The warriors of the Tianlong Legion had been crushed into a mass of beasts, surrounded by endless demon beasts, and they were all in despair.
The beasts covered the sky, and without defenses, they were but a drop in the ocean.
Although Shen Chengfeng sensed the situation was turning unfavorably and immediately sent people to call for reinforcements, he still hadn't expected the demon beast clan to surge in like raging waves in a raging sea.
The scale was something they had never seen in their lives. The fortifications were destroyed like dry wood, and in just a few breaths, over ten thousand powerful warriors had died.
At such a terrifying scale, they couldn't even last the time it takes to burn an incense stick before their entire army was wiped out. Even if reinforcements arrived, it would be too late.
"Everyone, activate your defenses."
Just as everyone was in despair, a familiar soul transmission echoed in their minds.
"It's Long Chen."
Hearing this voice, the soldiers of the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion instantly became excited. Without hesitation, they quickly banded together and adopted an absolute defensive stance.
"Blazing Flames Devouring the Sky!"
A sharp shout rang out, centered around the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion, erupting like a volcano, sweeping across the entire battlefield in an instant.
The scorching flames swallowed the sky, and the demon beasts, tainted by the flames, immediately let out terrified howls.
They struggled desperately, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies, but Long Chen's flames were the Netherworld Karma Fire from hell. Once touched, it simply couldn't be extinguished.
"Puff puff puff... The
Dragonbone Evil Moon tore through the sky, slashing through endless flames, sending more than a dozen massive heads soaring into the sky.
Those were all thirteenth-tier beasts, but their bodies were covered in flames. In their frenzied struggle, they were slain by Long Chen with a single strike.
Those thirteenth-tier demon beasts were slain, and the rest fell into chaos. They frantically slapped the ground and collided with each other, trying to extinguish the flames.
The beasts panicked and no longer cared about attacking the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion. They scattered wildly. This chaos was no big deal, but the beasts in the distance, untouched by the flames, were also sparked and immediately engulfed in flames.
"Long Chen, when you came, I thought we'd never see each other again." Shen Chengfeng broke free and, seeing Long Chen, said excitedly.
Last time in the Star Domain Divine Realm, Feng Fei and Zhao Ritian were hostile to Long Chen, and the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion also sided with the divine race. Although Shen Chengfeng ultimately refused to fight, he knew that from now on, he might become people from two different worlds with Long Chen.
Because back in the Star Domain Divine Realm, Shen Chengfeng directly disobeyed Zhao Ritian's orders, instantly offending both Zhao Ritian and Feng Fei.
After all, they are disciples of the Divine Clan. Refusing orders is tantamount to betrayal. They eat the Divine Clan's food but refuse to serve it, which is absolutely unacceptable to the Divine Clan.
On his return to the Tianwu Continent, Long Chen even killed Zhao Ritian in front of all the continent's strong cultivators, effectively declaring war on the Divine Clan.
After the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion returned to the gods, they were immediately summoned for punishment. You have to understand, deserting in the face of battle is a capital offense.
Although the Long family eventually stepped in to protect them and they were spared punishment, they were ostracized by the Jiang, Ye, and Zhao families.
On the battlefield, the three legions often schemed against them, while the Long family was busy with various social engagements and unable to protect them.
Shen Chengfeng was in despair. He knew that even if the Long family protected them, the three major powers suppressing the Long family would make them die on the battlefield as easily as crushing an ant.
Shen Chengfeng even suspected that this time the other three families were deliberately targeting them, not coming to rescue them, intending to trap them, so they sent someone to quickly report to the Long family.
However, they did not expect that while the Long family's reinforcements hadn't arrived, Long Chen would show up. When they saw Long Chen, the Tianlong warriors who had once fought alongside him were so excited that their eyes reddened.
"No matter how I am with the Divine Clan, we are still brothers." Long Chen patted Shen Chengfeng on the shoulder and said.
Shen Chengfeng and the Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion were both men worthy of respect. They knew full well how terrible the consequences of refusing Zhao Ritian would be, yet they still acted without hesitation.
They would rather be made into trouble, bear the accusation of being traitors, never rise again, and even be sidelined to death, yet still have no regrets. How could Long Chen not respect such people?
Long Chen even suspected this was a method by the Divine Clan, because when the deputy commander reported the news, Elder Long's face showed not only shock but also an indescribable expression, as if he wanted to say something but ultimately held back.
According to the intuition of the Nine-Star Overlord Body Technique, Long Chen sensed no malice from Elder Long. However, the internal affairs of the Divine Clan were too complex, and some matters probably needed to be resolved bit by bit.
"Long Chen, how did you get here?" Shen Chengfeng asked.
"Now that I've temporarily resumed cooperation with the Divine Clan, I heard you were in trouble and rushed over immediately. Luckily, I arrived just in time." Long Chen said with a smile.
"Really?"
With Long Chen saying this, Shen Chengfeng and the others were overjoyed. This meant that the two sides were no longer enemies and could once again fight side by side.
"Roar... A
beast roared in the distance. Long Chen's Devouring Heaven Blazing Flames had burned many beasts to death. However, because the flames were so vast and their power was scattered, some powerful beasts, burned to ashes and bareheaded, still survived. With a roar, they charged toward them again.
"The position has fallen. Let's retreat." Shen Chengfeng spoke up. Originally, he was the commander here, but as soon as Long Chen arrived, he couldn't help but ask him about it.
"Over ten thousand brothers have fallen. Leaving like this isn't our style. Everyone, follow me and charge." Long Chen pushed the Dragonbone Evil Moon onto his shoulder, speaking with high spirits.
"Alright."
With Long Chen around, everyone's fear vanished instantly. It seemed that as long as Long Chen was around, no beast was worth paying attention to. Long Chen could give everyone a blind sense of confidence and security.
"Huo Ling'er, make your move."
Amid Long Chen's loud laughter, Huo Ling'er in a fiery red long dress appeared in the void. Her entire body was wrapped in flame runes, making her look like a beautiful elf. She swung her sword, radiating divine light across the sky.
Amidst the vast divine radiance, dragon roars echoed as one giant dragon after another roared out, charging toward the sea of demon beasts.
Hundreds of giant dragons flying thousands of miles out covered the sky, igniting the world and crossing the sky, their momentum terrifying beyond words.
Huo Ling'er is terrifying. Whether in one-on-one or group battles, she is incredibly formidable. In one-on-one fights, she can withstand Ye Liangchen, a Emperor Miao-level powerhouse. In group attacks, one person can wield thousands of troops.
"Rumble... The
giant dragon soared across the sky, sealing off the entire battlefield under Huo Ling'er's leadership and charging into the beast camp. The beasts were immediately engulfed by flames.
"Puff puff puff..."
Huo Ling'er wielded a longsword. The powerful thirteenth-tier demon beast couldn't withstand her strike, one strike at a time, like slicing melons and vegetables. Shen Chengfeng and the others were stunned.
Although they had witnessed Huo Ling'er display her might, imprisoning Ye Liang with endless Heaven-Constricting Fire,Chen was trapped, but that time it was a bit of a shortcut—Ye Liangchen was caught off guard and ended up trapped tightly.
But this time, Huo Ling'er unleashed her power, leading the Fire Dragon Legion single-handedly to slay the beasts rolling and flying. The scene was simply unbelievable.
"Brothers, cover the rear, especially pick up the bargains and collect the bodies. As usual, the internal elixirs and other useful items are yours. I want the corpses." After Long Chen finished speaking, he charged to the front of the battle formation, joining Huo Ling'er in a joint attack on the beast clan.
Only then did Shen Chengfeng and the others snap out of their daze. They drew their weapons and followed the rear of the group, specifically targeting those half-dead who had escaped.
The battle formation advanced, leaving countless charred corpses on the ground. The air was filled with the scent of meat. As the battle continued, the faces of the Tianlong Legion soldiers turned strange. Smelling the meat, they were actually starting to feel hungry.
"Brother Long Chen, hehe, killing is so satisfying!"
Huo Ling'er wielded a flaming longsword, slashing down. A powerful thirteenth-rank demon beast was sliced in two by her sword, its flaming sword unmatched in sharpness.
The longsword in Huo Ling'er's hand was formed from her life-bound fire. Whatever flames she absorbed, all her abilities were inherited. This sword possessed countless abilities—sharp, violent, devouring, soul-burning, and so on—all terrifying powers, all of which she possessed.
Sometimes, it looks like a single sword piercing a beast's chest. It's not a vital spot, but the beast struggles for a while and then dies. It can be said that Huo Ling'er's strength is no less than anyone else's.
Huo Ling'er's pretty face flushed red, her beautiful big eyes full of excitement. She was originally the spirit of flame, and flames govern violent destruction. Destruction makes her extremely excited—this is her nature.
The Fire Dragon army was too ferocious; these flesh-and-blood beasts couldn't withstand it. Almost every furry beast feared the flames.
Soon, the Sea of Beasts was engulfed by flames. The Eighth Heavenly Dragon Legion charged to their positions in just a few breaths.
By now, the position had been severely destroyed, and with the fire dragon raging, only ruins remained.
However, some longbows and crossbows that hadn't been collected in time were reclaimed. With these long-range attack artifacts, the Tianlong warriors were even more at ease.
Bolts of crossbow bolts shot out, and the beasts burned so badly they could no longer distinguish were all killed—one arrow per shot, never missing.
As they moved forward, Shen Chengfeng saw other positions and found that those positions had also been lost. The people had already fled. Sure enough, they were not the only ones under attack.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, the void darkened sharply. A divine bird sped over, its sharp claw slashing down at Long Chen.
It was a Golden-Winged Roc, but unlike the mysterious beasts of the Tianwu Continent, its wings were golden, its back black, tail blue, and its claws a strange purple.
This Golden-Winged Roc actually had four colors—a divine bird never before seen on the Tianwu Continent. Its appearance exuded a chilling aura that enveloped the battlefield, sending chills down one's spine.
"Long Chen, be careful, that's a demon king." Shen Chengfeng saw the Golden-Winged Roc and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Clang"
Long Chen slashed at the giant claw, producing a metallic metallic sound, as if striking a divine artifact. A terrifying force surged forth, shattering the ground beneath Long Chen's feet.
"Humble human, prepare to die."
The Golden-Winged Roc struck down with a single claw, then closed its wings like golden scissors, slashing down from the air toward Long Chen. The golden light dazzled, actually splitting the entire void.