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Chapter 508: Chapter 504: Star Trace Demon God
Three thousand miles from Wind and Rain City.
A massive Demon Army numbering over a million was continuously surging towards Wind and Rain City.
At a glance, they covered the mountains and plains, densely packed, entirely filled with Devils, with countless waves of Devils rising and falling like the tides in the ocean, threatening to overwhelm everything.
It was precisely because of this astonishing sight that when Devils were on the move and the number exceeded a million, it would be called a Demon Tide.
Wherever the Demon Tide passed, not a blade of grass would grow, and almost no city could withstand a Demon Tide alone.
After all, even Wind and Rain City, which had a population of one hundred and ten million, had only three hundred thousand Demon God Warriors.
This number wasn’t even a third of the million-strong Demon Tide.
Even without counting the Demon God Warriors, just the garrison, Wind and Rain City only had eight hundred thousand troops.
Theoretically, without reinforcement from surrounding cities, this Demon Tide made up of Devils could completely submerge Wind and Rain City with ease.
At this moment, at the very center of the Devil army, a creature similar to a Tyrannosaurus rex was moving steadily forward along with the Demon Tide.
This creature looked similar to a Tyrannosaurus rex, but in actuality, its body was filled with metallic substances, its arms were long, and it even had a pair of wings made entirely of metal components on its back, which looked slender and sharp, as if they were composed of thousands of sharp, sword-like weapons.
This form was not like a flesh and blood creature but resembled a steel beast from a science fiction world.
This colossus was none other than the leader of the Devils heading towards the direction of Liuhuo City, Purple Thunder City, and Wind and Rain City—the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor.
A Demon Emperor, practicing the second type of Demon Body, where entry-level, Small Achievement, Mahayana, and Perfection represent the four major levels of a Demon Emperor.
But when it reaches the Demon Emperor stage, they are no longer confined to flesh and blood form; they modify their own bodies.
They cannot achieve natural blessings like the Divine Beasts that resonate with heaven and earth, with Derivation Divine Abilities at their side.
However, with their body modifications, they enable themselves to explode with greater speed, stronger attacks, and possess more robust defenses. n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
As for the higher leveled Demon Gods...
They no longer possess the characteristics life should have.
They are essentially using their Spirit Venerable power to operate a powerful War Weapon.
Of course, those who can do this, without exception, are the most top-notch Upper Spirit Venerables. The Demon God Bodies they control, since they no longer care about the concept of "life and death," can be infinitely strengthened by piling up matter and energy, thus like true Demon Gods, tearing mountains apart, destroying cities and nations.
The degree of modification of the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor in front of us is still far less than those Demon Gods that exist solely for war and slaughter.
Beside the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor, a substantial number of Devils were surrounding it.
Based on the aura emanating from them, each one was no less than the several lords from the Chi Long Territory.
Clearly, these were all Demon Emperors under the command of the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor.
"Buzz buzz!"
At that moment, a streak of light flashed across the horizon, and right after, a flying giant beast with lightning surrounding its body and less than a ten-meter wingspan descended from the sky, swiftly landing in front of the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor.
This avian giant beast was tiny in size, but its body was equally filled with a large amount of metal structures, and its wings were also very similar to the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor’s, seeming to be comprised of thousands of sharp swords.
Compared to other Devils, its stature was quite petite, but the aura on its body...
Was stronger than a Demon Emperor.
"Sword Feather."
The Dragon Tears Demon Emperor looked at the avian creature and said, "What is the reaction from the other two cities?"
"My Lord, my subordinates and I have just returned from scouting in Purple Thunder City and Liuhuo City, and there has been no activity in these two cities," the Demon Bird known as Sword Feather replied.
"No activity!?"
The Dragon Tears Demon Emperor’s advancing pace paused slightly.
Following that, it looked at Sword Feather again and repeated, "No activity?"
"My Sword Hawk Squad even penetrated the airspace of Liuhuo City and Purple Thunder City, these human cities have made defensive preparations, but they have not sent any reinforcements to Wind and Rain City," Sword Feather said.
"So it seems those humans were telling the truth, they have started infighting again."
With a hint of mockery in its eyes, the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor said, "No wonder, with the legacies left by those monsters, they still keep losing ground in our battles. Truly, the great Demon Lord Cangming was right; this world should be destroyed sooner rather than later. It’s better to benefit us than those monsters."
"Buzz buzz!"
Just then, a Demon King on the outskirts began to experience a rise in spiritual fluctuations, seemingly about to elevate from a Catastrophic-level Demon Spirit to a Spirit Venerable Level.
"Descent Spirit!?"
The Dragon Tears Demon Emperor’s expression changed, quickly realizing something, "It’s the Star Trace Spirit Venerable!"
The Star Trace Spirit Venerable, one of the ten strongest Spirit Venerables under the great Demon Lord Cangming, had reached the peak of spiritual accumulation.
If it weren’t for the fact that we are currently in a critical period of fighting against the Immortal Country, all it needed to do was return to the Demon Realm, revert to its Spirit Venerable form, and with a high probability use the spiritual accumulation gained from breaking through the Holy Lands over the years to transform into a new Demon Lord.
And the Star Trace Spirit Venerable...
Was also the leader of the many Spirit Venerables on the outskirts of the Holy Dynasty.
It controlled a Demon God Body that had been strengthened to the extreme.
The powerful spiritual presence seemed to be transmitted through the Demon Realm Rift...
Or rather, driven by special means deep within the Demon Realm, it descended upon this Demon King, who acted as a vessel, through the shattered rifts of the Spirit Realm.
In the haze, everyone seemed to see a terrifying and majestic figure.
If at this moment there were Martial Saints who had embarked on the path of Human Immortality present to observe closely, they would have realized that this figure...
Bore a striking resemblance to the "Demon God Yuan Qi" they visualized.
This shadow flickered for a moment and had already completely merged into the body of this Demon King.
The cultivation strength of this Demon King was also rapidly climbing, its Demon Body quickly approaching Perfection, reaching a level where it could nurture a second Demon Body and advance to that of a Demon Emperor.
"Long Qi,"
the Demon King said solemnly.
It did not open its mouth; no sound was made.
Yet, through Spiritual Power, it communicated in a special form of writing or perhaps a form of exchange, clear and distinct to all Demon Emperors who had once attained Spirit Venerable level strength.
"Star Trace Venerable,"
the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor bowed slightly, lowering its stature somewhat.
"I remember I told you that now is a critical period in our war with the Immortal Country, and we should not lightly start a conflict with the Holy Dynasty and these humans. Now that you have led your troops to attack, I need a reasonable explanation from you."
Star Trace Spirit Venerable said.
"Venerable, I had submitted a request to you, but at that time you seemed to be in the ’Eternal Life Tower,’ thus, you did not respond. Moreover, this time, it was not us who provoked the Holy Dynasty but rather the humans of the Holy Dynasty who provoked us."
Dragon Tears Demon Emperor lowered its head, "They destroyed one of our peripheral territories and killed three Spirit Venerables, one of whom even had the potential to enter the Eternal Life Tower."
While speaking, it quickly transmitted the dire state of the Chi Long Territory to Star Trace Spirit Venerable through spiritual communication.
It took a while for Star Trace Spirit Venerable to respond, "A new power has intervened in the Immortal Country, and the situation has changed. The great Emperor Cangming has been compelled to issue a conscription edict. You should be aware that the situation over there is grave. To defend the Blood Moat Demon Abyss, to allow the Abyss to expand again, to such an extent that His Majesty could descend to end the war, we are preparing to issue a second conscription edict and release a batch of new spots from the Eternal Life Tower."
"The Eternal Life Tower will release a new batch of spots!?"
A desire surged in the eyes of the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor.
Normally, only Upper Spirit Venerables would have the hope to enter the Eternal Life Tower. Even though these years, they had absorbed a huge amount of Spirit Qi in this well-evolved world of the Spirit Realm, and the Eternal Life Tower had been expanded more than once, opening up many new spots, such spots were still not something a Middle-level Spirit Venerable like it could aspire to.
But now...
"Long Qi, I think highly of you and have already reported your name on the preliminary list. The premise for you to pass the preliminary selection... is that the Human Clan on your side must not be thrown into chaos for the next three years,"
Star Trace Spirit Venerable said.
"I understand,"
Dragon Tears Demon Emperor nodded solemnly, "However, we have already mobilized our forces to emerge from Dragon Tears Valley. If we retreat now in such a disgraceful manner... I’m afraid it will make us look weak and inspire more unwarranted thoughts."
"Then, force the humans to do it themselves, execute their leaders,"
Star Trace Spirit Venerable said.
Dragon Tears Demon Emperor was startled, then quickly caught on, "Does the Venerable mean that by threatening to sweep through Liuhuo City and Purple Thunder City, we force the humans of Liuhuo City and Purple Thunder City to take action against the leaders among the humans of Wind and Rain City? In this way, we can show our authority and also ensure that we do not engage in all-out war with the Holy Dynasty’s Human Clan?"
"Exactly,"
Star Trace Spirit Venerable said, "When necessary, you can use my name directly to force the rulers of the Human Clan of the Holy Dynasty to bow."
After saying this, the spiritual fluctuations began to gradually dissipate from the being who stood at the pinnacle among Spirit Venerables and was even revered as Venerable by other Spirit Venerables, "Remember, everything must prioritize the Blood Moat Demon Abyss battlefield."
"Yes, Venerable,"
Dragon Tears Demon Emperor responded respectfully.
Soon, the spiritual fluctuations emanating from the Star Trace Spirit Venerable that had occupied the Demon King dissipated.
Clearly, it had left the scene.
And Dragon Tears Demon Emperor turned its gaze towards Sword Feather, "Send a message to Liuhuo City, Purple Thunder City, and Hai Feng City, the Inner Ring city connecting the three; have the Human Clan give an account for the destruction of the Chi Long Territory and the killing of our Spirit Venerables. Otherwise, the scope of the demonic tide’s devastation will not be limited to Wind and Rain City; Liuhuo City, Purple Thunder City, and Hai Feng City following afterward will all be swept away without a trace of life spared. If necessary, the great Demon God Star Trace will descend personally."
While speaking, it declared emphatically, "I will give them one day! One day to give me results!"
"Demon God Star Trace!"
Sword Feather intoned the name somewhat fervently and then responded resolutely, "Yes!"
It spread its wings and soared into the sky, darting away at supersonic speed, vanishing into the distance.
After Sword Feather left, Dragon Tears Demon Emperor turned its gaze to a nearby Demon Emperor, "Slow down the advance of the demonic tide, at least to give those humans some time to react."
At its command, the pace of the surging demonic tide quickly slackened.
Forcing the Human Clan to kill their own was the most ingenious method.
Particularly with the backing of Demon God Star Trace, using the majesty of the god to suppress them...
There was no doubt these humans would bow.
This was a blatant and upfront stratagem.
