Chapter 4511
Facing a massive army of hundreds of thousands, the Tenth Prince was not panicked but brimming with excitement.
Xiao Yuanshan, however, wore a solemn expression. Though he had issued no orders, the soldiers, sensing the danger to the imperial city, had come together on their own.
Eighteen generals, clad in golden armor and armed with spears, knelt before Xiao Yuanshan and declared in unison, “We returned to the city without orders. Please punish us, Emperor Xiao.”
They knew their actions were a grave offense—mobilizing troops without orders could be deemed treason.
Xiao Yuanshan looked at the loyal generals and sighed deeply. “Stand up. Your intentions were for the safety of the Xiao Dynasty, so I pardon you. But your strength is insufficient. If you fight here, it will only lead to needless deaths.”
He refrained from summoning all his troops because, in such a battle, those of weaker realms could only serve as cannon fodder, offering no real advantage.
“Emperor Xiao, we are willing to sacrifice our souls to protect the Xiao Dynasty!” the generals said firmly.
“No!” Xiao Yuanshan roared, his voice echoing with anguish. “If you sacrifice your souls, there will be no chance for survival. I cannot allow you to die needlessly. The Xiao Dynasty has not yet reached such a desperate point!”
A cold, mocking voice suddenly rang out.
“Xiao Yuanshan, your mighty Xiao Dynasty relies on overwhelming numbers to bully one man? How shameless!”
The words came from Zuo Tianzheng, who descended from the sky with hundreds of powerful cultivators. Many were masters of the Mahayana realm, representing the major factions of the five regions of the Tianren Realm.
Concerned that the Tenth Prince might face difficulty, Zuo Tianzheng had called upon the Demon Sealing League, summoning their elite members. Only those of significant strength had answered his call.
Altogether, their numbers exceeded 100,000, rivaling the forces of the Xiao Dynasty. Unlike the Xiao Dynasty, which had suffered severe losses among its Mahayana experts, the Demon Sealing League’s strength remained intact.
The arrival of Zuo Tianzheng and his forces darkened the expressions of the Xiao Dynasty’s defenders.
Chen Ping’s eyes locked onto Zuo Tianzheng, the man who had pursued him for over a century. Hatred burned in their gazes as they faced each other.
For Zuo Tianzheng, Chen Ping was merely a secondary concern. His primary goal was to subdue or destroy the Xiao Dynasty.
Xiao Yuanshan’s face grew more grave. Already struggling against the Tenth Prince, the Xiao Dynasty now faced an even greater threat with Zuo Tianzheng’s reinforcements.
The Tenth Prince turned his gaze to Zuo Tianzheng, his tone icy.
“Why are you here?”
Zuo Tianzheng began to reply, but before he could finish, the Tenth Prince waved his hand dismissively.
Zuo Tianzheng was flung backward, landing awkwardly before quickly regaining his footing, his demeanor shaken.
“Step aside,” the Tenth Prince commanded coldly. “I won’t tolerate anyone interfering in my game of cat and mouse.”
Terrified, Zuo Tianzheng nodded repeatedly and ordered his forces to retreat by a hundred miles.
Though he had come to assist, it was evident the Tenth Prince neither needed nor wanted his help. Knowing the immense power behind the Tenth Prince, Zuo Tianzheng dared not defy him.