"We'll be sure to give everything we have in this battle. I can't say that I'm willing to die for the city, but as long as there's any sliver of opportunity for victory, we won't give up," the black-robed demonic cultivator said.

All of the other elders also nodded in agreement with grim expressions.

The white-robed elderly man gave a pleased nod upon seeing this, then turned to Han Li and transmitted his voice to him.

Han Li listened to what he had to say and considered it for a moment before nodding in response. 

The white-robed elderly man immediately clapped his hands together with glee, and a golden-armored guard quickly descended from the top of the stone pagoda before extending a respectful bow toward the elders.

"Lead the way for Fellow Daoist Han and do as we originally planned. Failure is not an option!" the white-robed elderly man ordered in an authoritative voice.

"Yes! Senior Han, please come with me," the guard said as he turned toward Han Li in a respectful manner.

Han Li nodded in response before flying down from the platform as a streak of azure light, and...