CHAPTER 429: CHAPTER 80 ANNIHILATION

The content in the Imprint Stone was a recording of Cultivators attempting to ambush two True Demon Clan members who appeared to hold the highest status.

The Yin Yang Immortal Pill was effective against them, but the two True Demon Clan members were too strong. They forcibly suppressed the pill’s effects and killed dozens of Heavenly Immortals in succession.

With such strength, they’re not much worse than I am. Are True Demon Clan members this terrifying? Chen Jiuge’s heart sank; he had underestimated the True Demon Clan’s strength.

"Master, those two were afraid of another ambush and have now hidden outside."

"Don’t worry about them. Since the few of you have returned, go and rest for a bit," Chen Jiuge said with a wave of his hand.

For the next seven days, the entire mountain forest seemed very quiet, but everyone knew this was the calm before the storm. Given the strength and status of those two True Demon Clan members, they would not let this matter rest.

Standing on the valley cliff, Chen Jiuge said indifferently, "Now we just wait to see whose reinforcements arrive first."

「Seven days later」

"City Lord, someone from the Crystal Clan is asking to see you outside the valley."

The Crystal Clan? It seems the support Jing Wenshu mentioned has arrived, Chen Jiuge thought.

His complexion was like ruddy dates, and his limbs seemed to glow. He walked in with six Short Spears slung diagonally across his back, resembling a domineering male lion. This Crystal Clan member was powerful, certainly not someone Jing Wenshu could compare to.

"May I ask if you are the Asura Divine Son? I am Jing Gao of the Crystal Clan," the burly man greeted with a cupped-fist salute.

"You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist," Chen Jiuge replied, not putting on airs. This burly man might be no weaker than I am.

"Third Uncle, why have you come?" Jing Wenshu, who had arrived almost immediately after, looked at the burly man with excitement, interrupting their conversation.

Looking at his nephew, whose injuries had not yet healed, Jing Gao frowned. "Tell me what happened!"

Jing Wenshu, looking dejected, recounted their previous ordeal, emphasizing that Chen Jiuge had saved them. He was a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges.

"Thank you for your assistance, Divine Son. However, I will need to consider further the matter of jointly guarding the valley," Jing Gao said, his brow furrowed.

"Third Uncle, what do you mean? You know the outside is teeming with True Demon Clan members!" Jing Wenshu exclaimed, displeased.

"Silence!" Jing Gao snapped. After chiding Jing Wenshu, he turned to Chen Jiuge. "Divine Son, it’s not that I’m unwilling. The clan sent me here for Law Crystals. I can’t just stay cooped up here indefinitely."

"Heh, I understand," Chen Jiuge said calmly. "However, Brother Jing Gao, if you’re not in a hurry, perhaps you could stay for a few days to observe the situation. Perhaps you’ll find that a good number of Law Crystals can be obtained here."

"How so?" Jing Gao asked, not understanding.

A tiny shadow slipped from the ground onto Chen Jiuge’s shoulder. It was a small figure with indiscernible facial features. It then opened its mouth and spat out a light screen.

Displayed on the light screen was a True Demon Clan army of several thousand, continuously advancing towards the valley. Judging by their current location, they would likely arrive within a few days.

"This is a special Spiritual Beast I’ve cultivated, specifically for scouting. This True Demon Clan army’s target is this very place. I wonder if Brother Jing Gao has any thoughts on the matter?" Chen Jiuge said with a smile.

Jing Gao fell silent for a moment before replying, "Then I’ll have to trouble you, Divine Son, to help settle my clansmen."

"It’s no trouble at all, Brother Jing Gao. Just call me Jiuge; ’Divine Son’ is too formal."

Following an Attendant to his own quarters, Jing Gao sat imposing on the main seat and looked at the three people before him. "How strong is the True Demon Clan?"

"We don’t know," Jing Wenshu replied honestly.

Jing Gao let out a dissatisfied "Hm?"

"Third Uncle, we really aren’t sure. The True Demon Clan members we encountered were likely just ordinary soldiers. At most, one of them could handle two of us. We didn’t encounter any of the stronger ones at all," Jing Wen said dejectedly, her head lowered.

"I told you all to cultivate diligently! And now? You can’t even scout out their strength properly," Jing Gao said, his disappointment keen, like hating iron for not becoming steel.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

A knock on the door interrupted them. Jing Qiang opened it to find a Female Cultivator of fine appearance standing outside. "Chief Steward Mo Yu, what brings you here?" he asked, somewhat surprised.

"Nothing much. This is some intelligence on the True Demon Clan my Master has for you. It’s not comprehensive, but it should provide some understanding," Mo Yu said nonchalantly.

After watching Jing Qiang accept the pure white Jade Scroll, Mo Yu departed without another word.

"Information on the True Demon Clan? Let me see," Jing Gao said, somewhat surprised. This Asura Divine Son really is different.

Light screens played one after another, all depicting True Demon Clan members engaging in Fighting Techniques against other races.

After a full hour, a hint of gravity appeared on Jing Gao’s face. "It seems this True Demon Clan is indeed quite formidable."

"It looks like cooperation with the Asura is unavoidable," Jing Gao sighed.

"Third Uncle, this is also a good thing. At least we didn’t charge in blindly; otherwise, imagine the losses our clan would have suffered," Jing Wenshu said, trying to console him.

"That’s true."

Karen watched the approaching army, a faint smile touching his lips. However, before it could fully form, it was wiped away by the arrival of an oncoming figure.

"Hahaha, Karen! So even you have such days, getting thrashed and humiliated by some mere prey!" The newcomer was also an eight-eyed True Demon Clan member, but with an even larger mouth, a more robust physique, and a more imposing aura.

"Luo Te, why are you here?" Karen asked, displeased.

"And why shouldn’t I be? I heard you were defeated, so I pulled some connections specifically to become the Commander of this army. And now, you are my Deputy General," Luo Te said, producing a dark purple Token with a jeering look.

Karen’s hands clenched into tight fists. However, remembering military law, he could only helplessly relax his grip and kneel on one knee. "Greetings, General."

"Hahaha, rise. Tell me what you know," Luo Te said, his expression one of pure satisfaction.