I guarded Impel Down for a hundred years in the pirate world.

On the altar, Figo's eyes twitched slightly beneath his tightly closed eyelids, his heart trembling.

This thing is...

That level six sea beast?

Its appearance is extremely similar to that of a web worm, but its size... its size... is at least three times larger than that of the elephant bird of Qinghai!

It broke the record for the largest size of any creature Figo had ever seen; an ordinary island wouldn't even be enough for it to eat in one bite!

How does something of that size survive, and how terrifying is its strength and defense?

The enormous tortoise seemed to sense something as well, its massive mouth opening and closing, and a force of will transmitted to Figo.

That seems to be the ability to control sea monsters?

The next instant, the giant tortoise seemed to sense that something was wrong with the person demanding power. Its huge eyes turned and it looked at the sky. An extremely loud roar suddenly exploded in Figo's mind!

Consciousness instantly returned, and the blood of Bai Xing and the Mermaid Queen within her body dissolved.

Figo swayed, and the people below the altar looked shocked. Norton said, "The Star King and the Demon King are indeed conscious. They can still fight you? Are you alright?"

Figo frowned and said, "I'm fine."

But... the power to control sea beasts that the Mermaid Kingdom has gained through sacrifices over the years may never have come from the Mermaid Queen.

What is the connection between that giant tortoise and Lucifer, and why... would the tracing of the Mermaid Queen's bloodline lead to it?

Try again!

Chapter 360 Escalation of the War

Tuxin Island, in the waters north of Maibei.

This was originally a small island that wasn't particularly well-known in the sea, but it has suddenly become very lively recently.

The root cause was the outbreak of war.

The inhabitants of the islands near the Demon Race's sea area were evacuated back to the mainland in the evacuation operation that Capri had prepared long ago, while Tuxin Island happened to be one of those islands that did not need to be evacuated, but was not the outermost island after the evacuation of those other islands.

Its advantageous geographical location made the island a supply point for ships, and a large amount of supplies were transported here. Many 'freelance soldiers' also gathered here and formed their own teams. Many strong people were unwilling to join the Light Army and follow unified orders, and the Skeleton Emperor did not stop the establishment of small 'private armies'.

At the dock, in a makeshift house, the Demon Slayer Corps, formed by the Three-Lamp King Began, was recruiting members.

At that moment, a blond young man sat down in front of Began. Began held a document in his hand, glanced at it, and asked the young man:

"Irving, right? Your information is quite detailed, and it's clear you genuinely want to join us. But there's one thing I don't understand. You wrote here that you're a Starman, stranded on Light Star after your spaceship crashed. So why do you want to participate in this war?"

Irving said, "I was 16 when I ended up in Deng Huoxing, and I'm 46 now... And whether it's Deng Huoxing or Xingkong, we're all one family."

“Hmm, that’s well said.” Began smiled. “But… is that all? Is there no other reason? For example, is there a chance of seizing the Light Emblem if we venture into the Demon Clan’s waters, or is there some grudge against the Star Demon Clan?”

Owen shook his head: "No. If I had to say, I'd like to find my parents. After the truth about the Lighthouse was revealed in Starry Sky six years ago, they might have come here, but the Lighthouse Star is too big, and I can't find them."

"Looking for...parents?"

"Participating in the war might bring you fame or merit, and you might get help from a duke."

“Oh…” Began shifted her posture, stared at Owen for a moment, and said, “I’m sorry, you’re quite capable, but I can’t take you in. You should try looking elsewhere.”

"Why?!" Owen was taken aback, then stood up abruptly, his voice trembling with emotion. "If you think my intentions seem premature or something..."

"No, we..."

"Look! What's that?!"

"It's a demon submarine!"

"Enemy attack!!"

Just as Began was about to speak, he was suddenly interrupted by a burst of noise outside. His face tightened, and he sprang to his feet and went outside.

Irving quickly followed.

In just a few seconds, the once bustling island descended into chaos. Owen followed Began and his men to the beach, where they saw a dark submarine emerging from the sea and changing shape, transforming into a ship.

On the exposed deck, a rugged-looking demon, over 10 meters tall, appeared with his arms crossed, exuding an oppressive aura.

"That is……"

"Hahaha, I won the lottery? This kind of guy actually sneaked in and attacked this godforsaken place."

"Saltos, the commander of the Fourth Legion of the Demon Race? Is that the guy?!"

The powerful figures gathered on the shore either laughed or were terrified. Some turned and fled, while others smiled disdainfully and stood steadily on the shore.

"The Legion Commander? That's... the powerful figure who lit the five lamps?!" Owen exclaimed. "Aren't we going to retreat, Commander Began?!"

"Don't call me commander, or I'll disqualify you."

Began laughed and said, "I recruit brothers who have no worries and can risk their lives in times like this. You still care about your parents, and your parents care about you too. You can't die!"

Owen initially thought the remark was sarcastic, but observing Began's expression, he found no hint of sarcasm; Began appeared quite sincere.

He laughed and said, "Brothers, we've won the lottery! Good luck to us!"

Sartos charged in on the waves, and Began roared, "Began's Demon Slayer Corps, prepare for battle!!"

"Ready for battle!!"

"Slay the demon!!"

……

Mermaid Kingdom.

'The Demon Clan's Fourth Legion Commander, Sartos, led a small elite force to sneak into the Maibei Sea and launch a surprise attack on Tuxin Island. In the battle, hundreds of powerful warriors perished, and more than a thousand humans who had not yet evacuated were subjected to the Demon Clan's genetic transformation. Most of them died, and three were transformed into the Demon Clan's progenitors.'

Duke Bambri of Capri and Cassius then arrived, severely wounding Saltos and killing all the demons who were with him.

Half a day later, the battle that took place on Tuxin Island was reported to the Mermaid Kingdom via text message and was learned by Figo, who had not yet left.

Hundreds died, and over a thousand were transformed into dead.

The cold, hard words couldn't convey much of the cruelty. Figo said, "After all this preparation, the demon race has finally launched the first battle."

Since Figo killed Astaroth and two demon legion commanders, the demons and the Capri have been engaged in small-scale skirmishes, but these skirmishes mostly occurred at the border between the two seas or within the demons' seas. This is the first time that the demons have taken the initiative to attack a relatively inland area of ​​the human seas.

"The longer we delay, the more complete our preparations will be, which will be more disadvantageous for the demons. I think it's time for them to make their move."

The Mermaid King Norton said, "The Skeleton Emperor will make the demons pay a heavy price for this, and it's time for me to lead the team out."

"King of the Stars, will you remain in our kingdom and continue attempting to hold sacrifices?"

Figo thought for a moment and said, "No."

Seven days have passed since he first performed a ritual and discovered that the Mermaid Queen's bloodline could communicate with that level-six sea beast. During this time, he tried 10 more rituals, hoping to obtain more information or pinpoint the location of the giant beast, but with little success.

The search for the remaining hidden demon generals went smoothly; no one could escape the prison records. After three demon generals were captured and five escaped, two more demon generals were brought out.

They were the 70th and 71st Demon Generals, both junior members of the Demon General ranks and not very strong. They were probably hiding by chance, or perhaps they hadn't even been notified of their evacuation. They didn't know each other's identities, let alone those of Grat and Gimora.

There's no point in staying any longer; the war is escalating, and it's time for him to make his move!

"Mermaid King, I have one more request. May I take the blood left behind by the Mermaid Queen with me?" Figo asked again.

Norton paused, looking somewhat troubled, but finally nodded: "Anyway, the ritual will no longer be held. Just leave us a drop as a legacy for the Queen."

Thank you.

"No, we should thank you, King of the Stars."

An hour later, Figo left the Mermaid Kingdom with a team that now included the Loulan Princess, and Norton also set off with his merman army.

In the following days, the war indeed escalated. The demon race launched surprise attacks on the human islands one after another, and the Light Army also pressed into the demon race's sea area. Half of the Light Sea was turned into a mess!

Chapter 361 Our side promises not to use the King of the Stars first

"Ready for battle!!"

"Slay the demon!!"

The rough roar echoed in his ears, and Irving instantly sat up, still shaken and breathing heavily. He looked around at his surroundings and felt a sense of loss.

The battle a few days ago was something he had never experienced in his 16 years in the Starry Sky and 30 years in the Light Star. Facing the five-light demon king, a group of kings from various races, who were at most at the three-light level, launched one fearless charge after another.

Charge until everyone is dead!

At first, he didn't quite understand: cover the evacuation of the island's residents? Help the dukes of Capri delay the demon legion commander?

Is it really worth sacrificing the lives of so many powerful individuals? In a world where strength reigns supreme, life is never equal.

Later, he realized something he had gradually forgotten, something that a person from the stars had been gradually forgetting.

The Demon race can transform other races into Demons through Demon transformation experiments!

If we don't fight back fiercely, their numbers will only increase. At the very least, we should escort the children who are easier to convert away.

If too many children are converted, even if they are rescued after conversion and not taken back to the demon race for education, how will they live in human society? How will they resist the strange looks they receive?

In a war aimed at annihilating the demon race, the number of humans who are transformed is minimized!

We must avoid ethical issues.

Kyrie Irving understands this perfectly now, because...

He stood up, walked to a full-length mirror, and touched his devil horns with a complicated expression.

Influenced by the bloodshed and spurred by the death of Began, who had left a good impression on him, Owen joined the battle. Whether it was lucky or unlucky, he was not killed, but was transformed by the demon race's genes. When he awoke from his coma, he had become one of the three people who had been transformed in that battle.

"Even if I find my parents this time, they might not recognize me." He murmured to himself, when suddenly there was a knock on his door. Someone said, "Owen, the Duke wants to see you."

After being transformed into a demon, Owen and the other two were taken back to the military base by Bambri and temporarily isolated. When the summons came, Owen knew that the final decision had been made.

He wasn't worried about being killed; he figured Capri wouldn't do that. But he was genuinely confused about what to do next.

Following the long-legged warrior who summoned him, Owen arrived at the center of the camp and met the four-meter-tall duchess. To his surprise, the person sitting in the center seat was another tall and strong human man, not Bambri.

He paused for a moment, then realized what was happening.

"King of the Stars?"

Figo nodded and said, "Owen? You came to Mars when your spaceship crashed when you were 16. Which planet did you live on before?"

Owen showed a hint of excitement: "It's Atga Star in the Central Star Region. My father is one of the vice presidents of the Atga Trading Company, which serves the Giants."

“Oh, I’ve heard of it.” Figo hadn’t actually heard of it, but he could tell that Owen wasn’t lying, and said, “You’re really unlucky.”

Owen's excitement subsided, and he touched his devil horns again, a sense of loss rising within him: "Lord of the Stars..."