137: Buckley

Gray Mist City was initially quite vigilant, but gradually understood the other side's intentions.

Deal?

It's exactly what I want.

The ability users of Gray Mist City were overjoyed.

The people of Xia Kingdom have a deep-rooted spirit of making money.

And War, a matter that wastes resources and manpower, is avoided unless necessary; if it starts, it continues until the opponent submits.

Of course, that was on Blue Star, after all, they still had to get along with their neighbors for a long time, and hitting them hard could make them behave.

Demon Invasion is different; this thing is like a meteor, appearing once in a while, and the last time it appeared, human civilization was still at its lowest point.

So, saving effort is natural.

While Gray Mist City was peaceful, other battle zones were not.

.......

Rodman Lake.

A resource-rich place.

There are thousands of islands on the lake, forming a unique ecosystem.

Various countries had their eyes on this juicy target and developed it vigorously.

The Demon Invasion originally did not affect this area, as demons prefer the smell of fire and dislike water.

Moreover, aquaticStrange Beast are not as easy to catch as landStrange Beast.

So, this Lake of a Thousand Islands enjoyed tranquility.

But now it's different.

An Abyssal Dragon Demon stood in the sky, with a flame-shrouded demon standing on it.

Flame Demon Barkley.

An adult demon.

How terrifying is an adult Flame Demon?

Barkley provided the answer.

"Humans? They are somewhat similar to elves, having reached such a level of civilization in less than ten thousand years," Badak said with interest.

He was over forty thousand years old, considered an elder among demons.

Years of experience made him realize humanity's potential.

"I happen to lack entertainment; I'll raise a group of humans for fun," Barkley said excitedly.

"Barkley, you're doing something boring again. Don't corrupt our children," the Abyssal Dragon Demon said discontentedly.

Barkley didn't mind, "Kardellin, although our children have strong bloodlines, knowledge is the most powerful force. In this race, I see peculiar traits. Just cooperate with me."

Blazing flames burned on Barkley's body; he, originally three meters tall, transformed into a hundred-meter giant.

He roared to the sky, and the sky for thousands of miles was dyed crimson, with a rain of fire descending.

"No, quickly activate defenses."

"What's going on? Is it the end of the world?"

"Has hell descended?"

"Heavenly fire meteors, true heavenly fire meteors have descended, hahaha, my magic will surely advance further."

Fear, madness, disbelief...

The humans in the 36 cities were in chaos.

Under Barkley's control, the heavenly fire meteors shattered the defenses of all 36 cities.

The meteor fire rain descended into the cities, turning the once majestic cities into ruins.

"Demon, you seek death!"

A bearded white man appeared.

Terrifying frost froze Barkley.

"There's actually a surprise among the bugs."

Barkley's eyes glowed.

This human's power had actually reached the level of a high-ranking demon, albeit a weaker one.

But he, Barkley, was a top-tier existence among high-ranking demons.

With just a slight tremor, the ice layer turned to dust.

"Human, I am very interested in you. If you are willing to be my subordinate, I can spare your life," Barkley said casually.

The bearded white man's face turned crimson; he, the majestic War God of the Mao Xiong nation, was being so humiliated.

"Damn it, I'm not his match, what should I do? Brother Yang, please hurry and come."

The bearded white man secretly prayed.

This demon was truly powerful; he knew he was no match at all.

"Answer quickly, human."

Barkley was very displeased.

"I, Alexander, will never be at anyone's beck and call," Alexander declared.

"Then die," Barkley waved his hand, and a fire dragon condensed.

"Wait, aren't you going to ask me why I won't submit? Aren't you going to negotiate the price? I can submit, but you have to pay more," Alexander was a bit anxious; Brother Yang hadn't arrived yet, what should he do?

"Oh?" Barkley was very interested.

Humans' ability to size up the situation was quite good.

"What are your conditions?"

"I want materials for advancement, a mansion, fine wine—the best kind—and... your life."

Behind Barkley, Yang Hongyu appeared.

"I haven't slaughtered a high-ranking demon yet."

A silver longsword appeared in Yang Hongyu's hand, and the longsword drew out dozens of meters of sword energy, piercing through Barkley's head.

"Bug, you've angered me."

Barkley's pierced head quickly recovered.

"What an enviable physique; is this a demon?" Yang Hongyu said enviously.

Demons' physiques were too formidable.

Barkley summoned his armor and weapon; a fifty-meter-long greatsword appeared.

"Go to hell."

With an earth-shattering aura, the greatsword transformed into a thousand-meter-long sword.

Yang Hongyu, before that greatsword, was as tiny as an ant.

"Sometimes, it's not about who is longer or stronger."

Facing this strike, he merely gently raised the sword in his hand.

The silver sword lightly parried the flaming longsword.

This earth-shattering strike was stopped by this small silver sword.

Barkley was shocked.

There was such a powerful expert among humans.

"Demon, you dare to slaughter humans; you deserve ten thousand deaths."

Yang Hongyu's calm expression could not hide the anger in his eyes.

The silver sword struck continuously, and tens of thousands of sword qi enveloped Barkley like a storm.

The sword qi storm was like a meat grinder, intending to shred Barkley.

Barkley's eyes were filled with fear.

This human was clearly at the same level as him, yet he was excessively strong.

The laws swirling around the sword qi made him feel a profound disparity.

Every moment, his physical body was being consumed by the sword qi.

His powerful physique could not help him break free from the storm; he could only become a lamb to the slaughter.

"Kardellin!" Barkley called out in panic.

A hundred-meter Abyssal Dragon Demon appeared, and its deathly abyssal breath struck the sword storm.

Barkley's whole body erupted in flames, and with internal and external cooperation, he finally broke through the blockade.

"Interesting, you actually have a hidden ability you concealed from me."

Yang Hongyu was intrigued.

However, he wouldn't act like an idiotic villain.

His expression was solemn, and a powerful aura emanated from his fist.

Star Shatter.

This strike surpassed the sword qi storm.

"No~"

Barkley and Kardellin's combined attack, Fiery Abyss, was shattered by Star Shatter.

Barkley, shattered.

Kardellin, shattered.

The terrifying fist shadow shattered these, yet its momentum remained unchanged, heavily landing on Rodman Lake.

The entire lake churned up ten-thousand-foot water spouts, and the overwhelming flood completely submerged the forests around the lake.

Alexander desperately maintained the ice barrier protecting the 36 cities.

Brother Yang is still so terrifying.

When everything settled, that terrifying demonic shadow vanished like a bubble.

"We won?"

"This is Yang, the strongest among our human race."