Dongyang Valley has been destroyed, completely losing its role as a checkpoint, and there is no need to defend it anymore.
Four divine masters are treating the injuries, and more than thirty emperors have also completed the search and rescue work.
The more than 20,000 surviving defenders were recuperating in the corners of the ruins.
Ji Tianxing turned around and left the pit, came to the side of Divine Master Black Feather, and said solemnly: "Great Master, Dongyang Valley has become like this, there is no need to hold on anymore.
The master of the palace is seriously injured and unconscious. I will try to help him heal, so you don't have to worry.
Over at Tianlong Pass, the ancient divine formation is about to close, and the demon army will soon enter Tianlong Pass. I must rush back as soon as possible.
You should also lead everyone out of here as soon as possible, or rush to Tianlong Pass to help out, or return to Zhongzhou to recuperate..."
After he explained a few words, he bowed to several divine masters and said goodbye, then turned to leave.
Kunwu, Fox Ji, Taiyi and others saw his figure and rushed to say hello to him.
Everyone exchanged pleasantries, asked each other how they were doing, chatted for a while and then separated.
Ji Tianxing flew into the sky again, driving the Divine Soul Sword back toward Tianlong Pass.
Although he consumed a lot of mana and was very mentally exhausted.
But he was worried about the Palace Master's injury and the situation at Tianlong Pass, so he held on to his weak body and rushed back as quickly as possible.
The return journey went smoothly without encountering any dangers or obstacles.
Four hours later, Ji Tianxing returned to Tianlong Pass.
It was already late at night.
The night was dark, with no stars or moon in the sky.
The biting north wind roared in, carrying the cold air of ice and snow from northern Xinjiang and blowing across the Dingbei Mountains towards Zhongzhou.
It was dark in the human camp, with only a few lights on.
The camp was very quiet, with only a few soldiers and guards patrolling, making it look particularly deserted and desolate.
This seems to be a harbinger of defeat, which makes people feel depressed.
As soon as Ji Tianxing returned to the camp, an imperial guard came to deliver an order, saying that the emperor secretly summoned him.
He felt something in his heart and guessed that the emperor had a secret mission for him, so he quietly rushed to the Commander's Palace.
In the meeting hall of the Commander's Palace, the lights were dim and there was silence.
After he entered the hall, he found that the hall was empty, with only the emperor sitting alone at the head.
At this time, the emperor was not as majestic and solemn as usual.
He leaned on the throne with a tired look, holding his forehead with one hand and frowning tightly, looking worried.
Ji Tian walked to the throne, bowed silently, and then stood respectfully without speaking.
The emperor was silent for a while, then slowly sat up straight and returned to his usual solemn posture.
He looked up at Ji Tianxing with deep eyes and asked calmly: "Has Dongyang Valley been lost?"
Ji Tianxing nodded.
The emperor was silent for a moment and then asked: "How is the situation of the palace master and the soldiers?"
Ji Tianxing answered truthfully: "The Demon Emperor mastered a heaven-defying artifact called Taiyin Soul-Destroying Ruler, and beat the palace master to the point where he was seriously injured and was in a coma.
Dongyang Valley was destroyed, with only about 20,000 of the 500,000 defenders left, and the divine masters and emperor's sons also suffered heavy casualties."
The emperor seemed to have been mentally prepared and was not too surprised. He just frowned and fell into silence again.
After a long time, he spoke again and said in a low tone: "Even the master of the palace can do nothing to defeat the Demon Emperor. Who else on this continent can stop him?"
Ji Tianxing was silent, not knowing how to answer.
In fact, he was in the same mood as the emperor. There was a huge mountain pressing on his heart and he could hardly breathe.
After another while, the emperor said in a low tone and with a solemn expression: "Tianxing, time is running out. When the demon army launches an attack, the battlefield will also move to Zhongzhou.
You don’t have to stay here, it won’t help. Go back to Zhongzhou tonight and make preparations early.”
Ji Tianxing understood that the emperor was arranging follow-up matters and wanted to abandon Tianlong Pass.
He guessed that the emperor had planned and prepared for this a long time ago.
On the land of Zhongzhou, the emperor must have made arrangements a long time ago.
After all, it is unrealistic to block the demon army with just one Tianlong Pass.
Ji Tianxing nodded, said he obeyed, and then asked: "Emperor, what about you, the commanders, and the more than two million troops..."
The emperor waved his hand and said calmly: "I have my own arrangements, you don't have to worry.
Go ahead and return to Zhongzhou as soon as possible to prepare, the real decisive battle has yet to come."
Ji Tianxing said nothing more, bowed his hands and said he obeyed, then said goodbye and left.
After walking out of the Commander's Palace, he looked up at the dark night sky and the land of Zhongzhou in the south, sighing in his heart: "So what if the human army retreats to Zhongzhou?
Who can resist the Demon King and the ancestral Demon God who is about to awaken? Who can contend with the Demon Clan’s 20 million army?
The Demon Emperor has been dormant for thousands of years, carefully planning this demon rebellion, and with the power of the rebirth of the ancestor Demon God, can the human race survive this disaster?"
The answer is unknown, even negative.
His mood was heavy and depressing, with a hint of pessimism and despair.
But he couldn't give up resistance, so he could only do his best, obey fate, and look forward to a miracle.
…
Four days later, Ji Tianxing returned to Zhongzhou City after crossing millions of miles of mountains and rivers.
When he left Zhongzhou and rushed to Tianlong Pass, the city of Zhongzhou was already filled with miserable wind and rain, and people were in panic.
But now, when he stood above Zhongzhou City and looked down at the entire city against the setting sun, he felt even more desolate.
I saw that the huge Zhongzhou City was no longer as prosperous as it used to be.
There was no one in the streets and alleys. Countless shops and markets were closed. Thick dust and leaves fell in front of the doors, and no one came to clean them.
At least most of the houses and buildings in the city are vacant, with no sign of human activity.
Under the surrounding city gates, there was no longer a scene of people queuing out of the city, and almost no one could be seen.
After all, most of the people had already fled Zhongzhou City, dragging their families and families with them to the south.
There are many city guards guarding the city gates and walls.
Although they were wearing armor and carrying swords, and were neatly and majestic in their attire, their spirits were a little sluggish and their morale seemed very low.
If it were not for the military orders, I am afraid that the soldiers guarding the city would have fled Zhongzhou long ago.
Ji Tianxing walked around the city and checked the situation in Zhongzhou City, and couldn't help but sigh secretly.
The once prosperous martial arts holy land has turned into such a depressed empty city.
After a while, he supported his tired body and returned to the Imperial Palace.
The emperor's palace was also deserted, with only two divine masters and hundreds of guards guarding it.
Ji Tianxing did not return to Tianxing Palace, but went directly to the Imperial Palace.
Entering the secret room of the imperial palace, he was about to put the palace master in the secret room and help the palace master treat his injuries.
However, the master of the palace had already woken up and said to him through a secret method: "Tian Xing, there is no need to help me treat my injuries. We have something to say to you.
There is something very important that I need to discuss with you."