From the moment the giant serpent surged forth to be slain, it took only a few breaths—long enough to leave those soldiers and body-builders who had come to assist utterly stunned. With that astonishing display, it was clear to anyone that Han Li was no ordinary body-builder. Having such a remarkably skilled ally at his side, their own lives were now greatly secured. After a loud cry, they resumed cutting down the ordinary red serpents lying on the ground. The battle below intensified steadily, with an increasing number of mutated giant serpents appearing. While Han Li had limited knowledge of what was happening elsewhere, at this city wall position, within a short span of time, he had already slain no fewer than five or six mutated serpents. Drawing lessons from the resilient nature of the mutated serpents, whenever he moved, he swiftly severed each giant serpent into dozens of segments with swift, ghostly movements, leaving them completely defenseless. As a result, the other body-builders and soldiers, now fully engaged against the ordinary serpents, found themselves much more at ease. However, among the other sections of the city walls nearby, there were no masters of such formidable prowess as Han Li to assist. Amid the chaotic interplay of hissing and trembling, mutated giant pythons shook and swayed, wreaking havoc upon the walls. Except for those wielding heavy weapons and strong-bodied cultivators, most others were too intimidated to withstand even a single charge, and thus found themselves engaged in fierce struggles. Yet Han Li's effortless slaying of several giant pythons seemed to have drawn the attention of the lower ranks of the serpent herd. After a few loud cries, the crimson shadow flickered, and suddenly three giant pythons materialized atop the walls, their sharp winds of stench sweeping forth as they charged directly at Han Li. Han Li's brow furrowed slightly, surprised, but a cold smile soon spread across his lips. With a simple arm motion, he launched his great sword toward one of the serpents. While a regular sword thrown casually might barely penetrate the serpent's scales, Han Li's throw carried an astonishing force, transforming the blade into a sharp, almost divine weapon upon impact. The blade transformed into a streak of cold light, plunging directly from the serpent's head into its tail, cleaving the massive creature in two with perfect precision. As Han Li shifted his stance, he suddenly seemed to possess the ability of duplication, materializing two humanoid figures facing the other two colossal serpents. A continuous series of thunderous crashes echoed as golden glimmers erupted across the bodies of the two serpents, swiftly engulfing them entirely. After a series of subtle movements, the two figures merged back into a single form, and the golden radiance gradually subsided. The two serpents, now lifeless, collapsed to the ground, their bodies limp and motionless—each bone segment on their bodies shattered into fine powder by Han Li's precise strikes, rendering them completely immobile. The nearby soldiers, witnessing this spectacle, immediately surged forward and severed the serpents into numerous pieces. Three mutated python snakes were lost again at the city wall where Kang Li stood, and the python herd now paid no attention to this location, with no giant pythons appearing near him. As a result, not only did the others grow relieved, but Kang Li himself felt a great deal lighter, quietly returning to his original position and keeping a watchful eye on developments above. At last, a new dynamic had emerged between the cultivators and the leopard-like beasts atop the city wall. The green mist, from which the mythical bird feathers had been shot forth, suddenly halted—indicating that these birds' feathers were not truly endless. The human cultivators were delighted, yet before they immediately activated their spiritual artifacts to launch an attack, the strange, resonant cries caused the mist to surge violently. Then, the mist condensed and reshaped itself, and within moments, it transformed into a colossal, mist-formed leopard-beast, its body covered in lush green feathers, its leopard head fierce and imposing. With a powerful sweep of its wings, it surged forward, radiating an overwhelming aura of menace, charging directly toward the group of cultivators. The group of cultivators on the opposite side were stunned and alarmed. Such a massive mythical bird soaring in from the sky—despite the presence of two late Foundation-stage cultivators, even if they were unaware of the bird's strength—would absolutely not dare to meet its attack head-on. Immediately, they scattered, temporarily retreating, and hurriedly drew back their spiritual artifacts, preparing for a fierce confrontation. Yet, what followed came as a complete surprise. The misty, ethereal bird surged through the midst of the cultivators, not pausing to pursue the practitioners, but instead plummeted directly toward the city's lower ramparts, moving with astonishing speed, like a meteor. A moment later, though the rear half of his body was scattered by the spiritual weapons pursuing him, he had already reached a height of over ten zhang above the lower city wall. The fierce wind carried by the creature blew the human guards on the wall staggering and unable to stand upright. Han Li, gazing up at the green, hazy expanse above, finally showed signs of emotion. He had indeed been unlucky—the very spot directly beneath where the misty, ethereal bird landed was precisely the position he had been defending. This situation made him furious. Under such a powerful assault, not only would ordinary body-builders be unable to withstand it, but even mid-level cultivators would struggle to absorb the blow. Though he possessed the Four-Stage Diamond Formula, he still could not be certain of escaping unscathed. Without hesitation, he shook his sleeve, and a smooth, black, spherical object rolled into his hand—yet as his eyes flickered, a moment of hesitation appeared on his face. This Immortal Immortal Pearl is the only protective treasure he currently has when facing powerful adversaries. Now, after carefully considering, he feels deeply reluctant to use just one of them. Moreover, based on his estimation, the formidable strength he has cultivated through his fourth layer of Diamond Resolution should not truly put his life at risk—only some severe injuries, at most. His thoughts swirling through his mind in an instant, Han Li's face grew stern, and his round pearl vanished from his hands. Facing the massive pressure pressing down upon him, he showed no intention of retreating, instead deeply inhaling and then clenching his fists. As a result, golden light flashed continuously across his face, arms, and body, instantly transforming it into a radiant golden hue. Then, he roared loudly, slightly crouching his body and delivering a powerful strike directly into the ground wall. Though the strike was impressive, it was of little significance against such a vast, misty beast. Before the force of the punch could fully manifest, Han Li was swiftly engulfed by the green mist. The misty creature then crashed into the city's rampart. A thunderous roar echoed across the sky, and though the city walls of Anyuan had been specially constructed, they could not withstand an assault equal to that of a Jiadian cultivator. The walls crumbled instantly, fragment by fragment, and collapsed entirely. Ordinary soldiers and the physical cultivators stationed on the walls, however, need not worry—they had already been crushed beneath the weight of the colossal birds moments before the walls fell, and were dead before the collapse even began. Although the spectral birds perished along with the city's ramparts, their dense aura of green mist rapidly spread outward. As soon as any human came into contact with this mist, they would instantly cry out and collapse, soon transforming into lifeless, emerald-bodied corpses. As a result, the human soldiers who had originally intended to rush forward and seal the breach now fled in panic, retreating in sheer terror. At the same time, a loud chorus of strange cries erupted from the green mist, and large numbers of leopard-fowl creatures surged forth. The red serpent creatures, already waiting outside the city walls, raised their heads, roared, and then surged in a mass through the breach—seeming completely unafraid of the toxic mist emitted by the leopard-fowl. Among these first wave of red serpents, hundreds of mutated giant serpents were mixed in, instantly dispersing the simpler defensive line hastily constructed behind the city walls. The red serpent army then flowed into the city like a tide, and the city of Anyuan was truly breached. The golden-and-jade-draped man standing by suddenly spoke up, stopping the conversation, and then glanced calmly toward the distant city outskirts. "What does this mean? Hm, what is that?" The bald man listened intently, startled at first, but as he followed the man's gaze, his face instantly turned as pale as iron. Behind the cluster of crimson serpents, yellow dust clouds had unexpectedly appeared, spreading in patches, and the ground beneath them trembled with a deep, resonant rumble—like a thousand horses galloping. "These... these are the sandworms. They must have come from Qingluo Desert. This surge of beasts is a combined force of four waves of mythical creatures. The city of Anyuan is truly doomed," exclaimed a seasoned cultivator, voice trembling in disbelief. The other cultivators listened, their expressions growing increasingly grave. With so many mythical beasts, not even a medium-sized city could hope to withstand the onslaught. "Given that the situation has now become this dire, we shall each pursue our own paths." Qin still had others to save, so he would step aside now." Yet the man in the brocade robe suddenly bowed to the other cultivators, extended his hand, and summoned the young couple from Jin Yu Sect. With a burst of light, he sped toward the city center, completely ignoring the herd of beasts below. "I never expected that Tian Yuan Mirror would have its seventh city breached by the beast horde so quickly. Once this matter is settled, Tian Yuan City will surely send someone to investigate the specific causes of the city's fall—perhaps to determine if any high-level immortal beasts were involved. Everyone, just speak the truth when they arrive. I'll also be stepping away now." The bearded man smiled sadly, exchanged a few formal words with the other cultivators, and then took off on his vehicle, heading toward a different route outside the city. The other cultivators exchanged glances, and soon dispersed as well. Among them, some hurried back to the city to rescue their close relatives, while others followed the bearded man's example and simply departed from Anyuan City.