Chapter 532: Chapter 374: Victory and Refining the Witch Soldier Seal! (Double Chapter)

The escape of the Thunder Wheel Tiger Demon marked the decline of the Demon Race’s momentum.

The remaining powerful Demon Generals capable of sparring with the army’s Grand Marshal, realizing the unfavorable situation, also hastily used Demon Techniques to flee.

Without top-tier support, the rest of the Demon Race could only become cannon fodder, brutally slaughtered by the Human Race’s counterattack.

The previous stalemate and tension, after the reversal of the situation, led to the demise and escape of the Demon Race within less than an hour.

The crisis in Tai Nan City was thus resolved.

Song Changming hovered above the city, watching the black smoke billowing over the collapsed city walls, silent.

Although the major city was defended, it couldn’t be considered a major victory.

The damage to Tai Nan City was significant, and the personnel casualties were even more severe.

Fortunately, the battle did not drag on indefinitely. Meng Kunlun’s decision proved correct; chasing those few escaping Demon Generals would have worsened Tai Nan City’s destruction and sacrificed more civilians in war.

Meng Kunlun drifted past Song Changming, followed closely by his spear and sword Spiritual Treasures.

"You’ve worked hard."

Meng Kunlun’s voice reached out, directed at Song Changming.

Meng Kunlun had witnessed Song Changming’s vast contributions in this battle.

The swift conclusion of the battle owed much to Song Changming’s efforts.

Impressions indicated Meng Kunlun seldom spoke; today was perhaps the most Song Changming had heard him speak.

To speak of it, this was Song Changming’s first exchange with Meng Kunlun during his many years in the army.

Soon, Meng Kunlun descended into the city.

Next, the armies gathered in Tai Nan City. Several Grand Marshals would discuss future strategies and matters regarding battles with the Demon Race.

This was merely the first round of their war against the Demon Race; more demons would arrive, and the place was not yet secure.

The Demon Race could launch a comeback at any moment!

"Changming!" Yang Zhen hailed Song Changming from afar, beckoning him to return.

"This battle truly had your impact!"

Yang Zhen spoke, and nearby Wang Shifu, Yan Dingjin, and several colleagues, praised Song Changming continuously.

Even Gao Shuxi, who usually wasn’t agreeable, was silent and lost words.

Song Changming’s previous intense battles against strong demons were vivid in their minds, even fighting alongside Meng Kunlun had seen remarkable moments.

Now, Gao Shuxi in front of Song Changming dared not act recklessly.

Though their military ranks were equivalent, their personal strengths were evidently not on the same level.

Provoking Song Changming could result in him having the upper hand.

It should be noted that years ago, Song Changming dared to kill the elder of the Zhao Family; there was nothing he wouldn’t do.

"Let’s move the supplies into the city first," Song Changming said.

Massive combat supplies were crucial; only with sufficient resources could the army fight without concerns.

"Indeed!" Yang Zhen nodded.

During the Demon Race’s dispersal escape, Wang Tianshuang had already ordered strict protection of the resources, preventing Demon Race discovery.

Now just waiting for Song Changming to oversee the team, Yang Zhen could safely transport the hidden resources into the city.

Soon, the supply convoy was making its way to the city under the army’s cover.

Along the way, some demons indeed spotted these vast resources from afar, but with Song Changming and the army present, scattered demons dared not act rashly and could only let the resources enter the city smoothly.

After the task was completed, Song Changming rested and recuperated in the assigned barracks.

In fact, as soon as he entered the barracks, his injuries had naturally healed considerably, without needing intentional recuperation.

However, the energy drain from multiple battles required rest for recovery of all wartime expenses.

Washing away filth and Demon Blood from his body, then changing into Banner Master attire, Song Changming immediately felt refreshed.

Sitting cross-legged, Spiritual Power coursed throughout his body.

After ensuring his injuries were mostly healed, he immersed his Heart and Spirit within his body.

Clumps of Demon Blood Essence surfaced one by one under his Spiritual Power’s illumination.

Storing these Demon Blood Essences with the Witch Race’s Magic Technique seemed convenient, but it wasn’t without its drawbacks.

These Demon Blood Essences have ’weight’.

Within Song Changming, each clump of unrefined Demon Blood Essence felt like a heavy weight, adding to his burden.

Song Changming seemed to bear a weight every moment.

Upon reaching carrying capacity, a slight mistake could lead these temporarily sealed Demon Blood Essences to retaliate against Song Changming himself.

Now, after roaming the battlefield, his body had already reached its capacity too early with Demon Blood Essences.

If not quickly refined, he himself would feel uneasy.

"Perhaps with such a colossal amount of Demon Blood Essences, it could achieve the final refinement in one go..."

Song Changming muttered to himself as he entered a cultivation state.

Outside the barracks, young Rongjiang stood poised, guarding the entrance rigorously, letting no one in.

Since becoming Little Banner Master, Song Changming only took one person from the Twelfth Squad, his Personal Guard.

Normally, a Little Banner Master could recruit a Personal Guard squad.

But Song Changming had no intention of forming a Personal Guard squad, as it was unnecessary for him.

His military Personal Guard consisted of only this one person.

The reason for keeping this young man was partly due to a connection, plus his loyalty and excellent character.

Moreover, despite not being of Noble Family origin, he possessed considerable Martial Tao talent, having already unlocked four Earth Martial Veins, progressing rapidly in cultivation.

He was like a rare find uncovered from the sand, incredibly valuable.

Above the sky, the Black Brilliance slowed down westward, finally descending past the mountain peak.

The oppressive air around everyone dissipated, and the earth’s energy field resumed normal operation.

Only at this moment did everyone briefly realize the genuine nighttime’s beauty and charm.

Surrounding the barracks, campfires rose, dispelling darkness and cold between heaven and earth.

During the ominous phenomena of Celestial Fiend Devouring the Sun, fire was the most frequently used object.

At this moment, a General approached swiftly, intercepted by Rongjiang, who asked directly.

"Is this where Little Banner Master Song resides?"

"Yes, what orders does the General have?" Rongjiang, noticing the person was a Commander from the Fifth Army wearing General Armor, nodded in acknowledgment.

"By order of the Grand Marshal, please escort Little Banner Master Song to accompany me," the Commander said immediately.

"Apologies, my master is in a crucial stage of cultivation and cannot yet attend," Rongjiang replied, bowing and declining directly.

He Jianzhi’s eyebrows furrowed at these words, growing impatient, "This is an order from Marshal Meng, yet you, a Personal Guard, can’t decide, quickly go in and have your Banner Master come out."

Under normal circumstances, when summoned by Meng Kunlun, which Little Banner Master in the army would dare to hesitate even slightly, all would fully cooperate.

This small Personal Guard under Song Changming dared to defy Meng Kunlun’s order, truly audacious.

"This is indeed my master’s arrangement, and there’s a rule in the army that prioritizes cultivation during crucial stages unless necessary," Rongjiang replied, still courteous, unyielding.

He Jianzhi took a deep breath, glaring at Rongjiang for a long time before squeezing out one word.

"Fine!"

With that, He Jianzhi stopped wasting words and left with anger.

Though he was furious, he wasn’t about to cause a scene by breaking in forcibly in the army.

Otherwise, it could strain relations not just between him and Song Changming, but between the Fifth Army and the 41st Army.

Inside the barracks, Song Changming was unaware of the scene outside.

Right now, he concentrated fully on the Witch Refining Technique.

Clusters of Demon Blood Essence constantly refined, some dispersed throughout his body, strengthening Blood Qi, toughening his muscles and bones, skin, and internal organs.

Another part focused on integrating into his right arm’s humerus.

On the humerus, a larger Witch Seal pattern emerged.

This Witch Seal was distinct from any other seal on Song Changming’s body!

Before this, all Witch Seals on Song Changming were basic Small Witch Seals.

This one was Song Changming’s first refined Witch Soldier Seal!

Small Witch Seals, with simpler, smaller patterns.

But the Witch Soldier Seal was different, like an ancient carved totem, resembling a gradually forming beast, appearing more intricate and powerful!

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