My Text-Based Cultivation Game

The group ultimately decided that Meng Yi and Yun Yang, the two strongest fighters, would go to check the situation, while Gu Meng and Sun Guochang would go out to report the situation in the fog.

The large, phoenix-like bird that Yunyang had suppressed led the way, with Yunyang and Mengyi following behind.

The large bird would occasionally glance at Yunyang with resentment, but recalling its recent experience of being suppressed, it dared not look at him again.

Because if I look at it one more time, it will explode.

Following the large bird that looked just like a phoenix, the bushes, weeds, and tree branches on the ground parted to make way for Yunyang and his companions in every direction they went, as if they were deliberately clearing a path for them.

This move shocked Yunyang and Gu Meng, meaning that every tree and blade of grass here was under the control of that tree demon!

This level of strength is definitely S-class or even higher!

"To be honest, I think the instruments for detecting spiritual energy should be updated and checked regularly. Why was this detected as a B-level spiritual energy reaction?" Yunyang complained.

"Don't worry, I'll personally lead a team to check it when I get back." Meng Yi sighed. "To be honest, I even suspect that someone is deliberately targeting me."

However, the real question now is: what kind of monster could make such a powerful demon so urgently ask us for help?

Besides, didn't he ask the wrong person? What help could we possibly offer in the past?

"No." Yunyang shook his head. "It was calling for help from me."

"..."

No, do you really have to act all high and mighty?

At their pace, the two of them quickly traversed the dense forest.

After passing through the woods, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a very open basin in front of us, and in the center of the basin stood a towering tree.

It was a truly towering tree. Yunyang estimated that the trunk diameter must have reached a hundred meters, and the area shaded by its lush foliage was the size of a small town.

Upon seeing this, Yunyang couldn't help but sigh again.

Rat King, you died so unjustly! What did you do to deserve being rated A-level?

"Is that your 'mother'?" Yunyang looked up at the large, phoenix-like bird in the sky and asked.

"Don't be rude to your mother!"

Although the large bird vehemently criticized Yunyang, its tone betrayed a hint of unease.

When he saw Yunyang summon the great seal that had suppressed him again, he instantly shrank back like an ostrich.

"Don't bow your head, or your crown will fall."

"..."

Although it didn't quite understand Yunyang's meaning, the big bird could sense the teasing in Yunyang's words.

Then, suppressing his anger, he continued his powerless rage.

It can't be called impotent rage, at least it flew a bit faster.

"Revered Tree God, we are both awakened new beings, and we can become gods of the new world! Why are you unwilling to join forces with us?"

Before even getting close to the giant tree, Yunyang heard a rather agitated questioning voice from afar.

Looking closely, under that towering tree, two figures, one large and one small, both shrouded in black robes, seemed to be conversing with a wooden figure made of vines.

That wooden man was exactly the same as the wooden man who had negotiated with Yunyang and the others before, so it was clear that this wooden man was also an incarnation created by that giant tree.

The one who just spoke must have been one of the two men in black robes.

Faced with the black-robed man's questioning, the wooden figure shook its head, "Please don't call me a tree god. I'm just an ordinary tree spirit awakened by spiritual energy."

"Why would you lower yourself to the level of humans and use the name they've given us to call yourself? A demon?"

The short, black-robed man said disdainfully, "The name 'demon' is just a label given to us by humans. We are the darlings of the world, spirits born of nature. How can we be given a label by humans who deserve to be eliminated?"

"...You two are far too hostile towards humanity."

"Hmph, I fear that your cooperation with humans will only backfire in the end." After saying that, the short, black-robed man turned to look at Yunyang and Mengyi, who were strolling over. "It seems that Brother Tree has more than just the two of us as guests today."

"No," the tree-man shook his head, "Actually, both of you came uninvited."

"Chirp!"

The large bird that had led Yunyang and Mengyi over, resembling a phoenix, cried out and landed on the wooden figure's shoulder, glaring hostilely at the two men in black robes.

Compared to Yunyang and Mengyi, it seemed to be more hostile towards the two men in black robes.

Of course, this could also be the reason why it couldn't defeat Yunyang.

"Yunyang, be careful." Meng Yi put her hand on her lower back and whispered to Yunyang, "Those two figures in black robes have a very strong demonic aura!"

Even without Meng Yi's reminder, Yun Yang could already smell the same fishy odor on them as the Rat King.

However, these two black-robed figures... no, black-robed demons seemed to pay no attention to Yunyang and Mengyi. After glancing at them, they seemed too lazy to bother with them.

It was like treating two ants.

Their focus was still on the wooden figure in front of them.

"Brother Tree, you've got a good plan. You want us and humans to compete to win you over so you can profit from it."

"...Your imagination is truly richer than that of humans." The wooden figure's tone seemed rather helpless. "If possible, I would rather not join either of you, after all, I am just a tree."

"Times are about to change, and it will be difficult for you to remain unscathed in this chaotic world. Why don't you kill these two humans and join my Demon Court?"

Demon Court?

Meng Yi was quite surprised.

The Demon Court sounds like an organization composed of demons.

Demons with "anti-human social ideas" have actually formed an organization? This is a major piece of information!

"Monsters with anti-human social ideas" is a term used by the Psionic Bureau to refer to monsters that possess intelligence but harbor hostility towards humans and human society, and that use their power to cause harm and loss to humans and human society.

The Xia Kingdom's official attitude towards animals that have awakened spiritual power, namely demons, is not entirely one of rejection.

However, for reasons of social security, any monsters that are discovered that have not awakened to intelligence are captured by the combat division of the Psionic Bureau and live in specially designated nature reserves.

As for those who generate wisdom, the official approach is primarily to win them over.

However, most intelligent demons do not choose to join the human side.

The reason is simple: most intelligent demons are wild animals, and wild animals generally resist and oppose humans.

However, most of them choose a compromise: they still live in the mountains and forests, but they come to a specially set up station to check in every month.

Meanwhile, humans also provide these monsters with plenty of food near the site.

As the saying goes, orcs will never be slaves.

Unless meals and accommodation are included.

Of course, a very small number choose to avoid being found by humans.

The official stance on these demons is somewhat ambiguous.

Firstly, some demons have very strong counter-surveillance capabilities, making them difficult to find, and these demons generally do not approach human society.

Others are what are called demons with "anti-human social ideas".

These demons deliberately cause destruction to humans and cities. The official stance on these demons is consistent: kill them without mercy.

They were all on the "Wanted List for Demons".

The rat king that Yunyang dealt with last time, although lacking intelligence, was powerful and caused significant harm to human society, so it was also included in this category.

Judging from the conversation between the two black-robed demons, these two demons are clearly the kind with "anti-human social ideas," and these demons have actually formed an organization! This is undoubtedly a bombshell!

Yunyang raised an eyebrow.

This short, black-robed demon, a species opposed to humans, surprisingly revealed information about demon organizations without any hesitation.

Either these cowardly creatures no longer need to fear humans.

Either these two are confident and intend to kill themselves and Meng Yi here!