I manage female characters in all the heavens.

Lianxing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know."

She paused, then added, "But I think she wouldn't do something she wasn't sure of. Since she chose to come, she must have her reasons."

“Besides…” she turned to look at Jiang Yuyan, “even if she really can’t beat us, aren’t we still here?”

"If it doesn't work, I'll risk my life to save her."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyan was taken aback at first, then nodded heavily: "Yes! We're still here! If Lord Yingri is in danger, I will definitely rush up and perish together with Yan Nantian and the others!"

Although they were forbidden from participating in the battle, both of them had already decided that if "Tie Xinlan" were in danger, they would definitely rush to help, even if it meant their deaths.

Lianxing smiled and didn't say anything more. She simply turned her head and continued to look at the figure in the distance.

But her hand, hidden in her sleeve, had already clenched tightly.

The sun gradually rose higher.

On the distant horizon, a dark mass of figures began to appear.

That was the army of the Demon Extermination Alliance.

More than 60,000 people, with banners waving and swords and spears like a forest, slowly surged toward this wilderness like a black tide.

At the forefront of the army, a burly figure rode a tall horse, clad in heavy black iron armor, with an ancient longsword hanging at his waist. He was none other than Yan Nantian, the number one divine swordsman in the world.

Behind him stood a line of top-tier and above experts, including Lu Zhongyuan, Xie Guiyuan, Wei Wuya, Xiaoyuer, Du Sha, Jin Yuanxing, Bai Shanjun, and Murong Zheng, each with a solemn expression and piercing gaze.

Further behind came 60,000 demon-slaying soldiers, marching in perfect unison, their momentum unstoppable.

The combined momentum of 60,000 people surged into the sky, as if to shatter the clouds and tear the heavens apart!

It was nearing noon, the sun was shining brightly, and the yang energy between heaven and earth was at its peak. This was naturally advantageous for Yan Nantian, who was cultivating the Wedding Dress Divine Skill, but naturally most disadvantageous for Tie Xinlan, who was cultivating the Bright Jade Skill.

This was a time specially chosen by the Demon Extermination Alliance. After all, this battle concerns the common people, and it is not a time for a fair duel. Maximizing their own advantages is the only way to be responsible to the common people. Yan Nantian did not refuse this little trick.

This opportune moment further amplified the already overwhelming power of the Demon Extermination Army!

The sheer power of that aura was so overwhelming that even Lianxing, who was far away on the cliff, couldn't help but gasp: "Such military might... I have never seen anything like it in my life."

Jiang Yuyan didn't speak, but simply gripped the hilt of the sword at her waist tightly.

The demon-slaying army stopped a few hundred meters from the giant rock peak.

Yan Nantian reined in his warhorse, looked up at the figure sitting on the giant rock peak in the distance, his gaze solemn.

Behind him, the 60,000 demon-slaying soldiers also stopped in unison, their gazes all focused on that figure.

The figure, facing the overwhelming might of the 60,000-strong army, remained leisurely seated atop the giant rock peak, a wine jug in hand, as if simply enjoying a magnificent view.

She finished the last sip of wine, tossed the wine jug aside, and stood up.

The wind lifted her skirt and hair, creating a stunning silhouette in the sunlight.

She looked down at the massive, dark army below, and a slow smile crept onto her lips.

That smile, as bright as the sun, sent a chill down the spines of everyone who saw it.

Then, she slowly rose into the air.

Without any external force or any display of lightness skill, she floated up into the air as if an invisible hand were lifting her up.

Sunlight streamed down from behind her, bathing her in a golden halo.

She floated in mid-air, her arms slightly outstretched, as if embracing the entire sky.

Then, she unleashed her power.

boom--!!!

A vast and boundless aura suddenly erupted from her body!

That aura was icy cold and filled with demonic intent, as if it came from the deepest hell, or as if it came from the highest heavens!

A huge vortex appeared behind her and enveloped her.

The light surrounding her began to distort and change color. The golden sunlight behind her turned into pitch black, as if she herself had transformed into a black sun, devouring everything!

The demonic intent was overwhelming, pressing down on heaven and earth!

One person's aura was actually on par with that of the 60,000 demon-slaying soldiers, a truly even match!

Below, the 60,000 demon-slaying soldiers all changed color.

Many martial artists with lower cultivation levels felt their legs go weak and could barely stand under the impact of that demonic intent!

Yan Nantian looked up at the black figure floating in mid-air, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

He knew Yingri was very strong.

But he didn't expect her to be this strong.

That aura had exceeded his understanding of "martial arts"; it was more like... a law, a divine might.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and slowly drew the long sword from his waist.

The sword was drawn from its sheath, emitting a clear, resonant dragon's roar, its blade gleaming with a cold, icy light in the morning glow.

He raised his longsword, pointing it at the black figure in the sky, his voice resounding like thunder throughout the battlefield:

"Demon Slayer Army—Form ranks!"

"kill--!!!"

The 60,000 demon-slaying soldiers roared in unison, their voices shaking the surrounding area and their killing intent soaring to the heavens!

Then they moved; some drew their bows and nocked their arrows, while others charged in heavy armor.

They don't need horses or mounts at all; as martial artists, their speed and strength can only be unrestricted by their own two legs!

Sixty thousand warriors surged toward the black figure suspended in mid-air like a tidal wave!

Swords clashed and shadows flashed, a murderous aura filled the air, and the earth trembled beneath their feet!

In the sky, the black figure looked down at the surging army below, a smile playing on its lips.

That smile carried anticipation, and an almost joyful composure.

Then, she moved.

She didn't stay in the air any longer, but instead, like a black meteor, she suddenly plummeted down to the densest part of the crowd below!

boom--!!!

A deafening roar shook the earth!

The moment she landed, a terrifying shockwave suddenly spread out from her, blasting dozens of demon-slaying warriors around her away!

Those martial artists were still in mid-air when they were bleeding from all seven orifices and their internal organs were ruptured. By the time they landed, they had become corpses!

Lady Eiri stood up, patted off non-existent dust from her skirt, and then looked up at the enemies surging towards her like a tide.

Harvesting the韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting people) is not something to be rushed. Only by unleashing everyone's potential in the brutal life-or-death battle, allowing them to advance further amidst great terror and radiate even more brilliant light, can something truly remarkable be born.

The previous training was just laying the foundation; now it's about bringing them tribulations. Only if they can overcome this tribulation, whose intensity she controls, will they be qualified to become part of her martial arts foundation.

She wants both quantity and quality!

She transformed into a blur and rushed into the crowd!

With the ninth level of Mingyu Gong fully activated, the icy cold true energy swept in all directions like a tidal wave!

Wherever she passed, the air seemed to freeze, and a thick layer of frost condensed on the ground. Those martial artists who were hit by her true energy did not even have time to scream before they turned into ice sculptures and then shattered into ice shards all over the ground!

Simultaneously, the Absorption Technique was activated, and an invisible suction force spread out from her center, absorbing the true energy, essence, and blood essence of some martial artists. Instead of incorporating them into her body, she added them to her attack!

The warriors felt an irresistible force pulling them toward the witch, and then their bodies began to wither and die rapidly, eventually turning into dried corpses that were carelessly discarded on the ground!

She moved through the crowd with unparalleled skill and skill!

She doesn't even need to attack deliberately. She only needs to activate the Bright Jade Skill and the Absorption Technique. Wherever she rushes, the surrounding martial artists will be devoured, frozen, and crushed by her like moths to a flame!

This is the terrifying aspect of the ninth level of Mingyu Gong combined with the Absorption Technique!

Group battles? That's what she excels at!

A lot of people? The more people there are in front of her, the stronger she becomes!

"Stop your madness, you fiend!"

A loud shout, like a thunderclap!

A burly figure, like a burning meteor, suddenly smashed through the crowd and rushed straight towards Lord Yingri!

The man was clad in heavy armor of black iron, wielding an ancient longsword, and his body was enveloped in a layer of crimson true energy, which was so intensely hot that it seemed to ignite the air itself!

It is Yan Nantian!

He raised his longsword high and slashed down!

That sword strike had no fancy techniques, only the purest power and speed!

Wherever the sword passed, the air was torn apart, producing a sharp whistling sound!

The fiery true energy of the Wedding Dress Divine Skill condensed on the sword's edge, transforming into a crimson sword aura that, with the power to burn everything, slashed straight at Lord Yingri's face!

A hint of admiration flashed in Lord Yingri's eyes. Without dodging or avoiding, he spread his right hand, his five fingers outstretched, and Mingyu True Qi condensed in his palm, transforming into a dark blue ice shield to meet the crimson sword energy!

boom--!!!

The forces of ice and fire collided violently, producing a deafening roar!

The shockwave suddenly spread outwards from the point of impact, sending dozens of demon-slaying warriors flying!

The ice shield shattered, turning into countless ice shards.

The sword energy dissipated, turning into sparks.

Lord Yingri took a step back, while Yan Nantian took three steps back before barely managing to steady himself.

High judgment.

Yan Nantian's right hand, which was holding the sword, trembled slightly. A bloody gash had appeared at the base of his thumb, and blood was slowly dripping down the blade.

His gaze toward Lord Yingri was filled with solemnity.

He had used all his strength in that sword strike.

But the other party only took a step back?