Within the city, the newly formed dwarf army stood on the ramparts, gazing at the seemingly endless demon army below with a hint of fear.
The enemy was far too powerful! Enemies of Demon King level were visible everywhere, two or three at a glance. Especially the man clad in resplendent golden armor at the front, whose terrifying gaze swept over the entire city.
"Lord of Bright City, Ye Ge, come out and die!"
"Die! Die!!!"
The half-demon's enraged roars, filled with killing intent, echoed through the city walls and into Bright City. All the dwarves within the city instantly fell into a panic. Had the few days of peace they had enjoyed come to an end so soon?
This time, the palace on the central mountain of the city rumbled, and several streaks of azure lightning flashed across the sky.
Amidst the lightning, a brown, three-headed demonic bird emerged.
Faintly visible on the demonic bird were a group of figures. The leading figure was tall and steady, as if rooted between heaven and earth, unmovable.
"City Lord, it's the City Lord!"
"Bright God protect us!"
...
Upon seeing Ye Ge appear, the restless and panicked dwarves of Bright City immediately calmed down, regaining some confidence.
On the majestic city walls, Bai Ye, accompanied by Vice City Lord De Meisidun and the Great Chieftain of the Dwarf Tribe, Qite, landed on the ramparts.
The soldiers on the city walls were immediately inspired by their presence, while the countless half-demons below all focused their attention on Bai Ye, their gazes filled with hatred mixed with fear.
"It's him, he's the City Lord Ye Ge!"
"Kill him, and avenge Lord Wu Xin!"
"Slaughter Bright City and wash away the shame of us half-demons!"
...
Amidst the clamorous confrontation, Han Wu Huang and Bai Ye stared at each other.
A half-demon beyond the Demon Emperor level? Bai Ye's eyes narrowed slightly. Facing an enemy of this caliber, relying solely on the power of Thunder Magic would likely be difficult.
"Hmph!" A smile flickered across Han Wu Huang's face. With a soft snort, he transformed into a beam of light and flew directly onto the city walls, appearing before Bai Ye.
The powerful aura emanating from him tightened the nerves of the surrounding dwarf warriors. They gripped their demonic artifacts, vigilantly observing Bai Ye's expression.
"City Lord, be careful. Let me handle this!" Vice City Lord De Meisidun stepped forward a few paces. Feeling the immense pressure from Han Wu Huang, unlike the other dwarves filled with stress and fear, her face gradually lit up with excitement, gazing at him enviously as if he were a treasure.
"I have long heard of Lord Han Wu Huang's fame. De Meisidun looks forward to a battle of sweat and tears with you..."
Han Wu Huang glanced at her indifferently, not wanting to engage. However, De Meisidun's perverse expression and suggestive remarks made him frown.
"Scram!" Han Wu Huang barked, raising his hand and shooting out a stream of golden light. An inch-wide beam of light contained incredibly terrifying demonic power, instantly chaoticizing the surrounding demonic energy!
So strong, such immense power! A sneak attack, a despicable and vulgar move, to make me lose composure in front of everyone unprepared? De Meisidun's thoughts raced as she conjured a magical defense.
The surrounding dwarf warriors also launched their attacks, their various demonic artifacts unleashing their might.
However, they had all underestimated the power of Han Wu Huang's casual strike.
At the instant the golden light was about to hit De Meisidun, Bai Ye's figure appeared in front of her, his body densely entwined with lightning, inspiring awe.
Boom!!
Bai Ye raised his hand, and lightning struck the golden light. An explosion erupted, and the resulting gust of wind forced the surrounding dwarf warriors to stumble backward, losing their balance.
Seeing Bai Ye stand in front of her, De Meisidun's small face blushed. But as her gaze shifted downward, she saw Bai Ye's raised right hand dripping blood, and her expression immediately turned serious.
"Ci, City Lord~"
"Is this the power of a Demon Emperor?"
"Power that surpasses the recognition of elemental will is indeed formidable," Bai Ye murmured, looking at a fresh red wound on his palm.
He was attempting to heal the wound with his own demonic energy, but a powerful force at the wound site destroyed his magic, preventing him from healing.
Seeing Bai Ye at a disadvantage, a roar of cheers erupted from below the city. The dwarf warriors' faces were grave with worry.
"Oh? Even the most powerful Demon King would lose an arm, if not die, from my strike, yet you..."
A flicker of surprise crossed Han Wu Huang's eyes as he looked at Bai Ye and said playfully, "To resist me with the power of elemental will and only sustain minor injuries... you do have some potential! But you've crossed our half-demon's red line. Today..."
Naked killing intent flared in Han Wu Huang's eyes, unmasked. Simultaneously, he slowly drew a broken sword from behind him. The moment he grasped the hilt, the flowing demonic energy and air around them seemed to freeze.
Everyone's hearts tightened, for they realized the surrounding demonic energy had been suppressed; they could not absorb it as freely as before. De Meisidun, usually unrestrained, also wore a serious expression.
"Han Wu Huang, we had an agreement." At this moment, another Imperial-level power emerged, dispelling Han Wu Huang's suppression.
Two figures appeared beside Bai Ye and Han Wu Huang: Azure Ox Emperor and Margaret.
"Our clan's Demon Emperor, Lord Azure Ox Emperor!" Margaret said to Bai Ye. She had witnessed Bai Ye blocking Han Wu Huang's attack just now and was deeply impressed.
"Greetings, Lord Azure Ox Emperor!" Bai Ye bowed to him. He was not rigid and saw that the Azure Ox Emperor seemed inclined to protect him, so he naturally would not waste this opportunity.
"Hmm! Not bad!" Azure Ox Emperor nodded with satisfaction, like an elder admiring his junior.
"You killed Wu Xin and took their slaves. This violates the agreement of the Three-Clan Alliance, and it is unforgivable."
Azure Ox Emperor stared at Bai Ye. Seeing that he showed no sign of fear, a slight smile touched his lips, and he continued, "However, you are right about one thing. Only with strength do you possess the right to speak."
"An Emperor possesses this authority. While you are not yet an Emperor, you have great potential. Therefore, I will give you an opportunity. Defeat the half-demon's quasi-Emperor. If you win, this matter will be forgotten."
"If you lose, it means I have misjudged you, and you are not qualified."
Bai Ye nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his lips. A half-step Emperor? Even facing the two of you, I might not lose!