Chapter 729 - 714: The Path to Advancement
"Though the sea is fierce, it can carry a boat. Even if these humans are as fragile as decaying planks, once they’re many, they can be crafted into a vessel. What I need to do is simply gather these planks and slowly piece them together into an unsinkable ship that can sail through the blue seas."
"In this apocalypse, one person’s strength is too small. Only by gathering everyone’s strength can we go further. Currently, though these humans are weak, they are the first step in building my ship. Most importantly, when they had nowhere to go, it was I who saved them. With this as the foundation, loyalty is not a concern. In fact, I haven’t given much; all I need to do is place them in a stable position, and when needed in the future, activate them."
"Stop holding onto your prejudices and try to accept them. To build this ship that can sail the sea, I will try my best to gather more floating and wooden planks. Whether it’s you, the Inferior Demon, Elwin, or those humans, this is just the beginning. So give me more power, only then can we break through obstacles, live longer, and go further."
Flora stood on a plain, recalling everything Chen Feng had said to her.
For Chen Feng, the path he wanted to take was to unite all sides, gather forces to resist this merciless apocalypse, and this was also his ultimate purpose in summoning Flora.
Flora had always played an important role.
The profession of a Master of Fist gave her the opportunity to showcase herself!
But somehow, she had retreated from the first brigade to the second. The Inferior Demon and Saruman had both advanced, yet Flora remained at the Golden Tier!
For the strong-willed Flora, this was undoubtedly frustrating!
Flora didn’t want to be the docile kitten in Chen Feng’s arms; she wanted to be the cheetah running in the jungle!
A pet cat has a big house to shelter it from the wind and rain, food when it’s hungry, and water when it’s thirsty. Flora admitted that, with Chen Feng’s current status, if she wanted a stable life, she could naturally be satisfied.
But what would be the result?
As one of Chen Feng’s closest confidantes, Flora knew that her master despised those who gave up.
Everyone should demonstrate their value. If, in this apocalypse, they can’t even show the most basic value, what’s the difference between them and a corpse?
As a toy, one must be prepared to be played with until bored and then abandoned.
Flora didn’t want to be a pet; she preferred to be the blade in her master’s hand. Only during battles and when she could prove herself would her master never forget her.
Therefore, Flora made a decision.
A journey of trials!
Previously, she lived in the wild, where danger lurked everywhere. It was precisely this pressure that allowed Flora, as a member of the Cat Race, to awaken as a Master of Fist, allowing her to get to where she is today.
But after establishing the Demon Fortress, Flora had a group of powerful subordinates. She no longer had to worry about night raids, clan invasions, or food shortages.
It was this comfort that became a boulder on Flora’s path to advancement. Now, when Flora decided to leave the Demon Fortress and head to the more dangerous Wanyuan Plain, it signified her complete abandonment of her previous comfortable life, embarking on a path suitable for herself, full of crises and opportunities.
Wanyuan Plain.
This is the topmost layer of countless sections of the Bottomless Abyss. It’s a barren land, uninhabited and with no vegetation, thick with dust under a hellishly red-hot sun. Among the dusty plains stood three features: massive abyssal chasms on the surface, enormous steel fortresses, and the Nether River.
The law of survival of the fittest is vividly displayed here.
The bodies of some creatures lay scattered on the surface. Amidst food scarcity, even kin would kill each other, let alone these different races.
Moreover, there were also plenty of demon corpses.
In the distance, a broken body lay on the ground, its remains gnawed beyond recognition, its innards completely gone, with only some flesh left on its calves.
In a food-scarce environment, famished demons would conduct internal purges. The weaker companions would, after losing a battle, become a feast for their comrades!
From examining the body, it appeared to have died no more than an hour ago.
Flora’s face showed no expression; she had experienced too many such events, long accustomed, with no ripples in her heart.
The Abyss is dangerous. Even the smallest mistake can lead to disaster.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Flora personally cut her hair short and disguised herself as a male Catman.
The Cat Race’s appearances lean towards feminine beauty. Even males often have delicate features, and with some deliberate disguise, Flora’s transformation was flawless.
This is a land of no order.
Females undoubtedly endure more harassment. Even though Flora didn’t fear those annoying demons, continued fighting would delay her journey, something Flora couldn’t tolerate.
This is the first layer of the Abyss.
And Flora’s next planned step since she needed to find a way to advance through pressure. The reason she chose this land is that it might be one of the most frequent battlefield layers of the Abyss.
Exactly!
Flora’s goal was to undergo a battle trial!
This is no joke. In the heat of battle, hundreds of thousands of beings weave in chaos, even a golden-tier powerhouse can, with a single oversight, be swallowed by the wave of demons.
But even so, Flora chose this path, seemingly without an exit.
Flora had to kill some powerful enemies to accumulate more combat experience and ultimately make a true breakthrough!
In the span of two weeks.
Flora fought her way to the place she intended to enter.
An iron fortress!
This had been the most intense battlefield recently. It’s said that the Devils mobilized a hundred thousand troops to occupy this vast land, while the defense was led by a Chieftain with Legendary Power!
Blood battles are meat grinders!
No matter how powerful a demon or Devil, they all have the possibility of falling!
Without absolute power, this is a mass grave.
Not only did the Chieftain understand how perilous this battle was, but they also issued a recruitment announcement to the surroundings, offering rewards according to the kill count!
Devils, distinct from demons, are another wicked, otherworldly creature. These lawful evil beings reside in the Bator Hell (also known as the Nine Abyss Hell), governed by nine Devil Lords. The ninth layer, Nessus, is ruled by Asmodeus, who wields the power to appoint or dismiss the remaining eight lords, being the supreme ruler of Bator Hell.
Unlike chaotic, capricious demons, Devils are Purgatory creatures from Bator. Currently, the most numerous among the Devils are the Batezu Clan, notorious for their formidable power, evil temperament, and efficient, albeit ruthless, organization.
Compared to demons, Devils possess undoubtedly higher intelligence. In battle, they can form formations to defeat demons and any foes!
Thus, treating them as the most dangerous opponents is by no means an exaggeration!
Flora sought to find herself under pressure. In such circumstances, the more harsh the environment and the stronger the enemies, the faster her ascension would accelerate!
Looking ahead, Flora’s eyes held unprecedented determination. She had made her choice, and now she resolutely stepped forward. It was her choice, none could sway it, not even Chen Feng, who couldn’t deny her right to pursue power!
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