Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"The Condensation Realm is the most important stage on the path of cultivation," Mr. Mo said slowly. "The deeper the accumulation at this stage, the more extraordinary the achievements after breaking through to the Dao Realm will be."

"If you are eager to achieve quick success and force a breakthrough, even if you enter the Dao Realm, your foundation will be unstable, and it will be too late to regret it."

"This disciple has remembered."

Mr. Mo looked at him with a hint of affection: "The situation on the Mengchi battlefield is dire. I cannot stay any longer. This battle in the Western Regions will probably last a long time. Protect yourself; staying alive is the greatest victory."

The two of them had a simple dinner with Mr. Mo, after which Mr. Mo left quietly.

In the days that followed, the Demon Court increased its troop reinforcements at an increasingly rapid pace, and four more Demon Emperors arrived with their armies, bringing the total number of Demon Emperors on the Western Regions battlefield to twenty-two.

The twenty-two demon emperors, along with their respective demon kings, have a total force exceeding two hundred thousand.

With the army pressing in, almost all the land west of the Mengchi Protectorate was occupied by demon soldiers, and battles of all sizes broke out every day, with fierce fighting.

Fortunately, although the human race was at a disadvantage, they still stubbornly held their line and prevented the demon soldiers from advancing unimpeded, resulting in a delicate balance between the two sides.

Li Yuan felt heavy-hearted. If the Demon Court continued to reinforce its troops, this balance would be broken, but the imperial court would hardly have a large number of reinforcements.

That day, he had just led his troops to repel a wave of demon soldiers when he received a military report from Feng Wuhen, along with a thousand soldiers, equipment, food, and so on.

According to scouts, five more demon emperors from the Demon Court have joined the battle and are expected to arrive in the Western Regions within ten days.

At that time, the total number of demon emperors on the entire battlefield will reach twenty-seven, of which seventeen demon emperors will gather in Mengchi Protectorate, making it the most intense area on the entire battlefield.

Feng Wuhen specifically reminded him that the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor might still harbor treacherous intentions and might gather other demon emperors to jointly attack the Yuezhi. This was to prepare Li Yuan, and he arranged for Liu Hongyan to stay in the Yuezhi to assist him in defending the city.

Upon receiving the official appointment, Liu Hongyan breathed a sigh of relief. The Yuezhi's location was special; although it wasn't on the main battlefield, it was the entrance to the Pamir Mountains.

If the Demon Court controls the Yuezhi, it can cut through the Pamir Mountains and directly reach Hexi, severing the Tang Dynasty's supply lines. Therefore, the Yuezhi city must be defended.

"Li Yuan, Lord Feng's orders to us are to hold the line, hold off the enemy forces, and ensure the safety of the Pamir Mountains."

Liu Hongyan looked up. "What's your idea?"

The Yuezhi forces were severely depleted, and with only Liu Hongyan at the Dao Entry Realm, resisting the combined attack of two Demon Emperors was no easy task.

"Don't worry, teacher. You just need to hold off the helpers that the Crimson Flame Demon has brought. I already have a way to deal with it."

Li Yuanyuan originated from the Way.

Liu Hongyan asked in confusion, "What's your plan?"

"Heavenly secrets must not be revealed."

Li Yuan smiled mysteriously, and Liu Hongyan chuckled, not pressing for details. Her prized student was always very opinionated, and if he wasn't going to say anything, he must have his reasons.

The city of Yuezhi is more than 800 li away from the city of Parthia. It is located in a basin surrounded by mountains. Unlike the vast Gobi Desert of Shule, it is surrounded by oases and has abundant water and grass.

If there were no war, it would be a pastoral idyll.

But at this moment, smoke signals were everywhere, and the place was desolate and uninhabited. The local residents had already fled to Hexi and Guannei.

Li Yuan stood on the city wall, with the Pamir Mountains stretching into the distance, a natural barrier between the Western Regions and the interior of China.

"Report! The demon army has been mobilized, led by two demon emperors!"

When the scouts reported back, Li Yuan and Liu Hongyan exchanged a glance.

"Don't worry, go all out to deal with the Crimson Flame Demon, I'll take care of the rest."

Liu Hongyan nodded to him.

"Okay, then we'll have to rely on the teacher for everything."

Half an hour later, a purple cloud was rapidly spreading on the distant horizon.

Wherever it passed, birds in the sky fell to the ground, and the grass and trees on the ground withered quickly.

"They're here!"

Li Yuan gripped the nameless sword tightly, his gaze instantly sharpening. "Prepare for battle!"

On the city wall, the alarm bells rang continuously.

Purple demonic clouds spread from the horizon at great speed, covering half the sky west of Yuezhi City in the blink of an eye.

The demonic clouds churned with eerie light and exuded a nauseating, decaying stench.

On the city wall, the guards all paled. They were all veterans of countless battles, but the eerie aura still instilled a deep-seated fear in them.

"Activate the protective array to stop the demonic poison!"

Liu Hongyan gave the order in a deep voice.

A golden array lit up, blocking the purple demonic clouds outside the city.

"As expected, there are two demon emperors."

Liu Hongyan's expression turned solemn. "Besides the old acquaintance Chi Yan, there's another one..." She narrowed her eyes slightly, sensing the unfamiliar demonic aura. "Its aura is cold and decaying, carrying a strong deathly aura. It should be the Bone-Eating Demon Emperor."

Li Yuan frowned slightly: "The Bone-Corroding Demon Emperor?"

"He is a demon emperor in the demon court who is skilled in using poison. His cultivation level is at the early stage of demon emperor, but his methods are extremely insidious."

Liu Hongyan knew all the demon emperors in the Demon Court by heart. "It doesn't have a high status in the Demon Court, but it is proficient in all kinds of insidious methods. Many demon emperors are unwilling to provoke it."

"The Crimson Flame brought it here, clearly targeting me. Its corrosive, decaying power is just right to erode my icy sword energy."

Li Yuan's heart sank.

The Crimson Flame Demon Emperor was clearly prepared.

"Is the teacher confident they can hold it off?"

"Don't worry, the teacher has more tricks up his sleeve. The Crimson Flame Demon miscalculated."

Liu Hongyan smiled, her expression arrogant.

"Okay, then be careful."

Worrying now is useless. Li Yuan nodded to her, his eyes showing concern.

Although Liu Hongyan had rich combat experience, she had only just entered the Dao Realm, and the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor had deliberately found an opponent who could counter her techniques.

"The same to you."

Knowing that Li Yuan was a realm lower than the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor, Liu Hongyan still nodded calmly.

Li Yuan turned around, faced the defending troops below the city, and spoke loudly.

"Everyone, listen up!"

"Your mission is to defend the city walls and not allow any demon soldiers to set foot in Yuezhi City!"

"yes!"

The garrison soldiers responded in unison.

Li Yuan's feat of slaying the White Ape Demon Saint in Shule has spread throughout the entire Western Regions, earning him immense prestige in the army. With him in command, the morale of the garrison has been greatly boosted.

The demonic cloud stopped half a mile from the city wall, and two enormous figures slowly descended.

On the left stood a figure entirely crimson, engulfed in raging flames, resembling a moving volcano—the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor.

Its gaze was fixed on the city wall, and a ferocious smile appeared on its lips.

Another figure was shrouded in a wide black robe, its face obscured, only a pair of ghastly green eyes visible. A layer of purple mist swirled around it, and wherever it went, even the air hissed and corroded.

It is the Bone-Eating Demon Emperor.

"Boy! I told you, I'll come looking for you again!"

The Crimson Flame Demon Emperor grinned maliciously at Li Yuan, "Today, I'll see who can save you!"

"Hahaha……"

He let out a wild laugh that shook the city walls.

Li Yuan glanced at him indifferently: "Chi Yan, you ran pretty fast last time. What, you think you're all that now that you've found help?"

A flash of anger crossed the Crimson Flame Demon Emperor's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and sneered, "You're just using words!"

"Wait until I twist your head off, then let's see how stubborn you'll be!"

Without further ado, it waved its hand sharply, and countless demon soldiers descended from the demonic clouds behind it, densely covering the entire plain.