Wave after wave of demon beasts surged through the wall, prompting the demon spiritualist experts to engage in brutal battles.
Xiao Ning'er, Ye Ziyun, and the others had all long since transformed into their Demon Spirit forms. They brandished their weapons as they fought the enemies.
Ye Ziyun, in her Cold Profound Nine-Tailed Jiao Dragon Fox form, leapt into the air, drawing a graceful arc as her snow-white tails fluttered behind her. She landed near the advancing demon beasts and called upon her domain ability.
"Freeze the World!"
Dozens of frozen trees grew around her, as hundreds of frozen flowers bloomed from them, releasing fine crystalline spores that turned the sea of demon beasts into frozen statues.
Ear-piercing sounds of ice shattering into chunks could be heard as the frozen beasts were shattered by another wave of enemies.
At that moment, the trio of Jing Ya, Mei Lin, and Yue Ling leapt above Ye Ziyun as they summoned their respective domain abilities.
"Great Maw!"
Jing Ya yelled, making the clouds above her swirl as a seemingly translucent, Black-colored serpent, comparable in size to a small mountain, emerged from the center of the swirling clouds. It snaked through the skies before diving at incredible speed toward the area where a large number of demon beasts were gathering. As it closed in, the serpent opened its enormous maw and devoured all the demon beasts in its path. Through its translucent body, one could see the demon beasts suspended inside the serpent as they helplessly flailed before their flesh disintegrated until nothing remained of them.
"Sunshine!"
The darkness was washed away as a small sun appeared above Mei Lin. With a wide grin on her face, she raised both arms as the miniature sun unleashed searing heat that burned all the beasts around her, causing a large number of them to ignite.
What was even more mysterious about her domain ability was that the sun itself didn't harm any of the people of Glory City. Instead, everyone bathed in its warm rays found themselves brimming with energy.
"Void Trap!"
Yue Ling's entire body was coated in a pitch-black material as countless small hands emerged from her skin. These small, pitch-black hands extended like tentacles, moving swiftly as they snaked through the air before grasping at the demon beasts.
Miserable cries reverberated through the battlefield as the parts touched by the hands exploded, disintegrating into nothingness.
One could say that, in that moment, Yue Ling became the personification of death itself, as everything she touched was killed within mere seconds.
WOOSH!
Above the skies, an enormous swan made out of lightning crackled through the air. It flapped its massive wings as it sent thick bolts of lightning crashing down upon the beasts below, killing hundreds of them in a single strike.
This lightning swan was none other than Xiao Ning'er's automaton, NiHue. As her cultivation broke through to the Legend rank, the strength of her automaton also underwent a massive transformation.
Screech!
Xiao Ning'er, who was perched atop NiHue, glanced to her side and saw a bird soul puppet flying beside them. She gave it an acknowledging nod as they flew side by side.
Ye Yan let out another loud cry, warning Xiao Ning'er about the danger ahead of them.
In the distance, hundreds upon hundreds of flying-type demon beasts filled the skies, looking like a swarm of locusts. With loud screeches, they tore through the wind as they charged toward Xiao Ning'er.
SCREECH!
CRACKLE!
CRACKLE!
NiHue let out high-pitched cries, sending dozens of streaks of lightning ahead. They snaked through the air at blinding speed before piercing through the airborne beasts.
Dozens upon dozens of flying beasts were skewered by the attack, causing bucket-sized holes to appear in their bodies. As a result, they lost control of their flight and plummeted to the ground below.
Xiao Ning'er, in her Demon Spirit form, the Celestial Winged Tempest Dragon, leapt from NiHue's back as she hovered in the air. At the same time, the two avian soul puppets, NiHue and Ye Yan, both shot through the air like arrows released from bows, leaving streaks of light behind as they slaughtered their way through the swarms of flying beasts, killing them in large numbers.
SLASH!
BOOM!
SCREECH!
While NiHue and Ye Yan were thinning out the enemies, Xiao Ning'er's eyes shone with power, lightning streaks dancing all over her body as the air around her trembled.
She then raised her arm as she called upon the domain ability of her Heavenly Tempest World Dominator cultivation technique.
"Tempest Blades!" she muttered softly.
The sound of crackling electricity could be heard as hundreds of sparks lit up around her. They started out small before gradually growing in size and intensity, eventually becoming howling bolts of lightning that took the form of bladed weapons.
Surrounded by blinding light, Xiao Ning'er's expression became fierce as she lowered her raised arm, sending the lightning blades hurtling toward the swarm.
CRACKLE!
CRACKLE!
CRACKLE!
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
Sensing the incoming attack, both NiHue and Ye Yan flew higher, dodging the lightning blades seconds before they hit their targets.
A chain of explosions ensued as the lightning blades detonated upon contact, killing not only their targets but every beast around them.
"Die!" Ye Zong, covered in blood and gore, let out a battle cry as he drove his weapon into the chest of a Black Gold rank demon Blue armed ape, killing it.
Beside him were the Legend-rank soul puppets. They moved in a precise and coordinated manner as huge numbers of Black Gold rank demon beasts were slain by their weapons.
To say that the land outside the city wall had turned into a river of blood would not be the least bit of an exaggeration, as millions of demon beast corpses were scattered across it.
It was crazy to think that such a small number of Demon Spiritualists and fighters working together were capable of this much carnage. One could even say that the people of Glory City were a bunch of battle-crazed maniacs who would not cower in the face of overwhelming odds, all for the sake of defending their home.
Chen Linlin, who had taken it upon herself to heal everyone and make sure none of the protectors died, suddenly paused, her eyebrows knitting together as a sense of impending crisis crept into her heart.
Sensing danger, she immediately turned her head to look behind her, where her grandfather was sitting cross-legged, cultivating under the effects of an Essence Blood Tempering Array.
The essence blood in the surroundings did a great job of bringing Chen Shenxin's cultivation to the bottleneck of the Demigod rank as he continued to absorb both the law of slaughter and essence blood permeating the air.
Then, suddenly, the glow released by the Essence Blood Tempering Array became brighter as the runes all around it let out an ominous hum.
"Silao Grande," Chen Linlin murmured in bewilderment. Her lips parted as she was close enough to the array to discern the aura of a Legend-rank demon beast carried by the essence blood that had just been absorbed into the array.
"Hui-hui killed the Silao Grande," she gasped in astonishment, finally realizing what had just happened.
But before Chen Linlin could celebrate, her grandfather let out a pained grunt. At the same time, the Essence Blood Tempering Array let out an intense pulse, bombarding Chen Shenxin's body with an enormous amount of essence blood and causing him to writhe in pain.
Chen Linlin's elated expression turned panicked as her instincts kicked in. Moving swiftly, she grabbed the Black Gold-rank expert who was guarding alongside her and jumped away. Seconds before Chen Shenxin's body released an overwhelming surge of energy.
BOOM!
KYAA!
This energy swept through the surroundings, throwing Chen Linlin and the Black Gold-rank expert with her uncontrollably into the air like a kite cut from its string.
At the same time, the burst of energy destroyed a massive section of the city wall, as well as the surrounding buildings. The explosion attracted the attention of nearby experts.
The burst of energy also dispersed the dark clouds covering Glory City, scattering them in all directions and allowing the rays of the morning sun to shine down.
Only then did the experts of glory city realize that they had been fighting all night.
Xiao Ning'er, Ye Zong, and everyone else all paused in their advance, their hearts shaken as they were enveloped by a majestic, protective aura that prevented the beasts around them from attacking.
Crumble!
Crumble!
The tallest section of the city wall collapsed, its debris falling to the ground as smoke billowed from the ruins. Suddenly, a lone figure could be seen emerging from it. With a cane in hand, Chen Shenxin walked through the air in an imposing majestic manner, his white beard and hair fluttering as the morning breeze swept through them.
With each slow, deliberate step, an invisible force descended, pressing all the demon beasts against the ground, not only stopping them from advancing but also preventing them from making any noise.
"Grandfather!" Chen Linlin, who had stopped herself from tumbling through the air, hovered in place, her eyes widened in surprise as overwhelming relief rushed through her. She choked out a sob, her chest heaving as emotions welled up within her. "We did it. Hui-hui, we actually did it," she said shakily, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.
Chen Shenxin's eyes scanned the surroundings. Destroyed walls, dead beasts, and injured comrades could be seen everywhere.
He then used his spiritual energy to enhance his senses, allowing him to see far into the distance.
At the very heart of the demon beast horde stood Chen Zhenlong and Silver. The master-and-demon-beast companion duo were almost unrecognizable, their bodies covered in blood. They stood there with looks of relief on their faces as the beasts around them were subdued by Chen Shenxin's spiritual energy.
Looking even farther, he could see Xue Hui and Yu Yan standing atop the corpse of the Silao Grande. The two were looking in the direction of Glory City, seemingly sensing his gaze upon them.
The brutal battle had left wounds on everyone. They looked hurt, exhausted, and battered, yet the fire of determination in their eyes never faded.
With the state they were in, Chen Shenxin could clearly imagine how hard everyone had struggled throughout the night, killing enemies so that they could aid him in breaking through to the Heavenly Fate Realm.
"I'm in your debt. From now on, I will dedicate my life to protecting Glory City." Feeling deeply grateful, Chen Shenxin closed his eyes and whispered his deepest thanks before opening them again, a glint of power flashing through them.
Killing intent swept through the surroundings, causing all the demon beasts to let out fearful whimpers as Chen Shenxin's aura, comparable to a vast ocean, weighed down upon them.
"A bunch of filthy, lowly beasts dared to hurt my people, destroy my home, and massacre all of us. Hmph! The demon beast clan really thinks my Glory City is this easy to bully!? Hilarious! We are the people of Glory City. You can kill many of us, but we will never be completely annihilated. Because no matter what, we will live, we will survive, and we will avenge our families. Once that happens, you lots of the demon beast clan will realize that our Glory City is not something to trample on!" Chen Shenxin let out a scoff, his voice like a thunderous roar echoing throughout the entire St. Ancestral Mountain, making the hearts of all the experts tremble with pride and reverence.
"And you filthy demons who invaded our land, since you've all served your purpose, you can all die now!"
As Chen Shenxin said those words, the force weighing down on all the demon beast horde suddenly increased, flattening them against the ground as blood and gore exploded everywhere, ending their lives without giving them any chance to resist.
The same scenario could be seen happening to all the demon beasts on Chen Zhenlong's side. He stood still, chest heaving in exhaustion as all the demon beasts around him were crushed by overwhelming pressure, killing every single one of them.
Silence blanketed the air. An overwhelming sense of shock gripped everyone's hearts. The once-chaotic battlefield became eerily still, as the sounds of battle were replaced by their own ragged breathing.
"AAARGGGHHH!"
Until someone broke the silence, making everyone snap out of their daze. Their heads turned toward the direction of the voice, only to find Old Man Kuon atop the destroyed city wall, letting out a victorious cry.
Standing beside him was the young fighter, who looked extremely worried as he supported the old man, keeping him from falling. as Old Man Kuon celebrated in joy.
"YEAH, BABY! THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! WE STOPPED THE HORDES! YOO-WOAH!"
Only then did the experts of glory city realize one crucial fact.
"W-We won!" everyone exclaimed in disbelief.
End of Chapter 127
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