I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

Yang Hongbo stayed in Maple Leaf City again, teaching his family members how to cultivate while overseeing the expansion of the city's defensive formations. Currently, the city has already constructed a protective formation, a trapping and killing formation, and a spirit-gathering formation. Now, he is preparing to add two more layers of protective formations and a trapping and killing formation.

Under Yang Hongbo's meticulous guidance, the clansmen's strength increased rapidly. Furthermore, the divine power of the God Realm was relatively abundant compared to their still weak clansmen, so most of them advanced to the Divine Weapon Realm, with some even reaching the Divine Warrior Realm. They were all full of energy, brimming with confidence for the future, and held Yang Hongbo in the highest esteem.

With everyone's combined efforts, the various grand formations within the city were completed, and Yang Hongbo was now waiting for someone to help test their effectiveness. Standing on the city wall, gazing into the distance, he pondered to himself, "Although Maple Leaf City is now taking shape, it still needs to undergo many more trials to gain a foothold in this divine realm. However, with me here, I will ensure that Maple Leaf City suffers no injustice whatsoever."

Finally, someone arrived in Maple Leaf City with a group of people. It was a peak-level God-King, clad in magnificent armor and wearing a dazzling crown, standing imposingly outside the city. Behind him followed two mid-level God-Kings, dozens of God-Venerables, and over a hundred God-Lords—a massive and imposing force.

This peak-level God-King was extremely arrogant. He looked up at Maple Leaf City and shouted, "Maple Leaf City Lord, come out and face your death! Today, Maple Leaf City is mine for the taking!"

Yang Hongbo stood on the city wall, coldly watching the peak God-King, ignoring him. He thought to himself, "Hmph, a mere peak God-King dares to be so arrogant. Today I'll show you the power of Maple Leaf City."

Seeing no one respond, the peak-level god-king became even more arrogant. He continued shouting, "What? Afraid to come out? Are you scared? Haha, if you come out now and kneel down to beg for mercy, I might spare your life. Otherwise, once I break through the city gates, I will tear you to pieces!"

Yang Hongbo ignored him, simply waving his hand to activate all the formations. Instantly, Maple Leaf City was enveloped in layers of light, appearing mysterious and powerful.

Upon seeing this, the peak God-King was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Haha, you think these lousy formations can stop me? How laughable! Brothers, attack the city! I'll let the Maple Leaf City Lord know the consequences of offending me!"

Upon hearing this, his men drew their weapons and charged towards Maple Leaf City. Some used supernatural powers, others unleashed spells, and in an instant, various attacks rained down on Maple Leaf City.

However, these attacks were all blocked when they encountered Maple Leaf City's protective array. The array flashed with dazzling light, neutralizing all the attacks.

Upon seeing this, the peak-level God-King's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor. He shouted, "Hmph, it's just a protective array, what's so great about it! Brothers, increase the attack power and break this array!"

Upon hearing this, his subordinates intensified their attacks. However, no matter how they attacked, they couldn't budge Maple Leaf City's protective array in the slightest. On the contrary, the more fierce their attacks, the brighter the array's light became.

Upon seeing this, the peak-level God-King felt a pang of panic. He hadn't expected Maple Leaf City's protective array to be so powerful. However, unwilling to lose face in front of his subordinates, he forced a calm demeanor and said, "Hmph, while this protective array is powerful, it must consume a great deal of energy. Let's just keep attacking like this, and once its divine power is exhausted, the array will naturally collapse on its own."

Upon hearing this, his subordinates nodded in agreement and intensified their attack. However, what they didn't know was that the defensive array of Maple Leaf City was personally set up by Yang Hongbo. It was not only incredibly powerful but also supported by a spirit-gathering array, ensuring an inexhaustible supply of divine power.

Just then, Yang Hongbo seized the opportunity and activated the trapping formation. Instantly, beams of light rose from the ground, trapping the attackers. To their horror, they discovered that they were unable to move.

Upon seeing this, the peak-level god-king's expression changed drastically. He shouted, "What's going on? Quickly, break this trap!"

However, his men were also struggling to survive and were unable to respond to him. They looked at the surrounding light in horror, their hearts filled with despair.

Yang Hongbo stood on the city wall, coldly observing the peak-level God-King and his subordinates. He said indifferently, "Didn't you want to seize my Maple Leaf City? How are you feeling now? Feeling hopeless?"

Upon hearing this, the peak-level God-King's eyes widened in fury, and he shouted, "You...you dare treat us like this! Do you know who I am? I am a peak-level God-King! If you dare harm us, you will be hunted down by my entire race!"

Yang Hongbo sneered and said, "Hmph, your family's pursuit? What do I, Yang Hongbo, have to fear? Today, since you dare to plot to seize my Maple Leaf City, you should be prepared to pay the price!"

After speaking, Yang Hongbo activated the killing formation. Instantly, sharp sword energies shot out from the formation, attacking the trapped group. These sword energies were incredibly powerful; wherever they passed, subordinates at the Divine Lord level fell one after another, and even those at the Divine Venerable level were seriously injured.

Upon seeing this, the peak-level God-King and the two mid-level God-Kings were filled with terror. They hadn't expected the formation in Maple Leaf City to be so powerful, not only trapping them but also unleashing such a formidable attack.

The supreme god-king shouted, "Stop...stop! We were wrong! We shouldn't have come to seize your Maple Leaf City! Spare us!"

Yang Hongbo looked at him coldly and said, "Begging for mercy now? Too late! You must pay the price for your actions!"

After speaking, Yang Hongbo intensified the power of the killing formation. Instantly, even more sword energy shot out, attacking the peak God King and his two subordinates. Although they fought back with all their might, they seemed utterly powerless against the power of the killing formation.

In the end, the peak-level God-King and his two subordinates were severely injured by the killing formation, lying on the ground on the verge of death. They looked at Yang Hongbo in terror, pleading desperately, "Lord City Lord... spare our lives... we'll never dare to do it again..."

Yang Hongbo looked at them coldly and said, "Now you're scared? If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? Everything you've done today is your own fault!"

After speaking, Yang Hongbo waved his hand, killing the peak-level God-King and his two subordinates. Then, looking at his men who were trapped in the formation but not yet dead, he said calmly, "Although you also participated in the plot to seize Maple Leaf City, I will spare your lives today because you were merely following orders. However, you must leave this place and never set foot in Maple Leaf City again!"

Upon hearing this, his men kowtowed in gratitude, tears streaming down their faces, and hurriedly left Maple Leaf City. Filled with fear and remorse, they vowed never to do such a thing again.

Watching their departing figures, Yang Hongbo thought to himself, "Today's battle not only tested the effectiveness of Maple Leaf City's formation, but also deterred those with ill intentions. From now on, Maple Leaf City will surely be able to gain a firm foothold in this God Realm and grow stronger."

Back at the city lord's mansion, Yang Hongbo recounted the events to his father and clansmen. They were all filled with admiration for him. His father exclaimed excitedly, "Son, you are truly amazing! Not only did you protect Maple Leaf City, but you also deterred those enemies. Maple Leaf City will surely prosper in the future!"

Yang Hongbo smiled and said, "Father, you flatter me. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. In the future, we must continue to strengthen the defenses and improve the strength of Maple Leaf City to prevent other, more powerful enemies from coming."

Upon hearing this, the clansmen nodded in agreement. They knew that with a city lord like Yang Hongbo leading them, the future of Maple Leaf City would surely be even brighter.