Screams echoed intermittently, as soldiers in the defending army or noble family’s sons were wounded beneath the sharp claws and teeth of the Exotic Beasts, blood staining the ramparts bright red, indistinguishable whether it was human blood or beast blood.
The night had long fallen, the cold moonlight casting upon the Earth, adding a touch of tragic grandeur and desolation.
By the light of the moon and the torches, five silhouettes stood like five eternal statues, firmly holding the frontline at the pass.
No matter how strong the Exotic Beasts charging forward were, they could not penetrate those five sword nets. Though there were only five, below their position at the front of the pass, lay nearly a thousand Exotic Beast corpses, including so as powerful as those in the Great Sword Realm.
Looking at Han Yan’s white sword robe stained bright red, gazing at that pure and incredibly beautiful yet sacred and inviolable
countenance, everyone behind revealed eyes full of reverence. Had they not been on the battlefield, many might have knelt to worship.
The battle had gone on till now, and although people were continuously injured and carried off from the pass, it was comforting that not a single life had been lost. This was a miracle, an unbelievable miracle.
Everyone knew why this miracle happened. If not for Han Yan, if not for her powerful, courageous, and fearless followers, Beining Pass would have long turned to rubble, creating such a miracle was impossible.
Despite the relentless attacks of the Exotic Beasts, everyone believed, as long as Han Yan and her followers were there, Beining Pass could stand forever.
Han Yan gently let out a breath of turbid air, slightly relaxed.
Perhaps others hadn’t noticed, but she had found that the number of Exotic Beasts charging the pass was gradually decreasing. With those catapults and the four Red Cloud Gold Armored Elephants, along with hundreds of Strong Bows and Crossbows present, unless the Exotic Beasts could capture Beining Pass in one fell swoop, getting entangled would only lead to growing losses.
Believing they need only hold out for two hours, the remaining Exotic Beasts would mostly die off, posing no further threat to Beining Pass.
By then, that mysterious Netherworld Beast should make its appearance, right?
Thinking of that Netherworld Beast, Han Yan instinctively turned to glance back, seeing that inconspicuous figure among the guarding soldiers and noble family’s sons, she smiled slightly.
As the fierce battle continued, although guards at the pass and those hundreds of noble family’s sons occasionally got injured, none had perished, not just due to their efforts, but more so because of Ye Lanfeng.
In terms of his strength, if he went all out, this battle could have ended long ago, but he didn’t do so. He understood Yun Qianmo far better than Han Yan, hence he took his words more seriously.
When it concerned Han Yan’s life or death, he beca more cautious, even if Han Yan attempted to persuade him, he resolutely refused to expose his strength early or wantonly deplete his Qi.
He was waiting, waiting for the ergence of real powerhouses.
Han Yan also felt helpless about this. Considering Ye Lanfeng’s aloof nature, viewing all things under heaven as trivial, it was actually quite difficult for him to extend a helping hand in tis of crisis for others.
Han Yan was waiting, waiting for the final showdown. She knew, unless that Netherworld Beast was slain, even if nurous Exotic Beasts were killed, Beining Pass would still not find peace.
With giant stones and arrows infused with Qi raining down like droplets, one beast after another fell into pools of blood, and those stray ones that managed to breach Beining Pass were rcilessly slaughtered by Han Yan and others.
The beast horde below the pass beca visibly sparse, seeing this, all the defending soldiers and noble family’s sons visibly relaxed. They just needed to continue holding out, and soon, they would achieve final victory.
Facing Qingyang Pass, Dan Tai Xuan’s face turned remarkably grim. Originally, he thought Han Yan would eventually plead with him, unexpectedly, they persisted until now. Judging by their stance, it seed they would wear down the last of the Exotic Beasts.
Initially, he pondered over whether to act indifferently or straightforwardly set conditions when Han Yan sought his aid. Now, he need not ponder this any longer, only feeling endless disappointnt creeping up. How could Han Yan be so difficult to handle?
Changsun Yi’an and Mo Yanhong’s expressions weren’t any better. After this battle, Han Yan and Yan He families’ achievents naturally far exceeded those of several great families, even Zhang Family surpassed them by a long shot. Not speaking of advancing in ranking, very likely, so would be directly ousted from the Eight Great Families, and their Young Master positions, more often than not, were jeopardized.
Just when everyone was confident about Beining Pass’s imminent victory, suddenly, another horde of Exotic Beasts erged from the canyon, ferociously pounding toward Beining Pass.
Han Yan’s complexion slightly changed, this horde of beasts numbered in the thousands, though not stronger than previous ones, not a single weakling among them. Though she and Huayue could manage, the other guard soldiers and noble family’s sons were all at the brink, barely able to hold their ground.
Behind her, the Fifth Prince and Qu Fengting wore wry smiles. They thought victory was within grasp, who knew another large group of Exotic Beasts would arrive, let alone their soldiers, even they themselves couldn’t endure anymore.
The noble family’s sons exchanged anxious glances. In the previous intense battle, they’d also given their all, now all on the verge of Qi depletion.
"Lord Tantai, let’s act, this should be the last wave of Exotic Beasts. As long as we buy ti for Beining Pass, wait for them to annihilate the beasts below, we can join forces to capture all remaining beasts, leaving two passes without worries," Fang Zhe advised anxiously.
"You say it’s the last, so it’s the last? The intelligence of Exotic Beasts is no less than ours. What if it’s a trap they’ve set up? If we recklessly attack and end up getting counter-attacked by Exotic Beasts at Qingyang Pass, how should we rescue ourselves?" Seeing more Exotic Beasts attacking Beining Pass, Dan Tai Xuan was so thrilled he almost laughed aloud, how could he possibly listen to Fang Zhe.
"Dan Tai Xuan, I don’t know what you want from Han Yan, but with the battle raging so fiercely now, you’re still concerned with selfish motives, neglecting the bigger picture. Don’t you feel utterly despicable and shaless?" Fang Zhe could not bear it any longer, cursing outright.
"Rude, daring to disrespect Lord Tantai!" Mo Yanhong and Changsun Yi’an scolded in unison before Dan Tai Xuan could speak.
"Hmph, if you won’t go, I will. Fang Family Disciples, heed my command, follow out of the pass!" Fang Zhe cast them a contemptuous glance, unwilling to waste another word with them, issued a command, and led the Fang Family Disciples toward the gates.
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