My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

The fierce battle resumed, and Tao Tianyang and the others quickly retreated, swallowing pills to recover from their injuries.

Without the Six-Eyed Demon, the battle situation was barely stabilized. Although the situation was difficult, it did not collapse in the end.

The great battle lasted for three days and three nights before finally coming to a brief end.

"Phew, phew, finally it's over."

Watching the retreating rebels, Duanmu Lei and his men were panting heavily, almost at their wits' end.

Zhu Xuanye and Yang Yuntian also ended their battle and returned to their defensive line.

Inside the large tent, the atmosphere was heavy, and someone coughed from time to time, unable to suppress the pain from their injuries.

"Gentlemen, although the Six-Eyed Demon has been temporarily repelled, he will soon return with a vengeance. You should prepare accordingly."

Tao Tianyang, with a serious expression, reminded everyone.

Although the Six-Eyed Demon was injured by them, given his terrifying power, he will recover in no time, and then no one will be able to subdue him.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and their bodies instinctively trembled.

They had personally experienced the power of the Six-Eyed Demon. If it weren't for Bi'an Si's timely intervention, the entire group would have been wiped out long ago.

If the Six-Eyed Demon were to attack again, the group would be unable to withstand it.

"Fellow Daoist Tao, is there no way for you to subdue the Six-Eyed Demon?"

Zhu Xuanye looked at Tao Tianyang, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Everyone else also turned their attention to Tao Tianyang, hoping he could come up with a solution.

Tao Tianyang shook his head and said, "Our ability to repel the Six-Eyed Demon this time was purely by luck; we are definitely no match for him."

Bi'an Si had not expected the Six-Eyed Demon to be so powerful; even the Demon-Slaying Formation he had formed could not withstand it.

If Elder Wang hadn't left behind a backup plan when he sacrificed himself, this battle would have wiped out their entire army.

Everyone was greatly disappointed and then fell into despair.

Even the Bi'an Si couldn't defeat the Six-Eyed Demon, leaving them even more helpless.

"Your Highness, the situation is out of control. Let's withdraw the troops!"

Duanmu Lei turned to Zhu Xuanye and suggested withdrawing the troops.

Their fight against the rebels was already difficult enough, but now with the addition of a six-eyed demon, their situation is extremely dangerous, and those who stay behind face a slim chance of survival.

"Your Highness, we have done our best."

"Your Highness, time is of the essence; it will be too late if we delay."

"Your Highness, the disparity in strength between us and the rebels is too great. Let's retreat!"

"..."

Duanmu Lei took the lead, and the others immediately followed suit, requesting a withdrawal.

Seeing everyone so eager to retreat, Zhu Xuanye felt utterly helpless.

If it weren't for the fact that this was the Zhu family's territory, he would have wanted to withdraw his troops.

Zhu Xuanye did not reply to the others, but instead asked Tao Tianyang, "Fellow Daoist Tao, how long will it take for the Six-Eyed Demon to recover from his injuries?"

Tao Tianyang pondered, puzzled, and said, "At the earliest, two months; at the latest, three months."

The Six-Eyed Demon has a deep foundation and can fully recover in two to three months.

Zhu Xuanye nodded and then said, "Everyone, hold on for another two months. Once the two months are up, if there are no reinforcements, I will no longer stop you, and you may leave on your own."

Zhu Xuanye maintained constant contact with the imperial court and knew that the court was persuading Li Xuancang to join the war.

As long as Li Xuancang joins the battle, the situation can be stabilized.

Even though the Six-Eyed Demon is terrifying, Li Xuancang, with his strength to defeat Huang Jiuxuan, can still restrain it and prevent the situation from collapsing.

If Li Xuancang refuses to participate in the war, their persistence will be meaningless.

Zhu Xuanye asked everyone to hold on for another two months, while waiting for Li Xuancang's decision.

"Well... okay!"

The group exchanged glances and agreed to wait another two months.

With the help of the Bi'an Division, they were much more relaxed. As long as the Six-Eyed Demon did not appear, they could hold out for two months without any problem.

Du Tianfeng personally came from Ganquan County.

"Xuan Cang, the imperial court is preparing to confer upon you the title of Marquis of Wu'an and appoint you as the garrison commander of Yuzhou."

Du Tianfeng got straight to the point and informed Li Xuancang of the court's decision.

"oh!"

Li Xuancang was somewhat surprised; the imperial court had really gone to great lengths to get him to fight.

There were only a dozen or so marquises in the Great Yan Dynasty, and as long as they didn't rebel, they could practically live and die with the nation.

Yuzhou was an even more prosperous place, ranking first among the more than twenty major states of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Located in the heart of the Great Yan region, Yuzhou had never been defended, yet Li Xuancang was appointed as its garrison commander, a first in history.

"Xuan Cang, Yuzhou borders Xuan Tian Sect, and the emperor is treacherous and vicious..."

As Du Tianfeng recounted the events, Li Xuancang finally understood the schemes of the emperor and his court officials.

Li Xuancang's lips curled up; the court and the emperor's actions were exactly what he wanted.

He was thinking about how to deal with the Xuantian Sect, and serving as the garrison commander of Yuzhou undoubtedly provided him with a great help.

"Lord Du, do you think I should intervene?"

The court's two conditions were incredibly tempting, and even more rewards were to be sent, making it difficult for Li Xuancang to refuse.

"Xuan Cang, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. The front lines must not be defeated."

"Once the Prince of Fu seizes control of the world, the entire Great Yan will become a living hell and a lair for evil cultivators."

If Prince Fu hadn't colluded with evil cultivators, he wouldn't have faced so much resistance.

For powerful families and various forces, whether Zhu Chongming became emperor or the Prince of Fu ascended the throne, it had little impact on them.

But King Fu, in cahoots with evil cultivators and demons, has already alienated himself from the world.

All factions know the terror of evil cultivators; it is as terrible as a plague, capable of spreading rapidly.

If the Prince of Fu and the heretical cultivators were to seize power, no one would be able to remain uninvolved.

The best outcome is that they have to leave their hometown with their families.

They might not even be able to escape and could be harmed by evil practitioners.

Li Xuancang nodded slightly; he also did not want to see widespread suffering and bloodshed.

If the army is defeated, it will sweep across the world, and he will be forced to wander with his family.

From Anzhou all the way to Liangzhou, Li Xuancang had had enough of living like a stray dog ​​and didn't want to continue his escape.

"Okay, I'll take action."

Li Xuancang decided to take action.

"Lord Du, I have a request."

Seeing Li Xuancang's solemn expression, Du Tianfeng's expression also became serious.

"Xuan Cang, there's no need for such formalities between us. As long as the Du family and I can do it, we will do our utmost without hesitation."

Du Tianfeng immediately assured Li Xuancang.

"Lord Du, I am about to go to the battlefield and I am worried about my parents and my eldest sister's family. I would like to ask the Du family to take care of them for the time being."

Li Xuancang could not take his family to the battlefield, nor did he dare leave them in Ganquan County.

After much thought, the only safe option was to send them to the Du family for the time being.

"It's nothing more than a small favor. I will personally escort them to the family. As long as one member of the family survives, your family will never suffer the slightest harm."

Du Tianfeng thought it was something serious, but it turned out to be so simple.

He made this promise to Li Xuancang with utmost solemnity.

"Thank you, Lord Du."

Li Xuancang thanked Du Tianfeng.

The Imperial City is a place where hidden talents abound, with countless experts and a powerful protective formation. Even those at the Divine Realm level would not dare to act recklessly in the Imperial City.

With the Du family's protection and his family's safety assured, Li Xuancang had no worries.