Chapter 462: The Holy War triggered by Long Haochen? (1/2)

Chapter 462: The Holy War triggered by Long Haochen?

After following with their eyes the departure of the army, Long Haochen’s group resumed their journey, proceeding towards the land of the catastrophe. With the death of so many demon powerhouses , it would be good if they managed to get some demon crystals. Cutting their way into the mountain wasn’t something only the demons were capable of.

Hearing a story was something, but encountering it was another. At the time Wang Yuanyuan, Lin Xin, Sima Xian, Cai’er and Chen Ying’er arrived, they couldn’t help but be totally shocked. Deep inside, they came to imagine what kind of scene they would be subject to if they were present at the instant the mountain crumbled.

“Boss, what should we do?” Sima Xian asked Long Haochen.

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Long Haochen replied, “We shall dig out. Let’s see how many magical crystals we can find. No matter what kind of demon they belong to, these demon crystals are all treasures. It will be given for Lin Xin’s pill concoction.”

“Good, good.” Lin Xin immediately reacted with a smile. This demon operation had pleased this god of fortune of their team enormously. Bringing back all these good things, they were certain to fetch good price in the market or be of some utility to them. Chen Ying’er had collected over three hundred crystals which were of the sixth step at least, enough for McDull to be extravagant.

The corpses of many demons and magical beast, especially Forest Boas and the Devil Snake God Andromalius were collected by Lin Xin. He had the deep impression that after all this, his skills in alchemy were bound to improve tremendously. Becoming a great master was only a matter of time to him. After all, where could there be another alchemist with as many materials available to be used as flagrantly as him.

Long Haochen naturally had his own objectives in the act of clearing the battlefield here. With such a commotion, Temple Alliance couldn’t possibly remain ignorant. And furthermore, Han Yu’s news ought to have already arrived. Surely before long, some army troops would come to their rescue. After meeting with these troops, telling them the real story would be more effective than coming up with an unbelievable report. Besides, not collecting this many corpses and crystals of higher ranked demons would be a waste. These were precious spoils of war!

The glory of opening the way through the mountain was naturally left to Sima Xian and Wang Yuanyuan. Even without additional ability, the terrifying weight and crushing power of the Energetic Ball of Light made it the most ideal candidate for this task.

The group figured the path the Fiend King Safen took, and followed it by blowing their way up. One magical crystal after another reached Lin Xin’s hands, but this guy seemed dissatisfied. That’s because, the corpses of these demons were too mangled, and hard to make use of. After all, extremely severely damaged corpses would be hard to conserve, even with a spiritual transporting tool.

The work of cutting their way into the mountain didn’t took too long before the reinforcements arrived.

Under Han Yu’s lead, the group of elites arrived with shocked expressions at the sight of Long Haochen’s group.

These elite troops were far less than their expectations, only totalling about three hundred. But when their distance was of two hundred meters, Long Haochen felt their presence, through sensing Han Yu’s aura.

Wearing veils, assassins clad in grey color appeared to view, very rapidly encircling Long Haochen’s group. These assassins didn’t let out any aura, and couldn’t be sensed at all.

Long Haochen’s group slowly left the cave, moving slowly. This wasn’t deliberate, as they had no choice but to walk slowly, because although these assassins seemed composed, it felt that as long as they made any sudden movements, these three hundred assassins, would swallow them like a deadly torrent.

“Boss.” Seeing Long Haochen’s group come out from the cave, Han Yu immediately called out to him in excitement. He also didn’t understand what happened. How could a mountain fall on it’s side? And why would Long Haochen’s group be present here? And where were the enemies gone? His mind was full of questions.

Han Yu looked quite tired. Having travelled day and night, he was totally exhausted.

From the sound of Han Yu’s voice calling out for his Boss’, the hostility emanating from the grey clad assassins quietly disappeared. However, they remained unmoving and cold like air. Only a rather slight-built one advanced at Han Yu’s side.

Long Haochen took large strides forward, telling him the words, “It was hard on you.”

Han Yu replied in a pressed tone, “It’s nothing. Boss, where are the enemies? These demons?” He was filled with anxiety: he had brought so many powerhouses from the Assassin Temple in a hurry, but upon reaching the destination, no demons were at sight. Wouldn’t that be taken as a lie to the military? Their team definitely wasn’t capable of taking such blame.

Long Haochen replied, “The demons have all retreated. Take a look.” Giving this reply, he pointed at the mountain behind them.

Han Yu was startled. The assassin on his side finally changed looks from his impossible expression, his aged voice sounding out, “Youngsters, don’t tell me that you are the ones who caused the collapse of such a mountain, suppressing all these demon elite troops? From the images you brought back, this could very possibly be one of the top demon legion, known as the Demon God Emperor’s second legion.”

Long Haochen shook his head, “Not the whole, only a part of it. A large amount of Demonic Bears and Hell Demons, with a few Grand Fiends and Berserk Demons are crushed under this. I estimate the demons to have lost close to a third of their troops, before they chose to withdraw. Demon corpses are still stuck underneath, we have already cut a way in, you can just have a look.”

With his sharp senses, he sensed that the assassin before him was undoubtedly an Assassin Emperor at the eighth step.

Following them, the work of excavation was undertaken by the assassins. To Long Haochen’s shock, among these three hundred that had appeared, the assassins of the eighth step numbered twenty, and the remaining were all Assassin Kings at the seventh step. These were the top elites of the Assassin Temple, forming the Hidden Hall.

The Hidden Chivalrous Hall was formed of a total of thirty six assassins bearing the title of Hidden Knights’, the cream of the cream that was chosen for this task.

Very rapidly, various informations were reported to them, proving Long Haochen’s words. That Hidden Knight titled assassin that spoke to Long Haochen before had now a totally different expression on his face.

“Young Demon Hunt Squad captain, you are heroes for the Alliance, and for our Exorcist Mountain Pass. On behalf of the million military and civilians forming it, I thank you.”

Long Haochen saluted back to him with respect, “Respected Hidden Knight, I should be the one thanking you.”

The senior revealed a smile, “I am the fourth Hidden Knight, commander of this operation. Thinking of having to undergo a fierce battle, I didn’t expect to have only come for recovery of materials. I will report your contribution as things are. However, we have to return as fast as possible to the Exorcist Mountain Pass. Oh, right, I haven’t asked for your name yet.”

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Long Haochen replied, “I am the captain of the 64th commander grade Demon Hunt Squad, Long Haochen.”

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