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Chapter 176: Li Tiangang, Come Out and Face Your Death! (First Update)
Chapter 176: Li Tiangang, Come Out and Face Your Death! (First Update)
Liangzhou, Eastern Border.
Outside the Black Rock Great Wall, the landscape stretches as far as the eye can see.
Gray clouds loom overhead, and the grasslands are still and quiet.
Inside the wall, a vast border defense line stretches out, with patrols clad in light armor moving back and forth.
In the military camp, Li Tiangang holds a Military Report, detailing the recent intelligence gathered from various regions of Liangzhou.
In the north, Demons had attacked six months ago, but he sent a secret letter to the Xia Clan, requesting their assistance. The Xia Clan dispatched border troops to help, driving the Demons back.
The Xia Clan was initially reluctant to cross the border, as this was primarily the Li Family's concern. Although the Xia Clan and the Li Family had a decent relationship, sending troops across the border was a significant step, reserved only for major disasters or widespread unrest.
However, Li Tiangang's letter made it clear that this could very well be a Demon probe. If the Xia Clan did not intervene and merely watched from the sidelines, the Demons in Liangzhou would use the north as a breakthrough point, turning it into the primary battlefield.
This would inevitably affect the Xia Clan's Jizhou, leading to even greater losses for them.
To persuade them, Li Tiangang shared crucial military intelligence, including the strict defenses in the eastern and western borders of Liangzhou and the presence of a Fourth Establishment Realm expert at the Southern Heavenly Gate Pass. This convinced the Xia Clan that the conflict could spread to their territory, so they joined forces with the northern Liangzhou military to drive the Demons away.
Since then, as Li Tiangang predicted, the Demons in the north have not shown any signs of activity.
The Xia Clan also witnessed the military acumen of this current True Dragon of the Li Family, which explained how he could hold his ground in Yanbei despite being at a disadvantage, fighting the Demons for over a decade and ultimately emerging victorious.
"Brother Wu's Demons haven't shown up in a long time. These Demons feigned a retreat, but it's too obvious. The Demon Tide in Liuzhou hasn't retreated or advanced, making it a clear feint!"
"That's the distraction!"
"Their real strike will be against Liangzhou or Youzhou!"
Li Tiangang's eyes were cold. He had been stationed in Liangzhou for nearly a year. Since his arrival, he had driven back the Demons that had invaded the eastern border, and they had not dared to launch large-scale attacks, only occasional raids.
His gaze swept over the entire landscape of Liangzhou, and he also kept an eye on other regions, using intelligence from those areas to discern the Demons' true intentions.
This was the reason he had stayed for so long, despite the lack of major conflicts, and had not left.
He had already seen through the Demons' plans.
"Cangya City is being rebuilt..."
Li Tiangang's expression darkened as he read the intelligence report.
He naturally paid close attention to the Southern Heavenly Gate Pass, where Li Hao was stationed. However, the continuous reports did not bring him any joy.
Since Li Muxiu and Tian Ji Tower Leader Lu Chunsheng had assisted Li Hao in repelling the Myriad Mountains Demon King and two other old Demon Kings who had long dominated the area Beyond the Pass, the Heavenly Gate Pass had enjoyed a period of peace not seen in many years.
During this peace, the city, which had been reduced to a small mound of earth, was rebuilt.
This was a good thing, a cause for celebration.
Li Tiangang understood this.
However, if it were just rebuilding the city and setting up defensive arrays, it would be acceptable.
But after the city was rebuilt, it was opened to people from all regions, with no restrictions on entry. Many civilians and merchants moved in, treating the Border Pass as if it were an inland city.
Currently, Cangya City is bustling and prosperous, resembling a large city deep within the territory.
But this is not the inland; it is the border!
At any moment, Demons could invade!
Especially considering the current crisis in Liangzhou, if the Demons were to attack the Heavenly Gate Pass, it would result in another bloody battle, with countless casualties!
“A little success, and he becomes arrogant.”
“Red Makeup is the same. She doesn’t even try to stop it. If the child doesn’t know any better, does she not? Having been stationed at Border Pass for so many years, can she still not see through the false prosperity?”
Li Tiangang’s face was grim. Everyone who approached the child seemed to dote on him, allowing him to act however he pleased.
It was the same with Second Uncle, Fifth Uncle, and Elder Sister-in-Law, and now, even his younger sister, who had commanded the battlefield and been stationed at Border Pass for many years, was no different!
Was it all because of that child’s unparalleled talent?
He admitted that Li Hao’s talent was extremely high, far surpassing his own, but precisely because of this, he could not indulge him!
Considering Li Hao’s various behaviors, he regretted not intervening sooner.
The battle at Yanbei had dragged on for far too long, preventing him from returning to the manor in time. This was the greatest regret he had harbored in recent days.
“Bring me paper and pen.”
Li Tiangang ordered, intending to write a military command to have Li Hongzhuang at Heavenly Gate Pass disperse the civilians in the city.
As a border town, Border Pass needed only a small population to manage supplies. Gathering so many civilians was nothing short of a disaster.
Upon hearing this, Li Fu immediately turned to fetch the paper and pen, but at that moment, a roar echoed from the distant border:
“Li Tiangang, come out and meet your end!”
The terrifying sound waves, despite the distance, caused the tent flaps to tremble.
Li Fu, who had just stepped out of the tent, turned pale with shock and anger. His Divine Soul burst forth from his back, leaping into the air to survey the distant border.
There, a tiny black dot stood with his hands behind his back, hovering in mid-air, clad in a lavish golden battle robe, his gaze cold and piercing.
Li Fu’s expression changed. Even from a distance, he could feel the overwhelming and terrifying pressure emanating from the figure, making his heart tremble.
With his years of experience fighting alongside Li Tiangang, he immediately recognized the figure as the Demon King!
Before Li Fu could turn to report, the commotion had already alerted the nearby border garrisons.
Li Tiangang, hearing the roar, narrowed his eyes. These beasts had finally lost their patience, hadn’t they?
He took a step forward, stepping out of the camp and shooting straight into the sky.
From afar, he met the gaze of the Demon King, clad in his lavish golden battle robe, across the border defenses.
“It’s good to see you’re still around!”
Lord Fengshan, upon seeing Li Tiangang, felt a sense of relief. He had been harboring a burning rage for so long, and now he finally had an outlet.
That damned brat had ruined his one chance to reverse his fate!
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, wasted like this, was nothing short of a mortal enemy!
“Die now!!”
Lord Fengshan roared, summoning a crimson flame spear in his hand and charging forward.
Inside the defenses, everyone was stunned.
This was the first time a Demon King had openly challenged the city, alone and brazen!
“Form the Array!”
Li Tiangang’s eyes were cold, but he showed no panic, bellowing his command.
His roar echoed across the battlefield, instantly stabilizing the previously shaken troops.
Lord Fengshan’s spear, enveloped in divine flames, charged toward the border, triggering the Array.
The Array unleashed a torrent of golden light, forming a protective shield that enveloped the defenses.
Golden runes flowed across the shield, infused with the profound Dao Resonance of celestial constellations and elemental forces.
Lord Fengshan’s attack was blocked by the Array, causing it to tremble. His eyes blazed with crimson flames as he continued his assault, his spear repeatedly striking the Array, sending waves of golden light scattering.
Meanwhile, within the defenses, the military camps were rapidly mobilizing, with remarkable efficiency.
The first to form the Array was the Li Family’s strongest camp, the Yuan Camp!
Ten thousand soldiers of the Yuan Camp communicated with the Array, channeling their strength into it.
With the Six Phases Celestial Array, the ten thousand soldiers of the Yuan Camp could hold off the Demon King’s attack for the duration of an incense stick!
“Yu Xuan, quickly, inform the other camps to enter a state of full combat readiness. The Demon Army could arrive at any moment!”
Li Tiangang swiftly issued orders to Yu Xuan.
Yu Xuan, momentarily stunned, quickly realized that this Demon King had likely come to draw their attention, risking being hunted down.
But the area Beyond the Pass was free of the Demon Tide, indicating that the other Demon armies had likely surged toward other sections of the defenses.
He immediately set out upon receiving the order.
A series of horns soon resounded from within the defenses, echoing continuously. In no time, the entire defensive line was filled with the ancient, wild elephant-like calls of the horns.
All the military camps within the defenses, upon hearing the battle-ready horns, tensed up. They quickly donned their armor and weapons, taking their positions, ready for combat at any moment.
At the farthest point along the defenses, the horizon beyond the border began to tremble. A vast, dark shadow swept in, like a black mudslide, carrying an awe-inspiring force.
Seeing the Demon Tide indeed approaching, the distant defenses immediately released the battle signals.
Columns of smoke shot into the sky, accompanied by sharp whistles that sounded like bird cries.
These signals were also noticed by the soldiers on other sections of the defenses, making them highly conspicuous.
Li Tiangang also took note, confirming his deduction was correct.
"Die!"
Li Tiangang's eyes turned cold as he watched the Demon King relentlessly destroy the Array. He suddenly stepped forward, harnessing the power of the Array to summon the Demon Soul sealed within it!
However, he did not unleash the full might of the Array here, as the upcoming Demon assault would still require its power.
He only summoned one Demon Soul and fused it with his body.
With a wave of his hand, a brilliant Divine Saber shot out from the military tent. At the same time, pieces of already dismantled battle armor flew out, fitting onto his body one by one.
Shoulder guards, cloak, Heart Guard, Wrist Guard, Knee Guard, War Boots, and more.
In a moment, he was fully armored, holding the Divine Saber, with blazing Divine Might covering and burning on the blade.
"Die!!"
Li Tiangang took a step forward, like a domineering and mighty war god, charging out of the Array to confront the Demon King.
"A mere Three Immortalities dares to seek death!"
"Just like that cursed beast of a son of yours, you will die as well!!"
Lord Fengshan laughed when he saw Li Tiangang step out of the Array, but his face quickly turned to a hateful and sinister expression.
His long spear suddenly swept out, carrying blazing flames that scorched the air, making it hot and distorted.
Combined with the Dao Resonance, his attacks were sure to hit their mark.
Faced with the Phoenix Flame Lance, the Demon Soul covering Li Tiangang's body let out a fierce cry, and the Divine Might on the blade shone brilliantly, slashing out with a fierce blow.
The blade's glow was like a golden river, splitting the heavens and severing the phoenix flames.
But as the phoenix flames shattered, they transformed into a sea of fire, suddenly surrounding Li Tiangang's body.
The intense heat made the golden runes on the Array flicker and distort, rapidly consuming energy.
Lord Fengshan suddenly raised his hand, emitting a phoenix cry, his body spiraling forward to break through the sea of fire and thrust his spear at Li Tiangang's chest.
With a loud thud, Li Tiangang's body was forced back, colliding hard with the Array.
But then, Li Tiangang's body surged forward again, the Demon Soul sinking into and merging with his body, slightly enhancing his aura. He continued to step forward, slashing out with consecutive strikes.
"Do you want to follow your son's example and try to slay a Demon King with Three Immortalities?!"
"Not enough! Not enough! Not enough!!"
Lord Fengshan's eyes glowed with a terrifying light as he roared, "You are far inferior to your son!!"
"Filthy beast, seeking death!!"
Li Tiangang's eyes flared with anger as he suddenly unleashed a heaven-shaking slash, the power releasing in a brilliant arc.
Lord Fengshan's body retreated, dodging the blade's glow. Seeing Li Tiangang pursuing him, a mocking expression appeared in his eyes. He swung his long spear, shattering the second wave of Divine Might that Li Tiangang had unleashed.
"You are done for!"
Behind Lord Fengshan, a pair of True Phoenix Flame Wings suddenly appeared. He then halted abruptly and charged toward Li Tiangang with blinding speed.
His attack displaced the air in front of Li Tiangang, making his movements seem like teleportation.
The long spear swept horizontally, striking down directly at Li Tiangang's head.
(End of Chapter)
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