Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 344 Aiden
Not long after, Gao Yunbo left with a muscular innate being, transformed into a demon using a high-level magic transformation ring, and entered the city to conduct reconnaissance.

If all goes well, destroy the teleportation array and everyone rushes into the city.

Of the more than one hundred people, a small portion were participating in the counterattack for the first time, lying on the back of the mountain, waiting quietly.

Blood-red clouds churned in the sky, and time slowly passed.

Gradually, some people became impatient and began to ask questions and discuss in hushed tones.

To no avail.

After a long while, someone said, "Brigade Commander Gao is back."

"It seems we've encountered a special situation."

"Hopefully it's nothing serious."

A short while later, Gao Yunbo returned, put away the magic transformation ring, and frowned as he summoned everyone.

"Things are more complicated than I imagined."

"The teleportation array is working normally."

"In the city, there is an additional caravan of the Demon Worship Cult, mainly composed of members of the Ice and Snow Cult, that has come to trade."

"According to the intelligence we gathered, in addition to monsters, there are green dragons, magic spirit masters, and possibly even a very powerful demonized warrior in the team. But that warrior lives a secluded life, and no one knows who he is."

"This caravan of the Demon Worshipers has become the biggest variable in this counterattack."

"The key issue now is that we cannot ascertain the true strength of this caravan."

"If it's just a few more innate talents, it won't matter much, but if magic masters and dragons appear, it could very well affect the course of the battle."

"We discussed it on the way, and there were only two routes to choose from."

"If we launch a full-scale attack, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses."

"Or immediately find Commander Chen, abandon the siege and reinforcement attack, and go all out to slaughter Shattered Candle City."

"Tell me your thoughts."

Zhou Leng and Shanheyuan exchanged a glance. The Ice and Snow Cult and the Green Dragon seemed familiar.

Zhou Leng called Gao Yunbo away to a distance.

"Commander, do you know the name of that green dragon?"

"I don't know. The devil I bribed doesn't know that much detail."

“I suspect that the green dragon might be one I know. Here’s what I’ll do: lend me a Primal Demon Transformation Ring, and I’ll go in disguise as a demon to investigate. If it is a green dragon I know, I can guarantee that the Demon Worshipping Cult caravan won’t become an obstacle for us.”

"Oh? Tell me what happened."

"It involves classified information, so it's not easy to say," Zhou Leng politely declined.

Gao Yunbo recalled that Chen Shouhu had spoken to him alone before, emphasizing that Zhou Leng's identity was extraordinary and that if they encountered danger, they should save Zhou Leng first.

“Okay, let’s go together. How’s your Demon Language?” Gao Yunbo asked in Demon Language.

"Commander Gao's words have two words whose pronunciation needs correction: 'go' and 'how.' Pronunciation like mine is what makes someone a high-ranking demon. With your pronunciation, you're easily judged as a low-ranking demon and not taken seriously," Zhou Leng replied.

Gao Yunbo was also fluent in demon language. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly realized and said, "No wonder when I encountered demons before, even the low-level demons didn't respect me much. Indeed, your demon language is too aristocratic."

Zhou Leng thought to himself that when he was in Hundred Peaks Valley, he dealt with the descendants of high-level demons all day long, killing countless of them. In addition, the divine script could enhance his language ability, so this was nothing.

Gao Yunbo handed over the Innate Demon Transformation Ring, and the two left the group.

Gao Yunbo and Zhou Leng both transformed into Rust Iron Generals, their bodies resembling monsters made of a mixture of muscle and steel.

This kind of monster fights fiercely and aggressively, is common and not to be trifled with, and is most suitable for martial artists to impersonate.

Shattered Candle City is a typical small city in a demonic prison.

The magic created a three-meter-high wall, pitch black, covered with dark green vines.

Upon entering the gate, on both sides of the hard ground are various dilapidated stone and wooden houses.

Many houses don't even have roofs; they're just four walls, looking like larger cowsheds or pigsties.

Further away, the high-class houses were all built with magic, looking magnificent, some even three or four stories high.

As Zhou Leng walked along the main road, he observed his surroundings discreetly.

My first time entering a monster city.

The demons here are completely different from the demons on the battlefield.

Most of the demons were wrapped in tattered cloth and animal skins, looking relaxed and carefree, without the slightest sign of distress.

As Zhou Leng traveled along, he encountered butcher shops, restaurants, inns, markets, weapon shops, and more.

Aside from their different race, these demons resemble the medieval Gull Alliance in every way.

Occasionally, some random or weird things will appear.

For example, human televisions, broken magical artifacts from the magical world, and dragon skeletons are displayed in the store as collectibles.

Before long, the two arrived at the Burning Road Inn.

The stables on the side of the inn were almost full of giant lizards used for pulling carts.

Unlike ordinary human inns, the inns here are exceptionally large, with the largest rooms even large enough for dragons to live in.

The inn was guarded by demon warriors and some demons.

The two walked around the inn and then into the shadows.

"The green dragon is in the hotel. I asked, and they've booked the whole place."

"I'll try to find the guard. You can provide backup outside. If there are any problems, we'll contact each other again."

"Okay, be careful, safety first." Zhou Leng, disguised as the Innate Rusty Iron General, walked casually to the hotel entrance.

"My friend told me that a green dragon has come here. Could it be my old friend Emerald Wings?"

"Do you know Lord Emerald Wing?"

“Of course, we’re sworn brothers. Take me to see him.” Zhou Leng said, and walked in arrogantly.

The demon warrior and the demon exchanged glances, not daring to offend the innate being, and led Zhou Leng toward the room of the Emerald Wings.

The Emerald Wings is located in a large house in the backyard of the inn.

Reaching the doorway, Zhou Leng loudly proclaimed, "Emerald Wings, that's me."

Without waiting for the person leading the way, he pushed open the door and went inside.

"Hmm?" Emerald Wings frowned, immediately recognizing Zhou Leng's voice.

Upon encountering an old friend in a foreign land, Emerald Wing immediately prepares spellcasting tools, ready to flee at the first sign of trouble.

The door opened, and Zhou Leng looked inside, saying, "Don't you recognize me?"

Emerald Wings smiled and said, "Of course, of course I recognize it..."

Zhou Leng interrupted, "Let them leave. I have something important to discuss with you privately. I don't want them to know my name."

Emerald Wings, now prepared, felt relieved and said, "You all leave. I have something to talk to an old friend."

The others left, Zhou Leng closed the door, took a few steps, and then Emerald Wings called for a halt.

“This distance is enough.” Emerald Wings squinted from a distance of more than ten meters.

Zhou Leng canceled the magic transformation ring and said, "You're still so timid."

Emerald Wings breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the familiar face and said, "Of course you have to be careful here since there's no Dark Wrath managing things. How did you get here?"

"I was about to ask you the same thing, did you advance to the Innate Realm?"

"What innate? Don't talk nonsense, I'm still a lowly trash dragon in my prime." Emerald Wings denied it outright.

Zhou Leng looked him over and confirmed that the Emerald Wings were indeed significantly enhanced.

"How did you get here?" Zhou Leng asked.

Emerald Wings said helplessly, "I'm just a poor donkey. Because I failed to bring back the Dragon Scale Vermilion Fruit for the Queen, and was implicated by Gray Steel Wind, she sent me out to work as a laborer for the Ice and Snow Cult."

He continued speaking slowly and deliberately.

"The Ice and Snow Cult and the Demon Worship Cult, among other forces, wanted to attack the Tree People World. The Mad Prince Aiden was just about to join forces with the Giant Insect to hunt for the Heart of Life, and the two sides hit it off immediately."

"The Heart of Life exists only in the Tree of Life, which is the foundation of all the Tree People tribes."

“But treants aren’t so easy to kill. Aiden can only buy ‘magic candle flames,’ which are effective at killing treants.”

"Aiden is just a nobody, a mere minor innate being. All he does is go crazy, so naturally he can't get into the main city of the Boundless City."

"Therefore, he organized caravans and led people to trade with some cities, exchanging or buying magic candles."

"The Demon Candle Flame is formed from the power of the candle holder, somewhat like a special elixir or weapon. It is not sold in large quantities in each city. This is the third city we have passed through."

"After traveling to about three or four more cities, we should be able to trade for enough Magic Candle Fire."

Zhou Leng keenly sensed that Emerald Wings were dissatisfied with Aiden.

"Dragon Scale Vermilion Fruit, what a pity, I don't have any either. You're saying the Mad Prince Aiden came here personally?"

"Of course, he's as suspicious as a lunatic. He can't trust anyone with such a large-scale transaction."

“A Great Innate Realm expert, seems quite troublesome. I'm sorry to trouble you,” Zhou Leng said.

"Hmph, his position in the Ice and Snow Cult is only a junior priest, lower than yours, yet he always wants me to do this and that, and the worst part is he doesn't pay me, unlike your fair trade. By the way, how about that Martial Shadow Wall set?"

"When I came, it was at home, still being cultivated. It's very good."

"Don't forget to return it to me a year from now." Emerald Wings stared at Zhou Leng.

"Don't worry. But I'm here to save you," Zhou Leng said.

"Huh?" Emerald Wings' eyes widened, the word "save" making his scales stand on end.

"You've heard of Chen Shouhu, haven't you?"

"I've heard of him. He recently fought Shanhe Tianyue to a standstill. He's a super expert and could definitely tear a dragon apart with his bare hands." Emerald Wings became even more vigilant.

You know about the counter-offensive, right?

"What!" Emerald Wings staggered back two steps, almost crushing the magic artifact to escape.

"Don't get agitated. He's just protecting us in secret. His main objective this time is to test those of us with innate abilities. With me here, he won't kill you."

Emerald Wing hurriedly raised its claws and trotted to Zhou Leng's side, smiling broadly. Its claws and dragon wings pressed tightly together, as if huddled together for warmth.

“Of course we are best friends. I’m willing to lend you such a valuable Martial Shadow Wall, right?” Emerald Wings lowered her eyes and looked gentle.

“We were originally going to attack the city, but someone mentioned the Green Dragon, and I was worried it was you, so I came to check.”

"You...you're too good to me..." Emerald Wings squeezed her eyes shut, and dragon tears rolled down her cheeks.

Zhou Leng reached out and took out an empty bottle, catching the dragon's tears that slid down the dragon's chin.

"Don't waste the magical materials."

"Huh?" Emerald Wings stared wide-eyed, her neck stiff, speechless. Shouldn't she be comforting herself at this moment?
Putting away the Dragon Tear, Zhou Leng said, "Now that we've seen you, let's change our plan. We'll turn this area around the inn into a safe zone. The Ice and Snow Cult members will stay here and not go out. We'll only attack the other demons. What do you think?"

“Great! Excellent! I have no desire to participate in the war! However, Aiden might disagree.”

(End of this chapter)