Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2086: Chapter 216: I Want to Meet Wang Shouzhe (Part 4)

“Your Highness is too kind. This is all due to the strategic foresight of the Demon Lord and Young Master, seizing the opportunity when the defenses of the Red Iron Demon King Fort were lax, allowing our soldiers to excel,” the middle-aged general Su Huaichang modestly remarked before reporting, “The soldiers have discovered a large amount of red iron ore within the city, conservatively estimated to fill a hundred ox carts.”

The ox carts he mentioned were certainly not ordinary ones, but rather the gigantic carts being pulled by enormous demonic oxen currently hauling goods out of the Demon King Fortress, each cart able to carry a massive load of materials.

Hearing this, a smile appeared on the gaunt face of Gong Litu: “Congratulations to the Young Master, for red iron is a primary material in many demonic artifacts. Acquiring such a large amount of red iron ore is indeed a great boon for our Real Demon Palace.”

Red iron is a type of magic-infused demon iron, a primary material for crafting various kinds of demonic artifacts, with properties somewhat akin to Xuan iron, but with greater toughness.

This kind of demon iron ore is not of very high grade, but its consumption is enormous, always in short supply as a strategic resource. Bringing back such a large batch of red iron ore would surely delight the artifact refiners to no end.

“This Young Master specifically attacked this Red Iron Demon King Fort for the red iron ores it possesses. This Red Iron Demon King Fort has thrived solely because of these red iron ores.” The Little Demon Sovereign also wore a smile but spoke with some regret, “Unfortunately, time left for us is too short. Otherwise, we could occupy the red iron mine and excavate more to take back.”

“Young Master need not feel regretful. Though red iron is important, its grade is ultimately not high. The Red Iron Demon King’s treasury contains far better things,” Gong Litu remarked with a smile.

“The Demon King speaks truly.” Su Huaichang nodded, continuing to report, “Our people have looted many valuable magic potions, magic materials, and even demonic artifacts from the treasury, which were the most prized possessions of the Red Iron Demon King. However, for some reason, the number of Demon Crystal Stones is not very high.”

“It’s alright. Even with just these, it’s already a monumental achievement. You’ve all worked hard.” The Little Demon Sovereign had regained his composure by now, no longer caught up over these matters.

Looking at Su Huaichang, he said, “There are several more Demon King Fortresses to conquer next. Time is limited. Have your soldiers expedite the sorting of materials and hand them over to my battalion for transport. We must hurry to the next Demon King Fortress.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

Su Huaichang responded promptly and went off to get busy.

Soon, all the spoils were properly sorted, and one gigantic ox cart after another began leaving the Demon King Fortress, heading toward the fortress guarded by Demon Two.

Meanwhile, the Little Demon Sovereign, accompanied by the Shura Corps Fifth War Legion temporarily assigned under him, rushed towards the next Demon King Fortress.

Standing on the spine of the Demonic Dragon, the Little Demon Sovereign gazed down at the battalion soldiers surging below like a black and red torrent, then looked at the massive blood moon in the sky filled with demonic evil energy in the distance, feeling a surge of grand ambition.

Life ought to be like this, commanding the world, annihilating enemies with a wave of the hand.

This time’s opportunity was truly unprecedented. Once he seizes the moment and captures the remaining Demon King Fortresses, bringing back the treasures and captives, he would finally have a complete turnaround.

The grand victory at Su Yun back then merely involved capturing three Demon King Fortresses. This time, he aimed to seize four, five, or even more Demon King Fortresses!

As long as the victories are glorious and stunning enough, with such outstanding feats, he will surely outshine Su Yun, reclaiming public support.

By then, he would return with military honors, making sure that the Wang family, that Shadow Snake Demonic Princess, and all who had hurt or betrayed him would pay the price!

It was said that the Family Head of the Wang family, who sheltered Ji Yueer, was incredibly formidable, praised in rumors as if the Saint Emperor had returned to life. This time, he was determined to meet him properly!

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