In a dimly lit hall, Chen Zong saw the chief of the Demon Slayers Department, who was also the first titled general of the Demon Suppression Army.
However, the light was so dim that Chen Zong's eyes, which were many times stronger than the average cultivator's, were blurry. He could only make out a tall figure, like an ancient mountain, majestic and boundless.
"Fight … or defend …" The chief's voice rang out, forming layers of echoes that reverberated in the hall.
"Fight," Chen Zong answered without hesitation.
"Your cultivation is too low. Go to the Demon Refining Platform and train hard." The chief's voice rang out again, and then, as the echoes gradually weakened, it fell silent.
… …
The droplets of golden blood were quickly absorbed. A trace of reddish-gold light flowed through them like water, and the blood returned to its original black color. Then, as if it had melted, it slowly seeped into the back of Chen Zong's left hand, forming a strange black glyph.
This glyph seemed to be formed by the intertwining of many crescent blades, mysterious and sharp. It was the Demon Slayers' identity medallion that symbolized war. Unlike other medallions, it could be branded on the body after recognizing its owner.
As Chen Zong's thoughts moved, the black glyph withdrew and disappeared, as if it had never existed.
Other than the Demon Slayers' identity medallion, Chen Zong also received a set of armor. This set of armor was a bit strange. Although it was called armor, it wasn't as hard as armor. Instead, it was flexible, but not as soft as a robe. The material was very special.
The upper part of his body was like armor that bound his body, while the lower part of his body was like a long robe that fluttered in the wind. His entire body was dark red in color, and it was covered with numerous dark colored talisman markings. They were very faint, and if one didn't look carefully, it would be difficult to see them clearly.
This was the Demon Slayers Device. Only those of the Demon Slayers Department had the right to own it.
This Demon Slayers Device was a mid rank spiritual weapon. It came with gloves and shoes, and was one with the armor.
Mid rank spiritual weapons were extremely valuable. Most of the Extreme Mortal Realm cultivators didn't have one. Many of the Earth Spirit Realm cultivators didn't even have one.
Robe type mid-grade spirit artifacts were even rarer than weapon type mid-grade spirit artifacts.
The Devil Slaying Outfit provided Chen Zong with an even greater layer of protection. The robe, which was a middle-grade spiritual weapon, could completely withstand the attacks of low-grade spiritual weapons without breaking. It could also absorb the attacks of middle-grade spiritual weapons.
With an armor like the Devil Slaying Device, there would naturally be weapons as well.
Demon Slaying Sword!
It was dark red in color, and the blade was about two fingers wide. It was thin and about a meter long. The edge of the blade was suffused with traces of blood-red light. It was incomparably sharp, and one look at it would make one feel as if one's eyes were being cut.
The Demon Slaying Sword was also a mid-grade spiritual weapon.
Chen Zong first refined the Devil Slaying Device and put it on. It was very light and extremely comfortable. Not only did it not affect his movements at all, it even made Chen Zong feel that his body had become lighter. The result was that his movements were faster and more flexible.
After trying it out, he found that it had increased by about ten percent. In other words, the Devil Slaying Device not only gave him a strong defense, but also increased his speed and reaction by ten percent. This was very impressive, and it had invisibly increased his strength.
Then, he refined the Demon Slaying Sword.
After refining the Demon Slaying Sword, its appearance changed slightly. This was a slight adjustment.
The hilt, which was originally ordinary to the touch, was now attached to the lines on the palm, as if it had become one with the palm.
Other than being tough and sharp enough, the Demon Slaying Sword only had one power, and that was to cause more damage to demons and demons. But if it was used against non-demons and non-demons, it wouldn't have much of an effect.
However, the mid-grade spiritual weapon itself was strong enough to withstand Chen Zong's strength, and it could also significantly increase Chen Zong's strength.
"As a subordinate, I have the right to control 100,000 merit points a year. Including the two years in advance, that's 300,000 merit points." Chen Zong sheathed the sword and thought silently.
300,000 merit points were undoubtedly a lot for Chen Zong now. After all, he had obtained less than 1,000 merit points so far.
Chen Zong didn't know what he could exchange for with 300,000 merit points, but it didn't stop him from looking forward to it.
"Now, the cultivation of spiritual power is my shortcoming. If I can improve it and make it equal to the cultivation of body refining, my strength will be even stronger." Chen Zong thought to himself.
How could he improve his cultivation of spiritual power in a short time?
Now, there was a very good way: the Devil Refining Platform.
As a subordinate of the Demon Slaying Division, he didn't need any merit points. Every year, he had the opportunity to cultivate in the Devil Refining Platform. This was a privilege that other Demon Suppression Sergeants could not enjoy.
With such an opportunity, Chen Zong certainly wouldn't let it go.
The Devil Refining Platform was also located in the Demon Suppression Barracks. It was one of the most important places.
This was because the Devil Refining Platform was not only a holy place for cultivation, but also a place of suppression. It was said that a group of powerful demons were suppressed under the Devil Refining Platform, and there were even Demon Emperors.
As for how many powerful demons were suppressed under the platform, it was unknown.
There were Demon Suppression Soldiers guarding the surroundings of the Demon Refining Platform. It was very strict.
When Chen Zong came from afar, he felt a terrifying aura fall on him. Each of these auras was stronger than his, and they were extremely cold. Many sharp eyes locked on him as if they wanted to see through him.
It was as if he would be attacked as long as he made any abnormal movements.
However, Chen Zong's purpose here was to cultivate in the Devil Refining Platform and improve his cultivation. He didn't have any bad intentions, so he was quite calm.
The Devil Refining Platform was right in front of him.
It was a gigantic altar that covered an area of several thousand meters. It was majestic and majestic, simple and ancient, and even more vast and profound.
However, other than its size and simplicity, this altar didn't seem to have anything else. It felt a little ordinary, more like an ancient site.
However, Chen Zong felt a little unusual.
When he closed and opened his eyes, two sword rays were reflected in his pupils.
Scar Sword Pupil!
Looking forward, Chen Zong's expression changed slightly.
Outside the originally simple and unadorned altar, fist-sized runes floated in the air. These runes were connected to each other from the bottom to the top, forming a line that went straight to the sky.
Like a chain, it sealed off the entire altar in all directions, from the sky to the ground.
Each rune was extremely exquisite, and it would take a lot of time and energy to understand.
Chen Zong wasn't very interested in runes. If he had time, he would rather spend it on swordsmanship. After all, one's strength was limited, and one had to make a choice. If one didn't make a choice and wanted everything, it would be in vain in the end.
On the huge altar, in addition to the runes that seemed to be connected to the sky, there was also a black aura that constantly rose up. It was like a smoke signal that soared into the sky. Looking from afar, there was actually a kind of tragic scene.
The black smoke seemed to want to break through the runes, but it was completely trapped in the altar. It couldn't leak out at all.
After stopping the Scar Sword Pupil, the strange phenomenon of the altar disappeared, and it became an ancient site again.
He stepped forward again and approached the Demon Refining Altar.
Whoosh. A figure flashed in front of him, and a strong aura fell directly on him.
"Who are you? What do you want? "This person was dressed in armor, and even his face was covered by a helmet. Only a pair of cold eyes could be seen.
"Chen Zong of the Demon Slayers Department is here to cultivate." Chen Zong took a deep breath and endured the terrifying and cold aura of the other party. He answered slowly.
"Demon Slayers Department!" The other party's cold eyes trembled slightly, and Chen Zong revealed the symbol on the back of his left hand.
In an instant, the figure in front of him disappeared.
Chen Zong stepped toward the altar again.
Standing in front of the altar, Chen Zong could feel a vigorous and vicissitudes of life, as if the river of time had washed over it, and it gave him an inexplicable shock.
He took another step and stepped into the altar. In an instant, Chen Zong felt a force wash over him. It flowed all over him in an instant, as if it was trying to identify something.
This was the Demon Refining Altar, and it suppressed the experts of the Demon Clan. Once a Demon got close, he would be repelled and killed.
Chen Zong was a human, so he wasn't affected.
In an instant, the scene before his eyes changed. Clumps of black aura continuously emerged from the altar that was covered in runes. They continuously merged into one and soared into the sky like a beacon of fire. Vaguely, he seemed to be able to hear an earth-shaking roar.
The roar was full of unwillingness and hatred.
"Rumor has it that this black aura is all the essence emitted by the experts of the Demon Clan suppressed under the Demon Refining Altar. The cultivation of the Demon Refining Altar is actually to absorb the essence of these experts into one's body and refine it into one's own spiritual power." Chen Zong thought to himself. Of course, this was what Xiang Liang, who had brought him into the Demon Slayers Department, had told him.
Although it was a rumor, it was actually the truth.
Of course, refining the essence emitted by the experts of the Demon Clan was not an easy task. If one didn't have enough power to refine it rashly, the end result would be that the essence of the Demon Clan would damage one's meridians and internal organs, leaving one with serious injuries.
The essence of the experts of the Demon Clan was abundant, and it constantly surged into the sky. When it reached a height of several thousand meters, it was affected by the power of the altar and turned into wisps of mist that fell from all directions. It seeped back into the altar from the edges, forming a cycle so that it wouldn't go to waste.
It was rumored that the physique of the Demon Clan was strong, and their blood was vigorous. The demon energy they cultivated was pure and fierce to the extreme. The aura naturally emitted by the experts of the Demon Clan could clearly shock and awe cultivators who weren't as strong as them.
And this essence was actually the aura emitted by the experts of the Demon Clan themselves. Of course, one wouldn't be a lot, but if there were many experts of the Demon Clan, the amount of essence they emitted would undoubtedly be astonishing.
At most, only ten people could cultivate on the Demon Refining Altar at a time. This was because too many people would affect the absorption and refining of the essence of the Demon Clan.
At this time, there were eight people inside, each sitting at a spot a hundred meters apart and not disturbing each other.
With the influence of the essence of the Demon Clan, Chen Zong couldn't clearly see the appearances of the eight people, but that didn't matter.
On the Demon Refining Altar, there were a total of ten talisman bases, which were also the points where the patterns on the altar intersected. Cultivating on the talisman bases would be more effective.
Choosing an empty talisman base, Chen Zong's figure was extremely agile. Like a swimming dragon, he stood on the talisman base and sat down cross-legged.
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