He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

"Aunt Hua,"

Shangguan Zheng shook his head helplessly, knowing that continuing to make a scene wouldn't solve anything.

He stepped forward, respectfully clasped his hands in a salute to Hua Xiyu in the air, and began to plead for mercy on behalf of Dugu Qiubai.

"Could you please let this go for my sake? Later, I'll have Dugu Laogou and Gu Chuan personally apologize to you."

He knew his "Aunt Hua's" temper all too well, and he also knew that Dugu Qiubai had truly bitten off more than he could chew this time.

If he doesn't plead for mercy, given Aunt Hua's temperament, Dugu Qiubai will probably really be skinned alive.

Hua Xiyu glanced at Shangguan Zheng with her beautiful eyes, then coldly swept her gaze over the disheveled Dugu Qiubai below, and snorted:

"Hmph! Since you've spoken up, Masako, I'll let him off this time. But if there's a next time, I won't be so lenient!"

"Thank you, Aunt Hua!"

Shangguan Zheng quickly bowed again, feeling relieved.

"What? Aunt Hua???"

However, Shangguan Zheng's extremely respectful attitude instantly caused an uproar among the soldiers watching!

Everyone was stunned; they simply couldn't believe their ears.

What's going on?!

This stunningly beautiful woman, who looks to be no more than twenty years old, is actually the elder of General Shangguan, who commands great respect in the region.

This generation...this age...they don't match up at all!

Although General Shangguan looks like he has regained his youthful appearance, everyone knows that he is actually over a hundred years old.

Someone he calls "Auntie" must be from some era.

But Hua Xiyu's appearance and aura clearly indicate that she is a stunning beauty in the prime of her youth!

This stark contrast left everyone puzzled, their gazes constantly shifting between Hua Xiyu and Shangguan Zheng, trying to find the answer.

"Report—!!!!!"

"The Asura race has invaded with their army!!!"

However, before everyone could react, a shrill alarm sounded throughout the entire defense line!

"Damn it, those bastards! Of all times!"

"Quickly! Everyone, prepare for battle!"

"Grab your weapons! Charge!"

An alarm is an order!

The soldiers, who had just been engrossed in gossip, sprang into action as if by reflex.

Even Dugu Qiubai, covered in blood, had a sharp glint in his eyes.

Ignoring his own injuries, he mustered his strength and charged toward the front of the defensive line.

In his heart, resisting foreign enemies and guarding the defense line was always the top priority!

In an instant, the atmosphere of the entire square changed, a chilling aura rose to the sky, and a great battle was about to break out.

The once bustling arena was now empty except for Lu Chen and his group, as well as Shangguan Zheng, Yan Yun, and a group of young veterans.

"Come on, let's stretch our legs and not let those guys say we're just freeloaders!"

Yan Yun rubbed his hands together, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, and made a suggestion.

"That's right, it'll be perfect for letting the demons experience the power of my Thunder Whip!"

Ma Baoguo was also full of fighting spirit, with faint flashes of electricity in his hands.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Zheng pondered for a moment, and in a flash, he appeared before Lu Chen, solemnly clasped his hands, and bowed deeply.

"Uncle! I beg you! This time the Asura clan is coming with great force, the battle will definitely be fierce, and the casualties will be unimaginable."

I don't ask you to personally fight on the front lines, I only ask that you stay behind and help those wounded brothers!

As long as you are here, even if they have lost an arm or a leg, as long as they still have a breath left, there is hope for them!

His voice was sincere, ever since he had witnessed Lu Chen's miraculous ability to bring the dead back to life.

He knew full well what Lu Chen's existence meant.

That was the last guarantee for the lives of countless soldiers, and the stabilizing force capable of turning the tide of battle!

"Senior Shangguan, you flatter me," Lu Chen said solemnly, his expression righteous.

"To slay demons and heal our fellow countrymen is our duty, and we have no choice but to do so!"

"That's right!"

Zanglong immediately puffed out his chest, his chubby face full of pride.

"Our leader has the heart of a bodhisattva, saving lives, punishing evil, and... uh, slaying demons—that's definitely it!"

He gave a thumbs up.

"On behalf of all the soldiers on the front line, I thank my uncle for his immense kindness!"

Shangguan Zheng's eyes reddened, his voice choked, and he solemnly gave another military salute.

"Alright, stop being so wishy-washy."

Hua Xiyu interrupted the slightly sentimental scene, pointing ahead to the edge of the defensive line, where dark clouds gathered, blotting out the sun, and a bloody, demonic aura was billowing towards them.

"The demons have arrived."

"Let's go!"

Lu Chen said no more, let out a low shout, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the city wall defense line.

Canglong, Miaotiaojun, and others followed closely behind, while Shangguan Zheng and Yan Yun, along with a group of veteran generals, also joined in, their powerful auras piercing the sky.

The group instantly arrived at the towering city wall and looked out. Even Lu Chen, who was used to seeing battles, couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.

Outside the city walls, within a radius of forty or fifty kilometers, the land seemed to be covered by a dark red "carpet".

Those were countless Asura warriors!

"Holy crap, there are way too many demons..."

Miao Tiaojun gasped, his voice trembling slightly, as he looked around...

A vast, dark mass, like a rolling sea of ​​blood, probably numbering in the hundreds of thousands!

"This is the Asura race? How come they look so ugly?"

Zanglong squinted his small eyes, his face showing disgust.

The Asuras had dark red skin, like dried blood, two curved horns on their heads, and ferocious faces like demons. Two huge fangs protruded upwards, almost poking their eyes, and their limbs were covered with bluish-black scales.

Even more bizarrely, they were all riding on enormous spiders with four blood-red eyes and mouthparts dripping viscous venom.

"Oh? There are spider-like demons too..."

Lu Chen's gaze fell on the densely packed four-eyed poisonous spiders, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

The Demon Spider... isn't that exactly what he's aiming for in his upgrade quest?

It's really hard to find a place to break through the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it!

Just then, a booming sound erupted from the depths of the Asura army, echoing throughout the entire battlefield:

"Hahahaha! Dugu Qiubai! Come out and face your death!!!"

The sound contained a powerful mental impact, and many lower-ranking soldiers immediately felt a splitting headache and their faces turned pale.

"Night Demon! You defeated foe, you were beaten so badly last time you ran away with your tail between your legs, what, you've forgotten the pain now that the wounds have healed? You dare to come and make a racket in front of your grandpa!"

Dugu Qiubai's figure appeared at the highest point of the city wall.

Although his clothes were still somewhat tattered and his breathing had not fully recovered.

But that sharp and unyielding sword intent soared into the sky, retorting without showing any weakness.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, the human soldiers burst into laughter, easing the tense atmosphere.

"You...!" The Asura level 200 expert named Night Demon was exposed in public, and his face turned from red to green with anger. His dark red aura surged violently, and he went berserk on the spot.

"Don't act impulsively, stick to the plan."

A cold voice rang out beside Yamasha.

Beside it, five figures dressed in wide black robes and exuding an eerie aura stood silently.

The aura emanating from four of them was even stronger than that of the enraged Night Demon, with only the one who spoke having the weakest aura.

Night Demon King's body trembled, forcibly suppressing his anger, and he respectfully bowed his head: "Yes, sir!"

It looked up again, its eyes filled with nothing but cruel killing intent, and roared:

"Men! Charge! Kill one human, and you get a magic stone! Kill a thousand, and you get land! Kill ten thousand, and I'll give him my daughter! Charge!"