The only public event Mo Han ever attended was a victory banquet hosted by the Emperor, though even then, while his attire was somewhat casual, Dai Li and Murong Feixue had meticulously dressed him up. Compared to his current state, there was a noticeable difference; he wasn't nearly as nonchalant as he was now, meaning some people present, even if they had seen Mo Han before, might not recognize him.

If these words hadn't come from the mouth of the highly esteemed Prince, no one present would have believed them.

Upon hearing Long Gufan’s question, Mo Han couldn't help but show a flicker of surprise, speaking with confusion, "I don't believe I have met His Highness the Prince before? I am deeply honored that Your Highness knows of Mo Han."

Mo Han’s words were tantamount to admitting his identity. Hearing this, the others finally understood that this unremarkable young man before them was, in fact, the renowned Duke Mo Han, famous across the continent, and a look of awe appeared in their eyes.

Hearing this, Long Gufan chuckled, "You are correct, I truly have not met His Grace the Duke before. However, my Imperial Brother has always kept a portrait of the Duke in the Imperial Study.

Whenever I visit my Imperial Brother, I often see the Duke’s portrait, and my Imperial Brother frequently speaks of the Duke’s monumental achievements in front of me. It would be hard for me not to know the Duke. Someone as conspicuous as the Duke, I would be even less likely to forget, which is why I recognized you immediately."

Hearing Long Gufan’s explanation, Mo Han’s brilliant smile returned, and he continued, "Heh heh.

Your Highness flatters me; hearing such praise, I almost doubt if I am truly as wonderful as you say. However, our most immediate priority is to resolve the current predicament. Once these matters are settled, Mo Han will certainly have a good talk with Your Highness."

Hearing Mo Han's reply, everyone’s minds snapped back from the shock of encountering him. Indeed.

Tianlong City was currently in imminent peril, and they hadn't even begun to conceive a method to avert this crisis.

Long Gufan, hearing Mo Han, merely smiled faintly and remarked, "Your Grace the Duke speaks with such calm, and you also seem rather familiar with this Demon Dragon Clan. Have you perhaps already devised a strategy to deal with those demon race members opposite us?" Hearing Long Gufan’s words, Mo Han inwardly marveled at the Prince’s astuteness; this Prince was truly extraordinary, no wonder Long Zhantian placed such trust in him,

giving him command over the Tianlong Imperial Army, the most formidable force in the entire Tianlong Empire.

With this thought, Mo Han nodded with a smile, "To be honest, I don't have absolute certainty that I can stop these Demon Dragon Clan members, but I believe it’s better than having no chance at all."

Hearing Mo Han’s response, Long Gufan spoke happily, "I trust that Your Grace the Duke possesses the ability to resolve this crisis. If you require anything or anyone, Duke, please just name it. Everything here is at your disposal,

including myself. So, whatever you need, Duke, just say the word."

Mo Han quickly waved his hands, saying, "Your Highness is too kind; there’s no need for such elaborate measures. Is this gentleman not the Grand Archmage of Magic, the esteemed Master Xilaist, the Chief Archmage of our Tianlong Empire?" Mo Han asked Xilaist with a smile.

Xilaist immediately nodded upon hearing this and replied, "That is indeed me. Is there something you require of me, Duke? Please feel free to ask."

Mo Han replied with a pleasant smile, "Nothing unusual. I only wish for Grand Master Xilaist and the mages here to continue the magic you were just casting—simply attack the Demon Dragon Clan's magic barrier. Leave everything else to me."

Although Xilaist harbored some doubt upon hearing Mo Han’s instruction—Mo Han intending to handle alone what so many of them could not—Mo Han's previous actions compelled him to trust the Duke’s strength. Thus, Xilaist readily nodded in understanding and began instructing his subordinate mages to proceed as Mo Han had directed.

Seeing this, Mo Han gave Long Gufan a slight smile and said, "I must trouble Your Highness to order the preparation of some Super Heavy Crossbows. If any Demon Dragon Clan members attempt an assault later, it’s better to have some preparation than none at all."

Upon hearing Mo Han’s request, Long Gufan nodded and instructed his personal guards to convey Mo Han’s orders. In mere moments, hundreds of Super Heavy Crossbows, specially crafted by the Tianlong Empire, were being pushed onto the ramparts by Tianlong Imperial soldiers.

Just as these preparations concluded, the Demon Dragon Clan's third Forbidden Spell attack was ready. A colossal flame, controlled by the opposing mages, landed precisely on the location targeted by the previous two assaults, causing the entirety of Tianlong City to shake violently.

The magic barrier encircling Tianlong City, having endured three successive Forbidden Spell strikes, could hold no longer. With a fierce flash of light, the entire magic shield collapsed, vanishing completely.

At that exact moment, a voice filled with arrogance rang out from the Demon Dragon Clan's ranks, "What now, you foolish humans, still clinging to futile resistance? Your city shield is entirely gone. I believe you all know the consequences if we unleash this Forbidden Spell just one more time. You have only one option left: open your gates and surrender. Perhaps our Young Clan Leader will take pity and spare your wretched lives."

Hearing the Demon Dragon Clan’s presumptuous shouts, every soldier and mage of the Tianlong Empire displayed expressions of fury. The Tianlong Empire, as the foremost power on the entire Dragon Soaring Continent, had never suffered such threats in Tianlong City. The soldiers and mages were itching to charge out and fight the Demon Dragon Clan to the death. However, since no command had been issued from above, despite their indignation, the soldiers and mages maintained their composure, standing quietly, with no one voicing dissent, thus demonstrating the strict discipline and regulations of the Tianlong Empire's military.

Mo Han, upon hearing this, did not appear angry; he merely spoke calmly to Xilaist, "Grand Master Xilaist, you may commence. I trust those Demon Dragon Clan members opposite won't attack immediately. Proceed exactly as I instructed; pay no mind to anything else."

Although Xilaist didn't understand why Mo Han was so certain the Demon Dragon Clan wouldn't strike right away, he followed Mo Han's directive and began the next round of magical attacks.

Indeed, upon sensing the magical fluctuations from Xilaist and his mages, the opposing Demon Dragon Clan members erupted in arrogant laughter, their voices carrying over, "So, you haven't given up yet! Very well, we will let you attack one more time. Then, I will extinguish all hope, and we’ll see what you use to resist then."

Having said that, the Demon Dragon Clan members ceased their magical bombardment and quietly waited for Xilaist and his mages to complete their spellcasting.

The mages and soldiers standing near Long Gufan and Xilaist, after hearing the Demon Dragon Clan's words, couldn't help but admire Mo Han’s pinpoint judgment. They gazed at Mo Han with expressions of respect, and even Long Gufan cast a look of appreciation toward him, nodding gently.

As Xilaist and the others began their incantations, Mo Han quickly shed his playful demeanor. He adopted a solemn expression and began to chant a magical incantation in a low voice: "Fire as the dot, flame as the line, pierce through the boundaries of time. Great Sovereign existing in the void, I beseech you in the name of the Fire God to fulfill the legendary oath, create the primordial shatter, and let all evil return to the end of chaos..."

What Mo Han was casting was the ancient mid-tier Forbidden Spell of the Fire Element, 'Doomsday Twilight.' It was, arguably, the strongest spell in the Fire Element category, second only to Divine Spells. Mo Han had witnessed the power of that blue magic barrier earlier and knew that ordinary Forbidden Spells couldn't harm it; only ancient arts of immense power stood a chance. Thus, Mo Han unleashed the ancient magic taught to him by the elemental spirits right from the start.

After a period of rigorous cultivation, Mo Han’s power had seen a further increase. The previous injury had led to his body being treated with a divine artifact of the Elven race, the legendary 'Demon-Exorcising Pearl,' crafted personally by the Creator God, to heal him. Under the influence of the Pearl’s potent energy, his constitution underwent a transformation, leading to a fortuitous enhancement of Mo Han’s magical proficiency.

Furthermore, since fire magic was Mo Han's most proficient element, he decided to risk this attempt. If this one strike failed and alerted the Demon Dragon Clan, there would truly be no opportunity left to turn the tide of battle.