roccoschili Chapter 294: Abyssal Dungeon·The Battle of Xuanzhou State_1
Chapter 294: Abyssal Dungeon·The Battle of Xuanzhou State_1
Interesting. I wonder how I will navigate the situation given my identity as a Demon Suppressing Sorcerer, Wang Linchi thought as he entered the Xuanzhou State battle instance.Xuanzhou State was the territory of the Demon Slaying Army, which had always been at odds with the Demon Suppression Alliance. As a Demon Suppressing Sorcerer entering Xuanzhou State, gaining the respect of the local population would be challenging; avoiding capture as a sacrificial pawn would be a feat in itself.
Theoretically, this identity wouldn’t provide any benefits, only serve as a burden.
However, Wang Linchi wanted to see how the Game System would help rationalize his identity.
This time, he didn’t appear at the city gate but within the city, though not far from it. He could clearly hear the commotion coming from the gate. The Abyssal Demons were already laying siege, and battles had begun. More than half of Xuanzhou State was already occupied by the Abyssal Demons. The city he was in now was the last line of defense.
If the city fell, no armed forces would be left behind it capable of resisting the Abyssal Demons.
"Master Wang, we’ve been waiting anxiously for your arrival," a burly man with a slightly fatigued expression said as he approached Wang Linchi, his spirits lifting somewhat at the sight of him.
"I just got here, and I’m a bit confused," Wang Linchi admitted honestly.
"Well, the situation is confusing for me too. Let’s talk as we walk," the burly man said. He then introduced himself as Changsun Kui, the third-ranking figure in the Demon Slaying Army, currently in charge of all affairs in Xuanzhou State. He wasn’t overly arrogant; in fact, he seemed like an ordinary person.
As they walked, Changsun Kui briefly explained the current situation to Wang Linchi. That morning, Abyssal Demons from various locations had been gradually arriving. They hadn’t launched an attack yet, seemingly waiting for a high-ranking Abyssal Demon to arrive and take command.
It was estimated they might attack before evening.
Hearing this, Wang Linchi felt a headache coming on. This is a hopeless situation from the very beginning, he thought.
Additionally, Wang Linchi inquired about his own situation.
He was indeed a Demon Suppressing Sorcerer, but not the kind who served devils. He was from a remote region, an independent Demon Suppressing Sorcerer who hadn’t joined the Demon Suppression Alliance.
His purpose in coming here was to support Xuanzhou State.
He had been accepted due to his past exploits: slaying a True Magician in the South Ridge Mountain Range, annihilating the Demon-suppressing Alliance Branch in Qing State, killing the Ten Evil Demon, and countless other victories, large and small. As for the Black Wind Stronghold, it had a lesser impact, so no one knew about it, and it wasn’t included in his background story.
Therefore, although Wang Linchi was currently a Demon Suppressing Sorcerer, he was also on the Demon Suppression Alliance’s wanted list, and among those with the highest bounties.
The Demon Slaying Army had verified Wang Linchi’s battle record. Coupled with the fact that he had traveled a great distance to offer aid, no doubts were raised.
After all, this place had become a den of devils that even Demon Suppressing Sorcerers dared not approach. If a battle broke out, the Abyssal Demons wouldn’t care whether one was a servant or not; it was entirely possible they would seize and devour them on the spot.
"I generally understand the situation. The disparity between our forces and the enemy is too great. If a battle of this scale breaks out, our city might..." Before Wang Linchi could finish, Changsun Kui continued,
"We can last an hour at most, no longer. Our Demon Slaying Army was never a match for the Demon Suppression Alliance and the Evil Demons from the start, but we must hold on for at least seven days so the Demon Slaying Army can evacuate the other survivors in Xuanzhou State."o fetch it right away." Changsun Kui quickly arranged for a man to retrieve the item, then added, "This item has quite an extraordinary origin. Master, you must be cautious when using it to avoid its backlash."
"Backlash?" Wang Linchi said heroically. "No matter. As long as I can win, let it backlash all it wants."
In reality, he wasn’t concerned at all. If it has the guts to cause a backlash, let it try it on the Game System, he thought.