119: Chapter 119 Nemesis Meets, Royal Princess

[The Demon Race's general offensive.]

[The sound of horns tore through the sky, and a black tide surged from the north.]

[Chu Sheng stood behind the tattered defensive line, looking at the ocean of churning Devilish Qi, his palms drenched in sweat.]

["Old Grandfather, this lineup... can we hold them off?"]

[Old Grandfather was silent for a moment.]

["Even if we can't, we have to. Otherwise, it's game over for everyone."]

[Just as he finished speaking, the ground began to vibrate violently.]

[Iron Pagoda.]

[A hundred heavy armored generals of the True Firmament Realm, riding giant Yao Beasts, formed an invincible charging battle formation.]

[The moment they charged, the human defensive line was torn to shreds like it was made of paper.]

["Hold the line!!!"]

[Someone roared.]

[But it was impossible to hold.]

[Wherever the Iron Pagoda passed, flesh and blood flew, and screams shook the heavens.]

[Chu Sheng saw with his own eyes that Iron Blood charged forward.]

[The True Transformation Realm Late Stage general led his personal guard to face the Iron Pagoda.]

["Follow me!!!"]

[He slew three of the Iron Pagoda, but his own chest was pierced through.]

[Even as he fell, he was still swinging his blade.]

["Iron Blood..."]

[Xia Nihuang went mad.]

[Holding the five fires seven birds fan, the seven-colored flames transformed into a towering sea of fire, surrounding dozens of the Iron Pagoda by herself.]

["Retreat! Everyone retreat!"]

[She shrieked.]

[But the pursuers were too fast.]

[Her personal guards fell one by one.]

[Iron Blood was dead.]

[Madam Feng was heavily injured.]

[Stone Breaks Heaven was surrounded, his fate unknown.]

[Ghost Shadow's whereabouts were unknown.]

[Chu Sheng led the Black Tortoise, desperately covering the retreat of the wounded.]

[Just then, a cold gaze fell upon him.]

[Jiang Yuenü.]

[She was covered in blood, yet remained as cold and elegant as frost.]

["Nie Zhang, why aren't you going all out?"]

[She questioned, "Where is your skill? Where is your army of Yao Beasts?"]

[Chu Sheng's heart tightened.]

["Young Miss Jiang, I have already..."]

["You can still fight."]

[Jiang Yuenü interrupted him, "I can tell."]

[Chu Sheng fell silent.]

[This woman has a sharp eye.]

[In the distance, the pursuers closed in again.]

[Chu Sheng grit his teeth.]

[Heavenly Demon Body, activate at full power!]

[Devilish Qi surged to the heavens!]

[He punched one Iron Pagoda away and punched through another!]

[The Black Tortoise held the front; its shell finally cracked after tanking three attacks.]

[With bloodshot eyes, Chu Sheng recalled the Black Tortoise into the demon refining pot and turned to run.]

[Jiang Yuenü watched his back, a hint of complexity flashing in her eyes.]

["Devilish Qi..."]

[She murmured.]

[On Zhou Wantang's side, something also went wrong.]

[She was secretly using a Demonic Path secret technique to treat the wounded and was nearly discovered by several Cultivators.]

["What Cultivation Technique was that just now?"]

[Someone asked.]

[Zhou Wantang's expression remained unchanged.]

["A family secret technique, is there a problem?"]

[The person gave her a suspicious look but ultimately said nothing.]

[Zhou Wantang breathed a sigh of relief, quietly wiping away a cold sweat.]

[During the retreat, Chu Sheng encountered someone.]

[Jiang Haoyue.]

[This Fourth Princess had originally intended to come and gain some prestige, but she hadn't expected to pay such a price; she was covered in blood, lying in a pile of rocks with a weak Aura.]

[When she saw Chu Sheng, her eyes lit up.]

["Nie Zhang... Nie Zhang..."]

[Chu Sheng was stunned.]

[Save her? Or not?]

[Triggering a key choice: A heavily injured princess, how will you respond?]

[1. Save her. Escort her through the breakthrough; you might gain the favor of the Imperial Family. But the risk is immense, as the pursuers are right behind.]

[2. Don't save her. Pretend you didn't see her and flee for your life. Safe, but if it's found out later, death is certain.]

[3. Wait and see. Observe the situation before deciding. But you might miss the best opportunity.]

Chu Sheng looked at these three options, his mind racing.

"To save or not to save?"

"Forget it, I'll save her. Her being alive is beneficial to me."

[Chu Sheng grit his teeth and rushed over to help Jiang Haoyue up.]

["Princess, I'll take you away!"]

[A flash of gratitude appeared in Jiang Haoyue's eyes.]

[They hadn't run far when the pursuers surrounded them again.]

[Three Iron Pagoda soldiers closed in from three sides in a triangular formation.]

[Chu Sheng was about to fight for his life when suddenly—]

[A scorching flame descended from the sky!]

[The three Iron Pagoda soldiers were instantly turned to ash!]

[Chu Sheng was stunned.]

[A familiar figure stepped out from the flames.]

[Ye Wuhen.]

[He still looked as harmless as ever, but the Aura on him... Peak True Solidity!]

["Why are you here?!"]

[Chu Sheng blurted out.]

[Ye Wuhen glanced at him, his gaze falling on the ring on his hand.]

[Killing intent surged in his eyes.]

Chu Sheng's heart shivered, and he quickly unequipped the [mysterious ring] trait.

[The ring vanished into thin air again.]

[Ye Wuhen was stunned.]

["You..."]

[Jiang Haoyue quickly tried to mediate.]

["You two, now is not the time for catching up! The pursuers will be here any moment, let's join forces to break through first!"]

[Ye Wuhen took a deep breath, suppressing his killing intent.]

["Fine."]

[The three fought side by side.]

[Ye Wuhen displayed his true strength.]

[Li Huo Sacred Body fully activated, flames burning the heavens!]

[As three Iron Pagoda soldiers charged, he raised his hand and waved; the Li Huo transformed into a Fire Dragon, instantly swallowing them.]

[Chu Sheng was not to be outdone.]

[The immortal slaying gourd was fully activated, a blade strike slashing towards the Iron Pagoda Deputy Commander!]

[That Deputy Commander was a demon general in the Early Stage of Spirit Spring Realm, significantly stronger than the ordinary Iron Pagoda soldiers.]

[But Chu Sheng's strike forcibly left him heavily injured!]

[Ye Wuhen glanced at him, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.]

[Jiang Haoyue, caught between the two of them, watched as they killed enemies one strike after another, a strange feeling welling up in her heart.]

["These two... are both so strong."]

[After successfully breaking through, the three leaned against a giant rock, panting.]

[Ye Wuhen stared at Chu Sheng.]

["Next time, I will definitely take back what belongs to me."]

[Chu Sheng's heart tightened, but he smiled on the surface.]

["What is Brother Leaf saying? I don't understand."]

[Ye Wuhen gave a cold snort and turned to leave.]

[Jiang Haoyue watched his back and then looked at Chu Sheng.]

["Nie Zhang, do you two... have a grudge?"]

[Chu Sheng shook his head.]

["It's nothing, just a small misunderstanding."]

[Jiang Haoyue didn't press further, but just looked at him, interest flashing in her eyes.]

["You saved me; I will remember this."]

Chu Sheng looked at this scene and sighed deeply.

"Ye Wuhen's plot armor is really something else. He can still be alive and kicking after offending people, and in the blink of an eye, his Realm is almost surpassing mine, and now he's come to the battlefield to pick up some easy gains."

He took a sip of tea.

"But I'm not bad either—Heavenly Demon Body plus the immortal slaying gourd, going head-to-head with an Iron Pagoda Deputy Commander. Although I almost got killed, I didn't lose in terms of Aura."

He looked at the screen.

"This princess, Jiang Haoyue, seems to have developed an interest in me? She might be a help in the future."

He rubbed his chin.

"But that kid Ye Wuhen is becoming more and more of a threat. Next time we meet, I have to find a way to deal with him."

[In the distance, the horns of the Demon Race sounded again.]

[Chu Sheng stood up and looked toward the north.]

[There, black clouds churned, and Devilish Qi filled the sky.]

[The war was not yet over.]