With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 552 Meng Jingang Fights the Flame Demon Alone; The Four Arhats Join Forces to Break the Demon Tide! (6k)

Seeing the four monks winking at him, Meng Chuan responded by raising his eyebrows:

"You'll definitely learn it."

aside.

Although Shi Cheng's expression remained unchanged, he seemed to be very composed.

In reality, I was quite surprised by what I saw.

The ability to deploy troops is a military skill that can only be developed over time and cannot be achieved overnight.

Meng Chuanyi, a student at Wuhan University, where did he study?

Besides, he's not from the Central Military Academy.
Did the North Associated University teach this?
That's pretty impressive.
Shi Cheng snapped out of his daze and immediately pointed out the minor flaws in Meng Chuan's troop deployment.

The troops below obeyed the orders and made further changes.

In less than a minute, everything was neat and tidy again.

As he looked down, a voice reached his ears:
"Captain Meng, after graduating from the United Nations University, would you consider joining the army?"
"Be my adjutant instructor, and as long as your martial arts skills keep up, I guarantee you'll get a jump every two years!"

A career as an officer in the garrison begins as a martial artist and is promoted to the rank of platoon leader.

Further promotions, in addition to martial arts skills, also require accumulating seniority.

Ordinary people need 3, 4, or 5 years to advance and accumulate years of service.

If an officer is outstanding in both character and ability and performs exceptionally well in all aspects, there is a very small chance that he or she will be promoted ahead of schedule.

Meng Chuanwu's martial arts skills have improved rapidly, his record of completing national missions is perfect, and he has a rich resume of venturing into the Demon Nest.

Other aspects can also be gleaned from the troop movements.

He is truly outstanding, an all-around talent!
It was precisely for this reason that Shi Cheng dared to make such a bold promise, guaranteeing a promotion every two years.

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After thinking it over, Meng Chuan smiled and politely declined.

Although Shi Cheng was disappointed, he had no choice but to give up.

The garrison was strictly disciplined, so he could not hold a concurrent post.

Meng Chuan also needs to become a professor, then a school principal, and maintain cooperation with Hanhai Company.

After careful consideration, joining the army is hopeless.
The commander-in-chief of the entire Shaanxi region, Venerable Qin Yue, had spoken to him long ago, also hoping that he would join the army.

He couldn't make ends meet by working at both the college and the company, so even if he joined the army, he would still return to his hometown.

What are you doing hanging out with a bunch of monks here?
His baldness is only temporary.
Shi Cheng reiterated the importance of discipline, then put his hands behind his back and remained silent.

He would also go there, standing guard outside the demon's lair, ready to provide support at any time.

Finally, Meng Chuan took over the conversation.

He gave the order in a deep voice.

The entire army is on its way!
The Crimson Demon's Nest is only a few dozen kilometers away from the city's outpost, which is very close to those with martial arts cultivation.

Meng Chuan and his four companions walked at the front, and after a while, they entered the mountains and forests.

Although the Yu region is mostly plains, the arrival of the demon's nest has caused some unexpected changes to the surrounding terrain.

After crossing two small, towering hills, each over a hundred meters high, and then passing through a seemingly random forest barrier, the view suddenly opened up before us.

As the main force arrived, the squad stationed near the demon's lair hurriedly ran over to report.

Upon reaching Shi Cheng, he saw him open his mouth in a gesture:

"Go tell Captain Meng and the others that he is the commander-in-chief of this operation."

"Roger that!"

Meng Chuan clasped his hands in greeting, then listened while observing the entrance to the Demon Nest, which was less than a hundred meters away from him.

This was the first time he had entered a high-level demon nest containing the Demon Nest Master.

Just by looking at the entrance, you can see the difference between it and a low-level demon nest.

The pale red demonic energy seemed to float like ribbons.

It not only overflowed from the entrance, but also wrapped around the surrounding trees.

The demonic energy flowed like long, blood-draining ribbons, causing the giant trees it touched to wither and die.

All that remained were the bare, charred black tree trunks, devoid of any yellow leaves.
The terror of demonic energy is evident.

Meng Chuan then thought, what if the entire world were filled with such miasma?
That would truly be the end of the world.
He sighed inwardly, and the Moonlight Bridge was already properly worn, which he unconsciously gripped even tighter.

After the soldiers stationed at the entrance finished reporting the situation, Meng Chuan nodded.

Shi Cheng reiterated that once they were out of the Demon Nest, everyone had to follow Captain Meng Chuan's orders.

The soldiers stood ready, with Meng Chuan and the four monks at the front, their feet constantly making a "crunching" sound as they walked.

This is the sound of dried leaves, charred and corroded by demonic energy, being crushed underfoot.

Meng Chuan happened to be walking alongside Liao Chen, and the two locked eyes.

He nodded and said nothing more.

The five men led their soldiers slowly deeper into the demonic miasma.
It's so hot.
The further you go in, the further away from the little sun that Principal Sui gathers, the hotter it gets.

This is the effect of the blazing sun phenomenon within the Demon Nest.

The further you go in, the hotter the temperature becomes, making it impossible for ordinary people to survive.

Meng Chuan held his breath, looked around, and led the way in the Demon Nest passage.

Feeling the warmth surrounding me, I had a strange sense of familiarity.

He pondered this to himself.
The soldiers behind him could see from afar that his body was inexplicably glowing with a layer of fire, making him stand out in the darkness, and their thoughts were inscrutable.

Liao Chen and the others were used to it; Meng Chuan was just like that.

During battle, their bodies were covered in a riot of colors.
Who knows what kind of strange ability it will be?
In fact, the unusual color on his body was the effect of the Fire Attribute Resistance of the Fire Radiance Body.

Meng Chuan immediately issued a notice that all soldiers should be equipped with armor and should not complain about the hot air.

Fire resistance is the ability to resist damage from sources of fire.

Note that this is only triggered passively when damage is taken!

Therefore, it can be inferred that the wispy heat in the air is not simply intense heat.

It's fire poison!

Meng Chuan raised an eyebrow and finally understood the source of that familiar feeling from before.

After glancing at the panel again, I was completely certain.

A long time ago, I broke the limit of the [Burning Sand (Low-level)] trait.

This trait has only one effect: [Fire Poison]

When circulating the Qi of Heart Fire, the palm wind carries a certain amount of reddish, sand-like fire poison.

This stuff can cause mild symptoms like blurred vision and confusion, or severe symptoms like bodily corrosion; the effects vary from person to person.

The sensations he felt throughout his body at that moment were similar to those of being invaded by fire poison.

Upon hearing Meng Chuan's order, all the soldiers donned their armor.

As they ventured deeper into the demon's lair, the heat in the air became even more concentrated.

A dense, sand-like fog swept in, striking the numerous warriors and soldiers.

In an instant, a series of ear-piercing scraping sounds rang out, and scorch marks appeared on the armor.

Thanks to the heavy armor protecting them, everyone felt relieved.

If one were not wearing armor, what would happen if their flesh came into contact with this fire poison?

At the forefront, Liao Chen and the officers channeled their inner energy into their bodies to block the corrosive effects of the fire poison.

Looking at Meng Chuan, only a faint layer of firelight surrounded him, and his true energy was not revealed at all.

"Captain, what kind of supernatural skill have you mastered that allows you to withstand the [Blazing Sun Heaven] fire poison?"

Hai, who was standing nearby, looked on with envy. He took two steps closer, nudged Meng Chuan's arm, and asked.

Meng Chuan looked at him, his body surrounded by surging water-elemental true energy, as if a layer of water film had been attached to his body.

He is the one who, apart from himself, can resist the fire poison most easily.

Meng Chuan laughed:

"Master Liaohai, it's mainly because of my special physique, plus the combined effect of multiple hard skills."

"All right."

Liao Hai looked regretful and had no choice but to give up and retreat to his own position.

Everyone says he has a divine body for external training and is a genius in hard skills. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved.

Practicing hard skills requires exceptional physical talent.

He has only practiced a few simple techniques to enhance his physical strength, which are not suitable for this path, and cannot be forced.

Meng Chuan turned around and smiled; he hadn't intentionally hidden it.

I can't very well say that this is just one of the many qualities I possess.
The passage to the Crimson Demon's Nest appears to be very long.

Meng Chuan estimated that the main force had been marching for at least half an hour.

Is the length of the Demon Nest passage related to the dimensional barrier between humans?

The shorter passageways of lower-level demon nests indicate that they are closer to the human dimension.

The higher the level of the Demon Nest, the greater the distance from the human dimension, and the longer the Demon Nest passage.

All the way up to Shanghao, the demon god from beyond the world who peers into the human realm.

Its distance from the human world may be so great that it is difficult to measure with a unit of distance such as "length".

The other party's goal is to shorten the dimension and invade the human world.

The purpose of the development of human martial arts is to expand the dimensional barrier and prevent the opponent from entering.

In the middle of this short distance, there may be a node, like a mark on the rope in a tug-of-war.

If the marker falls to the opponent, the match is lost.
Meng Chuan nodded slightly. After experiencing it firsthand, he felt that this conjecture was quite likely.

"The ultimate darkness is still asleep, and the Heavenly Demon Marshal cannot step out of it. Could it also be related to the distance of the dimension?"

How did the powerful humans manage to enter and obtain these precious resources?

Many powerful divine weapons and armor materials, as well as high-grade natural treasures, are produced in the ultimate darkness.

Furthermore, if there exists a barrier between dimensions that prevents humans and demons from meeting.

With the upcoming Taihang Mountain [Luotian Grand Ceremony], how will the group destroy the whispers of the mountain range?

"Could it be that the laws governing the human dimension can operate unilaterally, rendering them ineffective against powerful humans who have reached a certain level?"

Not everyone.

If that's the case, their group of over a thousand people couldn't have traveled this long without entering the demon's lair.

Meng Chuan licked his lips. Perhaps this was a "high-level martial art principle" that only a Venerable or Heavenly King level cultivator could contemplate.
It's like the power of intention.

He displayed his vision to ordinary people, turning his body into a fiery domain, which was no different from the image of the fire god Zhurong in the world.

For him, the "principle of dimensions" is like how ordinary people look at him, separated by layers of thick barriers.

Having thought this through, Meng Chuan suppressed his curiosity and stopped speculating.

When one's spiritual practice reaches a certain level, all truths will be revealed.

The passageway, like the opening of a funnel, extends from the inside out, gradually widening.

Everyone could see a faint, flickering light at the very front, resembling the scene at the exit of the passage.

Meng Chuan led the way, his senses solidifying and transforming into invisible ripples that spread far and wide.

After traveling a short distance, the ball of fire in front of them continued to grow larger.

Until it became as huge as a wall, burning fiercely and incessantly.

He slowed his pace and took very light steps.

Extend your right hand straight back and slowly lower it to signal.

The officer at the front understood and did the same, passing the signal down layer by layer, immediately slowing the entire march.

Seeing his movement, Liao Chen, who was walking alongside him, frowned and craned his neck to look.

After looking for a long time, I still couldn't find anything.

But Liao Chen knew in his heart where the problem lay.

"Benefactor Meng, is there something wrong with that firelight ahead?"

Meng Chuan shook his head and remained silent.

Squat down, run your fingertips across the ground, and feel the vibrations of the earth's veins.

The ground was covered with rubble, but there was no sign of jumping or trembling. The "earth vein rock sensation" had activated, and only he could feel the extremely small frequency of the tremors.

Combined with the feedback from the Qi Observation Technique, Meng Chuan's mind sharpened.

He beckoned, gathering the four monks around him, and slowly began to speak:
"That ball of fire ahead is not the lair of the [Blazing Sun Heaven] demons."

"what is that?"

The four monks frowned deeply. An unexpected situation had arisen before they even entered the demon's lair, which was not a good omen.

The five men stood still, and the troops behind them also stopped and stood ready for battle.

In an instant, the footsteps disappeared, and the whole world fell silent.

"A big guy"

"Crimson Ferocity?"

Liao Qing looked puzzled. Had the Lord of the Demon Nest come to block the door?
"Not that strong, but I estimate it's most likely a titled Great Demon."

Meng Chuan kept his voice very low to avoid disturbing the other party.

The soldiers in the rear, not knowing what to do, simply obeyed orders and waited in place.

Meng Chuan looked back, then stared ahead.

At this moment, he was the leader of this thousand-strong team.

Meng Chuan's palms were sweating, his mind was as tense as a bowstring, and his thoughts raced as he made decisions.

For the sake of the majority of the sergeants who would follow, he made a decision.

"You all follow behind me, and then you can catch up when I make my move."

As Meng Chuan spoke, he gestured with the corner of his mouth toward the "big guy" blocking the door.

A mysterious light gradually rose around him, and with a slight touch of his will, the ferocious beast at his waist transformed into a black mist that enveloped him.

A strange sound came from the fog—the clanging sound of armor plates snapping together.

Everyone held their breath and waited, and saw Meng Chuan step out of the mist.

On its massive body, crimson light flashed intermittently, shooting out from between the gaps in its armor, making it particularly conspicuous in the dark passage.

As everyone looked at him, their breathing became heavy.

Its entire body is as black as an abyss, covered with jagged bone spikes, hence its ferocious style.

Meng Chuan stepped forward and waved to stop Chen from following.

"Let me rush out first, be careful, it might be a trap."

"You okay?"

Liao Chen had some concerns. Although he lost to Meng Chuan, he was still a second-tier cultivator.

Heavenly demons all have a strong sense of territory, especially great demons.

According to Meng Chuan, such a large creature usually resides deep in a corner of the demon's lair, occupying a large territory.

This blocking of the gate must be the result of the Lord of the Demon Nest's instigation.

Perhaps there are other methods in place to prepare for their arrival.

Meng Chuan's decision to enter the venue alone carries an extremely high risk!
He spoke softly, reassuring them:

"This blazing sun phenomenon is not only the Heavenly Demon's home ground, but also my home ground."

One should assume responsibility according to one's abilities.

He is the "pillar" of this thousand-person team. If he doesn't go, who will?
Besides, even if I can kill that guy, I shouldn't have much of a problem protecting myself.

Even if there are other ambushes later, the inner thunder and even a certain degree of physical liberation can be achieved in an instant.

"Move out! Watch my hand signals and obey my orders!"

Meng Chuan transmitted his voice behind him, using the technique of airflow conduction so that every soldier could hear him clearly.

As they got closer, the people behind them also noticed something amiss with the ball of fire blocking the door.

Perception ability is not unique to Meng Chuan.

It's just that he has a large total amount of spiritual energy, and with the help of special techniques like the Qi Observation Technique, he can see more clearly and further.

Meng Chuan raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.

All officers of martial arts level and above tensed up as they looked at the ball of fire that firmly blocked the exit of the passage.

As their senses returned, they understood that this was a terrifying demon that was absolutely invincible.
Ordinary people usually feel admiration when they meet a martial arts master, and rarely feel fear.

But facing the titled Heavenly Demon, whose body was a hundred meters in size, whose scales could cut through the wind and whose giant claws could split the earth.

What would an ordinary person think if they saw this?
I hope I can be reborn into a better family in my next life.
"Everyone, stay put and await instructions from Chen."

The usual squinting smile was long gone from Liao Chen's face.

Whiskers involuntarily sprouted from the corners of his mouth, trailing with his hot breath, his expression extremely solemn.

With a wave of his hand, a huge and imposing golden spear with a piercing mouth was held in his palm.

As Meng Chuan moved forward, his grip tightened.
He broke away from the group and approached alone.

Upon witnessing this scene, the soldiers in the ranks understood his intentions and were filled with admiration.

"Captain Meng has the demeanor of Commander Shi Cheng!"

What qualities should a qualified commander possess?
He is a hero, an outstanding individual, and a master strategist!

Furthermore, one must possess the courage to hold off ten thousand men!

Meng Chuan's figure was burning hot in their eyes, becoming even more dazzling.

At the same time, the four monks were the most on edge.

Internal energy circulates between the meridians, ready to erupt and provide support at any time.

With Meng Chuan taking on such a heavy responsibility, they certainly weren't just sitting idly by.

About ten breaths later, the sound of breathing became increasingly loud in the passage.

Like a green train burning coal, pulling bellows, it was extremely cumbersome.

Meng Chuan's figure gradually shrank to a dot in their eyes.

The atmosphere was incredibly tense, and everyone felt as if a string in their hearts could snap at any moment.

As Meng Chuan's figure gradually disappeared from sight.

Suddenly, everyone noticed that the air inside the passage was as thick and swirling as a molten glass.

Meng Chuan's figure was not visible from a distance, and everything else was blurred with afterimages.

Even the dimmest light was twisted into distorted ribbons.

"Everyone, stand still and anchor!"

Liao Chen's eyes narrowed, and he hurriedly took over Meng Chuan's orders.

Just as he finished speaking!
The rubble on the ground began to vibrate violently, and dust fell from the surrounding rock walls, the tremors growing stronger and stronger.

The soldiers had already noticed, and they all stood at attention, firmly rooting themselves to the ground, their upper bodies still swaying uncontrollably.

The violent tremors came unexpectedly, and everyone grabbed their weapons and rammed them into the ground to steady themselves amidst the swaying wind and rain.

Liao Chen gazed at the figure that trailed crimson light like a shooting star.

His eyes were narrowed to slits, his feet were taut, and his enormous dragon claws materialized.

The tremor grew stronger and stronger until it reached a certain peak.

It's like a starting gun firing a signal, or like someone holding your spine during a massage and suddenly pinching and lifting it upwards!
The moment the tremor erupted completely, this is what everyone saw.

Intense flames shot into the sky, accompanied by a deafening roar, and the passage was instantly illuminated by a bright red glow!

Rings of terrifying shockwaves spread in all directions as the flames erupted.

Waves crashed against the rocks, creating a continuous, earth-shaking sensation.

Like an aftershock after an earthquake, many intermediate-level martial artists at the back of the line were grinding their teeth so hard they were almost crushing them.

Unable to maintain his balance any longer, he collapsed to the ground in a disheveled state.

The next instant, the officers standing in front had dilated pupils and were breathing heavily.

As the airflow surged in, it carried with it large swathes of toxic fire, like sand and gravel.

The view above the passageway was a mix of black and red, with swirling clouds creating an incredibly exaggerated scene.

I felt an incredibly strong, hot wind pounding against my armor, sending sparks flying.

Instead of being afraid, he was secretly delighted.

It seems that Captain Meng has removed the "obstacle" at the entrance!
Rings of raging fire continued to ripple.

"Follow the Buddha!"

Liao Chen realized what was happening and let out a roar.

But in the instant he charged forward with his gun, two other people were faster than him!
Yes, it is a wish fulfilled!

Liaoqing, this long-armed and long-legged monk, wore a silk robe that was quite extraordinary.

A flash of dark red light lifted it off the ground and made it float up slightly.

With his long staff held upside down on his back, like the Monkey King riding his somersault cloud, he was the first to rush out of the passage and into the sea of ​​burning clouds!
Liaoyuan followed closely behind him, his feet shimmering with mysterious light, seemingly a rare and unusual footwear-like object.

The next instant, azure waves rippled out from beneath their feet.

Liao Yuan suddenly leaped up, drew his bow and unleashed a burst of nine stars in a row. In the instant he rushed out of the passage, he sheathed his bow and fiercely blocked with his iron rod in front of him. A crescent-shaped afterglow shot out ten feet, crushing everything in his path.

At this moment, Liao Chen rushed out.

He stared at the two monks from behind, grinning widely.

"Good! They're all keeping it from the Buddha, and when it comes to fighting, they're all incredibly fierce!"

Seeing the celestial demons before them, so numerous they resembled a tidal wave, surging forward one after another.

Then he remembered that fortunately, his uncle Shi Cheng had helped to bring in the garrison.

Otherwise, the five of them would probably have had a hard time dealing with so many demons.

The wisdom of the Crimson Fiend is indeed beyond what ordinary titles of Great Demon can match.

Furthermore, as the master of the demon's lair, he could command the demons within, which enabled him to create this tactic of overwhelming the demon sea.

Three hundred special battle merits are not so easy to obtain!
The sea was a bit slow, and that's how they arrived.

He stood firmly beside Chen, with a vast, surging tide flowing behind him.

With a focused mind, a large amount of black Xuan Yuan Heavy Water flowed out, and as the short pestle in his hand pointed in a direction, it swept wildly, causing great damage to these Heavenly Demons who were close to the fire element.

At the same time, Meng Chuan was fighting the fire giant from the sky to the ground.

Liaoyuan and Liaoqing assisted from the side, clearing out the henchmen while helping Meng Chuan block the approaching threats.

All three of them were extremely busy.

Seeing this, Liao Chen quickly turned around and shouted loudly to the soldiers behind him:

"Form ranks! All troops, follow me to meet the enemy!"

The Buddha wasn't someone to be trifled with.

If he can't be the vanguard, then he'll be the general who leads the troops into battle!
"rush!"

"rush!"

"rush--!"

The continuous roars, like a tidal wave, shattered the dark clouds on the horizon.

The smoke of blood and qi rose slowly within the demon's lair, gathering together to form a thick, scalding paste.

From a high altitude, the garrison's formation resembled an iron box suddenly opened.

Beneath the bursting black mist, a thousand icy blades flashed simultaneously!

The armor clanged and clashed, causing the blood and qi to surge, tearing a crimson rift in the demonic miasma.

The heavy shields in the front row slammed into the ground with a thud, and a cold forest of spears suddenly emerged from the gaps between the shields.

The archers behind drew their bows to full length, and the arrows, imbued with power, whistled through the air.

The number of humans is far less than that of the Heavenly Demons.

Upon hearing Chen's order, the martial arts officers immediately broke away and went into battle.

As per the pre-arranged formation, they all stood guard at the four corners of the military formation and around the weakest point on the outer perimeter to prevent any powerful demons from breaking into the formation.

At this moment, there was not a trace of gunpowder in the air.

All that remained was the strong, lingering smell of blood!
On this land, firearms have become scrap metal; only the most primitive methods can be used for wanton slaughter!
The moment they made contact, the demonic tide crashed heavily against the iron wall!

(End of this chapter)