Chapter 165: 165

Chapter 165: Eruption

“I cultivate the Lightning Devastator Fiend Body,” said Meng Chuan with a humble smile . “In direct combat, my strength is just below the threshold for Marquis Godfiends . The only thing worth mentioning is my speed . ”

For the past two years, he remained at Greater Mastery of Saber Soul . When he fused the Power of Essence Soul with his Quintessential Essence, his strength was just below the threshold for Marquis Godfiends . He could maintain this fusion for a relatively long time .

When he fused the Power of Essence Soul with his Diamond Body and Quintessential Essence and used a forbidden spell, he would have the strength of a weak Marquis Godfiend . However, he couldn’t maintain this state for long! Both Zhang Yunfeng and Yang Fang had the strength of a weak Marquis Godfiend in their normal states . Meng Chuan was still inferior to his two senior brothers . If his senior brothers were to use forbidden spells, they would be much stronger . However, they were old . Every time they used a forbidden spell, their lifespans would shorten greatly .

“Junior Brother Meng, you’re so young, but your strength is already close to a Marquis Godfiend’s . It really makes me envious,” said Yang Fang with a smile .

Zhang Yunfeng smiled as well . “You can match a Regis Godfiend’s speed at the Great Solar realm with your perfected Lightning Devastator Fiend Body . According to the information given to me by Archean Mountain, Junior Brother Meng’s speed is at the top even among Regis Godfiends . ”

Meng Chuan was shocked . He knew that Archean Mountain had definitely calculated Meng Chuan’s speed after he had become a Patroller . But he didn’t think that this information would be provided to Zhang Yunfeng .

“Junior Brother Meng,” said Zhang Yunfeng . “Other than defending Jiang State Capital, we are also responsible for reinforcing the surrounding prefecture cities . ”

“Reinforcing the surrounding prefecture cities?” Meng Chuan was surprised .

“Yes . ” Zhang Yunfeng nodded . “In the past, Marquis Godfiends were the ones responsible for reinforcing the surrounding cities . Now, this job is left to Great Solar Godfiends . Whenever we are required to reinforce a city, take me along with you . Together, we can deal with many dangers . Even if you bring me along, you will still be faster than many Marquis Godfiends . ”

“However, compared to a Regis Godfiend, I might be slightly inferior,” said Meng Chuan .

“That’s fine . ” Zhang Yunfeng nodded with a smile .

“If the two of you are reinforcing the cities, what about me?” Yang Fang glared .

Meng Chuan frowned slightly as his eyes scanned Yang Fang’s stocky body . Yang Fang—who cultivated a Great Strength Fiend Body—was very heavy . His speed would be affected greatly if he took him along .

“I’m best at domains . I can reduce the impact on his speed when Meng Chuan brings me along,” said Zhang Yunfeng . “If you come with us, Meng Chuan will drastically slow down . Besides, I’m afraid the demons might try to lure us out of the state capital . When Meng Chuan and I are reinforcing a nearby city, you will have to lead the Godfiends and protect Jiang State Capital . ”

“Alright, fine . ” Yang Fang nodded .

The three of them were to defend Jiang State Capital secretly—they were the strongest Godfiends here .

On the surface, Jiang State Capital was guarded by other Godfiends . However, they were much weaker . These Godfiends could use their tokens to alert the three commanding Godfiends .

“From today onwards, Junior Brother Yang and I will be staying in this mansion,” said Zhang Yunfeng . “Junior Brother Meng, you are to go incognito and roam around Jiang State Capital . See if any demon monarchs or Skydemons have sneaked in . With your speed, you can join us quickly whenever you are needed . ”

“Alright . ” Meng Chuan nodded .

…

Meng Chuan changed into a black robe . He controlled the muscles and bones on his face, making himself look colder . Even his hairstyle was changed slightly . He now looked like an ordinary saber-wielder that roamed the world .

“Boatman, set off . ”

There was a river in Jiang State Capital . Meng Chuan sat inside a boat with a black awning . He was drinking wine and eating some food as he sat inside the boat . The boatman paddled along the river; the boat slowly proceeded forward .

Crossing the city on a boat was normal . However, most people did it with friends . Doing it alone was rare .

The boatman didn’t dare to say anything after seeing the stern expression on Meng Chuan’s face .

While he was drinking wine, Meng Chuan was busy scanning all auras within a kilometer radius . Demons and Skydemon Sect’s spies were very careful after entering human cities . It was very difficult to find spies using only one’s eyes . However, because he could sense all auras within a kilometer radius with his perception domain, the demonic auras of demons and those from the Skydemon sect couldn’t evade detection .

Most of Skydemon Sect’s minions were unqualified to cultivate the Skydemon Sect’s formulas . Only disciples that had truly joined the Skydemon Sect could learn the Skydemon Sect’s formulas . The majority that served the Skydemon Sect did it for the money . Most had no idea they were serving the Skydemon Sect .

He rode on the boat for an hour . He didn’t discover any demons or Skydemon Sect disciples .

Jiang State Capital has always been guarded by Marquis Godfiends in the past . Marquis Godfiends have Essence Souls; thus, they can sense auras . The Skydemon Sect disciples must be very cautious . They probably send their subordinates to gather information instead of entering the city personally .

…

The entire human world was affected by turbulent undercurrents . On the surface, everything seemed to be the same .

On 27th February, all small and medium-sized city passes’ populations were being relocated after receiving orders from Archean Mountain, Black Sand Grotto-Heaven, and Two World Island .

Of course, not every city pass was inhabited by humans . Some city passes out in the sea were surrounded by water . Only Godfiends were presiding over those city passes . Even mortal soldiers weren’t sent to those city passes! This was because the vast sea was a massive obstruction to the demons . Even if they exited those city passes, they would have to enter the sea to get to land . Aquatic demons didn’t survive for long because Godfiends would sweep through the area and slaughter any aquatic demons they encountered .

It was too difficult to cross the vast ocean and reach land . Most small and medium-sized city passes had mortal humans living in them .

“The demons are about to launch a large-scale attack . All North River Pass residents are to relocate . Pack up quickly . We are setting off in four hours . ”

27th February, morning .

The entire North River Pass was in a commotion . Hundreds of thousands of residents found the news shocking .

“The demons are going to launch a large-scale attack?”

“We have to move? Can’t we stop them?”

They found it hard to leave their hometown . Many had lived in North River Pass their entire lives . They experienced numerous demon attacks every year . They knew that if North River Pass was breached by demons, hundreds of thousands of people would be slaughtered .

Therefore—no matter how unwilling they were—every family packed their belongings and prepared to relocate . Fortunately, most people had been cultivating since they were young . There were very few at the Marrow Cleansing realm . Most reached the Foundation Establishment realm and Internal Tempering realm . For them, it was very easy for one person to pull a wooden wagon and carry 500 kilograms of goods . There were very few ox and horse carriages . Most were pulled by humans manually .

Since a census of North River Pass’s population had already been done, everybody followed the relocation arrangements . They were heading towards nearby prefecture and county cities . These cities were roughly 100 kilometers away from North River Pass . Moving such distances en masse was too difficult . It was more pragmatic to relocate them somewhere closer .

“It won’t be easy for hundreds of thousands of people to migrate . ” Marquis Heavenstar stood above North River Pass and looked down . “The mountain roads are difficult to travel . For hundreds of thousands of people to traverse over 100 kilometers—with mountains along the way—they will probably take a month or two . They would be several times faster if they were on flat plains . ”

“Yes . ” Liu Qiyue and Fan Cheng nodded .

There were many mountain paths that were extremely narrow . They even had to walk along cliffs .

“Even if they are relocated, we have to continue defending,” said Marquis Heavenstar . “Otherwise, third Firmament demon monarchs will threaten other city passes’ relocation . The Great Relocation Plan has to end before we can retreat from the city pass . ”

Dong! Dong! Dong! The sound of drums echoed .

Marquis Heavenstar turned his head .

Thirty-five third Firmament demon monarchs were advancing through the kilometer-long World Entrance . The demons began attacking!

“We’ve just given the order, and the city will only set off in four hours,” said Marquis Heavenstar with a cold laugh . “Yet, the demons have already begun attacking . There will always be idiots who leak information!”

Among the human Godfiends, some weren’t really betraying the human race . They remained on the humans’ side . However, they would occasionally leak information for some benefits .