Somewhere less than ten kilometers from the underground dwarf kingdom, two dazzling lights, gold and red, flickered, occasionally accompanied by bursts of white light.
The light was brilliant and carried a chilling aura, almost illuminating the entire underground world.
From afar, one could see that this underground space was equipped with many defensive buildings and facilities.
For example, siege crossbows, defensive fortresses, defensive walls, watchtowers, and crossbow camps.
Behind these stood rows of houses built by the underground dwarves.
However, at this moment, many dwarf corpses lay scattered around the open spaces surrounding the houses.
The air was filled with a sickening stench of blood.
These dwarves all belonged to the underground dwarf kingdom, and this place was the kingdom's outpost, considered the first line of defense.
But now, this first line of defense had been captured by the army of Xiao Mo's territory.
In this underground space, the most powerful legionary forces under Xiao Mo's command were gathered.
Nearly three hundred immortal and demon troop types.
Over a thousand natural wooden soldiers.
A dwarf legion of two thousand men.
As well as seven Black Blood Dragon Pythons and a little black dragon, plus those Heavy Sky Sparrows.
Compared to the dwarf kingdom's four legions and an army of twenty thousand, the number of Xiao Mo's territory's troops was truly insufficient to fill their mouths.
However, in terms of true combat power, the dwarf kingdom's four legions were merely decorative, impressive but useless.
They would be utterly incapable of withstanding the army of the immortal and demon tribes.
After all, the immortal and demon tribes' legions had dozens of Spirit-rank troops.
And there were five Lord-rank powerhouses.
Such formidable strength was more than enough to crush the entire underground dwarf kingdom.
"My Lord! Less than ten kilometers west of this space lies the true underground dwarf kingdom!"
The elder dwarf knelt before Xian Qing'er and reported respectfully.
Although the underground dwarf tribes were under the jurisdiction of the dwarf kingdom, the current underground dwarf tribes had long since believed in the omnipotent Holy Lord.
In their eyes, the dwarf kingdom, daring to oppose the Holy Lord, was the true rebel that needed to be guided onto the righteous path.
The elder dwarf continued, "I believe the dwarf kingdom must have received the news by now. They must have made full preparations, gathered their finest troops, and are defending their kingdom with their strongest forces!"
Upon hearing this, Xian Qing'er waved her hand dismissively, her expression unwavering.
"It's fine! Let them prepare well!"
Xian Qing'er even hoped that the dwarf kingdom would mobilize its strongest forces and fight a decisive battle with the immortal and demon tribes' army.
Otherwise, if the dwarf kingdom proved too weak, it would be too uninteresting.
Moreover, only by defeating the strongest defenses could the immortal and demon tribes' army gain more experience points.
"Pass my order, the territory's army will advance at full speed, directly towards the dwarf kingdom! Anyone encountered on the way who does not genuinely surrender will be killed without exception!"
Xian Qing'er waved her staff and shouted loudly.
The next moment, led by the underground dwarf legion, all the immortal and demon tribes' armies galloped westward.
About halfway through the journey.
A sturdy dwarf suddenly charged towards them.
Seeing this, the elder dwarf's snow-white eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he raised his hand to make a killing gesture.
However, the charging dwarf quickly bowed and saluted.
"You must be the army sent by the Holy Lord to conquer! My name is Chamu'er, and I am a loyal follower of the Holy Lord! It was the Holy Lord who sent me to infiltrate the dwarf king's palace!"
"Now that I've learned the Holy Lord has sent an army to attack the royal city, I've come to meet you!"
"May I ask if the Holy Lord has arrived? I have something important to report to the Holy Lord!"
The sturdy dwarf charging towards them was indeed Chamu'er. Xiao Mo had sent him back to the dwarf kingdom to infiltrate, gather detailed intelligence, and monitor the dwarf kingdom's every move.
This fellow was the captain of the second royal guard, and also the son of the dwarf kingdom's first legion commander, whose father was a mid-grade Spirit-rank powerhouse.
Since leaving the immortal and demon tribes and returning to the dwarf kingdom, Chamu'er had felt like he was enduring torment every day.
However, the task assigned by the Holy Lord had to be completed without fail.
Therefore, no matter how much he suffered, he worked diligently, all while hoping that the Holy Lord would send an army soon.
Finally, this day had arrived.
Xiao Mo had not come with the army, so Chamu'er was naturally brought before Xian Qing'er.
"Respected Lord, I have persuaded my father. He will secretly open a hidden passage to the royal city for our army. With this passage, the army can avoid many obstacles and proceed directly to the royal city!"
"At the same time, my father and my family are willing to surrender to the Holy Lord and dedicate their lives to serving the Holy Lord!"
Chamu'er reported the situation to Xian Qing'er.
Xian Qing'er nodded gently, without any suspicion towards Chamu'er.
This was because Chamu'er had been purified by her earlier, and she could sense the sincerity in his devotion, which was not mixed with any other emotions.
This indicated that everything Chamu'er said was true and that he had not betrayed his master.
"Rest assured, your family will be blessed by the Master's radiance. The Master is magnanimous and can forgive even the rebellious! Chamu'er, you will temporarily join the underground dwarf legion and lead the way!"
"Yes, my Lord!"
Hearing Xian Qing'er's words, Chamu'er quickly responded.
He then ran to the front of the underground dwarf legion and led the way for the immortal and demon tribes' army.
Indeed, under Chamu'er's guidance, the army advanced almost unimpeded, encountering little resistance.
"My Lord, the passage ahead leads directly to the dwarf kingdom's royal city!"
"Charge through!"
With a command, the army unhesitatingly charged into the passage.
Chamu'er, who had already reached the level of a ninth-rank Lord, led the charge, at the very front of the army.
He slew all the kingdom dwarves who tried to block their path, showing no mercy.
This scene left the kingdom dwarves in disbelief, as they all knew that Chamu'er was one of King's most loyal guards.
"Charge!"
Following Chamu'er's charge, the two thousand underground dwarves behind them also charged forward.
In a moment, the army emerged from the passage and entered the core of the dwarf kingdom—the dwarf royal city.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
At this moment, the sound of sharp breaking air suddenly resounded through this underground space.
In the dim light, one could see an arrow rain, capable of obscuring the sky, descending like lightning and engulfing the entire underground dwarf legion.
Feeling the shadow cast over them from above, not a single dwarf in the underground legion showed any fear.
However, the situation at this moment was precarious...