Chapter 144: No Resistance Allowed

Over forty thousand human soldiers marched in a grand procession to the gates of Banwang City, where numerous military facilities began to be deployed outside the walls.

Banwang City was precisely their target this time. According to Rui Jielude, during the previous attack on this place, there were three Demigod Demon Humans: Lvqi, Hong Ren, and Xiong Batian.

As cadres of the Demon King’s Army, Lvqi and Hong Ren had already received intelligence and returned to Demon King City. Now, only a forest-native bear-type Demon Human remained, who was hardly a threat.

“This time, I hope there are some Demons who can put up a decent fight. That way, our newbie Hero can gain more tempering.”

“That Demon Human named Xiong Batian is said to be quite capable. She should have some skill.”

Mier patted Lin Xiaobai on the back and laughed heartily, while the surrounding soldiers joined in with similar laughter.

Lin Xiaobai shrugged his shoulders. He was already used to these guys. Back when he was still weak, they often mocked him with the term “newbie.” He had been too weak to resist before, but now he was accustomed to it and couldn’t be bothered to resist.

All Lin Xiaobai wanted now was to flee. That Xiong Batian they mentioned was the one who fought against two Transcendent Demigod Dragonkin in the video. If he encountered an enemy of that caliber, Lin Xiaobai would have to think about how to beg for mercy.

“Send someone to challenge them. We’ve waited too long for this day. After this battle, we can return and enjoy ourselves for a while,” Mier said to a soldier.

“I promised Milis I’d marry her as soon as I return.”

“Ahahaha, if you die, I’ll marry her for you.”

“Get lost, you bastard.”

At this moment, many soldiers were relatively relaxed. They had endured a long and exhausting journey, and now they had finally reached their destination. The mission would soon be completed.

Moreover, the Demon King’s Army rarely stayed in a human city for too long, especially in such a remote one. When they were in Banye City, they also heard that merchants from Banwang City were completely normal.

The danger level of Banwang City was already very low. The only threat should be that Demigod named Xiong Batian, but a single Demigod was hardly a concern. Currently, the army had five Demigods and forty thousand troops—this force was somewhat excessive.

To put it bluntly, this was just for the Hero’s tempering. The threat was not high at all, and there was nothing to worry about. Everyone had marched long enough and was now overjoyed to finally complete the mission.

Except for the perpetually anxious Hero, Lin Xiaobai.

Xiong Da, dressed in high-quality casual wear, sat on a bench on the city wall, with Saiwen bowing beside him and a group of Banwang City soldiers standing nearby.

During this time, Xiong Da, with his methods and the assistance of his Special Skill “Submission,” had firmly grasped the military authority of the entire Banwang City.

During the previous attack on Banwang City, the outer city’s army suffered minimal losses. Under Xiong Da’s rule, military benefits had even improved significantly, attracting many civilians to join the army.

Especially the Blessings granted by the Lord Divine Tree, which drew more soldiers to willingly pledge loyalty to Xiong Da.

For example, Saiwen, after receiving the Blessing, also obtained a rare Skill. Now, all he needed was enough Skill Points to evolve it into a Special Skill and advance to the rank of Demigod.

His family had also returned to his control from Seta’s rule, and now all members of the family believed in the Elf Church. To please Xiong Da, they had even sacrificed much of their family’s wealth.

Xiong Batian, Xiong Er, and Liya brought a group of Primordial Spirits who resembled children to the city wall. The System, Xiao Ai, also followed behind Xiong Batian. Over the past three months, she had grown accustomed to this body.

As the consciousness born from Zhai Guangyi’s “World,” Xiao Ai’s presence was almost equivalent to Zhai Guangyi’s True Body being there. The King Tree Domain could also be fully extended. Although her body was entirely new, her soul originated from Zhai Guangyi’s Unique Skill.

The other Primordial Spirits, however, were entirely new individuals, possessing their own independent souls and paths of growth. As a result, they could not use Zhai Guangyi’s Skills.

Xiong Da stood up to welcome them. This time, she had heard from Xiong Er that these Primordial Spirits were all created by the Lord Divine Tree—each one a treasure, especially the Primordial Spirit named Xiao Ai, who was nothing short of a genius.

This was Xiong Er’s first time leaving the Forest. It was only after Yang Jingting took her flying freely through the sky that she found the courage to step out of the world of the network. She couldn’t live forever under the protection of the Lord Divine Tree. The World was vast, and staying holed up would never allow her to grow.

When Xiong Er saw a dignified-looking maiden named Lucy standing beside Xiong Da, she felt somewhat displeased and didn’t want to pay Xiong Da any attention.

Xiong Da wasn’t as awkward as her. She yielded her position on the Spectator Stand to Xiong Batian, who held a Spiked Club and looked down imperiously at the army below the city.

Below the city, a group of soldiers was attempting to persuade Banwang City to surrender, but it was merely a formality. Their true purpose this time was to provide the Hero with experience for Leveling Up and Tempering. There was no possibility of them accepting surrender.

“Draw your bows, release your arrows.”

Without any hesitation or negotiation with the group, Xiong Da directly ordered the Soldiers to fire their arrows.

Recently, Xiong Da had raised her Submission Skill to a certain Level and needed many Skill Points. Having lived in this World for a long time, she had gradually come to understand its rules. If she couldn’t quickly improve her Skills, others would come to hunt her down.

Submission was her strongest Skill. If she could raise it to its maximum Level, she could sense that her Soul would undergo a qualitative transformation, and the effects of her Submission would become even more powerful.

The soldiers below the city had long been prepared to defend themselves. However, they suddenly heard someone on the city wall shout:

“Do not resist.”

Xiong Da held a massive loudspeaker—a purple Magic Artifact she had begged from the Lord Divine Tree.

It possessed various effects such as amplification, air vibration, and sonic attacks. In a wide battlefield like this, such amplification equipment was exceptionally useful.

The soldiers below the city who had been challenging them suddenly froze, dropping their shields and armor and spreading their arms to welcome the rain of arrows descending from above.

A cavalry unit of Level 40 was wiped out in the blink of an eye by a volley of ordinary arrows. Even soldiers at Levels in the teens wouldn’t have died so easily to such ordinary arrow fire.

Mier frowned slightly. Although the distance was considerable, the loudspeaker’s effect allowed the sound to reach him. There seemed to be a hint of an irresistible effect in that voice.

Many soldiers in the military camp seemed on the verge of losing control upon hearing this voice. Aside from Xiong Batian, there was evidently another Demigod in Banwang City—a situation that was entirely expected and fully manageable.

Xiong Da’s Special Skill was actually quite easy to defend against; one simply needed to cover their ears in advance. However, with Xiong Batian present as well, he could act more freely. The megaphone in his hand was not something earplugs could withstand.