I manage female characters in all the heavens.

This further attracted more people to join, causing the Demon Extermination Alliance to grow rapidly and enter a positive cycle.

Everyone who joins the alliance firmly believes that they are doing a great good deed on behalf of Heaven.

They believed that with the current power of the Demon Extermination Alliance, even if a true demon were to descend from the heavens, they could still slay it!

Moreover, Yingri is nothing more than a mere human female demon.

Win!

However, reality soon gave them a resounding slap in the face.

Anqing City.

The square in front of the city lord's mansion was in a mess.

Corpses were everywhere, the air was thick with the scent of death, and a tragic and devastating atmosphere swept across the sky.

The Demon Extermination Alliance's expedition team arrived at noon today. They didn't even have lunch and went straight to the City Lord's Mansion to exterminate the demons.

Meanwhile, the Demon Lord of Reflecting the Sun had been waiting for quite some time.

She stood atop the square full of treasures, like a giant dragon guarding its treasures. Though she didn't unleash her power, she still exuded a chilling pressure that made people's hearts sink.

There were no extra words exchanged between the two sides, yet the tense atmosphere frightened even the clouds in the sky away.

All the various thoughts that came before they arrived quickly faded from everyone's minds. Regardless of their previous reasons for coming, now, there was only one path left for them: to kill the Demon Lord Yingri.

A dozen top-notch experts charged towards Yingri, no longer glancing at the glittering treasures, focusing all their attention on the battle and unleashing a variety of exquisite moves.

But with just one move, without even using the Absorption Technique, more than a dozen renowned top-tier martial arts masters were sent flying backward, severely injured.

The others were only slightly taken aback, but were not frightened. Instead, they drew their weapons and roared as they charged toward the demon.

The Demon King of Reflecting the Sun merely revealed a captivating smile, and an eerie suction force spread throughout the entire area, freezing everyone's movements.

Resistance is futile. No matter how strong the fighting will, it cannot overcome the dimensional chasm brought about by the Absorption Technique. This is a martial art that transcends the current limits of the world, and no one can stop it.

The expeditionary force of over a thousand men was almost entirely wiped out in the time it takes to eat a meal.

Those who survived—those who were lucky enough to flee the battlefield at the first moment—are now looking back in horror at the city lord's mansion, which resembles hell, their eyes filled with disbelief.

The figure stood on the highest rooftop of the city lord's mansion, her pale yellow skirt fluttering in the wind. A strange and terrifying suction force surrounded her, seemingly distorting the view and the void, making it impossible to see clearly.

It seemed not to be a person, but a vortex that devoured everything, swallowing the entire city lord's mansion into it.

"Demon...demon magic! That's demon magic!"

"A survivor cried out in a trembling voice, his face drained of all color," a survivor said.

"Run! Run fast!!"

Someone shouted first, and the remaining dozens of people scattered like frightened birds, even dropping their weapons on the ground.

"Tie Xinlan" stood on the roof ridge, watching the figures fleeing in disarray, a disdainful smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

"Run! Spread my name, proclaim my power, let the world know that I have arrived!"

She unleashed the full power of her Absorption Technique, instantly devouring the remaining nine hundred-plus people. She didn't want any of their internal energy; she only wanted their blood essence, martial arts knowledge, and insights.

Her physical body is progressing rapidly, already far surpassing the physical body of an ascended being.

Her martial arts skills are also constantly deepening. Many profound martial arts techniques that she couldn't see through before, she can now not only see through at a glance, but also copy them at a glance!

The path of devouring, so exhilarating!

She used her energy absorption technique to transfer the unnecessary power outside her body, and the countless true qi transformed into unparalleled power, instantly sweeping up the corpses scattered all over the ground.

A long dragon of corpses appeared, streaking across the sky and landing in a pit that had been dug in advance outside Anqing City.

The city lord stared at the corpses continuously filling the crater before him, his body growing cold.

This is no longer martial arts, it's magic!

Now they're truly tied to the pirate ship of Yingri.

"Hurry up and bury it, or you'll get beaten to death," the city lord ordered with a wry smile.

The soldiers of the city lord's mansion suddenly realized what was happening and quickly began filling the pits, putting in all their strength and not daring to slack off at all.

Tie Xinlan clapped her hands lightly, as if she had only done a trivial thing.

Then she looked down at the gold and silver jewelry scattered all over the square.

At this moment, the gold and silver jewels shone brilliantly in the setting sun, turning the entire square into a golden hue that completely obscured the insignificant trace of blood.

"Tie Xinlan" nodded in satisfaction, then leaped into the pile of treasure and stretched comfortably.

"Ah, how luxurious!" This bed is worth a million taels of gold!

The Jiang sisters, Yu Yan and Yu Feng, peeked out from behind the gate of the City Lord's Mansion. Looking at Lord Ying Ri's lazy and carefree appearance, they exchanged glances, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lord Yingri, after killing so many people, don't you feel even a little bit of unease?

How can one kill as casually as eating?

The news of the expedition's failure and near annihilation spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world.

The expeditionary force was almost completely wiped out, with only a few who, sensing the danger, fled and escaped with their lives.

The female demon who embodies the sun not only emerged unscathed, but also continued to live in the Anqing City Lord's Mansion, showing no intention of moving out.

I stand proudly in the sky, undeterred by your thousands of troops!

A massive war to exterminate the demon was thwarted by the demon lord with overwhelming force, leaving the entire martial arts world speechless.

This war, known in history as the First Great War to Exterminate Demons, ended in failure. Not only did it fail to destroy the demons, it also emboldened the female demon.

Those voices that were originally clamoring to "act on behalf of Heaven" and "annihilate the demons" seemed to have been choked by an invisible hand, and all fell silent.

However, silence does not mean the end.

Another general meeting of the Demon Extermination Alliance was urgently convened the day after the first expedition team was wiped out.

This time, there were more attendees, their faces were more solemn, and their expressions were more resolute.

"Although the first expeditionary force was defeated, it was only because we underestimated our enemy and didn't send out enough troops!"

The first batch of expeditionary forces was hastily assembled and dispatched when the Demon Extermination Alliance was first established, and it cannot represent the strength of the Demon Extermination Alliance, which has now expanded its power by nearly ten times.

We lost, yet we didn't lose!

"This time, we will assemble an army of ten thousand warriors to wipe out all demons!"

"The term 'suppression force' is no longer sufficient to describe such a large army! We must officially rename it—the Demon Extermination Army!"

"Grant them the banner and the designation, and transform discipline and honor into the sharpest blade to pierce the witch's heart!"

"Send the strongest warriors to lead and train this army, maximizing the combat effectiveness of the Demon Extermination Army!"

The proposal was unanimously approved by all participants.

Thus, an unprecedented mobilization was launched in full swing under the call of the Demon Extermination Alliance.

The leaders, elders, and most outstanding successors of many sects all joined the Demon Extermination Army, forming a terrifying army of martial artists.

That wasn't all; various sects brought out their most secret techniques and offered them to the members of the Demon Extermination Army for training.

Those martial arts manuals that were usually treasured were now laid out like cabbages, for all martial artists who aspired to destroy demons to study and learn from.

This is a hard-fought battle in which everyone is united and working together. Everyone is striving to defeat the demon and contributing their due strength.

In a short time, every member of the Demon Extermination Army was growing rapidly.

Their martial arts skills, combat strength, teamwork... are all improving at a visible rate.

The Demon Extermination Alliance's confidence was rekindled in this atmosphere of unity and determination.

This united and determined attitude to destroy the demon touched the heart of a true top-tier martial arts master.

Chapter 125 The Eighth Level of Bright Jade, the Demon God Descends!

Lu Zhongyuan, the Great Hero of the South.

This is a peerless master who is almost on par with Lianxing, the second master of Yihua Palace. In terms of martial arts alone, he is even stronger than Wei Wuyuan, the leader of the Twelve Constellations.

He actually came uninvited to the Demon Extermination Alliance headquarters, wanting to do his part in the extermination of demons!

He volunteered to serve as the chief instructor of the Demon Extermination Alliance, using his unparalleled martial arts skills and superb experience to guide and train the demon-slaying army.

As one of the top masters in the martial arts world, Lu Zhongyuan's guidance was a treasure to the Demon Extermination Alliance. The martial arts and combat power of the Demon Extermination Army were improving rapidly, and their confidence in exterminating demons was soaring.

Lu Zhongyuan's arrival caused a stir throughout the entire Demon Extermination Alliance.

With the great hero Lu in charge, how can we not fear the destruction of this demon!

"Master Lu's martial arts skills are comparable to those of the legendary Master Yan Nantian back in the day! With him around, that female demon Ying Ri is doomed!"

The morale of the demon-slaying army soared to its peak instantly.

Meanwhile, in the Anqing City Lord's Mansion, when "Tie Xinlan" received this news, the smile on her face faded slightly.

"Lu Zhongyuan..."

She put down her wine glass, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

She certainly knew the name Lu Zhongyuan.

This is a true chivalrous man. Although his martial arts skills are not as good as Yaoyue and Yan Nantian, they are only second to these two.

He is definitely a top-notch expert; in terms of raw strength alone, he is probably even superior to Wei Wuyuan.

The reason Wei Wuyuan was able to defeat him back then was mainly because he had depleted a portion of Wei Wuyuan's power beforehand, as well as the first-time killing effect of his strange martial arts.

If the two were to fight again, in a fair battle, it's hard to say whether Wei Wuyuan could even withstand a hundred moves.

"Tsk...what's this old guy doing here?" She clicked her tongue, but wasn't too worried. "But it doesn't really matter."

She didn't care about heroes or villains, good or bad people. It was good that they came, as her Absorption Technique was just lacking a substantial source of nourishment.

Lu Zhongyuan is highly skilled in martial arts, ranking third in the world in the original story. If one could devour him, it would definitely be of great benefit to one's cultivation.

No matter how strong he is, he is still subject to the constraints of this world. But she, who possesses the Three Blades of Avici Hell and the Absorption Technique, is practically from the upper realm. It's a dimensional attack, and taking down Lu Zhongyuan is a piece of cake if she puts in a little effort.

She turned around, no longer looking out the window, and walked towards the secret room.

"Before that... let's properly digest the gains from the first demon-slaying war."