"Other realms?" Lu Mingyuan was even more shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief. It turned out that these three geniuses came from other realms!
No wonder the Xuanqiong Realm has never heard of this force. To be able to cultivate such a disciple, Lin Zhou's master must be an unfathomable power!
He looked at Xiao Chen, Jiang Li, and Su She, his heart filled with emotion. He had originally thought that among the younger generation of the Xuanqiong Realm...
Lin Jingxing and Luo Qingyang were already top-tier, but they never expected that the disciples from other realms would be so strong.
If the Qingyun Sect could send more disciples, their chances of defeating the demons would likely increase significantly.
"I see." Lu Mingyuan recovered his senses, bowed to Jiang Li and Su She, and spoke with admiration.
"You two young friends are so young yet possess such strength; truly, heroes emerge from among the young! We owe you all this today, otherwise the Moon Gazing Gate would undoubtedly have fallen."
Jiang Li and Su She quickly returned the greeting: "Senior Lu, you are too kind. Resisting the demons is our duty."
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the city gate. A group of cultivators were seen rushing towards Wangyue Gate, and the leader was none other than the elder of the Lin family.
Clearly, they had sensed the fighting activity at Wangyue Gate and had come to provide support.
Seeing this, Lu Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief and said to Xiao Chen and the others, "Now that the reinforcements have arrived, let's go back to the city to rest and discuss the subsequent defense plan."
In Sunlight City, the post-war clamor gradually subsided.
Xiao Chen, Jiang Li, and Su She followed Lu Mingyuan back to the courtyard where they were temporarily resting. Shi Tou was enjoying a large piece of spiritual meat, replenishing the energy he had lost in the battle.
A faint medicinal fragrance filled the courtyard. The injured cultivators were receiving treatment nearby. Although their faces showed fatigue, they could not hide the relief they felt after defeating the demons.
Xiao Chen sat on the stone bench, watching the busy figures in the courtyard, and breathed a sigh of relief. If Jiang Li and Su She hadn't arrived in time for that fierce battle, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
He thought that after killing ten peak-level Creation Realm demons, the demons would not attack rashly for a while, and things could come to a temporary end. They could also take the opportunity to rest and prepare for possible battles later.
But this peace did not last long. A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate. Lin Jingxing walked in with a solemn expression. His usual composure was gone, replaced by deep worry.
"Brother Xiao." Lin Jingxing walked straight up to Xiao Chen, his tone somewhat heavy, "There's something I must tell you."
Seeing that his expression was off, Xiao Chen had a thought and stood up to ask, "Brother Lin, what happened?"
Jiang Li and Su She also stopped what they were doing and looked at Lin Jingxing; Stone, his mouth full of spiritual meat, asked indistinctly, "Brother Lin, are the demons here again? I haven't had enough fighting yet!"
Lin Jingxing shook his head and gave a wry smile: "It's not that they're attacking again, but... what we just repelled wasn't the main force of the demons, but just their vanguard."
"The vanguard?" Xiao Chen frowned. "You mean, there's an even larger demon army?"
“That’s right.” Lin Jingxing said in a deep voice, “Father just sent word that the main force of the Demon Clan has arrived at the outer edge of the Sunlight Mountains and is expected to launch a general attack on Sunlight City within three days.”
"Those ten peak-stage Creation Realm demons were just pawns they used to test our strength. In the real army, there are no fewer than fifty Creation Realm demons, and there may even be Nirvana Realm demon powerhouses!"
The courtyard fell silent instantly upon hearing this. Even Shi Tou stopped chewing, the excitement fading from his face, leaving only shock.
Fifty demons at the Creation Realm, plus a Nirvana Realm expert? This lineup is a hundred times more dangerous than the battle just now!
Xiao Chen's heart was also stirred. He knew very well what the Nirvana Realm meant; it was a higher realm than the Creation Realm.
Lu Mingyuan has already reached the peak of the Creation Realm, but he hasn't even touched the threshold of the Nirvana Realm. The strongest person recognized by the Xuanqiong Realm is only at the peak of the Nirvana Realm.
If the demon race truly has a Nirvana Realm expert, the defenses of Sunlight City would likely collapse instantly.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Lin Jingxing continued, "My father has already arrived in Sunshine City."
"Senior Lin Zhen has arrived?" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. Lin Zhen, the current patriarch of the Lin family, is at the peak of the Nirvana Realm and is recognized as the number one expert in the Xuanqiong Realm. He has been stationed at the Lin family headquarters for many years and rarely takes action.
The fact that he came in person speaks volumes about the ferocity of the battle.
Lin Jingxing nodded, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Not only Father, but the leaders of all the major powers have gathered in Sunlight City, including the Sect Master of Qingyun Sect and the Sect Leader of Liuyun Dao Sect..."
"All the powerful individuals we can muster are converging on Sunlight City. But even so, we are not entirely confident in facing the main force of the demon race."
He paused, then looked at Xiao Chen, Jiang Li, and Su She, his eyes filled with apology and sincerity: "Brother Xiao, Junior Sister Jiang Li, Junior Brother Su She, you are not from the Xuanqiong Realm, and you have no obligation to participate in this life-or-death battle."
"If you don't want to stay, you can leave now. I will arrange for someone to escort you out of the city. Within three days, the demons will not have completed their encirclement, so you still have a chance to escape. Once the war starts and the city gates are sealed, you may never be able to get out again."
These words were a decision Lin Jingxing made after careful consideration. Although Xiao Chen and the other two were strong, they were, after all, cultivators from outer realms, and there was no need to make them risk their lives for the survival of the Xuanqiong Realm.
Moreover, he knew that even with the help of Xiao Chen and the other two, the chances of winning against the main force of the demon race were still slim. Rather than letting them sacrifice in vain, it was better to let them leave.
Stone immediately spoke up: "I'm not leaving! If Senior Brother doesn't leave, I won't leave either! The demons are so arrogant, I'm going to stay and fight them!"
Jiang Li shook her head, her eyes resolute: "Wherever my senior brother is, I will be. Resisting the demons knows no boundaries. Now that we've encountered them, there's no reason to back down."
Su She closed the book in his hands and said gently but firmly, "Righteousness should uphold justice and protect the common people. The demons are wreaking havoc in the region, and we have no reason to leave."
Looking at his junior brothers and sisters, Xiao Chen felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He then turned to Lin Jingxing and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lin, thank you for your kindness."
"But now that we've come to Sunlight City, we won't back down. It's our responsibility to protect Sunlight City when the demon army attacks."
He knew very well that once the demons breached Sunlight City and the Xuanqiong Realm fell, other realms would inevitably be affected sooner or later. They simply could not remain uninvolved in this battle.
Moreover, Lin Jingxing treated them with sincerity and gave them the opportunity to leave. This friendship made it impossible for him to withdraw in times of crisis.
Looking at the determined eyes of the three, Lin Jingxing was deeply moved. He solemnly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Brother Xiao, and thank you, Junior Sister and Junior Brother! With your help, Sunlight City has gained even more hope!"
He then said, "Father and the leaders of the major powers will hold a pre-battle meeting at the City Lord's Mansion tonight to discuss defense plans. Brother Xiao, you should also attend so you can understand the specific battle plan."
Xiao Chen nodded: "Okay, we'll be there on time."
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