To any kingdom in the caves, the demon race was a formidable enemy that commanded attention.
Upon learning of the demons' arrival, the young master, whose fun had been abruptly interrupted, hurriedly put on his pants and then grabbed a jacket from his room to put on.
"Why didn't you say so sooner!"
The young master, flustered, shouted in a stern voice, his wristband glowing.
"Everyone quickly gather at the lower city!"
After shouting a few times, perhaps feeling that the current number of people was still insufficient to deal with the demons outside the city, the young master opened his contact list, thinking of calling for more people.
Just as he was preparing to send a message, he suddenly frowned.
"How many demons have come?"
This was a question that needed to be clarified.
If too few had come, and he so panicked to contact other legions, it might invite ridicule, and perhaps even his liege would be disappointed in him.
If there were too many demons coming—
What was the point of him going?!
If the demons were truly launching a full-scale attack, not only he, a captain at the lower city, but even the commanders of the legions in the floating city would not be able to resolve it.
Instead of going to play the hero, it would be better to find a safe place to stay.
Contact the legion personnel,
And have them go fight those demons.
"The number isn't particularly large, it seems like only one," the副手 (fùshǒu - deputy/subordinate) whispered nervously. He was this way mainly fearing the young master would vent his anger on him.
"Huh?!"
The young master, who had been anxiously contemplating who to call, froze upon hearing his副手's words.
"Just one?"
"Boss, although there's only one demon, its strength is not insignificant," the副手 quickly explained. "Moreover, that demon was accompanied by a prismatic realm undead mage. Our brothers guarding the lower city are no match for that prismatic realm mage, which is why I had no choice but to come to the floating city to ask for your help. I hope you won't blame me."
"It's fine."
Unexpectedly, the young master showed no signs of anger, casually raising his hand.
"A prismatic realm undead mage is indeed something that the remaining people cannot deal with. It was correct for you to come to the floating city to find me."
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This scene confused both the副手 and the guards who had always followed the young master.
How could this be?
He could actually say such a thing.
It was out of character for him.
Little did they know, the young master was thinking about other matters.
Since he took office, he had not achieved any significant accomplishments. Everyone in the clan thought of him as an unlearned dandy, incapable of great use.
He was still troubled about how to make a mark within the clan.
Look, an opportunity had arrived.
A prismatic realm undead mage and a demon, just one of each, if he could deal with these two enemies, the liege would surely praise him.
The clan members' perception of him would also change.
"Hmph, daring to commit atrocities on the territory I guard, they are truly courting death," the young master said haughtily, chin held high. "Take me there, I want to see where they get their courage from."
"Boss, below us are a prismatic realm and a demon of unknown realm."
"Do you think I'm afraid of them?"
The young master's eyes were still full of arrogance. Upon hearing this, the副手 quickly offered a fawning smile.
"Yes, yes, yes. Once you arrive, those people will surely surrender without a fight."
A few words of flattery made the young master a bit self-satisfied, while the副手 standing behind him was full of contempt in his heart.
Idiot!
Did he really think the enemies outside would give him face like the instructors in the floating city?
The副手 knew very well where the young master's confidence came from.
He was also a prismatic realm.
However, unlike others who reached the prismatic realm through steady cultivation, he was someone who forcefully ascended to the prismatic realm solely through consuming elixirs. He had also been among the top ten outstanding youths of the floating city.
Only then did he get airdropped to their location and become the captain.
Normally, he would also spar with the instructors in the floating city. Those prismatic realm instructors, knowing his identity, were very cautious when fighting him.
Considering his status, they would also subtly lose.
Winning so many times naturally boosted his confidence.
It was estimated that this young master still thought that the prismatic realm experts outside were similar to the ones he encountered, and none of them were his match.
He would boldly charge forward, waiting to reap military merits.
With his kind of brain, why didn't he think properly, could the prismatic realm experts outside be as polite to him as the prismatic realm experts inside the city? With his realm achieved by consuming elixirs, wouldn't he be beaten to a pulp by that undead mage?
Fine!
If he was so confident, let him be.
Anyway, getting this silly boy over there was to exchange for his brothers. After that, whether this silly boy got beaten or not, it had nothing to do with them.
As expected, this kid was going to get a good beating.
The副手 muttered to himself as he followed behind. At this moment, Chen Yu and the others below the city were also looking intently at the passage connecting the lower city and the floating city.
"If you in the lower city want to go up, you have to go through there."
Chen Yu gestured, and the squadron leader nodded slightly. "That's right, for those in the lower city wanting to go up, that is the only passage."
"Are there no other areas that are feasible?"
"Are you referring to—illegal aerial travel?" the squadron leader asked suspiciously. "In the vicinity of the floating city, aerial travel is not permitted. Neither flying items nor magic engines can be used. If discovered, one will be arrested and imprisoned."
"So strict," Chen Yu murmured.
Chen Yu hugged his arms and gazed at the floating city. The squadron leader pondered for a moment before speaking again.
"Even if you want to travel to the floating city illegally, it's not that simple. The outer perimeter of the floating city has dozens of magic barriers, all imprinted by a joint effort of high-level mages. Even if a Saint were to attack, it wouldn't be easy to break them. Even if the outer barriers were broken, the floating city is guarded by experts of semi-Saint strength in all directions, and the major legions are stationed in the outer areas."
"Invaders, no matter which direction they come from, will be met with a fatal blow."
"If you want to slow down the reinforcements from the interior of the floating city, it's best to destroy the surrounding spatial teleportation formations immediately after breaking the barriers. If the formations are damaged, other areas will be unable to teleport, and they can only travel on foot."
"This way, the chances of victory might be greater."
Listening to the squadron leader's advice, Chen Yu's eyes were filled with a smile.
"Why are you telling me this?"
"No... no, nothing," the squadron leader feigned ignorance. "Just talking about it, casually saying a few words for your amusement. You don't need to take it to heart."
"Hmph, for amusement indeed!"
Xiao Nuo Yi grabbed the squadron leader's collar.
"It'll be time soon, and your superiors haven't arrived yet. Are you prepared to have your soul plucked out and play with me?"
Chilling ghostly fire burned in Xiao Nuo Yi's hands.
Suddenly—
"Stop!"
A furious roar, like a clap of thunder, entered their ears. Chen Yu and the little demon also looked up slightly and saw the young master from the floating city appear before them.
"Your voice is quite loud."
Chen Yu smiled and nodded, glancing at the squadron leader.
"Is this your superior?"
The squadron leader nodded noncommittally, and Chen Yu gestured towards Nuo Yi.
"Nuo Yi, deal with him."