Chapter 898: Triumphant Return (1/2)
The half-demons returned to the 875th division of Wood Spirit Theater after twenty days. Millions of human cultivators gathered here.
Each camp required a strategist stronghold with sufficient supply. The soldiers could return to rest afterward and exchange their points to replenish gears and materials.
“Look, the half-demons from Crimson Leaf.”
“Keke, yeah, how lucky, some actually survived.”
“Doesn’t look too good. Five hundred entered and only a few dozens returned.”
“They probably got scared out of their mind and fled.”
Since half-demons were new on the battlefield, the cultivators from the division were greatly interested.
The prodigies from the ancient clans, even those from the medial clans, came to sneer and treated them as losers who fled.
Some took delight in others’ misfortune, especially the prideful members of the ancient clans who looked down on those they deemed wretched.
The half-demons were bloodied and injured. A few had to be carried back due to the serious nature of their injuries.
However, the jeering crowd showed no sympathy and didn’t hold back on their criticisms and taunts, treating the half-demons like monkeys. The more these half-demons became infuriated, the happier they became.
Bullying the weak was a common sight. If one kept on enduring without biting back, they would be bullied even more due to a perceived weakness.
Of course, a few were sympathetic. One wise old man shouted at his own sect members: “They fought for the human race. Though they are battered and defeated, this is still worthy of respect.”
A female successor of a sacred palace spoke: “The half-demon alliance is at a disadvantage with only five hundred combatants on top of being separated by other human regiments. The fact that they came back alive without support is great, keep your mouth shut.”
The half-demons silently walked forward with pride instead of fear despite injuries.
“Oh? They’re walking to the contribution department, they got contribution points?” Someone was surprised.
“Their commanders are relatively strong, killing a few stray demons shouldn’t have been a problem.” Another laughed.
Numerous spectators wanted to watch the show and gathered right outside of the contribution department, wanting to see how many points these lowly beings gathered.
“Look at them, so rude, wanting to laugh at us.” Shi Dakai’s face and hairy body were covered in blood as he said indignantly.
Feiyun, on the other hand, was completely clean. Though he had numerous injuries, his Buddhist energy easily healed them. He nonchalantly said: “Let them watch all the way. Oh? They’re back too.”
Shi Dakai followed his gaze and saw armies on the horizon. There were several hundred thousand cultivators; the majority wore armor and had banners with their clans’ insignia - “Gu”, “Golden Sacred Palace”, “Murong”, “Huang”...
The banners all had a blinding glow, making it hard for others to stare straight at them.
The ones in front were great geniuses, either talents from the medial clans or immortal cities and sacred palaces. The men were handsome and capable while the women were as beautiful as fairies. They chatted happily while returning to the camp.
“They’re back from Tiger’s Roar Minor Dimension. Those armies are sent by their clans to protect them.”
Their return caused quite a stir. Everyone ran out to take a look, being far more invested. This commotion was louder than the return of the half-demons.
“The man in golden armor is the young lord of Golden Sacred Palace, a supreme genius. Just eighteen and already has more than 3,000 contribution points.”
“The kingdom-toppling beauty shrouded in radiance is the saintess of Galaxy Sacred Palace, often referred to as a fairy. Numerous medial members want to court her.”
These geniuses were quite famous and had impressive cultivation.
Liu Suzi and Eighth Lord Gu among others were there as well.