Chapter 108: Sorry, I’m Late

North Border City was the most important geographical location in the Southwest Sea region. It was built along the Sinking Sea, facing Yongzhou across the water, with Coral Island spanning between the two cities. To the east, it led to the land of Lingyu State.

Seven years ago, the demon race occupied Coral Island, and then seized Yongzhou with lightning speed.

North Border City, being the closest, was in imminent danger.

After this news spread, the righteous cultivators, led by the Ten Great Sects, quickly formed an anti-demon alliance, selected an alliance leader, and gathered the strength of all cultivators in Lingyu to resist the demon invasion.

Elite disciples from various major sects took turns guarding North Border City, and set up teleportation arrays and communication talismans at the harbor area of its sea domain.

Once the demon race invaded, the alarm bell in the city would sound. The disciples stationed at the teleportation array could then activate the communication talismans. This made it convenient for various major sects to dispatch disciples immediately for reinforcement.

In seven years, the demon race’s invasions were frequent but small in scale. It was rumored that the Demon Lord had been severely injured seven years ago and was in seclusion for cultivation.

The change occurred three months ago on the day of the Yuanri Festival. In broad daylight in Lingyu, a black mist suddenly covered the sky for several breaths. At that time, ten thousand ghosts wailed, and a bloody aura shot into the sky. The Tribulation Stage elder Bai Guzi of the Tianxin Sect passed away without reason.

Just as the righteous cultivators were investigating the cause, on the third day, the demon race launched a full-scale battle against the righteous alliance cultivators.

The Demon Lord, who had never shown his face before, appeared outside North Border City and engaged in a crushing battle with the three remaining Tribulation Stage ancestors of the cultivation world.

The righteous side suffered heavy losses, with two Tribulation Stage ancestors being killed on the spot. If it weren’t for Elder Pei activating the bloodline of an ancient divine beast in the final moment of the battle, comprehending the Extreme Flame Netherworld Crimson Fire, and unexpectedly repelling the Demon Lord, Lingyu would probably have already fallen under demon rule.

However, the current Lingyu was no longer the Lingyu of seven years ago. At that time, the Tribulation Stage ancestor of the Tianxin Sect was still alive, and Palace Master Pei of the Secluded Immortal Palace had returned from tribulation. The cultivation world had four Tribulation Stage ancestors.

Everyone said that even if the Demon Lord’s cultivation techniques were unparalleled, he wouldn’t dare to challenge four Tribulation Stage ancestors alone.

But unexpectedly, Bai Guzi passed away, the Demon Lord emerged from seclusion, and his strength greatly increased.

His overwhelming cultivation almost crushed everyone. With such a fierce attack, the entire Lingyu was shrouded in danger.

On the streets of North Border City, people came and went.

Liu Changning used a concealment talisman, entered a teahouse, and after obtaining the information she wanted,

She quickly rushed towards the harbor location. Because the great battle between the righteous and demonic sides had just ended three months ago, all the damaged houses in the city had been rebuilt.

The houses were arranged neatly, in an orderly fashion. At first glance, they looked uniform, new, and clean, not at all like they had suffered severe damage.

Liu Changning revealed herself and walked on the main street as if no one else was around.

Her walking pace was not hurried, seemingly slow step by step, but for some reason, her moving speed was extremely fast.

Due to her overpowering aura, otherworldly appearance, and the faintly visible cold air surrounding her body, along with her indifferent gaze sweeping past, no one dared to approach her.

Because North Border City was located at a strategic point, elite disciples from various major sects took turns stationing there, and cultivators from cultivation sects often appeared on the streets and in the markets.

Whether female or male cultivators, their appearances were all extraordinary.

The ordinary people around had long been accustomed to this. Having seen many immortal ladies and fairies, they found it commonplace.

However, today was different. The white-robed female cultivator walking in the market had a slender figure. She wore a long robe with gold-embroidered edges, the waist sash neither tight nor loose, perfectly accentuating her graceful figure.

As she walked, the wind brushed aside the stray hairs at her forehead, revealing that expressionless face.

Although her expressions were few, that otherworldly face made it impossible to look away.

Ordinary people didn’t dare to stare, fearing to offend the immortal.

But the male cultivators on the street kept glancing sideways, their faces absent-minded and shy. They wanted to approach and strike up a conversation, but when they came to their senses, she had disappeared without a trace.

Her speed was too fast. Although she seemed to walk slowly step by step, it was as if the wind was at her feet.

On the second floor of the Ruyi Building in North Border City, a woman in yellow robes had been standing at the window for a long time, her gaze following a silhouette. When she tried to look closer, she found that the person she was observing had vanished.

“What is Senior Sister looking at?”

Chen Suxin blinked her sore eyes, seeing only a sea of people. She turned back to look at her junior sisters from the Tianxin Sect.

Quickly concealing the astonishment in her eyes, she shrugged and said ruefully, “My eyes were sore for a moment, I seemed to have seen an old acquaintance. I must have been mistaken.”

This time, it was the Tianxin Sect’s turn to be the main guardian of North Border City. As the core senior disciple, Chen Suxin personally handled all the security arrangements in the city.

After three days without rest, she was feeling somewhat fatigued.

She rubbed her forehead and turned around, about to continue arranging patrol duties for her junior sisters.

Suddenly, the ancient stone bell at the city gate resounded throughout the sky, the sound ringing one after another, heavily striking people’s hearts.

“Demons… the demons are attacking!”

Someone among the Tianxin Sect disciples cried out in alarm, and everyone’s eyes showed terror.

It had only been three months since the last great battle between the righteous and demonic sides. Although a demon attack was inevitable sooner or later, no one had expected it to be so soon, catching them off guard.

Despite the strong sense of foreboding in her heart, Chen Suxin didn’t dare to show fear on her face.

She glanced at the yellow-robed woman beside her, steadied her mind, and arranged, “Quickly send messages to all major sects, dispatch troops for reinforcement.”

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