Chapter 322: Chapter 305: Decisive Victory

Time flows like water, never to return.

The battlefield to the north at Wushui City is unknown, but Wang Wu has been comfortably in seclusion for two years.

During these two years, he would go out once every three months to perform surgeries to enhance the Bloodline Evolution Level for Xiong Shiliu, Yuan Bupu, Old Niu, and Old Pig.

This includes the three thousand Demon Soldiers that Yuan Bupu picked out from the small demons, who also had their bloodlines enhanced secretly using the Companion Demon Vine.

Speaking of which, the bloodline enhancement surgery proved very effective for these lower-level little demons, perhaps due to their low starting point?

Anyway, over two years, a total of eight surgeries were conducted, and the average Bloodline Evolution Level of these three thousand lower-level little demons has reached 35%, almost stepping into the standards of the Ancient Blood Demon Race.

The best part is, these lower-level little demons have no background, no status, they were originally odd-job workers, and after being chosen, they are grateful and utterly loyal to Yuan Bupu and the others.

Combined with abundant Spiritual Qi supply and good guidance, in two years, they have risen smoothly from an average Eighth Grade to an average Seventh Grade, coupled with Yuan Bupu’s training, they are now quite presentable.

Moreover, over the past two years, Xiong Shiliu, Yuan Bupu, Old Niu, and Old Pig have also made significant progress.

Xiong Shiliu, who knows the truth about Wolf Destruction, went into seclusion without a word and has now successfully cultivated the third Demon Pill. With the abundant Spiritual Qi supply, his progress is rapid, currently at the Peak of Grade Three, and advancing to Second Grade in a decade or so is without difficulty.

Of course, its foundation is still somewhat lacking, for example, it does not have an Innate Treasure, and its Lifebound Demon Soldiers have just cultivated to Celestial Seventh Grade, but it has three Demon Pills.

Yuan Bupu is also working hard, but the cultivation speed is much slower, even with enough Spiritual Qi to squander, and having cultivated the third Demon Pill, it will take at least fifty more years to advance to Second Grade.

That’s the difference.

What bothers Wang Wu is Wolf Bu’er, whose aptitude is slightly better than Old Niu’s and only second to Yuan Bupu. Under Wang Wu’s secret help, its Bloodline Evolution Level is also about the same, but it has yet to emerge from the shadows. In two years, its cultivation progress is zero!

It is even worse than Old Pig and the cameo-playing Niu Xiaocao.

On the contrary, Old Niu is truly working hard, having successfully cultivated the second Demon Pill, and soon can cultivate the third, following the path taught by Xiong Shiliu, so there won’t be a problem.

Even Old Pig and Niu Xiaocao have now cultivated the second Demon Pill and are on the right track.

On this day, Wang Wu disguised as a Commanding Demon Soldier, was about to send back a message when he suddenly sensed something and looked up. In the north, colorful clouds rose, leaping across the peaks of mountains, instantly covering the entire South Wilderness.

The next moment, his Mountain Patrol Seal transmitted good news!

“Great victory! The South Wilderness, South Sea, and West Sea allied forces have captured Wushui City, slaughtering three million humans, capturing two million! Countless spoils seized!”

“The Left and Right Demon Emperors of the South Wilderness and the Divine Martial Demon Emperor of the South Sea commanded to rename Wushui City to Dragon and Snake City as a tribute to the Snake Emperor! A salute to the Dragon Race!”

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“Victory? A great victory?”

Wang Wu was startled for a long time, almost thinking he had read it wrong. The Demon Race allied forces actually captured a giant city of the Human Race, impressive!

At this moment, he didn’t bother to disguise as a Commanding Demon Soldier anymore, it wasn’t important.

With the capture of Wushui City, the cultivation techniques related to the Human Race, various cultivation knowledge, legacies, and resources would fall into the hands of the Demon Race allied forces.

Strategically, it strongly supported the Snake Emperor and opened up vast space for the development of the Southern Wilderness Demon Race.

After all, a major city basically covers five thousand miles, even eight thousand miles surrounding it, all areas can be awarded to meritorious soldiers.

Moreover, the Spirit Essence over there is twice as abundant as here.

The Demon Race will enter a rapid development period, assuming the Human Race Immortal Alliance still cannot send forces southwards.

“I guess the Human Race Immortal Alliance will most likely grit their teeth to finish off the Snake Emperor. Having managed to besiege it in the North Sea, how can they let previous efforts go to waste!”

As he judged this, Wang Wu was about to continue his seclusion but saw from the south, dark clouds rolling, thunder and lightning, countless South Sea Sea Demons were actually coming upstream along the wide river to the west.

The South Sea Demon Race is going to migrate?

Wang Wu was stunned, and with the rise of a Demon Wind, he instantly arrived at the bank of the Xijiang River, where the commotion had already drawn many South Wilderness Demon Race to observe, but none were overly alarmed. After all, the South Wilderness and South Sea races have always had close relations.

At this time, he saw that those South Sea Sea Demons were not arrogant or domineering but were orderly going upstream, with a large number of Sea Demons standing on both banks controlling the river water, so as not to flood the banks. When encountering gathered Land Demon Race, they quickly went forward to offer congratulations and apologies.

After listening for a while, Wang Wu learned that after Wushui City was renamed Dragon and Snake City, the five Demon Emperors had already decided that the Divine Martial Demon Emperor would oversee Dragon and Snake City, and that the entire South Sea Demon Race would migrate to Dragon and Snake City.

Because this place is originally the source of two major water systems of the South Wilderness, next to Dragon and Snake City, there is a large lake of several thousand miles in area.

In short, it’s most suitable for the Sea Demons to settle.

But Wang Wu always felt an inexplicable unease.

Suddenly, he reached into his bosom and took out the Peacock Feather given to him by the Left Demon Emperor, only to find that this item had dimmed black, as if it might wither and die at any moment.

“Oh no!”

Wang Wu suddenly realized that the Left Demon Emperor had been injured three years ago during the battle for Profound Iron. This time, however, he was forced to lead an army northward to conquer Wushui City under the Snake Emperor’s orders, worsening his injuries.

“Not good! Not good!”

“The Left Demon Emperor has shown me great favor; now that he is gravely injured, I cannot stand by idly.”

“But, what can I do in my current state?”

Wang Wu deliberated for a few seconds and finally decided to return to his fiefdom. Even though the Left Demon Emperor was severely injured, he wouldn’t die easily, so it would be better for him to return and continue his seclusion, deploy the Five Elements Spirit Array with his Qi Blood sooner, and then refine the Five Elements Spirit Pill. This way, he might be able to help a little.

Of course, it’s more likely that he wouldn’t need any help, as the Left Demon Emperor would recover after merely a few decades of rest; you should never underestimate a First-Grade Great Demon’s self-healing ability.

Despite this, Wang Wu still activated the highest level of Danger Perception and took a circuit around his fiefdom, but felt nothing at all.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, for if there were no sensation, there really was nothing to worry about.

The overall situation in the South Wilderness should not experience any severe upheavals in the future.

Then, as night fell, Wang Wu visited the military camp within his fiefdom once more to conduct the final bloodline enhancement surgery for the three thousand Demon Soldiers, which was almost at its limit.

Having finished these tasks, he was about to perform surgeries for Yuan Bupu, Old Niu, Old Pig, and others. Suddenly, his heart stirred, and with the rise of Demon Wind, in the blink of an eye, he was a hundred miles away, and moments later, standing at the northernmost point of his fief.

After waiting about the time it takes to drink half a cup of hot tea, a silhouette slowly appeared in the night.

He did not recognize it, but he did.

The owner of this silhouette had been seen by Wang Wu three years ago, one of the six Second-Grade Great Demons under the Left Demon Emperor’s command. Back then, he did not know, but later he learned that it was actually the Left Demon Emperor’s daughter and the original owner of this fiefdom, Princess Lark.

“Xiong Wu, you are indeed extraordinary to have been waiting here early.”

The silhouette came closer, the surrounding darkness dense, as if weaving it a black cloak, but now, the darkness began to retreat, and its surroundings brightened.

When it stood three steps away from Wang Wu, it was as if standing under a spotlight, tall and with a jade-like countenance, its eyes enchanting, especially the twelve gems in its hair, dazzlingly bright.

“I do not dare receive such praise; it is the order of the Left Demon Emperor that I wait here for Princess Lark. How is the elder’s injury?”

Wang Wu clasped his fists in salute, with a dignified and earnest attitude.

“Fortunately, it’s not a big problem, but it will likely take him a hundred years in seclusion to recover. However, the South Wilderness cannot be without a Demon Emperor for even a day. The Right Demon Emperor is also aged, so my father plans to have me temporarily take the position of the Left Demon Emperor. Xiong Wu, I returned overnight, hoping you could immediately marry me; I cannot hold the situation alone, I need your help.”

Princess Lark spoke frankly and directly to the point.

Wang Wu was not surprised because this was a political marriage unrelated to affection.

Princess Lark chose him not because he was strong enough, but because he had a famous lineage and was somewhat weak.

Of course, this weakness did not refer to a lack of strength.

A new noble in the South Wilderness, without deeply rooted forces, without a stable territory, without an own legion, yet with an ancient and noble status, if this isn’t weakness, what is?

From all perspectives, this was the most suitable.

Perhaps the Left Demon Emperor had already planned this three years ago.

“Alright! I agree, what else do I need to do?”

Wang Wu hesitated for only a second before nodding in agreement. As mentioned, the Left Demon Emperor had shown him favor and provided him three years of peaceful cultivation. He needed to repay this kindness.

“Very well! From now on, you are the Grand General of Black Tortoise Royal City! You need to guard Black Tortoise Royal City. Uncle Shen Wu is currently guarding Dragon and Snake City, which is the front line and cannot be lost. In this battle, our two races suffered significant losses, so the powers of the South Sea Demon Race will be drawn to Dragon and Snake City without the Sea Demon’s power to balance. Perhaps there will be Great Demons in Black Tortoise Royal City eager to make trouble.”

“They may not be bold enough to do anything outrageous, but they will certainly cause trouble in secret.”

“You need to help me stabilize the rear until my father’s recovery and return, and by then, you will be free.”

“I understand; do you still need to go to the front line? How’s the situation over there?”

Wang Wu asked curiously; taking Wushui City within two years was swift. He previously thought it would take at least ten years.

Princess Lark, however, smiled bitterly, with a hint of sadness appearing in her eyes, “I should have dragged you over by force earlier; this war is like a nightmare. My father and my direct legion are almost wiped out. Although they cut down three million of the Human Race, we actually paid the price of eight million main force Demon Race.”

“I don’t know if my father has any regrets, but I truly do.”

“I returned this time to draw Demon Race legions from Black Tortoise Royal City and its surroundings. To rebuild and defend Dragon and Snake City, we need another ten million Demon Race. Additionally, most of Black Tortoise Royal City’s arrays need to be dismantled and sent to Dragon and Snake City.”

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