I transmigrated to a chaotic world and became the sole player.

Night fell as dark as ink, enveloping Blackrock City. On the city walls, the interplay of torches and the spiritual light of arrays illuminated this section of the defense line as if it were daytime, yet it appeared exceptionally small in the boundless darkness further away.

A muffled rumble grew louder as it approached, and the earth trembled more violently. Finally, under the watchful eyes of countless tense figures, the black tide surged forth from the darkness and crashed into the pale blue light shield of the city's protective array, the "Black Rock Mystic Light Array"!

boom--!

Like crashing waves, the dull thuds of impact merged into one. The demonic wolves and boars at the forefront, along with the ashen-skinned, stiff yet incredibly strong demonic corpses, like puppets devoid of pain, frantically lunged and rammed against the array's protective barrier. The barrier rippled violently, emitting creaking sounds as it struggled under the weight, but ultimately managed to withstand the first wave of impact.

"Stabilize! The formation is secure!" Throughout the city walls, cultivators responsible for maintaining the formation shouted hoarsely, throwing spirit stones into the formation's cores to keep it running.

"Archers, prepare!" Lu Zhao's calm voice rang out from the west city wall. "Target, fifty paces outside the light barrier, unleash a barrage! Fire!"

The crossbows and powerful bows, already poised and ready, emitted a deafening hum. Specially crafted crossbow bolts and arrows, engraved with exorcising runes, rained down like a storm, plunging into the dense demonic tide.

*Thud! Thud! Thud!* The sounds of arrows piercing flesh, bones shattering, and the dying screams of demons filled the air. The front-line demonic beasts and corpses fell in droves like wheat being harvested, their blood flowing freely, limbs flying everywhere. The crossbow bolts were even more powerful, often piercing through several demons, sending up plumes of dark red blood mist.

However, the monsters behind them immediately trampled over the corpses of their own kind, continuing their frenzied surge, seemingly endless. The fallen monster corpses were quickly submerged and trampled by those who followed. The onslaught of the monster tide was not affected in the slightest; on the contrary, stimulated by the stench of blood, it became even more ferocious.

"Catapults! Flame bombs!" Lu Zhao gave the order again.

The massive, blazing boulders were hurled by catapults, tearing through the night sky and crashing into the rear of the demonic horde. With a deafening roar, flames scattered, igniting the fur and rotting flesh of the demons, causing chaos and piercing screams. But the flames seemed to have limited effect on these mutated creatures; many, engulfed in flames, continued to charge forward, roaring, until they were reduced to charred remains.

The defensive siege equipment and ranged attacks could only slow down, not stop, the advance of the demonic tide. More and more monsters piled up outside the light barrier, attacking the formation frantically with their claws and bodies. The light barrier began to dim at a visible speed.

"The array's spiritual energy is being consumed too quickly! Replenish the spirit stones! Quickly!" The array master's shout was filled with anxiety.

"Senior Lu, this won't do! The formation won't hold for long!" The guard commander surnamed Sun rushed to Lu Zhao's side and said urgently, "We must send people out to clear out the demons approaching the formation and relieve the pressure on it! Otherwise, once the formation is broken..."

Lu Zhao's gaze swept across the city below, where layers of demonic mist almost completely engulfed the light barrier. Among them, besides the most numerous low-level demonic beasts and demonic corpses, some beings with more powerful auras and more bizarre forms began to appear: there were monsters covered in bone armor and shaped like lizards; there were demonic bats with wings on their backs that could glide at low altitudes; and there were even several demonic giant apes that were three zhang tall, with bulging muscles and emanating the fluctuations of the early Foundation Establishment stage, waving their tree-trunk-like arms and frantically pounding on the light barrier, each blow causing the light barrier to tremble violently.

"Foundation Establishment stage, follow me into battle and eliminate those targets that pose the greatest threat to the formation! Qi Refining stage, continue to provide remote support and pay attention to eliminating those low-level flying monsters!" Lu Zhao made a decisive decision and gave the order in a deep voice.

"Senior Lu, this is too dangerous! There are demons outside the city..." Another guard commander hesitated. Going into battle was extremely risky; once surrounded, they could very well be reduced to ashes.

"If the formation breaks, it will be even more dangerous." Lu Zhao interrupted him, his tone leaving no room for argument. "I'll lead the charge, and you'll follow, supporting each other from all sides. Don't linger in battle; focus on defeating the target that poses the greatest threat to the formation. Strike once and retreat immediately; never venture too far!"

Having said that, he didn't say anything more. He leaped down from the city wall, which was dozens of feet high! While in mid-air, he didn't use a flying artifact (too conspicuous). Instead, he used the "Dragon Steps" technique. His figure was like a streak of gray-gold light. He lightly touched the city wall a few times to gain leverage and then landed steadily on the edge of the protective array's light shield.

"Activate the formation!" Lu Zhao shouted in a low voice.

The cultivators controlling the formation above dared not delay and immediately opened a gap in front of Lu Zhao, allowing only a few people to pass through.

The moment the breach opened, countless ferocious monsters roared and rushed in!

"roll!"

With a low shout, Lu Zhao unleashed a deafening dragon aura and punched forward! The gray-gold fist imprint was not huge, but it was incredibly condensed, carrying the destructive intent to annihilate all things, and slammed into the densest part of the demons.

Boom! The fist imprint exploded, and an invisible wave of annihilation spread outwards. Several demonic wolves and demonic corpses directly hit by the fist imprint turned to ashes without even uttering a scream. Dozens of demonic creatures around them were also swept away as if by an invisible scythe; their movements instantly froze, and then a deathly aura emanated from their bodies as they slumped down, their life force extinguished.

The power of that single punch cleared away an entire area!

Upon seeing this, the soldiers guarding the city wall were greatly encouraged and erupted in thunderous cheers.

"Kill!" Upon seeing this, Commander Sun and the others were filled with courage. They shouted and led three other Foundation Establishment cultivators out of the gap, closely following Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao took the lead, moving swiftly along the edge of the demonic tide like the arrowhead. He didn't venture deep, but specifically targeted those powerful demons that were frantically attacking the formation. His movements were as agile as a dragon, weaving through the dense swarm of demons. His Annihilation Finger Techniques were powerful, and with each strike, a strong demon would fall dead. Whether it was a thick-skinned bone-armored lizard, a swift demonic bat, or a powerful demonic giant ape, none could withstand more than a few moves from him.

A giant, demonized ape in the early stages of Foundation Establishment roared and swung its massive paw at Lu Zhao, creating a howling gale. Lu Zhao neither dodged nor evaded. He brought his right index and middle fingers together, the gray-gold light at the fingertips condensing to its peak, and pointed at the giant paw, which was larger than a millstone!

"laugh!"

The Annihilation Finger Force, like a red-hot iron piercing through butter, easily penetrated the giant ape's skin and bones, which were as hard as metal. It entered through its palm, traveled up along the meridians of its arm, and wherever it passed, flesh and bones withered and died instantly! The giant ape let out a deafening scream, and its massive body crashed to the ground, its arm hanging limply, completely useless.

Without even glancing at it, Lu Zhao flashed forward and pounced on another demonic serpent that was spitting venom...

He was like the Grim Reaper on the battlefield; wherever he went, demons fell one after another, tearing a gap at the edge of the demonic tide and greatly relieving the pressure on this section of the formation. Commander Sun and the others followed closely behind, responsible for clearing out any remaining demons and dealing with some Qi Refining stage demons, achieving equally fruitful results.

However, the sheer number of demonic creatures was overwhelming. They cleared one area, only to have even more monsters immediately fill the void. Moreover, as the carnage continued, the intense stench of blood and the fluctuations of spiritual energy from the battle seemed to attract even deeper, more powerful beings.

"roar!"

A deafening roar echoed from the depths of the demonic tide. A demonic rhinoceros, even larger than the previous demonic giant ape, engulfed in black flames, with a single horn on its head and an aura reaching the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, charged towards Lu Zhao and his companions like a mobile fortress, smashing through countless low-level demons in its path! Its hooves pounded the ground, causing the earth to tremble and mountains to shake. Black flames swirled around it, and wherever it passed, even rocks were scorched and melted—its power was terrifying!

"It's a mid-stage second-tier 'Lava Rhinoceros'! Senior Lu, be careful!" Commander Sun's expression changed drastically, and he shouted a warning. This kind of demonic creature has thick skin and flesh, immense strength, and is protected by demonic flames, making it extremely difficult to deal with.

Lu Zhao's eyes narrowed. The aura of this demonic rhinoceros was already close to the late Foundation Establishment stage, and its demonic energy was dense, not to be underestimated. He took a deep breath, and the Annihilation Dragon Qi and Dark Gold Dragon Qi within his body circulated at the same time.

Facing the charging Lava Rhinoceros, Lu Zhao advanced instead of retreating. The ground beneath his feet exploded, and his figure shot out like a cannonball. His right fist was clenched, and gray-gold and dark-gold energy intertwined and swirled, brewing a vast and heavy fist intent that also carried an aura of destruction.

"The Annihilation Dragon Emperor Fist!"

With a low growl, Lu Zhao unleashed a punch! This time, it was no longer a silent finger strike, but a punch that condensed his strongest control over the two types of dragon energy! As the fist passed, the air emitted a deep dragon's roar, and a faint, blurry dragon-shaped energy flashed out!

"BOOM!!!"

The fist collided violently with the Lava Demon Rhino's horn, which was burning with black flames!

A visible shockwave erupted from the point of impact, sending dozens of low-level demons flying and shattering! Lu Zhao swayed and slid back several feet, carving two deep trenches in the ground beneath his feet.

The Lava Demon Rhinoceros's forward momentum was abruptly halted, its massive head snapping back as it let out a painful roar. A tiny crack appeared on its incredibly hard horn! The black demonic flames burning around its body were also dimmed considerably by the annihilation and dragon emperor's intent contained in the fist wind, revealing the charred and festering flesh beneath.

"Such immense power! Such bizarre fist intent!" The guards on the city wall were dumbfounded. Lu Zhao, with his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, was able to withstand a mid-Foundation Establishment demonized beast and not be at a disadvantage, even gaining a slight advantage! The strength of this disciple of the Earth Origin Sect was terrifying!

Enraged, the Lava Rhinoceros stared intently at Lu Zhao with its blood-red eyes, pawed at the ground with its four hooves, lowered its head, and once again aimed its damaged horn at Lu Zhao. Its demonic flames surged, preparing to launch an even more ferocious attack.

Lu Zhao shook his slightly numb fist, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. This demonic rhinoceros possessed formidable power and formidable demonic flames; it would be perfect for testing his newly acquired strength!

However, just as he was preparing to meet him again, a sudden change occurred!

"Woo-hoo-hoo!"

A sharper, more mournful cry, seemingly capable of piercing the soul, came from the depths of the demonic tide, from the direction of the demonic shadow! This cry was not directed at Lu Zhao, but carried a strange rhythm, instantly spreading throughout the entire battlefield.

All the demons that were frantically attacking the formation, whether they were low-level demon wolves or powerful beings like the lava rhinoceros, suddenly stopped moving!

Then, to the horror of countless onlookers, the frenzied red light in the eyes of these monsters began to flicker and shift rapidly, eventually transforming from chaotic madness into a strange, uniform, and chilling aura! They ceased their futile attacks and began to slowly retreat, regrouping like a well-trained army.

The enormous, previously slowly "drifting" demonic shadow now seemed to "awaken," slowly, extremely slowly, raising its indescribable "head," a part that appeared to be composed of countless broken limbs and bone spurs. Two "gazes," as black as an abyss yet flickering with dark red flames, seemed to traverse a vast distance, casting their gaze towards Blackrock City, ultimately locking onto the tiny human figure beneath the city walls who had just repelled the Lava Demon Rhino with a single punch.

A terrifying will, a hundred times stronger than before, filled with malice, hunger, and some indescribable "interest," pierced through space like a tangible ice spike, instantly enveloping the area where Lu Zhao was located!

Lu Zhao felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had fallen into an ice cave! He suddenly looked up at the direction of the demonic "head," and his expression suddenly became extremely solemn.

That thing... noticed him! And this time, it was definitely not an unintentional "gaze"!