Chapter 1034: The Star Gate

"If you can kill me, I’ll really thank you."

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The multi-armed troll was stunned, and the surrounding demons were equally dumbfounded, standing still in confusion.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the atmosphere became subtly awkward.

Surrounded by demons, Yi Feng remained unnervingly calm, his big eyes blinking as he stared at them. There wasn’t a trace of fear in him, nor even the slightest hint of tension to match the situation.

"Seeking death!"

The multi-armed troll roared in fury, leaping into the air and charging at Yi Feng with overwhelming force.

"Swish!"

A simple sword slash from Yi Feng’s hand.

Yet, it shot out like a cold beam of light, stretching for thousands of miles!

That single thrust suddenly became terrifyingly powerful, as if it were unavoidable, imbued with a profound Dao force that seemed to seal off all paths of escape.

The multi-armed troll, mid-air, suddenly changed color, but found it impossible to move even a single step!

His massive body seemed completely locked in place by the sword’s light. Despite the vastness of the heavens and earth, there was no room to retreat. A sense of impending death surged in his heart!

The thousands of demons around also felt a chilling cold, as if they had been plunged into a thousand-year ice cellar.

"Crack!"

A soft sound, and the multi-armed troll was cleanly sliced in two by the sword!

"Boom!!!"

The massive body collapsed with a thunderous crash, sending tremors through the ground!

Even with thousands of powerful demons present, the scene fell into dead silence. The black mist was eerily still, and the various large eyes of the demons all turned to gaze at the troll’s corpse.

The eyes on one half of the corpse still bore a look of fear, which began to spread. The demons’ eyes filled with terror, and a bone-chilling coldness instantly swept through the black mist.

The demons trembled, and the silence was so profound that you could hear a pin drop.

Suddenly, one of the demons let out a howl, as if it had been stepped on!

"Run… run, run, run!"

With that single howl, the thousands of demons scattered in panic.

Before Yi Feng could even react, he saw the once-mighty demons fleeing like cattle, scrambling and tumbling over each other in their haste to escape.

"Damn it, another bunch of weaklings!"

Yi Feng grew angrier the more he watched. He grabbed his greatsword and charged after them, not even realizing how deep he had ventured. The constant sound of notifications in his ears was like the ringing of a school bell, signaling the end of class.

By the time the ground was littered with corpses, he had actually leveled up!

The black mist in the area was now devoid of any demonic presence. Yi Feng, feeling unsatisfied, pointed his greatsword at a demon with a grotesque face.

Before he could even ask a question, the demon was already kowtowing frantically.

"I was wrong, I was wrong!"

Yi Feng rubbed his forehead, wiping away the imaginary black lines.

"Who’s talking about right or wrong? I just want to know if there are any other demons around here!"

The grotesque-faced demon quickly mimicked human gestures, bowing repeatedly.

"There aren’t any! Not a single one! I’m not a demon, I just look like one!!!"

Yi Feng grew even more disappointed and lost interest.

"Crack!"

With a single sword strike, he harvested a small amount of experience and then turned to head back.

In an instant, he was back on the flying ship.

Although he had gained a lot of experience, he felt an inexplicable sense of loss. Resting his chin on his hands, he began to doubt the so-called strength of the demons.

After some time, a soft voice came from behind.

"Did you notice any demons approaching?"

Turning around, he saw a woman with a cold expression.

Yi Feng casually replied, "No sign of any demons."

The woman nodded, her expression as calm as ever.

"Good work."

But soon.

They realized something was wrong.

Because they noticed that the surroundings were eerily quiet.

There wasn’t a single sound.

Logically, even if there were no demon attacks, there should still be some noise or growls from the demons.

So.

This unusual silence likely hid something strange.

The three of them quietly moved to the front of the ship, their expressions growing more puzzled.

The leading woman also furrowed her brows, equally puzzled by the strange silence.

But after carefully sensing for a long time, she still found nothing.

She could only whisper to the other two.

"The black mist here is too thick. My spiritual sense can’t extend very far, and my vision is limited. But this eerie silence might hide great danger."

"Both of you, stay alert."

The two nodded solemnly.

"Understood!"

The flying ship set off again, with one person at the front and the other at the back, closely monitoring their surroundings, fully alert.

The leading woman also looked serious, controlling the overall situation from the center.

All three were on high alert, much more cautious than before. To an outsider, it would seem as if they were about to face some powerful enemy.

At the edge of the flying ship, Yi Feng rested his chin on his hand, feeling utterly bored.

The journey was filled with weaklings. What were they being so cautious about?

Were they guarding against the so-called powerful black mist?

But the black mist didn’t seem particularly special. Were they guarding against thin air?

Maybe this was just how experts acted?

After watching curiously for a while and seeing the three grow even more alert without any sign of a powerful enemy, Yi Feng gradually lost interest. He let them continue their battle of wits with the air.

After all, he was just a guide. He didn’t understand the ways of experts.

Having completed his sentry duty, Yi Feng lay down for a nap.

After some time, Yi Feng woke up and stretched.

"Ha…"

Sitting up, he rubbed his stomach. He didn’t feel particularly hungry.

Luckily, breakfast had been nutritious. Otherwise, he’d have to snack on eggs now.

His plan to slack off was perfect.

Mentally patting himself on the back, Yi Feng looked around.

The two men were still on guard, looking serious. There was no sign of any battle, as if they hadn’t encountered any powerful enemy. It really was just a battle of wits with the air…

With a helpless click of his tongue, Yi Feng decided not to bother.

He pulled out the large gourd Wei Donghai had given him and was about to take a sip of wine to pass the time.

Behind him, the leading woman approached with soft steps.

"Thank you for protecting us earlier."

Yi Feng turned to look at her. The woman was stunningly beautiful, with no arrogance or strange expressions, her demeanor as calm as water.

This woman knew how to say thank you, which was actually quite nice.

At least, she was better than some so-called experts who looked down on everyone.

Yi Feng casually replied and generously offered the wine gourd.

"Don’t mention it. It’s no big deal. Do you drink?"

The woman glanced at the gourd’s opening and nodded indifferently.

"Alright."

With a wave of her hand, a green wine cup appeared.

She was a lady, after all, and had her own sense of decorum.

Yi Feng generously filled the cup.

The woman drank with her sleeve covering her mouth, her expression remaining calm throughout.

Since she had shared a drink, they could probably be considered friends now.

Yi Feng didn’t think too much of it and used the opportunity to make small talk, passing the time.

"Where exactly are you all heading? What’s in this black domain?"

The woman hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"At your half-saint level, you normally wouldn’t be qualified to know this. But given the circumstances, it’s fine to tell you now."

Half-saint? Not qualified.

Yi Feng wanted to reveal his saintly status to reclaim some dignity!

But he decided not to bother with it for now and simply replied.

"Oh."

Yi Feng’s calm response seemed somewhat ignorant to outsiders.

"My surname is Qing Yin. The two of them and I are not from Yunxing. We’re from Lanxing."

Yi Feng’s eyes widened in shock.

He had thought the three distinguished guests were from some major sect, but he never expected they were actually aliens!

Wow.

He had actually been a guide for aliens. This was a new life experience.

Even more surprising was that the aliens didn’t have carrot-shaped heads or bulbous eyes. Instead, they had noses and eyes, just like him.

This female alien was actually quite good-looking.

The ridiculous sci-fi movies from his past life were all lies!

Yi Feng was both shocked and amazed, standing frozen in place.

The expected astonishment was evident to Qing Yin, who continued speaking without pause, her voice calm.

"Whether it’s Yunxing or our home planet, Lanxing, in the universe, we are but a drop in the ocean. We are part of the Tianyuan Star System, which consists of 108 planets."

"In the Tianyuan Star System, there are void beasts that live in chaotic space. Originally, these creatures only roamed the void, relying on absorbing spatial energy to cultivate. They usually don’t invade planets, but once influenced by the demonic realm, they can pose a great threat to various planets."

Yi Feng listened intently, gradually becoming interested in this new topic.

"Then where do the demons come from?"

Qing Yin’s eyes showed a hint of recollection as she gazed into the endless dark sky.

"One hundred thousand years ago, a black hole suddenly appeared in space, and countless black domains spread, gradually enveloping various planets. The demons were born from this."

"It’s said that back then, to eliminate the black hole, the planets formed an alliance and launched a campaign, sparking a star war that shook the heavens. It’s even said that forces from the divine realm were involved."

"The war spanned countless star domains, with powerful beings falling like meteors. Countless planets were left in ruins, and the casualties were beyond measure. Although the black hole was eventually sealed, the demons remained."

"Helpless, the planets, having suffered heavy losses, were unable to pursue the demons hiding in the void. They could only maintain strict defenses. For the past one hundred thousand years, the demons have been quietly reproducing in the void, seemingly silent, until recent disturbances."

There had been a star war, and gods and demons existed?

Yi Feng was filled with awe. Although he hadn’t witnessed it, he could imagine countless human heroes battling demons across the starry sea, a battle that must have shaken the heavens and moved the earth.

It was hard to believe that human bodies could participate in such divine and demonic battles. Only the most extraordinary talents could compete.

Even just being involved in such a battle would be enough to leave a name for thousands of years.

Just listening to the story, Yi Feng felt his blood boiling. He couldn’t help but ask more.

"Where is the divine realm? Are the demons really that strong?"

Qing Yin turned to look at him.

"The divine realm is just a legend. One hundred thousand years is too long ago, and there’s no way to verify it."

As she spoke, a look of caution appeared in her clear eyes.

"As for the demons… they are indeed strong."

Under Yi Feng’s surprised gaze, her words grew more serious.

"The so-called demons are a truly powerful race. Not just any demonic creature can be called a demon."

"True demons possess terrifying cultivation. They are born with considerable power and have their own unique civilization and cities. Their intelligence and physical abilities are among the best in the universe. Some demons are even highly cunning, employing various strategies with ease. In the star war one hundred thousand years ago, we humans suffered greatly from their schemes."

"Ordinary demonic creatures are just defective products. They are mutated beings formed when humans or beasts are corrupted by the black mist. They have considerable power but are little more than walking corpses, driven by animalistic instincts."

So, there’s a difference between true demons and ordinary demonic creatures. No wonder some can talk and run away, while others are like idiots.

Yi Feng’s eyes showed understanding.

"Earlier, we had to deal with a true demon."

"These true demon squads must be eliminated with full force. They cannot be underestimated, or they will become a ticking time bomb for us," Qing Yin added.

Yi Feng nodded seriously, taking her words to heart.

"Got it."

Qing Yin looked somewhat reassured. She didn’t expect Yi Feng to be able to defeat true demons, but seeing him take the matter seriously was already a good sign.

Having said this much, she decided to explain everything.

"We came here to help Yunxing deal with the common enemy of humanity—the demons."

"The demons, wary of the bloody war one hundred thousand years ago, originally kept a low profile, living quietly in the void black domains. But their reproductive ability is too strong, and the void black domains are no longer enough to sustain them. So, their ambitions have reignited, and they’ve set their sights on weaker planets."

"They’ve already built bridges through star gates and invaded many planets. Our mission is to find the star gate built on Yunxing and destroy it. This will cut off the demons’ reinforcements, allowing us to exterminate them, and also prevent the demons from occupying Yunxing and using the ancient corridor to enter Lanxing."

Yi Feng nodded solemnly, shaken by the terrifying truth.

These three aliens, though they had their own motives, were still quite righteous in coming to Yunxing to help.

He had thought Yunxing was the entire world, but it turned out to be just a drop in the ocean.

Only now did he realize how vast the world truly was.

This boundless universe was just like the fantasy novels from his past life!

The demons were also outrageous, reproducing so much that they ran out of space and started eyeing human planets. They really knew how to multiply!

Yi Feng understood a lot more now.

His perspective had suddenly broadened, and his horizons expanded many times over.

From what he knew so far, Lanxing was definitely stronger than Yunxing. If he could go to Lanxing and find a few experts, wouldn’t finding death be as easy as snapping his fingers?

Thinking this, Yi Feng grew even more excited.

He rubbed his hands together and looked expectantly at the beautiful alien.

"Qing Yin, can I go to Lanxing with you?"

Qing Yin looked surprised.

"You?"