How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

In the main hall of the Fu family in Canglan City.

Three imposing figures sat quietly on the main seat of the hall. Ever since the Great Ancestor returned from the Demon Beast Forest, the three Fu family ancestors had been discussing countermeasures here.

Upon hearing Commander Wen's report, City Lord Fu Yun hurried back to the Fu family residence, his brow furrowed with anxiety. He strode into the main hall and bowed deeply.

"Fu Yun greets the three patriarchs."

Before he could finish speaking, and without waiting for the three elders to ask any questions, he immediately looked up and urgently reported, "Three elders, something has happened! A large number of demonic beasts from the Demon Beast Forest have swarmed out and are now charging towards our human territory!"

The Grand Ancestor, seated in the center, had a cold glint in his eyes as he spoke calmly, "Fu Yun, we are already aware of this matter. I just returned from the Demon Beast Forest and witnessed the entire unusual movement of the demon beast army."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yun's heart sank even further. He quickly cupped his hands and asked, "Great Ancestor, now that you know, how should we deal with this? And what about that terrifying dragon roar from the Demon Beast Forest? Can we really defend Canglan City?"

"As long as those quasi-emperor-level demons don't make a move, there shouldn't be a big problem. I just saw nearly twenty terrifying fighting auras deep in the demon beast forest. At first, I thought it was demon beasts fighting over territory, but after seeing that emperor dragon emerge, I realized that they weren't fighting; they were probably helping this dragon emperor emerge!"

The Great Ancestor spoke with certainty: "I estimate that these demonic beasts were frightened by the dragon's might just now and ran rampant into our human territory. Therefore, we cannot simply defend ourselves! Now, a full army of 700,000 demonic beasts has swept across our human territory. If we only defend a corner of Canglan City and allow the other demonic beasts to scatter and slaughter and ravage all around, then the surrounding villages, towns, and cities will be completely destroyed, and hundreds of millions of people will suffer calamity. Before long, the entire Southern Region will be in complete chaos!"

These words were like daggers to the heart. After understanding the implications, Fu Yun broke out in a cold sweat.

Fu Yun immediately bowed and accepted the order, his expression resolute: "This junior understands! I will immediately mobilize the city's troops, preparing to launch a preemptive strike to intercept the fleeing army of demonic beasts!"

"Don't rush."

The Great Ancestor raised his hand to stop him, and ordered in a deep voice, "Our biggest weakness right now is manpower. Immediately issue an order to the entire city, summoning all cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and above, regardless of whether they are from families, independent cultivators, or sect disciples, to gather at the square in front of the city gate. Everyone will be at your command, joining forces to fight the demons, protect Canglan, and defend the territory of the human race!"

"This crisis concerns not only our Canglan City, but also the entire Southern Region human race. At this critical moment, we can no longer care about sectarian differences or family interests. Only by uniting our hearts and minds can we resist such a large army of demonic beasts. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy."

"Yes, Ancestor! I will immediately send a message throughout the city, and I will summon all cultivators in the city to their positions shortly!" Fu Yun nodded emphatically, not daring to delay for even a moment.

"And what about the Ling family? Have you sent someone to inform them?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have already dispatched Uncle Zhu to the Ling family to deliver the message."

Upon hearing this, the three elders relaxed their expressions slightly, and their tense brows eased a little.

The three patriarchs slowly rose, their bodies suddenly surging with overwhelming battle intent. A chilling aura of slaughter swept through the entire hall. The eldest patriarch roared, "Since that's the case, there's no need to wait any longer! Follow me out of the city. Today, let's stain the battlefield with blood, slay demons and beasts, and protect our human race's land!"

Fu Yun's figure flashed and he arrived above Canglan City.

The next second, Fu Yun's majestic voice, resounding throughout the city and imbued with supreme spiritual power, echoed in every corner of Canglan City:

"Demonic beasts are attacking the city; our human race is in grave danger!"

"It is everyone's responsibility to protect the human race's territory and safeguard our people!"

"From this moment forward, all cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and above within the city shall follow me out of the city to slay demons and defend against enemies!"

"Any cultivator who conceals their cultivation level, avoids battle, or deliberately shirks responsibility—my Fu family will exterminate their entire clan without exception!"

The voice was like a thunderclap, domineering and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

The entire city of Canglan fell into a deathly silence for a moment, followed by a surge of emotions. In the streets and alleys, in the courtyards of sects, and in the pavilions of aristocratic families, all cultivators and commoners looked up at the majestic figure in the sky, their hearts filled with mixed feelings.

"The Lord is right. I am willing to follow the Lord to protect Canglan and the human race."

"Yes, Lord, we are willing to follow you out of the city to kill demons."

"I'm willing too."

In an instant, countless cultivators drew their magical treasures, their blood surging and their eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit. They had been cultivating and seeking the Dao, desiring to protect all living beings and slay all evil. Now, upon hearing the Lord's command, they were ready to crush the beast tide and fight to the death.

In their hearts, Canglan City is their root, and the human race is their foundation. As long as the city exists, they will live; if the city falls, they will die. Even if there are thousands of monsters ahead, they will fight to the death and never retreat!

But in chaotic times, there is never just a surge of passion.

Furthermore, within the various top aristocratic families, countless clansmen harbored their own ambitions, and undercurrents surged.

Some elders of powerful clans looked thoughtful, weighing the pros and cons in secret, unwilling to deplete the clan's elite resources.

"Master, what should we do? Should we really follow the Lord out of the city to fight off the beast tide?"

"What else can we do? If we don't go, the Fu family will definitely settle scores with us after they defend the city. If the city falls and the monsters enter, we won't be able to escape either."

"Leave the two elders behind. If anything goes wrong, remember to take the younger generation and escape as far as possible. The rest of you, come with me out of the city to kill the demons."

All the high-ranking members of the noble families and clan leaders within the city were acutely aware of the brutality and bloodthirstiness of the demonic beasts, devoid of any mercy. Once the city fell and Canglan City was captured, no one within its borders—no noble family, no commoner, no old woman, no child—would be spared. Thousands of clansmen, centuries of accumulated wealth, and all the cultivation resources they had built would ultimately be slaughtered and trampled into nothingness by the demonic beasts.

After a brief deliberation, the major families, sect disciples, and small and medium-sized forces in Canglan City, despite their reluctance, had no choice but to suppress all their selfish desires.

The gates of the mansions of prominent families swung open with a resounding boom!

Countless cultivators, clad in armor and wielding blades, emerged from the air and converged on the main road of the city, rapidly gathering towards the city gate. Swords clashed, spiritual energy surged, and densely packed groups of cultivators gathered from all directions, fully prepared for battle.

The entire city of Canglan has entered a state of war!

Just as all the cultivators in the city were urgently gathering, three ancient and imposing figures stepped through the air from the top of the Canglan City Wall and landed steadily on the city wall. The three were none other than the three patriarchs of the Fu family!

The three patriarchs looked sharply at each other and simultaneously raised their eyes to gaze outside the city.

With just one glance, one could see a horrifying sight that sent chills down one's spine.

Outside the city walls, the sky and earth were shrouded in darkness, and demonic energy filled the air!

The boundless tide of monsters, like a black ocean, densely covered the land for thousands of miles outside the city, with no end in sight.

Tens of thousands of demonic beasts charged forward relentlessly, fearless of death, and frantically attacked the protective formation of Canglan City!

A dazzling, thick, seven-colored light curtain enveloped the entire city. The spiritual light vibrated violently, and the array patterns flickered continuously. Every frenzied collision of the demonic beasts caused the great array to tremble violently.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The deafening crashes echoed across the land, causing the earth to tremble and dust to billow everywhere.

Countless low-level demonic beasts charged forward with their lives, crashing into the formation with their bodies and tearing at it with their claws, continuously consuming the spiritual energy of the great formation.

The three patriarchs of the Fu family stood atop the city wall, gazing at the boundless demonic tide and the precarious city-protecting formation outside. Their turbid eyes were instantly filled with a chilling aura and a heavy killing intent.