Free Web NovelChapter 595: Chapter 405: Array Breached, King Returns! (Double Chapter)
He knew very well that although the Prince’s Mansion could supply him with an uninterrupted stream of top-grade Spirit Crystals, he and the Grand Array were already on the verge of collapse.
At this moment, that Lizard Dragon swung its pair of fleshy wings, turned in the air, and focused its attention on the yet unbreached Talisman Array, seemingly surprised that this Human Race’s City Defense Array could hold out for so long.
The enormous golden pupils finally focused on Qian Yuan within the array.
Just one glance and Qian Yuan immediately felt an overwhelming sense of pressure, like a mountain crashing down.
"What a powerful Great Demon!"
Qian Yuan’s breath hitched, realizing things were turning for the worse.
The next moment, the Lizard Dragon raised its long tail again and slammed it down fiercely.
Boom!
The terrifying Demon Power exploded on top of the Protective Array, tearing a huge gap open in the array.
The next second, other Demon Beasts, like a school of fish catching the scent of blood, rushed madly towards this opening.
Even though Qian Yuan repaired it as quickly as possible, many swift-moving Demons had already breached the Protective Array!
They shrieked and cheered, ready to attack the living people inside the city.
"Kill him first."
At this moment, the Lizard Dragon spoke human language, giving orders.
The intruding Demon Swarm dared not disobey, following the Great Demon’s will and charging straight at Qian Yuan.
Obviously, the Lizard Dragon had realized Qian Yuan’s importance.
If they could eliminate Qian Yuan, or even just disrupt his repairs on the Grand Array, the City Defense Array would soon be broken!
"Not good!" The generals and many capable Martial Artists left in the city saw this scene, and many realized the Demons’ intent. They quickly moved, soaring into the sky, ready to intercept the invading Demon Swarm.
Among them was Su Qingqing!
She could have avoided the risk, but she still chose to step forward, rushing to aid Qian Yuan above.
Su Qingqing had always had a strong sense of justice; it was her nature.
Back in the Da Lai Era, after learning many skills from Song Changming, Su Qingqing spent quite some time acting chivalrously outside, displaying a heroine’s demeanor.
Now in the Ancient Abyss Country, even after spending years at Fox Mountain, her temperament remained unchanged.
A Bat Demon saw Su Qingqing, this Human Race girl, obstructing its way and ferociously lunged at her, intending to bite her smooth, delicate neck.
Su Qingqing was not afraid at all. As the Bat Demon approached, her eyes instantly transformed into a pair of pink pupils.
The Bat Demon was immediately petrified in the air, its actions frozen, even its wide-open mouth unable to shut, appearing quite strange.
The Bat Demon’s pupils trembled, indicating its heart was far from calm.
Su Qingqing wasted no time. Her Longsword pierced forth, swiftly and decisively, penetrating the Bat Demon’s head.
The Bat Demon had reached Demon General Level strength, yet it was still slain with one strike!
It could only be said that Su Qingqing’s developed Pupil Technique was immensely powerful, difficult for Demon Generals with shallow Tao Practice to withstand.
Just then, the Lizard Dragon broke open another huge gap.
This time, the Demons nearby, already poised to attack, swarmed in even more wildly at the sight of the breach.
Qian Yuan had no choice but to concentrate with all his Heart and Spirit, hastening to repair the Protective Array; otherwise, this was no longer just a small breach, but the entire Grand Array on the brink of collapse.
Outside the city, the Changsheng Su Family had also joined the battle.
Being part of the Changsheng Family, they held a transcendent status, neither obligated to participate in the city’s affairs nor concerned with them.
But now, with the city on the brink of breach, they too had to join in resisting the Demon’s invasion.
In fact, it was due to the Su Family’s full commitment and the presence of multiple Changsheng Family Grandmasters that they managed to hold off this large-scale demon wave before Prince Cui’s arrival.
It prevented the situation from collapsing at the outset in the face of multiple Great Demon leaders.
This time, the Changsheng Su Family demonstrated the true depths of the Changsheng Family’s foundation.
Even though they had declined, they were still the Changsheng Family, with the bloodline of the Changsheng clan flowing through their veins!
In the Noble Family of the main city, if there is a Grandmaster ancestor, it is considered a top Noble Family, with the right to meet with Prince Cui and co-govern the realm alongside imperial Authority!
This time there were as many as five Su Family Grandmasters on the battlefield, and yet that might not even be all of their Grandmasters!
This makes it easy to understand the rumors that Prince Cui would always be courteous and deferential when visiting the Su Family.
Su Fengye, following the family Grandmasters, sliced apart a flaunting Demon General with one strike.
Suddenly aware of something, he reflexively turned to look back at the city, his expression changing dramatically.
"Qingqing!"
In that moment, he saw Su Qingqing surrounded by a group of Demons in the air, causing him immediate anxiety.
Even though his daughter had not forgiven him and still did not wish to interact with him, he could not simply watch her fall into peril.
Without much thought, Su Fengye raced towards the city.
The City Defense Array could block Demons, but not him.
On the other hand, Song Changming, who was farther away, noticed the damage to the protective array a bit later, realizing Demons had infiltrated the city.
And when he arrived, he saw Su Fengye had already arrived on the scene.
With Su Fengye’s strength, having one foot in the Grandmaster Realm, he quickly cleared the Demons that had invaded the city.
Su Qingqing remained unharmed.
In fact, Su Qingqing’s prior situation was not as dire as Su Fengye had imagined.
Not to mention the various Talisman Paper and Talisman Tools Song Changming had given her for protection, Su Qingqing herself was confident she could escape from the Demons’ encirclement.
After all, she was no longer the drifting child of years past, now possessing considerable strength.
"A bunch of useless things!" The Lizard Dragon outside the Protective Array, seeing so many Demons unable to disturb Qian Yuan, lost its patience.
After shattering another breach with its tail, the Lizard Dragon transformed, turning into a black-clothed youth with dual horns on his head.
He was about to step into the city himself.
Su Fengye quickly prepared for a fierce confrontation, shielding Su Qingqing behind him.
"You..." Su Qingqing looked at Su Fengye’s back shielding her in front, her expression grew complex.
How she once wished her father could shelter her like this, appearing heroically when she was in danger, to rescue her home.
However, Su Fengye’s actions later on dispelled such illusions.
Yet now, Su Fengye’s appearance stirred some confusion in her thoughts.
At this moment, Song Changming also arrived, landing beside Su Fengye, intently watching the Lizard Dragon that brought him immense pressure.
"Young Master!" Su Qingqing called out instinctively upon seeing Song Changming, her previously confused mood calming down immediately.
Song Changming was just about to tell Su Qingqing to retreat when a sudden and exceptionally powerful surge of Power swept from afar, without warning, heading straight for the black-clothed youth the Lizard Dragon had transformed into.
The black-clothed youth slightly frowned, his eyes coldly looking into the distance.
His entire Demon Power transformed into a pair of fleshy wings, completely shielding him, resisting the sudden terrifying Power impact.
Ordinarily, a common Human Race Grandmaster could not pose much of a threat to him, only those very strong among Grandmasters had a chance...
Yet the Power at present made his defense somewhat difficult.
Bam!
He managed to hold on for just a few seconds before being blasted out of the main city by this surge of Power.
Meanwhile, beside Song Changming, Hu Tomb was also alerted, flying over from the city wall.
Right now, he still looked pale, evidently not having had enough time to recuperate and heal.
But his expression was one of excitement and even joy.
Seeing this, Song Changming’s heart stirred, developing a hypothesis.
Could it be that Prince Cui had returned!
Just as this thought formed, the next moment, Prince Cui’s figure appeared above the main city, confirming his suspicion.
A strong aura instantly spread across the entire battlefield.
The Demons became restless, while the soldiers cheered; the previously sinking morale experienced a significant boost with Prince Cui’s arrival!
It was as if with Prince Cui here, all problems were no longer problems.
This is the power of a linchpin, and this is the influence of prestige.
On the battlefield, an individual’s power is always limited.
To turn the tide and impact the whole battle, one must either possess overwhelming personal strength or have the hearts of the people, wielding absolute authority.
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