The demon army below cheered in waves, celebrating their narrow escape from death.
Even a slight fluctuation of power was enough to make them unable to stand still during the battle. I wonder what would happen to them if that power were to be unleashed.
They probably won't even have a chance to make a move.
The danger of the forbidden area once again left a deep mark on everyone's hearts, making them realize that they must stay away from this place in the future and never come here again.
Coming to the forbidden area is tantamount to suicide.
As the tremors subsided, Yu Jinshuo, standing atop the city wall, frowned slightly. Was it really over just like that?
That's unlikely. According to his calculations, how could he only have that little power?
If that's the case, then wasn't it all for nothing that he let Liu Xinrong trespass into the forbidden area?
Just as Yu Jinshuo was wondering what was going on, a loud roar suddenly sounded in his ears.
The roar was so loud that it was impossible to tell where it came from; all he could feel was a buzzing in his ears, as if it were a muffled sound from the depths of the earth or a muffled thunder from the sky.
He experienced a ringing in his ears and saw people around him either staring in disbelief or constantly opening and closing their mouths, but he couldn't hear a sound.
The loud, muffled thud caused everyone to experience temporary hearing loss.
Suddenly, everyone on the city wall raised their arms in unison, pointing in horror into the distance, as if they had seen something unbelievable.
Yu Jinshuo followed their pointing fingers and looked in that direction, only to see a soaring red light, like erupting magma, directly connecting heaven and earth, swirling endlessly.
What is this?
From the lip movements of the crowd, it was clear they were shouting loudly; they had never seen anything like it before.
An ordinary volcanic eruption would never have instilled such fear in them.
Because that direction was precisely the direction of the forbidden area of the demon realm. From the moment that towering pillar of red light appeared, they had already felt a powerful force crashing down like a giant wave.
The royal city and the forbidden area of the demon realm were far apart, yet the power they felt was so strong that they were almost suffocating.
They simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if that power appeared directly in front of them.
They didn't need to imagine that the area near the forbidden zone of the demon realm had become a living hell.
A soaring red light burst forth from the depths of the forbidden area, instantly unleashing a violent heatwave.
The barrier of the forbidden area, which had just been repaired, shattered instantly, leaving no room for resistance.
The massive rocks outside the forbidden area shattered into powder, and even the ancient trees were not spared, instantly turning into charcoal and collapsing to the ground as dust.
The soldiers of the demon army who were nearby didn't even utter a cry of pain before turning into ashes with a series of soft puffs.
The leaders and others with greater strength hurriedly retreated, retreating rapidly.
Some people who were slow to recover suddenly caught fire.
It wasn't their clothes or their hair that were burning; it was their own flesh and blood that were burning.
Flames raged from the inside out, accompanied by countless screams and wails; it would be no exaggeration to call this place a hellish inferno.
"Evacuate!" The Demon Lord hurriedly used his demonic power in the air to try his best to block the intense force.
In such a rush, how could we possibly stop it?
However, this obstruction did give the demon army a little time to recover, allowing more people to escape.
The disheveled demon army fled in panic, all running back towards the royal city. The soldiers stationed in the royal city watched in astonishment as a group of people, looking like refugees, ran towards them.
Upon closer inspection, they realized that it was their colleague.
This was quite a fright, and they hurriedly opened the city gates to let in their still-shaken colleagues.
Anxiously inquiring about the situation in the forbidden area ahead, they found that the soldiers, who were used to life and death on the battlefield, all had blank stares and looked dazed.
"Settle them in properly first, we'll talk about it later." Yu Jinshuo gave the order directly, and everyone nodded in agreement, quickly doing as Yu Jinshuo instructed.
Only three people remained near the forbidden area—the Demon God, the Demon Lord, and King Luan from the Demon Realm.
The reason Luan Wang didn't leave wasn't to help the Demon Lord and his group, but rather to see clearly what kind of power this was.
Generally speaking, where there is great danger, there is great reward. How could he let such a good opportunity pass him by?
"My Lord," the Demon Lord flew to the Demon God's side and asked in a low voice, "What should we do?"
Such power is definitely not something an ordinary demon army can withstand.
"It's alright." The demon god showed no sign of panic. Instead, he looked at the red pillar of light swirling between heaven and earth and smiled. "I didn't expect that the power in the forbidden area would be refined by someone."
As soon as the Demon God finished speaking, the Demon Lord's face turned ashen. Clearly, this was a huge shock to him, and he asked incredulously, "Refine?"
"Didn't they say there's an extremely vicious guy locked up here? I'm afraid that guy has already refined the power that's holding him and turned it into his own." The demon god said to himself, completely ignoring the demon lord whose face turned ashen after hearing his words.
"However..." The demon god trailed off, prompting the demon lord to anxiously press, "However, what?"
"However, he hasn't been able to fully utilize the power of the forbidden land yet. He can only unleash such terrifying power at special times." The Demon God smiled and said nonchalantly, "It seems that his luck is very bad today. It just so happens that the protective barrier of the forbidden land malfunctioned when he was most able to use these powers."
The demon god's words caused the demon lord's face to turn deathly pale, losing all color.
"Then, what should we do?" The Demon Lord hesitated for a moment and asked nervously.
"Just seal this power, or send someone in to kill the sealed guy directly." The Demon Lord shouted loudly as soon as the Demon God finished speaking, "No."
After attracting the suspicious gaze of the demon god, the demon lord realized what was wrong and hurriedly explained, "The one sealed is an extremely dangerous creature. If you go in rashly, especially at this time, you may never return."
The demon god nodded: "For now, we just need to control this power. If we want to go in and kill the source, this is not the time."
With that, the demon god chuckled and said, "Going in now would be nothing short of suicide."
Entering when the opponent is at their strongest is not a wise choice.
"My lord, please give me your orders, and I will cooperate fully," the demon lord said hurriedly.
The demon god glanced at the demon lord and said, "You should step back a little."
The implication is clear: don't let him get in the way.
The Demon Lord felt slightly embarrassed after hearing this, but considering the power of the Demon God just now, he really couldn't help.
They quickly retreated, waiting for the demon god to stop the terrifying, blazing power.
Just then, atop the palace tower, Liu Lanyan glanced at the sky, took two steps forward, and stepped directly into the void.
As soon as she stood in the void, Peng Zhen appeared beside her and whispered, "Miss Liu, the Lord has instructed you to wait for him here."
"Do you think he can handle it?" Liu Lanyan's words made Peng Zhen frown. To question the Demon God in front of him was more painful than killing him.
"Don't be angry. I would never help under normal circumstances." Liu Lanyan naturally understood Peng Zhen's thoughts and asked, "Peng Zhen, what time is it now?"
Peng Zhen was startled and murmured, "Xu Shi (7-9 PM)..."
“That’s right.” Liu Lanyan’s gaze darkened slightly as she spoke in a low voice that only the two of them could hear, “It’s almost 9 PM, don’t tell me he’s really alright at 9 PM.”
After saying that, without paying any attention to Peng Zhen's shock, Liu Lanyan flew directly towards the forbidden area.
Did you really believe that the so-called Hai Shi (9-11 PM) was just a deceptive pretext?
☆, Chapter Ninety-One: A Shooting Star
Liu Lanyan hurriedly leaped into the air and flew over the city wall. Yu Jinshuo watched helplessly as Liu Lanyan flew past below.
Where is she going?
This was the first thought that flashed through Yu Jinshuo's mind.
Shall we go to the forbidden area?
Did Liu Lanyan not see the towering red pillar of light, or feel the intense power emanating from it?
Could Liu Lanyan not sense that intense power that was enough to burn everything?
He knew, of course, that Liu Lanyan had sensed it and understood the danger of the forbidden area. So why should she go there?
Why?
Yu Jinshuo really wanted to shout at Liu Lanyan, who was flying overhead, "Why?"
Is it to show off... or... because the demon god is near the forbidden area?
Yu Jinshuo kept his question to himself. He didn't want to ask it out because he didn't want to hear the second answer he had guessed. He preferred to believe that Liu Lanyan was just trying to show off.
He turned his head and glanced again at his palace in the royal city. It was quiet and the gates were tightly closed.
With a self-deprecating laugh, Yu Jinshuo turned around with a complicated expression, facing out of the city.
Alright, since Liu Lanyan wants to "turn the tide," let's show her just how capable she really is.
As Liu Lanyan rapidly approached the forbidden area, she felt an intense heat that threatened to scorch her skin. She didn't need to do anything; the power within her body instinctively began to circulate, neutralizing the external damage.
It was as if she was covered by a protective film, which kept all the heat out of her body and did not harm her in the slightest.
Even the strands of hair weren't burnt; they remained smooth and flowing.
"Miss Liu." Peng Zhen hurriedly caught up with Liu Lanyan and called out anxiously.
"Don't worry, I'll tell the Lord that this isn't your fault." Liu Lanyan said to Peng Zhen as she continued on her way.
Peng Zhen gave a wry smile. He wasn't worried about being punished by the Lord for failing to stop Liu Lanyan, but rather about what would happen if Liu Lanyan actually went near the forbidden area and got hurt.
Before Peng Zhen could speak, Liu Lanyan comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility for anything that happens."
Since Liu Lanyan had already said so much, what else could Peng Zhen say?
To be honest, he still hoped that Liu Lanyan would go and help the Venerable Lord.
It's almost 9 PM. I wonder if the Lord can resolve the matter of the forbidden area before then.
If this problem cannot be solved, the Lord's secret will be exposed.
Even if the Venerable One stubbornly tries to conceal his identity, it will cause him immense harm. Regardless of the outcome, it is definitely not what he wants to see.