Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless swords shot through the air, falling like rain just outside the city. When Kui Lin looked outside, he saw numerous injured, bandaged figures hovering outside.

Despite their injuries, their eyes showed no sides of cowardice. They looked willing to die.

General Ning looked outside, then recalled what Kui Lin had said. The armor in his hands suddenly seemed as weighty as a mountain.

He gingerly placed it onto the ground, then took several steps back. Your Excellency, Ill be sure to return victorious!

Stay where you are! shouted Kui Lin, eyes read. Cant you hear what Im saying?

Im sure youre tired, Your Excellency, so Im having a hard time understanding you. All I can say is, I guarantee the third demon god wont take even half a step into this city. Please stay here and focus on your recovery in peace. When you awake, Ill be right there by your side.

Didnt you see your brothers wounds?

Their injuries are their glory!

You. Kui Lin pointed at General Ning, his hands trembling. I know. I know youre unwilling to accept this. I know you must think me cowardly. But think of our brothers in arms. Can you, on their behalf

I can! Suddenly, a silver longsword flashing with cold light appeared in General Nings hands. If any of them are afraid, Ill use this blame of mine to teach them the consequences. My warriors have always advanced; we never retreat.

With that, General Ning said no more. He simply turned and shot into the sky.

The group gathered outside the manor wasnt the entirety of Kui Lins remaining forces; they were just General Nings subordinates.

But honestly, calling them injured soldiers and beaten generals was more than apt.

Practically every last one of them had varying degrees of injuries on their bodies. Since their leader was General Ning, theyd led the vanguard as its main force when they broke through their foes attempts to surround them. Theyd gotten their injuries helping Kui Lin escape.

General! The Emperor, he. The speaker was General Nings deputy. Of those present, his wounds were among the most severe. Hed lost his left leg below the knee, as well as his right arm, and a long cut went from his left eye all the way to his ears. His body was covered in white bandages, but should you remove the gauze, youd see wounds so deep, even his bones were visible.

Yet hed come anyway, despite wounds of this severity. He knew that even if General Nings soldiers died, theyd do it on the battlefield!

His Highness is tired, but he left the most glorious mission to us. A hundred miles from the city, the third demon god is leading his warriors against us. Our mission is to slaughter every last one of them before they even lay eyes upon Baina City. Do you have confidence?!? General Nings fierce gaze swept across his soldiers, and no matter the severity of their injuries, one look at their eyes, and he could tell their blood was boiling.

We do!

I know youre injured. This time, when we go out to meet the enemy, its possible all of us will meet our ends. Are you afraid? roared General Ning.

Heh, one way or another, well die anyway. In that case, I might as well take a few of our enemies down with us!

Only a coward would fear death now!

Thats right! If anyones scared, theyre a coward!

The warriors roared one after another. General Ning nodded in satisfaction. These were Kui Nings soldiers, the troops he led personally.

With one last glance at Kui Lin, Kui Nings eyes flashed with staunch determination.

Your Excellency, Kui Ning will return in triumph! Then, Kui Ning looked away. His longsword pointed beyond the city walls.

Advance!

Kui Ning, get back here! Eyes red, Kui Lin roared from within the city lords manor. He never would have guessed it, but just before he left, General Ning left a barrier around the manor.

Kui Lin had lost much of his cultivation to Blood Explosion, and Kui Ning was an elite even among imperial lords. Kui Lin wouldnt be able to break this barrier so easily.

He knew that when he roared, both Kui Ning and his subordinates would hear every word. However, they all acted as if they hadnt heard his orders, departing like a rain of swords.

The third demon gods army didnt stay in place. They were advancing. When the scout came in and gave his report, they were indeed a hundred miles away, but a hundred miles was far too short for diviners and rulers.

Just during the time Kui Lin and Kui Lin spent talking, plus the time Kui Ning spent rallying his troops

The enemy had advanced far, far closer to Baina City.

Less than a hundred breaths of time after General Nings departure, explosions resounded outside the manor.

The sound of slaughter and infuriating roars rang out nonstop. The people of Baina City hid and quivered, unsure of what to do. Many of those conscripted into Kui Lins army stood around the city walls, clutching their weapons and trembling.

In this part of the Upper Three Realms, everyone was at least a supreme, but that didnt mean theyd experienced warfare or anything comparable. In fact, quite a few of them had never seen bloodshed at all.

You! Hold your weapons properly! Quite a few officers stood atop the walls, and when they saw the shaking new soldiers, they kicked them. Take a good hard look at General Ning! Look carefully!

General Ning and his soldiers are undefeated! Just stay there, watch, and wait for General Ning to return in glorious triumph!

If General Ning is defeated, you had best be prepared to offer me your heads!

No one is to be allowed into the city! If any of you dare retreat, Ill cut off your heads myself!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Outside, explosions rang out, one after another. The inside of the city lords estate was no different.

Kui Lin waved his fists nonstop above the barrier. Although General Nings barrier was sturdy, against Kui Lins all out attack, cracks still formed on its surface.

An hour passed

Kui Lin had been frantic this whole time.

The sounds of slaughter outside stuck into him like barbs to the chest. He didnt want the fighting to go on any longer. He didnt want to watch as his subordinates died.

The one Han Tan wanted to kill was him, wasnt it?

Kui Lin was prepared to let him!

Crunch!

Beneath Kui Lins non stop attacks, the barrier around the city lords manor finally broke.

Kui Lin rushed out without another thought, but as soon as he did, four figures shot out of nowhere and appeared beside him. Your Highness, General Ning ordered us to watch over you.

All four were imperial lords. Of Kui Lins long-time finals, they were the last of his remaining generals.

Their demonic power surged, enveloping Kui Lin within. He stared at them, his eyes red

Is this a rebellion?

Emperor, please calm your fury, said one who was a bit plumper than the others. You are our sovereign, and we are your subordinates. Before we die in battle, we absolutely cannot allow you to endanger yourself. You know General Nings prowess and his soldiers strength. We have faith that he can return in triumph. Please, sir, believe in him too!

General Baili is right. Please, Your Highness, return to the manor and rest. Leave everything to us!

Please, Your Highness, go back and rest inside!

As he looked at his long-time followers, Kui Lins hands quivered nonstop.

You. I dont want to fight them any longer. Im the one Han Tan wants. Ill just go back with him. All of you are immortal lords. Theres no need for you to fret about your futures; your prospects are sure to be bright.

Your Highness, Im afraid we dont quite understand what youre saying. The generals gestured toward the manor. Please return to the manor and await our good news.

Suddenly, a scout came rushing in from outside. He looked flustered, and he whispered in an imperial lords ear. The imperial lord in question frowned, then signaled for the scout to leave. Finally, he had a conversation with the other imperial lords through a divine sense transmission.

Just a few breaths of time later, Kui Lin saw a group of shadowy figures, an army of demons, charging outside of the city.

Whats going on? Whats happened outside? roared Kui Lin.

Your Highness, please relax. Everything is going well. Please return to your quarters and await our good news. With that, another imperial lord took his leave, and a few breaths later, a group of shadowy demonic troops shot out of the city.

For some reason, although more and more soldiers left, the sounds of slaughter only grew quieter. This only increased Kui Lins sense of foreboding, but two imperial lords remained at his side, keeping him under close watch. He couldnt take even half a step outside.

Suddenly, the sword of sword rain came once more, and someone flew towards the manor.

Kui Lin suddenly looked up at the sky. This new arrival wasnt one of the imperial lords whod led his troops into battle. It was the third demon god!

Kui Lin, oh, Kui Lin, you sure know how to hide. To think youd hidden yourself in such a remote place! You sure made yourself difficult to find. Baina City? If not for the fact that one of my subordinates once dwelt here, I wouldnt have even known this place existed.

The third demon god was a hawk-nosed elder, and despite the ferocious sounds of battle earlier, he didnt have any injuries whatsoever.

The two imperial lords whod remained behind each took a sudden step forward. They whistled, and another group of dark demonic forces emerged.

Oh? You still had so many people? It seems you havent occupied the throne for ten thousand years in vain. To think you still had so many loyal soldiers!

What happened to Kui Ning? And to Bai Li?

That the third demon god and his men had made it here meant that General Nings army had been defeated.

It didnt matter if theyd been defeated. So long as they were alive, even if theyd been captured, Kui Lin could accept it. Even though he understood Kui Nings temperament and knew hed want to die in battle, even though he knew Kui Ning would never let himself be captured, he still held onto this last thread of hope.

He stared at the third demon god hopefully

Them?

The third demon god flipped his hand over and took out three heads. He casually flung them at Kui Lin, who caught them carefully.

Xiao Ning, Baili, Old Devil

These three heads belonged to none other than General Ning and the two imperial lords whod just led their forces out of the city. Even after death, their eyes were still opened Especially Kui Nings.

His heart breaking, Kui Lin looked at the three heads, his tears flowing uncontrollably.

He tenderly closed Kui Nings eyes. Then, he heard the third demon god laugh. These generals of yours did well. They died leading a charge. Honestly, they were far braver and more heroic than you, a Demon Emperor who only knows to hide away like a turtle.