The formation is mystical, and those unfamiliar with it can wander inside endlessly without ever finding where the Life Sect is.

The demonic beasts entered in batches, only to be slain by the Disciples of Qingcheng.

The stench of blood was so overwhelming that the refugees inside the formation had to cover their noses.

The demons following behind stepped over the corpses of the beasts before them.

Yet inside, they lacked any sense of space and time; they had no idea of their surroundings.

At the right moment, Long Fei released the Five Great Divine Beasts, which cleared the bloody mist within the formation and devoured the beasts that had entered.

Over three hundred thousand beasts entered, but in such a seemingly small place, they could not find their way and ran about aimlessly.

Long Fei deliberately opened a gap, allowing the beasts to rush out as if granted amnesty.

In the end, fewer than one hundred thousand beasts escaped alive, with the rest slayed inside.

A group of the Demon Clan outside stood wide-eyed, howling for a long time.

Not knowing the formation, entering would be suicide.

After discussion among the Demon Kings, they decided to turn towards Shu State City.

Although Shu State City was a hundred meters high and heavily guarded, it was far easier to attack than here.

After they all left, Long Fei dismantled the formation.

This large formation was powered by the water and terrain of Azure Dragon Lake and the Qingcheng Mountains; as long as the Formation Flag was unharmed, the formation could operate indefinitely.

Millions of refugees huddled here, terrified to their cores.

Seeing the beasts leave, they only began to excitedly shout, "We won!"

"The beasts have retreated!"

"We have triumphed!"

"..."

Men, women, young, and old excitedly shouted.

The beasts had been so close moments ago, nearly visible to the naked eye.

Yet these beasts seemed crazed, unable to reach them, running aimlessly before their eyes.

Inside the formation, the Spatial Law and Time Art were hidden.

Indeed, a glance spanned eternity, a step crossed a thousand miles.

Princess Taihua stayed in the Shu King’s mansion, watching the beasts retreat with some boredom, muttering, "Defeated so easily, I haven’t even made a move!"

She had wanted to help Long Fei fight, but recalling how he’d snubbed her, she instead stayed in the pavilion enjoying fruit and spectating.

Maid Little Diee laughed, "Isn’t it good the beasts retreated? Does the Princess really wish for them to invade?"

Princess Taihua glanced in Long Fei’s mansion direction, saying, "This guy does have some skill; I must have underestimated him before. I should pester him to teach me something. Otherwise, this trip is wasted."

Little Diee brewed tea and advised, "My dear Princess, we’ve snuck out here. If Empress Wu finds out, she’ll surely have me killed. Besides, you saw how he’s indifferent to us. Why warm ourselves by a cold fire?"

Princess Taihua tilted her head in frustration, "How do you know he doesn’t like me?"

Little Diee replied, "I’ve observed. He speaks gently to those refugees, but with you, he’s stern, as if you owe him money. I’ve seen through him; he’s a man who despises the wealthy."

"Refugees?"

Princess Taihua massaged her head, murmuring, "You’ve reminded me. If I’m nicer to the refugees, do you think he’d be nicer to me?"

"Ah?"

Little Diee frowned, realizing the princess was quite ill.

Princess Taihua instructed, "Quickly, call my Uncle Wang over; I have something to discuss with him."

"Understood!"

Diee shook her head and hurried to find the Shu King.

Given the current situation, refugees couldn’t go anywhere and had to stay in Jintang District for now.

Killing one is easy, but protecting one is difficult.

Long Fei now finds it immensely challenging to protect millions.

The current situation is unstable, food routes are cut off.

Previously, the Shu King gathered some grains, stocking up for such events.

Yet, the stocks would only last three days for so many people.

Long Fei ordered fires to be lit and food prepared, letting everyone have a meal before making further plans.

While they took a breath, Shu State became wretched.

Initially, the Demon Soldiers fiercely battled the defending generals on the city walls.

Later, seeing the unfavorable situation, the Demon Clan turned to attack the walls.

This time, a million-strong Demon Army gathered at one point.

Shu State City was besieged from all sides, the sounds of battle thunderous.

Giant beasts repeatedly rammed the city walls, causing relentless echoes miles around.

Governor Wu Youren commanded the battle from above; seeing another wave of beasts arrive, he anxiously cursed, "Where did these damn beasts spring from?"

The general beside him quickly replied, "Sir, these beasts came from the direction of Jintang District."

"What?"

Wu Youren shivered, fearfully asking, "Has Jintang District been overrun by beasts?"

The general shook his head, "Currently, we don’t know!"

Wu Youren clapped his hands, saying, "How could this happen? With those millions of refugees as a barrier, if the Demon Army prevailed, they’d have already filled their bellies. How could they attack us so fiercely? Where did it go wrong?"

The general used spiritual power to communicate, secretly advising, "Sir, why not send fifty thousand newly recruited citizens out to battle the Demon Clan? Feeding on them, the beasts will surely retreat!"

Wu Youren shook his head, "No, it can’t be. These citizens were recruited by the Shu King and the Mage together; if we do this, won’t they blame us?"

The anxious general said, "My good sir, the time is dire. Jintang District might be overrun, and that Great Mage likely torn apart by beasts. If the Shu King miraculously survives, he holds no sway over the matter. Why should we fear him? Look, the beasts come one wave after another. Without action, the city gate will be compromised."

As they spoke, beneath the North City Gate came a thundering sound.

A colossal elephant, over ten meters high, armored like a small mountain, battered the city gate.

Soldiers atop the walls fired arrows, and even poured burning oil below.

Yet the elephant remained unfazed, persistently ramming the gate.

At the last moment, a clan leader inside Shu State City wielded a black Long Banner, releasing a poisonous mist to fell the elephant.

This clan leader was from the Shu State Tang Sect, Tang Heisha.

Known for their poison, Tang Heisha seized this chance to refine his Blood-Fiend Five Poisons Banner.

Once the elephant died, his Long Banner unleashed a blood-fiend skull head that devoured the creature.

The City Lord watched nervously, urgently shouting, "Quickly, let the militia brothers out to battle the Demon Soldiers!"

In this crisis, he set aside all notions of honor or dishonor.

With the militia weakening the Demon Army outside, the walls could be defended more steadily.

Beneath the walls, the militia initially handled logistics behind the Shu State Army.

Suddenly, with orders arriving, they were to assemble and venture beyond the gate to face the Demonic Beasts.

They only wielded simple spears, the most basic weapons, none of which were Magic Artifacts.

A group of them never imagined the governor would issue such a directive, ordering them to confront Demon Soldiers with just these arms.