Chapter 362 - 311: Cyan Wood World, Demon Fiend Trial (Part 2)

Chapter 362 -310-311: Cyan Wood World, Demon Fiend Trial (Part 2)

‘So even the Harmonization Demon Race can only stay at the back of the Spiritual Boat! Then the front is for…’

Xu Chang’an peered down the wide aisle toward the front of the Spiritual Boat.

While Xu Chang’an was focused on Blood-toothed Crocodile Ling Feng, Chu Xianyi, at his side, seemed completely oblivious. She gazed out the window with a languid air.

Xu Chang’an found it interesting.

‘I never thought the Peacock King had this side to her.’

Still, they were about to embark on a Demon Fiend trial mission with unknown risks.

‘For Chu Xianyi to be so relaxed… she must be incredibly confident!’

‘Could it be…’

‘The Exquisite Treasure Tower…’

Xu Chang’an speculated internally.

In the time since they’d boarded, many more members of the Demon Race had entered the Spiritual Boat.

Almost all of them went to the rear of the Spiritual Boat, each finding a spot to sit.

Hm!?

Suddenly, Xu Chang’an’s gaze sharpened.

Outside the Spiritual Boat, he saw a group from the Demon Race, all wearing Demon Monster Medals, flying toward them.

They were incredibly fast, closing the distance in a single flash.

Among this group of Demon Fiends was a familiar figure.

The Shangyang-level Demon Fiend, Xiang Xian!

‘Why is he here!?’

A chill ran through Xu Chang’an’s heart.

They’d had an unpleasant run-in at the Demon Palace over Chu Xianyi.

Inside the Demon City, the Kunpeng’s decree prevented any of the Demon Race from fighting.

Even the weak had the courage to face the strong!

But…

Now they were outside the Demon City!

The Great Realm was synonymous with chaos and disorder.

Having already made an enemy of Xiang Xian, running into him outside the Demon City would surely lead to trouble.

‘This is a Demon Fiend trial. I hope he’ll show some restraint!’

Xu Chang’an believed that with his Demon Body and Spirit and his Talent Divine Techniques, his combat strength should be far greater than that of an ordinary Harmonization Demon Race member.

But against a Tier Four Shangyang-level Demon Fiend, he wasn’t very confident.

After all, his assessment of his own combat strength was merely a guess. He had yet to test it in actual combat against a Demon of the Unity Realm.

What techniques or hidden trump cards a Harmonization Demon Race member might possess—it was all just theory.

He had no real, firsthand understanding of an actual Harmonization Demon Race member, a Shangyang-level Demon Fiend.

He was quite self-assured, but if it came down to a real fight, Xu Chang’an wasn’t very confident of the outcome.

‘It’s always better to avoid a fight if you can.’

‘Leaving some room for maneuver is the path to longevity.’

‘Fighting rashly without absolute certainty isn’t my style.’

However…

Xu Chang’an glanced to his side.

Chu Xianyi had also spotted the Shangyang-level Demon Fiend, Xiang Xian, outside the Spiritual Boat.

Her beautiful eyes were like limpid autumn pools, breathtakingly stunning.

Her expression remained as coolly beautiful as ever, making it impossible to know what she was thinking.

One look at Chu Xianyi, and Xu Chang’an’s heart settled.

‘I hope he doesn’t do anything foolish.’

He wasn’t confident on his own, but with Chu Xianyi…

If Xiang Xian dared to make a move against them, he would likely be killed on the spot!

“That Demon Fiend, Xiang Xian, he’s here too.”

Chu Xianyi’s voice rang out, calm and unhurried.

Xu Chang’an nodded slightly.

Xiang Xian entered the Spiritual Boat along with the other Demon Fiends.

But instead of coming to the rear section where they were, he went to the front.

Xu Chang’an clearly saw Xiang Xian enter a private compartment.

A few of the Demon Fiends with him also entered compartments, while most found individual seats to settle in.

Seeing this, Xu Chang’an’s heart sank a little.

‘Against Xiang Xian alone, if Chu Xianyi and I teamed up, victory would be all but guaranteed. But…’

‘Xiang Xian isn’t alone. He has friends and allies!’

They had made an enemy of him in the Demon City. Outside the city walls, Xiang Xian would surely retaliate if he got the chance.

‘To think we’d run into him here.’

Xu Chang’an felt a slight unease.

He had thought that after reaching the Late-stage Void Refining Realm and with his massive increase in combat power, he would have plenty of confidence to roam the Great Realm.

He never imagined that just after leaving the Demon City for a Demon Fiend mission, he would run into such a potential threat.

‘My strength is still not enough,’

Xu Chang’an lamented.

“Don’t worry.”

Chu Xianyi’s voice sounded beside him.

Hm?

Xu Chang’an turned his head, his gaze meeting Chu Xianyi’s beautiful eyes.

‘Has the Peacock King had a change of heart!?’

More and more Demon Fiends boarded the Spiritual Boat.

After about half an hour, the Demon Fiends had gathered, and the large Spiritual Boat set off.

SWOOSH!

Despite its massive size, the Spiritual Boat’s speed was not the least bit slow.

It was even a bit faster than Chu Xianyi’s Vermilion Bird.

In the blink of an eye, it had vanished from the vicinity of Kongchen Demon City.

“We’re already on our way, and we still don’t know the specifics of the mission?”

“Yeah, for an advancement mission, the secrecy is top-notch!”

“Advancement mission? No, I just accepted a difficult Tier Two mission.”

“It is an advancement mission, that’s right! If I complete this Demon Fiend mission, I’ll get my Tier Two Demon Fiend title!”

“I see! So this mission can only be completed by Yingzhao-level Demon Fiends or those with equivalent strength!”

“That can’t be right! If that’s the case, then what are those Unity Realm Demon Fiends here for?”

“Good point!”

“I’d say this is a multi-layered Demon Fiend mission! It has Tier Two, but also Tier Three and Tier Four objectives!”

“Tier Three!? Tier Four!?”

“That’s right. I don’t know if you were paying attention, but nearly ten Shangyang-level Demon Fiends have been dispatched for this mission! Even Senior Yu Chen is here!”

“Senior Yu Chen! You mean *the* Yu Chen? I was just cultivating and didn’t notice!”