After thoroughly repelling the first wave of attacks from the Demon Race, the Star Sea Continent didn’t rest, but instead entered an even more urgent state of war preparation.

This battle made them fully realize the horror of the Demon Race, such as the psychological shadow brought by the Thousand-Eyed Giant Demon that still hasn’t entirely dissipated.

Once the Demon Race World truly descends, during the full-scale battle on the Realm Battlefield against the Demon Race, just how terrifying might the fully-appeared Demon Race be?

No one knows the answer, only able to speculate from the initial glimpse that it would definitely be a super meat grinder beyond imagination...

So after a simple rest, a small portion of people who have awakened to certain death, knowing they won’t enhance their strength in the short term, temporarily left to enjoy their last moments. Among them, the Star Sea Mercenaries were the majority.

Their potential had long been exhausted, and now they came only to kill more enemies and pave a path for their loved ones and descendants.

Thus, those who still had wishes, or things they wanted to enjoy—beauty, food... and even some "Poison Pill" that would damage their foundation but bring them joy...

Since the end is sure death, they were already prepared to burn themselves out.

However, most people began to cultivate desperately under this immense pressure.

They all held expectations for the future, wanting to gain more contributions, and wishing to make rapid progress in this war, to defy destiny and become Great Cultivators known throughout the world.

The impact was indeed significant; under the pressure of the Demon Race, the potential of the physical body was fully stimulated, their Will grew unprecedentedly strong, and their cultivation accumulated much faster than usual. Many cultivators also broke through the barriers of realms that they couldn’t overcome before.

The most obvious feature is that since Baili Yun killed the Thousand-Eyed Giant Demon, the breakthroughs of Thunder Tribulation in Immortal Fall City have never ceased.

So many continuous breakthroughs stirred the hearts of countless people.

"Brother Chang, do you think we can survive this war?"

Under the moonlight, at a corner of the city wall of Immortal Fall City, a young man with a silver spear and clad in silver armor gazed out at the un-drained demon blood outside Immortal Fall City, an aura of grandeur rising to the sky.

This person was the rising star known as the "Little Spear Immortal" in the Star Sea Academy, the disciple with the highest space Talent in the entire academy, whose mastery of the "Void Spear Technique" even awed many of the super geniuses within the Cyan Divine Army.

Beside him were the siblings Chang Qing and Chang’e, who once worked under Old Man Zhou.

Compared to his previous innocence, Chang Qing had already become a mature and steady man, earning a title of "Medical Immortal" within Star Sea Academy, with his Defense Technique, Control Magic, and Healing Technique reaching a nearly perfect state; his support magic abilities were said to be the best in the same rank.

His only weakness was being unskilled in attack; even if the Little Spear Immortal exerted full strength, it would be hard to severely damage him on defense.

Chang’e had grown into a graceful fairy, her blue long dress and ethereal aura attracting much admiration and affection from peers.

"I don’t know, but before I die, I’ll protect your life. I’m not as good as you at killing enemies, but for keeping people alive, it’s up to me!" Chang Qing said calmly.

After experiencing significant familial turmoil and tribulations, his personality became very composed. Due to the siblings once being severely injured and close to death, he walked the path of healing and protection, quite different from the sharp Little Spear Immortal.

The Little Spear Immortal wished to compete for fame and prestige worldwide; he just wanted more brothers and sisters to survive.

Now his greatest regret was being unable to save the old man who rescued the siblings after coming to the Qingtian Realm. Even though he utilized many connections and resources, despite knowing even that top person was helpless, it remains an eternal regret in his heart.

Thus now, Chang Qing cherishes the companions and family around him greatly, refusing to let any important person leave his side. So he has been relentlessly researching lifesaving methods all these years, with the sole purpose of enabling more people to survive this war.

Some consider him foolish, but in his view, precisely because no one else is doing it, this position becomes even more significant—he aims to be the best healer in this war.

He doesn’t expect to kill many enemies or earn many contributions in the war, because

What worries Chang Qing the most is his sister beside him. With no past illnesses threatening her life, her former liveliness returned, even playing with a big hammer. Her violent combat style and extraordinary combat power contrast greatly with her otherworldly appearance.

"You, ah, you really are one of the rare eccentrics in our Star Sea Academy. Everyone thinks about killing enemies, only you think about saving people!"

Yet although the Little Spear Immortal said this, the admiration in his eyes was not hidden at all. He wasn’t someone lacking insight, so he fully understood the value of someone like Chang Qing.

Because of this reason, Chang Qing is quite popular at Star Sea Academy. After all, who wouldn’t want a peaceful yet life-saving friend like him?

"You don’t understand. Your talent is extraordinary, but our academy is too stable. You haven’t experienced life-and-death situations, don’t understand that feeling of seeing your dearly loved ones die before you, or the feeling that the most important people might leave you at any moment..."

"Hehe, I don’t understand, but killing more demon race scum means our brothers and fellow citizens on Star Sea Continent will face less pressure, right? Anyway, my life-and-death safety depends on you, brother, and as for the merits I earn, you’ll get half!"

"I don’t lack resources, you should keep them for yourself!"

"Alright, alright, I know you have big backing behind you and lack no resources, even if given for free you wouldn’t want them..."

Two young prodigies, at the peak of their youth, are enjoying one of their few peaceful nights...

Because no one knows if after this battle they will still be alive... If not long after, perhaps only one of the three will remain. It’s not impossible, to be accurate, it’s very likely to happen. Everyone knows the enemy’s strength will be fearsome, and everyone knows most of those standing here today will die...

...

"Brother Han, I always knew you had hidden strength, but didn’t expect you’d hide so much. Were you playing with me during our spars all along?"

At this moment, Zhang Daniu is looking at Han Li with a face full of grievance while Han Li’s face shows helplessness.

He met Han Li even before Qi Ping, so he’s more familiar with Han Li’s style.

But it wasn’t until the demon race descended and after the Cyan Divine Army went to battle that Han Li unleashed his true power.

Upon perceiving that overwhelming oppressive force, Zhang Daniu finally realized how strong his good brother really is!

"Brother Daniu, haven’t I always told you in the Immortal Cultivation Realm survival depends on the word ’survive’? Even though the Star Sea Continent is in its best orderly era under Brother Ya’s leadership, can you ensure there are no bad people, no traitors? Or that powerful spies haven’t infiltrated, or someone hasn’t been controlled... situations like these make hidden strength unexpectedly become a life-saving trick..."

Han Li seized this moment to impart his survival philosophy to Zhang Daniu again.

This junior brother of his is good in every way, except not being very bright, unlike Brother Ya!

"Then why did you suddenly unleash all your power just now? You didn’t see how shocked everyone was! Hehe, Old Liu always thought he was stronger than you, but after seeing your face earlier, he looked more miserable than if he had eaten excrement! It cracked me up..."

After witnessing the terrifying combat power of the Cyan Divine Army formation, Zhang Daniu and Han Li resigned from their positions at Star Sea Academy to join the Cyan Divine Army to better assist Qi Ping, now holding important roles within the army.

Old Liu is another commander they met in the army, who comes from a place called Xuan Earth Immortal Realm, with a personality similar to Zhang Daniu.

"What do you think? With Brother Ya and the others in the front lines fighting Void Refining Demon Race, and having to face life-and-death risks, how could I keep hiding my strength? We have smoothly reached this point thanks to Brother Ya’s help behind the scenes. If I kept hiding my strength, wouldn’t I be quite the beast?"

After answering, Han Li couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Zhang Daniu.

"Hahaha, it was me not thinking straight! Speaking of Brother Ya, it’s the luckiest thing in Old Niu’s life to have ventured Starfall City with him, even if I die in battle next, I have no regrets, just to slay more enemies and contribute more to securing Brother Ya’s foundation!"

Zhang Daniu’s loyalty to Qi Ping is unwavering.

Even though Han Li doesn’t show much and usually stays low-key for survival, he has never retreated at critical moments, whether when going to Starfall City with Qi Ping or currently unleashing his full power to slay demons!

"Indeed! The one thing I’ll never regret is meeting Brother Ya, and didn’t expect after so many years, I could once again fight alongside him. Don’t mention such ill-omened things like dying in battle. Although the demon race is strong, it’s also an opportunity for us. Our gap with Brother Ya is growing, and this war is the only chance for us to catch up to him..."

At this moment, Han Li and Zhang Daniu are also standing on the mottled walls of Immortal Fall City, looking at the black figure guarding the broken void passage, their eyes filled with admiration.

Just like before, in Starfall City, he suppressed a city without a word. Now, he guards the demon race passage alone, but the only change might be his attire turned black, and his strength has reached a level where they need to look up to.

Although Qi Ping now shoulders the entire Star Sea Continent and interacts less with them, they know Qi Ping’s support for them has never stopped. Otherwise, Han Li, who has the secret treasure to cultivate spiritual medicine, would be fine, but Zhang Daniu might not have broken through the Golden Core limit.

So this time, taking advantage of the surging heavens and earth, they are determined to seize the opportunity and ascend to higher realms!