The demons were too numerous to count — in the sky and on the ground, their numbers stretched beyond reckoning. The people of Tiger Roar City couldn't even make out Yang Kai or the Dharma Avatar, but from the myriad reactions of the demon army alone, they could deduce the pair's position.
They charged in and cut their way out over and over, their onslaught carrying them through the enemy ranks as if they faced no opposition at all. With just two people, they had somehow pinned a million-strong demon army in place, rendering it unable to move.
A miracle had been born once more — just as it had been a few days ago. When all hope seemed lost, when every glimmer of light before them had been smothered, it was Yang Kai who tore open a sliver of sky, letting sunlight pour through and breathing life back into the world.
The battle cries erupting from Tiger Roar City rose like ocean waves, each crest higher than the last.
Ma Yin's blood ran hot. She turned to look at Li Jiao and said, "Lord Li, this humble one wishes to go and lend the City Lord a hand."
Li Jiao stared ahead, not looking back, his voice low and grave: "Wait!" Don't be fooled into thinking Yang Kai and the Dharma Avatar could wade through the demon army so freely — that was only because those two were far beyond what ordinary people could compare with. The Dharma Avatar needed no explanation; it was an existence capable of clashing with Pseudo-Emperors, vastly stronger than a third-level Emperor Realm cultivator. Yang Kai was an even greater monster, a master of the Laws of Space in particular, who could withdraw at any moment if things went south.
If anyone else charged in rashly, it would simply be suicide. Even Li Jiao had no confidence that he could make it through and come back alive.
Ma Yin had impulsively offered to help on a whim — how could he possibly allow that?
Yang Kai had already told them to act according to the situation, and now was clearly not the best time.
Tens of miles away, the turmoil rippled through the demon army in waves. Wherever Yang Kai and the Dharma Avatar charged, there came a fresh burst of chaos, fresh death and slaughter. Li Jiao and the others watched it all clearly — Yang Kai and the Dharma Avatar wove back and forth through the million-strong demon army several times before suddenly turning and plunging straight into the very center of the demon formation.
The chaotic commotion abruptly fell silent. The million demons formed an enormous encirclement, surrounding Yang Kai and the Dharma Avatar completely — yet within a hundred-zhang radius of where the two figures stood, not a single demon remained.
Every demon gazed upon them with eyes full of abject terror. The Demon Kings ground their teeth in hatred, huddling within the army, not daring to act rashly.
Yang Kai held the Myriad Sword at an angle, his back pressed against the Dharma Avatar's. He swept a cold gaze across the surrounding demons, then grinned and muttered softly, "It is time."
The moment the words left his lips, he raised his hand and snapped his fingers.
Hmmmm…
A strange hum emanated from every corner of the demon army. It sounded as though countless insects were beating their wings — but this was no mere handful of bugs. It was a boundless, swarming horde.
The demons looked around in confusion. It did not take them long to discover the source.
From the ground, clusters of insect clouds rose to the surface, a dense black mass. The instant they appeared, they surged toward the surrounding demons. The demons panicked and struck out to stop them, only to discover in horror that these creatures possessed incomparably tenacious vitality. Even when they were sent flying, they were far from dead — they would land on the ground, pause for only a moment, then take wing once more.
But if these insects latched onto a demon's body, the demon would shriek in agony, collapsing to the ground in convulsions before perishing almost immediately. Strangely, not a single wound could be found on the corpses — yet their souls had utterly vanished.
Soul-Devouring Insects!
Yang Kai had not deployed the Soul-Devouring Insects in a very long time, but the current situation was undoubtedly the perfect opportunity for them to shine. They had always been a devastating weapon against precisely this kind of scenario.
His earlier charges through the demon army with the Dharma Avatar had served two purposes: first, to kill enemies and draw the army's attention; second, to covertly deploy the Soul-Devouring Insects. Now that the insects had been unleashed, their effect was immediately spectacular — the demon army was thrown into utter pandemonium. The low-ranking demon soldiers, demon generals, and demon marshals were utterly powerless to stop the Soul-Devouring Insects' assault. One by one, their souls were devoured, and they dropped dead where they stood. Only Demon King-level powerhouses were unafraid of the Soul-Devouring Insects' threat.
The scene descended into complete chaos. The demon army, which had previously maintained disciplined order, lost all semblance of it after the Soul-Devouring Insects made their grand entrance. At least a fifth of the demon forces had been drawn into the fray.
Yang Kai drew a deep breath and raised his hand once more. Figure after figure appeared abruptly before him.
The warriors of Half-Dragon City made their grand entrance.
The Emperor Realm cultivators appeared first, followed by the Dao Source Realm, and finally the Void King Realm.
Placing them inside the Mysterious World Bead had taken considerable time, but releasing them required only a handful of breaths. After all, within the Small Mysterious World, Yang Kai held absolute dominion.
In the very heart of the demon army, over a hundred thousand people had suddenly materialized. The Demon Kings who had been keeping a close watch on Yang Kai's movements were struck dumb, and a creeping sense of unease spread through their hearts.
Complex, esoteric chanting filled heaven and earth as beams of light shrouded the hundred thousand warriors.
Bloodthirst术, Life Chain…
Crimson light flickered across every one of the hundred thousand warriors. Their breathing grew heavy, their blood boiling within their veins.
The Myriad Sword was raised high, and Yang Kai bellowed, "Kill!"
The hundred thousand warriors scattered instantly, surging in every direction. Led by the Emperor Realm experts, they became a volley of sharp arrows, plunging deep into the demon ranks.