On a high-speed train heading south, Ling Yi, Ye Chen, and Ling Li were playing Dou Dizhu (a popular Chinese card game).
Since the Demon Person of the Ancient Country were eliminated, many modes of transportation have returned to normal.
If it weren't for the ubiquitous black mist, one wouldn't even realize that the resurgence of Demonic Qi had any impact on the Ancient Country.
"A pair of 8s, will the power of technology really be erased by the resurgence of Demonic Qi?" Ye Chen asked with some concern after playing two cards.
"Close it. To 10, Demonic Qi doesn't only affect humans; it also affects other plants and animals, various minerals, raw materials, and so on, although the effect is slower and takes longer."
"Within ten years at most, the vast majority of technological products will be unusable. Even if some are preserved, not much will remain. The future belongs to the Magic Cultivation civilization."
"Right 2? Does that mean we won't even be able to play with our phones anymore?" Xiao Li said.
The thought of not being able to use her phone terrifies Xiao Li.
As a severe smartphone addict, I can go a day without food or water, but I can't go a day without my phone.
"Four 6s, a bomb!" Ye Chen threw down four cards. "There should be substitutes, right?"
"Two kings, there will definitely be substitutes. Immortal cultivators have methods for refining weapons, alchemy, talisman crafting, and array formation. Magic Cultivation cultivators have similar methods as well."
"Two kings, anyone want them? One is worth 3!"
"No way, why are you bombing me? Are you serious about playing a 3? Xiao Li is the landlord this round!" Ye Chen said speechlessly.
"We're one family, you disagree?"
"I, I swear, I've been losing the whole way, what's the point of playing anymore? I'm not playing anymore!" Ye Chen angrily threw his cards on the table.
"You're so silly, you only just realized that now!" Xiao Li giggled.
Ye Chen rolled his eyes. Neither of these siblings were good people.
A violent witch, and a kind-faced but ruthless one!
The key point is that they're not playing with money, but with true Yuanhe and Demonic Yuan. Whoever loses gives the other party True Yuan or Demonic Yuan.
Is Demonic Yuan useful to cultivators? Of course it is. Don't forget, Ye Chen has a converter.
It can not only convert Demonic Qi into Spiritual Qi, but also Demonic Yuan into True Yuan. After absorbing it, one can quickly enhance their strength.
Among the cultivation techniques and spells passed down to him by his ancestor Ye Chen, there was a method specifically for absorbing the True Yuan of others.
Its effect is not much worse than that of demon cultivators devouring each other's True Yuan.
From this perspective, Ye Chen's ancestor in the cultivation world doesn't seem to be all that serious.
As for True Yuan, it can eliminate the demonic nature of Demonic Yuan.
Yes, Demonic Yuan possesses demonic properties, and these properties can influence a person's mind and guide negative emotions.
Magic Cultivation can cultivate at a fast pace, but they also have various drawbacks.
Demonic Qi can corrupt a person, turning them into a mindless Demon Person.
The demonic nature of Demonic Yuan can guide the dark side of a person's heart. The key is that this guidance is not obvious; it has a subtle and gradual influence that is difficult for people to detect.
This is also one of the main reasons why Ling Li ate Ye Chen after she became a demon.
Another aspect is that the physical body of a cultivator is also a great tonic for Magic Cultivation. It can not only suppress the Demonic Yuan nature of Magic Cultivation, but also enhance their own attributes.
He's definitely Magic Cultivation Tang Sanzang.
Fortunately, Ye Chen has now cultivated the Formless Art, which allows him to Simulation demonic Genki. Otherwise, he might have been One Dish by Ling Li at any time.
Cultivators hold a fatal Gravity for Magic Cultivation!
This Formless Art, Wu Xiang Jue, was a huge help to Ye Chen. Otherwise, he might be hiding in some remote corner right now, trembling with fear!
Ye Chen has good aptitude for cultivation, and with the converter, he doesn't lack Qi Cultivation, so his cultivation speed is very fast.
They have now entered the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Many techniques used by cultivators are already available, such as Sword Control Technique.
However, compared to Ling Yi and Ling Li, he is far inferior, almost a whole realm lower.
Ling Yi has already taught Ling Li several Magic Cultivation techniques, including Demon Movement Step, Demon Movement Fist, Demonic Yuan Guidance, Demon God Wings, and Demon God Transformation.
Even without these demonic arts and spells, Ling Li's strength is still far superior to that of the people in Bureau 503. If she were to add these spells, she would be more than ten times stronger.
Currently, the strongest player in Bureau 503 is Second Uncle Ling Feng, but Second Uncle Ling Feng is completely outmatched by Xiao Li.
On the high-speed train, there were not only Ling Yi and his group, but also a large number of soldiers heading to the front lines.
The Demon Person within the Ancient Country have been eradicated, and these people have now become warriors of Magic Cultivation. Their main task is to guard the Ancient Country's borders.
Their destination, like Ling Yi's, was the 829 Border Line.
Currently, this is the most dangerous part of the border.
After a six-hour drive, crossing most of the Ancient Country, Ling Yi and his two companions, along with a group of soldiers, finally arrived at a military camp.
However, Ling Yi and his two companions were different from the others; they were free agents and were not bound by the soldiers of Bureau 503.
All you need to do is report when you enter or leave the military camp each day.
Of course, the military camp wouldn't offer Ling Yi and his group any assistance.
Freelancers are more like Hire; as long as they don't do bad things and complete their assigned tasks, they have complete control over their remaining time.
There are rewards for defeating the Demon Person.
Previously, killing a Demon Person would reward you with 10,000 cash; now, you get merit points directly. As for what merit points are used for, they can be exchanged for money for now, used to promote your Authority, apply to create a serviceman squad, and so on.
For the vast majority of people, jobs, service squads, and the like are meaningless.
It's better to just exchange it for cash directly.
It is estimated that the authorities are also working to improve the relevant systems and regulations.
However, none of this mattered to Ling Yi Ling Yi. As service members, the three of them had a monthly task of killing at least one hundred Demon Person or one Devil Clan.
If completed ahead of schedule, you have complete control over the time; if not completed within the current month, it will automatically roll over to the next month.
It only needs to be completed within the three-year service period.
If it cannot be completed within three years, then continue serving until it is completed.
However, the number of participants is still small, as the Demon Devouring Art has only just begun to be promoted and will take time.
The military camp where Ling Yi and his group were stationed was numbered 0211. There were many military camps like this along the 829 Border Line.
The commander in charge of the 0211 military camp was named Zhao Shuo.
A burly man who looked to be under thirty, he was rigid and rarely smiled.
"You want to go to the border right now? No, I don't agree!" Upon hearing Ling Yi and the other two's report, Zhao Shuo shook his head coldly and refused.
"When to attack and when to retreat must be in accordance with unified orders. I don't care where you come from; once you're here, you must obey the orders of 0211."
Zhao Shuo spoke coldly, but in reality, he meant well for Ling Yi and the others.
Every defense or attack against the Demon Person requires extensive preparation, including the distribution of various weapons and equipment, ammunition replenishment, and personnel deployment, all of which need to be planned in a unified manner.
The power of a collective is always greater than the power of an individual.
Individual heroism is not appreciated here.
In Zhao Shuo's opinion, Ling Yi and the other two were too young, and even if they became service members ahead of schedule, their strength wouldn't be that great.
If the three of them were sent to face the Demon Person alone, there's a good chance they wouldn't come back.
Moreover, the Demon Person now is a completely different concept from the Demon Person of half a month ago.
These Demon Person all possess strength comparable to Magic Cultivation at the Demonic Yuan Realm.
With a speed approaching the speed of sound and a force exceeding one ton, it is beyond the damage of ordinary Firearms.
Only by using special bullets can these Demon Person be injured.
Thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of Demon Person are in the Lin Zhong across the border; he didn't want to see these three little ones go to their deaths.
"We are free to move around as we please, it's none of your business. We're just here to report, not to take orders from you." Ling Li was somewhat displeased with Zhao Shuo's attitude.
Ye Chen was also very unhappy, feeling that Zhao Shuo was targeting them.
But when Ling Yi and Ling Li are around, he never takes the initiative to step forward.
Only Ling Yi understood that Zhao Shuo was doing this for their own good.
However, Ling Yi didn't say much. He knew that it wouldn't make a difference to someone like Zhao Shuo.
The key point is that even if he claims to be invincible, Zhao Shuo won't believe him.
He glanced at Zhao Shuo and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Commander."
Then, seeing the same expression on Ling Li and Ye Chen, he said, "Let's go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a pair of black wings sprouted from his back, and he soared into the sky.
"Hey, is our brother finally letting go of his pretense?" Ye Chen laughed, then made a sword incantation with his hands.
A jet-black Flying Sword sword appeared out of thin air and hovered in front of him. Ye Chen jumped onto it and soared into the sky on the Sword Control.
"Ah, what do you mean 'our brother'? That's my brother! I knew it! Ye Chen has ill intentions towards me." Ling Li said, as a pair of black wings unfurled from her back, and she flew into the sky.
Zhao Shuo looked at the sky, his face full of shock. After a moment, he gave a wry smile and said, "It seems I've overdone it."
Then came a surge of curiosity. "When did Magic Cultivation learn to fly? Flying Sword, birdmen?"
"If all soldiers could fly, their Combat and mobility would increase dramatically!"
At the same time, my heart was filled with envy and longing.
Flight—one of humanity's ultimate aspirations; who wouldn't want it?
The 829 Border Line is actually a mountain range; the ridgeline is the border line.
Now, the entire border is illuminated by bright light, used to block the Demonic Qi and Demon Person on the other side.
From a distance, it looks like a wall of light, and it is extremely eye-catching even in daylight.
The light wall can block Demonic Qi, but it's not very effective against the current Demon Person.
It's alright during the day; the Demon Person hate sunlight and don't want to move. But at night, once Demon Person Perception the large number of people on this side of the border, they will forcefully break through the light wall and cross the border.
" Ling Yi, aren't we being a bit too high-profile by doing this?" Ye Chen asked with some concern.
"If you don't have the ability, that's called being high-profile. If you have the ability, that's called showing it off. Since someone wants to test us, let's show them!" Ling Yi said calmly.
"Then what?"
"They'll be scared to death!" Ling Li exclaimed!
Ling Yi laughed heartily, "That's right, it'll scare them to death!"