My Beautiful Duchess Wife

At present, Kesya is only capable of defense at best. Let alone taking the initiative!

Fanny and Deacon above seemed to have noticed something was wrong as well. Kesya was now finding it extremely difficult to even defend itself. Rays of light kept penetrating the earthen wall and striking Kesya directly. While none of the attacks were fatal, they were nonetheless.

However, blood was already streaming down his feet, arms, and strong shoulders. The soldiers stared wide-eyed at the scene, their mouths agape in disbelief.

The image of Gree immediately came to mind. Back then, Gree had also dominated Kexiya in the same way. But it seemed that this guy was actually much younger than Gree was back then.

Although Gree looks very young, demons generally have very long lifespans. Gree is already over thirty years old. And this guy is probably only around twenty at most, right?

In an instant, the soldiers couldn't help but shudder.

Deacon and Fanny exchanged a glance and nodded. Then, with a cold laugh, they both leaped into the battlefield. Deacon, being a mage-type, immediately stood behind Kesya after landing. Fanny's weapon, however, was somewhat unpredictable to Lin Peng.

It was actually a small rapier. Such a weapon was rarely seen in this demon realm, let alone from a demon king-level expert.

Angelina frowned slightly, then raised her voice, "The three of you are teaming up against my brother. Do you intend to use numbers to bully the weak?"

The three of them exchanged glances, their faces all slightly flushed.

The soldiers above dared not look at the battlefield any longer. After all, their own side was outnumbered and bullying the enemy; a victory would be dishonorable, and a defeat would truly be a loss of face.

"Hehe, how about this! If you win, I'll relinquish command of this 'so-called elite force.' But I won..."

"If you win and don't say anything stupid, we'll admit defeat!" Kesya, seemingly the leader of the three, patted his bleeding chest and said heartily.

Lin Peng nodded, his eyes becoming serious. Dealing with just one was easy, of course. His strength was already far superior to theirs.

But now all three of them are attacking together. And judging from their stance, it's definitely a team effort with extremely strong coordination. If they're not serious even for a second, they might lose.

At that moment, Angelina shouted, "Brother, watch out for that guy with the rapier. He's a master of Yin Fire; he's probably planning a sneak attack."

"Yin Fire?" Lin Peng was taken aback, suddenly recalling what Angelina had told him. In the Fire Demon's territory, most flames were Yang Fire, powerful enough to attack like Lin Peng's own. However, there were also many Yin Fires. These flames seemed to have lower offensive power.

However, the ambush is absolutely devastating. Anyone caught in the Yin Fire is almost certain to die. Of course, this is especially true when the level is still low.

After Lin Peng nodded, his eyes darkened further.

Yin Fire, we'll see then whether your flames are stronger or mine.

The three seemed to move together. Kesya charged directly at Lin Peng, while Fanny, after igniting green flames, seemed to disappear in an instant.

Finally, Deacon gave a cold laugh and silently chanted a spell.

With a bang, Lin Peng's flaming battle blade collided directly with the spear glowing with a yellowish light. Instantly, the light shattered, and Kesya, unable to withstand such force, staggered back several steps.

At this moment, Kesiya realized that Lin Peng had really been playing around with him. The flaming battle blade continued its charge, as if it wouldn't stop until it killed Kesiya.

At the same time, Lin Peng, who had just taken a step, suddenly felt something strange on the ground and stopped abruptly. He turned around and slashed his flaming battle blade diagonally upwards.

With another bang, a figure was flung away by the flaming battle blade. He landed heavily on the edge of the crater, creating a large hole.

But in the blink of an eye, the person disappeared again.

This left Lin Peng puzzled. What kind of technique was this? Earth Escape Technique? No, Yin Fire couldn't possibly be related to the earth element. Then…

Lin Peng suddenly thought of the clear yellow earth fire that he had absorbed for the first time and awakened the true power of the fire seed. It seemed that that kind of flame was something that couldn't be seen to generate heat, and anyone who touched it would definitely be burned to death.

Could it be that Yin Fire is actually a simplified version of Clear Yellow Earth Fire?

Thinking this, a smirk appeared on his lips, and his eyes suddenly closed. At that moment, Deacon behind him seemed to have finally prepared his ultimate move. A scorching flame, so hot it instantly dried out one's skin, coalesced into a fire serpent that appeared to have wings.

After hissing and spitting out a few flames, it suddenly darted towards Lin Peng. Its speed was extremely fast; it seemed as if it had reached Lin Peng's side in the blink of an eye.

However, Lin Peng still kept his eyes closed.

In his mind, a figure exuding a powerful aura appeared, seemingly engulfed in flames. This figure raced towards him as if the ground were flat.

"Originally, it really was that kind of flame. I always thought that the best use for that kind of flame was as a scorching beam of light. I never imagined it could have such a wonderful use." Lin Peng's lips twitched, seemingly frustrated by his previous ignorance. He also seemed to feel sorrow for Fanny, who was desperately running towards him from the ground.

Just as the fire serpent was about to reach Lin Peng, Kesiya suddenly stomped his foot and shouted, "Get down! Gravity attack!" Boom... The huge explosion caused the entire playground to sink.

At the same time, clods of earth were sent flying by that single stomp. Meanwhile, Fanny had already reached Lin Peng's feet.

The situation suddenly seemed to become urgent. Up there, Angelina was tightly gripping her small hands, looking extremely nervous.

At the same time, amidst a deafening explosion, it seemed as if Lin Peng had been blasted to pieces. Incredibly, countless flames erupted from the scene.

The spray flew in streaks, splattering across the entire battlefield.

However, Fanny, who was underground, seemed to suddenly open his mouth wide as if he had been choked. Suddenly, his body seemed to begin to float up lightly.

Then, he was sent flying off the ground and struck by a streak of flame. He crashed into Deacon's side and immediately coughed up blood.

Deacon was stunned. The move was perfectly coordinated. Fanny was just dragging him along; he shouldn't have been injured like that. Just as he was about to crouch down and help Fanny up, and just as Fanny was about to speak...

The ground suddenly rippled, and a flaming hammer appeared, slamming heavily into Deacon's chest.

puff……

The blood flew high into the air, heading straight backward.

At that moment, as if he had finally understood, Kesya ran towards Van Nistelrooy when a blinding light appeared. However, there was no need for defense at all.

Because he actually put them on from under his feet.

Immediately, all three lay on the ground, taking a deep breath before shaking their heads in resignation. They hadn't expected this guy to also possess the ability to burrow underground with Yin Fire.

No wonder they spotted Fanny's first sneak attack so quickly.

Of course, the happiest person at this moment was Lin Peng. He never expected that this clear yellow earth fire was actually a flame extracted from the earth element.

In other words, the land of Fireshield City is so rich in fire element that it has directly generated fire element within the land itself.

So, in the end, it's just a kind of fire-based technique. It's simply about walking directly in flames or being enveloped in pure fire element to become like a fire elemental yourself.

He sneered and said loudly, "So... shouldn't you three centurions prepare to set off?" Unlike before, the soldiers all looked like they had lost a battle, heads bowed and faces crumbling. Three against one, and such a crushing defeat—in the end, it was their own men who benefited.

Suddenly, all the soldiers felt a sense of pent-up frustration.

The three centurions on the battlefield exchanged a knowing smile and said, "We're ready to set off anytime. We... give up!"

The last two words were surprisingly comforting.

Chapter Sixty Ironblood Fortress

After a seven-day journey, Lin Peng's three thousand elite soldiers, as well as Gree and Kerry's three thousand elite soldiers, all arrived at Ironblood Fortress, the closest city to Punishment City.

Legend has it that this city was originally the birthplace of the first Dark Emperor. It was also the starting point where the Dark Emperor raised his banner and conquered the entire Dark Empire.

It can be said that this city has left behind countless legends. It has left behind the legends of the entire Dark Empire. Therefore, the people here are extremely fierce and untamed.

The demon race is diverse. The Red Demon territory alone is home to trolls, dark goblins, and fire demons. Overall, the number of demon races in the Red Demon territory is relatively small. The Blue Demon territory, on the other hand, seems to be composed entirely of non-humanoid races.

Lin Peng sat directly inside the Fiery Chariot, opened the window, and looked at the troll general in front of him, who was at least five meters tall. For a moment, he felt a sense of time difference.

Indeed, this place is incomparable to anything on Earth. This person's face appeared to be so thin that he was practically skin and bones, and his two canine teeth even grew out of his mouth.

His body was enormous, and so lean that you could see the veins standing on end. His skin was wrinkled, like that of an old tree. Moreover, Lin Peng had never seen such green skin before.

Ahead lies Ironblood Fortress, the only city in the southeastern part of the Crimson Demon territory untouched by riots or occupation. To the southeast lie three cities: Ironblood Fortress, Ross City, and Steyr City.

Among them, the cities of Ross and Steyr had become the territory of those mobs.

Lin Peng didn't know why, but Angelina had told him along the way that the Red Devil territory seemed to riot at least twice a year, and that it would start as soon as those rioters were given even the slightest chance.

Of course, this is also directly related to the strategies of those in power. When Lin Peng heard about the taxes levied on each merchant, he felt a chill run down his spine.

It seems that all those merchants toiled for a year, only to have the lord profit from it all. Meanwhile, they could barely make ends meet. If it were a larger merchant guild, things would be different.

Smaller merchants simply couldn't survive in the Crimson Demon territory. And the cultivation of demons in the Demon Realm was already pitifully small. Moreover, if it weren't for the Crimson Moon, there might not have been any food left to eat.

If the lord's agricultural taxes are that high, it's basically killing these demons. Demons are, after all, a rather impulsive and easily angered race.

Although some demons remain low-level demons their entire lives, and those with low combat power are only capable of farming or trading, this seems to truly threaten to erupt into war.

Looking at the four top-tier beauties opposite him, especially Medusa who was slightly frowning, Lin Peng sighed, "Jerry, that idiot, doesn't he know that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it? Heh... If things continue like this, and a hero does emerge, it might just be his demise!"

Medusa didn't quite understand Lin Peng's words, but Shia and Angelina's eyes lit up. It was as if they had heard some profound truth.

Abel, who insisted on coming along, sneered: "What do you know? Those lowly people can only truly survive in the Crimson Demon Territory by sacrificing their lives!"

As she spoke, she seemed to admire Jerry quite a bit.

Lin Peng shook his head, looking out the window: "You need to know that the Crimson Demon Territory has the lowest level of development in the entire Dark Empire. Don't even mention Fire Radiance City; how much do you know about it? For example, all those so-called lowly people have run off to other territories, and your Fire Demon clan can't survive. Heh... Don't tell me you have a lot of slaves. With your temper, even if you did have slaves, you would have abused them to the point of near death long ago!"

A few words left Abel speechless.

He sighed, "No matter how many experts your clan has, even if you are invincible throughout the world, you still need to eat. Perhaps, when you reach the Demon Lord level, you won't need to eat anymore. But, you still need a place to live, right? There is no one in this world who doesn't need help from others!"

As she spoke, Abel was so angry she was about to punch someone. She snorted resentfully and said, "My father raised many children. If it weren't for him raising me, I might be starving to death on the streets by now!"

Lin Peng was taken aback, as were the other girls. They really hadn't expected that Abel's childhood wasn't so good. He shook his head and squinted at the outside.

"Used, just used. Perhaps you'd be happier now if Jerry hadn't raised you. Think about it, how many of those who were raised actually have no bloodline or special powers?"

After thinking about it this way, Abel suddenly felt a chill in her heart. Sometimes, that's just how people are; those involved are often blinded, while bystanders see things clearly. Just a slight reminder from someone nearby, and they really do understand.

"Punishment, hehe, I really want to go and see Punishment! I heard that all the wanted criminals in the Demon Realm gather there. Their leader seems to be so powerful that even the people of the Dark Empire can't handle him. Hmm, it seems that there are no punishments or anything like that? But I don't believe that a city without punishments is never a city."

After saying something as if to himself, the main force finally stopped. The fifty-meter-high walls of Ironblood Fortress were now in sight.

The entire city wall seemed to exert a sense of oppression on everyone in an instant. The stench of blood, like a pungent odor in the air, pressed down directly upon them.

Outside the city walls was a moat fifteen meters wide. The entire moat seemed to be formed from piled-up blood. It swayed gently and even had a peculiar red hue, which made Lin Peng even more distraught.

There seemed to be creatures in the moat. Every now and then, they would peek out to check what was happening outside, then hiss a few times. From this close distance, it was definitely a snake-like creature.

On the fifty-meter-high city wall, unless one had excellent eyesight, it would be impossible to spot anyone. Yet Lin Peng clearly saw a demon standing there, seemingly about the same height as a troll warrior.

In Lin Peng's perception, the fire element was extremely dense around the person. It seemed as if he were a giant elemental body.

Ahead, Gree and Kerry stepped out of their carriages one after the other. Having to crane their necks to see the people on the city wall, they immediately shouted, "Uncle Miguel, it's me, Gree (Kerry), here to help Ironblood Fortress quell the rebellion! Open the city gates!" The two spoke in unison, seemingly trying to curry favor with this uncle, their tone even carrying a hint of ingratiation.

At this moment, the city gate slowly opened. The fifteen-meter-high gate, in the instant it opened, exuded a sense of weight and imposing presence. Even just opening a crack was enough for many people to enter side-by-side. After all, a ten-meter-wide city wall was more than enough for two enormous carriages to travel abreast.

Moreover, the true meaning of Ironblood Fortress at that time was defensive. It was impossible to make the city gates larger.

The drawbridge slowly lowered, and the main force once again entered Ironblood Fortress. Only after entering Ironblood Fortress could one realize that although this city was not as large as Fireshine City.

At least it has all the essential organs.

From rows of houses, to the terraced fields beyond the mountains, to the groves of small trees... it seems that almost everything that should be there is there, and if something isn't, I don't know if it is.

The entire city is about half the size of Fireshine City. Of course, compared to Darkmoon City, it is still too large.