On this day, champion Hou Lihong was very satisfied with Wu Hanchun's performance.
Wu Hanchun was also very happy because she felt that she could definitely make Champion Hou fall in love with her, and since Champion Hou and Fang Han had a grudge, Fang Han would definitely die at her hands.
As for Tantai Qiuyue, she will also find a way to get rid of her.
Fang Han and Tantai Qiuyue chose a sunny hillside to bury the fallen soldiers of the Demon Suppression Division.
Tantai Qiuyue was unaware that Champion Marquis Li Hong and City Lord Wu Tian had completely colluded, but Fang Han was well aware of it.
Because the Demon Suppression Division's temporary command post in Tianyi City was right next to the city government, Fang Han's divine sense could completely cover this area. Therefore, he was well aware of any movements made by Champion Marquis and Wu Tian.
He had, of course, already considered the possibility that the burial ceremony would trigger an attack by the monsters, as mentioned by the Marquis of Champion.
But with him around, what kind of trouble could he possibly cause?
He was eager for these demonic beasts, even powerful ones, to attack, so that the people of Tianyi City could see that although demonic beasts were powerful, they were not so terrible, and that strong humans could completely stop or even kill them all.
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That evening, Fang Han and Tantai Qiuyue, along with the people from the Demon Suppression Division, completed the construction of the tombs for the fallen soldiers of the Demon Suppression Division.
The following morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thin mist, a low and mournful sound of bull horns echoed over Tianyi City—a signal to bid farewell to the deceased.
More than 700 soldiers of the Demon Suppression Division, dressed in plain clothes with solemn faces, carried about 180 coffins on their shoulders and in their hands, slowly moving forward, heading north from the temporary command post of the Demon Suppression Division, with their goal of reaching the North Mountain.
This enormous funeral procession, like a long black dragon, meandered through the streets, magnificent yet carrying endless sorrow.
Along the way, countless people were attracted by this unprecedented spectacle, stopping to watch and discussing it.
"I heard that when the Demon Suppression Division first arrived in Tianyi City, there were as many as a thousand warriors. A few days ago, more than a hundred of them had already sacrificed their lives. In just two or three days, more than a hundred more souls have been lost. The scourge of demons is truly getting worse."
An old man shook his head and sighed.
"Alas, Tianyi City is now in turmoil, its vitality fading, and many people are choosing to flee. Should we also seek another way out?"
Some people looked worried and hesitated.
"I was born here, I grew up here, and even if I'm just an old man, I will stay on this land. If I die, I will die a worthy death!"
An elderly man with white hair, his eyes gleaming with an indomitable light.
"These young soldiers of the Demon Suppression Division sacrificed their lives for our Tianyi City. They deserve the highest honors and should be given a grand funeral!"
Someone in the crowd shouted, which drew a chorus of agreement.
"Yes, we'll go with them to Beishan to send the heroes off on their final journey!"
The people were deeply moved and joined the funeral procession, which grew larger and larger.
Fang Han's eyes were sharp. He keenly sensed that City Lord Wu Tian and his daughter Wu Hanchun were leading the city defense army, hiding not far from the North Mountain, seemingly observing everything in secret.
Meanwhile, Marquis Li Hong, the champion, led a thousand demon-suppressing soldiers and lay in ambush in the nearby mountains.
As the funeral procession arrived at Beishan, 180 coffins were slowly lowered into the prepared tombs, each carrying endless sorrow and reverence.
Led by Tantai Qiuyue, all members of the Demon Suppression Division except Fang Han drew their swords and roared to the sky. Their roars pierced through the clouds and split rocks, reaching the heavens.
After the howl, silence fell over the world, with only a gentle breeze bringing a touch of coolness, which only highlighted the solemnity of the moment.
This tragic and solemn scene deeply moved the people of Tianyi City present. They involuntarily lowered their heads, silently mourned, and then bowed deeply to pay the highest respect to the fallen soldiers of the Demon Suppression Division.
Although City Lord Wu Tian intended for the people to witness this grand funeral, and his intentions may have been complex, at this moment, no one felt that the Demon Suppression Division's actions were superfluous.
The public's goodwill towards the beautiful President Tantai Qiuyue has increased even more.
Because everyone felt that this woman was kind and loyal.
"Gentlemen, please hear me out. The sacred duty of the Demon Suppression Division is to slay demons and monsters, hunting down those monstrous beasts that ravage the human world. Today, these brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives, who built a defensive line with their flesh and blood, are true heroes and deserving the most solemn and dignified burial to honor their immortal achievements!"
Tantai Qiuyue's voice was powerful and resonant, echoing in everyone's heart.
"This time, Tianyi City has been attacked by an unprecedented large-scale monster invasion. Our Demon Suppression Division swears not to back down and vows to drive back these monsters and even exterminate them all! Even if we fight to the last soldier, we will never give up and we swear to live and die with Tianyi City!"
Her words, filled with determination and resilience, resonated with everyone present.
Immediately, Tantai Qiuyue turned around, faced the crowd, and promised in an even more impassioned tone: "The brothers and sisters of the Demon Suppression Division will not retreat. As native members of Tianyi City, we have no reason to back down! We will breathe the same air as this city, share its fate, and vow to protect our homeland to the death!"
"We will live and die with Tianyi City!"
A passionate young man raised his arms and shouted.
"We will live and die with Tianyi City!"
This call spread rapidly, and many people responded, forming a mighty torrent that shook the heavens and earth.
The earth-shattering sound also reached the ears of Wu Tian, the city lord, his daughter Wu Hanchun, and Marquis Li Hong, who were hiding in the nearby mountains.
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