I Picked Up Talents in the Interstellar Battlefield

chapter 344 - Meeting Gift


This Demon Source is the true origin of demons, an existence a hundred times more perilous than a demonic rift.If a demonic rift is likened to a wound constantly oozing venom, then the Demon Source is the heart that breeds the poison.The number of demons born from a Demon Source is at least ten times that of a demonic rift, and the demons born are often more aggressive and possess greater growth potential.In an ordinary battle group, with a few high-level Spiritual Energy Users holding the line, it might be possible to destroy a demonic rift with sheer courage; but to shake a Demon Source, without dozens of battle groups fighting together, it would be a pipe dream—the demonic energy condensed in that place has long formed a natural domain.Forget about approaching the core; just the turbulent demonic energy on the periphery can tear apart Spiritual Energy Users below the Fourth Rank.Even more terrifying, the existence of a Demon Source is like a poisonous root embedded in the earth, capable of spawning hundreds or even thousands of Demon Caves and demon nests within a thousand-mile radius, spreading like a spiderweb. Moreover, a continuous stream of demons emerges from the depths of the Demon Source every day. As long as this Infernal Demon Sea Demon Source is not eliminated, the defenses around the Infernal Demon Sea will never know peace.Of course, with the strength of their three major battle groups, it’s already difficult enough to hold the defensive line. As for the trouble of the Demon Source, they should leave that for the division headquarters to worry about.“Regiment Commander Qin, I have an idea now.” Xia Qi’s fingertip traced the defensive areas of the three major battle groups on the defense map, a thoughtful light flickering in his brown eyes. “Can we use your spatial teleportation ability to link the Star Kite, Crimson Gold, and Iron Wall Battle Groups into a single entity? If demons attack, we can always mobilize the strength of other battle groups for support—this way, we can both share the pressure on each defensive line and minimize casualties.”In his opinion, although the overall strength of the Crimson Gold Battle Group was not top-tier, it was an indispensable aid at present; and Qin Tian’s spatial teleportation ability had immeasurable strategic value, even more important than two Sixth Rank combatants and four thousand warriors combined—it could unite scattered forces into a ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) single rope. In the surging demon tide of the Infernal Demon Sea, this was precisely what was most lacking.“No problem.” Qin Tian barely hesitated, tapping the table twice with his fingertip. “This is a good thing for each of our battle groups. Let’s finalize a preliminary joint defense plan today, and then I’ll take the plan to Regiment Commander Luo Yi of the Iron Wall Battle Group for detailed discussion.”A smile instantly bloomed on Xia Qi’s face, the fatigue of recent days seemingly diluted by this decisive answer. From Qin Tian’s unhesitating attitude, he could tell that this colonel officer from the Seventh Bureau understood the bigger picture and was responsible.If it were some mercenary-like scion of a bloodline family, relying on their abilities, they would most likely adopt an arrogant posture, either making things difficult or demanding benefits with exorbitant requests—he had seen too many such people.Fortunately, Qin Tian was not like that.“Alright, Regiment Commander Qin, then let’s start from—”Xia Qi’s finger pointed to the nearest lava pool on the map to the Red Earth defensive line. Just as his voice began, the communication stone in his hand suddenly lit up with a dazzling white light, and an urgent voice burst forth: “Regiment Commander! A cluster of over a thousand demons has been spotted at the western pass, led by a Sixth Rank Lava Demon, rushing towards our defensive line, still 30 kilometers away from us!”As the last word fell, the air inside the tent suddenly solidified.Xia Qi’s knuckles, gripping the communication stone, turned white, and a weary sigh escaped his throat.Over a thousand demons plus a Sixth Rank Lava Demon. If this had happened when the Star Kite Battle Group first took up its post, it would have been a minor, harmless disturbance; but now, just hearing that number made his temples throb—this was already the third wave of such attacks today.The faces of the Sixth Rank experts in the tent were grim, their breathing even heavier. They knew that with their brothers’ nerves stretched to a breaking point, even if they won, the casualties would be significant.“Regiment Commander, let the First Battalion go!” First Battalion Commander Lin Rui suddenly stood up, his armor clanking. The bloodshot in his eyes was heavier than Xia Qi’s, yet it showed an undeniable resolve. “We just rested for half a day, and our condition is better than other battalions. This wave is ours!”“Our Third Battalion will join you!” Third Battalion Commander Chang Sheng tore open his military uniform, a dark red medicinal stain seeping from the black plaster on his left shoulder, a mixture of blood and herbal scents permeating the tent. “Brother Rui, I’m worried about you taking on the Sixth Rank Lava Demon alone. More people mean more support.”“Chang Sheng, why are you getting involved?” When Deputy Regiment Commander Zhou Ming looked up, his eyes were crisscrossed with red blood vessels like a spiderweb. He clearly hadn’t rested well either, but he still forced himself to speak. “Your Fifth Rank cultivation can’t withstand the Lava Demon’s attacks. This Lava Demon can be handled by Lin Rui and me.”“Brother Zhou, your injuries—” Chang Sheng tried to speak again, but Zhou Ming cut him off with a wave of his hand: “Don’t worry, I won’t die.”Xia Qi rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice: “Alright, as you’ve said, the First and Third Battalions will coordinate defense, and Zhou Ming and Lin Rui will be responsible for eliminating that Lava Demon.”He deliberately slowed his tone, trying to suppress the anxiety in the tent. “This wave isn’t particularly strong; let’s finish it quickly.”“Yes!” The three responded in unison, turning to leave.“Wait a moment.”A calm voice suddenly echoed in the tent.Everyone turned their heads at the sound, only to see Qin Tian standing up, his fingertip still lightly tapping the table, his expression calm, as if the urgent military situation just now was merely an insignificant gust of wind.“First visit, didn’t bring any greeting gifts.” He scanned the people in the tent, his tone betraying no ripple of emotion. “This wave of demons, let me handle it.”What?Everyone in the tent first froze, then their eyes lit up with surprise—the Crimson Gold Battle Group was, after all, one of the hundred major battle groups. With their help, the brothers could catch their breath.Zhou Ming even took a step forward, his voice tight with excitement: “Regiment Commander Qin, on behalf of the Star Kite Battle Group, I thank you and the brothers of the Crimson Gold Battle Group!”Qin Tian, however, smiled: “No need to trouble my warriors; I’ll go alone.”These words struck like a thunderclap overhead, leaving everyone frozen in place, staring at Qin Tian in disbelief—even if Qin Tian was a battle group leader, a Sixth Rank expert, facing over a thousand demons plus a Sixth Rank Lava Demon alone was simply too arrogant.Just as Zhou Ming was about to speak and dissuade him, he saw Qin Tian had already lifted the tent flap. As volcanic ash mixed with hot air surged in, he heard the other party leave a light-hearted remark: “Regiment Commander Xia, may I have the honor of inviting you to watch a good show?”Upon hearing this, Xia Qi nodded without hesitation.“Of course!”He was the first to step out of the camp, followed closely by the other generals.As they stood firm, a spatial fluctuation shimmered before their eyes, and a silver Gate of Void opened out of thin air. Within the gate, a faint glow swirled, and the churning demonic energy on the other side was vaguely visible.Seeing this, the soldiers of the Star Kite Battle Group stopped what they were doing, looking at the strange gate and their officers’ unusual expressions, their faces filled with tension.“Regiment Commander Xia, I’ll go ahead~”Qin Tian had already sensed the heat signatures of the demon horde rapidly approaching. He gave Xia Qi a faint smile, and his figure was the first to disappear into the Gate of Void.Xia Qi took a deep breath, suppressing the emotions in his heart, and followed closely behind.Zhou Ming, Lin Rui, and the others exchanged glances and quickly followed suit.“Whoosh!” The Gate of Void silently closed as if it had never appeared, leaving only a group of bewildered soldiers. The wind on the red earth swept volcanic ash past, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.

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