C72 Human Race Third Fleet
As Chu Yi listened to the conversation, his anger was palpable.
Had his strength been sufficient, he would have charged out and slain those scoundrels on the spot.
"Then again, the human race's leadership is quite incompetent."
"They've been infiltrated this deeply and still remain oblivious."
Mrs. Yanran before, and now Cangmu, are both spies planted by the Demon Race within human ranks.
Yet, it seems the human leaders are completely unaware, to the point where their future actions will likely play into the Demon Race's scheme.
It's an utter disgrace.
Lee Zi fell silent for a moment before letting out a deep sigh. "In fairness, we can't lay all the blame at the feet of the human leaders."
Chu Yi was taken aback. The Lee Zi he knew wasn't one to make excuses for those in power.
"The human race is at a pivotal moment, striving to reach Second Level Civilization, which means most of the leaders are not even on Earth."
"Without this distraction, would the Demon Race even dare to attempt infiltration?"
A flicker of scorn crossed Lee Zi's lips, but it quickly faded.
She realized that despite everything, the infiltration had been successful.
"No worries. The human race's elite have this under control."
"We're not yet strong enough. When we are, it will be our turn to shoulder the responsibility."
Lee Zi nodded in agreement.
The fact that they had gone unnoticed by the Diamond Level beasts bolstered their confidence.
As Chu Yi had previously pointed out, as long as they weren't caught in the residual effects of battle and no Demonic Beasts specifically sought them out, they could remain undetected, even by the most formidable monsters.
Time flew, and over an hour had passed since the incident, now two hours behind them.
Chu Yi, having been in recovery, finally opened his eyes.
Lee Zi turned to him, her eyes shining with a touch of excitement.
"Has someone arrived?"
Chu Yi offered a reassuring smile and nodded.
"Indeed, someone has taken note of our situation here. But don't overthink it; this time, they're just here to scout things out."
A human powerhouse had entered Chu Yi's sensory range just moments ago.
The intruder didn't make a grand entrance; instead, they masked their presence and slipped in undetected.
"It seems that the human powerhouses aren't fools after all."
Indeed, they appeared to be far from foolish.
These human experts must have sensed the anomaly here, so they didn't arrogantly assume their strength as humans made them the supreme rulers of the world and rashly invade.
However, the fact that the intruder crept in quietly indicates they must have realized something was amiss.
"It won't be long now. Once he relays the message back, the main forces should arrive soon enough!"
Chu Yi was certain of this.
Humans would never tolerate large gatherings of Demonic Beasts anywhere outside the forbidden zones. Upon discovery, they would deploy every means to scatter and eliminate these creatures.
If these Demonic Beasts were to unite and attack a city, only those cities under the protection of a War God would stand a chance.
The magnitude of the Demonic Beasts' assembly this time was unprecedented!
Leaving the rest aside, just the dozen or so Demonic Beasts I had recently observed were all top-tier menaces!
Any single one of them could wreak havoc in a city!
Hence, it's inevitable that some of the most formidable experts will soon make their way here.
"For now, let's just wait patiently..."
Lee Zi nodded in agreement.
Chu Yi had recovered significantly since an hour earlier, thanks to his formidable reserve of soul force.
With his nearly limitless soul force to draw upon, Chu Yi could continuously rejuvenate himself.
If it were anyone else...
Even with a strategy in mind, their soul force would be far too limited to sustain such an effort.
The wait this time around was considerably longer.
Thankfully, both Chu Yi and Lee Zi were formidable warriors, unfazed by days without food or water.
Waiting was undoubtedly tedious, but for Chu Yi and Lee Zi, it was bearable.
The two had only recently defined their relationship—
At least, that's how Chu Yi saw it.
He felt that even a lifetime spent with Lee Zi would pass in the blink of an eye.
Moreover, Chu Yi spent most of his time recuperating.
In this perilous environment, even restored to his peak strength, it wouldn't make much difference. But with his strength replenished, Chu Yi felt a surge of confidence.
After waiting for what felt like an eternity, Chu Yi opened his eyes once more. Lee Zi, who was by his side, didn't need any prompting from him this time; she could sense it too. What appeared to be a massive dark cloud was looming on the horizon, obscuring the sun and sky. But it wasn't a cloud at all—it was an armada of flying ships drawing near!
Any flying device under fifty meters in length was referred to as a flying car. Those ranging from fifty meters to a kilometer were known as flying ships. At this moment, the skies were dominated by flying ships, with scarcely any flying cars in sight.
Despite the considerable distance, Chu Yi couldn't make out the details, but even a cursory glance led him to estimate that there were over a thousand flying ships! Each was a colossal structure, over a hundred meters in length. The sight of them converging was a shock so profound it defied description.
A peculiar intensity gleamed in Chu Yi's eyes as he began to grasp why, despite their formidable power, the demons were still oppressed and banished by humans to the most treacherous and forbidding lands.
"With dozens of fleets like these at their disposal, humans could easily handle any demon threat," he mused.
"This is the Third Fleet of our Adirang Region!" someone exclaimed.
"I never imagined they would be called in," another voice added.
"This secret realm must be quite extraordinary," a third observer noted.
The Third Fleet wasn't simply the third in rank within the Adirang Region; it was the third in organization, and second only to the First Fleet in terms of strength. The Adirang Region boasted five major fleets, making it the most potent force within the entire Human Federation. Even the Yeidia Region, which held the second rank, had only three fleets to its name.
This formidable presence was the reason the Adirang Region led the Human Federation, and not solely because of the abundance of War Gods among their ranks.
"Why do humans allow demons to exist with such strength at their disposal?" Chu Yi wondered aloud.
He believed that with the demonstrated might of the humans, flattening those forbidden areas should be child's play.
Lee Zi offered a wry smile in response to Chu Yi's musings. "Chu Yi, you're underestimating those Demonic Beasts," she said.
"More importantly, you're oversimplifying the power of the War Gods and those at the Demon King Level!"
War Gods and Demon Kings represented the pinnacle of Earth's combat hierarchy.
"Even if these fleets disregard all costs, they could slay even ten ordinary War Gods or Demon Kings."
"But if that were to happen..."
A hint of fear flickered in Lee Zi's eyes.
"Then, I'm afraid countless humans would be caught in the crossfire!"
Indeed, such a scenario would result in catastrophic destruction.
"Besides, humans possess numerous top-tier weapons, some purchased directly from higher-level civilizations."
"If humans were to truly go all out, exterminating the Demon Clan wouldn't be a difficult task."
"But the question remains, can we, as humans, bear such a cost?"
Chu Yi's brow furrowed slightly.
"One must realize that in this universe, even within the Milky Way, there are innumerable civilizations far more advanced than ours..."
Suddenly, Chu Yi had an epiphany.
It was an external calamity!
Indeed, if only human civilizations existed in this universe, without the so-called external threats, then humans could certainly choose to go all out and eradicate the Demon Clan.
But these are all ifs and buts.
The real headache for humans isn't the Demon Clan. If they were truly seen as a dire threat, humans wouldn't allow their infiltration and would instead confront those higher-level civilizations.
"This time, it's uncertain what the outcome of the battle will be..."
The Third Fleet is the second most powerful in the human ranks.
Its mission is to safeguard the Adirang Region, the premier fleet for internal defense!
With the full deployment of the Third Fleet, one can only imagine the upcoming scenario.
"When the moment comes, let's seize the right opportunity to make our escape."
Chu Yi glanced at Lee Zi and decided to voice his thoughts.
Lee Zi paused, but quickly grasped the implications of Chu Yi's words.
The presence of the Third Fleet signified that this secret realm was far from ordinary—it was exceedingly complex!
Such a remarkable secret realm would not be overlooked by humans, and naturally, the demons wouldn't forsake it either.
Thus, a massive battle between the two factions seemed inevitable!
In the face of such a conflict, Chu Yi and Lee Zi would be insignificant, easily obliterated on the battlefield.
Hoping for rescue from the more powerful seemed futile. Now, their only option was to fend for themselves.
"I understand!" Lee Zi nodded, her gaze intensifying with seriousness. Without hesitation, they both began to channel all their energy into recovery. The situation had shifted once more, and with every bit of added strength came a glimmer of hope for survival. Thus, their concentration was unparalleled.
The imposing shadow of the Third Fleet loomed large as it finally made its presence known. Clearly, the Demon Race had not anticipated the humans deploying such a formidable formation. In the minds of the demons, only one scenario could prompt the Third Fleet to mobilize in full force: the eradication of a forbidden area. Yet, there were no such areas here, which left only one other possibility—the secret realm that was about to emerge held more value to the humans than the lives within a forbidden zone of the Demon Race. Panic set in among the demons instantaneously.
For the Demon Race, an ordinary fleet wouldn't have been cause for concern, especially considering that there were over fifty peak Great Demons present, not to mention the additional ordinary Great Demons that brought their numbers to a staggering five hundred. This force alone was capable of effortlessly annihilating any human city-state lacking the protection of a War God. To them, the humans stood no chance.
But who could have predicted that the humans would dispatch the Third Fleet? This was a fleet so fearsome it ranked fourth in the entire human world. Countless Great Demons were seized by fear. Without a Demon King to lead them, they lacked the bravery to confront the Third Fleet. Even the presence of a single Demon King would not suffice.
The commander of the Third Fleet was not just any War God Level being; this was a true War God, a cut above the rest. Confronted with the formidable Third Fleet, the demons were indeed in a state of true panic.
