As soon as he finished speaking, the airship slowly landed on the central square of Wuyai City. The hatch opened, and a white figure stepped out first—it was Lin Jingxing.
He was dressed in a brocade robe, surrounded by a faint golden spiritual energy. His temperament was gentle yet carried an undeniable air of authority. Behind him followed Luo Qingyang and more than ten other prodigies dressed in the attire of various sects.
They were all at the peak of the Dao Proving Realm, and each of them exuded a deep and dignified aura, clearly the core force sent by the Xuanqiong Realm to support the border.
The cultivators in the square fell silent instantly, their eyes all turning to Lin Jingxing, filled with anticipation and awe.
Lin Jing walked to the high platform in the square, raised his hand to lower it, and spoke in a clear and melodious voice.
The message spread throughout the hall: "Fellow villagers and comrades, there is no need to panic. My father, Lin Zhen, has personally investigated the movements of the demon race."
"The demons who have invaded this time have a maximum cultivation level of no more than the Creation Realm, and their numbers are limited. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defend Boundless City!"
"Creation Realm? Thank goodness, it's not the Nirvana Realm!"
"That's wonderful! With Mr. Lin's words, I feel much more at ease!"
"We were worried about encountering a demon general at the Nirvana Realm before, but now it seems we have a chance of winning!"
Upon hearing "the highest level is no more than the Creation Realm," the cultivators in the square breathed a sigh of relief and began to whisper among themselves, their fear gradually replaced by fighting spirit.
Clearly, the shadow cast by the invasions of demons throughout the ages was too deep; demons at the Nirvana Realm were beings they dared not even dream of.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Jingxing's eyes flashed with understanding. He continued, "Next, you are all free to form teams and head to the border to hunt down demons."
"The weapons and treasures of the demons captured belong to the individuals themselves; if they do not wish to act alone, they may join our main force and set off together for unified combat."
He paused, then emphasized, "The demons are ruthless, everyone must be careful. But remember, there is no turning back. If Wuyai City falls, millions of civilians will be behind us. If we are defeated, they will have no way to survive!"
"Kill! Fight the demons to the death!"
"I am willing to fight alongside Young Master Lin!"
"Defend Boundless City!"
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation. The cultivators raised their weapons, shouted loudly, and their fighting spirit was boiling.
Lin Jingxing nodded in satisfaction, then turned to the prodigies behind him and ordered, "Pass down the order: in a quarter of an hour, the main force will assemble at the city gate and depart for the border front!"
"yes!"
The prodigies responded in unison and began to organize the cultivators separately. The square immediately became busy, with cultivators forming teams or registering in an orderly manner.
Looking at the scene in the square, Xiao Chen turned to Shi Tou and whispered, "Let's go, catch up with the main group."
Stone paused for a moment, then reacted, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes: "Alright! Let's go with them to kill the demons! It'll be a good opportunity to test my strength after my breakthrough!"
Xiao Chen nodded slightly and moved towards the city gate. Following the main force had two advantages: firstly, it allowed them to use the collective strength to deal with the demons, reducing the risks of acting alone.
Secondly, it allows them to observe Lin Jingxing and Luo Qingyang's movements up close, and to respond promptly if they harbor any ill intentions towards them.
More importantly, the combat experience of the demon race is a rare opportunity for both him and Stone to hone their skills.
The two mingled in the crowd, heading towards the city gate. Under the setting sun, the gates of Wuyai City slowly opened, and a procession of several thousand cultivators gradually assembled, bathed in golden light.
Crimson flames, blue water ripples... various spiritual lights intertwined, forming an unbreakable defensive line that slowly advanced towards the border front.
Xiao Chen and Shi Tou disappeared into the ranks like two specks of dust, yet they carried their own fighting spirit as they charged toward the approaching demons.
The cultivator team led by Lin Jingxing flew across the border wilderness like a long dragon.
As the sun gradually sank below the horizon and night began to blanket the earth, only the spiritual energy emanating from the cultivators formed a faint band of light in the darkness.
The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe; everyone knew that what awaited them ahead was a ferocious demon race.
Half an hour later, a low gasp suddenly came from the front of the group.
"There seems to be a village ahead?"
Xiao Chen and Shi Tou followed the gaze of the crowd and saw the outline of a dilapidated house at the foot of the mountain not far away.
There were no lights on in the houses, and not a sound could be heard. Only a faint smell of blood drifted over on the night breeze.
"Everyone stop!"
Lin Jingxing raised his hand in a gesture, his voice low and deep.
"Send someone to investigate!"
Two cultivators clad in silver armor immediately responded, their figures flashing towards the village like lightning, quickly disappearing into the darkness.
A hush fell over the group; the cultivators held their breath, their eyes filled with complex emotions as they gazed at the village.
No one wanted to see the worst outcome, yet everyone understood that in the borderlands ravaged by demons, such villages had probably already met with certain death.
Xiao Chen gripped the rusty iron spear tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white. He peered through the gaps in his bamboo hat...
Looking at the ruins, a chill ran through him. He could almost imagine the villagers' screams and despair when the demons invaded.
"Young Master Lin!"
A moment later, the two scouting cultivators hurried back, their faces deathly pale, their voices trembling uncontrollably: "There isn't a single living person in the village! They're all... all dead!"
Lin Jingxing's face instantly darkened, and he waved his hand: "The whole team advance and check the situation!"
The procession slowly entered the village, and the sight before them made everyone gasp in astonishment.
Most of the houses have been burned down, with charred beams leaning precariously against the broken walls. Some houses have even collapsed, leaving only piles of rubble.
Broken farm tools, shattered pottery jars, and... already cold corpses were scattered on the ground.
An elderly man with white hair was huddled by the threshold, a huge bloody hole in his chest, clearly torn apart by demons.
There were young children, their little hands still tightly clutching a half-eaten piece of biscuit, their faces frozen in fear, with obvious bite marks on their necks.
There were also the corpses of several low-level cultivators, still clutching their magical artifacts and covered in claw marks, clearly killed in the process of resisting...
Dark red bloodstains stained the village's dirt roads; some were dried and blackened, while others still carried a faint warmth, indicating that the demons had not been gone for long.
The night wind swept through, stirring up dust and scraps of cloth on the ground, making a "whooshing" sound, like the wailing of the dead, making people tremble.
"Beasts! These demons are utterly beasts!"
Stone's eyes were bloodshot with rage, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, his eyes burning with fury. If he weren't still in the group, he probably would have already rushed out to seek revenge on the demons.
Xiao Chen's expression was also extremely solemn. He squatted down and looked at the corpse of a villager. The soul of the corpse had disappeared, obviously having been devoured by the demons.
He stood up and looked at Lin Jingxing, only to find that the face of this Lin family prodigy was also filled with icy killing intent.
“There are many villages like this along the border.”
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