Chapter 1716 771: Diverging Fates

Kill! Kill! Kill!

Eat! Eat! Eat!

Plunder! Plunder! Plunder!

The demons that rushed into the city were like locusts swarming through, indiscriminately slaughtering, plundering, and feasting.

Those who once wielded power and authority, those high-ranking officials who stood supreme, were now scared out of their wits in the face of the overwhelming wave of demons.

At this moment, regardless of identity, whether previously at the bottom or high above in Thunder City, as long as they were human, they would face the demons' pursuit and slaughter, with everyone's identity reduced to one: food.

The entire Thunder City was in utter chaos, even more terrifying and severe than the internal strife at that time.

Because after that incident, the Ten Major Families were still there to hold the fort, preventing chaos from reaching such an extent, preventing the situation from completely collapsing.

The so-called pre-war preparations, pre-war mobilization, all pre-war reserves, and slogans of tenacious resistance were now all jokes.

The strength of the entire Demon Army was beyond everyone's imagination.

But some people had anticipated this.

On one hand, the entire Demon Army was at its peak, coming with an invincible demeanor.

On the other hand, Thunder City had just encountered tribulations not long ago and was still recovering.

It was clear from the start who was stronger, but the city closure and the false propaganda of the Four Great Families reassured the citizens, creating the illusion that Thunder City could still fight the Demon Army.

Now, with the city broken and people dead, the demon army swept through Thunder City relentlessly, making everyone inside desperately flee for survival.

The Rebel Army, led by Qiu Xiaoping and Lu Qiaochun, was desperately escaping at this moment.

With troops deployed to resist the demons, the forces guarding the city gates were significantly weakened.

At this time, charging at the gate guards had a great chance of escaping.

However, what Qiu Xiaoping did not expect was that when they fled to this point, they found the guarding forces to be unexpectedly tenacious.

Furthermore, they weren't from the Four Great Families, but... Yu Wenwuji's subordinates!

But where was Yu Wenwuji himself?

Scanning the battlefield, Qiu Xiaoping couldn't find that guy's figure at all.

With his nature, it was absolutely impossible for him to fight the demons desperately, so the only possibility was... he had already fled Thunder City! Leaving his men here was just to ensure others couldn't escape Thunder City, so they could become food for the demons, securing more time for his escape!

"That guy..."

Qiu Xiaoping's eyes were dark, not because she hadn't expected to be tricked by Yu Wenwuji, but because the situation was beyond her control, making her helpless even though she understood some matters.

"Kill!"

With a loud shout, she led her team forward, clashing with the gate guards.

With her leading, those in the crowd still capable of fighting also began to exert themselves, fighting desperately against the guards.

Demons and humans fought, humans and humans fought, making the battlefield even more chaotic and tumultuous.

And at this moment...

"How can you have your way?!!!"

Four Light Pillars soared into the sky; it was the Sky-reaching Pillar at the Four Great Families exerting power.

"Mere humans!"

"Lord Demon King, hold on; we can handle this!"

"Ignorant resistance!"

Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon and the other recently subdued Demon Leaders shouted out, rushing into the Light Pillars without waiting for the Four Great Demon Kings to speak, engaging in chaotic battle with the Family Heads of the Four Great Families.

They wanted to show their worth, make contributions, and wash away the 'mistakes' committed before, demonstrating their loyalty.

However...

"How can this be?!"

"So strong..."

"Actually unable to win!"

"..."

After a few rounds, the Four Great Demon Leaders felt pressured and were forced to exert themselves, fighting sweat-drenched, and frequently facing life-threatening situations.

But at this time, calling for the Demon King's help would be too embarrassing, and they wouldn't dare shout for it.

Fortunately, the Green Demon and others saw the situation here.

"You all retreat!"

With a booming voice, each of the Four Great Demon Kings rushed into the Light Pillars, driving back the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon and other demon leaders while seamlessly transitioning to battle with the Four Great Family Heads.

Deafening waves of battle immediately emanated from that side of the battlefield.

The horrifying commotion shook Thunder City, along with the dark Thunder Clouds roaring above, with the fire raging across the city, making Thunder City resemble an apocalyptic scene.

And this situation didn't last long, the Green Demon's strand of hair seemed to sense something and suddenly floated away, transforming into a shadow in the air, astonishingly... the silhouette of the Demon Emperor, Lan Yuhe!

All demons paused for a moment, while almost none of the humans recognized this unfamiliar Demon Emperor.

But unbeknownst to them, the next second, the shadow had already acted.

No one knew what Lan Yuhe did, they only saw four massive void hands suddenly descending from the rolling Thunder Clouds, like giants suppressing all, crushing the four Sky-reaching Pillars simultaneously.

The terrifying amplification of force, the perfect integration of power, instantly suppressed them, isolating the external force empowering the Four Great Family Heads, leaving them unable to move, reverting them back to their original forms.

And their bodies were further forced to the ground by this power, unable to move!

"How is this possible?!"

"What happened?!"

"Lan Yuhe! He is Lan Yuhe! That legendary Lord Lan!!"

"How could it be! How could he be so strong!! Could he have surpassed the Sixth Level!!"