Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1825 Chapter 479: Defending to the Death (Part 2)

Right now, though, the many commanders who once flanked the pair had vanished, leaving merely two allies at their side.

"Have you spotted them?"

"Indeed, they've just stepped out from the void's fissure, just as we anticipated—the rift was clearly a calculated plot."

One commander uttered in a deep, somber voice.

Long Potian drew in a heavy breath over the void's tear. Though he'd sent aid ahead, he'd wisely held back some troops to counter surprises, never imagining his caution would prove spot-on.

"Get ready to guard Dragon Gate City with your lives!"

Long Potian fixed his eyes on the Ancient Demon Army beyond the walls, his words coming out in a hushed rumble.

He detected subtle yet horrifying presences lurking amid the Ancient Demon horde.

The horn blared, its sound mournful and fierce, while dragon roars ignited the spirits of countless warriors, their veins pulsing with fervor, lifting their fighting spirit immensely.

"Retreat is impossible at this point. If things go awry, I'll guide you through the siege!"

Shi Miao declared in a booming voice to Li Hao.

"Look after yourself first; remember, I've got three drops of Divine Blood."

Li Hao replied to her right away.

Shi Miao was aware Li Hao had perfected the Eternal Immortality Final Realm, rendering him nearly impossible to slay, yet on this chaotic field, what if a Quasi-Emperor struck or a top-tier Immortal King unleashed hidden abilities?

"Charge!"

Myriad soldiers unleashed mighty Immortal Techniques, slamming into the Yan Ghost Array beyond the shield.

Li Hao watched the barrage of Immortal Techniques, abruptly realizing he belonged more in the Dragon Blade Array, where his offensive skills shone brighter than defense.

Yet switching now was impossible; shifting positions mid-fight broke every rule.

Still, unable to join the Dragon Blade Array, Li Hao didn't stand idle. Before the shield fell, he activated his All Heavens Star Vein End Realm and called forth devastating sword arts.

Five Extremes Emperor Sword!

Destiny Sword Qi!

One after another, sword beams lanced out, infused with dread realm might, slashing at the massive black ghost battering the shield, etching deep fissures, while the ancient demons within suffered grievously from the Sword Qi—particularly the Destiny Sword Kill, which pierced past the formation's guard. Destiny's force struck straight at the Ancient Demons in the Yan Ghost Array, reaping a multitude!

Witnessing Li Hao's assault, Long Ying and the rest stood dumbfounded, tempted to urge him to hold back, but his All Heavens Star Vein End Realm left them mute.

With such supreme realm strength, Li Hao's immortal energy appeared boundless.

"Space-Time Splitting!"

Shi Miao struck without holding anything back; even solo, without formation aid, her blows wreaked havoc on the Yan Ghost Array.

Suddenly, two fearsome auras erupted behind the Ancient Demons, and a colossal form emerged, hurling a enormous dark palm at the city's shield.

That giant palm brimmed with Emperor Power, making the million-mile city wall shield look as flimsy as paper under its weight.

A thunderous crash rang out as the shield burst apart in an instant.

Long Potian bellowed, shifting into the Ancestor Dragon form, charging forward to clash savagely with that immense Ancient Demon.

At their tier, even the finest formations lagged behind; they battled purely on personal might.

"Hmph, an Ancestor Dragon in the Quasi-Emperor Realm—once we seize it, we'll divide the banquet!"

Amid the Ancient Demon throng, two silhouettes loomed at the heart of the demonic surge: one with a lithe, elegant human-like frame, the other clad in gleaming silver scales like polished mirrors, radiating terror.

"Hmm."

The elegant-framed Ancient Demon gave a faint nod, her gaze flickering with savage hunger—it was Mi Xueyao.

Devouring this Quasi-Emperor's Ancestor Dragon Essence Blood would propel her strength higher once more.

At her side stood the Evil Mirror Clan's royal prodigy. Rather than rush to the brutal fray at Ancestral Dragon City, they'd targeted these other strongholds. Breaching them would trap Ancestral Dragon City in a noose!

With a hundred cities anchoring the defensive chain, if just one endured till the end, it'd face assaults from every angle, cutting off any aid!

A lone city proves impossible to hold and will crumble in time!

The Eastern Domain's varied clans had also restrained themselves, reluctant to throw their elite youths into the slaughterhouse of Ancestral Dragon City, much like the Ancient Demon Clan.

Thus, deploying these noble-blooded talents to lead assaults on lesser cities offered training and a taste of battle.

"King Bone Punishment has shattered the shield—let's advance. The blood feast here looks sparse; most must've been shipped to the front, what a pity, what a pity."

The Evil Mirror Clan youth's eyes burned with bloodlust and malice, viewing the True Realm Ten Thousand Races as nothing but fodder for his appetite.

"An elder lingers there, at the Eighth Level of the Immortal King Realm—I'll hold him off, you two press on and ravage it for your meal."

Nearby, a hulking Ancient Demon rumbled in a gravelly, ancient timbre, exuding crushing pressure.

As he lunged forward, his voice still echoed; having clashed with Dragon Gate City repeatedly before, he knew Deputy City Lord Qingxuan well.

Mi Xueyao and the Evil Mirror Clan youth saw another powerhouse in the city pulled into the fray, and without pause, they drove their forces straight into the assault.

"Form up, prepare!"

The Evil Mirror Clan youth growled low, and hordes of his clan's Ancient Demons assembled rapidly, merging into a savage, sturdy demonic entity—the Nine Evils Formation, deadlier than the Ghost Witch Formation, the Evil Mirror Clan's prime slaughter array.

Mi Xueyao commanded the Yan Ghost Clan's Ancient Demons, shaping them into the Blood Prison Formation: a scarlet Ancient Demon reeking of gore, its presence overwhelming, hitting the Seventh Level of the Immortal King Realm!

The Nine Evils Formation, at the Eighth Level of the Immortal King Realm, outmatched even Mi Xueyao.

These twin formations stormed the field, both wielding high Immortal King Realm prowess. With the shield gone, they swiftly hit the walls, diving like predators into a flock, slashing a bloody trail in moments.

"Hahaha... thrilling!"

The Evil Mirror Clan youth guffawed wildly, directing the Nine Evils Formation's core demonic form.

The blood-red Ancient Demon Mi Xueyao became wore a crimson gown, but it was woven from countless entwined Ancient Demon limbs, its frilled hems eerily lifelike.

Her face stayed cold, but her eyes gleamed with thrill and craving, as she repeatedly slashed with her gore-stained scimitar in lethal arcs.

In mere moments, the pair had torn through this formation.

Seventh to Eighth Level Immortal King Realm strength equaled the Heavenly Armor Department's setups in might and endurance.

Yet inside the city now, only two divisions of the Heavenly Armor Department survived.

Four had started, but two went to bolster Ancestral Dragon City, halving their numbers.

Now, the Heavenly Armor Department's two Dragon Array branches surged forth—one to strike, one to shield—facing off against the Evil Mirror Clan youth and Mi Xueyao.

The clash exploded across the walls, crumbling the ancient ramparts, wrecking the gates, even smashing and lopping off the majestic carved dragon heads.

Meanwhile, Li Hao and his group confronted three Yan Ghost Arrays and a single Ghost Witch Formation.

Outnumbered, they endured heavier barrages from the Ancient Demons.

But this round, Li Hao and Shi Miao spared nothing, pouring out their utmost strength.

"Strike!"

Li Hao's eyes flushed crimson; even from the dragon's rear, he whipped out, unleashing Dragon Tail Whip as a vast sweeping Sword Qi, smashing straight into the Yan Ghost Array.

The Yan Ghost Array's torso ripped wide, shredding numerous Ancient Demons with Destiny's force.

Linked via the Six Harmonies Dragon Scale Array, many troops in the formation let Li Hao tap the dragon tail's might. Though merely First Level Immortal King Realm, the array's boost let him rival the Third Level!

At the same time, he channeled Chaos Infinite Ultimate Realm Power, hammering the Fifth Level Immortal King Realm Yan Ghost Array with brutal force!

In raw fighting power, he held his own against Liuli and Duan Yuan.

"Shatter!"

Spotting the Yan Ghost Array crippled on impact, the soldiers in the dragon tail segment cheered with wild joy. As Li Hao struck once more, they loosed a second tail lash.

Bang!

The Yan Ghost Array tried lifting an arm to fend it off, but the limb sheared clean, the array cracking down the center before Li Hao's third blow pierced through.

The fleeing ancient demons from the broken formation, mostly Immortal Monarch Realm, fell easily to Li Hao's Reverse Time Realm power.