Volume 2 - Chapter 71: Shocking All Directions - Part 2
The Xia Family had yet to make an appearance, and the other Divine General Mansions were located much farther away; even at their fastest, it would take them at least half a day to arrive.
From last night until now, precisely half a day had passed.
Perhaps if they could just hold on a little longer, reinforcements from the other Divine General Mansions would arrive.
This crisis in Liang Province had all stemmed from the sudden convergence of the three top-tier demonic forces, choosing to launch a rapid assault on Liang Province.
Each of these top-tier demonic forces was as powerful as a Divine General Mansion. Their covert gathering here to launch a swift offensive was a deliberate attempt to shatter the fragile peace of millennia and ignite a war between the Canghai Divine Dynasty and the demonic races!
Liang Province was merely the prologue to this great war!
Hearing Li Tiangang's words, Daoist Ganji immediately said, "General, I will accompany you!"
"No, you must stay here to provide support. Just hold the line!" Li Tiangang replied without hesitation.
After speaking, he gave Daoist Ganji no chance to respond. Taking the five battle flags handed over by Li Hongzhuang, he prepared to step out of the formation. Last night, he had already learned from Li Hongzhuang how to use these battle flags.
Just as he was about to step out, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted, shaking all directions. The sound stunned everyone on both sides of the defensive line, human and demon alike.
Li Hao's figure had already clashed violently with the demon king, Lu Yuan.
The two engaged in fierce close combat, with Li Hao delivering such a devastating blow that Lu Yuan's body crashed heavily into the ground, creating an earthquake-like impact!
Such overwhelming power left everyone atop the city walls stunned. Even the great demons amidst the demon tide were struck speechless.
Li Hao, his killing intent soaring to the heavens, unleashed divine might as he dove back into the fray.
However, the demon kings of the Void Realm and the Dragon Gate were already in pursuit. In an instant, countless attacks surged forth—demonic light slashed downward, and purple flames blazed, engulfing Li Hao entirely.
Seeing this, Li Tiangang's eyes widened in fury, and he roared:
"Stop!!"
He stepped out of the formation, charging toward the battlefield.
Though he had many grievances against Li Hao, the young man was still his son. How could he stand idly by and watch his son die?
But in the next moment, within the boundless demonic energy and purple flames, a burst of divine light exploded outward, scattering all the attacks.
The youth's figure emerged like a supreme deity, his entire body glowing with golden radiance—completely unscathed!
Li Tiangang, rushing forward, froze in shock, his scalp tingling.
He was both amazed and dazed. Was that truly his son?
It had been over a year since they last met, and in that time, Li Hao had grown to such a terrifying level of strength?
Li Hao's eyes gleamed like cold lightning, ignoring the other demon kings as he charged straight toward Lu Yuan.
With a resounding crash, Li Hao's feet slammed heavily onto Lu Yuan's waist and abdomen, forcing his body to sink deeper into the earth.
Lu Yuan let out a wretched scream, roaring in anger as Li Hao's attack, akin to the force of ten thousand mountains, concentrated on a single point. Even Lu Yuan's dragon-hardened body, refined over many years, could not withstand it—bones shattered, and scales cracked.
How long had it been since he suffered such grievous injuries?
Before Lu Yuan could retaliate, a colossal Heaven and Earth Avatar appeared behind Li Hao.
This time, there was no need for him to hold back!
Harnessing the power coursing through the veins of the heavens and earth, the massive avatar, towering several hundred meters tall, radiated golden divine might, as if a giant were gazing down upon the world.
Li Hao's eyes widened in anger, activating the avatar to seize Lu Yuan's massive dragon form.
"Get up!!!"
Li Hao roared to the heavens, his voice shaking with fury.
The Heaven and Earth Avatar seemed to bellow silently as well. Its enormous hands clenched around Lu Yuan's massive dragon body, yanking and swinging it violently!
With a deafening crash, the battlefield's ground cracked and collapsed. The distant demon tide quaked from the impact, unable to stand steadily.
Lu Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood. Despite his incredibly refined physique, the brutal force of the collisions shook his internal organs as if they were about to overturn.
Li Hao unleashed unparalleled divine might, wielding the Heaven and Earth Avatar to swing Lu Yuan's body wildly. The battlefield plain beyond the demon tide became a scene of devastation.
This sight left the soldiers atop the Liang Province walls—veteran troops and young recruits alike—dumbfounded. Their eyes bulged in disbelief.
That was a demon king, yet under the assault of that youth's colossal avatar, he was being swung around like a stray dog!
"Stop!!"
The Dragon Gate demon king, witnessing this, roared in fury. Manifesting his true form, he unleashed demonic flames and blades, rushing to suppress Li Hao.
The other Void Realm demon kings, though stunned, did not hesitate. They unleashed a barrage of attacks at Li Hao, hoping to stop him and rescue Lu Yuan.
The demon kings’ combined assault was overwhelming, as if it would rend the heavens and shatter the earth.
Li Tiangang, seeing this, snapped out of his daze. Panicking, he sped toward the scene, but the distance was too great. The other demon kings were closer, and his intervention would be too late!
"Hao'er!!" he cried out in anguish.
"Li Hao!"
On the city wall, Li Wushuang's face turned deathly pale, and she covered her mouth in shock.
"Hao'er!"
Li Xuanli's eyes turned red, but there was nothing he could do to help.
A massive explosion erupted, with countless blades tearing through the void and smashing into the ground.
The defenders of the city were struck speechless, some even shedding tears of despair. Yet as the dust cleared, a golden figure remained standing, unharmed!
His stance was as straight as a spear, towering against the turbulent skies. It was as if his shoulders alone upheld the stormy heavens.
At that moment, the entire battlefield fell silent, awestruck.
Even after enduring the wrathful attacks of numerous demon kings, Li Hao emerged unscathed!
Li Wushuang, seeing this clearly, couldn’t hold back her tears.
Li Tiangang, still rushing forward, caught sight of the scene and froze in disbelief. For a moment, he felt disoriented.
That child no longer seemed to need anyone's protection.
In just one year away from the Li Family, Li Hao had radiated a brilliance that even he found unfamiliar.
Was that truly his son?
It should have filled him with pride and joy, yet for some reason, an image of heavy snow flashed through his mind.
That snowy day when a thin figure stepped out of the Li Family’s gates.
His heart clenched sharply, a pain he couldn’t describe.
It was the same feeling as when he parted ways with his wife on the Yanbei battlefield—wanting to hold on but unable to grasp anything.
...
Suddenly, Lu Yuan’s roar snapped everyone back to reality.
The Heaven and Earth Avatar still gripped Lu Yuan’s body, slamming him repeatedly into the ground. Blood seeped from his scales as he roared, clawing at the earth to unleash his ultimate technique: the Limitless Thunder Dao.
Countless streaks of lightning erupted from Lu Yuan, breaking free from the avatar’s hold.
"Die!!!"
Lu Yuan bellowed, his rage reaching its peak as he activated his indomitable power. His aura surged rapidly, gathering thunderclouds above his head.
The other demon kings, seeing Lu Yuan’s recovery, rallied around him to assist in killing the youth.
"How can his body be this strong? Is it an illusion?" one demon king murmured in disbelief.
The others remained silent, unable to answer.
Even after enduring their combined attacks, Li Hao had blocked everything with just his physical body—a feat beyond even the demon kings themselves!
"Kill!"
Lu Yuan roared again, directing the other demon kings to continue their assault.
These demon kings, understanding Lu Yuan was preparing a deadly move, immediately complied. They charged at Li Hao with all their might, unleashing their attacks to buy him time.
The combined onslaught of the demon kings was like an apocalyptic storm. Energy surged, tearing through the void and shaking the earth. The air was thick with the oppressive aura of destruction.
Li Hao, however, remained unwavering. His figure, cloaked in golden divine radiance, stood as if invincible.
Suddenly, the towering Heaven and Earth Avatar raised its massive foot and swept it out in a fierce arc, striking one of the Dragon Gate demon kings—a creature resembling both a flood dragon and a serpent—and sent it sprawling with a single kick.