The barrier was originally sealed, allowing no entry or exit. But as the devil creatures increased in number, Li Dongcheng altered the formation’s mode. Now, it permitted the attacks of human experts to pass through it so the city could fight back.1

However, this modification also made it possible to exit the barrier. Concerned that it would weaken the city’s defenses, the defenders attacked cautiously. As a result, their efforts had minimal effect. It was this growing pressure that led Li Dongcheng to seek out Mo Nian.0

So when “Mo Nian” suddenly threw Elder Xu out into the horde of devil creatures, everyone was enraged. Some even moved...0