What others saw was Zhang Chen's ruthless, overbearing side, but great compassion still dwelled in his heart. Rather than let those commoners suffer, he might as well send them into reincarnation, let them be reborn and await the great transformation of heaven and earth in the future—the day when the statuses of the human race and Demon Race would be reversed.
Because their souls had never passed through the River of Forgetfulness or drunk Yellow Springs Water, they were all reincarnated with their souls intact. They could retain their memories from within their mothers' wombs; being reincarnated was practically an extension of their lives, a return to their youth. For many, it was instead a rare opportunity.
Yet Zhang Chen's casually spoken words sent a chill through everyone's hearts. Still, they had already boarded Zhang Chen's ship, so it was not easy for them to say much. On the contrary, in this Chaotic World, Zhang Chen's ruthless methods gave them a sense of security.
Zhang Chen smiled as he discussed matters within Jinling City with the others. As the fleet set off, only an empty city remained standing where it had been.
Less than half a day later, a great demon that had previously been drawn by the crimson light crossed the void and descended into Jinling City. Seeing the empty city, its pupils shrank.
"I remember that ever since Jinling City was captured by the Demon Race, it had become one of our race's crucial strongholds. How had it now become an empty city?"
Bewilderment appeared in its eyes. It then carefully investigated the area once more, but did not dare linger. It hurriedly turned around and rode Black Wind away.
As Demon Race scouts from every direction came to investigate, a storm centered on Jinling City swept toward