Chapter 700: Battle Outside the Second Defense Zone (4)

Hudaiqiao was equally shocked!

His strike, which he had been certain would succeed, had actually been blocked by a "puny" Human!

Although the opponent had paid a heavy price, they had indeed blocked it!

The recoil force transmitted from the Battle Axe caused even his massive body to falter, and the ball of destructive energy entwined around the axe blade shrank rapidly as it consumed psychic energy against the Heavenly Punishment Demon-Cleaving Halberd.

He could feel that pure, disgusting will of purification within the opponent's psychic energy, which was aimed at Demons, eroding his power like a maggot in the bone.

This was absolutely not an ordinary Human!

"You... actually managed to take it?! It seems your strength must be among the top tier on the Human side!"

Hearing these words from Hudaiqiao, Valantis, enduring the tearing pain throughout his body and the dizziness of psychic overdraw, said briefly.

"No! I am merely an ordinary Grey Knight! There are many beings stronger than me! Alien filth! You cannot escape!"

A flash of disbelief crossed Hudaiqiao's scarlet pupils, immediately replaced by even more violent rage.

He did not believe what Valantis said.

"Then come again! Let's see how Longyou can hold on!"

He roared, attempting to press down the Battle Axe to completely crush Valantis.

However, just as he prepared to exert more force.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the distance, the earth-shaking sound of artillery fire became unprecedentedly dense and close!

The destructive fire of five Warhound-class Titans was advancing rapidly toward the core area like a moving wall of death!

The thunderous roars of Human troops shouting "For the Emperor!" were clearly audible, accompanied by the desperate wails of the Demon Legion as it completely collapsed!

At the same time, Saifulesi, Aurelian, and Dregoen, having finished off the Demon Generals around them, rushed over to assist Valantis!

The muzzle of Gadelion's Heavy Incinerator Cannon lit up once again with the dangerous light of holy flames, firmly locking onto Hudaiqiao's massive head!

Two other Heavenly Punishment Demon-Cleaving Halberds and one Heavenly Punishment Demon-Breaking Sword, also wreathed in purifying psychic energy ready to be unleashed, pointed at the Great Demon's vitals from different angles!

Hudaiqiao's scarlet pupils contracted rapidly! He weighed the pros and cons in an instant.

Although the silver-white Human before him was injured, they were extremely tenacious and difficult to kill completely in a short time.

The other four Humans had already broken free from their entanglements, and the threat had increased dramatically; their weapons could truly harm him!

Most fatally, his army had completely collapsed! The main force of the Humans, especially those five terrifying Titans, was crushing his last remaining resistance and was about to encircle him!

If he were dragged down here, or even severely wounded by these damned Grey Knights... then what awaited him would likely be total annihilation!

He felt the five cold, bone-chilling lock-ons from the Titan main cannons on the battlefield!

"Roar—!!! Damned Star Alliance lackeys! Damned tin cans! You remember this!"

Hudaiqiao let out a roar of extreme unwillingness and monstrous resentment!

He exerted force suddenly to shake off the stalemate with the Heavenly Punishment Demon-Cleaving Halberd and swung his massive Battle Axe backward!

Rip—!

The space behind him was forcibly torn open into a massive Rift flowing with filthy energy!

A violent wind of psychic energy whistled out from within!

Hudaiqiao gave one last resentful glare at Valantis, who was mired in Lava, armor shattered but still standing stubbornly, and at the four Grey Knights who had assumed a surrounding stance.

He also looked at the Titans in the distance spitting out destructive artillery fire, and let out a roar filled with endless hatred.

"For today's humiliation, I, Hudaiqiao, will surely pay it back a hundredfold! When that time comes, I will torture your souls severely!"

Before the words had even faded, his massive body rushed into the spatial Rift without hesitation!

The Rift twisted and closed rapidly after he entered, leaving only churning Magic Clouds behind.

Hudaiqiao, having retreated a certain distance, merged into the Magic Clouds and shouted angrily.

"A trap! A despicable trap! Maneqian! That damned, foolish traitor! He betrayed me! He led my army into a slaughterhouse!"

He watched helplessly as his Demon Legion, which he had been so proud of, fell apart in the kill zone meticulously set up by the Humans.

The artillery fire of the five Warhound-class Titans created huge, unfillable gaps in the Demon tide.

Every time those massive metal feet lifted and fell, it was accompanied by earth-shaking roars and the squelching sounds of countless low-level Demons being crushed into meat paste.

That damned giant in green armor, wielding that Warhammer, was unstoppable on the battlefield!

Wherever he went, whether it was powerful Bloodthirsters or swarms of Berserker Demons, they all turned into burning wreckage under the destructive power of the Warhammer.

Those puny Human soldiers, those bugs he thought he could easily crush, were now erupting with astonishing resilience! Roaring "For the Emperor! For Cadia!" they launched attacks against the Demons.

"No—!!! Damned traitor! Cowardly Star Alliance lackeys!"

Looking at the Demon Legion that had fallen into chaos, Hudaiqiao could only give the order helplessly.

"Retreat!"

The thick Magic Clouds, which had originally symbolized power and oppression, carried the defeated troops and slowly contracted toward the Second Defense Zone.

The Demon Legion that Hudaiqiao had led out of the Second Defense Zone had, in a short time, collapsed and been decimated under the false intelligence passed on by that damned traitor Maneqian and the trap meticulously designed by the Humans!

This shameful rout had almost caused him to lose all face!

"Retreat! Retreat to the Second Defense Zone! Rely on the Fortress for defense!"

"Close the city gates! Activate all Defense Runes! Let those damned..."

Before Hudaiqiao's roaring command was finished, he discovered that something seemed wrong inside the Second Defense Zone; it appeared that there were traces of Humans inside as well!

The Second Defense Zone was no longer as it had been when he left, but had turned into a burning battlefield!

The thick Magic Clouds that had originally shrouded the Second Defense Zone were now torn to shreds by exploding flames and thick smoke! In many places, Demon structures were burning, flowing with molten rock and Demon corpses.

Everywhere there were the shrieks of Demons and the impassioned war cries of Human soldiers.

"For the Emperor! For Cadia! Purge the Alien!"

The sounds of battle came from all directions, intense and fierce!

Hudaiqiao's scarlet pupils instantly locked onto the enemy!

It was those "bugs" wearing protective armor!

They were not the main force, but an elite assault unit!

They had exploited the opening created by his full-scale deployment and infiltrated the Second Defense Zone through some unknown method!

These Kasrkin soldiers displayed astonishing tactical proficiency and a will that feared no death.

They utilized the complex alleyways and buildings of the Inner City as cover, engaging in lethal urban warfare and sabotage!