CHAPTER 877: CHAPTER 871: CONSPIRACY

"The Demon Spirit Saint Lord has been slain!"

Nie Peng and the others watched this scene from afar, all revealing a look of disbelief. Although the Demon Spirit Saint Lord was not a Black Diamond Commander, his combat power was still top-tier. Unexpectedly, he couldn’t withstand even a single sword from Ye Xuan when he got serious.

"Looks like the Contribution Value has increased a lot."

Ye Xuan checked his Identity Token. After he killed the Demon Spirit Saint Lord, a wisp of Primordial Qi from the latter was absorbed into his Identity Token. The next moment, five thousand Contribution Value points were added to Ye Xuan’s token.

Killing a Demon Clan’s Seven Stars Commander earns fifty thousand Contribution Value points.

The Demon Spirit Saint Lord’s cultivation was quite good, and Ye Xuan did not intend to waste it. With a grip of his palm, a devouring vortex suddenly appeared, dismembering the Demon Spirit Saint Lord’s corpse and devouring most of its Primordial Qi.

Relying on the power of the Human Emperor’s Scepter, Ye Xuan could now extract immensely vast energy from the bodies of deceased powerhouses. This pure energy could be used for refinement and to enhance cultivation. However, this can only be done once the Human Emperor’s Scepter has fully recovered its power; before that, it doesn’t possess such capabilities.

On the Divine Demon Battlefield, Contribution Value can be exchanged for many valuable items. Fifty thousand Merit Points are enough to exchange for fifty Blood Spirit Stones, but everyone’s exchange amount is limited to ten. Nonetheless, this rule is not without loopholes; you can use others’ quotas for exchange. Some people might never gather such Merit Points in their lifetime, but as long as enough reward is given, there’s always a way to get those quotas.

"Retreat!"

After Ye Xuan slew the Demon Spirit Saint Lord, the Six-Armed Evil Saint appeared panic-stricken and then suddenly waved to signal a retreat for his troops. Soon, those Demon Clan strongmen who had climbed the walls either died or fled hurriedly in a panic.

"Commander Ye is indeed a hero unmatched."

Nie Peng and other human commanders gathered around, looking at Ye Xuan with admiration.

"The main event of the enemies is yet to come, prepare for the next wave."

Ye Xuan just glanced at everyone, then nodded slightly.

"Alright."

Everyone knew the Demon Clan army would definitely not just retreat like this. This place was the main mining region of the whole Blood Spirit Stone vein. If the enemies couldn’t even capture here, it would mean that this time the Demon Clan’s effort was in vain.

Ye Xuan found a place to sit down. The battle just now wasn’t without any consumption, and besides, he had just absorbed part of the Demon Spirit Saint Lord’s cultivation, and now needed to digest it a bit.

If it were anyone else, even with the Human Emperor’s Scepter, they wouldn’t be able to absorb the Demon Clan’s cultivation so recklessly. This was because the Demon Clan cultivated magic power, which is incompatible with the True Essence energy attribute of humans, and simply can’t be absorbed. But Ye Xuan’s Hidden Dragon Skill can refine any attribute of energy, even magic power is no exception.

At this moment, that small group of fleeing Demon Clan had already returned to the demon tide, with one demon dragon after another landing on a massive black flying battleship.

Facing this flying battleship, on the human side, there was also a giant ship commanding the Blood Soul Army’s operations.

"Hmm? The raiding party sent out failed?"

A tall Demon Clan member known for terrifying raids opened its eyes, with black pupils looking gloomily at the Demon Clan strongmen returning in disgrace.

"Reporting to Commander Qiong Yuan, there is a rather formidable young man among the enemies, even Lord Demon Spirit Saint couldn’t overcome him and was slain." A Demon Clan strongman reported tremblingly.

"A young man? Can’t even contend with a mere young man, what use are you fools?"

The tall Demon Clan referred to as Commander Qiong Yuan wore a gloomily cold expression, intimidating those Demon Clan strongmen who had narrowly escaped back.

"Forget it, can’t blame them for this, seems the humans were already prepared, I will have to personally make a move." Just as Qiong Yuan seemed inclined to erupt, a tall Demon emitting silvery light stepped out from behind a screen.

This was a Silver Ancient Demon, far superior to the Bronze Demon Clan and belonging to the Ancient Demon Clan, with exceedingly powerful strength and lineage.

The aura of this Silver Demon Clan was in no way inferior to Qiong Yuan, indeed also being a Seven Stars Black Diamond Commander.

"This is the only way, make it quick, none of us want to suffer a pitfall." Qiong Yuan showed no surprise, pondering for a moment before also nodding, as Silver Thunder was their trump card for this assault, initially reserved to deal with Yue Rushuang, to kill her on the spot. Now it seemed impossible, so they had to settle for second best.

"Rest assured, don’t compare me to the likes of Demon Spirit, such trash." Silver Thunder sneered coldly, his face full of disdain, and then with a movement, disappeared as if into thin air.

At this moment, on the flying battleship opposite.

"Moon God Lord, there is movement from the Demon Clan, Silver Thunder has gone to deal with Ye Xuan."

In the cabin, two silhouettes were standing. The one speaking was the Blood Arrow Saint Monarch, previously humiliated by Ye Xuan.

"Very good, everything under control."

Yue Rushuang nodded, the cold corner of her lips lifting into a rare smile.

"Moon God Lord’s foresight is profound, having already explored the Demon Clan’s reality. This time, using the Demon Clan’s hands to remove Ye Xuan is perfect; your subordinate is truly impressed." Blood Arrow Saint Monarch chuckled, eyes also revealing a hint of satisfaction. The damned brat offended the Empress and dared to be arrogant repeatedly; now he’s finally facing retribution, without even a burial place.

"It’s all designed by Her Majesty, the Empress; he was just too arrogant. Had he obediently stayed in Fengtian City, none of this would have happened. But he insisted on coming to the Divine Demon Battlefield to seek death, so he can’t blame anyone." Yue Rushuang flicked the dust off her fingers, then looked at the Blood Arrow Saint Monarch, "You head over to the main mine too, if there’s an opportunity, it’s best to handle both of them at once, killing two birds with one stone."

She needed to hold Qiong Yuan here, so she couldn’t leave, thus delegating the task to Blood Arrow Saint Monarch, who should be skilled in this sort of covert assault.

"Yes, Lord."

The Blood Arrow Saint Monarch bowed his hands. He knew he wasn’t Ye Xuan’s match in a head-on battle, nor any Demon Clan’s Black Diamond Commander. However, he was quite confident in secretly shooting arrows; as long as Ye Xuan was killed, that would suffice, as he was specifically marked by the Empress for death. As for that Demon Clan’s Black Diamond Commander, killing would obviously be best, but if not, that’s okay too. After sneering, he walked out briskly.

"What a pity, a generation’s pride, now fallen."

Yue Rushuang’s pretty face seemed to show a glimpse of regret, though only fleetingly, quickly vanishing.