Chapter 297 - Hope (1/2)

Chapter 297 Hope

“We’re still investigating the humans’ losses,” said the black-robed figure. “However, their losses aren’t too great.”

Demon Sage Nine Abyss fell silent. The demons had suffered huge losses this time. Their attacks on the cities had hit huge snags! They had even lost a significant number of fifth Firmament demon monarchs.

Demon Sage Nine Abyss finally said, “Investigate it first. Use all means available to investigate the humans’ losses. Also, investigate the human forces’ true strength and report it to the Imperial Lords. What we do next will be decided by the Imperial Lords.”

The black-robed figure nodded.

The situation this time was worse than they had expected. They never expected a large group of ancient Regis Godfiends to appear. Their lifespans were limited by the laws of the world. Even the demons were unable to help existences live beyond their lifespans. However, humans had actually managed to do so.

Evening

High in the sky, Meng Chuan flew by Eastcalm City and saw numerous people entering and exiting Eastcalm City’s four city gates. Under the setting sun’s illumination, the countless people looked as tiny as ants.

Swoosh.

A figure streaked across the sky; it was Qin Wu.

“Master.” Meng Chuan bowed respectfully.

“Every large city is the hope of countless mortals that live in the wilderness.” Qin Wu looked down. “Look. The people who live in the wilderness can transport food to the city and sell it for a high price. They can buy clothes, weapons, cultivation manuals, and send their talented children to a Dao Academy to cultivate.”

Meng Chuan looked down. For many mortals living in the wilderness, entering a large city was a joyous occasion. “As long as large cities exist, we will always have hope in life. If there are large cities, they will completely sink into oblivion, forever living in darkness,” said Qin Wu. “Furthermore, with so many large cities as garrisons, Earth Net can search the world. These large cities must continue to exist, be it for the people’s hope or control over the world. If they didn’t exist, it would be difficult for us to investigate demon attacks.”

“I heard that Two World Island’s situation is very serious,” said Meng Chuan. “Away from a city, one can often encounter demons wreaking havoc.” “Humans and demons are almost coexisting in the Great Yue Dynasty.” Qin Wu sighed. “Unfortunately, our Archean Mountain and Black Sand Grotto-Heaven are finding it difficult to protect even our territories. We can’t help Two World Island.”

Meng Chuan nodded. In this era, humans truly felt powerless. When he was young, the world was still relatively peaceful on the surface, and all city passes were guarded. In the past few decades, he had watched as city passes were abandoned, followed by village forts, prefecture cities, and county cities. Most humans lived like savages in the wilderness; only a minority lived in large cities.

“These years, things have changed too quickly,” said Meng Chuan softly. “Yes, the changes happened quickly,” said Qin Wu. “The demons planned on completely occupying our human world with this battle. However, how can we humans be so easily defeated considering how we have survived to this day? The demons have suffered heavy losses this time. I’m afraid they will be even more prepared when they launch their next attack.”

Meng Chuan’s eyes lit up. “How’s the outcome of this battle?”

Qin Wu smiled at Meng Chuan. “I’m here to tabulate the results of the battle. How’s your demon monarch kill count?”

“I encountered a demon monarch team at Chu An City. I killed five, one escaped,” said Meng Chuan. “I killed six demon monarchs at Silver Lake Pass and a fifth Firmament demon monarch in Eastcalm City. I killed a total of 11 fourth Firmament demon monarchs and one fifth Firmament demon monarch. As for ordinary demon monarchs? The number I killed can be ignored.”

“Fifth Firmament demon monarch?” Qin Wu’s eyes lit up.

“It was captured alive by me.” Meng Chuan waved his hand, and an ice sculpture appeared beside him. The azure-scaled demon monarch’s head was frozen inside. His eyes opened, and he looked at Meng Chuan and Qin Wu.