Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 540: Chapter 384: Only Blood Can Stop the Invasion

Inside a conference room.

”More than two-thirds of the soldiers are casualties, 1,020 volunteers, over a hundred dead or injured. Currently, more than two thousand people have arrived at the destination, waiting for the Key to appear.”

A soldier stood upright, holding documents in his hands, reporting the latest battle situation in the Land of Chaos to Hong Tao and the other two.

Even though the Land of Chaos is sealed, with entry only and no exit, the special soul skills of the Demon Spirit Masters still transmit the situation inside.

”What about Lin Feng and his group?” Hong Tao asked while seated.

The soldier quickly replied without hesitation, ”They haven’t appeared at the destination nor approached it, and are still hunting down the Abnormal People from the outskirts!”

Still hunting them?

Upon hearing this, Hong Tao frowned slightly.

Lin Feng and his group’s actions seem rather unconventional.

If the previous hunts were intended to instill fear in the Abnormal Squads, with their current mental collapse and retreat, the goal has been achieved, making further hunting unnecessary.

Even if Lin Feng’s group hasn’t suffered any casualties, such extensive consumption of Spiritual and Soul Power would surely affect their state for contending for the Key!

Their purpose is to contend for the Key, not to hunt those clearly expendable Abnormals.

These Abnormals, though including Advanced Demon Spirit Masters and Martial Artists, are neither geniuses nor Kings; even if all perished, the Five Great Forces wouldn’t care.

Not only Hong Tao, but the other two Emperors were equally puzzled, though they also didn’t put much thought into it.

According to the information, the Key will not appear for another day.

The fewer Abnormals, the better for the Key contention battle.

Now Lin Feng’s squad has slain over a thousand Abnormals, reducing casualties among their own, allowing many squads to smoothly reach the destination, which is advantageous for the Key contention battle. This achievement is far more dazzling than other squads.

Compared to this strange behavior, what truly surprised them was the power of Lin Feng’s squad.

A group of fourteen people, without a single King, yet capable of inducing panic among the Abnormal People, causing their collective retreat—it’s astounding even to hear.

Though aware of Lin Feng’s squad’s strength, enough to blockade the Jade Seal Spatial Gate, their combat capabilities still exceeded expectations.

Moreover, the soul skills possessed by Lin Feng’s squad were astonishing.

Almost all possessed Diamond-level soul skills!

Remember, these are still university students not yet graduated!

Lin Feng’s use of the Stand-In soul skill even made the Emperors envious.

Divine-level soul skills; among the three, only Hong Tao possesses one.

The Stand-In, such a spatial series support soul skill, is far more precious and practical than other offensive soul skills.

The Stand-In Elf was Lin Feng’s reward for entering the Land of Chaos this time.

This Demon Spirit is extremely rare, and absorbing its soul skill is very difficult; they hadn’t expected Lin Feng to dare to absorb it directly and succeed.

This talent is truly extraordinary!

”Two Divine-level soul skills, today’s young people are quite remarkable.”

Chen Tiangeng sighed.

Although a Martial Emperor, he hadn’t refined many Demon Spirits, only a few of Seven Tier. Despite being considered advanced Demon Spirits, compared to Martial Arts talent, soul cultivation talent seemed insignificant, hence his focus on Martial Arts.

”Already reached Seven Tier in two years? Such a rapid growth rate, could it be because the Dragon Fish is highly compatible with ’Fish Dragon Transformation’?”

Xie Chun was somewhat shocked; the growth rate of this Demon Spirit was exceedingly fast, and its success rate in absorbing soul skills was astonishingly high.

Even she felt a sense of inferiority at the level of this soul skill combination!

”You may leave now, keep an eye on information about Lin Feng’s squad.”

Hong Tao said slowly.

Lin Feng’s squad is now no weaker than squads composed of Kings and is crucial in this Key contention battle.

If it doesn’t come to the final step, he doesn’t want to detonate the Spirit Medium either.

Whether Lin Feng is a Seven-Star Demon Spirit Master or not, as an Extraordinary, he didn’t mind; even a Nine-Star Demon Spirit Master wouldn’t matter much.

”Yes!”

The soldier saluted, about to leave when he seemed to remember something and paused:

”In the process of hunting the Abnormal Squads, Lin Feng’s squad encountered a girl with sand control abilities, who was accompanied by...”

Hong Tao’s expression changed slightly, waving his hand. After the soldier left, the atmosphere fell into silence.

”No wonder I’ve been sensing the Spirit Medium lingering at the outskirts, never approaching the destination; it joined with Lin Feng’s squad.” Hong Tao said lightly.

Clearly, that girl who controls sand was the Spirit Medium.

”Many already suspect, but the matter hasn’t been exposed yet!”

Chen Tiangeng looked at Hong Tao, a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.

He had opposed this decision from the start, but Hong Tao had been decisive and unilateral.

Nobody wants to become a sacrifice; should the matter be known, it would be a severe blow to morale, possibly leading many to abandon the contention for the Key.

This would mean the failure of the Key contention battle.

Should this spread, it would cause an uproar; not only Hong Tao, but he and Xie Chun would also face scrutiny and infamy.

Though Emperors are admired and worshipped by the people, they can’t decide everything.

Emperors aren’t invincible; faced with multiple Kings, one might even be slain!

Moreover, within the Land of Chaos are descendants of Emperors and numerous members of the Glory Race.

If the matter spreads, even they couldn’t bear it.

”Since it’s just suspicion, it means Lin Feng and his team haven’t spoken carelessly, clearly aware of the grave consequences!”

Xie Chun said, her tone also uneasy.

Compared to the other two, Hong Tao appeared much calmer, though his tone had a peculiar edge, ”Daring to take away the Spirit Medium, Lin Feng’s squad is not only powerful but also bold!”

Sensing the anger in Hong Tao’s words, Xie Chun frowned and said:

”Nobody wants to become a sacrifice; in your position or mine, we would make the same choice. Blaming them, instead of blaming your useless son!”

Clearly, it was Hong Li’s negligence that led to the Spirit Medium slipping from control, a matter largely unrelated to Lin Feng and his group.

Hong Tao didn’t rebut; among his children, there are five who are Kings, and indeed, Hong Li is the most incompetent one; otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen him.

But the actions of Lin Feng’s squad evidently showed they dismissed him altogether.

What truly angered him was whether the plan could proceed smoothly?

If they don’t approach the destination, the explosion’s power would be greatly reduced.

Regarding criticism and infamy, Hong Tao was indifferent.

As an Extraordinary Powerhouse, he feared no threat.

From a broader perspective, sacrificing some for the safety of a Base City’s millions, to prevent the fusion of a second Space Gate, wasn’t unacceptable; it was even worthwhile!

The plan wasn’t his alone to support!

”Since there are suspicions, even if the Space Gate is sealed, the news could still leak, so this absurd plan ends here!”

Chen Tiangeng looked at Hong Tao seriously. The latter disregarded his gaze, seemingly indifferent.

Facing this, Chen Tiangeng looked displeased, snorted coldly, and stormed out of the conference room.

Although also an Emperor, he wasn’t a match for Hong Tao, and with the Spirit Medium already in the Land of Chaos, he couldn’t stop it.

After Chen Tiangeng left, Xie Chun said with some helplessness:

”Old Hong, I know you have your intentions, and the Spirit Medium’s death worries you the most. I know you’re thinking of the bigger picture, but this cannot be done! If it’s done, it will dishearten everyone!”

Saying this, she also stood up and left, leaving Hong Tao alone in the empty conference room.

”No one will be disheartened; if truly exposed, it will be my decision.”

Under the dim light, Hong Tao’s expression was uncertain but finally settled into calm; in the empty room, a cold and resolute voice echoed:

”Only blood can stop the invasion!”