My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 461 - 462: Crisis in the Angel Realm!

Upon grasping the situation, Gu Xing shifted his focus toward Liu Li. He had previously intended to travel to the Angel Realm once Qing Shuang was recovered, never forgetting that Liu Li’s father remained there. Liu Li was visibly startled by the news. The Angel Realm! She vividly recalled their past trials there alongside Gu Xing. Furthermore, the realm was currently suffering under an invasion by the Demon Race. As the daughter of a War Angel, her anxiety was palpable.

Gu Xing, sensing her distress, made a swift and firm choice. "We are going to the Angel Realm!" he declared. "Additionally, we can recruit the Angels to the Alternate Space; their strength will compensate for the Human Race’s lack of totem war power." The Guardian Beasts offered no objection to his command. Once the plan was set, Qing Shuang reached out and dissolved the seal guarding the Void passage. She entered first, using her power to steady the turbulent entrance. Gu Xing, Liu Li, Vera, and the rest of the group followed closely behind.

After the last person crossed over, the radiance of the Void passage began to fade rapidly until it was sealed shut and vanished entirely. Silence returned to the space interlayer, leaving no trace of their presence behind.

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Within the Angel Realm, the once-serene Angel Holy City had been repurposed into a grim frontline stronghold. Scorch marks from intense magical combat marred the ivory architecture, and the metallic tang of blood saturated the air. Inside the Holy Hall at the city's heart, the tension was thick enough to suffocate. Five Great Angels were positioned around the throne, where Lanny sat.

Her current aura was a far cry from the girl who once followed Gu Xing. With her golden hair bound tightly and wearing a refined Silver Crown over white battle armor, her features had sharpened with maturity. She was now the undisputed sovereign of the Angel Realm, though she carried the heavy burden that came with the title. The Demon Race launched relentless waves of aggression, each more brutal than the last. Dispatches from the front arrived with such urgency that Lanny, as Queen, frequently had to visit the most perilous sectors to inspire her troops and join the fray herself.

During a brief pause in the violence, Lanny looked toward Liu Ye, who stood at her side. Her eyes betrayed her worry. "Lord Liu Ye," she began softly. "A great deal of time has passed since the trial ended... Do you believe Princess Liu Li and Lord Gu Xing are truly safe?" This was a question she had repeated many times. After being ejected from the Angel Realm’s core Trial Space, she had waited anxiously for their return. When no news came, it was Liu Ye, the War Angel, who had used his absolute authority to crown her Queen, silencing all dissenters with a heavy hand. Despite her title, Lanny still viewed herself as a subordinate to Liu Li, always referring to her as "Princess."

Liu Ye stood with a rigid, military posture, his armor still splattered with the dark, drying blood of his enemies. He listened to Lanny’s concern without changing his expression, though a flicker of inner turmoil moved through his eyes. As a father, he was tormented by his daughter's disappearance, but as the realm’s protector, he had to remain a pillar of strength. "Have faith, Your Majesty!" he replied. "The Trial Space does not simply consume people, and I have full confidence in Liu Li’s capabilities. It is highly probable they exited to another realm through a path we do not recognize. They will likely return when we least expect it, in a manner we cannot foresee."

He spoke these words to soothe Lanny as much as to bolster his own hope. He refused to believe his daughter was gone, and he remembered Gu Xing as a youth who possessed an uncanny ability to manifest miracles. Lanny nodded, suppressing her fears. She respected Liu Ye’s logic and shared his faith in Gu Xing. Still, as she sat upon that cold, lonely throne managing endless logistics and war reports, she often drifted into memories of her time with Gu Xing. Back then, she was a simple, weak Angel, yet she felt a peace she no longer knew. Every obstacle had been overcome by that man’s side. In those days, there were no kingdoms to save or millions to lead—only a bond of pure trust. That was the life she truly yearned for.

"Sigh..." A faint sound of regret echoed through the hall. Memories were merely shadows; she was a Queen now, responsible for the survival of the entire Angel Race. Just as she refocused her mind to review the latest casualty reports, a shout rang out. "Report—!!!" A four-winged War Angel charged into the hall and dropped to one knee. "Your Majesty! An urgent update from the front! The main host of the Demon Race has mobilized for an all-out assault! The scale is unprecedented; our first three lines of defense have been shattered. Our forces are decimated and beg for reinforcements!"

Lanny stood up, her regal authority masking her shock. "What is the enemy's count? What about their high-tier combatants?" she demanded. "The exact numbers are unknown, but their Demonic Qi is thick enough to blot out the sun! We have confirmed at least... five Totem Ninth-Rank Demon Generals leading the charge!"

"Five Totem Ninth-Ranks?!" Lanny’s expression darkened. This was a nightmare scenario. The other Great Angels in the room looked equally grim. While they held the rank of Totem Tier Nine, their actual combat effectiveness was lower; combined, the four of them could likely only stall two such demons. This left three Totem Ninth-Rank enemies for Liu Ye to handle alone.

Lanny didn't hesitate. "Lord Liu Ye! The situation is dire. You must go to the southeast front immediately and take command. You must hold that line at any cost; the demons cannot be allowed to pass!" Liu Ye saluted, his hand striking his chest. "I hear and obey!" He turned to depart, his gaze more solemn than ever. Facing three Totem Ninth-Rank Demon Generals simultaneously was a suicide mission, but he had no alternative. He was a War Angel, and he would safeguard this world for his daughter’s return.

"Great Angels, follow me to the front!" Liu Ye commanded. "Understood!" the four replied, their faces set in grim determination. Whatever political squabbles they had over the throne in the past were forgotten in the face of annihilation. Before they could fly off, Lanny stepped down from the dais and met Liu Ye’s eyes. "Lord Liu Ye... please... come back safely. Princess Liu Li is waiting to see you again."

Liu Ye paused, giving Lanny a meaningful look before nodding. "Your Majesty, take care of yourself. The safety of the Holy City rests with you." With that, his eight wings erupted from his back, and he became a streak of golden light as he flew toward the horizon. The four Great Angels followed, leaving the hall feeling hollow and empty. Lanny stood there, watching them go, her fists clenched so tightly her nails drew blood. The power gap was too wide. The lack of high-level masters was a terminal threat to her people. Under the weight of the Demon Race’s pressure, she was reaching her breaking point. "Lord Gu Xing... Liu Li... where are you?"