Chapter 514 Side Battlefield (3k)
“That’s not a problem, but… I need to understand the current situation of the city’s main combat zone.”
Facing the white-haired woman’s request, Su Jiu readily agreed without thinking. Most of the Grand Commanders of the Snow Guards were similar to the Dragon Hunters, all being High-Rank Battle Kings. The demons they could resist would not be higher than Demigod level at most.
However, Su Jiu’s goal was not just that. In large-scale demon wars like this king-versus-king and general-versus-general, she needed to find the “kings” faster, otherwise the city’s defense could collapse at any time.
After all, only kings can face kings!
When the white-haired woman heard Su Jiu agree, she was about to smile. Upon hearing “but,” her heart sank slightly. However, knowing that the other party just wanted information, she quickly continued to answer:
“Regarding the other situations in the city, I contacted the west side of the main battlefield earlier. The entire sky has darkened. Many high-level demons have appeared there. A wind-element demon of the War God level in human form even launched a coordinated attack on the city. The alchemy array protecting the city is now showing signs of collapse.”
Su Jiu pondered for a moment. Theoretically, the Ice Sky Vulture should be an ice-element demon. This wind-element demon might be a decoy, and the real “king” is elsewhere… A faint dark light flashed in her eyes, and she suddenly asked, “Does that demon in human form have any specific appearance?”
The white-haired woman glanced at Su Jiu, paused, and said helplessly, “It’s in a vortex, and basically no one can see its specific appearance. Besides, that’s not something we should care about. We are the southern support forces, mainly responsible for the evacuation of residents in the nearby non-urban areas.”
“If you agree, the Bear Country government can issue a special medal to pave the way for your promotion in your country of residence.”
After speaking, she looked at Su Jiu with some anticipation, clearly showing that the Snow Guards, as a special force of this country, prioritized civilians.
“Sir Priest…”
The injured team members and ordinary citizens also looked at Su Jiu with hopeful eyes. It wasn’t that they wanted to coerce her to help, but in this situation, they, who were low-ranking Battle Generals and Warriors, were useless.
To participate in the battle, one needed at least a High-Rank Battle General who had comprehended a phantom.
“There’s no need for promotion or anything…”
Su Jiu slowly stood up, her gaze sweeping over the wounded and civilians, smiling, and then said softly under everyone’s gaze, “Follow me, I’ll take you into the city.”
Upon receiving Su Jiu’s reply, the ordinary civilians’ faces showed excited expressions. In their opinion, Su Jiu was much more powerful than the Silver-level Snow Guards leading them. As for comparing…
When Su Jiu asked the civilians to follow, the white-haired woman was stunned for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face, but she quickly nodded and said very seriously, “Okay, with your strength and mine, we should be able to break through the encirclement. If we stay out here, we’ll be discovered by demons sooner or later.”
Another injured team member suddenly stood up, his face a little anxious, and said, “Captain Ivy, if we go out like this, we might be surrounded by demons looking for us. There are several High-Rank Battle General level demons among them.”
“If you choose to stay here, that’s fine too. I’m just passing by.”
Su Jiu raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and turned to look at the white-haired woman Ivy, awaiting her reply.
“No, we have to go back. This formation can’t conceal the detection of high-level Battle Kings. If it’s discovered by demons, none of us will survive.”
Ivy shook her head, her tone becoming firmer. She looked at Su Jiu quite sincerely and said, “Sir, I believe in your strength, but we may need you to clear the path with me later.”
Although she was a priest, after reaching the Grand Priest level, she would also learn some combat techniques. Under the level suppression, she should be able to exert the strength of a Half-King.
At least she should be stronger than herself.
“No problem, let’s go then.”
Su Jiu laughed heartily and quickly agreed. She glanced at the formation controlling the gate, lightly tapped it, breaking it open, and then pulled it upwards, exiting the warehouse.
The civilians also looked at each other and then flowed out like small fish, about a dozen of them. There were four team members. Three were responsible for maintaining order among the crowd, and the last one was responsible for counting the numbers.
“Captain, what are you thinking about? The crowd has already gone out.”
After the last team member finished counting, he turned to find Ivy standing there in a daze. She was staring intently at the broken formation, and he asked curiously.
Hearing the other person’s words, Ivy also came back to her senses, a deep bewilderment in her eyes, and muttered to herself:
“The formation… she broke the formation instantly, and precisely at the formation’s eye. If she wasn’t an alchemist, it would be impossible.”
“What’s so strange about that? Alchemy’s starting point isn’t very high. I remember you were also a high-level alchemist, Captain, just one step away from the threshold of becoming an alchemist.”
The team member was slightly stunned, then waved his hand and laughed, walking towards the outside of the warehouse, clearly appearing nonchalant.
Ivy followed, but her expression remained puzzled. She mumbled, “This shouldn’t be right. Normally, only attributes with stronger offensive capabilities can learn alchemy, and isn’t she a priest?”
Of course, she could only hear herself. She turned to look at the back of the person in front and frowned, then followed.
…
At a desolate crossroads, wind and snow were blowing continuously, and the howling sound circled in the sky, as if blowing the horns of war for the demons. Many huge figures were moving and trampling here.
In another flash of blades and swords, several War General level demons were cut down. Su Jiu, holding the Loquat Branch, was like an ethereal immortal wielding a sword, cleanly killing those figures comparable in size to small cars.
“We’re about a kilometer away now. You should be able to feel the energy fluctuations coming from there, right?”
Ivy, who had hardly exerted any effort, looked at Su Jiu. The thought that the other party might not be so simple resurfaced in her mind, but the demons she had killed were only ordinary Battle Generals…
“I can feel it, but that’s not a Battle King level demon. Fortunately, it probably doesn’t have much energy.”
Touching the ripples rippling in the air, Su Jiu responded with a smile, took out the wine that Old Master Herb had packed for her earlier, took a small sip, and then casually flicked it away.
The energy contained in this wine would ensure she had enough strength to fight.
The enemy was not a small one. [Moon Crescent Dream] might not be able to achieve a decapitation strike. If the decapitation failed, she would have to fight head-on constantly.
With her current level, to fight head-on, she would have to keep the third layer of Elegy activated to contend with such a large Demigod level demon.
However, with Bairnis’s presence, it wasn’t too dangerous.
Hearing Su Jiu’s words, Ivy was slightly stunned. Not a Battle King level demon?
“You all stay here. I’ll handle this before moving forward.”
The next moment, the jade pot was suspended around her by External Qi. Su Jiu, holding the Loquat Branch, walked towards that location. Her scarf fluttered on her back in the wind and snow.
“Stop everything.”
Upon hearing this, Ivy nodded in agreement and waved her hand, signaling the civilians to stop. She instructed the team members, “Find suitable places to hide. I need to take this Priest to support the Grand Commander.”
“Yes—everyone follow me over here.”
The team members’ injuries had actually recovered considerably. They responded in unison and led the organized refugees into the houses. Everyone hid in the empty houses, nervously watching the backs of Su Jiu and the other.
They began to pray in their hearts that they would indeed be able to win.
…
“Rumble—”
At another crossroads, a giant body stood suspended in the sky, about the size of two buses.
It resembled a Frost Ghost with wings on its back, its face ferocious and its skin dark. Its wide flesh wings flapped slowly, causing the surrounding air to divide like water waves.
It had a pair of palms the size of badminton rackets, and its sharp, blade-like fingernails glistened with a cold gleam like blades under the light.
“Don’t resist futilely. You have no strength left.”
It sneered at the few figures supporting each other in front, its gaze finally falling on the old man in the gray cloak in the middle. It rubbed his two fingers, making a “squeaking” sound of metal sliding, and continued to grin coldly:
“Even if you are a late-stage High-Rank Battle King, you are still a Battle King level. You should understand the gap between a Demigod and a King level, right?”
The old man in the gray cloak did not speak, but tightened his grip on the white long sword. It was vaguely visible that as the cold wind surged, the red crystal bear head insignia on his chest reflected the light of the street lamps.
It was the Grand Commander of the Snow Guards!
Behind him were three commanders wearing white crystal insignia, their faces pale. One of the commanders said in a low voice, “Grand Commander, the opponent has been hiding their strength. Now that we see it, they are much stronger than us. The personnel evacuation is almost complete. Should we retreat?”
Exhaling a breath of white mist, the old man in the gray cloak narrowed his eyes and asked hoarsely, “Has our reinforcement arrived yet? If we break through into the city early, the scattered and hidden team members might be retaliated against later.”
“No…”
The commander gripped his phone tightly, the phone’s light illuminating his helpless expression. He continued, “The only War God level in the city, the Secretary of the Municipal Government, has already gone to the main battlefield to defend desperately.”
“Are you still trying to stall for time? Lord Demon Ape, the protective formation is about to be broken. Where do you think you will get the strength to support us?”
Just then, the giant demon spoke with great interest again. The harsh sound was like thunder, and it sounded particularly cold in the snowy night.
“Then retreat…”
The faces of everyone were in a dilemma. Just as the old man hesitated and was about to order a temporary retreat, a familiar voice sounded behind him:
“Grand Commander, I’ve brought a Grand Priest of the Battle King level!”
