Demon Attack

The Asura battleship, stretching over a thousand feet in length, resembled a ferocious beast soaring through the sky. It was divided into two levels. Even with five thousand disciples who had comprehended Qi Force on board, the Asura battleship did not feel crowded at all. The disciples were filled with awe at the sheer size of the vessel.

They had never witnessed such an enormous ship, not even on water, let alone one flying in the air. The Asura battleship spanned over 1,000 feet in length, featuring three secondary cannons on each side and a massive main cannon at the front. Powered by spirit stones and adorned with intricate arrays, it harnessed the energy from the spirit stones to unleash potent spell attacks.

Spells. Just the mere thought of them could conjure up images of summoning wind and rain, controlling thunder and fire, and moving mountains and seas. Such powers surpassed the limits of imagination. Only when one's cultivation reached the tenth level and successfully transcended the Heavenly Tribulation could they enter the stage of Qi Refinement and Divine Transformation, truly transcending the limitations of mortals.

However, Qi Refinement and Dharma spells were still distant concepts for disciples who had just comprehended Qi Force. Therefore, the spirit stone cannons capable of firing spells piqued everyone's curiosity.

With over 5,000 disciples and numerous headquarters staff on board, the Asura Battleship was bustling with activity. As they journeyed toward the headquarters, the staff began explaining the layout and functions of the Asura Sect's headquarters to the disciples, ensuring they wouldn't wander aimlessly like headless flies.

A luminous projection of the Asura Sect's headquarters appeared in mid-air, showcasing various facilities. Where was the accommodation? Where was the dining hall? Where was the training ground? There were also the forging hall, the medicinal pill hall, the mission hall, the trading hall…

The grandiose image of the Asura Sect's headquarters suspended in mid-air captured Zhuge Xiang's attention as he sat in a secluded corner, observing intently. At the same time, he secretly regulated his breathing. Although the staff had treated Zhuge Xiang's injuries after the competition, the weak period of the Bloodthirst Technique would persist for approximately two days, making him feel quite uncomfortable.

Next to Zhuge Xiang, Niu Geng carefully read the cultivation method of the Five Poison Palm, while the Yin Gu Pot sat beside him. Observing Zhuge Xiang regulating his breathing, the 5,000 disciples dared not disturb him. The stronger the fist, the stronger the principle—the fiendish sects vividly displayed this. Zhuge Xiang's displayed strength earned him their reverence.

"Congratulations on winning first place in the competition," a voice was heard. Zhuge Xiang diverted some of his attention to regulate his breathing. Lu Yuling approached him and spoke indifferently. Her white dress fluttered slightly, and she still exuded an outstanding presence.

"No, it's just luck." Looking at Lu Yuling in front of him, Zhuge Xiang replied with a smile.

Indeed, this was the truth. Despite being at the third level of the Qi Nourishing stage and possessing the Advanced Bloodthirst Technique, Zhuge Xiang was no match for Lu Yuling at all without the Super Spiritual Energy Elixir. In the end, he even depleted the Blood Recovery Pills. Zhuge Xiang utilized all his skills and one-time consumables to barely secure first place. If the big battle were to happen again, Zhuge Xiang wouldn't be confident in his chances.

"Luck is also a strength. If you win, you win." Lu Yuling shook her head slightly, not accustomed to Zhuge Xiang's modesty. In her heart, Zhuge Xiang was a straightforward and decisive person.

While speaking, she noticed the storage belt around Zhuge Xiang's waist and expressed surprise, "Is this storage belt for your personal use? Don't you have your own storage equipment?"

"I have a storage equipment?" Zhuge Xiang was stunned by Lu Yuling's sudden words.

"When you killed the Demon Fox that day, didn't you retrieve your blood saber? And at other times, you would often take out pills and martial arts manuals, right?" Lu Yuling was puzzled by Zhuge Xiang's astonishment.

This time, Zhuge Xiang understood. She was probably referring to the items that dropped when he defeated his opponents, right? Whether it was the Blood Refined Saber, the EXP scroll, the Violent Steps skill book, or others, they all appeared directly in his hands. No wonder Lu Yuling never inquired about it. It turned out she always assumed he had a storage equipment like hers.

Zhuge Xiang smiled and said, "That storage equipment from before is too small. It's not enough."

Lu Yuling nodded, considering it a casual question with no intention of delving deeper. Soon, Hua Nongying approached and pulled Lu Yuling away.

Hua Nongying, who was originally lively, became even more energetic on this Asura battleship. She was curious about everything. After the competition, she even became friends with Lu Yuling.

After Lu Yuling left, Ji Wuxue also came over. He congratulated Zhuge Xiang on winning first place in the competition and expressed his determination to cultivate diligently before challenging him to a duel. Zhuge Xiang had a favorable impression of Ji Wuxue, so he nodded in agreement.

"Congratulations on securing first place in the competition." However, Zhuge Xiang was surprised when Ling Wufeng approached after Ji Wuxue left.

Although Zhuge Xiang had never interacted with Ling Wufeng before, he didn't want to give him the cold shoulder since he came to offer his congratulations. Zhuge Xiang smiled and nodded. "You did well too, securing third place."

"Actually, I find it quite strange. This shouldn't be the case," Ling Wufeng said seriously, his face troubled as if he couldn't figure something out. "You may be strong, but you're not as handsome as me, nor do you possess my cool temperament. Why does Lu Yuling treat you differently?"

"Erm…" Ling Wufeng's words made Zhuge Xiang speechless. It turned out that his congratulations were only secondary. Was he mainly here to ask about his relationship with Lu Yuling?

"Don't worry. Currently, my cultivation level is the most important thing to me. Lu Yuling and I are just ordinary friends," Zhuge Xiang reassured. Reflecting on how Ling Wufeng had taken the initiative to showcase his cultivation level in the arena to express his goodwill towards Lu Yuling, Zhuge Xiang inferred that he had come to inquire about his relationship with her.

"It doesn't make sense. Don't all girls like cool boys like me? Why don't I seem to be attractive to her at all?" Ling Wufeng clearly didn't pay attention to Zhuge Xiang's response. He lowered his head and mumbled in confusion before slowly walking away.

Ling Wufeng was known for his expertise in throwing knives and his aloof demeanor. This had left an impression on everyone. However, today, Zhuge Xiang realized that despite Ling Wufeng's cold appearance, it was all a facade. He believed that this would make him more appealing to girls, but in reality, he was just a heartless playboy.

The Endless Mountains stretched for 100,000 miles, and it took a total of 48,000 miles to travel to the headquarters on the Asura battleship. The Asura battleship itself only took three days to reach its destination, highlighting its speed.

After spending two days on board, everyone had gained a general understanding of the headquarters. Their initial curiosity and enthusiasm for the Asura battleship gradually waned. After the initial excitement, everyone settled down and patiently awaited their return to the headquarters.

Boohoo…

However, without any warning, a piercing alarm suddenly blared on the Asura battleship, causing everyone to stand up. They were only half a day away from reaching the headquarters when the alarm abruptly sounded.

"What's happening?" An ear-piercing alarm blared, causing unease to ripple through everyone. Spirited discussions erupted, and chaos ensued. Suddenly, a man shouted in shock, "Look, what is that?"

He turned his head and spotted three enormous birds blocking the path ahead of the Asura battleship. These birds were as massive as the battleship itself and emitted a powerful and terrifying aura…

"Demon!!!" The person-in-charge of the sect who was transporting the disciples, the host of the top eight finals, said in a low voice with a gloomy expression.

The cultivation realm of human cultivators was divided into three stages: Qi Refinement and Transformation, Qi Refinement to Spirit Refinement, and Spirit Refinement to Virtual Entity. Similarly, the cultivation of demons also had three stages: demon beast, demon goblin, and demon monster.

In other words, this demon had already cultivated into a goblin and was no longer a mere wild beast. A demon that had transcended the heavenly tribulation could awaken its inherent divine power, and its strength was equivalent to a cultivator who had transformed into a spirit. Now, three bird-type demons stood in the way of the Asura battleship…

Their screeches seemed capable of tearing the sky apart. Looking down from above, tens of thousands of demon beasts raised their heads high and hissed at the Asura battleship. It was evident that if the battleship were to be shot down, it would become a feast for the demon beasts.

"Damn it, we've encountered three demons. Quickly contact the sect and request reinforcements. Activate the Asura battleship's defensive barrier and prepare to attack and kill those three demons."

Though the person in charge wore a solemn expression, he continued issuing orders. The staff from the other sects, though shocked, did not succumb to panic. The composure of a large sect was truly remarkable. However, no one knew if the Asura battleship could withstand the onslaught of three demons.