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Chapter 531: Chapter 527: Civilization War
The Devil-controlled human gathering areas fell into two types.
One was closer to the Holy Dynasty.
These gathering spots served several purposes.
For instance, they conducted trade with the Human Clan and welcomed those who had been "exiled."
Additionally, they could lure strong human fighters into attacks, acting as a bridgehead.
Another reason was to suppress the morale of the high-level cultivators of the Holy Dynasty.
A large number of humans were right under their noses, yet they dared not mount a rescue, for fear of provoking a retaliatory wave from the demons.
Over time, these high-level cultivators from the Holy Dynasty would gradually become helpless and despondent, finally giving up and adopting an indifferent attitude, caring only for themselves regardless of others’ fates.
Just like on Blue Star, when one country wages an information war against another, they also reveal the incompetence of the opposing political system, rendering the citizens there passive, and instilling an attitude of only caring about personal well-being irrespective of the nation’s ruin or prosperity.
Chi Long Territory belonged to this type.
The other type was the area occupied by the Black Fire Demon Emperor.
This was where the Devils truly based themselves.
These areas often were accompanied by super-large, and even Demon Abyss-level, Demon Realm Rifts.
When Catastrophic-level Demon Spirits of Venerate Level descended, they could quickly surmount their initial weakness through the spiritual essence harvested from these captive humans.
Such Catastrophic-level Demon Spirits would soon possess Demon King-level strength, and the Spirit Venerables would also rapidly develop Demon Emperor-level combat capabilities.
As for the remaining Demon Emperor-level power, and even accumulating spiritual essence and strengthening oneself to evolve from an ordinary Spirit Venerable to a Middle-level Spirit Venerable and Upper Spirit Venerable, this required meticulous management and considerable time.
However, at this time, the gathering area under Black Fire Demon Emperor was clearly under threat.
Half a day earlier, Devils reported that a formidable human fighter had arrived, with staggering strength.
Two hours before, the Devils even brought precise news.
The human fighter who had penetrated their lines was the same supremely powerful being who, using Great Divine Power, had destroyed the Dragon Tears Demon Emperor and eradicated a million Devils a few months ago.
This news instantly sent chills down the spine of Black Fire Demon Emperor.
Fortunately, Star Trace Demon God had contacted Xuan Yang Demon God and Long Xiao Demon God to preemptively contract their defense lines. Many Demon Emperors and Demon Kings had gathered near the main residential areas. Under the summoning of Black Fire Demon Emperor, the number of Demon Emperors gathered around him had reached an impressive eight.
Included among them was Changyuan Demon Emperor, a peak Demon Emperor rich in spiritual essence, needing only to revert to his Demon Spirit form to evolve into an Upper Spirit Venerable.
It was precisely because of this lineup that Black Fire Demon Emperor did not flee immediately.
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"Venerable Xuan Yang might personally make an appearance? This human is known as a Supreme Void Immortal comparable to a Great Divine Ability User in the Holy Dynasty; his strength is almost top-tier even among Fourth-Rank life forms. Facing ordinary Fourth-Rank entities, he could take on ten alone. Our side’s eight great Demon Emperors might be able to repel him, yet this will undoubtedly diminish our might. Moreover, if this human expert fights to the death, our side will inevitably have to pay a tremendous price,"
said Changyuan Demon Emperor at this moment, on whom great hopes were pinned.
He had already accumulated enough spiritual essence.
If not for the recent times where every Demon God rushed to the battlefield of Immortal Country, significantly weakening the Holy Dynasty’s capabilities, he was ready to abandon his Demon Emperor form and return to the Demon Realm to ascend to an Upper Spirit Venerable.
He would then qualify to enter the Eternal Life Tower and reappear in the world as a Venerable, forging a new Demon God Body and governing the decisive power on the battlefield—what a beautiful vision.
"The Venerable is presiding over another residential area, which houses 160 million people, far more and significantly more important than the 50 million people here. Recent probing actions by the Holy Dynasty have markedly increased. It’s not advisable for him to move around at will, but he will come in person if necessary,"
said Black Fire Demon Emperor, pausing in his speech, "Additionally, Venerable Xuan Yang has issued an order. Six Demon Emperors around us have received the message and are currently on their way here. These six grand Demon Emperors are skilled in combat with considerable fighting prowess. Once joined with our fourteen Demon Emperors, even if this human is a Supreme Void Immortal, we can ensure he has no return."
"When did our war with the Holy Dynasty become so passive?"
At this moment, a Demon Emperor expressed his dissatisfaction. "Although the war in Immortal Country is important, the Holy Dynasty should not be underestimated. Remember, their population is no less than that of Immortal Country. Once they unleash their full potential for warfare, it will again become a serious concern."
Changyuan Demon Emperor was also puzzled, "Emperor Cangming has engraved thirty-six names on the Eternal Life Tower! Thirty of those are Upper Spirit Venerables, which means we have thirty Demon Gods!"
This Demon Emperor said, "It used to be said that there were not enough bodies of Demon Gods, and those thirty great Upper Spirit Venerables had to refine their Demon Bodies themselves. But recently, as we have almost taken over the whole world, resources have become incredibly abundant compared to before. Additionally, the servants have improved the enhancement model of the Demon God Bodies. The cost of creating Demon God Bodies has significantly decreased, and the efficiency has greatly increased. Under these circumstances, as long as it serves our strategic objectives, even if some Demon God Bodies are damaged, I believe it falls within a reasonable range."
"You think Venerable Xuan Yang is reluctant to wage war against the Holy Dynasty? In the past, Venerable Xuan Yang and Star Trace considered using the Holy Dynasty as a standard, letting many surviving humans fall into the trap, and once their numbers were sufficiently high, wiping them out in one fell swoop. But lately, on one hand, there have been complications on the side of Immortal Country, drawing our main forces there, and on the other hand..."
Black Fire Demon Emperor’s expression became grave: "The Holy Dynasty also possesses the power of the Spiritual Mechanism. Moreover, they have accumulated a vast amount of Spiritual Mechanism Power in a very short time using various methods. Should they be driven to desperate measures and detonate all their Spiritual Mechanism Power, the resulting fluctuations would likely attract those monsters’ attention, pinpointing their coordinates for return. At that time, all our arrangements would be in vain, and the roles of hunter and hunted would inevitably be reversed."
"Those monsters..."
As Black Fire Demon Emperor spoke, all the Demon Emperors changed their expressions, their eyes filled with dread.
"So, we either don’t make a move, or if we do, we must mobilize more than ten Demon Gods to crush the Holy Dynasty swiftly, giving them no chance for a desperate last stand,"
Black Fire Demon Emperor said emphatically.
"For this world... we have given too much..."
Changyuan Demon Emperor sighed.
"What is this? Back in the day, when we wanted these outcomes, our predecessors paid a price several times, even dozens of times greater than now!"
Black Fire Demon Emperor said, his eyes filled with fervor, "Moreover, once we conquer this world, we will surely be able to reignite its soul, allowing it to ’live’ again... By then, we, and our descendants, will no longer have to struggle to barely ’live’ like us."
"We will succeed, under the great leadership of Demon Lord Cangming, we will definitely succeed!"
The other Demon Emperors responded in unison.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the field actually became somewhat fervent.
At this moment, Black Fire Demon Emperor seemed to have received some news, suddenly saying, "The most powerful under Venerable, Demon Emperor Kaya, has arrived."
"Kaya, its body has been remodeled according to the standards of a Demon God Body..."
Changyuan Demon Emperor said.
"Alright, let’s go out and greet them, moreover, our enemies are also about to arrive..."
The enormous body of Black Fire Demon Emperor stirred.
And almost as soon as his words fell, a radiant brilliance was already shining from the skies hundreds of miles away, that provocative, war-declaring intention, even from hundreds of miles away, they could feel it very clearly.
They have already arrived."
Changyuan Demon Emperor spoke, his massive form soaring into the sky.
The other Demon Emperors swiftly followed behind.
As they exited the palace and flew for a moment, in the distance, six Demon Emperors quickly approached.
"Kaya."
Changyuan Demon Emperor greeted.
"The human expert that killed Long Qi called Gu Jinlai?"
Demon Emperor Kaya, looking toward the distant radiant brilliance, said with a serious expression, "The plan of Star Trace Venerable might not work anymore, the opponent has come directly to our doorstep."
"It all depends on our performance next. If we can kill this human expert called Gu Jinlai, Star Trace Venerable, Venerable Xuan Yang, and Venerable Long Xiao can still claim to have the upper hand, everything within expectations. But if we lose, forcing Venerable Xuan Yang to take the field personally, the human clan will see through our current weakened state, then... a great war will erupt at any moment."
Black Fire Demon Emperor said, "So, we cannot lose!"
"Especially since the battle at the Blood Moat Demon Abyss has reached its peak, we cannot afford to lose. Otherwise, if these Holy Dynasty humans break through our encirclement and come to the aid of Immortal Country... even if they don’t aid the Immortal Country, just the human clan knowing that they have achieved victory on this battlefield could boost the morale of Immortal Country’s people. Worst case scenario, it could become the final straw that breaks the war’s balance."
Kaya added, "Gentlemen, it’s our turn to exert our strength, in one battle, break the backbone of this human settlement, and secure a peaceful rear for the Blood Moat Demon Abyss battlefield."
The other Demon Emperors nodded in agreement, feeling the same.
"For the grand plan of Emperor Cangming!"
"For the future of our civilization!"
"For our successors to live more smoothly..."
The fourteen Demon Emperors looked at each other.
As high-ranking officials in the Demon Realm just below the Demon Lord, at this moment, they were all burning with an unyielding and indestructible belief.
In the war of civilizations, there’s no right or wrong.
Only survival.
"Humans!"
"Kill!"
The Demon Emperors roared, each displaying their dozens or nearly hundred meters tall giant Demon Bodies, terrifying Demon Flames shooting towards the sky, sweeping the towering demon clouds, heading straight for Gu Jinlai.
And from a distance...
Feeling the towering Demon Flame stirred up by the fourteen Demon Emperors, the Chaotic Star Light Body Cultivation Technique within Gu Jinlai started operating, his body also gradually swelling, growing bigger...
"Fourteen Demon Emperors? The Demon God Xuan Yang hasn’t arrived in person?"
His quickly growing, towering form took a step in the void.
Though alone, the thunder and lightning he enveloped, instantly suppressed the Demon Flame stirred up by the union of the fourteen Demon Emperors.
"Let’s execute these fourteen Demon Emperors first, then face Demon God Xuan Yang!"
