Chapter 807: Return to Defend Getan

The Empire's eighth Fu Kong Cheng!

Minotaur Habu looked up at the pyramid as tall as a mountain, his eyes bulging round, and he stayed dazed for a long while.

It wasn't until a worker hurriedly reported that a large number of demon beasts in the breeding farm were frightened by the Fu Kong Cheng; some were wildly crashing the fences, others were killing each other, and it was almost out of control, that Habu finally set aside the festivities and went to handle it.

After initially calming the rampaging demon beasts and tallying the losses, Habu let out a heart‑wrenching shout.

The Fu Kong Cheng returning to the Empire must be tied to the Lord, otherwise it wouldn't have descended on Ge La Mo Gen; I will demand compensation!

The minotaur shouted viciously.

The nearby trainer cautioned carefully, "Boss, the Lord is not easy to provoke; perhaps we should just drop it?"

Habu hesitated a moment, then shook his head heavily: "No, he must compensate!"

As they spoke, a voice came from outside the breeding farm.

"It's out!"

"Look, someone came out of the Fu Kong Cheng!"

The crowd watching the Fu Kong Cheng wore excited faces, but within a second their voices turned to terror: "The goddess above! Those are undead, everyone run!"

Habu's complexion also changed dramatically.

Blood Hoof Breeding Farm is the largest gathering point for living creatures near the Fu Kong Cheng; if undead spread out, the farm would be the first slaughter target.

With a sharpness that belied his massive build, he leapt onto the roof's high point and saw at the base edge of the pyramid a gigantic, terrifying gray‑white skull, dozens of meters tall, its open mouth like a cavern; it was the Fu Kong Cheng's exit, and at that moment a horde of undead were bursting out.

Bang bang bang bang…

A barrage of gunfire rang out.

The Holy Lance Knights, having prepared, opened fire at once, delivering a head‑on strike to the undead.

Several Holy Lance Knights rode their mounts suspended in midair, each bearing a massive soul spear on their shoulder; they aimed at the densest cluster of undead and fired a meteor‑like spell, which instantly exploded among the undead, flames and shockwaves sweeping all around, turning any undead caught in the blast to ash.

Others drew black, fist‑sized egg‑like objects from their waists and tossed them into the undead mass, causing explosions.

The ground trembled, and explosions rang continuously.

The fierce firepower covered the Fu Kong Cheng's exit; no undead could escape the barrage, all were blown to fragments.

The battle lasted less than half a minute before ending.

"Is that it?"

Habu found no undead emerging and was somewhat incredulous. A floating city this large surely housed far more than a few hundred undead—perhaps hundreds of thousands!

At that moment, the Holy Lance Knights seemed to receive orders; a battalion descended, formed a line, and charged into the pitch‑black entrance.

Gunfire and explosions quickly echoed out from the Fu Kong Cheng.

Habu let out a long sigh of relief.

He often encountered the Holy Spear Knight Corps patrolling his lands, but today he learned just how powerful these knights are. Their soul spears and weapons were evidently invented by the Lord, resembling the assault rifles on the market but far more potent!

That terrifying firepower was downright chilling.

Habu is a Legendary‑tier Earth Walker, strong in might, with defense and regeneration far surpassing ordinary Legendary Transcendants, yet he wouldn't claim he could endure such ferocious fire for even a few seconds; inevitably he would likely be shredded.

The subordinate trainer whispered, "Boss, should we still demand compensation from the Lord?"

"Hell no!"

Habu said sternly, "If the Holy Spear Knight Corps hadn't eliminated the undead in time, the farm would have been ruined. We should thank the Lord for his timely action; what compensation do we need? How can you have no conscience?"

"Weren't you the one who said we should claim compensation earlier?"

The trainer dared not speak, only cursed the profiteer inwardly.

Control room of the Fu Kong Cheng.

When the Fu Kong Cheng safely landed, everyone's lingering worries were eased.

Many turned pale; the jump experience was terrible—first entering the Star Realm from Kano De Icefield, then traversing the Star Realm, their energy ran out, but thanks to the Weizelan Fu Kong Cheng opening a portal, they managed to return to the Empire.

The whole process was truly heart‑pounding; no one wanted to do it again.

Lei En quietly wiped a bead of cold sweat.

"We've reached the Empire!"

The dwarves, Zhuo Er, and Blood Elves stood up, their faces a bit excited. Most of them had never been to the Oriense Empire, and they turned to look around, eager to see what one of the three greatest human empires looks like.

Unfortunately, the control room was deep within the upper levels of the Fu Kong Cheng, with no doors or windows around, making it impossible to see outside.

"Everyone, we return to Getan immediately."

Lei En emerged from the control room, his expression very serious.

Weizelan Wizards also returned from the energy node hall, casting spells to open a portal leading to Ge La Mo Gen Castle.

The Transcendants instantly grasped Lei En's intent: the Fu Kong Cheng leaving Kano De Icefield, exiting the interference array's range, would soon alert the Death Lord, who might lead the Disaster Legion to raid Gotham City, searching for the Fu Kong Cheng's trace.

Getan currently lacks much beyond Legendary power, making it almost impossible to withstand the Disaster Legion.

The Empire can visit later.

If Gotham City is destroyed, our new home will be gone.

The Transcendants hurried into the portal, having no desire to admire the Lord's Ge La Mo Gen Castle, rushing straight to the teleportation hall, dashing into the already‑activated ultra‑long‑range teleportation array, transiting through Sword Bay Town, and returning to Gotham City at top speed.

Emerging from the highland fortress, they found the city as calmly as always, with no battle having occurred.

This let everyone relax.

However, Gotham City was on high alert; Electric Light Cannons on the western wall flickered with energy, over two thousand Holy Lance Knights patrolled the sky, and on the ground, dwarves of the Three‑Hammer Legion set up outposts along the city's main roads.

Regent Asqiongge said, "Lei En, I return to Yongge City for defense."

"Understood," Lei En nodded, "Regent, we will stay in contact; once we spot the Disaster Legion, please inform me promptly."

The Disaster Legion might also raid Yongge City.

"I will."

After saying that, Asqiongge glanced at Liflin and then teleported away with the Blood Elves.

Without Lei En's order, Kestajin, Yizite and Liflin led troops to rendezvous with their own compatriots, each guarding a sector of the city.

Lei En also dispersed the Thundercast Celestial Soldiers, keeping tabs on the whole city's movements.

He and the Weizelan Wizards teleported to the western wall, silently gazing at the opposite Aibolaken Peninsula.

The black twisted forest that once covered the entire peninsula has been completely cleared; after the priest's purification, it has become a vast flat plain, with only a few scattered blades of grass and no buildings at all, an unobstructed view as far as the eye can see.

Any target that steps onto the Aibolaken Peninsula has nowhere to hide and will be detected immediately.

Lei En scanned with his Soul Eye for several minutes, yet there was not a hint of movement.

"Teacher?"

Anxiwodasi, who had rushed from Weizelan to Getan, also shook his head, indicating he had found no enemies; the other Speakers likewise came up empty.

Suddenly, a teleportation ripple rose nearby.

A tall, athletic figure materialized, with waterfall‑like silver hair reaching the ankles, skin smooth as black jade, a stunning face bearing a hint of wildness—it was Kuilu.

Since the battle began, Kuilu has been responsible for maintaining the interference array.

Her appearance here indicates the interference array has been dismantled and has no purpose.

"The Death Lord has already discovered us," Kuilu hurriedly said, "You just teleported away, and he appeared at Fu Kong Cheng's location, accompanied by Sazastan and Pulamon. Sazastan struck to destroy the array and almost found me."

"Are you alright, madam?" Lei En asked with concern.

"What could happen to me?" Kuilu replied with a confident smile, glancing at Lei En. "Sazastan is just a defeated subordinate of Master Anxiwodasi; I may not be his match, but he won't catch me either."

Lei En nodded, "Then that's good."

Kuilu's expression grew serious, "Those dead discovered Fu Kong Cheng's disappearance, searched the surroundings, then left; they are likely on their way to Getan."

This was expected.

Earlier, when Lei En was devising the plan, he considered where to teleport Fu Kong Cheng if captured; the first choice was Gotham City, but he immediately ruled it out.

The newly seized Fu Kong Cheng lacked energy to sustain its defenses; it was merely a scrap metal shell.

Placing it in Gotham would only become a massive lure drawing the Cataclysm Legion's firepower; the Undead Army would continuously surge toward Gotham City, plunging it into endless war.

Even hidden, Fu Kong Cheng would not be safe.

First, it would be inconvenient to repair; second, it might be found by the Cataclysm Legion.

Thus teleporting back to the Empire is the optimal choice; the entire Empire is under the protection of the Three Gods, and unless a sudden strike like the one four years ago occurs—where a miss forces an immediate retreat—the Cataclysm Legion would not dare to rashly invade the Empire, for that would be self‑destruction.

Moreover, Lei En has another plan for Fu Kong Cheng, to handle it within the Empire.

Kuilu returned in less than half a minute.

Almost simultaneously, Lei En and several powerful casters sensed a strong void ripple, its source west of the opposite Aibolaken Peninsula.

A towering teleportation gate opened on the ground, about fifteen li from the wall, with the Aibolaken Peninsula in between.

Cataclysm Gate!

This rectangular gate stood over ten meters tall, constructed of countless white bones, exuding a pale‑blue death energy; its dense evil aura could be felt even several li away, chilling one to the bone.

Opening the Cataclysm Gate takes a long time and can only be used in areas tainted by death energy.

The gate slowly stabilized.

Speaker Ronnie proposed, "We should destroy this Cataclysm Gate so the enemy cannot come through."

"Don't rush," Anxiwodasi shook his head, "the Cataclysm Gate can be destroyed at any time; we'll make the Death Lord retreat on his own. Moreover, Sazastan and Pulamon, those two Liches, have already arrived, and they won't let you attack the gate."

Two Holy Soul Liches!

Sazastan is the chief Lich of the 'Dead Knot Seal', over Thirty-level, and although repeatedly defeated by Anxiwodasi's subordinates, his evil and power are terrifying to others—a truly fearsome caster.

Pulamon's reputation is slightly weaker, and he once died in Gotham City, yet he is also th Level!

The Weizelan Wizards were startled at the news.

They looked around but found no sign of the enemy.

One minute later, the Cataclysm Gate was fully solidified. Lei En saw that behind the towering gate lay a vast plaza; cold wind howled in the sky, and distant, massive, gloomy and icy structures rose—this gate led straight to the Cataclysm Legion's stronghold, Ice Crown Fortress!

On the plaza before the gate stood a sea of Undead Army, a black mass stretching beyond sight.

They were all the Black Soul Knight Legion!

A skeletal warhorse clad entirely in black armor rode through the Cataclysm Gate; it was slightly taller than ordinary skeletal steeds, its eyes blazing with pale‑blue undead fire, a pair of massive bat‑wing‑shaped wings on its flanks gently beating as its four hooves hovered.

Upon its back rode a tall figure.

Clad in equally exquisite full‑body armor, wielding a dazzling cold‑glinting greatsword that radiated endless bone‑chilling cold, it was the Death Lord.

On the wall, the Weizelan Wizards and dwarf warriors, upon seeing the figure, couldn't help but become nervous.

The Death Lord Ersaz, one of the Prime Material Plane's most terrifying figures!

After emerging from the Cataclysm Gate, he hovered low, about ten meters above the ground, and three differently‑formed Apocalypse Knights followed. On his left and right, a dozen or so casters appeared; among them were Sazastan and Pulamon, another Holy Soul Lich, and the rest were legendary Mid-stage and High-stage Liches as well as black wizards.

However, the Black Soul Knight Legion did not charge out of the Cataclysm Gate.

Lei En felt a sharp gaze fall upon him, bearing a forest‑cold chill like an ice blade; though it passed in an instant, the pressure made him shiver.

The others fared even worse, their bodies trembling as if naked in an icy wasteland.

Bang!

Anxiwodasi lightly tapped his staff, and a warm current raced along the wall, as if melting ice and snow, instantly dispelling the chill.

The old wizard faced the Death Lord, his magical robe billowing without wind, his face showing not a hint of fear.

Lei En, Kuilu, and the Weizelan Speakers also fixed their gazes resolutely.

The sub‑legendary wizards and dwarf warriors, with their sight unable to discern the enemy, only felt a terrifying oppressive atmosphere.

The two sides faced each other across the void, the atmosphere extremely tense.

On the wall, a dozen Electric Light Cannons lit up, ready to fire at any moment.

In the sky, Holy Lance Knights swiftly gathered, forming a battle formation.

The battle was about to erupt.

However, Lei En knew that this battle could not be started.

Death Lord did not find Fu Kong Cheng in Gotham City, so he naturally understood that the situation was irretrievable and would not waste his legion's strength for nothing. The Heavenly Disaster Gate was such an obvious target that it could not be defended; once destroyed, the Heavenly Disaster Legion would fall into an unfavorable position.

Therefore, the Black Soul Knight Order did not come over to die.

When comparing the number of Saint Rank strongmen, Gotham City would not be at a disadvantage; only the overall strength of the strongmen was one tier lower, but it was far from having no resistance.

Moreover, behind Gotham City stood the entire Oriense Empire.

The Heavenly Disaster Legion's massive formation was ultimately just a show to frighten people.

As long as Gotham City makes full preparations, does not retreat a single step, and is not frightened at all, Death Lord will realize the matter is impossible and will naturally withdraw.

They faced off for a few minutes.

Death Lord said nothing, suddenly turned his mount, letting the Skeleton Warhorse fly into the Heavenly Disaster Gate, and the Heavenly Awakening Knights and Liches also retreated inside.

With a boom, the Heavenly Disaster Gate closed.

(End of Chapter)