Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 529: Chapter 249: Getting into Character

The Qinling Headquarters had prepared a grand welcome banquet for the arrival of Li Yelai.

A large number of high-ranking officials from the headquarters were present to join the celebration.

There were numerous powerful figures present, including the seven Demon Generals of Zhutu and thirteen Divine Chosen Servants, all in attendance.

Let’s not speak of the Divine Chosen Servants for now; among the seven Demon Generals, six had Sixth Sense, and one was an Overlord with Seventh Awakening!

It was fortunate that the Little Mad King had disguised himself as a maid, or else it would have been very difficult to hide in front of them.

These were the spokespeople of Zhutu, wielding a significant portion of the Headquarters’ power. Their elite teams were numerous, with just the Bloodsuckers—a type of close-combat Demon—they had more than thirty thousand.

Even as a Divine Chosen, Li Yelai couldn’t surpass their power within the Headquarters. As a newly promoted Divine Chosen, except for a portion of the inheritance from Red Fury and Xue Yin, he didn’t have much of a base.

And those Demon Generals, such as Jiang Yong, represented Zhutu, controlling the power of that Overlord Level Divine Chosen.

But now, these powerful Chaos Demon Generals also gave Li Yelai ample respect.

Above the vast underground colosseum’s high platform,

Li Yelai sat in the seat of honor, with his servant Gongsun and people like River sitting on the left, while Zhutu’s Demon Generals sat on the right. Even the Overlord had to respectfully greet him.

At the same time, countless delicious dishes were served by beautiful girls, while in the arena, a terrible slaughter was being staged.

Eight hundred and eighty-eight beings battled here.

Among them were Scavengers caught by the Church, captives from other Sects, and fervent believers of the Blood God Sect.

They slaughtered to their heart’s content here, and as they became soaked in blood, it was as if Scarlet Armor had adhered to them, their strength growing ever stronger.

Willing or not, they had all stepped on to the path of slaughter and started to follow the Chaos God.

This was corruption... Under the sinister ritual, their slaughter received feedback, and even if their hearts resisted, at this moment, they could not help but become believers of that god.

Li Yelai even saw someone crying as they stabbed their own friends to death, twisting in despair.

Li Yelai felt a chill in his body, but he couldn’t save them. The only thing that Li Yelai felt fortunate about was that Ye Boshou was not here.

Eventually, as Li Yelai and others finished their meal, only about a dozen blood-covered figures remained standing in the arena.

Their bodies were now adorned with thick and fierce Battle Armor, and each person’s aura had greatly increased from before.

But the slaughter had not ended; they once again lifted their blades and roared as they lunged at each other.

At this moment, they seemed to have lost all rationality. The power from the Void Realm was affecting their bodies and minds, making them stronger and more savage.

Above on the platform, the Demon Generals and Divine Chosen Servants were lightly laughing and making their commentary.

They even set up bets.

”That one with the spear, not bad tactics. Should be the last one standing.”

”No, his combat strength is strong, but his arm is already half crippled. With this intensity of fighting, he won’t last long.”

”I actually favor the one with the long axe... Look, another skull has been split open.”

”Your vision is too superficial; look at that woman with the Double Maces. She seems to be suppressed, but she has been conserving her strength all along.”

The Divine Chosen Servants discussed animatedly, placing their bets which included Spiritual Ability Equipment or certain Extraordinary Materials.

”Lord Di Yun, who do you think it will be?” Jiang Yong asked with a smile, ”This is a ritual specially prepared for you.”

Indeed, according to Jiang Yong, this was for Li Yelai to select his Demon Generals.

After all, as a Divine Chosen without a Demon General by his side, it was quite shabby.

This was their way of showing goodwill to a Divine Chosen.

This was also why those believers with no connections but eager to stand beside a Divine Chosen participated so eagerly.

Li Yelai cursed these beasts in his heart, but his face remained indifferent, ”All are passable. But if I had to say, that woman with the Double Maces should be the last one standing.”

”Truly Lord Di Yun, such rich combat experience,” commented the Overlord Level Demon General with a light laugh, raising his glass to Li Yelai.

The others also began to flatter.

Sure enough, within a few minutes, the woman wielding Double Maces brutally smashed the last opponent’s head, splashing that scarlet blood plasma all over herself.

The blood moved swiftly and solidified in an instant.

Completing the fierce Armor on the woman’s body.

And when the Armor came together, a force from the Void Realm descended, and the woman’s aura became even stronger.

The Blood God was not stingy, bestowing upon her a blessing, making her truly a Chaos Demon General.

The Female Demon General knelt on one knee, giving a salutation to the high platform.

Li Yelai nodded slightly to acknowledge her loyalty, and thereupon, she became Li Yelai’s first Demon General.

This made River’s face look a bit ugly; he had only just become a trusted aide, and now a Demon General had appeared, while he was not even a Demon General yet!

But he also knew the difficulty of becoming a Demon General was very high, and he himself didn’t have much confidence. He could only force a smile to welcome the Female Demon General.

”Alright, we’ve eaten, and we’ve seen the show, and a Demon General has emerged. If you have any other matters, speak them plainly,” said Li Yelai.

Everyone’s expression changed slightly, Jiang Yong said, ”No offense intended, Lord Di Yun. It is that Lord Zhutu has given orders before his return, some strategical issues cannot be changed, the First to the Fifth Legions also refuse to accept other commands. Even from other lords... it won’t work.”