Chapter 249: Siege

“They’ve set off!” The moment Rod and his group left the mansion, the news reached another mansion instantly.
“They’re gone. Hmph, this is exactly when we’ve been waiting for!” Upon hearing the report, the elderly man at the head showed a fierce smile.
“There are quite a few of them. What if…” Another elder asked anxiously.
“It doesn’t matter. The Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan have already fallen out—we don’t mind having more enemies!” With a hint of madness, the old man snapped, then turned to the others around him and said, “Everything outside is arranged. It’s time for us to leave too!”
Wuyou City was as bustling as ever. Many people remained here after the competition ended. Compared to a few days ago, nothing seemed to have changed—the streets were packed with people, filled with noise and clamor, with cries and shouts echoing continuously, a scene of great prosperity.
Everyone seemed to wear a smile on their face, but Rod and his group weren’t so relaxed. Perhaps beneath their calm exterior lay a storm about to break—there was no room for carelessness at this moment.
“Someone’s behind us!” Melon’s voice warned everyone.
Instantly, everyone’s expression turned slightly unnatural, but it was quickly concealed as they continued walking, chatting and laughing.
“It seems they intend to attack. Be careful!” By now, Rod’s group numbered over a dozen people. The Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan had each sent four members to assist them in leaving Wuyou City.
“Ignore them. If they follow, let them!” Lilith said calmly.
Aida and Eileen weren’t with them today, so the group didn’t care about any ambushes. With over a dozen members, all of them being god-tier warriors, they were unlikely to be easily defeated. As for Aida and Eileen, due to the demands of the neutral faction within the demon race, they seemed to need to stay in Wuyou City for a while. Although it was clear Aida wanted to leave with everyone, she seemed to have some tasks assigned by the opposition, leaving her with no choice.
They continued walking slowly, while secretly, everyone began to gather their combat energy and adjust their states. A great battle was imminent, and they needed to be in top form.

Their indifferent appearance didn’t draw anyone’s attention, and before they knew it, they had reached the city gates. Leaving through the gates meant completely departing from Wuyou City. Outside the city lay an endless plain, with only dense forests in sight. The forests on both sides appeared infinitely dangerous to everyone—like fierce beasts with their mouths wide open, waiting for prey to enter.

They moved forward cautiously, all using their mental powers to observe the forests on either side. If there was an ambush, it must be in this area. As they went further, fewer and fewer people passed by, making it the perfect opportunity for the enemy to strike. Being careless at this point would be tantamount to risking one’s life.

After walking for about half an hour with no abnormalities detected, everyone became even more tense. Such calm often signaled the approach of a storm—the quieter it seemed, the more violent the storm would be.

Finally, they reached a fork in the road and chose the left path, continuing forward. This road led to Dark Moon City, and there were even fewer people here. At least no one could be seen in the distance. It was common not to see a single person for days at a time.

At that moment, the atmosphere seemed calm, but it had reached a breaking point, ready to explode at any moment.

After walking another half hour, Meron finally showed a cold smirk. Soon after, the others seemed to sense something as well and breathed a sigh of relief.

Inside the dense forests on both sides, they detected several auras—familiar auras at that. Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles. The Black Phoenix clan surely wouldn’t forget such auras. As vassal clans, those who had betrayed them and brought shame to the Black Phoenix clan had now become their greatest enemies. How could they forget such auras?

This location was nestled within a narrow pass, surrounded by dense forests on both sides. Ahead was a canyon, and behind them was a natural turning point. If an ambush was planned, this place was ideal.

They exchanged glances—one look was enough to convey much. Seeing that look, everyone understood its meaning. Immediately, they prepared for battle, while the others continued walking as if nothing had happened.

“They’re here!” Looking through the leaves of the dense forest, they saw a group of people approaching along the road. Inside the forest, a dozen or so people were lying quietly beneath the fallen leaves, only their eyes visible. After confirming their identities, one of them spoke in a low voice, “Wait for the signal!” Seeing that there were no mistakes, the figures hidden beneath the leaves began to get ready to act, but they had to hold back due to the plan’s requirements.

Watching the group outside, those lurking in the shadows were also extremely worried. The Dragon Clan, the Black Phoenix Clan, that mysterious powerhouse at the Yin Yellow realm, plus that perverted Rod! What kind of people were these? There was no need to explain the Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan—they were all incredibly powerful, belonging to the two major families. Offending them was tantamount to declaring war on the four major families, which was a grave mistake. Even aside from that, these people were already extremely strong, and defeating them wouldn’t be easy.

Among the dozen or so people, the most terrifying was the old man standing beside Rod. He was said to be a powerful figure at the Yin Yellow realm. Some time ago, the head of the Nash Clan fought against him at the early stage of Yin Yellow and suffered a complete defeat. This showed that they could only hope that the old man would hold him back today. Otherwise, the plan would be in trouble.

Moreover, such an operation had to be carried out flawlessly, with everyone killed. If even one person escaped, it would cause huge problems. The enemy had fifteen people, while their side had thirty-seven, all of them god-tier powerhouses. Two against one—there shouldn’t be any problems if everything went as planned. Thinking about getting rid of these guys soon, some of those hiding were happy while others were worried.

As the enemy continued to advance and was about to enter the canyon, everyone’s hearts started pounding. It was time to act—the moment they entered would be the best opportunity for them. “Whoosh whoosh whoosh…” A few quick sounds of something cutting through the air made the people lying beneath the leaves change expressions. Immediately, they all shot up like arrows released from a bow!

At that exact moment, Rod’s group had just stepped into the canyon. Suddenly, rapid footsteps were heard, and they immediately understood what had happened. Twenty figures appeared ahead, and needless to say, about twenty more figures blocked their path back.

On both sides, two rows of warriors appeared, each row consisting of about fifty to sixty people. It was obvious that the strength of these warriors was mostly at the quasi-divine level, with even some at the divine level; there wasn’t a single god-level warrior, so they posed no real threat.
“Rod, we meet again!” Several figures stepped out of the crowd and approached Rod, speaking coldly.
“The Grand Elder!” It was indeed the Grand Elder of the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle Clan who had planned this operation. Beside him was the head of the Nash family.
“Fly Through the Nine Heavens!” Before Rod could speak, Hei Yao took action first.
“Fire Phoenix Appears!” Immediately after that, Hei Yin and several mages from the Black Phoenix clan and the Dragon clan cast their spells.
In such a situation, their group was at a disadvantage. Acting first was key—since the moment they detected the ambush, they had prepared these spells and unleashed them all at once from all directions. Suddenly, the area was filled with magical figures.
The entire sky seemed to be illuminated, as if the sun had lost its brilliance! This was the moment of magic.
“Kill!” Melon shouted loudly, leading the warriors forward. The front became their path to break through. With twenty people, breaking through shouldn’t be a problem if they succeeded.
The impact of the Fire Phoenix disrupted the enemy’s formation, and the sudden appearance of various spells left them in disarray, creating favorable conditions for Melon’s group to break through.
How could the enemy expect Rod’s group to be so shameless—attacking without a word? Yet they forgot that since they had ambushed others first, they couldn’t expect to be treated like friends. That would only be foolish.
“Kill them!” Realizing the chaos, the Grand Elder roared fiercely.
The battle erupted in an instant, with cries of battle filling the air.
True to their strength, they quickly adjusted after the impact of several spells. Once they recovered, these ambushers demonstrated remarkable combat skills.
Everything was carried out in an orderly manner, showing that they had made thorough plans and even rehearsals before executing this ambush.
There were over a hundred quasi-divine and divine-level warriors on both sides. Aside from a few late-stage quasi-divine warriors who joined the fight after it began, the rest remained still, simply narrowing the encirclement to prevent Rod’s group from breaking through from their side.

As for the battle, it was left entirely to the strong fighters in the front and back lines—thirty-seven god-level warriors, including the powerful Elder Nash at the Yin Yellow realm. If such a lineup couldn’t be defeated, then there’s really nothing more to say.