In a moment of crisis, the "Seventy-Two Chaotic True Demons" decisively chose to "report the matter."
They informed their "big boss," Hao Ren, about the matter of "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist" sneak-attacking "Mu Wang City."
Upon hearing this news, Hao Ren was both shocked and furious.
Damn it!
Mu Wang City absolutely cannot be lost!
This was because the first "official temple" of the "Dihua Divine Cult" was built here.
Uh, the "temple" in "Qingyang Village" could only be considered a "pioneer edition," not an "official temple."
It was important to note that the "statue of merit" in Qingyang Village was not even made of "merit stone," and various divine aspects were somewhat lacking.
Moreover, "Qingyang Village" was located deep in the mountains, and the number of believers it attracted was limited, which could not compare to a large city like "Mu Wang City."
Currently, the faith-based endeavors in "Heze Heavy Town" had not truly taken off, and "Mu Wang City" remained the most important source of "merit and aspiration power" for the entire "Dihua Divine Cult," bar none.
Therefore, Mu Wang City absolutely could not be lost!
Hao Ren immediately decided to protect Mu Wang City at all costs.
Meanwhile, "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist" had already begun their assault on Mu Wang City.
These two "Nascent Soul experts" each led two thousand of their subordinate Daoist soldiers and attacked Mu Wang City from the east and west, converging on it.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Spiritual light flashed, and an immense power surged.
Two "Daoist Soldier Dharma Manifestations," each two hundred zhang tall, suddenly appeared, standing between heaven and earth.
With their unparalleled, domineering might, they launched their assault on Mu Wang City.
Boom, boom, boom!
Bang, bang, bang!
After a series of bombardments, the defensive formation of the entire Mu Wang City was shaken to its core.
Almost all the elite troops and strong generals of Mu Wang City had been drawn away by Liu Xiu'er and were confronting the imperial army at "Heze Heavy Town." Now, the remaining defenders of Mu Wang City were all old and weak soldiers.
These individuals were utterly incapable of withstanding such terrifying might.
For a time, panic gripped the city.
Some even began to consider whether they should directly open the city gates and surrender.
At this critical juncture, "Princess Yin Lihua" stepped forward.
At this moment, she displayed the true demeanor of a "mother of the nation." Undeterred by the danger, she personally ascended the city wall, commanding with composure, urging the soldiers to strengthen their defenses and resist "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist."
The previously restless and panicked morale of the troops immediately stabilized.
As they looked at the figure of the elegant and peerless "Princess Yin Lihua" standing on the city wall, they felt as if they had seen a "pillar of stability," their hearts becoming incredibly calm, no longer fearing any hardship or danger.
It seemed that the two two-hundred-zhang-tall "Mao Tu Dharma Manifestation" and "Si She Dharma Manifestation" outside, with their world-shattering might and fierce appearance, were not as terrifying anymore.
Under the leadership of "Princess Yin Lihua," the military and civilians of Mu Wang City united as one, successfully repelling the first wave of attacks from "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist."
Seeing this, "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist" were instantly enraged.
In their original estimation, "Mu Wang City" was merely a slightly larger "mountain bandit's lair." As soon as their "Imperial Heavenly Soldiers" arrived, they would have dealt with the enemy in a flash. These damned "rebels" would either surrender or surrender.
But reality had slapped them hard!
Mu Wang City, without the presence of any high-level experts, had still managed to withstand their first wave of attacks.
If this news were to spread, what would become of the dignity of "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist"? They would be mocked by their brothers for the rest of their lives!
Damn it!
They unleashed their fury!
In their rage, "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist" urged their "Daoist Soldier Dharma Manifestations" and launched their most ferocious assault, completely disregarding the lives of the city's inhabitants.
As the two "Daoist Soldier Dharma Manifestations" began their full-power attack, the defensive formation of Mu Wang City could no longer hold.
With every single bombardment from the two "Daoist Soldier Dharma Manifestations," countless "defensive formations" exploded. The "defensive spiritual shield" of the entire Mu Wang City swayed precariously, on the verge of being shattered at any moment.
Large swathes of architectural complexes, shaken by the residual force of the bombardments, shattered and collapsed. Many civilians within the city were affected, suffering heavy casualties, creating a scene of "human purgatory."
Witnessing these tragic scenes, "Princess Yin Lihua" gritted her teeth, her eyes red with a mixture of anger and sorrow.
She wished she could kill "Mao Tu Daoist" and "Si She Daoist" on the spot.
Unfortunately, the gap in strength between the two sides was too vast. Not only could "Princess Yin Lihua" not kill them, she couldn't even defend against them.
In less than three seconds, with a deafening explosion, the entire "defensive spiritual light" of Mu Wang City completely shattered. The two "Daoist Soldier Dharma Manifestations" were no longer obstructed. They advanced unimpeded and successfully entered Mu Wang City.
Just as Mu Wang City was on the brink of falling, at the eleventh hour, the temple of the "Dihua Divine Cult" erupted with brilliant golden light.
Roar, roar, roar!
Accompanied by roars.
Streams of power, extremely potent, like a fierce aura emanating from the end of primordial chaos, erupted violently.
Then, everyone witnessed a scene they would never forget.
Seventy-two streams of golden light shot up into the sky.
The seventy-two "Guardian Statues" that were originally in the courtyard of the "Dihua Divine Cult" temple had all come to life.
Each of them radiated a dense "golden light of merit," yet their aura was fierce and domineering, carrying an invincible killing intent that made one's heart pound.
On one hand, there was immeasurable "golden light of merit"; on the other, there was "ancient fierce killing intent." These two diametrically opposed energies, gathered within the "Seventy-Two Guardian Statues," did not appear contradictory or abrupt. Instead, they possessed a peculiar harmony, as if these two forces represented yin and yang, a perfect blend of yin and yang, harmonious and complete!
The "Seventy-Two Chaotic True Demons" were more than satisfied with their current state.
"Caw, caw, caw, the fusion of aspiration power and our innate true demonic energy is so perfect!"
"Heh, heh, heh, although we are not yet powerful, not even a billionth of our peak, I can feel that our path is correct, and our future is boundless and full of promise!"
"Hoo, hoo, hoo, it feels great! When we become powerful, the first thing we'll do is stomp that Demon God guy under our feet and make him call us 'Daddy'!"
Perhaps it was because the "Chaotic True Demons" had called a certain senior "Daddy" too many times, but they now had an almost fanatical obsession with the term "Daddy."
Yes, making the Demon God call them "Daddy" was their highest ideal.
Uh, alright, perhaps they had another ideal they dared not speak aloud, which was to have a certain person call them "Daddy" too. Heh, hehehe...
After all, one must have ideals, right? What if they come true!