《All The Treasures That I Hide Are Multiplied 10,000 Times In Value》 Chapter 1 Qin Xiao pounded his head and slowly got up from the ground. He couldn¡¯t even count how many times he had transmigrated. The repeated deaths had already familiarized him with this feeling. However, this transmigration was exceptionally different. He was born in a hall. Although there were sparkling flames around him, he could not see anything clearly. Just as he was sizing up his surroundings, he heard a voice. Welcome to the war between angels and demons. Total number of players participating in this game: 10 trillion! Rules of the game 1. Players will be randomly divided into ¡°Angel¡± and ¡°Demon¡± camps! 2. The dead players will be erased from the original world! 3. The players who successfully establish or destroy a ¡°Divine Realm¡± will obtain the victory of the first stage! 4. After the first stage of the game is completed, the players can choose to ¡°Continue the game¡± or ¡°Return to the original world¡±. ¡­ You have been assigned to the camp: Demons! Please fuse with your Demon Egg within 10 minutes. Players who have not made their choice by the deadline will be erased! Enjoy the game! Qin Xiao fell into deep thought after reading the information. As a transmigrator, Qin Xiao was not surprised by this. ¡°10 trillion? Looks like there¡¯s definitely more than one world that¡¯s been teleported here.¡± ¡°If they want to accommodate this number of people, the map will definitely be extremely huge.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, that final mission about the Divine Realm will definitely be very difficult!¡± ¡°In fact, a Divine Realm might be the size of a planet.¡± ¡°There are no loopholes in the rules to exploit, so the Demon Egg? will be the key to occupying the initiative.¡± Qin Xiao was lucky. During one of his transmigrations, he was a professional eSports player. After adapting to his identity, he immediately analyzed his situation and solution. As he thought of this, the dark hall lit up with countless blue lights. The light came from the balls of light floating in the air in front of him. ¡°Looks like they¡¯re Demon Eggs!¡± ¡°After being erased, I don¡¯t know if there will be another chance to transmigrate, but I can¡¯t take the risk.¡± ¡°This is the only time I¡¯ve transmigrated to a world with strange energy. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll really die if I¡¯m erased!¡± ¡°This decision is extremely important!¡± ¡°But the balls of light in front of us look exactly the same. This is completely a test of luck!¡± No! This must not happen! Qin Xiao never believed in luck. He could not place his life on a miracle! Seconds ticked by. Five minutes passed, but Qin Xiao still did not make a decision. He carefully observed the Demon Eggs one by one, trying to find a pattern. However, the more he looked, the more cold sweat on his head. He realized that these light balls were exactly the same! Player¡¯s special physique detected. Binding it to this game! Just as Qin Xiao was hesitating, he heard another voice. Player ¡°Qin Xiao¡± obtained the item ¡°True Vision¡± (unique; permanent; cannot be destroyed, transferred, discarded, or stolen). It came from the eye of the God of Truth and was inherited from the most unparalleled power. All illusions in the world will be exposed in his eyes! Before he could continue, Qin Xiao felt a sharp pain in his eyes. After a long time, the pain slowly subsided. Qin Xiao opened his eyes again and looked at the balls of light in front of him. Everything in his eyes had changed! Lines of words appeared on the balls of light! Qin Xiao moved closer to one of the balls. Gemini Demons¡ªLow-level demons. Twin demons from the human world. Rumor has it that they were transformed from a pair of abandoned twins. After fusing, they became Gemini Demons. They can comprehend cloning skills¡­ Low aptitude, not recommended! ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± ¡°With the help of the True Vision, I can see through these Demon Eggs!¡± However, the one in front of him was obviously not suitable. Although the clone ability was very tempting, low-level aptitude was definitely not good enough for Qin Xiao. Qin Xiao threw the Demon Egg aside and quickly searched for a Demon Egg with a higher aptitude. Qin Xiao only had less than three minutes left due to the hesitation just now. Therefore, he only glanced at many Demon Eggs before quickly looking for the next one. Mother-Child Demon¡ªLow-level Aptitude¡­ Not recommended! Gluttonous Demon¡ªLow-level Aptitude¡­ Not recommended! ¡­ Although there were many low-level Demon Eggs, with the help of the True Vision, Qin Xiao found a different one without much effort. Three-Eyed Demon¡ªIntermediate-level demon from Hell. Blood is his paradise, and scream is his music! After fusing, he will become a Three-Eyed Demon and obtain the talent of Intimidation. His talent is low, so it is not recommended to choose him! Although he was an intermediate demon, his talent was too trashy. This was clearly not within Qin Xiao¡¯s choice. Qin Xiao put it aside as backup and continued to search the sea of eggs. Soon, he had a new harvest! Reckless Demon¡ªA high-level demon with a high aptitude. A supreme warrior from the Demon City! Slaughter! Destroy! Go and fight for the glory that belongs to the Reckless Demons! After fusing, it will become a Reckless Demon. It will obtain a Strength Talent. Its aptitude is passable. Recommended! Not bad! He finally found a high-grade aptitude. He carefully placed it aside. However, it was not good enough! There was only a minute left! Qin Xiao continued to search for more powerful Demon Eggs. Illusory Chaos Demon¡ªSuper Aptitude! One of the supreme bloodlines of the Chaos Demon Regions, a noble existence that controls boundless illusions! He will walk out of the abyss and destroy the fake existences! After fusing, he will become an Illusory Chaos Demon and obtain talents like illusions and chaos. His aptitude is relatively high, so he is strongly recommended to pick! Qin Xiao was overjoyed. He did not expect to really find an existence with super aptitude for him. With this aptitude, he had grasped the initiative in this game! There were only thirty seconds left! He placed the Demon Egg closest to him and continued to search for a better Demon Egg. Twenty seconds! Ten seconds! Five seconds! At the last second, Qin Xiao was about to fuse with the Illusory Chaos Demon¡¯s Egg when a line of words suddenly flashed before his eyes, causing him to stop what he was doing. Ultimate aptitude! Before he could take a closer look, Qin Xiao suddenly jumped forward and grabbed the Demon Egg with the ultimate aptitude! ¡°Fuse!¡± The blood-colored light enveloped Qin Xiao, and an indescribable comfort enveloped his entire body. It was as if he would enter the most beautiful world in the next second! As the bloody light slowly fused into Qin Xiao¡¯s body, his appearance had undergone a tremendous change! Qin Xiao transformed into a ten-meter-long red dragon. Every scale on his body was as hot and hard as lava. Every breath he took was scorching hot, almost melting the ground! ¡°Is this a demon?¡± Chapter 2 Every cell in Qin Xiao¡¯s body was filled with violent energy. At this moment! He seemed to be able to soar through the nine heavens and control the universe! Of course, all of this was not real. It was an illusion brought about by Qin Xiao¡¯s sudden increase in strength. This feeling made him intoxicated! Qin Xiao was getting more and more interested in this game. After fusing with the Demon Egg, the virtual interface of the game appeared in front of him. Qin Xiao opened the bloodline column and carefully checked his newly fused demon bloodline. Crimson Demon Dragon¡ªUltimate aptitude. Betraying the Devil Master, slaughtering lives, tearing apart the land, and corrupting the river¡ªits crime was abhorrent! Feeding greed, satisfying desires, encouraging violence, and realizing calamity¡ªits heart was abhorrent! After fusing, you would transform into the Crimson Demon Dragon and obtain talents such as Fire, Abyss, Corruption, and Magic Immunity¡­ It is strongly recommended to choose it immediately! It was only now that Qin Xiao realized how powerful the demon bloodline he had chosen was. The number of Talent entries alone far exceeded those of the Illusory Chaos Demon. It was not true that the more talent entries there were, the more powerful it would be, but the power of the Demon Dragon Bloodline was obvious! Powerful potential! A higher starting point! This gave Qin Xiao the ability to look down on everyone in this game. Player¡¯s bloodline fusion complete. Please choose your birthplace and officially enter the game! In the next second, the hall and fireflies instantly disappeared. Qin Xiao was pulled into an extremely dim space. ¡°Pu pu pu¡­¡± Ten vortex-shaped portals appeared in front of Qin Xiao. ¡°These must be the so-called birthplaces.¡± The ten portals led to ten different places. If it were anyone else, they would definitely choose one randomly and jump in. But Qin Xiao was a man with a cheat! In his eyes, he could see all of these portals! He activated the True Vision, and a text notification appeared on each of the portals. Teleportation Portal No. 1: This Teleportation Portal will reach the Crimson Forest in the southwest of the Continent of Gods and Evils. This place lacks resources and has a harsh climate. Although it is not occupied by a large force, it is filled with terrifying Crimson Poison. It is not recommended to choose. Teleportation Portal No. 2: Behind this Teleportation Portal is the Roaring Sea located to the southeast of the Continent of Gods and Evils. This place has an endless sea and countless resources, but the violent sea is roaring all the time. It is difficult to resist in the early stages. It is not recommended to choose. Teleportation Portal No. 3: This Teleportation Gate will take you to the Holy Light Plains at the center of the Continent of Gods and Evils. There are countless Holy Kingdoms on the Holy Light Plains. The Demon Kings who unfortunately fall into it will be treated as livestock. It is strongly recommended not to choose. Teleportation Portal No. 4: The exit of this Teleportation Portal is located in the Abyssal Demon Cave at the southernmost part of the Continent of Gods and Evils. The Abyssal Demon Cave gathers most of the native demons. Here, strength speaks for everything. Recommended. ¡­ The ten portals each led to a place on the Continent of Gods and Evils. Most of them were not good for players. They were either extremely lacking in resources, or the terrain was dangerous. At the very least, they were controlled by many powerful existences. Some even sent demons directly into the nest of angels. Qin Xiao sensed the deep malice of the mastermind behind the game. If they accidentally entered those dangerous portals, they would die the moment their protection period was over. Fortunately, Qin Xiao had the True Vision. The multiple-choice question had a clear answer. In the end, Qin Xiao chose the last portal. Teleportation Portal No. 10: This Teleportation Portal will send you to the endless ice plains in the north of the Continent of Gods and Evils. The terrain there is undulating and covered in ice and snow all year long. It is very rich in resources and has countless minerals and mystic realms. Because the glaciers that have not melted all year round have isolated it from the outside world, most forces in the world are unable to penetrate it! Strongly recommended! The Boundless Icefield was the most suitable place for Qin Xiao¡¯s early development. If he wanted to establish a so-called Divine Realm, he first had to have a huge territory. The Boundless Icefield occupied nearly ten thousand square kilometers in the north of the continent. If he could completely control it, it would definitely be more than enough to establish a Divine Realm! Although there were still many countries established by foreign races in this area, compared to those large duchies, they were only ants¡¯ nests. Coupled with the constant chaotic battles between them, this area became a lawless place. Even if a force suddenly appeared, it would not make people too vigilant. Fighting monsters was all about the order. Since he was new, he naturally had to find easier opponents to crush! The reason why Qin Xiao didn¡¯t go to the Abyssal Demon Cave recommended by the True Vision was that based on the series of hints, Qin Xiao had analyzed that the key to becoming powerful might be the amount of resources on the map. The Abyssal Demon Cave was clearly a place that had more mouths than resources. Keeping a low profile in the early stages was the key to victory! After choosing his birthplace, Qin Xiao no longer hesitated. He stepped into it. The Boundless Icefield. Desolate Snow Valley! In the hinterland of the Boundless Icefield, countless glaciers that pierced into the clouds surrounded a cold and deep snow valley. The entire icy plain was covered in snow. The surrounding trees carried silver flowers of frozen ice, which breathed in and out the cold air. The ice mountains around the snow valley guarded this piece of land. The ice mountain was surrounded by a thick layer of ice. It had become an insurmountable obstacle! The entire snow valley was embedded under the precipices, leaving only an exit that led to the Boundless Icefield. It was easy to defend but difficult to attack! Qin Xiao appeared. He was very satisfied with this place. In the snow valley, the abundant ice elements made all the cells in his body cheer. As he walked deeper, the interior of the snow valley suddenly turned spacious. As Qin Xiao, who had transformed into the Crimson Demon Dragon, stepped into the hinterland of the snow valley, a circular altar with a diameter of two meters appeared in the center. Countless mysterious arrays were carved on it. At the same time, two stone demon dragons occupied it, their red eyes constantly glowing. A purple crystal filled with magic power floated above the array and spun faintly! Demon Crystal¡ªSpecial Building, the core building of the player¡¯s territory. This building can be used to summon followers, increase levels, exchange points, and so on. Once this building is destroyed, it will symbolize the destruction of the player¡¯s base. Please protect this building! After calming himself down, Qin Xiao activated the player interface. He saw the Information Panel, Trading Hall, and Chat System. The remaining modules were gray and had not been activated. Qin Xiao opened the information panel. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Name: Qin Xiao Level: 1 Race: Crimson Demon Dragon Alignment: Demon Basic Attributes: Vitality 600/600, Magic Power 400/400, Strength 60, Agility 40, Constitution 60, Willpower 40 Talent Abilities: Demonized Human (to be unlocked), Dragon¡¯s Breath (to be unlocked), Dragon¡¯s Pressure (to be unlocked), Lightning Summoning (to be unlocked), Elementary Magic Immunity (to be unlocked) Skills: None Points: 30 ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Although there was no comparison, Qin Xiao knew that his talent was simply heaven-defying! Demonized Human! Transform into a strong and muscular human! And your attributes will change! Dragon¡¯s Breath! The main body will spit out flames of billions of degrees to burn the enemy and everything! Dragon¡¯s Pressure! The symbol of the strong. It is a kind of aura released by oneself that makes others not dare to disobey. It is an effective method to suppress the enemy. Lightning Summoning! The dragon¡¯s horns will summon a powerful lightning ball to kill the enemy! Magic Immunity! Immune to all magic damage! Dragon¡¯s Breath, Dragon¡¯s Pressure, Lightning Summoning, Magic Immunity! Every single one of them was a miraculous talent. Now that they were all concentrated on one person, one could imagine how terrifying he was. Qin Xiao was confident that he could destroy a fully armed modern army. At the same time, Qin Xiao instantly woke up. Obtaining such a powerful bloodline could indeed allow him to temporarily take the lead, but there was no lack of people with extraordinary luck who would catch up later. He could not let his guard down! Even a demon with a weak bloodline would grow into a dominant existence with enough luck and the accumulation of resources and time. Qin Xiao was not allowed to be proud at all! Furthermore! The natives here were not pigs and sheep waiting to be slaughtered. The powerful existences among them could contend with angels and demons. Those who could occupy a place in the war between gods and evil were not easy to deal with! After calming down, Qin Xiao continued to study the game. Unlocking each talent required 30 points, which meant that he could only unlock one talent now, so he had to choose carefully. After some thought, Qin Xiao decided to unlock Demonized Human first. Qin Xiao had his own plans. First of all, although Qin Xiao felt like he could destroy the world in his dragon form, he was still not used to this new body. Secondly, other than Magic Immunity, the other talents required mana. The stronger the ability, the higher the consumption. Qin Xiao¡¯s current attributes were not enough to support his consumption. After using those talents a few times, he still had to rely on melee combat. Therefore, Qin Xiao simply unlocked Demonized Human and directly increased his close combat ability. Qin Xiao placed his hand on the crystal and chanted. ¡°Unlock the Demonized Human talent.¡± Talent ¡°Demonized Human¡± unlocked. Consumed 30 points. Remaining points: 0 Demonized Human (Unlocked): Consumes 50 Magic Power Points and transforms between Demonized Human and Dragon. As a Demonized Human, your Vitality and Magic Power decrease by 30%, other attributes increase by 50%. In front of the Demon Crystal. The dragon¡¯s size gradually decreased, turning into a human with a dragon tail that was three meters tall. His entire body was covered in red scales, revealing his muscular chest. His red hair fluttered to his waist, and his hands and feet had turned into powerful dragon claws. His thick tail was behind him. Qin Xiao, who had transformed into a Demonized Human, was brawny. His every muscle contained unparalleled power. At this moment, his basic attributes had undergone a tremendous change. Chapter 3 Name: Qin Xiao Level: 1 Race: Crimson Demon Dragon Alignment: Demon Basic Attributes: Vitality 420/420, Magic Power 230/280, Strength 90, Agility 60, Constitution 90, Willpower 60 ¡­ Compared to the dragon state, although his Vitality and mana had decreased a little, his strength, constitution, agility, and other attributes that were closely related to close combat had greatly improved. Of course, the destructive power of a human was far inferior to that of a dragon. Even if the damage of a dragon was reduced by a third, its body was simply too huge. A dragon that was more than ten meters tall could destroy a large number of enemies with a casual strike. In general, the dragon form was suitable for using magic and eliminating a large area of weak enemies. The human form was more suitable for close combat. Of course, under normal circumstances, Qin Xiao would use the relatively small and convenient human form. He was relatively familiar with this form. Qin Xiao carefully read the various values. This was also the benefit of the True Vision. It would probably take a lot of time for others to figure this out. Level¡ªPlayer¡¯s current level. The basic attributes would increase according to the bloodline level after each level-up. Low 50%, Intermediate 60%, Advanced 70%, Top 80%, Ultimate 100%! In other words, every time Qin Xiao leveled up, his basic attributes would double. In the long run, there would be a huge gap between him and the others! Points ¨C Players can use points to unlock/level up their talent. The first time you unlock your talent, it will cost 30 points. The cost will increase as your talent level increases. Vitality ¨C When Vitality reaches zero, the player dies. Magic Power ¨C Releasing skills consumes magic power. Strength ¨C Strength determines the damage of a player¡¯s physical attack. Agility ¨C Agility affects the player¡¯s reaction speed and movement speed. Constitution ¨C The higher the Constitution, the tougher the player will be. At the same time, it will increase the recovery efficiency of Vitality. Willpower ¨C The higher the Willpower attribute, the stronger the player¡¯s mind. At the same time, it increases mana regeneration. Qin Xiao canceled the attribute panel and opened the chat system. Qin Xiao opened the chat system and instantly, countless messages came like waves. They instantly flooded Qin Xiao¡¯s system panel. Everyone had just entered the game, so many people were discussing the current situation in the chat. Meanwhile, the Trading Hall was empty. Southwest of the Continent of Gods and Evils Current number of demons: 1 billion! ¡°Oh my god! I¡¯ve really become a demon!¡± ¡°I feel like I can kill an elephant right now!¡± ¡°Help! Is there anyone here? Why am I born in magma?!¡± ¡°Hahahaha, ants, from today onwards, I, Wang Dameng, will conquer the world! All of you, kneel before the huge axe the Barbaric Bull Demon!¡± ¡°There¡¯s something wrong with the brains of the person above. I¡¯ll pay one gold coin. Can anyone shut him up?!¡± ¡°Ignorant scum, I¡¯m a one-in-a-million demon with intermediate aptitude!¡± ¡°Help, I¡¯m starving. Why is there nothing to eat in this godforsaken place!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao looked at the words that kept refreshing on the public screen and roughly understood some information. The numbers of the demons and angels were not equal! If the ten portals to different regions teleported an equal number of people on both sides, then there were at least five billion demons in each region. There was only one reason for this, and that was that the number of demons was only one-fifth of the number of angels! This news was crucial! This meant that every demon had to deal with angels five times their number! Moreover, it was not difficult to tell from the location of the teleportation. The angel faction that occupied the central position was definitely stronger than the demons! Of course, these were all Qin Xiao¡¯s guesses. He would only know when demons and angels met. After a while, the speed of the chat system¡¯s messages slowed down. It was not only because everyone could only send three messages for free every day, but because many demon players had already discovered that the most important thing in this game was not the so-called war between gods and evil! It was survival! Even though everyone had turned into powerful demons, their basic survival needs had not disappeared! On the contrary, because they had become stronger, they needed to consume more food. Even Qin Xiao felt hungry. ¡°I can¡¯t do it alone.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, quickly summoning followers and collecting resources is the key to ensuring survival in early stages.¡± ¡°However, unlocking followers requires gold coins. I have to get some gold coins first.¡± He learned from the chat that this world was filled with all kinds of mystic realms, forces, and neutral races. As long as one killed a neutral creature, one would obtain gold coins, and every time one occupied or destroyed a faction, one would obtain a treasure chest from the system. The demons ended their conversation and went to find food or earn gold coins. The people who had just entered the game were in despair, fear, or excitement. But everyone knew to quickly strengthen themselves. Because if they died here, they would really be dead! Qin Xiao turned off the chat and walked out of the cave, transforming back into his dragon form. This was to speed up. Qin Xiao flapped his wings and flew into the sky. He looked at the various terrains under his feet and information appeared in front of him. Ordinary Forest¡ªLevelless area with low exploration value. Items available: Wood, berries. Normal Ice Lake¡ªLevelless area with low exploration value. Items available: Fish, drinking water. Normal Snow Cave ¨C Level 1 Normal Region. Intermediate exploration value. There are a large number of ice snakes. Items available: Ice Snake Gall, Ice Snake Tooth, and a small number of medicinal herbs. With the help of the True Vision, he did not have to explore these areas bit by bit. This would greatly save Qin Xiao¡¯s development time. Thanks to the abundant information, Qin Xiao quickly found a suitable area to explore. Cold Forest¡ªRare Level 1 area with high exploration value and low danger level. The abundant ice elements in the icy plains caused the creatures here to mutate. The ice element plants here are the key to the abundance of species here. Items available: Frost Grass, Ice Rose Fruit, and so on. This Cold Forest was the most valuable place to explore around Qin Xiao¡¯s territory. Qin Xiao immediately entered the forest and received new hints. Frost Grass¡ªa gray item that contains a small amount of ice elements. It can be used to make Level 1 Frost Potions. Ice Rose Fruit¡ªa gray item that contains a small amount of ice elements. It can be used to make a Level 1 Cold Resistance Potion. After consuming it, it will temporarily increase one¡¯s resistance to ice and a small amount of satiety. ¡­ These items were useless to Qin Xiao for the time being because he did not have anyone around him who could make potions. However, he could sell them in the trading hall to exchange for gold coins. In order to explore, Qin Xiao transformed into a human. He plucked an Ice Rose Fruit and threw it into his mouth. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s not bad. It¡¯s a little like cherries.¡± Qin Xiao was very satisfied with the taste of the Ice Rose Fruit. There were many Ice Rose Fruit Trees here, so he didn¡¯t have to worry about food for the time being. Qin Xiao picked some more fruits and put them into the system¡¯s spatial backpack before continuing to explore. Ji ji ji! Suddenly, a cry sounded from above Qin Xiao¡¯s head as a powerful fruit core shot toward him. Qin Xiao casually raised his right hand to catch it. Icefield Monkey¡ªa Level 1 mutated creature that was infected with the cold aura. They like to live in groups, have a mischievous personality, and are not smart. Without special skills, they cannot pose a threat to the host. Qin Xiao chuckled. He had finally encountered a wild monster. In the next second, the Icefield Monkeys, who were still shooting the fruit cores and stones, were stunned. It was because they had lost sight of their target. The strange monkey suddenly disappeared. ¡°Kids, what are you looking at?¡± The Icefield Monkeys turned around and were surprised to see a huge face with narrowed eyes and a smile. Before they could react, Qin Xiao reached out and crushed an Icefield Monkey into a pile of mud. Game Notification: Killed an Icefield Monkey, Gold Coin +1 A smile appeared on Qin Xiao¡¯s face. As expected, killing these wild monsters would earn him gold coins. Although one gold coin was pitifully few, no matter how small a mosquito was, it was still meat! Moreover, killing these little things was completely effortless! Killed an Icefield Monkey, Gold Coin +1 Gold Coin +1 Gold Coin +1 ¡­ In the blink of an eye, the group of Icefield Monkeys was cleared out, and Qin Xiao obtained a total of 30 gold coins. Due to his low collection skill, it took him a long time to gather some complete medicinal herbs. After putting them into the system Backpack, Qin Xiao gave up on the idea of continuing to collect them. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll let my followers do this.¡± Qin Xiao returned to his dragon form. Thanks to his flying ability, Qin Xiao could return to his territory at will. The other demons were not so lucky. Desolate Snow Valley. Qin Xiao opened the trading system. Now, many demons were out exploring, and many people put the materials they obtained into the trading hall. Although there were not many resources in some places, there were abundant wild monsters. The demons in those areas could not even fill their stomachs even though they had plenty of gold coins. ¡°I¡¯ll spend a lot of money to buy food!¡± ¡°I want level 1 potion ingredients, 5 gold coins per stalk. No bargaining!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao hung up the Frost Grasses and Ice Rose Fruits he had collected in the trading hall. ¡°Frost Grasses and Ice Rose Fruits for 4 gold coins each. If you want to buy them, hurry up!¡± There weren¡¯t many of them. In order to sell them quickly, Qin Xiao¡¯s price was slightly lower than the market price. He thought that it would take some time to sell them, but he did not expect them to be sold out in an instant. ¡°Who¡¯s that? He¡¯s so fast!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t even see the effect. They¡¯re gone just like that?¡± ¡°Boss, do you have more? I¡¯ll take them for 6 gold coins each!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao did not expect the items to be so popular. He immediately opened the trading interface. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er has purchased Frost Grass x 20, Ice Rose Fruit x 25. You¡¯ve obtained a total of 180 gold coins ¡°Snow Demon?¡± Qin Xiao knew this demon. When he chose the Demon Egg, he had noticed that this was a demon with intermediate aptitude. The other party had actually bought so many ice-attributed herbs at once. It seemed that this person definitely had a pharmacist in their hands. At this moment, a friend request was sent over. It was the Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er. ¡°Boss, are you interested in long-term cooperation? I¡¯m buying all kinds of herbs over the long term.¡± Qin Xiao agreed, but he was not in a hurry to reply. These low-level herbs were everywhere. Perhaps their price would drop in a few days. He needed to observe. Qin Xiao closed the system interface with 210 gold coins in his hand and placed his hand on the Demon Crystal. Follower Summoning Phantom Laborer¡ªThe main labor force under the Crimson Demon Dragon. It has an unyielding will and basic collection and construction abilities. Level 1 normal unit. Summoning cost: 3 gold coins. Phantom Hunter¡ªBeginner-level combat phantom, has extraordinary combat ability among level 1 units! Level 1 elite unit. Summoning cost: 90 gold coins. Qin Xiao pondered for a moment and summoned ten Phantom Laborers and two Phantom Hunters. Advanced resources meant stronger wild monsters. The Phantom Laborers were used to gather resources for Qin Xiao. The two Phantom Hunters could ensure that the laborers would not be harassed by wild monsters. Such a ratio could maximize the efficiency of exploration. Qin Xiao did not have to go to the low-level areas personally. Chapter 4 A burst of red light rose, just like when Qin Xiao fused with it. Amidst the red light, the summoning array was faintly discernible. Then, the red light dissipated. Ten Phantom Laborers and two Phantom Hunters were summoned. Phantom demons were demons with wings on their backs and horns on their heads. Their skin and blood were blue and they had four arms. The Phantom Laborer was only 1.7 meters tall, but their four arms were very thick. Each of them held a tool for gathering or building. On the other hand, the Phantom Hunter was much larger. Its three-meter-tall body was almost as big as the demonized Qin Xiao. Its dark blue skin was covered in dark red scales. It held a saber in both hands and crossed its arms in front of its chest. On its back was an excellent longbow. Qin Xiao opened the interface. Phantom Laborer (Ordinary Level 1): Vitality 20, Magic Power 10, Strength 5, Constitution 5, Agility 5, Willpower 5. Collection Lv. 2, Construction Lv. 2, Forging Lv. 1, Hunting Lv. 1. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 ¡­ The most basic Phantom Laborers were already much stronger than the Icefield Monkeys Qin Xiao had encountered before, let alone the Level 1 elite Phantom Hunters. The Icefield Monkey¡¯s Strength, Constitution, and Willpower only had a pitiful 1 point, and the highest Agility value was only 2. Qin Xiao¡¯s Phantom Laborers crushed them in all aspects! The only disadvantage was that these Phantom Laborers had an astonishing appetite. Fortunately, the area where Qin Xiao was located was rich in resources. Otherwise, he might not have been able to feed them. Phantom Hunter (Level 1 Elite): Vitality 80, Magic Power 40, Strength 10, Constitution 5, Agility 10, Willpower 4. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 Skills: Phantom Chop (e-level), Phantom Arrow (e-level), Night Arrow Rain (e-level)¡­ As expected of an elite unit! With such strength, it could almost fight the entire group of Icefield Monkeys alone. Other demons probably wouldn¡¯t even dare to think about this! The exploration just now had given Qin Xiao a taste of sweetness. From the chat area, he learned that there were not many resource-rich areas in the game. Most of them were still struggling to make ends meet. This was his chance! Qin Xiao immediately led his newly summoned followers to explore further. He placed the ten Phantom Laborers in the Cold Forest. Qin Xiao led the two Phantom Hunters deeper into the forest. He wanted to test the strength of this elite unit. As for the Phantom Laborers, he was not worried at all. An ordinary Level 1 wild monster like the Icefield Monkey was far from being a match for the laborers. There was a huge difference between Level 1 monsters. No matter what, the Phantom Laborers were summoned creatures of someone who had ultimate demon aptitude! As expected, Qin Xiao received a system notification not long after. Collection successful. Frost Grass +1 Killed an Icefield Monkey, Gold Coin +1 ¡­ During this process, there was no loss of the phantom demons. It seemed that even the Icefield Monkeys would be instantly killed by the Phantom Laborers. There was no need to worry about the safety of the Phantom Laborers. The True Vision continued to scan the area. Suddenly, a notification caught his attention. Weeping Forest¡ªLevel 1 Elite Area. High Resource Level. Intermediate Danger Level. Including a Level 1 Elite Mystic Realm¡ªBattlefield Ruins. Reward: Bronze Treasure Chest, Duke Slanke¡¯s Legacy, etc. The ruins of the human battlefield a thousand years ago had long disappeared after countless years. Flesh and blood had become nutrients for the forest. Endless resentment filled the forest! The unwillingness and anger in their chests revived the undead who had been slaughtered. They attached themselves to the corpses of their enemies and waited for release. After losing their intelligence, they only had the desire to kill in their hearts. Anyone who stepped in would be attacked by them! ¡°Treasure chest?¡± Although Qin Xiao had seen other demons talk about it in the chat room, this was the first time he had seen it with his own eyes. He was instantly interested. Not only would there be gold coins as a reward, but there might also be blueprints and gems. These were all priceless goods at this stage! Since Qin Xiao saw it, he had to get it! Moreover, the danger level was only moderate. It was not difficult for Qin Xiao. Immediately, he landed on the ground with the two Phantom Hunters. The mystic realm could not be entered directly. One had to pass through the gloomy forest in front to reach the entrance. However, the attributes of these wild monsters in the forest were too low. They were similar to the Icefield Monkey he had encountered previously. As he slaughtered the wild monsters in the forest, Qin Xiao went deeper into the forest. Game Notification: Killed Skeleton Soldier, Gold +2 Game Notification: Killed Skeleton Soldier, Gold +2 Game Notification: Killed Skeleton Horse, Gold Coin +1 ¡­ The wild monsters along the way were handed over to the two Phantom Hunters. Their strength did not disappoint Qin Xiao. The skeletons that came out of the ground were shot to pieces by the hunters before they could get close. The difference in attributes between the two sides was too great! Although the number of gold coins was increasing, Qin Xiao was not excited at all. What really interested him was the mystic realm mentioned by the True Vision! There was also a creature called the Fire Deer. It was almost the same as the Little Fire Monkey, and the experience it gave was only a pitiful 0.1. Qin Xiao finally arrived at the heart of the forest. In just a short while, he had 325 gold coins. He could summon more followers after he went back. As expected, after having summoned creatures, the speed at which he collected resources and gold coins increased significantly. It seemed that he had made the right decision. Only by continuously strengthening his own forces could he achieve a virtuous cycle. He was getting stronger and stronger! The surrounding trees gradually decreased, and no more skeleton monsters emerged from the ground. It seemed that he had arrived! He activated the True Vision. As expected, a notification appeared on the scorched earth in front of him. Ancient Battlefield Ruins¡ªLevel 1 Elite Mystic Realm. Reward: Bronze Treasure Chest, Duke Slanke¡¯s Legacy. ¡°On behalf of the Sanctuary, I declare you an apostle of sins! The incarnation of calamity!¡± ¡°No! I refuse to accept this!¡± ¡°Warriors of the Slanke Family, kill all these scumbags!¡± ¡°Go to hell, Slanke!¡± ¡­ Through the True Vision, Qin Xiao understood everything that had happened here. Thousands of years ago, a duke named Slanke ruled the region, and under his rule the people lived in stability and self-sufficiency. Gradually, however, the duke realized that girls were disappearing from his territory. After some investigation, he found out that some priests of the Sanctuary had secretly abducted them and sacrificed them to the demons to pray for greater power. Just as Duke Slanke was about to go to the king to expose the matter, his whereabouts were exposed. The Sanctuary immediately accused Slanke of colluding with demons. The king was furious and immediately sent 3,000 Knights of Judgment to eliminate Slanke. The resentment of the defending soldiers who fought to the death did not dissipate after their deaths. They turned into the skeleton soldiers they had just encountered. The vengeful spirits of Duke Slanke and his two sons were forever lingering on the battlefield, waiting for the day when they could take revenge on the enemy! ¡°Is the Sanctuary also colluding with demons? What an unbelievable story.¡± ¡°Let me free you.¡± ¡°Slanke!¡± Just as Qin Xiao stepped into the open space, the familiar system notification appeared again. You have entered the Ancient Battlefield Ruins. The enemy will appear in five seconds. Please be prepared! Five! Four! ¡­ One! Chapter 5 The ground under Qin Xiao¡¯s feet began to tremble. The surrounding trees voluntarily retreated, leaving enough space for the battle. ¡°Who disturbed my Lord¡¯s sleep!¡± ¡°Kill them! Kill them! Kill them!¡± Roars rose and fell. They were sharp and furious! Terrifying ghoul-like monsters crawled out of the ground under Qin Xiao¡¯s feet. Their bodies kept emitting a faint cold aura. Cold! Desolate! Ghoul¡ªLevel 1 Elite monster, Duke Slanke¡¯s most loyal follower! Threat level is low. ¡°That¡¯s interesting.¡± Qin Xiao did not make a move when he saw the endless stream of ghouls. He wanted to test the strength of the two Phantom Hunters beside him. The ghouls seemed to sense Qin Xiao¡¯s disdain and charged at him. However, before they could get close to Qin Xiao, they were pierced by a magic arrow that was as fast as lightning. Game Notification: You have killed a ghoul and received 5 Gold Coins! The two Phantom Hunters charged at the ghouls. They were much larger than the ghouls. With a casual wave of their saber, they could unleash a powerful might and shatter the ghouls. The Phantom Hunters held their sabers with two hands and waved them in an impenetrable manner. With the other two hands on the bow, they cleaned up the ghouls in the distance. You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! ¡­ However, the two Phantom Hunters could not keep up with the speed at which the ghouls were summoned. Soon, the two of them were surrounded. However, Qin Xiao had no intention of attacking. Because he knew the abilities of Phantom Hunters. They were better than this! Purple light accumulated on the saber and was swung out by the two Phantom Hunters. Phantom Chop! The huge saber beams pierced through the ghouls¡¯ encirclement and cut them in half. You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! You have killed a ghoul and received 5 gold coins! ¡­ Dozens of ghouls were wiped out by the two Phantom Hunters. Qin Xiao also received a large sum of gold coins. ¡°Roar, who is slaughtering my people!¡± ¡°Die!¡± With a furious roar, violent winds rose from the forest. Fallen leaves danced like dragons and snakes. Three huge ghouls in broken armor appeared. Ghost, Duke Slanke ¨C Level 1 Lord monster, intermediate threat level. Ghost, Slanke¡¯s First Born ¨C Level 1 Elite monster, low threat level. Ghost, Slanke¡¯s Second Son ¨C Level 1 Elite Monster, low threat level. These three Mutated Ghosts were Slanke and his two sons. Although Qin Xiao admired Slanke after reading his story, it did not mean that he would let the three Mutated Ghosts go. They were already dead! These three Mutated Ghosts were not the same as before. Besides, Qin Xiao was a demon! In the first place, he was incompatible with Duke Slanke! ¡°Demon! It¡¯s you! It¡¯s you!¡± ¡°Return the lives of my clan!¡± When Slanke recognized Qin Xiao, he immediately went berserk. The flames on the three Mutated Ghosts intensified as they charged at Qin Xiao. The two Phantom Hunters moved in front of Qin Xiao in an attempt to block the enemy. The bone sword in the Mutated Ghosts¡¯ hands emitted streams of cold air, colliding with the Phantom Hunters¡¯ long saber. Although there were three Mutated Ghosts, the Phantom Hunters had an extra pair of hands, so they didn¡¯t suffer too much. However, Qin Xiao could tell that the Phantom Hunters were no match for the Mutated Ghosts. As expected, after exchanging a few moves, both sides used their skills. The bone swords in the hands of the three Mutated Ghosts began to emit cold air. ¡°Ice Breath!¡± Ice Breath and Phantom Chop collided. Purple and blue light clashed! BOOM! With a crisp sound, the Phantom Hunters could not withstand a single blow from the Mutated Ghosts. The long sabers in the hands of the two Phantom Hunters were frozen and shattered by the bone swords. The remaining power hit their chests. Although the Phantom Hunters that were sent flying were not insta-killed, their Vitality was almost depleted. They stood up loyally and wanted to attack again. Qin Xiao stopped them. ¡°That¡¯s enough. Leave the rest to me.¡± ¡°Slanke, rest in peace. The country you once hated has long disappeared.¡± Qin Xiao issued a death declaration to the three Mutated Ghosts. Then, boundless demonic auras rose from Qin Xiao¡¯s body. When the smoke dissipated, Qin Xiao transformed into his true form and pressed his huge dragon claws down on the three Mutated Ghosts. Game Notification: You have killed the Ghost Duke Slanke. Gold Coins +100 Game Notification: You have killed the Eldest Son of Slanke, Gold +50 ¡­.. Just as the other demons were fleeing for their lives when they encountered an elite unit¡­ In just one move, Qin Xiao had killed three Mutated Ghosts! One of them was even a Level 1 Lord! Mystic Realm Lord, Duke Slanke, has died. The mystic realm has disappeared! Reward: Bronze Treasure Chest, Duke Slanke¡¯s Legacy ¡°The kingdom¡­ has all disappeared?¡± The three Mutated Ghosts shattered into starlight fragments and slowly dissipated. Only an old bronze box was left on the spot. ¡°So this is a bronze treasure chest. Why does it look so tattered?¡± ¡°Open the treasure chest!¡± Bronze Treasure Chest opened. Reward: Gold Coins x300, Blueprint ¡°Undead Tomb¡± x1 ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I didn¡¯t obtain that Ice Breath skill.¡± Qin Xiao took a fancy to the icy aura of the three Mutated Ghosts attached to the bone sword. This energy could freeze and corrode everything it touched. However, Qin Xiao was not very lucky and did not get it. ¡°As expected of a mystic realm. Just the gold coins alone are much more than the other areas.¡± Qin Xiao did a rough calculation. He had obtained a total of 70 gold coins from killing the Skeleton Soldiers, 150 gold coins from the ghouls, and 200 gold coins from the three Mutated Ghosts. Now that he had obtained another 300 gold coins from the treasure chest, he had earned more than 700 gold coins from this trip alone. In addition to the 10 Phantom Laborers who were still fighting and collecting herbs, Qin Xiao¡¯s total gold coins had reached 821! But in the next second, this joy was diluted. Blueprint ¡°Undead Tomb¡± ¨C Can be used to build a Level 1 building ¡°Undead Tomb¡±, which can be used to summon the undead. Construction Requirements: Undead Crystal x1, Stone x30, Wood x100, Gold coins x500. If this tomb was built, Qin Xiao would not have many gold coins left. Should he continue to summon laborers to expand productivity or construct the new building first? Qin Xiao hesitated. ¡°Aye¡­¡± At this moment, Qin Xiao heard a lament that transcended the ages. Looking in the direction of the voice, it was where the bronze treasure chest had appeared. The empty treasure chest began to shake, and the gravel on the ground kept bouncing up and down. ¡°Bang!¡± With a loud bang, dust and smoke quickly spread. Qin Xiao flapped his wings and blew away the dust in front of him. The bronze treasure chest disappeared. What was left behind was a bottomless pit! ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Xiao stared at the pit. After a moment of contemplation, Qin Xiao transformed into his human form and shrunk his body before jumping into the deep pit. Chapter 6 Game Notification: You have discovered a hidden location¡ªMilitary Camp. Military Camp¡ªa military camp established by Duke Slanke. Over a thousand years, the camp that was originally on land was buried deep underground. The player dispelled Duke Slanke¡¯s deep-seated grievances. When the grievances dissipated, Duke Slanke opened the entrance of the military tent to repay the favor and left a legacy inside. ¡°There¡¯s a legacy?¡± Qin Xiao did not expect Slanke to leave him with such a pleasant surprise. The hole was not deep, but it was extremely spacious. The surroundings were pitch-black. Qin Xiao lit the lamp on the wall. The dim yellow light illuminated the underground space, allowing Qin Xiao to see everything. Because he was in an eternal ice plain, even after a thousand years, there was still no smell of dampness and decay in the entire underground cave. Qin Xiao opened the boxes that had been piled up. He was greeted by a cloud of dust. The wooden planks that formed the box could not withstand the force and turned into dust. The box contained a lot of oxidized and rusted equipment. ¡°Tsk, what a pity. If it¡¯s good, it can be sold for a lot of money.¡± Qin Xiao realized that he had been too greedy. This was originally an unexpected gain. ¡°He even has large-scale military equipment. It seems that Slanke really went all out in that battle back then.¡± Qin Xiao turned around and saw a larger area behind him. There were many large siege weapons there. However, these instruments were more or less damaged and needed to be repaired before they could be used. Qin Xiao didn¡¯t count them carefully. They weren¡¯t useful for the time being. The space in the System Backpack was limited. He had to summon a new batch of Phantom Laborers to move the equipment back before making plans. Qin Xiao looked around but did not see anything left behind by Slanke. ¡°You¡¯ve already promised it to me, but you¡¯re still hiding it.¡± Qin Xiao complained and activated the True Vision. Secret Chamber¡ªDuke Slanke¡¯s secret chamber, where his most precious relics were hidden. If it weren¡¯t for his True Vision, Qin Xiao wouldn¡¯t have been able to find this secret room. Not only was the door disguised, but there was also a large pile of things to cover it. Since it was hidden so well, the things inside must be precious. Now that he had found the entrance, he no longer had to look for the mechanism to open the door. He casually picked up an old axe from the ground. With a wave of his hand, he shattered the door. Under the 90 points of strength, this kind of door was no different from a piece of white paper. Duke Slanke¡¯s Legacy: ¡°I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s no chance of survival in this battle. Future generations, this is my most precious thing. If you¡¯re lucky enough to find it, you can take it all, but I only ask you to help me kill those scum of the Sanctuary and the lackeys of the demons! No one can fall into their hands again. Absolutely not!¡± ¡°This can be considered as his last wish. He didn¡¯t expect that it would be obtained by a demon like me in the end.¡± ¡°Ironic.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t take your things for nothing.¡± ¡°The Sanctuary people are dead, but if I ever meet that demon, I¡¯ll kill him to avenge those children.¡± ¡°Eating children? How disgusting.¡± Although Qin Xiao had turned into a demon, he still stuck to certain bottom lines. He could kill people, but he would never do something like eating humans for fun. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Qin Xiao tore the red brocade bag that was encrusted with gems. Duke Slanke¡¯s Legacy: Undead Crystal x1, Earth Crystal x1, Fire Crystal x1, Gold Coins x300. ¡°That was easy.¡± He did not expect to obtain the Undead Crystal, the core of the Undead Tomb. The remaining materials were very convenient to obtain. Basic materials such as stones and wood were everywhere. He could easily gather a large pile by summoning a few Phantom Laborers. With that in mind, Qin Xiao led the two Phantom Hunters back to the Desolate Snow Valley. Desolate Snow Valley. Qin Xiao approached the crystal and placed his hand on the altar. ¡°Recover!¡± Coins consumed x10. Equipment of two Phantom Hunters recovered! This was one of the benefits of the summoned units from the crystal. Although it could not directly restore their Vitality to full, he could use gold coins to fix the equipment that had been damaged in battle. With a flash of red light, the two Phantom Hunters¡¯ broken sabers recovered. Qin Xiao looked at the 1,156 gold coins in his arms and fell into deep thought. The extra 30 were obtained by the 10 laborers while he was exploring the underground cave. ¡°Let¡¯s summon some Phantom Laborers first. We¡¯ll need manpower to move the ordnance or collect materials to build the tomb.¡± ¡°Summon 140 Phantom Laborers!¡± 140 Phantom Laborers have been summoned. Cost: 420 gold coins. Remaining gold coins: 736 Under the red light, a large number of Phantom Laborers appeared. However, Qin Xiao did not stop there. Of course, he could not send these laborers directly to the ancient battlefield ruins. Even though the elite units like the ghouls had disappeared along with the mystic realm, the endless skeletons outside were still quite troublesome. It was inevitable that these laborers would suffer losses. Once an elite skeleton soldier spawned, it would be a devastating blow to them. Therefore, Qin Xiao summoned eight more Phantom Hunters as bodyguards. 8 Phantom Hunters summoned. Cost: 720 gold coins. Remaining gold coins: 16 ¡°The gold coins are gone just like that. However, it¡¯s useless to pile up gold coins. It¡¯s better to convert them all into productivity.¡± Qin Xiao arranged for eighty Phantom Laborers to move the weapons in the underground cave, while the rest went to collect production materials and food. Now that the total population of the territory exceeded 150, food consumption gradually became a problem. Moreover, these phantom demons were extremely gluttonous. Fortunately, the Icefield Monkey corpses that Qin Xiao didn¡¯t eat were still good food for the phantom demons. These guys were not picky. After everything was arranged, only Qin Xiao and the two heavily injured Phantom Hunters were left in the Desolate Snow Valley. ¡°Jokers!¡± ¡°Pass.¡± ¡°Three!¡± Qin Xiao angrily threw down the poker card in his hand. He did not expect that he, a modern man, would be crushed by two Phantom Laborers in a poker game. ¡°They don¡¯t know how to give in to the boss. How stupid.¡± He opened the chat system and tried to divert attention so that he wouldn¡¯t be embarrassed again. Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened it, the chat interface exploded. Countless messages poured out. If it weren¡¯t for Qin Xiao¡¯s strong willpower, he probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to see everything. ¡°Brothers, hurry up and earn money. Teach those angels a lesson!¡± ¡°What should I do? I can¡¯t even defeat wild monsters now. How can I fight angels?¡± ¡°Is anyone in the Chaos Forest? I¡¯ll pay a high price to hire bodyguards!¡± ¡°Scumbags, let those angels see how powerful I, Wang Dachui, am!¡± ¡­ What was going on? Chapter 7 ¡°What¡¯s going on? What happened, guys? I just got here!¡± Qin Xiao was confused. At this moment, a private message was sent. It was from the Snow Demon who was buying herbs. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Take a look at the announcement. I heard that the angels are about to attack. ####Qin Xiao: Okay, thank you. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: You¡¯re welcome. Do you have any herbs? I¡¯ll give you a high price~ ####Qin Xiao: Soon. Wait a moment, I¡¯ll go read the announcement first. Qin Xiao deliberately hid his race¡¯s name. It was his personality to keep a low profile. He switched back to the chat room and blocked the messages. A few lines of eye-catching red words appeared in his vision. Public Announcement: The novice protection period will end in three days. Players from the Angel alignment will obtain the coordinates of the nearby demon players. The first round of killing is about to begin. Players, please be prepared. Countdown to the end of the protection period: 65 hours, 46 minutes, and 21 seconds! Enjoy the game! ¡°Angel invasion? No wonder these guys are in such a hurry.¡± Angels and demon players were in different situations. Although demons were generally stronger than angels, their starting points were completely different. The demon players had transmigrated to this world with their bodies. They had to start from scratch. They had to rely on their own hard work to grow. However, the angel players¡¯ souls had transmigrated into the bodies of specific races, similar to the possession described in the novels Qin Xiao had read in his previous life. Hence, Angel players might have high levels and resources from the start. In this sense, the situation of Demon players was simply hell. However, in order to ensure balance, the targets to which the angel players¡¯ souls teleported would not be too ridiculously strong. At most, they were in Level 2. The highest in the world was only Level 10. This news could be disastrous for others. However, it was an opportunity for Qin Xiao and those demons with good aptitudes. Demons can only obtain points to unlock or upgrade their talents by absorbing the souls of angels. ¡°In that case, I have to improve quickly.¡± Caution was the key to not fail! While Qin Xiao was checking the players¡¯ chat and trading information, the first batch of laborers had returned. They brought back nearly half of the broken ordnance and enough herbs, food, and basic resources. ¡°Not bad. You came back in time.¡± He placed his hand on the crystal again. ¡°Unlock the warehouse panel.¡± Storage panel unlocked successfully. Cost: 200 gold coins. Remaining gold coins: 584 These gold coins were obtained by laborers and hunters killing wild monsters. Indeed, there was strength in numbers. Although the virtual portable warehouse provided by the system could not store many things, it was good that he could automatically scan and calculate the number of resources in the territory. This saved Qin Xiao the trouble of counting. It could be said that the 200 gold coins were well spent. New supplies detected in the territory. Calculating! Calculation completed. Total detected: Used equipment x543, used large-scale ordnance x11, used crossbow x22, various herbs x215, usable food x742, wood x1024¡­ Qin Xiao opened the trading system and hung up a portion of the old equipment, weapons, and crossbows. This was the first time someone had sold equipment, so he had to test the waters first. ####Qin Xiao: Old equipment x10, a total of 20 gold coins; Old large-scale military equipment x1, a total of 80 gold coins; Old crossbow x2, a total of 80 gold coins. ¡°Level 1 equipment, 99% new. Magic Power driven. If you want to buy it, buy it quickly!¡± ¡°Oh my god, the angels are coming, and there¡¯s still someone selling equipment? Brother, is there something wrong with your brain?!¡± ¡°Old equipment? I don¡¯t want it.¡± Qin Xiao happened to be at the right time. The angels were almost at the doorstep. At this time, every item that could increase their strength might save their life, so the price was ignored. Although they shouted that they didn¡¯t want it, their bodies were very honest. Qin Xiao did not expect these people to be so fast. In less than three seconds, the stock was empty. After all, although the equipment was broken, it could be used as long as it was repaired by their followers. Even if a set of armor could increase their Vitality and Strength by 2 points, this was a considerable increase for followers who only had one point in their attributes. Moreover, the price of 2 gold coins apiece was not too high. Not to mention the large-scale equipment and ballistae. The large-scale equipment¡¯s high AoE damage and the power of the ballistae to instantly kill elites made them overjoyed. The players who managed to get their hands on the equipment were secretly delighted, while those who did not complained. ¡°Boss, is there anything else? I¡¯ll buy it at a high price!¡± ¡°Please, I need your help! I¡¯m in the Holy Light Plains.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also begging the big shot to sell the goods! (The person above can wait to die.)¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao knew that there was a chance when he saw their reactions. It seemed that his price was a little too low. In the next second, Qin Xiao placed the goods on the trading hall again. ####Qin Xiao: Old equipment x100, a total of 300 gold coins; Old large weapon x2, a total of 200 gold coins; Old crossbow x4, a total of 200 gold coins. ¡°All in one batch, brothers. If you want to buy them, hurry up!¡± ¡°Coming, coming!¡± ¡°Boss, why are you raising the price? I object!¡± ¡°Thank you, big shot!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The speed of selling this time was not as fast as before. After the price increased, many people thought about it before choosing to buy it. After all, they could earn money again, but they only had one life! About half a minute later, the goods were sold out again. Qin Xiao ignored the comments. He knew how to keep the demand. Just keep them waiting! Qin Xiao took out the blueprint of the Undead Tomb and placed his hand on the crystal. After thinking about it, he prepared to place the tomb at the entrance of the snow valley. The entire snow valley was surrounded by glaciers that were ten thousand meters tall. The temperature on the mountains was terrifyingly low. Those angels would probably freeze to death before they could even fly halfway. Therefore, he only needed to place his troops at the exit of the snow valley to ensure that the crystal was safe. ¡°Build the Undead Tomb.¡± Level 1 Elite Construction¡ªUndead Tomb completed. Consumed Undead Crystal ¡Á 1, Stones ¡Á 30, Wood ¡Á 100, Gold Coins ¡Á 500 Undead Tomb¡ªLevel 1 Elite building, can naturally nurture Level 1 unit Ghoul, Level 1 Elite unit Mutant Ghost. Mutant Ghost Breeding Duration: 10 hours; Ghoul Breeding Duration: 10 minutes. Population Limit: 500 Ghouls, 30 Mutant Ghosts. Red light rose, and a strange graveyard appeared at the entrance of the snow valley. Immediately after, 100 ghouls and 15 Mutant Ghosts crawled out of the graveyard. Those were the units given for free after he established the building. Qin Xiao opened the interface and checked the attributes of these new units. Chapter 8 Ghoul Soldier (Ordinary Level 1): Vitality 15, Magic Power 5, Strength 2, Constitution 2, Agility 1, Willpower 1. Collection Lv. 1, Construction Lv. 1, Forging Lv. 1, Hunting Lv. 1. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: None Stamina: 100/100 ¡­ Mutant Ghost General (Level 1 Elite): Vitality 40, Magic Power 20, Strength 8, Constitution 6, Agility 8, Willpower 6. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: None Stamina: 100/100 Skill: Ice Breath (Level E) ¡­ ¡°The ones I summoned have shrunk so much compared to the ones brought by the system.¡± Qin Xiao was speechless. The Mutant Ghost that could easily kill Phantom Hunters had actually become so weak. Fortunately, these Ghoul Soldiers did not need to consume food, which was equivalent to free labor. This could be considered compensation for the loss of their strength. After sending out the newly summoned units to work, Qin Xiao slowly opened the system interface. Chat System ####Qin Xiao: Do you still purchase herbs, dear? Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: I¡¯ll take as many as you have! ####Qin Xiao: There¡¯s going to be a war soon. Your potions are selling well, right? Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: I earn the money the hard way. How can it compare to you, Big Boss? I hope Big Boss can support me! ####Qin Xiao: No problem, no problem. What¡¯s the price of the herbs now? Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Potions are hard to sell. Boss, take pity on me. 3 gold coins per stalk. ####Qin Xiao: The price of the potion has already doubled, and you¡¯re still complaining about being poor? 10 gold coins! Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: No, no! 4 gold coins! It¡¯s very difficult for us to make potions. ####Qin Xiao: 9! Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: 5! ####Qin Xiao: 8 gold coins. If you don¡¯t buy them, I¡¯ll leave. If you miss this opportunity, your potion won¡¯t be able to be sold for a high price. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Boss, let¡¯s each take a step back. 7 gold coins. I really can¡¯t accept anything higher than that. ####Qin Xiao: Deal! On the other side of the Boundless Icefield, in the true land of extreme cold. A snow-white girl clenched her fists and said fiercely, ¡°What a leech! Don¡¯t let me see you! If it weren¡¯t for this damn place being so cold, I wouldn¡¯t have to suffer from you!¡± At this moment, a five-meter-tall snow monster turned around and looked at its master, not knowing why she was suddenly angry. Could it be that this crystal made her angry? Should it smash it one day? ¡°What are you looking at? Go and squeeze your herbs!¡± ¡°I¡¯m extremely smart. How could I summon such a bunch of stupid good-for-nothings?¡± On the other side, Qin Xiao was happily looking at the gold coins. You have sold 215 herbs and obtained 1,505 gold coins. Current total gold coins: 2,469! ¡°This money is really easy to earn. As expected, even pigs can fly when standing in the wind.¡± ¡°Strike while the iron is hot!¡± ####Qin Xiao: Old equipment x100, a total of 300 gold coins; Old large weapon x2, a total of 200 gold coins; Old crossbow x4, a total of 200 gold coins. ¡°Brothers, this is the last batch and the best bargain. Let the angels tremble under the might of the demons!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Half an hour later. ####Qin Xiao: Old equipment x100, a total of 300 gold coins; Old large weapon x2, a total of 200 gold coins; Old crossbow x4, a total of 200 gold coins. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, guys. I thought it was sold out, but my disappointing son hid a batch. I beat him up. How can I keep these good things for myself? I must provide them for you. You¡¯re my family too!¡± ¡°The big shot is starting again. I suspect that you still have some left!¡± ¡°Boss, you already have a son? You¡¯ve only been here for a few days. Boss, are you a stud demon?¡± ¡°I suspect he¡¯s a mother-child demon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just like that, Qin Xiao put up a batch of equipment every two hours. Every time, it would be sold out in less than a minute. ¡°Brothers, it¡¯s my nephew this time. Don¡¯t worry, I beat him up too!¡± ¡°Family, I snatched this batch from my old father with tears in my eyes. He cried and told me that I really couldn¡¯t sell it. This is our last stock. But! In order to protect my family from the angels, I have to sell it no matter what!¡± ¡°Brothers¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Well, would you believe me if I said that I have another son?¡± A dozen hours later, Qin Xiao sold all the old weapons. Everyone in the trading hall was shocked by Qin Xiao¡¯s actions. ¡°According to statistics, the big shot hit his son, nephew, and so on a total of six times. He cried and snatched weapons from his seniors four times. He found equipment in the doghouse in front of his house three times¡­¡± ¡°Boss, are you sure your family hasn¡¯t cut ties with you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao closed the trading hall. ¡°No wonder so many people like to sell stuff through live streams.¡± After this incident, Qin Xiao earned his first bucket of gold from selling old ordnance, gaining 7,618 gold coins. Including the gold coins from before, Qin Xiao¡¯s total gold coins had successfully exceeded the 10,000 mark! Next was the time to spend. However, in case of emergencies, and since the Undead Tomb cost 100 gold coins for maintenance every day, Qin Xiao only planned to use 6,000 gold coins to summon his followers. ¡°Summon!¡± 200 Phantom Laborers, 60 Phantom Hunters summoned. Cost: 6,000 gold coins. Remaining gold coins: 4,087 Opening the information list, the number of followers in the territory had reached an unprecedented height. Phantom Laborers: 350, Phantom Hunters: 70, ghouls: 221, Mutant Ghosts: 17! If all 87 elite units were mobilized, even a Level 2 Angel would be beaten to death. Of course, the prerequisite was that their attacks could break through the angel¡¯s defenses. Two days passed quickly. The chat system was no longer as heated as it had been a few days ago. It had become silent. Everyone was seriously preparing to resist the first wave of attacks from the angels. Qin Xiao was the only one still leisurely sitting in the valley, holding a stove and playing mahjong with his subordinates. ¡°Hahahaha, you¡¯re about to lose!¡± ¡°I win!¡± ¡°I win too. My tiles have the same color.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Qin Xiao glanced at the tiles in his hand and cursed as he threw down the tiles and left. Thousands of meters away from the snow valley, in an ordinary forest. An orc village was hidden here. Five orc youths gathered together to plot. ¡°Boss, the system protection period is over.¡± ¡°The nearest demon is in the Desolate Snow Valley not far away.¡± The young man in the lead thought for a moment and said, ¡°Let¡¯s set off immediately. It¡¯s better to be early than late.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± The only female orc hesitated. ¡°But what? Don¡¯t you know Boss¡¯s strength? Isn¡¯t it easy to kill a Level 1 Demon?¡± The leading orc snorted and led the four of them to the snow valley. Chapter 9 Outside the Desolate Snow Valley, five figures were hiding on snow-covered tree branches, observing the situation at the entrance of the valley. ¡°How¡¯s his strength?¡± A man leaned against a tree branch with his eyes closed and asked coldly. His name was Bai Ge, and he was the leader of this group of people. When they were born, the five of them were teleported to the same village. However, Bai Ge was extremely lucky. The others were ordinary orc villagers, but he became the ¡°number one warrior¡± of the entire village. Along with the title of ¡°Number One Warrior¡± came his strength that surpassed everyone else. He was a Three-winged Angel! The levels of angels and demons were not exactly the same. In general, angels were inferior to demons. This was because demons were divided into levels one to ten, and angels gradually grew from one wing to twenty. Level 1 demons were stronger than One-winged Angels, weaker than Two-winged Angels; Level 2 demons were stronger than Three-winged Angels, weaker than Four-winged Angels¡­ Similarly, a level ten demon was stronger than a twenty-winged angel. One should not underestimate this strength gap. Everybody knew how many twenty-winged angels had died in order to destroy the only level 10 demon back then! Corpses were everywhere! Although the few angels observed the situation in the snow valley out of caution, Bai Ge did not care much. No matter how strong these monsters were, they were no match for him. Demons needed to kill angels to advance. At this time, not a single demon player could reach Level 2. In other words, he, Bai Ge, was invincible! ¡°Brother Bai, these are all ordinary Level 1 ghouls. Looks like the demon isn¡¯t that strong.¡± A voice that could make one¡¯s bones go soft sounded. Other than Bai Ge, the rest of the orcs swallowed their saliva. However, they did not dare to make it too obvious. Everyone knew that this woman belonged to Bai Ge. When Bai Ge heard this voice, a smile appeared on his face. ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s better for us to be careful.¡± As he spoke, Bai Ge¡¯s hand gradually reached for the female orc¡¯s waist. The female orc frowned slightly and instantly put on a smile again. She gently pushed Bai Ge¡¯s hand away. The female orc¡¯s name was Hua Lan. In her previous life, she was the school belle of a certain university and was classmates with Bai Ge, who was from a rich family. In the past, Bai Ge had pursued Hua Lan persistently, but Hua Lan was too arrogant and was unwilling to interact with him. However, their roles had changed! The two of them transmigrated into the game together and landed in the same tribe. Bai Ge¡¯s strength had reached three wings, while Hua Lan was only a One-winged Angel of the lowest level. She could not even compare to the three lackeys. However, Hua Lan was not someone who did not know what was good for her. In this environment, she knew very well that if she wanted to survive, she had to rely on Bai Ge. However, when she thought of how many girls Bai Ge had slept with in her previous life, Hua Lan still felt disgusted. Although she tried to please Bai Ge on the surface, she did not let him take advantage of her. It had to be said that Hua Lan was indeed quite beautiful. Even though she had transmigrated into the game, she was still very outstanding. She was different from the orcs with horrible looks. Her appearance was still as beautiful as in her previous life. At the same time, two fox ears appeared on her head and a furry tail swayed behind her, making her look even more charming. ¡°What are you waiting for? Attack!¡± Bai Ge, who had suffered a setback from Hua Lan, vented his anger on his lackeys. At the same time, he thought to himself. After I kill this demon and level up, I¡¯ll sleep with you when I get back! If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he was worried about those people in the village, would he have waited until now? ¡°Boss, you don¡¯t have to do anything with these minions. We¡¯ll find that demon for you now.¡± An observant lackey spoke and jumped down with the other two. The three of them charged into the ghouls and used their own methods. The ghouls, whose attributes were not high to begin with, were defeated in a short while. The Mutant Ghost stationed in the valley seemed to have noticed that something was wrong and quickly rushed over. ¡°Boss, their leader is here!¡± ¡°Boss, don¡¯t be anxious. Let us meet him first.¡± The three minions let out a beast roar and swarmed forward to surround the general. ¡°Berserk!¡± The three of them used their skills at the same time. Their red aura soared, increasing their strength by a few points. Immediately after, they swung their axes at the Mutant Ghost. Ice Breath! The Mutant Ghost raised his hand and blocked their axes. This was the same move he had used against the Phantom Hunters. The dark blue ice aura was like a maggot that clung to the bones. It instantly touched the hand axes and added a corrosive and fragile effect to it. However, this Mutant Ghost was different from the one before. With a bang, its strength was not enough to resist the three of them. The Ice Bone Sword was instantly sent flying. The three axes were about to hit him. Suddenly, three arrows shot out from the back of the Mutant Ghost, aiming straight for their heads. Without any hesitation, the three of them gave up on chasing after the Mutant Ghost and dodged the arrow. ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± The three of them suddenly saw a tall figure appear in the clouds in the distance. He had two wings and four arms, and was nearly three meters tall. His long saber emitted a sparkling purple light, and the longbow on his back was strong and powerful. ¡°So this is the demon?¡± ¡°He looks very strong!¡± In the blink of an eye, the Phantom Hunter appeared in front of the three of them. Without any nonsense, he directly used the Phantom Chop! The purple saber light left the bow and flew towards the three of them. ¡°He¡¯s not easy to deal with!¡± ¡°Use that!¡± ¡°True Body Descent!¡± A white light suddenly appeared under their feet and enveloped them. The appearance of the orc faded, and a pair of holy white wings grew on their backs. Their hair had also been changed to the golden color exclusive to angels who had descended to the mortal world. This was the main skill of the Angel players. The soul-transmigrating angel players descended on the NPCs of various races and inherited their strength, status, and relationships. However, if they wanted to use the angelic power given by the system, they had to summon their true bodies. In other words, their true strength would only be revealed after they descended into the angel¡¯s true body. ¡°Judgment!¡± The three of them shouted in unison. A cross-shaped golden light blocked the Phantom Chop and pressed it back continuously. The Phantom Chop could no longer hold on, turning into the purest magic power and dissipating. The cross didn¡¯t lose its momentum and crashed into the Phantom Hunter. In an instant, a huge hole appeared in the Phantom Hunter¡¯s chest. ¡°Great, we¡¯ve defeated the demon!¡± ¡°Boss, come and give him a final blow!¡± The Phantom Hunter only had 2 Vitality left. The three lackeys thought that victory was in their grasp and happily claimed credit. ¡°Well done!¡± Bai Ge was not stingy with his praise. His dream was to build an empire that belonged to him, so he had his own way of controlling his subordinates. Just as Bai Ge was about to deliver the final blow to the Phantom Hunter¡­ It was dark! It was clearly noon, but the sky suddenly darkened. ¡°Ah!¡± A cry of surprise came from a tree branch in the distance. The four men turned around and were about to ask when they realized that Hua Lan had covered her mouth tightly and was looking at the sky in horror. Giant, giant dragon?! Their eyes widened. Why would a dragon suddenly appear in this place? ¡°How annoying. I just took a nap and you guys killed so many of my subordinates. Do you know that you have to compensate me?¡± Chapter 10 A loud sound rang out from the sky like thunder. ¡°B-Boss, is this the real demon?¡± One of the lackeys trembled in fear. Bai Ge¡¯s throat moved. He licked his dry lips and pretended to be calm. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Even if he¡¯s a demon, he¡¯s only Level 1. I¡¯m a Three-winged Angel!¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Yes! Don¡¯t be afraid, brothers. This is just the boss for the rookies!¡± ¡°Follow me!¡± ¡°Kill the demon and get the equipment!¡± ¡°If we¡¯re brothers, let¡¯s kill a dragon together!¡± ¡°The light of angels shall shine upon the earth!¡± BANG! Boundless darkness assaulted them. Qin Xiao stomped down, and their voices instantly disappeared. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± ¡°It only takes one kick to kill you. Did you have to be so passionate?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Then, Qin Xiao cursed and walked back. He planned to go back to sleep. When he reached the valley, Qin Xiao came back to his senses. He had just killed four angels. ¡°I can¡¯t play mahjong all night anymore. It¡¯s too troublesome!¡± ¡°But why do I always lose?¡± Qin Xiao opened the system interface. As expected, the system had already given him a kill notification when he landed. However, he was in a daze and did not pay attention. Game Notification: You have killed the Two-Winged Angel and obtained the Two-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1 Game Notification: You have killed the Two-Winged Angel and obtained the Two-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1 ¡­ Game Notification: You have killed the Three-Winged Angel and obtained the Three-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1. Skill Stone: Damage Absorption. Angel¡¯s Soul¡ªa special item dropped after killing an angel. It can be exchanged for points from the Demon Crystal to unlock/level up the talent. ¡°Not bad. I was worried about where to get points. I didn¡¯t expect it to come knocking on my door.¡± ¡°There¡¯s actually a Three-winged Angel inside. Are all angels so weak?¡± Qin Xiao saw the skill stone again. Skill Stone: Damage Absorption¡ªE-level skill. It can absorb a certain percentage of damage from the enemy and bounce it back. The absorption rate is determined by the skill level and constitution. ¡°This skill is not bad. It¡¯s equivalent to the thornmail.¡± Qin Xiao returned to the crystal and threw the four angel souls to it. Like a clay ox sinking in the sea, the four angel souls were immediately devoured. A notification appeared in front of Qin Xiao. Game Notification: Consumed Two-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1. Obtained 30 points Game Notification: Consumed Two-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1. Obtained 30 points ¡­ Game Notification: Consumed Three-Winged Angel¡¯s Soul x1. Obtained 100 Points At the same time, the entire Demon Crystal released a dense demonic aura that increased Qin Xiao¡¯s strength with every breath he took. When the demonic energy was completely absorbed, it would be time for Qin Xiao to level up! The four angels gave Qin Xiao a total of 190 points. Qin Xiao still had four talents that he had yet to unlock, and he now had enough points. But before that, Qin Xiao planned to learn the damage absorption skill. The effect of this skill was very compatible with Qin Xiao. His talents included Magic Immunity, which could resist magic attacks, and he would also learn damage absorption to deal with physical attacks. Qin Xiao¡¯s defense would reach an insane level. Skill ¡°Damage Absorption¡± learned! ¡°Unlock Talent!¡± Talent ¡°Dragon¡¯s Breath¡± unlocked successfully! Talent ¡°Dragon¡¯s Pressure¡± successfully unlocked! Talent ¡°Lightning Summoning¡± unlocked successfully! Talent ¡°Magic Immunity¡± unlocked successfully! Aside from Magic Immunity, which was a passive skill, the remaining three active skills required 100 Magic Power Points to cast. However, their power was extraordinary! Of course, Magic Immunity was not invincible. At this stage, he could only be immune to damage from skills below E-rank. These four angels had greatly improved Qin Xiao¡¯s strength. However, he did not have the time to care about this. Because he suddenly remembered that there was another person who had attacked the snow valley just now! If the roots were not removed, the weeds would grow again! This was what Qin Xiao had learned from his many years of experience. He could not let go of any potential enemy! Because one day, they might become terrifying existences. He had to nip all dangers in the bud! Thinking of this, Qin Xiao immediately gathered his army. 20 Mutant Ghosts led 500 ghouls on the ground at full speed. 60 Phantom Hunters and Qin Xiao, who had transformed into a dragon, flew into the sky. Hundreds of Phantom Laborers were conducting a carpet search! True Vision activated! Qin Xiao commanded his followers to avoid those dangerous areas. A moment later, a Phantom laborer sent back a message. In an ordinary forest a few kilometers away from the snow valley, they discovered an orc village! Qin Xiao immediately gave the order. The army pressed down on the border! Qin Xiao ordered his men to surround the village when they were 500 meters away. These actions attracted the attention of the orcs! ¡°Elder! Elder! Something bad has happened!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Speak slowly. You¡¯re always so rash.¡± An orc guard came to the elder¡¯s room. At this moment, the elder was chanting an obscure prayer in front of a strange totem. ¡°Elder, hundreds of phantom demons and ghouls have surrounded our village!¡± ¡°What!¡± The elder stood up from his chair with a whoosh. ¡°Could it be a demon?!¡± ¡°Did Bai Ge and the others come back?¡± ¡°Elder, only Hua Lan returned not long ago!¡± ¡°Damn it, gather all the young men in the village and follow me!¡± ¡°Also, keep an eye on Hua Lan. Don¡¯t let her escape!¡± The elder had lived for countless years and was very experienced. He arranged everything almost instantly. Although no one in Oak Village knew the true identities of Bai Ge and the others, the elder was very clear. The reason why Oak Village had continued to reproduce for thousands of years was all thanks to the protection of the ancestral Holy Spirit. When they were born, the elder received a revelation. Therefore, the whereabouts of these five people had always been under the eyes of the elder. However, when he arrived at the village entrance, he was immediately dumbfounded. The guards in the village were like cattle waiting to be slaughtered under the hands of the phantom demons and Mutated Ghosts. They had no ability to resist at all. Even though they had tried their best to fight back, they had only killed a dozen ghouls. To an army of nearly a thousand, this was just a drop in the bucket. ¡°Damn it!¡± Although the elder was old, he had extraordinary abilities and was not at a disadvantage when facing two or three Phantom Hunters. ¡°Snow Vine Curse!¡± The elder waved the staff in his hand. Several thick snow vines crawled out from the snow-covered ground and wrapped around the two Phantom Hunters floating in the air tightly. ¡°Frost Blessing!¡± The snowflakes made of magic power attached themselves to the bodies of the orcs, and their injuries were slowly recovering. But what was the saying? The bravery of an ordinary man could not change the general situation! Moreover, there was a powerful demon behind the army that had yet to appear. In front of the torrent, the orcs were defeated one after another! ¡°Stop! We surrender!¡± The elder looked at his clansmen who were dying one after another. After repelling a Phantom Hunter, he shouted. ¡°Elder, you can¡¯t surrender!¡± ¡°Fight to the end!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± The elder roared, and everyone obediently shut their mouths. The elder sighed sadly and knelt down as he looked at the army that was rolling over. ¡°Respected Demon King, on behalf of the Oak Clan, I surrender to you! Please show mercy and let my clansmen go.¡± ¡°Elder!¡± ¡°Hehe, interesting. Everyone, stop.¡± A voice came from behind the ghoul army. Chapter 11 ¡°Sir, please forgive Oak Village. I don¡¯t know how we offended you, but please tell us.¡± ¡°I apologize to you on behalf of Oak Village and beg for your forgiveness.¡± ¡°Do you?¡± Qin Xiao narrowed his eyes at the elder in front of him. ¡°Old fox, you¡¯re still pretending to be stupid at this time.¡± Qin Xiao thought to himself, ¡®But this elder¡¯s strength isn¡¯t bad. If I can recruit him, he¡¯ll be a good helper.¡¯ Moreover, the orcs in this village were all free laborers. It would be a waste not to take them. Therefore, Qin Xiao decided to give the other party a way out. ¡°My territory was attacked by angels. I accidentally let one go, and we chased them all the way here.¡± ¡°Have you seen them, Elder?¡± The corners of the orc elder¡¯s mouth trembled. As expected, the trouble was caused by those angels. Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance. Otherwise, if he could not hand over Hua Lan now, what awaited them would probably be extermination. ¡°Men, bring Hua Lan up!¡± The elder turned his head and shouted at a guard. A few minutes ago, Hua Lan was hiding in her room in fear, praying that the Demon Dragon wouldn¡¯t remember her. The noise outside suddenly alarmed her. Pushing open the window, she saw countless ghouls, Mutated Ghosts, and phantom demons swarming towards the village from afar. Fear instantly crept into her heart! Others might not know what those were, but she knew very well! Any one of these terrifying demon followers could take the life of a Level 1 angel like her. Now, there were actually so many of them. Just how terrifying was the Demon Dragon¡¯s strength! She should not have provoked her back then. But it was too late to regret now! While the villagers could still stall for time, she had to run! Thinking of this, Hua Lan put her items into her System Backpack and opened the door to escape. However, a long axe reached out from behind her and pressed against her neck. Hua Lan¡¯s movements instantly stopped, not daring to move. Sweat slowly flowed down her delicate back. ¡°The elder said that you can¡¯t go anywhere.¡± A cold voice sounded. Hua Lan turned around and saw that this person was the village¡¯s guard captain. He was a Level 1 elite, and she was not his match. ¡°Big Brother, I¡¯m just going to the toilet. I¡¯ll be back soon. Can you do me a favor?¡± Hua Lan wheedled, hoping to fool this captain. However, the other party was not interested in speaking at all. Seeing this, Hua Lan¡¯s heart was like dead ashes. She accepted her fate and fell to the ground. Soon, she was brought to Qin Xiao. ¡°My lord, it was this little fellow who offended you. I wonder if handing her over to you will appease your anger?¡± The elder pushed Hua Lan in front of him with a flattering expression. ¡°Huh? Daji?¡± Qin Xiao looked at Hua Lan and could not help but think of a game he had played in his previous life. ¡°How can the Demon King not have a maid? It¡¯s not bad to take her in as a maid.¡± Qin Xiao pondered. He had just discovered through the True Vision that although these people from Oak Village were not strong, their harvesting and planting skills were not bad. It was a pity to kill them just like that. It was better to recruit them to earn money for himself. However, Qin Xiao still had a cold expression on his face. ¡°Yeah, but hiding an angel is a felony.¡± ¡°You can avoid death, but you can¡¯t escape punishment.¡± ¡°From now on, everyone in your village will be under my command. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare, I wouldn¡¯t dare! Thank you for showing mercy, my lord!¡± The elder kowtowed as he squeezed out a few tears. In order to protect the lives of his clansmen, he was willing to do anything. At this moment, Qin Xiao suddenly received a notification from the system. You have subdued a Level 1 Orc Village, Oak. Obtained ordinary Level 1 unit orc x 321, Elite Level 1 unit Orc Elder x 1. Reward received: 200 gold coins, Blueprint ¡°Demon Field¡± ¡°There¡¯s actually a reward for subduing a village? Is this also a kind of mystic realm?¡± When he looked at the orc elder again, the elder¡¯s information had already changed. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Elder Oak (Level 1 Elite): Vitality 80, Magic Power 90, Strength 7, Constitution 6, Agility 6, Willpower 13. Loyalty: 60/100 Satiety: 90/100 Stamina: 80/100 Skills: Snow Vine (e-level), Beast Mark (e-level), Frost Blessing (e-level)¡­ He did not expect this orc elder¡¯s stats to be so good. No wonder even the Phantom Hunters were defeated by him. ¡°Alright, you guys rest first. I¡¯ll arrange your mission later.¡± With that, Qin Xiao left ten Phantom Hunters and ten Mutant Ghost generals to watch over the orcs before leading his followers and Hua Lan back to the Desolate Snow Valley. ¡­ Desolate Snow Valley. Qin Xiao looked at Hua Lan thoughtfully. ¡°Just lock her up for now.¡± Under Hua Lan¡¯s stunned gaze, the two Phantom Hunters locked her up in a simple prison. The reason why it was called simple was because other than the houses where the demons lived, the only buildings in the snow valley were those graveyards. In order to detain Hua Lan, Qin Xiao specially got a few Phantom Laborers to build a large wooden cage. Hua Lan was locked inside just like that. There were two Mutant Ghosts watching at the door at all times. Due to the fact that the Mutant Ghosts were not close to humans, no one paid attention to Hua Lan even if she spoke ceaselessly. After a few days, Hua Lan was almost driven crazy by the torture. The daily food was the Ice Rose Fruit plucked from the tree. Not only were there two specter-like guards at the door, but she could also often see a group of ghouls crawling out of the ground. Even though she had accepted everything in this world, Hua Lan still felt that the scene before her was extremely sinister. During these few days, Qin Xiao did not idle around. He found the orc elder and kept learning about the daily lives of these orcs in order to find a way to convert the labor into gold coins. Needless to say, this group of orcs really gave him a surprise. Although they occasionally went to hunt and collect wild fruits, they had found a more stable means of production after thousands of years of reproduction. Snow Saliva Magic Bun! For generations, the orcs of Oak Village had planted a plant called the Magic Saliva Tree. The conditions for this plant to grow were extremely harsh. It had to be in ice and snow, and at the same time, it had to be nourished by demonic energy to grow. However, after the fruits were processed by the people of Oak Village, they would become a delicious food. Not only could it increase the physical strength of the eater, but because it absorbed demonic energy to grow, it could also increase a lot of demonic energy in the eater. Qin Xiao seemed to have discovered a business opportunity! In the trading hall of the demons, there were three things that sold best. Weapons, potions, food! Not every place was as rich in resources as the snow world. Even if there were other places, they were firmly controlled by the local forces. Many demons did not dare to summon subordinates even though they had the gold coins because they could not afford to feed them! They didn¡¯t have that much food to provide for their followers. It was a problem for other demons to keep their own followers fed, let alone sell food. Therefore, there were not many demons selling food on the market, but there were many who needed food. Another advantage of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun in Oak Village was that it could increase demonic energy! Demonic energy could only be obtained from crystals after killing angels. Other than the Abyssal Demon Cave that was abundant in demonic energy, obtaining demonic energy from other sources was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Qin Xiao¡¯s eyes lit up as if he could see countless gold coins waving at him! Chapter 12 Qin Xiao took out the blueprint he had obtained from conquering Oak Village. Map ¡°Demon Field¡± ¨C Can be used to build a Level 1 building ¡°Demon Field¡±. It has fertile soil filled with demonic energy. By consuming gold coins to replenish energy, it can greatly shorten the growth cycle of plants. Construction Requirements: Earth Crystal x1, Stone x100, Wood x200, Gold coins x1,300. He had obtained a piece of the Earth Crystal from Duke Slanke¡¯s belongings, and he did not lack any other resources. Qin Xiao placed his hand on the crystal after picking a location. Level 1 Special Building, Demon Field, completed. Consumed Earth Crystal x1, Stone x100, Wood x200, Gold Coins x1,300 Demon Field¡ªSpecial Level 1 building. Fertile land rich in demonic energy. It can greatly increase the growth speed of crops. Costs 500 gold coins per month. The consumption was not low. He just did not know how effective it was. Qin Xiao placed the field between Oak Village and the valley. It was easy for the orcs to commute, and it could also be used as a buffer zone. As the number of people under Qin Xiao increased, he had to expand the territory and gradually move the defense force outside. After the field was built, Qin Xiao summoned the elder of the village. ¡°From now on, everyone in your village doesn¡¯t have to go out to gather and hunt anymore.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll provide you with all the other resources you need.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to think about the guards in the village. I¡¯ll send someone to protect you.¡± ¡°You only have one mission. Go all out and make the Snow Saliva Magic Buns for me!¡± The elder looked troubled. ¡°However, the conditions for the growth of the Magic Saliva Tree are harsh. It requires a large amount of demonic energy, and our original production is not high.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that. Come with me.¡± Qin Xiao transformed into a huge dragon and grabbed the elder before flying towards the Demonic Field. The elder, who had seen Qin Xiao¡¯s dragon form for the first time, trembled in fear. He was even more afraid of this demon. After landing, he looked at the endless Demonic Field and was completely convinced by Qin Xiao. It was impossible for the orcs to not notice such a huge land filled with demonic aura after living here for so long. The only explanation was that this land was created out of thin air by Qin Xiao. What kind of power was this! Following such a powerful existence, Oak Village might have hope of regaining its former glory! He had no choice but to entrust himself to Qin Xiao a few days ago, but all his depression had disappeared today. ¡°Sir, I¡¯ll call all my clansmen over now!¡± ¡°Ancestral Echo!¡± Elder Oak closed his eyes and raised his staff to the sky. A mysterious magic circle spread out from the gemstone on the top of the staff. On the other side of Oak Village, the strange totem in the elder¡¯s house suddenly lit up. The same formation appeared on the totem. The elder¡¯s voice resounded throughout the village. ¡°Clan members, bring the Magic Saliva Tree Seeds and follow the guidance of the ancestral spirit to my side.¡± A moment later, the magic circle turned into starlight and brought all the orcs to the Demonic Field. ¡°What dense demonic energy!¡± ¡°Why does this land have such abundant earth energy?¡± ¡°If we plant the Magic Saliva Tree here, how many Snow Saliva Magic Buns can we make in a season!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it!¡± After seeing the Demonic Field, all the orcs were shocked. Soon, under Elder Oak¡¯s lead, the land was filled with Magic Saliva Trees. Once everything was on track, Qin Xiao returned to the Desolate Snow Valley. As he walked past the tomb, a thin voice called out to him. ¡°Lord Demon King, please let me go. I can do anything you want. I really don¡¯t want to stay in this damned place anymore.¡± She sounded like she was about to cry, but more than that, she sounded despaired. Qin Xiao turned around and saw Hua Lan¡¯s extremely thin and withered face. He couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. ¡°Miss, who are you?¡± For the past few days, he had been thinking about where the orcs were going. After locking Hua Lan in the wooden prison, he did not ask anymore. As for Hua Lan, she didn¡¯t have it easy these past few days. No one spoke to her, and she couldn¡¯t wash up for a few days. She even had to be tortured by the sound of the ghouls drilling into the ground while sleeping. She really couldn¡¯t take this kind of life anymore. ¡°Lord, please spare me. I was bewitched back then.¡± Qin Xiao sneered in his heart. So much for being an angel. ¡°I can give you a chance. I happen to lack a maid by my side, but if I don¡¯t do it well, you know the consequences.¡± Upon hearing that she could go out, Hua Lan¡¯s head kept nodding like a chick pecking at rice. As long as she didn¡¯t see those ghouls crawling around every day, she was willing to marry this demon. ¡°Okay.¡± Then, Qin Xiao signaled for the two Mutant Ghosts to unlock the wooden prison. Hua Lan followed closely behind Qin Xiao, afraid that she would be imprisoned again. A month later. Qin Xiao¡¯s base had already developed quite well. The number of Mutant Ghosts and ghouls had reached their limit. After a period of good performance, Hua Lan was sent by Qin Xiao to manage the production of the Demonic Field. Today, he had come to the Demonic Field. As soon as she saw Qin Xiao, Hua Lan immediately ran over and stood beside him, waiting for his orders. ¡°How¡¯s the growth of the Magic Saliva Tree?¡± Qin Xiao asked the obvious. He had come here because he had received information from the elder that the first batch of Demonic Saliva Fruits was about to ripen. He only asked this to inspect Hua Lan¡¯s work during this period. ¡°Everything¡¯s fine. The growth rate is more than three times faster than that on ordinary land, and the yield is high.¡± ¡°In a while, all the fruits of the trees will be ripe.¡± Qin Xiao nodded. With his Eyes of Truth, he could clearly see how long the fruit trees had been growing. At this moment, the elder came over with a completed Snow Saliva Magic Bun in his hand. ¡°Sir, this is the first Snow Saliva Magic Bun produced by the Demonic Field. Please assess it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Xiao received the translucent and sparkling Snow Saliva Magic Bun that was flickering with purple demonic energy. With a bite, juice splattered everywhere. A wisp of demonic energy was produced from his mouth and slowly flowed through his limbs and meridians. ¡°Not bad!¡± Qin Xiao was very impressed. Not only was the taste of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun planted in the Demonic Field even more delicious, but the amount of demonic energy had also increased significantly. ¡°Get everyone into production!¡± ¡°Yes, my lord.¡± Hua Lan and Elder Oak responded in unison and quickly went to organize the delivery. In the evening, the first batch of Snow Saliva Magic Buns was produced. There were a total of 500 catties, one catty on average. Qin Xiao opened the trading hall. ####Qin Xiao: Snow Saliva Magic Bun x100, 1000 gold coins in total. ¡°Family, I¡¯m here to give you benefits again. Demonic energy food is unique. It¡¯s sweet and delicious and cheap!¡± As soon as the information was posted, the comments section exploded. Clearly, the previous sales had helped Qin Xiao build a good fan base. ¡°The big shot is here again. Everyone, run!¡± ¡°What is it this time? Snow Saliva Magic Bun, I¡¯ve never heard of it.¡± ¡°Demonic energy? Are you serious? It can¡¯t be another fake commercial, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chapter 13 Qin Xiao didn¡¯t put a lot of them on the market, but it took him nearly ten minutes to sell them all. The price of 10 gold coins was too much for food, but everyone was curious about the demonic energy Qin Xiao mentioned. It had to be known that to demons, demonic energy and strength could be equated. However, something that puzzled Qin Xiao happened. The comment section, which should have exploded instantly, was silent. At this moment, dozens of friend requests popped up on Qin Xiao¡¯s system interface. Desire Demon Lin Xiaoping: Boss, I want all the Snow Saliva Magic Buns. Name a price. Four-Armed Ape Demon Cheng Hai: Brother, 15 gold coins each. I¡¯ll take as many as you have! Illusory Chaos Demon Zhao Potian: You¡¯d better hand over all these things, or I¡¯ll definitely take your head in the future! ¡­ Qin Xiao was overjoyed when he saw the friend requests. That¡¯s more like it. Qin Xiao casually accepted these friend requests. As for the Illusory Chaos Demon, he directly blocked it. That guy thought that he was invincible just because he had a super aptitude. If Qin Xiao encountered him, he would definitely let him know the consequences of spouting nonsense. After the man was blocked, he couldn¡¯t buy or comment on anything on the shelves. It could be said that this was very considerate. Qin Xiao ignored these people¡¯s bombardment of messages and continued to put up a new batch of Snow Saliva Magic Buns. ####Qin Xiao: Snow Saliva Magic Bun x200, total 3000 gold coins. ¡°Brothers, I went to the toilet just now. My cat is messing with my system. Snow Saliva Magic Bun. It¡¯s good and cheap. 15 gold coins. You won¡¯t lose out. You won¡¯t be fooled!¡± ¡°Also, replying to those who messaged me, all the Snow Saliva Magic Buns will be put up for sale in the hall. First come, first served.¡± The comments section continued to explode! ¡°I¡¯m first!¡± ¡°Good lord, even the big shot¡¯s cat can use the system.¡± ¡°I was caught off guard by the increase in the price!¡± In less than two seconds, all the Snow Saliva Magic Buns were snatched away. The same routine began again. He put it on the shelves every two hours, but he did not increase the price again. The greatest advantage of this Snow Saliva Magic Bun was that it contained demonic energy, but the amount of demonic energy was actually not large. Therefore, 15 gold coins was already the highest price he could peg. If it was any higher, these demons would have to consider if it was worth it. Of course, they could still be sold, but Qin Xiao didn¡¯t want to just make quick money. Food had a shelf life. If sales could not keep up with production, the losses would be greater than selling it at a low price. Four hours later, the first batch of Snow Saliva Magic Buns was sold, bringing Qin Xiao a total of 5,750 gold coins. He even specially made an announcement. ¡°Family, the first batch of the Snow Saliva Magic Buns has been sold. The official sales will begin in three months. At that time, there will be even more discounts. Please look forward to it!¡± Qin Xiao knew that this was only the beginning. The elder had once told him that the production of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun was a technique unique to Oak Village, so he was not afraid of being imitated. Moreover, due to the insufficient number of seeds in this first batch, the production was far from reaching the maximum of the Demonic Field. From the second time, when all the Demonic Fields were planted, the production would increase by dozens of times! Qin Xiao summoned another thousand Phantom Laborers to help plant the tree. Getting rich was just around the corner! Three months passed in the blink of an eye. Soon, it was the time that Qin Xiao had promised the demons. The chat hall was already bustling with activity. Southwest of the Continent of Gods and Evils Current number of demons: 760 million! ¡°Why isn¡¯t the big shot here yet? I¡¯ve waited so long.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been single for 30 years. Trust my hand speed. I¡¯ll help you snatch the food if you can pay me!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Hehe, it was really lively. Qin Xiao didn¡¯t expect the entire chat room to be so noisy just because he was selling something. However, he also noticed a problem. It had only been four months since the end of the protection period. The total number of demons in the southwest region had decreased by 240 million! What a terrifying number. Moreover, the southwest region was a relatively safe area. He wondered what it would be like in the Holy Light Plains. The idea of increasing his strength became clearer, but he still had to earn enough money first. After all, being rich was not necessarily strong, but being poor was definitely not strong! Players who spent money would always stand at the top. ####Qin Xiao: Snow Saliva Magic Bun x 200, for a total 2000 gold coins. ¡°This is the first day of business. All the Snow Saliva Magic Buns are for sale today. Remember to add Qin Xiao¡¯s shop as your favorite~¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°The big shot has found his conscience! Brothers, charge!¡± ¡°¡­¡± In three months, a total of 15,000 catties of the Snow Saliva Magic Buns had been produced. However, Qin Xiao only sold half of them. He wanted to keep the rest for his followers. The living environment of the Boundless Icefield was actually very harsh. Although it was rich in resources, there were also many powerful wild monsters. This was also the reason why Oak Village had never grown big. The reason why they were able to survive was all because of the elder and a few strong guards struggling to hold on. Not only did Qin Xiao¡¯s appearance bring them enough food, but it also saved them from being attacked by wild monsters. After spending four months together, the orcs realized that Qin Xiao was not exploiting them as they had imagined. Instead, their life was better than before. Many orcs even roped in the scattered orcs nearby to join Qin Xiao. As the number of people in the territory increased, the consumption of food gradually became unbelievable. However, only he was willing to give the food rich in demonic energy to his followers to eat. After the sale, Qin Xiao had a total of 80,000 gold coins. At this moment, a message caught his attention. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Big boss, I have a blueprint here. Are you interested? ####Qin Xiao: What blueprint? Glacier Demon He Yingying sent a summary. Demon Castle¡ªSpecial building. Level can be increased. Every demon should have their own territory, and the castle is the best proof of a demon¡¯s strength. Building effect: All units in the territory will receive an increase in attributes, recovery speed, and defense. ####Qin Xiao: Name your price. Over the past four months, Qin Xiao¡¯s base had expanded quite a bit, but he still lived in a stone house built by the phantom demons. He didn¡¯t look like a demon king at all. The Demon Castle tempted him. Moreover, the effect of this building was too good. No matter what the price was, he had to get it! Glacier Demon He Yingying: I don¡¯t want gold coins. I want 5,000 kilograms of Snow Saliva Magic Bun. ####Qin Xiao: You¡¯re asking for too much. This blueprint isn¡¯t worth this price. I¡¯ll give you 50 kilograms at most. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Look carefully, this is a special building that can be upgraded! 2,500, no less. ####Qin Xiao: 1,000 kilograms. This is my last offer. Qin Xiao¡¯s price was absolutely reasonable. It could even be said to have been discounted. One had to know that if 1,000-kilogram Snow Saliva Magic Buns were placed in the trading hall, they could easily be sold for 20,000 gold coins. And this was only the price after the discount! However, to the rich Boss Qin, he was only buying this for fun. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Deal! Chapter 14 Qin Xiao quickly received the blueprint of the Demon Castle after transferring the Snow Saliva Magic Buns. With the system as a guarantee, Qin Xiao was not afraid that the other party would go back on her word. After getting the blueprint, Qin Xiao finally understood why the other party didn¡¯t use such a good item. Demon Castle¡ªSpecial building. Level can be upgraded. Every demon should have their own territory, and the castle is the best proof of a demon¡¯s strength. Construction effect: All units in the territory will have their attributes increased by 10% (LV1), recovery speed increased by 50% (LV1), and defense increased by 100% (LV1). This information was obviously hidden by He Yingying. However, the key to why the other party was willing to sell it was the following line. Construction Requirements: Earth Crystal x1, Stone x50,000, Wood x30,000, Ore x10,000, Gold coin x50,000¡­ The cost of building this demon castle was simply too great. Even Qin Xiao¡¯s current labor force needed a long time to gather so many resources, let alone other demons. They couldn¡¯t afford it at all! Even so, Qin Xiao was determined to build the castle. Other than the advantages mentioned above, the most important thing was that this castle covered a huge area! Once completed, it could connect all the areas in his territory, including Snow Valley, Demonic Field, and Oak Village. It would become a true demon city! In order to achieve this goal, Qin Xiao had to spend money again! Qin Xiao left behind 50,000 gold coins to build the castle and spent the remaining 30,000 gold coins on the Demon Crystal. ¡°Summon!¡± Successfully summoned Phantom Laborers x2,500, Phantom Hunters x250, Coins consumed x30,000 Every ten Phantom Laborers were protected by a hunter. This was the best distribution plan Qin Xiao had come up with after countless experiments. It was believed that with the efforts of this group of laborers, resources would soon be gathered. As for the earth crystal, he could only think of another way. A few days later. An old man from Oak Village and an elder went to look for Qin Xiao. The old man was originally the prophet of Oak Village who lived in seclusion. It was unknown how long he had lived on this icy plain. However, the prophet had already looked like this when the elder just remembered things. The decline of the Oak Clan made him die inside. Qin Xiao¡¯s appearance changed everything. It also ignited a flame that had been buried in the prophet¡¯s heart for a long time. ¡°Sir, sorry for my unannounced visit, but I have a request for you.¡± Although the old man was only a subject on his territory, Qin Xiao was still very polite to him due to his age. ¡°Sir, please speak.¡± ¡°I hope that you can lead the Oak Clan back to its former glory!¡± Hope filled the prophet¡¯s eyes as she spoke. ¡°Thousands of years ago, the Oak Clan was an extremely powerful existence in this land!¡± ¡°We had a spacious land and tens of thousands of people!¡± ¡°But it was all ruined by a rival family.¡± ¡°They used despicable methods to break up the Oak Clan and then took the opportunity to attack my clan.¡± ¡°Our clansmen were either dead or fleeing.¡± ¡°Now, this bit of bloodline is left here, struggling at death¡¯s door in this Boundless Icefield.¡± ¡°This is an ancestral land left behind by the ancestors of my bloodline when they fled. It¡¯s said that countless treasures were buried inside!¡± ¡°But we¡¯re weak. No one has the ability to return to the ancestral land and retrieve the treasures inside.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen anyone as valiant as you in my life. I feel inferior to you.¡± ¡°As long as you promise me that you will lead our Oak Clan to restore the glory of the past, I am willing to offer the treasures of this ancestral land to you.¡± With that, the prophet took out a yellowed scroll and placed it on his head before bowing to Qin Xiao. Through those turbid eyes, Qin Xiao seemed to have seen a huge population that had once been extremely powerful. He immediately helped the prophet up. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this, old mister. I don¡¯t need you to tell me. Since the Oak Clan is under my command, I will bring it to the peak of the Continent of Gods and Evils!¡± ¡°Thank you for your help, my lord.¡± ¡°Old mister, how trustworthy is the information about the treasures you mentioned?¡± ¡°Sir, when I was young, there were people in my clan who went to search for it, but because I was not strong enough, I returned empty-handed.¡± ¡°But I believe that with your strength, you will definitely succeed!¡± Qin Xiao thought for a moment. He had learned a lot about the personalities of these Oak people over the past few days. Although the elder was an old fox who always wanted to obtain more benefits for his clansmen, they were generally honest and kind. They probably wouldn¡¯t lie to him. Moreover, Qin Xiao had given them such good living conditions. There was no benefit in harming him. All the hustle and bustle in the world was for the sake of profit. They would not do anything without benefits. Qin Xiao temporarily believed the prophet¡¯s words. ¡°Alright, wait for me outside the valley for fifteen minutes. Then, we¡¯ll go to the ancestral land together.¡± ¡°I want to see what has been stopping you from returning for thousands of years.¡± ¡°Yes, my lord!¡± After the two of them left, Qin Xiao immediately gathered his army. 500 ghouls, 30 Mutant Ghosts, and 35 Phantom Hunters. Qin Xiao actually had 320 Phantom Hunters, but in order to protect the Phantom Laborers in a ratio of 1:10, he only gathered 35 of them to follow him on the mission. The remaining 285 Phantom Hunters matched up to 2,850 Phantom Laborers. Qin Xiao led his troops out of the valley. Looking at the 60-odd Level 1 elite units that were not much weaker than him, the prophet felt more and more at ease. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Qin Xiao took the lead and led the army towards the Oak Ancestral Land. ¡­ The wind in the Boundless Icefield was bone-chilling all year round, sweeping up ice shards that filled the sky. When they hit people, the travelers gritted their teeth in pain. In the snowstorm, a group of people advanced in an orderly manner. ¡°Sir, we¡¯re almost there.¡± Although the prophet was old, her legs were not slow at all. He walked to Qin Xiao¡¯s side and pointed at a cave not far ahead. ¡°That¡¯s the ancestral land.¡± In fact, even without the prophet¡¯s reminder, the True Vision had already indicated the location a long time ago. As soon as he entered this area, the True Vision¡¯s notification popped up. This made Qin Xiao even more certain that the prophet was not lying to him. Ancestral Land of the Oak Clan¡ªa special Level 1 mystic realm. A thousand years ago, the powerful Oak Clan controlled this land. However, as time passed and the world changed, all the glory was gone. The ancestral land might have become the last mark of the Oak Clan¡¯s glorious past. The level of danger is high, and the value of exploration is high. Items available: Demon Essence¡­ ¡°Demon Essence?¡± Qin Xiao had a question in his mind. Anything with the word ¡®mama¡¯ was not simple. Suddenly, a deafening voice interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Are you from the Oak Clan?¡± Chapter 15 ¡°Are you from the Oak Clan?¡± Qin Xiao looked up and saw two huge stone statues. These two huge stone statues had green faces and fangs, looking like orcs. Oak Ancestral Land Guardian Stone Statue: Level 1 Overlord unit, the guardian of the Oak Ancestral Land for generations. It is also an existence that tests the strength of the Oak people. These two stone statues were quite strong. In this world, levels were a symbol of strength, but levels did not represent everything. Some were Level 1 Ordinary, while others were Level 1 Overlords. For example, a One-Winged Angel was equivalent to Level 1 Ordinary, a Level 1 Demon was similar to Level 1 Elite, and a Two-Winged Angel was a Level 1 Overlord. The Three-Winged Angel was naturally equivalent to a Level 2 Ordinary unit. It seemed that the Three-winged Angel was stronger than the Two-winged Angel, but that was not the case. Strength was a combination of a person¡¯s level, skills, race, and talent. Some Level 2 Ordinary units were even weaker than Level 1 Overlords, while powerful Level 1 Overlords had the chance to defeat Level 2 units. The two stone statues in front of him were such existences. This was the first time he had seen an existence that the True Vision judged as an intermediate threat after his talents were fully unlocked. One had to know that even the Three-Winged Angel that was killed in an instant was only a low threat. The Three-Winged Angel named Bai Ge was nothing more than a showoff. Even a slightly stronger Level 1 Overlord might be able to defeat him. ¡°Are you from the Oak Clan?¡± Seeing that no one replied, the two stone statues asked again. Qin Xiao turned to look at the prophet. He did not know how to answer. The prophet slowly took a step forward. Raising the scepter that could represent the identity of the Oak Clan, he replied, ¡°The incompetent descendants of the Oak Clan have come to visit our ancestor.¡± ¡°Approved.¡± The stone statue seemed to look down on the prophet¡¯s strength. It only glanced at him and agreed casually. However, the other stone statue suddenly raised its claw and pointed at Qin Xiao and the others. ¡°They¡¯re not from the Oak Clan!¡± Qin Xiao was furious and was about to destroy the stone statue when he heard the prophet hurriedly say, ¡°Sir, please wait.¡± After saying that, he came in front of the two stone statues and slowly chanted a complicated and obscure incantation. This was an incantation that had been passed down for thousands of years. It only had the function of opening the door to the ancestral land. But it took thousands of years to use it in this generation. The two stone statues suddenly lost their light and slowly lowered their heads, turning into real stones. A line of words appeared in Qin Xiao¡¯s eyes. Oak Ancestral Land Guardian Stone Statues (Slumbering¡­) Amidst the rumbling sounds, the door behind the stone statues slowly opened like a lion inviting people in. ¡°My lord, we can enter now.¡± Qin Xiao nodded and led his elite troops into the Ancestral Land where the Oak Clan was rumored to have buried treasures. It was clearly in a cave, but the entire ancestral land did not seem dark at all. There was a special glowing formation in the cave, making one feel as if they were in a heavenly passage. Qin Xiao felt very comfortable as soon as he entered. Abundant demonic energy rushed into his body through his pores. In the middle of the cave was a huge pitch-black energy ball. Around it were snow lotuses, and those snow lotuses also wrapped several pitch-black energy balls of different sizes. ¡°What are those?¡± Qin Xiao asked the prophet. ¡°Lord, I don¡¯t know either.¡± Qin Xiao activated the True Vision and saw the black energy balls. He wouldn¡¯t have known if he hadn¡¯t seen it, but he was shocked when he saw it. Even Qin Xiao did not expect this thing to be so extraordinary. This was the real treasure! Gold coin was nothing! Demon Essence¡ªa precious material condensed from the body of a high-level demon. It is a pure energy that everyone covets. After consuming, it can increase one¡¯s demonic energy by a large amount. It can also be injected into Demon Crystals to increase one¡¯s demon level. ¡°Good stuff! This is really good stuff!¡± Qin Xiao could not be blamed for losing his composure. No demon could control himself in front of so much Demon Essence. ¡°Guys, take these back for me. This time, I want to feed the Demon Crystal to its fullest!¡± With that, Qin Xiao reached out to touch the largest piece of Demon Essence. As soon as his fingertip touched it, Qin Xiao heard a loud roar from behind him. ¡°Stop!¡± He turned around and saw the two stone statues guarding the door walk in. ¡°Outsiders, if you want to get your hands on the treasures of the ancestral land, you will only end up dead!¡± It was no wonder that the Oak Clan couldn¡¯t bring the Demon Essence back even though they had the incantation. It turned out that there was another layer of insurance. As long as they touched the Demon Essence, the two stone statues would be activated again. ¡°Outsiders, die!¡± With that, the stone statues were about to attack Qin Xiao. ¡°Wait!¡± The prophet stood in front of the stone statue. ¡°Guards, he is the benefactor of the Oak Clan and the current lord of the Oak Clan.¡± ¡°What!¡± ¡°Has our Oak Clan declined to this extent? You actually acknowledged a foreigner as your master!¡± The two stone statues were shocked and furious, as if they had heard something unreasonable. ¡°Kill him! Take back Oak¡¯s glory!¡± ¡°Take back the freedom that belongs to Oak!¡± Clearly, the two stone statues had misunderstood something. They treated Qin Xiao as a villain who had enslaved the Oak Clan and stolen their ancestral land¡¯s secret treasure. The prophet wanted to explain, but Qin Xiao stopped him. He had a better idea. Qin Xiao opened his mouth. ¡°Even if you kill me here, you won¡¯t be able to save the Oak Clan. Why don¡¯t we have a bet?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll fight you two. If you win, I¡¯ll give all my treasures to the Oak Clan. At the same time, I¡¯ll voluntarily become a slave of the Oak Clan and let them do whatever they want.¡± ¡°But if the two of you lose, follow me back to see the current situation of the Oak Clan. Join me and guard the remaining bloodline of the Oak Clan.¡± ¡°How¡¯s that?¡± The two stone statues looked at each other as if they were communicating silently. A moment later, the statue on the right spoke. ¡°Okay, we agree to your proposal.¡± Then, the two stone statues trembled. Magic power seeped out of their bodies and fell into Qin Xiao¡¯s body like a star. Game Notification: You are bound by a mysterious power. Everything you said just now will become an oath under the system¡¯s supervision. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin.¡± Everyone stepped back, leaving space for the stone statues and Qin Xiao to fight. The two statues charged at Qin Xiao one after the other, while the one behind was chanting an incantation. The huge stone axe smashed towards Qin Xiao, who raised his hands covered in dragon scales to resist. You have received physical damage: 0 Qin Xiao was forced back by the tremendous force. However, due to the absorption of damage and his high constitution, he was not injured. ¡°What a high Strength attribute.¡± The stone statue followed up. Qin Xiao threw a punch to the stone statue¡¯s abdomen. Qin Xiao¡¯s expression changed. The stone statue¡¯s constitution was probably not low either. As expected, the stone statue only took a few steps back and was not injured at all. ¡°Millennial Frost!¡± At this moment, the chanting of the stone statue behind him ended. Countless icicles rained down on Qin Xiao. You have received magic damage: 0 Qin Xiao only felt a little cold thanks to Magic Immunity. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Chapter 16 Qin Xiao¡¯s aura suddenly surged! The strong air wave pushed the two stone guardians away. The 30-meter-tall body suddenly appeared! His destructive figure was like a king returning to the world! The lonely Demon Dragon looked down at the common people. ¡°Let¡¯s end this.¡± The two stone orcs staggered and looked surprised. Dragon¡¯s Pressure! The attributes of the two stone statues were suppressed. Then, pillars of fire a few meters tall spewed out of the dragon¡¯s mouth. It was a high temperature that could melt armor into molten iron. The two stone statues were instantly charred black. Their indestructible stone skin gradually melted. This was how terrifying the Dragon¡¯s Breath was! Game Notification: You have defeated the guardian stone statues of the Oak Ancestral Land. The restriction of the mysterious power has disappeared. You have obtained Ancestral Land Guard x2 ¡°We lost?¡± The stone statues looked incredulous. Failure had come too suddenly. ¡°I hope you remember the bet.¡± ¡°Wait outside.¡± The mastermind behind the Battle of the Gods and Evils not only restrained the players, but also controlled these natives. The two guards quickly accepted the fact after their defeat. In Qin Xiao¡¯s eyes, loyalty value appeared on their information. ¡°Yes, master.¡± Without the guards, all the Demon Essence was quickly collected by Qin Xiao¡¯s followers. After returning to his territory, Qin Xiao ordered the two ancestral land guards to guard Oak Village, which was his promise. The other followers were also assigned to their respective positions. Finally, the snow valley fell silent. This was Qin Xiao¡¯s intention. He wanted to do something big! ¡°Phew.¡± He heaved a long sigh of relief and adjusted his condition. Qin Xiao took out the Demon Essence he obtained from the Oak Ancestral Land. He slowly threw it into the Demon Crystal in front of him. For the natives, after consuming the Demon Essence, it could increase the demon energy in their bodies and allow them to constantly improve. There were disadvantages to this. The amount of demonic energy needed to level up was different for different races. However, no matter how talented a race was, there was a limit to the amount of demonic energy they could accommodate. When the quantity reached the upper limit, they needed to cultivate day after day to increase the quality of the demonic qi. Only when the quality reached a certain level could they break through that limit and reach a higher level to accommodate more demonic energy. The demonic energy exchanged from the four angel souls could already level up ordinary demons. However, Qin Xiao¡¯s aptitude was too high. As a result, not only did he have to absorb more demonic energy, but he also had to compress the demonic energy to a terrifying level to complete the breakthrough. However, nothing was absolute in this world. The Demon Essence he gained this time gave Qin Xiao hope of entering level 2! The Demon Crystal could help players obtain the purest demonic energy! When the Demon Essence touched the crystal, ripples appeared on the crystal. An entire ball of Demon Essence was quickly absorbed into the Demon Crystal. It was as if they were one. The two fused without any obstruction. At the same time, Qin Xiao felt the concentration of demonic energy in his body. The feeling of the purest demonic energy filling his entire body was fascinating. It was as if his body had turned into a huge furnace. Every inch of his flesh was burning crazily! It was not enough! Qin Xiao felt an invisible barrier in his body. It was preventing all the power in his body from erupting. He needed to add fuel to the fire! He continued to use the Demon Essence! As the fire grew fiercer, the invisible barrier also wailed! Crackle! The sound of glass shattering could be heard as a powerful force filled every cell in Qin Xiao¡¯s body. The feeling of leveling up was so wonderful and mesmerizing! Qin Xiao felt as if he could control the universe. He believed that as he leveled up again and again, this feeling would one day become reality! A loud dragon roar resounded throughout the entire Desolate Snow Valley! Boundless power swept through everyone in Qin Xiao¡¯s territory. Snow Valley, Demonic Field, and Oak Village. Everyone raised their heads and looked at the center of the snow valley. Endless reverence arose in their heart. Qin Xiao¡¯s body expanded again. His body was 50 meters long, and his scales were covered in a layer of demonic light. He looked even more indestructible. The most special thing was that the short horn on his head had become two curved horns. At this moment, he looked even more like a demonic dragon from hell. After successfully advancing, Qin Xiao could not wait to test his strength. He flew into the sky and activated the True Vision, flying towards the Level 2 mystic realms that he did not dare to enter rashly. ¡­ While Qin Xiao was getting used to his new power, something big happened in the territory! The Demon Castle was completed! After receiving the news, he quickly returned to his territory. However, when he was dozens of kilometers away from Oak Village, he saw the towering city walls! The pure black bricks were announcing to everyone that he was indestructible. The demonic aura that constantly emitted made one shudder. Everything warned the outsiders. The master of this place was not to be trifled with! Outside the 100-meter-tall city gate, two huge stone statues guarded on both sides. Their red gemstone eyes that looked down at the common people were filled with dignity. If he hadn¡¯t seen them with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t have believed that these were the two ancestral land guards he had captured not long ago. They no longer doubted Qin Xiao¡¯s words after they returned to the Oak Village. They also learned from the villagers what Qin Xiao had brought to the Oak people. When the castle was built and Qin Xiao had taken Oak Village under the protection of the city, they were finally convinced. With the support of the game, the two volunteered to guard the castle, taking on the responsibility of protecting the Demon Castle. Protecting Demon Castle was the same as protecting Oak! Qin Xiao walked past them and gently patted their arms. Then, the great Demon Dragon Lord officially stepped into his own castle! Game Notification: You have been blessed by the Demon Castle. All attributes increased by 10% (LV1), recovery speed increased by 50% (LV1), and defense increased by 100% (LV1) This was the reason why he did not hesitate to spend a huge sum of money to build this city. With this blessing, his territory would become indestructible! In the future, if any low-level angels came to harass him, there would be no need for him to do anything. His followers could exhaust them to death with this blessing. Along the way, whether it was Oak Village or the Demonic Field, it was a thriving scene. Qin Xiao finally saw his castle up close. This castle was very grand! Its height reached thousands of meters, piercing into the clouds along with the surrounding glaciers. Although the gate was not as extravagant as the outer city gate, it was still more than 80 meters tall. There were also a few small doors that were five to six meters, wide open for others to use. It occupied almost half of the entire snow valley, and the castle was equipped with all kinds of facilities. The materials used to build the castle were even harder and more precious than the city walls. Large ordnance that had been repaired by Qin Xiao was installed all around, and there were rooms filled with potions on both sides of the tower. These were all built to protect the Demon Crystal at the center. Although Qin Xiao had spent a lot of money, he felt that it was all worth it. After returning to the center of the castle, Qin Xiao lay on the five-meter-long bed and turned over in satisfaction. He opened his mouth, and the angel maid beside him fed him a bunch of grapes. This was how the Demon King should live! Since he was in a good mood today, Qin Xiao opened the chat system and looked at what the demons were talking about. Southwest of the Continent of Gods and Evils Current number of demons: 680 million! ¡°Is everyone well? It¡¯s only been a few days since we last met, but so many people have disappeared.¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ Big shot, don¡¯t mention it. Life isn¡¯t easy.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Recently, these angels have been chasing us everywhere like they¡¯re on steroids. They come wave after wave. They¡¯re more annoying than flies.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? I even suspect that this game is specially developed for the amusement of angel players.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. I heard that the Crown Prince of the Feather God Kingdom has already publicly declared himself to be an angel that descended from the heavens. He really doesn¡¯t put us in his eyes at all.¡± ¡°What can we do? Kill him? I heard he¡¯s already a Four-winged Angel.¡± ¡°Four-winged? Doesn¡¯t that mean he¡¯s even stronger than a level 2 demon?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Xiao frowned. How could he not understand the principle that helping others was helping himself? Moreover, he had heard of this so-called Feather God Kingdom. This country was not far from his castle. However, the other party was not as simple as a Four-winged Angel. The country behind him was the one that Qin Xiao found difficult to deal with. Chapter 17 The Boundless Icefield. Feather God Kingdom. Cao Xing was originally a street gangster at the bottom of society. He idled around every day and had nothing to do. His favorite thing to do was to play games! His parents were just laid-off workers with a meager salary. Their health was not very good, and they suffered from illnesses every couple of days. However, Cao Xing spent 24 hours a day in the internet cafe and would easily invest a few thousand yuan into his account. He had snatched all this money from his parents! Every time he went home to ask for money, it was fine if the old couple gave it to him. If they did not give him enough, this bastard son would either smash things or curse. The old couple had long given up on this disappointing son. But in the end, this was their flesh and blood! They couldn¡¯t bear to call the police. Instead, they indulged him again and again, hoping that this prodigal son would one day turn over a new leaf. However, they did not know that not only did Cao Xing not repent at all, but he also often called his parents old farts in front of his so-called ¡°friends.¡± He hated his parents for not being rich. That way, he could eat, drink, and have fun every day. He could spend as much money as he wanted. He had never thought of earning money by himself. ¡°They owe me all this!¡± This was what Cao Xing always said. He often fantasized that if he could choose his parents, he would definitely be the most noble prince! ¡­ Sometimes, fate was so ridiculous. Karma was only the naive wish of children. Cao Xing had succeeded. Not only had he transmigrated to the game world that he was obsessed with, but he had also become the crown prince of Feather God Kingdom. He felt that the Goddess of Fate was watching over him. He was destined to be the protagonist of this game. His rich gaming experience allowed him to quickly get used to it. As the Crown Prince, he knew how to borrow the power of the kingdom. Angels were different from demons. They did not have special buildings like Demon Crystals. Because they were emissaries sent by the gods to the human world, their growth in strength was all thanks to the blessings of the gods. Every time angels killed demons, the gods would bless them with divine power to increase their strength. Of course, since demons could cultivate by absorbing demonic energy, angels could naturally absorb natural divine power to improve themselves. As soon as the protection period ended, he had his father, the king of the Feather God Kingdom, send him a troop of elite units. With this powerful team, Cao Xing wiped out the surrounding demons. His strength had also risen from the second wing when he first descended to the current fourth wing! Four-Winged Angel! Peak Level 2! In just a few months, such strength made him arrogant. At the same time, it constantly stimulated his ambition. He was no longer satisfied with being a prince who was controlled. He wanted to become the king of the Feather God Kingdom. Even the king of the Boundless Icefield! The king of the Continent of Gods and Evils! This was the only way to make him worthy of the Goddess of Fate¡¯s favor! Thus, he even publicized his identity as an angel, thinking that he could expand his influence in the Feather God Kingdom. Of course, the king was well aware of this, but he was old after all. Sooner or later, this country would be handed over to Cao Xing. Moreover, Cao Xing¡¯s strength had advanced by leaps and bounds in just a few months. No one in the entire Feather God Kingdom was his match. Perhaps he could bring even greater glory to the Feather God Kingdom in the near future. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, the old king decided to turn a blind eye. In the palace of the Feather God Kingdom, Cao Xing was making out with a few beautiful maids. He had painstakingly selected these women from the entire country. A knock on the door interrupted his interest. ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± The knocking on the door suddenly stopped. The person outside was obviously shocked. Cao Xing pushed the woman on him away impatiently, put on a loose robe, and walked out of the room. He glared at the trembling guard who was kneeling on the ground in front of him. ¡°How dare you disturb my mood!¡± ¡°Crown Prince, I wouldn¡¯t dare! I wouldn¡¯t dare! It was you who said that we must inform you as soon as there is news of the demon.¡± His voice was sobbing. The guard was clearly frightened and kowtowed desperately to Cao Xing to beg for mercy. ¡°Speak!¡± Cao Xing temporarily suppressed his anger when he heard that it was about the demon. He led the guard to another room. How could the pleasure of improving his strength be compared to this? Every time he thought of the feeling of gaining one wing, Cao Xing¡¯s mouth would dry up. ¡°Crown Prince, recently, there have been rumors among the citizens that there are many Oak people near the snow mountain valley.¡± The guard was glad that he had survived. He followed behind Cao Xing and spoke. ¡°I felt that there was something fishy about this matter, so I sent someone to capture a lone Oak villager and bring him back.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect him to be so stubborn. Even when he¡¯s about to die, he¡¯s still talking about his master, claiming that the great Crimson Overlord will definitely avenge him.¡± The reason why the guard said so much was because he wanted to take credit. ¡°But we didn¡¯t kill it, in case we might alert the enemy.¡± ¡°Well done.¡± As the two of them spoke, they walked into a room next door. In the palace, in order to prevent others from eavesdropping, the soundproofing of every room was very good. ¡°Therefore, I¡¯m guessing that the Oak village must have been enslaved by that demon.¡± ¡°And that demon must be hiding in the snow valley.¡± With that, the guard raised his head and looked at Cao Xing with a flattering expression, waiting for the Crown Prince¡¯s reward. He was secretly delighted in his heart. The guards who had discovered the demons earlier had all obtained quite a lot of rewards. He would definitely not be an exception this time. ¡°You did well in this matter!¡± ¡°So, as the Crown Prince, I want to reward you.¡± Cao Xing paused for a moment, and an evil smile appeared on his face. Suddenly! He reached out and grabbed the guard¡¯s neck, lifting him into the air. The guard¡¯s limbs flailed weakly, and his face turned purple. ¡°I¡¯ll reward you with death!¡± ¡°Who asked you to disturb my mood!¡± ¡°Be careful in your next life!¡± With that, Cao Xing exerted strength in his hand and crushed the guard¡¯s neck. His limbs drooped weakly, and his head was tilted to the side. He was deader than dead. Leaving the cold corpse behind, Cao Xing walked out of the room and casually said to the servant guarding the door, ¡°Go in and get rid of it. Be clean and don¡¯t let anyone see through you.¡± After saying that, Cao Xing did not continue the ¡°game¡±. No man would be interested in that after something like this. After changing into a set of clean clothes, Cao Xing tidied up his appearance, put on his hypocritical smile, and headed to the old king¡¯s palace. ¡­ ¡°Father, this is what happened. Please allow me to lead the troops to eliminate the demon.¡± When the old king heard about this, he changed his usual expression and did not immediately agree to Cao Xing¡¯s request. Instead, he pondered. ¡°No.¡± After some thought, the old king gave his answer. Cao Xing looked up at his father in surprise. ¡°This matter involves the Oak Clan. We can¡¯t send troops easily. We have to investigate clearly.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Cao Xing was even more confused. ¡°The Oak Clan is a friend of our Feather God Kingdom. Their prophet was once a close friend of our ancestors.¡± ¡°The Feather God Kingdom has cherished this relationship since ancient times. If we can¡¯t be 100% sure that the Oak Clan has been enslaved by demons, we can¡¯t send troops to attack our friends!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Cao Xing lowered his head, looking very respectful. However, Cao Xing gritted his teeth from an angle that the old king could not see. His eyes were filled with anger. This was exactly why he looked down on this old thing. Kindness and mercy! In his understanding, these things were the greatest weakness of a king. Since you¡¯re unwilling, don¡¯t blame me! Chapter 18 Cao Xing returned to his palace. After chasing away the guards at the door, he called for a trusted aide. ¡°Go to the snow valley and investigate if the Oak Clan are controlled by demons. It¡¯s best if you can bring back some substantial evidence.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine if you can¡¯t find any evidence. Just avoid a confrontation and observe their defensive facilities.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard some rumors recently. The power of that demon can¡¯t be underestimated.¡± With that, Cao Xing closed his eyes and seemed to be thinking about something. ¡°Yes, I will definitely complete the mission.¡± The trusted aide left. Cao Xing was the only one left in the room. ¡°My king, you¡¯re getting old.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll eat the fat meat of the Oak Clan for you. When I lead the army to recover the Oak Clan, it will be time for you to abdicate.¡± Cao Xing had no feelings for this father at all. After nearly four months of planning, his prestige in the kingdom had faintly surpassed that of the old king. The commoners believed that this envoy sent by the gods would definitely lead their country to a new height. No one in the army was unconvinced by this prince who had such powerful strength at such a young age. To put it bluntly, Apart from a few stubborn old men, the army of this country had all become the prince¡¯s private property. As long as he gave the order, he could easily force his father to give up his position. However, in order to ensure the stability of the people¡¯s hearts after he took over the Feather God Kingdom, he still needed a satisfying victory. The trusted aide changed into the hunter¡¯s clothes and set off from the kingdom. In less than a day, he arrived near the Demon Castle. From afar, he could see the towering city wall. Although it was still a little inferior to the main city of the kingdom, it was enough to scare people. In order to be more convincing, the trusted aide did not enter the city directly. He first went to the nearby forest to hunt a few hares and stained his clothes with their blood. Then, he carried the dead hares to the city gate. ¡°Who are you?¡± As soon as he reached the door, the stone statue guards asked. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m a hunter from a village in the distance. I went into the mountains to hunt the day before yesterday and accidentally lost my way.¡± ¡°I followed the trail of human activity all the way here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s getting late. I wonder if you can let me stay in the city for the night so that I can find the way back to the village tomorrow.¡± As he spoke, the trusted aide rubbed his hands together, looking honest. ¡°One moment.¡± Far away in the snow valley, Qin Xiao suddenly received a message from the castle guards. This was one of the special functions of the Demon Castle. As long as they were within the city territory, everyone could directly communicate with the owner or manager of the castle. Currently, Elder Oak was the only manager of the castle. As for Hua Lan, Qin Xiao was not completely at ease with her. ¡°Master, a hunter wants to enter the city.¡± Qin Xiao was also puzzled. This was the first time such a thing had happened in his territory. Ordinary hunters would not be able to come to this uninhabited area. Besides, even if they came, ordinary people would not dare to approach an unfamiliar castle in the wilderness. Thinking of this, Qin Xiao came to the city wall and rushed to the city gate. When he was still quite a distance away, Qin Xiao saw the person¡¯s information through his True Vision. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Name: Xu Fu Level: 1 Race: Human Faction: Feather God Kingdom. Basic Attributes: Vitality 95, Magic Power 30, Strength 11, Agility 6, Constitution 4, Willpower 8. Talent Abilities: Feather Attachment (LV1), Strength Enhancement (LV1), Swordsmanship Mastery (LV1)¡­ Skill: Illusion Feather Technique (LV1)¡­ ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡°Feather God Kingdom?¡± Qin Xiao frowned. This person was actually sent by the Feather God Kingdom. He didn¡¯t know what his purpose was. Moreover, this person was not weak. He was actually slightly stronger than his Phantom Hunters. Qin Xiao immediately contacted Elder Oak. ¡°There¡¯s a spy from the Feather God Kingdom outside the city. I don¡¯t know what he¡¯s up to. Go and investigate him.¡± ¡°Yes, master.¡± Then, Elder Oak slowly arrived at the city gate with his walking stick. ¡°Seniors, let him in.¡± Although the two stone statues had become the guards of the castle, the elder, as a member of the Oak Clan, still respected them. The two doors rumbled open and let the spy in. As soon as he entered, the trusted aide looked at Elder Oak with shining eyes. He did not expect to meet the key figure of his trip so quickly. ¡°You must be the elder of Oak Village!¡± ¡°Oh? You know me?¡± The elder narrowed his eyes. ¡°I went hunting with my father once when I was young.¡± ¡°I was lucky enough to meet you back then. You haven¡¯t aged at all after so many years.¡± ¡°My father always says that he wants to visit you if he has the chance.¡± This trusted aide didn¡¯t blush when he lied. The elder chuckled in his heart. The Oak Village had existed for so long, but he had never formed a friendship with any hunter. However, he did not expose him. ¡°Now that you mention it, I have some impression of it.¡± ¡°Is your father well? Why are you here?¡± ¡°My father is healthy.¡± ¡°Hey, don¡¯t mention it, Elder.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯m not capable enough. I accidentally entered this place while chasing after the prey. Not only did I let the prey escape, but I also couldn¡¯t find the way back.¡± ¡°Fortunately, I met you here. Otherwise, I really wouldn¡¯t know what to do.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± The elder smiled and stroked his beard. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. You can stay in the city today and return tomorrow.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder.¡± Naturally, Xu Fu was happy to oblige. Other than collecting evidence, his main task was to observe the defense of the city. ¡°Elder, I remember that this city didn¡¯t exist when I was young. Why did such a city suddenly appear?¡± ¡°Hehe, it was built over the years.¡± Along the way, Xu Fu kept looking left and right. At the same time, he tried to find out everything about the Demon Castle. However, the elder, being an old fox, was shrewd and did not reveal any useful information. The sky quickly darkened. Xu Fu walked out of the room and came to the door of the elder. ¡°Elder, it¡¯s me. Are you free now? I want to talk to you.¡± ¡°Come in. The door¡¯s unlocked.¡± Xu Fu pushed the door open and entered. The elder sat cross-legged in front of the totem and prayed as usual. ¡°Kid, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Elder, there¡¯s something I don¡¯t understand. I hope that you can enlighten me.¡± ¡°Tell me, what is it?¡± Xu Fu gulped and said, ¡°Elder, I see that there are many demonic creatures in this city, but not many members of the Oak Clan. What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Could it be that the City Lord is someone else?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not a hunter, are you?¡± The elder made a cup of tea and pushed it to Xu Fu. ¡°But I can answer your question. This city belongs to the great Crimson Lord.¡± Xu Fu was overjoyed when he heard that. As expected, the Oak Clan was colluding with the demons. Since the other party had seen through his identity, Xu Fu decided to stop pretending. ¡°That¡¯s right. Actually, I¡¯m the special envoy sent by the Feather God Kingdom to save the Oak Clan.¡± ¡°Save?¡± The elder smiled and looked at him silently. ¡°Yes, the Feather God Kingdom has been close friends with the Oak Clan since ancient times.¡± ¡°Our Crown Prince¡¯s heart ached when he heard that the Oak Clan was enslaved by demons.¡± ¡°He specially sent me to figure out the situation from you, elder. The Crown Prince will soon bring people to help you end your suffering.¡± ¡°But this is our home. Where does your Crown Prince want to bring us to?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s the Feather God Kingdom! The Feather God Kingdom is extremely powerful now.¡± ¡°With the leadership of the heroic Crown Prince, it will definitely be a win-win situation for everyone if Oak joins our Feather God Kingdom!¡± Xu Fu was secretly delighted in his heart. If he could convince the Oak Clan to submit to the Crown Prince without sending a single soldier to battle, he would be able to get promoted when he returned. ¡°Looks like your Crown Prince is quite ambitious.¡± ¡°Go back and tell him that our Oak Clan is willing to follow the Crimson Overlord!¡± ¡°This is the Oak Clan¡¯s own business. There¡¯s no need for you to take action.¡± This was not the first time something like this had happened. The Feather God Kingdom had sent many envoys to persuade the Oak Clan to join the Feather God Kingdom. As for what they were planning, it was obviously the rumored ancestral land. However, the old king was a sentimental person. Due to their ancestor¡¯s good relationship, even though the Feather God Kingdom was greedy, they did not force the Oak Clan. ¡°Old man, it seems like you want to do this the hard way. It¡¯s fine if you accept now, but if my Crown Prince brings the army to you, you won¡¯t even have the chance to beg for mercy.¡± Xu Fu threatened fiercely. ¡°There¡¯s no point in saying anything more. Please leave.¡± The elder pointed at the door and asked him to leave. ¡°Old thing, just you wait and see!¡± After saying that, Xu Fu turned around and left. No one stopped him along the way. This was Qin Xiao¡¯s order. During the day, the elder had revealed a lot of false information to the other party. Qin Xiao needed him to bring this information back to the Feather God Kingdom to mislead the enemy. ¡°Sir, what should we do?¡± Chapter 19 ¡°Sir, what should we do?¡± As soon as Xu Fu left, the elder asked Qin Xiao worriedly. ¡°We have to discuss this matter at length. Come to the castle and tell me in detail about the situation in the Feather God Kingdom.¡± From the moment Xu Fu appeared, Qin Xiao had seen everything that happened in Crimson City. Even the prophet was invited to the castle by Qin Xiao. The prophet had lived for so many years and knew many things better than the elder. ¡°The Feather God Kingdom was established hundreds of years ago. At that time, although the Oak Clan had already fallen apart, it had not declined to this extent.¡± ¡°At that time, this place was filled with brutal snowfield wolves.¡± ¡°Their ancestors worked together with our clan to eliminate the wolf pack and settled here. Later on, because the humans were weak, my clan gave them the area that was more suitable for survival.¡± ¡°We chose the harsher area.¡± ¡°As a hundred years passed, they gradually developed a kingdom through trade, while our race declined.¡± The prophet sighed and recounted the history of that period of time. ¡°Most of what I know is about the current situation in the Feather God Kingdom.¡± Although the prophet was old, he did not care about worldly affairs. The elder knew more about the current Feather God Kingdom than him. ¡°There are a total of three cities in the Feather God Kingdom. Two of them are trading cities in the west. They¡¯re not very big, but they¡¯re the main source of their income.¡± ¡°The remaining one is their main city. Its defense is even stronger than our Crimson City.¡± ¡°Furthermore, there are many people in the Feather God Kingdom. There are at least 100,000 of them. There are also many powerful people among them.¡± ¡°As far as I know, they have more than 700 soldiers who have reached Level 1 elite.¡± Qin Xiao frowned. Just the number of elites on the other side was close to half of his. Moreover, a country with a population of 100,000 would definitely have more than 10,000 Level 1 units. This would definitely be a tough battle! Qin Xiao opened the chat system and continued to inquire about the situation in the Feather God Kingdom. ¡°Friends, do you know what the Feather God Kingdom is like?¡± ¡°Boss, why are you asking about the Feather God Kingdom?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re going to attack the Feather God Kingdom! Boss, I advise you to give up on this idea!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I saw it when the Feather God Kingdom wiped out the demons! Hundreds of Level 1 elites, tens of thousands of Level 1 ordinary soldiers, and four or five Level 1 overlords! Those demons were wiped out almost instantly!¡± ¡°Brother, how did you escape?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t run. I saw it with my talent.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There were actually quite a few lord units. Qin Xiao felt that the Feather God Kingdom was becoming more and more troublesome. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Big boss, don¡¯t be headstrong. The Crown Prince of the Feather God Kingdom has already reached the fourth wing. Even if you¡¯re at level 2, you might not be able to defeat him. ####Qin Xiao: I don¡¯t want to either. He has his eyes on me. By the way, do you have any new blueprints? Preferably defensive ones. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Do you think the blueprints are that easy to obtain? I have some in my hands, but I don¡¯t have any defensive ones for the time being. Glacier Demon He Yingying: Big boss, please don¡¯t let anything happen to you. If something happens to you, where am I going to buy the Snow Saliva Magic Buns? ####Qin Xiao: Don¡¯t worry, nothing will happen. I¡¯ll buy the blueprints from you after I¡¯m done with this. After everyone left, Qin Xiao sat alone in the castle and pondered over a plan. Xu Fu traveled through the night and returned to the Feather God Kingdom at dawn. ¡°Your Highness, that elder of the Oak Clan doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s best for him. I don¡¯t know what kind of bewitching potion that demon has given him, but he won¡¯t agree no matter what.¡± ¡°Have you collected any evidence?¡± ¡°For some reason, the voice-recording scroll lost its effect after entering the castle.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t. It¡¯s not important anyway.¡± Cao Xing had already made up his mind. Even if there was no evidence, he would mobilize his troops to attack the snow valley. He only took the evidence to justify it. ¡°How strong is the other party?¡± ¡°He built quite a large city around the snow valley, but other than a castle, I didn¡¯t see any defense facilities. The city has a lot of large fields.¡± ¡°Other than the two stone statues guarding the door being a little troublesome, I didn¡¯t see any powerful existences.¡± ¡°Those followers are also Level 1 elites, but there are quite a few of them.¡± ¡°Hmm, it seems that the demon is much stronger than an ordinary level one creature.¡± ¡°But so what if he¡¯s already at Level 2?¡± Cao Xing chuckled and immediately became serious. ¡°Gather the army and follow me to wipe out that demon!¡± ¡°So soon?¡± ¡°Things will change if we delay. The other party is not easy to deal with. We have to set off now to catch them off guard!¡± ¡°They wouldn¡¯t have thought we¡¯d attack now.¡± The Feather God Kingdom was indeed worthy of being a country that could thrive in the Boundless Icefield, which was filled with danger. The entire country¡¯s military system was like a large machine that was operating at high speed at any time. In just a few minutes, the 10,000-strong army had gathered. And the king knew nothing about it! The attendants and personal guards beside him had long been replaced by Cao Xing¡¯s men. It was no exaggeration that even if Cao Xing led the army to the entrance of the king¡¯s bedroom, the king might not have noticed it. The citizens of the Feather God Kingdom looked at the rapidly gathering team and walked onto the streets to send them off. In their eyes, this prince who had descended to the mortal world was the hero of the Feather God Kingdom! ¡°Kill all those demons!¡± ¡°The Feather God Kingdom is invincible!¡± The girls looked at Cao Xing with shining eyes. ¡°The Crown Prince is so handsome!¡± ¡°The Crown Prince will return triumphantly!¡± Cao Xing, who was at the front of the group, sat on a tall snow deer. He enjoyed everything! This was a scene that he imagined countless times in his previous life. Although the sports car had been replaced by a snow deer and the villa had become a palace, everything made him extremely intoxicated. He shouted, ¡°To battle!¡± Then, the army marched towards Crimson City. In a dense forest outside the city, a Phantom Hunter saw this scene and quickly crushed a green seed in his hand. Then, he flew into the sky and rushed towards the snow valley. On the other side, the elder, sitting in front of the totem, immediately sent a message to Qin Xiao. ¡°Sir, the Feather God Kingdom has sent their troops.¡± This was a communication spell unique to the Oak Clan. No matter how far it was, as long as the seed that had been infused with the power of the totem was crushed, the clan¡¯s ancestral totem would be able to receive the message immediately. This was also a method Qin Xiao had arranged in advance. ¡°Everything¡¯s going according to plan.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Come, this is the first battle of Crimson City!¡± ¡­ The army slowly advanced. Suddenly, there was a commotion in the middle of the army! Thousands of Phantom Laborers and ghouls rushed out of the surrounding forest to ambush them! Chapter 20 - Crushing Defeat, Torn Wing Chapter 20 Crushing Defeat, Torn Wing ¡°Fight with me!¡± Cao Xing shouted, and the 10,000-strong soldiers instantly clashed with the follower troops. Fireballs, ice arrows, hurricanes, giant vines¡­ An earth-shattering wave of magic bombarded the followers who rushed out of the forest. A huge battle was about to break out. The Phantom Laborers brandished their long sabers and fought with the soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom. The ghouls were like fearless warriors. Facing the impenetrable saber beams, they charged forward, determined to tear a gap in the crowd. However, the army of the Feather God Kingdom was not to be trifled with. The phantom demons who ambushed them caught them off guard at the beginning. But after losing hundreds of people, they quickly reacted. In order to reduce their losses, the elites of the Feather God Kingdom began to attack. Although Qin Xiao¡¯s Phantom Laborers were all ordinary Level 1 existences that could five times more opponents, they could not withstand a single blow from the Level 1 elites. The situation was quickly reversed. ¡°Your Highness, the enemy were ordinary Level 1 units with a total of 1,400 people. They have been wiped out.¡± ¡°We lost 1,200 men.¡± This batch of Level 1 units was only used by Qin Xiao to delay the enemy. Facing such a huge difference in numbers and strength, it was already not bad to be able to achieve a battle casualty ratio of nearly one to one. This was all thanks to the outstanding attributes of the Phantom Laborers. ¡°Alright, let the soldiers quickly regroup and rush to Crimson City in one go!¡± Along the way, the troops of the Feather God Kingdom were ambushed a few more times. In the distance, the tall walls of Crimson City came into view. There were only 6,000 people left of the Feather God Kingdom¡¯s army. He had lost nearly half of the 10,000 soldiers he had brought out with. His soldiers were exhausted, and the anger in Cao Xing¡¯s heart needed to be vented. Of course, Qin Xiao also lost more than 5,000 Phantom Laborers, which meant 15,000 gold coins. However, this was still affordable for Boss Qin, who earned 50,000 gold coins a month. As the army approached the city, Cao Xing looked at the majestic Crimson City in front of him with a greedy expression. Not only was this city spacious and rich in resources, but it was also located in such a geographical location that was easy to defend and difficult to attack. If he could take it for himself, his prestige would definitely reach its peak! At that time, controlling the entire Feather God Kingdom would be a piece of cake! Thinking of this, Cao Xing immediately gave the order to attack! Thousands of warriors charged forward like crazy. The 4,000 laborers and hundreds of Phantom Hunters who were already waiting at the gate immediately accepted the challenge! Screams shook the heavens! Tens of thousands of spells were fired at the same time! This battle of ten thousand people had just begun when it reached its climax! However, as they fought, the Crown Prince could no longer sit still. Under the enhancement of the castle buff, the Phantom Hunters and Mutant Ghosts on the other side were like ferocious tigers descending the mountain. They were still not at a disadvantage when facing elite soldiers who were twice as many as them! The elder and the prophet of Oak Village fought against a few Angel players who were as strong as them. All kinds of magic spells emerged endlessly, making their opponents exhausted. As for the Phantom Laborers, they were even stronger than the ambushers! They even slaughtered ordinary soldiers until they could not fight back. ¡°True Body Descent!¡± With a loud shout, Cao Xing revealed his true angel form. Four holy and flawless wings appeared on his back, and a golden halo slowly grew from his head. He gripped the air with his right hand and condensed a golden sword of light. He dove into the swarm of phantom demons! Hua Lan, who was in the gate tower, was a little excited when she saw this scene. If this angel could kill this despicable demon, she might have a chance to escape from Demon City. They were both angels. She believed that he would not make things difficult for her. Buzz! As Cao Xing waved his light sword, it easily tore through the scales of the Phantom Hunters one after another, taking their lives. Another slash. The Four-Winged Angel was indeed an existence above Level 2 demons. It killed the Mutant Ghosts as easily as slaughtering dogs! Wherever he passed, nothing was left! Everything happened too suddenly. The morale of the entire Feather God Kingdom army soared! ¡°Good job! Crown Prince, kill all these demons!¡± ¡°Crown Prince, avenge our brothers!¡± || ¡­ The elder was shocked. He did not expect the Crown Prince to be so powerful. If this continued, it wouldn¡¯t be long before everyone died under that sword of light. He looked back at the towering castle. ¡°Can that lord really defeat such a powerful existence?¡± As he was distracted, the Two-winged Angel seized the opportunity and stabbed him in the thigh. He waved his hand and summoned vines to block the angel¡¯s pursuit. The elder retreated for the time being. With the Crown Prince¡¯s participation, the situation began to deteriorate. After killing a few more Phantom Hunters, he looked up at the castle and shouted proudly, ¡°Crimson Lord, so you¡¯re just a coward. If you have the guts, come out and die.¡± Qin Xiao had been observing the prince¡¯s stats with his True Vision. Name: Cao Xing Level: Four Wings Race: Feather God Kingdom (Angel) Alignment: Angel Basic Attributes: Vitality 800/800, Magic Power 800/800, Strength 99, Agility 75, Constitution 80, Willpower 60 Talent Abilities: Sword of Judgment (LV1), Healing Holy Light (LV1), Angel Descends (LV1)¡­ Skill: Holy Light Slash (LV1)¡­ As expected of a Four-winged Angel. His strength was indeed extraordinary, but he was still far inferior to Qin Xiao, who had reached the second level. Now that he said this, Qin Xiao simply stopped hiding. It was noon. The sky was clear and the blue sky was cloudless. However, with a sudden explosion, dark clouds instantly gathered and covered the sky. The sky darkened, and boundless demonic energy came from the city, making the angels feel a faint pressure in their chests. ¡°I¡¯m here. Are you ready to die?¡± A dull sound rang in everyone¡¯s ears like a bell. ¡°What a stealthy guy. If you have the guts, come and fight me!¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± An overwhelming pressure swept through the entire area, and all the units outside of Qin Xiao¡¯s camp received the notification. Game Notification: You have received the pressure from the demon. All attributes reduced by 20% ¡°Damn it!¡± Cao Xing, who was floating in the sky, staggered and almost fell to the ground. Some of the weakest ordinary units could not withstand this pressure and fainted. ¡°What kind of skill is this!¡± However, before his shock could end, a 50-meter-long dragon emitting demonic light suddenly flew out of the castle! Each of his scales was like a huge rock taken out of magma, and the two long horns on his head snaked backward. It was a dragon! The morale of the Feather God Army, which had just recovered, instantly dropped to a freezing point! Although Cao Xing was also extremely shocked, when he saw that Qin Xiao only had two horns on his head, his ignorant arrogance rose again. ¡°You¡¯re only at level 2. Watch me kill you with one strike!¡± The sword light exploded as Cao Xing flapped his wings and charged at Qin Xiao. ¡°Pa!¡± After a loud bang, everyone was stunned. The orcs, the Feather God soldiers, the angels, and Hua Lan on the city wall¡­ It was as if someone had suddenly pressed the pause button. No one could understand what was happening! The incomparably powerful Four-winged Angel, the Crown Prince of the Feather God Kingdom was sent flying with just a slap. One slap! White feathers fluttered in the sky and scattered on the ground with scarlet blood. No one knew where the Crown Prince had been sent flying to, but there was only a warm wing left where he had been standing. Chapter 21 - Great Victory Chapter 21 Great Victory After the shock, endless sorrow swept through all the soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom. The invincible prince in their hearts was sent flying with a slap. That was the Crown Prince! That was an envoy sent by the gods! How could he lose! For a moment, the morale of the thousands of soldiers was lost, and the soldiers fled frantically. But how could Qin Xiao let them go? Countless ghouls and the two tall stone statues suddenly surged out of the forest behind them. The soldiers were surrounded. On the city wall, Hua Lan fell to the ground in despair. She had never thought that this Demon Dragon¡¯s strength would be so terrifying. Even the Four-winged Angel could not withstand a round of attacks from him. She was afraid that she would no longer be able to escape from this demon. Qin Xiao ignored the low-level soldiers who had been declared dead and focused on the angels who were fleeing for their lives. A few angels with flying abilities fled in the direction of the Feather God Kingdom. But in terms of speed, they were no match for Qin Xiao. All the demons near the kingdom were monopolized by Cao Xing. As a result, there was not even a single Three-winged Angel. Seeing that there was no hope of escape, the angels turned around and planned to resist desperately. Sacred swords, fireballs, and light waves instantly smashed towards Qin Xiao. Game Notification: You have received an angel¡¯s attack. Damage: 0 Game Notification: You have received an angel¡¯s attack. Damage: 1 Game Notification: You have received an angel¡¯s attack. Damage: 0 Their attacks couldn¡¯t even break Qin Xiao¡¯s defense, let alone cause any damage. These angels were instantly turned into souls and put into Qin Xiao¡¯s bag. With Cao Xing¡¯s disappearance, this battle had become a reaping performance for the demons. After a short while, there was no longer a single soldier standing outside the city. ¡°We won!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve won!¡± The cheers of the Oak Clan spread throughout Desolate Snow Valley! The entire Crimson City was filled with endless joy! The Oak people looked at the indomitable dragon and knelt down. This was the master they followed! To be able to obtain this master, they would have no regrets in this life! The cleaning of the battlefield did not end until late at night. The elder reported the situation of the battle to him truthfully. ¡°Sir, in this battle, we have sacrificed 7,461 Phantom Laborers, 253 Phantom Hunters, 30 Mutant Ghosts, and 500 ghouls.¡± ¡°10,000 ordinary Level 1 soldiers and 600 elite Level 1 soldiers were wiped out.¡± The remaining Two-winged Angels were killed by Qin Xiao himself, so they were not counted by the elder. It was not really a victory, and Qin Xiao lost a lot of his men. These units were close to 50,000 gold coins, which was equivalent to the profits brought by the Snow Saliva Magic Buns for a month. However, these laborers and hunters were newly summoned by Qin Xiao. He did not mobilize the ones that were originally engaged in production activities in the city. Summoning followers required a certain. amount of time. This was the reason why he had to send people to stall for time along the way. The reason why Qin Xiao didn¡¯t plan to use the Phantom Hunters in the city was because he discovered that his combat followers seemed to be able to absorb the demonic energy emitted from the crystal to cultivate. As time passed, the first batch of Phantom Hunters showed signs of breaking through. This was good news. Qin Xiao¡¯s Snow Saliva Magic Buns for them every meal were not in vain. At this moment, Qin Xiao opened the system storage panel again and looked at the spoils of war he had obtained from this battle. Level 2 Angel Soul x7, Four-Winged Angel Wing x1, Ancestral Devil Seedling x1, Broken Soldier Armor X7,321, Perfect Soldier Armor x2,456, Gold Coins x2,355, Silver Coins x5,362¡­ Most of the gold and silver coins were found on the bodies of the dead soldiers. Although these were the gold coins of this world, fortunately, the system was considerate and supported a one-to-one exchange. From the amount of gold coins, it could be seen how rich the Feather God Kingdom was. One gold coin was enough to cover the entire month¡¯s expenses of a family in this world. Seven Level 2 angel souls could give Qin Xiao 210 points. In addition to the remaining points from unlocking his talents, Qin Xiao now had a total of 250 points. It looked like a lot, but to raise his talents to Level 2, he needed 300 points. He was still far from it. Qin Xiao wasn¡¯t in a hurry to put the angel souls into the crystal. Instead, he opened his attribute panel. He hadn¡¯t looked at it since he advanced to level two. Name: Qin Xiao Level: 2 Race: Crimson Demon Dragon Alignment: Demon Basic Attributes: Vitality 1200/1200, Magic Power 800/800, Strength 120, Agility 80, Constitution 120, Willpower 80 Talent Abilities: Demonized Human (LV1), Dragon¡¯s Breath (LV1), Dragon¡¯s Pressure (LV1), Lightning Summoning (LV1), Elementary Magic Immunity (LV1) Skill: Damage Absorption (LV1) Points: 250 As expected, all his attributes had doubled. This was the terrifying aspect of ultimate demon aptitude. Qin Xiao hung up all the equipment in the trading hall. Now that many demons had begun to fight angels, the price of equipment had risen to another level. Moreover, Qin Xiao¡¯s equipment had better attributes. He had earned nearly 40,000 gold coins for selling the equipment. ¡°Where did the big shot go to fight again? How did he seize another batch of equipment?!¡± ¡°It seems that the big shot is not only a food wholesaler, but also an arms dealer.¡± ¡°Wait, big shot, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re fighting with the Feather God Kingdom!¡± ¡°Big shot, awesome!¡± The demons in the chat room teased Qin Xiao. On the other end of the chat system, a demon in the form of a bat was puzzled. ¡°Qin Xiao? That¡¯s strange. I didn¡¯t hear anything about the Feather God Kingdom. Where did he get so much equipment?¡± This was actually a level 2 Bat Demon. Not long ago, when the Crown Prince of the Feather God Kingdom publicly announced his identity, he had already set his eyes on this piece of fat meat. Just as he was about to contact the other demons nearby to take down the Feather God Kingdom, news of Qin Xiao¡¯s battle with Feather God Kingdom came from the chat room. ¡°Forget it. I¡¯d rather believe it than not.¡± the ¡°I have to hurry, lest someone beat me to it.¡± With that thought in mind, he sent a message to the other two demons. What about Qin Xiao? After selling all the equipment, he looked at the angel¡¯s wing that Cao Xing had dropped. Four-Winged Angel¡¯s Wing¡ªa wing that fell from the body of a powerful Four-Winged Angel. It can be used to make special level-two potions and is very lethal to demons below level two. Potion materials? Qin Xiao suddenly thought of someone who might be interested in this item. Qin Xiao immediately opened the chat interface and sent her the basic information of the item. Chapter 22 - March Chapter 22 March ####Qin Xiao: Do you need this item? Not long after Qin Xiao sent the message, he received a reply. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Big boss, you have the time to talk to me? Wait! This is¡­! I want it! ####Qin Xiao: No one in the trading hall has sold this item before. Why don¡¯t I give it to you at the price of a normal Level 2 item? Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: But Big Boss, I don¡¯t have that much money right now¡­ ####Qin Xiao: Your business should be doing quite well recently. How come you don¡¯t have money? Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Sigh, don¡¯t mention it. Recently, I¡¯ve been targeted by a group of demons. All my gold coins have been exchanged for followers. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: How about this? I¡¯ll use this blueprint to exchange with you. As she spoke, Mu Xue¡¯er sent over a blueprint. Dungeon ¨C A special building used to imprison captives. Those who are taken into the dungeon will lose all their strength and all their attributes will be sealed to the lowest level. The level of the target that can be imprisoned will increase with the level of the dungeon. Generally speaking, blueprints were far more expensive than materials. Ordinary Level 2 materials could at most be sold for 5,000 to 6,000 gold coins, while a better blueprint could easily exceed 10,000 gold coins. If not for the fact that Mu Xue¡¯er needed a method to deal with demons, she would not have made such a bad deal. ####Qin Xiao: No problem. How about this? I won¡¯t let you lose too much. I¡¯ll give you another 5,000 catties of Snow Saliva Magic Buns. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er: Then I won¡¯t stand on ceremony. Thank you, big shot! Qin Xiao was also a greedy person, but he knew better than ripping others off. Mu Xue¡¯er had always had a good trade relationship with him. Previously, Mu Xue¡¯er had given him a good price for the herbs that the laborers had gathered. Moreover, Qin Xiao would need potions in the future. It would be very beneficial for him to befriend a potion maker. After a while, an old leather scroll was sent over from the crystal. Blueprint: Dungeon ¨C Special Building, current level LV1. Can seal all attributes and abilities of units below Level 2. Construction Requirements: Dark Crystal x1, Stone x500, Wood x100¡­ The cost of building the dungeon was not high, so Qin Xiao did not think too much about it and quickly built this special building. After dealing with the broken wing, Qin Xiao threw all the angel souls into the Demon Crystal. Immediately, a large amount of demonic energy surged out of the crystal, and the density of demonic energy in the entire snow valley more than doubled. The sound of glass shattering echoed in Qin Xiao¡¯s ears. The level of your follower Phantom Hunter X350 have increased Qin Xiao was overjoyed. He didn¡¯t expect that their opportunity to break through would be the concentration of demonic energy. It seemed that he had to hunt more angels to increase the concentration of demonic energy in his territory. Phantom Warrior (Level 2 Normal): Vitality 136, Magic Power 68, Strength 17, Constitution 9, Agility 17, Willpower 7. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 Skills: Blade Dance (d-level), Phantom Arrow (e-level), Night Arrow Rain (e-level)¡­ Qin Xiao checked the attributes of the upgraded Phantom Hunter and found that they had increased by 70%. It seemed that even his Phantom Hunter had the aptitude of a high-level demon. Phantom Chop had even evolved into a D-level Blade Dance. Although their basic attributes were low and their growth was not too obvious, he believed that as the demonic energy slowly increased, their strength would also become greater. Although it was still a little strenuous to use the Phantom Hunters to fight angels, at least Level 1 wild monsters with ordinary attributes were no longer their match. However, a certain someone on the other side of the castle did not feel good. Hua Lan was washing her clothes when she suddenly shivered. ¡°What is this damn Demon King doing again!¡± ¡°Why is the demonic aura rising every day!¡± She cursed Qin Xiao in a low voice, but she did not notice that the demonic aura was slowly changing her body. Qin Xiao was so happy about the Phantom Hunter¡¯s upgrade that he didn¡¯t notice the other notification from the system until just now. Game Notification: Your Demon Crystal has absorbed enough angel souls. Do you want to level up immediately? Qin Xiao chose yes without hesitation. Game Notification: The Demon Crystal is being upgraded. 35 seconds left. It did not take long. Soon, a dazzling light appeared and the Demon Crystal completed its upgrade. Not only was the upgraded Demon Crystal bigger than before, but there was also a small crystal spinning around it. There seemed to be a special pattern to the small crystal¡¯s rotation. Qin Xiao was fascinated by it. After a while, Qin Xiao came back to his senses and carefully studied the effect of the new crystal. Now, the Demon Crystal had become Demon Crystal (LV2). At the same time, it gave Qin Xiao two new abilities. First was the small spinning crystal. Crystal Pact ¨C The Demon Crystal has produced a child crystal. Players can choose three units for the binding of the child crystal. The bound units can obtain the ability to communicate with the host ignoring the distance. The binding can be removed. Qin Xiao could tell at a glance that it was similar to a phone from his previous life. However, this ¡°phone¡± could only communicate with him. However, this ability was indeed convenient for Qin Xiao. At the very least, after discovering the enemy¡¯s situation, the scouts did not have to report it layer by layer like before through the abilities of the Oak Clan. The crystal¡¯s other ability made Qin Xiao overjoyed. Game Notification: You can summon a new unit, ¡°Phantom Magician¡±. Each Phantom Magician you summon will cost 500 gold coins. Qin Xiao opened the attributes of the Phantom Magician. Phantom Magician (Level 2 Elite): Vitality 200, Magic Power 150, Strength 15, Constitution 10, Agility 15, Willpower 20. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 Skills: Spirit Sealing Bullet (D-level), Fireball (D-level), Ice Seal (D-level)¡­ Qin Xiao was overjoyed! Not only did the Phantom Magicians solve the problem of the lack of long-distance attackers among his followers, but they also had extraordinary attributes. Qin Xiao could not wait to see their performance. Qin Xiao immediately spent all his remaining gold coins to summon 52 Phantom Magicians. Qin Xiao had lost so many units and gold coins in this battle. All of this had to be blamed on the Feather God Kingdom. ¡°Feather God Kingdom, prepare to face my anger!¡± However, there was one last thing to do before the expedition! He took out the Ancestral Devil Seedling that had dropped from the Feather God soldiers and planted it in the Demonic Field. ¨C Ancestral Devil Seedling ¨C An ancestral tree born in the Endless Devil Cave. Absorbing demonic energy, it can slowly grow into an Ancestral Devil Tree. Ancestral Devil Tree ¨C It can increase the demonic energy contained in the current land and gradually transform ordinary land into Demonic Fields. After doing all this, Qin Xiao quickly assembled his army. ¡°Feather God Kingdom, I¡¯m here!¡± Chapter 23 - Conquest Chapter 23 Conquest Qin Xiao was not acting on impulse. Attacking Feather God Kingdom was his best option. Firstly, Qin Xiao¡¯s gold reserves were almost empty. He had to recover the money he had lost from the Feather God Kingdom. Secondly, the Four-Winged Angel had always been a huge threat to Qin Xiao. Now that he had escaped with serious injuries, it was the best time to completely destroy him. Finally, it was Qin Xiao¡¯s own problem. He was still 50 points away from leveling up his talent. Currently, the only place he knew where angels existed was the Feather God Kingdom. Therefore, Qin Xiao had to go to the Feather God Kingdom! The biggest advantage of demons compared to angels was that their warriors could be produced continuously as long as they had enough gold coins. On the other hand, the soldiers of the other races would be eliminated each time they fought. Therefore, Qin Xiao was least afraid of a war of attrition. The Feather God Kingdom had just lost 10,000 soldiers and their troops had been greatly damaged. If he did not fight now, when should he? In a few days, Qin Xiao had sold a large number of Snow Saliva Magic Buns. At the same time, he had also found a scroll to upgrade the Undead Tomb. After the Undead Tomb reached Level 2, the upper limit of the population increased drastically. At the same time, he no longer needed to slowly build units. Instead, he could buy them with gold coins. 2 gold coins for a ghoul, 50 gold coins for a Mutant Ghost Ghost. Qin Xiao directly produced them up to the population limit. You have summoned ghoul x5,000, Mutant Ghost x300. You¡¯ve spent 25,000 gold coins. You have 21,500 gold coins left. Qin Xiao spent the remaining gold coins on the other units. When everything was ready, Qin Xiao immediately gave the order. ¡°All combat units, gather and follow me to attack the Feather God Kingdom!¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s voice reverberated throughout Crimson City. The army quickly assembled. There were 5,000 ghouls, 300 Mutant Ghosts, 500 Phantom Hunters, 350 ordinary Level 2 Phantom Warriors, and 523 powerful elite Level 2 Phantom Magicians! Thousands of troops had gathered! Attacking the city was different from the previous battles. In front of the enemy¡¯s defensive structure, level 1 units were completely cannon fodder. But these cannon fodder were inevitable. Without them taking damage in the front, the army behind could not charge into the city and cause effective damage. Therefore, Qin Xiao only brought the cheaper ghouls to the front line. ¡°Everyone, follow me to kill!¡± Qin Xiao gave the order, and the army quickly headed for the Feather God Kingdom. Qin Xiao¡¯s troops were very fast. Before long, the army arrived at the city! ¡°Kill!¡± Five thousand ghouls crashed into the city wall like a tidal wave. One by one, they stepped on their companions and kept climbing up. Phantom Warriors and Phantom Hunters mixed among the ghouls to harvest the lives of the soldiers who left the city. The defeated soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom were no match for the upgraded Phantom Warriors. Blade lights flashed, and heads fell to the ground. Even though there were a few powerful Two-winged Angels on the other side, they were still killed in blood under the siege of several Phantom Warriors! The Phantom Magicians waved their wands, and black-purple light bullets condensed in front of them. Following Qin Xiao¡¯s order, the light bullets rained down on the towers on the city wall. The other party did not wait for death. On the towers, defensive barriers rose one after another, blocking the first round of attacks from the Phantom Magicians. Immediately after, the magic ballistae on the towers changed their directions and bombarded the ghouls below the city. The huge arrows suddenly shot out. They smashed into the group of ghouls and instantly turned several of them into pieces. Both sides attacked. Spells, arrows, and meteors filled the sky! Roars, laughter, and screams were endless! An angel had just found an opportunity to stab his sword into the Phantom Warrior¡¯s ribs, when a saber suddenly appeared behind him and cut off his wing. Losing half his wings, the angel lost his balance in the air. The Phantom Warrior gripped the sharp blade between his ribs tightly and pulled the angel towards him. Even though this caused the sharp blade to enter his body a little more! He ignored it and pressed the long blade against the angel¡¯s throat. Slash! Golden blood splashed onto the withered ground. The sky spun before the angel¡¯s eyes before turning completely black. Meanwhile, the Phantom Warrior clutched his chest and slowly fell. At the last moment of his life, the long saber in his hand transformed into countless dancing light blades that collided with the city wall like butterflies. Even if it meant death, he wanted to use up the last bit of magic power! Such scenes kept happening on the battlefield. Even Qin Xiao could not stop them. In the Feather God Kingdom, the commoners were crying. They did not know why the demons would suddenly descend and why the war would instantly consume the incomparably powerful country in their hearts. They wouldn¡¯t think about it! They only remembered the successful victories of the invasions! They only remembered the wealth that the kingdom gave them after every victory. However, no one thought about whether all of this would ultimately lead to tragedy. They cried and prayed! The invincible Crown Prince, the incomparably heroic Crown Prince, why haven¡¯t you appeared yet? Save your subjects! However, no matter how the commoners begged, there was no response. They hesitated, they cried! It was only then that they understood that when war swept across the country, no one would care about their lives! Their hearts were dead as they watched everything that happened outside the city numbly. If the city wall was broken, what should they do? They did not dare to think about it. They did not want to think about it. The battle outside the city had already turned into an impasse. The soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom couldn¡¯t stop the killing of Qin Xiao¡¯s followers, and Qin Xiao¡¯s army couldn¡¯t break the towers. People from both sides were constantly dying. They were all waiting for a chance to win! At this moment, a voice came from the Crystal Pact. ¡°Sir, we¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Alright, attack with your full strength.¡± In the dense forest behind him, two huge stone statues slowly appeared, with vines circling under their feet. After the two guardian stone statues became castle guards, their range of movement was restricted. For this reason, the Oak Clan mobilized a total of four prophets and used their spells to move them here. The magic power between heaven and earth began to gather near the stone statues. The two stone statues opened their gem-like red eyes, and complicated and obscure arrays condensed in front of them. The huge magic cannons gathered in front of them and suddenly shrank before shooting at the nearly ten-meter-thick city wall of the Feather God Kingdom. With a loud sound, the entire wall of the city was pierced through. The magic cannonballs flew along the huge hole, leaving two deep ravines on the city road. The city towers collapsed, and the ruins buried the archers. The entire battlefield fell silent. Everything went still. In the city, outside the city. Everyone¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. Qin Xiao¡¯s followers erupted with a towering aura and stopped fighting the enemy in front of them. They rushed into the city like crazy! Chapter 24 - Conquering the First Small Nation, Starting to Establish Demon Territory Chapter 24 Conquering the First Small Nation, Starting to Establish Demon Territory In the Prince¡¯s Palace, Cao Xing was smashing things fiercely. He did not understand. He was clearly the chosen one, but why was he inferior to a level 2 Demon King? What were the soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom doing! There were only a few thousand soldiers on the other side, but they failed to resist them. What was the use of having them! Cao Xing was extremely nervous, but the more nervous he was, the more he comforted himself. ¡°That¡¯s right! That demon must be at his wits¡¯ end. That attack that day must be some special ability.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± ¡°I can definitely kill him. I¡¯m a prince! I¡¯m a Four-winged Angel!¡± After consoling himself, Cao Xing rushed out of the palace and arrived above the city gate. ¡°Demon! You killed my people and broke into my city. If I, Cao Xing, don¡¯t kill you today, I will kill myself!¡± ¡°If you still have the guts, come out and fight me one-on-one!¡± When the citizens of the Feather God Kingdom saw the prince with three wings on his back and a holy sword in his hand, they did not have time to be happy. A bolt of lightning suddenly lit up in the sky and struck the Crown Prince at lightning speed. Then, thunder resounded through the world. However, Cao Xing was indeed a Four-winged Angel. Even though he was struck by lightning, his feathers were only stained with some charred ashes. This was thanks to his good lightning resistance. At this moment, Qin Xiao¡¯s huge figure slowly appeared in the sky. The scorching sunlight instantly lost its destination, and the entire city wall was covered in shadows. When the citizens of the Feather God Kingdom saw this huge figure, their legs could not help but tremble. ¡°Giant¡­ Giant¡­ Dragon!¡± ¡°God, save us!¡± ¡­ Even though it was not the first time he had seen it, the Crown Prince was still so frightened by the terrifying power that he swallowed his saliva. He forced himself to remain calm. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. Today, I will be the warrior who slays the dragon! I must¡­¡± Before he could finish, Qin Xiao had already arrived in front of him. Raging flames spewed out of the dragon¡¯s mouth. The high temperature that was comparable to the sun distorted everyone¡¯s vision, and the Crown Prince¡¯s body twisted. ¡°Roar!!!¡± As the flames erupted, the dragon roared. The buildings and trees shook because of this long howl. The Demon Dragon closed its mouth that seemed to be able to swallow the abyss, and the Crown Prince¡¯s figure had already disappeared. A shining sword slowly descended. Ashes filled the sky and scattered throughout the Feather God Kingdom with a gust of wind. The last hope of the citizens of the Feather God Kingdom was scattered too. ¡°Dead¡­ dead?¡± A young girl looked at the terrifying figure in the sky in a daze and kept muttering. But no one answered her question. No one could believe that the proud and invincible Crown Prince had turned into ashes just like that. The undead, the illusion demons, and the orcs had long since charged into the city. However, they did not touch the commoners on the streets. Those without weapons were not their targets. Although Qin Xiao had attacked the Feather God Kingdom for revenge, he didn¡¯t want to kill the innocent. This country would soon be his. Every person he killed would be a waste of his future resources. Hence, the earlier they took down this city, the less losses he would suffer. The army led the way in front. The dragon was like a king patrolling his territory, walking step by step towards the palace in the center of the city. However, no one noticed that many of the orcs in the army left the team one after another and walked towards the luxurious and beautiful houses in the city. All the citizens of the Feather God Kingdom went blank. This was a scene that they had never imagined. Everyone could not accept the information in their minds for a moment. They did not know what their fate would be. Would they die? Or would they be eaten? It was said that demons loved to eat people. However, for some reason, standing in front of the Demon Dragon, they did not even have the strength to move. Qin Xiao silently walked to the front of the palace. He removed his true form, revealing his sinister and cold face to the crowd for the first time. He walked up the towering steps, each step heavy and powerful. It was like a drum beating heavily in everyone¡¯s hearts. He did not look like he was visiting. Instead, he looked more like the king of this land, returning to his palace! Qin Xiao placed a hand on the heavy door. After laughing lightly, he exerted strength in his palm. The door slowly opened. Opposite him was the old king sitting on the throne. His eyes were so firm and deep. ¡°You¡¯ve lost.¡± Qin Xiao mocked. ¡°But you haven¡¯t won yet.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°What else can you resist me with?¡± Qin Xiao looked as if he wanted to see through the old king. The old king shook his head. But then he said solemnly, ¡°The people of the Feather God Kingdom will not submit to anyone!¡± ¡°We will fight to the death until the last person falls down.¡± The old king said these words through gritted teeth. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that the old king is unyielding. Now that I¡¯ve seen you today, you really live up to your reputation.¡¯ Qin Xiao admired the other party¡¯s unyielding spirit, but he was already prepared. ¡°Did you order the attack on my Crimson City?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard the prophet talk about your friendship. Aren¡¯t you afraid that your ancestors will be disappointed?¡± The old king shook his head with a bitter smile. He had known everything since Cao Xing slunk back. But what could he do? After all, he was his biological son. Even a vicious tiger does not eat its cubs. ¡°My disappointing son has already died in your hands.¡± ¡°Every injustice has its perpetrator and every debt has its debtor. Since you¡¯ve taken revenge, why don¡¯t you go back now?¡± ¡°Revenge? What a joke!¡± ¡°Do you really think he¡¯s your son?¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s words struck the old king like a bolt from the blue. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Qin Xiao coldly snorted. ¡°Your son died a long time ago. Think about what he¡¯s done in the past four months. Is he really your son?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just an angel who took over your son¡¯s body!¡± ¡°Otherwise, why would he go through so much trouble and kill demons everywhere?¡± ¡°This! This isn¡¯t true!¡± The old king felt a strong impact in his heart. He could not believe that the son he had doted on for the past four months was a stranger. However, Qin Xiao¡¯s words were so true. He had long sensed that something was wrong with Cao Xing. Whether it was his habit of speaking or his personality, he seemed to have become a completely different person. ¡°No matter what, the Feather God Kingdom will not surrender.¡± The old king rubbed his head and spoke weakly. His heart was already riddled with holes. ¡°Hehe.¡± Qin Xiao clapped his hands. Soon, seven or eight people were escorted into the palace. ¡°My king, surrender!¡± ¡°They said that as long as we surrender, they won¡¯t slaughter our people.¡± ¡°My king, I really don¡¯t want to die!¡± The newcomers were all the princes of the Feather God Kingdom. The orcs who had just quietly left were sent to capture these princes. The old king¡¯s hand gripped the armrest of the throne tightly, trembling non-stop. These people were the true pillars of the entire kingdom. They had 70% of the kingdom¡¯s soldiers and businesses. It was not an exaggeration to say that most of the citizens in the city came from the same ancestors as them. When they spoke, the old king had to listen. However, he was still hesitating. He did not want the foundation built by his ancestors to be buried in his hands. Another person spoke. This was the oldest prophet of the Oak Clan. ¡°Zijian, surrender. Master is really a wise ruler. He will lead the Feather God Kingdom to a stronger future. The ancestors won¡¯t blame you.¡± The old king recognized the voice. He gritted his teeth, feeling extremely conflicted. ¡°I forgot to tell you that the Feather God Kingdom will still be the Feather God Kingdom in the future. You will still be the king.¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s words seemed to bring a bright light to the old king. He looked up at Qin Xiao. ¡°Is what you said true?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the point of lying to you?¡± These words became the last straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. After weighing the pros and cons, the old king nodded heavily. ¡°Alright, I surrender.¡± With that, the old king trembled as he walked down from the throne and bowed deeply to Qin Xiao. Chapter 25 - The Girl Chapter 25 The Girl Qin Xiao had already considered how to manage his territory a long time ago. After recalling his previous life¡¯s experiences, Qin Xiao decided to refer to the federal system. On one hand, he did not have the time to manage all aspects of the territory. On the other hand, Qin Xiao¡¯s identity meant that he would not be able to stop fighting. Naturally, the territories he had conquered could not acknowledge him quickly. Since that was the case, he might as well let their own people take care of it. Qin Xiao could just control the overall situation. You have subdued a Level 2 Region ¨C Feather God Kingdom. Obtained 85,662 Level 1 Ordinary Units, 1,233 Level 1 Elite Units, and 16 Level 2 Ordinary Units. Reward: 20,000 Gold Coins, Demon Contract X10 Since the old king had already submitted, Qin Xiao did not plan to stay any longer. He had already told the prophet about the details. He knew what to do. Moreover, the two of them were more familiar with each other, so it was more convenient for them to negotiate. After leaving the palace, Qin Xiao flew into the sky above the entire capital. Qin Xiao activated the True Vision and searched for any missing angels. Looking around, all the angels were indeed dead. Suddenly, a message caught his attention. ¨C Capital¡¯s Dungeon ¨C The dungeon that Cao Xing had built to imprison the highly respected princess of the Feather God Kingdom. The danger level is low. Reward: Silver Treasure Chest. ¡°There¡¯s actually another surprise here.¡± Qin Xiao transformed into a human and slowly landed on the ground. He arrived at the entrance of the dungeon. The location of the entrance was very obvious, but no one would investigate. It had to be said that the person who designed this dungeon had put in a lot of effort. The trigger was on the top of a pillar in the palace, and the entrance was actually a long row of stairs in front of the main entrance of the palace! After turning the trigger, about five or six stairs slowly retracted, but there was no sound at all. Under the sunlight, the path to the dungeon continued to meander into the darkness. Qin Xiao went deeper into the pitch-black cave. This place was actually directly below the palace. In other words, Cao Xing had always imprisoned the princess in the place closest to the old king, but the two of them could not meet. Even demons had to admit that they were inferior to such an angel. As the candlelight flickered, Qin Xiao saw the princess¡¯ face. She was only fifteen or sixteen years old, but her face was filled with pain. The two feathers on her ears allowed Qin Xiao to recognize that she was indeed from Feather God Kingdom. Name: Yumeng Level: Level 2 Race: Human (Feather God Bloodline) Faction: Feather God Kingdom. Basic Attributes: Vitality 700/700, Magic Power 600/600, Strength 80, Agility 80, Constitution 60, Willpower 110. Talent Abilities: Radiance of the Feather God (LV2), Hundred-Winged True Spirit (LV2), True Spirit (LV1), Swordsmanship Mastery (LV1)¡­ Skill: Illusion Feather Technique (LV1)¡­ Qin Xiao looked at her attributes and nodded. This girl actually had the Feather God¡¯s bloodline. Although Qin Xiao didn¡¯t know what the Feather God Bloodline was for, it was the first special bloodline he had encountered. It shouldn¡¯t be weak. ¡°Who are you?¡± Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t help but feel a trace of love when he heard her timid words. ¡°Me? I¡¯m a demon.¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s lips curled into a cruel smile. ¡°No matter who you are, please let me out. As long as you can avenge me, I¡¯ll do anything!¡± Yumeng looked up with hatred in her eyes. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll avenge you, but you have to sign a contract with me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll sign it!¡± Yumeng didn¡¯t hesitate at all. Right now, she was no different from dead. As long as she could kill Cao Xing, she wouldn¡¯t mind living the rest of her life for this man in front of her. Qin Xiao took out the demon contract he had just obtained. Demon Contract ¨C After the other party voluntarily signs the contract, the contract will take effect. The person signing the contract will become your slave and will never be able to betray you. If they violate it, they will die forever. Note: Cannot be used on players. It was a sheepskin scroll filled with strange incantations. Qin Xiao took a drop of blood from Yumeng¡¯s fingertip and dripped it on it. The red light shone brightly and the sheepskin scroll flew into the center of Yumeng¡¯s eyebrows. ¡°Ugh!¡± Yumeng groaned in pain. Seeing this, Qin Xiao went up and hugged her. The warmth that she had not felt for a long time shot into the little princess¡¯s heart like Cupid¡¯s arrow. She gradually calmed down and blushed. Qin Xiao untied the chains that bound her. The chain was also a piece of equipment, similar to Qin Xiao¡¯s Crimson Dungeon. Qin Xiao put away the chain and the little princess suddenly moved closer to him. ¡°Can, can you hug me again? I don¡¯t have the strength.¡± After being locked up for four months, the little princess was already extremely weak. Qin Xiao held her in his arms and asked gently, ¡°Can you tell me what happened? Don¡¯t worry, the Crown Prince is already dead. You can tell me slowly.¡± Hearing this news, Yumeng was shocked at first. Then, she had mixed feelings. But soon, tears of joy flowed from her eyes. As she sobbed, she said, ¡°He¡¯s not my brother at all. I can see another person¡¯s soul living in that body.¡± ¡°I told Father this news, but he didn¡¯t believe me.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how this matter reached that person¡¯s ears.¡± ¡°One night, he kidnapped me here. I wanted to resist, but wings grew on his back. I was no match for him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, Yumeng. It¡¯s all in the past. Yumeng¡¯s delicate body trembled in Qin Xiao¡¯s arms. Qin Xiao patted her back and comforted her. ¡°I¡¯ll be your brother from now on.¡± ¡°You can be called Qin Yumeng from now on.¡± Lying in Qin Xiao¡¯s arms, Yumeng nodded imperceptibly. Qin Xiao understood what she meant. ¡°Brother¡­¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Qin Xiao hugged Yumeng even tighter. ¡°I¡¯ll bring you out. It¡¯s time for you to meet your father.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Xiao wrapped his arms around Qin Yumeng¡¯s knees and shoulders and picked her up. As he left the cave, the game notification sounded again. Game Notification: You have obtained ¡°Silver Treasure Chest¡± x1 ¡°Xiao Meng, why didn¡¯t Cao Xing kill you?¡± ¡°You think he could kill me?¡± Qin Yumeng snorted. ¡°I have the bloodline of the Feather God in my body. Ordinary methods can¡¯t kill me at all.¡± ¡°So he could only lock me up.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Qin Xiao sent Yumeng back to the main hall. The old king, who was talking to the prophet about how to divide the forces, couldn¡¯t help but cry when he saw Yumeng. ¡°Yumeng! Is it really you?¡± Everyone in the kingdom thought that Yumeng was dead. Even the old king didn¡¯t have any hope. After all, this news was told to him by his once most trusted son. But at this moment, the wounds all over Qin Yumeng¡¯s body told him everything. ¡°Father, I missed you so much.¡± ¡°Father missed you too. Meng¡¯er, who did it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s that bastard Cao Xing! He¡¯s not my brother at all!¡± Hearing what Yumeng said, the old king was convinced that the angel was not his son. Chapter 26 - The Other Demon Players Who Are Late, Team Invasion Chapter 26 The Other Demon Players Who Are Late, Team Invasion While Yumeng and the old king were catching up, Qin Xiao opened the silver treasure chest he had just obtained. You have received rewards: 10,000 gold coins, 3 wind crystals, 1 Phoenix Feather Nest Phoenix Feather Nest ¨C This is the incubation place for the exclusive battle pet of the Feather God Kingdom, ¡°Blue Bird¡±. It may summon ¡°Blue Bird¡± by spending gold coins. Construction Requirements: Sky Crystal x1, Wind Crystal x1, Green Bird Egg x1, Wood x100, Gold coins x10,000. Qin Xiao didn¡¯t have any Sky Crystals at the moment, so he could only wait for the time being. ¡°Yumeng, come out with me first. You¡¯ll have plenty of time to spend with your father in the future.¡± Seeing that the two of them were almost done catching up, Qin Xiao spoke. There were still many things that she and his father needed to do. ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Yumeng followed Qin Xiao out of the palace. ¡°People of the Feather God Kingdom, I am Princess Yumeng.¡± Yumeng¡¯s voice spread throughout the entire Feather God Kingdom. Before the Crown Prince became the pride of the Feather God Kingdom, Princess Yumeng, who had the bloodline of the Feather God, had always been the beloved daughter of the entire kingdom. Everyone heard the princess¡¯s voice and raised their heads to look at the beautiful figure sitting high in the sky on the green bird. ¡°It¡¯s the princess! It¡¯s really the princess!¡± ¡°The princess is back!¡± ¡°Oh my god!¡± The citizens seemed to have found their backbone again. Some of the elders even burst into tears. They had watched this cute and mischievous little princess grow up. With the bloodline of the Feather God, she was the faith of the people. ¡°I thank you for your concern, but I want to tell you a fact today.¡± ¡°My brother, Cao Xing, was not the Crown Prince at all. The Crown Prince died a long time ago. What you saw was just a puppet whose body was occupied by an angel. ¡°The reason why he did that was to secretly seize the inheritance of our Feather God Kingdom!¡± ¡°And my disappearance was also caused by him. It was precisely because I saw through his identity that he imprisoned me.¡± ¡°The Crimson Overlord saw through all of this, so he led his troops to pretend to attack our Feather God Kingdom. His real goal was to eliminate the scum sent by the gods and save our Feather God Kingdom from the disaster.¡± ¡°That beast is already dead. From now on, in order to thank Crimson Lord for everything he has done for us, the Feather God Kingdom is willing to join him and fight against the angels together to avenge my brother!¡± ¡°I beg you to accept to my presumptuous request. Qin Yumeng¡¯s appearance made all the people who were hesitant and at a loss understand the reason behind everything. Qin Xiao had justifiably turned from an invader to a savior. Only then did the people realize that they had wronged Qin Xiao. They all knelt on the ground and loudly thanked the high and mighty Demon Dragon. ¡°Crimson Overlord, I will follow in your footsteps and make those angels pay with their blood!¡± The person who spoke was an old woman, and the mother of a girl who had been taken away by Cao Xing. ¡°My lord, since you have killed that beast, I¡¯ll repay your kindness even if I have to risk my life.¡± This time, it was another prince. His son was killed because he did not agree to Cao Xing sending troops. With someone taking the lead and Yumeng¡¯s comforting words, gradually, there was no one left standing in the entire kingdom. ¡°Get up. From now on, the Feather God Kingdom will still be the Feather God Kingdom. I will bring you a better tomorrow.¡± Everyone slowly stood up. The kingdom¡¯s soldiers received the king¡¯s order to restore order and repair buildings in the city in an orderly manner, while the Oak Clan brought the phantom warriors to eliminate the remaining followers of the Crown Prince. If he did not wipe out the enemy, he would definitely be devoured. Qin Xiao changed back into his human form and held Qin Yumeng¡¯s soft hand as they returned to the palace of the Feather God Kingdom. At the same time. Outside the city, a Level 2 Demon player glared venomously in the direction of the capital. ¡°Damn you, Qin Xiao! You beat me to it!¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t blame me for taking you down!¡± ¡°Go back and inform the Rhino Demon and the Skeleton Demon to prepare to attack!¡± As the demon player¡¯s voice disappeared, a small blood-red bat flew out from behind him and sped north. This person was the Bat Demon that had targeted the Feather God Kingdom. In order to attack the Feather God Kingdom, he had specially contacted a few nearby demons. They formed an alliance for the attack. Unexpectedly, as soon as his allied forces were assembled, his Demonic Bats sent news that the Feather God Kingdom had been conquered. As he hurried over, he happened to see a group of citizens kowtowing to Qin Xiao. This scene made his eyes almost pop out of their sockets. He wished he could skin Qin Xiao alive. However, when he thought about how Qin Xiao had just taken over the city, he knew that many of Qin Xiao¡¯s subordinates must have died. He realized that this was the best opportunity to attack. Not long after, the allied army of three demons arrived near the capital. ¡°Bat Demon, what¡¯s going on?¡± Seeing this, Rhino Demon was the first to scold him. It was not because he was very strong. He was just forcing the Bat Demon to give him an extra share when dividing the spoils. The Skeleton Demon, who had the same thoughts as him, chimed in. ¡°Yeah, Bat Demon, you can¡¯t get treasure chests or rewards when fighting people from the same camp.¡± ¡°Are you sure you want to fight?¡± ¡°Fight!¡± The Bat Demon gritted his teeth fiercely. However, the other two demons refused. ¡°My rhinos have been running for three days and can¡¯t take it anymore. Why don¡¯t we give up here?¡± The Bat Demon sneered. ¡°Haha, stop pretending. Do you think I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re thinking?¡± ¡°After taking down the Feather God Kingdom this time, I¡¯ll give you the other two trading cities. That should be fine, right?¡± The Bat Demon was helpless. Although he knew that Qin Xiao was no match for him, he did not think that he could fight Qin Xiao and the Feather God Kingdom alone. ¡°When we take down this place, the two of you won¡¯t even have a chance to live!¡± The Bat Demon thought to himself. The two of them were overjoyed when they heard the Bat Demon compromise. Even if they were not as rich as the capital, the remaining two cities of the Feather God Kingdom could still bring them a lot of income. Moreover, it was a city after all. If their crystal was kept in the city, it would be much safer. After all, not everyone had such a terrifying city like Qin Xiao. ¡°All troops, listen to my command. Attack!¡± At the Bat Demon¡¯s command, countless rhinoceros warriors, bat mages, and skeleton soldiers swarmed out of the dense forest, mercilessly crushing the trees they passed by. They were like sharp swords stabbing into the capital of the Feather God Kingdom! The combined forces of the three demons far exceeded the scale of Qin Xiao¡¯s attack. Although the quality of those followers was not high, their terrifying numbers made them extremely powerful. Thanks to Qin Xiao, these demons did not even need to attack the city. As long as they could rush into the city wall through the crack that Qin Xiao had created, they would be unstoppable! A Phantom Magician on the city wall reacted quickly. When the first rhinoceros warrior appeared, he immediately sent out an alarm. The capital of the Feather God Kingdom was once again in danger! Chapter 27 - Invitation to Fight Chapter 27 Invitation to Fight As the Phantom Magician screamed, the followers on guard outside and inside the city wall launched a counterattack. Elder Oak took over the command on behalf of Qin Xiao. Under his arrangement, the Phantom Magicians kept throwing powerful spells down the city. Ghouls, Mutant Ghosts, Phantom Hunters, and Phantom Warriors rushed out of the wall to block the crack. The skills of the two castle guards were still on cooldown, so Elder Oak let them join the melee team. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, the invincible Crimson Followers were actually defeated by the demon alliance army. The spells of the Phantom Magicians were all powerful. A casual shot could destroy a large group of skeleton soldiers. However, in just a few seconds, the skeleton soldiers that had fallen apart would get up from the ground again. Their weapons seemed to have some kind of restraining effect on the undead. The most powerful undead in Qin Xiao¡¯s army were covered in black smoke after being hit, and their wounds emitted sizzling sounds. However, the attacks of the undead did not cause any damage to these lifeless skeletons! Skeleton Soldier (Ordinary Level 1): Vitality 15, Magic Power 5, Strength 4, Constitution 4, Agility 4, Willpower 4 Skills: Resurrection of the Dead (E-level), Undead Assassin (E-level)¡­ The entire undead army was crippled by a group of skeletons just like that. Although there were not many Rhinoceros Warriors at the front of the team, they were the strongest among these monsters. They formed the shape of an arrowhead, and their bodies glowed with gray light. They rubbed their hooves on the ground and rushed towards the phantom demons in front of the crack! The Rhinoceros Warriors charged fearlessly, instantly knocking the Phantom Hunters to the ground. Rhinoceros Warrior (Level 1 Elite): Vitality 70, Magic Power 40, Strength 12, Constitution 8, Agility 3, Willpower 1 Skills: Fearless Charge (e-level), Armor Enhancement (e-level), Battle Roar (e-level)¡­ This was their exclusive talent. The faster they were, the higher the impact and damage they would cause! The layer of gray light would gradually increase their defense as they charged. Such soldiers were simply born to attack cities and break through formations! However, the most terrifying ones were the bats that were nearly two meters tall! Their speed was so fast that it made one¡¯s scalp tingle! Poisonous Bat (Level 1 Elite): Vitality 40, Magic Power 30, Strength 8, Constitution 4, Agility 15, Willpower 3. Skills: Paralysis Attack (e-level), Poisoned Claw (e-level), Shadow Shift (e-level)¡­ Whether it was a Phantom Magician¡¯s energy bullet or a Phantom Hunter¡¯s slash, they could not even touch the bats at all. Moreover, the undead were slow to begin with! He fell before he could even see the enemy¡¯s figure. Not only was the bat army agile, but they were also the largest in number. They flew around the battlefield, reaping the lives of Qin Xiao¡¯s followers. Thousands of bats were actually Level 1 elite units! Although their attack power was not high, it had the effect of paralysis and poison. As long as their attack succeeded, even the Phantom Warriors would suffer. Their Vitality was visibly decreasing. ¡°Looks like this Qin Xiao is only so-so!¡± Seeing Qin Xiao¡¯s followers in such a sorry state, the Bat Demon immediately had an illusion. Even the two Level 1 demon players beside him felt that Qin Xiao was just lucky. If that was all, even they could easily take down the Feather God Kingdom¡¯s capital. ¡°Brothers, it looks like it¡¯s a done deal for us to take down the Feather God Kingdom!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Big Brother. Let¡¯s enjoy the taste of being a king tonight!¡± The Bat Demon shook the scarlet cloak on his back. ¡°This Qin Xiao is nothing! When we take down the Feather God Kingdom, we¡¯ll take over his business of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun too!¡± ¡°From now on, the three of us will definitely become the kings of this endless snowfield!¡± At the mention of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun, the Bat Demon licked his lips. He was also one of Qin Xiao¡¯s main customers. It was because of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun that his bats were able to advance to elite level so quickly. Seizing the Feather God Kingdom was only his first step. What really made him drool was Qin Xiao¡¯s business of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun. Hearing the Bat Demon¡¯s words, Rhino Demon and the Skeleton Demon¡¯s faces flushed with excitement. Almost everyone in the endless snowfield knew about the Snow Saliva Magic Bun. Although they were not as rich as the Bat Demon, who bought the buns to feed his subordinates, they often ate it to assist their cultivation. It could be said that these words were almost equivalent to money and strength. ¡°Kill Qin Xiao and take the Magic Buns!¡± ¡°Today is the day the three of us take off!¡± ¡°Heeheeheeheeheeheeheehee!¡± The three of them laughed greedily. It was a one-sided battle. The number of Qin Xiao¡¯s troops decreased as they fought, but the enemy¡¯s alliance army did not suffer too much damage with their various advantages. Only the Rhinoceros Warriors at the front were killed by the Phantom Warriors. It seemed that the other party¡¯s team would not be able to enter the city for now, but Elder Oak, who was on the city wall, was sweating profusely. If this continued, not only would his lord¡¯s troops be destroyed, but he would also lose the capital of the Feather God Kingdom! ¡°What should we do, what should we do?¡± Elder Oak stamped his feet anxiously. Gritting his teeth, he activated the Crystal Pact. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m useless. I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t hold on outside the city. Please take action.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to blame yourself. The other party came prepared.¡± Qin Xiao instantly appeared on the city wall. Qin Xiao rushed out of the city when the Phantom Magician warned him. He had not appeared because he wanted to see the strength of these allied forces. With the True Vision, he could see the attributes of the rhinoceros, bats, and skeletons. However, what he really cared about was the level 2 demon hiding behind the enemy army! Although the other party¡¯s attributes were much lower than his, the ability called ¡°Blood Bat Disintegration¡± was very important to him. If such an enemy could not be instantly killed, it would definitely be a huge problem! As a result, Qin Xiao hadn¡¯t made a move. It was meant to prevent the guy from escaping. However, Qin Xiao had already lost so many subordinates. If he didn¡¯t take action now, the losses would be too great. Qin Xiao¡¯s aura suddenly rose, and he was about to transform into a demon dragon to end this farce. At this moment, a beautiful voice interrupted him. ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t have to do anything about these bastards. I¡¯ll deal with them!¡± Qin Yumeng was riding on a majestic green bird. Behind her were hundreds of female warriors from the Feather God Kingdom riding smaller green birds. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll let you see my strength!¡± ¡°Alright, be careful!¡± Qin Xiao nodded. Qin Yumeng pulled the reins, and the green bird under her let out a cry. The female soldiers charged into the battlefield! Chapter 28 - Hundred Wings Formation, Qin Yumengs Powerful Method Chapter 28 Hundred Wings Formation, Qin Yumeng¡¯s Powerful Method The female soldiers rushed into the battlefield. The green birds under them were brave and extraordinary. They instantly grabbed the bats that were wreaking havoc on the battlefield. The green bird¡¯s beak was as tough as steel, and its sharp claws contained endless power. They faced the bats whose bodies were weak. These Poisonous Bats, who had just been showing off, instantly fell into a bad situation. They did not expect these green birds to restrain them so much. Their speed was slightly inferior to the green birds, and even the poison that they were proud of was ineffective against the green birds. Just now, they were tricked by the green birds in the same way they tricked the phantom demons earlier. However, the most terrifying thing about the troop was not just the power of the green bird. The Feather God soldiers on their backs were not to be underestimated. They pulled the Level 1 Magic Power Bow into a full moon. The speed was so fast that the bats could not dodge. With their advantage in numbers, thousands of bats formed a circle and surrounded the Blue Bird warriors. They charged forward one after another. They wanted to use this tactic to exhaust the female warriors of the Feather God Kingdom. This move seemed to have worked. A few warriors of the Feather God Kingdom were accidentally torn by the bat¡¯s sharp claws. The poisonous claws dug deep into their skin. Their faces turned green and black, as they had been poisoned. ¡°Get over here!¡± Qin Yumeng did not panic. She quickly ordered the girls to gather. ¡°Hundred Wings Array, rise!¡± Under the command of their master, more than a hundred green birds connected their heads and tails. From afar, it looked like they had formed an even larger green bird. The leader, Qin Yumeng, shouted. The huge green bird flapped its wings crazily, blowing the surrounding bats into pieces. With a flap of its wings, the giant green bird charged toward the bats. Qin Yumeng, who was the leader, raised her sword high and turned herself into the sharpest beak of the green bird! With a flash of green light, the giant green bird rushed out of the encirclement of the bats. ¡°Damn it! How can this woman from the Feather God Kingdom be so strong!¡± The Bat Demon shouted angrily and activated his skill. ¡°Ten Thousand Bats Becoming One!¡± The dark mass of demon bats in the sky began to spin in a certain direction. They formed a huge black tornado! The tornado kept shrinking as the strong wind blew. The sand blinded them. Qin Yumeng had no choice but to give the order to retreat. When the violent scene in front of him disappeared, the bats also disappeared. The only thing left behind was a terrifying monster formed by countless bats. The monster¡¯s entire body was covered in spikes formed by bat claws. On its back was a pair of huge wings that were dozens of meters wide. At first glance, it was almost as big as Qin Xiao¡¯s true body. The beast was much faster than the bat. The green bird formed by the Hundred Wings Formation was grabbed before it could turn around. Although it looked like the green bird had grown bigger, this was just a formation. It was not as integrated as the huge beast. Therefore, under this pinch, the giant green bird instantly disintegrated. A few warriors who could not dodge in time turned into a cloud of blood mist and exploded in the air. ¡°You killed my clansmen. Today, I will definitely make you die a horrible death!¡± Qin Yumeng¡¯s anger surged in her heart when she saw her sister-like warrior being killed. ¡°Hundred-Winged True Spirit!¡± This was the unique talent of the Feather God¡¯s bloodline. It was also the inherited talent of every generation¡¯s leader. A group of female warriors from Feather God Kingdom hovered in the air, their bodies emitting a faint green aura. The green aura began to entangle and gather. Their bodies gradually turned ethereal and entered the bodies of Qin Yumeng and the green bird under her. Every time a female soldier disappeared, Qin Yumeng and the green bird under her feet grew bigger. When the hundred warriors fused into her body, she was already comparable to that monster. However, the green aura had yet to disappear! It also turned the green bird under Yumeng¡¯s feet into a part and completely enveloped her body. It was the sound of wind. The sound of the wind was like beautiful music in everyone¡¯s ears. Countless birds flew out of the forest. They were of different breeds and shapes, but they were all dancing in front of the green airflow. This scene was as if they were welcoming the birth of their queen. Hundreds of birds chirped at the same time, and the green gas slowly retracted into Qin Yumeng¡¯s body. This was the first time the queen of birds had revealed her figure! Two gorgeous and slender feathers danced in the wind on its head. Its green feathers shone with the luster of jade under the sunlight. With its long tail behind it, it looked like a beautiful painting unfolding. Its golden claws and beak looked indestructible! ¡°This is the queen of all birds-Qing Luan!¡± Yumeng, who had merged with the Qing Luan, looked at the ugly monster under her feet arrogantly. That gaze seemed to say, don¡¯t come out and scare people if you¡¯re ugly. Sensing her gaze, the monster roared at the sky and flew toward Qin Yumeng recklessly. The queen of birds flapped its wings and used its sharp claws to block the monster¡¯s arms. The Qing Luan opened its huge mouth, and the green wind bullets condensed from the hurricane were already prepared. Boom! After the explosion, a huge bloody hole was left in the monster¡¯s chest, and its remaining body turned into countless bats that scattered. The bats that were lucky enough to survive were all severely injured and could no longer resist the killing of the green birds. At this moment, the three demons could no longer sit still. Once the bats were all dead, the green birds and phantom warriors would quickly kill the remaining followers. It was time for them to make a move. Knowing that this Qing Luan was difficult to deal with, the Bat Demon returned to his original form as soon as he appeared and used his talent at the same time. ¡°Bat Demon Blood Sea!¡± On the battlefield, infinite blood seemed to have a life of its own as it flowed towards the feet of the Qing Luan. The blood that gathered together turned into a huge palm that kept flowing and slapped fiercely at the Qing Luan. The Bat Demon¡¯s talent, Bat Demon Blood Sea, could control the blood within a certain range and give him powerful strength. The more races the blood came from, the more power it could obtain! The blood came from green birds, bats, illusion demons, and humans¡­ After fusing several types of blood together, his power had already faintly surpassed the limit of level 2! At the critical moment, an incomparably huge wing blocked the Qing Luan behind her, helping her withstand this terrifying attack. Even with Qin Xiao¡¯s body, he could barely withstand the impact of the blood. It was obvious that if Yumeng was hit, the consequences would be unimaginable. ¡°Retreat. Leave the rest to me.¡± Qin Yumeng did not force herself. The green light covering her body dissipated, and the female soldiers of the Feather God Kingdom were released from her body. They turned around to clean up the remaining rhinoceroses and bats, leaving the battlefield to Qin Xiao. ¡°Dragon¡¯s Pressure!¡± Qin Xiao roared in anger. The three demons were greatly suppressed. ¡°Damn it, what skill is this!¡± Game Notification: You have received the pressure of the Demon Dragon. All attributes have decreased¡­ Halfway through, Rhino Demon was stunned. Why did the game notification disappear? Chapter 29 - Annexation Chapter 29 Annexation Immediately after, the things in front of him gradually blurred, and his body became light. No! It was not that his body had become light, but that his head had left his body! As soon as this thought appeared, his world fell into boundless darkness. On the other side, before the Skeleton Demon could figure out why Rhino Demon¡¯s head had fallen off, a huge arm extended from his chest. There was a ball of blue flames in the five sharp talons. ¡°Goodbye.¡± Those were the last words he heard in his ear. At this moment, the Bat Demon at the front finally reacted. When he turned around, he saw his two subordinates being instantly killed. He quickly commanded the bats to attack Qin Xiao. At the same time, he had already considered retreating in his heart. He knew that his strength was far inferior to Qin Xiao¡¯s. Although he could also defeat the Skeleton Demon and Rhino Demon, it was definitely not as casual as Qin Xiao! ¡°Why is this Qin Xiao so strong? What kind of demon is he? Why does he have such terrifying strength?¡± The Bat Demon asked three questions in his mind, but no one answered him. ¡°Lightning!¡± Qin Xiao easily dodged the attack and arrived in front of the Bat Demon in a flash. The bats wanted to continue attacking, but a bolt of lightning suddenly struck down from behind Qin Xiao and collided with them. Qin Xiao grabbed the Bat Demon¡¯s wings and smashed him into the ground. Qin Xiao descended from the sky and landed on the ground, stomping on the bones in the Bat Demon¡¯s wings. Although the Bat Demon was bleeding on the ground, he was still shouting. ¡°Just you wait, Qin Xiao. I¡¯ll be back for revenge soon!¡± ¡°Hahahahaha, you can¡¯t kill me, Qin Xiao!¡± ¡°Blood Bat Disintegration!¡± The Bat Demon¡¯s body began to fall off, turning into miniature bats one after another. Seeing that the Bat Demon was about to disintegrate into hundreds of millions of small bats, Qin Xiao opened his mouth. Billowing black flames spewed out of the huge mouth. It was as if it had been brought out of hell, making people think of death when they saw it. The black flames did not ignite anything, but just a touch would burn them to ashes! As long as one of those bats flew away, even if the Bat Demon was severely injured, he would still be able to escape death! However, under the black flames, not a single bat could escape. Qin Xiao had killed a level 2 demon that had a powerful escape ability. After their master died, the loyalty of their followers became zero. Be it bats, rhinoceroses, or skeletons, they all stopped in place. Qin Xiao also gave the order to stop attacking. There was no need to continue fighting. All the enemies were dead. After instructing Yumeng to take over the army and clean up the battlefield, Qin Xiao looked at the three cloth bags and the two corpses in front of him. Qin Xiao opened the three bags after putting away the remains of the two demons. This was the Demons¡¯ System Backpack. Demon players would drop it after they died. Due to the unlimited number of slots in the player¡¯s backpack, Qin Xiao gave the bag to his subordinates so that they could carry all kinds of supplies more conveniently. There was a drawback to the backpack that was not on the player. Although it was still infinite in size, it could only store one item at a time. Hence, it was of little value to players with warehouses and backpacks. Instead, it became a treasure that the followers and subordinates fought over. After all, spatial crystals in this world were rare items. Qin Xiao had never seen a single one in his long time here. If he wanted to make spatial equipment, the spatial crystal was necessary. The three demons had brought Qin Xiao a lot of benefits, especially the Bat Demon! Qin Xiao returned to his palace in the capital and listened to the reports of his subordinates. In this battle, Qin Xiao obtained a total of 53,210 gold coins, more than 10,000 pieces of food, and earth crystals, dark crystals, undead crystals, and dozens of other crystals. It seemed that the place where these guys were from was rich in crystals. However, this battle had consumed a lot of Qin Xiao¡¯s energy. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to raid the three demons¡¯ homes. After all, those homes were not going anywhere. He would have to fight his way over sooner or later. It would not be too late to search then. From the items in their backpacks, it could be seen that they had placed their most valuable items on them. After all, they were already dead. Why would they need anything? In any case, they were not afraid of others stealing it. This was surprisingly similar to Qin Xiao. However, what concerned Qin Xiao the most was the blueprint on the Skeleton Demon¡¯s body. Blueprint ¡°Tomb of Bones¡± ¨C Can be used to build the Level 1 building ¡°Grave of Dry Bones¡± to summon skeletons. Construction Requirements: Undead Crystal x1, Dark Crystal x1, Stone x30, Wood x100, Gold Coins x1,000. This building didn¡¯t require many materials, but it required two types of crystals. This was the first time Qin Xiao had seen one. The main units were usually summoned directly in the crystal. However, after checking the effect of the Tomb of Bones, he did not find it strange at all. Instead, he liked this building very much. It was no wonder that as a Skeleton Demon, he would carry the blueprint of Skeleton Summoning Building with him. Tomb of Bones ¨C Level 1 Elite building. It can ¡ª naturally nurture or absorb the unowned skeletons and undead souls in the surroundings. Breeding time: 10 unowned skeletons and 1 undead soul per minute. There is no limit to the storage. At the owner¡¯s will, it can freely combine unowned skeletons and undead souls. The more skeletons it consumes, the stronger the skeleton warrior it can produce. At the same time, the Tomb of Bones was divided into the main tomb and the secondary tomb. The secondary tomb could nurture skeletons and souls, and the unowned skeletons and undead souls stored in the main tomb could be used by the secondary tomb. Only then did Qin Xiao understand why there were so many skeletons. So it was the recovery ability of the tomb this time! Qin Xiao immediately built the main tomb in a certain pass outside the Feather God Kingdom. From now on, there would be very few battles in Qin Xiao¡¯s territory. Established here, it was convenient to absorb skeletons and undead, and it could also be used as a defense. Apart from the skeletons, the rest of the bats and rhinoceroses were temporarily assigned to the Feather God Kingdom¡¯s garrison. In these two battles, the one who suffered the greatest losses was actually the Feather God Kingdom. They could not even gather enough soldiers to defend the capital. Qin Xiao¡¯s subordinates resolved the urgent matter. At this moment, in the Feather God Kingdom, the various races were helping each other rebuild their homes that had been destroyed by the war. The capital, which originally only had the citizens of the Feather God Kingdom, also became full of life. Qin Xiao watched in satisfaction as the city¡¯s construction improved day by day. Then, he led the army back to his castle. Qin Xiao lay on the giant sofa in the castle hall and touched the Demon Crystal. Only then did he feel extremely peaceful. A nest of gold and silver was not as good as his own home. Qin Xiao opened the warehouse. He had already sold the corpses and materials during his rest. The number of gold coins in Crimson City had officially exceeded 100,000! Chapter 30 - Public Auction of the Trading Area: Random Demon Seed and Crystal Gift Bag Chapter 30 Public Auction of the Trading Area: Random Demon Seed and Crystal Gift Bag Qin Xiao had many followers, both in numbers and types. It was time to integrate the various units and officially establish a huge force of their own. He called the elder of the Oak Clan, Yumeng, and the old king. Qin Xiao handed over all the production of the Crimson Federation to Elder Oak. The Snow Saliva Magic Bun was still his biggest business. Qin Xiao also sent a batch of laborers over from the Feather God Kingdom. During this month of recuperation, the bat eggs obtained from the previous battle gradually hatched under the nourishment of the demonic aura, forming a new race. At this point, the high mobility forces, such as the Blue Birds, Bats, and Rhinoceros Troops, were under Qin Yumeng¡¯s command. He did not interfere with the original defense of the Feather God Kingdom. Instead, he handed over the internal affairs of the entire Crimson Federation to the old king. He was more experienced in this aspect than Qin Xiao. As for the remaining skeletons and phantom demons, they were still under Qin Xiao¡¯s control. After all, these were the strongest military forces in the entire Federation. They had to be firmly controlled by him. Qin Xiao suddenly remembered something. The ¡°Phoenix Feather Nest¡± blueprint that he found in the capital¡¯s dungeon seemed to have been born to expand the Green Bird Army. Qin Yumeng had told him that as long as there were more green birds in her Hundred-Winged Array, the Hundred-Winged True Spirit would become more powerful. However, it was very difficult for the green bird to reproduce naturally. After the Phoenix Feather Nest was completed, it could be summoned with gold coins. Qin Xiao had personally witnessed how powerful the Hundred-Winged True Spirit was. It could manage to put up a fight against a powerful Level 2 Demon. In this world, the attributes of Angels and Demons were higher than those of natives of the same level. If her strength increased, did it mean that Yumeng could also stand alone? Qin Xiao immediately ordered his followers to start collecting the building materials for the Phoenix Feather Nest. At the same time, he searched for the Sky Crystal needed to build the nest in the trading hall. Game Notification: The trading system is temporarily closed. The first regional auction will begin in ten minutes. Please put the auction items on the shelves in ten minutes. The interface of the trading hall instantly turned black, turning into a consignment window that looked like a warehouse. This auction had never happened before, and there was no prior notice. Qin Xiao hesitated for a moment and directly put up 30,000 catties of Snow Saliva Magic Buns and Cao Xing¡¯s Level 2 Angel equipment, the Sky Feather Sword. Qin Xiao did not consider the other items, which were not valuable. Although the auction had caught Qin Xiao off guard, he did not panic at all. Having money meant having confidence! Moreover, there might be many good things in this auction. He might even be able to obtain the Sky Crystal. Ten minutes later. The auction officially began! First item: Skill Stone ¡°Shape Shifting Technique¡± Consume 30 magic power points and transform into any species you have seen, but your attributes will not change. Once you¡¯re injured, the skill will lose its effect. Starting bid: 1,000 gold coins. This item was of little value to Qin Xiao. Such a transformation ability could not be hidden under his True Vision. Qin Xiao never underestimated the enemy¡¯s methods. He believed that there were many abilities that could counter this transformation. Just like how Elder Oak and Yumeng could see through the angel¡¯s disguise. Although Qin Xiao was not interested in the transformation technique, there were still many demons fighting for it. Not every demon had no need to disguise themselves like Qin Xiao. Sometimes, this disguise could save their lives in a life-and-death situation! In the end, the skill stone was bought by a Hound Devil for 6,500 gold coins. Second item: Skill Stone ¡°Shadow Jump¡± Use 80 magic power points to jump or shuttle through the shadows for a distance. During this period, any obstacles will be ignored. Starting bid: 5,000 gold coins Qin Xiao¡¯s interest was piqued when he saw this skill. Although he did not lack offensive and defensive skills, movement had always been his weakness. Just like last time, if he had the Shadow Jump ability, he would definitely not let the Crown Prince escape. Qin Xiao was determined to obtain this skill! ####Qin Xiao¡¯s bid: 10,000 gold coins. ¡°The big shot has made his move. Looks like this skill is not fated with us.¡± ¡°What big shot? This skill must be mine!¡± It was obvious that this demon did not pay much attention to the trading system and did not know about Qin Xiao¡¯s wealth. Dark Night Tiger Demon Hu Aotian¡¯s bid: 11,000 gold coins. ####Qin Xiao¡¯s bid: 15,000 gold coins. ¡°Who is this person? How can he have so much money?¡± Hu Aotian saw the determination in Qin Xiao¡¯s bid and quickly asked his good friend. ¡°Don¡¯t you know Boss Qin? This is a ruthless person who earns 100,000 gold coins a month. Brother, I advise you to leave quickly and not fight with the big shot!¡± Hearing this, Hu Aotian did not bid again. In the end, Qin Xiao bought the skill for 15,000 gold coins. The next few items were of little value to Qin Xiao. It was worth mentioning that Qin Xiao¡¯s 30,000 catties bag had been sold for 40,000 gold coins. The devils in the auction hall had fought until their heads bled. It was much more expensive than Qin Xiao¡¯s retail sales. The second last item: Crystal Gift Bag! It contains a large number of crystals of various attributes. The starting price is 20,000 gold coins! The second last item was a gift bag made of a large number of crystals. Qin Xiao could reject the other items, but he was determined to get the crystals. This was a hard currency that one could never have enough of. It was the core material needed to build all kinds of buildings. Snow Demon Mu Xue¡¯er¡¯s bid: 21,000 gold coins Four-armed Ape Demon Cheng Hai¡¯s bid: 22,000 gold coins Glacier Demon He Yingying¡¯s bid: 25,000 gold coins As expected, everyone knew the value of crystals. The demons¡¯ enthusiasm was instantly ignited! Soon, the price was raised to 40,000 gold coins. Many of Qin Xiao¡¯s acquaintances left the competition one after another. Qin Xiao and the other two demons were the only ones left. Illusory Chaos Demon Zhao Potian¡¯s bid: 45,000 gold coins Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er¡¯s bid: 50,000 gold coins Illusory Chaos Demon Zhao Potian¡¯s bid: 51,000 gold coins ¡­ The two of them fought fiercely. When the price exceeded 60,000 yuan, the two of them began to slow down. Every bid had to be considered for a long time. Seeing that the two of them had similar wealth, this should be their limit. Qin Xiao immediately joined! ####Qin Xiao¡¯s bid: 75,000 gold coins! Qin Xiao directly raised the price by another 10,000, and the two of them quickly stopped bidding. Just like that, the crystal gift bag was bought by Qin Xiao for 75,000 gold coins. At this moment, Su Wan¡¯er sent a friend request. Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Big shot, awesome. So many crystals have been by you. Are you going to use them to make accessories? taken Qin Xiao accepted Su Wan¡¯er¡¯s friend request. Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Boss, do you need materials to make accessories? The accessory that Su Wan¡¯er mentioned was a tool made of crystals. It was equivalent to equipment from the angel faction. These accessories could add a lot of attributes to the player. It seemed that Su Wan¡¯er relied on making accessories to earn gold coins. ####Qin Xiao: I¡¯ll contact you later when I find out what crystals there are. Qin Xiao had plenty of crystals that he could not use. After hearing what Su Wan¡¯er said, he felt that it was time to make some accessories to strengthen his combat strength. The last item: Random Demon Seed. The starting price is 5,000 The last item that appeared did not have a brief introduction, and no one in the chat room knew its use. It seemed like it was the first time it had been introduced. Players did not know the value, so they casually set a price. The bidders only casually raised the price a few times before stopping. After all, this thing was just like gambling. It was possible to spend thousands of gold coins on something much more valuable, but it was more likely that it would be worthless. the trading hall first opened, such things When were not uncommon. But Qin Xiao was different. The True Vision had already told him everything. Chapter 31 - Planting Chapter 31 Planting Random Demon Seed: A seed that contains chaos magic power. After being planted, it may grow into random plants from Level 1 to Level 10. But the higher the level, the lower the probability. This thing was equivalent to a free plant gift bag. What he could get depended on luck. In the end, Qin Xiao bought the item for 7,000 gold coins. Everyone thought that the wealthy Qin Xiao was just trying his luck. At the same time, no one planned to offend this big shot with a lot of money. As such, they all stopped bidding after Qin Xiao made his move. The first regional auction has ended. The trading hall will be online in five minutes. Qin Xiao spent nearly 100,000 gold coins to obtain three useful items. ¡°Shadow Jump¡± Skill Stone, Crystal Gift Bag, Random Demon Seed. After the trading system was opened, Qin Xiao put up another 30,000 catties of Snow Saliva Magic Buns and gave each player a 20% discount. It could also be considered as repayment for everyone not competing with him for the Random Demon Seed at the auction. This discount helped him gain a lot of reputation among the demon players. Qin Xiao closed the system and began to sort out his gains. He held nine angel souls in his hand that he had yet to use. One of them had four wings and eight had two wings. Qin Xiao opened the crystal gift bag. The number of crystals in his hands was terrifying. Earth Crystal x5, Storm Crystal x4, Fire Crystal x3, Darkness Crystal x2, Water Crystal x5, Ice Crystal x3, Undead Crystal x2, Sky Crystal x2¡­ If these crystals were all made into accessories, Qin Xiao might not even be able to carry them on all of his fingers. Coincidentally, the gift bag contained the Sky Crystal needed to build the Phoenix Feather Nest. Qin Xiao immediately called Yumeng over and asked her to build the Phoenix Feather Nest in the capital to produce more green bird soldiers. The matter of making accessories could wait. Qin Xiao took out the angel souls and walked to the level two Demon Crystal. After throwing in the angel souls, the system notified him that he had obtained points. Game Notification: Consumed Two-winged Angel Soul x2. Obtained 60 points Game Notification: Consumed Four-winged Angel soul x3. Obtained 300 points Thick demonic energy spread out and Qin Xiao obtained 360 points. The points for upgrading the talent increased by ten times with each level. Including the remaining 290 points from before, Qin Xiao could now upgrade two talents. The remaining six souls combined were not enough to upgrade a talent, so Qin Xiao did not plan to use them now. After some consideration, Qin Xiao decided to upgrade his Dragon¡¯s Breath and Magic Immunity. Dragon¡¯s Breath (LV1) upgraded to Dragon¡¯s Black Flame (LV2) Dragon¡¯s Black Flame ¨C Consumes 100 Magic Power Points and releases a powerful black flame. It can attach itself to the enemy¡¯s body and burn them until they are completely reduced to ashes. Magic Immunity (LV1) upgraded to Magic Immunity (LV2) Level-2 Magic Immunity granted immunity to magic attacks of Level-D and below. The skills of the natives or followers were different from the players¡¯ skills, but they were generally similar. Corresponding to Level F was Level 1. Level E corresponded to Level 2, and so on. Level 9 corresponded to the SSS-level skills of the natives. After upgrading his talent, Qin Xiao took out the skill stone he had just bought. Then, Qin Xiao crushed it. A memory that came out of nowhere instantly entered Qin Xiao¡¯s mind. Game Notification: You have learned the skill ¡°Shadow Jump¡±. With a thought, Qin Xiao disappeared along with one-tenth of his mana. Qin Xiao felt like he was swimming in a cool lake when he was in the shadows. And the ¡°shadow water¡± had no resistance against him at all. Everything around him seemed to be a part of his body that could be controlled at will. As long as he wanted to, he could instantly reach any place in this shadow. After some tests, the maximum distance Qin Xiao could move in the shadows was 1,000 meters. Moreover, for a period of time, he could freely enter and leave the shadows and jump at will. Qin Xiao enjoyed himself for a while. He then looked at his attribute panel. Name: Qin Xiao Level: Level 2 Race: Crimson Demon Dragon Alignment: Demon Basic Attributes: Vitality 1285/1285, Magic Power 870/870, Strength 125, Agility 85, Constitution 125, Willpower 85 Talent Abilities: Demonized Human (LV1), Dragon¡¯s Black Flame (LV2), Dragon¡¯s Pressure (LV1), Lightning Summoning (LV1), Elementary Magic Immunity (LV2) Skills: Damage Absorption (LV1), Shadow Jump (LV1) Points: 40 His attributes had all increased a little, thanks to the increase in demonic energy in the territory and the long-term use of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun. Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t help but notice that he hadn¡¯t paid attention to the Demonic Field for a long time. It just so happened that he had another seed to plant. Qin Xiao used the skill he had just obtained and quickly rushed to the Demonic Field. After a few leaps, Qin Xiao emerged from the shadow behind Hua Lan. Hua Lan seemed to be mumbling something, but Qin Xiao did not remind her. Instead, he listened quietly. ¡°Damn demon! Did I transmigrate to help you farm?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let me find an opportunity, or I¡¯ll definitely pull out the pair of horns on your head!¡± ¡­ Hua Lan suddenly felt a chill behind her. ¡°Why is the demonic aura so dense again?! Are you going to freeze me to death?¡± She did not know that this dense demonic aura came from Qin Xiao behind her. ¡°If you¡¯re cold, you can wear more clothes.¡± A voice colder than demonic energy sounded, and the petite Hua Lan trembled. Like a frightened kitten, her hand froze in midair. She turned her head in a daze, her chest trembling. She forced a smile. ¡°B-Boss, when did you come?¡± ¡°Just now.¡± Qin Xiao didn¡¯t want to make things difficult for her. He only came here for the Demonic Field. As for this little girl, he would let her jump around for a few days first. However, Qin Xiao still noticed some changes in Hua Lan¡¯s body. ¡°Is this little girl undergoing a second puberty? Why are her breasts growing again?¡± Qin Xiao thought to himself. He said something else. ¡°How¡¯s the situation in the Demonic Field recently? The production of the Snow Saliva Demon Bun has increased a lot.¡± Hua Lan nodded. She was relieved that Qin Xiao didn¡¯t hear her. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the Ancestral Devil Tree that you planted previously.¡± ¡°Oh? What do you mean? Bring me there.¡± Hua Lan led Qin Xiao out of the warehouse. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he saw the huge tree in front of him. The towering trunk was more than a hundred meters tall. From the bottom, it looked like the tree reached the sky. The huge leaves could almost make one lie down and sleep. The huge purple tree vines wrapped around the thick trunk, blooming with countless tempting flowers. Even Qin Xiao was shocked by the towering tree. At the same time, Qin Xiao also sensed that the tree was constantly emitting demonic energy. The demonic energy burrowed into the ground and nourished the Demonic Field. The density of demonic energy in the Demonic Field that was originally built was no longer the same as before. The Magic Saliva Tree planted on it was very different from the ones around it. Not to mention anything else, just the Demonic Saliva Fruit produced was much larger! Apart from the first Demonic Field, the surrounding land was gradually turned into a Demonic Field by the Ancestral Devil Tree. At this moment, Elder Oak came to Qin Xiao¡¯s side with a delighted expression. ¡°Sir, you¡¯re here. I was just about to look for you!¡± As he spoke, the elder handed Qin Xiao an even larger Snow Saliva Magic Bun. ¡°Sir, thanks to this tree, we finally made the second generation of the Snow Saliva Magic Bun!¡± Other than excitement, there was also a hint of gratitude in the elder¡¯s voice. All the Oak Clan looked at Qin Xiao with gratitude. Improving the Snow Saliva Magic Bun was an impossible feat in the legends of the Oak Clan. Unexpectedly, because of Qin Xiao, they were finally able to see the evolved Snow Saliva Magic Bun. Qin Xiao took one and took a bite. That fragrant and sweet taste, coupled with a hint of coldness, lingered on the tip of his tongue. Qin Xiao¡¯s eyes lit up. Chapter 32 - Ripening of the Ancestral Devil Tree, Effect of 30 Rare Herbs Chapter 32 Ripening of the Ancestral Devil Tree, Effect of 30 Rare Herbs ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± ¡°Not only is the taste of this second-generation Snow Saliva Magic Bun better, but its demonic energy is also much higher!¡± ¡°Elder, thank you for your hard work.¡± Qin Xiao nodded and praised Elder Oak generously. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you, my lord. Without this Demonic Field and the Ancestral Devil Tree, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to create such a perfect magic bun.¡± The elder did not dare to claim credit. ¡°Alright! I have another seed here. Plant it properly and inform me immediately if anything happens.¡± || After handing the Random Demon Seed to the elder, Qin Xiao got up and returned to the Desolate Snow Valley. Before leaving, Qin Xiao glanced meaningfully at Hua Lan¡¯s chest. Back in the valley, Qin Xiao opened the chat panel. ####Qin Xiao: Ms. Su, do you have time? Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Boss, you finally remember me. Why? Are you in need of accessories? ####Qin Xiao: As expected, I can¡¯t hide it from Boss Su. I want to see Boss Su¡¯s craftsmanship. Why don¡¯t you name a price? Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Boss Qin, you must be joking. If Boss Qin trusts me, why don¡¯t you give me the crystal to try? In the end, the two of them agreed to commission Su Wan¡¯er to make an accessory for 3,000 gold coins. At the same time Qin Xiao transferred the crystals, Su Wan¡¯er gave the system 50,000 gold coins as a deposit. If Su Wan¡¯er did not hand over the finished product in time, the gold coins would automatically be transferred to Qin Xiao¡¯s account. After doing all this, Qin Xiao felt a little tired. The matters of the territory were basically handed over to the few capable subordinates to manage. He did not have to worry about everything anymore. Ever since he entered the game, Qin Xiao had not rested much with the Crimson Demon Dragon¡¯s terrifying body. Qin Xiao had been making plans for his own survival all this while. Now that he could finally relax, Qin Xiao understood that he should rest. He informed his subordinates not to disturb him unless it was anything unimportant. Qin Xiao fell into a deep sleep. Qin Xiao had a dream. In the dream, he was fighting a twenty-winged angel. There were all kinds of angel corpses around him. The air was filled with the sweet smell of sacred blood. Qin Xiao went berserk. He spat out a mouthful of black flames and turned countless angels into charcoal. The twenty-winged angel used her holy sword to resist Qin Xiao¡¯s sharp claws. No one knew what she was saying. But from her angry expression, it was definitely not a good thing. After sending her into the bottomless abyss with one slap, Qin Xiao suddenly heard a shout. ¡°My lord, it¡¯s time to get up.¡± Qin Xiao slowly opened his eyes. There was a female orc in front of him. Everything in the dream slowly receded like a tide. The only thing that left an impression on Qin Xiao was the aggrieved face of the twenty-winged angel. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qin Xiao knew that Elder Oak would not simply send someone to interrupt his slumber. ¡°Sir, the elder said that the seed you gave him has already matured and grown into many unknown plants. He specially asked me to invite you over to take a look.¡± The female orc replied respectfully. ¡°Oh? Already?¡± Qin Xiao frowned. He hadn¡¯t expected this Random Demon Seed to grow so quickly. He had only taken a nap. ¡°Lord, you¡¯ve been sleeping for a month. It¡¯s just that the elders thought that you were too tired, so they didn¡¯t dare to disturb you.¡± Qin Xiao was stunned. He never thought that he would sleep for an entire month. It seemed that after transforming into a Demon Dragon, his daily routine was gradually changing to that of a dragon. It seemed that the legends of those giant dragons that had slept for hundreds of years in his previous life were not groundless. ¡°Alright, go back. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± After the servants from the Feather God Kingdom helped Qin Xiao wash up, he went to the Demonic Field. Qin Xiao could tell from Hua Lan¡¯s body figure that the demonic energy in the entire field had become even denser. The Ancestral Devil Tree was taller than before. However, the most eye-catching thing was the vegetation that Qin Xiao had never seen before. Ice-Freezing Snow Grass ¨C Level 3 plant. It contains Mystic Ice energy and can be used to make Level 3 Mystic Ice Dew. After consuming it, it will permanently increase ice resistance. Frigid Mother Flower ¨C Level 2 plant. A medicinal herb that grows on the precipice of the Boundless Icefield. It can be used to make the strongest Level 2 healing medicine-Ice Fire Replenishing Ointment. Frost Tree ¨C A Level 2 plant. Legend has it that it only grows beside the Ice Snake¡¯s cave. Every time it blooms, it will grow a little. It can increase the fertility of the surrounding land. After eating its fruit, there is a chance to increase the power of ice-type magic. Several seedlings of plants emerged from the soil and were growing at a visible speed. It would not be long before these seedlings matured. Qin Xiao was overjoyed. He didn¡¯t expect the Random Demon Seed to bring such rich benefits. He always had special feelings about land and crops. This kind of feeling was not something that ordinary people could understand. This was also the reason why he was happy to see these crops. After telling the elder about the uses of these crops, Qin Xiao told him to nurture them well. These crops represented the future income of the territory. Although they were only seedlings now, they could reproduce in large quantities through pollination once they matured. Moreover, some plants could also increase the fertility of the Demonic Field. When combined with the Ancestral Devil Tree, the area of the Demonic Field would definitely increase greatly. The elder was also very excited after memorizing the effects of these plants. After agreeing, he instructed his clansmen to increase their production. Just as Qin Xiao was about to leave, a beautiful figure blocked his way. ¡°Sir, are you free now? I have some questions for you.¡± He looked down and saw that the person who spoke was Hua Lan, who looked even more charming and graceful. At this moment, her face was red, and her coy posture made people want to pinch her face to see if they could squeeze out water out of it. Qin Xiao waved his hand and chased away the surrounding servants. ¡°Tell me, what do you want to ask?¡± Hua Lan hesitated for a moment and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito. ¡°Sir, I want to know the reason for the changes in my body recently.¡± As she spoke, Hua Lan lowered her head. Qin Xiao looked at her curvaceous body and revealed a playful expression. Qin Xiao could clearly see the changes in Hua Lan¡¯s body. This was also the reason why Qin Xiao asked her to guard the Demonic Field. Angels could not stay in an environment with dense demonic energy for long, or their bodies would change. This was because other than angels and demons, there were two other special existences in this game. Fallen Angels and Spiritual Demons! They were not tolerated by angels and demons, and were often seen as traitors to their race. After angels absorbed demonic energy for a long time, their bodies would gradually be corroded and changed by the demonic energy. In the end, they would become Fallen Angels who relied on demonic energy to survive. Most of the Fallen Angels followed the demons. Demons who stayed in places with abundant holy aura for a long time and were moved by human kindness would become Spiritual Demons. This kind of demon¡¯s situation was even worse. Because there was no place for them among angels or demons! Hua Lan¡¯s current physical condition told Qin Xiao that she was not far from becoming a Fallen Angel. Qin Xiao opened Hua Lan¡¯s attribute panel. Chapter 33 - Sleeping Together Chapter 33 Sleeping Together Name: Hua Lan Level: One Wing Race: Orc (Oak Clan) Alignment: Angel Basic Attributes: Vitality 400/400, Magic Power 200/200, Strength 40, Agility 30, Constitution 30, Willpower 40 Talent Abilities: True Body Descent (LV1), Holy Sword of Judgment(LV1), Charm (LV1), Plant Affinity (LV1) Skills: None Demonic Energy Corruption: 98% Just as Qin Xiao had expected, Hua Lan was only one step away from becoming a Fallen Angel. With this in mind, Qin Xiao¡¯s eyes were filled with desire. It had been more than half a year since he came to the game. After transforming into the Demon Dragon, his desires in certain aspects had increased a lot. This was the nature of dragons, and Qin Xiao could not avoid it. Qin Xiao walked to Hua Lan¡¯s side and gently patted her round and perky butt. At the same time, he placed his head beside her fox ears. A magnetic and cold voice sounded in Hua Lan¡¯s ears. ¡°Come to the Crystal Palace tonight.¡¯ || The Crystal Palace was Qin Xiao¡¯s bedroom. It was also where the Demon Crystal was located. Hua Lan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Was she finally unable to avoid it? Hua Lan had expected this result from the first day she became Qin Xiao¡¯s maid. However, Qin Xiao didn¡¯t say anything for a long time, so Hua Lan thought that the demon was going to let her go. However, she did not expect this day to come so suddenly. If her face had been cherry red just now, it was now like a ripe apple. She felt her face burning. Be it in her previous life or this life, this was her first time! Qin Xiao didn¡¯t care what Hua Lan thought. Her identity determined that she could only be his. Tonight, whether she agreed or not, she had to come. Qin Xiao wanted to get some! Qin Xiao chuckled and returned to the castle. In the air, only the words ¡°Come to the Crystal Palace tonight!¡± kept echoing in Hua Lan¡¯s ears. Qin Xiao didn¡¯t do it on the spur of the moment. He had already planned this. As a demon, Qin Xiao would feel sorry for the faction the system had assigned him if he did not have a taste of angels. Furthermore, as a man, no one could resist the sight of a holy angel swaying gracefully under him. Secondly, he wanted to test how loyal Hua Lan was to him. The Demon Contract could not be used on players. To completely subdue an angel, one had to use some special methods. For example, making her his woman! Once Hua Lan completely submitted, Qin Xiao would have a spy in the angel camp. The angels also had their own chat and trading system. Hua Lan thought that Qin Xiao did not know and had been hiding it. However, with the True Vision, it was as if Qin Xiao was cheating. Hua Lan¡¯s thoughts were exposed to him. Although Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t see what Hua Lan was talking about, he could see the panel every time she used the system. Of course, Qin Xiao wasn¡¯t just trying to conquer Hua Lan. Although this woman was not strong, Qin Xiao was confident that he could nurture her into an extraordinary existence after she became a Fallen Angel. For example, if Hua Lan were to end the demons that attacked the Feather God Kingdom¡¯s capital earlier, she would probably be able to reach the Third Wing at the very least. At that time, it was not impossible for Hua Lan to take charge. The most important thing was Qin Xiao¡¯s growth. Currently, what Qin Xiao lacked the most was not gold coins or crystals. It was the angel¡¯s soul! Now, he still had three talents that had yet to reach Level 2. That was a total of 900 points. According to the speed at which he killed the angels, he would need to take down at least one and a half Feather God Kingdoms. But as long as he conquered Hua Lan, it would be much easier. Using the chat room could attract many angels, saving Qin Xiao the trouble of looking for a needle in a haystack. Qin Xiao thought about his future plans while waiting for Hua Lan in the Crystal Palace. It was night. The sky had already turned dark, but Hua Lan was nowhere to be seen. Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t help but look angry. He could not be bothered to wait any longer, so he used the Crystal Pact to inform his ¡°sister¡±, Qin Yumeng. After a while, two rhinoceros people escorted Hua Lan into the crystal palace. ¡°Seems like you want to do this the hard way.¡± Qin Xiao coldly ordered the two rhinoceros men to leave the room. At the same time, the lights in the room went out. As the night deepened, the moonlight shone through the huge floor-to-ceiling window into the hall. Qin Xiao was already in the form of a demonized human. He was more than three meters tall and looked exceptionally strong under the moonlight. Qin Xiao took off his luxurious clothes. His bulging muscles were filled with wild power. The dragon scales wrapped around Qin Xiao¡¯s back. His long hair was loose, and the two horns on his forehead snaked backward. There was an evil and cold smile on his face. Hua Lan cowered in a corner, her mind blank. Fear? Excitement? Regret? She didn¡¯t know what she was feeling, but complicated emotions rushed into her heart. The entire hall was so quiet that only her own heartbeat could be heard. It was chaotic and hurried. She bit her lips tightly as tears fell from the corners of her eyes. She had fantasized countless times, but she had never expected her first time to be like this. Qin Xiao didn¡¯t say anything and went straight to her. A thick arm stopped her slender waist. Hua Lan, who was 1.78 meters tall, was as petite as a doll in front of Qin Xiao. Hua Lan¡¯s legs trembled in Qin Xiao¡¯s grip while she grabbed the thick arm. Qin Xiao did not care about this. His desire had already been ignited, and it would probably be difficult to calm down tonight. Qin Xiao threw Hua Lan onto the bed and pounced on her. Hua Lan finally reacted and struggled with all her might! The sharp fox claws scratched Qin Xiao¡¯s arm, making a metallic sound. Although it couldn¡¯t harm Qin Xiao at all, her attitude made him very displeased. He gently slapped Hua Lan¡¯s delicate face, making a crisp sound! Hua Lan was stunned by the slap. Tears of grievance flowed out like a river. She resisted even harder, and Qin Xiao grabbed her neck from behind. His cold face came close to hers. ¡°You¡¯d better behave yourself.¡± Hua Lan cried like she had gone crazy. This was her first time. She didn¡¯t want to be taken by a demon for no reason. Immediately, Hua Lan¡¯s orc characteristics quickly faded. Instead, it was replaced by a halo of golden light and a holy and elegant wing. As soon as the angel form appeared, Hua Lan¡¯s aura instantly changed. The pure feeling made Qin Xiao even more excited. Qin Xiao¡¯s nostrils flared as he let out a roar unique to wild beasts. When Qin Xiao wasn¡¯t paying attention, Hua Lan flapped her wings and flew up, trying to escape from Qin Xiao¡¯s claws. But how could she be faster than Qin Xiao? As soon as she flew into the air, Qin Xiao grabbed her and pressed her onto the bed. Desire got the better of him. Qin Xiao¡¯s actions became even more violent. He tore off Hua Lan¡¯s clothes. With a scream. The night was getting better. Chapter 34 - Hua Lans Demonic Energy, Transforming Into a Fallen Angel Soon Chapter 34 Hua Lan¡¯s Demonic Energy, Transforming Into a Fallen Angel Soon The river ran wildly, and the mountain peaks crashed! The wild horses galloped on the grassland, and the larks sang mellowly! Exploring the secrets in the valley, swimming in the deep sea! It was not until dawn that the two restless souls slowly fell asleep. The next day, the sky was bright. Qin Xiao slowly opened his eyes. The sunlight in front of the window was a little dazzling. Qin Xiao felt extremely relaxed after a night of sex. It had been a long time since he experienced such a carefree feeling. However, when he reached out to touch the bed, he felt nothing. He could not help but feel angry. This woman! But then, the door opened. It was Hua Lan, who had already changed into a new white dress. She was holding a basin of water. It seemed that Hua Lan had become much more sensible after last night¡¯s ¡°reform¡±. After helping Qin Xiao wash up, Hua Lan prepared breakfast. Qin Xiao examined the woman in front of him as he ate. This was the first time Qin Xiao looked her in the eye. On her beautiful face, her eyes were extremely clear. This was the purity that only belonged to a girl. However, Qin Xiao also noticed a hint of determination in the clearness. Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t help but praise her for the quality that would help her survive in the world that was full of blood and slaughter. After breakfast, Qin Xiao pulled her to his side. A faint fragrance wafted from her body and slowly entered Qin Xiao¡¯s nose. Qin Xiao greedily sucked on the rare fragrance and felt the disgusting angelic aura on the other party¡¯s body weaken again. He could not help but use the True Vision again. Name: Hua Lan Level: One Wing Race: Orc (Oak Clan) Alignment: Angel Basic Attributes: Vitality 430/430, Magic Power 210/210, Strength 42, Agility 32, Constitution 32, Willpower 41 Talent Abilities: True Body Descent (LV1), Holy Sword of Judgment(LV1), Charm (LV1), Plant Affinity (LV1) Skills: None Demonic Energy Corruption: 99% After last night¡¯s efforts, Hua Lan¡¯s demonic energy corruption rate had increased by 1%. It seemed that she was about to become a Fallen Angel. Qin Xiao was even more certain that he could completely conquer Hua Lan. Strangely, in just one night, Hua Lan¡¯s stats had increased slightly. Could it be that there were practical benefits to having sex with him? Qin Xiao was puzzled. However, whether this improvement was a one-time thing or could be repeated, he had to find out later. Qin Xiao gently stroked the woman¡¯s hair and said in a rare gentle tone, ¡°Tell me about your past.¡¯ Hua Lan hesitated, not knowing what to say. Qin Xiao couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Have you forgotten? We came from the same place, received the same education, and had such a beautiful life. It¡¯s just that this game changed us. ¡°We¡¯re not the ones at fault, but this game.¡± ¡°We are just struggling in the hands of others.¡± ¡°But you have to believe that your man will one day bring you through the fog that shrouds this world and send you back to your parents.¡± Hearing Qin Xiao mention her parents, Hua Lan finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Tears gushed out again. She was not an extremely strong person. In the end, she was just a girl who needed someone to protect her. Only this game changed everything. Hua Lan buried her head in Qin Xiao¡¯s chest and let her tears flow freely. For the past six months, she had been living in fear every day. At this moment, she had finally shed her disguise. After a while, Hua Lan finally composed herself. Her voice entered Qin Xiao¡¯s ears. ¡°I was originally a student at Capital University.¡± ¡°I had good grades, a happy family, and a bright future.¡± ¡°But that day, as a beam of light fell, everything changed.¡± ¡°Originally, my sister and I were strolling around the campus, but suddenly, a light enveloped the entire school. We fainted.¡± What she said was exactly the same as before Qin Xiao entered the game. ¡°When I woke up again, I was teleported to a hall. The system randomly assigned us to different identities.¡± ¡°I was assigned to Oak Village with a few students from Capital University. I met you then.¡± Hua Lan said dejectedly. When she mentioned Qin Xiao, she couldn¡¯t help but be dazed. Clearly, what happened last night was still difficult for her to accept. After all, she was a genius from Capital University. Perhaps she had never come into contact with such things. At this moment, Hua Lan suddenly thought of something. She grabbed Qin Xiao¡¯s arm with a little more strength. Of course, it was still as light as a mosquito crawling on his body. ¡°Master, I beg you. Can you help me find my sister?¡± ¡°She was teleported with me back then. I believe she must be in this area too.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really worried about her being alone.¡± ¡°I beg you, you must find my sister and let us reunite.¡± Qin Xiao didn¡¯t say anything and only patted Hua Lan¡¯s shoulder. Qin Xiao could understand her thoughts, but it was easier said than done to find someone in such a big place. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack! Moreover, people died every day in this world. Qin Xiao could not be sure if her sister was still alive. He didn¡¯t like making promises he couldn¡¯t keep. Disappointment flashed in Hua Lan¡¯s eyes. But this disappointment was quickly covered up by her. Qin Xiao stood up and walked to the Demon Crystal. Hua Lan smartly left the Crystal Palace. This was the reason why she was able to survive until now. In order to speed up the last 1% of the progress, Qin Xiao did not plan to save the remaining angel souls. After making up his mind, Qin Xiao threw the six angel souls into the Demon Crystal. The demonic energy in the entire territory rose again. At this moment, a notification came from the crystal. Although the crystal did not level up this time, it had an additional effect that it did not have before. Game Notification: Your Demon Crystal has absorbed enough angel souls to unlock the next stage of summoning-Phantom General Qin Xiao did not expect to receive such a reward. As expected, the soul of an angel was the foundation of a demon¡¯s advancement. This game was forcing the demons and angels to fight each other! Phantom General ¨C An outstanding captain who can command Phantom Hunters and Warriors under him. Possesses the exclusive skills of a Lord! Level 2 Lord unit. Cost: 3,000 gold coins. (You can only summon one when the number of Phantom Hunters and Warriors reaches 1,500.) Chapter 35 - Demon General Chapter 35 Demon General During this month of slumber, Qin Xiao had made a huge profit due to the doubled productivity of the Snow Saliva Magic Buns and the high price of the second generation Magic Buns. Moreover, the Feather God Kingdom would give Qin Xiao twenty thousand gold coins every month. He had already earned back the gold coins he had spent on the auction. Apart from the 30,000 gold coins that he had to pay Su Wan¡¯er, Qin Xiao still had more than 90,000 gold coins left. Now that there was a new powerful unit, Qin Xiao planned to increase the combat strength of his army again. ¡°Crystal, summon!¡± The gold coins were decreasing like flowing water, but Qin Xiao did not feel any regret. These virtual currencies would soon turn into real combat power! Game Notification: Summoning of 650 Phantom Hunters completed. Cost: 58,500 gold coins! Game Notification: Summoning of 68 Phantom Magicians completed. Cost: 20,400 gold coins! Qin Xiao increased the number of Phantom Hunters and Warriors to 1,500, which was enough to summon a Phantom General. He also added the number of Phantom Magicians to 120. ¡°Summon, Phantom General!¡± The red light faded, and a tall phantom appeared in front of Qin Xiao. It also had two wings and four arms, but there were many dragon scales like Qin Xiao¡¯s on its body. It looked very extraordinary. Its long horn snaked behind its head, and the spiral patterns flickered with a purple light. With every breath the Phantom General took, billowing demonic energy kept churning. Phantom General (Level 2 Elite): Vitality 800, Magic Power 500, Strength 80, Constitution 80, Agility 55, Willpower 60. Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 Skills: Battle Soul (LV1), Battle Intent (LV1), Flash Slash (LV1) Just from the attributes alone, this Level 2 lord unit was very extraordinary! She was almost as good as Yumeng! That was a prodigy with the bloodline of the Feather God! Moreover, this Phantom General¡¯s skills were also very powerful. Other than the Flash Slash, the other two skills were pretty good buffs. The skills of a general could be upgraded through gold coins, but they could not exceed the highest level of skills that Qin Xiao had. Upgrading from Level 1 to Level 2 required 3,000 gold coins. Qin Xiao waved his hand and the 9,000 gold coins were taken away by the Demon Crystal. Battle Soul (LV2) ¨C Consumes 100 Magic Power Points to awaken the Immortal War Spirit sleeping in the phantom demons¡¯ bodies. Increases defense and regeneration by 50% for 120 seconds! Battle Intent (LV2) ¨C Consumes 100 Magic Power Points to gather the strength of the phantom demons around you. Boundless Battle Intent will sharpen the blades of the phantom demons. Increases attack power and speed by 50% for 120 seconds! It could be said that phantom demons with a general and those without one were two different species! After the double buffs were activated, the Phantom Warriors seemed to be on steroids. All their attributes were increased by 50%! It had to be known that the attributes of those demons with elementary aptitude only increased so much every time they advanced. At this moment, Qin Xiao received a message from Su Wan¡¯er. Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Boss, your accessories are ready. Shall we make the deal? ####Qin Xiao: Okay, wait a moment. Qin Xiao¡¯s gold coin balance dropped by 30,000. Soon, he received ten accessories from the other party. Some of these accessories were rings, some were earrings, head accessories, and so on. Each of them was unique and exquisite. After putting them all on, they actually vaguely exuded a wild beauty. On his head was a purple crown made of gold. Each ear had an earring, one blue and the other green, complementing each other. There was a ring inlaid with crystal on each of his thumbs, index fingers, and middle fingers. If anyone else saw Qin Xiao now, they would definitely be amazed by the kingly aura he exuded. Moreover, the bonuses of these accessories were also very good. For example, the crown that emitted a purple light. Heart Crown ¨C Level 2 Ordinary accessory. Increases the wearer¡¯s Willpower by 5 and increases mental resistance by 20%. Although Qin Xiao¡¯s Magic Immunity could block most types of magic damage, rare attributes like Mind, Space, and Chaos were still not completely negligible. These accessories made up for most of Qin Xiao¡¯s weaknesses. ####Qin Xiao: Not bad, Boss Su is very considerate! Heavenly Charm Fox Demon Su Wan¡¯er: Boss Qin, you must be joking. I¡¯m just doing my job in this business. ####Qin Xiao: Ms. Su, your work is remarkable. You don¡¯t have to be so humble. While the two of them were chatting, Hua Lan was also talking to someone else. The Demonic Field. Hua Lan was doing her routine patrol. Suddenly, a friend message interrupted her. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: Sister Hua, why haven¡¯t I seen you talking in the hall recently? Have you found a good place? Oak Angel Hua Lan: No, I¡¯ve just been a little busy recently. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: Sister Hua, do you know where there are high-level demons nearby? We¡¯ve formed a demon hunting team and are clearing out the demons. Seeing this message, Hua Lan was suddenly stunned. She was hesitating. Cheng Qiuyun was her friend from university. Although the two of them were at different random places, they were not far from each other. In the chat room, they recognized each other and added each other as friends. It wasn¡¯t that she hadn¡¯t thought of asking for help when she was captured by Qin Xiao, but she was only a Three-winger at the time. Even if she came, she wouldn¡¯t be a match for Qin Xiao. She did not want to drag her good friend into the fire pit. Hence, she silently endured all of this alone. Gradually, she developed an indescribable feeling for Qin Xiao. The night Qin Xiao took her, she completely gave up on the idea of revenge. But things were just so unpredictable. Now that Cheng Qiuyun said that they had formed a demon hunting team, Hua Lan¡¯s already dead hope suddenly burned again. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Perhaps she could really escape Qin Xiao¡¯s clutches this time! However, she did not know how she felt about Qin Xiao. Resentment? Hatred? Or¡­ Reliance? She couldn¡¯t say for sure. That face kept lingering in her mind. For everything that had happened ever since she met Qin Xiao, she gradually stopped hating that man. But suddenly, she thought of her sister! She had to find her! Since Qin Xiao did not agree, she would search for her by herself, even if she had to go to every corner of the snowfield! That was her only family in this world! How could Hua Lan bear to let her struggle alone in this cruel world? Compared to her own safety, she cared more about her sister. However, the prerequisite was that she had to escape Qin Xiao¡¯s control! At the thought of this, Hua Lan no longer hesitated and immediately sent a message to Cheng Qiuyun. Orc Angel Hua Lan: I know of a powerful high-level demon, but I don¡¯t know how strong you are. Chapter 36 Oak Angel Hua Lan: In the Desolate Snow Valley in the southwest of the Feather God Kingdom, there is a powerful Level 2 demon. He has more than 100 acres of Demonic Fields in his hands, and the four rich cities have more than 100,000 gold coins. Oak Angel Hua Lan: However, this demon is very powerful. Not long ago, a Four-winged Angel was killed by him. If you want to take him down, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll need a Five-winged Angel. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: Don¡¯t worry, our commander and deputy commander have already reached the Five Wings level. It won¡¯t be a problem to take down this demon. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: I¡¯ll go tell the captain about this first. Wait a moment. Thousands of miles away in Prideful Snow City. On the cliff of the glacier, in the cold wind that filled the sky. A huge city stood in the mountains under the sculpting of the great nature. Countless giant birds with ice crystals on their backs shuttled back and forth. On their backs were burly Snow Warriors. Their faces were determined and their expressions were stern. In the tallest building in the majestic city hanging on the precipice, a few higher-ups of the Snow Clan were enjoying themselves. This building was over a hundred stories tall and this was the City Lord Manor of Prideful Snow City. It was also a famous temple that controlled all the angels within a thousand miles. The temple was a unique building of the Angel Faction. In order to integrate the power of the angels, they established a union-like organization. And this Demon Hunting Group was an organization under the command of the Prideful Snow Holy Temple. The captain of the Snow Clan held a beautiful female angel in each hand and chewed on the delicacies they fed. The door suddenly opened. Cheng Qiuyun, the angel of the Snow Maiden Clan, walked in with her snake-like waist. When she walked to the Five-Winged Lord¡¯s side, all the bones in her body seemed to melt as she collapsed into the cold man¡¯s arms. She slid her delicate fingers across the man¡¯s chest, her eyes filled with infinite tenderness. However, the deputy commanders beside him turned a blind eye to this scene. ¡°Commander, I¡¯ve received news that there¡¯s a powerful demon that controls four cities a thousand miles away.¡± ¡°If we can take him down, it¡¯s only a matter of time before we become the ruler of the snow land!¡± As she spoke, Cheng Qiuyun¡¯s hand slowly moved into the captain¡¯s clothes. Just as she was about to touch certain parts, the captain laughed and picked up her delicate body. His figure walked to a separate room hidden in the corner, and his voice stayed. ¡°Everyone, get ready. We¡¯ll set off in three days!¡± A series of sounds came from the room, igniting the lust of the remaining people. They looked at the maids beside them and swallowed at the same time. A great battle was about to break out. The next morning, Hua Lan received a message from Cheng Qiuyun. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: Sister, our captain has agreed to send troops. Continue to investigate the situation. We will arrive in front of that demon in half a month at most. Snow Maiden Angel Cheng Qiuyun: Sister, observe the situation carefully. If there¡¯s any movement, inform us immediately. Oak Angel Hua Lan: Sister, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll monitor the Demon King¡¯s movements. After doing all this, Hua Lan heaved a sigh of relief. The heavy burden in her heart was finally removed. ¡°Damn Demon King, just you wait!¡± Recalling the humiliation she had suffered these past few days, Hua Lan gritted her teeth. The hatred in her heart kept rising. In the next few days, Hua Lan searched around the castle. Other than some places that were forbidden by Qin Xiao, she had recorded the map of the entire Crimson Domain. Through the chat system, it was continuously sent to Prideful Snow City. However, in the depths of the castle. A small bat was fluttering around Qin Xiao¡¯s ears. The little bat told Qin Xiao everything about Hua Lan. The little bats were hatched from the bat eggs that he had seized earlier. They were a special unit for surveillance. Shadow Bat (Ordinary Level 1): Vitality 10, Magic Power 20, Strength 1, Constitution 1, Agility 1, Willpower 1 Loyalty: 100 (permanent) Satiety: 100/100 Stamina: 100/100 Skills: Invisibility (e-level), Breath Control (e-level), Sound Transmission (e-level)¡­ There were more than 50 bats that could be used for surveillance, and more than 500 Bloodthirsty Bats that could be used for combat. They were enough to form a large legion. Qin Xiao also handed this legion over to Qin Yumeng. While Hundred Wings attacked as the main force, these bats could assist from the side and harass the enemy. They could be an extraordinary help. Qin Xiao stroked the little bat¡¯s head as his mind raced. ¡°This Hua Lan doesn¡¯t seem to be honest.¡± ¡°Forget it, no matter what she wants to do, I¡¯ll make her give up!¡± ¡°Soon, you¡¯ll be mine!¡± Qin Xiao patiently watched Hua Lan¡¯s last bit of corruption progress and licked his lips. ¡°I have to speed up. I¡¯ll work harder tonight.¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s deep gaze seemed to have crossed thousands of kilometers and landed on Hua Lan. Hua Lan shuddered. She felt like there was a pair of eyes staring at her. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Hua Lan tightened her clothes, but she did not care about this. At this moment, Hua Lan¡¯s only thought was to quickly escape this sea of bitterness and find her sister. Right then, a familiar and cold voice suddenly sounded in her mind. ¡°Accompany me tonight.¡± His tone did not sound like he was negotiating at all. Instead, he was ordering this angel maid who had no choice. Hua Lan¡¯s legs trembled uncontrollably at the thought of Qin Xiao¡¯s sturdy body. But she knew that she could not escape! She could not help but pray in her heart that the Demon Hunters would arrive soon! Some people were happy and some were sad. Thousands of miles away in Prideful Snow City, the next day, they formed an impressive troop and headed towards Qin Xiao¡¯s territory. Looking through the flying snow, dozens of angels were advancing under the escort of tens of thousands of Snow Warriors. Not a single ground unit! Everyone in the army was riding on a giant bird with ice crystals on its back. Obviously, this had something to do with the special environment that Prideful Snow City was in. The bone-chilling cold wind was like a knife cutting every angel¡¯s body, but they did not feel cold. At the thought of the demon¡¯s resourceful territory and 100,000 gold coins, everyone in the demon hunting team felt their lips dry and their eyes bloodshot! This was a chance to become rich overnight! Desire drove them on tirelessly. Soon, the dazzling frost and sandstorm in front of them began to lessen. After seven days of traveling, a vast and spectacular pitch-black castle finally appeared in front of them! Crimson City! The group of people hovered high in the sky, constantly observing the defense situation in the city below them. The captain took out a mirror-like object and aimed it at the two huge stone statues at the city gate. Chapter 37 Crimson Castle Guardian Stone Statue (Level 2 Elite): Vitality 1,100, Magic Power 500, Strength 60, Constitution 100, Agility 25, Willpower 40. ¡ª¡ªThe guardian stone statues that came from the ancestral land of the Oak Clan. They followed the Oak Clan and submitted to the powerful Crimson Leader. They have powerful strength and magic, but once they leave the magic of the Oak Clan, they would not exist. Therefore, they cannot fight too far from the castle. The mirror in the captain¡¯s hand was clearly a game item similar to Qin Xiao¡¯s True Vision. It could observe the target¡¯s attributes. However, it was clearly much weaker than Qin Xiao¡¯s True Vision. Keywords such as skills were not displayed, and only the attributes of units below Level 2 could be observed. He ignored the attributes of the Phantom Laborers and Hunters that were coming in and out. Those mere Level 1 units were not worth his attention. ¡°Boss, this demon seems to be quite strong. The two guards at the door are almost as strong as the four-wingers.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Looks like this demon must at least have the strength of a five-winger. Otherwise, it¡¯s impossible for him to occupy such a large territory.¡± These angels were worlds apart from Cao Xing! They had killed countless demons and had long figured out some of the hidden settings of this game. For example, the most basic thing was that strength and level could not be equated. At the end of the day, this was a world, not a virtual game made entirely of code! Luck, equipment, skills, status, and so on were much more complicated than a game where the difference in strength could be determined by just the collisions of values. Even a ten-winged angel could be killed by a level one demon¡¯s sneak attack! Therefore, even though they already knew Qin Xiao¡¯s level, these angels were still very cautious. ¡°Let¡¯s observe again. This demon¡¯s strength is indeed extraordinary.¡± One of the deputy commanders said, but he was interrupted by a burly man beside him. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? With the three of us Five-winged Angels joining forces, how can we be afraid of a mere demon?¡± ¡°Besides, thirty angels can kill him with a spit each. It¡¯s not like we¡¯re fighting a boss. Why are we so careful?¡± This person was another vice-captain of the Demon Hunting Team. This time, the entire Prideful Snow City had mobilized all the higher-ups to surround and kill Qin Xiao to ensure that nothing would go wrong! Three Five-winged Angels, seven Four-winged Angels, eleven three-winged¡­ This had practically emptied out the garrison of Prideful Snow City. However, when they saw Qin Xiao¡¯s crimson territory, they felt that it was all worth it! ¡°Boss, look, what¡¯s that?¡± One of his subordinates screamed and pointed at a certain spot inside the pitch-black city wall. Following his subordinate¡¯s finger, he saw a towering tree that reached into the clouds. Its branches and leaves were swaying in the snow. Surging demonic aura emitted from the treetops. It constantly nourished the ground underneath and the surrounding environment. Although the demonic aura would corrode the angels¡¯ bodies, it was the best nourishment for certain crops! Even if they did not need it, they could still make a huge profit by exporting it to other cities. This was a rare resource! ¡°Damn it, Boss, we have to take down this demon!¡± The vice-captain couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Desire filled his heart. Once he took down this place, the entire Demon Hunting Team would take off! The angel who was called captain also swallowed his saliva. After pondering for a moment, the burly man said, ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± ¡°Brothers, attack!¡± ¡°Grab your weapons and move quickly!¡± Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh. It really had the aura of a party fighting a boss in his previous life. The group crossed the city gate and swooped down towards the Demonic Field! However, they didn¡¯t notice that ever since they entered the Feather God Kingdom¡¯s airspace a day ago, three small bats had infiltrated the army and kept sending messages to Qin Xiao. In the castle. Qin Xiao, who was surrounded by three or four bats, tapped the seat with his finger. A small crystal attached to the Demon Crystal slowly flew in front of him. It was the Crystal Pact. ¡°Prepare to act. Stick to the plan.¡± There was no telling whom Qin Xiao was talking to. On the other side, the captain shouted, ¡°Kill!¡± Immediately, the Snow Warriors and Qin Xiao¡¯s followers started fighting! The demon fields were originally guarded by Phantom Hunters and Warriors, but at this moment, they had all become rhinoceros soldiers that were more suitable for fighting in a vast area. Even Hua Lan had lost contact. However, the members of the Demon Hunters who were already burning with greed had long forgotten about this. The giant birds¡¯ first dive was blocked by the rhinoceros soldiers¡¯ armor strengthening skills. Hundreds of Phantom Warriors rushed out from behind the demon field. The enhanced Phantom Chop was like a sickle harvesting wheat, instantly cutting down groups of Snow Clan soldiers. Although they were a little surprised, they did not panic. In the eyes of the angels, these Phantom Warriors were only stronger elite monsters. ¡°Angel Descends!¡± Following the footsteps of the captain, other than the three Five-winged Angels, the rest of the angels revealed their true bodies. The transformed angels were clearly much stronger. The Four-Winged Angels charged into the midst of the Phantom Warriors, their swords and sabers slicing through them like cutting vegetables. Even the armored rhinoceroses could not block their sharpness. However, the remaining low-level angels were not so lucky. The rhinoceros warriors activated their Charge skill. Even though the angels were already prepared, they were still knocked into the encirclement of the phantom demons. However, the number of followers was too small. As they were outnumbered, the number of illusion demons and rhinoceroses decreased sharply. ¡°Leader, you guys go and deal with the demon. These followers are nothing to be afraid of!¡± A captain shouted. He would not let go of such an opportunity to show off. However, in the next second, a purple-black lightning mercilessly struck down, turning the captain into charcoal. ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡± The captain reacted quickly, and the two blades on his back were instantly grasped in his hand. ¡°Hehe, a few thieves who entered my house actually asked about the owner¡¯s identity.¡± Before the person arrived, the voice arrived first. Qin Xiao¡¯s figure slowly emerged from the shadows behind the captain, scaring everyone. The captain turned around warily and swung his saber, but all he hit was a blur. ¡°Too slow.¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s lazy voice sounded. At the same time, there was the sound of flesh colliding. The second-in-command was sent flying in an instant. The huge impact landed on the ground and thick smoke rose from the ground. ¡°Be careful!¡± Only then did the captain¡¯s warning arrive. Qin Xiao¡¯s figure disappeared again, and for a moment, the angels looked as if they were facing a great enemy. Qin Xiao hid in the shadow space. Nothing in the outside world could escape his eyes. BANG! There was another loud bang, and the remaining deputy was sent flying. ¡°Worthless.¡± ¡°A five-winger is just so-so!¡± Even though the captain was already very careful, he did not expect this demon to be able to shuttle through the shadows. He followed their footsteps and was smashed into the dust in the next second. Chapter 38 Before the remaining angels could panic, they were instantly dragged into the battle by the skeleton soldiers that came out of the ground. ¡°What the hell is this!¡± ¡°Captain, we can¡¯t hold on any longer!¡± ¡°Damn it, let¡¯s go to the leader¡¯s side. These bone soldiers can¡¯t be killed!¡± ¡­ When the skeleton soldiers entered the battlefield, these angels immediately panicked. The endless stream of skeleton soldiers seemed to have really come from hell. No matter what method they used, the skeleton soldiers could always stand up immediately. However, this was not the most terrifying thing. A few minutes later, the army of followers hiding in every corner of Crimson City rushed over. Just like that, the ten-thousand-strong Snow Warriors were surrounded. The Oak prophet manipulates the battle plants in the field to attack the enemy. The snow vines wrapped around their ankles, the demonic tree spat out thick smoke, and the thorns waved their thorns¡­ With the enhancement of the magic field, the magic of the prophets had been strengthened. Hundreds of Oak Warriors stood shoulder to shoulder. Their blood-red battle patterns covered their skin, and they held two axes as they charged into the battle. The Phantom Hunters and Magicians who were lying in ambush also revealed themselves. Arrows rained down from the sky. Spirit Bullet, Fireball, Icicle, Red Lightning, Purple Fire¡­ The warriors of the Snow Clan wailed as they dodged the attacks from the sky. But at this moment, bats appeared on the battlefield like ghosts. They were extremely fast. The warriors of the Snow Clan were toyed around like dizzy flies. While the followers fought with the Snow Warriors, the angels also surrounded Qin Xiao. ¡°Angel Descends.¡± When the dust settled, the three Five-winged Angels stood up from the pit on the ground. The Five-winged Angel was indeed an existence that had one foot in the third level. Although Qin Xiao¡¯s attack had embarrassed them, they were not seriously injured. The three people who walked out of the smoke and dust returned to their true forms. Their five wings that were brimming with golden light fluttered in the wind, and their long golden hair could not hide their handsome faces. The captain held his sword in his right hand and casually waved it at the skeletons. When the pure sword light touched the skeleton, it was like a raging fire meeting ice and snow, instantly melting the skeleton. After the skeleton soldiers were destroyed by the golden light, even their souls were melted and they had no chance of being reborn. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll get serious too.¡± Qin Xiao¡¯s evil smile crept onto his face. The surrounding dark clouds rolled over, blocking the sunlight. Lightning rolled in the clouds, and Qin Xiao¡¯s body suddenly inflated. The nearly 100-meter sky was covered by shadows, and a terrifying might enveloped everyone like a heavy rain. A deafening dragon roar sounded in their ears, and goosebumps crawled on the angels¡¯ skin. A prickling sense of danger surged into everyone¡¯s hearts. It was as if a game notification had sounded in their ears again. You are crusading against the Hell Dragon. Please be careful! Of course, this was all a joke. But the fear and excitement in the hearts of the angels were real. A huge dragon head appeared through the clouds, and black flames filled with heat and destruction spewed out of its mouth. ¡°Defend yourselves!¡± The captain quickly gave the order. All the angels pointed their weapons that were filled with holy light forward. Countless angelic energies gathered together and formed a huge light shield in front of the captain. The light shield and the black flames neutralized each other. The two completely different energies did not give in to each other. At the back of the battlefield, a female Three-winged Angel was watching everything with her eyes wide open! Frost Spirit Angel Hua Ying: Prideful Snow Ling City¡¯s Demon Hunting Team is hunting a Dragon Boss! The only live broadcast in the entire server! The three Five-Winged Angels will fight together! That¡¯s right, this angel was broadcasting live! This was a special function of the Angel alignment. They could broadcast live on the Angels¡¯ exclusive chat system. Ever since Prideful Snow City¡¯s Demon Hunting Team was established, every battle would be broadcast live. As for the Frost Spirit Angel Hua Ying, she was in charge of this matter. Prideful Snow City¡¯s Demon Hunting Team was extremely famous, but this was the first time three Five-Winged Angels had made a move together. Therefore, today¡¯s live broadcast was especially lively. ¡°Vice-captain Hua, today is a big scene. Bring our brothers closer to take a look.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Especially those two mountains. Come closer and let¡¯s take a look.¡± ¡°Filthy watchers, please leave!¡± Hua Ying was also very beautiful, and her figure made one¡¯s blood boil. Many angels came for Hua Ying¡¯s beauty. This was also one of the reasons why the Demon Hunters arranged for Hua Ying to live broadcast. After all, one had to pay a certain entrance fee to enter the live-stream channel. This would also be a considerable benefit to the entire Demon Hunting Team. ¡°Host, can we share a seat? I want to join in the fun too.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Streamer, this is an opportunity for major guilds to lead teams. We want to participate too.¡± ¡°Host, publicize the coordinates!¡± ¡°Publicize it!¡± ¡°Publicize it!¡± ¡­ The live broadcast room was instantly flooded with comments. Everyone¡¯s blood was boiling from watching this battle. The soul hidden in their bodies was awakened, and they wanted to participate. This was not the first time this had happened. Facing a powerful demon, on one hand, Prideful Snow City would not be able to take it down alone. On the other hand, in order to maintain their prestige, the big guilds had to share the benefits with these independent guys. This was also one of the reasons why the live broadcast was so popular. Frost Spirit Angel Hua Ying: Advisor, they¡¯re asking us to publicize the coordinates now. Do you want to publicize them? Hua Ying could not make the decision. She reported the situation to the advisor who was far away in Prideful Snow City. Although this advisor was only a Level 2 angel, she was the CEO of a large company in her previous life. Her management ability and strategic vision were very outstanding. She was also in charge of the establishment of the team. Hence, she had also won quite a bit of fame in Prideful Snow City. Snow Angel Ao Ling: Let¡¯s make it public. The captain and the others are under a lot of pressure. We can help them by gathering those independent angels. After receiving the reply, Hua Ying publicized her coordinates in the live-stream. Many powerful independent angels said, ¡°Host, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll be there soon!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to see the host¡¯s face.¡± ¡­ On the other side, Qin Xiao¡¯s black flames were on par with the angels¡¯ shield. ¡°We¡¯ve made it!¡± ¡°It seems that the demon is just so-so!¡± ¡°Follow me!¡± The angels had underestimated Qin Xiao¡¯s strength. Just as they were feeling happy, the sound of birds chirping came from behind. Everyone turned around and saw thousands of green birds flying over from outside the city. It was Qin Yumeng and her army! This powerful elite troop had finally arrived! Qin Xiao stopped thinking about attacking. He also wanted to see the power of the Thousand Wings Formation. He turned around and landed on the city wall. A beautiful figure was in the hands of the Phantom General. If Cheng Qiuyun was here, she would definitely exclaim, as this beautiful figure was Hua Lan. Her eyes were filled with despair. The last 1% of the corruption progress was gradually loosening. Chapter 39 ¡°You should go too.¡± Qin Xiao pulled Hua Lan into his arms and spoke to the general. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The Phantom General lowered his head and responded. He flapped the wings on his back and instantly arrived in front of a Four-winged Angel. ¡°Flash Slash!¡± The figure of the Phantom General disappeared. The demonic energy drew an arc in the air and circled around the Four-winged Angel. When he appeared again, he was already behind the Four-winged Angel. A dark red line appeared on the chest of the Four-winged Angel, and the general slowly retracted his saber. The blade fell and his body was broken. A look of disbelief appeared in the Four-Winged Angel¡¯s eyes before they lost their luster. The general spat out a mouthful of demonic energy and pointed his two blades at the group of angels in front of him. Battle Soul! Battle Intent! Purple light climbed into the eyes of each phantom demon, and their bodies visibly became thicker. The 50% increase in all attributes allowed these Phantom Warriors to break through the boundary of the second level and reach the third level! A sudden change occurred, and the pressure on the Snow Warriors and angels increased. However, this was not the only place. Thousands of green birds merged into one, and the Qing Luan phantom appeared again. The Thousand Wings Formation was much stronger than the Hundred Wings Formation. After merging, Yumeng fought the three Five-winged Angels without being at a disadvantage. Qin Xiao nodded in satisfaction. But then, he looked outside the city. Dozens of angels were rushing into the city! Qin Xiao didn¡¯t panic at all. Instead, he looked happy. ¡°Someone is giving me a pillow when I¡¯m sleepy!¡± ¡°I happen to be lacking points to upgrade my skills. These angels are really cute.¡± There were more than 50 angels in total. Although the strength of the independent angels varied, there were still many troublesome existences. Qin Xiao¡¯s Ancestral Devil Tree was too attractive to angels. Almost all the nearby angels came here. Of course, the angels who were able to catch up to them quickly were not weak. There were a total of four Five-winged Angels among them! The situation on the battlefield was unpredictable and ever-changing. The followers of the Crimson Territory, who had the upper hand, immediately showed signs of fatigue. The low-level warriors were fine. With the advantage of numbers, they still suppressed the Snow Warriors. However, it was different for the high-level phantom demons and the Oak prophets. The sudden increase in combat power made it even more difficult for them, who were already exhausted. Qin Yumeng, who had transformed into the Qing Luan, could only fight four or five Five-winged Angels. The remaining two were slaughtering on the battlefield. ¡°Prophet, bring the guards in.¡± Qin Xiao paid close attention to the situation on the battlefield and sent a voice transmission to an Oak prophet. The prophet understood. ¡°Frost Blessing!¡± Pure snowflakes fell on the dancing vines in front of him, making them even thicker. Then, the giant vines seemed to have erupted with their bloodline power and danced crazily, driving away everything that could move. The prophet took this opportunity to break away from the battle and rush out of the city. Under the prophet¡¯s magic, the two guards outside the city slowly moved towards the Demonic Field in the city. The advisor, who was far away in Prideful Snow City, had been paying attention to the situation on the battlefield and had noticed this scene through the live broadcast projection. She immediately gave the order. ¡°Hua Ying, ask those independent angels to help stop these two stone statues.¡± ¡°If we let them in, the Snow Clan¡¯s warriors will be repelled very quickly.¡± ¡°At that time, everyone will surround the commander and the others. Even if they reach the Five Wings, it will be difficult for them to escape unscathed.¡± Not everyone had Magic Immunity and Damage Absorption like Qin Xiao. Normal attacks would still deal damage to them. Even if each person only received one point of basic damage, it was still very terrifying in front of an army of tens of thousands of followers. Therefore, every time they went on an expedition, the Demon Hunters would always bring a large number of Snow Clan soldiers as cannon fodder. When Hua Ying received the message, she started acting pitiful in the live-stream. ¡°Can you help me? My friends are about to be killed by demons. Can you bear to see me cry?¡± As she spoke, Hua Ying¡¯s eyes turned red, as if she was about to cry in the next second. ¡°Host, don¡¯t cry. How do you want us to help you? Just ask!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Host, feel free to tell me.¡± Seeing that everyone had said yes, Hua Ying pretended to wipe away the tears in her eyes. At the same time, she told everyone the mission assigned by the general. Soon, many angels rushed over from outside the city and rushed towards the two stone guards. Qin Xiao naturally saw this as well on the high tower. However, he was not angry that his plan was disrupted. Instead, he was overjoyed. In his eyes, these angels were just walking points and gold coins. The more they came, the happier he was. Battle cries, magical explosions, and the sounds of swords colliding. Dazzling spell lights of various colors flashed non-stop. Qin Xiao twisted his neck. ¡°It¡¯s almost time for me to appear.¡± On the battlefield, the Demonic Dragon appeared again! World-destroying black flames, heaven-shattering lightning! The purple-black lightning absorbed the surrounding light and hid in the boundless world-destroying black flames. The high temperature of the flames distorted the air like a heavenly pillar that drowned the mortal world. Qin Xiao transformed into the demonic dragon again and reaped the lives of the angels. There were more than ten Five-winged Angels in the field. They surrounded the dragon and kept dodging while looking for an opportunity to attack. The low-level angels who were not affected by the black flames and lightning attacked the dragon. You have received Fireball damage: 0 You have received physical damage: 0 You have received mental damage: 1 You have received Lightning Strike damage: 0 You have received Holy Light damage: 10 ¡­ The attacks of the low-level angels were either absorbed or ignored by Qin Xiao. Only a few Five-Winged Angels managed to break through Qin Xiao¡¯s defense, but these 10 points of damage were like tickles to Qin Xiao. In front of thousands of Vitality points, it was like a drop in the bucket! The angels of the Demon Hunting Team were shocked by Qin Xiao¡¯s strength. Was this the strength a level 2 demon should have? What they didn¡¯t know was that during this period of time, Qin Xiao had been continuously absorbing demonic Qi. His strength had long been about to break through, and he was only one step away. With his aptitude, facing these Five-winged Angels was really like cutting melons and vegetables. Unless a Six-winger appeared now, these people in front of him would not pose any threat to him. But how could a Six-winged Angel be so easy to find? Even a demon hunting team like Prideful Snow City¡¯s was unable to nurture a Six-winged Angel, let alone those independent angels. Moreover, the current situation was very bad. Each of Qin Xiao¡¯s attacks carried a destructive might. Three Five-winged Angels were unable to dodge and were struck by Qin Xiao¡¯s fists. They suffered over a thousand points of damage on the spot. Before they could even counterattack, they had turned into ashes and their spiritual energy returned to the world. The independent cultivators who had yet to arrive watched the terrifying Boss on the battlefield through the live broadcast. They felt a chill run down their spine. ¡°What kind of monster is this? I¡¯ve never seen such a terrifying demon. I¡¯m not coming!¡± ¡°Fortunately, I¡¯m far away. Host, you¡¯re on your own. This demon is not something we can fight against.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Host, run quickly. Even those Five-winged Angels are not his match. This Demon Dragon¡¯s aptitude is definitely not ordinary.¡± ¡°You guys might be screwed this time.¡± The angels who had yet to arrive all retreated. They could not be blamed. After all, who would have thought that a level 2 demon dragon could instantly kill a Five-winged Angel? Demons with powerful aptitudes were rare existences to begin with. They did not expect to encounter one here. Although many Angel players had their own forces behind them, they did not plan to get involved in this mess after weighing the pros and cons when they saw Qin Xiao¡¯s strength. Looking at the advice of the audience, Hua Ying also had the intention to retreat. However, without receiving the advisor¡¯s order, she did not dare to act rashly. She could only move her position to the periphery. Chapter 40 Although Hua Ying¡¯s live broadcast had dissuaded many people, many angels who had set off early had not seen the subsequent live broadcast. Qin Xiao was like a hardworking farmer harvesting batch after batch of angels. It was hard for anyone to survive the world-destroying black flames! Under the lightning, they were all reduced to ashes! With the Ancestral Devil Tree¡¯s continuous supply of demonic energy, Qin Xiao¡¯s demonic energy was endless. The protracted battle lasted from dawn to dusk. Blue blood flowed out of the corpses of thousands of Snow Clan members, forming streams that flowed out of the city. Qin Xiao had already killed more than a hundred angels. There were only dozens of angels left in the field. They finally felt fear. It was the pressure of death. It was a letter from the God of Death! Run! This was the only thought left in the hearts of the remaining angels. The demon in front of them was a true demon king, an existence that could not be defeated! They all gathered outside the city. Hua Ying also joined the team formed by the remaining soldiers. Everyone¡¯s eyes were filled with regret. They had questioned their decision more than once. Why did they have to provoke this terrifying demon! However, it was too late to say anything now. Only by breaking out of the encirclement could they preserve a chance of survival! They aimed at the only weak spot in the field. It was a place that the two stone statue guards and the phantom general could not reach. There were only a few rhinoceros soldiers guarding it. ¡°Brothers, let¡¯s break out of the encirclement together!¡± ¡°If we kill our way out, we¡¯ll live!¡± ¡­ Qin Xiao was still fighting against the last few Five-winged Angels. Under the combined attack of the angels, the few rhinoceros soldiers were torn apart in less than a breath. The angels who rushed out of the city wall were overjoyed. But in the next second, their joy was replaced by despair. How could Qin Xiao let go of the fat meat in his mouth? The Feather God King had long led thousands of elite soldiers to surround the outside of the city, and behind the angels was the Thousand-Winged Formation that was chasing after them. If they fought, they would die! If they fled, they would also die! They were in complete despair. Why? Why was this Demon King so powerful? Other than a few unyielding angel players, everyone else put down their weapons and waited for death. Was this the purpose of this game? It gave people hope and completely destroyed it! At this moment, Qin Xiao had dealt with the last few Five-winged Angels. He came outside the city and looked down at the defeated soldiers who had completely lost their fighting spirit. Qin Xiao had no interest in slaughtering these cowards. He preferred to fight with experts. Immediately, he was about to order his subordinates to kill these angels. ¡°Kill them all¡­¡± However, before he could finish his sentence, a beautiful figure rushed down from the city wall and arrived in front of Qin Xiao, grabbing his arm tightly. ¡°Master, please let my sister live!¡± It was Hua Lan. Qin Xiao followed her teary eyes and saw a woman who looked similar to Hua Lan among the remaining soldiers. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Name: Hua Ying Level: Three Wings Race: Spirit Race (Frost Spirit Clan) Alignment: Angel Basic Attributes: Vitality 600/600, Magic Power 310/310, Strength 55, Agility 58, Constitution 61, Willpower 53 Talent Abilities: True Body Descent (LV2), Holy Sword of Judgment (LV1), Millennial Frost (LV2), Ice Realm (LV2) Skills: None ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª This woman must be Hua Lan¡¯s sister. However, Qin Xiao did not say anything. Perhaps he could make Hua Lan submit completely this time. Qin Xiao looked at Hua Lan coldly, as if questioning whether she was qualified to speak to him like this. This gaze shocked Hua Lan. She quickly pulled her sister to her side. ¡°Yingying, quickly submit to Master and beg him to spare your life!¡± Hua Lan¡¯s anxious expression made people pity her. ¡°Sister¡­¡± The two sisters hadn¡¯t seen each other for a long time. It was unknown how desperately they wanted to talk to each other, but now was obviously not the time. Hua Ying looked at Hua Lan with tenderness and longing. The remaining angels were slaughtered one after another under Qin Xiao¡¯s order. With every angel that died, one of the strings in Hua Lan¡¯s heart would snap. Soon, all the angels were killed. The followers looked at Hua Ying and waited for Qin Xiao¡¯s order. The atmosphere gradually became heavy. The surrounding air was like mercury, making it difficult to breathe. ¡°Pa!¡± What broke the heavy atmosphere was a crisp sound. Hua Ying looked at her sister in disbelief, her eyes gradually turning red. Hua Lan¡¯s jade-like palm stopped in mid-air. She didn¡¯t know why she did this. What rang in her heart were the words that her mother had repeatedly said to her. ¡°Lanlan, you¡¯re the bigger sister. You must take good care of Yingying.¡± ¡°You actually slapped me? Sister, you slapped me for a demon?¡± Hua Ying glared at Hua Lan. What surprised her even more was that her sister suddenly knelt on the ground. ¡°Master, I beg you, don¡¯t kill my sister. I can promise you anything!¡± Her beautiful face was filled with tears. Her voice was sorrowful, and her tone was poignant. Qin Xiao pulled Hua Lan up and used his thumb to wipe away the half-dried tears on her face. ¡°Imprison them!¡± Qin Xiao coldly ordered his subordinates. The two women could not resist at all and were captured by the Phantom General. After leaving the battlefield to his subordinates to clean up, Qin Xiao returned to the palace to rest. Soon, the sky turned dark, and footsteps came from outside the crystal palace. This was Qin Xiao¡¯s order. He naturally wouldn¡¯t let the two sisters off. He had to seek compensation for the losses that Hua Lan had caused him. The door slowly opened. The two women had already changed into light clothes. Since Hua Ying was not weak, Qin Yumeng put the shackles that had once bound her on her body. ¡°You may leave.¡± Qin Xiao instructed the Phantom General. The two girls stood awkwardly in front of the bed. They had already realized what was about to happen. However, they found it hard to accept due to the ethics of their previous life. ¡°This is the rule. Don¡¯t you understand?¡± ¡°The strong prey on the weak. Only the fittest will survive.¡± Qin Xiao approached Hua Lan coldly. His two fingers pinched her smooth chin, and his fingertips gently rubbed against her pretty face. ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t know about your little tricks? Your every move can¡¯t escape my eyes.¡± ¡°You only tried to protect yourself. It¡¯s not embarrassing.¡± ¡°I¡¯d do the same if I were you.¡± ¡°But you made a mistake. You¡¯ve been by my side for so long. Don¡¯t you know my strength?¡± Qin Xiao released her and looked at Hua Ying. Although her figure was not as curvaceous as Hua Lan¡¯s, she was innocent and her face was even more exquisite. All in all, she had a different flavor. Hua Lan¡¯s body kept trembling. It turned out that her long-term plan was all in the eyes of this demon. She could not think of any other way to get her out of his clutches. Despair, fear, humiliation¡­ And the thrill of being conquered filled Hua Lan¡¯s mind. She completely surrendered. She opened her arms and hugged the cold man in front of her tightly before bending down. The oriole and the kingfisher were chirping¡­