The several Saint Emperors, including Ming Huang, Dao Yuanming, Shi Huang, and Qin Huang, all wore expressions of shock.
They could not believe that Kong Huang Gu Shixun would betray them!
"Cough... How could you..."
Before Hai Huang Yang Yu could finish speaking, Kong Huang expressionlessly crushed his heart.
He also annihilated Hai Huang's soul, leaving him no chance to survive.
Hai Huang Yang Yu, one of the ten great Saint Emperors of Mingguang City, had thus fallen!
"Hai Huang has fallen. Next, it's your turn."
Kong Huang Gu Shixun betrayed Ming Huang and the others, flying to Yuan Qing's side and sneering.
Yuan Qing further taunted, "Are you feeling very angry? But unfortunately, I will make you despair next!"
As Yuan Qing spoke, ten small spatial tunnels appeared around him, and from each tunnel emerged a Saint Emperor-level Nether God Race member.
That's right, Nether God Race, not Nether God Demons.
Nether God Demons were merely pets raised by the Nether God Race.
Among these formidable Nether God Race members were the Wet Ghosts and Blood Ghosts that Mu Qingqing had previously fought.
There were also Hair Ghosts, Two-Faced Ghosts, Six-Legged Ghosts, and other Nether Gods.
Even the Asura Ghost, unparalleled in combat prowess among the Nether God Race, appeared here.
The situation had suddenly become perilous.
Ming Huang's side, including Dao Yuanming, comprised a total of eleven Saint Emperors.
However, they first lost Lang Huang's combat effectiveness, Kong Huang betrayed them, and Hai Huang perished.
Now, they were left with only eight Saint Emperors, while Yuan Qing's side had reached twelve Saint Emperors.
Mingguang City was now facing a crisis of survival.
Yuan Qing looked at Ming Huang and the others with cold eyes, mockingly declaring, "After today, Mingguang City will cease to exist."
The citizens within Mingguang City had completely descended into chaos. The demonic creatures outside the city, resembling a black tide, filled them with terror, and they prayed in their hearts that Lord Ming Huang and the others could successfully eliminate these demonic creatures.
No one was paying attention to Xin Ci in the Sacred Dragon Tower anymore.
The light on the ninth floor of the Sacred Dragon Tower dimmed and then disappeared. Following that, a figure walked out of the Sacred Dragon Tower.
Xin Ci had now successfully broken through to the Heavenly Venerate realm, but he found that there was no one outside the Sacred Dragon Tower.
At the same time, he sensed over a dozen terrifying pressures emanating from outside Mingguang City. Without any hesitation, he rushed towards them.
By the time Xin Ci arrived, fierce fighting had already broken out outside Mingguang City.
Shi Huang, Jin Xuan Huang, Qin Huang, and four other Saint Emperors were each dealing with a Saint Emperor-level Nether God.
As for Dao Yuanming, the old gambler, though usually unconventional, he stepped forward when Mingguang City was in danger. He single-handedly held off Kong Huang and three other Nether Gods.
As for the demonic being Yuan Qing, he was being dealt with by Ming Huang alone.
Seeing so many Nether Gods and Nether God Demons, Han Lao's expression instantly darkened, and he sent a telepathic message to Xin Ci, "Xin Ci, the situation is very unfavorable for Ming Huang's side. The Saint Emperors of Mingguang City will likely not be able to hold on for much longer."
Xin Ci nodded.
He could also see the unfavorable turn of events.
The Saint Emperor-level Nether Gods all possessed combat power that surpassed the average Saint Emperors of Mingguang City.
Shi Huang and the others had long since fallen into a disadvantageous position.
Although Ming Huang and Dao Yuanming's strength far exceeded that of ordinary Saint Emperors, they couldn't spare their hands to help the other Saint Emperors.
Especially Ming Huang, who not only had to contend with Yuan Qing but also with Yuan Qing's demonic soul.
More importantly, while fighting, he had to also distract himself by maintaining Mingguang City's defensive array to withstand the hundreds of thousands of Nether God Demons.
Xin Ci wanted to help Dao Yuanming and the others, but in a battle of Saint Emperors, he, a mere martial artist who had just broken through to Heavenly Venerate, could not be of any help.
Mu Qingqing appeared beside Xin Ci in her soul form and asked with a smile, "Isn't it time for this young lady to make her appearance?"
She was already eager to test her combat strength at the peak Saint Emperor level.
Upon hearing this, a determined look flashed across Xin Ci's brows. He knew that his current strength was insufficient to help the Dean and the others, so he entrusted Mu Qingqing with the task.
"Then Qingqing, be careful. The Dean and the others are in a dire situation and need your help."
"Don't worry."
Mu Qingqing patted her chest with a touch of pride, "I am very strong now. Even facing a one-star Great Emperor is not a problem."
Xin Ci smiled at her upon hearing this; he believed in Mu Qingqing.
Then, Xin Ci found a deserted corner to switch his persona.
The second persona, Mu Qingqing, took control of Xin Ci's body. To unleash her full strength, Mu Qingqing directly transformed into her female form.
Immediately, a majestic aura of a peak Saint Emperor emanated from her.
Outside Mingguang City, the Saint Emperors and Nether Gods who were engaged in fierce battle all noticed this powerful aura.
They all looked towards Mingguang City.
Yuan Qing unleashed his True Meaning to block Ming Huang's Holy Light Sword Intent, his sinister eyes fixed on the city, a fierce expression on his face, "Damn it, Mingguang City actually has a hidden peak Saint Emperor!"
Hearing Yuan Qing's words, Ming Huang was instead bewildered.
The peak Saint Emperors of Mingguang City were currently only himself and Dao Yuanming. Where did this third peak Saint Emperor come from? He didn't know if they were friend or foe.
As Mu Qingqing appeared, they saw a young and beautiful girl.
Her white clothes were as pure as snow, her figure was exquisitely proportioned, and her delicate face was as beautiful as a porcelain doll. Her bright and lively star-pupils seemed to contain countless stars.
Her lustrous black hair was tied into a side ponytail, with the braid resting on her shoulder. She wore a playful smile, like a mischievous girl who loved to play tricks.
However, what made everyone feel strange was that the young girl seemed to be wearing men's clothing.
Who was this young Saint Emperor?
Ming Huang and the others, as well as Yuan Qing, looked at Mu Qingqing with disbelief.
Only Dao Yuanming, as if seeing a savior, shouted at Mu Qingqing, "You little girl, you're finally here. Facing four Saint Emperors at once, I was almost unable to hold on."
"Dean Grandpa, don't pretend. With your strength, those four Saint Emperor Nether Gods are no match for you," Mu Qingqing pouted.
Having read the original work, she knew that the Dean's strength was not weaker than Ming Huang's. In fact, Mingguang City's strongest Saint Emperors were two in number.
Listening to the conversation between Dao Yuanming and Mu Qingqing, the old and the young, all the Saint Emperors were stunned.
They hadn't expected Dao Yuanming to know this young Saint Emperor.
Especially since this young Saint Emperor called Dao Yuanming "Dean," could she also be a student of Dao Yuanming?
"How lucky is this old gambler? What kind of place is his Four Symbols Academy, filled with such monstrous talents? First, there was Xin Ci, who defeated my Heavenly Venerate-stage clone, and now a student who is a peak Saint Emperor at such a young age. What incredible luck has he stumbled upon?" Ming Huang said with envy and jealousy.
If Mingguang City had only gained an ordinary Saint Emperor, Yuan Qing might not have cared, but this was a peak Saint Emperor.
This made him feel quite troublesome.
It was known that four Saint Emperors on their side were already engaged in containing just one peak Saint Emperor like Dao Yuanming.