Chapter 1920: Battle Between Humans and Demons (Part 6)

"So that's how it is. Then Elder Gu summoned us here to discuss how to reinforce them?" The red-faced Elder nodded and said.

"Correct. Yitian City is the only stronghold left near our city, so we cannot not save it. Moreover, this city remained safe until the end during the last demonic tribulation. The reason it is showing signs of collapse this time is just the lack of high-tier cultivators to sit in and guard it." Elder Gu sighed lightly.

"Does Brother Gu mean that our Tianyuan City does not need to mobilize too many people, just send a few Body Integration cultivators?" Zen Master Jin Yue's eyes flashed, and he asked thoughtfully.

"Correct, that is this old man's intention. After all, Tianyuan City is the ultimate target of the demonic army before us. Even if we want to save Yitian City, we must be even more careful of the opponent's trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain. Yitian City itself does not lack low-tier disciples, and its own defensive power is not weak. If we only send two or three Body Integration cultivators to reinforce it, it will be enough to stabilize the crisis there, without overly weakening our city's strength." Elder Gu clearly had already considered this before, and said without hesitation.

Hearing Elder Gu's words, the other Elders naturally whispered to each other, mixed with some discussion.

But in the end, most of them agreed with the white-robed old man's suggestion.

After all, this kind of reinforcing the market was also the most secure method at the moment. However, regarding the specific manpower to go for reinforcement, there was another dispute among these Elders.

"Brother Gu wants to let me and Daoist Yu go for reinforcement. This is probably inappropriate! It's not that I am unwilling to take the risk, but Brother Gu should know very well that the matter I am currently responsible for is at a critical stage, and I really cannot spare the time." A middle-aged man with snow-white eyebrows frowned and said.

Elder Gu had just proposed letting him and another Elder go to reinforce Yitian City, and he refused without hesitation.

"As for Yu's matter, Brother Gu should also know. The furnace of Xiangxiao Pills in my hand is also at a critical moment of refining. If I leave, all previous efforts will be wasted." Another Elder also shook his head repeatedly.

"Then what about Daoist Qin and Brother Lei?" Elder Gu frowned and asked about the other two.

As a result, those two Elders also showed embarrassment.

"This is troublesome. This old man and Zen Master Jin Yue and the others have to be responsible for the overall defense of Tianyuan City, and we cannot leave either." Elder Gu became somewhat displeased.

"How about this, if Brother Gu trusts me, I will run this trip. I have been friends with Fairy Lin of the Tianhuang Sect for many years, and it is only right to help her." Fairy Yin Guang's eyes flashed behind her mask, and she suddenly said coldly.

"What, Fairy is willing to go. This is truly great. With Fairy's abilities, what does this old man have to worry about? However, Fairy alone is still not enough; at least one more person is needed." Seeing Fairy Yin Guang volunteer, Elder Gu was surprised and then overjoyed, saying repeatedly. Then, his gaze turned and he subconsciously looked at Han Li.

Seeing this, Han Li sighed in his heart, knowing that he probably couldn't avoid this errand, and stood up and cupped his hands:

"The treasure in my hand is almost refined. This trip to Yitian City, count Han Mou in, how about that? Since I arrived at your city, I haven't done anything, and I originally felt somewhat uneasy in my heart."

"Brother Han is a mid-stage cultivator, and has even fought against late-stage cultivators. If you go to reinforce, Yitian City will naturally be even more secure. Then, I will trouble Daoist this time." Seeing Han Li take the initiative to stand out, Elder Gu's frown disappeared, and he thanked him repeatedly with great joy.

"Yitian City is of great importance, and it is only right for Han Mou to contribute some manpower. There is no time to lose. How about I go back and pack up with Daoist Yin Guang, and we set off tomorrow!" Han Li replied with a relaxed smile.

Although going to Yitian City this time would mean directly facing high-tier demons, with Han Li's current abilities, unless he encountered existences at the level of the demonic Saint Ancestors, how could other demons truly pose a threat to him?

So, although he knew this trip might have some risks, he had no fear in his heart.

"Yitian City is in great crisis, setting off tomorrow is also fine. However, all long-distance transmissions have been cut off by the demons, and the city's transmission array cannot send you two Daoist friends directly to Yitian City. We can only send you to a hidden transmission point closest to Yitian City. For the remaining distance, you two Daoist friends will have to rely on your own flying techniques to rush over." Zen Master Jin Yue said somewhat apologetically.

"It's fine, with my and Brother Han's abilities, the remaining distance will definitely not take us too long." Fairy Yin Guang said indifferently.

Han Li also smiled and didn't take it to heart.

Since the reinforcement manpower had been selected, Elder Gu and the others felt greatly relieved, and below, they began to discuss countermeasures for the increasingly intense demonic attacks.

But even though these old monsters were all resourceful, they were still helpless in the face of countless low-tier demonic beast armies. Just the various spirit stones stored in Tianyuan City were reduced by more than one-tenth under the astonishing consumption of several super magic arrays.

It seemed there were still many left, but according to previous customs, the demonic tribulation would last for over a hundred years. And now, the demonic tribulation had erupted for less than a year. How could this not make these Elders greatly worried?

At this time, Han Li suddenly smiled and said:

"Several Daoist friends don't need to worry too much about this. The low-tier demonic beasts of the Demon Realm might truly be endless, but collecting and taming these demonic beasts probably costs the Ancient Demon race no small amount of energy. Moreover, bringing these demonic beasts from the Demon Realm to the Human Realm is definitely not an easy task. After all, although the interface power between the two realms has greatly decreased, it still exists. Such a large number of low-tier demonic beasts is definitely a huge burden for the demons. Otherwise, why would those demons go to such trouble to probe?"

"We naturally know this too. But the ferocity of this demonic tribulation is somewhat beyond expectations, and we truly don't know if Tianyuan City can exhaust these demonic beast armies first." Elder Gu said with a bitter smile.

"Actually, compared to the demonic beast armies and the high-tier demons that have already appeared, I am more worried about how many Saint Ancestor-level demons will descend to this realm in a few decades." Fairy Yin Guang said with a heavy expression.

"What does Fairy mean by this!" Han Li heard this, his expression moved, and he asked without thinking.

"In the past, by the middle of the demonic tribulation, the interface power could not block the descent of the true bodies of the demonic Saint Ancestors. However, for some reason, these demonic Saint Ancestors could not all descend to this realm. Each demonic tribulation, only a few could descend to the Human Realm. With the combined efforts of the Human and Demon races and several other nearby races, we could fight these Saint Ancestors to a draw. But this demonic tribulation is so powerful, the number of demonic Saint Ancestors descending will probably be very different from the past. Not many, just ten or so Saint Ancestor-level existences descending at once, and our Human and Demon races would not be able to resist at all." Fairy Yin Guang said slowly.

"This kind of thing, actually, Zen Master Jin Yue and I have also guessed. But the Holy Island should have some precautions, we just need to do our best to do our own things." Elder Gu did not show too much shock at Fairy Yin Guang's words, but instead, a chill flashed on his face.

"That is true, there are many wise people of our two races on the Holy Island. Since they can predict that this demonic tribulation is unusual, they must have countermeasures for this. Since that's the case, I will take my leave first and go back to make some preparations for the trip to Yitian City." Fairy Yin Guang heard this, her jade face relaxed, and after pondering for a moment, she said her farewells.

Elder Gu and the others naturally had no objections and all stood up to see her off.

And shortly after Fairy Yin Guang left, Han Li also took his leave with the excuse of preparing for tomorrow's trip.

Shortly after, Han Li, who returned to his cave, immediately called his two disciples, bestowed some treasures and pills, and after solemnly instructing them, returned to the secret room on the top floor to meditate.

Although he believed that this trip should not have too much danger, keeping his mind in the best state before setting off was naturally of great benefit.

A night passed without incident. The next morning, Han Li flew straight to the transmission array of Tianyuan City alone.

Several hours later, he saw from afar a white-clothed woman wearing a mask standing there, looking quite beautiful.

"Sorry to have kept Fairy waiting!"

Retracting his escape light, Han Li's figure appeared beside the woman eerily, and he said with a faint smile.

"Brother Han, no need to be polite, I also just arrived. Let's set off!" After sweeping her gaze over Han Li's face, the woman said indifferently.

Afterwards, she took the lead and walked toward the transmission hall, and Han Li followed unhurriedly.

In the transmission hall, several guardian guards were already waiting respectfully. Seeing Han Li and the woman enter, they immediately greeted them, and the leader said respectfully:

"Two Seniors, the junior has already prepared the transmission array. In a moment, I will transmit you to a transmission point about a month's journey from Yitian City. However, to avoid being discovered by the demons, this transmission point has not been opened since the demonic tribulation erupted. So, please be careful when you transmit to the other end, in case that transmission point has already been exposed."

"So, when we go over in a moment, we might fall into the demons' ambush!" Fairy Yin Guang raised her eyebrows and asked coldly.

"Reporting to Senior, the place where that transmission point is set is exceptionally hidden. Logically speaking, it naturally wouldn't be. The previous words were just a precaution!" The guard's heart tightened, and he explained carefully.

"Is there any problem with the transmission array?" Han Li asked calmly.

"Absolutely no problem. The junior just tested it." The leader guard said quite definitely.

"Since there is no problem with the transmission, even if there is a demonic ambush on the other side, I and Daoist Yin Guang will not take it to heart. Prepare for transmission immediately." Han Li heard this and ordered without hesitation.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1921 =====