……

"What does my round face have to do with you? Besides, it's just a bit of baby fat, okay? It's a sign of good fortune, don't you know?"

Wang Fugui muttered to himself but couldn't show it openly, so he just put on an awkward yet polite smile.

However, halfway through his smile, his expression suddenly froze.

Wait a minute!

The key point doesn't seem to be the round face, but rather... "future husband"?

What the heck is that? When did I, Wang Fugui, suddenly have a fiancée? And she's just a five or six-year-old toddler?

"......"

Yun Mengyu's expression also cracked. She glanced at the bawling Princess Zhaoyu, then at Wang Fugui, her face full of confusion and uncertainty.

What on earth is going on? When did Fugui get involved with this little one?

For a moment, not only Wang Fugui and Yun Mengyu but even the expression on the Immortal Emperor's face became somewhat subtle.

The room suddenly fell silent, except for Princess Zhaoyu's crying. No one spoke for a while, and the atmosphere was a bit eerie.

"Ahem~"

The third prince awkwardly cleared his throat and flicked Princess Zhaoyu's forehead with his finger: "Why are you wailing? The marriage isn't even set yet, so why are you crying like this?"

"Ah-woo~" Princess Zhaoyu cried even more sadly, "What do you mean it's not set? Ancestor said I could have anything I wanted, and that includes marrying Wang Fugui. Ancestor said so. Boohoo~ Ancestor is so unreasonable."

Everyone suddenly understood.

It turns out it was all caused by the Demon Emperor.

After figuring out the cause and effect, the Immortal Emperor's eyebrows shot up, and a strong sense of vigilance rose in his heart, cursing inwardly.

Damn you, Red Abyss Demon Emperor! After suffering a loss at Wang Fugui's hands, you couldn't win him over directly, so you still want to undermine the Immortal Dynasty! Shameless!

Hmph!

I just praised that old man for being sensible and having a broad perspective, but it seems he's nothing special after all.

"Chuan Nan." The Immortal Emperor immediately gave Yun Mengyu a look and transmitted a message, "You better hold on to your man tightly, don't let that dog Demon Emperor succeed."

"Ancestor," Yun Mengyu awkwardly transmitted back, "What are you saying? Fugui and I are just friends... Besides, Zhaoyu is just a little kid..."

"So what if she's little? You were just a little kid when you brought Fugui back. In less than ten years, she'll grow into a young girl." The Immortal Emperor coldly transmitted, "Don't be careless, that dog Demon Emperor is very cunning and shameless."

"Got it, Ancestor." Yun Mengyu also transmitted back with some concern, "Should we have someone else receive the third prince and Princess Zhaoyu?"

"That's not necessary." The Immortal Emperor transmitted, "If the Demon Emperor hears about it, he'll think we're afraid of him. Just keep your eyes open~"

While they were communicating, the third prince finally managed to calm Princess Zhaoyu down.

The Immortal Emperor then made some customary inquiries to the third prince and Princess Zhaoyu, and then excused himself due to the busy war situation, leaving Wang Fugui and Yun Mengyu to entertain the Demon Dynasty's reinforcements.

……

Meanwhile.

In the outer regions of the Demon Domain.

In the heartland of the Nether Fiend Demon God's domain.

On a flat, open hilly plain, a demon army of about ten thousand was resting.

This army had clearly been on a long journey, and the ordinary lower-ranking demons looked exhausted.

The leading demon lord sat on the back of a tall demonic beast, cursing and swearing.

They were three demons with appearances vastly different from humans, with burly figures and savage auras. Their large heads were bald, and their bodies were covered in thick, hard keratin layers. Their exposed skin was a strange black-purple color, making them look fierce and menacing.

From a distance, the dense demon army appeared as a dark mass, with the demonic energy they emitted forming a thick cloud, intimidating even without doing anything.

In the distance, a piece of soil was suddenly pushed up, making a faint sound.

Then, a concealed goldfish eye quietly emerged from the ground, looking left and right, seemingly "observing" the surroundings.

Deep underground, two girls in tight-fitting clothes and a Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat were crowded at the other end of a copper tube, eagerly observing the situation outside.

These two girls were none other than the long-lost Wang Lici and Lan Wan'er. As for the copper tube in their hands, it was naturally the [Optical Spyglass].

Since entering the Demon Domain, this optical spyglass had been invaluable, saving them from countless troubles.

Thanks to this equipment, they could now observe the surface from deep underground, greatly increasing their safety.

"Sigh~"

However, seeing the situation on the surface, the two girls and the rat exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.

They had chased that old demon cultivator too far, and despite rushing back as fast as they could, they were still delayed on the way.

Now, the return path was filled with demons, and even the previously demon-free wilderness was now teeming with marching demon armies, forcing them to take detours. When detours were impossible, they had to temporarily dig tunnels to pass underground.

They had no choice. Although their individual strength was decent, they couldn't fight a demon army if surrounded. Moreover, being in the heart of the demon domain, even if they managed to escape initially, the subsequent troubles would be endless. For safety and prudence, they had to avoid confrontation.

However, all this detouring and digging slowed them down, and they still hadn't reached the Eastern Line Defense Area.

During their journey, they thoroughly searched the two storage rings left by the old demon and the Nether Fiend Young Master.

Honestly, both were high-ranking figures, one a Void Demon Lord and the other the heir of the Nether Fiend Demon God, so their storage rings contained many valuable items.

The Moro Demon Lord was relatively poor for a Void Realm, with only one Dao Artifact on him, but his storage ring contained several spare Divine Spirit Artifacts and some high-grade materials emitting demonic energy. Although the girls couldn't use them, they could exchange them for many merit points back home.

As for the Nether Fiend Young Master's storage ring, it contained even more treasures, including two demonic Dao Artifacts, numerous pills emitting strong demonic energy, and various strange daily items, as well as many exquisite vessels carved from unknown bones, clearly collectibles.

The girls suspected some of these vessels might even be made from human bones.

They couldn't take all these items back to exchange for merit points, or their defeat of the Moro Demon Lord and acquisition of the Nether Fiend True Demon Seed would be exposed. So, they categorized the spoils.

Common items like materials and Divine Spirit Artifacts would be taken back to exchange for merit points, which they would then divide.

Various pills, including the [Netherworld Purple Gold Lotus] they obtained from the Blood Demon King Fortress, would naturally end up in Wang Lici's stomach. With her Glutton bloodline, she consumed pills like candy, eating them as snacks along the way.

Lan Wan'er and the Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat, being major contributors, also received a fair share, almost eating themselves sick.

As for the more conspicuous and hard-to-handle items, like demonic Dao Artifacts, they were set aside for now.

Wang Lici planned to send these items back to her family and have Fourth Uncle handle them. He could exchange them for family contribution points, and she might even get some good items from the family treasury in return, which she would then share with Lan Wan'er and the Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat.

As for the Nether Fiend True Demon Seed intended for Ancestor Long Yan, it could be sent back together and entrusted to Fourth Uncle for delivery.

In this way, all the spoils were neatly arranged.

"Sister Lici, what should we do next?" Lan Wan'er frowned at the situation in the optical spyglass, "The terrain around here is flat and open, with almost no cover. If we go out, we'll be easily spotted, and it's hard to detour."

Wang Lici scratched her head, finally saying helplessly, "Forget it~ Let's keep going underground. Slow is better than unsafe."

She looked at the big rat beside her: "Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat, we'll have to trouble you a bit longer~"

"Squeak squeak~"

The Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat drooped its head, looking utterly dejected.

Although digging was its innate talent, doing it endlessly was exhausting~ It was tired, and even demonic energy-filled pills couldn't heal its mental fatigue.

"Alright, alright~ You've indeed done a great job this time." Wang Lici patted the big rat's head, promising, "A few demonic pills can't compare to your contribution. Don't you like empty crystals? When we get back, I'll check the military treasury to see if there are any for exchange. If there are, I'll get one for you."

"Squeak? Squeak squeak squeak!" (Really? It's a deal!)

The Demonic Realm Burrowing Rat perked up, eagerly digging the tunnel.

To increase efficiency, it even summoned a group of ordinary demonic rats to help dig.

With the help of these rat hordes, Wang Lici and her companions' return speed increased significantly.

The distance between them and the Eastern Line Defense Area began to shrink at a slow pace.

……

Meanwhile.

Near the Eastern Line Defense Area's [Shattered Stone Fortress], in the [Ancient Demon Forest].

This forest had clearly existed for a long time, filled with towering ancient trees. Nourished by dense demonic energy, the demonic plants here grew exceptionally well, including some quite dangerous species.

The forest was teeming with snakes, insects, rats, and ants, and even some fierce demonic beasts lived here.

But strangely, at this moment, an entire corps of five to six thousand people was ambushed in a corner of the Ancient Demon Forest, seemingly blending into the environment without a trace, as if they were part of the natural ecology, with not a hint of their presence leaking out.

Even the snakes, insects, rats, and ants around them, as well as various demonic beasts, seemed undisturbed, continuing their natural activities of hunting, breeding, and chasing.

When the Seventh Corps' commander Yan Hongtian first saw this, he was shocked and excited. Even now, having calmed down, he still felt amazed.

Yingxuan's War Manual was truly magical. First, it released a [Speed is of the Essence] Heavenly Dao skill, making the entire corps as light as swallows, allowing them to march quickly and easily while continuously replenishing their profound energy and stamina.

With the aid of [Speed is of the Essence], a journey that would have taken over two days was completed in just five hours.

Moreover, the Heavenly Dao skill's coverage made their movements more secretive and harder to detect.

Upon reaching the ambush point, Yingxuan and the War Manual's operations became even more miraculous.

It seemed they used some kind of natural integration Heavenly Dao skill, enveloping the entire corps.

Two demon scout squads had already passed by, yet neither discovered the Seventh Corps right under their noses.

While everyone marveled at the War Manual's wonders, Junwu in Wang Yingxuan's Purple Mansion became somewhat weak. She instructed Wang Yingxuan, "Yingxuan, the two operations just now have consumed most of my stored war energy."

"In the upcoming battles, I can only use a tactical skill once more."

"Don't worry, Junwu. We will undoubtedly win the upcoming battles." Wang Yingxuan said confidently, "I will use one victory after another to help you gain more war energy."

"Good, good." Junwu was invigorated, "As long as those loyal soldiers under your command achieve victories, I can harvest [war energy], unlocking more tactical skills and various uses. The more grand victories you achieve, the more our war laws will improve, and we may even glimpse the True Immortal Realm in the future."

This was what set the [War Manual] apart from other manuals.

Even after inheriting it, its effects weren't immediate but grew stronger with the owner's progress.

"I don't quite understand why our manual can absorb war energy after victories? And what exactly is war energy?" Wang Yingxuan, having inherited the War Manual for a short time, was still confused about many aspects.

"War energy is the power of victory in war, derived from the complex emotions of your soldiers after victory. These emotions transform into confidence and reverence for the commander. The more miraculous the war outcome, the more war energy we can obtain." Junwu explained carefully.

"It sounds mysterious... Could it be a transformation of faith and spiritual power?" Wang Yingxuan asked, frowning.

"You could understand it that way, but there are many differences." Junwu said, "As you encounter more of this energy, you'll gradually understand."

Meanwhile.

The [Blood Eagle Lord] under the Redstone Demon King Fortress was leading his demon army closer to the Ancient Demon Forest.

Clearly, the Blood Eagle Lord wasn't a leader who cherished his soldiers. In fact, most demon lords weren't.

At this moment, he was riding in a luxurious demon flying chariot, pulled by two seventh-rank demonic beasts, Blood Eagles. Their blood-red feathers were like silk, exuding a sharp aura, majestic and luxurious.

The flying chariot was lavishly decorated, with various demon-style wines and delicacies, and demon beauties from his territory serving him.

This made the Blood Eagle Lord seem more like he was on a leisurely tour rather than going to war.

No wonder he was so relaxed; this battle was a one-sided crush.

The Blood Eagle Lord was known for cultivating demonic Blood Eagles. These Blood Eagles were large, and once they reached the fifth rank, they could carry the heavy bodies of demons, becoming an air force.

Therefore, besides his regular army, the Blood Eagle Lord had an elite air force of over a hundred Blood Eagles, serving as scouts or his personal guards, quite formidable.

As for the regular demon soldiers, only a portion were professional elite soldiers, while the rest were hastily gathered conscripts when war was imminent, resulting in varying quality.

This was the norm for most demon lords. Demon territories were poor, and their reproductive ability wasn't as strong as humans, making it difficult to maintain a professional army of thousands.

However, even demon conscripts couldn't be underestimated. They were strong and resilient, often requiring two or three human Lingtai Realm soldiers to match one demon conscript.

"Lord." The Blood Eagle scout captain returned to report, "We're about to pass through the [Ancient Demon Forest]. Our scout teams have searched multiple times and found no enemy presence."

"Oh~" The Blood Eagle Lord lazily toyed with a demon beauty in his arms, sneering, "The human army at [Shattered Stone Fortress] hasn't fled yet, which is commendable courage. How could they possibly launch a suicidal attack? Order the troops to pass through the Ancient Demon Forest quickly and approach Shattered Stone Fortress."

"This battle is important to the Redstone Demon King, and if we achieve a major victory, we'll surely receive many rewards."

"Yes." The Blood Eagle scout took the order and left.

He also felt there was no need to dawdle. Given the current situation of the humans, they couldn't spare forces for an ambush.

Moreover, the scout teams had already scouted the Ancient Demon Forest twice. Its natural ecology was stable, and even the demonic beasts were at ease, making it impossible for an army to be lurking.

With the order given.

The Blood Eagle Lord's troops entered the Ancient Demon Forest, with Blood Eagle scouts constantly circling above.

As a regular army, they couldn't skip the necessary procedures.

Time passed slowly.

The Blood Eagle Lord's demon army gradually passed by the Seventh Corps, still unaware of their presence.

As the rear troops passed by the Seventh Corps, a thunderous roar echoed in the sky.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Deafening shouts of battle cries instantly filled the entire Ancient Demon Forest.

The Seventh Corps' most elite vanguard camp first attacked the Blood Eagle troops' rear, piercing through their already loose formation like a sharp arrow. The subsequent battalions followed closely, launching a brutal assault on the rear of the disordered Blood Eagle troops.

The Blood Eagle troops were caught off guard.

They hadn't anticipated a human ambush and were utterly unprepared, caught completely off guard.

For a moment, screams, roars, and human battle cries filled the air.

The lives of countless demon soldiers were reaped.

"Damn it!" The Blood Eagle Lord was both shocked and furious, his eyes wide with rage. He immediately roared to the sky, "Guard camp, rescue the army immediately."

As soon as he spoke, dozens of Blood Eagle air cavalry turned around, riding their Blood Eagles to swiftly aid the rear.

These demons were exceptionally powerful, each equivalent to a human Celestial Realm cultivator. When they gathered and swooped down from the sky, their might was truly formidable.

However, in the Ancient Demon Forest, filled with towering trees, the Blood Eagle air cavalry's flight was somewhat restricted, naturally reducing their combat effectiveness.

"Heh~ Just in time, I wanted to test Zhuri's might!"

Seeing this, Wang Yingxuan's eyes gleamed with excitement. She immediately took to the air with her half-Immortal Artifact spear, Zhuri, and thrust it forward.

In an instant, it was like a large meteor streaking across the sky!

A terrifying aura erupted, and brilliant light illuminated the entire Ancient Demon Forest.

"Boom!"

In just one encounter, several Blood Eagle air cavalry were sent plummeting from the sky, blood splattering everywhere. The scattered Blood Eagle feathers filled the air, blood-red and particularly tragic.

Such terrifying combat power far surpassed ordinary Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, and even Divine Realm cultivators would struggle. Wang Yingxuan alone, with her speed and brute force, managed to suppress dozens of Blood Eagle air cavalry.

"Yingxuan is so impressive!" The deputy commander and soldiers, seeing this, were greatly encouraged, fighting even more bravely.

For a time, countless demons fell, and merit points were harvested in abundance.

"Too arrogant~ Too arrogant~!" The Blood Eagle Lord trembled with rage, immediately taking to the air to aid the Blood Eagle air cavalry.

In his fury, he charged directly at Wang Yingxuan, intent on subduing her.

However.

Before he could reach her, a humanoid puppet intercepted him.

It was a puppet almost indistinguishable from a human, looking like an ordinary person. However, at this moment, it exuded an overwhelming aura, like a drawn sword, sharp and deadly.

He stood in the air, speaking gently, "I am Wang Dinghu, under Miss Yingxuan's command, here to take your life."

With that, Wang Dinghu threw a punch.

The punch, like his appearance, seemed unremarkable. However, when it truly struck, it unleashed a terrifying force capable of destroying everything, distorting and tearing the surrounding space.

"Demon King level!"

The Blood Eagle Lord was terrified.

He never expected the human army not only to evade the scouts and successfully ambush but also to have such a trump card in secret!

This was a Demon King-level puppet!! Used to ambush a demon lord's army, were these humans insane?

Unfortunately, no matter how many questions and doubts filled his mind, reality wouldn't change.

As he roared, Wang Dinghu's fist reached him. He had no choice but to brace himself.

"Boom! Boom boom boom!"

Deafening explosions resounded.

The Blood Eagle Lord was sent flying by the punch, blood gushing from his mouth.

After just one block, one of his arms was crippled, and his internal organs burned with intense pain.

The Blood Eagle Lord's face twisted, freezing for a moment before reacting.

However, he had no intention of seeking revenge, instead turning and fleeing as a blood streak.

In such a desperate moment, all he could do was run!

But before he could fly far, Wang Dinghu appeared before him again, intercepting him.

Another unremarkable punch sent the Blood Eagle Lord flying once more.

Then, another punch!

After three punches, the mighty demon lord was beaten to death.

His body fell into the Ancient Demon Forest, blood gushing out, staining the ground beneath him.

"The Blood Eagle Lord is dead, the Blood Eagle Lord is dead."

The generals and soldiers who understood demon language shouted.

The Blood Eagle troops, whose morale had plummeted, fell into complete chaos upon hearing this, fleeing in all directions.

In contrast, the Seventh Corps' morale soared, pursuing and slaughtering the fleeing Blood Eagle troops.

This was Wang Yingxuan's first true command in battle, her debut. She didn't care about face, personally pursuing the Blood Eagle air cavalry, ordering Wang Dinghu to chase as well, and commanding her elite experts to join the pursuit.

After a relentless pursuit, nearly a hundred Blood Eagle air cavalry were almost wiped out, with only seven or eight managing to escape.

Of the three to four thousand Blood Eagle troops, only a few hundred escaped in the chaos, the rest either killed or captured.

And this entire process took less than an hour.

"Congratulations, Miss Yingxuan, on achieving a brilliant victory in your first battle." The War Manual's spirit, Junwu, was clearly satisfied, exclaiming in excitement.

"Sister Junwu, please add a 'ding dong' when the system prompts task completion." Wang Yingxuan hovered with her spear, her cloak billowing, exuding a chilling aura, looking like an invincible warrior goddess.

In this battle, she alone killed thirty to forty Blood Eagle air cavalry.

"Uh... Ding dong, congratulations, Miss Yingxuan, on achieving a brilliant victory in your first battle." Junwu repeated, then couldn't help but ask, "Miss Yingxuan, what does 'ding dong' mean?"

"I don't know, just used to hearing it since childhood." Wang Yingxuan reminisced, "My family's Spirit Artifact Xiaoxue speaks like that. My grandfather designed it that way, so I'm sure he had his reasons."

Meanwhile.

As the Seventh Corps cheered, invisible war energy gathered from all directions, flowing into Wang Yingxuan.

Gradually, her entire aura transformed, becoming more radiant, more like an invincible warrior goddess.

"Ding dong, congratulations, Miss Yingxuan, on gaining a lot of war energy, so much energy, woo woo woo~ My War Manual can finally stand tall." Junwu shouted excitedly with several ding dongs.

……

. Mobile version updated fastest URL: