My carefree life in space

Chapter 280 The Battle Begins

Before setting off, the righteous cultivators all took demon-slaying pills. As soon as the pills entered their throats, a warm current instantly spread throughout their bodies, forming an invisible barrier to resist the erosion of demonic energy.

Led by the sect leader of the Lingjian Sect, the eastern army advanced cautiously, taking advantage of the undulating mountains and the cover of rocks. Every step was taken with extreme care, for fear of alerting the demons hiding in the shadows.

Along the way, they carefully searched for small strongholds of the demon race. Once they found one, they acted swiftly and decisively, striving to wipe it out as quickly as possible and not give the demon race any chance to inform them.

The western army's boats sped across the river, shimmering with eerie light. Primarily composed of disciples of the Listening Valley, they were skilled in sonic magic. This type of magic acted as an invisible barrier, disrupting the surrounding demonic energy fluctuations and making it difficult for the demons' reconnaissance methods to track their movements.

Lingyun Venerable made no attempt to disguise himself; he led his men directly into the Dark Abyss along the route frequently used by the demons.

Thus, the demons received the news when they entered the territory of the Dark Abyss.

This was naturally part of the plan. The central army, as the main force, bore the heavy responsibility of attracting the demons' attention. As a result, they faced the greatest danger, but no one retreated. Relying on their formidable strength and close cooperation, they engaged in fierce combat with the demons as soon as they met.

Inside the demon's palace, the atmosphere was already oppressive and suffocating. Suddenly, a demon soldier rushed in, knelt on one knee, and shouted, "Demon Lord! Something terrible has happened! The humans have attacked and are now advancing into the abyss!"

This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar in the hall.

The demon leaders, who were discussing when to retaliate against the mainland, froze instantly, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief. They looked at each other, their eyes brimming with confusion and anger.

"What? The humans dare to come here? How dare they set foot in the Dark Abyss?" A demon elder roared angrily, his voice echoing throughout the hall and causing the air to tremble slightly.

The Demon Lord's expression also turned extremely ugly. His brows furrowed, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes: "Is the intelligence accurate? How did they overcome the demonic energy in the abyss?"

Other high-ranking demons present also had this question; however, the facts were undeniable, leaving them no choice but to believe it.

Another demon soldier rushed over and anxiously reported, "Demon Lord, it's absolutely true! They've broken through the outer defenses and are advancing inwards. They're not far from here!"

The demon race's high command then realized that their stronghold had truly been attacked. The Demon Lord gritted his teeth, abruptly stood up, and his demonic energy erupted instantly, a powerful pressure sweeping across the entire hall.

"Let's go! Let's go out and see what these humans are relying on to be so bold!" With that, the Demon Lord strode out, and the other high-ranking demons also stood up and followed closely behind him.

As they stepped out of the main hall, they saw beams of light flashing within the dark abyss—the light emitted from the clash of magical artifacts.

In the distance, Venerable Lingyun led the central army, charging in with overwhelming force.

The demon leaders were taken aback by what they saw. But being the elite of the demon race, they quickly regained their composure.

The Demon Lord sneered and roared, "You overestimating ants! Today, I'll make sure you don't leave alive!" With that, he waved his hand, and the demon soldiers surged out like a tide, rushing forward.

A fierce battle officially began in the dark abyss. The forces of both sides clashed, flashes of light, and deafening battle cries.

Human cultivators, thanks to the effects of the Demon-Slaying Pill, were able to maintain their formidable fighting power even amidst the demonic energy; while the demons, not to be outdone, launched a frenzied counterattack, relying on their familiarity with the abyss environment.

Venerable Lingyun's eyes were sharp, and he locked onto the high-ranking demons surrounded by them from afar. They exuded a powerful and evil aura, which was the core strength of the demon race.

Without the slightest hesitation, he flashed forward like a streak of light, rushing towards the Demon Clan's high-ranking members. Behind him followed closely the top experts from various sects, their momentum unstoppable, like an unstoppable torrent.

When the demon race's high-ranking members saw Venerable Lingyun and his group charging towards them menacingly, their expressions changed slightly. However, given their high positions within the demon race and their formidable strength and rich combat experience, they quickly regained their composure.

"Hmph, he's practically courting death!" A demon elder roared and took the lead in attacking. He swung his black whip, which made a sharp crack in the air and lashed out at Venerable Lingyun with a fierce gust of wind.

Venerable Lingyun remained calm. With a wave of his hand, a spiritual energy shield instantly appeared, easily blocking the attack of the long whip.

"The demon race has committed countless evils, and today is your doomsday!" he said coldly. As soon as he finished speaking, he flashed and appeared in front of the demon elder. He struck out with his palm, and powerful spiritual energy swept out like a surging wave, heading straight for the demon elder's chest.

Meanwhile, other high-ranking demons also drew their weapons and joined the battle. The experts from human sects were equally formidable, unleashing their unique skills.

The entire battlefield immediately descended into chaos, with shouts of battle and the clash of weapons rising and falling.

With their numerical advantage, the demons launched a frenzied attack on the human cultivators; while the human cultivators, with their exquisite teamwork and powerful magical artifacts, tenaciously resisted the demons' offensive and gradually sought an opportunity to counterattack.

Seeing that his side was gradually falling into a disadvantageous position, the Demon Lord had no choice but to send reinforcements.

"Move all the forces stationed elsewhere here. We absolutely cannot let these ants leave alive today!"

Several demon soldiers obeyed the order and left, but after a long time, no reinforcements arrived. Only then did the Demon Lord realize, "Something's not right. The humans who have invaded today are definitely not just the ones in front of us."

A sense of unease crept into his heart. The other side had come prepared, and their target was probably not just them. What the human race feared most was none other than the Demon God's seal.

Thinking of this, his expression changed drastically. He could no longer care about the battle at hand, and abruptly turned around, heading towards the place where the ancient demon god was sealed. He knew that he had to get there as soon as possible to prevent any accidents, otherwise the demon race's years of planning would all be in vain.

Lingyun Venerable, who had been watching him closely, would not let him leave easily. The moment the Demon Lord turned around, his eyes sharpened, and he launched a fierce attack without hesitation.

Lingyun Venerable quickly formed hand seals, and a dazzling beam of spiritual energy shot out from his palms like a bolt of lightning, heading straight for the Demon Lord's face.

"Where do you think you're going!" Venerable Lingyun roared, his voice booming across the battlefield. The beam of spiritual energy moved with incredible speed, arriving before the Demon Lord in an instant.

The Demon Lord's expression changed, and he quickly dodged to the side. However, the spiritual light seemed to have eyes, drawing an arc in the air and chasing after him again.

The Demon Lord harbored resentment; he hadn't expected Venerable Lingyun to be so troublesome. He knew that to leave safely, he had to deal with this old fellow first.