Archean Eon Art c1-766

by I Eat Tomatoes, Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi, 我吃西红柿

  “Even if you occasionally sacrifice some mortals, you can save ten to a hundred times more mortals if you live for a few more decades.” Marchioness Plum Snow looked at Liu Qiyue. “Junior Sister, I hope you will consider it carefully.”

  Liu Qiyue was stunned. Live a few more decades? She could save ten times or a hundred times more humans? Liu Qiyue nodded and said, “I understand.”

  “Junior Sister Liu, Marquis Eastcalm, farewell!” Marchioness Plum Snow cupped her hands. Meng Chuan and his wife cupped their hands as well. She then turned around and left with a pair of young Godfiends. They followed the messenger-an avian demon monarch-and headed for a new city.

  Meng Chuan and his wife watched them leave.

  Marchioness Plum Snow was extremely famous. After all, very few people could live to the end of their lifespan during a war. She cultivated the Eon Sea Fiend Body, and she was skilled at domains and close combat! She had strength comparable to a Regis Godfiend. Even if a fifth Firmament demon monarch attacked, she could fight it for a long time with her domain and close combat abilities.

  “That pair of young Godfiends is Senior Sister Chang’s great-grandchildren,” said Liu Qiyue. “Senior Sister Chang is old, but she discovered that the descendants of her family are very mediocre. She barely managed to groom these two brothers. Despite being guided by Senior Sister Chang, the two brothers still didn’t qualify for entry into Archean Mountain. However, Senior Sister Chang used her credits to exchange for a chance for the two of them to enter the Godfiend Blood Pool. She exchanged for top-grade Godfiend body manuals and had these two brothers cultivate high-grade Godfiend bodies. Their cultivation resources are slightly better than ordinary Archean Mountain inner sect disciples. Senior Sister Chang used her credits to exchange for all of them. These two brothers likely have a chance of reaching the Great Solar realm. However, they have no hope of becoming Marquis Godfiends.”

  “After many years of constant fighting, it’s very normal for one to plan for their family clan when they are nearing the end of their lifespans.” Meng Chuan nodded as he thought of his grandaunt. After his grandaunt was heavily injured, she returned to her hometown to nurture her descendants.

  Marchioness Plum Snow probably shared the same thoughts. “Let’s go,” said Meng Chuan. “Yes.”

  The couple set off with the messenger, another avian demon monarch.

  Meng Chuan traveled very quickly. After traveling thousands of kilometers, they arrived at a large familiar city. Most of the members of the Meng family lived in this city – Jiang State Capital.

  “Jiang State Capital.”

  Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue looked down.

  “Milords, we have to keep the identity of the guardian Godfiends a secret. We mustn’t reveal it, in case the demons discover it,” said the avian demon monarch envoy respectfully. At the same time, it pointed at an ordinary manor. “The courtyard with peach blossoms is where the two of you will live.”

  “I still can’t believe it,” said Liu Qiyue. “Archean Mountain actually wants me to guard Jiang State Capital.”

  “It’s written clearly on the transfer orders,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “It’s a large city with over 20 million people,” said Liu Qiyue.

  Even though the Great Zhou Dynasty had 62 large cities, there were only over ten cities with a population of 20 million.

  “Ordinary large cities are often attacked,” said Meng Chuan. “They encounter attacks once every two to three months, but the top cities are seldom attacked. In the past half-year, only five top cities have been attacked, but they were only attacked once. Jiang State Capital is one of them. I heard that when 1,200 third Firmament demon monarchs attacked, more than 1,100 died. Only a few dozen demon monarchs managed to escape.”

  “Yes.” Liu Qiyue nodded.

  The city’s defenses were too powerful. A Dao Protector, Wang Shan, had secretly guarded Jiang State Capital! With a Dao Protector’s body, he was in no way weaker than King True Martial.

  More than 1,100 of the 1,200 demon monarchs died. The death ratio was crazy! Demon monarchs were also afraid of death! After entering the human world, the demons didn’t have much control over the demon monarchs. They relied on treasures to entice them into attacking cities! The demon monarchs were unwilling to commit suicide.

  When attacking a large city, those with better life-preservation means would have a chance of survival if they were careful. Only then were they willing to participate in the attack. However, if the death rate exceeded 95%? The demon monarchs were unwilling to participate in the attack.

  “With Jiang State Capital’s combat results, even if the demons guess that there might be changes in our defenses, the possibility of them attacking Jiang State Capital is still very low,” said Meng Chuan with a smile. “At the very least, it is much more unlikely for you to cast Phoenix’s Nirvana here.”

  Liu Qiyue nodded. She knew that her husband had spent a lot of effort to transfer her to Jiang State Capital.

  This transfer… was actually very ingenious. Just a Marquis Godfiend was used to guard a top city. It saved Archean Mountain’s combat strength.

  At the bottom of the sea, inside a small grotto-heaven.

  Patriarch Yellow Oscillate, the black-robed man, and Demon Sage Nine Abyss gathered together.

  “The Great Zhou Dynasty and the Black Sand Dynasty have over 100 large cities. We attack 30 to 40 cities every month, but we only mobilize tens of thousands of demon monarchs,” said Patriarch Yellow Oscillate with a smile. “If we take turns, the numerous demon monarchs will only take action once a year. The demon monarchs aren’t against it.”

  “This pressure is enough.” Demon Sage Nine Abyss nodded. “Attacking one or two top cities occasionally will ensure that Regis Godfiends will continue guarding these large cities.”

  The black-robed man said coldly, “If a top city doesn’t have a Godfiend comparable to a Regis Godfiend, the attacking demon monarchs will demolish it.”

  “It’s time for the second step,” said Demon Sage Nine Abyss. “Too many second Firmament demon monarchs have been idle. Let them hunt freely! Give all demon monarchs a mission. They will earn 100 credits for every mortal they hunt.”“Nine Abyss, these mortals are very careful when hiding,” said the black-robed man. “They are all carefully hiding in the wilderness, the lakes, and the depths of mountains. They are very afraid that demon monarchs will discover them. If one is just a slight distance away, it’s impossible to find them with the naked eye.”

  “That’s why killing a mortal will earn them 100 credits,” said Demon Sage Nine Abyss with a smile. “Those demon monarchs will scour the areas one by one. If large groups of human Godfiends come out to kill demon monarchs, we can also kill them. The occasional handful of powerful Godfiends won’t be able to save the entire human world.”

  The black-robed man and Patriarch Yellow Oscillate nodded.

  Demon Sage Nine Abyss frowned and said, “North Sense, we can suppress humans in all aspects because we have many demon monarchs. However, King White Treasure and Archean Mountain’s mysterious Godfiend have been hunting the underground demon monarchs down. More demon monarchs are coming from the Demon Realm, and more demon monarchs are hiding underground. The number of demon monarchs they kill every year is greater than our losses on land.”

  “The Imperial Lords already created plans to deal with King White Treasure.” Demon Sage Nine Abyss looked at the black-robed man. “North Sense, the other mysterious Godfiend underground has always been in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Which Archean Mountain Godfiend is it? You have to investigate their identity carefully. The number of demon monarchs they kill every year is even greater than King White Treasure.”

  “I’m still investigating.” The black-robed man felt an incoming headache when talking about the issue.

  “Archean Mountain has two Regis Godfiends that are in contact with us. Don’t tell me those two Regis Godfiends don’t know who is responsible for carrying out underground reconnaissa
nce in the Great Zhou Dynasty?” Demon Sage Nine Abyss was furious.

  “Both of them say they don’t know,” said the black-robed man. “Can’t they guess? There are only a few Regis Godfiends,” said Demon Sage Nine Abyss angrily. “In my opinion, the two of them just don’t want to talk!”

  Chapter 334 - Patrolling the Mountains

  Patriarch Yellow Oscillate drank his alcohol and said with a smile, “It’s just a bet on both sides. They are taking advantage of us, and they are also taking advantage of the humans. They remain free, no matter who wins. We don’t have sufficient evidence of their betrayal. It’s not realistic to make them stand on our side like the Skydemon Sect. In the human world… the combat strength advantage still lies with the humans.”

  “We have to figure out that Godfiend’s identity,” said Demon Sage Nine Abyss. “We suffer enough losses in battles aboveground. If underground demon monarchs are continuously slaughtered, our army of a million ordinary demon monarchs won’t last for long.”

  “I’ve already tried my best,” said the black-robed man in a low voice. “Actually, there’s a method to trace the Godfiend’s identity. It’s the easiest method, and it will definitely reveal the mysterious Godfiend’s identity.”

  Demon Sage Nine Abyss and Patriarch Yellow Oscillate were astonished.

  The black-robed man continued, “Blood curse.”

  “Blood curse?” Demon Sage Nine Abyss shook his head. “It’s useless. Even if a demon monarch is killed, the blood curse won’t land on the murderer. A Regis Godfiend’s Seamless domain will definitely isolate the blood curse. Even a Marquis Godfiend’s Darkstar domain can detect external powers like the blood curse. They won’t allow it to be attached to their bodies.”

  “I’m talking about a blood curse that can trace karma,” said the black-robed man.

  “Trace karma?” Demon Sage Nine Abyss and Patriarch Yellow Oscillate were alarmed as they looked at their companion.

  “No matter what method is employed during the kill, as long as one is killed, we can trace the karma. It will definitely be attached to the enemy. Unless the enemy has the ability to isolate karma, they won’t be able to remove the blood curse,” said the black-robed man softly. “In the Demon Realm, aside from the three Imperial Lords, Demon Sage Thousand Cricket can also do this.”

  Demon Sage Nine Abyss and Patriarch Yellow Oscillate’s hearts stirred.

  “Do you mean to have Demon Sage Thousand Cricket enter the human world via possession?” Demon Sage Nine Abyss said, “Demon Sage Thousand Cricket is still young. He might not be willing to come to the human world.”

  “Hahaha, North Sense, I know you have a grudge against Thousand Cricket.” Patriarch Yellow Oscillate laughed.

  “I’m thinking about the interests of the demons and the Imperial Lords,” said the black-robed man. “Besides, there’s really nothing else we can do to figure out the mysterious Archean Mountain Godfiend’s identity. Nine Abyss, you know that we’ve already tried all other solutions.”

  Demon Sage Nine Abyss pondered for a moment before nodding. “Alright, I’ll report it to the Imperial Lords. Since there’s nothing we can do, we’ll let the Imperial Lords think of a solution. Otherwise, we can only let the Godfiend continue to massacre the demon monarchs hiding underground.”

  9th May, night.

  Swoosh.

  An avian demon monarch descended and bowed respectfully. “Marquis Eastcalm, your letter.” A letter flew towards Meng Chuan and his wife.

  Meng Chuan was somewhat surprised. If it weren’t an important letter, avian demon monarchs would usually immediately leave after delivering the letter. To hand over the letter at such a close distance implied the importance of the letter.

  Meng Chuan opened the envelope and read the contents of the letter. A Supremacy Quintessential Essence mark adorned the letter, proving its authenticity. “What?” Meng Chuan’s expression changed as he read through the letter’s contents.

  “What’s wrong?” Liu Qiyue asked.

  “The demon army is about to begin hunting mortals.” Meng Chuan handed the letter to Liu Qiyue.

  Liu Qiyue’s expression changed slightly when she read through the letter. “A mortal is worth 100 credits? Let the demon monarchs hunt as they please?”

  “This order has been passed down to all demon monarchs. Archean Mountain received the news immediately,” said Meng Chuan. “Seventy percent of the world’s population is outside the cities. If we watch these mortals get constantly hunted by a million demon monarchs without doing a thing, almost all of them will be killed. We have to save them!”

  “According to the letter, Archean Mountain will deploy 1,500 Great Solar Godfiends and 3,000 demon monarch servants to patrol the world for a long time.” Liu Qiyue read the letter. “If they encounter danger, they will seek help and deploy you.”

  “Yes.” Meng Chuan nodded. “1,500 Great Solar Godfiends… Archean Mountain doesn’t even have 1,500 Great Solar Godfiend disciples. Outer sect disciples are clearly included in this arrangement. Even demon monarch servants under Archean Mountain’s control are to be mobilized. The sect is already doing its best. The demon monarchs will not be allowed to slaughter the world’s population wantonly.”

  “3,000 demon monarch servants. I’m afraid most of them will be deployed, right?” asked Liu Qiyue.

  “There aren’t many Godfiends that can control demon monarch servants. Marquis Godfiends that cultivate the Mirage Fiend Body, Regis Godfiends, and Supremacies can control them,” said Meng Chuan. “However, 3,000 demon monarch servants is already the maximum number that Archean Mountain can deploy without affecting existing arrangements.”

  For example, King Desire Redemption-who had the strongest illusion technique at Archean Mountain-could control over 1,000 third Firmament demon monarchs alone. This was his limit.

  Apart from the avian demon monarchs, these 3,000 demon monarch servants were relatively strong. They were typically strong third Firmament demon monarchs like mountain demons.

  10th May, morning.

  Archean Mountain, in front of Blood Red Cliff.

  A large group of Godfiends gathered here. All of them carried bags on their backs and were ready to leave. Meng You, Meng An, and the other young disciples watched from the side.

  Li Guan stood at the front. Archean Mountain Lord and Elder Yi stood beside him.

  “All 523 of you Great Solar Godfiends will be deployed today,” said Li Guan solemnly. “More than a million demon monarchs will be conducting wanton slaughter in our home. At this moment, I need you to slay the demon monarchs. Joining you will be other Great Solar Godfiends. They will head out from the various cities in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

  “There are a total of 1,509 Great Solar Godfiends heading out to reinforce the various regions! Among them are 601 inner sect disciples and 908 outer sect disciples,” said Li Guan. “Apart from that, 3,000 demon monarch servants will be deployed. We are giving our all, and you only have one goal—if a demon monarch dares show its face, kill it. Kill them until they wouldn’t dare to show their face!”The 523 Great Solar Godfiends present had killing intent in their eyes. Some of them had white hair, while others were still in their prime.

  “From now on, all of you will be living out in the open as you patrol the wilderness, hunting down any demon monarch that dares to appear. You will constantly be fighting. You might die in the wilderness; you may not even leave behind a corpse. However, humanity will forever remember every single one of you!” said Li Guan, his eyes red.

  Battle intent surged in all the Godfiends present.

  There was no way out. It was a war between species! They had nowhere to retreat to.

  “Humans will ultimately win this war. All of you are heroes of humanity!” Li Guan said in a deep voice. “Now, set off!”

  The 523 Great Solar Godfiends immediately turned around and carried their bags. They brought their weapons and left the mountain.

  Meng An, Meng You, many other young dis
ciples, as well as many Godfiends with potential to become Marquis Godfiends, watched silently. All of them wanted to join the fray. However, they needed to become stronger and obtain Archean Mountain’s permission before they could leave the mountain.

  Archean Mountain deployed 1,500 Great Solar Godfiends and 3,000 demon monarch servants. Black Sand Grotto-Heaven and Two World Island also sent out their forces! They would patrol the world and protect mortals.

  Chapter 335 - Xue Feng’s Request

  Great Zhou Dynasty, Xufang City.

  A dark figure descended into a courtyard. It was Li Guan’s Essence Soul avatar. At first glance, it looked like a normal person, but it was darker.

  “Gucheng,” said Li Guan as he stood in the courtyard.

  A figure emerged from an underground tunnel in the rockery. He bowed respectfully. “Master.” This figure was the strongest Godfiend of Archean Mountain’s Poison Refinement lineage-King Luyue.

  “Gucheng, you know the global situation. The demon monarchs are attacking cities almost every month,” said Li Guan, “We are in desperate need of the poisonous bugs you refine. How’s the progress of your refinement?”

  “It’s not easy to refine 8,000 poisonous bugs, but many of the difficulties have been resolved. It will probably take another two months,” said King Luyue respectfully. He had the experience of refining poisonous bugs for his descendants.

  However, Archean Mountain’s request was for him to refine a large number of poisonous bugs that other Godfiends could control. He needed to ensure that every poisonous bug had the strength of a peak Great Solar Godfiend. This was an unprecedented challenge for King Luyue.

  Archean Mountain provided him all kinds of precious materials. After trial-and-error with his poison bug refinement, King Luyue finally figured out something.

  “Two months?” Li Guan’s eyes lit up.

  “However, to control these poisonous bugs, one has to be at least a Great Solar Godfiend that cultivates the Myriad Poisons Fiend Body,” said King Luyue. “Furthermore, the weaker ones might only be able to control dozens of poisonous bugs. The more talented Myriad Poisons Fiend Body Godfiends might be able to control a few hundred. However, I can guarantee that every poisonous bug has the strength of a peak Great Solar Godfiend. They are even more terrifying than before. They are extremely poisonous and are good at destroying bodies. I selected their traits in a targeted manner so that they could deal with demons more effectively.