LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 213: Developing the Demon Plane
Chapter 213: Developing the Demon Plane
"The relationship among the demon lords is almost akin to that of enemies," Qin Xiao explained. "We can take advantage of this and descend upon the area once controlled by Alba. While the inhabitants of the demon plane are still unprepared, we can rapidly enhance our strength. We could even use his domain as a springboard to launch a counterattack against the entire plane."
"Of course, there are many uncertainties involved. For instance, when we open the space passage, we might find ourselves facing the gathering of all four demon lords."
After laying out the pros and cons, Qin Xiao fell silent.
He knew that the next step was for the leaders of the Spirit Hall and the powerful families and sects of the soul master world to weigh their options.
After a long while, Ning Fengzhi, Bibi Dong, and Qian Daoliu seemed to reach a consensus.
They turned their gaze back to Qin Xiao and asked, "Brother Qin, if the portal is opened, is there a limit to the number of people who can go to the demon plane?"
Qin Xiao nodded, "The first wave can only accommodate ten thousand people. If the will of the plane grows stronger, it may be possible to send more people later."
"Only ten thousand spots?" Ning Fengzhi frowned.
Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu also had subtle expressions but said nothing more.
They had anticipated this outcome, considering that demon lord Alba hadn't summoned an endless army through the portal either.
"So, have you made up your minds?" Qin Xiao asked again.
Qian Daoliu smiled wryly, "Actually, there's nothing much to consider. With such a powerful enemy as Tang San, we have no choice but to enhance our strength and fight to the end. What other options do we have?"
Qin Xiao nodded, "So, you agree to open the plane passage?"
"Not only the Great Worshiper, but our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is also willing to join," Ning Fengzhi added.
He wasn't foolish.
Tang San would not spare him or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after they had wiped out the Clear Sky Sect. The principle of 'the lips perish, and the teeth suffer' was easy to understand.
"However, I believe this matter should not be kept solely among us. The Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires should also be informed."
"If these two major forces are willing to join, that would be ideal."
Bibi Dong spoke softly.
Qin Xiao remained silent for a moment upon hearing this. "Indeed, it should be so. I'll give you seven days. In seven days, all forces shall gather in Spirit City, and I will open the passage to the demon plane."
"Very well."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
A week was sufficient to accomplish many things.
Soon, powerful Titled Douluo like Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo left Spirit City to spread the significant news.
Two days later, it was as if an earthquake had struck the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires.
The Emperor of Heaven Dou and the Supreme Emperor of Star Luo dispatched soul masters to Spirit City.
Each empire sent two thousand soul masters of Soul Elder level and above.
Additionally, soul master families, sects, and academies like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Tianshui Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Godwind Academy dispatched their strong soul masters above the Soul Elder level, forming a mighty force of three thousand.
Seven days later.
Outside Spirit City, seven thousand soul masters from various parts of Douluo Continent gathered.
From the city walls, Qin Xiao even saw some familiar faces.
Like Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er.
This showed just how tense the atmosphere on Douluo Continent had become.
Rumble!
The gates of Spirit City slowly opened, and two red-robed bishops, accompanied by over a hundred silver-armored warriors, stepped out.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please register before entering Spirit City."
A red-robed bishop spoke solemnly.
The soul masters outside, regardless of their origins, cooperated willingly.
They knew that if they died in battle on a foreign plane, the Spirit Hall would send their ashes or belongings back to their hometowns, allowing their souls to return home.
It took a whole morning for the seven thousand people to gather in the square before the Pope's Hall in Spirit City.
Unlike before, an additional three thousand soul masters from the Spirit Hall also joined.
Thus, the force heading to the demon plane was assembled, and each person received a golden leaf from the Spirit Hall.
At this moment, Qin Xiao emerged from the crowd, "Drop a drop of your blood onto the golden leaf, and it will activate.
Once activated, it will merge into your body and grant you the ability to devour the power of demons and convert it to your own cultivation."
As Qin Xiao finished speaking, some people began to take action.
When blood fell onto the golden leaf, it transformed into golden light and merged into the user's body.
Golden leaf marks appeared on their hands.
Qin Xiao was momentarily stunned.
He felt a subtle connection with these ten thousand people.
However, this feeling was faint and ephemeral.
Shaking his head lightly to dispel his scattered thoughts, Qin Xiao silently communicated with the will of the plane.
With a crisp crack, a clear sound echoed, and a pitch-black hole appeared in the square before the Pope's Hall.
"Is this the legendary spatial rift?"
Eyes filled with amazement stared at the phenomenon.
What kind of immense power was required to open a space passage?
Unconsciously, people's gazes towards Qin Xiao changed.
Gradually, the space passage grew larger, transforming into a giant portal ten meters high and seven or eight meters wide.
Through the space gate, they saw a dark world.
Tall, black volcanoes streamed with red-hot lava.
The air was thick with the smell of sulfur.
"That world behind the gate is the demon plane."
"Which faction will enter first?"
Qin Xiao did not take the lead.
In fact, he had no intention of entering the demon plane himself, as he had more important things to do—like becoming a god!
However, the various factions had already discussed this matter.
"I'll go first."
From behind Qian Daoliu, a white-haired elder stepped forward.
Qin Xiao's eyes flashed—it was Golden Crocodile Douluo?
He hadn't expected the Spirit Hall to invest so heavily right from the start, sending out a Level 98 Titled Douluo.
"The world looks to our Spirit Hall for leadership. Naturally, our Spirit Hall dares to take the lead!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's booming voice echoed, earning immense support.
Countless people shouted the name of the Spirit Hall.
Especially when everyone saw the nine spirit rings shining on Golden Crocodile Douluo, the momentum reached its peak.
They didn't know what dangers awaited in the demon plane, but having such a powerful figure take the lead reassured them.
"Wait."
Just as Golden Crocodile Douluo was about to step into the plane passage, Ning Fengzhi suddenly called out.
"What does the Sect Master Ning mean?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo was puzzled.
Ning Fengzhi did not answer immediately. Instead, two people stepped out from behind him.
One was a middle-aged man about Ning Fengzhi's age, and the other was an older man.
"Who are they?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes flashed, suspecting a possibility.
However, without waiting for an answer, the two men behind Ning Fengzhi each summoned their martial spirits and spirit rings.
Two colorful six-story pagodas floated in their palms.
Then one of them released six beams of light, which fell upon Golden Crocodile Douluo. Moreover, Golden Crocodile Douluo noticed that these two also had golden leaf marks on their hands.
This indicated that they too were chosen to enter the demon plane.
It was clear that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was also heavily invested.
"Heh, so this is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support?"
"Impressive indeed!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo felt his strength surge and grinned.
The boost in all attributes felt incredible.
At that moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo felt that he could even spar a few rounds with Qian Daoliu.
"Off I go."
Without further hesitation, he stepped into the plane passage.
With him leading, the three-thousand-strong Spirit Hall team followed.
More and more soul masters began to enter.
In no time, the mighty force of ten thousand people had all disappeared into the portal leading to another world.
"I wonder how many of these ten thousand will return safely," Qian Daoliu murmured.
But no one could answer that question.
There was no way to know.
"All we can do is wait," Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Everyone, this portal is extremely important. If it gets destroyed, the consequences will be unimaginable," Qin Xiao warned solemnly, noticing the somber expressions.
Qian Daoliu's face turned serious, "Rest assured, from now on, I will guard this place without leaving. If a crisis arises in the plane that they cannot handle, I will intervene with all my might."
Qin Xiao nodded slightly.
He believed Qian Daoliu, as he too had a golden leaf mark on his hand.
In fact, not only Qian Daoliu but also Sword Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and Bibi Dong had such marks.
However, their special status prevented them from staying long in the demon plane.
"In that case, I'll leave this place to you."
"Wait, Brother Qin, are you planning to leave?"
Ning Fengzhi detected the deeper meaning in Qin Xiao's words and probed further, "Are you planning to leave?"
Qin Xiao did not hide it, "I need to make another trip overseas. Perhaps when I return, I will have the power to confront Tang San head-on."
"Overseas!"
Everyone was taken aback. At this moment, they realized Qin Xiao was referring to Sea God Island.
"Bo Saixi... How is she?" Qian Daoliu couldn't help but ask Qin Xiao.
He didn't even notice his voice trembling slightly.
Qin Xiao nodded, "She is well. She even said that her days have been particularly peaceful without you bothering her!"
"Oh."
"Wait, that's not right!"
Qian Daoliu was first stunned, then became very angry, "Qin Xiao, I will fight you today!"
However, Qian Daoliu's reaction was a beat too slow, as Qin Xiao had already torn through space and disappeared.
Qin Xiao sped towards the ocean.
This time he had a clear goal: to complete the Sea God's eighth trial by subduing the deep-sea overlord, the million-year-old soul beast Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
Previously, Qin Xiao had not rushed to complete this task due to its difficulty.
After all, considering the temperament of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, how could it easily submit?
Or rather, this beast would never submit to a human.
Not to mention, Qin Xiao was a trial taker of the Sea God.
Seeing an enemy, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King would be furious and fight to the death, which was already a testament to Qin Xiao's strength.
However, now things were different.
Qin Xiao was confident that he could directly negotiate with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and achieve peaceful coexistence.
"It's time to show my true skills."
With this thought, Qin Xiao arrived at the territory of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
Looking at the dark waters below, Qin Xiao had no intention of diving in.
He had a method to summon the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
"Thunder Transforms to Star!"
Qin Xiao's eyes focused, and he raised his hand to the sky.
Boom!
A thunderclap exploded, and countless purple electric lights converged from all directions like wild serpents.
Ultimately, above Qin Xiao's head, a massive thunder star with a diameter of a thousand meters formed.
It had taken considerable effort on Qin Xiao's part.
Of course, his purpose was not merely to summon the Deep Sea Demon Whale King but also to establish his dominance.
He wanted to demonstrate his power through this thunder star to prevent unnecessary probing once they met.
"Go!"
With a light shout, he swung his hand downwards.
The thunder star, guided by his will, fell from the sky.
It moved quickly, like a meteor.
Boom!
An earth-shattering sound erupted, sending a water column hundreds of meters high into the air.
An invisible ripple spread out, destroying everything in its path, even vaporizing ten-thousand-year sea soul beasts instantly.
Roar!
Roar!
Soon, Qin Xiao heard dragon-like roars from the depths of the sea, growing louder as they approached.
"It's coming."
Qin Xiao focused, staring intently at the sea below.
Boom.
A colossal figure burst out of the water, coming into Qin Xiao's view.
It was a massive creature over two hundred meters long, its body shining like a blue sapphire, and its eyes, as large as houses, gleamed with a ghostly blue light.
After surfacing, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King noticed Qin Xiao floating in the air and coldly questioned, "Human, are you here to provoke a conflict?"
Honestly, if the recent attack hadn't been so powerful and intimidated the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, it wouldn't have bothered to speak and would have swallowed the human in one bite.
In contrast, Qin Xiao, after hearing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's words, showed a warm smile, "Don't misunderstand, I'm here to help you."
(End of the chapter)
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