Li Qingshan suddenly opened his eyes from his sleep. His clear, scarlet pupils reflected the gloomy sky. He blinked and gradually recovered his jet-black colour. He asked with a young, muffled voice, "Where are we?"
Little Ann pinched his cheek. "Near Black Cloud city."
Li Qingshan widened his eyes and swung his fist. "I'm going to get angry!"
Little Ann let go. "Miser!"
Li Qingshan then asked, "How's the situation?"
"Take a look for yourself!"
Little Ann lifted him high into the air, and Li Qingshan immediately saw the endless encampments in the distance. The mountains and plains stretched as far as the eye could see. There were camps of demonfolk everywhere.
The sky was densely packed with red clouds. It was impossible to tell whether they were natural clouds or condensed from rising demon qi. They almost touched the black clouds that enveloped the sky above Black Cloud city all year round.
The demonfolk had clearly already pushed their territory below Black Cloud city, forming a boundary that was difficult to see with the naked eye but also clearly recognisable. Any technique that entered this region would shrink drastically.
As a result, both sides used even more primitive weapons to attack and defend, such as ballistae, bows and arrows, catapults, battering rams, and so on.
The heavy stench of blood and the surging battle cries had already become much weaker as the wind blew over.
From such a great distance, there was a strange feeling. The densely-packed demonfolk crawled towards Black Cloud city like ants, collapsing wave after wave under the rain of arrows and pillars of boiling oil.
They were clearly doomed, but they could only advance, not retreat. Very soon, their flesh and blood turned into pools of mud.
This was the most intense siege battle, and it was also the most miserable battle between ants. There were people dying in battle at every moment, yet no one cared. Even they themselves had bloodshot eyes, howling themselves hoarse as they sank into a type of inconceivable fanaticism.
It was basically rather absurd. Li Qingshan shook his head. He already understood. "The Demon domain is offering up sacrifices."
With each demonfolk that died, the demonic clouds in the sky would grow thicker.
Although Black Cloud City was built on a high mountain, which prevented the Demon Realm from expanding further, it was clear that they were making some kind of preparation. Compared to the battle in front of them that was in full swing, the Demon Domain's main camp in the rear showed a huge contrast of silence, faintly confronting the towering Black Cloud City.
They were like two giant beasts that had met on a narrow path. Right now, they were just roaring and probing each other. The real battle was about to break out.
Li Qingshan suddenly became spirited. He struggled out of the swaddling clothes and stood up shakily on all fours. He stood on the peak of the mountain naked and laughed out loud. "Haha, it's my turn now!"
"You're still young!" Little Ann picked him up again and gently flicked his little penis with his fingers.
"He'll grow up very quickly!"
Li Qingshan's face flushed red with anger. When did this little girl become so vile?
This time, he had taken the initiative to use the Phoenix's Nirvana. This kind of childish state naturally wouldn't last too long, and he would grow up very quickly.
…
Boom!
A huge boulder swept through the air in an arc, smashing into Black Cloud City heavily.
The Black Cloud Roar of Thunder Formation had already been activated, but in order to conserve energy and prepare for a true attack, they did not deal with the boulders. There were direct disciples specifically responsible for intercepting them, but they only protected a few important nodes, as several dozen boulders smashed in every moment. The surrounding mountains had already become much shorter, so they had to conserve energy too.
A house collapsed, sending debris flying everywhere. However, no one was injured. The entire army in the city had been mobilised a long time ago, entering the tunnels and bunkers in the centre of the mountain.
Up until now, tens of thousands of demonfolk had died in battle, while only a few dozen humans had died. They were all unlucky weaklings, who seemed to possess an absolute advantage. However, the morale of the entire army was extremely low.
As long as any regular soldier glanced down the mountain, they would discover that the demonfolk had already flattened the surrounding mountains and erected stone pillars. The twelve tallest totem pillars almost reached into the low-hanging demonic clouds.
Rumours spread through the army, saying that the direct disciples were already prepared to abandon Black Cloud City. Regular soldiers had nowhere to retreat to. Even lower-ranking officers might not necessarily have the right to use the teleportation formation.
When the city fell, the million-strong army would all be destroyed.
The feeling of waiting for death had always been the most unbearable, and they would die in such a useless manner.
The Blaze Hall.
Li Liehuo sat at the end of the long table. He crossed his arms and propped up his chin. "Who will command the Xuanwu army?"
If the twelve Demon Kings assembled the Twelve Citadel Demon Formation of the Ominous together with the terrifying military formation of several million soldiers, Black Cloud City would definitely fall. Everyone present understood this.
They had to use this opportunity to leave the city and fight in the open, destroying the enemy's formation. It would be best if they could kill one or two Demon Kings. The Demon domain might not necessarily be able to summon more Demon Kings to assist them, and the Twelve Citadel Demon Formation of the Ominous would collapse on its own.
The direct disciples all looked at Wan Jianfeng. His battle prowess was only second to Li Liehuo here, and he had even made up his mind to fight a while ago.
Wan Jianfeng fell silent for a while. "I'm a swordsman, not a general."
He was not someone who feared death. Even if he faced a handful of Demon Kings, he would be bold enough to fight to the death, but he refused to die pointlessly like the lowliest demonfolk.
Ruan Yaozhu raised her hand silently again, but she was ignored by everyone again. Her expression was wooden, and she refused to put her hand down, which made everyone rather awkward.
Dai Mengfan said helplessly, "You blockhead …"
"I'm willing to leave the city and fight with senior brother!"
"Hmph, I don't want to throw my life away with you."
"But there are so many people down there. Won't they all be slaughtered?"
"That's not necessarily true. If we retreat when the city falls, they'll resent us. It's possible for them to surrender to the Demon domain and become demonfolk. In order to avoid that …"
Li Liehuo stopped talking and closed his eyes. All the direct disciples felt a chill.
If an army of a million surrendered to the enemy, just how terrible would the consequences be? The Desireless Heavenly palace would definitely be furious, and these soldiers were all elites carefully selected from the human realm. Their quality far surpassed regular demonfolk. Just how many Demon Generals, Demon Commanders, or even Demon Kings and Demon Emperors could be born among them? As a result, they all had to "die in battle".
Ruan Yaozhu paled. "H- how can we …"
Li Liehuo glanced past all the direct disciples. "I'll ask you one last time …" He stressed each word, "Who's willing to lead the Xuanwu army?"
At this moment, a clear voice rang out from outside, "Let me do it!"
Li Liehuo flew into a rage. He stood up abruptly. "Who dares to eavesdrop outside!?"
Wan Jianfeng gripped the hilt of his sword tightly. The expressions of the direct disciples all changed, and they all stood up.
This was the highest military conference. Even their mounts were forbidden from entering. If this matter made it out, the consequences would be unthinkable. The reputation of the entire Myriad sect would be severely damaged.
However, Ruan Yaozhu found the voice to be extremely familiar. She blinked her eyes in disbelief.
The door swung open, and a young man strode in. He grinned.
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