily offered him his seat.
"This is your first time guarding the city, so keep a close watch. If you spot any demons approaching, ring the bell. After you go out and vanquish the demons, you'll get a share of the spoils."
Fei Cheng pulled Xu Gao to his side and gave him some pointers.
Xu Gao nodded quickly after hearing this.
"Don't worry, Brother Fei! I'll keep a close eye on things!"
As he spoke, he drew the long sword from his waist and stood like a statue, facing the southern wilderness.
Seeing this, Philadelphia nodded.
Singing a little tune, he swayed leisurely, ready to go home and hug his wife.
The soldiers around who hadn't yet changed shifts looked on with envy.
Just as Philadelphia reached the city gates and was about to enter,
Suddenly, I felt a shiver run through my body for no apparent reason. I touched my head, looking puzzled.
He muttered something to himself and was about to continue downstairs when he heard several exclamations behind him!
"demon!"
"So many demons!"
"The demon army is coming! Ring the bell!"
In the southern sky, countless enormous figures, like sharp swords, sliced through the dark clouds that had accumulated over the past few days.
It was noon, and the dazzling sunlight streamed down from high above.
What is reflected in the water are ferocious demons of various shapes.
"Ah, run, run!"
Someone shouted first, and all the soldiers on duty hurriedly left the city wall.
Soldiers arrived at the bell, but before they could ring it,
A powerful surge of martial energy has already risen into the sky within the city!
A powerful voice echoed throughout the city:
"Everyone, charge into battle against the demons!"
……
At the same time, all the cities along a battle line in the south of the Great Wei were attacked by demons!
This time, the demons' attack was more ferocious than ever before!
Endless demons seemed poised to engulf the entire Great Wei under their giant hooves!
Urgent messages poured in from south to north, with reports of an emergency spreading everywhere.
The whereabouts of the Marrow Transformation Realm martial artists who were originally stationed at the front line were unknown, causing the battle line to collapse immediately.
The demons' attack spread northward with the news.
By the time Zhang Ping received the news, two-thirds of the entire Taiwu Prefecture had already fallen.
Countless people perished in the jaws of demons.
"This is terrible..."
Slowly putting down the letter in his hand, Zhang Ping's expression turned solemn as he frowned and looked north.
"What exactly is their stance on exorcising demons?"
To fight or to give up?
Fu Huiying and Lu Wanrou sat on either side of Zhang Ping, teasing a few tabby cats.
Nangong Feiyan stood quietly to one side, seemingly deep in thought about a cultivation problem.
Noticing the rapid change in Zhang Ping's expression, Fu Huiying stopped playing with the kitten and asked:
"What's wrong?"
Zhang Ping hesitated for a moment, then called the three of them to his side.
News has come from the south that the demons may have launched a full-scale attack.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three men changed.
Zhang Ping continued, "The Great Wei is currently in disarray, and the attitude of the Demon Extermination Bureau is unclear. My idea is to rush to Fallen Valley first, so that we can be prepared."
The three women's martial arts talents have now greatly improved, especially Nangong Feiyan.
Although he was the last of the three to be modified by Zhang Ping, after experiencing the benefits of transforming one's talent,
She would pester him almost whenever she had a spare moment.
Every day, all I need to do is cultivate, look for him, cultivate again, and then look for him again.
Even when three people are together, they always fight for ownership.
With the abundant resources he provided, Nangong Feiyan not only consolidated her strength completely in a short period of time, but also broke through to the mid-stage of the Essence Blood Realm.
With his profound martial arts skills, he is now in no danger unless he encounters a martial artist at the Marrow Marrow Realm.
"Shall we leave together? I need to take a few people from the Nangong family with me."
Nangong Feiyan was the first to speak.
After listening, Zhang Ping nodded first, and then said, "The safety of the gap has not been fully confirmed yet. I will send you there first, and then come to find you later."
Then there were Fu Huiying and the other woman, who looked at Zhang Ping with some concern:
"You want to fight against demons?"
"It depends on the attitude of the Demon Extermination Bureau. If things are hopeless, I won't throw my life away in vain."
Zhang Ping shook his head; he was a man who was afraid of dying.
After discussing it, the group didn't hesitate and immediately packed their things, preparing to head north.
Upon entering the secret chamber, Zhang Ping glanced at the pattern below his navel, which had changed compared to before.
With a gentle wave of his hand, everything inside the secret room vanished from its spot.
He could perceive the pattern space even with his eyes closed.
Inside, the birds still sang and the flowers still bloomed; the things that had disappeared from the secret room were piled up on the grass in the corner.
In the small courtyard at the center, the woman was still lying on the stone table.
But Zhang Ping noticed that her lying position seemed to have changed slightly.
"I wonder when I'll wake up..."
With his mind returning to his body, Zhang Ping stepped out of the secret room.
He suddenly stopped, turned around and glanced at the empty secret room.
I couldn't help but think of Xu Rulin, who left here half a month ago.
I wonder how that guy will react when he hears the news. I guess he'll stay?
north,
Beijing.
The capital city, the center of the Great Wei's martial arts.
The former prosperity is gone.
Horse-drawn carriages lined the streets, stretching a long line along the main avenue from the north gate.
Among them were women, children, and the elderly, whose brows furrowed with a sense of urgency amidst the commotion.
The number of people in the Demon Exorcism Bureau has decreased by more than half.
In front of a secret chamber a hundred meters underground, Dao Yuanzi, Chu Hanwei, and Mo Tianhe stood motionless.
A small pile of used tea leaves lay in a basin to the side.
Just then, a faint roar of a wild beast came from the secret chamber.
Hearing this voice, Mo Tianhe said with some concern:
"Master, is it really possible for Junior Brother Rulin to succeed?"
Dao Yuanzi shook his head and remained silent.
Chu Hanwei glanced at the Frost Sword in her hand, her eyes growing even more determined.
In the secret room separated by a wall, Xu Rulin sat cross-legged on the black brick floor, shirtless.
His muscles were constantly twitching, and the bones in his face kept protruding and falling.
Bone spurs can be faintly seen protruding from the shoulder blades behind the back and the sides of the forehead.
Before him lay the intact corpse of a late-stage demon with its life force still intact.
Another day and night passed, and Xu Rulin's breathing calmed down.
His eyes opened, a bloodthirsty crimson, and two long, crescent-shaped horns on his forehead pointed upwards!
Whoosh!
Behind him, bone-white, featherless wings unfurled, stirring up a whirlwind in the secret chamber.
"It's a success..."
"The divine mandate to seal the demon is real. Great Wei is saved!"