Divine-level Base

In a flash of light, the nine residual shadows disintegrated. A Spear of Light pierced the Blood Demon’s right shoulder, blasting him dozens of meters away.

"The Famous Gun, Light Fang, is as extraordinary as they say! Shui Lingyan, you’ve gotten even stronger!"

The Blood Demon gave a slight cough, spitting up a mouthful of blood. His gaze drifted into the distance.

Shui Lingyan and thirteen Celestial Sword experts were rushing toward them.

Along the way, the experts in black cloaks were easily picked off and killed by the thirteen Celestial Sword masters.

Like an invincible Valkyrie, Shui Lingyan soared over. Her gaze fell upon the Blood Demon, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes as she spoke, "Xue Honghong, why did you betray the Qianyuan Republic? With your talent and power, a spot among the Celestial Sword Three Giants was guaranteed for you in the future!"

’So that’s Xue Honghong, one of the strongest geniuses in the history of Shuijing High School?’

Shu Feng glanced at the Blood Demon, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

Xue Honghong was also a legend at Shuijing High School and had been in the same class as Shui Lingyan. Their year was filled with geniuses, including a peerless talent like Shui Lingyan herself. Even so, Xue Honghong had been the most outstanding of them all. He had already achieved the Great Spirit Master Level before graduation, making him the top student of Shuijing High School while Shui Lingyan was stuck as the perennial number two.

After being accepted into Shuijing University, Xue Honghong’s cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. By his junior year, he had already reached the Spirit Sect Realm. He was regarded as a rising star of the Qianyuan Republic, a genius with the best chance of advancing to the rank of Spirit Venerable, or perhaps even Spirit Saint.

Then, during his senior year, after completing a mission, Xue Honghong killed everyone in his squad, defected, and never returned to the republic.

"Human lifespans are far too short. Even if one cultivates to the Spirit Saint Realm, it’s hard to live even five hundred years. I want a longer life, greater power, and to reach the absolute peak."

"Besides, Shui Lingyan, the Qianyuan Republic is corrupt to the core. The Noble Families and Clans run rampant, the world is full of filth, and there isn’t a single ray of light to be seen! Come with me! Join the Void Demon Association! I have the materials for the Demon Transformation Ceremony. If you join me, I can transform you into a Demon—an Extraordinary being that transcends humanity!"

Xue Honghong stared at Shui Lingyan, his expression utterly sincere.

"I admit, the Qianyuan Republic is rife with corruption and darkness. But there is also light! There are good people who need my protection, and like-minded comrades who fight by my side."

"Xue Honghong, we walk different paths. There’s nothing more to say! Now die!"

A decisive look flashed in Shui Lingyan’s eyes. She raised her Famous Gun, Light Fang, and pointed it at Xue Honghong.

"Shu Feng, I’ll let you have this one! Let’s hope your luck holds out until next time!"

With those parting words, Xue Honghong’s body transformed into a streak of blood-red light and vanished on the spot.

Shui Lingyan’s brows furrowed slightly as she fired a shot into the distance.

A Spear of Light pierced through a hundred-meter-tall tree and slammed into Hong Die. With a flash of brilliant light, Hong Die, an expert of the Spirit Sect Realm, let out a piercing scream as she was instantly annihilated by the Purification.

After killing Hong Die in a single shot, Shui Lingyan flicked her wrist and fired again.

Another Spear of Light shot out, piercing the air and striking Black Bull. It tore through his Protective Spirit Armor, and a brilliant flash of light erupted, enveloping him and purifying him out of existence.

A look of admiration flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes. ’So strong! So this is a Captain from Celestial Sword. Truly powerful!’

Shui Lingyan was also a legend from Shuijing High School, having already reached the Great Spirit Master Level by graduation. During her senior year of university, she achieved the Spirit Sect Realm. She was also one of the strongest contenders for a position among the Celestial Sword Three Giants.

If all went well, once Shui Lingyan advanced to Spirit Venerable and accumulated enough merits, she could be promoted to one of the Celestial Sword Three Giants.

Once Xue Honghong fled, the remaining black-cloaked experts were easily annihilated by Shui Lingyan and the other masters from Celestial Sword.

The Spirit Sect Realm expert known as Bat, who had been locked in combat with Camilla, also made a swift retreat and vanished without a trace.

’Good, she can still be saved!’

Shu Feng knelt beside Hassina, placing a hand on her. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief and pulled her directly into the Energy Evolution Tower.

Innumerable tubes sprayed out a viscous fluid, enveloping Hassina and forming a transparent cocoon that began to heal her injuries.

’This guy didn’t die either! Well, I might as well save him. After all, he’s a Spirit Sect Level fighter.’

A Ghost-devouring Demon appeared before Shu Feng, carrying the grievously wounded Adnan. Shu Feng glanced at him, weighed his options for a moment, and then pulled him into the Energy Evolution Tower to begin treatment.

Adnan was a genius in his own right. If nothing unexpected happened, he too should be able to cultivate to the Spirit Sect Realm and become a powerful subordinate for Shu Feng.

"Senior, thank you for your help!"

After dealing with the miscellaneous matters, Shu Feng approached Shui Lingyan to express his thanks.

Shui Lingyan smiled brightly. "I should be thanking you. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to hunt down so many of those Void Demon Association bastards!"

Shu Feng had been returning to the country alone this time, so he had notified Shui Lingyan in advance to provide backup. He knew someone would certainly try to ambush him; after all, it was the perfect opportunity.

Once Shu Feng was back in Shuijing City, killing him would be next to impossible.

Shu Feng asked curiously, "The Void Demon Association?"

"The Void Demon Association is a human organization of willing degenerates who worship Void Demons. Many powerful individuals who have betrayed the Human Race have gathered in its ranks."

"The organization is immensely powerful, with its tendrils spread across all of Blue Star. Even some high-ranking members of humanity have fallen and joined them."

"With protection from high-ranking figures within the Human Race, it’s very difficult to pin them down. Killing so many of their members this time should force them to lay low for a while."

A look of excitement flashed in Shui Lingyan’s eyes.

Afterward, Shui Lingyan and Shu Feng divided the spoils from the experts they had taken down together. The Evil Monk’s Zen Staff was a Tier Three Secret Treasure worth several billion. Enchanting Fox Shangguan Yan also had a Tier Three Secret Treasure, similarly valued in the billions.

The bodies of the Evil Monk and Shangguan Yan also ended up in Shu Feng’s possession.

「Inside a luxurious villa in the Leiyin Republic.」

"What? Shu Feng is still alive?"

Chen Ningquan’s face drained of color as he cried out, standing before a black Demon Mirror. It was he who had leaked Shu Feng’s itinerary.

An incomparably cold and sinister voice emanated from the black Demon Mirror: "It was a trap, Black Rabbit! Because of you, our organization lost two Spirit Sects!"

Chen Ningquan shuddered, his voice trembling as he pleaded, "Please, give me one more chance! I’ll do everything in my power. I won’t disappoint you."