CHAPTER 988: CHAPTER 681: ALLIED ARMY OF 3 CITIES SIEGE_2

Du Feng folded his arms across his chest, observing the situation with a blank expression.

This was the highest peak within Dongwen Mountain, offering the clearest view.

Du Feng obviously felt the gaze of this Old Sky Demon, so he looked back.

Both were masters of the celestial Demon Realm, far beyond ordinary members of the Demon Clan.

With just a simple exchange of glances, both sensed a significant murderous intent.

"We’re in trouble, City Lord!"

At this moment, a Demon Soldier ran over to report to the Tianyang City Lord.

The Tianyang City Lord was already somewhat anxious, and now receiving bad news only added to his frustration: "Cut the nonsense and speak quickly!"

The Demon Soldier, panting, said: "Our forces are now scattered and completely cut off. Should we gather all the troops?"

"Hmm? Could it be the opponent’s plan? Who among them has such a strategy to scatter us so easily?"

Upon hearing the report, the Tianyang City Lord couldn’t believe it.

Unless the opponent had an expert in deploying troops and formations with considerable experience, how else could they have disrupted them so effectively in such a short time?

Kui Jiang also retreated, having just engaged with the Tianyang City Lord and sustaining some injuries.

"Indeed, we must not underestimate these people. The Tianyang City Lord’s cultivation level is slightly above mine, so confronting them head-on would not be wise."

Kui Jiang attended to his injuries, breathing heavily.

Next to him, a Demon Chief from Free Heaven Country said: "Family Head, you were too impulsive earlier. Your Majesty had already instructed us not to confront these people head-on."

"Your Majesty saw clearly; I was too impulsive. Luckily, serious trouble was avoided. Otherwise, how could I explain it to Your Majesty?"

Kui Jiang was inwardly relieved; had the situation been more perilous, the Tianyang City Lord might have detained him.

A sharp-eyed Demon Chief remarked: "Wait, Family Head, isn’t there an old man beside the Tianyang City Lord?"

Kui Jiang focused his gaze and indeed noticed the old man nearby, but couldn’t see through him at all.

"Strange, to have such an elder appear on this battlefield, seemingly without cultivation—could it be..."

Kui Jiang wasn’t foolish and quickly deduced that the person might have a different identity.

Recalling what Wang Yang mentioned earlier, it was highly likely that this person was the helper they called for.

The Old Sky Demon spoke to the Tianyang City Lord beside him: "City Lord, this battle is fraught with danger for you—not because of a lack of strength, but due to underestimating the opponent, thinking they lack talent in deploying troops and underestimating their mobility."

The Tianyang City Lord felt embarrassed: "Senior is right. I thought they were just a band of demon thugs. Even if they had talent, how could they have gathered so quickly?"

"Haha, no harm done, but this does not affect our victory."

The Old Sky Demon pointed towards Du Feng in the distance: "Do you see that person?"

The Tianyang City Lord quickly looked over and discovered someone standing far away, completely inscrutable.

"Could that person be the Heavenly Demon weakling?"

The Old Sky Demon nodded: "This person must possess celestial Demon Strength. As long as I capture him, the deadlock here will break on its own."

The Tianyang City Lord’s eyes sparkled with realization; the Old Sky Demon spoke wisely.

Because they feared further ambushes and the presence of another celestial Demon powerhouse, they couldn’t go all out.

But if they could restrain or kill this celestial Demon powerhouse, they could attack deeper without reservation.

The Old Sky Demon leapt forward, heading towards Du Feng.

Du Feng’s lips curved into a small smile: "As Your Majesty said, it’s only natural that this Heavenly Demon would come for me!"

In a few blinks, the Old Sky Demon and Du Feng clashed, and upon first contact, began probing each other.

Their palms met, and the powerful shockwave sent gusts of wind tearing across Dongwen Mountain, affecting the Demon Soldiers and the Demon Clan of Free Heaven Country below.

"How terrifying! How can such formidable opponents emerge?"

The bewildered Demon Soldiers gazed upwards, shaken with fear.

Beside them, a lieutenant encouraged: "Fear not, everyone; this is a helper invited by the Tianyang City Lord and will surely capture all the demon chiefs of Dongwen Mountain!"

With the lieutenant’s confident speech, the morale of the Tri-City Allied Forces soared further.

However, over at Dongwen Mountain, there seemed to be a growing intent to retreat.

A Demon Chief couldn’t help but shout: "What should we do? Great Commander Du Feng just recently broke through to the celestial Demon Realm and is surely no match for them!"

Another Demon Clan member angrily rebuked: "You fool! Did you forget why Great Commander Du Feng broke through to the celestial Demon Realm?"

The Demon Chief then remembered: "Almost forgot, as long as Your Majesty is still here, we have a chance to turn the tables—brothers, charge!"

With Wang Yang supporting them from behind, these Demon Chiefs proceeded with abandon.

The Weishui City Lord watched the increasingly ferocious Demon Chiefs, feeling puzzled: "Strange, why do they seem so fearless? Could it be that the celestial Demon’s strength is exceptionally great?"

As they spoke, the Weishui City Lord fixed his gaze on Du Feng and the Old Sky Demon.

No matter how he looked, Du Feng seemed to be at a disadvantage, even sustaining injuries.

The Old Sky Demon laughed heartily: "I could tell you’ve just broken through to the celestial Demon Realm. Without me here, you might have won this battle, but with me present, victory is impossible for you."

Du Feng displayed his acting prowess, gritting his teeth and regarding the opponent: "Damn it, they could invite an expert like you! What a miscalculation!"

After saying this, Du Feng turned to flee, but how could the Old Sky Demon let him go so easily, pursuing him closely.

Seeing Du Feng beaten into retreat, the morale of the Tri-City Allied Forces soared even higher.

"Did you see that? Their Heavenly Demon has been driven off by us; their last trump card is gone. What is there to fear?"

With an order, the Tri-City Allied Forces surged towards the depths.

From afar, Xiu Huang felt pressure: "Not good, if they charge deeper, even guerrilla tactics won’t stop them."

A nearby Demon Clan member reminded: "Family Head, did you forget about the third line of defense from Your Majesty?"

But Xiu Huang clenched his fist: "Even so, allowing these Demon Soldiers into the mountain so easily is infuriating!"

"Family Head, don’t be angry; it’s all within Your Majesty’s plan. Letting them in—what does it matter?"

With this reminder, Xiu Huang stopped being angry and began retreating the troops.

Most of the Allied Army reached the depths of Dongwen Mountain, their stronghold, only to be met with countless towering rocks.

At the center of these stones stood a Demon Clansman named Ping Xiao, the last line of defense from Wang Yang.

This individual might not have strong martial skills, but had ingenious tactics.

Thus, Wang Yang imparted some knowledge of the Way of Array Formations, and preparations had been made in advance.

"You’ve all worked hard, losing so many of your troops. Upon reaching here, let me present you with a grand gift."

With Ping Xiao’s words, the countless stones began to move.

As they spun nonstop, the Demon Soldiers panicked as their surroundings transformed.

One moment, Ping Xiao was in front of them; the next, he appeared behind.

"There at the back, attack!"

Upon seeing Ping Xiao, they rushed forward, but in a flash, he vanished again.

The Weishui and Duvor City Lords sensed trouble.

"Not good, this person must excel in the Way of Array Formations. If so, we will undoubtedly waste a lot of time!"