The black dragon’s gaze swept over Li Xiaotian and the others, searching for the human possessing the divine artifact. Simultaneously, Li Xiaotian’s heart tightened, knowing the demon sword was exposed.
“Master, Master!”
Li Xiaotian internally called out to the Demon Lord. No human overlords had arrived, and the demon sword was revealed. If the current black dragon couldn’t be dealt with, not only would Great Qin fall, but he himself would be exposed!
“I am watching. A mere little mudfish has made you so pathetic. It truly shames me!”
The Demon Lord’s voice echoed in Li Xiaotian’s mind, filled with disdain.
“The demon sword has fought alongside me for eons. It is truly wronged to be used by you like this, not even unleashing one ten-thousandth of its power.”
Hearing the Demon Lord’s mockery, Li Xiaotian felt no guilt. In that situation, how could he worry about anything else?
“Master, is there any way to deal with it?”
Li Xiaotian asked, his heart filled with anxiety. Every moment dragged on, and Great Qin suffered more casualties.
“Yes, two methods. First, allow me to take over your body. One sword strike will be enough to slay it! Second, let the demon sword act on its own. Still, only one sword strike is needed!”
The Demon Lord said unhurriedly, then his tone shifted.
“However, the disadvantages of both methods outweigh the benefits. If my aura is exposed, my enemies will surely detect it. By then, you will face an enemy a hundred times more powerful than this mudfish before you.”
“Master, now is not the time for jokes.”
Li Xiaotian was exasperated. The two methods the Demon Lord proposed were as good as saying nothing.
“Forget it. I won’t ask you. At worst, we’ll fight this beast to the death! If you push me too far, I’ll self-destruct the heavenly soldier. I don’t believe it won’t injure it!”
“Self-destruct the heavenly soldier? Which heavenly soldier? You scoundrel, you brat, if you dare to self-destruct my demon sword, I will destroy you!”
The Demon Lord roared, and at the same time, he felt a bit anxious. He knew Li Xiaotian; if he dared to say it, he would do it.
“Don’t rush. I’ll think of something else. Brat, ultimately, it’s your own weak strength that’s to blame. If your strength were sufficient now, even if you could only unleash one ten-thousandth of the demon sword’s power, this mudfish wouldn’t be worth looking at!”
Ignoring the Demon Lord any further, Li Xiaotian steadied his mind, quickly recovering his internal energy. He gripped his long saber tightly, as the black dragon was about to launch another attack.
“Ants, it is your honor to die by my hand. This war should end!”
The black dragon spoke human words, arriving before Li Xiaotian and the others, its eyes cold.
Li Xiaotian and the others remained silent, standing together, their bodies emitting fluctuations, ready to counterattack at any moment.
“Roar!”
The black dragon moved instantly, its massive maw opening as it lunged towards Li Xiaotian and the others. It intended to swallow all these ants in one gulp. No matter who among them possessed the divine artifact, it would ultimately fall into its own hands.
“Kill!!!”
Seeing this, Li Xiaotian and the others erupted, resisting with all their might. Even though they knew death was certain, not a single person retreated.
“Beast, how dare you!”
Just then, a roar echoed from the horizon. Immediately after, a fist streaked across the battlefield, striking the black dragon’s head and sending its body crashing to the side.
Following that, a figure appeared above Li Xiaotian and the others. He wore a crown, imperial robes, and his entire body shimmered with light. He looked down at the fallen black dragon and said coldly,
“You violate the borders of my Yan Province, do you think Yan Province has no one?”
“Kill!!!”
At the same time, on the edge of the battlefield, dozens of Imperial-level powerhouses suddenly charged into the fray, their auras surging.
“The demon race invades my Yan Province, the Desolate Hall comes to join the battle!”
“Kill!!! The Lord of the Desolate Hall leads the Desolate Hall’s powerhouses to resist the demon race and defend humanity!”
“With the powerhouses of my Desolate Hall here, any demon race that dares to invade human territory will be killed without mercy!!!”
Shouts erupted, and the numerous Imperial-level powerhouses of the Desolate Hall wreaked havoc on the battlefield.
“Huang Sheng!!! You are seeking death!!! Roar!!!”
At the same time, the black dragon instantly charged towards Huang Sheng, the Lord of the Desolate Hall. The sneak attack caused it to take a punch; this was a humiliation!!!
“Hmph! Beast! Are you even worthy of being my opponent?”
Huang Sheng’s tone was mocking as he charged towards the black dragon, his fists moving rapidly.
For a time, the entire battlefield was filled with roars. The fluctuations from Huang Sheng and the black dragon’s battle enveloped all living beings on the battlefield with terrifying pressure.
The出手 of two overlord-level powerhouses, even a sliver of their battle energy overflow, was more than others could withstand.
“Lord Huang! He actually made a move?”
Li Xiaotian murmured, a look of surprise on his face. In his mind, it would have been good enough if the Desolate Hall hadn’t added insult to injury, but for them to actively come to their aid and save their lives, it surprised him.
“It seems all the Imperial-level powerhouses of the Desolate Hall have arrived. This is unexpected! Cough, cough, but it’s good that they are intervening. Logically, as an overlord-level force, they must act when the demon race invades.”
Jian Lin also looked incredulous. He had never seen the Desolate Hall so proactive before. After all, since the demon race awoke, it had always been the Sword Pavilion and the other Dao sects, the two major factions, that suppressed the three demon forbidden zones of Yan Province, while the Desolate Hall had always watched from the sidelines. Therefore, the sudden full mobilization of the Desolate Hall surprised him greatly.
“No matter what, Lord Huang’s intervention has greatly helped us. Let’s kill the other beast emperors first and end this war as soon as possible to prevent any accidents.”
Someone spoke. It had to be said that after the arrival of the Desolate Hall, the pressure on the human side was greatly reduced.
However, just as Li Xiaotian and the others were about to act, a figure suddenly flew over. It was Liu Neng.
“Why are you all still standing there? Has the demon race scared you senseless? My Lord has descended, and humanity is destined to win this battle!”
Liu Neng looked down at Li Xiaotian and the others with arrogance. At this moment, his heart was filled with satisfaction. He had suffered so much humiliation before, and now he was determined to make Li Xiaotian and the others experience the same.
Liu Neng continued to sternly admonish them.
“Li Xiaotian, Jian Lin, Dao Chen! The three of you, as the strongest humans in this battle, have caused heavy casualties to humanity, which is a grave crime! You will personally ask for my Lord’s forgiveness afterward!”
“Now, here is an opportunity for the three of you to redeem yourselves. Go to the rear and cut off the demon race’s retreat. With the powerhouses of my Desolate Hall here, we will ensure the demon race never returns!”
Hearing Liu Neng’s reprimand, a flicker of anger flashed across the faces of Li Xiaotian and the others. However, the Desolate Hall’s intervention had indeed been a great help, so they could only endure it for the moment.
“Why are you still dawdling? Are you afraid? Cowards! With my Lord present, what are you afraid of? Hurry up and intercept the demon race!”
Liu Neng seized the opportunity to continue his scolding, his eyes filled with mockery. The rear of the demon race was the most dangerous place. Whether the demon race retreated or reinforcements arrived, Li Xiaotian and the others would be the first to face it. Now, Li Xiaotian and the others, knowing the danger, had no choice but to go!
A murderous glint flashed in Li Xiaotian’s eyes, but it vanished in an instant. While the Desolate Hall had intervened, seeing Liu Neng’s current demeanor, he knew that the Desolate Hall’s actions this time must have a purpose.