“City Lord!” Ao Tong, who had withdrawn from the chaotic battle, along with a few others, saw eight demon crocodile heads led by the Demon Crocodile Leader, all of them celestial immortals. He couldn't hide his surprise and astonishment, but he sincerely bowed to Lu Xiaoteng.

The group from the Crocodile Demon Pond was almost entirely led out by Lu Xia Tian's one-man effort against the Green Armored Demon Crocodile army. Although the four of them also put in a lot of effort, it seemed more like Lu Xia Tian was guiding their cultivation. They seemed to have held back a portion of the Demon Crocodile forces, including two Heavenly Immortal-level Demon Crocodiles.

However, it was these four who often needed Lu Xia Tian's help, or else they would have been seriously injured or even perished on their way back.

Along the way, just from what they could see with their own eyes, Lu Xiaoteng had already killed and injured over ten celestial demons led by the Demon Crocodile leader in the chaotic battle.

This terrifying display of power couldn't help but earn Ao Tong and the others a profound sense of admiration. They had all cultivated to the Heavenly Immortal level, but in comparison, Lu Xia Tian was more like a Golden Immortal. He was simply on an entirely different level from them.

"After this great battle, you have truly understood the value of time. Don't waste it." Lu Xiaotian waved his hand, and several people nodded in understanding before retreating to sit cross-legged beside him. The techniques Lu Xiaotian had passed down were tailored to each individual's cultivation level and aptitude. There had been obvious progress beforehand, and after this battle, their insights deepened further. They truly needed some time for consolidation. It wasn't just Ao Tong and the others; even Lu Xiaotian benefited greatly from this battle. However, at his current level, unless he comprehended multiple different laws and principles in a short period, there was no need to deliberately retreat to strengthen his insights any further.

A law space can only be continuously perfected and made more resilient through constant upheaval, being broken down, and then gradually adjusted.

The power of a Jinxian-level expert comes not only from the further tempering of their inner essence but also fundamentally from their法则空间 (Law Space).

As for Lü Xia Tian's current level, he has reached a certain height in the Law Space. However, due to his own strength and the vast gap between him and the Golden Immortal-level powerhouses, he is naturally still incomparable to them.

However, Lu Xia Tian felt that his own law space also had places where it surpassed even a Golden Immortal-level expert. The power of the laws he cultivated was more abundant, and under the same conditions, his law space was more complete and powerful. Of course, these were achieved at the cost of him spending more effort. There were also large quantities of Fa Jing Xian Dan involved. Even other Heavenly Immortal-level experts on the other side of the Xuan Yong battlefield did not have such conditions.

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The clan chief and several core celestial-level powerhouses were slain, with a large number of crocodile demons scattered by the pursuit of the Yunsha Yongs army. Even though the crocodile demon leader had left some elite forces in their lair, under the fear that gripped their hearts, a large number of crocodile demons retreated directly to Crocodile Demon Lake. Coupled with the deaths of the leader and other celestial-level powerhouses, the retreating crocodile demons spread out a sense of defeat like a larger disaster unfolding. These crocodile demons lost at least the basic fighting spirit.

Regarding this army of demon crocodiles, Lu Xia Tian showed no mercy. They harassed Yunzhong City several times, causing considerable damage. For Yunzhong City to establish itself on this Xuan Yong battlefield, it needed a certain amount of bloodshed.

With Lu Xiaotian's repeated attacks, killing several celestial demon crocodiles, the already fragile defense line of Crocodile Demon Lake was completely shattered. A large force of Yunsha puppets advanced deep into the lake, and the entire Crocodile Demon Lake was filled with cries of grief and littered with corpses.

Half a month later, the Magma Crocodile clan of Crocodile Demon Lake was completely exterminated.

“Shall we relocate the Aotang Altar to a corner of Yunzhong City?” Lu Xia Tian was originally preparing to lead his troops back directly, but Ao Zhan brought three black-robed skeletons, each covered in heavy deathly energy, who proposed a new plan.

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“The demonic aura of this creature is too strong, it might not be suitable for Yunzhong City.” As the Lord of Yunzhong City, Lu Xia Tian naturally disliked this kind of aura he wasn't fond of. The three lifeless figures gave him a few chills. He didn't know where they came from, but they certainly wouldn't cause any good things to happen.

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"This, this is the Emperor Kui's meaning." Ao Zhan's face was a little embarrassed. If possible, he naturally wouldn't want to disobey Lu Xia Tian's meaning. Lu Xia Tian's strength was great, not to mention, the key was that he held the inheritance exercises related to the dragon clan and could refine the Heavenly Dragon Pill. Ao Zhan would have many places to rely on in the future.

<< It's just that the Emperor of Qinling had ordered it, so Ao Zhan had to bring these three lifeless ghosts. >>

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“Since the Puppet Emperor wishes it so, then let it be done. However, be warned, you lot keep yourselves in check within Cloud City. I don't want your auras to influence me.”

Lü Xiaotien warned the others with a flick of his sleeve and strode away. The Emperor of Qinling wanted to divide the world with the Xuan Yong Battlefield as the boundary, governing separately from the Four Heavenly Courts. The pressure he bore was unimaginable, and he would inevitably need to unite all those who could be allied against the common enemy. Luo Youyu, and even the ghosts they had just encountered, were among them. Lü Xiaotien wasn't in the Emperor of Qinling's position, so he couldn't blame him for anything. He didn't have any prejudice against the Ghost Clan, but the heavy malice on these ghosts was something he had never seen before. He suspected they had been involved in soul extraction and refinement many times.

Even if he might serve under the Emperor of Qinling in the future, Lu Xia Tian didn't want to get too involved with the other party. It was best for them to simply avoid conflict.

“This Eastern City Lord sure has quite a temper.” Seeing Lu Xiaottian leave, the black-robed skeleton at the head sneered, his tone chillingly sinister.

>The City Lord's words you best hear in your hearts. If conflict arises, do not think that the Puppet Emperor will favor you. Remember who is the true ruler of Yunding City.

Ao Zhan was also displeased with these several skeletons emitting a gloomy death aura, but since the Qinling Emperor had entrusted him with the task of mediating in the middle, Ao Zhan couldn't leave like Lu Xia Tian, who was unhappy and simply walked away. Lu Xia Tian had that confidence, but Ao Zhan didn't have the power to choose. In the end, it all came down to their different positions under the Qinling Emperor.

The appearance of the three black-robed skeletons was just a minor incident in Yunzhong City. Since Emperor Qinling had approved it, Lu Xia Tian had no right to interfere, so he simply pretended not to see it.

Perhaps it was Lu XiaTian's warning, these skeletons caused quite a stir in the Crocodile Demon Pool, but they did not affect the overall deployment and plans of YunZhong City. Lu XiaTian also became too lazy to bother with them.

After a short rest in Yunzhong City, Lu Xia Tian waited for Ao Tong and Ao Sheng to finish comprehending the techniques. Then, he set off again with them, sweeping through major and minor forces centered around the Xuan Yong battlefield. The location of Yunzhong City chosen by Emperor Qinling was unique. There were no Golden Immortal-level beings around, otherwise, it would not have been so easily given to Lu Xia Tian. After all, Yunzhong City played an extremely important role in Emperor Qinling's chess game and could not be compromised.