Demon-Wraith Plagued World: From Commoner to Supreme - Chapter 39 - The Demon-Wraiths' Assault

Lin Feng dashed out of his house, employing his body technique as he headed towards the Demon Exorcism Division. The streets were deserted, emptied by the threat of Demons. Only a few figures, like Lin Feng, hurried in the same direction. The signal of this level demanded immediate response; failing to reach the Demon Exorcism Division in time was a grave offense, punishable as desertion under military law.

It wasn’t long before Lin Feng arrived at the division. The night shift personnel and many seasoned disciples with advanced Cultivation had already gathered at the training ground. Wu Peng and Bai Sheng, two platoon commanders, stood on the platform.

Lin Feng quickly joined his squad, which, including himself, numbered only a dozen. Compared to the other four squads, they seemed pitifully few. In such situations, squads were often led by their squad leaders into battle, easily becoming cannon fodder. Having a negligent platoon commander was truly terrifying!

However, seeing only two platoon commanders deployed meant the situation was still under control, which slightly eased Lin Feng’s mind.

“This time, the number of Demon-Wraiths is considerable, but it’s also a great chance for you to earn Military Merits! No more words needed-slay the Demon-Wraiths, earn your merits! Move out!” Wu Peng announced, seeing that most had arrived and the battle roster was set.

“Slay the Demon-Wraiths, earn Military Merits!” “Slay the Demon-Wraiths, earn Military Merits!” “Slay the Demon-Wraiths, earn Military Merits!” The rallying cries echoed through the sky.

Under the leadership of eight squad leaders, over a hundred new and old disciples of the Demon Exorcism Division split into four groups, heading towards the east, south, west, and north of Kaiyang County. The two platoon commanders moved swiftly, already heading in two directions.

Lin Feng, not so lucky, was called to action, while You Lin and Mu Yu remained behind. Soon, he followed his squad leader to the shantytown in the south of the city, where they had previously lived. The area had turned into a sea of flames, filled with cries and screams.

Noble Families, Gangs, military forces, and Yamen constables were all arriving. Medium-sized Noble Families and Gangs seeking advancement saw hunting Demon Beasts and exchanging them with the Yamen for precious resources as a viable option. The higher the Elixir, the stricter the court’s control, making it difficult for civilians to obtain. Thus, despite the peril posed by the Demon-Wraiths, many warriors formed groups to confront and hunt them.

Outside the city, the two squad leaders split their groups to act in different directions. Lin Feng’s small team of a dozen soon encountered a Rat Demon. The creature was enormous, and upon seeing the group of warriors, it stuffed a five or six-year-old child into its mouth, chewing with relish.

“Ah, children are the best-so tender and juicy!” the Rat Demon commented as it ate, seemingly unfazed by the presence of the Demon Exorcism Division’s group.

The squad leader, seeing the Rat Demon’s arrogance, scowled. “Just a Minor Demon, and it dares to be so brazen! Attack together and cut it down!”

Lin Feng now understood the hierarchy of Demons: Minor Demon, Commander, and Demon General, each major realm divided into five levels, corresponding to the warriors’ External Refinement Realm, Vital Surge Realm, and Essence Refinement Realm. It was rumored that above the Demon General was the Demon King, a realm beyond his current reach.

The classification of Wraiths was even more mysterious. Typically, Wraiths did not appear, but when they did, it signaled a life-or-death crisis for a county town. Wraiths were shrouded in enigma and unpredictability.

Based on Lin Feng’s perception, that Rat Demon should be a Minor Demon of the Fourth Realm, equivalent to the Blood Changing Realm.

If he encountered it alone, he would definitely be doomed.

But now, among their dozen or so people, besides the squad leader who was in the Marrow Cleansing Realm, several veteran disciples also had Cultivation in the Blood Changing and Marrow Cleansing Realms, so there was no fear!

The squad leader gave a command.

Three veteran disciples in the Blood Changing Realm drew their swords.

They charged towards the Rat Demon.

The others dispersed, keeping watch on the surroundings to prevent the Rat Demon from escaping!

In an instant, cold light flashed, and the clash of three swords against the Rat Demon’s sturdy claws sparked countless sparks.

Before long, the three veteran disciples coordinated well, relying on their numbers to inflict several wounds on the Rat Demon.

Only then did the Rat Demon realize the danger, sweeping its claw horizontally to force the three back, then fleeing into the distance.

Suddenly, a sword pierced through the Rat Demon’s back.

The Rat Demon looked bewildered at the squad leader who had somehow appeared in front of it.

Then its body collapsed.

“Hahaha, Wang is truly strong!”

“Congratulations to Wang for hunting a Minor Demon of the Fourth Realm!”

The squad leader withdrew his sword, ready to lead everyone forward.

But his eyes suddenly widened!

Behind the squad leader, another Rat Demon appeared, and its sharp claws pierced through him!

Another claw swept across, severing his head!

A squad leader in the Marrow Cleansing Realm fell just like that!

What surprised everyone was that the fallen Rat Demon turned into a cloud of black smoke and vanished!

“That’s a Minor Demon of the Fifth Realm, no wonder it used demon magic! Wang was careless!”

An old disciple in the Marrow Cleansing Realm exclaimed.

Lin Feng watched this scene, feeling a chill on his back. What seemed like a sure victory turned into a situation where the squad leader lost his life due to a moment of carelessness!

This taught him a valuable lesson!

Never underestimate the enemy!

“Everyone, attack together! Even if the Fifth Realm Minor Demon can use magic, it can’t cast it again in a short time!

Slay it and avenge Wang!”

Then, three veteran disciples in the Marrow Cleansing Realm jumped forward.

They surrounded the Rat Demon.

The Rat Demon, having used its demon magic, seemed somewhat exhausted.

It didn’t dare to withstand the three-person assault.

After a sharp screech, several smaller Rat Demons suddenly emerged from both sides of the group!

“Watch the sides! It’s an ambush!”

Some veteran disciples quickly reacted.

They slashed at the charging Rat Demons!

But some new disciples were already petrified. Most Rat Demons were intercepted by veteran disciples and severely injured with a single slash!

Yet some broke through the defense, clawing out the hearts of new disciples!

A Rat Demon of the Second Realm clawed at Lin Feng! Its dark claws gleamed coldly; if caught, it would be a dead end!

“Watch out!”

Chen Fei, standing nearby, also stepped forward.

He was about to raise his sword to help Lin Feng block it!

But Lin Feng had already, at some unknown moment, slashed the head of the Second Realm Rat Demon!

Directly severing the Rat Demon’s head!

The slash was swift, precise, and ruthless!

The coordination between his body technique and swordsmanship was extremely well-matched, making it a pleasure to watch!

The physically formidable Rat Demon seemed like tofu before Lin Feng. It was easily shattered!

“This!!!”

Chen Fei was so stunned by the slash that he couldn’t speak!

Typically, warriors of the same realm find it difficult to sever a demon’s head with a single slash, unless they possess divine weapons!

Because the Rat Demon’s body is too hard!

Yet Lin Feng just chopped it off like that.

And when did this kid advance to the Bone Forging Realm!

With the situation urgent, Chen Fei suppressed his shock and continued to fight the demons.

After the sneak attack by these low-level Rat Demons, two more new disciples died.

The three Marrow Cleansing Realm warriors in front had severely injured the Fifth Realm Rat Demon.

But in a moment of oversight, the Rat Demon was about to escape with Wang’s corpse!

At that moment, a figure appeared, and with a flash of the sword, directly sliced the Fifth Realm Rat Demon’s body in half!