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“Next!”
Fang Lin Kong hurled the twelfth challenger aside, boasting with confidence.
“Damn! He even took down Lebek! That guy has a demon power of thirteen thousand!”
Not every demon was as attention-seeking as Fang Lin Kong, so there weren't many who dared to challenge him for the captain position. After Fang Lin Kong threw Lebek to the ground, no one else wanted to step up.
Moreover, Fang Lin Kong's true strength remained a mystery. So far, only two challengers had managed to push his demon power to around two thousand before being utterly defeated. The amount of power Fang Lin Kong could muster became a benchmark for assessing the strength of their companions. However, no one wanted to become a laughingstock; not every demon could bear the humiliation of being defeated with just one-tenth of their power.
In the quest for the captaincy, indiscriminate brawls had erupted for several consecutive days. After sealing eight Yuan Shen, Fang Lin Kong's personality underwent a significant shift, with an increasingly evident tendency toward violence. Although he displayed the weakest demon power, his combat ability surpassed that of his peers by far. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to flaunt his prowess.
Seeing the silence in the crowd, the Nine-Headed Bird clapped its hands and said, “Since everyone believes Huan Huo is more suitable to be your captain, let’s conclude our self-nomination process here. Over the past few days, everyone has quickly built camaraderie and learned how to be excellent guards. Next, we will distribute the equipment needed for our upcoming mission. Tonight, we will board the Ancient Star Shuttle and set off!”
After saying this, the Nine-Headed Bird clapped again and smiled at Fang Lin Kong. “Huan Huo! You can distribute the equipment now! Everything is right here.”
Fang Lin Kong spread his arms and stepped forward, announcing loudly, “Alright, everyone come and take your share! Form a line and don’t mess it up! I’ve heard that this selection from the five major regions will form five separate guard teams. We are the top team; I don’t want anyone saying that demons from Asia are a disorganized bunch. Don’t tarnish the reputation of the First Guard Brigade!”
Although Fang Lin Kong had violently claimed his position as Captain of the First Guard Brigade, many still opposed him. He was well aware of this and didn’t put on an unpleasant face. He quickly began distributing equipment.
This time, preparations for entering Gou Li World were thorough. Each person received a set of new-style Beast Battle Armor resembling riot police gear, storage backpacks, tents with defensive shields, combat electric batons, field knives, three Psycho Guns of varying lengths, and one hundred thousand rounds of ammunition. There were also one hundred bottles of potions to restore demon power, various food supplies, drinking water, medical supplies, and equipment. Four people shared one off-road Hummer, and the entire team was equipped with a helicopter along with ten specialized Randall Battle Cannons and two hundred shells; these items were not meant for transportation or combat but for blasting open mining pits to extract Crystal Mine.
However, to account for normal wear and tear during combat, an additional thirty percent of equipment was prepared for the First Guard Brigade. Fang Lin Kong assigned three seemingly sturdy and honest demons to carry these supplies.
At that moment, several demons set up outdoor tents to change their clothes. It was curious why demons would feel shy; among the eighty-nine gathered individuals were twenty-six females. As each tent unfolded, some demons boldly changed their clothes right there. Among them were three fit women with European and American features whose appearances varied in beauty.
As Fang Lin Kong's gaze swept over the scene, the three female demons showed no signs of embarrassment or shyness. Instead, they boldly displayed their bodies—long legs, healthy, sun-kissed skin, a well-toned abdomen devoid of excess fat, and high, firm breasts.
"Damn it! How open-minded!"
Fang Lin Kong cursed under his breath, unsure of who he was cursing at. Conveniently, he flicked his wrist, and his clothing transformed. He tested the fit of his mountaineering boots, stretched his body, and performed a few movements, discovering that this set of battle armor was indeed very comfortable. The demonic energy he channeled through the armor even condensed to a certain degree, increasing its strength by more than three times. This Beast Battle Armor was alive in its own right, infused with powerful demonic energy and was one of the research achievements of the Azure Sky Ancestor, a patented project.
He raised his hands and practiced a set of moves. Fang Lin Kong quickly adapted to the enhancement capabilities of the armor. In fact, for him, the amplification effect was more of a burden than a benefit; the sudden increase in demonic power interfered with his pursuit of precision in combat.
"Ah! These mountaineering boots also enhance movement speed and jumping ability. Even an ordinary person could exhibit some combat effectiveness while wearing them."
Fang Lin Kong casually summoned a strong electric baton, pressed a button, and a brilliant blue electric arc surged along the length of the 1.3-meter baton. The grip was 24 centimeters long, allowing for both two-handed swings and single-handed use. He struck a pose and executed a night combat technique; instantly, an electric net surged around him, crackling with electricity like blue-white lotus flowers blooming. One moment he was moving like the wind; the next moment, Fang Lin Kong stood completely still as he retracted the electric baton to his waist.
Even those demons who were somewhat unconvinced by Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but be astonished by his display. Achieving such perfect control with the same amount of effort—concentrating force and accelerating to over twice the speed of sound—was something that no more than five individuals present could accomplish.
Liexiezi sat in mid-air, observing the Azure Sky Ancestor who had just ascended to Divine Extremity with his assistance. His eyes emitted a complex emerald glow. They were situated within the internal space of the Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar, with the massive Ancient Star Shuttle looming behind Liexiezi, emphasizing his smallness.
Although Azure Sky Ancestor was the last among the Kunlun Twelve Immortals to enter this realm, he had cultivated authentic Taoist methods long enough to have birthed his Yuan Ying; he only lacked the substantial power required for Ascend. Transitioning from Yuan Shen to Yuan Ying was an incredibly difficult hurdle—one that even Zhuang Lou had not achieved.
Liexiezi hailed from Kunlun and was constantly preoccupied with thoughts of attaining immortality. The technique he practiced now wielded immense power and had absorbed the essence of Ancient God Chaos, breaking through previous limitations; however, there was no way for him to return to his original path. Azure Sky Ancestor's physical transformation had condensed and split his spiritual energy into a pure celestial form.
The once diminutive figure of Azure Sky Ancestor underwent changes; though his appearance became more ancient and unique, he radiated an overwhelming energy that added an indescribable quality to him.
Azure Sky Ancestor raised his two longer and denser white eyebrows and finally responded to Liexiezi's gaze: "Have you thoroughly contemplated how to subdue the Blood God Banner? Should we release Hong Huziko?"
Liexiezi shook his head and replied: "Second Senior Brother has already been tainted by the evil aura of the Blood God Banner; he has become what cultivators fear most—the Blood God Child. While we can free him from the Blood God Banner's constraints, restoring his humanity would be quite troublesome. Not to mention we lack time for such matters—even if we were to restore his original identity... Hmph! Hong Huziko's original identity isn't much better either. I won't waste my time on such trivialities."
Azure Sky Ancestor sighed and said, "Since we are all from the same sect, if we allow him to fall further, there will come a day when Second Senior Brother will perish along with the Blood God Banner. It's a pity for his thousand years of cultivation..."
Liexiezi replied calmly, "The core of the Blood God Banner is ultimately the Blood God Manual. The Divine Demons attached to the Blood God Manual are entities beyond our understanding. Xu Huan sealed the Blood God Manual using the supreme techniques of the Ghost Path, which has kept this Divine Demon asleep within it. However, if we allow the Blood God Banner to absorb too much essence and souls, I fear that the Twelve Blood Gods attached to this banner will break free from their seals, awakening this Divine Demon. If this Divine Demon were to unleash its ferocity and even absorb a few Blood God Children, there would be no means left to contain it. At least half of all living beings on Earth would perish."
Azure Sky Ancestor smiled bitterly and said, "They say, Liexiezi, that you are cold-hearted and ungrateful. I, Azure Wind, betrayed Kunlun and embraced the demonic path. If people were to hear that we are troubled for the sake of all living beings, I fear no one would believe it!"
Liexiezi showed no reaction to Azure Sky Ancestor's self-mockery and said lightly, "Fourth Senior Brother cares too much about how others perceive him. You have achieved Xian Dao, but if you step outside this Ten Thousand Methods Magic Jar and come into contact with the Vitality of the outside world, you might ascend immediately. Only by passing through the Refined Essence stage can we venture out. I fear that during this trip to Gouli Continent, we brothers will have to face it together."
Azure Sky Ancestor spoke in a deep voice, "Liexiezi, have you already made up your mind to destroy the Blood God Banner and cultivate the Blood God Manual?"
Liexiezi nodded and said, "Indeed. As long as I find suitable materials, I will suppress the Twelve Blood Gods on this Blood God Banner separately. Then I will break the seal on the Blood God Banner. If I can cultivate the Blood God Manual and absorb these Twelve Blood Gods, perhaps I will be able to accomplish that task!"
Azure Sky Ancestor felt a slight shock in his heart; although he had already attained immortality, he was still somewhat frightened by what Liexiezi had mentioned. He simply asked, "Are you trying to retrieve the Haotian Divine Sword?"
Liexiezi shook his head and replied, "The Haotian Divine Sword is with Fang Lin Kong; having it in my hands makes no difference. After all, it is merely a key. Anyone can open the door; we can all enter! However, to get inside there, our combined strength is still insufficient. This matter must be postponed!"
After a moment of silence between them, Liexiezi finally said, "Let’s set off now! Fang Lin Kong is our most important piece; we cannot afford any losses!"
With a thunderous roar, the world shattered into fragments. The Ancient Star Shuttle had broken through the void...
(To be continued)
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