"Li Fei suddenly fainted before the Demon Tide arrived. By the time he woke up, the Third Battalion had already relocated to a grotto."Yan Song's lips curled into a cold, sharp arc. "Qin Tian truly lives up to his Seventh Bureau background. He's far more adaptable than Xu Xiong, that rigid and old-fashioned soldier."Behind him, a Black-Robed Man standing in the shadows spoke, his voice deep and ancient:"This person has both methods and ability. Fortunately, he is not a Sixth-Order Spiritual Energy User, otherwise your position would truly be unstable."Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Yan Song's eyes. "The Sixth-Order is a major threshold for a Spiritual Energy User; it's not that simple to cross. But Old Ghost, you're right. I cannot keep such a ticking time bomb by my side."To become the highest-ranking military descendant of the Yan family among the younger generation, and to regain the family's attention and cultivation, he ventured into the Demon Suppression Abyss at great risk, spending his days in the company of demons.No matter who it was, as long as they became a stumbling block on his path or threatened his position, he would eliminate them without hesitation."Old Ghost, send word. The Demon Tide has ended. In half an hour, the Third Battalion will proceed as planned to assist in attacking the Demon Cave Number Two. The First Battalion should prepare to cooperate. All other battalions must gather in Black Mountain Valley within half an hour.""Yes!"The Black-Robed Man named Old Ghost nodded, then silently retreated from the tent like a ghost.After Old Ghost left, Yan Song leaned back in his chair, gently stroking a metal-based ruby ring on his index finger. As wisps of fire spiritual energy infused it, he spoke softly:"I've fed you for over half a year, consuming no less than 500 Fire Spirit Stones. This time, ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) I hope your performance can satisfy me. Otherwise, I guarantee you will never see the light of day again."The ruby ring trembled slightly, emitting a dull hum.In the valley outside the Demon Cave Number Two, the demonic aura had not completely dissipated, but its previous ferocity was gone.Hundreds of demons were scattered across the Black Stone Beach. Some lay sprawled on the ground, their heavy breathing mixed with the sulfur-scented wind echoing through the valley. Others, dragging injured limbs, moved aimlessly, the sound of their sharp claws scraping against rocks weak and listless, clearly not yet recovered from the frenzy of the Demon Tide.Suddenly, a Bone-Winged Demon closest to the valley entrance sharply raised its head, its nostrils twitching violently.The next second, it let out a sharp shriek, and a greedy red light instantly ignited in its murky eyes.Humans! The scent of humans! This shriek was like a spark thrown into stagnant water, instantly igniting the instincts of all the demons. Their fatigue seemed to drain away in an instant, and hundreds of demons uniformly turned towards the direction of the scent, low growls of excitement rumbling in their throats, dark green saliva dripping from the corners of their mouths.For demons, human flesh and blood were undoubtedly the best tonic."Oww—"More than thirty agile Claw Demons charged out first, their bone claws making urgent, crisp sounds on the black stone as they rushed towards the dense forest on the right side of the valley entrance.Their figures quickly disappeared from the sight of the other demons, leaving only their increasingly distant shrieks.However, in just a few breaths, those shrieks abruptly stopped.The remaining demons suddenly halted their movements, their previously excited eyes now showing a hint of bewilderment.They could clearly sense that the aura of those thirty-plus comrades had completely vanished in that instant—no struggle, no screams, just as if their existence had been forcibly wiped away by something."~"The demons became vigilant, slowly approaching the front.Da da da. A rhythmic sound of footsteps came from afar.When a group of human figures clad in Xuan-Iron armor appeared, the demons' pupils suddenly contracted.Hundreds of figures stood in a neat square formation at the very front. The Xuan-Iron armor gleamed with a cold, hard luster in the dim light, and the cold weapons in their hands carried a fierce sharpness.Their gazes were like torches, uniformly locked onto the demons in the valley. They made no superfluous movements, yet exuded a chilling sense of oppression.The disappearance of those thirty-plus demons was clearly related to this group of humans.At the rear of the formation, spiritual energy fluctuations erupted.Fireballs, wind blades, and ice shards flew over the formation, raining down on the demon horde.Although these Psychic Mage spells did not cause much damage, they instantly stirred up the inherent ferocity of the demons. Anger and the craving for flesh and blood overwhelmed their reason. They let out deafening roars, surging towards the human formation like a tide."Retreat!"The warriors turned and ran, while the Psychic Mages continuously cast spells to slow the demons' advance.Sensing the battle erupting outside the valley and the fluctuations of human spiritual energy, the demons inside the valley let out roars, stirring up layers of echoes.Many demons, without waiting for the Sixth-Order Demon to speak, could no longer hold back and charged out.Boom boom boom!Psychic Mage spells rained down on the demon horde like a storm. Fireballs exploded into fiery infernos amidst the demons, and the dull thud of ice cones piercing rotten flesh rose and fell.But these grotesque monsters seemed to feel no pain, stepping over the mangled remains of their comrades and pressing forward, their sharp claws almost scraping the warriors' armor.Just at this critical moment, another team of figures suddenly emerged from the incline side of the mountain.Their auras were as faint as roadside pebbles, so much so that even the most vigilant Bone-Winged Demons failed to detect them, until dozens of spiritual energy beams tore through the air—sharp spikes of metal spiritual energy pierced through the eye sockets of three demons, and stone walls raised by earth spells cut off the pursuing army at the waist. Only then did the demons realize that another group of humans was hidden on the flank."Kill them all!"Li Wufeng roared, his battle saber, imbued with a faint golden saber aura, slashed out, precisely striking the side of a Claw Demon's neck.Amidst the crisp sound of bone armor shattering, the still-roaring head rolled into the dust, and dark green blood splattered on his armor, steaming with a pungent white smoke.To conceal their tracks, the warriors of the First Battalion had taken Breath-Concealing Pills in advance.The sluggish feeling of spiritual energy brought by the pills reduced their combat power, but when they were the attacking party, this effect became an acceptable price.The two teams were like meshing gears. The First Battalion carved into the demon horde from the flank, while the Third Battalion held its ground head-on. Intersecting saber light and spiritual energy beams wove a net of slaughter, reaping the demons caught in the gaps one by one."Roar—!"A mournful shriek pierced through the clouds, reaching deep into the Demon Cave Number Two.The previously dormant demons could no longer hold back. Dark, oppressive figures surged out of the cave entrance like a tide, numbering nearly a thousand at a rough estimate, their dark green eyes forming a continuous expanse of ghost fire in the gloom."Retreat! Retreat quickly!"Li Wufeng sensed the surging and violent aura from afar, and his roar became tinged with urgency.He swung his saber, forcing back the Rotten Flesh Demon in front of him, and led the First Battalion towards the direction of the pre-set trap. Almost simultaneously, Xiong received a message from Qin Tian. His thick arms grabbed his great axe, carving a bloody path, and led his team, fighting and retreating.The two teams were like a pair of rotating millstones, first clearing out the remaining demons caught in the middle, then merging into one.The Barbarian warriors under Xiong formed a thick shield wall to cover the rear, blood and flesh flying as their great axes swung. The Psychic Mages, meanwhile, set up layers of ice barriers and vine enchantments in front, slowing the demons' pursuit.Gradually, the distance between the team and the demons widened to several tens of feet, but a pulling tension was always maintained.When the allied forces retreated to the middle section of a small canyon, a sudden change occurred.Whoosh—!A vast spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted, like an invisible dome encompassing the entire team.The warriors only felt a blur of light and shadow before their eyes, and hundreds of people were collectively teleported onto the cliff face on the east side of the canyon, looking down from above at the swarming demons below.Immediately after, a dull tremor came from underground. Boom boom boom!!!The spiritual energy explosives buried beneath the canyon were instantly detonated. Crimson flames, accompanied by a wave of air, shot up into the sky, like fire dragons breaking free from their restraints.The demons surging into the canyon were flung into the air, severed limbs, broken arms, and shattered rocks mixing and scattering everywhere.The pursuers outside the canyon fared even worse. Walls of fire, unleashed by the chain Explosions, erupted from underground, engulfing the entire demon horde in a sea of flames. Screams rose and fell amidst the inferno, only to be crushed by the roar of the Explosion in an instant."Tsk, tsk, that's quite a spectacle."Li Wufeng looked at the churning sea of fire below the cliff, a smile playing on his lips. But as his gaze swept over the area where even the rocks were melting,A hint of doubt appeared. "That's not right. Yan Song clearly said he only prepared thirty tons of spiritual energy explosives. This power—it must be several times more, right?"He shook his head, casting aside the distracting thoughts. Regardless of whether Yan Song secretly added more, at least the task of luring the enemy was complete. The rest was up to the team responsible for the cleanup."Roar—!!!"From deep within the Demon Cave Number Two, a roar filled with boundless rage cracked the rock walls.The figure of a Sixth-Order Lava Demon appeared at the cave entrance. A pair of dark red flame wings condensed on its magma-flowing body. The moment its wings flapped, the surrounding air twisted into heatwaves, and it shot towards the canyon like a burning meteor.At this time, outside the Demon Cave, the six battalions of the Crimson Gold Legion and Yan Song's personal guard unit had already assembled.When those few pillars of fire that pierced the heavens rose, the warriors erupted in deafening cheers. But before the cheers could subside, they were startled into silence by the figure of the Lava Demon soaring into the sky."Regimental Commander! A Sixth-Order Demon has moved out!" The Sixth Battalion Commander rushed to Yan Song's side, the clash of his armor carrying unconcealed anxiety. "If we don't provide support soon, Li Wufeng and his men might not be able to hold on—""It's time for us to depart."Yan Song raised a hand to interrupt him, his tone as calm as if discussing the weather. His hair moved slightly in the wind, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes as his gaze swept over the demonic figure streaking across the sky."Everyone, prepare for takeoff!"The moment the order fell, several Wind Psychic Mages simultaneously formed hand seals.Pale green spiritual energy surged and gathered on the ground, finally condensing into a wind carpet covering several miles. Three thousand warriors stepped onto the carpet, and the entire team, like a suspended dark cloud, stood ready."Depart!"Boom!The wind carpet suddenly accelerated, flying forward with a sound of tearing through the air.But before the warriors could get excited, the faces of several battalion commanders suddenly changed—the direction the team was heading was not the canyon where the Demon Cave Number Two was located at all!"Regimental Commander! The direction is wrong!" The Sixth Battalion Commander's voice was anxious."The direction is not wrong."Yan Song turned to look at him, his eyes completely calm. "Qin Tian and Li Wufeng's two battalions are enough to deal with the remaining demons. Moreover, with Qin Tian's spatial abilities, even if they are no match for the demons, he can safely transfer the team. And our target is—""The First Demon Cave!""Wh—What?!"Exclamations erupted on the wind carpet. The commanders of the six major battalions looked at each other, and even the warriors of Yan Song's personal guard unit showed expressions of disbelief.

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