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Chapter 66 Supporting the Demon Race
After a fierce battle, the ancient demon army suffered heavy losses under the combined attack of the spirit realm reinforcements and human cultivators, leaving behind more than twenty corpses of Nascent Soul ancient demons as they fled in disarray. Although the remaining leader was unwilling to accept defeat, seeing that the situation was hopeless, he had no choice but to lead his remaining troops in a hasty retreat, intending to join forces with the ancient demons who were attacking the Chaotic Star Sea demon race and regroup.
The battlefield has temporarily returned to calm, though smoke still lingers and corpses litter the ground.
Wang Tianlong exchanged pleasantries with the reinforcements from the Spirit Realm and the surviving human cultivators. Xuan Qingzi greatly admired Wang Tianlong's courage and strength in fighting Kong Yu alone, and Wang Tianlong was also deeply impressed by the formidable combat power of the Spirit Realm cultivators.
At this time, Xuan Qingzi and others who came from Kunwu Mountain to provide support also learned of the news that the ancient demons had divided their forces to attack the demon race.
"Although the demon race and the human race have a long-standing feud, with the demonic calamity looming, we are all in this together," Xuan Qingzi said gravely, making a decisive decision. "If the demon race is destroyed, the ancient demons can concentrate all their forces against our human race, and the situation will become even more critical. We must go to their aid immediately!"
However, the native cultivators of the Chaotic Star Sea, such as Ling Yunchen and others, were severely injured and exhausted due to days of fierce fighting. They were too weak to continue fighting and could only stay in the ruins of Tianxing City to recuperate.
"I, Wang, am willing to go with you all." After a moment's thought, Wang Tianlong volunteered. He was still in good condition and had not yet finished the remaining "cut a blow" quest from the ancient demon leader. The chaotic battlefield was the best place to gain "quest progress".
"Excellent! With Fellow Daoist Wang joining us, our chances of victory have increased even further!" Xuan Qingzi was overjoyed. Wang Tianlong's late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation and unpredictable escape techniques were undoubtedly a great help.
Soon, an elite support team composed of Xuan Qingzi, spiritual cultivators, and Wang Tianlong quickly assembled and sped off towards the direction where the ancient demons were attacking the demon race.
A glint of anticipation flashed in Wang Tianlong's eyes. This was not only about supporting allies, but also about reaping the rewards the system had been waiting for. He wanted to completely complete that unfinished "reward" goal in this battle.
Deep within the Chaotic Star Sea lies the ancestral home of the Flood Dragon Clan.
Unlike the fierce land battles in Tianxing City, the battlefield here is entirely located on the seabed.
The seawater, which should have been clear and blue, was now murky with thick demonic energy and scarlet demon blood. The massive trenches and continuous underwater mountain ranges became natural barriers and battlefields.
The ancient demon army attacking this place was led by a spare deputy—an ancient demon in the late Nascent Soul stage skilled in water-based magic—and numbered about eighty. They had thought that with their absolute strength, they could easily sweep away the demon race, but they did not expect to encounter unprecedented and tenacious resistance.
The demon race, especially the sea demons, holds an absolute advantage in this deep-sea environment.
The patriarch of the Flood Dragon Clan revealed his thousand-foot-long dragon form, churning the seas and manipulating terrifying water pressure and undercurrents to shatter the ancient demons' formation. Although the Thunder Roc Clan demon cultivators were not skilled in naval warfare, the flapping of their wings unleashed streaks of silver-white lightning that exploded in the water with astonishing power, possessing a natural resistance to demonic energy. Other sea demons, such as giant whales, black turtles, and poisonous Flood Dragons, displayed their unique abilities, utilizing their familiarity with the terrain to launch continuous sneak attacks from the shadows.
Although the ancient demons were incredibly powerful, their movements were hampered in the deep sea, and the power of their demonic arts was greatly reduced. Their attempts to set up a demonic array were easily dispersed by the raging ocean currents controlled by the demon race. The two sides were locked in a fierce and protracted battle.
"Damn it! These damned sea monsters are as slippery as eels!" The deputy leader of the ancient demons roared repeatedly. One of his powerful demonic attacks was blocked by a ten-thousand-year-old black tortoise with its hard shell, leaving only a few white marks.
"My lord, this can't go on! Our demonic energy is being depleted too quickly, while the demon race seems to have a continuous supply of spiritual energy to replenish it!" an ancient demon general reported anxiously.
The deputy leader of the ancient demons had a grim expression. He hadn't expected the demon race to be so troublesome. But he knew that the situation with the remaining leader was unclear, and he had to take down the demon race as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Pass down the order! Use the 'Sea-Corroding Demon Pearl' at all costs! Pollute this sea area and see how they can hide!" A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the ancient demon deputy leader as he took out a pearl that emitted an eerie black light.
This "Sea-Eroding Demon Pearl" is a one-time use magical artifact with immense power. It can instantly pollute a large area of the sea, turning it into a demonic realm and causing continuous damage to all living beings. However, using this artifact will also cause a certain backlash to the caster.
As the magic orb was activated, an extremely concentrated black magic liquid spread rapidly through the seawater like ink. Wherever it passed, corals withered, fish and shrimp died, and even the seawater became viscous and highly corrosive.
"Not good! It's demonic filth!" The dragon patriarch's expression changed drastically. He could sense that the spiritual veins of the clan's territory were being rapidly corrupted. "All clansmen, carefully avoid the demonic liquid! Form the 'Ten Thousand Demon Formation' and defend with all your might!"
The demon cultivators retreated, forming a massive defensive shield to resist the corrosive effects of the demonic liquid. However, this also meant they lost their advantage of terrain and were surrounded by the ancient demon army, forced to defend passively.
"Haha! Let's see how long you can hold out!" The deputy leader of the ancient demons grinned and ordered his men to attack the demon race's great formation with ferocity.
Before long, the ancient demon broke through the great formation, and the dragon clan chief and others were also seriously injured.
Haha, the deputy leader of the Ancient Demons laughed loudly and led his men to attack them.
The dragon patriarch manifested his true form, a hundred feet long, surrounded by towering waves. Each swing of his dragon claws could shatter several demons. However, his eyes were filled with anxiety.
Just then, a chilling surge of demonic energy came from the horizon!
A black demonic cloud, like a raging torrent, surged rapidly from the horizon. Above the cloud stood Kong Yu, the ancient demon leader who had just retreated from Tianxing City, and dozens of his remaining Nascent Soul ancient demons!
"Not good! It's the ancient demon reinforcements!" The dragon patriarch's huge dragon eyes shrank sharply, and his heart turned cold instantly.
The arrival of the free time undoubtedly became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
"Hahaha! You old dragon, today is the day your demon race is destroyed!" Empty laughter echoed through the valley as a huge demonic claw tore through the void and fiercely grabbed at the dragon patriarch.
The dragon patriarch roared and unleashed his life-giving dragon breath to defend himself, but it was easily shattered by the demonic claws. His massive dragon body was sent flying backward, his scales shattered and blood gushing out.
With the arrival of this fresh force, the demon race's defenses collapsed instantly. Countless demon cultivators perished under the siege of the ancient demons, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was filled with rivers of blood and wailing cries.
However, at this critical moment—
"You fiend, cease your arrogance!" Xuan Qingzi roared.
A series of angry shouts, like thunderclaps, came from another direction!
Immediately afterwards, powerful beams of spiritual light and demonic energy shot into the sky, piercing the flanks of the ancient demon army like sharp swords! It was the support team led by Xuan Qingzi and Wang Tianlong who had arrived just in time!
Their appearance was like casting a ray of light into a dark abyss.
The dragon patriarch was stunned for a moment, then his eyes blazed with ecstatic joy and disbelief: "Reinforcements... reinforcements from the human race and the spirit realm! Heaven has not forsaken us."