These eight demon marshals were precisely those who had retreated from Yin Yang Sect earlier, including Qiong Ku.
Wan Lei carefully observed that, apart from Qian Niao, all the other seven demon marshals bore injuries. Their auras, however, were even more powerful than before.
He surmised that they had encountered resistance during the slaughter of the Liu family, sustaining some wounds.
As for their increased power, Wan Lei analyzed that they had also absorbed blood qi, which had strengthened them.
Qiong Ku and the other demon marshals flew towards Wan Lei and his group.
“Army, retreat one hundred li! Those at the tribulation-crossing stage, follow me to meet them!”
Wan Lei issued the order without hesitation.
Against demon marshals, the regular army served little purpose. If they joined the fray, it would only lead to unnecessary casualties, a gain not worth the loss.
“As commanded!”
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu flew out first, with ten tribulation-crossing experts following closely behind.
This was Wan Lei’s first battle against demon marshals where his side outnumbered the enemy.
“Qiong Ku, were these Liu family members all killed by you?”
Wan Lei roared.
“Heh heh, I merely helped you eliminate many enemies. No need to thank me, it’s what I should do.”
“Thank your grandma’s ass!”
“Wan Lei, I didn’t expect you to arrive so quickly. Can you tell me how you broke through my spatial blockade?”
Qiong Ku asked with a smile, not even glancing at the mass graves below.
“What business is it of yours? You’re about to die, do you need to know so much?”
Wan Lei retorted unceremoniously.
“Heh heh, then let me guess. A speed tens of times greater than your current cultivation, capable of easily breaking through our demon race’s spatial blockade.
This must be the Wind Blade Escape Technique from the Immortal Realm.
When I first saw your speed, I didn’t consider this. But since you broke my blockade so effortlessly, it forces me to think of the Wind Blade Escape Technique.”
“Oh.”
“This Wind Blade Escape Technique can only be cultivated by the Five Elements Hall of the Immortal Realm, and only a select few are qualified to practice it. Yet, you possess it.
Coupled with your two divine artifacts, it makes me believe that the Saints of the Immortal Realm have truly treated you very well.
They have truly groomed you, the Son of the Plane, as a savior.
I was initially concerned that since you have divine artifacts and the Wind Blade Escape Technique, the Five Elements Hall must be aware of this universe’s existence. So why didn’t they send anyone to garrison or provide support?
Now I understand. This Thunder Wind Realm is a trial ground exclusively for you.
Our demon race is your antagonist. If you defeat us, you can naturally survive. If you lose, the Saints will not intervene, as this is a fair trial, your opportunity, and also our demon race’s chance.”
“…Oh.”
“People like you have immense opportunities but also greater risks, constantly facing enemies several times your strength. A single misstep could lead to your demise. Usually, people like you win through wisdom, but I see no wisdom in you.”
“…………Oh.”
“Your survival until now, and your ability to slaughter our demon race until only eight of us remain, is largely due to luck.
But you must understand one thing: Saints will never interfere with your life or death. They will give you treasures, but they will never send a single soldier to help you. Whether you live or die depends entirely on yourself.
Now, the final battle is about to begin, and the ultimate victory will belong to our demon race.
All your trump cards have been revealed, but our demon race’s trump cards are still…”
Boom!!!
Before Qiong Ku could finish speaking, Wan Lei turned into an afterimage and smashed his hammer into Qiong Ku’s jaw, sending him flying.
Everyone was stunned. Why did they suddenly start fighting when they were having a good conversation?
The atmosphere wasn’t even right yet.
“Hmph, you fellow, although you were talkative before, it was when you were confident of victory.
If you’re still so talkative now, I have to consider if you’re deliberately stalling for time.
Everyone, listen to my command! Kill these demon marshals as quickly as possible! Immediately! Don’t give them any more time.”
Wan Lei’s unease grew. He didn’t know what further schemes the demon race had, but as long as these demons were eliminated, any future plans would be irrelevant.
The battle erupted instantly. The demon marshals and tribulation-crossing experts on both sides engaged each other.
Everyone paired off for combat. Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu’s opponents were naturally the strongest, Qiong Ku and Qiong Shen. The others paired with demon marshals of similar strength. The remaining few tribulation-crossing experts did not engage in two-on-one combat but swarmed a weaker demon marshal, five people against one.
This was typical of Wan Lei’s ‘horse racing’ combat style.
Among the eight demon marshals, one, whose strength was second only to Qiong Ku and Qiong Shen, an upper-tier demon marshal, was matched against the weakest, Old Fang.
This was the demon marshal Qian Niao.
Before arriving, Wan Lei had instructed Old Fang that once the battle began, he was only to seek out the demon marshal Qian Niao.
Qian Niao was strong, but he was also the safest opponent.
Old Fang was the weakest, so this arrangement did not seem to be a waste of fighting strength.
While fighting Qiong Ku, Wan Lei unleashed the Creation God Disc. From the outset, he exerted his full strength, aiming to defeat the opposing demon marshals as quickly as possible.
These demon marshals had been augmented. Previously, a single laser beam from the Creation God Disc could kill a demon marshal, but now it required two.
However, it didn’t matter, as it only took a few seconds.
The Creation God Disc continuously attacked. In less than a minute, with the cooperation of the other tribulation-crossing experts, five demon marshals were all killed.
The others wanted to assist Old Fang, but Wan Lei stopped them. Qian Niao owed him a life-saving debt, and he had promised Qian Niao that he would not kill him after the war was won.
The battles on other fronts had already concluded, while the fight between Wan Lei, Fang Xiaoyu, and Qiong Ku and Qiong Shen had just begun.
The blood qi in the sky condensed into blood clouds, spreading everywhere, emitting an intense, suffocating pressure.
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu’s current combat power surpassed that of Qiong Ku and Qiong Shen. Even with the blood qi augmentation, the two demons could not bridge the gap in speed with Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu.
It was simple logic: if my speed is superior, no matter how strong you are, you cannot hit me, but I can hit you. What can you do?
When Qiong Ku fled previously, he had seen through Wan Lei’s combat strength and, knowing he couldn’t contend, chose to escape.
Wan Lei activated the fire and lightning runes, which filled his body. His power erupted instantly, and he flashed behind Qiong Ku, smashing his hammer down.
Seeing Wan Lei disappear, Qiong Ku immediately charged forward without thinking, intending to evade Wan Lei’s attack.
However, Wan Lei’s speed was incredibly fast. Before his hammer could descend, he had already reached Qiong Ku again, smashing his hammer into Qiong Ku’s mouth.