"Fen Tian Lao Zu," he gasped, nearly choking on his own saliva. "Which weapon of the Ancient Four Divine Generals are you referring to?"
The Celestial Power allows those affected by it to reincarnate with their memories intact. Thus, even though the ancient era is long past, the legends have not been completely forgotten. The reputation of the Earthfire Mountain-Cleaving Axe is well-known, and few are unaware of its might.
The Thirteenth Elder cast a glance at the Ancestor. "I don't need to elaborate on the fame of this Divine Weapon," he said.
"Brother Chen informed me of a new restoration technique," he continued. "He also mentioned that if we can successfully cultivate it, the Fengxin Furnace could at least be upgraded by one level!"
I thought to myself that this might be an opportunity for our Holy Land, and I quietly placed the stone into the Fengxin Furnace.
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder's expression grew complex; he was both astonished and angry. "But you are being foolish! How can you trust his words so easily? Let’s not even discuss whether such a high-level Divine Weapon can be repaired after breaking. How many of us have failed to take that step and died without achieving it?"
The Thirteenth Elder sighed, yet there was no hint of regret in his eyes. "I know this well, but in the long run, it would be a tremendous benefit for the Holy Land."
Fen Tian Lao Zu fell silent for a moment, gazing at the Thirteenth Elder as if searching for answers. Finally, he spoke slowly, "Why didn't you tell us the truth?"
The Thirteenth Elder shook his head. "It cannot be spoken of. On the surface, our four Holy Lands appear powerful, but you know well that many terrifying and ancient forces lurk in the shadows. If others were to learn of this, it would spell disaster. Moreover, there are no secrets in the cultivation world; if any elder were to die and their soul searched, this secret would inevitably spread."
Fen Tian Lao Zu suddenly froze, realization dawning upon him. "So your three outings from the cave were to avoid this matter from being exposed!"
The Thirteenth Elder nodded. "Yes, I live in seclusion and only teach one disciple to keep this secret safe. I apologize, Ancestor!"
Fen Tian Lao Zu sighed, wanting to voice his grievances but ultimately held back his words. He shifted the topic. "Regardless, we must face reality now that things have come to this point. The Demon Army is pressing down upon us; we cannot weaken our strength through internal strife any longer."
Upon hearing this, the Thirteenth Elder nodded firmly. "You are right, Ancestor. We must unite and collectively resist the demon race. As for Brother Chen's appearance, perhaps it is a blessing rather than a curse for us."
Though the Grand Elder still felt some reluctance within him, he understood that the current situation was dire. Taking a deep breath to steady his emotions, he said, "Alright then; let’s temporarily set aside our grievances and stand united against external threats."
Meanwhile, Chen Moxuan and Tiger Brother found a secluded spot in the mountains and ordered the soldiers of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Battle Division to quickly set up camp. With a swipe of his paw, Tiger Brother unleashed a scarlet light that enveloped the entire campsite. A strange wave of energy spread out, causing everyone and the camp itself to vanish from sight, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest. Even those with profound cultivation would find it difficult to detect their presence.
"This secret technique is truly remarkable; I almost couldn't see you," Chen Moxuan joked. Although Tiger Brother possessed extraordinary strength, he had little experience with magical techniques.
Proudly, Tiger Brother straightened his back and said, "One must have a few tricks up their sleeve. Today, for the greater good, I had no choice but to use it." Chen Moxuan knew he was joking and simply shook his head.
As they spoke, faint sounds came from nearby, suggesting that the people from Fallen Heaven Sacred Land were searching for them. "Do you get the feeling they regret their decision? Should we go take a look?" Tiger Brother asked.
Chen Moxuan scrutinized the surroundings and replied, "Let's not bother. When the battle begins, they will inevitably assist us." His gaze pierced through the forest toward the direction of the demon race, contemplating their strategy. The Demon Army was pressing in, and the situation was grim. The unwavering stance of Fallen Heaven Sacred Land forced him to act with even greater caution.
"Let’s head to those cities nearby. Rather than continuing this idle chatter with them, why not check out the six surrounding cities first? If things look dire, we can summon two of the Di Sha War Division for defense."
After speaking, Chen Moxuan leaped onto Tiger Brother's back, who instantly transformed into a streak of light and sped toward the nearby human cities. There were six cities in total near Holy Land; upon inspection, they found that four had already fallen to enemy forces. The remaining two cities had yet to be attacked by Fallen Heaven Sacred Land.
Arriving above the last two cities, Chen Moxuan and Tiger Brother concealed themselves and quietly descended into one of them. On the streets, people appeared anxious and were running about frantically; they clearly sensed an impending crisis.
"This city feels off; there's an undercurrent of demonic energy. There might be demons lurking here," Tiger Brother remarked with a furrowed brow. After observing closely, his large eyes glimmered with vigilance. "Demons are cunning and adept at hiding; these people probably have no idea that demons have already infiltrated their defenses."
Chen Moxuan pondered for a moment before saying, "It seems we need to accelerate our actions. At this rate, even before Fallen Heaven Sacred Land engages in battle, all the surrounding humans might be wiped out."
Just as they were discussing this, a sudden storm brewed on the horizon, accompanied by a fierce wind carrying an overwhelming aura of demonic energy.
Tiger Brother recognized at a glance that it was the Demon Vanguard Army. He said in a deep voice, "They're here. It seems the demon clan is more eager than we anticipated."
Chen Moxuan focused his gaze and saw two figures mixed among the Yao Feng. Although their strength was at the fetal stage, the aura they exuded was formidable.
Having learned the Flying Demon Technique or possessing Innate Abilities, the demon clan aimed for a swift resolution.
Tiger Brother let out a low growl, a glint of battle intent flashing in his eyes. "Chen Xiaozi, what should we do? Should I eat them all?"
Chen Moxuan looked at Tiger Brother in surprise. "You haven't been insisting on eating good people lately. What's changed?"
Tiger Brother shot him a fierce glare. "If you let me eat, would I refuse? It's not like I have a choice!"
Chen Moxuan smiled and patted Tiger Brother's fur. "That's more like it! A well-behaved Tiger Brother is the best Tiger Brother."
As they spoke, the two Yao Feng had already approached the city, accompanied by a deafening Demonic Howl.
The citizens within the city were thrown into chaos upon hearing this news and immediately thought of escaping through another city gate.
However, how could mere humans outrun demons? In no time, those fleeing from the city were caught up by the demons.
Some tried to return to the city but found the gates had been shut.
With the demon clan attacking, there was no way they would open the doors for them.
Two Yao Jiang loomed like dark clouds overhead, swiftly reaching the city gate. They were towering figures radiating a strong demonic aura, their eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty light.
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