380: showdown!

"Contribution Points? System, why didn't you mention such a good thing earlier?"

Fang Bai complained.

[Host, you didn't ask!]

"..."

Fang Bai was speechless, but he had to admit that trading the lives of Demon Gods for Contribution Points and then exchanging those points for skills was not a bad deal.

However, despite killing Demon Beasts for so long, his Contribution Points only amounted to a few million.

"System, how many Contribution Points are needed to obtain the Undying Body?"

[10 million]

[Contribution Points are actually a form of Vitality. This system's evolution requires devouring Vitality, so if the Host wants to unlock more things, please provide Vitality for the system!]

Fang Bai nodded. "Understood."

In essence, he and the system shared a mutually beneficial relationship. The Vitality points obtained from killing Demon Beasts were split with the system; he helped it collect Vitality, and in return, it provided him with energy to grow stronger!

Thinking of this, Fang Bai became somewhat curious about the origin of this system.

"Ten million Contribution Points? I have less than eight million now. If I kill two more Demon Gods, it should be enough!"

A sharp glint appeared in Fang Bai's eyes.

The priority right now was to recover from his injuries!

Ten days later.

Fang Bai emerged from seclusion, his condition having mostly recovered.

Just as he came out, Musashi came looking for him.

"Everyone is back; we're just waiting for you."

Hearing this, Fang Bai nodded. "Then let's go."

This was his first time as the Alliance Leader and also his first time convening a meeting.

A moment later, Fang Bai followed Musashi to the conference room.

There were already many people sitting in the conference room, about a dozen or so.

Seven of them possessed the aura of the Ninth Rank.

The rest were high-ranking officials of the Alliance Nation and also Military Commanders who led the armies.

As soon as Fang Bai entered, everyone stood up.

"Alliance Leader!"

Everyone had smiles on their faces, appearing very friendly.

Fang Bai was actually a bit unaccustomed to such enthusiasm.

He had originally thought that taking the position of Alliance Leader would cause dissatisfaction among many and that some arrogant pricks would surely give him attitude, but he hadn't expected such a scene.

"You're all too kind. Please, take a seat."

After saying that, Fang Bai walked straight to the seat of highest authority and sat down.

Seeing this, the others also took their seats.

The gazes of many were quite complex because not long ago, the seat Fang Bai was occupying belonged to Puka.

Who was also the spiritual pillar of the Alliance Nation.

Now that Puka had fallen, it was undoubtedly a significant blow to them.

Fang Bai scanned the crowd and spoke slowly, "I've heard about Puka's passing. It's a pity. As for you all recommending me to be the Alliance Leader, I actually don't have much interest in it."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed slightly.

Musashi shook his head helplessly. Was this kid starting to slack off already?

Fang Bai grinned. "To tell you the truth, the reason I'm taking this role is to make use of this power. Of course, I will use it to do the same thing as you: eradicate the Demon Clan and restore a pure land for humanity. So, everyone, there is no conflict of interest between us."

The Priest smiled slightly. "We strongly recommended you to become the Alliance Leader because we believe in your ability and strength. Moreover, only you are the most suitable."

Fang Bai glanced at him with a fake smile. "Is it because the entire Dragon Country stands behind me?"

The Priest was somewhat surprised by Fang Bai's intelligence. He didn't deny it and nodded. "That is part of the reason."

Fang Bai had long expected this. He wasn't stupid and could easily guess the underlying meaning; if Old Man Wan wasn't backing him, these people would never have let him become the Alliance Leader.

However, for Fang Bai, this wasn't a bad thing.

They couldn't do without him, and it just so happened that he wouldn't face much obstruction in getting things done.

With that in mind, Fang Bai spoke up, "Let's not waste words. I called this meeting today primarily to get acquainted, and secondly, to make some decisions regarding the future situation of the Alliance Nation."

Everyone looked on curiously, clearly wanting to know how this young Alliance Leader planned to handle things.

Fang Bai said, "As everyone knows, Night Demon's strength has already surpassed ordinary Ninth Ranks, reaching the Ninth Rank Peak. Furthermore, its strength is certainly not as simple as it appears on the surface."

"Of all of us present, even if you were given ten years, can you guarantee that you could reach that level?"

Everyone shook their heads with heavy expressions.

They couldn't!

Even Musashi, who had already broken through to the Late Ninth-Rank, couldn't do it!

The Ninth Rank Peak—this realm is far too difficult!

After entering the Ninth Rank, every barrier is as thick as a natural chasm!

It took Musashi decades to break through from the Ninth Stage Mid-Phase, and that was only after communicating with the White Emperor and receiving his guidance to achieve such a rapid insight.

Give him another ten years, and at most, he would only have taken a small step forward within the Late Ninth-Rank!

If that was the case for him, let alone the others.

Fang Bai said, "You can't. And the harsh reality proves that it's impossible for Night Demon to be trapped for ten years!"

He then revealed the fact that Night Demon was currently devouring Puka's energy.

Everyone's expressions were shocked, finding this fact hard to believe.

"Three years! At most three years, it will break free. By then, its strength will be even more terrifying than before! When that time comes, no one will escape death!"

Everyone fell silent.

Even with all their experience and knowledge, they couldn't help but feel a sense of despair.

"Of course, there is still a glimmer of hope!"

Fang Bai suddenly spoke.

Hearing this, everyone snapped their heads toward him, filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Fang Bai paused, then slowly pointed at himself. "That hope is me!"

Everyone: "..."

You? You're just at the Ninth Stage Mid-Phase. How are you going to fight the Ninth Rank Peak Night Demon in three years?

It's no different from throwing an egg against a rock!

Fang Bai said calmly, "You all might not believe it, but I can indeed achieve this!"

He was already at the Ninth Rank, and the strongest existence in this world was an acquaintance of his, so no one could touch him. Thus, he didn't mind laying his cards on the table.

"My constitution is quite special; I can devour the Vitality of Demon Beasts. In terms of ability, it's similar to the Taotie Demon God. As long as I kill enough Demon Beasts, I can become stronger!"

"So, that's why I need this Alliance Leader position and why I need your help!"

Getting stronger just by killing demons?!

Everyone looked shocked, eyeing Fang Bai as if he were a monster.

With such a perverted constitution, are you the freaking protagonist?

Only Musashi remained relatively calm; he had observed this long ago.

Fang Bai grinned. "Many of you probably don't know how long I've been on the path of cultivation."

Before anyone could react, Fang Bai held up two fingers, a wild smile on his face. "Two years! To be precise, less than two years!"

As soon as he said this, after a dead silence, the whole room erupted in an uproar!