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While Lu Hong was still entangled with the mysterious beauty from the Tong Mansion, a cataclysmic battle erupted on the other side of the wasteland.
"Open the city gates, surrender obediently, or face relentless slaughter," the Golden Lion stared blandly at the Demon City's City Lord, his tone unwaveringly firm.
"Ridiculous, me, a dignified City Lord of the demon race, how could I surrender to a barbarian orc like you?" The City Lord of the Demon City, King Li, had defended the demon beast borders for a millennium, having experienced tens of thousands of battles, stalwartly guarding against the beast race beyond the tall walls. Now, the sudden assault by the Golden Lion prompted King Li to acknowledge the opponent's might, yet he doubted whether this lion could breach the fortress-like defenses of Li City.
"Then there's nothing more to say." The Golden Lion shrugged indifferently and returned to his massive army.
