Clang! Blood-stained blades clashed, sparking a burst of fire, and in an instant, shadows flashed. The hair-raising sounds of sharp edges slicing through flesh echoed amidst this estate, already filled with cries of battle. After several rounds of fierce clashes, the Yunlan Sect disciples had managed to withstand the Mithril Family’s initial counterattacks. As they surged into the outer courtyard, true melee combat erupted! Although the Yunlan Sect had recently recruited a large number of disciples, they were not yet as formidable. In contrast, the Mithril Family’s guards were rigorously trained elite soldiers, so when the melee broke out, despite being outnumbered, the Yunlan Sect could only struggle at the periphery, unable to break through into the heart of the estate.
The vast estate was now impenetrable under the Mithril Family’s strict defense. Even with the Yunlan Sect’s aggressive advance, they could only be kept at bay. The outer areas had turned into a bloody abattoir, with swords and spears clashing, shrieks of agony ringing out incessantly, and crimson blood spilling everywhere, dyeing the high walls like red curtains. The stench of blood slowly spread, eventually permeating the entire city!
On higher ground around this battlefield, countless onlookers were silent, watching the grim battle. People from both sides kept falling like wheat stalks, and the white tide of attackers never paused. Mithril Family members, faces fierce, rushed out endlessly, their eyes bloodshot, meeting the white wave head-on! Watching this, one couldn’t help but feel how cheap life was in this moment.
Boom! A sudden explosion of energy boomed in the sky, and the city’s sunlight followed, revealing Mithril Tengshan being pushed back by Yungfu and Yunqie. It seemed that even Mithril Tengshan, with his strength, was struggling against two Dou Wangs.
His wings flapped, stabilizing him, and he wiped a trace of blood from his mouth; he had sustained light injuries in the previous confrontation. “Tengshan, stop resisting! Our combined strength can overpower you,” Yungfu, steadying his own internal energy, said sternly, ignoring Mithril Tengshan’s stubbornness.
Mithril Tengshan, however, turned to look at the intense battle between Hai Bodong and the others. Their conflict was even more ferocious, with blurs of motion in the sky, occasionally exploding with monstrous energy surges. Though ordinary people might not see much, Mithril Tengshan observed clearly. The three were evenly matched, but it was still hard to predict the outcome.
Despite the somewhat dubious strength of Yunsu and Yunsha, their synergy was formidable, matching Hai Bodong without defeat. The trio’s duel was in full swing, undisturbed by any external interruptions, each focused solely on their opponent.
“Didn’t expect Yunsu and Yunsha to be strong enough to fight Hai Lao to a standstill…” Mithril Tengshan’s heart sank slightly. If Hai Lao could not defeat them soon, the situation would worsen. If he, Mithril Tengshan, fell, Yungfu and Yunqie would join the fray, and the scales would tip…
“Hold them off, give Hai Lao enough time!” Grinding his teeth, Mithril Tengshan took advantage of the momentary lull to glance at the brutal fighting below. The outer estate was bathed in blood, with Yunlan Sect disciples and Mithril Family guards battling fiercely. Though Mithril Family guards were stronger individually, the Yunlan Sect’s numbers were overwhelming, and the defensive line was collapsing under the relentless pressure.
The situation was perilous, but thanks to Jiafei’s strategic command, there was no chaos. The defenses remained, and to destroy these lines, the Yunlan Sect would have to pay a heavy price.
“Even if our ancestral home is lost, can we still live with dignity?” Mithril Tengshan smiled sardonically. Yungfu and Yunqie shook their heads, then launched themselves once more into battle.
As they clashed, the energy explosions grew louder, and the city watched in fear, hoping not to be struck by wayward energy.
The battle resumed…
As time went on, the din of battle over the Jia Ma Holy City gradually weakened, indicating immense losses for both sides. The Mithril Family’s resistance was costly, but as the Yunlan Sect’s attacks continued, their momentum began to wane. In just a few minutes, the outer estate was overrun, though inner conquest was still arduous. The Mithril Family’s downfall was inevitable.
Just as the Mithril Family fought desperately, a change in the sky cast a shadow over their hearts.
Pfft! In the sky, a crucial battle had ended badly for Mithril Tengshan. Distracted, he was struck hard by Yungfu and Yunqie, causing him to vomit blood and fall, only to be caught by a quick Mithril clansman.
“Great Elder!” His defeat caused a shock, and only Jiafei’s calm kept the panic at bay.
Yungfu and Yunqie, having defeated Mithril Tengshan, joined the fray with Hai Bodong. All knew that four strong warriors, two Battle Emperors and two Dou Wangs, could easily defeat Hai Bodong. It was just a matter of time.
Their prediction was correct. When Yungfu and Yunqie joined, Hai Bodong quickly fell into a disadvantageous position. The spectators in the capital watched grimly, seeing their worst fears realized.
In the royal tower, Gaya’s weathered hand creaked as he observed the battle. He felt helpless, knowing that aiding Hai Bodong would provoke the Yunlan Sect to target the royal family. Behind him, Yaoye, her eyes fixed on the sky, bit her lip, knowing that Mithril Family’s fall would mean the end of their resistance, and the empire would be dominated by the Yunlan Sect.
“Hai Bodong is losing!” Gaya said bitterly, envisioning the Yunlan Sect’s control over the empire. The entire city watched the sky, the battle reaching its peak… Suddenly, a clear, rising shriek pierced the air, disrupting the four fighters’ momentum. The sky, once full of energy, dissipated, and the city was enveloped in a strange, oppressive aura.
Gaya, who had closed his eyes in despair, suddenly opened them, incredulous. The familiar, powerful presence was approaching, and he recognized it. His eyes widened, his old body trembling with excitement.
“Could it be… Him? That guy… He’s really back?!”
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