Chapter 590: The Fall of Unity City

This little incident left a deep impression on everyone. Unsure if he was simply overreacting or was genuinely so righteous, they all ceased their discussion.

However, Lin Xuan simply saw it as his inability to stand by and watch the weak be bullied, especially these defenseless commoners. ‘They’re mostly ordinary people, but a few geniuses might appear among them. You never know. It reminds me of my old self. Sometimes, the weak don’t deserve sympathy, but I can’t bear to watch them be casually tormented!’

Lin Xuan’s word was practically law in the Soaring Dragon Empire, so who would dare to question him? Besides, who could have imagined that Lin Xuan had started out with a mere Third-class Talent? To these disciples of the Core Hall, he had been no different from an ordinary person, which was why they had dared to act so unscrupulously.

He recalled the Martial God’s words from long ago: ‘Even with low talent, you still have the potential to become one of the greats!’

After a brief reunion and a tender moment with Lin Xue, Lin Xuan departed with his two Golden Dragon Race guards, Jin Shi and Jin Feng, and headed for the edge of the Demon Race Continent.

After some travel, they arrived back at the edge of the Demon Race Continent. This time, there was no one to help them cross; they had to rely on their own strength to inch their way through.

“Young Master, we’re back. We’ll go across first,” Jin Shi and Jin Feng said with a nod. Without a hint of hesitation, they charged forward, and the terrifying Yulan Sacred Fire instantly enveloped them.

Just like last time, they slowly inched their way across, their bodies enduring a baptism by the Yulan Sacred Fire. Yet, they didn’t utter a single sound, simply continuing to press forward.

Huuu…

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and stepped into the barrier as well. The instant he was inside, the Yulan Sacred Fire engulfed him and immediately tried to invade his body. However, because he possessed the Yulan Pearl, the effects weren’t as severe. In fact, it was a relatively easy process for him.

He moved faster than Jin Shi and Jin Feng, and more importantly, he was in no danger of being injured. The Yulan Pearl made all the difference, drastically reducing the difficulty of passing through the barrier.

Soon, they passed through the thick barrier and arrived on the Demon Race Continent. The moment he set foot on this new land, Lin Xuan exclaimed, “I’m finally back! This time, I have to get the Phoenix Essence Blood from the Royal Family and wake up my father!”

He then sat down on the spot to meditate and recover while waiting for Jin Shi and Jin Feng. They hadn’t fully crossed over yet, and he needed to watch their surroundings. They would be extremely weak upon their arrival and would need to recover fully before they could take any action.

A sneak attack from another member of the Demon Race at this moment would be a huge problem, so his duty was to act as their Protector.

Finally, after enduring the agonizing process, they made it back to the Demon Race Continent, their bodies covered in frost. They quickly sat down cross-legged to thaw themselves out.

After a while, they finally thawed out completely and stood up. Jin Shi turned to Lin Xuan and asked, “Young Master, what’s the plan now?”

Lin Xuan pondered for a moment before replying, “You two head back first. I’m going to the Phoenix Race. Just tell Yue’Er and the others about my situation.”

He didn’t intend to return to the Ice and Snow Tower with them. If he went back, it would be incredibly difficult to leave again. ‘Once the Black Dragon Race has it surrounded, how would I get out? Sneaking out would be far too difficult.’

‘Besides, there’s no point in going back. It would just be for old time’s sake. My purpose here isn’t to reminisce; it’s to find the Phoenix Essence Blood.’

Jin Shi and Jin Feng nodded without trying to change his mind. Their duty was to protect Lin Xuan, not to persuade him.

The three of them then went their separate ways. Lin Xuan headed for the territory of the Phoenix—the Phoenix Ancient Domain.

He possessed a few of the Youlan Emperor’s memories, so he had a clear idea of the area’s general layout. To remain inconspicuous, he traveled stealthily by land.

After traveling for some time, he passed by the place he had previously escaped from—Unity City.

To reach the Phoenix Ancient Domain, he had to pass through this area. As he approached, he saw from a distance that the sky was pitch black. It wasn’t the sign of a coming storm, but a massive flock of flying beasts attacking Unity City.

The sounds of several loud explosions and the screams of Demon Beasts filled the air; the battle was clearly intense. It was obvious that Unity City was under a massive assault by the Demon Race. A brutal slaughter was underway, and it appeared the attackers had the upper hand.

‘It seems Unity City is under siege…’

Lin Xuan’s gaze turned cold. What Unity City’s Vice City Lord, Ye Feng, had done to him was still vivid in his memory. If not for the Phoenix Statue, he would never have escaped the man’s grasp.

‘Although I had some unpleasant experiences in this city, I should still go take a look. After all, apart from that Vice City Lord, there are plenty of good people here. Like Uncle Wei Jun, and his son, Wei Song. I should save them if I can.’

He then crept slowly forward. As he drew closer, the scene before him was truly shocking. Countless Demon Beasts were swarming through the city gates. Both the ground and the sky were completely overrun, leaving no possible escape route.

Their numbers were staggering—at least several tens of thousands. They had Unity City completely surrounded, inside and out. Escape was impossible unless one possessed a Heaven-Defying Cultivation.

Lin Xuan frowned. ‘What in the world happened here to attract a siege from so many Demon Beasts?’ He had stayed in Unity City for a while and had seen it besieged by Demon Beasts on occasions big and small, but they had always managed to endure.

‘I don’t know what caused so many Demon Beasts to gather this time. They must have provoked some Demon Race leader for him to attack Unity City with such fury. After all, conquering a city requires a huge number of troops, and the inevitable heavy casualties would make it a net loss.’

‘To be attacking with such ferocity, holding nothing back, they must have truly angered one of the Demon Races.’

‘Actually, based on the attacking Demon Beasts, I can make a good guess as to who they provoked. The assault consists of three main races: the Minotaur Race, the Giant Eagle Race, and the Giant Wolf Race!’

The Cultivation of the swarming Demon Beasts was not low; there were all kinds of Levels present. The majority were at the Essence Pill Stage, as those with a Cultivation too low would be useless here. The strongest in the outer ring had reached the Spirit Pill Stage. Any with higher Cultivation were already locked in combat with the city’s experts inside and not part of the encirclement.

“Everyone, charge out with me!”

Wei Jun’s familiar roar echoed from inside the city as he led a group out from the gates. There were not many of them left—fewer than a hundred, and all were wounded. Lin Xuan immediately recognized two familiar figures in the group: Wei Jun and Wei Song. He didn’t recognize anyone else.

‘Good, they’re both still alive…’ A glint flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes as a plan began to form in his mind.