"If not, how could I attract you!"
Grand Tutor Wen chuckled, "This was a helpless move, but it's a pity Lord Li was too careless. If it were other generals, they wouldn't be so reckless."
"No, how did you know about tonight's night raid?" Lord Li suddenly reacted, "Could it be that there are people from your Nine Heavens Dynasty in my army?"
"None of that matters anymore!"
Grand Tutor Wen waved his hand, "Today, your entire army will be annihilated. At that time, let's see how you explain yourself!"
"That depends on whether you have the ability!"
Old Master Li shot up into the sky, simultaneously transmitting a secret message to the generals, urging them to evacuate the city. The city was protected by a powerful formation, and if they didn't withdraw, it would lead to endless calamities.
"You want to fight me?"
Grand Tutor Wen narrowed his eyes, "I advise you not to act rashly. After all, Jiulong City is not secure, and Princess Linglong died in battle. You probably can't bear the responsibility."
"Jiulong City?"
Old Master Li was shocked, "You mean you've already sent people to Jiulong City?"
"I already knew about tonight's night raid."
Grand Tutor Wen laughed, "Princess Linglong is in mortal danger, and you still dare to shout here, wanting to fight me."
Lord Li dared not delay and prepared to leave. If Princess Linglong met with misfortune, his entire Li family would likely be implicated. This was a tremendous price, one that even the Li family could not afford.
Seeing Lord Li's compassion, Grand Tutor Wen laughed heartily and charged towards him, radiating a powerful aura.
His intention was to disrupt Lord Li's state of mind, allowing him to act without restraint when the time came.
Upon learning that Princess Linglong was in danger, Lord Li would undoubtedly be anxious and unable to fight. At this moment, Grand Tutor Wen was sure to have the upper hand.
"Commander, do not let him disrupt your state of mind!"
The many generals shouted, their expressions grave. They had already lost a significant number of troops, and if Old Master Li were to fall, it would cause endless trouble.
After all, Lord Li was the commander of this operation, and he could not afford any losses.
"Quickly return to reinforce and rescue Princess Linglong! If the Princess is harmed, we will be inexcusable!" Lord Li shouted, his eyes serious.
Following these words, many generals retreated towards the rear. No one knew who had leaked the news, otherwise, they would not have become so passive.
Grand Tutor Wen was quite pleased with this scene. As long as the morale was in disarray, they could do as they pleased. As for the powerful figures from the White Dragon Dynasty, they were no match for them.
Meanwhile, within Jiulong City, Linglong stood tall, but a sense of unease stirred within her. Her left eyelid twitched, and she felt that something was amiss. Something significant was bound to happen tonight.
"Princess, why do you look so worried?" Xiao Qing asked, surprised.
"I don't know, I have a bad feeling!" Princess Linglong said solemnly, "Something will happen tonight, and it will be a major event!"
"Princess, you are overthinking. With Lord Li personally in charge, and it being a night raid, nothing can possibly go wrong," Xiao Qing smiled.
"I hope so."
Linglong nodded slightly, "Go and relay the order. Tell the generals to hold on a little longer. Once daybreak arrives, all will be well!"
"I've already reminded them three times, and they are all extremely alert. They will not slack off in the slightest," Xiao Qing comforted her. "Princess, you don't need to worry so much."
As they were talking, countless dark figures suddenly emerged from the void and charged into the city, completely disregarding the formation's obstruction.
In the blink of an eye, dozens of soldiers were killed. Princess Linglong also cried out, "The enemy is attacking! Generals, follow me to fight!"
Instantly, soldiers from all over the city converged on the city walls. Linglong swung her long sword, cutting down a black-clad attacker.
However, in the next moment, dozens more black-clad figures revealed themselves and surged towards Princess Linglong, acting like a suicide squad, showing no regard for their lives.
Princess Linglong leaped forward, her sword intent boiling, and slashed at the black-clad figures.
"Protect the Princess! Protect the Princess!"
Xiao Qing shouted, her anxiety palpable. She could clearly sense that these black-clad figures were targeting Princess Linglong, otherwise, they wouldn't be so ferocious.
Princess Linglong retreated continuously. These black-clad figures were powerful and did not seem like ordinary soldiers.
In the shadows, three black-clad figures, their eyes gleaming with coldness, looked towards Princess Linglong and sneered, "Princess Linglong personally guarding the city, truly a remarkable woman. It's a pity she will perish here today."
"Whether you have the ability to say so remains to be seen! How dare you speak such nonsense!" Princess Linglong said coldly, "I, Linglong, am considered a notable general on the battlefield. It is yet to be determined who will die today."
"In the face of true strength, all else becomes nothingness."
A black-clad figure chuckled coldly and lunged towards Princess Linglong. With a mere punch, Princess Linglong's face was battered, her long sword driven deeply into the ground, blood trickling from her lips, and her face pale.
"Venerable!"
Linglong muttered, her expression changing. She had never imagined that Venerable-level experts would arrive at Jiulong City.
For the sake of safety, all the Venerables had been dispatched to the two major cities. She never expected that the defense of Jiulong City would be so weak. A single Venerable-level expert was enough to kill Princess Linglong.
Moreover, there were not one, but three Venerables present. Such a formidable lineup was no small matter.
Furthermore, the subordinates of these three Venerables were also incredibly powerful. Ordinary soldiers were no match for them and could only slightly impede their progress.
"Princess!"
Xiao Qing cried out, drawing her sword, ready to shield Linglong, but was sent flying by a black shadow. "Mere ants, how dare you act presumptuously before this Venerable."
"There must be an inside informant! Who is it!"
Princess Linglong's face turned ashen. The arrival of three Venerable-level experts at Jiulong City, this was the main force. Under normal circumstances, this shouldn't be happening.
"You likely don't know yet. Grand Tutor Wen is personally in charge this time, and the many generals sent by the White Dragon Dynasty are unlikely to return."
The black-clad figure smiled, "As for Princess Linglong, she will also die here!"
"If I die, my father will never let you off!"
Princess Linglong's expression was cold. She knew that the strength of the three individuals before her was immense, far beyond her ability to resist. All she could do now was to make them wary.