"If not, how could we attract you!"
Grand Tutor Wen chuckled, "This was a necessary measure. It's a pity Lord Li was too careless. If it were another general, they wouldn't have been so reckless."
"No, how did you know about the night raid tonight?" Lord Li suddenly realized, "Could it be that there are people from your Nine Heavens Dynasty within our army?"
"None of that matters anymore!"
Grand Tutor Wen waved his hand, "Today, I will ensure your entire army is annihilated. At that time, let's see how you explain yourself!"
"That remains to be seen if you have the ability!"
Old Master Li soared into the sky, simultaneously transmitting a message to his generals, ordering them to evacuate the city. The city was protected by a powerful formation, and if they didn't withdraw, it would lead to endless disaster.
"You want to fight me?"
Grand Tutor Wen narrowed his eyes, "I advise you not to act rashly. After all, Nine Dragon City is in jeopardy, and Princess Linglong died in battle. You likely cannot bear the responsibility."
"Nine Dragon City?"
Old Master Li was shocked, "You mean you've already sent people to Nine Dragon City?"
"I already knew about tonight's night raid."
Grand Tutor Wen smiled, "Princess Linglong's life is in danger. You likely don't know this yet, yet you dare to bluster here, wanting to fight me."
Lord Li dared not delay and prepared to leave. If Princess Linglong met with misfortune, his entire Li family would likely be implicated. This was a heavy price, one that even the Li family could not afford.
Seeing Lord Li's compassion, Grand Tutor Wen burst into laughter and charged directly at Lord Li, exuding a powerful aura.
His intention was to disrupt Lord Li's state of mind, allowing him to act without restraint when the time came.
Lord Li, upon learning that Princess Linglong was in danger, would surely be anxious and unable to focus on the battle. Grand Tutor Wen was confident of victory.
"Commander, do not let him disrupt your state of mind!"
The many generals shouted, their expressions grave. They had already lost a significant number of troops. If Old Master Li were to fall, it would undoubtedly lead to endless trouble.
After all, Lord Li was the commander of this operation, and he absolutely could not suffer any losses.
"Quickly retreat and rescue Princess Linglong! If the Princess is harmed, we will be held accountable!" Lord Li shouted, his gaze serious.
Following these words, many generals also retreated towards the rear. It was unclear who had leaked the information, otherwise, they would not have been so passive.
Grand Tutor Wen was quite satisfied with this scene. As long as the morale of the army was in disarray, they could do as they pleased. As for the experts from the White Dragon Dynasty, they were no match.
Meanwhile, within Nine Dragon City, Linglong stood tall, but her heart was filled with anxiety. Her left eyelid twitched, and she had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. Something was bound to happen tonight.
"Princess, why are you so worried?" Xiao Qing asked in surprise.
"I don't know. I have a bad premonition!" Princess Linglong said gravely, "Something will happen tonight, and it will be something big!"
"Princess, you are overthinking. With Lord Li personally overseeing the defense, and it being a night raid, there is absolutely no danger," Xiao Qing smiled.
"I hope so,"
Linglong nodded slightly, "Go and relay an order for the generals to hold on a little longer. Once dawn breaks, everything will be fine!"
"I've already reminded them three times, and they are all very alert and will not slack off in the slightest," Xiao Qing comforted her. "Princess, you don't need to worry so much."
As they were conversing, countless dark figures suddenly surged in the void and attacked the city, even disregarding the obstruction of the formation.
In an instant, dozens of soldiers met their demise. Princess Linglong also cried out, "Enemy forces are attacking! Generals, follow me to fight!"
Instantly, the entire city was filled with soldiers converging on the city walls. Linglong brandished her long sword, slaying a black-clad expert.
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Princess Linglong leaped forward, her sword intent boiling, and slashed at the black-clad figures.
"Protect the Princess! Protect the Princess!"
Xiao Qing shouted, her voice filled with anxiety. She could clearly sense that these black-clad figures were targeting Princess Linglong, otherwise, they would not have been so fierce.
Princess Linglong retreated continuously. These black-clad figures were powerful, seemingly not ordinary soldiers.
In the shadows, three black-clad figures revealed cold glints in their eyes as they looked at Princess Linglong, sneering, "Princess Linglong personally guarding the city, truly a woman of exceptional caliber. However, it is a pity that she will fall here today."
"Whether you have the ability or not is yet to be determined! How dare you spout such nonsense!" Princess Linglong said coldly, "I, Linglong, am considered a renowned general on the battlefield. It is still uncertain who will die today."
"In the face of true strength, all else becomes nothingness."
A black-clad figure chuckled coldly and lunged at Princess Linglong. With a mere punch, Princess Linglong's face was disfigured, her long sword plunged into the ground, blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, and her face turned pale.
"Venerable!"
Linglong muttered, her expression changing. She had never expected that a Venerable-level expert would come to Nine Dragon City.
For the sake of safety, all the Venerables had been dispatched to two major cities. She never imagined that the defenses within Nine Dragon City would be so weak. A single Venerable-level expert was enough to kill Princess Linglong.
Moreover, there were not one, but three Venerables present. Such a formidable lineup was no small matter.
And the subordinates of these three Venerables were also extremely powerful. Ordinary soldiers were no match for them and could only slightly impede their progress.
"Princess!"
Xiao Qing shouted, drawing her long sword, ready to shield Linglong, but was instantly pushed aside by a black blur. "A mere ant, how dare you act presumptuously before this Venerable."
"There must be an inside traitor! Who is it!"
Princess Linglong's face turned ashen. The arrival of three Venerable-level experts at Nine Dragon City was a main force. Under normal circumstances, this should not have happened.
"You surely know by now that Grand Tutor Wen is personally in charge this time. The many generals sent by the White Dragon Dynasty are likely not returning."
The black-clad figure smiled, "As for Princess Linglong, she will also perish here!"
"If I die, my father will never forgive you!"
Princess Linglong's expression was cold. She knew that the three individuals before her were extremely powerful and beyond her ability to resist. All she could do now was to make them wary.