570 The Demon King Debuts (1/2)
This was a massacre, though it was not a massacre without any resistance.
The arrow rain from the city guards finally landed. Sharp arrows descended from the sky and pierced through the thick armor of the black figures, causing them to collapse onto the ground.
They were the elites!
Although they could not compare to the Mountain Breaking Army in Stabilisation Constabulary or the Red Pinion Squad in the Divine Constabulary, there were still considered elites. They were elites specializing in guarding the Flame Capital City.
However, General Li was dead, under the merciless sword of Su Qing. They had lost all command and King Duan had also mobilized too many city guards to surround the palace.
This made them feel slightly powerless.
However, they were still resisting the black figures with full force. None of the city guards chose to escape. They faced the Rebirth State individuals and Northern Barbarian army with fervor. They raised their spears in pride and shot their arrows with confidence.
”Kill them all!”
Deafening shouts could be heard echoing throughout Flame Capital City.
This awakened many courtiers and nobles from their deep sleep. They rushed out of their residences in shock as the courtiers picked up their rusted sword in preparation for battle.
”Protect Flame Capital City!”
”The gate is broken. Invaders are in. Kill them all!”
”Quick, no one knows what is happening within the palace as well. Send someone to report the information to the Emperor!”
”Yes!”
Voices rang throughout the city. At the same time, countless figures were maneuvering themselves amongst the streets of Flame Capital City. Some were nobles carrying their small daggers while others were courtiers who were speeding towards the palace with a sword in their hands.
The majestic lion in slumber, the Great Xia Dynasty, had awakened in an instant!
At the city gate of Flame Capital City.
This battle was at its end. There were simply too many black figures. They had an overwhelming advantage in both numbers and strength, evident from the massacre done by the Rebirth State individuals. There was a limit to how much the city guards could do.
However, this did not mean that they weren't strong enough.
This was because fate, timing, location, and luck had forsaken them in this battle. Most importantly, they were soldiers whose job was to listen to their superiors unconditionally.
If not for this reason, Su Qing's orders would definitely be questioned and he would likely be refuted on the spot. However, they were the elites. Naturally, their adherence to orders would be even stronger than that of a normal troop.
Bodies were strewn all over the ground, tainting the city gate a bloody red.
Amongst the black figures, a shadow appeared from a distance. His neat court attire of the Great Xia Dynasty was exceptionally eye-catching.
”Lord Su, you…” a commander stuttered as he saw the incoming Su Qing. His eyes widened in shock and disbelief even at death's door.
Why?
Why would a Chief of the Northern Land Five Constabularies betray the country?
A sword then pierced through his chest.
Su Qing held the sword in his hands as he stared coldly at the horrified commander. He then snickered, ”Loyalty is your most fatal flaw!”
”My lord, the east and south gate are already under our control. The west gate is almost done as well. The north gate is the only one still doing a futile struggle!” A black figure then reported to Su Qing.
”My lord, many nobles of Flame Capital City and citizens are charging straight at us!” Another black figure then came forward to report another piece of information to Su Qing.
”Hm, these are all within my predictions. Follow the plan!” Su Qing was not surprised at these two pieces of information as he replied.
”Yes!” The two black figures replied respectfully.
Following which, countless strangely shaped bronze parts appeared in the hands of the black figures. These parts were then quickly attached to the city gate.
The city gate was originally made from stones and minerals. However, after the bronze parts were attached, it quickly emitted a green glow. The intensity of the light then increased as time passed.
In less than 15 minutes, the gate had completely changed. It had turned into a giant bronze door filled with a desolate presence. An intense green light emanated from the bronze door.
”What is that?”
”Green bronze door!”
”What happened to the city gate? Why did it change form?”
The nobles who had just reached the scene stared at the remodeled city gate in shock.
”We have to stop them no matter what they are planning to do!”
”Yes, let's go!”
The nobles and citizens were horrified. However, they continued forward and quickly drew their swords, charging straight towards the city gate.
The black figures were already lying in wait for them in neat formations.
”Kill!” The black figures stared at the approaching nobles and citizens as they shouted. None of them retreated and their eyes shone with a chilling aura.
Another bloody battle began.
Blood spurted across the streets as spears fell onto the ground together with their fallen owners. Sounds of pain and war had shaken this ancient city to its very core, tainting the night with a shade of red.
”Kill them all!”
Amongst the countless war cries, the bronze door transformation was completed. It was shining with a brilliance similar to that of an emerald. The intensity of the color was so intense that it was almost sinister.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
After the fourth whooshing sound, four emerald pillars of light shot up into the horizon. It emerged from all four of the gates, namely the north, south, east, and west gate, before congregating in the air at the midpoint of Flame Capital City.
Following which…
A similarly colored emerald pillar descended from the sky. It traveled at a speed comparable to that of a comet, dashing into the ground with an incredible force.
Boom!
An explosion sound could be heard.
The light beam landed right in the middle of the palace, specifically the throne room!
Within the throne room.
The two figures were finally separated at the moment of the explosion. The golden figure flew back to Lin Mubai's side, as the black figure retreated for a few steps.
And the spot where they separated was a green bronze door.
That was the Near-Life Gate!
The Near-Life Gate that had already closed!
However, the Near-Life Gate was glowing with an emerald brilliance. It was a blinding and sinister brilliance, one that was painful and searing to look at.
Lin Mubai squinted his eyes at this sight.
He naturally saw the emerald light pillar that descended from the horizon. This was the exact beam of light that disrupted the battle between Chen Feihua and Qian Wu.
”Your Majesty” Chen Feihua's gaze was fixated onto the Near-Life Gate. Her expressionless face showed a hint of shock, for the first time in this entire harrowing battle.
”If it is meant to be, It will be!” Lin Mubai shook his head as he said. At the same time, he took a red pill from his pocket and swallowed it.
It had been some time since Lin Mubai suffered injuries.
However, he did not intend to take any medication. That was until he saw this emerald beam of light land into the throne room.
”What is this?” Lin Tianrong stared at the sinister light emanating from the Near-Life Gate. He felt extremely uncomfortable being in such close proximity to it.