Human Clan Defender-Chapter 724 - s 69 to 72: Eight Million Army, The Battle Begins (Four in One for Monthly Votes)_6

"I never expected you to reach this point; truly a surprise!"

Only members of the Martial Hall and a few high-ranking individuals from the Demon-Subduing Division knew about Shen Changqing's breakthrough to the Immortal Golden Body Realm. The rest knew nothing.

Therefore, Ran An had always assumed that even if Shen Changqing had made some progress, he wouldn't be able to break through that threshold and ascend to the next level so quickly. But looking at him now, it was clear the other party had truly succeeded in breaking through. This development was somewhat beyond his expectations.

However, despite this, he wasn't overly afraid.

So what if Shen Changqing has made a breakthrough? I've done the same. In a battle between equals, I'm confident I'm no weaker than anyone. Even if I'm held up and can't personally attack Fallen Saint Pass, with the eight-million-strong army, we'll definitely break through the gates of Luo'an Prefecture today!

"There are many things you could not foresee. If you retreat now, there is still room for maneuver. Otherwise, it will all be too late," the incarnation's voice was indifferent. His gaze towards his opponent was not that of someone facing an equal, but rather as if looking at a dead man.

Such a gaze, combined with the words spoken, ignited an uncontrollable fury in Ran An's heart, and he couldn't help but laugh out of extreme anger.

"It's still uncertain who will claim victory! Let's see just how capable you are to make such a bold claim!"

As his voice fell, the void instantly shattered and disintegrated.

He launched a palm strike, and the dark Domain trembled; a Palm Gang, as substantial as reality, pressed down like a mountain range.

Seeing this, the incarnation's expression grew slightly more solemn. Immediately, a long blade condensed from power appeared in his hand, and he slashed fiercely forward.

The blade's light tore through the darkness, striking the Palm Gang with immense force.

BOOM!!

Heaven and Earth shook.

The might of two beings comparable to Demon Saints clashing for the first time seemed as though it could destroy Heaven and Earth. Neither gained an advantage in that single strike.

Ran An stepped forward, his aura surging explosively. His expanding Domain suddenly contracted, focusing all its power onto the incarnation. Then, he unleashed another palm strike.

Almost simultaneously, an unparalleled saber intent erupted. The Domain trembled violently and was instantly torn open.

The incarnation stepped out, freeing himself from the Domain's constraints. Immediately after, he turned and unleashed another Blade Slash, once again colliding with the Palm Gang.

The exchange between the two was extremely fast. What seemed like a long time was, in reality, less than the span of a single breath.

While the two were exchanging blows, Beiming Wang and Wang Xiao had already led their armies to formally commence the siege.

Wei Yang acted immediately, organizing the defending troops to resist.

The reforged Fallen Saint Pass, imbued with the power of a Demon Saint, possessed extraordinary might. As the enemy forces approached, Fallen Saint Pass vibrated, and a terrifying aura rose in response.

An indistinct phantom, its features obscured, materialized from the void. A single palm descended, instantly killing hundreds of enemy soldiers.

Beiming Wang witnessed this scene, stepped into the air, and shouted, "Where is the Black Armored Army? Follow me and charge!"

The Black Armored Army! The elite of the elite in Great Liang, much like the Flying Phoenix Army and other such elite forces under Great Qin's command. As the Great General, Beiming Wang naturally held true command over the Black Armored Army.

At his command, the Black Armored Army formed up.

In the void, the phantom of a Black Armored Demon God coalesced. Beiming Wang merged with it, seemingly transforming into a true Black Armored Demon God, and charged directly at the Demon Saint Phantom.

BOOM!

The two forces collided, instantly ripping the void apart.

The Demon Saint Phantom was formed from the Blood Essence of the Ghost Saint. After the Ghost Saint's fall, his Blood Essence had stained the bluestone, which Great Qin then used as a crucial material for reforging Fallen Saint Pass. Ultimately, members of the Hidden Heart Pavilion personally came to inscribe the formation's runes on Fallen Saint Pass.

Now, with the formation's runes activated, the residual power of the Demon Saint was naturally unleashed. Although this Demon Saint Phantom's strength was a far cry from the true Ghost Saint's, it still retained power nearly equivalent to that of a Great Demon.

It should be known that a Great Demon was equivalent to a Venerable Rank Defender Envoy within the Human Clan. Such a being could truly preside over a region, regardless of location, and few would dare to provoke them lightly. With this Demon Saint Phantom present, Fallen Saint Pass's defenses were significantly enhanced.

Watching the Demon Saint Phantom battling the Black Armored Army, Wei Yang thrust his silver lance forward. Its terrifying spear might tore through the air for dozens of yards, instantly causing the bodies of tens to nearly a hundred enemy soldiers to explode.

"Defend the pass with all your might! Do not let a single enemy set foot on Fallen Saint Pass!"

They faced an eight-million-strong enemy army. Given Fallen Saint Pass's current troop strength, a direct confrontation would be tantamount to an egg striking a stone.

Don't just consider that the defenders of Fallen Saint Pass were Great Qin's elite. Great Qin had elites, but did Great Liang and Dayue not have their own? Within the eight-million-strong army, while the two powers might not have deployed all their elites, they had sent most of them.

Under these circumstances, the several hundred thousand soldiers of the Flying Phoenix Army seemed rather vulnerable.

Currently, within Fallen Saint Pass, including the Flying Phoenix Army, the troops defending the pass numbered merely a million. In terms of numbers, they were already outnumbered severalfold. It was only by leveraging the strategic advantage of Fallen Saint Pass that they could temporarily hold their ground.

Without Fallen Saint Pass, facing that eight-million-strong enemy army, they would likely have suffered devastating casualties in the very first engagement.

"Kill!"

Wang Xiao's fist power was heaven-shattering. Wearing a pair of gold-threaded gloves, he unleashed an overwhelmingly powerful aura.