The expressions of the civilians on the city walls also changed drastically, all showing signs of horror. Having lived in the Longyan Mountains for generations, their understanding of exotic beasts was no less than that of ordinary children from aristocratic families. Even if they had never seen one, they knew the power of the violent stone beasts, which was simply incomparable to ordinary exotic beasts.

Before they could recover from their shock, they heard a muffled sound like thunder, and the whole earth began to tremble with the sound.

In the distance, another violent stone monster roared wildly and rushed towards the city wall.

At this moment, even Mu Hanyan's expression changed.

If it was just one violent stone monster, she could still fight it with the might of Taowu, but if there was another one, even with Taowu, she would be powerless.

After all, Taowu's divine beast might can only suppress the violent stone demon's innate abilities. Even without its innate abilities, its powerful attack and defense are not something that ordinary people can deal with.

"Swordsmen above level five will stay here and defend the city gate with me. The rest of you will immediately leave the inner city and go out through the small paths. Take all the women, children and the elderly with you." The old city lord made a prompt decision and said to the soldiers and civilians guarding the city around him.

Several obviously young teenagers hesitated for a moment and did not move.

"Hurry up and take all the women, children and the elderly away." The old city lord shouted heavily.

"Yes, Lord City Lord!" Several young men gritted their teeth and turned to run into the city.

It looked like the old city lord had decided to abandon the town. It was no wonder. Judging from the power of Yue Xiuming's previous sword strike, the violent stone beast before him had clearly awakened its innate abilities, far surpassing the Beastmaster's sword pet. Even if the town had strong walls, it would definitely not be able to stop it. Furthermore, there were more than one such violent stone beast.

There were still nearly a hundred civilians who were swordsmen of level five or above remaining on the city wall. They all had resolute expressions on their faces, but their eyes were unusually firm.

Mu Hanyan knew that they could not stop the violent stone beasts. All they could do was delay time. After all, there were too many strange beasts under the city. Although their strength was not strong, once they swarmed into the city, the elderly, the weak, women and children would have no power to resist.

Mu Hanyan also knew that in order to buy time for their relatives in the city, those who stayed behind would inevitably pay the price of their lives.

Seeing their resolute yet determined faces, Mu Hanyan's heart was deeply touched.

"You guys leave too, leave now!" The old city lord suddenly turned his head and said to Mu Hanyan.

Mu Hanyan was stunned.

"Lord Zeng, Lord Li, you must lead the imperial guards to escort them away immediately. No accidents must happen. You don't have to worry about the people in the city. Save them if you can, and don't force it if you can't." The old city lord did not explain, and then spoke to Zeng Wenxin and Li Dingfeng.

Hearing this, even Zeng Wenxin and Li Dingfeng were stunned.

"Although I have lived in the mountains for a long time and have little experience, I know that if Envoy Anyun encounters an accident in our Shangyue Kingdom, the two countries will surely be at war again. By then, I don't know how many soldiers will die on the battlefield, how many families will lose their husbands and children, and how many people will leave their homes and become homeless." The old city lord said with a vicissitudes of life on his face.

"I understand. Please rest assured, Lord City Lord, we will definitely send the envoy to the capital safely." Zeng Wenfeng and Li Dingfeng said seriously.

When they saw Yue Xiuming being slapped to death by the violent stone monster, both of them were heartbroken, their minds were in a mess, and they felt as if all the strength in their bodies had been drained.

However, after hearing what the old city lord said, the two of them suddenly realized that their mission meant peace between the two countries of Shangyue and Anyun, and also the lives of tens of millions of people. How could they let such a big thing be ruined because of Yue Xiuming?

Like them, Mu Hanyan's emotions were turbulent. Even when she'd heard Nangong Jingyuan speak of the Nine Netherworld Prison's return to the continent and the impending catastrophe, she'd been thinking mostly about her family and friends. As for the millions of ordinary people, she hadn't really given much thought. Now, after hearing the old city lord's words, she felt a deep sense of shame.

"Miss Mu, let's go." Li Dingfeng said.

"Help, help!" Before Mu Hanyan could answer, she heard a hysterical cry for help.

I saw a figure emerging from a pit not far from the city gate, stumbling towards it. It could only be Yue Xiuming.

At this moment, Yue Xiuming no longer had the aura of a young prince. His hair was disheveled and his face was covered in dust. His armor had long been torn into pieces. Judging from his staggering steps, he was obviously seriously injured.

This guy is actually not dead! Mu Hanyan was surprised, but then she realized that the armor he was wearing was also a powerful defensive magic weapon, otherwise there was no way he could survive until now after being hit by the violent stone monster.

"I'll go save him." Li Dingfeng said without hesitation.

"Wait, you're going to die." The old city lord grabbed Li Dingfeng and pointed behind Yue Xiuming.

The violent stone monster that appeared later was a little further away, but the one in front was getting closer and closer, only a few feet away from Yue Xiuming. Even if Li Dingfeng took action, he would never be able to save Yue Xiuming.

Li Dingfeng and Zeng Wenxin looked at the imperial guards below almost at the same time. If the city gates were opened, hundreds of elite imperial guards would rush in and there would be hope of rescuing Yue Xiuming. However, the people in the city had not yet evacuated. With the city gates wide open, there would be no chance for the elderly, the weak, women and children to survive.

Besides, even if these imperial guards risked their lives to save Yue Xiuming, without the support of the city, they would still die in the end.

Could it be that they were just going to watch Yue Xiuming die tragically outside the city? Seeing the violent stone monster getting closer and closer, Li Dingfeng and Zeng Xiuwen were both extremely anxious.

At this moment, a figure beside him flashed, and Mu Hanyan flew down from the sky and flew towards Yue Xiuming.

"Help, help!" Yue Xiuming was so scared that his face turned pale and tears were about to fall.

He never dreamed that this "Slate Pig" was so powerful. Even with his strength as a fourth-level swordsman, he couldn't hurt it at all and was almost slapped to death by it.

Fortunately, the armor he was wearing was the protective armor passed down from the ancestors of the Anxi Palace, otherwise he would have been dead after that slap.

Yue Xiuming was scared, really scared.

"Open the city gate, open the city gate quickly." Hearing the heavy footsteps getting closer and closer behind him, as well as the violent roar of the alien beast, Yue Xiuming suppressed his injuries and shouted in a crying voice while killing the weak alien beasts blocking his way.

Unfortunately, the city gate did not move at all.

Yue Xiuming's face turned pale. Although he was a little bit of a dandy and a bit of a fool, the people of Shangyue Kingdom were all martial artists, and he was the prince of a royal palace. He knew the basic military common sense and knew that the city gate must not be opened at a time like this. Otherwise, not only would he not be able to be saved, but the innocent people in the city would also die.

"It's over. I'm really dead this time." Yue Xiuming was completely desperate.

At this moment, a figure flew down from the city wall. At this moment, Yue Xiuming was so moved that he almost burst into tears.