Blue Star, someone has defected to the half-demons? Bai Ye mused while absorbing the lightning magic crystals gifted by the Azure Ox King. It was unlikely for Great Xia to have traitors; the Three Kingdoms Alliance and its assembled allies... The Western world? Africa?
The Azure Ox King chuckled, "Ye Ge, there is also a passage to the south of Narath. Since it is within your territory, you shall guard it."
"There shouldn't be any problems, right?"
Facing the Azure Ox King's scrutinizing gaze, Bai Ye affirmed, "Of course not."
Even if the Azure Ox King hadn't mentioned it, Bai Ye would have actively pursued this. After all, the passage to the south of Narath led directly to his pastures, and to Great Xia.
"Margaret, lead the army back to Elas Giant City!" The Azure Ox King commanded. Margaret immediately withdrew the demon army, and he himself vanished from the spot in a flash.
The tense atmosphere of Guangming City returned to quiet. As Bai Ye stepped back onto the city walls, the dwarf warriors and the millions of citizens knelt down in reverence.
"The City Lord's power is boundless!"
"Thank the Light God for his protection! Light eternal!!!" At this moment, the shackles deep within the hearts of the dwarf race were completely broken by Bai Ye's battle.
"City Lord, the head butler has settled those who came through the passage," the副城主 (Vice City Lord) Demesdton whispered into Bai Ye's ear, tiptoeing. His hazy eyes and the drool at the corner of his mouth made Bai Ye involuntarily step back.
"I know, take me there."
"Mmm~"
In the northern part of the passage world, hidden within the Primordial Forest, was a passage. As a cluster of light surged at the passage entrance, fully armed human warriors emerged from within.
They wore sci-fi helmets, their visors emitting scanning lasers, and their bodies clad in thick combat suits, making them appear incredibly robust and mighty. Their movements were slightly slow, but not clumsy.
"The exit leads to a forest, more towering and dense than we imagined. Truly God's magnificent creation! Squad 01 reporting!"
"Received! Explore deeper to ensure the safety of the first position."
"Received!"
The first warriors to emerge continued to curiously survey this unfamiliar world, cautiously advancing. Judging by their spoken language, they were likely troops from South America on Blue Star. The signal interference in the passage world was a hundred times stronger than on Blue Star, but they could still maintain smooth communication. In just two years, Blue Star's technology had developed at an unprecedented pace!
As the vanguard continued to advance, waves of soldiers, along with various new weapons, emerged from the passage one after another. There were aircraft resembling hovercraft but capable of flight; with a tremendous rumble, robots as tall as three stories emerged from the passage, carrying several cannons on their shoulders and backs, and wielding enormous longswords in their hands...
Soon, a large contingent of South American troops from Blue Star had assembled at the passage entrance.
The nearly hundred-strong Squad 01 gradually split into multiple teams, searching outwards from the passage as their origin point.
"Report to the Commander, Squad 01 has scouted 10 kilometers and found no demons!"
"Continue scouting, maintain vigilance."
"Received!"
...
"Strange, Captain, the surroundings are eerily quiet!"
"Captain, I also feel something is unusual. Besides the plants, why aren't there any other demons around? According to the intelligence on demons from Blue Star, this world should have many ferocious beasts without demonic power, in addition to demons! Why haven't we seen a single one?"
"No! Captain, look at the animal tracks on the ground. The mud is freshly turned, and the grass nearby has been nibbled, with the broken ends still oozing sap. This indicates that ferocious beasts were here not long ago! Something's not right, Captain!"
The discovery by a meticulous team member immediately put everyone in the squad on high alert.
"All personnel, standby, prepare for battle!"
"Report to Headquarters, this forest is abnormal..."
Just as the squad captain was about to report to the South American forces' headquarters, the quiet forest erupted into commotion. The plants that had been quietly rooted to the ground suddenly became ferocious and terrifying, their branches waving, their roots dancing wildly, attacking the soldiers with lightning speed.
"Demon Plants! Demon Plant ambush!"
"All personnel, engage!"
"Ah! Why didn't our demon power detection scopes find these demon plants?"
Bang bang bang!!!
Boom boom boom!!!
The sudden ambush by the demon plants threw the orderly reconnaissance squad into chaos. Their thick combat suits were pierced by sharp branches, and patches of bright red blood splattered on the ground.
"Maintain formation! Counterattack!!"
The South American soldiers, trained in fighting demons, reacted swiftly. They formed teams of three and formations of five, covering each other, firing bullets from their demon weapon-integrated firearms, shattering the attacking demon plants. Soldiers who were ensnared by the demon plants drew the swords from their backs and engaged in close-quarters combat.
These demon plants, harder than steel, were no longer invincible against humanity's new weapons. Soon, the ground was covered not only with corpses but also with the broken roots and branches of demon plants.
"Report to Headquarters, we've encountered a demon plant attack; it was a deliberate ambush..."
At this moment, the South American command post at the passage entrance had no time to respond to the reconnaissance units' reports. Large numbers of demon plants were now attacking from the surroundings, led by a group of elves with murderous intent in their eyes.
Seeing the strange weapons of Blue Star, a flicker of surprise and a hint of apprehension crossed the elves' eyes, but these did not deter their resolve for revenge.
"Kill these invaders from another world!"
"All units, prepare for attack!" Seeing the elves advancing with murderous intent leading the demon plants, the commander of the South American demon plant forces decisively issued the order.
Boom boom boom!!!
Airships and heavy robots, carrying cannons, roared, and volleys of shells pounded the attacking demon plants ahead. The forest in front was engulfed in fire and blinding explosions, with tree trunks and roots flying everywhere!
In the initial engagement, the South American forces held the advantage under the barrage of firepower.
"Well fought! Continue the assault!" Facing demons head-on for the first time and gaining an advantage, the humans saw hope, and their fighting spirit soared!
"Kill! Chop them down and bring them home for firewood!"
This completely enraged the elves. "You court death!" In their fury, the elves unleashed a frenzy of magical bombardment.
Giant carnivorous plants erupted from the ground in the center of the troops, devouring piles of soldiers; resilient and sharp vines burst forth from the earth, piercing and crushing the airships that shuttled through the sky...
Massive robots were deployed, their dozens of meters long greatswords severing the flying vines and branches, while locking onto the elves and launching demon weapon missiles!
The elves raised their beautiful palms, and the magic light surged, pitting the forces of technology and magic against each other in the air. Huge explosions erupted, shaking heaven and earth.
Both sides were locked in a bloodthirsty battle, which entered a white-hot stage!
"Stubborn resistance!" A Demon King-level elf flapped its magnificent wings, and streaks of blinding magical energy struck the South American robots, causing terrifying explosions and scattering parts and metal fragments everywhere!
Below the Demon King level, the South American forces showed their superior combat power. However, when it came to the strength of Demon Kings, they were still outmatched...
In the northern part of the passage world, the elite forces of the Western Alliance, led by the Glorious Empire, also encountered an ambush by the elves.
The Western Alliance's super soldiers and their demon weapon technology were significantly more advanced than those in South America. They also had airships and robots of various types, and even super aircraft soaring through the air, resembling the front of high-speed trains, with six sets of vector engines allowing for agile flight.
They possessed all sorts of demon weapon missiles, and even magical lasers!
However, they also encountered the most terrifying power of the elves. Emperor-level elf Rachel personally led the charge. Before she could even act, a subordinate, a quasi-Emperor-level elf by her side, instantly shattered the Western Alliance's proud super aircraft with a single magical beam.
"Lady Rachel! Please stop!" Within the Western Alliance, several half-demons bravely stepped forward to block the elves.
"Lady Rachel, please give me two minutes. These human invaders from another world have pledged allegiance to us half-demons, and are now our subordinate race; they can serve us!"
"Moreover, they are very familiar with that formidable enemy who first infiltrated the passage world, and they are willing to help us find that person!"