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Chapter 448: Fierce Fight! Chang'an City Under Fire (2 in 1 Order)

The dark army of nightmare demons surged from all directions, like an endless black tide, completely besieging the entire imperial city. They brought with them an overwhelming pressure that could not be matched by ten thousand men, completely enveloping the centuries-old magnificent palace.

The ferocious roar that roared wantonly echoed above the palace walls, shaking the ground slightly.

At first glance, there were endless ugly figures, the sharp claws on the devil's claws flashed with cold light, the fangs moved around, and smoke was puffing out.

Most terrifying of all, a demonic beast towered a hundred feet tall, pitch black, resembling a moving mountain. Its bloody mouth yawned, revealing a forest of sharp, white fangs. A dense coating of tongue coated the tusks, and mucus flowed freely. With every breath, the air permeated with the unpleasant stench of blood.

In addition to these horrific nightmares, there are also armies of tens of thousands of zombies and golems.

These zombies were menacing, their skin festering, their bodies covered in wounds and blood, and stained with rancid pus. With every step they took, blood oozed from their stiff limbs, leaving a disgusting trail on the ground.

As for the puppets, they were surprisingly transformed from human corpses, a shocking sight. Some even retained features, and through their hollow eye sockets, one could almost see the agony they endured in their previous lives.

Some of them had their entire bodies shattered into pieces, leaving only skulls and limbs, all of which were controlled by mysterious forces, spinning and tumbling in the air.

There are also some puppets whose bodies are intact, but their blank wooden faces make people even more shudder, as terrifying as the walking dead.

What was even more terrifying was that these terrifying armies were actually led by the dynasty's top strategist, Ouyang Xing!
I saw that this usually elegant old man was now wearing a black robe, with captivating eyes and a ferocious look.

He strode proudly before the demon beast Wu Li, his black robe rustling in the wind. His arrogant demeanor exuded an unreasonably powerful aura, instilling fear in even the warriors atop the imperial city walls.

Witnessing this horrifying scene, the cardinals and elders on the city wall were horrified.

Sima Ru and Qin Huan were dumbfounded, speechless for a long time. When Ouyang Xing bowed to them, no one could have imagined that he would turn out like this today.

For ages past, Sima Ru and Ouyang Xing had been at loggerheads within the court, each holding a deep respect for the other. Now, seeing this veteran advisor colluding with the demonic soldiers, he felt betrayed, his fury threatening to burst forth.

Just as he was overwhelmed with emotions, a familiar hoarse voice rang out from below the city walls: "Do you all still remember me? Now that I'm in the Demon Sea, I'm no longer the Ouyang Xuan you once underestimated!"

Ouyang Xuan squinted his eyes, and the narrow corners of his eyes were filled with evil energy. There was a strange demonic sound in his words.

"I have never considered controlling the government, nor do I wish to repeat the unbearable ups and downs of officialdom that my predecessors endured. All I truly desire is to become the supreme God!"

Ouyang Xing shook his head and sneered, his eyes shining brightly, as if he wanted to burn all the people on the city wall to death.

"I have been planning for this for countless years. Yes, even the omnipresent Blood Rose is just my puppet! They are nothing more than a group of stupid nightmares that I use to deceive the world!" Ouyang Xuan said, waving his robe, and several enchanting beauties in Blood Rose uniforms appeared.

Zhong Wuye had a solemn expression. He stared at the Blood Rose Enchantress and understood in his heart: As expected, the Blood Rose was just the last fig leaf of the mastermind behind the scenes.

It seems that the conspiracy of the Nightmare Demon is much deeper than people imagined, and the so-called party struggles in the political arena are just one of their means of fanning the flames.

"Impossible! You are completely crazy." Sima Ru could not hide his shock.

He stepped forward, staring intently at Ouyang Xuan, and demanded, "Could it be that you are the ultimate mastermind behind the Nightmare Demon? In order to control the power of life and death, you would actually betray humanity and collude with this group of heartless demons?!"

Ouyang Xing laughed heartily upon hearing this, his voice piercing through his chest. "I have been reborn, albeit with the help of some external force. But I have now abandoned those meaningless cliques and sects."

His dark pupils stared directly at Cangli and the others, and he said coldly: "The power struggle between the government and the opposition is now meaningless. I want to create a brand new era! A new world without birth, old age, sickness and death, but eternal immortality!!!"

Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the demonic soldiers pounced fiercely. Their terrifying fangs and claws rained down on the soldiers defending the city, shocking everyone. Zhong Wuye was quick-witted and quick-handed, immediately summoning a protective aura to block the murderous blow. He shouted to the people behind him, "Move! Don't give them a chance!"

He dragged the elderly men into the city, forcing them to flee in panic. The demonic soldiers immediately swarmed over, charging towards the city walls. The Nightmare Demon's claws and demonic breath blew apart a wall, sending rubble raining down. Zhong Wuye moved swiftly, urging Qin Huan and the others behind him to shift their formations and fend off the enemy. In an instant, a ferocious battle ensued within the city walls.

As time passed, the battle situation became extremely stalemate, and both sides managed to carve out a narrow path in this bloody storm.

At this moment, a hail of arrows rained down from the sky, continuously shooting towards Zhong Wuye and the others! Immediately afterwards, a wave of fully armed guards rushed out from the depths of the imperial city. They were none other than the imperial guards who were controlled by the Nightmare Demon!
Zhong Wuye's eyes were flaming with anger, and he shouted, "The inner defenses of the Imperial City have been breached. It seems the Nightmare Demon's conspiracy is far more far-reaching than we thought! We are now surrounded. The only way out is to force our way through the streets!"

With that, she erupted in violent power, her blood surging throughout her body, instantly carving a bloody path! At the same time, a group of masters exerted their utmost strength, forming a tenacious and powerful current, and forcibly carved a gap!
But at this critical moment, the remaining royal guards began to riot among themselves and turned their spearheads against Emperor Yongping!
The rebellious general kicked Emperor Yongping to the ground, looking down at the former emperor with a sneer. Emperor Yongping, terrified, retreated hastily to the end of the corridor, trembling and at a loss.
It turned out that these rebel generals had long been bribed by Ouyang Huang and became his accomplices!

……

The city was filled with smoke and blood. In the midst of the rain and wind, Zhong Wuye and others fought desperately with the demon soldiers.

Just as the atmosphere was tense, a furious shout echoed: "Ouyang Xuan! What a ridiculous act! You are now claiming to have the power over life and death, and you are even holding the emperor hostage. This is such treason that you deserve death!"

Sima Ru's hair stood on end in fury. He forcibly pushed aside the demonic soldiers who were trying to stop him and unleashed a barrage of curses on Ouyang Xing. This ninety-seven-year-old minister, with his hair hanging down to his shoulders and his eyes piercing, still exuded a heroic spirit. Though his posture was stooped, his every gesture still evoked the majesty he once possessed in commanding his troops.

Sima Ru screamed at the top of his lungs, staring intently at Ouyang Xing, accusing him, "You and I have been comrades for over fifty years, loyal to our country, working together with one heart. I thought your quarrel with the government was merely a matter of political opinion, but I never imagined you would betray us and collude with the evil heretics! You are a citizen of Dayuan, a founding father of the previous dynasty, yet you are now deliberately attempting to overthrow the government. Your actions are utterly treasonous!"

He glared at the Yongping Emperor, who was being held captive by the Imperial Guards, and then loudly demanded of Ouyang Xing, "Release His Majesty! Do you have any shame? By committing such a ruthless act, aren't you afraid of harming the Great Abyss Dragon Vein? Even if power truly falls into your hands, what qualifications do you have to run the government?"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xing snorted coldly, remaining unmoved.

He stared at the timid and miserable appearance of Emperor Yongping, and said with disdain: "What's so strange about him being a puppet emperor? Do you think I truly serve him as my master? When the late emperor passed away, it was I who single-handedly helped Emperor Yongping to sit on the throne! But I didn't know that he was just my perfect puppet emperor, in my control!" He walked slowly to the front of Emperor Yongping, looking down at the puppet emperor.

Emperor Yongping's face was filled with confusion and helplessness, his eyes staring blankly ahead, as if he had completely lost his mind and looked extremely stupid.

"Look at this poor fellow! He's so timid now when faced with danger, as if his death is nigh. Where is the demeanor of an emperor?"

Ouyang Xuan spat, kicked Emperor Yongping, and sneered, "What's so great about being an emperor? Bring him up on the stage, take him down, it's my will!"

He turned around, looked down at Sima Ru and the others, and said coldly:
"Why wouldn't I dare harm Emperor Yongping? This puppet emperor is of no use to me now, so I can discard him! As for the dragon veins, that's nothing but a fantasy held by you pedantic fellows!"

Sima Ru was speechless at his arrogance. He had long lost faith in the Dayuan court, and his conspiracy and intrigue were finally revealed to the world today.

At that moment, a violent explosion was heard, blowing away a section of the stone wall and enveloping Emperor Yongping and Ouyang Xing in a cloud of thick smoke. Zhong Wuye reacted extremely quickly, rushing over like a wave to protect Sima Ru and the others.

Qin Huan swung the divine sword in his hand, forcibly cutting through the smoke. He saw that a large number of nightmare demons had already occupied the inner barrier and rushed here one after another. The vanguard was particularly ferocious, like mad dogs.

Zhong Wuye and others fell into an unprecedented crisis.

……

Seeing this scene, Sima Ru immediately realized that this was his last battle.

He took a deep breath, stood in front of Zhong Wuye, Qin Huan and other juniors, and walked tremblingly towards the line of demon soldiers step by step with his crutches.

Zhong Wuye took a step forward and shouted anxiously: "Senior! Please don't act rashly. Let us face this together!"

But Sima Ru just raised his hand, signaling them not to follow. Zhong Wuye then saw clearly that the old man's face was riddled with wounds, and his beard was stained with blood.

Sima Ru walked a few dozen paces to the demonic formation, then stopped. Unsteadily, he raised his sword high, pointing it directly at the demonic lines. He said grimly, "As a descendant of the past, I will ultimately be unable to witness the passage of new chapters. However, I have a heartfelt request that I must entrust to you!"

At this time, Qin Huan's eyes were already filled with tears, and he stared at Sima Ru closely.

The amiable and respectable old man turned around and nodded to them again with a solemn salute. His expression showed no sign of concealing the regret he felt at the sight of death, but his eyes couldn't hide the heroic spirit that shone through them.

He said, "Qin Huan, many years ago, your father suffered an unforeseen disaster while protecting us. The Divine Blade Sect was destroyed overnight. I have never been able to uncover the cause. Now, I am afraid I owe your father my life-saving grace."

At this point, Sima Ru bowed his head several times, apologetically. Qin Huan, already on the verge of tears, covered his eyes with his hands and whispered, "Senior, I know you've tried your best."

Sima Ru nodded, then sighed to the heavens, straightened his back, and stood as still as a stone. "Even if we lose our land, we will still have people. The continuation of the Dayuan court is not a one-day effort. You are Dayuan's last hope. Go! Emperors are fickle, and their fate is fading. We are powerless to reverse the situation. But you cannot! You must continue on for us, waiting for the opportunity to rise again and rebuild Dayuan's former glory!"

As soon as the words fell, the demon soldiers suddenly launched a charge. Sima Ru also responded with force, his clothes flying, and shouted "Go!!!"

He then charged towards the opposite side with his sword raised. Seeing those ugly devil claws rushing towards him, Sima Ru raised his sword and struck down, trying to stop the devil soldiers like a raging wave, and forcibly cut a gap in the gap.

During the brief confrontation, Sima Ru was surrounded by numerous demon soldiers, already covered in wounds and in a state of disarray. However, he still fought with all his might, remaining calm in the face of danger, and personally split open the ferocious nightmare demons several times, buying precious time for Zhong Wuye and the others to escape.

At this moment, everyone was overwhelmed by his bravery, stunned by the boundless strength still lingering in this aging minister. Despite a long illness and a frail old age, his heart was still burning with passion for his country, igniting the flame of life until his final breath!
Just when his body was completely surrounded and ravaged by the demon soldiers, Zhong Wuye and Qin Huan had already led the survivors to break through the siege and fight their way out, but both of them were extremely sad in their hearts.

Sima Ru's heroic sacrifice not only achieved the fight for survival, but also paved a road of hope because of his uncomplaining and unregretful nature.

……

As the smoke and dust filled the air, a deafening roar suddenly erupted, like the sudden roar of a nine-fold war drum. Zhong Wuye could not help but stop and watch as a massive beast slowly emerged from the thick black fog of the demon army.

It was a ferocious beast resembling a tiger or wolf, its legs towering like a strangely elongated humanoid figure, covered in dark red fur with distinct textures. Its face was hideous, its broad, flat snout framing a bloody maw. Its sharp, white fangs, jagged and parallel, flickered back and forth with a chilling, chilling light. Even more terrifying, its head bore three enormous, single eyes, which trembled constantly, casting a chilling, piercing gaze.

This is none other than the legendary gluttonous god with a terrifying appetite, capable of swallowing up the heavens and the earth!
It looked like it was the ultimate killer weapon of the demon army. As expected, as soon as it appeared, it began to scan the surroundings unscrupulously. Its three rolling eyes clearly included Zhong Wuye and the others in its sights.

The next moment, Taotie let out a roar that shook the sky, and suddenly twisted and deformed! Its body gradually grew larger and split into several clones. Each body turned into the form of a ferocious beast, with a violent melee form composed of several ferocious claws on the front, and a bloody mouth behind it, ready to attack.

This is the "clone attack" stunt that only the powerful demons can perform!
Zhong Wuye knew that even with her strength, it would be difficult for her to escape unscathed from such a bizarre and chaotic attack. But no matter what, he couldn't retreat at this critical juncture, otherwise all his efforts would be wasted.

Taotie's bloody mouth opened slightly, and instantly a ball of blazing fire energy was injected into it!
The next second, it roared strangely, and a wild heat wave mixed with a scorching flame ball shot towards Zhong Wuye. Zhong Wuye immediately gathered his energy to protect himself and blocked the attack, but he was also shaken back by the rolling heat wave, and his whole body was burning with pain.

Taotie would not stop there. It targeted a flaw in Zhong Wuye's defense, twisted and split into dozens of devil claws, and launched a flying pounce! Zhong Wuye saw that the attack was extremely fierce, so he had to use all his strength to use a supreme sword technique to barely block this fierce attack.

However, the Taotie pressed on, gathering together once again in the third round, opening their bloody maws and unleashing an even more ferocious blazing attack!
After just one round, Zhong Wuye was covered in wounds and felt powerless, and was on the verge of being completely defeated.

At this time, Qin Huan, who had been fighting beside him, was shocked when he saw this. In desperation, he had to risk his life and turned into a green light and shot out, trying to distract Taotie's attack.

However, the next moment, Taotie opened its mouth and grabbed his body, sucking it in tightly, leaving him no time to even scream!
(End of this chapter)