CHAPTER 59: CHAPTER 11: BATTLE AGAINST DEMON BEASTS

Looking down from the city wall, all that could be seen was a large number of demon beasts rushing toward them in the distance. The exact number was unclear, and it was also impossible to discern the rank of these demon beasts.

It was the first time for Si Lin and the others to witness such a spectacle. Their expressions were tense, revealing no emotions, while Gu Qingqing, Zhuo Tingqiu, and Yun Ran were utterly shocked.

"Wow, how many demon beasts are there!" Zhuo Tingqiu exclaimed in disbelief, his mouth agape.

Yun Ran and Gu Qingqing stood beside him, similarly dumbfounded, and instinctively nodded in agreement to Zhuo Tingqiu’s words.

"With so many demon beasts, can we really win?" Despite knowing the cultivation of Si Lin and the others, Yun Ran couldn’t help but voice her doubts.

Gu Qingqing also looked towards Si Lin and the others, worry evident in her eyes.

Feeling Gu Qingqing’s gaze, Si Lin turned his head, gently patting her on the head, and said in a low, steady voice, "Don’t worry, your senior brothers won’t let anything happen here."

"That’s right, Little Qingqing, you have to believe in us!" Rong Ye, who was already beside Gu Qingqing, said with a serious expression.

The other three also showed unprecedented seriousness. They might not have been saints, but watching an entire city perish before their eyes was something they couldn’t accept!

"Nan Hua, go set up the array. Mu Chen, prepare any useful powders and elixirs. Rong Ye, take out the talismans and distribute them when the City Lord’s people arrive. Also, protect Yue Zhao. In this battle, we must win!" Si Lin calmly assigned everyone their tasks, speaking with extra seriousness.

"I haven’t had a good fight in a long time; I hope the Heavenly Dao shows some favor so I can have a satisfying battle today!" For Rong Ye, a battle enthusiast, the mere thought of fighting made his blood boil; he was raring to go.

"I’ve never tested the powders I’ve crafted; this time is perfect to try them out." Mu Chen looked at the demon beasts as if they were treasures, his emotions a bit off-kilter.

"I haven’t tested the new array I’ve researched either; this is a good opportunity to try it out!" Nan Hua shook his fan, a trace of excitement in his smile.

"It’s just right for everyone to hear my new tune." Yue Zhao’s smile remained perfect as the Flowing Light Zither appeared in his hands.

Si Lin glanced at the group, then turned around, a powerful Sword Intent emanating from him. In the perception of everyone present, he seemed to vanish, replaced by a sharp sword!

The Heavenly Awakening Record flew out from Rong Ye’s body, enlarging and suspending mid-air. Its pages turned without wind, and soon, a pile of talismans flew out from the Heavenly Awakening Record, hovering in front of Rong Ye.

Nan Hua directly leapt off the city wall, his form rapidly changing as he took Spirit Stones from his Qiankun Ring and tossed them to specific locations. Soon, his figure vanished from sight.

Yue Zhao flew into the air, sitting cross-legged, the Flowing Light Zither suspended before him. As his hands touched the zither, his entire aura changed. If Yue Zhao once gave the impression of a gentleman, now he appeared as a formidable warrior.

Mu Chen, meanwhile, took out a bunch of potion bottles from his Qiankun Ring, sorting through them while muttering under his breath.

Gu Qingqing was somewhat composed, having witnessed Si Lin and the others in action many times. Although every time felt miraculous, she was relatively calm compared to Zhuo Tingqiu and Yun Ran.

Both knew Si Lin and his group weren’t from the Xuantian Continent, and their Taoist Skills were quite extraordinary, but seeing them in action still left them in awe.

The person equally astonished was Hua Shiyu, the third prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who arrived on the city wall after rushing over. He was the young man living next to the Yun Family’s estate.

Hua Shiyu, as the third prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, was cherished. His mother was a Noble Consort, the Emperor’s favorite, and Hua Shiyu was the Emperor’s most beloved son.

He had his own mission for being out, but encountering an assault on Liuyue City by demon beasts was unexpected.

Liuyue City was a city of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and as a prince, Hua Shiyu couldn’t abandon it, so he brought his men to the city wall. Yet, he was unprepared for the scene before him.

Having interacted with many cultivators as a prince, and being at the Peak of the third rank himself, he had never seen such youthful yet powerful individuals, leaving him momentarily frozen.

Si Lin and the others had long noticed Hua Shiyu’s presence. Yue Zhao even guessed his identity. But compared to their own, Hua Shiyu’s identity mattered little; they paid him no mind unless he caused trouble!

The demon beasts drew nearer, and Zhuo Tingqiu, Yun Ran, and Gu Qingqing were becoming noticeably tense.

Gu Qingqing thought for a moment, looked at Si Lin and the others readying for battle, and with an ethereal and mysterious voice, declared, "In this battle, Liuyue City will be victorious!"

After speaking, she felt eighty percent of her Spiritual Power drained from her body, causing her to feel weak. She quickly took several Gathering Spirit Pills, feeling her Spiritual Power gradually recover, and only then did her brow relax.

When Gu Qingqing used the Power of Word Spirit, her voice was exceptionally unique. Even if she didn’t speak loudly, and despite the clamor from the approaching demon beasts and the bustling city, everyone present heard her words clearly.

The golden light flashed briefly before disappearing.

Si Lin and the others glanced at Gu Qingqing, and upon confirming she was okay, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Their confidence in the upcoming battle surged, for Gu Qingqing had declared Liuyue City’s victory, and thus, Liuyue City would not fall!

The guards on the city wall, under the Defense General’s leadership, were already preparing defensive and offensive equipment. Taking advantage of the situation, Rong Ye distributed the talismans he had crafted, bolstering the guards’ confidence significantly.

As the first wave of demon beasts approached within fifty meters of Liuyue City, the Dragon Capturing Sword in Si Lin’s hand emitted a dragon’s roar. He rose from the city wall, standing mid-air, his gaze shifting as he entered a state of unity with the sword, his aura rapidly climbing, surpassing the Peak of the sixth rank.

He swung the Dragon Capturing Sword horizontally, unleashing a powerful Sword Qi from its tip. The front line of demon beasts had their legs severed instantly. Blood gushed out like a fountain, their bodies collapsing, trampled by the beasts behind them, accompanied by agonizing wails.

"Zheng!" A flash of light enveloped the Flowing Light Zither as a Piano Sound resonated through the heavens. Yue Zhao’s hands began to move slowly over the zither strings.

Invisible sound waves flew from the Flowing Light Zither toward the demon beasts on the ground, in concert with Si Lin’s Sword Qi, causing waves of demon beasts to fall.