CHAPTER 240: CHAPTER 227: EACH THEIR OWN PATH

In the midst of silence, Hu Yang gritted his teeth and said, "Although we from the Demon Clan are the weakest among the three clans, we are not to be bullied by just anyone! We must show the Demon Clan that we are a tough bone to crack. If they can’t defeat us easily, they will naturally think twice about whether it’s worth the heavy losses just to deal with our clan."

As soon as Hu Yang spoke, the crowd of demons responded in agreement.

"Right! We also need to show the Demon Clan our might!"

"The glory of the Demon Clan shall not be tarnished."

Although the slogans were shouted loudly, when it came to deciding who would go to battle first, silence fell upon the arena once again.

In the end, Hu Yang spoke up and directly forced some of the less powerful demons to go to the frontline as cannon fodder.

These members of the Demon Clan had no choice but to reluctantly head to the frontlines, harboring unwilling and angry thoughts, waiting for the day they could explode in rebellion.

Meanwhile, a small-scale battle between the Demon Clan and the Demon Clan erupted.

As the instigator, Shi Nian was leisurely preparing to return to the Divine Martial Sect to celebrate her birthday.

This trip to the Demon World had taken several months in the blink of an eye.

Since being picked up by the Ling Tian Sword Master and brought to the Divine Martial Sect, this was the first time she had left the sect for so long. Whether it was the unreliable Master, or the eldest martial sister and second martial brother, it had been a long time since she had seen them.

Shi Nian admitted that she did miss them.

It just so happened that after the baldy’s upgrade, the skill’s capacity to carry more people increased, and she could take Lu Zhuoyan, Yun Jian, and Lin Tiantian back to the Human Realm with her.

Shi Nian planned to return a few days early as there were still some matters in Mei City that needed to be arranged.

She summoned Zi Xu and asked him to transform into her and continue to stay in Mei City, commanding the overall situation.

Zi Xu readily agreed, and then took out a bunch of Jade Scrolls and handed them to Shi Nian.

"During these days, I’ve recorded quite a few Secret Books. These are all introductory Cultivation Techniques, which you can take with you and choose suitable inheritors. Once their cultivation improves, I should also have recorded the next level of techniques," he said.

Shi Nian stored the Jade Scrolls in her Storage Bag, feeling quite satisfied with Zi Xu: "Keep up the good work, and I won’t treat you badly in the future."

Zi Xu shook his head, a hint of yearning in his eyes: "I only wish to find a suitable inheritor for my master. Once the inheritor ascends, I want to take him to visit the master’s Burial Ground. After fulfilling the master’s last wish, I will wholeheartedly assist you in teaching the Human Clan for a thousand years; after that, I will finally be completely free."

Freedom.

For an Artifact Spirit, those two words are infinitely precious.

Zi Xu had never dared to dream of it before, but now, with the hope given to him by Shi Nian, his longing could no longer be suppressed.

Zi Xu’s expression was filled with yearning, while Shi Nian’s expression grew a bit complex.

She had promised Zi Xu freedom after a thousand years.

This promise, she would definitely uphold.

However. It may not be that Zi Xu’s previous master was truly completely deceased.

The master left a last wish for Zi Xu to take the inheritor to his Burial Ground, but could it really be just to entrust a sliver of remembrance?

Shi Nian didn’t believe it.

The old monsters in the Immortal World, each with more tricks up their sleeve than the last, deeper calculations than the other, did that person truly use his last bit of strength just to pass down his inheritance?

With the person perished, why insist on leaving behind an inheritance?

Those ancient beings who had lived for tens of thousands of years would not be so shortsighted.

The most likely possibility is that within the Burial Ground, there lies a hidden plot.

The book of Leng Shuqin ended with her ascension to the Immortal World.

If the story continued, and Leng Shuqin truly went to the Burial Ground, there might be a grand spectacle to witness.

Given this, Shi Nian also needed to carefully examine the Cultivation Techniques recorded by the Artifact Spirit, ensuring that no backdoors were left within them.

These thoughts were not shared with Zi Xu.

This Artifact Spirit clearly held deep feelings for his former master, and mentioning these things would only anger him.

Shi Nian just smiled and said, "Well, I’ll thank you on behalf of the Human Clan for the Cultivation Techniques. These next few days, please help me stabilize Mei City. I’ll return at most in seven days."

Zi Xu nodded his head.

He observed Shi Nian for a moment, then, manipulating the puppet, morphed into her likeness.

Even the mannerisms and voice he simulated were almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Shi Nian felt even more reassured.

She called over Feng Ying and the others, informing them of her need to return to the Divine Martial Sect.

"You all have been here for a while now. If you wish to go to the Human Realm, I can arrange that," Shi Nian said.

With her current status, arranging for a few people to enter and leave Mei City was the simplest of matters.

She used Tiantian’s teleportation skill simply for convenience.

Unexpectedly, Feng Ying and the others all declined.

"Captain, there is still much to be arranged here, I can’t leave," Feng Ying said first, her expression still possessed the valiance Shi Nian saw in her the first time.

Feng Ying was a leading figure in Emperor Extreme Sect, and Lin Ao often took her to handle sect affairs. Shi Nian disliked meddling in these matters, so after taking over Mei City, she mostly delegated these tasks to Feng Ying, Zhu Lin and others.

While Zhu Lin and the others were full of guile, they were incapable of commanding the big picture. Feng Ying had the experience and the status of a Holy Daughter’s sister, and during this period, she was actually the de facto manager of Mei City.

"Captain, I can’t leave either, I need to stay and help," Zhu Lin sneakily glanced at Feng Ying, then quickly averted her eyes, appearing shy and timid.

Shi Nian: "???"

Huh? Could there be something going on between these two?

She looked at Feng Ying again and saw her face was expressionless, which made Shi Nian tsk in wonder.

Well, it seems Zhu Lin still has many challenges to face.

"Captain, Commander Lu gave me some guidance before, and I’ve also integrated some Demon Clan arrays. I’ve made some headway, and I’d like to stay and continue my research," Lin Changdong said.

Since all these people clearly stated their desire to stay, Shi Nian naturally would not insist they leave.

She turned to look at those who hadn’t expressed their intentions yet.

While Dong Sen and Ding Yi were still contemplating something,

it was Sheng Linglong who spoke first.

She said firmly, "Captain, now that the Demon Clan and the Demon Clan are at war, I wish to gain experience on the battlefield."

As soon as she spoke, Ding Yi and Dong Sen’s eyes lit up, and they both expressed their desire to join the battlefield.

Shi Nian was taken aback: "If you want to fight, go to the city’s Martial Arts Arena, where there are constant battles. There’s no need to go to the actual battlefield."

The Martial Arts Arena here has a certain rate of injury, but the death rate is still not high.

If they go to the battlefield, it truly becomes life and death with no room for error.

Sheng Linglong spoke softly, "That’s not real combat where life and death are on the line. I cannot live forever under protection. I’m not afraid of death, I just fear living a mediocre life."

Sheng Linglong’s expression was very determined.

Dong Sen also said, "Captain, let us go. To get what we want in this world, we always have to give something in return. Even if advancing may cost us our lives, I have no regrets."

Ding Yi, not much of a talker, simply nodded emphatically.

Shi Nian looked at them for a long while and finally nodded her head, "Alright, I will arrange it."

The few of them all breathed a sigh of relief and thanked her repeatedly.

Shi Nian couldn’t help but sigh.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and not everyone wishes to live forever under the protection of others.

Even if she didn’t want anyone to get hurt, no one can decide another person’s life.

Once they made up their minds, Shi Nian could only comply.

With this, the members of the small team started on their different paths.

When sending Sheng Linglong and the other two off, Lu Zhuoyan provided a Storage Bag, and Shi Nian also exchanged some life-saving Magic Treasures to give to the three of them.

This was the only thing they could do for them.

Afterward, Shi Nian had Tiantian activate his skill, teleporting Ling Tian Peak’s few people back to the Human Realm.

At this moment.

There are still three days until Shi Nian’s coming-of-age ceremony.