Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 452 Rescue
"The Heavenly Calamity has entered the Water Continent Demon City; will it join the war?"

Shen Jun said, "Theoretically, he won't participate in the battle. After all, there's a certain tacit understanding between the two sides. In a formal war, a Grandmaster cannot interfere in battles below the Grandmaster level. But His Highness Tianhuoshi is a Great Innate Realm cultivator, so he can act at will. His strength is enough to instantly kill a newly promoted Grandmaster."

"I thought he couldn't use the power of the gods so casually."

"I've heard from higher demons that even a casual strike from the Heavenly Calamity Envoy carries a trace of demonic power. Even if it's very little, anyone below the Grandmaster level will surely die upon encountering it."

"I understand."

Zhou Leng was not surprised at all. After all, it was an avatar of the Demon God. Even if it was only a Great Innate Realm cultivator, it was still incomparable to an ordinary Grandmaster.

"By the way, I heard there's been news about the 'Six Volumes of Dongjun' recently, and all parties are investigating it. If you're interested, keep an eye out for it. However, I don't recommend you get involved, since there are too many forces vying for it. It's said that Zhao He has come to Rucheng from Xiongjing again, just for the 'Six Volumes of Dongjun'."

"Ah."

When Zhou Leng saw "The Six Volumes of Dongjun", his heart skipped a beat.

Having just received Zhao Sheng's spiritual inheritance, could I also have a chance to obtain the "Six Scrolls of Dongjun"?
Legend has it that the "Six Scrolls of Dongjun" recorded many great secrets of Zhao Sheng, even including the method to attain sainthood. However, it was later stolen and scattered, and its whereabouts remain unknown to this day.

The headless god can be discarded, but the "Six Volumes of Dongjun" cannot be ignored.

After delivering the message, Shen Jun turned around and bowed to Madam Xi Yan, who was wearing a suit and skirt behind the desk.

"Madam, I have already conveyed the message to him."

Do you think he will go?

"Given his courage and bravery, he will definitely join the war. How should I put it, these human warriors are usually quite normal, but once a crisis comes, they become like they've been injected with chicken blood, extremely crazy."

Lady Xiyan sighed, "The spectacular scene of ten thousand cores exploding simultaneously is still vivid in my mind. Perhaps the reason why humanity on Earth has been able to stand strong to this day is because of the kind of madness you mentioned."

"That's what you said."

"How's the news about the Battlefield Shield Order?"

Shen Jun shook his head helplessly and said, "I asked everyone I know in the Demon Worshiping Sect, but I couldn't get my hands on it. This level of treasure is not something that ordinary forces can obtain. If I remember correctly, there are only less than a hundred slots available for the entire human race on Blue Star, maybe only sixty or seventy."

Lady Xiyan sighed and said, "Never mind, I'll go back to the Demon Prison and handle this myself."

“Madam, you have already advanced to the Grandmaster level, so there is no need for you to search for the Battlefield Shield Token.”

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

"Yes. The list of assassins His Highness that day..." Shen Jun asked cautiously.

"As long as we don't let anyone at a higher level assassinate Zhou Leng, we can do whatever we want with the others."

"But I've heard that many powerful demons under the Heavenly Calamity Army are preparing to hunt down human geniuses in order to please His Majesty the Heavenly Calamity God."

"Let me know in advance if you have any news. Also, I will inform them that other places are fine, but not the city."

"Yes. Also... the Huang Meng faction has started large-scale activities again, I don't know what they are preparing. The scale of this mobilization is no less than the last attack on Rucheng."

Madam Xiyan said, "I also received the news, but I still don't know what they're doing. By the way, has Zhang Xiaoxiao been caught?"

"No."

"Can't even catch a minor innate cultivator?"

Shen Jun said, "She made a desperate sacrifice, using her entire lifespan as the price to rapidly improve within five years. With Tong Tianxia's meticulous guidance, her growth rate is beyond our comprehension. However, her strength is relatively low among those at the same level, so we can always catch her."

"A desperate sacrifice, to avenge her grandmother?"

"Yes."

"She wanted to kill Rao Mingxian?"

"Yes, the two met and fought in the world of the Tree People."

Lady Xiyan thought for a moment and said, "Tell Rao Mingxian that I will give him the Demon Heart and the Demon Elixir to help him advance quickly. However, he must kill Zhang Xiaoxiao and then kill Zhang Xinglie."

"Yes."

Shen Jun lowered his head, remained silent, and walked out of the office.

He knew in his heart that Lady Xiyan was trying to provoke Zhou Leng, and then find an opportunity to corrupt him and bring him under her control.

"Her attitude towards Zhou Leng is so much better. Could it be that she's taken a liking to Zhou Leng? Oh, that explains it..."

Shen Jun suddenly realized.

Under the cover of night, Zhou Leng strode across the road like a whirlwind.

We passed through Rucheng, crossed the Yangtze River, and passed through the desolate ruins of the old city before entering the Water Island Demon City base.

Upon entering the martial arts brigade base, Zhou Leng put on a hood, first reported to the Hidden Martial Artists team, and then joined the Hidden Martial Artists' anonymous group.

Everyone in the group joins anonymously, so it's impossible to see each other's real information.

Zhou Leng glanced at it and saw that half of the names contained animal names, including cockroaches and centipedes, which immediately made him feel better.

There are only a little over a hundred hidden warriors in total, and less than fifty of them are currently in the Water Continent Demon City.

Zhou Leng has now been promoted to honorary lieutenant colonel in the Martial Arts Brigade and is receiving supplies from the brigade in his lieutenant colonel capacity.

Ten demonized javelins, some special weapons that cannot be bought outside.

Just after leaving the warehouse, the leader of the Hidden Warriors group issued an order, dividing the group members in Water Island Demon City into three teams to complete different tasks.

Zhou Leng glanced at his team's mission.

The team leader is a mid-level colonel in the Bone Forging stage, codenamed Cicada.

Besides Zhou Leng in the Bone Forging stage, there are four in the Blood Shaking stage and three in the True Liquid stage.

It is also the only pure innate team in the Hidden Warriors Brigade.

A short while later, Zhou Leng arrived at the martial arts arena reserved for hidden martial artists.

Nine people, all wearing black special hoods, signed up.

The cicada is the captain, and the monkey king is the vice-captain.

There are also the Wood, Cowherd, Weaver Girl, and Wild Wolf from the Blood Shaking stage.

The True Liquid stage cultivators, Xiaoyaozi, Blood Demon, and Madman, along with four Blood Shaking stage cultivators and two Bone Forging stage cultivators, were looking at three True Liquid stage cultivators at the Innate stage.

The three young innate beings in the True Liquid stage trembled with fear.

The lowest level of understanding, the most arrogant name.

"Try to use a more low-key code name in the future. Joining the Hidden Warriors team isn't about being arrogant, cool, and domineering."

"Yes!"

The three people stood at attention.

Zhi said, "This mission is simple: as an emergency innate team, we will patrol the area near the Red Spotted Forest and prepare for rescue. Yesterday, the monsters launched a large-scale attack, and many caravans or other teams were unable to return in time. They are our main rescue targets."

"Yes."

Nine black-hooded figures, with only their eyes and mouths showing, rushed out of the Water Island base.

Just as we arrived at the red-spotted forest, a signal flare appeared ahead, a distress signal from humans.

"Walk."

At Zhiliao's command, the nine men rushed forward.

After passing through the woods, we came to a wide meadow.

A small caravan was surrounded by thousands of monsters.

A mixed force of orcs and demons.

"Kill!" Zhi Liao gave the order, and the nine innate cultivators charged forward like wolves and tigers.

Among those thousands of demons, only three were at the Innate Realm. The nine of them charged back and forth three times, and the demon army was routed.

The rescued caravan members were extremely grateful, and Zhou Leng and the others led them toward the Shuizhou base.

As they walked, the cicadas kept asking about the situation.

"The demons attacked Water Island Demon City a few days ago, so why are you still going to the Dwarf World?"

“We won’t go. The penalty for breach of contract could bankrupt us. Besides, the demons were just harassing us back then, and there weren’t many of them. Who knew that when we came back, the number of demons would suddenly increase?”

How many groups of demons did you encounter?

“There were many waves. At first, they were small teams, which we could handle. But then the demons got smarter and formed large groups, eventually surrounding us here. We only sent out a distress signal when we were about to return to base.”

Have you encountered any other teams?

"Our team is a combination of several small squads. We were actually quite lucky; barring any unforeseen circumstances, more than half of the caravans in Water Island Demon City have already been intercepted. Sigh..."

The group discussed the situation in the Water Island Demon City, and everyone looked worried.

The demons are currently plundering various parts of Water Island Demon City. Once they have cleared out the scattered forces in Water Island Demon City, they will probably launch an attack on a certain base.

After escorting the group out of the red pine forest, the group will leave.

Zhiliao walked to the side and answered a phone call.

After finishing the call, he quickly returned.

"A massive caravan traveling to and from the world of giants, along with a joint team comprised of personnel from several large mines, has been intercepted by demons. We are now heading to their aid to help them hold out until reinforcements arrive. Let's go!"

Everyone followed immediately.

The team ran at full speed. On the way, Zhou Leng asked, "Captain, what is the current situation in Water Continent Demon City?"

Zhi thought for a moment and said, "The situation is very troublesome. As you know, each demon city is an independent world, but they are connected to many worlds, and more importantly, they have many rich mines."

"Therefore, in addition to the large bases at the entrances and exits, the major worlds have established many mines, plantations, and a few fortresses in the Water Island Demon City."

"When monsters harassed us before, all the ordinary small forces withdrew, but many large mines and plantations are within the protection range of the fortress, with tens of thousands of warriors, and they are not afraid of this kind of harassment."

“Things have changed since yesterday. All forces have entered the fortress or base.”

"Currently, the base has not been attacked, but all the fortresses are surrounded. The 7th Division has been deployed, and reinforcements from other places have arrived. The first-line troops have also rushed to the fortresses to provide reinforcements."

"We are actually lucky."

Zhi Liao didn't elaborate, but everyone understood his subtext.

Those reinforcements heading to the fortresses are in extreme danger and may not return.

"Can't we withdraw?" Zhou Leng asked.

“Evacuation is never a simple matter. The two nearest fortresses cannot be evacuated, because once they are evacuated, it will be equivalent to losing contact.”

"Some of the distant fortresses successfully retreated, while others were forced back to their fortresses by the monster army halfway through their retreat."

"Today I heard that the Heavenly Calamity Envoy is very powerful; he is besieging the city and attacking reinforcements."

"Surrounding the fortress and striking the reinforcements is much easier than attacking the base."

"This move is actually a semi-open strategy; even if we knew it, we couldn't not save them."

Zhou Leng and the others remained silent.

There is indeed no perfect solution to this kind of situation.

Unless we just stand by and watch so many people die trapped in the fortress.

As Zhi ran, he said, "The demons we're about to face will be tough, so be careful. They're not the chaotic demon armies you've encountered before, but the Heavenly Calamity Army."

"You may not have heard of the Heavenly Calamity Army, because it is newly established. But this is the army that swept through the world of the Tree People."

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, humanity's main enemy in the next few years will be the Heavenly Calamity Army."

"Hopefully, we can survive the second offensive by the Heavenly Calamity Army."

“We definitely can!” Zhou Leng said.

Everyone nodded.

(End of this chapter)