Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1825 Chapter 479: Defending to the Death (Part 2)

Right now, though, the two of them weren't surrounded by a host of commanders anymore—just a pair of loyal companions remained.

"Have you picked up on their presence?"

"Indeed, they've freshly stepped out from the void's rift, just as we anticipated—the split was clearly part of a calculated plot."

A commander uttered those words in a deep, somber voice.

Long Potian drew in a heavy breath upon spotting the void crack. He'd sent out backup forces earlier, yet he'd wisely held back a portion to counter any surprises, never imagining his caution would prove spot on.

"Get ready to guard Dragon Gate City with your lives!"

Long Potian fixed his eyes on the Ancient Demon Army beyond the walls, his voice dropping to a murmur.

He picked up on subtle yet chilling presences lurking amid the Ancient Demon ranks.

The horn blared out, mournful and heartrending, while dragon cries rallied the troops in droves, igniting their veins with fervor and lifting spirits sky-high.

"Retreating at this point is impossible. Should anything go awry, I'll guide you through the siege!"

S Shi Miao declared to Li Hao with a voice full of resolve.

"Look after yourself first—remember, I've got three drops of Divine Blood on hand."

Li Hao replied to her without delay.

Shi Miao was aware that Li Hao had fully grasped the Eternal Immortality Final Realm, rendering him incredibly tough to take down, yet amid this chaotic warzone, what if a Quasi-Emperor struck or some advanced Immortal King wielded unique abilities?

"Charge!"

Myriad warriors released sweeping Immortal Techniques, slamming into the Yan Ghost Array just beyond the shield.

Li Hao watched the barrage of Immortal Techniques unfold, abruptly realizing he might have been better off joining the Dragon Blade Array, since he excelled more at offense than holding the line.

Still, switching positions mid-fight was a grave error now; it was far too late.

That said, even without shifting to the Dragon Blade Array, Li Hao refused to stand idle. As the barrier held firm for the moment, he activated his All Heavens Star Vein End Realm and called upon devastating sword arts.

Five Extremes Emperor Sword!

Destiny Sword Qi!

One after another, sword beams lanced out, infused with fearsome realm might, crashing against the dark colossal specter battering the barrier, etching deep fissures, while the ancient demons trapped within suffered grievously from the Sword Qi—particularly the Destiny Sword Kill, which the array couldn't wholly shield. Destiny's force bypassed straight to the Ancient Demons inside the Yan Ghost Array, claiming a multitude of lives!

Witnessing Li Hao's assault, Long Ying and the rest stood dumbfounded, tempted to urge him to hold back some energy, but upon noticing his All Heavens Star Vein End Realm, words failed them.

Thanks to that supreme realm force, Li Hao's immortal energy appeared boundless.

"Space-Time Splitting!"

Shi Miao unleashed her strikes with full abandon too, and even absent the backing of a formation, her blows wreaked havoc on the Yan Ghost Array.

In that instant, two dreadfully potent auras flared up behind the Ancient Demons, as a colossal silhouette advanced, hurling an enormous ebony hand at the city's protective dome.

That enormous hand brimmed with Emperor Power, making the million-mile-wide city barrier look as brittle as paper under its shadow.

A thunderous crash echoed as the barrier exploded in pieces.

With a mighty bellow, Long Potian shifted into the Ancestor Dragon form, surged forward, and clashed savagely against the immense Ancient Demon.

At their tier of strength, even the finest battle arrays lagged behind; they dueled purely on personal might.

"Hmph, a Quasi-Emperor Ancestor Dragon—once we seize it, we'll divide the banquet!"

At the heart of the Ancient Demon throng, two silhouettes loomed behind the horde, one sporting a near-human, lithe and elegant frame, the other clad in gleaming silver scales resembling mirrors, exuding horror.

"Hmm."

The elegant Ancient Demon gave a faint nod, her gaze flickering with savage hunger—it was Mi Xueyao.

Devouring this Quasi-Emperor's Ancestor Dragon Essence Blood would propel her strength to new heights once more.

At her side stood the genius from the Evil Mirror Clan's royal line. Rather than pushing toward the hotly disputed Ancestral Dragon City, they'd targeted these lesser strongholds. Breaching them would allow a stranglehold around Ancestral Dragon City!

The defensive front spanned a hundred cities; should just one endure till the close, it'd face assaults from every direction, cutting off all aid!

Isolating a single city made it a nightmare to hold, dooming it to collapse in time!

Clans across the Eastern Domain had played it safe too, reluctant to throw their young talents into the brutal churn of Ancestral Dragon City, much like the Ancient Demon Clan.

Thus, deploying these noble-born prodigies to spearhead assaults on secondary cities doubled as training and adaptation.

"King Bone Punishment has smashed the barrier—time for us to move. The flesh in this place looks sparse, probably all shipped to the front lines, what a shame, what a shame."

The Evil Mirror Clan youth's stare burned with bloodlust and malice, viewing the True Realm's Ten Thousand Races as nothing but fodder to sate his appetite.

"An elder lingers there, Eighth Level Immortal King Realm—I'll hold him off, you pair advance and wipe them out for the feast."

Nearby, a stout Ancient Demon growled in a raspy, veteran timbre, radiating crushing might.

With those words, he lunged forth; having clashed with Dragon Gate City repeatedly before, he knew Deputy City Lord Qingxuan well.

As Mi Xueyao and the Evil Mirror Clan youth observed yet another powerhouse from the city pulled into the fray, they wasted no time, directing their forces straight into the assault.

"Ready yourselves, assemble!"

The Evil Mirror Clan youth bellowed softly, drawing Evil Mirror Clan Ancient Demons together in a rush, shaping a savage and sturdy Ancient Demon entity—the Nine Evils Formation, deadlier than the Ghost Witch Formation, the Evil Mirror Clan's prime slaughter array.

Mi Xueyao commanded the Yan Ghost Clan Ancient Demons into formation as well, morphing into the Blood Prison Formation: a scarlet Ancient Demon radiating a foul reek, its presence overwhelming, hitting Seventh Level Immortal King Realm!

The Nine Evils Formation, at Eighth Level Immortal King Realm, outmatched even Mi Xueyao.

These twin arrays stormed the fray, each wielding advanced Immortal King Realm force. Barrier gone, they closed on the walls in moments, leaping like predators amid prey, slashing a bloody trail instantly.

"Hahaha... what a rush!"

The Evil Mirror Clan youth guffawed wildly while directing the fiendish form at the Nine Evils Formation's heart.

The blood-hued Ancient Demon Mi Xueyao became wore a crimson gown, though it was woven from tangled Ancient Demon limbs, its frilled hems eerily lifelike.

Her face stayed cold, but her eyes gleamed with thrill and craving, slashing relentlessly with her gore-stained scimitar in lethal arcs.

Before anyone could blink, the duo had ravaged the entire battle array.

Seventh to Eighth Level Immortal King Realm equaled the Heavenly Armor Department's arrays in might and endurance.

Yet inside the city now, just two divisions of the Heavenly Armor Department lingered.

Four had started out, with two dispatched to bolster Ancestral Dragon City, leaving only half behind.

Right then, the Heavenly Armor Department's two Dragon Array branches surged ahead, one to strike, the other to shield, facing off against the Evil Mirror Clan youth and Mi Xueyao in turn.

The clash exploded across the walls in no time, crumbling the venerable ramparts, wrecking the entrance, and even crushing the majestic carved dragon head underfoot.

Meanwhile, Li Hao and his group contended with three Yan Ghost Arrays plus a Ghost Witch Formation.

Outnumbered, they bore the brunt of heavier Ancient Demon assaults.

But on this occasion, Li Hao and Shi Miao spared nothing, pouring out their utmost strength.

"Strike!"

Li Hao's eyes flushed crimson; positioned at the dragon's rear, he lashed out, unleashing Dragon Tail Whip as a broad Sword Qi sweep, smashing straight into the Yan Ghost Array.

The Yan Ghost Array's torso tore apart, countless Ancient Demons torn asunder by Destiny's force.

In the array, troops connected via the Six Harmonies Dragon Scale Array let Li Hao tap the dragon tail's potency. Despite his mere First Level Immortal King Realm cultivation, the formation's boost let him rival Third Level Immortal King Realm foes!

At the same time, he channeled Chaos Infinite Ultimate Realm Power, landing a crushing hit on the Fifth Level Immortal King Realm Yan Ghost Array!

His fighting prowess showed no shortfall compared to Liuli or Duan Yuan.

"Shatter!"

Spotting the Yan Ghost Array crippled from the initial clash, the dragon tail's soldiers brimmed with joy and zeal. As Li Hao pressed the attack once more, they whipped out a follow-up tail strike.

Bang!

The Yan Ghost Array tried lifting an arm to fend it off, only for the limb to get hacked away, the array cracking down the center before Li Hao's third lash pierced through.

The dispersed ancient demons from the broken array—many at Immortal Monarch Realm—fell effortlessly to Li Hao's Reverse Time Realm power.