Merging with Demon Spirits-Chapter 398 - 297: Acting Too Hastily

Shangjing.

The pitch-black night sky, eight figures floated in the void, quietly overlooking the brightly lit city below.

Floating in the void is a symbol of a King.

It could be a Martial King, a Soul King, or perhaps relying on a soul skill, though such a soul skill is extremely rare.

"Shangjing is lively tonight."

Suddenly, someone broke the silence and said.

The speaker was an elder in a gray robe, holding a long sword, with silver hair that was also very prominent under the moonlight.

The elder stared at the city underfoot, his tone carrying a trace of coldness.

Although it was past midnight, the city beneath had not quieted down and was still in a state of excitement and restlessness.

"It’s normal, a trillion bounty hasn’t appeared in a long time, it’s normal for it to be lively!"

Someone echoed.

"These days, a lot of New World scum have shown up, we’ve captured three or four, but from the looks of it, quite a few have slipped through the net."

"It’s not just New World scum, the police department also found traces of many professional assassins, expelled some, and warned others."

"These New World bastards really deserve to die."

"Many powerful figures have come these days, quite a few from the Lingyun Realm, and even some King Level experts. Besides those here to watch the competition, some must have come for that bounty."

The crowd discussed fervently.

Their words carried a gravity and a hint of unease.

These eight people were all King Level experts. Apart from two whose identities were confidential, six of them were Guardians, all had bounties on their heads, averaging around a hundred billion, with the highest being three hundred billion, not even a third of Lin Feng’s.

They all had the strength of King Level experts. To claim the bounty, it must be at the King Realm, where battles pose great risks and create big commotions. It’s rare for anyone to completely overpower another, and there’s a great possibility of mutual destruction.

Moreover, as Guardians, they’re typically stationed in the Base City, even if assassins are tempted by the bounty, they don’t dare to make a move.

Therefore, they were not concerned about this bounty.

However, Lin Feng had just reached the Sixth Grade, as an invincible genius in the same tier, he could battle across realms, matching Seventh Grade, or even Eighth Grade experts, but he was definitely not a match for a Ninth Grade Lingyun Realm or a Ninth Grade Demon Spirit Master, anyone coming could easily slay him.

Even instantaneously.

A genius not yet matured, even a super genius, is very fragile.

This is why, knowing Lin Feng was in the Base City, even with the strong gathering, there were still those itching for action.

It’s not just people from the New World and assassins, even ordinary Martial Artists and Demon Spirit Masters could be tempted.

A trillion!

With that money, one would never have to worry about resources and soul skills again.

Often, values, even principles, are pitifully fragile before money and power.

A sky-high bounty, targeting just a Sixth Grade realm, the temptation is too great, without taking action, you have no idea who the enemy is.

It’s easy to dodge an open spear but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.

This is the real reason why, as Guardians, they find it tricky.

"In the Base City, security is still guaranteed, but the truly tricky part is the Pure Land."

A middle-aged man said, with a tone of concern.

"Logically, Celestial King Hai is one of our own, has a good relationship with the higher-ups, he should know Lin Feng’s importance, shouldn’t issue such a task!"

"Emperors stand high above, transcendent, have surpassed the Human Race, can be regarded as a whole new lifeform, let alone the Twelve Celestial Kings of the Pure Land, their strength is stronger than ordinary Emperors, who knows what such great figures are thinking! To them, perhaps this is just a game."

"Who knows which bastard issued the task, such a prick."

Perhaps discussing the Pure Land, the atmosphere turned a bit heavy.

The Pure Land is an organization the country also dreads, no one lightly provokes it.

And Lin Feng becoming an Apostle candidate, is no secret, they also know this Apostle mission.

When they heard about this task, after the surprise, they also smiled bitterly.

An Apostle candidate becoming the target of an assassination mission, it’s the first time they’ve heard of such an Apostle mission.

Presumably, Lin Feng is also speechless and helpless.

Yesterday, one of the Apostle candidates, Dream Maker Zhang Yulin was killed, which also drew their attention and vigilance.

These candidates, with extraordinary talents and strong powers, almost all have special abilities and are extremely reckless, downright insane, daring to take action at this critical juncture.

Still daring to act inside a hotel full of powerful figures.

With Lin Feng’s reputation and status, plus his battle achievements, if he were killed in Shangjing, Shangjing would become a nationwide joke.

As Guardians, it would be their face lost.

Fortunately, Bu Yuanlong discovered and killed just in time, otherwise, it’s true disgrace.

Every invincible genius in the same tier, besides having the potential of a King Level expert, also has special value.

Even more significant than them.

Lin Feng had sealed a door, slain over a hundred alien race geniuses, in terms of battle achievements and contributions, he’s not inferior to them, even more glorious.

If such a genius were killed, it would truly be a great pity.

Especially as Lin Feng might become one of the 24 Apostles.

If he can enter the Pure Land, it would greatly help the country in grasping the organization’s intelligence.

As for in the future, whether he can become one of the Celestial Kings, that’s too distant, too early to say.

It is precisely because of the bounty and Lin Feng’s importance, Shangjing has now entered a third-level alert state.

...

Coming out of the room, Ye Qiu returned to his own room. Not long after, he was holding a pitch-black bag as he walked out the door and encountered Zhan Tianyu waiting at the entrance.

It was clear that Zhan Tianyu was waiting for him on purpose.

"Thanks earlier, is there something you need?"

Seeing Zhan Tianyu, Ye Qiu’s expression showed a slight surprise, then he said.

"No need to be polite, we’re on the same team."

Zhan Tianyu casually waved his hand, smiling, as he glanced at the bag Ye Qiu was carrying and said in a low voice, "Demon spirit?"

"Yeah."

Ye Qiu looked around and saw no one was there, so he nodded.

At this point, he already understood the reason why Zhan Tianyu was waiting for him.

"What level?" Zhan Tianyu asked curiously.

Two days ago, Ye Qiu only told him that he wanted to compete for a main position, but didn’t disclose his plan, though Zhan Tianyu could guess it.

Even if he refined the Thorny Demon Dragon, it would still be two years away. If it were others, relying on the advantages of soul skills and demon spirits, Ye Qiu could easily crush them, but to become the main force of the team, Gao Qiang’s talent and strength were undeniable. Even if his talent wasn’t as high as Ye Qiu’s, he was still considered a super genius.

Moreover, Gao Qiang was different from him. As part of the Glory Race, he was very picky about selecting soul skills. Although his demon spirit had already grown to the sixth tier and could absorb six soul skills, he had only absorbed five, leaving the last one empty until a suitable one appeared.

And Gao Qiang had already absorbed six soul skills: three silver, two gold, and one purple gold.

With Ye Qiu’s current strength, he definitely wasn’t a match for Gao Qiang. Even so, Ye Qiu still had the courage to compete for the main position, remaining calm in demeanor.

The reason was evident.

Besides absorbing soul skills, absorbing high-grade soul skills was his only hope for victory.

He waited at the door, wanting to see firsthand how Lin Feng assisted others in absorbing demon spirits and increased their success rates.

If Ye Qiu succeeded in absorption, it would signal an unlimited future for this alliance.

He would spare no expense, leveraging family resources to gather suitable soul skills for himself.

If he failed, the Avengers Alliance would still exist, but its importance in his mind would drop significantly.

The contract, aside from restricting actions that could harm Lin Feng, had no other binding power. The main link of this alliance was Lin Feng’s unique ability.

"Night Dragon Demon Spirit!"

Ye Qiu did not plan to hide anything. As a teammate and alliance member, there was no need to conceal it.

"Diamond Soul Skill!"

Zhan Tianyu was somewhat surprised. He originally thought it would be a Purple Gold Soul Skill, considering Ye Qiu had only absorbed three soul skills, now attempting the fourth.

Going for a Diamond Soul Skill for the fourth soul skill?

Isn’t that a bit too hasty?

"Going so big on the fourth soul skill? Wouldn’t a Purple Gold Soul Skill be safer?"

Zhan Tianyu furrowed his brow slightly, advising.

In his view, Ye Qiu seemed to be rushing things to defeat Gao Qiang and secure a main position.

Ye Qiu had refined the Thorny Demon Dragon, ranked 17th on the Earth Chart, the highest-ranked among young people nationwide.

Usually, as long as the attributes matched, the higher the demon spirit level, the higher the success rate in absorbing soul skills.

Particularly with types from the Dragon Race demon spirits, the success rate would be higher.

But it’s important to note, Ye Qiu was only absorbing his fourth soul skill.

Aiming for a Diamond Soul Skill on the fourth? How many such cases could be found nationwide!

Even talking about the fifth or sixth soul skill, they are very rare.

The most basic Diamond Soul Skill is worth over ten billion, the Night Dragon Demon Spirit, containing True Dragon blood, is a King-level demon beast, Ninth Grade demon spirit, and should be valued at over twenty billion.

If failed, it wouldn’t just be a monetary loss—a valuable demon spirit would be wasted as well.

A good soul skill is very rare; if it fails, no one knows when the next chance will come.

In his opinion, being conservative was more secure.

After all, they had never heard of anyone being able to increase the success rate of absorbing demon spirits. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Even if they believed in Lin Feng, no one knew how this ability worked or by how much it could increase the success rate.

Better to try with a Purple Gold Soul Skill to see the effect for a safer bet.

Higher success rate too!

"With a Purple Gold Soul Skill, I can’t beat Gao Qiang!"

Ye Qiu explained.

Zhan Tianyu shook his head, smiling bitterly. Indeed, absorbing a Purple Gold Soul Skill wouldn’t topple Gao Qiang—only a Diamond Soul Skill would suffice.

He didn’t continue to persuade him. As the two reached Lin Feng’s door, ready to knock, they ran into the returning Yang Ningbing.

Yang Ningbing was carrying a red backpack, so full it seemed there was a basketball inside.

"The leader just called me, so, agreed?"

Yang Ningbing looked at Ye Qiu and asked.

"I agreed, but I have to defeat Gao Qiang first." Ye Qiu replied.

Yang Ningbing wasn’t surprised: "Expected, it’s the rule, and it’s the bottom line!"

While they were chatting, Zhan Tianyu kept observing Yang Ningbing’s backpack. After their chat ended, he asked, "Don’t tell me there’s a demon spirit in that bag?"

Seeing Yang Ningbing nod after pausing her gaze, Zhan Tianyu continued, "Don’t tell me it’s a Diamond Soul Skill?"

Yang Ningbing glanced at Ye Qiu’s bag as if realizing something, smiled slightly, and nodded again.

Zhan Tianyu slightly opened his mouth, exclaiming, "Looks like Ye Qiu isn’t the only crazy one!"