As these words were spoken, the crowd's expressions changed dramatically.

Even Fenghua Fairy, Master Li, and others who had anticipated this earlier couldn't help but gasp in shock.

"Demon Beasts, how despicable can they be?"

"No wonder there have been frequent calls for help from within the sect!"

"Our Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion is in grave danger!"

"Lingtian City Lord, please dispatch troops quickly to support the rear!"

Voices of dispute rose one after another.

Amidst the clamor, Lingtian City Lord shouted.

"Silence!"

The mana fluctuation of the Great Cultivator swept across, and the Nascent Soul Domain cloaked the great hall, making the crowd tremble.

Seeing everyone quiet down, Lingtian City Lord slowly withdrew his mana fluctuation.

"Demon Beasts are savage, but not without intelligence. Especially after advancing to the Fourth Order, they are no different from us. The word 'despicable' is unnecessary, as we once launched a surprise attack on the Dead Spirit Domain, they are merely reciprocating our tactics."

"Sending troops back for support is impossible, don't even think about it!"

"Lingtian Pass is the most crucial. Once this barrier is lost, the billion-strong Demon army will surge downwards, exposing all sects to the Demon Beasts' onslaught. Who can withstand it? Tell me, which sect of yours can withstand it alone?"

"You nine are, aside from myself, Tian Douzi, and True Master Shenyuan, the strongest fighting force within the city. Mobilize and rush to aid the rear. With the help of the strong, there is a chance to expel those three Demon Emperors."

Lingtian City Lord spoke quickly and clearly about his strategic judgment, obviously having thought it through thoroughly before coming.

As his words were spoken, the previously agitated crowd became calm.

Everyone understood the importance of their survival, and the previous turmoil was just due to their concern.

Seeing the crowd calm, Lingtian City Lord began to issue orders.

"The number of Demon Emperors under the command of those three commanders is unclear, but it should be similar to the number previously under their command, approximately twenty in total."

"This is a formidable force. Led by three commanders comparable to Great Cultivators, apart from top Ascendant Sects like East Sun Sect, Tiandu Sect, and Void Emperor Sect, almost no sect can withstand it."

"One can imagine, wherever they go, it will become a wasteland!"

"Next, you nine will split into three groups, each pursuing them. I have already used the Dark Abyss Sect's communication channels to notify the rear Great Sects to send out their top experts."

"Jiuling Yuanjun, Tie Guan Daoist, Master Li, head towards the Ten Thousand Swords Domain!"

"Shouyang Mountain Man, Master Hua, Master Taiyue, head towards the White Crane Domain! When passing through the Hundred Beasts Domain, you can check the situation, as the Demon Beasts of the Hundred Beasts Sect might fall under the influence of Demon Emperor-level entities and harm all living beings of the domain."

"Fenghua Fairy, Jin Ling... Demon Slayer True Master!"

When mentioning the Demon Slayer True Master, Lingtian City Lord looked at Luo Chen with an approving gaze.

Among the nine present, only Luo Chen outwardly appeared to be at the Nascent Soul Third Layer realm.

But after numerous battles, his strength was recognized by all, definitely not inferior to a Middle Stage Nascent Soul expert.

That's why he was drafted in today.

Others, like Ling Fengzi, Shenhuo, and Mr. Yao, were not considered by Lingtian City Lord.

Even Elder Fu of the Shen Fu Sect, a long-term Nascent Soul, was considered inferior to Luo Chen.

"You head to Fenghua District. If Fenghua Palace has been destroyed, remember not to linger, continue chasing those Demon Emperors!"

On hearing this, Fenghua Fairy turned pale.

She clearly imagined the gruesome scene that could unfold.

Luo Chen was also concerned about the few Luo Tian Sect Cultivators temporarily residing in Baili Qingchuan, so he didn't oppose Lingtian City Lord's words.

However, he did ask a question.

"With so many strong ones drawn away from the city, how will those left face the four great commanders leading the billion Demon Beast army outside Lingtian Pass?"

The previously silent image of Tian Douzi interjected confidently.

"No worries, I will take action!"

A Great Grandmaster of the Path of Array so promises, it can hold off thousands of troops!

Luo Chen immediately felt reassured.

However, Tian Douzi's mood was evidently not calm, as he looked at Luo Chen and the others, sincerely speaking, "On your way to Fenghua District, past Dieyun, Tianji, and the Three Domains of Seven Caverns, you will reach the mountain gate of my Tiandu Sect. Three of my fellow disciples reside within the sect, and even if the Great Demon Emperor comes, they can hold on for some time relying on the sect's great formation. If you arrive in time, I hope you can lend a helping hand to Tiandu!"

Luo Chen didn't hesitate, "It's what ought to be done, friend, do not worry."

Fenghua Fairy nodded, but it was clear her mind was elsewhere, evidently believing that in such a situation, Fenghua Palace would be the first to be destroyed.

Jin Ling didn't say anything, as this matter didn't greatly affect the Five Elements Divine Sect.

Over the ten years of the Lingtian Pass war, sects without solid foundations like the Five Elements Divine Sect and Piaomiao Sect had most of their disciples already conscripted into Lingtian Pass.

The number of disciples left in the Fenghua District wasn't much, and it was thought they wouldn't attract the attention of the Demon Emperor.

The Luo Tian Sect was the same, in ten years, more than two hundred disciples, including Luo Chen and Wang Yuan, had gradually entered Lingtian Pass to fight.

Only a little over a hundred disciples remained in Baili Qingchuan.

If the three great commanders of the Demon Clan aimed to disrupt the rear, they wouldn't spend time on these small forces.

"Everyone, set out!"

Lingtian City Lord said.

Tian Douzi suddenly interjected, "Lingtian City Lord, in front of so many peers, could you give this old man a firm answer?"

Lingtian City Lord frowned, "What is it?"

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