“Demon Suppression Abyss Conscription Order.”Qin Tian carefully read through the announcement, a grave expression appearing in his eyes.In the Qingmu Star Region, the greatest threat to the safety of the star region was not the Empire's old enemies, the Beastman Dynasty with whom they shared a border, but rather a forbidden zone located in the southeastern corner of the star region—Demon Suppression Abyss.The appearance of Demon Suppression Abyss could be traced back five hundred years.At that time, the Qingmu Star Region was still in a relatively peaceful period, with occasional skirmishes with the Beastmen, but these were generally localized wars with limited impact.No one had expected that a sudden disaster was quietly brewing.Initially, Demon Suppression Abyss was just an inconspicuous spatial crack on a peripheral planet of the Qingmu Star Region, a crack as thin as a finger, emitting a faint dark energy.At the time, no one realized the danger of this crack, considering it a common energy fluctuation phenomenon in cosmic space.However, not long after, something terrifying happened.From that crack, some strange-looking and ferocious creatures emerged, later called demons by the people.These demons were inherently cruel, feeding on the flesh and souls of living beings, leaving behind devastation and desolation wherever they went.Initially, the number of demons that escaped was relatively small and they were quickly eliminated by human powerhouses.But as time went on, that spatial crack grew larger and larger, from its initial finger-width to several meters, tens of meters, and even hundreds of meters wide.More and more demons poured out of the crack; not only did their numbers surge, but their strength also grew, and some high-level demons even appeared, possessing intelligence and capable of commanding lower-level demons in battle. It was then that the Empire discovered the source of the demons.Demon Suppression Abyss thus got its name.Facing the ever-expanding Abyss and the continuous emergence of demons, the Empire had no choice but to deploy heavy troops to guard the vicinity of the Abyss.At that time, the army's defensive line was still set outside the Abyss, relying on strong fortresses and powerful weapons, attempting to block the demons within the Abyss's range.However, this defensive strategy did not last long.As the Abyss further expanded, the dark energy it emitted began to erode the planet it was on, causing the planet's ecological environment to rapidly deteriorate, turning it into a dead star unsuitable for human habitation.Even more terrifyingly, the demons' offensive grew fiercer; they would not only charge directly out of the Abyss but also bypass the army's defenses through hidden spatial passages to raid surrounding planets.Stationing outside the Abyss was no longer effective; the defensive lines were repeatedly breached, numerous planets were attacked, and the Empire suffered heavy losses. Eventually, the Empire's high command realized that to completely resolve the threat of Demon Suppression Abyss, merely relying on external defense was far from enough. More aggressive measures had to be taken—sending troops deep into the Abyss to find and destroy the demons' lairs, or demon nests.Demon nests were the source of demon reproduction and power; only by destroying them could the continuous emergence of demons be fundamentally curbed.However, venturing deep into the Abyss was easier said than done.The internal environment of Demon Suppression Abyss was extremely harsh, filled with dense dark energy. This energy would erode the minds and bodies of living beings; ordinary people would be assimilated within half a day, turning into mindless walking corpses. Even Spiritual Energy Users entering would find their strength suppressed.Moreover, the terrain within the Abyss was complex, space was chaotic, and there were traces of demons everywhere, making it extremely dangerous. Even top-level Spiritual Energy Users entering would face the risk of falling.Yet despite this, the Empire never gave up, because everyone knew that once they gave up, the entire Qingmu Star Region would be devoured by demons.Therefore, the Oriental Family personally led the troops, sending many Holy Blood descendants deep into Demon Suppression Abyss. At the same time, the military, bloodline families, mercenary alliances, and other major forces all sent people to Demon Suppression Abyss to carry out the mission of destroying the demon nests.For hundreds of years, Demon Suppression Abyss stopped expanding, but the cost of this peace was incredibly heavy.Too many heroes and valiant figures fell forever in the depths of the Abyss. In the historical records of the Qingmu Star Region, the accounts of Demon Suppression Abyss grew thicker and thicker, each page soaked in blood.Behind those remembered names were countless broken families, and beneath those battle reports of "stable defenses" lay countless piled bones.Qin Tian didn't know when the last Demon Suppression Abyss Conscription Order was issued, but this time, the military issued a conscription to all officers above the rank of major. Although the announcement did not mandate participation but encouraged registration, it indicated that the situation in Demon Suppression Abyss must not be optimistic.Should he participate in the war?Qin Tian fell into deep thought. Coincidentally, he had indeed been considering finding a place for training recently.On one hand, the Barbarian cultivation system was different from that of Spiritual Energy Users. They needed to constantly temper their bodies, and at the same time, in battle, they had to nourish the totem battle patterns on their chests with the enemy's blood.Those battle patterns were ancestral imprints of the Barbarian tribe. Normally, they were just black tattoos, but in bloody battles, they could be activated by the enemy's blood—the stronger the enemy, the richer the life energy contained in their blood. When integrated into the battle patterns, this could cause the Barbarian warriors' physical strength to surge and even awaken new combat talents.According to Terrida, the ancient Barbarian War God, after slaughtering a terrifying beast, directly transformed the totem on his chest into a physical battle spirit, possessing world-destroying power.On the other hand, he also wanted to awaken ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ the spirituality of black frost and Hidden Kill through battlefield combat, and incidentally harvest a wave of evolution points.Initially, his target was Star Pirates.With the intelligence resources of Shadowmoon Tower, finding a few Star Pirates groups was not difficult.But now, a more challenging task lay before him.Speaking of Demon Suppression Abyss, he actually had some connection with it.The martial art he cultivated, the Abyssal Demon Suppression Fist, originated from General Jiang Ming, a ninth-rank powerhouse of Demon Suppression Abyss.This boxing technique contained the profound principles of darkness and the power of demon suppression. It was a Silver-level boxing technique created specifically for slaying demons, consisting of three forms: Abyssal Heaven Imprisonment, Demon Shadow Shattering Void, and Heavenly Punishment Demon Suppression.Additionally, his Heavenly Punishment Divine Lightning specifically countered evil demons.It seemed that Demon Suppression Abyss was indeed an excellent battlefield for him. There, he could not only slaughter demons and harvest evolution points, hoping to push his orange talent to a higher level, but also earn merit much more easily than on other battlefields.However, Qin Tian did not dare to ignore the dangers of Demon Suppression Abyss. Even seventh, eighth, and even ninth-rank powerhouses had cases of falling in Demon Suppression Abyss. As a mere fifth-rank Spiritual Energy User, even with numerous methods, he could not guarantee a safe return.Another point was that he was an officer of the Seventh Bureau, and even if he applied to participate in the war, he would need his superior's permission.Qin Tian was not in a hurry to make a decision. Instead, he ordered Night Dust of Shadowmoon Tower to quickly compile a report on Demon Suppression Abyss.In less than half a day, Night Dust sent a very detailed report to Qin Tian.After reading the information, Qin Tian pondered for a long time, finally calling Yan Qing.“You want to go to Demon Suppression Abyss?”Yan Qing's tone carried a hint of solemnity: “Actually, the Seventh Bureau also received a notice from the military. According to the superior's request, a portion of people must be sent to support Demon Suppression Abyss. You actively applied to participate in the war; logically, I should not only not stop you but encourage you. But as your superior, I still hope you can consider it carefully. Demon Suppression Abyss is extremely dangerous, far more dangerous than any battlefield you have participated in before.”Hearing Yan Qing's words, Qin Tian felt a warmth in his heart and said, “Sir, thank you for your reminder, but my Night Demon Bloodline allows me to constantly grow stronger in battle. I hope to temper myself in Demon Suppression Abyss and climb towards a higher realm.”Upon hearing this, Yan Qing was silent for a moment. Qin Tian had always been the most special subordinate in his heart.He had personally witnessed how Qin Tian, from a clone soldier who had just left the cabin not long ago, grew into a fifth-rank military elite with a mutated bloodline in just over a year.Furthermore, Qin Tian had made great contributions in multiple incidents, and his ability, cunning, and mindset were far superior to many geniuses from bloodline families.During this period, he had not provided much assistance; Qin Tian had basically forged his own path.Therefore, when Qin Tian made his decision, although he did not fully agree in his heart, he did not want to obstruct him too much.What path Qin Tian wanted to take should be his own choice.“Good, since you have made your decision, I will not say anything more. Demon Suppression Abyss is extremely dangerous, you must be fully prepared and return safely,” Yan Qing said slowly.“Thank you, Sir.”Qin Tian saluted and then said, “Sir, I have another question.”“Speak.”“Recently, I have trained a group of Barbarian warriors and would like to take them to Demon Suppression Abyss. Is this feasible?” Qin Tian asked.“Of course, it is possible.”Yan Qing's tone carried a hint of surprise, but he still explained:“Actually, the Demon Suppression Abyss Conscription Order is mainly aimed at descendants of bloodline families. Some people joined the army late, with lower military ranks and positions. If they can leverage family resources to lead teams to Demon Suppression Abyss to participate in the war, all military merits will be recorded under their personal name. At that time, as long as they can return safely, whether it is military rank, position, or power, they will receive rapid promotion. The military will not only not obstruct anyone leading a team to Demon Suppression Abyss but will strongly support it.”Upon hearing this, Qin Tian suddenly understood.From the military's perspective, they naturally hoped that the descendants of bloodline families would actively lead teams to Demon Suppression Abyss to participate in the war to alleviate pressure. Bloodline families could also use this method to rapidly promote the military ranks and positions of their younger generation.From this perspective, this matter was a win-win.Of course, for those officers who had no power or influence and could only rely on themselves, this "shortcut" for bloodline descendants was undoubtedly an eyesore.Most of them had climbed from the bottom for many years, earning promotions step by step with real military merits. Not to mention leveraging family resources, even mobilizing a small team required Layers reporting.On the Demon Suppression Abyss battlefield, they might have to risk their lives to kill several demons to earn a few military merits, while those bloodline descendants only needed to raise their hands to command, relying on the guard teams sent by their families to slaughter demons, and they could pocket hundreds or thousands of military merits.Is it fair?It is indeed somewhat unfair.But in this world, there is no absolute fairness.“When are you planning to leave?” Yan Qing asked.Qin Tian: “I'll make some more preparations in the next few days and officially depart in five days.”“Good.”Yan Qing nodded and said, “I will make arrangements with Demon Suppression Abyss to try and assign you to a relatively safe combat zone.”“Thank you, Sir.”A smile appeared on Qin Tian's face. He was going to Demon Suppression Abyss to improve his strength, not to recklessly take risks. Being able to slaughter demons in a relatively safe environment was naturally a good thing for him.A few days later, in the research park, Qin Tian looked at the several generals who were about to enter Demon Suppression Abyss with him: Xiong, Terrida, Poison Widow, and Li Qi.Xiong, Terrida, and Poison Widow were all fifth-rank powerhouses.Li Qi had just returned from Baiquan Star a few days ago, and he had successfully broken through to the fifth rank with the help of the underground spiritual spring.In addition, more than 180 Barbarians were accompanying him on the expedition.Actually, his strongest general was the sixth-rank Feng Mocheng, and Feng Mocheng himself wanted to participate in the war with him. However, the cooperation between Lingfeng Trading Company and the Oriental Family had just begun, and as the company's legal representative, Feng Mocheng still had many things to do. At the same time, having a sixth-rank powerhouse openly present could also serve as a good deterrent.After all, the temptation of the Youth Potion was too great. Even with the Oriental Family overseeing it, some forces might still harbor thoughts about the Youth Potion.As for Li Qi's Dark Department members, more than half of them had successfully integrated into Shadowmoon Tower, becoming registered assassins of Shadowmoon Tower. Next, they would strictly implement the "Parasitic Plan," continuously encroaching on Shadowmoon Tower's resources, ultimately achieving the goal of taking over.“Are you all ready?”Qin Tian looked around at the several people. He had already introduced the dangerous situation inside Demon Suppression Abyss, but there was no sign of tension or worry on their faces.Xiong was calm and easygoing; he would go anywhere as long as he could eat his fill. Of course, he still had the Beastman's warlike genes in his bones.Terrida needed no further explanation; he was more excited about fighting than anyone else. Compared to staying in the mountains all day doing nothing, he preferred to fight and kill on dangerous battlefields. Only by constantly growing stronger could he face the invaders with more confidence when he returned to his hometown in the future.Li Qi was an assassin trained by the Wen Family from a young age. No matter how terrifying the enemy, he always maintained a calm and cautious mind.Compared to these few, Poison Widow's mindset should be considered the weakest, but after witnessing Qin Tian's various miraculous abilities, she felt that as long as she stayed close to Qin Tian, at least her life would not be in danger, so she didn't feel too nervous.“Ready.”Everyone said in unison.“Good, then let's go!”Qin Tian led the four out of the experimental building. Outside, more than 180 Barbarian warriors were ready to depart. Their black heavy armor gleamed with a cold, matte finish in the sunlight. Each person held a man-high alloy shield in their left hand, with an energy-buffering crystal embedded in the center of the shield. Dark red light flowed within the crystal. In their right hands, they held various weapons—axes, spears, broadswords, and so on—according to their combat habits.Qin Tian walked to the center of the team, his gaze sweeping over the distinct faces, then he raised his hand and shouted loudly:“Board the ship!”The hatch opened, and 180 warriors surged into the assault ship like a black tide. The metallic sound of armor rubbing, the crisp clang of weapons colliding, and heavy breathing intertwined, forming a marching song belonging to iron-blooded warriors.Boom!The engine let out a low roar, and the black hull, like a cruising giant beast, sped towards the sky.

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