High-level martial arts: Contract cashback, invincible starting from the Zerg.

Just then, the crystal spider that had been lurking in the shadows of the behemoth's core finally moved!

Its translucent crystalline armor reflected a chilling light in the shadows, and its eight long legs, covered with fine ridges, suddenly shattered the rock layers! They sent up a shower of debris and a powerful gust of wind, tracing a shimmering arc through the air, their target the powerful energy annihilation bomb!

The energy annihilation bomb was still hurtling down, but its metallic surface was rippled with dark purple annihilation patterns.

Wherever it passed, even the light began to distort.

But the Crystal Devouring Beast is faster.

Several biological thrusters suddenly emerged from its back, its chelicerae opened, revealing a cavity below its abdomen that resembled a glass furnace. It had no teeth, only swirling, shimmering silver-blue crystal patterns.

The cavity resembled a bottomless vortex, yet it appeared extremely fragile.

The next second, *poof*—

A dull, almost eerie sound.

The Crystal Devouring Beast caught up with the Energy Annihilation Bomb with incredible precision and swallowed it whole.

Time passed second by second, but Chen Feng was surprised but did not see any energy explosion. Instead, the moment the Crystal Devouring Beast landed, its limbs plunged into the rock layer, instantly creating a series of fine cracks in the ground.

Its body swelled up slightly for a moment.

Beneath the crystal armor, the dark purple annihilation energy surged wildly like a dragon, but was firmly imprisoned by its translucent white crystal belly.

After a few breaths, the surging dark purple color gradually subsided.

On the crystal armor of the Crystal Devouring Beast, a faint ring of dazzling silver patterns appeared, as if it had already absorbed the energy of the annihilation bomb.

It slowly raised its head, and its compound eyes, which looked at Karendieson Ash, held a cold light.

Karendieson Jhin merely chuckled at the monster that could devour even an energy annihilation bomb whole.

"It seems this little guy has a good impression of you. Can you take it with you? Will it stay here or be destroyed by the Avatars..." Karendieson Jhin said.

At this point, Chen Feng realized that Karendieson Ash was likely an ally of his among the demon race.

Although Chen Feng didn't understand why the demon race would send a demon powerhouse above the Heavenly Rank to help him, they had clearly seen things that Chen Feng couldn't see.

"I'll give it a try." Chen Feng nodded.

Chen Feng took a deep breath and walked step by step toward the Crystal Devouring Beast.

The eight long legs of the Crystal Devouring Beast, which had been stretched out, instantly curled up the moment Chen Feng approached.

Soon, the sharp ridges on the streamlined body of the Crystal Devouring Beast began to close completely, and even its pair of chelicerae obediently stuck to its belly.

The entire star beast responded to Chen Feng's approach like a puppy submitting to him.

Chen Feng tentatively reached out his hand.

The moment my fingertips touched the crystal-clear carapace of the Crystal Devouring Beast, I felt an intimate rubbing against my palm.

The next second, an astonishing scene unfolded.

The star beast, which had just been cowering in a ball, began to refract tiny fragments of light through the silver patterns on its body.

It nuzzled Chen Feng's hand affectionately, as if it were being affectionate, and then turned its round body, its gaze precisely locking onto the open tactical backpack on Chen Feng's back.

Before Chen Feng could reach out to hug it, the tiny, shiny thing nimbly jumped and slid inside the backpack's shoulder strap...

With a soft "poof," the Crystal Devouring Beast was steadily "stored" into Chen Feng's tactical backpack.

This scene made Karendieson Jhin, who was standing to the side, raise an eyebrow.

A low laugh echoed in the underground chamber.

"Fortunately, it didn't consume too many behemoth cores. If there's anything, we can talk about it after we leave here."

Karendieson Ash's laughter still echoed between the rock walls of the secret chamber, but his wall-like body turned slightly to the side, and his large palm was casually raised.

In an instant, wisps of dark purple mist swirled around his fingertips, within which ancient spatial runes flickered and danced in his hand.

That was a spatial arcane mark unique to the demon race, carrying a chilling aura.

"Buzz—"

With a sudden, deep tremor, the air in the secret chamber began to distort violently, and a black spatial rift tore open without warning, centered on the two people.

The crack's edge gleamed with a pale blue arc of light, its interior a bottomless void, where Chen Feng could even see shattered shadows of the world rising and falling.

Just then, Chen Feng's tactical backpack vibrated slightly.

The sound of the crystal-devouring beast nestled inside seemed to detect the spatial fluctuations and emitted a soft, affectionate sound.

"Don't worry, I'm just taking you away from the Avatar lair, I won't hurt you," Karendieson Jin explained.

Chen Feng nodded and walked directly into the spatial rift.

Karendieson Ash followed closely behind, entering the spatial rift.

The moment the two stepped into the spatial rift, the spatial teleportation channel rapidly contracted and closed like a taut ribbon, finally turning into a wisp of smoke and dissipating into the dim air of the secret room.

It was as if it had never existed.

......

The night was as dark as ink, and the evening breeze over Silent Hill carried the pungent smell of wild grass and trees, swirling around the two of them.

Karendieson Jin's wall-like body leaned forward slightly, and his dark eyes, hidden in the shadows, suddenly transformed back into human form.

He raised his hand and grabbed at the air, and wisps of twisted and surging dark purple mist swirled around his fingertips. Within the mist, countless tiny ancient runes moved like living things, emitting a faint buzzing sound in his palm.

Chen Feng then took out the demon contract that had been kept hidden for so long and placed it on Karendieson Ash.

The Demon's Pact, testified to by souls and bound by blood, is one of unwavering loyalty and integrity.

Chen Feng's voice was deep and hoarse, yet it carried an ancient and majestic rhythm.

The magic circle beneath Chen Feng and Karendieson Jin was about ten feet in size, with runes connected end to end, yet it exuded a chilling pressure.

The moment Chen Feng finished speaking.

Two black bolts of lightning fell from the darkness, engulfing the two of them!

Chen Feng's heart skipped a beat...

At this moment, Chen Feng could clearly feel that the magic array contained a power of rules that could not be violated.

Without hesitation, he raised his hand, bit his fingertip, and released a drop of bright red blood.

This is the primordial essence of a powerful Earth-rank expert, yet it can only barely serve as the fuse for signing a demonic pact with Karendieson Ash.

"laugh--"

The instant Chen Feng's essence blood was absorbed into Karendieson Jin's body!

The magic circle beneath Chen Feng's feet suddenly blazed with a blinding red light. The golden runes seemed to be ignited, beginning to spin wildly, and in the center of the circle, a line of twisted and incomprehensible demonic script slowly emerged...

"I, Karendieson Ash, the 156th rank demon lord under the Lord of the Abyss, swear by my true name—to grant you protection and to help you shatter your shackles."

The moment Karendieson Ash uttered his oath, the contract circle suddenly erupted with a burst of intense light.

Chen Feng felt a surge of powerful energy flow into his body through his palm, reaching the Vajra Core inside his body. Immediately afterwards, a black contract mark was deeply engraved into the surface of the Vajra Core like a brand.

Almost simultaneously, an identical mark appeared on the palms of both of Karendieson's hands.

By this time, the contract was already in effect.

At this moment, Chen Feng's physical attributes and strength surged once again. His combat rank not only jumped to level 12, but he also gained all of Karendieson Ash's skills.

Name: Chen Feng

Current level: Earth Rank (Level 12)

[Skills: Azure Dragon Armor, Golden Demon-Slaying Armor, Soldier Body Tempering Technique, Paradox of Fate, Thousand Birds - Thunder Beast]

[Bai Fei's Skills: Army Skills, Zerg Hunter Armor, Silver Magic Armor, Swarm Affinity, Swarm Summoning, Famous Blade: Fate, Dark Matter Tide Bloodline]

[Wei Yang's Skills: Eye of Foresight, Necromantic Impact, Mind Control]

【Karendierson Jhin's Skills: Teleportation, Infernal Claws, Demonic Form】

While Chen Feng was still checking the effects of the demon contract.

Karendieson Jin slowly stood up, his slightly bloated body instantly stretching out.

He gazed into the distance, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Little one, it's time for us to go back..."