Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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Demons and life are opposing attributes; whichever side gains the upper hand can suppress the other.

Faced with the surging demons, the few adventurers were immediately overwhelmed and fled in panic.

Those who got too close to the abyss rift were immediately attacked by the demons.

Like a lesser demon of the Iron-level profession, a lower-level demon comparable to a Bronze-level profession, a mid-level demon comparable to a Silver-level profession...

A small team that got too close to the abyss rift did not escape immediately when the rift changed, and when the demon army arrived, it was too late to retreat.

"Gulu!"

The five-person team was completely overwhelmed by a deep sense of despair as they watched as demons, ten times their number, surrounded them.

A large number of demons rushed toward Blackwater City, but the demons that suddenly appeared from the sky still overwhelmed them in numbers.

Some of the demons who arrived a step too late even started fighting amongst themselves, seemingly vying for the right to kill.

There are far too many demons; this number of people is simply not enough for them to share.

"Die, die like a human being!"

After despair comes the will to die. Since there's no escape, I might as well kill a few more demons even in death, so that I can at least get my money's worth.

The moment the team made their move, the surrounding demons pounced on them.

In an instant, a small human squad was completely devoured by the demons.

The demon, having gotten a share of the spoils, beamed with delight, his aura surging.

Those demons who didn't receive their share, their eyes red with rage, flew back into the demon army, rushing towards the place where life force was strongest.

This phenomenon continues to emerge in the Black Earth.

After the merger of the upper and lower city districts, many professionals have come to adventure in the Black Land.

Anyone who was even slightly slow became the demons' meal.

Some were simply not decisive enough, while others were simply overtaken by a more powerful demon.

The disparity in strength meant that many adventurers didn't even have a chance to escape.

After all, demons don't talk to you about gentleman's agreements. In their eyes, everyone else, including the demons themselves, is just food.

The abyss rift was torn open, and countless demons poured out—hundreds of thousands…two hundred thousand…millions…

Such a commotion naturally could not be kept secret from Blackwater City outside.

In fact, Blackwater City itself has specialized instruments to monitor the activity of the abyssal fissures.

After all, such a dangerous thing is here, and although it hasn't erupted before, it's impossible not to arrange for someone to keep an eye on it.

Upper District!

The patriarchs of the six major families gathered together once again, looking at the scene displayed on the screen with worried expressions.

A vast and mighty army of demons, carrying unparalleled power, swept in like ants.

Only the Abyss could freely produce such a number of extraordinary beings.

After all, demons can be born from heaven and earth, while professionals in the main world can only cultivate on their own, and the accumulation of their knowledge is not on the same level at all.

"It has already exceeded one million."

Looking at the screen, Stan quickly calculated a rough number.

"Fortunately, they are all low-level demons; no high-level demons have appeared yet." Old Ancestor Lei breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the number is large, it has not yet reached the point where quantitative change leads to qualitative change, after all, these people are not fighting alone.

Moreover, at the Gold level, the efficiency of a powerful individual in slaughtering enemies is astonishing, and large-scale attacks are also very simple.

"However, judging from this power, the appearance of a high-ranking demon is only a matter of time. It's likely that an abyss lord has its eye on this abyss rift," Ancestor Jack said solemnly.

Such an exaggerated number of demons could not be gathered by ordinary demons; at the very least, it would require the command of an abyss lord.

"Abyss Lord!"

Upon hearing this word, all the elders present became serious, for it was a terrifying existence at least comparable to the legendary realm.

If one person could appear before them, they alone would be enough to destroy Blackwater City.

Of course, the more powerful the demon, the greater the restrictions. Even that tiny abyssal rift is difficult for a mid-level demon to cross.

They dared to build a city here only after they had actually investigated the situation of the abyss rift and confirmed that there were no major problems.

Let alone mid-level demons, even if one or two high-level demons come, Blackwater City will not be afraid.

But that would have to be an accidental intrusion. If a demon army like this has appeared, there must be an even more powerful enemy behind it.

"It seems we'll have to close the abyss rift this time," an old ancestor sighed.

Although some were tempted by the resources revealed by the abyss rift, the group was still able to prioritize.

Compared to one's own life, some resources are insignificant.

Although there might be an Abyss Lord behind the scenes, the many Golden Ancestors were not too afraid because of the vast world separating them, since they didn't need to confront the Abyss Lord directly.

"It should have been done a long time ago. Profiting from abyssal demons will inevitably backfire sooner or later."

That being said, with profit at the forefront, the decision to preserve the Abyss Rift was made unanimously by everyone, and there was no resentment towards each other.

"Then it's decided!"

The elders reached a consensus: this situation was extremely serious, and trying to dance on the edge of a knife would truly result in having their heads chopped off.

"This is also a good opportunity to hone our people. Not everyone has the chance to compete against the army of abyssal demons."

Moreover, if this army of millions of demons can be dealt with, it will be enough to sustain the development of Blackwater City for a long time.

By then, there should be some new changes. No, there have already been new changes.

"And on the War King's side, the Abyss Demons are invading, and the Lower City is the first to bear the brunt."

Many of the elders did not forget about the War King, not only because of his Gold-level strength, but also because of the technology revealed by the people in the Lower City.

The amazing virtual world technology alone is enough to form the foundation of a city.

Many ancestors were also very envious and always wanted to acquire this technology.

There are other career paths, various weapons and equipment, and the lower city also has its own unique features.

If the upper and lower city areas could be completely integrated, then there would indeed be no need to guard this abyssal rift.

"Then let's invite the War King along!"

Subsequently, the elders decided to leave one elder to guard Blackwater City, while the other five elders, along with the War King, went to the vicinity of the Abyss Rift and closed it.

With six top-tier experts joining forces, it wouldn't be difficult for them to force their way into this demon army.

Moreover, judging from the appearance of the demon army, they did not intend to station all the demons near the abyss rift, which reduced the difficulty by another level.

Once the abyss rift is closed, this demon army will be without a source and will eventually be wiped out.

"Let's also arrange for someone to support War King City."

Faced with the demon army, humanity still needs to demonstrate solidarity and unity, which will also facilitate subsequent negotiations with the War King.

Subsequently, the five elders, along with a group of subordinates, found the War King, who did not refuse them, since the lower city was under greater threat than the upper city.

The group of six left the lower city and began to venture deeper into the Black Land.

Along the way, they also encountered the spreading Abyss army, demons like locusts, which even made the Gold-level warriors somewhat apprehensive.

In a direct confrontation, such a massive demon army could truly overwhelm even a Gold-level professional.

bang bang bang...

Several patriarchs took action and instantly killed a group of demons in a few moves, but against an army of over a million, the otherworldly forces were simply a drop in the ocean.

"Don't waste your energy, let's address the root cause first!"

The six Gold-level experts joined forces, like a star falling into the ocean, instantly creating a path leading to the abyss rift.

Along the way, many demons swarmed in, but they were completely unable to withstand the power of the Gold-level.

However, most of the demons ignored them and surged toward Blackwater City.

Faced with these demons, the six of them couldn't stop them even if they wanted to, and could only let them be.

After a bloody battle, the six arrived at the abyss rift. The power emanating from the shimmering purple light instilled fear in them, a power from a completely different dimension.

"The power of legend."

Suppressing the tremor in his heart, Ancestor Stan took out a colorful crystal from his pocket. Hidden within the crystal was an even more terrifying aura, which made people feel a sense of submission from the bottom of their hearts, as if they were facing the will of heaven and earth.

If they dared to cultivate the Abyss Rift, they must have also prepared some means to close it.

The main world and the abyss have been locked in a standoff for many years, with each side gaining and losing ground. Their research into the abyss rifts is naturally quite extensive, and they are adept at various demon summoning rituals.

Such tiny cracks are difficult even for high-ranking demons to pass through, and closing them is not difficult either.

"Let's attack together..."

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Chapter 820 The Supreme Demon

"Attack together!" Ancestor Stan shouted, gathering his power and throwing out the crystal ball in his hand at the same time.

Then, the six gold-level experts attacked together, unleashing their full power to strike the abyss rift. At the same time, the colorful crystal shattered, emitting an incomparably noble aura.

Anyone who has ever entered the temple is very familiar with it; it is the aura of the true god.

"Blessings of the gods!"

In reality, it's just getting some faith blessing power from the temple, which may have little effect on people, or even be useless.

However, it would be surprisingly effective if it were to help the world fight against the power of the abyss, since the gods at least represent one aspect of the world.

Rather, the reason the rift could not be closed for so long was because the surrounding world power could not suppress the power of the abyss.

The emergence of the power of true god's faith can not only wear down the erosion of the abyss's will, but also assist in the suppression of the world's power.

Moreover, a total of six Gold-level professionals took action, expending their power to wear down the power of the Abyss Rift.