Chapter 2994: Saving the children…

When Ye Zhangqing uttered the four words "primordial demon race", Xu Jie and Bai Hua Xianzi and several girls were all stunned for a moment.

"There really is such a possibility."

Xu Jie's thought was the same as Ye Zhangqing's; since this primordial human race has appeared, the primordial demon race is not impossible.

But for now, this group of primordial humans looks miserable, about to be beaten to death by the ingredients.

Not only Ye Zhangqing and them, on the walls of the immortal city, all the humans, Barbarian God Tribe, and Feather God Tribe who saw this scene had strange expressions.

After all, this scene before our eyes is completely different from what was agreed upon.

Weren't these primordial humans said to be very strong? How are they being beaten so badly now?

This left them, while previously guarding against the invasion of these primordial humans, feeling panicked, with a sense of dread and a little nervousness.

As it turns out, looking now, without even needing everyone to act, these primordial humans are about to be beaten to death.

"Is this an invader? You're not a refugee fleeing famine, are you?"

After wondering what these primordial humans were up to, people's attention naturally turned to the group of primordial demons.

As for the demon race, the Barbarian God Tribe and Feather God Tribe had naturally seen them before, but previously they hadn't paid them any attention at all.

Such a lowly race wasn't even worth a glance, but now these primordial demons are each utterly ferocious.

"When did these demons gain such strength?"

"Primordial demons?"

"I've never heard of them before."

The four elders of the Barbarian God Tribe stood together, chatting casually, wondering when such a strong batch of demons had appeared beyond the heavens.

First it was the primordial humans, now a group of primordial demons has appeared; it truly left the several elders bewildered.

Could it be that they've been in seclusion too long, and the outside world has changed too much for them to keep up?

They felt doubtful in their hearts, but the battle between the two sides would not stop because of that.

Facing the pursuit of these primordial demons, the humans' situation was obviously dire.

They were originally a defeated army, fleeing all the way here; although forced into desperation, they burst forth with a fierce determination.

But the gap in strength cannot be overturned merely by that fierce determination.

As soon as they made contact, the humans were completely suppressed.

Although the two human elders were fearless of death, fighting two against five, they temporarily held back those five demon ancestors.

But they obviously couldn't hold out for long.

They seemed to also know how it would end; the two elders felt sorrowful in their hearts, yet still clung to a sliver of hope, shouting to the women holding children.

"Go, enter the city, hurry."

The only thing we can do now is to leave some bloodline for the humans.

These old fellows, even if they die, it's fine; but the children cannot die, as long as they live, the humans still have hope.

And the only opportunity is the human city behind them.

Although they are not of the same lineage, having no contact, even as primordial humans they still look down somewhat on the post-heaven humans.

But now there is no other choice; only by entering the city do they have a chance to survive.

Hearing the elders' roar, the women all wanted to go onto the battlefield to kill the enemy, even if it meant dying together.

But the children's cries made them hesitate; finally, gritting their teeth, one woman shouted.

"Go."

Immediately, a group of women, some holding, some carrying on their backs, some pulling, led a group of children straight toward the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens.

Seeing a group of women, children, and infants rushing toward the city, the people on the walls were all stunned.

If it were according to the original plan, by now the talismans and formation disks would have been triggered, and the place where those women and children were should have become a sea of fire.

But now, looking at this group of women dragging children, everyone really doesn't know what to do.

Gazes fell on each side's leader.

Naturally, the Heavenly Palace side looked toward Yue Linxian, Zhao Tianqing, and Tianlin, and a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official spoke.

"Palace Master, what should we do now?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Linxian remained silent, obviously also hesitating.

Beside him, Qin Shan Hai also asked Qi Xiong.

"Senior Brother……"

"No one is allowed to move, damn it, a bunch of women is fine enough, but they're holding children—how are we supposed to deal with this?"

Qi Xiong, on the other hand, did not hesitate like Yue Linxian, but directly chose to stand by and watch.

It's really hard to lay hands on a group of children; they're not perverts.

All we can do is mutter a curse; these primordial humans are simply inhuman.

You were the ones who came voluntarily; now sending a group of women and children—what does that mean?

Even if you just sent these women, that would be fine; if you have the ability, put the kids down and fight.

Just in that moment of hesitation, the group of women had already rushed outside the city while holding the children.

However, at this moment, the grand protective formation of the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens had naturally been activated long ago.

To enter the city, either the people inside actively open the gate, or one must forcefully break in.

Seeing this scene, the leading woman, her expression complex, still gritted her teeth and said.

"Fellow Daoists, we absolutely did not intend to lure those demons here; earlier, our kin had come ahead to explain the situation, but……"

This woman's attitude was completely different; she was very courteous and knew the priorities.

However, before she could finish, someone on the wall directly interrupted.

"Fellow kin? You're talking about the two who threatened to kill us as soon as they appeared?"

Huh???

Hearing this, the woman was stunned. What? Do they want to kill them?

The ancestor sent the two of them here, wasn't it to make early contact with the humans here? Nothing else was said.

But after reacting quickly, it was obvious that those two fellows acted on their own, thinking they were superior as Xiāntiān rénzú, so they were arrogant and caused a huge disaster.

Just by looking at the expressions of the people in the city, the woman knew that the other side had obviously been utterly offended.

In such a situation, wanting them to open the city gate and let her in is simply impossible.

As for forcing their way in, not to mention whether there's enough time, would those damned Demon Race give them a chance? Even the strong ones in this city are no match for them.

I originally thought this human city was their only path to survival, but now I realize that this path had already been blocked ahead of time by their own people.

Facing such a desperate situation, the woman also knew she had little time to waste; she made up her mind, plopped down on her knees outside the city, lifted the infant still in swaddling clothes high in her arms, and, gritting her teeth, said:

"Save the children, please, fellow Daoist, have mercy and let the children enter the city; they don't know anything yet."

They have no reason to open the city gate, after all, given what happened before; right now the woman only thinks about being able to protect these children.

The children are still young, they don't have much memory, they are completely unaware of today's events; taking them in, we can easily raise them as our own kind.