Chapter 446: Chapter 332: Slaying the Demon Generals, Repelling the Netherworld Dog! (Double Chapter)

"Netherworld Dog? That was the one in the sky just now! Why did it want to capture Changming?" As soon as Xing Tiexin spoke the words, he immediately understood.

He remembered that the Celestial Master from Baitian Temple had personally come to capture someone before.

If it hadn’t been for Prince Cui stepping in, Song Changming would likely have been taken away for alchemy by now.

Clearly, this time it was also the Celestial Master from Baitian Temple, trying to seize the perfect opportunity as Song Changming left Yun Province to send someone to capture him again.

Understanding the reason, Xing Tiexin ground his teeth in hatred.

Song Changming next to him, however, was not surprised; the opponent chose to capture him alive rather than kill him directly, which strongly reminded him of that old Celestial Master from Baitian Temple.

This mortal enemy, it seems, can never be reconciled!

Someday, he will storm this damn temple and eliminate these monstrosities.

With his current cultivation speed, it shouldn’t take long!

"Since it came to capture Changming, why did it leave in such a hurry?" Fu Yuan, standing behind Xing Tiexin, couldn’t help but ask.

"The opposing aura is weak, likely injured, and not lightly," Yang Zhen guessed based on his experience.

Apart from Song Changming, they hadn’t seen the Great Demon Kite appear, only witnessed Song Changming being besieged by a group of demons upon arrival.

Thus, the two Little Flag Masters could tell the Netherworld Dog was injured but did not know who injured it or what happened during the encounter.

"Regardless of what happened, as long as Changming is fine, I’ll report this to the Grand Marshal when we return for decision," Yang Zhen said.

Song Changming nodded, not saying much about it.

Even though he is now a Commander in the military, he doesn’t believe the military will stand up for him against Baitian Temple.

There’s too much involved; the Thirty Six Grotto Heavens of Nanzhou includes more than just Baitian Temple as a sect.

Should the imperial Government attempt to invade the Southern Border, it’s likely to unite many powerful sect forces against it.

Not to mention if he were captured; even if he was, the military probably wouldn’t go against all the forces of the Southern Border for him.

After all, that would only result in more soldiers dying, and victory is not certain.

For revenge, he was willing to rely only on his own power.

The group didn’t linger long and quickly returned to the ruins of Zhan Yao Pavilion.

The activated Protective Array was still there, being bombarded by Wang Tianshuang and three Grand Marshals, along with some non-military experts.

Song Changming estimated that they were all clan experts sent by the Changsheng Su Clan.

Upon realizing these people’s actual ages might be several hundred years old, Song Changming couldn’t help but glance at them a few more times.

The Changsheng Clan has always been incredibly aloof and mysterious.

They have passed down their lineage from ancient times, and due to their inherently long lifespan, each family member has a long and storied history.

Their existence also played a crucial role in countless wars against the Demon Race.

Thus, every Changsheng clan has illustrious battle achievements.

Regarding the Changsheng Su Family member’s absence to rescue him in the crucial moment, he held no resentment.

Whether to save or not was the Su Family’s business; being captured was due to his own lack of strength.

He blames only his own careless behavior, not others.

Of course, the Su Family left a less favorable impression on Song Changming’s mind.

The matter of Su Qingqing had already left him biased against Changsheng Su Clan, and there’s no improvement now. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

In the field.

Apart from some bigwigs continuing to bombard the Protective Array, many powerful creatures living in the Nine Netherworld were also attracted by the commotion.

The other military generals were responsible for clearing out these attracted creatures and fierce beasts, preventing them from interfering with the rescue mission.

Upon returning, Song Changming immediately led his subordinates to form a Military Array to counter these local demons.

The scabbed lizard emitting a ghostly black luster, the striped ground frog, and the gray-colored wart salamander covered in bumps...

These are unique demons and fierce beasts to the Nine Netherworld, their aura mostly damp and dark.

It is said this is due to the influence of the An Province’s biological environment, with their colors largely dull and non-vibrant.

"Ah!"

"I can’t see!"

A few panicked cries, several generals hit by demon techniques immediately covered their eyes, suffering terribly.

They were not only deprived of their sight, but their Spirit Bodies in the Nether Sea suffered a powerful impact, making it impossible to mobilize their Innate Qi Aura, and they were about to be devoured by fierce beasts.

Swift as the wind and thunder, fortunately, Song Changming rushed in, his long blade slicing through the dark crawling beasts swiftly.

Like cutting through tofu, incredibly smooth.

His fervor from slaying demons had dissipated with the earlier battle’s end.

Though the fervor cooled and his combat strength returned to normal, exterminating these Little Demons and Little Beasts before him was still effortless.

Compared to the Black Dog Demons from earlier, these fierce beasts and demons, though plentiful, seemed much easier to handle.

Feng Xingzhuo and other generals followed, arranging themselves according to the Battle Array, spread around Song Changming, connecting their Innate Qi Aura like a whole.

Though their Battle Array synergy was not as seasoned as those veteran soldiers, and the power they could bring forth was relatively limited, they were elevated by Song Changming’s prowess as the main attacker, strengthening the Battle Array.

Therefore, during the melee with demons, they showed composure, advancing and retreating freely.

Soon they cleared an area, with no Demon Race or fierce beast daring to approach.

With this brief respite, Song Changming then turned towards the Protective Array.

The Protective Array always seemed precarious but managed to stand firm, yet to be breached.

It could only be said worthy of the former Pavilion Defense Array of Zhan Yao Pavilion, even in its fragmented state, it could withstand such an assault from an Innate Perfection expert like Wang Tianshuang for so long.

If it was in perfect condition, how strong would Zhan Yao Pavilion’s defense be!

Yet even a pavilion like Zhan Yao Pavilion couldn’t escape destruction in this Nine Netherworld.

It further highlighted the terrifying strength of the Great Demon.

Blocking Innate Perfection experts from the Human Race, yet unable to stop the Great Demon’s invasion!

Inside the Protective Array, with an unknown technique, flickering sparks spread, covering the entire array, obscuring the situation inside from view.

This made the Su Clan experts even more anxious, fearing for the safety of important individuals inside the Protective Array.

They even set aside their clan arrogance, attempting to negotiate with the captor inside, willing to let them leave to ensure the hostage’s safety.

However, the people inside were unmoved, seemingly confident they could escape despite being surrounded.

"Damn it!" Su Jizi gritted his teeth, lacking his usual composure.

"General, should we assist?" Guan Yuntai couldn’t help but ask.

The demons and fierce beasts in their area had been completely cleared, with some time to spare.

Song Changming merely watched silently, casually replying, "Our task is to guard this place, not anything else."

He had no intention of testing the Protective Array’s strength.

Given that even strong individuals like Wang Tianshuang couldn’t breach it, what use would it serve for the soldiers to try, only wasting Qi Power.

Earlier, in the clash with the Netherworld Dog against that powerful demon general, his consumption had been substantial.

If he had spare time, he preferred to rest and recover his Essence, Qi, and Spirit, rather than strive to make accomplishments.

Upon hearing this, Guan Yuntai said no more, standing obediently behind Song Changming.

Feng Xingzhuo remained highly alert of the surroundings, expanding his sensing range greatly.

Previously as a disciple of Zhan Yao Pavilion, he roamed this region for years, deeply aware of the Nine Netherworld’s dangers.

Stepping outside Zhan Yao Pavilion, one must be extremely cautious and vigilant wherever they go.

After a while, Song Changming glanced at the cloudy sky.

Notably, the Great Demon Kite appeared once, drove away the fierce Netherworld Dog, and didn’t show up again.

What, indeed, does this Great Demon intend? Could it really have come just to assist him? But when did he and the Kite ever have any ties?

As Song Changming pondered, suddenly someone swiftly approached from the distant heavens.

The Su Clan experts upon seeing the newcomer, all revealed joyful expressions.

"Feng Ye, you finally arrived!"

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