Chapter 1344 |
Chapter 1344: The Ancient Flood City
Outside the trial grounds, at the eight entrances.
The Divine Flame Family, the Heavenly Water Family, and all other Demon King-level forces were still stationed there.
"This is the first time the central trial has been conducted with legions.
I wonder how those legions are faring inside.
The power of legions far exceeds that of individuals from past trials.
So, it’s possible that many previously unobtainable opportunities will be seized, and many unexplored regions will be uncovered."
At this moment, a half-step Demon King from the Nine Dragons Demon Sect spoke.
His expression was filled with concern.
The overall strength of the Nine Dragons Demon Sect was relatively low among these Demon King-level forces.
Thus, they had high hopes for this central trial.
At this, Han Che, a half-step Demon King from the Heavenly Water Family, sneered.
"How your Nine Dragons Demon Sect will fare, I don’t know. But as for the Divine Flame Family, I suspect very few of their legions will make it out."
His words were filled with provocation.
Lie Shan frowned slightly.
He had remained silent until now.
Han Che’s provocation seemed to come out of nowhere.
At this moment, a cold smile appeared on Lie Shan’s lips. "It seems you have great confidence in the Heavenly Water Family’s legions, Han Che.
Coincidentally, I also have faith in the Divine Flame Family’s legions.
How about we make a bet?"
Hearing this, Han Che was momentarily stunned.
Then, a look of interest appeared on his face.
"What kind of bet?
Please elaborate, Grand Elder Lie Shan."
Lie Shan smiled again. "Let’s bet on which family—Divine Flame or Heavenly Water—will have more legions emerge from the trial grounds.
If the Divine Flame Family performs better in the trial grounds, then the Divine Flame Family wins.
Your Heavenly Water Family’s treasury will grant a reward to the most outstanding legion from our side.
The same applies if the Heavenly Water Family wins.
Do you dare to take this bet?"
The bet only involved opening the treasury, without any personal insults to their status as half-step Demon Kings.
It wasn’t an unreasonable request.
Hearing this, Han Che had no reason to refuse.
"Since you’re so confident, the Heavenly Water Family accepts.
In the presence of all our peers, let us swear a heavenly oath!"
As soon as he said this, Lie Shan grew even more excited.
The Demon Warrior Legion’s strength was publicly known to be at the ninth stage of the Demon General Realm.
Yet, knowing this, Han Che still dared to make such a bet.
It seemed the Heavenly Water Family had indeed prepared thoroughly this time.
However, a half-step Demon King within the trial grounds could sweep through everything.
The two immediately swore a heavenly oath.
With the bet sealed, the tension between the two sides lessened slightly.
They waited for the month to pass.
Seeing this, the other Demon King-level forces, such as the Nine Dragons Demon Sect and the Heavenly War Demon Sect, were filled with mixed emotions.
"These two families might go to war after this event."
"However, the Heavenly Water Family’s legion lineup this time is indeed formidable. They’ve invested heavily in their legions.
The Divine Flame Family, on the other hand, is relying solely on the Demon Warrior Legion. In terms of overall strength, the Heavenly Water Family has the upper hand."
"Speaking of which, the Divine Flame Family has been quite lucky. Huo Yang and Lie Shan went to the northern region and stumbled upon the Demon Warrior Legion, a true gem.
This legion might carry the Divine Flame Family in the trial grounds.
Otherwise, the Divine Flame Family would be in an even more embarrassing position."
"..."
Surprisingly, most of the forces present seemed to favor the Heavenly Water Family.
...
Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen and the others continued deeper into the Flood Region.
The water-attribute spiritual energy grew denser along the way, and the repelling force from within became stronger.
However, they encountered more and more legions from various forces.
As they advanced, Su Jingzhen and the others annihilated over a dozen vassal legions of the Heavenly Water Family.
They soon absorbed dozens more strands of legion killing intent.
For You Yue, reaching that next step still seemed just out of reach.
It was always just a little bit more.
But after Su Jingzhen’s earlier guidance, she wasn’t in a hurry.
After another incense stick’s worth of time, a massive island came into view for the Demon Warrior Legion.
On the island stood an ancient city.
This was the core of the Flood Region—the Ancient Flood City!
From within the Ancient Flood City, powerful fluctuations of energy continuously emanated.
It was somewhat similar to the Ancient Earth City they had encountered before.
Clearly, a large number of legions had already entered the city and were competing for various opportunities.
"Earlier, we annihilated an eighth stage Demon General Realm legion outside. The Heavenly Water Family has invested heavily in their legions this time. There must be other legions of the same level, and likely more than one.
In this Ancient Flood City, the Heavenly Water Family’s fortunes in the trial grounds will come to an end!"
Huo Yang grew even more excited.
She knew that the endless conflict between the Heavenly Water Family and the Divine Flame Family might finally see a decisive outcome, thanks to her generation.
As Huo Yang spoke, Su Jingzhen and the others didn’t hesitate and charged straight toward the Ancient Flood City.