Chapter 2826: Really quite interesting

Under Zhao Tianqing and the others' constant loud shouts and kind reminders, Qi Wu and his companions finally realized they had been a bit too rough just now, so they all eased up on their strength, reduced their attack power, and tried as much as possible to keep the extraterrestrial heavenly demons' corpses intact.

Because they were well aware that although these extraterrestrial heavenly demons were extremely hateful, they were also an extremely precious and rare source of food.

If they were all slaughtered to the last, it would mean that in the coming period everyone might face a severe food shortage, after all, having lost such an important food supply, how would everyone fill their stomachs?

In fact, this fierce battle did not last long before it ended.

Although the group of extraterrestrial heavenly demons before them looked fierce and hostile, when they encountered the top human experts led by Zhao Tianqing and the elite warriors of the Barbarian God Tribe led by Qi Wu, the strength they displayed was clearly unable to match theirs.

From beginning to end, this batch of extraterrestrial heavenly demons remained in a passive state of being beaten, completely unable to pose a substantive threat to Zhao Tianqing and the others.

The reason is actually not complicated; it turns out that in this invading force there wasn't even a single Demon God‑level being.

In other words, from the moment the plan was first devised, this batch of extraterrestrial heavenly demons' operation was not simply to defeat the enemy and win; it was more like a premeditated strategic reconnaissance with a specific purpose.

Put bluntly, they came this time merely to feel things out and find out what stance the Barbarian God Tribe actually held.

Whether they had truly abandoned their own tribe altogether, as outside rumors claimed.

Now, with Qi Wu and the other Barbarian God Tribe warriors stepping forward to join the battle and actively fighting and killing the enemy, it can be said that the answer to the question is already obvious, needing no further elaboration…

In the confrontation between the human race and these extraterrestrial heavenly demons, the Barbarian God Tribe chose the human race.

For this outcome that was expected yet still hard to believe, the last glimmer of hope in the extraterrestrial heavenly demons' hearts was shattered, and they finally fell into utter despair.

However, this fierce battle did not end there, but the hidden manipulators, those inscrutable Demon Gods, have now seen through the truth.

Many Demon Gods gathered together, away from the battlefield's clamor; though they should have been calm and in control, now each face was darkened to the extreme, as if shrouded in an invisible shadow.

One of the Demon Gods gritted his teeth in uncontrollable rage, cursing furiously.

"Why, after all these years of us extraterrestrial heavenly demons devoting ourselves body and soul to the Great God, being loyal and diligent, how could he treat us like this?"

Another Demon God sighed helplessly and advised.

"What's done is done; what's the use of pursuing the cause now? The urgent task is for us to quickly find a way to deal with the present predicament."

After all, the Barbarian God Tribe had long since defected to the human side; at this moment, complaining about unfair fate is purely futile.

By comparison, what matters more is to think carefully and contemplate the future path.

After losing the protection of the Great God, what situation will these extraterrestrial heavenly demons face?

The future is uncertain, leaving all the demons worried and anxious.

Upon hearing these words, all the demons present fell silent, looking at one another with bewilderment and helplessness.

The fierce battle in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens was like a splendid, colorful fireworks display, yet it caused not a single ripple.

Those extraterrestrial heavenly demons were as fragile as paper paste, easily crushed by the combined forces of everyone and Qi Wu.

One after another, the severed corpses of the extraterrestrial heavenly demons fell like leaves to the ground, and then were neatly and uniformly transported back into the city.

The whole process was clean and swift, without any muddiness or delay.

At this very moment, in the Feather God Tribe's divine realm far beyond the heavens, the battle flames had just subsided, but the news had already spread far and wide.

Several venerable elders of the Feather God Tribe had gathered together, sitting in a circle on a mysterious island floating in the void.

This floating island was as beautiful as a fairyland, with pleasant surroundings and scenery too lovely to take in.

Before the elders lay an ancient, elegant stone table, on which a pot of fragrant immortal tea was being brewed.

Speaking fairly, when it comes to the pursuit and enjoyment of quality of life, the Feather God Tribe indeed surpasses the Barbarian God Tribe by many times.

Just from the living environment of this divine realm one can see a glimpse—it is an intoxicating utopia beyond the world, something the Barbarian God Tribe could never attain.

Looking again at those Feather God Tribe elders, every movement, every word and deed exudes a transcendent, refined elegance, as if nothing in the world could disturb their tranquility.

While leisurely sipping the clear, fragrant, soul‑refreshing immortal tea, one of the Feather God Tribe elders turned up the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

"Hmm… quite interesting, these heavenly demons from outside the realm, clearly knowing that the Barbarian God Tribe members are now in the human race's Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, dare to launch such a reckless attack—what do you all think the reason is?"

On the surface this question seems merely casual, but in fact the several elders present already know the full story in their hearts, nine times out of ten.

Somehow the Barbarian God Tribe and humanity have formed some kind of connection or cooperation, which undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the extraterrestrial heavenly demons.

After all, such a situation is certainly not what they had hoped to see.

Faced with this sudden change, the extraterrestrial heavenly demon tribe clearly fell into some disarray; in their panic and unease they chose to take action to seek their own safety, thus launching this provocative move, trying thereby to probe the depths of the Barbarian God Tribe's strength.

However, such behavior will inevitably provoke that bunch of savage, crude fellows.

As expected, upon hearing these words another Feather God Tribe elder smiled slightly and replied.

"As the saying goes, even ants cherish life and fear death, so the actions of these extraterrestrial heavenly demons are no surprise. Now that they have torn apart their faces, should we not seize the opportunity to do something?"

As soon as the words fell, several elders exchanged a meaningful glance in unison, understanding each other implicitly.

Since the barbarians and the extraterrestrial heavenly demons have fallen out, isn't now the perfect moment for our Feather God Tribe to step forward?

Without the Barbarian God Tribe that had always supported them, that group of extraterrestrial heavenly demons must be panicking now.

Everyone is worried about the Barbarian God Tribe's reckoning.

At this point those extraterrestrial heavenly demons will certainly try every means to find a way to survive.

And our Feather God Tribe—this is precisely the perfect opportunity to serve as that lifeline.

Anyway, supporting whichever of these post‑heavenly tribes beyond the heavens is still support.

The extraterrestrial heavenly demons, once the Barbarian God Tribe's supported object, if we let them become a blade against the Barbarian God Tribe, that too is rather interesting.

Most importantly, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon now has no choice; for them, this is already the best outcome, unless they wish to perish right here.