Chapter 1717 771: Divergence of Fate (Part 2)

The Four Great Family Heads struggle fiercely, roaring, but it's all in vain.

In fact, they can feel their bodies seemingly being refined!

Yes, they are like some kind of expendable material, being refined along with the Sky-reaching Pillar, fused together by the four hands reaching for the sky!

"No!!!"

The Four Great Family Heads roar simultaneously, yet ultimately, they are refined with the Sky-reaching Pillar into four light spheres, which merge into the bodies of the Four Great Demon Kings!

As the light spheres enter their bodies, the Four Great Demon Kings immediately feel their bodies undergoing earth-shattering changes, like a second metamorphosis, they are still becoming stronger, still becoming stronger! Stronger beyond imagination!

"In the past, you lent me a hand. Today, I help you embark on the Buddha's path!"

As these words fall, the phantom of Lan Yuhe also begins to slowly dissipate.

This awe-inspiring siege battle thus starts to draw to a close.

The Green Demon feels a kind of power stirring within him, transforming and absorbing slow with the flow of blood and even breathing.

The light sphere, like a furnace, continuously operates within him, steadily integrating power into his body, filling him completely.

"Is this... what power feels like..."

"This is... the Buddha's... sensation!"

The Green Demon looks down, his fingertips undergoing slow transformation, a symbol of gradual Buddhification.

This process may not complete the transformation quickly, but it is indeed ongoing now.

"Broken!"

Just then, a shout of excitement comes from the direction of the city wall.

It turns out to be Qiu Xiaoping, leading the Rebel Army, breaking through the guards blocking the city gate.

They flood out like breached river water, rushing madly through this small gap to escape outside.

However, it is meaningless by now.

Because Thunder City has already fallen into the hands of the demons.

Even the strongest force, held by the family with the Sky-reaching Pillar, was taken down, leaving only scraps of defeated soldiers unable to resist the rolling Demon Army.

Yet, the Green Demon speaks just then.

"Leave some alive, take them back to the Demon Capital."

Now the prestige and fame of the Four Great Demon Kings have reached their peak.

The Green Demon's words are like a decree to all present demons, none dare disobey.

As for why the Green Demon wants to leave some alive, it's naturally to replenish his human stock in the rearing ground.

While the Four Demons were in retreat before, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon and others rampaged without restraint, causing most humans in the rearing ground to die or be injured.

The remaining were released back to the rearing ground when they emerged from retreat, but the numbers had greatly diminished after such a debacle.

Therefore, the Green Demon has this consideration.

However, how many and who to leave, the Green Demon doesn't bother much, leaving it to the subordinates.

This task falls to the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon, who has not performed well and naturally summons all its spirit to complete the task properly.

When choosing livestock, whether they can work is secondary, the most important are gender ratio and health.

In addition, although it did not mention it, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon always considers strength as one criterion for a human to smoothly become a new inhabitant of the rearing ground, like demon food.

The stronger the human, the more benefit demons receive from consuming them; at worst, they can be used as strategic reserves.

For humans of mediocre strength, some can be kept as samples, but not too many, just a few selections are enough.

With a general standard in mind, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon leads the team and charges down, pursuing the fleeing refugees outside the city.

After all, the humans inside the city, dead and injured, have already been targeted by other demons' subordinates to be used as rewards for any demon willing to charge forward.

So these escaping outside the city, as well as those squeezing at the city gates trying to flee, become excellent targets, not affecting internal harmony while allowing selection of suitable people.

"They're killing! They're killing!!"

The crowd screams in panic, the Great Demon's presence alone is terrifying like thunder in the plain, let alone it brings a group of flying demons to swoop down directly, scaring the fleeing queue pale.

Qiu Xiaoping and Lu Qiaochun also have grim expressions within the team.

They have witnessed the formidable power of the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon firsthand, it can even withstand the Four Great Family Heads, although losing, just confronting it highlights the terrifying capabilities of this demon.

Even in its current state, it's not something such a fleeing force can contend with.

"Run!!"

Qiu Xiaoping and Lu Qiaochun shout aloud.

But it's useless.

The crowded scene and chaos mean most can't escape like moving in place.

While they seized a chance to sprint out of the team, leading the rebel force to flee, consequently, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon spotted them first.

After some simple confrontation, they, along with the rebel forces and fleeing groups, are quickly controlled.

"This one, kill."

"This one, reward you."

"This one, good skin, who likes it?"

Qiu Xiaoping and Lu Qiaochun kneel on the ground, heads lowered, lined in order with others.

Like livestock, they are selected by demons, their life and upcoming fate decided at a whim.

Lu Qiaochun trembles, shaking all over, tears swirling uncontrollably.

Though unable to see behind Thunder City, the crackling burns and searing heat clearly indicate the city's fires continue to spread, nearly burning the entire city to cinders!

And she, also approaches life's end.

"If..."

Tears, dropping like pearls.

Voice, choking, fragmented.

"If back then..."

"If I left with them..."

"Perhaps... perhaps now..."

Tears continuously slip down her face, the fear of death envelopes every cell.

"..."

Qiu Xiaoping's breathing is equally rapid, equally fearful, terrified.

She is also human!

Just a slightly stronger one!

Once not even the leader of the massive rebel organization, forced to take over after the previous leader's death.

She too has joy, anger, sorrow; she too has fear; she too... wants to live!

Therefore, she quietly observes the pattern by which demons leave some alive.

Yet...

None.

Perhaps because she is too afraid to calm down, making it impossible to observe truly.

Thus, she sees no hope, finds no way out, as if... left only to accept fate.

In this moment of utter despair.

Step.

A fiery foot appears in her vision.

It is indeed... the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon!

"This one, cut into pieces, serve as extra snacks, have it properly handled, and send it to Lord Demon King for nourishment later."

Without raising her head, Qiu Xiaoping hears words that make her breathless.

Her mind buzzes empty, she involuntarily shows a few painful, bleak smiles, looking up at the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon.

She seems bound to imprint this demon's visage deep within her soul, not forgetting even through reincarnation cycles.

The hatred, the resentment, can no longer be contained.

"Lord Qiu!!"

Lu Qiaochun now also raises her head, tear-stained face blooming.

But Qiu Xiaoping is already dragged away by her hair, pulled outward by the demons.

In that direction, beside the human remains, is a makeshift slaughter ground where human body parts are scattered chaotically, a large iron pot boils human broth, its 'aroma' permeating.

"No... no!!"

Lu Qiaochun's spirit teeters towards collapse.

Unexpectedly, the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon suddenly points at her.

"This one, keep, bring back to Demon Capital for rearing."

Alongside the Long-haired Fire Stepping Demon are Little Demons, jotting down notes with pen and paper, quickly scribbling the content down.

And just this line determines entirely different fates for Lu Qiaochun and Qiu Xiaoping.