Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 34 Intercepting the Demon Race's Grain Transport Team! Light Elemental Furnace!
After receiving the order, Chu Zichen led the members of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team to the Demon Exorcism Pass Command Post once again.

Besides them, nine other newly formed elite-level demon hunter groups have also gathered here.

Not long after, Holy Spirit Heart appeared before the crowd, accompanied by several exorcism generals and ten team leaders.

"You are all elites from the Temple Alliance. Given your strength and excellent performance, our Exorcist Military Command has decided to assign you some military missions starting today."

Holy Spirit Heart glanced at the demon hunters present and said bluntly:

"According to our latest intelligence, a large-scale demon supply convoy will be transporting supplies to the demon camp in the Demon-Controlling Mountains at dawn tomorrow. If we can intercept and kill them, these demons will be unable to launch another offensive against Exorcism Pass for six months, and the autumn offensive will come to an end."

"This is your mission from now on. You are all allowed to succeed, and failure is not an option!"

Intercept and kill the demon race's grain transport convoy!
Upon hearing this, the elite members of the demon-hunting team present all had their eyes light up.

Such an important military mission is much more interesting than guarding the city walls and killing demons!
Moreover, since it is a military mission, the rewards will be very generous if it is successfully completed!
Soon, the 10 elite demon hunter squads that received the order began their operation together.

As dusk fell, after last night's great victory, the demons' offensive weakened considerably today, with only low-level demons appearing.

Under the cover of night, the city gate of Exorcism Pass quietly opened a corner, and one by one, elite members of the Demon Hunter Corps changed into black night clothes, traveled light, and left the city to sneak into the Demon Control Mountains.

This force of 60 elite demon hunters, all with cultivation levels above the fourth rank, is led by Chu Zichen as the temporary captain, with Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao as vice captains. Everyone must obey their orders, or face military law.

"Levitation!"

During the operation, Li Xuefei and the other magicians in the demon hunter team all used levitation spells, allowing everyone to move quickly and reach their destination before dawn.
Furthermore, priests cast True Sight and mages used Eagle Eye to ensure their actions would not attract the attention of the demons.

After traveling for more than two hours, the group finally arrived at a hilly area three hundred miles away from the demon camp.

According to the signs from the scouts at Exorcism Pass, this is the only route the demons' grain transport teams can take.

"There is still more than an hour until dawn. Mages should take turns using Eagle Eye to scout the surroundings; priests should take turns using True Sight to prevent attacks from invisible demon units; summoners should summon flying magical beasts to scout along the demons' supply routes and report to me immediately if anything happens."

Upon arriving at their destination, Chu Zichen summoned the leaders of the other nine demon-hunting teams and systematically issued instructions:

"The rest of you can rest here for now and conserve your energy. We'll wait in comfort and wait for the opportune moment; this mission is sure to succeed."

"Yes!"

Although Chu Zichen looked very young, his well-organized arrangements surprised the team leaders, who immediately agreed.

"By the way, Brother Chu, according to the intelligence from Exorcism Pass, this demonic grain transport team has at least 3000 guards. Although the vast majority are low-level demons, there are definitely some high-level demons of the fifth rank or above. So, how should we attack them during the battle?"

Yang Wenzhao asked.

Let's discuss what everyone thinks.

Chu Zichen did not make a one-man show, but instead sought the opinions of the group leaders present.

"I think we should coordinate them uniformly. Mages and summoners should be the main attackers, knights and warriors should be the melee fighters, assassins should be responsible for decapitations, and priests should be responsible for support and assistance."

Lu Xi, the leader of the fourth demon hunter team, made the suggestion.

Upon hearing this, several regimental commanders expressed their agreement, but most of them frowned. "Brother Long, what do you think?" Chu Zichen asked Long Haochen, who was standing beside him.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate to do this. After all, we’re not the military, and we don’t know each other well, so it would be difficult to coordinate our efforts,” Long Haochen said, offering his opinion.

"I think so too. So we should form demon-hunting groups, infiltrate the enemy camp from different positions, divide the battlefield, and fight independently."

Chu Zichen nodded before stating his thoughts:

"Of course, if we encounter too many demon troops or powerful demons, neighboring demon-hunting groups should help each other and fight together. Although we are competitors in this military mission, we are also cooperating."

Hearing what Chu Zichen said, all the team leaders nodded in agreement.

Indeed, Chu Zichen's method was more suitable, as it allowed them to secure the greatest benefits for their demon-hunting team while also ensuring the mission's successful completion through mutual cooperation.

Long Haochen and Yang Wenzhao were the first to agree, and the other group leaders echoed their sentiments.

Although Lu Xi objected, the minority had to submit to the majority and could only agree.

Chu Zichen then assigned different ambush positions to the 10 demon-hunting teams, extending the battle line to a full 2 ​​kilometers, with each team spaced 200 meters apart. This distance was sufficient for adjacent demon-hunting teams to provide timely support to each other.

Chu Zichen led the members of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team to the middle section, where all the women were eager to fight and fully prepared for battle.

Time passed quietly.

As dawn broke and the first hint of light appeared on the horizon, the scout-bound flying magical beasts returned, bringing news of the approaching demonic supply convoy.

The enemy force numbered around three thousand, mainly consisting of Zelin dual-wielding demons and magic-eyed sorcerers.

"Rumble--"

Before long, a long grain transport team came into view.

Eight Zelin dual-wielding demons act as laborers, pulling a large cart loaded with grain, totaling about 200 carts.

Each grain transport wagon was guarded by a large number of dual-wielding demons and demon-eyed sorcerers.

The only unusual thing was the grain cart in the very center, guarded by six eight-eyed sorcerers and four emerald-green dual-blade demons, all of whom were fifth-tier demons.

Chu Zichen's gaze was immediately fixed on the grain transport vehicle in the very center of the demon race's grain transport team.

Knowing the plot well, he knew that what was being transported inside was not food, but a priceless treasure that was hard to come by—the Light Elemental Furnace!

However, the one responsible for guarding this treasure was a seventh-tier Bloodthirsty Beta, with extremely strong power.

But this guy is destined to perish here today!
"Do it!"

Seeing that the demon race's grain transport team had entered their ambush zone, Chu Zichen had Li Xuefei launch a gust of wind. The gust exploded in mid-air, serving as a signal to everyone to launch an attack!

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(End of this chapter)