The swing of Chai Binghuo's war banner brought forth two devastating realms—one of frost, the other of blazing fire. These worlds clashed as though summoned across the river of time and space, engulfing the battlefield in chaos.
BOOM!
Yet, the blazing sun-like arrow showed no hesitation. It smashed directly into the frozen realm. The scorching radiance of the solar blast melted the ice relentlessly. The sheer sharpness and force contained within the arrow was utterly domineering.
The frozen world collapsed under the solar flare. The rain of demonic fire shattered upon contact, proving no match. What remained of the impact struck Chai Binghuo directly, sending him flying backward despite his Icefire Banner's resistance. Blood spewed from his mouth.
"What a battle formation. What a war treasure! It actually boosted a mere Yang Spirit cultivator's strength to this level… You natives must not be allowed to live. Leaving you alive is a disaster waiting to happen!"Chai Binghuo's face turned pale, though his eyes burned with madness.
He had clearly felt the frightening augmentation provided to Hua Rong through the Heavenly Soldier Formation and the Ten Thousand Beasts Blood-Spirit Drum. Even as a top-tier prodigy in the True Spirit Realm, he'd been heavily injured by a single arrow.
BOOM—BOOM—BOOM!!
The Icefire Demon Wolf Riders charged forward, their dire wolves galloping like hurricane winds.
"Kill! Kill!! KILL!!!"
The Golden Split Legion charged to meet them. Each soldier rode a Gold-Eating Beast—creatures similar to lions, but armored with golden scales like natural plate armor. Normal weapons couldn't break through.
Their diet? Metal ores.
The more they consumed, the more powerful and durable they became—eventually reaching a state of indestructible flesh.
These beasts had been exclusively cultivated as war mounts for the Golden Split Legion. Their power in a direct charge was terrifying.
Despite the onslaught, not a single soldier of Great Yi retreated.
"Blades!!"
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Soldiers drew massive golden Split-Gold Sabers, whose blades were lined with rows of razor-sharp teeth. A single slash—dragged through the target—could rip even the toughest bodies in half.
SPLAT! SPLAT! SPLAT!
In the very next moment, both armies clashed head-on.
The clash of steel lit up the battlefield. One could see Gnolls sliced cleanly in two by the golden sabers. Blood sprayed across the field in savage arcs.
Still, these Gnolls were fierce and experienced. Their spears jabbed at the vital points of the Great Yi soldiers with no fear in their eyes—only madness, only bloodlust.
On this battlefield, fear meant death, and fearlessness was survival. That was a rule deeply etched into every Eternal Night warrior—one carved in blood.
Kill or be killed.
Though many of the spears struck home, they did not immediately pierce the Golden Split Armor.
Golden light flared up as the armor blocked the blows. Though the protection only lasted a few seconds, in the ever-changing chaos of war, a second could be the difference between life and death.
And by now, all of Great Yi's soldiers had advanced to the Dharma Phase Realm. Their strength had undergone transformation. With the Blood-Spirit Drum's enhancements, they could now battle even Nascent Soul-level foes head-on.
With the spears failing to pierce the armor, the sabers followed through—one Gnoll after another was hacked down, many in a single stroke.
The battlefield was a maelstrom of blood and flesh.
Still, not without losses—the Golden Split Armor wasn't invincible. With enough strikes, even that could be shattered. Warriors were pierced through the heart, falling in tragic sacrifice.
ROAAAR!!
Suddenly, the battle turned again.
From all directions, a massive swarm of Insectoids appeared. No one knew when they had arrived. They blanketed the field, spreading toward White Crow City in overwhelming numbers.
So vast were their ranks that no end could be seen.
This was no duel of honor. War wasn't about taking turns. It was about advantages and momentum.
When you had more troops, you crushed.
This was the true essence of warfare—and Eternal Night's favorite tactic.
They had no interest in traditional duels or formations.
They simply wanted everyone from Great Yi dead.
And the Insectoid Horde was Eternal Night's greatest trump card—at once cannon fodder, elite shock troops, and secret weapons.
"Emperor Yi Tianxing, you want war? Eternal Night shall give you war.You wish to return to the Divine-Demon Battlefield?Then let's see if you have the strength to leave here alive."
In the sky, a massive fortress emerged—the Palace of Wisdom.
Out stepped a massive-headed brain demon, none other than the scheming Zhi Duoxing (Wisdom Star), a notorious Brain Demon Strategist.
"Back then, you defeated us in the King's War Chess Game.This time, I—Zhi Duoxing—will make sure you never leave this battlefield.I will show you the true passion of Eternal Night."
His voice sent chills down every spine.
This was his chance at revenge—a battle he had awaited with painstaking preparation.
"Then we fight!"Yi Tianxing's voice was calm—but resolute.
This battle had been long in the making.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The insect tide surged.
But at that moment, Great Yi soldiers surged onto the city walls.
War machines were deployed in an instant—massive crossbows gleaming with lethal intent.
"All forces—activate God-Slayer Crossbows!Free fire. Kill as many enemies as possible!"
"Golden Split Legion, return to the city!Use the city itself as our fortress!"
Zhuge Liang, as head of the Military Cabinet, immediately took command. Seeing Eternal Night abandon traditional formations, he decisively switched to defensive tactics—falling back to the fortress for support.
A wise move. In this moment, numbers favored the enemy.
Yi Tianxing did not interfere. On the battlefield, Zhuge Liang held command, and his decisions were to be respected—both a trust and a responsibility.
WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!
Millions of bolts filled the sky.
Crossbow fire poured like a black hurricane. Over ten million soldiers fired simultaneously—billions of arrows filled the sky.
SHHHK! SHHHK!
Countless Insectoids were pierced and torn apart. Blood mist clouded the air.
But Eternal Night had prepared.
Suddenly, a new wave of Insectoids emerged—huge golden snake-like creatures, known as Diamond Serpent Bugs (金刚蛇虫).
These beasts were like living spears—lightning-fast and incredibly sharp.
At the first sign of danger, they reared up, and their golden stripes unfurled like massive umbrellas, forming Diamond Iron Canopies.
These enormous shields blocked the rain of arrows with metallic clangs. Some bolts penetrated—but lost momentum and failed to kill.
Across the battlefield, these giant bug-shields formed an iron wall over Eternal Night's armies.
But Great Yi's soldiers didn't panic.
Yin-Yang Annihilation Bombs were hurled.
On the walls, the giant crossbows roared.
Every bolt was the size of a battering ram—and even the bug-shields shattered under their force.
"Yi Tianxing!With your blood, we shall cleanse Eternal Night's shame!Take my blade—The Great Extinction Demon Slash!!"
A demonic prodigy soared into the sky, fusing his body with his blade, becoming a colossal demonic saber, tens of thousands of meters long.
Within it surged the Blade Intent of Oblivion—a force meant to erase all things, to plunge the world into eternal darkness.
"Hmph! You Eternal Night fiends, mere rats and worms—Don't trouble the Emperor! I, Guan Yu, shall face you!!Receive my blade!!"
Guan Yu roared.
His soldiers formed a Heavenly Soldier Formation—their power flowing into him.
On his warhorse, he charged into the sky.
With a sweeping motion, he slashed out with the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.
That slash…was called…
Topple the City (倾城).