"The Master said, let there be no more filth in the world, and purify all evil!"
On the west side of the battlefield, Saintess Selena of the Holy City, enveloped in holy light, led a team of Holy Knights to charge onto the battlefield.
She was not originally from Great Qin, nor did she have any connection to it. However, encountering the demon race attacking the city, how could she stand idly by?
"Tai Ri Divine Sword!!!"
On another side of the battlefield, a giant beam of light appeared, instantly killing a large number of demon beasts. Lie Yang Tian swung his beam sword, heading straight for a Beast Emperor.
At the same time, many young powerhouses also arrived, joining the battle. Those with stronger cultivation sought out Beast Emperors to fight, while those with weaker cultivation killed ordinary demon beasts.
"Though not from Yan Province, the killing of demons knows no boundaries! As humans, it is our duty to slay demons!"
A young powerhouse declared, his eyes filled with killing intent, punching through a Beast Emperor.
"Roar!"
Elsewhere, a phantom image of a golden lion rampaged across the battlefield. Wherever it passed, demon beasts fell dead. It was Caesar of the Golden Family, who had been training in Great Qin for some time and had significantly improved his strength. Upon hearing that the demon race from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain had launched a war, he immediately rushed to the battlefield.
More and more powerhouses joined the fray. Although their numbers were not large, all those who arrived were Emperor-level experts, significantly easing the pressure on the Great Qin army.
"Great Qin thanks all fellow Daoists for their assistance! Great Qin shall never forget this kindness today!"
Li Xiaotian clasped his fists, shouting loudly, a sense of warmth filling his heart.
"Hahaha, well done! Fellow Daoists, let us kill all these beasts! Let them know that humanity is not to be trifled with!"
Jian Lin laughed heartily. Although he was filled with disappointment towards the awakened sects, seeing so many young powerhouses join the battlefield greatly reduced his despair.
Meanwhile, everything happening on the battlefield was being observed by the various major powers of Great Qin in secret.
Suddenly, many people from these factions felt a mixture of emotions, a sense of unease.
Great Qin was known as Yan Province in ancient times. The awakened sects of present-day Great Qin, as well as Great Qin itself, were all people of Yan Province.
Yet now, when Great Qin was in trouble, the various forces of Yan Province stood by and watched with cold indifference. To their surprise, young powerhouses from other provinces who were training in Yan Province joined the battle without hesitation. Such conduct truly shamed the major sects of Yan Province.
"Enough, enough! It is my stubbornness, my inability to distinguish between Great Qin and the killing of demons. This battle, my Hundred Refining Sect will participate!"
The lord of a sect declared. In the end, the reason these sects in Yan Province were unwilling to participate was partly to mock Great Qin and Li Xiaotian, as their rapid rise had drawn envy from many factions.
But now, inspired by those young powerhouses, many sect leaders were filled with shame. Their jealousy had made them lose sight of themselves.
"Wentian Sect participates!"
With the Hundred Refining Sect taking the lead, some sects could no longer hold back and joined the battle one after another.
In an instant, dozens of Emperor-level experts joined the fray.
"Qin Lord, Li Xiaotian, let's be clear first. We are not participating to help Great Qin, but because demons and humans are mortal enemies, and we cannot stand to see demons!"
The lord of a sect shouted. Even as they participated, they could not dispel their prejudice against Great Qin and Li Xiaotian.
"Indeed! Great Qin is Great Qin! Killing demons is killing demons! We are not participating out of fear of Great Qin. If Great Qin truly wishes to unify Yan Province, after this battle, you must display the strength that can make all factions of Yan Province submit!"
Some sect lords also spoke out. Although their words were unpleasant, they were fiercer than anyone when it came to killing demon beasts!
"Hahaha, esteemed seniors, rest assured. No matter how much you may dislike Great Qin in the future, Great Qin remembers this kindness today!"
Li Xiaotian laughed heartily, fighting even more fiercely.
At this moment, the number of human Emperor-level experts on the battlefield had matched that of the demon race, and the tide of battle was slowly shifting towards Great Qin.
Of course, not all sects in Yan Province had joined the fight; a majority still watched from the sidelines.
Some sects even sneered and mocked those like the Hundred Refining Sect for joining the battle.
"A bunch of fools! Participating at this time is tantamount to seeking death! Do you truly believe that Li Xiaotian, that arrogant man, will remember your participation today? Humph! Great Qin has preserved its strength this time. Later, when Great Qin's army marches to your door, you will regret it!"
Someone mocked in secret, their heart filled with both jealousy and anger.
"Sects like the Hundred Refining Sect and Wentian Sect are opportunists. Without the revival of Heavenly-level experts, what can the rampant demon race do? This is not the final decisive battle, and participating now will only result in heavy losses!"
At the same time, in the Desolate Palace, news from the battlefield arrived. The Lord of the Desolate Palace had a grim expression, and everyone in the great hall could feel his anger.
"Fools! They are seeking death!!! Ruining my plan!!!"
The Lord of the Desolate Palace roared, his face contorted. He had expected no one to aid Great Qin this time, which was why he had sent Liu Neng to recruit them, only to be severely humiliated by Li Xiaotian.
He had already prepared to watch Great Qin be annihilated by the demon race. But who would have thought that so many people would suddenly appear to help?
"What are they doing? Don't they know that Great Qin has offended me? The war between humans and demons should be guided by overlord-level forces like our Desolate Palace for them to participate! What is Great Qin? Don't they know that if Great Qin wins this war, they will be the only ones to profit! While those who aid them will gain nothing!!!"
The Desolate Lord roared, his heart filled with fury. He had expected Great Qin to be defeated, but now the situation had reversed, and Great Qin was poised to be the greatest beneficiary.
"My Lord, please quell your anger! This matter is not necessarily a bad thing!"
In the great hall, Liu Neng spoke, a peculiar glint in his eyes. Although his anger was no less than the Desolate Lord's, he suddenly thought of a way for the Desolate Palace to shine in this matter.
"Hmm?!"
Upon hearing this, the Desolate Lord immediately cast a murderous glance at him. He was in a rage and had no outlet for his anger. If Liu Neng could not provide a satisfactory explanation, he would settle accounts for the previous failure as well!
"Speak!"
Liu Neng trembled inwardly, took a deep breath, and then spoke.
"My Lord, this battle is not yet over! Ten Thousand Beast Mountain would not have dispatched only those Beast Emperors with such a large mobilization! Ten Thousand Beast Mountain must have an overlord overseeing this matter!"
The Desolate Palace's gaze grew colder. This was obvious, wasn't it? It went without saying that an overlord from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain would be involved, otherwise, why create such a massive display?
"My Lord, please listen to me first."
Liu Neng quickly said, fearing that the Desolate Lord would lose patience and punish him.
"Great Qin does not have any overlord participating in this battle. Although many sects are assisting now, there are no top-tier experts! Once the overlord of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain appears in the final stage, no one on Great Qin's side will be able to stop them! By the end of this battle, Great Qin might still be defeated! And they will be defeated even more miserably! Even those sects that are assisting will be implicated!"