Chapter 1781: Is This Not an Idiot?! Beginner Demon Nest!===GLOSSARY===

"Here it comes!" Xu Jingming fixed his gaze ahead.

I saw that the demon's outward form roughly resembled a human, with limbs and torso.

But its skin was a dark, rock-like grayish black, covered in rough patterns.

It had no facial features, its entire face smooth and blank, yet it was staring at them.

Its movements were swift and silent, its whole body emanating a cold, pure aura of chaos.

"Is this the Abyssal Demon?

Though it possesses the energy fluctuations and formidable physique of an Immortal-stage being.

Yet I cannot sense any attunement to the fundamental laws of the cosmos."

Xu Jingming understood at once.

Unlike the Immortal-stage powerhouses of the major cosmic races who break through by absorbing primal energy and comprehending the fundamental laws of the cosmos,

these Abyssal Demons are more like monsters that fight relying on instinct and formidable physiques.

"This demon, I'll handle it." Xu Jingming spoke calmly.

Taking a step forward, his six-meter-tall demonic form already blocked the team ahead.

Wei Bo raised an eyebrow, but did not stop him, glad to have someone take the lead.

He actually wanted to see just how much mettle this Blood Abyss, valued by the Phantom Demon Sovereign, truly had.

Xu Jingming's mind stirred.

The Shattering Star Spear was already in his hand, its shaft entwined with brilliant gold-green Lei Ting.

Immediately following, his form flashed, and he instantaneously appeared before the Abyssal Demon.

"Roar——!"

The Abyssal Demon seemed to sense the threat.

It suddenly accelerated, charging forward in a barbaric posture, bringing with it a mournful wind howl.

Xu Jingming's form did not move; he simply thrust his spear forward in a simple, straightforward motion.

"Screech——!"

The spear tip was entwined with condensed gold-green Lei Ting.

Moving at extreme speed, it pierced the demon's chest with pinpoint accuracy.

The violent Yang God Lei and terrifying demonic aura instantly erupted within its body!

The demon's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt, its ashen-gray torso covered in cracks.

The next instant, it exploded with a boom, turning into a puff of dark red ash that dissipated.

'Ding, slain a Fourth-Stage Immortal Abyssal Demon, Vitality Points +20.'

A pleasant system notification sounded in his mind.

"The Vitality Points gained from the kill are only one-tenth of those from same-stage foreign races......"

Xu Jingming's eyes flickered slightly, but he was not disappointed.

The efficiency of Vitality Point acquisition has decreased, but the number of Abyssal Demons is terrifying!

Little by little, the harvest remains promising.

This trip into the Abyss was worth it!

Swish——!

At this moment, Wei Bo flapped his bone wings and flew over.

His divine sense swept over the residual ash where the demon had dissipated, and he reached out to grasp.

Two objects roughly the size of a fingernail cap.

Black stones that seemed to have viscous mist slowly swirling inside fell into his hand.

"Haha, actually got two Abyssal Demon Stones at once!

This is a great start, our luck isn't bad!"

Wei Bo laughed as he spoke.

He then weighed the demon stones and directly stored them in his own world ring.

Then he turned his head to look at Xu Jingming, his rugged face squeezing out what seemed like a hearty laugh:

"Blood Abyss younger brother.

You see, the Abyss is full of dangers, and placing things anywhere isn't safe.

How about this.

For now, let me uniformly manage all the Abyssal Demon Stones we harvest later?

When we leave the Abyss and return to the rest area, we'll distribute them fairly according to merit.

I will definitely not shortchange you and your brothers!"

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the nine newly arrived demons behind Xu Jingming, whose expressions were grim and silent, Immortal-stage demons.

Those nine demons were like sculptures, showing no reaction to Wei Bo's proposal.

They merely turned their gazes toward Xu Jingming, awaiting his command.

"Good." Xu Jingming nodded, without refusal.

"Huh?" Wei Bo was stunned for a moment.

He had expected the other party to at least show some hesitation or haggling, but didn't think they'd agree so readily.

He glanced again at those overly obedient subordinates behind Xu Jingming, and the disdain in his heart grew a bit stronger.

Not even having this bit of caution, his subordinates are like wooden logs......

It seems this Blood Abyss, despite having the name of Void Realm Demons, is actually just a brainless oaf.

I don't know what the Phantom Demon Sovereign was thinking, letting him lead the team.

Good, saves me a lot of trouble.

Wei Bo's thoughts churned in his heart, but the smile on his face grew even more radiant:

"Hahaha, good! Blood Abyss junior brother truly sees the big picture, considers the overall situation!

Then let's keep moving forward!

The demonic beasts we encounter, we'll still have to rely on you, junior brother, to contribute more effort!"

"Good." Xu Jingming said in a flat tone.

The other immortal-stage demons under Wei Bo's command, seeing Xu Jingming so weak and easy to bully,

their eyes grew even more contemptuous, and some even let out low, undisguised snickers.

Xu Jingming took it all in, his heart undisturbed.

Could he not see through Wei Bo's little thoughts?

Want to monopolize the demon stones?

Too bad, you've miscalculated.

Whether it's these abyssal demon stones, or Wei Bo and his people themselves.

In his eyes, they've long been as good as in his pocket.

Just temporarily stored with the other side.

"Keep moving forward."

Xu Jingming said no more, taking the lead and flying ahead.

On the following journey, the scattered demonic beasts encountered were almost all dealt with by Xu Jingming's own hand.

Wei Bo was happy to take it easy, just following behind to collect the demon stones.

His opinion of Xu Jingming dropped another notch: 'Sure enough, just a brute who only knows how to charge blindly.'

As for the points earned from killing abyssal demonic beasts?

What the hell use are they!

He doesn't even dare hope his points could get high enough to catch the eye of some world-revered existence.

That's just what those heaven's chosen ones of the Blood Demon Palace compete over.

He only wants the abyssal demon stones, then go exchange them for resources.

Xu Jingming's group flew for another half day through the twisted abyssal terrain.

In the center of a vast, dark red basin ahead, there appeared a grotesque structure that made one want to look away.

It looked like a nest piled up from broken stones, hundreds of meters high.

Its base dug deep into the ground, its surface covered in holes, emitting an extreme concentration of chaos and malice.

Around the nest, shadows flitted about, dozens of abyssal demonic beasts of various forms but equally ferocious circling.

Some of them emitted energy fluctuations that even reached the level of seventh or eighth stage Immortal.

"Found it! Initial demon nest!"

Wei Bo's spirit lifted, a bloodthirsty light flashing in his eyes:

"Blood Abyss junior brother, looks like we need to stretch our muscles!

This way, you go take the vanguard, I'll cover you from behind."

"Good."

Xu Jingming nodded as readily as ever.

This, however, left Wei Bo stunned.

He widened his crimson eyes.

Scanning Xu Jingming's towering four-meter-six demonic physique from head to toe, he muttered to himself.

No, you really agreed?

All along this journey, you've done whatever you were told to do, now you're told to take the vanguard and you also agree?

He himself doesn't even have succubus bloodline, so how is this Blood Abyss so obedient to him?

Is this guy an idiot?

The immortal-stage demons under Wei Bo's command likewise exchanged bewildered glances, with some demons unable to hold back a low laugh.

'Forget it, as long as he listens.'

Wei Bo shook his head, pushing that doubt aside, and piled a smile back onto his face:

"Then I'll trouble you, junior brother!

Be careful, there might just be an invincible immortal-stage existence inside this demon nest."

Xu Jingming gave no further reply.

He slowly stepped forward.

His purple-red pupils locked onto the distant demon nest, faint lightning hidden in the depths of his eyes.

'Who knows how many essence points destroying a mere initial demon nest could yield......'