The Foundation Establishment realm had fallen.
The pressure from the Golden Core and Nascent Soul battlefields intensified.
If they were to win this battle, they would have to achieve victory in all subsequent Golden Core and Nascent Soul engagements.
However, this was easier said than done.
Within the newcomer human Great Wall, Wei Gaozu Cao He of the Great Wei Dynasty's eyes were bloodshot.
To witness this battle that would decide the fate of the human territory, even at his age of over ninety, Cao He had personally come.
Beside Cao He, the accompanying Dian Qi, with his rough face, also displayed a look of indignation and anger. If not for his insufficient strength, he would have certainly joined the fray to battle one of them.
"Damn it! Are we truly going to hand over these thirty thousand miles of territory to these demons and monsters?"
Beside Cao He, an old man also stood with a grim expression.
This was the "Senior Feng" that the participating cultivators had previously called out to, one of the three Nascent Soul cultivators of the human race.
At this moment, Senior Feng was also at a loss.
Just then, Cao He's mind suddenly recalled a person.
It was because of that person's existence that their Great War between the three kingdoms had been forcibly paused for over a month.
That gentleman, at the second heaven of the Golden Core realm, had single-handedly captured the three most powerful generals of their three kingdoms with ease.
If that gentleman were to act, could he save the collapsing great structure and forcibly salvage the inevitable defeat in the Golden Core battlefield?
Upon this thought, Cao He suddenly became agitated and stood up, his gaze falling upon Senior Feng beside him.
"Senior Feng, could you please stall for me for a few more days? I know a Golden Core realm expert. If he can act, he will undoubtedly secure victory in the Golden Core battlefield."
Feng Dengxian's solemn gaze flickered slightly. This King Wei beside him, though an ordinary person, was the ruler of a dynasty and revered by his people. Even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm needed to show him some respect.
"Your Majesty, is this true?"
"Senior Feng, naturally. Besides him, I truly cannot think of anyone else who could win this Golden Core stage battle."
Upon hearing this, Cao He nodded even more heavily, his aged face turning red with excitement. He couldn't help but cough violently, startling Dian Qi beside him, who quickly patted his back to help him regain his breath.
"Very well. If Your Majesty can find the Golden Core cultivator you speak of, I shall grant Your Majesty the final spot for the Golden Core participant."
Feng Dengxian no longer hesitated and spoke immediately.
In reality, it was now a case of a dead horse being treated as if it were alive. After all, the situation could not get much worse than losing the match.
Cao He's gaze instantly fell upon Dian Qi beside him.
"Dian Qi, could you please go to that deep mountain a hundred miles outside Ninghe City for me once more?"
The deep mountain a hundred miles outside Ninghe City was where Li Qi resided.
"Your Majesty, are you referring to him?"
Hearing this, Dian Qi's expression instantly changed, recalling Li Qi.
Thinking of Li Qi, Dian Qi couldn't help but tremble slightly. It was evident that he had a psychological shadow.
However... it seemed that in this world, he was the only one who could currently win the Golden Core stage battle.
"Precisely. *Cough, cough.* Could I trouble you with this matter, General Dian?"
Cao He coughed again. If not for his physical limitations preventing him from traveling quickly, he would have wanted Dian Qi to escort him personally.
Seeing Cao He's condition, even with a million reasons not to want to see Li Qi, Dian Qi's expression turned serious.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, Dian Qi will depart immediately. Please take care of His Majesty, Senior Feng."
With that, Dian Qi directly left the human Great Wall.
...
Li Qi had been in seclusion for the past few years. This was because he had already reached the eighth heaven of the Golden Core realm, and his strength attribute points were nearing eight thousand, having exceeded over seven thousand.
His defense, speed, and recovery abilities were also on the verge of breaking through the seven thousand mark.
He intended to push himself further and reach the ninth heaven of the Golden Core realm.
He had a premonition that when he next appeared, having achieved the ninth heaven of the Golden Core realm.
Perhaps, even in his normal state, he would be able to effortlessly defeat all Nascent Soul cultivators.
And if he were to unleash all his talents then.
He would truly be invincible below the Nascent Soul realm, and could trade one-for-one with those above the Nascent Soul realm.
Just then.
"Rumble..."
"Rumble..."
Li Qi's house began to shake again, waking him up.
Woken up, Li Qi was utterly bewildered. He skillfully dodged the large falling rocks from above.
No way! How long have I been in seclusion?
Could it be that the Great Wei Dynasty has fallen again, and the various vassal kings are fighting each other, and I've been caught in the crossfire?
Thus, Li Qi instinctively perked up his ears, but he didn't hear any sounds of a large battle.
No, there were still sounds, and they seemed to be from an acquaintance.
Outside, a rough voice called out.
"Mister, where are you? Mister, where are you? Dian Qi has an important request!"
"Bang!"
The ruins exploded, and Li Qi's figure flew out from the rubble.
He looked at Dian Qi outside the door with an unfriendly expression.
"Damn it, it's you again. Are you here to build me a new house again?"
Hearing this, Dian Qi's expression changed slightly. But then, his face became extremely solemn, and he bowed to Li Qi at a ninety-degree angle.
"Huh? What are you doing?"
Li Qi looked at Dian Qi with some confusion. Dian Qi quickly explained the entire situation.
"So, you're saying that no one is confident they can win the Golden Core stage battle, and Cao He thought of me?"
Dian Qi nodded. Although he was very reluctant to admit it.
It was indeed only Li Qi who could help the human race win the Golden Core stage battle.
Li Qi's face began to show signs of contemplation. Should he go or not?
Just then.
With a "bang," Dian Qi directly knelt down.
"I beg you, Mister, please act and help our human race secure victory in the Golden Core battle."
This gesture genuinely startled even Li Qi.
He remembered that Dian Qi had wanted to find him to redeem himself when he broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, making him realize that Dian Qi was someone with extreme self-esteem.
And now, he had unhesitatingly knelt before Li Qi.
"Come on, brother, it's not that serious."
He quickly tried to help Dian Qi up.
Dian Qi, however, had a determined expression.
"Mister, if you refuse, Dian Qi will continue to kneel here."
Seeing this, Li Qi showed a wry smile.
When others had gone this far, if he were to refuse again, what would that make him?
Besides, he was a human. How could he truly ignore the conflict between humans and demons?