Chapter 1320: Chapter 1291: I Am Ning Wangyang!
Li Chen and Ning Wangyang were strolling casually in the minor world, for Ning Wangyang, it seemed like a redemption journey of sorts.
Along the way, Ning Wangyang helped many people in need, and assisted many in rebuilding their homes after the ravages of the Demon Clan.
Li Chen would occasionally lend a hand as well.
However, Li Chen noticed this change in Ning Wangyang but felt somewhat inexplicable about it.
He knew that although nothing seemed different on the surface, Ning Wangyang indeed had changed.
Moreover, he had changed quite a bit.
It seemed that having gone through an experience as a demon had rebirthed Ning Wangyang’s state of mind.
And this reborn Ning Wangyang was much more peaceful and kinder than before.
Regarding Ning Wangyang’s change, Li Chen wasn’t sure whether it was good or bad. However, as long as Ning Wangyang remained himself, Li Chen wouldn’t force any change.
Humans are such creatures by nature.
People change with their experiences, to varying degrees, either maturing and becoming composed or turning hysterical.
Upon reflection, Li Chen realized that he too had changed a lot on his journey.
Although he hadn’t noticed the change himself, those around him clearly felt it.
The once frivolous and cynical young man was no longer there. Now, he was a mature man burdened with responsibilities and trust.
Li Chen thought he might change again in the future, but believed that, no matter how he changed, his love for those around him would never change.
After leaving a village, they politely declined the villagers’ invitation and continued on their journey.
It was a village mostly destroyed by the Demon Clan. After the two arrived, they helped the villagers with many rebuilding tasks, restoring the village to normal. Many villagers had seen strong ones, but never had they seen such strong ones willing to help them selflessly with such ’trivial matters’.
Initially fearful, they became grateful afterward.
However, such gratitude was of little significance to either Li Chen or Ning Wangyang.
Ning Wangyang sought inner peace, while Li Chen’s task was to help Ning Wangyang find it.
"It seems that Wang Qiu wasn’t lying. The Allied Forces have been organized in recent days and seem to be preparing to attack the Demon Clan," Li Chen said, looking at a group of people passing by, speaking to Ning Wangyang beside him.
Ning Wangyang nodded: "In this way, the Demon Clan’s final moment seems to be approaching. It’s just that we don’t know what their ultimate fate will be."
Li Chen nodded: "Although the Allied Forces seem to be in a favorable position now, for some reason, I just feel something might go wrong."
"There is indeed a problem." Ning Wangyang shook his head, his eyes showing some emotion: "Because they forgot someone’s existence."
Hearing Ning Wangyang’s words, Li Chen instantly thought of something, then looked into Ning Wangyang’s eyes.
In his mind, a name suddenly popped up.
Demon King!
Ever since Li Chen extracted the magic pattern from Ning Wangyang’s body, Metatron, who was hidden within Ning Wangyang, had spoken no more, but Li Chen still remembered what Metatron had said before.
The Demon King is strong, extremely strong!
And his cultivation is at least...Endless Hell!
Up until now, Li Chen hadn’t really seen how strong an Infinite Expert truly was. But the average level in the minor world was actually half a step lower than the Huaxia Martial Artists, due to their poor use of power.
However, if a strong individual’s strength reached a certain level, such a slight discrepancy could practically be ignored.
When the power gap between both sides is tens of times, even hundreds of times, would a mere few percent difference matter?
"Let’s go take a look too." Li Chen suggested.
The two of them found a place to change into the attire commonly used by the Allied Forces and when they arrived at the gathering point, they saw celebrations by various races, appearing as though they had already succeeded.
It seemed in their eyes the Demon Clan was within reach.
Amidst the celebration, there was a faint scent of corruption.
Li Chen even saw those shivering civilians at the gathering points cautiously serving these martial artists, being beaten and kicked at the slightest dissatisfaction.
Originally, Ning Wangyang wanted to intervene, but was stopped by Li Chen.
"Is this the so-called Allied Forces?" In a deserted corner, Ning Wangyang’s expression still looked troubled.
"In these people’s eyes, they are risking their lives to fight the Demon Clan, fighting just for these civilians. It’s only natural for these civilians to serve them," Li Chen said lightly.
"Though I sympathize with these ordinary people, you should also realize that even without the Demon Clan, their living conditions wouldn’t be much different. It’s the same in the Main World, and even more so in this world. Only the strong have the right to speak."
"Perhaps to these enslaved ones, whether there’s a Demon Clan doesn’t even matter to them. Look at their expressions," Li Chen said, pointing to those ordinary people carefully serving the martial artists.
Ning Wangyang glanced around and saw not anger, nor joy on these people’s faces, but only apathy.
Ning Wangyang fell silent.
Along the way, he just wanted to do a little more good, to help those he could. But if they themselves didn’t want to save themselves, no matter how much he did, it would be meaningless.
"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s find a place to rest first. I heard they are about to march against the Demon Clan. When the time comes, let’s follow and take a look," Li Chen suggested.
Ning Wangyang nodded upon hearing this.
The night passed without a word.
At dawn, the allied forces finally began to assemble.
There was no reckless revelry and abandon like the night before. Li Chen and Ning Wangyang watched quietly from afar as the allied forces organized, seeing gravity on their faces, but even more, a repressed excitement.
Because they knew very well what they were going to do today.
To invade the Demon Clan, to kill those who once oppressed them!
With a command, the allied forces finally launched an attack on the Demon Clan.
Li Chen and Ning Wangyang silently trailed at the back of the group without anyone noticing.
And when the battle began, whether it was the Demon Clan or the allied forces, both would be thrown into chaos. The two took advantage of this to blend in without being noticed.
"Kill!!"
"Damn Demon Clan, go to hell!"
"Hahaha, weren’t you all so arrogant before, demanding taxes from our race every month? Why aren’t you arrogant now?!"
Shouts, howls, maniacal laughter, screams.
Mingled together, like a chaotic stew; if the simplest adjectives were to be used, it would be madness and chaos.
The entire scene was filled with bloodlust and slaughter, incredibly frantic, incredibly chaotic.
Compared to the battles and war scenes Li Chen had seen before, the emotions here were even more violent.
Whether it was the allied forces or the Demon Clan, it was as if a wild beast was buried inside everyone’s body, and at this moment, the beast was unleashed.
The Demon Clan had many people, but the allied forces had even more.
Although some were blocked by the Demon Clan’s forces, quite a few allied troops penetrated deeper into the Demon Clan territory.
And there, was where the Demon Clan lived.
Though crafty and living in harsh environments, the Demon Clan strangely protected their women well, because they were key to the race’s reproduction.
So, among the Demon Clan, there were still quite a few women and children with little combat power, though few elders.
But in the eyes of the bloodthirsty allied forces, distinctions long ceased to exist.
Demon Clan was the Demon Clan!
"Hahahaha! Didn’t expect the Demon Clan to be so wealthy!"
A Profound Level allied warrior burst into a home of ordinary Demon Clan civilians, brutally slaughtered them, and plundered their wealth.
"I’ve long heard the Demon Clan’s women are quite savory, I’ve been wanting to enjoy that, and today I finally have the chance! Hahaha!" Similarly, a member of the allied forces, grinning fiendishly, forcibly dragged a Demon Clan woman into a room.
Regardless of how the powerless Demon Clan woman wept and pleaded, there wasn’t a trace of mercy on the face of the allied forces member.
There was only endless frenzy and a savage grin.
"Swoosh—"
A black light flashed, Ning Wangyang sheathed his Black Sword, helping up the tear-stained, confused Demon Clan girl: "Escape, run south, there aren’t many people there."
Hearing Ning Wangyang’s words, the Demon Clan girl nodded gratefully at him, then turned and fled into the distance.
Turning slightly, Ning Wangyang looked at Li Chen behind him, a look of regret on his face: "I really can’t just watch. These guys’ actions — how are they any different from the Demon Clan?"
Li Chen shook his head: "War is like this. We can save one or two, but we can’t save the entire Demon Clan."
"Then I’ll do what I can," Ning Wangyang’s expression turned cold: "I will kill these people one by one!"
"Aren’t you afraid of inciting the allied forces’ hostility, and then being besieged by them?" Li Chen questioned.
"I am Ning Wangyang!" Ning Wangyang said calmly, as a peculiar sharp aura emanated from him.
Hearing Ning Wangyang’s words, a smile finally appeared on Li Chen’s face.
This, this is the Ning Wangyang I know!