A contingent of 200,000 Magi Guards reinforced the left flank, placing immense pressure on the 800,000 Heavenly Army troops. To be a member of the Magi Guards, one had to be a warrior-class or higher among the magical beings—most were Magi Generals, possessing outstanding combat prowess. As the main force surged forward, Tao Hua and Xi Xi, seeing the situation growing dire, fought their way back, retreating while continuing to engage the enemy. Qin Feng had repeatedly reminded them that their lives were paramount; saving the Jade Emperor was a matter of time, and they didn’t need to sacrifice themselves prematurely. "Xi Xi, it seems our objectives are proving difficult to achieve," Tao Hua whispered. "Indeed," said Chen Xi, "we hoped our maneuver would relieve pressure on the main front and secure a decisive victory through surprise. Instead, it appears we’ll have to fight on the main line. The Magi are smarter than we anticipated—the real battle lies ahead." On the main front, Qin Feng organized a force of nearly 600,000 troops, all at the rank of True Immortal or above, and named them the Vanguard Corps. "Everyone, we need to break away from the main force and charge directly for the demon race's blood sacrifice array. Whether we can save the Jade Emperor depends entirely on us. Are you ready to face death?" he asked loudly. "Ready to die. Ready to die. Ready to die..." the crowd answered with just two simple words. "Good. Follow me!" He raised his Haotian hammer, aiming at the position directly ahead and to the left—where the enemy was weakest. Just as they began their charge, another group moved to reinforce the left flank. Qin Feng looked closely and saw it was the Queen Mother of the West, accompanied by the heavenly immortals, arriving with a modest force. Though their numbers were limited and their combat strength not particularly strong, they proved to be a fresh and effective unit, completely disorienting the unprepared enemy. The pressure on the surprise attack eased significantly, and even Tao and Xi, the handsome brothers, began shouting and cheering excitedly. Qin Feng's troops were now full of renewed morale. Women were joining the fight—what could the men possibly say now? Let's fight! "Fight!" Sixty thousand warriors formed a new conical formation, directly breaking through the enemy's array and advancing steadily toward the blood sacrifice formation. Emperor Rex furrowed his brows; he had no more reinforcements to dispatch. Indeed, in terms of tactical execution, the celestial realm had outperformed him. He gritted his teeth and said, "You several—join me in the battle. Hold off the enemy's advance and ensure they are separated from the blood sacrifice formation." "No, Your Majesty," "Your Majesty cannot do this." The surrounding royal-level demonic warriors all voiced their opposition. Rex grew angry and said, "Are you all afraid to die?" A slightly older demon king stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, we are not afraid of dying. Our morale is deeply affected by every move you make. You should remain firmly in place here, never leaving your seat, no matter what happens. As soon as you shift, our soldiers will perceive that we are in peril, their spirits will falter, and ultimately, they will be easily defeated by the enemy." Rex's brow furrowed even deeper—this was a matter of common sense, something he surely understood. "Very well," he said, "then I shall remain here." He had to adjust his previous strategy. Within the Blood Sacrifice Array, the Jade Emperor's ears perked up. "I seem to have heard a woman's voice. Could it be the Queen Mother leading her troops to join us?" The Purple Emperor remarked, "You, as a husband, are trapped, so she naturally cannot stay put—this is entirely expected. However, breaking through this Blood Sacrifice Array is proving extremely difficult. I wonder whether the people outside have yet devised a viable solution." "The Emperor of Heaven said, 'Don't worry. My most trusted disciple, Qin Feng, is known for defying conventional strategies. He'll surely find a way. I'm already hearing his battle cries, and they're getting closer and closer.' Li Jing nodded, 'I can hear them too. It appears to be an assault force of several hundred thousand troops, approaching even faster.' The Emperor of Heaven felt particularly proud, thinking, 'Good eyesight—my choice of a disciple has truly paid off. Our very survival now hinges on Qin Feng's success.' Outside, Qin, wielding a昊天 hammer enlarged many times over, smashed enemy forces in front of him. Whether they were general-level or royal-level demons, he made no prolonged engagements—just one strike, knocking them down and killing them instantly. If they weren't killed, he simply let them go, waiting for them to come back. Boom—three general-level demons were severely wounded, spewing blood profusely, landing on the giant beetle and the dragon shark, and thus losing their combat effectiveness." The Blood Sacrifice Array stood before him. He raised his hammer and commanded, "Change formation—defend the left and right flanks against the demonic forces. The central army, follow me, summon your divine artifacts. No one is to hold back—bring forth every single one." The defensive lines on the flanks quickly solidified, and the thirty thousand soldiers in the center swiftly summoned their artifacts, their radiant light blazing brilliantly. Yet as immortals, who among them doesn't possess several or even dozens of flying swords in their collection? This level of consumption is utterly insignificant. With only a few minor losses, the flying swords continue to advance in succession. Rex's expression grew increasingly grim—much like watching a thief reach into one's own pocket, helpless to intervene for the sake of dignity, a deeply uncomfortable sensation. He lowered his voice and asked, "Will the Blood Sacrifice Array withstand this?" A king of demons stepped forward and replied, "No array can endure such relentless assaults; it will inevitably be broken eventually. Now, Your Majesty must make a choice: if you wish to preserve the array, the entire army may be lost; if you wish to save the army, you must abandon the array." Rex gritted his teeth and said, "The Blood Sacrifice Array may be reestablished at any time, but once the army is lost, it will take several hundred to a thousand years to recover. Rest assured, I shall not sacrifice the greater good for the sake of the minor." Within the great formation, the four senior figures clearly saw the continuous glow emanating from the lower right corner. Without hesitation, they rushed toward that area. The formation had already grown notably weak and appeared poised to be breached within moments. The Jade Emperor drew out the Xuanyuan Sword and said, "If necessary, I shall sacrifice this renowned weapon of mine. Retreat now—my attack is imminent." With their lives at stake, the three others certainly did not hesitate, each stepping back several dozen meters. The Emperor fixed his gaze firmly on the front, and when he deemed the moment ripe, he launched the Xuanyuan Sword with decisive motion, shouting, "Break it!" The sword flashed brilliantly, striking hard against the formation. As the light dimmed, a gash over ten meters in length appeared. The four instantly took off at full speed.