Mission Content: Purify the Void-Rending Demon Dragon!

The voice of the Heavenly Dao echoed.

Before Jialing Pass, the deathly silence was shattered.

Xue Beng's eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Chen Fan, who was stepping out from the portal with his aura surging violently. He gritted his teeth until they clicked.

A five-level increase in spirit power!

And that wasn't all!

Healing the injuries of every member of the Spirit Empire, plus an additional two-level boost!

This, damn it, was a heaven-sent opportunity!

"Grandmaster!"

Xue Beng whipped his head around, glaring daggers at Yu Xiaogang. "Didn't you say there was no way they could survive?"

Yu Xiaogang's face turned ashen. His mouth twitched twice before he forced out, "This... this defies all logic!"

"If Mondstadt City possesses gods, how could they only be attacked by such low-level monsters?"

"The Heavenly Dao must have glitched, or Chen Fan has mastered some kind of dark art we know nothing about!"

"My judgment was definitely correct!"

Xue Beng was so angry he nearly coughed up blood.

Damn it!

If it weren't for the sake of Tang San, I would have had you castrated on the spot!

Before Xue Beng could lash out, the voice of the Heavenly Dao resounded once more in the hearts of everyone present!

[The third national destiny mission is about to begin. Spirit masters of all nations, prepare yourselves.]

[Mission Content: Purify the corrupted Void-Rending Demon Dragon!]

[Mission Type: Collective Mission!]

[Entry Requirements: No spirit power level restriction, but must possess a flight-type spirit!]

"A Demon Dragon!"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up as he shouted, "Your Majesty, listen! It's a dragon!"

"This is a mission to purify a corrupted dragon!"

"It certainly won't be like the first mission where we had to fight directly!"

"We can definitely do this!"

Xue Beng's expression remained grim, and he had no desire to entertain Yu Xiaogang, but... upon second thought, did what Yu Xiaogang said actually make some sense?

"Your Majesty, this collective mission should allow for multiple participants!"

Hearing the voice of Grand Marshal Ge Long, Xue Beng nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward the various Title Douluo of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Dugu Bo spread his hands. "I can't fly."

Relying on his immense spirit power as a Title Douluo, he could hover at low altitudes, but it consumed a vast amount of spirit power continuously; he couldn't sustain it for long.

Needless to say, the Clear Sky Douluo Tang Xiao and the other five elders of the Clear Sky Sect were in much the same position.

As for the Shrek Five Devils... only the spirit fusion skill of Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai could potentially grant flight, right?

But the problem was, those two were from the Star Luo Empire!

Xue Beng pondered for a moment and decided against involving them, turning his gaze toward Flender and Liu Erlong in the distance.

"Your Majesty!"

Ning Fengzhi, his hair greying at the temples, suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice. "Risk and reward go hand in hand."

"We just lost one opportunity."

"This mission clearly states that we don't have to clash head-on with these people from another world."

"There is room to fish in troubled waters!"

"Perhaps we could..."

Xue Beng's expression shifted rapidly, flickering between uncertainty and greed.

On the side of the Spirit Empire.

Bibi Dong, her injuries fully healed, stood on the high platform with an expressionless face.

Powerful divine energy circulated around her, making everyone nearby tremble with fear.

"A Demon Dragon..."

Qian Renxue remained silent.

Although her spirit had fallen from a Six-Winged Angel to the level of a Holy Angel, as long as she could manifest her spirit, flight was something she could easily achieve.

"Your Majesty."

Guibao Douluo knelt on one knee, "This subordinate cannot fly and is unable to share Your Majesty's burdens."

The two high priests, Qianjun and Jiangmo, lowered their heads as well.

Though their strength was formidable, they truly possessed neither flight-type spirit skills nor spirit bones.

"Chen Fan."

The Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong, ignored Guibao Douluo and turned her gaze toward Chen Fan, saying in a deep voice, "What are your thoughts on this mission?"

Thoughts?

Chen Fan remained noncommittal.

The Void-Rending Demon Dragon—wasn't this just Dvalin?

If one were to face it head-on, unless it was one of the five giants of the God Realm—and the first generation at that—going there would be no different from seeking death.

At least, that was how Chen Fan saw it.

To kill Dvalin and retreat safely, one would have to coordinate with Barbatos; otherwise, it was not even worth considering.

However, fortunately.

This mission only specified purification.

This meant that as long as the toxic blood clots on Dvalin's back were cleared, the mission would be complete.

But...

Risks still existed.

Based on current combat power conversions.

Asmoday, the Space Archon and one of the four shades of the Heavenly Principles, completely crushed the Asura God, Tang San.

And looking at Dvalin... he should count as a familiar of The Seven, which meant he was weaker than the Space Archon by a significant margin, yet he should still possess strength comparable to a god, right?

Chen Fan wasn't certain, but regardless, the risks of this mission were somewhat high.

"In reply to Your Majesty, this subordinate has no thoughts on the matter."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chen Fan cupped his hands with a calm expression, his politeness radiating a sense of keeping others at a distance.

The others were accustomed to this, even finding it quite normal.

After all, when Chen Fan was promoted to Titled Douluo and became an elder of the Spirit Empire, he had been relegated to logistics and left on the bench, possessing no real power.

Now that he had achieved merit and Bibi Dong was shamelessly asking for advice, any normal person would refrain from offering suggestions.

At least.

In the eyes of Qianjun Douluo, Chen Fan's reaction was perfectly normal.

"Hmm?"

Chen Fan's attitude was naturally seen through by the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong. She frowned, casting an unhappy glance at the stoic Chen Fan, her brows twitching, though she ultimately said nothing.

In ordinary times, any Titled Douluo who defied her would have to endure a strike from her—the kind that would leave them dead or at least stripped of a layer of skin.

But right now...

This was a matter that had everyone else completely baffled, yet Chen Fan had completed it perfectly, striking the vital point. This...

To put it bluntly, the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong, did not dare to be too presumptuous.

The rewards brought by this mysterious portal were truly inconceivable, and because of Chen Fan's previous perfect mission completions, his reputation within the Spirit Empire was quite high. If she really dared to make a move against him, then... her Spirit Empire would likely exist in name only!

"Your Majesty, since the injuries of the Sixth and Seventh High Priests have healed, this subordinate will return the military command of the General Legion."

After a pause, Chen Fan added, "This subordinate will return to logistics."

Before, he hadn't had the opportunity; daring to stand out would likely have resulted in him being instantly killed by Bibi Dong.

But things were different now.

Therefore.

Chen Fan wondered if he could find a way to defect from the Spirit Empire's camp.

Of course, this required careful planning; if he messed it up, he would likely be finished off by Bibi Dong, so...

He would go back and think it over first.

"This subordinate takes his leave!"

Chen Fan cupped his hands and, without waiting for Bibi Dong's response, turned and left.

"You..."

Seeing this, the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong, felt her breath hitch, her eyes turning cold and sharp. Just as she was about to speak, she happened to lock eyes with Qian Renxue, who said, "Then you may return first!"

"Hu Liena, go see him off!"

Hu Liena was startled. She met the gaze of Qian Renxue, then looked at the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong. Sensing that the atmosphere had become somewhat strange, she silently stepped back and left...