Legend of the Great Sage

s sustained losses of several tens of thousand, while the humans had only lost a few dozen people.
They were all unlucky bastards without any proper strength.
They seemed to possess an absolute advantage, but their overall morale was particularly low.

Any regular soldier only needed to glance down to notice that the demonfolk had flattened the surrounding mountains, erecting a series of stone pillars.
The twelve tallest pillars almost pierced the low-hanging clouds.

Rumours rang amok in the army, saying that the direct disciples were already ready to abandon Black Cloud city while the regular soldiers had nowhere to go.
Even low-ranking officers did not necessarily possess the right to use the teleportation formation.

By the time the city fell, the army of a million strong would go up in flames.

Waiting for their deaths had always been the most unbearable, especially when they would be dying in such a cowardly manner.

The Scorching Fire hall.

Li Liehuo sat at the end of the long table.
He crossed his arms and touched his chin.
“Who will lead the Xuanwu army?”

If they waited until the twelve Demon Sovereigns had established the Twelve Citadel Demon Formation of the Ominous, Black Cloud city would definitely fall when combined with the terrifying force of several million strong.
Everyone present was aware of that.

They had to use this opportunity to venture out of the city and destroy the enemy army while hopefully slaying a Demon Sovereign or two as well.
The Demon domain might not necessarily be able to send more Demon Sovereigns to help out, and the Twelve Citadel Demon Formation of the Ominous would collapse on itself.

The direct disciples all looked towards Wan Jianfeng.
His battle prowess was only second to Li Liehuo’s out of everyone present, and he had been determined to charge into battle just earlier.

After a moment of silence, Wan Jianfeng said, “I’m a swordsman, not a general.”

He definitely was not someone who feared death.
Even if he faced a handful of Demon Sovereigns, he would still be bold enough to put up a fight to the death.
However, he refused to die pointlessly like the lowliest of demonfolk.

Ruan Yaozhu raised her hand silently again, but she was ignored by everyone again.
Her expression was blank, vehemently refusing to lower her hand, which left everyone feeling rather awkward.

Dai Mengfan said helplessly, “You piece of wood…”

“I’m willing to leave the city for battle with senior brother!”

“Hmph, but I’m not willing for you to walk to your death with me.”

“But there are so many people down there.
Aren’t they just going to be butchered?”

“Not necessarily.
If we retreat when the city falls, they will resent us.
They might join the Demon domain and become demonfolk.
In order to avoid that…”

Li Liehuo halted there and shut his eyes.
All of the direct disciples felt chills.

If an army of a million strong defected to the enemy, just how horrible of an influence would that be? The Desireless Heavenly Palace would definitely fly into a rage.
After all, these soldiers were all elites chosen after a highly selective process from the Human realm.
They were far greater than any regular demonfolk in terms of quality.
Just how many Demon Generals and Demon Commanders would they give birth to, or even Demon Kings and Demon Emperors? As a result, they all had to “fall in battle”.

Ruan Yaozhu paled.
“H- how can we…”

Li Liehuo glanced past the direct disciples.
“Let me ask one last time…” He stressed each word as he said, “Who will lead the Xuanwu army?”

At this moment, a clear voice rang out from outside, “Let me do it!”

Li Liehuo flew into a rage.
He rose to his feet suddenly.
“Who’s eavesdropping outside!?”

Wan Jianfeng gripped his sword, while the expressions of the other direct disciples all changed too, rising to their feet.

This was a discussion of military affairs of highest importance.
Even their mounts were forbidden from taking part.
If what went on here made it out, the consequences would basically be unimaginable.
The reputation of the entire Myriad sect would take a major hit.

However, Ruan Yaozhu found the voice to be extremely familiar.
She blinked her eyes.
She was in disbelief.

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The door swung open.
A young man strode in, letting out a toothy grin.

“It’s me, Li Qingshan!”