Chapter 996 - 437: Main Assault_2

Opportunities won’t come your way like cabbage for you to pick up.

According to his estimate, in less than a year, Chu Xiu is unlikely to pass the Demigod Trial. Ordinary Heroic Spirits need at least ten years just to gain experience. Even if he encounters another opportunity, recklessly challenges the Demigod Trial at Full Level, and miraculously passes again.

That would still be around the strength of a Strong Demigod Awakened.

At the Demigod level, everyone’s talents are extraordinarily powerful, and over the long years, Demigods have accumulated battle experience and Equipment far beyond ordinary Awakeneds; having Mythical Equipment isn’t unusual, and challenging higher Tiers won’t be so easy.

And this is the most optimistic estimate.

As for Chen Huang, he broke through the defenses set by fifty Heroic Spirit Horned Demons with a surprise attack, then immediately pierced through the bodies of twenty Horned Demon Heroic Spirits without charging power, dealing a significant blow to the Black Death Prison, nearly breaking the core.

Such a display of strength completely surpasses Chu Xiu’s capabilities; Zhang Zhengdao does not believe Chu Xiu can reach this level.

In fact, he thinks Chu Xiu is likely still at the Heroic Spirit level, merely possessing the ordinary Demigod strength.

In the eyes of those true powerhouses, he would appear too "fragile," even with the support of the Civilization Domain.

"The five Blood Demons are manageable, given their brief existence, but Ashtar, the limbs of the Outer Realm Demons, especially the Divine Envoy of the King of Bronze... these must be guarded against!" Zhang Zhengdao emphasized again.

Chu Xiu nodded, deeply concerned about the Divine Envoy of the King of Bronze. According to government speculation, Su Jinyu was devoured by an Ancient God Relic, a deed of this Envoy. Despite past misunderstandings between Ashtar and the King of Bronze, reconciliation at their level is easily achieved. Considering other Outer Realm Demons’ dread of the King of Bronze, this Envoy is not to be underestimated.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

As they conversed, the Blood Demon Army finally began their marching.

At this moment, the intensity of the dirty bomb’s radiation had decayed to nearly one percent of the initial level, and the Sea of Blood ecosystem resumed its spread.

"Are they still daring to come? Then let’s close the gates and trap the beast! Anyway, we have plenty of dirty bombs in reserve." Zhao Jie remarked beside them.

"No," Zhang Zhengdao shook his head, "this time it’s for real."

"Thump, thump, thump!"

The earth began to tremble, and at the horizon, towering figures slowly emerged!

These were massive Blood Demon Giants, each over a thousand meters tall, surrounded by a whole Blood Demon Wizard brigade providing various Defensive measures, and their numbers exceeded eight hundred!

Previously hidden without a trace, they seemed to appear out of thin air!

Moreover, cracks began to appear on the ground at the horizon, and suddenly a terrifying blood-colored hand reached out from underground!

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Great plumes of dust ascended, as if the earth couldn’t support the weight of the colossal creature and began to collapse. Yet people soon realized the creature had no intention of climbing out, but was using its hands to crawl underground! The firm earth appeared as soft as water to it!

Chu Xiu focused his gaze, a hint of shock flickering in his eyes. Though he couldn’t see the creature in full, he could guess it was a ten-thousand-meter-long crawling type Blood Sea Giant!

And the vibrations surrounded all sides; there were as many as seventeen such Super Large Blood Sea Giants!

"Is this terrifying strength... Demigod?"

"No, probably just Heroic Spirits." Even Zhang Zhengdao’s expression turned rarely solemn. "They must have been hiding underground for the past five days, absorbing Blood Energy from underground rivers and Blood Crystal mines, growing so large they’re unable to rise, much like those kilometer-tall Blood Sea Giants."

"With such size and strength... I’m afraid even tactical nuclear bombs would be ineffective." Zhao Jie furrowed his brow slightly.

"No matter, when they approach, my Celestial Thunder Demon-Slaying Map will be enough to annihilate them," Zhang Zhengdao said.

Zhao Jie added, "But the Civilization Domain will be compressed, and your Power should be reserved for stronger foes. It shouldn’t be wasted on creatures that are merely massive in size."

Zhang Zhengdao paused, saying, "Well, there’s no other choice; if we can withstand the offensive from such a massive army, it would be enough. Expecting the Civilization Domain not to be compressed is too idealistic."

And even the top powerhouses discussed with serious expressions. As thousand-meter high Blood Demon Giants appeared in ordinary Awakened’s line of sight, and as the tremors from the ground grew stronger, like an Earth Dragon rolling and the earth roaring, everyone paled, awakening completely from their blissful killing Blood Demons and harvesting experience and Artifacts.

"What... what are these..."

"Heavens, look at those giants, each over a thousand meters tall! The count... I can’t even fathom it! Even nuclear bombs wouldn’t kill these monsters!"

"And the wizard brigades; so many Blood Demon Wizards, they can easily deflect incoming shells. Unless directly hit, they’ll be just scratching to these giants!"

"Wait, the giants really aren’t the main issue!" An Awakened skilled in observation noticed, besides the Blood Sea Giants, there were many uniquely appearing Blood Demon soldiers mixed in, each exuding an exceedingly terrifying aura!

The sky was again covered densely by Blood Wing Demons, like blood-colored clouds enveloping the sun. This attack vastly outnumbered previous encounters!

Even a blood dragon-like Blood Demon creature appeared in the sky, emitting an aura that King Tier Blood Wing Demons couldn’t match!

"Is this an all-out assault?"

Initially feeling secure due to thirteen hundred-meter-high tree walls, everyone realized that these Artifacts sponsored effortlessly by the Longevity King seemed laughable as a sandcastle against truly high-tier beings!

"Should we start retreating..."

"Gulp."

Someone swallowed heavily.

Most Awakeneds willing to fight here were prepared to retreat at any hint of danger. Although their position seemed safe, high-tier beings were too fast; a mere Heroic Spirit could dispatch them with a gesture, leaving no time for escape!

Moreover, rumors of spies had quickly spread throughout the camp! Everyone worried about an impending surprise attack!

The battlefield’s mood swayed, even those above Heroic Spirits, witnessing the Blood Demon Legion seemingly set to flatten the world, couldn’t help feeling their scalp tingle!

"Everyone, no need to panic."

At this moment, Zhao Jie’s calm voice sounded.

"Everyone retreat to the Titan Giant Mechanism, leaving the outer defenses to unmanned combat machines."

"Though the enemy is formidable, dense high-tier enemies also mean abundant resources, don’t they?"

"Here we have Zhang Zhengdao and the Zhang Family’s three clan-defending Array Maps. It’s absolutely secure; even Demigod Powerhouses will be instantly killed! Everyone just focus on boosting the Titan Giant Mechanism’s firepower, we’ll ensure your safety."

Zhao Jie’s words stabilized the unsettled hearts slightly.

So, next—

"Everyone follow orders, unleash full firepower!"

"Boom!"

As his words fell, a deafening roar erupted from the Titan Giant Mechanism! All Awakeneds inside felt their brains buzz and the ground shake beneath them, as an invisible shockwave seemed to spread through the air, vibrating even the trees on the Titan Giant Mechanism!

A streak of azure light flashed across the sky, precisely hitting a large Blood Demon Giant a hundred meters away!

"Boom!"

In the tremendous noise, the giant’s head was directly blown off!

After briefly maintaining its balance, the colossal body slowly tilted and fell forward; the seemingly indestructible thousand-meter-high large Blood Sea Giant was instantly killed by a single strike!

Everyone fell silent for a moment, then erupted into enthusiastic cheers!

This was the Titan Giant Mechanism’s main battle weapon, the super heavy electromagnetic Rail Cannon!

At the same time, Zhou Yangyang’s firing orders spread to various units; the Titan Giant Mechanism, like a truly awakened raging beast, poured unimaginable firepower, illuminating the entire sky!

At this moment, only massive resource harvests and a visibly effective blockade could completely stabilize the hearts!