479: Chapter 479 Life and death are in the hands of fate, wealth and honor are determined by destiny!

"Have you heard? The opponents this time are much weaker than before!"

"Yeah, I heard they don't even have a single Pseudo-Immortal. On our side, I heard there are a full six Pseudo-Immortals!"

"I wonder what use this Fortune Five-Clawed Golden Dragon actually has? It's worth our entire Hong Realm mobilizing!"

"Don't ask so much. How could we possibly speculate on the affairs of the big shots!"

In the crowd, the sounds of people whispering in twos and threes rose continuously.

At the head of the entire Hong Clan army was naturally the Sky-Swallowing Python Lineage, which held the highest status in the clan.

The leader was none other than Blood Battle, who possessed a Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivation Base. His eyes were fierce as he stared intently ahead.

Blood Battle could naturally hear the voices coming from the ranks. Those low-cultivation Hong Clan members naturally didn't know the true purpose of the Fortune Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, but as a member of the Sky-Swallowing Python Lineage, he knew more or less about the improvements it could bring to him.

Blood Battle looked at the army behind him, feeling a sense of pride. According to the incoming reports, by the time the army he led arrived, they could already begin the mopping-up operations.

However, Blood Battle was somewhat confused. It had been some time since the last report, and according to the schedule, news of victory should have arrived by now.

But now, with no second battle report in sight, Blood Battle felt a bit anxious.

"Xue Lie, go to Jade Emperor City first to check the situation. Be quick!"

Blood Battle was still uneasy and spoke to Xue Lie beside him.

Xue Lie also possessed a Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivation Base of the Sky-Swallowing Python Lineage, though his seniority was slightly lower than Blood Battle's, making him the second-in-command of this army.

Hearing Blood Battle's voice, Xue Lie said nothing and immediately sped up toward Jade Emperor City.

At this time, Jade Emperor City was already fully prepared for war. Moreover, according to news from the Shadow Hall, the Hong Clan army would arrive at Jade Emperor City in just half a day.

That would be when the great battle began!

There weren't many Cultivators left in Jade Emperor City now; those remaining were the ones unable to participate in battle. In the central area, two figures stepped out from a corner in a disheveled state.

They were the brothers Li Mo and Li Yan. The darkness in their eyes had faded significantly. The sanity they had previously lost was gradually returning after Ji Beichen was killed.

"Brother Mo, what's going on? Why are all the people suddenly gone?"

Feeling his rapidly increasing strength, Li Yan asked Li Mo with some reluctance.

Ever since they encountered Li Han last time, the two had regained some of their sanity and found a hidden place to hide.

During their time in hiding, Ji Beichen's death allowed their last remaining bit of sanity to regain control. Once the surroundings were completely quiet, the two finally dared to emerge from their hiding spot.

Li Mo felt his current Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage Cultivation Base, his eyes filled with shock.

Just as the two wanted to continue increasing their Cultivation Base using their previous method, they discovered that there were no longer any Cultivators in Jade Emperor City for them to devour!

Furthermore, the Restriction left in the minds of the brothers Li Mo and Li Yan by the Li Family Cultivation Tower had been completely corroded by that mass of black mist, with not a single trace remaining.

"How about we go straight to the Li Manor?"

"With our current Cultivation Base, as long as we're careful, we won't be easily discovered!"

Li Mo remained silent for a moment before making a bold decision. His rapidly increasing Cultivation Base gave him immense confidence.

Moreover, according to Li Mo's guess, the Mahayana Stage experts in the Li Manor were still fully focused on their cultivation and wouldn't come out. As for Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage existences, the two were not afraid.

But what Li Mo didn't know was that the current Li Manor was no longer what it used to be, and its strength was far different from the past. It was just that all their strength was currently deployed at the city walls, waiting for the battle to arrive, leaving no spare manpower to deal with the two.

This led the brothers to believe they could enter the Li Manor.

Hearing Li Mo's words, Li Yan was momentarily stunned. He had never considered such a bold idea.

Furthermore, every time the Li Manor was mentioned, Li Yan felt fear from the bottom of his heart. For some reason, he was just afraid.

"Brother Mo, this might be inappropriate. We still can't see through the Li Family's strength; it's better not to take the risk!"

Li Mo's brow furrowed, and his voice turned cold. "Do you want to stop here? We are currently at the Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage, only one step away from entering the Mahayana Stage!"

"By then, let alone the Li Family, even against the Hong Clan, we can ensure our own safety!"

"With the two of us working together, who can take us down? Do you still want to live that kind of life where everyone suppresses you?"

As Li Mo spoke, his emotions became agitated. The faded darkness in his eyes began to fluctuate again, deepening slightly.

Listening to Li Mo's words, Li Yan released his own Peak Tribulation Crossing Stage aura and recalled the life he led when he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Back then, he even had to watch others' faces just to eat. Ever since he obtained that mysterious Bone Tile, his life had undergone earth-shattering changes!

The increase in strength meant they were no longer suppressed at will. Although they had to live in hiding, after changing their appearances, who in Jade Emperor City would dare to bully them?

Moreover, everyone who had bullied them had now turned into a pile of white bones!

"Think about it yourself. Do you want to take another step forward and become a superior person, or stop here and continue living your previous life!"

After finishing his words, Li Mo prepared to walk toward the Li Manor. He had completely had enough of his previous life. Now that a path to the heavens was before him, he couldn't resist such temptation, nor did he want to!

"Once we break through to the Mahayana Stage, we'll leave immediately. By then, no one will be able to stop us!"

"Life and death are up to heaven, wealth and honor are up to fate!"

"Let's do it!"

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, then seeing Li Mo's figure getting further away, he hurriedly followed.

The two didn't know that the Li Family was also empty at this time, as almost all Cultivators had gathered at the city walls on the west side of Jade Emperor City!

At this time, on the outskirts of the Li Manor, Li Ziyun had just finished setting up the barrier to protect the manor and was preparing to continue searching for the Hong Clan members she had encountered earlier.

But just as she was about to act, a familiar aura entered Li Ziyun's Spiritual Sense range from afar.

It was the figure of Li Yi. He was expressionless, his eyes showing no ripples. The moment he saw Li Ziyun, he was stunned, and a flash of panic appeared in his eyes...