Chapter 1804

"Tsk tsk, Master, your style of conduct is becoming more and more like a devil's."

Within the sea of consciousness, the succubus little loli Vera clicked her tongue in wonder, then immediately laughed:

"But I like it."

"I am a devil to begin with now."

Xu Jingming likewise grinned.

"Hum——"

At this moment, the golden ranking list in the sky suddenly trembled violently!

Brilliant golden light descended from the heavens, enveloping Xu Jingming.

Immediately after, the rankings on the list began to change rapidly——

First place: Blood Abyss (Phantom Demon Star Domain), points: 2225673

Second place: Elise (Blood Demon Palace), points: 1847325

"Hiss! Directly overtaking by 400,000 points?!"

"Just how many demons did he kill in the Abyss?!"

"Monster! Simply a monster!"

"......"

Sounds of sharp intakes of breath rose and fell in succession.

The nearby demons, already respectful, looked at Xu Jingming with even greater awe.

"Congratulations."

A clear, cold voice carrying a hint of gentleness came from the side.

Xu Jingming turned his head to look.

He saw that Elise had arrived nearby at some unknown time.

On her peerlessly beautiful face was less of the usual cold pride, her violet pupils rippling with a faint smile.

"You've returned." She spoke softly.

"Mm."

Xu Jingming nodded, "Stayed in the Abyss a bit long."

"Seventy-odd days......"

A trace of worry flashed in Elise's eyes, "Your aura seems somewhat unstable."

Xu Jingming's heart stirred slightly.

This female demon's perception is quite sharp.

He had stayed continuously in the Abyss for seventy-odd days.

Even with the Calming Liquid assisting, the erosion of the Abyss aura had already nearly reached its limit.

"No matter, a few days' rest will do."

Xu Jingming waved his hand.

"That's true, as long as you're back it's fine."

Elise nodded lightly, then asked:

"Then where are you going next?"

"Going to the Resource Tower first, to exchange for some things."

Xu Jingming's eyes held anticipation.

Spending over a year's time, amid endless slaughter.

He had finally gathered 1 billion Abyss Demon Stones!

Enough to exchange for the "True Devil Canon"!

"Oh? Then can I come along too?"

Elise blinked her clear large eyes.

"Sure." Xu Jingming did not refuse.

Over this past year, he and Elise had interacted quite a few times.

Even much of the intelligence about the Demon Nest was provided by Elise.

Through this back and forth, they had become familiar with each other.

"Let's go."

Xu Jingming strode toward the Resource Tower.

Elise naturally followed at his side, appearing very well-behaved.

"Tsk tsk, Lord Elise and Lord Blood Abyss are truly well-matched."

"Indeed? A Blood Demon Palace prodigy, a Phantom Demon Star Domain dark horse, the strong allying with the strong!"

"Sigh, I have no chance......"

The two demons walked shoulder to shoulder, attracting many demons to turn their heads along the way.

Among them, male demons looked at Xu Jingming with even more envy.

The Resource Tower, one of the most magnificent buildings in the rest zone.

A towering black pavilion a thousand meters high stood majestically, guarded by Eternal Life Stage demons at the entrance.

Xu Jingming and Elise stepped into the main hall, and immediately an attendant welcomed them.

"My lords, what do you two need?"

"I want to purchase the 'True Devil Canon'."

Xu Jingming spoke directly.

The attendant froze for a moment:

"The True Devil Treasure Canon? My lord, are you referring to that demonic inheritance of the Absolute Learning grade?"

"That's right."

"This..."

The attendant's face showed difficulty, "The True Devil Treasure Canon requires one billion abyssal demon stones to exchange."

It's not that he's making things difficult.

It's just that, up to now, the most abyssal demon stones anyone has produced is only one hundred million.

One billion abyssal demon stones—he suspects this is an impossible goal.

"One billion?!"

Iliis beside him also widened her purple eyes, shock filling her stunning face.

She knew Xu Jingming had gained greatly in the abyss, but one billion demon stones...

This is too exaggerated!

Other demons in the hall selecting resources also turned to look.

"One billion demon stones? Who's so generous?"

"How many abyssal demons must one kill to accumulate that?"

"The True Devil Treasure Canon? Isn't that an Absolute Learning grade secret only realm lords can cultivate?"

"..."

Gazes gathered on Xu Jingming—shock, envy, and more confusion.

Absolute Learning grade secret manuals, in the current Immortal stage, simply cannot be cultivated.

Xu Jingming remained calm, casually tossing out a spatial ring:

"The demon stones are here—count them."

The attendant took the ring, swept it with divine sense, and his whole body trembled.

Inside lay piled-up black demon stones like a mountain, emitting pure abyssal aura, exactly one billion!

"No, no problem! Exactly one billion demon stones!"

The attendant hurriedly bowed and rushed into the inner hall.

Shortly after,

He emerged holding a dark-gold metal box engraved with countless ancient demon runes, carefully handing it to Xu Jingming.

"Lord Blood Abyss, this is the inheritance casket of the True Devil Treasure Canon.

It requires soul-binding before divine sense can read it—single-use only."

The attendant said respectfully.

Xu Jingming took the metal box, feeling its cold, heavy touch.

A vast, ancient thought faintly transmitted.

'Finally got it!'

Xu Jingming felt secret joy in his heart.

Though only half, once this demon canon is in hand.

His purpose in coming to the demon race this time is already fulfilled.

Yet he kept his expression neutral.

He nodded slightly and put it away.

Under the surrounding gazes of shock, envy, and jealousy.

Xu Jingming and Iliis left the resource tower.

"The True Devil Treasure Canon—I didn't expect you to exchange for this secret manual."

Iliis, standing gracefully beside him, spoke with some emotion.

"What? Is there a problem?"

Xu Jingming asked, puzzled.

"Nothing."

Iliis seemed unwilling to say more, shifting the topic:

"One billion demon stones.

Speaking of your gains in the abyss this time, it's truly astonishing."

"Not bad luck—I found a few high-level demon nests."

Xu Jingming smiled and didn't elaborate further.

Actually, over this past year, motes have been his greatest gain.

Abyssal demon stones are just incidental.

After leaving the resource tower and parting with Iliis, Xu Jingming eagerly returned to his temporary residence.

Taking out the dark-gold casket, after reading the True Devil Treasure Canon secret manual with divine sense, he immediately began studying it.

Meanwhile,

Iliis returned to her small tower.

Just entering, she was caught by Miranda, who had been waiting a long time.

"My Young Lady, you're finally back?"

Miranda smiled up to her, squeezing her eyebrows and making faces:

"This time you went to find Blood Abyss again—any progress?"

"Not much progress."

After a brief silence, Iris spoke.

"Ah?"

Miranda's smile froze on her face, and she couldn't help but retort:

"It's been over a year!

Young Lady, you are a succubus holy body!

A fortune that even demons beg for but cannot obtain!

If he won't take the initiative, can't you?

I don't believe any man could resist your charm!"

She glanced at Iris's impressive chest, speaking with some frustration.

With your figure and looks, not to mention Blood Abyss—

even mindless abyssal demons could be subdued!

"This..." Iris hesitated somewhat.

She has always been cold and aloof in nature.

Even if she were to take the initiative, she wouldn't know how to do it.