Chapter 585

Chapter 585: Victory Streak

In the chaotic battlefield, the ten thousand strong Ape Tribe and Demon Human army made a move. They were charging towards the center of the Datong Army, their banner raised high, standing over ten meters tall, it was too conspicuous.

Ten thousand Demon Humans were approaching the battlefield at a very fast speed when another army came out diagonally, also consisting of ten thousand people, with Lin Jiang leading the way.

"The Emperor of the Human race"

The leading Demon Human was surprised to see the flag behind Lin Jiang, the Emperor of the Human race, leading the charge personally. He was considered high-ranking among the Demon Humans and Ape Tribe, but not at the level of a chief. This was the first time he realized that the human race was different from what he had read in their books.

However, the two most elite forces clashed, quickly displaying superior martial arts skills compared to regular armies.

Both sides abandoned conventional tactics, not relying on formations but on their own strength, showing extraordinary confidence in their abilities.

"Break!"

In an instant, a blade beam flew out from Lin Jiang, slicing through over a dozen Demon Humans, including one of Martial Saint level.

The leader of the Demon Humans’ expression changed drastically, swiftly engaging with Lin Jiang and abandoning their horses. Lin Jiang did the same, as mounted combat could not fully unleash a warrior’s true power, so both dismounted.

"Roar!"

The leader of the Demon Humans suddenly let out a loud roar, and his bones crackled as he grew taller by at least four meters. His black fur bristled all over, transforming him from a Demon Human who looked like a human into a monstrous creature.

"Is this the path of evolution for Demon Humans?"

Lin Jiang sighed to himself, knowing quite a bit about Demon Humans. They were becoming more and more similar to humans in appearance, but genetically they were still Demon Humans. Many higher-ranking Demon Humans had the ability to transform during battle, increasing their strength by about thirty to forty percent.

The Demon Humans from the Ape Tribe mostly used iron rods. When a Demon Human swung a rod at Lin Jiang, he tried to block with his knife. He could feel the power of the Demon Human, as even most Martial Saints among humans would struggle to defend against it. The Martial Saints he had encountered before were not able to handle it, showcasing the strength of top-tier Demon Human Martial Saints.

The Demon Human continued to strike relentlessly, making Lin Jiang furious. He immediately used the Burning Life Secret Method and swung his knife, shredding his opponent with a ferocious blade beam. The enemy fell without any resistance, not understanding how he was defeated even in death.

"Kill!"

Despite their leader’s death, the other Demon Humans didn’t falter. Instead, they became even more fierce, surrounding Lin Jiang with the intent to kill.

Most of these Demon Humans had already transformed into three to four-meter tall ape monsters, quickly overwhelming Lin Jiang. However, in the next moment, blade beams burst forth, shattering the surrounding Demon Humans.

"Your Majesty."

The guards finally caught up and tried to protect Lin Jiang. Lin Jiang was so angry that he yelled. Why are you blocking me? Go away and fight the enemies!

Without caring what others thought, he used his inner strength to push them away and continued fighting the Demon Humans. These Demon Humans were fierce and kept fighting, seeming to be in a frenzied state where they didn’t fear injuries, pain, or death.

Lin Jiang fought alongside the guards, defeating thousands of Demon Humans. Under Xia Liang’s command, the rest of the Demon Humans began to retreat, overcome by fear of death.

The fatal blows came from the Demon Human minions, who were supported by traitors from the Datong Army. These traitors hid during the battle, while the true Demon Human minions foolishly charged into battle and met their doom.

Facing defeat, the Demon Humans launched a final attack, causing significant casualties despite their weak strength. Only a few of the tens of thousands of Demon Humans managed to escape.

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"Your Majesty, the basic casualty figures have been calculated. Our army lost over 83,700 soldiers, while 36,500 were injured. We killed over 146,000 enemies and captured more than 3,500 of them, including the Demon Human minions…"

Two days later, the casualty figures showed a nearly equal number of losses between the Datong Army and the Demon Humans. Lin Jiang was deeply saddened by the situation and worried about the other battle fronts.

In this battle, Lin Jiang fought with all his might, leading to the deaths of at least hundreds of the elite Ape Tribe warriors and their strongest leader. Without Lin Jiang’s skills, it would have been much costlier to defeat the Demon Human regular army on other battlefields.

"General Xia, let’s not delay anymore. I have a plan for the servant soldiers. Let them return to Peizhou State and carry out the Demon Slaying Order. They can exchange Demon Human parts for wealth and prosperity. Send a small army to support them."

"Your Majesty, this plan is very clever. We should not attack until the Demon Humans in other regions are eliminated."

"General Xia will stay here to guard, keeping fifty thousand soldiers and all the wounded, building a permanent base here. I will lead the remaining troops to the northeast to invade Yingzhou State."

"Your Majesty, why go to Yingzhou State? Shouldn’t we go to Dingzhou instead?"

"There’s no time. Going to Dingzhou is not meaningful. I want to go to Yingzhou State, destroy the Demon Human stronghold. Give the servant soldiers the same orders. The main force of Demon Humans in Peizhou State has already been defeated. Let them attack the Demon Human stronghold, remember to leave no one alive."

Lin Jiang said he didn’t go to Dingzhou because he didn’t want to be controlled by Demon Humans. Instead, he wanted to control the enemy, like attacking Yingzhou State, forcing the Demon Humans to retreat or become disorganized.

Lin Jiang and Xia Liang quickly agreed. The next morning, Lin Jiang set out with ten thousand light cavalry, carrying very little baggage, as he would have to rely on the enemy’s supplies.

The march was very smooth. The main forces of Demon Humans in the former Chen Kingdom’s territories had gathered to face the six-pronged attack of the Datong Army. The main forces of Demon Humans in Yingzhou State also arrived in Dingzhou. Taking advantage of the emptiness, Lin Jiang swept through dozens of small tribes.

They arrived at Yingchuan Prefecture in Yingzhou State. Yingchuan Prefecture was not the capital of Yingzhou State, but it was even more prosperous. This was because it was the home of the Xie family, a noble family of hundreds of years, who had made Yingchuan very prosperous.

In places where it’s more prosperous, Demon Humans like to gather. That’s why there are many Demon Humans in Yingchuan, even though most of them are in Dingzhou. They are blocking Lin Jiang’s way.

"Your Majesty, the Demon Humans are daring to provoke us, some of them have left the city."

"Your Majesty, please look, the clothes worn by the Demon Humans resemble the uniforms of students from the Chen Kingdom Martial Arts Academy. These Demon Humans are disrespecting us warriors."

"It’s said that Demon Humans are divided into different classes. The offspring of high-ranking Demon Humans, like noble families, also study and practice martial arts. It used to sound like a rumor, but now it seems to be true."

The people were very surprised to see the Demon Humans coming out of Yingchuan Prefecture, and they started talking about it.

Lin Jiang was also very surprised as he looked at the charging Demon Humans. The world of Demon Humans is truly incomprehensible.

"Human race, why are you intruding in our Yingchuan territory?"

There were only about seven to eight hundred Demon Humans leaving the city, with one leading the way and shouting loudly at Lin Jiang.

"When did Yingchuan belong to Demon Humans?"

"I, the Demon Human, am the most noble and excellent race in this world. The human race was weak and was defeated by our elders over twenty years ago. The city of Yongchuan naturally belongs to us."

"Interesting, that means I have defeated you, and Yongchuan is ours again."

"Bah, you human scoundrels. You are just younglings. If you have the guts, go challenge our fathers instead of bullying the weak."

"If you don’t want to be bullied, then why did you come out? What are you trying to do?"

"My father is the leader of the Yongchuan Ape Tribe. Everyone in the city is from our tribe. When my father is away, it is my duty to defend the city from enemies outside."

"You want to defend the city from enemies outside but don’t want to be bullied. What do you want?"

"I want to have a fair fight with the human race. I am seventeen years old this year, just like the humans. You can choose a warrior who is also seventeen years old to fight me. If we win, Yongchuan will yield to you. If you lose, you must retreat three thousand miles and never harm Yongchuan."

"Hahaha…"

After hearing the words of the Demon Human, Lin Jiang burst into laughter. His guards from the Martial Arts Academy were eager to take action. Many of them were disciples personally trained by Lin Jiang and were all talented. At the age of seventeen or eighteen, some had already reached the level of a Martial Arts Master and were eager to challenge the Demon Human.

But Lin Jiang waved his hand, signaling the crowd to step back. He took up his sword and rode forward. He was seventeen years old, and wouldn’t you know it, Lin Jiang was also seventeen. Well, his body has always been seventeen, so it’s not really fair, right?