242: Chapter 242 Strange Movements in the New World

"No, no, no, the only candidate is Sister Yunzi. The energy needed for the Black Hole Seed... is not something that can be completed within two years." Xia Lingling was quite puzzled by this.

However, given Mu Cheng's situation, wanting to break through that step... is almost impossible.

"What is all this about? Can someone explain it?" Mu Cheng finally couldn't help but ask.

"Being able to bring back spirit stones... it seems there's no avoiding it. Sister Yunzi will also take that step," Xia Lingling pondered.

In the end, she released the Heavenly Dao...

"Alright, give the spirit stones to Sister Yunzi!" After saying that, she disappeared.

"It seems that's the only way." Lan Ninger stopped dwelling on it.

Xia Lingling had already released the Heavenly Dao... a decision had been made based on that alone, so the entire plan changed accordingly.

"The plan has completely changed... it looks like you'll be busy, Ninger." Chu Han didn't waste words and traded all the spirit stones to Lan Ninger.

Lan Ninger: "It's a bit busy, but at least the plan can be moved forward by a full two years."

"Can someone tell me... what plan?" Mu Cheng looked completely bewildered.

Xiao Luolu: "Our authority isn't high enough; even if we ask, it's useless... let's just go our separate ways!"

"What else could it be? Of course, it's the spiritual qi recovery." Lan Ninger didn't hide it either.

Originally, everything was intended for Mu Cheng to complete, but now that the spirit stones were back, things were different; there was a better candidate than Mu Cheng.

The entire plan was also moved forward...

"Fine then! So... is there anything else?" Mu Cheng couldn't be bothered to think too much.

Xiao Luolu: "Of course there's something big. The Heavenly Dao has returned; it's time for us to strike back."

"Yeah, it's time to make the Demon God Clan pay a price." After Lan Ninger finished, she operated the nebula's interface.

In just an instant, the three were teleported onto the defensive wall of the City of Death.

"This... it seems our Bloodline Power is being suppressed again," Chu Han said slowly.

Xiao Luolu: "Big sister, can you be a bit more confident... it is already suppressed. In the end, we've returned to how it was at the beginning."

"Eh? Why am I fine?" Mu Cheng was a bit puzzled.

"The Heavenly Dao doesn't affect the Devouring Bloodline, so you'd better perform well and take them down."

A familiar voice came; it was none other than Shangguan Mengmeng.

At the same time, Xiao Honghong, Ren Xiaoxiao, Su Qingyan... and others also appeared, with only Lu Yunzi missing.

On the nebula.

"Yunzi, these are the spirit stones you wanted. Break through right here on the nebula!" Lan Ninger didn't waste words and got straight to the point.

Lu Yunzi nodded. "Mhm."

Without saying anything else, she simply turned and left...

City of Death.

"Brother Cheng, we'll help too," Tao Mumu's voice came.

Beside her were Gu Na and Tao Shuishui...

"Yeah, we're splitting into three groups this time. You guys are the main force... be careful," Chu Han agreed.

Ren Xiaoxiao: "It shouldn't be much of a problem. The great demon gods are also restricted to the Ninth Level Peak."

"What do you mean? Will the great demon gods take action too?" Mu Cheng asked to clarify.

Little Demon Fox Emperor replied: "Of course. The Heavenly Dao's return means Lingling cannot take action. Conversely, the restricted great demon gods can naturally act."

"Relax, you aren't restricted by the Heavenly Dao. Dealing with them... what's there to worry about?" Shangguan Mengmeng wasn't worried at all.

Chu Han: "That may be true, but it's better to be careful."

"Yeah, I'll be careful. Next... we'll just wait for Sister Ninger's order!" Mu Cheng understood perfectly.

About an hour later, Lan Ninger finally issued the order to take the initiative to attack.

Menglou Pavilion acted as the main force, directly attacking the Hundred Thousand Mountains...

The other Five Great Families, the Shangguan Family army, and all members of the Super Ability Academy flanked the Hundred Thousand Mountains from both sides.

Lan Ninger was in charge of command...

Six hours later.

"Brother Cheng, ahead is the Hundred Thousand Peaks, which is also the Demon God Clan's base," Tao Mumu reported.

"Okay, pass down the orders. Remember not to get bogged down in combat. If you can't win, don't hesitate to run. Focus on assassination," Mu Cheng decided after a brief overview.

Gu Na: "Mhm, Brother Cheng, you have to be careful."

"Don't worry! Leave the great demon gods to me." Mu Cheng unleashed his Purple Cloud Wings and soared into the sky.

Although Menglou Pavilion had fewer than ten thousand people, they were all Ninth Order Peak and battle-hardened.

Moving through the Demon God Clan's base, they were like ghosts... coming and going without a trace.

Wherever they passed, Demon God Clan soldiers lay fallen.

Demon God Clan Base.

"Damn it! With the Heavenly Dao's return, it seems we can only give the order." Greed was indignant but helpless.

Of the Seven Great Demon Gods, Wrath has returned to the universe; the ones stationed here are Gluttony and Envy.

Gluttony: "Retreating would likely result in heavy losses. We must step in and stop that guy."

"Yes, the owner of the Devouring Bloodline isn't restricted by the Heavenly Dao. He will definitely... come for a direct confrontation." Envy had just finished speaking.

Outside, Mu Cheng challenged them directly. "Come out! Let's have a fair fight."

"Damn it, let's go together."

Greed had no choice. Soon, the three great demon gods came outside.

"I won't bully you guys. Come at me together!" Mu Cheng held his black hole heavy sword, being very cautious.

"Hmph? You think you're worthy of us all attacking together? Let me handle you."

It was the great demon god Gluttony who attacked first. Despite being a five-hundred-pound fat man, his speed was incredibly fast.

The next second, he smashed a massive black-gold hammer toward Mu Cheng.

"Competing with me in brute force? You overestimate yourself." Mu Cheng simply swung his black hole heavy sword.

Without any effort, he blocked the large black-gold hammer... and with a burst of power, instantly forced Gluttony back.

"Damn it, restricted by the Heavenly Dao, we... can't even exert ten percent of our strength." Greed was furious.

But now... there was absolutely nothing he could do.

"Let's act as the situation develops! Step in when necessary." Envy was relatively more composed.

"Again!" Gluttony smashed the black-gold hammer toward Mu Cheng once more.

"These two guys... it seems I must find a way to make them all attack together and then take them all out at once." Mu Cheng continued to block.

On the other side, the Shangguan army was unstoppable, driving the Demon God Clan army into a retreat in less than thirty minutes.

The Five Great Families on the other side were a bit weaker but still quite fierce.

Especially Liu Siyuan, Yan Jing, and Xiong Chumo... they had clearly become the stars of the Battlefield.

"It seems defeat is only a matter of time... but I feel like something is wrong." Lan Ninger didn't dare to be careless.

Time and again, she not only monitored everything on the first level of the Battlefield but also kept a close eye on the Blue-White Star side.

Fortunately, everything was very normal...

On the other side, Mu Cheng continued to provoke the great demon god Gluttony... but ultimately failed to succeed.

"Hey! Haven't you guys noticed yet?"

"This... guy, what exactly is he trying to do?" Greed clearly hadn't let his guard down.

Then Envy spoke up. "The Hundred Thousand Mountains... have fallen. Losses are close to a million."

"Then what are we waiting for? Order a retreat!" Greed panicked completely.

How long has it been? A million-strong army gone just like that?

"Stop yelling, the order is already being given." Envy didn't indulge him and barked back.

Mu Cheng: "Heh, you're only realizing it now? It's too late."

Suddenly exerting force, he caught Gluttony off guard...

"Enough talk, let's all attack!" Greed finally lost his patience, unleashed his Bloodline Power, and immediately acted.

Envy didn't hesitate either and unleashed his Bloodline Power. He originally wanted to end the battle quickly... but ended up being tricked by Mu Cheng.

"I was waiting for you guys. Devour!"

Instantly releasing the Black Vine, he wrapped Greed, Gluttony, and Envy up like zongzi.

No matter how they struggled, it was ultimately useless.

"Damn it, aren't you guys going to act yet?" Envy shouted.

Mu Cheng immediately sent a quick message to Lan Ninger.

"Sister Ninger, the opponent has a backup plan... you should arrange for someone to support me."

"Don't worry! If they dare to act, I'll make sure they never return." Lan Ninger replied instantly.

"It seems Sister Ninger already knew things wouldn't be that simple." Mu Cheng didn't dare to be careless now.

But to his surprise, the opponent acted very quickly. In just an instant, two lasers broke the Black Vine entanglement around Greed and Envy.

And caught the two of them...

"Kid, give me some face and let these two go."

His voice was heard before he was seen. After a short while, an old man appeared.

He had eight long arms, and on each arm... was a laser weapon.

"It really is you." Little Demon Fox Emperor's voice came. The next second, Chu Han, Ren Xiaoxiao, and Su Qingyan were also teleported there.

"Heh, you ants again." The old man wasn't flustered at all, looking as if he had the victory in his grasp.

Sure enough, after a short while, Lan Ninger sent out a group message.

"It's the Devouring Tentacles. All troops, retreat immediately."

"Damn it, you old man! You're clearly human, so why are you colluding with the demons?" Chu Han cursed.

The old man: "Human race, how nice that sounds. You people from the Super Ability Academy are indeed interesting. I, Dr. Octopus, am right here. If you want to fight today, then come!"

"This guy is Dr. Octopus." Mu Cheng suddenly realized.

Although his cultivation wasn't much, those laser weapons were indeed quite powerful and could easily break through his Devouring Bloodline.

"Forget it, we'll let you off today. Let's take this kid and go!" Ren Xiaoxiao took out a piece of black silk.

She pulled Mu Cheng and left, taking Wrath along with them...

"Save him! Save him! Quickly save him." Envy finally managed to force out a sentence with all his might.

"You great demon gods are really useless. Save him? It's not like I'm that close with him," Dr. Octopus chuckled.

If he had wanted to save him, he would have acted earlier instead of waiting until now.

But now Greed and Envy... had been devoured by Mu Cheng until they were on the verge of death, so there was absolutely nothing they could do.

They could only let Dr. Octopus do as he pleased...

City of Death.

"It seems it will take some time for him to completely devour him," Chu Han said, looking at Mu Cheng's condition.

Ren Xiaoxiao: "It's a pity. If those other two guys could have been devoured as well, his strength would probably have reached another level."

Just as she said, a great demon god was a genuine Super God of Destruction powerhouse.

For Mu Cheng, it was a very significant supplement.

"Let bygones be bygones. Who could have expected Dr. Octopus to step in this time?" Su Qingyan was also quite puzzled.

Chu Han: "Generally speaking... there should be some benefit. Otherwise, Dr. Octopus would never use his trump card."

Little Demon Fox Emperor: "But what I can't figure out is... why he saved the great demon god Gluttony."

"Maybe it's a grudge! What else could it be?" Tao Mumu suddenly blurted out.

"Whatever, in any case... I'll leave him to you guys!" After Ren Xiaoxiao finished, she left.

Su Qingyan, the Little Demon Fox Emperor, and the others also left one by one.

Now, only Gu Na, Tao Shuishui, and Tao Mumu remained on the defensive wall of the City of Death.

Three days later.

"Why is there no reaction at all? I devoured a great demon god level being, after all." Mu Cheng felt a bit of despair after waking up.

Seeing him wake up, Gu Na asked, "Brother Cheng... were you still unable to break through?"

"Yeah, probably because the energy wasn't enough," Mu Cheng replied.

The atmosphere instantly became a bit awkward.

"Where are Mumu and Shuishui?" Mu Cheng asked.

Gu Na: "They went back to the Blue-White Star. The specific situation there is still under further investigation."

"Eh? I'll ask Sister Ninger." Mu Cheng didn't waste words and used his high-tech bracelet to send a message.

"Sister Ninger, what's the situation on the Blue-White Star?"

"There's some abnormal movement in the New Continent. The specific situation... forget it, just go back and investigate yourself! Leaving it there is like leaving a time bomb."

Not long after Lan Ninger replied, Gu Na and Mu Cheng... were instantly teleported onto the Dongfang City defensive wall.

"This... what's going on? Where's Yu Xuan?" Mu Cheng saw only Tao Mumu and Tao Shuishui and immediately asked.

Tao Mumu: "Sister Yu Xuan... she went to investigate the New Continent not long ago."

"Stay here and guard." Without hesitating, Mu Cheng unleashed his Purple Cloud Wings and flew toward the New Continent.

Gu Na didn't have much to say either. "You can't be blamed... Yu Xuan is just like that."

"It's all my fault. If I had stopped her, she probably wouldn't have gone." Tao Shuishui was also a bit panicked.

Tao Mumu: "Leave it to Brother Cheng! I believe him... he definitely won't let Sister Yu Xuan get into trouble."

"Yeah, we'll guard this place well." Gu Na nodded.

The New Continent wasn't very far from the Dongfang City defense line. In less than thirty minutes, Mu Cheng had arrived.

Ahead was a vast expanse of pitch black; it was impossible to see... what was going on inside at all.

Mu Cheng was about to go down when, unexpectedly, Lu Yuxuan suddenly grabbed him.

"Brother Cheng, wait a moment."

"You girl, can't you just stay out of trouble?" Mu Cheng was quite anxious, but he finally felt relieved.

Lu Yuxuan smiled slightly. "I just came to take a look... since it looked so eerie, I didn't dare go deep."

"It is indeed quite eerie. You go back first, and leave the rest to me," Mu Cheng said very seriously.

In this black mist, it was impossible to sense anyone's aura...

Even Lu Yuxuan herself couldn't sense anything at all.

"No, Brother Cheng, I want to go together. Anyway, with Sister Na, Mumu, and Shuishui there, that side won't be a problem." As Lu Yuxuan spoke, she looked at Mu Cheng pitifully, like a wronged girl.