PFC Chapter 12798
Chapter 12798
Chapter 12798
If things go wrong, the whole thing could collapse.
He, Xiao Guichen, will become the greatest sinner in Tianjun!
Even if he survives this wave, he will be nailed to the pillar of shame, and the reputation of the entire Demon Extermination Army will plummet, and he will be despised by all parties in Tianjun.
After all, he was no nobody; he was the deputy commander of the Demon Extermination Army!
Every single thing he does, even the smallest detail, will be scrutinized under a magnifying glass, let alone something as significant as this.
As he lay dying, he suddenly saw a figure appear in the distance, and his spirits lifted instantly.
However, Xiao Guichen was stunned when he saw the person's appearance clearly.
Lin Yi.
Lin Yi looked at the void rift and frowned: "You did this?"
"..."
Xiao Guichen was speechless for a moment. If there was anyone in the entire Tian County he least wanted to see at this moment, it would be Lin Yi.
But even under the shadow of death, he couldn't help but cry out, "Help me! Please save me!"
Lin Yi ignored him and began to carefully study the broken array nodes.
He could clearly sense that at this very moment, some terrifying beings were lurking behind the node, ready to pounce.
The demons that surged forth were just an appetizer.
Their task was merely to be the first to cross the river, to stabilize the passage with their demonic aura, and to pave the way for the terrifying beings that followed.
When those beings descend, Tianjun will truly be doomed!
"Are you... are you going to just stand by and watch me die?"
Xiao Guichen was furious upon seeing this.
Lin Yi, engrossed in studying the formation, replied casually, "You opened the node, isn't this the situation you wanted? You're trying to prove the importance of the Demon-Suppressing Army to Tianjun, aren't you?"
Xiao Guichen grunted, speechless.
Lin Yi said quietly, "Now that the demons have arrived, what about your importance?"
Xiao Guichen was struck dumb, his mouth agape, unable to utter a word.
Yes, he opened the passage precisely to demonstrate the importance of the Demon Extermination Army, didn't he?
Now that the evil has truly arrived, what is his importance?
Are they under siege?
Is it being torn apart?
Is he about to die?
The demons continued their frenzied attack on Xiao Guichen, but strangely enough, they avoided Lin Yi like the plague, even though Lin Yi was closer to the entrance of the passage.
They didn't even dare to get close, let alone attack.
Simply put, they instinctively sensed that this human was far too dangerous, a being they could not afford to provoke.
The aura emanating from Lin Yi alone was enough to send shivers down their spines.
How should one choose between Lin Yi and Xiao Guichen?
This question requires no rational thought; it can be answered solely by primal instinct.
Xiao Guichen continued to fight desperately, his blade flashing, and in the blink of an eye, he killed two more demons.
However, immediately afterward, a sharp claw pierced through his back.
Xiao Guichen coughed up a mouthful of blood on the spot, knelt down, and was then overwhelmed by a group of demons.
Before his consciousness collapsed, he saw the phantom of Di Qingfan in the void.
Those eyes were as still as a deep well, as if they were watching a good show.
"Despicable scoundrel!"
Xiao Guichen was filled with remorse and extreme resentment, but it was all too late.
From beginning to end, he was just a pawn.
All those previous words, those incitements, and those lofty reasons for saving Tianjun were just bait.
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but only a mouthful of bloody foam came out.
Then consciousness was plunged into eternal darkness.
Sensing Xiao Guichen's life force fading, Lin Yi raised an eyebrow, showing no emotion whatsoever.
Whether or not they were being used, they were doomed from the moment they opened the node.
As for offering help, that option simply won't apply to Lin Yi.
After all, he's not even a decent good person, let alone a saintly, overly kind person.
Lin Yi slowly raised his hand.
The cracks in the void began to heal themselves, as if an invisible hand was closing them in.
With his master-level array formation skills, it might take him some time to fully comprehend the super array formations of the entire Tianjun.
But this is just a small part of the problem.
The moment the node closed, several powerful auras behind it suddenly became violent, attempting to force their way out, but ultimately they were a moment too slow.
The rift closed completely, leaving behind a group of demons with nowhere to retreat, who collectively became agitated and restless.
"grown ups!"
Zhang Baiyu arrived with a group of experts and, without Lin Yi's instructions, spontaneously launched an attack on the group of demons.
Soon, everything returned to calm.
Zhang Baiyu glanced at the corpses of demons scattered all over the ground and walked to Lin Yi's side: "My lord, with Xiao Guichen's death, things may change on the side of the Demon Extermination Army."
Lin Yi nodded: "This Xiao Guichen should not be an isolated case."
Even if it is indeed a coincidence, there is an inevitability behind the coincidence.
The fact that this person was able to take the position of deputy commander of the Demon Extermination Army speaks volumes.
Zhang Baiyu continued his analysis: "The Demon-Suppressing Army has been guarding the border for so many years, isolated from the interior, and has long since become an independent entity."
"They were already dissatisfied with the current situation in Tianjun, and Xiao Guichen's visit this time was mostly to test their strength."
He pointed to Xiao Guichen's mangled corpse: "Now that he's dead here, whether he brought it on himself or not, the Demon Extermination Army won't let this go."
"The most urgent task is to build consensus and prepare for the response."
Lin Yi glanced at him: "How do you plan to prepare?"
Zhang Baiyu said in a deep voice, "Recruit high-level combat forces as soon as possible to form the Central Imperial Guard. If the Demon Extermination Army dares to act recklessly, we must at least have the power to fight back."
Lin Yi shook his head: "We still need to win over the Demon Extermination Army. If they start fighting amongst themselves, Tianjun will really collapse."
The exact strength of the Demon Extermination Army is currently unknown, but it is certain that they are not to be trifled with.
If a full-scale battle were to break out, given the power he currently controls, he would certainly have a greater chance of winning, but the variables would also be enormous.
After all, there is still a group of hidden forces eyeing them covetously.
The Demon-Slaying Army is restless, and so are these other forces. If chaos breaks out in Tianjun, it's hard to guarantee they won't take advantage of the situation.
Moreover, both the Academy of the Main Gods and the Racetrack God, a fellow townsman from the secular world, are paying close attention.
If a promising situation deteriorates into a state of disarray, it will definitely be a negative factor.
Zhang Baiyu frowned: "But the Demon-Slaying Army is isolated outside, so even if we wanted to win them over, we wouldn't know where to start."
"I'll go."
Lin Yi withdrew his gaze and said calmly, "We need to prepare for both scenarios. You will take charge of things in Tianjun, and I will go to the front line."
Zhang Baiyu's expression changed: "My lord, it's too dangerous. Our forces can't be deployed there yet, and we don't even know the current situation of the Demon-Slaying Army. You're going alone..."
He was well aware of Lin Yi's strength and believed that no one in Tianjun could rival him.
The problem is, the Demon Extermination Army is not a single person.
Lin Yi entered the country alone. If the other side was prepared, and he was fighting against an entire Demon Extermination Army by himself, even if he was strong, he would probably be defeated.