Void Turmoil City had gathered the brutal demons of various tribes of the Blood Demon Sector. They all had different habits. Therefore, the entire city had been divided into almost ten zones with different environments. The team of demon beasts passed through forests, swamps, snowfields, and deserts. Some of the zones were separated by towering mountains and waterfalls, but some were blocked by artificial rune arrays. It was said that there was an enormous undersea city at the end of the peninsula where the Sea Clan lived.
Seeing that millions of demons of different species were living in the same city in an orderly manner, some of the more ostentatious demons even disdained to ride on the eagles or falcons but drove the shuttles from the Tian Yuan Realm instead. Even Li Yao found it too much for his eyes to take in.
Very soon, the Land Whale uttered a long shriek. Bright green air currents soared to the sky from the blowhole on the top of its head. The bulging air sacs around its body were obviously shriveled and slowed down.
In front of them was an enormous square made of black rocks. It was the center of Void Turmoil City.
Jin Xinyue's lips moved slightly as she spoke telepathically. "We are about to arrive at the 'Four Pillars Square' of Void Turmoil City. By convention, all the captured black-blood demons and chaotic-blood demons will be gathered in the Four Pillars Square for screening.
"Those who are docile, obedient, and weak can be refined into servants and maids. Those who are not strong can be refined into slave workers who mine and take care of the demonic plants. Those who are strong can be refined into soldiers who charge in the frontlines. But those who are particularly strong and violent will be the unstable factors among the slaves. They will be sent to the arenas and turned into gladiators.
"The largest arena in Void Turmoil City is named 'Skeleton Island'. It ranks among the best of all the arenas in the Blood Demon Sector. That's our target! "
"Before, we were there to trade intelligence. I've been to Void Turmoil City many times and observed the fights of the gladiators on the Skeleton Island. It was indeed a marvelous, soul-stirring game.
"One time, I saw a black-blood demon's left arm and half of his heart being ripped off by a demon beast. Seeing that he was not going to make it, he was tossed into the 'Thousand Corpse Abyss' by the staff of the Skeleton Island to be disposed of.
"The Thousand Corpse Abyss is a natural giant cave in the depths of the Skull Island. Countless ferocious beasts are kept at the bottom of the cave. Once the corpse falls, it will immediately be devoured by the Demonic Beasts. Not even bones will be left. There is no reason for it to survive. "
"The black-blood demon used a special combat skill named 'Hundred Soft Slaughter', which was very much to my liking. It even gave me some inspiration. Therefore, I remember him very well. There is no way that I would mistake him for someone else.
"He was clearly already dead, but during the Chaos of Bloodblade. But I happened to run into the black-blood demon again.
"Although his appearance has changed and his fighting style is different from the past, I have a very familiar feeling. Sure enough, after a test, he really used the Hundred Soft Kill at the critical moment, and his posture was exactly the same as before! "
"With that, I was certain that he was the gladiator who should've been killed on the Skeleton Island!
"But right now, he has turned into a member of the Blade of Chaos. He is even a minor captain now, and he is even stronger than before!
"I found it very odd. He did not summon his subordinates. He captured the black-blood demon stealthily, trying to pry open his mouth.
"His mouth was tight, and he barely revealed any valuable information. However, there was indeed a shallow tear scar where his left arm connected to his shoulder blade. His entire left arm seemed to have been reattached after the accident."
"His heart was very weird, too. It displayed the features of the hearts of two different demons at the same time.
"I was very certain that he was an authentic black-blood demon at the beginning. How could he display the features of two different demons at the same time?
"It was exactly because of the incident that I grew more and more suspicious of the Blade of Chaos. I investigated in secret, but more and more problems arose. Then, by chance, I discovered Elder Nether Spring's special attitude toward the Blade of Chaos. Following the clues, I found out what happened in the end.
"Based on the black-blood demon's words and the evidence in my possession, the 'Skeleton Island' is very likely to be an important stronghold of the Blade of Chaos, and 'Yuchi Ba', the boss of the Skeleton Island, is very suspicious!
"On the surface, the Skeleton Island is a cruel arena. But in fact, it is very likely to be a 'training camp' where the elite warriors for the Blade of Chaos are sent!
"However, whether or not that is the case will have to depend on Elder's investigation and even 'talk' with Yuchi Ba in person."
On their way, Jin Xinyue had explained the whole plan multiple times. But she was still worried that the mysterious old monster would not be able to take it. Therefore, she repeated herself patiently. "Of course, I know that with Elder's expertise, you can totally go on a rampage in Void Turmoil City and find Yuchi Ba directly.
"However, Yuchi Ba is very prudent. He brings a lot of bodyguards with him every time he goes in and out. He barely shows up on his own.
"If his Skeleton Island is really a training camp for the Blade of Chaos, his courage and resourcefulness must be unparalleled, too, given that he is bold enough to do such a thing right under the nose of the Fire Ant.
"Right now, the Blade of Chaos has suffered heavy strikes and is in a state of panic. If Elder goes to him recklessly, how can he possibly admit defeat?
"More importantly, we do not know whether or not there are spies of the Fire Ant or even Elder Nether Spring around Yuchi Ba. If we alert them and expose the secrets of the Skeleton Island and Yuchi Ba, the losses will outweigh the gains.
"Therefore, Elder, please bear with it for a while and sneak into the Skeleton Island to find a way to approach Yuchi Ba.
"According to the tradition of the Skeleton Island, if a gladiator can survive five battles on the island, they will be received by Yuchi Ba. Then, their freedom will be restored, and they will be recommended by Yuchi Ba to the high-level demons as assassins, warriors, or bodyguards.
"In my opinion, they are perhaps Yuchi Ba's spies. Now that the assassins, warriors, and bodyguards are close to the high-level demons, they can certainly provide incessant intelligence for the Blade of Chaos.
"The battles on the Skeleton Island are very cruel. Normal gladiators can barely survive five battles. But with Elder's capability, it will be a piece of cake. I believe that you will be able to get in touch with Yuchi Ba very soon and see what he is up to exactly.
"As for me, I am now in the shape of a human being. Although I can pretend to be a chaotic-blood demon, my disguise will be exposed when we fight!
"Therefore, I must not enter the Skeleton Island at all costs. I can take the opportunity to collect the latest intelligence outside.
"That is the whole plan. Is there any problem, Elder?"
Li Yao nodded slightly.
He was not the disobedient, brutal demon from forty thousand years ago. Sneaking into the enemy's rear was his specialty. Naturally, he did not feel wronged at all.
On his way, Li Yao observed the slave-catchers of Void Turmoil City in secret, too.
The members of the slave-catchers were all well-trained, tough demons. Their capability was mostly above the demon general level. They were adept at fighting in all kinds of complicated terrains and could even find the demons hiding in the crevices of the rocks.
According to the military system of the Xing Yao Federation, the slave-catchers were elite special forces.
If the slave-catchers that were sent to carry out common missions boasted such capability, how strong would the elites around the Fire Ant be?
Besides, the Fire Ant was a middle-level demon emperor himself, and he was adept at producing hallucinogenic and berserk plants. Then, he must've produced a lot of drugs that could boost his combat ability. It remained to be seen how terrifying his combat ability would be on a battlefield.
According to Li Yao's calculation, if he triggered all the strength of the ultimate Jin Dan, together with the enhancement of the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit, he would not be scared of the Fire Ant at all.
However, without using his spiritual energy or the Crystal Suit, it would be quite difficult for him to compete with the Fire Ant with the primeval strength that he had only mastered for half a month.
It was like two people of similar strength, but one of them had received professional combat training, and the other was ignorant and only had brute strength. When the two of them fought each other, it was obvious who would win.
Chi!
Tremendous air currents spurted out of the heads of all the Land Whales, enshrouding the spacious square in a vague haze. The tentacles of the Land Whales interweaved into a web that extended all the way to the ground.
"Get down, all of you! Come down now! "
All the cabins were opened. The slave-catchers waved their electric whips and drove the prey away violently. Further away were rows of guards in black armor and biochemical beasts that were taller than buildings.
All the biochemical beasts were silent, but the intense intimidating aura around them was like four dark, high walls that suffocated the prey.
On the backs of the biochemical beasts, hundreds of silver-blood demons were sitting on the spacious brocade chairs. They were pointing at each other and talking happily.
They were all there to pick slaves.
The black-blood demons and the chaotic-blood demons were mostly born and raised. They were used to the freedom in the wilderness. Now that they had been captured and kept in the cramped cabins for days, they couldn't have been more frustrated.
The moment they were set free, the square immediately fell into chaos. Cries, moans, howls, and roars were all mixed together. The spacious square was almost abuzz with noise.
Li Yao observed his surroundings with great interest. In the four corners of the square, there was a giant pillar that had been carved with vivid patterns. On one of the pillars, a few otherworldly, unpredictable demons were receiving rays of divine light. On the second pillar, demons in glamorous armor were commanding thousands of soldiers to fight. On the third pillar, demons in simple leather armor were slashing enemies that looked like dough with their sabers and swords. On the fourth pillar, countless demons were mining and farming.
The four pillars were emitting gold, silver, bronze, and black respectively.
Li Yao knew that the four pillars represented the saint-blood demons, the silver-blood demons, the bronze-blood demons, and the black-blood demons. They were the 'four pillars' of the entire demon race.
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