422: The Demon God Conference was held again

On the Hell clone's side, due to the significant increase in skill strength, the clone's power also surged.

"Vega, you continue to collect Sacrifice Power," Lin Ye instructed.

"Yes, Master," Vega replied.

The clone departed.

He was heading to the Seventh Layer of Hell.

There was still a lot of blood essence waiting to be collected there.

However, he didn't forget to transfer Other Shore Flowers to his main body.

It was just that the quantity was too vast, requiring a lot of time for transfer.

Vega hadn't been collecting Other Shore Flowers for long, so he hadn't gathered much yet.

But it was already enough for Lin Ye to transmit for quite a while.

Currently, the Blood Demon Body's level was no longer keeping up with his combat power.

Even increasing combat power by half a star was becoming difficult.

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"How is it? Was this experiment successful?"

In the Fourth Layer of Hell.

The Tenth Demon God of Healing, Par, was diligently experimenting.

He constructed the laboratory according to the requirements of the information obtained from the Universe.

The captured researcher had been enslaved and turned into a tool for training experimental personnel.

Now, the Third Demon God came to Par's laboratory to see if a solution had been found.

He couldn't afford to wait.

The power of the Other Shore Flower was too potent; allowing it to continue raging would result in immense losses.

Currently, the front lines of the War had basically ceased fire.

The Demons were barely holding on, supported by the Demon Gods, while their powerful legions could only huddle in the rear.

The greatest losses were not on the front lines, but in the Demon Realm itself.

Nine out of ten houses were empty, and the streets were devoid of Demons.

Those occasionally moving about were fully armed.

As for the Demon tribes in the wilderness.

Vassago didn't even need to think; they were certainly wiped out.

The lower levels were too miserable.

This wave directly damaged the Demons' vitality; without hundreds of thousands of years of adjustment, it would likely be impossible to restore the original healthy population structure.

Although it didn't significantly impact combat power, as no Demon Gods were lost, it damaged their potential.

For a long time, there would be no significant birth of Demon Gods.

War potential also declined drastically.

Without lower-level Demons, how could they occupy such vast territories?

Now, the Seventy-Two Demon Gods had already decided to retreat.

The specific timing was yet to be determined.

They couldn't possibly truly lose, could they? They would see how the Celestial Realm acted.

Speaking of the Celestial Realm, Vassago gritted his teeth.

They were truly untrustworthy.

"More than ten solutions have been successful, but none are suitable for widespread use. If my premonition is correct and this experiment succeeds, then this Scarlet Plague can be completely resolved," Par said.

"How much longer?" Vassago asked.

"Half a month."

"Then I'll wait."

As time passed, the bacteria in the petri dish gradually multiplied, completely devouring the Other Shore Flower.

"It's done," Par said with a smile.

"The Universe is truly amazing; even an ordinary bacterium can achieve such wonders. All things are interdependent and mutually restrictive. This Other Shore Flower restrains us Demons, and this bacterium restrains the Other Shore Flower, even sweeping away their spores," Par explained.

Vassago pondered.

"Distribute this bacterium, implant it in various places, and this Scarlet Plague can be resolved."

Ordinary bacteria were escorted by a group of experts and spread in all directions.

As long as one bacterium was implanted in each area.

It would multiply into thousands upon thousands of bacteria, completely devouring the Other Shore Flower and its spores.

This disaster could then be resolved.

The reason for needing experts to assist in the spread was, of course, that Hell was too vast; if the bacteria were left to spread on their own, it would take an eternity.

The initial spread of the Other Shore Flower also required the Universe to dispatch a large number of experts to successfully spread it throughout Hell.

The crisis was resolved, but the Demons still needed to make decisions about what to do next.

The conference of the Seventy-Two Demon Gods was convened again.

The main focus of this meeting was, naturally, the future intentions of the Demons.

"This Scarlet Plague is a warning to us, and to other races as well; who knows how many more tricks the Universe has hidden?" a Demon God said.

"I agree. Although our upper-tier forces suffered little loss this time, the vitality of the middle and lower tiers was severely depleted. It will probably take hundreds of thousands of years to replenish these losses and restore our original healthy talent pipeline."

"The main thing is that the Celestial Realm suffered almost zero losses; we were tricked. They are too cunning, reaping the benefits while we suffer," a Demon God gritted his teeth.

Damn it, even now the Celestial Realm's attitude was still very ambiguous.

"The Dragon Race is still very peaceful; their population is destined to only dominate one realm. But the Undead are not so peaceful; they are restless, wanting to profit greatly from War and strengthen themselves. However, these guys usually want to pick up scraps and won't actively attack. The Wizard World has wolfish ambitions, but they look down on the Universe's resources, and expanding their territory is optional for them, so they probably won't participate in the invasion. The Eastern Great World's forces are too scattered and difficult to unite..." a Demon God began to analyze the situation.

The only ones truly coveting the Universe were the Celestial Realm and Hell.

Once the Universe was controlled and absorbed by the Star Realm, both the Celestial Realm and Hell would benefit immensely.

The light of the Celestial Realm would become even brighter, and the abyss of Hell would become stronger.

Territorial changes were secondary; the most important thing was this kind of plane upgrade.

As for the other Great Worlds in the Star Realm, this upgrade would have an impact on them, but it wouldn't be significant. The Star Realm would give the most important benefits to its two favored sons.

Only the remaining scraps would be enjoyed by the smaller sons.

This change was actually unfavorable to them; if Hell and the Celestial Realm became stronger, wouldn't they face more risks?

So they were not very enthusiastic, and even wanted to cause a little trouble.

"Therefore, our only ally is ultimately the Celestial Realm, but that fellow doesn't know what he's thinking. Indeed, those hypocrites are not to be trusted," the Demon God gritted his teeth.

"What should we do now?"

"I think we should retract our battle lines, preferably retreating back to Hell. On one hand, to recuperate, as our losses have been quite significant after the Scarlet Plague's rampage. On the other hand, to bide our time. Now that the Star Gate has opened, the temptation is there; I don't believe the Celestial Realm won't be tempted. So many who want to advance to Divine King won't allow the Celestial Realm to remain inactive," Vassago said.

He didn't believe the Celestial Realm was truly unmoved.

The benefits were obvious.

"I do think so," Baal said.

"Yes, if we keep fighting, the Universe might give us another harsh blow if we push them too hard."

"I agree. Now is not the time for War; waiting for the right moment is best. However, the Star Gates in various places must be guarded quickly to prevent the birdmen of the Celestial Realm from taking advantage."

"The retreating legions can Just right be stationed at the Star Gates. Regardless of the Celestial Realm's intentions, if they want to use the Star Gate in the future, they will need our permission."

The other Demon Gods all agreed; this was indeed the best solution now.

Continuing to attack stubbornly would be harmful and useless.

Under the Demon Gods' decision, all Demon forces complied with their wishes and retreated.

The Universe re-entered a state of peace.

However, this peace was only temporary.

Undercurrents surged within.

The seemingly calm Celestial Realm was not calm at all at this moment.

A group of Gods argued endlessly.