The Counterattack Debate, the Abyss Strategy

The lightning that had annihilated Demon King Salvos had not yet completely dissipated, and the battlefield was still filled with the smell of gunpowder and blood. The Coalition Army Soul Master began to clear the battlefield and treat the wounded, but everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the Hell Gate in the center of the valley, which still emitted an ominous bloody light but from which no more demons were emerging, and to the two figures standing proudly in the air before the gate— Yu Yuanchen and Qian Chongxiao.

Holding the Angel Sacred Sword, whose light had dimmed slightly, Qian Chongxiao looked at the violently shaking Hell Gate, which seemed on the verge of collapse, and said in a deep voice, "Young Friend Yuanchen, the Demon King has been killed, but the gate is unstable. It is time to destroy it completely and eliminate any future troubles!" After saying that, he was about to gather his Divine Power and swing his sword to slash at the distorted spatial rift.

"Your Excellency, wait a moment." Yu Yuanchen suddenly raised his hand to stop him, his voice calm.

Qian Chongxiao paused, looking at him with a puzzled expression. "Young friend, what is the meaning of this? If this sect is not destroyed, it will remain a major threat."

Yu Yuanchen stared intently at the Hell Gate, his gaze deep and unwavering, and slowly said, "Destroying this gate may solve the immediate crisis, but the connection between the Demon Plane and my Douluo Plane is probably far more than just this one. Those ' Demon Seed ' lurking throughout the continent, as well as Soul Master with Evil Martial Soul, are all potential gateways. It's better to guide than to block; it's impossible to guard against everything."

He paused, then turned to Qian Chongxiao, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "This junior has an idea that might turn a passive situation into an active one, and even... bring long-term benefits to our Soul Master World. However, it requires the use of this gate."

Qian Chongxiao frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubt and unease. Long-term benefits? Borrowing the Hell Gate? This young man's thoughts were truly unfathomable. However, having witnessed Yu Yuanchen's strength and foresight, he hesitated for a moment and suppressed the urge to immediately destroy the gate, saying, "What brilliant ideas do you have, young friend? Please speak freely."

Yu Yuanchen said no more, and with a thought, the Purple-Gold Lightning around his body surged once more, even more concentrated and oppressive than when he killed the Demon King!

"Holy Dragon Town Prison Tribulation, Seal!"

He let out a low shout, formed a hand seal, and pressed forward! In an instant, a huge pillar of light, more than twenty feet in diameter and composed entirely of Purple-Gold Lightning, descended like Heavenly Thunder punishment, completely enveloping and blocking the entrance to the Hell Gate!

Buzz--!

The moment the lightning pillar made contact with the Hell Gate, a piercing sound of energy friction erupted! The surging crimson energy within the gates frantically assaulted the lightning pillar, but it was as if it had struck Iron Wall, unable to break through even an inch! Countless fine Thunder Runes flowed across the surface of the lightning pillar, radiating a powerful suppressive and binding force, not only blocking the flow of energy but also seemingly freezing the space behind the gates temporarily!

This isn't a seal, but something far more domineering—a blockade! With near- Gods power, this Planar Passage has been forcefully blocked! Unless a force can forcibly break through this lightning pillar from within, the beings of the Demon Plane will never be able to set foot on the Douluo Continent again!

Qian Chongxiao felt the immense power and profound laws contained within the lightning pillar—powers that even made this Titled Douluo wielding a divine artifact tremble—and his heart trembled once more. This young man's control over power had reached a transcendent level! He completely extinguished any doubts and nodded, saying, "Excellent skill! In that case, we will do as you wish, young friend, and remain here for now. Let's first eliminate the remaining enemies!"

After saying that, the two of them flashed and joined the fight to wipe out the remaining demons.

Without the Demon King's command and the support of the Hell Gate, the remaining demon army, though still ferocious, was now rootless and in disarray. Under the sweeping attacks of the Coalition Army, especially Yu Yuanchen and Qian Chongxiao, it quickly crumbled.

The battle lasted for about an hour. Apart from the few Green Flame Demon and Great Demon Cavalry that Yu Yuanchen had deliberately left behind, which were half-dead and all at the Super Douluo level, the demons in the valley had been wiped out.

After the war, the Coalition Army began to rest, treat the wounded, and tally the battle losses. Meanwhile, Yu Yuanchen came to the few demon prisoners who had been deliberately left behind.

His eyes shimmered with Purple-Gold light, and the immense Spiritual Power of a peak Spirit Domain Realm expert spread out as if it were a tangible substance, causing even the powerful figures like Qian Chongxiao beside him to feel a chill run down their spines.

"Soul Searching Technique!" Yu Yuanchen murmured to himself. This was a unique Soul Skill of Guest Elder of the Ye Family with Mental Attribute Martial Soul, and relying on his own powerful Spiritual Power at the Spirit Domain Realm. It could forcibly search through the memories of living beings, but it required extremely high Spiritual Power from the caster and caused great harm to the recipient, which was against the natural order, so it was rarely used. But at this moment, in order to obtain crucial information, he couldn't care less. Besides, these demons weren't even human, which left Yu Yuanchen with no sympathy whatsoever.

He pointed his fingers like a sword and touched the forehead of a dying Green Flame Demon. His powerful Spiritual Power pierced its chaotic and evil soul like a sharp sword, ignoring its painful cries and forcibly rummaging through its fragmented memories.

Scenes of cruelty, chaos, and bloodshed from the Demon Plane flooded Yu Yuanchen's mind: the survival of the fittest, slaughter and devouring, scarce resources, and a harsh environment... At the same time, he also gleaned information about the top powers within the Demon Plane.

"Just as I thought..." A look of understanding flashed in Yu Yuanchen's eyes. By piecing together fragmented memories, he confirmed that this Demon Plane was the same Demon Plane in his past life's memories that he had formed a bond with the Fallen Angel Martial Soul System in Dou San.

Its top ruler is known as the "Demon King," whose strength is comparable to Demigod (that is, an existence that surpasses ordinary Titled Douluo and touches the threshold of God Level). However, due to the Plane Law, a maximum of five Demon King can coexist at the same time! Salvos, whom he killed, was one of the five kings! Now, there are still four Demigod Level Demon King behind the gate!

"Four Demigod..." Yu Yuanchen pondered. With his current peak Level 98, but actual combat strength far exceeding that of ordinary Demigod (Qian Chongxiao, wielding a divine artifact, could be considered Demigod, Yu Yuanchen was confident he could easily overpower him, even easily contend with two ordinary Demigod), coupled with top-tier combatants like Qian Chongxiao and Tang Chen, and the elite of the Coalition Army, he was not without a fighting chance! Especially considering the harsh environment of the Demon Plane, the lack of trust among demons, and constant infighting, if he could take advantage of this...

A bold plan gradually took shape in his mind.

Just then, the leaders of the various forces who had finished clearing the battlefield— Yu Boxuan, Tang Gan, Ning Zhiyuan, Feng Zaiyun, Dai Jingxuan, Shi Feng, Qian Chongshan, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and others, as well as Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen —all gathered together. They looked at the Hell Gate blocked by the pillars of lightning, then at the captured demons, and finally turned their puzzled gazes to Yu Yuanchen.

Pope Qian Chongshan, representing everyone, asked, "Young Sect Master Yuanchen, the Demon King has been slain, and the remaining enemies have been nearly wiped out. I wonder what your purpose is in leaving this gate standing and capturing these few demons?"

Yu Yuanchen surveyed the crowd, knowing it was time to lay his cards on the table. He took a deep breath and solemnly shared the key information he had obtained through soul searching:

"Gentlemen, according to what I learned from this demon's memories, the Demon Plane connected behind the door is a Medium Material Plane, barren of resources and with a harsh environment. Its strongest being is the ' Demon King,' whose strength is comparable to Demigod." He glanced at Qian Chongxiao, "The Thousand Elders who wield divine artifacts can be considered to be on the same level."

Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with awe. Demigod! That was an existence that surpassed ordinary Titled Douluo!

Yu Yuanchen continued, "Fortunately, the Plane Law are flawed; at most, it can only accommodate five Demon King coexisting in the same era. I have already killed one, and there should still be four Demigod Level Demon King behind the gate."

Four Demigod! Everyone gasped! Such power, if unleashed in full force, would be enough to sweep across the current Douluo Continent! If it weren't for Yu Yuanchen and Qian Chongxiao, two top-tier combatants, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"However," Yu Yuanchen's tone shifted, a sharp glint in his eyes, "The infighting within the Demon Plane is endless, and the four Demon King are by no means a monolithic entity. While their overall strength is formidable, it is not insurmountable. More importantly, are we destined to forever remain on the defensive, hastily responding and suffering losses only when they attack us?"

His voice rose, carrying an undeniable resolve. "I believe that passive defense is not a long-term solution! The demons have not given up their desire to destroy us. Although this door is blocked, the hidden dangers remain. Rather than waiting for them to reopen the door at some unknown time and place, it would be better... for us to take the initiative and attack!"

"Take the initiative and attack?!" Everyone was shocked by this audacious idea! A counterattack against the Demon Plane? This was simply unheard of!

"Yuanchen, you mean... we'll break into the Demon Plane through this door?" Tang Chen's eyes widened, his breathing quickened, and instead of being afraid, he showed an expression of extreme excitement.

"Excellent!" Yu Yuanchen said decisively, "Take advantage of their unpreparedness and launch a preemptive strike! If we can defeat or even kill one or two Demon King, we will severely damage the Demon Plane's Origin Qi, rendering it unable to launch another attack for a long time! Furthermore... if we can control some of the Demon Plane's resources, it will also be of immeasurable benefit to the future development of our Soul Master World!"

A hush fell over the hall. Everyone was speechless, stunned by Yu Yuanchen's Sky Breaker plan. A counterattack against another dimension? What kind of courage and strength would that require?!

Seeing that everyone still had doubts, Yu Yuanchen dropped the last piece of information, which was also the most likely to touch a nerve with some people. "Furthermore, during the soul search, I also learned that in the Demon Plane, there is a special legion under the command of a Demon King —they are not pure-blooded demons, but... possessing dark wings and wielding the power of fallen darkness... Fallen Angel!"

"What?!"

"Fallen Angel?!"

Qian Chongxiao and his son Qian Daoliu cried out in shock almost simultaneously! The Angel Sacred Sword in Qian Chongxiao's hand trembled violently, bursting forth with furious Holy Light! Qian Daoliu's face was ashen, his golden eyes burning with raging fury!

Angels! They are the source of the Qian Clan bloodline, the symbols of holiness and light! To have been desecrated by demons and transformed into their fallen minions! This is an utter disgrace! The greatest disrespect to the Angel God!

Just as Qian Daoliu was burning with rage, the Angel Mark between his brows suddenly became scorching hot, and a sacred thought entered his mind— the Angel's Fourth Trial, begin!

[The Angel's Fourth Trial: Glory Shall Not Be Profaned (Part 1)]

[Assessment Content: Enter the Demon Plane and personally slay ten demons whose strength reaches the Titled Douluo level.]

[Evaluation period: One year.]

[Assessment Reward: Increases God Position Affinity by 10%.]

The arrival of the Divine Examination was like the final catalyst! Qian Daoliu no longer hesitated, stepped forward, and said in a cold but firm voice, "Father, Brother Yuanchen! The matter of Fallen Angel cannot be tolerated! This is a desecration of my Angel Lineage! I am willing to go to the Demon Plane to Purification the filth and defend our honor!" The appearance of the Divine Examination meant that even the Angel God had approved of this action!

Yu Yuanchen looked at Qian Daoliu and nodded slightly. He had long guessed that the news of the Fallen Angel would surely provoke the Angel Clan to provide full support.

"Even the old swindlers went, how could I fall behind!" Tang Chen laughed heartily, patting his chest forcefully. "Yuanchen, how could I, Tang Chen, miss out on something as exciting as fighting in another dimension! Count me in!"

Qian Chongxiao looked at his son's resolute gaze, then at the unfathomable Yu Yuanchen and the heroic Tang Chen, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. The four Demigod Demon King were indeed powerful, but with Yu Yuanchen, a freak whose strength likely surpassed that of ordinary Demigod, leading the charge, coupled with his own divine artifact, and the support of top-tier fighters like Liuer and Tang Chen, as well as the elite Coalition Army forces, victory was not impossible. More importantly, this was indeed a golden opportunity to eliminate the demon threat, even to seize benefits for the Spirit Hall (Angel Lineage), and to wash away the shame!

He took a deep breath and finally made his decision, saying in a deep voice, "Very well! Young Friend Yuanchen, your foresight is profound, and your words are reasonable. Passively taking a beating is never a good strategy. The demons have blasphemed God's grace, and their crime deserves to be punished! My Angel Lineage is willing to give its full support to this counterattack!"

Seeing that the leaders of the three strongest factions —Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Spirit Hall (Angel Lineage), and Clear Sky Sect— had all agreed, the leaders of the other sects exchanged glances, knowing that this matter concerned the future of the continent and that there were both opportunities and risks. In the end, they all expressed their support.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to lend a helping hand!" Ning Zhiyuan said first.

"The Wind Sword Sect second this proposal!"

"The White Tiger Sect is willing to go!"

"The Black Tortoise Sect bears an unshirkable responsibility!"

"The Fire Leopard Sect awaits your command!"

The grand plan to counterattack the Demon Plane has been tentatively formulated at this moment!

Looking at the group that had reached a consensus, Yu Yuanchen felt reassured. His gaze returned to the Hell Gate blocked by lightning, as if he could already see the chaotic yet opportunity-filled land beyond them.