"That little bastard Ye Yunfei!
He deserves ten thousand deaths!
He actually killed so many Grotto-Heaven Realm experts of our Tianyou Tomb and even seized two high-grade Flood Artifacts!"
In the headquarters of the Tianyou Tomb in Central Continent, the Tomb Lord raged furiously, roaring with anger.
The losses for Tianyou Tomb this time were too great!
"This grudge must be avenged!
Ye Yunfei must die!"
After venting his fury, the Tomb Lord, his face extremely gloomy, spoke through gritted teeth.
"Lord Tomb, we have received a message from the Ancient Demon Race.
The Demon King has issued an order to capture Ye Yunfei at all costs.
It is said the Demon King desires Ye Yunfei's method for tempering the physical body.
The Ancient Demon Race requests that our Tianyou Tomb cooperate in dealing with Ye Yunfei."
A middle-aged man standing before the Tomb Lord spoke.
"That Ye Yunfei lad is a bit difficult to deal with.
Moreover, he has Hudao Academy backing him.
Relying solely on our branch of Tianyou Tomb on the Tianxuan Continent, there's some difficulty in trying to deal with him.
Very well, cooperate fully with the Ancient Demon Race in dealing with Ye Yunfei."
The Tomb Lord considered for a moment and spoke.
"Lord Tomb, I have just received news that Ye Yunfei has already led the forces of Hudao Academy and left the academy headquarters to join the Tianxuan Army."
The middle-aged man said.
"Immediately convey this news to the Ancient Demon Race!
This is an opportunity to deal with Ye Yunfei!"
The Tomb Lord stated.
"I understand."
The middle-aged man nodded, turned, and walked out.
At this moment.
The ten flying ships of Hudao Academy were flying over the land of Central Continent.
"Everyone, we just received a transmission from Elder He."
A guardian elder of the academy suddenly announced in a clear voice.
"Oh?
What did Elder He say?"
Ye Yunfei and the other higher-ups all turned their gazes towards that guardian elder.
"According to Elder He, the Otherworldly Army is currently stationed at the edge of Central Continent.
As for our Tianxuan Army, it is primarily stationed in the four cities of Tianyang City, Zihong City, Sanjiang City, and Qingzhou City.
These four cities happen to form a continuous line, supporting each other, effectively blocking the Otherworldly Army from advancing further into Central Continent.
And the headquarters of the Tianxuan Army is in Zihong City.
The Tianxuan Army headquarters intends for our Hudao Academy forces to go to Qingzhou City first."
The guardian elder explained.
"Very well, we'll head to Qingzhou City then."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Meanwhile, within Qingzhou City.
Inside the city lord's mansion.
Over a dozen figures with fierce auras were seated.
A Daoist priest with three long goatee strands hanging from his chest and a gaunt face sat upon the highest seat.
"Didn't headquarters say that the forces of Hudao Academy would come to support our Qingzhou City?
Haven't they arrived yet?"
The Daoist priest asked.
"Not yet, for the time being."
Someone answered.
"That can't be right.
Hudao Academy was founded by Hu Dao Shangren. In that battle back then, it was Hu Dao Shangren who led the martial artists of our Tianxuan Continent to repel the invading Otherworldly Army together.
Furthermore, one of Hu Dao Shangren's original intentions when he founded Hudao Academy was to nurture talents for Tianxuan Continent to resist the Otherworldly Army's invasion if it ever returned.
Now that the Otherworldly Army has returned to Tianxuan Continent, Hudao Academy's people should be the most proactive.
Why then, when our Tianxuan Army has been formed for several days already, is there still no sign of Hudao Academy's participation?"
An old man voiced his confusion.
"Hmph!
Perhaps, the people of Hudao Academy simply look down on our Tianxuan Army."
A green-robed old man sneered.
"Indeed.
The past is the past, and the present is the present. Ever since Hu Dao Shangren's death, Hudao Academy has been declining day by day.
In my opinion, don't count on them joining us to resist the Otherworldly Army."
Another grey-robed old man snorted coldly.
The others remained silent.
Because everyone knew the green-robed old man was an elder of the Fengyun Family, and the grey-robed old man was an elder of the Xiao Clan. Both these powers had significant conflicts with Hudao Academy.
"Venerable Cui, in your opinion, which city is most likely to be attacked if the Otherworldly Army were to strike?"
A portly elder suddenly spoke up.
"Most likely, Zihong City or Tianyang City.
Because their positions are the most strategically important.
After those, would be Sanjiang City and Qingzhou City.
In truth, Qingzhou City is the most remote of the four cities.
I estimate that if the Otherworldly Army attacks, they would most likely choose Zihong City or Tianyang City.
We should remain on high alert. Once there are signs of the enemy at Zihong City or Tianyang City, we should immediately set out to provide support."
The Daoist priest stated.
"Understood."
The others all nodded.
At this very moment.
Just over ten miles away from Qingzhou City.
Suddenly, an enormous and terrifying Demonic Cloud, vast and boundless, blotted out the sky and earth, rolling toward Qingzhou City!
Within this terrifying Demonic Cloud, an overwhelming evil aura roiled!
Wherever the cloud passed, the heavens and earth rumbled, releasing surges of extremely dangerous, destructive energy.
"Haha! These foolish fellows of the Tianxuan Continent surely never imagined we would attack Qingzhou City first!"
"Gah gah…
I can already smell the scent of human flesh and blood. A satisfying feast is soon to be had!"
...
From within the Demonic Cloud, waves of sinister and chilling laughter continuously echoed.
Boom…
Finally, the overwhelming, tidal wave-like Demonic Cloud arrived just outside Qingzhou City.
Then.
Countless towering, grotesque demonic figures materialized, densely packed, filling the sky.
It was a vast and numerous army!
For the most part, they were members of the Ancient Demon Race.
Additionally, there were some creatures of other races.
Such as humans, demonic beasts, demonic creatures of the Desolate Lands, members of the Demonic Race, and some special races.
The densely packed Otherworldly Army, like a locust swarm crossing the land, surged forward, surrounding Qingzhou City.
Swoosh!
From within the Otherworldly Army, a seven-meter-tall member of the Ancient Demon Race appeared at the forefront, releasing an overwhelming demonic force that pressed toward Qingzhou City with vast momentum.
The strength of this Ancient Demon Race member was, at the very least, equivalent to a seventh-level Grotto-Heaven Realm expert among human martial artists!
"You lowly, contemptible humans of the Tianxuan Continent, give up your resistance and surrender immediately!
Those who surrender shall be spared!
Those who do not, we will show no mercy!"
That Ancient Demon roared sternly.
His voice, roared out with thick demonic force, echoed like a mountain collapsing and a sea churning, seemingly about to flip the entire heavens and earth, its momentum terrifying.
In the distance.
Ten flying ships were cutting through the air toward them.
Within the ships, everyone from Hudao Academy heard the roar of that Ancient Demon.
"Everyone, prepare to kill the enemy!"
Ye Yunfei stood up and spoke.
All members of Hudao Academy felt their spirits lift.
"Damn it! The Otherworldly Army is here!"
"Dammit! Wasn't it said that our Qingzhou City's position wasn't important, and the Otherworldly Army wouldn't attack it first?!
Why then are they attacking Qingzhou City first now!"
At this time, the entire Qingzhou City fell into complete chaos. Countless martial artists panicked, yelling and shouting.