"Tang Mo of the Divine Blade Sect, reporting to Young Master Wang!"

"Sun Yue of the Cloud Mirror Sect, willing to lend a hand to Young Master Wang!"

"The Lin Family comes to aid!"

"..."

In just two short days, familiar faces reappeared before Wang Junze, signifying that various sects and families of the Northern Domain had sent people to offer their support.

Compared to defending Jubei City, joining Wang Junze in battle clearly aligned more with the mindset of these cultivators.

Of course, this was also the momentum Wang Junze had built through his battles.

After a rough estimation, the number of human race cultivators gathered around Wang Junze now reached four to five thousand, with more than a hundred Refining God powerhouses and innumerable Condensing Truth cultivators. Compared to the straits he faced when leaving Medicine King Valley, he now truly commanded a formidable force.

In addition, four True Disciples from the Profound Moon Sword Sect had arrived, along with dozens of Inner Sect disciples. These disciples from the sects were the most reliable main force.

After a brief rest and discussion with everyone, Wang Junze decided to launch a night attack on Maiji City.

The essence of warfare is speed!

That night, Wang Junze led all the Heaven-Stepping powerhouses to the outskirts of Maiji City, taking advantage of the moonlight to launch a direct assault!

With a rumbling sound.

Wang Junze took the lead, unleashing a terrifying sword aura that struck down on the city walls, officially commencing the battle.

"Kill!!!"

In an instant, the cries of battle shook the skies, thoroughly awakening everyone within the city.

Unlike when taking other towns, even during this night attack, seven to eight Desert Powerhouses promptly launched a counterattack.

Clearly, the Desert Powerhouses stationed here were far stronger.

Of course, if it were just these Desert Powerhouses, Wang Junze and his allies could still swiftly overcome them and open the city gates.

However, almost at the moment Wang Junze and his forces reached the city walls, several terrifying demonic qi suddenly burst forth from inside the city, attacking them simultaneously.

The Demon Race!

Clearly, Jing Yuan had already anticipated Wang Junze's next move, deploying Demon Race powerhouses to hide within the city, waiting for Wang Junze and his forces to walk into the trap.

Moreover, the experts sent by the Demon Race were far stronger than Wang Junze had imagined!

Merely the Transformed Great Demons numbered three.

Besides the Snake Demon, who had previously fought with Wang Junze and his allies, there were two other Transformed Great Demons, with a clear aim, ignoring everyone else and attacking Wang Junze directly together!

In an instant, Wang Junze was plunged into immense peril.

"Get lost!"

Almost simultaneously, Luo Qingxuan erupted with full force, a moon-white sword light rising suddenly, like a Profound Moon directly crashing into the three Transformed Great Demons.

There's no denying Luo Qingxuan's strength; this strike actually managed to block the three Transformed Great Demons' attacks, forcefully neutralizing the fatal ambush against Wang Junze.

It was, however, only just this much.

Since the enemy dared to ambush, they'd already calculated Luo Qingxuan's response. Two of the Transformed Great Demons attacked simultaneously, instantly entangling Luo Qingxuan from left and right.

The last Transformed Great Demon revealed its true form in an instant, transforming into a terrifying Black Eagle, whipping up a formidable whirlwind that swept Wang Junze up, swiftly carrying him away.

From the very beginning, this battle seemed to be a scheme devised by the Demon Race.

Every reaction of Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan had been calculated; whether it was Luo Qingxuan being held down or the Black Eagle raising a whirlwind to forcefully remove Wang Junze from Maiji City, every detail was executed with near perfection, leaving no room for any other possibility!

...

The black wind howled.

Wang Junze was carried away by the Black Eagle for seven to eight miles before landing, precisely in a forested area, further obscuring visibility!

At this moment, Wang Junze understood that all this was a meticulously planned trap by Jing Yuan, almost eliminating all his chances of escape from the outset.

"Wang Junze, Jing Yuan sent me to send you on your way... Are you satisfied with this manner of death?"

The Black Eagle transformed back into human form, a cold smile appearing at the corners of his mouth as he spoke coldly.

"Victory or defeat is undecided; it's too early to discuss life and death, isn't it?"

With a calm expression, Wang Junze replied indifferently.

What about a Transformed Great Demon?

Back at Medicine King Valley, Wang Junze had personally slain the Ghost Infant, and although this Black Eagle was stronger than the Ghost Infant, killing Wang Junze was still no easy task.

"What if we add ourselves into the mix?"

As he spoke, the voice of Jing Lei slowly emerged from behind.

Four Symbols Sect!

All this time, the Four Symbols Sect had been silently following Wang Junze, keeping such a low profile it seemed as though they had already given up. But unexpectedly, they would choose such a moment to collude with the Demon Race, driving Wang Junze into a corner!

"It seems that Jing Yuan calculated your reaction as well... However, you Four Symbols Sect are truly shameless, conspiring with the Demon Race to kill me, willing to abandon Maiji City!"

With a cold gaze towards Jing Lei, Wang Junze retorted sharply.

"Junior Brother Wang has misunderstood!"

Jing Lei spoke calmly and unhurriedly: "After we kill you, we will injure this Transformed Great Demon, then rush to rescue Maiji City, aiding others in reclaiming the city, and escorting the grain back to Jubei City!"

"Everything you planned will continue... only the one accomplishing it will no longer be you!"

Hearing this, Wang Junze felt a slight stir in his heart and quickly reacted.

"Jing Yuan has already contacted you?"

It's not as if the Demon Race would cooperate with the Four Symbols Sect without reason; the only explanation is that Jing Yuan had already negotiated terms with them.

Although the grain in Maiji City was important, Jing Yuan had no hesitation in choosing to abandon it!

Jing Lei did not reply to Wang Junze, merely taking a slow step forward, with the Vermilion Bird Dharma Aspect slowly emerging behind him, like a Vermilion Bird poised to soar, spewing terrifying flames and sealing off Wang Junze's retreat.

"Wang Junze, I don't want to personally act against you... You still have a chance, die fighting against this Transformed Great Demon, and I will preserve the life of those behind you!"

Even if no one could see it, once Jing Lei made a move, there would still be traces left. Hence, the best option was still to force Wang Junze to fight desperately against the Transformed Great Demon and die at its hands, allowing the Four Symbols Sect to clean up the aftermath.

Moreover, as the Demon King wanted Wang Junze dead, capturing Wang Junze's head as proof of the kill would be a great merit for them.

This scenario would be the best outcome for both parties.

"A very clever idea, but..." With a slight upwards curve of the mouth, Wang Junze's eyes too revealed a hint of mockery, and he spoke indifferently: "What makes you believe I am unprepared?"

"??? "

Hearing Wang Junze's words, not only Jing Lei, but even the Black Eagle's pupils involuntarily contracted.

What sort of backup could Wang Junze possibly have?

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