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"Before coming here, it was always said not to underestimate Chen Qing. It seems those words are indeed true. Even the quality of a mere border pass guard commander and soldiers can be so high."

Below the South Pass, amidst a sea of corpses and blood, what was once a scene of hope in countless people’s eyes has now turned into an Asura Hell.

Amidst the thick stench of blood, not a single living soul remained. Many bodies were violently piled together, indistinguishable from one another, whether men, women, or children.... all the same...

It’s unbearable to look at.

The most tragic deaths should be those of the soldiers. Because of their vigorous vitality, they often had to be completely destroyed to die, and most were smashed into a pulp, extremely tragic.

"These human soldiers are indeed resolute in spirit..."

At this moment, those slender individuals revealed their true forms, with massive spirits of divine generals towering behind them, appearing magnificent.

Behind the man who had just killed Bai Lie was a human-wolf-shaped divine general, none other than the Kui Wood Wolf from the Heaven’s Court Twenty-Eight Constellations!

"In the end, not a single one wanted to escape..." Kui Wood Wolf licked the blood at the corner of his mouth, looked at the tragically deceased soldiers, and nodded in satisfaction. The other magicians who came along began extracting vitality and condensing Blood Essence Stones.

"Yes, they fought to the last man. Such soldiers, I’ve only ever seen under King Gui Xiang. Does Chen Qing actually have such a method for training troops?" another divine general sneered.

"Let’s enter the city, don’t waste time." At the forefront, a black figure slowly descended. On top of the city gate, even the massive Mystical Tortoise that had transformed into a Gate Deity died most tragically.

"This Divine Path Sect shows some promise. Such lowly demons can suddenly rise to that level, already comparable to some noble species from outer space."

"Just some twisted methods..." Kui Wood Wolf laughed: "If it was something good, our Heaven and Earth would have used it long ago."

"Indeed..."

"To think, I believed the old man wouldn’t choose the Southern Barbarians this time."

Regarding this, perhaps many divine generals are unaware. The old man decided as early as a year ago.

These divine generals have been lurking here for a year, the most suffocating period for them.

They had to play the role of refugees, mingling with these disgusting barbarians, all the while being careful not to reveal themselves.

Plus, they had to periodically replenish energy, each time sneaking out at night to retrieve Blood Essence Stones projected by Heaven’s Court.

This group relied on Blood Essence Stones for a whole year, consuming resources enough to awaken ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers. Elder Long’s investment this time is indeed substantial.

Finally... After a whole year, they’ve finally waited for their chance!

"What next, leader?" Kui Wood Wolf asked the figure in black robes, who was the mastermind of this operation, also the White Tiger Star Officer of the Western White Tiger Seven Lodges.

The Four Spirits are ancient spirits, terrifying demons from outer space, long calculated to death by Pu YunChuan’s programs in the First Era, yet even after death, they left behind powerful legacies. Those who came later are considered usurpers.

The Four Spirits are still to this day demons whose powers no one has fully inherited.

In Heaven’s Court, the four Star Officials stand on par with the Four Heavenly Kings, but each only inherits half the power of the ancient Four Spirits, the other half held by the Four Spirits Sorcerers.

Through the ancient demon clan’s rituals, the complete Four Spirits Technique has appeared, which is why the Four Spirit Star Officials descended in person.

If they acquire the true Four Spirits Technique, the power of the Four Spirit Star Officials would surge by a tier, at least on par with the Three-Eyed God Generals.

Their boss, the White Tiger Star Official, aims to enter Jiangnan, targeting the White Tiger Inheritance held in Jiangnan!

"Enter the city, advance along the three routes of Southeast Pass, and swiftly clear the remaining forces in Southeast County. No other city can have defense like Southeast Pass. Clear their forces first, then return to guard South Heaven Pass. Don’t delay Lord Heavenly Emperor’s strategic timing!"

"Yes!" Cue Wood Wolf exhaled in relief upon hearing this. He was just afraid his impulsive superior might head straight for Jiangnan to hunt that newly promoted White Tiger Sorcerer!

The task from above is significant; they must secure the Southern Barbarians’ position. Any blunder due to the boss’s personal motives would implicate the Northern Seven Lodges.

"Inform them above first..." The White Tiger Star Lord seemed also suppressing his immense desire: "Just say the Southeast is secured!"

"Yes.... "

"I won’t keep you waiting long..... boy!" The White Tiger Star Lord gazed toward Jiangnan’s direction, a sinister smile stretched across his sallow face, even tearing his human skin as he smiled!

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"Hoo!!"

Within the Nan Ming Prefecture of Lyuzhou, Shen Yuan jolted awake, finding himself drenched in cold sweat, his nightwear soaked through.

Pressing his chest, he gasped for breath, trembling and unable to compose himself for quite some time.

What on earth is this?

Shen Yuan rubbed his chest, feeling as though something was watching him. He had never felt such a terrifying sensation before, not even when targeted by those zombies.

This shouldn’t be an illusion...

Shen Yuan got up and dressed, intending to find Third Master Shen to ask. Something major might have happened.

He left the room quietly, careful not to disturb his mother. Once outside, he activated the Wind Spell without hesitation, quickly heading to the nearest Hell Ruler Temple.

"Senior Brother Shen Yuan?"

It wasn’t Shen San who appeared at the Hell Ruler Temple, but a young man with a fair complexion. Seeing Shen Yuan, he quickly greeted him, "Senior Brother, coming to the Hell Ruler Temple at this hour, is there something important?"

Shen Yuan recognized him as Chen Xiao, a descendant of the Earth Court. Due to his excellent performance, he was chosen by Third Master Shen to serve as a Deputy Officer of the Hell Ruler, now responsible for spirit stone research and most administrative affairs within the Hell.

"Has Third Master Shen not returned yet?" Shen Yuan quickly inquired.

"Lord City God went to the Lyuzhou meeting and hasn’t returned yet," Chen Xiao replied promptly, "If Senior Brother Shen has any urgent matters, you can tell me. I can activate the emergency runes to have Lord City God return immediately."

"This..." Shen Yuan was momentarily troubled. Shen San had gone to Lyuzhou to attend Chen Qing’s battle meeting, a legitimate affair. If it were truly urgent, that would be one thing, but being awoken by a nightmare and using emergency runes to call him back seemed somewhat excessive...

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Yuan finally said, "Please keep a close watch, and if Sir Shen returns, kindly notify me immediately."

The young man complied with a prompt bow, "Rest assured, Senior Brother, the message will certainly be delivered."

Since Senior Brother Shen was unwilling to disclose the matter to him, he could hardly press further.

Shen Yuan felt helpless. After all, he couldn’t just tell his junior brother he had a nightmare and came late at night to chat with Shen San, could he?

But that nightmare felt so real, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that if he didn’t quickly find out why, something major might happen...