On Monday, he could clearly feel the slight chill emanating from his abdomen. If he had been a little groggy just now, he was now quite energetic.

That sharp blade seemed poised to pierce his skin at any moment.

He swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "Okay..."

Then, his gaze instantly fell upon the group of people who were about to turn hostile, and he explained, "This is a fellow villager and a good friend of mine; we haven't seen each other in a long time..."

Although the explanation was a bit hesitant, no one noticed anything unusual, so they didn't pay any attention and continued drinking.

At this moment, Zhou Yi slowly breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Hero, can you let go now?"

Lin Xuan snorted coldly and said, "Let's talk about it after I go out. Also, don't talk too much or ask too many questions after we go out. Curiosity killed the cat."

Zhou Yi naturally understood this principle, and immediately nodded, with a hint of flattery: "Of course, of course."

The two went outside.

It went unnoticed by others.

Once outside, the pitch-black night exudes a chilling atmosphere, carrying a hint of bewilderment, like a wanderer returning home, longing for the warmth of their hometown.

Lin Xuan let out a soft breath, then smiled and said, "You can leave now... Remember, don't waste any more words, or I still have the ability to kill you."

Being able to sneak in silently, without revealing one's presence in front of everyone, truly requires skill. Zhou Yi didn't dare underestimate Lin Xuan and could only swallow hard, nodding with a somewhat fawning smile.

Lin Xuan left.

The target was the central command tent where Tianlu was staying.

...

"King of the Domains..."

Faced with the servant's respect, Zhou Mu's face showed a slight smile, but he quickly suppressed it and asked softly, "What is it?"

The servant raised his head slightly and said with a solemn expression, "The Grand Master of the Great Thousand Pavilion has issued a decree that the extraterrestrial demons attacked Dragon City at noon today and urgently need our help."

Zhou Mu's expression immediately changed. He couldn't care less about anything else at that moment. He took a big step forward and disappeared instantly.

The next moment, he appeared on the front line of the battlefield.

Beside him stood three men: Hei Bo, Lu Shan, and Wang Xu.

"The three of you... what brings you here?"

Seeing this, Zhou Mu said with some surprise.

Wang Xu shook his head and said, "It's because I don't trust you. Now, let's get through this together."

As he spoke, he exhaled softly, and a startling killing intent slowly emerged in his dark eyes, layer upon layer, with an indescribable power leaping off the page.

Below the city gate, there was only endless darkness.

Tian Peng raised his head slightly and saw the people on the city wall. A strange smile appeared on his head under the brim of his black hat. He waved his hand lightly, and the black ocean that was like a tide stopped.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an army of hundreds of thousands.

Within the army, there are two Demon Emperor-level warriors alone, no fewer than ten Quasi-Demon Emperors, and countless Demon Saints and Demon Kings.

It seems that these extraterrestrial demons went to great lengths to conquer this town.

"Everyone, it's all up to you now."

The soldiers guarding the city gave Zhou Mu and his companions a deep look, and then with a "plop," they jumped down right in front of them.

The body was instantly enveloped in a vast expanse of black.

"What kind of operation is this?"

For a moment, Zhou Mu took a look.

However, Wang Xu seemed to have seen through some clues. Even so, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes as he said softly, "He did it so as not to be a burden to us."

"Why do you say that?" Zhou Mu asked, puzzled.

At this moment, Wang Xu seemed to have no intention of explaining anymore. He simply shook his head slightly and did not speak. Following his deep gaze, everyone's eyes fell on the vast, dark tide.

The first person, Tian Peng, tilted his head slightly, his eyes full of mockery. However, when he glanced at Hei Bo and Wang Xu, a hint of apprehension appeared. As for Zhou Mu and Lu Shan, they were easily overlooked by him.

After all, for a powerhouse at the Demon Emperor level, a mere Saint Warrior could be wiped out with a single breath, and was not worth his attention at all.

Zhou Mu also understood the reasoning behind this.

However, he also knew in his heart that underestimating the enemy was often the beginning of a crushing defeat in a major battle, and the so-called Tianpeng had set a good precedent for this.

He chuckled softly, turned to look at Lu Shan, and said, "Now, our chance to shine has arrived."

At this moment, both of them felt a surge of pride and a sense of accomplishment in achieving great things.

The two exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of excitement in each other's eyes.

For those experiencing the battlefield firsthand for the first time, it was naturally something to look forward to. But it was only after they actually came into contact with the bloodshed that they gained a truly direct understanding of it all.

About fifteen minutes later.

Zhou Mu and Lu Shan were covered in blood.

Their faces were numb, and their pupils shrank slightly, like pinholes.

Compared to before, the two of them now seemed like puppets on strings, somewhat at the mercy of others.

At this moment, the battle had just ended, and the group was able to catch their breath.

Inside the main hall, Zhou Mu slumped to the ground, looking at Lu Shan, who was also looking at him. Both of them had complex emotions in their eyes.

"How are you?"

Zhou Mu was the first to break the silence.

Lu Shan gave a bitter smile and said, "Not good...not good at all..."

A bitter smile appeared on his face, followed by a feeling of utter disgust.

"I never imagined it would be so cruel. Perhaps we've lived in peacetime for too long, to the point that..."

As Zhou Mu spoke, he seemed to see that horrific scene again, and he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. His pupils shrank slightly, as if he had seen something terrifying, and he subconsciously hugged himself tightly.

Fortunately, the feeling subsided quickly, and he soon returned to normal. He slowly stood up, leaning against the wall, and soon he was able to breathe normally again. However, his pale face seemed to indicate that he had not yet recovered from the traumatic experience.

Lu Shan's condition wasn't much better either. In comparison, his mental fortitude was much weaker. Beside him lay the vomit he had just expelled, and a foul odor wafted out.

Fortunately, the main hall was well-ventilated, which prevented the foul stench from spreading.

However, the group could still feel a chill run down their spines.

"Now you've seen the cruelty of battle? Let's see if you'll still treat it so lightly in the future."

Wang Xu's voice rang out from the other side.