Chapter 984: Return to Defense
Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign couldn't help but curse out loud.
And honestly, no one could blame him for being furious.
He never imagined that two powerful Demon Sovereigns of Ten Thousand Demons not only failed to kill that level 180 non-specialist but even got one of their own counter-killed by him.
The worst part was...
Even the Judgment Demon Sovereign had to abandon his body to survive, ending up as a human female.
Absolutely disgraceful!
And on top of that...
These weren't some newly promoted Demon Sovereigns who had just reached level 190.
They were long-established veteran powerhouses.
They had slain countless human elites in the past, including at least three or four world-class powerhouses.
And now they were helpless against a level 180 non-specialist?
Had they really gone soft from years of not fighting?
Regardless...
What's done was done.
As the commander of Heavenly Demon Capital, Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign needed to calm down and plan the next move.
Truthfully...
Even though he cursed the two Demon Sovereigns in front of everyone, he knew—if the Demon Sovereign of Ten Thousand Swords was truly dead, it meant that non-specialist definitely had a terrifyingly unique ability.
One that probably countered the Ten Thousand Demons.
Otherwise, how could a being with nine lives and incredible regeneration die?
Even if defeated, he shouldn't have died!
"Lord Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign, what should we do now?"
One of the newly promoted Demon Sovereigns asked worriedly.
Their situation was getting tricky.
They had just been forced to retreat from the main front, sacrificing a portion of their forces in the process.
Though troops were cheap to them, the northern flank was getting surrounded.
Even if reinforcements came from HQ, it'd still be tough.
Originally, even if those two Demon Sovereigns couldn't defeat Ling Zhan, they could've at least stalled him. Then HQ could send more troops, and the battle would continue.
But now that plan had gone to hell.
"Where is the Judgment Demon Sovereign?"
Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign ignored the question and asked about the Judgment Demon Sovereign's whereabouts.
"Lord Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign, the Judgment Demon Sovereign is at the northern wall, furiously cutting down the attacking vines to slow the non-specialist's siege."
A subordinate reported respectfully.
"Go take a look!"
The Judgment Demon Sovereign didn't care that the main battlefront was losing ground and that the walls were under siege.
The southern front wasn't as urgent.
It was much more heavily fortified than the north.
So Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign naturally decided to inspect the northern wall.
When he arrived...
He saw vines covering the entire magic barrier, resilient plants that demon soldiers were furiously hacking at to no avail, and magic circles rapidly losing energy. Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign's heart sank.
Then he looked outside the wall—there stood a slender figure, hovering in mid-air, robes fluttering, eyes coldly surveying the entire scene.
That figure seemed to sense his gaze and turned slightly to look at him.
Then stretched out a hand, curling his fingers as if to say, "Come out and fight!"
But Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign was cautious and clever—he wasn't going to be baited by a simple gesture.
The Lord of Ten Thousand Demons had placed Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign at Heavenly Demon Capital not just for his strength...
But also because of his personality.
His caution made him the perfect city guardian.
He wouldn't be provoked by mere gestures.
"Ling Tian, that guy's dangerous!"
"Ten Thousand Swords was burned alive by his bizarre Black Flame."
"And that flame suppresses our undying secret arts!"
"Don't go out there. Defense is our best bet!"
The Judgment Demon Sovereign flew over, her voice like silver bells.
Hmm...
In a grotesque and twisted army like the Ten Thousand Demons, a beauty like this really stood out.
Like a crane among chickens, totally out of place.
Many demon soldiers couldn't help but think about devouring her.
A woman this beautiful, with such tender flesh, had to be delicious.
She would also make a perfect breeding vessel.
But the oppressive aura she emitted as the Judgment Demon Sovereign kept their lust in check.
Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign gave her a glance, his expression slightly odd before returning to normal. He said coldly:
"I don't need your advice."
"Tell me in detail—how exactly did the Demon Sovereign of Ten Thousand Swords die?"
The Judgment Demon Sovereign quickly recounted the previous battle.
After hearing it, Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign's face grew grim.
"Even the Dark Winged Demon Legion we sent earlier was wiped out by this guy's Black Flame. Like cutting grass. And he also has eye magic that pierces through dark arts. Even when covered in total darkness, he could pinpoint every soldier's position."
"This non-specialist is a serious problem..."
One of the newly promoted Demon Sovereigns stepped forward to comment.
Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign had now closed his eyes, deep in thought.
Outside, the vines continued their siege.
Demon soldiers were frantically throwing mana batteries into the control room.
But everyone knew the barrier would fall eventually.
All eyes turned to Spirit Sky Demon Sovereign.
Their gazes were filled with anxiety.
Truth be told...
They weren't afraid of Ling Zhan alone, even against many Demon Sovereigns.
What they feared was getting pincered.
The southern battlefront was heating up—Azure Dragon Meng Zhang had ordered a full assault.
If Ling Zhan stalled them here, the front would definitely be broken. No one dared to underestimate Meng Zhang.
Sure, these long-famous Demon Sovereigns had slain world-class powerhouses.
But those still alive today had plenty of Demon Sovereign kills under their belts too.
Especially Azure Dragon Meng Zhang...
In that world-shaking war two thousand years ago, he fought five at once and killed three of the Ten Thousand Demons' key pillars.
Of course...
He was seriously wounded in that battle too.