The rise of a family, the Heavenly Evolution Divine Tree

The demon race suffered a devastating attack from the Zhao Kingdom, their situation was utterly appalling! Like delicate and beautiful flowers, they withered and decayed instantly under the relentless onslaught of a fierce storm. The losses they endured were immense and heartbreaking.

Not only did they lose all of Ningzhou's territory, but most of Shizhou also fell into enemy hands, and even a portion of Luozhou was not spared. The various demon clans in the far west, witnessing such a horrific scene, were ignited with rage, like a pack of ferocious tigers driven to madness. They united without regard for the consequences, vowing to launch a bloody and insane revenge against the Zhao Kingdom.

Among them, the Flame Spirit Tiger Clan, the Flame Wing Tiger Clan, the Frost Moon Sky Wolf Clan, the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, the Heavenly Fiend Horned Ant Clan, the Bone Spirit Snake Clan, and the Great Azure Eagle Clan, among other powerful demon clans, shone like dazzling stars in the night sky, surrounded by numerous other demon clans, like stars encircling the moon. They commanded an army of over twenty million demons, their momentum overwhelming and their momentum awe-inspiring. This massive army, like a surging tide, swept in from the direction of Ningzhou, its power earth-shattering and awe-inspiring.

In stark contrast, the Zhao Kingdom, upon learning of the overwhelming and unstoppable force of the demon army, which surged towards the border of Ningzhou like an unstoppable torrent, dared not be negligent. With lightning speed, they swiftly assembled and deployed a massive elite army of tens of millions at the Ningzhou border, ready for battle. This force, disciplined and impeccably prepared, stood like an indestructible Great Wall of steel, poised to engage the demon army in a breathtaking life-or-death struggle.

They had long prepared various formations. The small formations set up on the border, such as the Earth Fire Formation, the Frost Formation, the Heaven Fire Formation, the Heavenly Gang Formation, the Nether Serpent Formation, and the Six Harmonies Formation, were like dazzling pearls, radiating brilliant light. Meanwhile, the many fourth-order formations, such as the Taiji Wuxiang Formation, the Heaven and Earth Constant Meteor Formation, and the Flying Fish Nine Heavens Formation, were like towering mountains, indestructible.

The demon army charged in with overwhelming force. The leading demon clan chiefs, upon seeing the dense and awe-inspiring array of formations along the Zhao Kingdom's border, turned ashen-faced, as if struck by a heavy hammer. However, having already launched their attack, they were like arrows released from a bow, with no reason to retreat.

The Flame Spirit Tiger Clan launched the first attack, spewing flames from their mouths in an attempt to break through the Earth Fire Array. However, the Earth Fire Array only intensified when confronted with fire, flames soaring into the sky, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate. Seeing this, the Flame Wing Tiger Clan spread their enormous wings, creating a whirlwind as they charged towards the Frost Array, attempting to disrupt the array's spiritual energy flow with the wind.

On the Zhao side, the soldiers held their ground, manipulating the formation to launch continuous counterattacks. Just as the demon race's offensive slowed down, a Zhao general activated the Six Harmonies Formation. Six beams of light shot out, instantly piercing into the demon race's ranks, striking and felling many lesser demons.

However, the demon race was numerous, and the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan used their speed advantage to weave through the various small formations, searching for weaknesses. The Heavenly Fiend Horned Ant Clan, on the other hand, dug their way forward, intending to break through the defenses from underground. The battle continued to escalate, the shouts of battle shaking the heavens and the earth, and blood stained this borderland red. Neither side was willing to give an inch, and the battle reached a stalemate.

The fourth-tier demon race, including Xuan Yi Demon Lord, Mang Huang Demon Lord, Mo Ling Demon Lord, Po Long Demon Lord, Tian Cang Demon Lord, and Yun Xing Demon Lord, confronted Zhao Kingdom's generals such as Marquis Wu An Zhao Tian Yu, Marquis Xuan Ping Zhao Ping Mu, Marquis Ping Chang Zhao Tian Yu, Nine Heavens Divine General Zhao Ping Yu, Jade Dragon Divine General Zhao Yuan Xu, Long Sky Divine General Zhao Yuan Jing, and Wu Tian Divine General Zhao Yuan An in the void.

The Zhao Kingdom's main combat legions, including the Black Armor Legion, the White Mountain and Black Water Brigade, the Purple Xuan Armor Legion, the Purple Spirit Dragon Legion, the Xuanwu Legion, and the Blood-Clad Cavalry, led their various battle camps to meet the attack of the demon army.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the sky suddenly darkened. Clusters of dark clouds gathered, with flashes of lightning flickering within them. It turned out that the Zhao Kingdom's Grand Preceptor, the Daoist Shengui, had summoned thunderclouds using a lightning-summoning technique. Thick bolts of lightning struck towards the demon camp, causing screams of agony to erupt from within.

The weaker demons were instantly cleaved into charred remains. The chieftains of the major demon clans roared, each unleashing defensive measures to protect their armies. The Xuanyi Demon Lord flapped his wings, creating a black whirlwind that charged towards the Divine Noble Daoist. The Divine Noble Daoist remained calm, waving his whisk and conjuring a barrier of light that blocked the whirlwind. At this moment, the Zhao Kingdom's legions pressed forward. The demon lords exchanged glances, deciding to join forces to deal with the Divine Noble Daoist first.

Then, the Demon Lord of Demons spat out a black demonic pearl, which, radiating an evil aura, flew towards the Divine Noble Taoist; the Dragon-Slaying Demon Lord brandished its claws, tearing through space to attack him. The Divine Noble Taoist's expression was solemn as he chanted incantations, golden light surging from his body, forming a massive shield. However, facing the combined attack of the demon lords, cracks gradually appeared in the shield. At this critical moment, several marquises from the Zhao Kingdom abandoned their confrontation with the other demon lords and rushed to his aid.

Marquis Wu'an, Zhao Tianyu, struck first. With a flick of his spear, the tip gleamed with a chilling light, and he thrust it straight at the Demon Spirit Lord. The Demon Spirit Lord, preoccupied with controlling his demonic orb, was unable to dodge and was wounded by the spear's sharpness. Marquis Xuanping, Zhao Pingmu, then unleashed his magic weapon, the Heaven-Turning Seal, which grew larger and pressed down on the Dragon-Breaking Lord. Feeling the pressure, the Dragon-Breaking Lord had no choice but to turn and defend.

At this moment, a commotion suddenly arose from the rear of the demon race. It turned out that the Shadow Guards, a special forces unit secretly trained by the Zhao Kingdom, had taken advantage of the chaos to infiltrate the demon race's rear and launch a surprise attack. Each of them was agile and skilled in assassination, specifically targeting the demon race's commanders.

The various demon lords of the demon race were caught off guard, their formation thrown into chaos. The Zhao army, their morale soaring, pressed their advantage. But the demons wouldn't give up easily. The Xuan Yi Demon Lord, disregarding his own injuries, forcibly used a forbidden technique, his size increasing several times over as he charged towards the Zhao army. Wherever he went, Zhao soldiers were sent flying like ants.

The Divine Noble Daoist roared, desperately repairing his shield and summoning heavenly lightning once more, blasting it towards the Xuan Yi Demon Lord. The Xuan Yi Demon Lord was struck by the lightning and crashed heavily to the ground. They unleashed several powerful attack waves together, forcing back the other demon lords, and the situation once again reached a stalemate, both sides waiting for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. He made his move, using a forbidden technique to summon the power of lightning tribulation. Thick bolts of lightning struck towards the demon camp, with the largest demons bearing the brunt.

The demon horde panicked. Several demon lords exchanged glances and decided to join forces to resist the power of the lightning tribulation. They unleashed their respective ultimate techniques, erecting a massive shield. However, the power of the lightning tribulation was too great, and cracks gradually appeared in the shield.

At this moment, the Zhao army seized the opportunity and launched another formation attack. Multiple formations merged together, forming a devastating force that surged towards the demon race. Faced with an attack from both sides, the demon race began to lose its composure. But soon, the most powerful demon patriarchs burned their own essence blood to enhance their strength, forcibly stabilizing the situation and launching a fierce counterattack.

Not to be outdone, the Zhao Kingdom unleashed several hidden masters from within its ranks. Wielding divine weapons, they charged into the heart of the demon army, igniting a chaotic battle. Blood and flesh flew across the battlefield; people died every moment. This war, crucial to the victory or defeat of the Zhao Kingdom against the demon race, entered its most brutal phase.