Chapter 694

Chapter 694: Taking Action

Translator: TYZ Editor: Lucas, TYZ

The blood elementalists’ encampment on the border of Jadeite Forest and God Nation were on high alert and the atmosphere there was extremely tense .

The number of patrolling units was several times higher than usual . There was a solemn look on every one of those fully equipped soldiers . As long as anything weird happened, they would immediately attack Jadeite Forest . The hissing sound of beetles made the atmosphere more tense and solemn .

That was because His Majesty was in the commander’s tent .

Actually, everyone knew that they did not need to protect him . The idea of protecting a Grandmaster was simply nonsensical . On the contrary, the security level of the camp had reached a new high due to the presence of His Majesty . All the sentries could actually rest now . After all, who could avoid a Grandmaster’s sharp sense of hearing?

Even the most bold individual in the encampment did not dare to chit-chat with other people .

There had been many controversies and disputes since the outbreak of the blood catastrophe until the establishment of God Nation . That was because too much blood and hatred were involved . However, after God Nation was established and His Majesty assigned sages and talents to important positions, God Nation began to flourish . His Majesty hated corrupt individuals very much . His style of governing was well-ordered and honest . Even the lowest class of citizens led a rather good life .

On the contrary, the Elders Guild was like a big, hollow, decayed tree that was uprooted by a huge gust of wind and broken apart . The ones that suffered the most were no doubt its people . They were like duckweed as they had nothing and no one to rely on . Even after they moved to Beyond Avalon, they had to face wars that occurred frequently among cities .

The happiness of God Nation’s ordinary citizens came through comparison .

After all, their opponent’s ruling government was foolish and decadent .

The prosperity and stability of God Nation watered down the brutal image of the Holy Emperor . Which emperor doesn’t step on heaps of bodies to attain kingship?

Time diluted blood and pain . As time passed, the ordinary citizens began to look forward to a better future . The triumphant progress of the six god divisions also showed everyone how incompetent and weak the Elders Guild was . His Majesty gradually became a figure of reverence for everyone .

The ordinary soldiers did not need to think too much . They could only do this as a way to express their respect for His Majesty .

Inside the commander tent, the Holy Emperor was sitting on the seat of honor . That was where Red Devil usually sat . Red Devil was sitting beneath the Holy Emperor while listening to him speak . The battle of Grandmasters did not happen, so there was nothing for him to worry about .

The Holy Emperor seemed to be in a good mood .

“It’s good that Dai Gang did not die . If he really died, it would be a huge pity . Le Buleng still cares about his old friendship with Dai Gang and he also doesn’t want me to exploit Dai Gang’s death . I also can’t believe Le Buleng actually attained the level of Grandmaster . He is one stubborn fellow, the most stubborn fellow in the world . I have really underestimated him, but it’s a pity that he can’t live long . “

Red Devil sat quietly on his chair, resembling a lifeless rock .

He was very calm even though the Holy Emperor was right in front of him .

The Holy Emperor admired Red Devil’s strength and capability very much . The only problem he had with Red Devil was his nonchalant attitude . He just wasn’t interested in achieving any goals . Only the princess at the Fairy Devil Palace could cause changes in his emotions .

“Previously, I transferred you here because I was worried about the Jadeite Forest . Now there’s no need for me to worry anymore . Dai Gang’s disciples are worthless and incapable . Even though Dai Gang did not die, he is severely injured . Jadeite Forest is afraid of us attacking them and therefore they won’t dare to provoke us . Le Buleng’s alies won’t stay here to protect them . He doesn’t have much time left, hence why would he waste time taking care of Dai Gang’s home?” the Holy Emperor continued .

“Can I go back now?” Red Devil asked bluntly .

“No, not yet . ” The Holy Emperor laughed bitterly .

Red Devil looked straight at the Holy Emperor . Under his ice-cold mask, his eyes were as clear as water .

With a deep voice, the Holy Emperor continued, “I want you to go to the Windy Pearl Defensive Line and stabilize the situation there . “

“No, I’m not going,” Red Devil replied bluntly .

The Holy Emperor wasn’t angry . He added, “Until now, there has been no news of Nangong Wulian and Ye Baiyi . I’m afraid their situations are bleak . That place doesn’t have a leader now, and I need someone to stabilize the situation there . The current situation is too complicated and she is still too young to handle it . Chi Tong has revived and he will definitely target She Yu because she has the God’s Blood in her body . “

“No, I’m not going . “

If it was another person who behaved like this, the Holy Emperor would have slapped him or her to smithereens . However, when it came to Red Devil, the Holy Emperor wasn’t angry at all . He said with a patient tone, “If Nangong Wulian dies, Beast Venom Temple will be paralyzed . “

Red Devil raised his head abruptly . “What about Fairy’s medicine?”

When Fairy was found, her body was gravely injured . Nangong Wulian used blood refinement to restore her body . However, too many of her body parts needed to be restored . In order to maintain her life, Nangong Wulian had tried various secret arts on her body . This caused her to suffer from many illnesses that required her to take special medicines at certain times .

With a serious tone, the Holy Emperor continued, “I’m currently choosing a new palace master for the Beast Venom Temple . If anything happens to Nangong Wulian, there’s still a replacement . There’s no need for you to worry about the medicines, Nangong Wulian has already prepared a stock of medicine for Fairy . I want you to go there just in case something serious happens . It’s best that nothing happens to Nangong Wulian . Otherwise, it will be very troublesome to assign a new palace master to the Beast Venom Temple at this critical juncture .

“Alright, I will go . “

Red Devil’s reply was very clear-cut .

The Holy Emperor wasn’t surprised by Red Devil’s reply . He knew that Red Devil would go through water and tread on fire for the little princess of the Fairy Devil Palace without even knitting his eyebrows .

“The current situation there is very complicated . All you need to do is stabilize the situation . I also don’t know what Chi Tong will no that he is revived . However, he will definitely look for She Yu to get her God’s Blood . The Assembly of Patriarchs will definitely approach Chi Tong as well, as they have been waiting for this day for a very long time . A formidable individual was born in the Sky Leaf Division, and I reckon that he will get involved in the chaos as well . You have to be careful; all you need to do is stabilize the situation and prevent the remaining god divisions from getting slaughtered . “

Suddenly, both of them raised their heads abruptly . They could sense a terrifying wave of elemental energy undulations .

When both of them stepped out of the commander’s tent, they saw streaks of brightly colored brilliance in the horizon, resembling a gorgeous rainbow .

That happened to be the direction of the Windy Pearl Defensive Line .

“Grandmaster?” Red Devil asked .

The Holy Emperor squinted his eyes and replied, “Yes, Grandmaster . ” His face did not look so good .

Even though the soaring, bloody glow, the sonorous sword chime, and the white glow from Skyheart City were extraordinary, they were still lacking in might in the Holy Emperor’s eyes . He considered those individuals that caused these phenomenons to be merely pseudo-Grandmasters .

However, these elemental energy undulations were obviously released by someone that was on the level of Grandmaster .

“Hmm, these energy undulations contain all five types of elemental energy… Could it be the Assembly of Patriarchs? No, it can’t be . It’s that bunch of people at Skyheart City! No, it can’t be . How is it possible that they produced someone so powerful? Is it possible that a genius was born?” the Holy Emperor mumbled to himself . His facial expression kept on changing .

Red Devil remained silent . He looked at the propagating streaks of brilliance in the horizon, somewhat in a daze .

Windy Pearl Defensive Line… The elementalists . . .

Ai Hui, Duanmu Huanghun, Shi Xueman… One by one, these names flashed across his mind .

A look of agony appeared in his limpid eyes . Soon after, his eyes regained clarity once more .

The Holy Emperor, who had been muttering to himself, suddenly widened his eyes, looking as though he had thought of something . “Something’s not right! It’s Chi Tong!”

His words captured Red Devil’s attention . Red Devil wasn’t a blood elementalist by birth, so he was unfamiliar with this word . However, he could tell that His Majesty feared Chi Tong more than anyone else . This was the first time he saw such a fearful look on His Majesty’s face . His Majesty never had such a look on his face when he was talking about Dai Gang and Le Buleng .

“Who is Chi Tong?” Red Devil asked .

The Holy Emperor returned to his senses and looked around at this surroundings . Then he replied, “Go in first and we will talk . “

Both of them entered the commander’s tent and sat down again . Following which, the Holy Emperor told Red Devil everything about Chi Tong’s history .

Red Devil widened his eyes as he was dumbstruck .

All along, he thought events like the revival of an ancient demonic god would only happen in legends . He did not expect it to happen in this world at this era . Furthermore, he might have to face him in the future . One could imagine how shocked he was .

When the Holy Emperor saw the shocked look on Red Devil’s face, he couldn’t help but burst out laughing . It was incredibly hard for him to see such a facial expression from his favorite general .

Even though Ye Baiyi was a near-perfect commander-in-chief, the Holy Emperor still preferred Red Devil .

Red Devil never knew how to conceal his emotions or express his deference to the Holy Emperor . He was a quiet individual that lacked ambition . However, he was someone that valued loyalty and honored the promises he made . He wouldn’t agree to anything hastily . Once he agreed to something, he would brave through all kinds of dangers to achieve it . He also wouldn’t give up easily .

“Many people have targeted Chi Tong . Once this news is spread, no one will be able to resist this temptation . [Deathly Seeds of Demonic Consciousness] is a supreme absolute art that allows one to revive indefinitely . Chi Tong has just revived, and right now he is at his weakest form . It is also the best chance to seize him . The Assembly of Patriarchs and Skyheart City will be targeting him . “

Red Devil could not help but sit up straight . He finally understood how troublesome the situation that he had to deal with was .

The Holy Emperor chuckled and continued, “Don’t worry, as long as you bide your time, no one will find trouble for you . That’s because they have a common enemy now . “

“Who?”

“Le Buleng,” the Holy Emperor sneered . “Le Buleng is going to die soon and he is the most anxious person that wants to get hold of Chi Tong . Now that [Deathly Seeds of Demonic Consciousness] is right in front of him, why would he give it up? No matter powerful the rest are, they are only pseudo-Grandmasters . Le Buleng is a legitimate Grandmaster . “

“Doesn’t Your Majesty desire the [Deathly Seeds of Demonic Consciousness]?” Red Devil suddenly asked .

“Me?” The Holy Emperor burst out laughing and replied, “I want a different thing from them . They want [Deathly Seeds of Demonic Consciousness], but I don’t want it . Hmm, what’s the point of defying the law of nature and having the ability to revive indefinitely? All I want is Chi Tong’s secret to blood refinement . “

“Chi Tong’s secret to blood refinement?”

“Chi Tong was born out of pure will, but he was able to create a physical body . The method he used to achieve this is incredulous . Our blood refinement technique pales in comparison to Chi Tong’s . Reportedly, Chi Tong used the blood of ten thousand beasts to form his physical body . The blood was so poisonous that his body couldn’t take it and collapsed bit by bit every night . Because of this, Chi Tong howled in anguish for three years before devising a unique blood refinement technique to create his physical body . Eventually, he did create a peerless physical body . Everyone knows of the existence of the God’s Blood, but they don’t know that it begins with Ten Thousand Beasts’ Blood . Without the body of God, how can there be God’s Blood? Subsequently, Chi Tong severed his karmic relationship with his physical body for the sake of his reincarnation . His physical body became an immortal armor, but it was lost in the end . What a pity . “

“Can his blood refinement technique cure Fairy?” Red Devil suddenly asked again .

“Of course, it can give your Fairy a new body,” the Holy Emperor laughed and answered Red Devil’s question .

Red Devil stood up from his seat and said, “I will set off tomorrow . ”