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The Nine Nether Ghost Emperor sneered contemptuously, "How truly reckless. Even if the Heavenly Demon Emperor were here in person, what could he possibly do to me?"

"Let those Mixed-breed Dragons keep clamoring before the formation; not a single member of the Ghost Clan is to go up."

"Yes... I will handle it immediately."

The Nine Nether Ghost Emperor's eyes were filled with cunning; this time, he wanted the entire Five-Clawed Golden Dragon clan to be wiped out, and he wanted to kill the Dragon Emperor with his own hands.

Yet, he did not want the Ghost Clan to suffer any losses. He was harboring ten thousand schemes in his mind, and he also wanted to use this opportunity to weaken the power of the Demon Race.

The Flame Demon Ruler had not explicitly stated he would come to participate in the war, but he had dispatched almost all the Elders and Protectors of his clan, while he himself remained behind to guard the Demon Realm base.

Perhaps at the most critical moment, he would also arrive via the Demon Race's teleportation array; he certainly did not want to stand by and watch the Nine Nether Ghost Emperor kill the Dragon Emperor and seize the golden dragon pearl within his body.

If that were to happen, the Nine Nether Ghost Emperor's Cultivation would advance significantly once more.

The sky above Dragon City was dark and oppressive, and it was surrounded on all sides by the allied Demon and Ghost armies. A circular protective barrier flickered with dazzling golden light, shrouding Dragon City within.

The Dragon Emperor summoned the elites of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon for a meeting. After the previous incident, Ao Wuming had reflected on his mistakes and was now focusing on diligently practicing his spear techniques.

This spear technique was very serious, not something practiced in brothels every day.

"Everyone, the Nine Nether Ghost Emperor has now reached the second-level Emperor Realm and is personally leading the Demon and Ghost armies to besiege Dragon City."

"Furthermore, almost all the Dragon Clan members outside have surrendered to them."

"Do my ministers have any good strategies?"

Ao Wushuang bowed and saluted: "Reporting to Father, I believe that in the current situation, Dreamscape Mountain has already leaned towards the Demon and Ghost Clans, so we should actively seek help from the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan."

"Surely the Heavenly Demon Emperor understands the principle that if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. In the Lower Realm, only the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan can save the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon from peril."

"This..."

The Dragon Emperor's expression was somewhat grave; the incident where he had plotted against the Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan was still fresh in his memory, and now the armies of the Demon and Ghost Clans were pressing on the borders.

He had long since secretly set aside his pride and sent three requests for aid to the Heavenly Demon Emperor, but he had yet to receive a reply.

He was also unsure if the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan would send a large army to support them, and he even somewhat regretted tearing up the agreement with the Demon and Ghost Clans back then.

If he could have continued to provide members of the Dragon Clan as food for the two clans, perhaps the Nine Nether Ghost Emperor would not have seized the opportunity to attack.

Ao Wushuang was skilled at guessing the Dragon Emperor's thoughts and saw the clues at a glance. He looked at Ao Wuming.

"Father, my second younger brother Wuming has a deep friendship with the Saintess; they even entered the Demon Emperors Tomb together to explore for treasures back then."

"If my second younger brother were to step forward, the Saintess would likely overlook past grievances and send the elites of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan to support us. When that time comes, we can sandwich them from front and back, and we will surely be able to defeat the strong enemy."

It had already been two days, and the Heavenly Demon Emperor had not given the Dragon Emperor a reply; it was likely like a stone dropped into the ocean.

Although Ao Wuming was ranked second, he was not well-regarded by the Dragon Emperor, simply because he was usually unrestrained, straightforward, and lacked guile.

He would retort directly as soon as he opened his mouth, and many of his brothers would tattle to the Dragon Emperor.

Only the Sixth Princess, Ao Xue, had a decent relationship with him; the other brothers all viewed him as a thorn in their side.

"Wuming, what do you think?"

Ao Wuming was expressionless and said indifferently, "Father, I have long since stopped involving myself in court affairs. Besides, I am not familiar with the Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan."

"I cannot help with this matter. Let us organize our forces to resist the invasion of the Demon and Ghost armies."

According to the Dragon Emperor's usual temper, he would certainly have flown into a rage, but now he had actually become amiable.

"Wuming, Father has always had high expectations for you. You don't need to take some things to heart; those were just Father's tests for you."

"Now that the Dragon Clan is facing disaster, and only the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon has yet to fall, I hope you will prioritize the big picture and personally make a trip to the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan."

"Father will personally activate the teleportation array for you to go."

Ao Wuming remained unmoved; he had long since given up on the Dragon Emperor. If it weren't for the sake of the Sixth Princess, Ao Xue, he would probably have already left Dragon City and traveled far away.

"My talents are shallow, and I do not have enough Face to persuade the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan to send troops. Such a heavy responsibility should be left to my eldest brother."

"Report..."

A scout outside the door quickly ran into the main hall to report.

"Reporting to the Dragon Emperor, the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan has already dispatched a large army and is assembling on the outskirts, just twenty miles behind the allied Demon and Ghost armies."

"This is intelligence just sent back by our brothers lurking outside."

The Dragon Emperor was overjoyed, and the heavy burden in his heart was finally lifted somewhat. He quickly shifted his gaze to Ao Wushuang and did not even spare Ao Wuming a glance.

Ao Xue stepped forward and patted Ao Wuming's shoulder: "Second Brother, don't be so dejected. Father has always been this biased."

"Hasn't it been like this since we were little? The good things are always for Eldest Brother, and you are left to do the dirty work."

Ao Wuming smiled indifferently: "Sixth Sister, I am used to it. It's no big deal, and I don't care about that fame and fortune."

"In the future, when the position of Dragon Emperor is decided by seniority, it should rightfully be Ao Wushuang's. My principle is that being happy is what matters most."

Chapter 274: The Second Prince Serving as Cannon Fodder

The Dragon Emperor laughed heartily: "The Heavenly Demon Emperor is indeed keeping his word. He has not failed my expectations and has really sent a large army to support us."

"With the addition of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan, we no longer fear the armies of the Demon and Ghost Clans. Once we defeat them, those traitorous Mixed-breed Dragons will all die without a burial place."

The scout's expression was grave, looking even worse than if he had eaten fly feces. The Dragon Emperor asked curiously: "By the way, how large is the army the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan has dispatched?"

The scout looked bitter: "Less than five thousand."

"Who is leading the team?"

"The Saintess of the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan, along with four Elders, and other low-ranking snake demons."

The Dragon Emperor was instantly stunned, his excited heart falling into an ice pit once again.

"With merely less than five thousand, how can they defeat an army of over three hundred thousand Demons and Ghosts? Our clan is in danger."

"The Heavenly Demon Emperor, that Old Fox, has only sent this little bit of strength to fob me off."

Subsequently, the scout reported on the situation of some of the powerhouses in the Demon and Ghost armies.

The Dragon Emperor felt he had lost a lot of Face. Outside, scouts continued to report that under the sustained offensive of the Demon Race powerhouses, the protective barrier in the northeast of Dragon City had already begun to crack.

"Who dares to go out and meet the Demon Race villains and repair the shattered defensive barrier?"

The main hall was silent; even Ao Wushuang, who usually liked to show off, chose to remain silent, and the other dragon sons did not say a word.

The Dragon Emperor's Face was very ugly, and he questioned: "Does no one dare to fight?"

Ao Xue raised her hand in righteous indignation: "Father, I will go and drive away the Demon Race invaders. You cowards!"

Ao Wuming gently pulled her: "Sixth Sister, don't be impulsive. Your Cultivation is not enough to deal with the Demon Race Elders."

The Dragon Emperor waved his hand: "No. Xue'er is the noble Sixth Princess; how can she lower her status by fighting with the treacherous villains of the Demon Race?"

Ao Wushuang decisively shifted the target: "Father, during this time, Second Brother has been diligently Cultivating, and his attainments in spear techniques are quite high; his strength is likely above mine."

"I believe that Second Brother can definitely shoulder this heavy responsibility and drive away the Demon Race invaders."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Ao Wuming.

"Wuming, what do you think? Xue'er has volunteered, and you obtained a Sharp Weapon in the Demon Emperors Tomb, and your strength has improved rapidly. Do you still want to stay out of this?"

Ao Wuming helplessly spread his hands: "Since Father has said so, I can only bite the bullet and go."

"Second Brother, I will go with you."

"No!"

Under the Dragon Emperor's stern reprimand, Ao Xue could only stay here obediently and could not go anywhere.

Ao Wuming led the household generals from his estate to the broken barrier to defend it.

That area was where two Demon Race Elders were leading a group of soldiers to launch the most fierce attack, and there were at least a thousand reserve forces circling in the sky here.

Meanwhile, Tian Kui also received the latest news from the scouts; Ao Wuming had already rushed out of the Dragon City barrier and was fighting with two Demon Race Elders.

"Yuner, you and Old Ghost go over there together. According to my calculations, the strength of the Demon Race Elders should be below yours, so it shouldn't be a big problem to deal with them. If you can kill them, definitely do not leave any alive."

"Understood!" Feng Yun was already rubbing her hands and eager to try.

Tian Kui quickly formulated a battle plan. Their numbers were not advantageous, so they must focus on surprise attacks and catching the enemy off guard; they could not wait for the Demon and Ghost Clans to form a siege against them.

And the Nine Nether Ghost Emperor also knew the number of troops on the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan's side; a mere few thousand were not enough to warrant his attention.

In his eyes, these were just sent by the Heavenly Demon Emperor to put on a show and could absolutely not take the initiative to launch an attack against them.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Second Prince has rushed out and is fighting with two Demon Race Elders."

"Currently, the Second Prince has fallen into a disadvantage. May I ask if Your Majesty wants to send elites to support him?"

The Dragon Emperor clenched his fists: "What a foolish guy, to actually take the initiative to go out and meet the enemy. The primary goal now is to repair the cracks in the barrier."

Ao Xue's Face was anxious: "Father, quickly send troops to rescue Second Brother. With his current Cultivation, he cannot withstand the continuous attacks of two Demon Race Elders."

"Sixth Sister, do not be anxious. Isn't Second Brother known as the most powerful prince of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon?"

"He also possesses a Sharp Weapon like the Dragon Abyss Spear. If he cannot deal with the attacks of two Demon Race Elders simultaneously, it is too much of a disgrace to his reputation."

The other Dragon Clan elites in the main hall chose to remain silent. Without the Dragon Emperor's word, none of them dared to move without authorization, and they were even more afraid that they would be throwing their lives away if they went out.

The Five-Clawed Golden Dragon had been at peace for tens of thousands of years and was the ceiling of the Dragon Clan in the Lower Realm. They were highly respected by other Dragon Clans and had long been living a life of luxury and ease.

Dragon City had been prosperous and stable for tens of thousands of years, and not even small-scale riots had erupted. The sudden arrival of a large army pressing on the borders truly left these Dragon Clan elites at a loss, and they did not even have the courage to Face the enemy head-on.

At this moment, an atmosphere of surrender was already slowly fermenting.

Ao Xue stomped her feet in anger, but she was helpless. Once she dared to leave the main hall, she would be placed under house arrest by the Dragon Emperor.

Her so-called beloved daughter was nothing more than a canary in a cage, unable to suffer even the slightest harm from the outside world, living entirely according to the Dragon Emperor's wishes.

"Bring it on, you two Demon Race Old Guys! This is Dragon City; how can I let you act recklessly here?"

The Demon Race Elder Wen Yuan sneered contemptuously: "Second Prince, you had better stop resisting. Among the Five-Clawed Golden Dragons right now, you are the only one who can be considered a real man."

"All the others are hiding inside like turtles, and you really think that you alone can resist an army of hundreds of thousands?"

After the battle just now, Ao Wuming had many wounds on his body.

These two Demon Race Elders were twin brothers. Taken individually, they were not very strong, but they cooperated very tacitly, and one plus one was far greater than two.

Plus, they had a Body Integration skill, and when fully unleashed, they could be considered invincible below the Emperor Realm.

Ao Wuming remained unyielding, brandishing the Dragon Abyss Spear with force: "Less nonsense! If you want to enter Dragon City, you must first step over my dead body."