Wang Yuanyuan changed into a set of epic-level armor and also obtained a sufficient amount of mithril. The last time she used the Colossus Shield, the mithril was depleted. With this replenishment, the Colossus Shield could once again display its epic-level, no, immortal-level radiance. When all seven mithril crystals are inlaid, the Colossus Shield can reach the immortal level.

Lin Xin’s gains were even greater: a Glorious Holy Fire Praise Magic Robe and a super staff with a fire dragon crystal core as its main gemstone. Both of these items were immortal-level. It can be said that Lin Xin benefited the most from this gear exchange.

Sima Xian did not choose any equipment. Feng Ling’er said that she had already prepared a set that was most suitable for Sima Xian at the Holy Alliance Grand Auction.

Han Yu and Zhang Fangfang surprisingly did not choose any equipment either. Both of them had resolute expressions. Although they didn’t say it, everyone could vaguely guess their purpose. Like Long Haochen, their goal was the Divine Throne of Order & Constraint, which could provide a complete set of offensive and defensive equipment.

Choosing no equipment in the Demon Hunt Squad trading center was to burn their bridges and leave themselves no way out.

Compared to them, Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi hesitated and then chose equipment. Under Long Haochen’s deliberate arrangement, Yang Wenzhao obtained a pair of epic-level giant swords, and Duan Yi obtained an epic-level shield and an epic-level greatsword. The equipment of these two alone cost more than six million contribution points.

In addition to these nine pieces of personal equipment, Long Haochen also purchased some team equipment and medicines. Among them, two pills for ninth-tier powerhouses to comprehend the realm cost a terrifying amount of contribution points. These two pills were given to Lin Xin and Sima Xian respectively.

Of the original seven members of the Dawn of Light Demon Hunt Squad, four already had domains. Han Yu’s next goal was the Divine Throne, so Long Haochen naturally had to prioritize taking care of Lin Xin and Sima Xian, who were already at the ninth tier. Although Zhang Fangfang was also at the ninth tier, he was in the same situation as Han Yu and voluntarily gave up competing for the pills.

Among the team equipment, the one that Long Haochen liked the most was an item called the Domain of Instant Flash. This piece of equipment was a necklace. If it weren’t for the orange light representing the epic level shining on it, it would look quite ordinary. It was just a simple silver necklace with a transparent crystal pendant. The crystal was snowflake-shaped, which made it slightly unique.

It was called the Domain of Instant Flash because this epic-level equipment had domain abilities in a certain sense.

The owner could inject spiritual power under the guidance of their mental power, releasing multiple flashes of instant light from the Domain of Instant Flash, connecting to their companions. During battle, they could instantly teleport the companions connected by the instant flash to their side. The instant flash has domain priority, which means that even if a companion is restricted by the enemy’s domain, they can still be teleported out.

However, the instant flash also has limitations, that is, it must be accepted by the caster to form a connection with the caster.

With this team equipment, coupled with Long Haochen’s powerful mental power, he could coordinate the positions of his partners on the battlefield at any time as the core of the team. Combined with the Soul Chains, it greatly enhanced the Dawn of Light Demon Hunt Squad’s ability to survive on the battlefield.

It can be said that today’s gear exchange has qualitatively improved the overall strength of the Dawn of Light Demon Hunt Squad. All that remains is to go to the Knight Temple to obtain the recognition of the Divine Throne of Order & Constraint, and for Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi to conduct the Adamantine Foundation Knight assessment. An unprecedented strongest Demon Hunt Squad is being born.

That night, the Dawn of Light members said goodbye to their families. The next morning, just as the sky was dimly lit, they left Holy City with the powerhouses from the Knight Temple who participated in the Grand Competition, heading straight for the Knight Temple’s Imperial Dragon Pass.

At the same time, the New Federation has already begun to operate at high speed. Li Zhengzhi and Long Tianyin stayed in Holy City, responsible for the formation and training of the New Federation’s First and Second Legions. The six major temples have urgently transferred professional powerhouses from Holy City and the vicinity of Holy City to form combinations. Even some of the powerhouses who participated in the Temple Grand Competition stayed behind.

As the initial two combined legions of the New Federation, they must be cultivated with all their strength to become the strongest, so as to demonstrate the correctness of the federation’s policies and guide the people to trust the New Federation Council more.

Demon Clan, Demon Capital, Demon Emperor Palace.

“What? Long Haochen is not dead?”

Demon God Emperor Fengxiu grabbed the armrests of the seat with both hands and exerted force, causing the black throne armrests to make creaking sounds, but there were no signs of damage. It is said that this throne was made from the bones of the first generation Demon God Emperor, representing the Demon God Emperor’s majesty. It has a very important meaning in the Demon Clan.

Below the Demon God Emperor, Abao sat quietly, his long purplish-black hair draped over his shoulders. Compared to a few years ago, he now seemed much calmer, and the whole person looked like a statue. His handsome face was slightly pale. When he heard the three words “Long Haochen,” his originally calm eyes suddenly became sharp, as if two electric lights flashed in the Demon Emperor Palace. Even the Demon God Emperor squinted his eyes.

In five years, Abao has become a different person compared to before. His personality has become much more introverted and taciturn. But only the Demon God Emperor knows how much Abao has put in during these five years. Even Anan, the battle-crazy Demon God of the Demon Clan, cannot compare with Abao’s hard work in cultivation.

As the son of the Demon God Emperor, Abao has pure blood of the Rebellious Heavenly Demon Dragon Clan flowing in his veins. Coupled with his acquired diligence and hard work, his cultivation has already undergone earth-shaking changes.

Standing below to report was Huang Shuo, the commander of the Demon God Emperor’s Black Dragon Imperial Guard.

“Yes, Your Majesty. According to the reports from our spies in the Temple Alliance, not only is Long Haochen not dead, but he has also led his Demon Hunt Squad to participate in the Temple Alliance’s Temple Grand Competition and won the championship. Long Haochen showed extremely powerful strength in the Grand Competition and already possesses a domain,” Huang Shuo said respectfully.

Abao listened intently, his expression seemingly calm, but his hands had unknowingly clenched into fists.

The Demon God Emperor frowned and said in a deep voice: “Long Haochen was killed by me personally, how could he be resurrected? His heart was destroyed, even the most powerful human priest cannot restore him. There must be something wrong with this news. Huang Shuo, mobilize all our spies on the human side, and obtain more information at all costs, quickly.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Could it be a deception by the humans?” Huang Shuo said.

The Demon God Emperor said: “It’s possible. How could I be wrong about Long Haochen, who I killed personally? But, why would humans do this? Could it be that the Holy War more than four years ago did not teach them enough?”

“Father, let me go to the human side. If Long Haochen is still alive, I will bring his corpse back.” In Abao’s heart, there is only one person he hates the most, and that is Long Haochen. Long Haochen shattered his confidence and made him lose the woman he loved the most. It also made him have an obsession in his heart: if his strength is not enough, everything is empty. Therefore, he has been cultivating frantically these years, preparing for his future succession to the throne of the Demon God Emperor.

“No. There is no need for that either. Long Haochen is indeed dead. Huang Shuo, go and invite the Star Demon God, I have something to ask him.”

“Yes.” Huang Shuo replied respectfully and quickly left.

Abao said in a deep voice: “Father, I don’t understand, why didn’t you tear him to pieces in the first place, but instead let his companions and his corpse go?” He has always been extremely puzzled by this, and does not understand why the Demon God Emperor would do this.

At this time, the Demon God Emperor’s face was also a little ugly, he snorted coldly, and said: “You don’t need to inquire about this matter, I have my own ideas, I do this, naturally there is a meaning in doing so.”

Abao stopped talking and lowered his head to choose silence.

With the improvement of his strength and age, his position in the Demon Clan has also become higher and higher. All the Demon God Emperors of the past were like this. When they were still crown princes, their position in the Rebellious Heavenly Demon Dragon Clan would become higher and higher with the improvement of their cultivation, until the old Demon God Emperor was surpassed with aging, or the old Demon God Emperor died, and inherited the position of the Demon God Emperor.

In the history of the Demon Clan, there have even been cases where the next generation of Demon God Emperors personally killed the previous Demon God Emperor.

Not long after, Star Demon God Vasak arrived at the Demon Emperor Palace accompanied by Huang Shuo.

“Brother, you are looking for me?” Vasak respectfully saluted the Demon God Emperor and stood aside, while nodding slightly to Abao as a greeting.

Abao just bowed slightly, but did not stand up or speak.

The Demon God Emperor said: “Third brother, Huang Shuo should have told you everything. News came from the humans that Long Haochen has been resurrected. What do you think of this matter?”

Star Demon God Vasak laughed and said: “It’s just a rumor. Brother, have you forgotten that Long Haochen was killed by you personally. Moreover, after his death, I immediately predicted the future of our Demon Clan. Although what I used was just ordinary divination, what I saw was a future of light and transparency for the Demon Clan. The earlier threat has completely disappeared. Although I don’t know why humans are doing this, I can be sure that Long Haochen must have died at the beginning. And that Austin, Griffin, also died together.”

After listening to Vasak’s affirmative answer, the Demon God Emperor’s emotions relaxed slightly, nodded, and said: “If that’s the case, that would be the best. I’m just afraid that humans have some special method to resurrect him.”

At this time, Abao suddenly interjected: “Third Uncle, if you use Great Prophecy again, can you predict Long Haochen’s situation?”

The Demon God Emperor frowned and said: “Abao, don’t talk nonsense. Do you think that Great Prophecy can be used casually? You don’t know how long your Third Uncle was weak after using Great Prophecy back then. He has only just recovered recently.”
(To be continued)