NOVGO.NET Chapter 385 - 341: Welcome Gift
Chapter 385: Chapter 341: Welcome Gift
This Demon Source is the true origin of the demons, a hundred times more perilous than the Demonic Qi Rift.
If the Demonic Qi Rift can be likened to a wound constantly oozing poison, then the Demon Source is the heart nurturing that poison.
The number of demons spawning from the Demon Source is over ten times that of the Demonic Qi Rift, and the demons spawned are often more aggressive and capable of growth.
In ordinary battalions, having a few High tier Spiritualists in key positions might allow one to bravely destroy a Demonic Qi Rift; however, trying to shake the Demon Source without dozens of battalions working together is merely wishful thinking— the Demonic Qi concentrated there has already formed a natural domain. Not to mention getting close to the core, just the turbulent Demonic Qi in the periphery is enough to shred any Tier Four Spiritualist.
Even more terrifying is that the existence of a Demon Source is like setting a toxic root into the ground, capable of spawning hundreds to thousands of Demon Caves and Demon Nests within a thousand-mile radius, spreading like a web.
Demons emerge continually from the depths of the Demon Source every day; if this Flame Mountain Demon Source is not eradicated, the defenses around the Infernal Demon Sea will never find peace.
Of course, with the strength of their three battlegroups, managing to hold the line is already quite challenging. As for the trouble of the Demon Source, it’s better left for the headquarters to worry about.
“Commander Qin, I have an idea now.” Xia Qi’s fingertips traced across the deployment area of the three battlegroups on the defense map, with a contemplative gleam in his brown eyes, “Can we utilize your spatial teleportation ability to link Xingyuan, Chijin, and Tiebi into a single entity? Once a demon attacks, we can mobilize the forces of other battlegroups for support at any time—this would not only distribute the pressure on each defense line but also minimize casualties.”
In his view, although the overall strength of the Chijin Battlegroup was not considered top-tier, it was an indispensable aid at the moment; and Qin Tian’s spatial teleportation skill was of inestimable strategic value, even more so than the combined force of two Tier Six powers and four thousand warriors—it could unite scattered forces into one cohesive strength, which is exactly what is lacking in the demon tide-laden Infernal Demon Sea.
“No problem.” Qin Tian hardly hesitated, lightly tapping his fingertips on the table twice, “This is a favorable development for every one of our battlegroups. Let’s first finalize a preliminary joint defense plan today, and then I’ll take this plan to have a detailed discussion with Commander Luo Yi of the Tiebi Battle Group.”
A smile bloomed on Xia Qi’s face, and the fatigue of recent days seemed to be somewhat alleviated by this decisive response. From Qin Tian’s unhesitating attitude, he could see that this Colonel Officer from the Seventh Bureau was sensible and responsible.
If it were certain heirs of mercenary blood families, showing off their capabilities, they would often pose arrogantly, either making things difficult or demanding exorbitant benefits—he had seen too many such individuals.
Fortunately, Qin Tian was not like them.
“Alright, Commander Qin, then let’s start from…”
Xia Qi pointed at the map to the Fire Pool nearest to the Red Earth Defense Line. Just as his words began, the communication stone beside him suddenly lit up with a glaring white light, and an urgent voice erupted from it: “Commander! Over a thousand demons have been spotted in the narrow pass on the west side, including one Tier Six Flame Demon leading them, heading towards our defense line, only 30 kilometers away!”
As the last word fell, the air inside the tent suddenly solidified.
Xia Qi’s knuckles turned white as he gripped the communication stone, releasing a wearied sigh caught in his throat.
Over a thousand demons plus one Tier Six Flame Demon would have been merely a trivial disturbance when the Xingyuan Battle Group was first stationed; but now, just hearing this number made his temples pulse—this attack was already the third wave today.
The faces of the Tier Six experts in the tent turned grave, and even their breathing became heavier. They understood that with the already taut state of their brothers, even if victory were possible, the casualties would not be minor.
“Commander, let the First Battalion go!” First Battalion Commander Lin Rui suddenly rose, the clash of his armor sounding sharply. The blood in his eyes was even heavier than Xia Qi’s, yet there was an undeniable resolve, “We’ve rested for half a day, our condition is better than the other battalions. Leave this wave to us!”
“We’ll back you up with the Third Battalion!” Third Battalion Commander Chang Sheng tore open his unfastened uniform, revealing a black plaster on his left shoulder seeping with dark red stains, the smell of blood qi and herbal medicine mixing and filling the tent, “Brother Rui, I’m not confident letting you handle the Tier Six Flame Demon alone, a companion makes for better support.”
“Chang Sheng, what are you doing getting involved?” Deputy Commander Zhou Ming raised his eyes, the red veins in them weaving like a web. He clearly hadn’t rested well either, yet he still forced himself to speak, “Your Tier Five cultivation can’t withstand a Flame Demon’s attack. Leave this Flame Demon to Lin Rui and me.”
“Brother Zhou, your injury…” Chang Sheng wanted to continue, but was cut off by Zhou Ming waving his hand: “Don’t worry, I won’t die.”
Xia Qi rubbed his brow, speaking sternly: “Alright then, just as you all said, First and Third Battalions will coordinate defense. Zhou Ming, Lin Rui, you two handle that Flame Demon.”
He deliberately slowed his tone, trying to suppress the anxiety in the tent, “This wave isn’t that powerful, let’s finish it quickly.”
“Yes!” The three answered in unison, turning to leave the tent.
“Wait a moment.”
A calm voice suddenly resonated within the tent.
They all turned their heads at the sound, only to see Qin Tian standing up, his fingertips still lightly tapping the table, his expression calm, as if the urgent military situation just now was nothing more than a trivial breeze.
“This is my first visit, and I haven’t brought any gifts.” His gaze swept over everyone in the tent, his tone devoid of the slightest ripple, “Allow me to handle this wave of demons.”
What?
Everyone was momentarily stunned, then their eyes burst with surprise—after all, the Chijin Battlegroup was one of the top hundred battlegroups; with their assistance, the brothers could definitely catch their breath.
Zhou Ming even stepped forward, his voice tight with excitement: “Commander Qin, on behalf of the Xingyuan Battle Group, I thank you and the brothers of the Chijin Battlegroup!”
But Qin Tian merely smiled: “There’s no need to trouble my warriors, I’ll go alone.”
These words thundered through the tent like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone frozen in place, staring at Qin Tian in disbelief—even as the commander of a battlegroup, boasting Tier Six capabilities, facing over a thousand demons and a Tier Six Flame Demon alone seemed overly ambitious.
Zhou Ming was about to voice his dissuasion when he saw Qin Tian already lifting the tent flap. As the volcanic ash mixed with heat surged in, he heard Qin Tian casually remark, “Commander Xia, may I have the honor of inviting you to watch a fine show?”
Without hesitation, Xia Qi nodded.
“Of course!”
He took the lead in stepping out of the tent, with the rest of the officers quickly following behind.
Once they had settled, a spatial fluctuation appeared before them, and out of thin air, a silvery Void Gate unfolded, its interior swirling with halos, vaguely revealing the rolling Demonic Qi on the other side.
The soldiers of the Xingyuan Battle Group paused in their actions, looking at this wondrous portal and the unusual expressions of their commanders, their faces brimming with tension.
“Commander Xia, I’ll head off first.”
Qin Tian had already sensed the heat source of the demon group rapidly approaching. He flashed Xia Qi a light-hearted smile and was the first to step into the Void Gate.
Xia Qi took a deep breath, suppressing the emotions within him, as he followed in.
Zhou Ming, Lin Rui, and the others exchanged glances and quickly followed in as well.
“Whew—”
The Void Gate quietly closed as though it had never been there, leaving behind bewildered soldiers. The wind swept the volcanic ash over the red earth, as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than a mere illusion.