Chapter 550: Clone Descends, Together with the Black Sky Demon King

When Wu Lingdong underwent a job change, the sky suddenly shifted and strange omens erupted, sparking endless debate and curiosity.

An Earth Knight was born among the Human Race, a rare event that comes only once in many years.

Yet, after the brief clamor, Wu Lingdong vanished as if evaporated from the mortal world, disappearing without a trace; no one knows where they went.

They chose to hide their name, silently cultivating alone in some corner of the world.

With the opening of the Divine Stone Instance, they finally reappeared, challenging themselves and showcasing their power as an Earth Knight.

The Divine Stone Instance cares not for cultivation level, only for personal potential and perseverance.

Wu Lingdong cleared stage after stage, wielding a mighty will and strength, fully unleashing the Earth Knight's might.

In the end, they scored 95 points, tying with Chu Yao and setting the highest record aside from Jiang Chen.

The record forged by Jiang Chen has been regarded by all as legendary, unsurpassable.

In most people's minds, the top record remains that 95‑point score.

But Jiang Chen cares little about it; he has his own goals and plans.

After leaving the Divine Stone Instance, Jiang Chen set out again toward the Tianshan Mountains.

The Tianshan God Palace Dungeon remains his best current grinding ground. He plans to first level up to Level 60 in the Initial Stage Instance, then head to the high‑difficulty instance located in the middle of the mountain range.

Jiang Chen has four Advanced Cooldown Talismans on hand, enough for 200 instance runs.

By his calculation, reaching Level 58 should pose no problem.

When those 200 runs are completed, he will go to Li Xueru to replenish the Advanced Cooldown Talismans' energy.

Crafting Advanced Cooldown Talismans is extremely difficult; only truly top‑tier strongmen can possess them. Recharging them consumes a great amount of rare materials.

However, for Li Xueru, those materials are no trouble.

Especially the venomous Jiao spine bones Jiang Chen gave him, which can be exchanged for abundant materials.

Thus, recharging Jiang Chen's talismans is merely a trivial task for Li Xueru.

The cold wind howls, white snow flutters.

The scenery of the Tianshan Mountains remains unchanged, as if time stands still here and history is forever buried.

Jiang Chen stands alone at the entrance of the Tianshan God Palace, beginning his grinding journey.

Each time he enters the instance, he fights like a mad warrior, giving his all and constantly pushing his limits.

Meanwhile, in the Abyss, the Demon Emperor's Palace flames still blaze fiercely, as if foretelling an upcoming storm.

The Enchantress Demon Queen stands solemnly outside the palace of the Abyss City; her figure looks especially mysterious in the night.

The Demon Emperor's deep, resonant voice slowly echoes: "You say that the Human Race's Li Xueru is secretly plotting something?"

The Enchantress Demon Queen bows respectfully to the Demon Emperor, "According to the latest intelligence we gathered, Li Xueru appears to be setting up a massive formation that spans almost the entire Human Race's territory."

"Each time he finishes the arrangement, the Human Race's higher‑ups take over. I have already sent scouts from our Demon Worship Association to investigate, but so far there is no further concrete news."

The Demon Emperor's flames flicker in the darkness, as if contemplating something, offering no immediate reply.

The Enchantress Demon Queen lowers her head, daring not to meet the Demon Emperor's gaze, awaiting further orders.

After a moment, the Demon Emperor slowly says: "Li Xueru is a legend among the Human Race; his status is unshakable, even the Human royalty must respect him threefold."

"Recently he allied with those who claim to be righteous and purged our forces; your Demon Worship Association suffered heavy losses because of it."

"Your past conduct was too flamboyant, thinking that controlling a few key figures in the Human Race would let you rest easy."

The Demon Emperor's voice remains calm, yet to the Enchantress Demon Queen it sends a chill.

He continues: "Now Li Xueru has taken action, yet your Enchantress clan knows nothing of his deeds."

"What use is a worthless Demon Worship Association left standing?"

Hearing this, the Enchantress Demon Queen trembles, immediately kneeling, daring not to resist.

In the Abyss World, the Demon Emperor is absolute authority.

At that moment, a crystal ball shimmering with a faint blue light flies out from deep within the palace and lands steadily in the Enchantress Demon Queen's hand.

"Take this crystal ball to the Human World, get as close as possible to the formation Li Xueru set, then activate the crystal ball."

"I want you to handle this personally, understand?"

The Enchantress Demon Queen replies tremblingly: "Understood, my lord."

"Go!"

The Enchantress Demon Queen leaves the palace, her heart heavy. She knows this mission concerns the entire Abyss's future and tolerates no mistake.

Regarding the Human Race's situation, she originally did not intend to report directly to the Demon Emperor.

After all, even she lacks concrete intelligence and does not know what Li Xueru is truly scheming. Yet the Demon Emperor seemed to have learned the news from some channel and summoned her directly.

Facing the Demon Emperor's questioning, the Enchantress Demon King, though unwilling at heart, dares not conceal anything.

"I'd rather not know which scoundrel leaked the information before the Demon Emperor, otherwise I will never let him go."

The Enchantress Demon King swears silently in her heart, but outwardly remains very respectful.

She does not know what the Demon Emperor's crystal in her hand actually does; if it records her performance and transmits it to the Demon Emperor, that would be disastrous.

Now she must follow the Demon Emperor's orders and head to the Human World.

Of course, she will not send her true body, but intends to use a Clone instead.

A solid barrier separates Abyss Demons from the Human Race; the true body would pay a huge price to cross, while a Clone is relatively safe.

Even though the Demon Emperor told her to go 'personally,' sending a Clone still counts as a form of 'personal' travel.

Nevertheless, she knows Divine-level Strongmen among the Human Race are no joke; the Clone might never return.

She harbors deep hatred for the informant, and this operation will undoubtedly cost her greatly.

Just as she curses inwardly, a flash of Black Light streaks before her eyes. The Black Sky Demon King appears in her sight.

"Black Sky Demon King, what business do you have?" the Enchantress Demon King asks politely, though slightly displeased.

"I wish to inquire about the Human Jiang Chen." the Black Sky Demon King says bluntly.

The Enchantress Demon King has the Demon Worship Society under her command, and she is naturally the most well‑informed about the Human Race.

She flicks her eyes and shows a charming smile: "Fine, but I happen to have received an order from the Demon Emperor to go to the Human Race."

The Black Sky Demon King flinches slightly: "Do you intend for the main body to go personally?"

The Enchantress Demon King shakes her head: "Of course not; the cost of the main body going is too great, and it's too dangerous. Even sending a Clone, I would still feel distressed for a while."

The Black Sky Demon King immediately understood the Enchantress Demon King's meaning; without hesitation he produced a jet‑black, ink‑like demon stone, its center still blazing with raging Abyssal Fire.

This demon stone is a top‑grade treasure within the Abyss, priceless.

The Black Sky Demon King hands the premium demon stone to the Enchantress Demon King: "Please, Enchantress Demon King, go to the Human Race this time together with my Clone."

The Enchantress Demon King smiles brightly as she receives the premium demon stone: "Very well, very well. Black Sky Demon King, you are truly too courteous."

Half a day later, on a certain isolated island in the Human World, the Enchantress Demon King's Clone and the Black Sky Demon King's Clone appear simultaneously, ready to begin their exploratory journey.

A solemn ceremony is underway.

On the island, hundreds stand solemnly, with a dozen or so tightly forming a circle.

At the center of the circle, a deep violet demon stone burns quietly, its flames gradually expanding, spreading onto each person in the circle.

Each of their faces shows resolve and devotion, as if the raging flames bring not pain but a baptism toward eternal glory.

"Burn our souls, incinerate our bodies!"

"Worship my lord, seek eternal life!"

"Sacrifice!"

With the final command, the flames surge abruptly, and a dozen or so believers instantly turn to ash under the blaze, as if they had never existed.

Within the fire, a twisted Spatial Tunnel slowly opens, and the Enchantress Demon King's Clone and the Black Sky Demon King's Clone step out.

The Enchantress Demon King slightly furrows her brow, feeling a hint of regret; the dozen or so sacrificed believers were elites of the Demon Worship Society, and their loss is undoubtedly a major blow to the Society.

However, to open a passage to the Human World, such a sacrifice is necessary.

"Welcome my lord's descent!"

The remaining people on the island kneel one after another, respectfully bowing toward the Enchantress Demon King's Clone.

The Black Sky Demon King senses the direction and thanks the Enchantress Demon King: "Thank you for your assistance, Enchantress Demon King."

The Enchantress Demon King's Clone smiles faintly, her voice charming: "Black Sky Demon King, you must be careful on this trip; the strong of the Human Race should not be underestimated."

The Black Sky Demon King nods, a harsh glint in his eyes: "Last time it was just my carelessness; this time Jiang Chen will certainly have no more luck."

Having said that, he transforms into a streak of Black Light and swiftly vanishes into the distant sky.

The Enchantress Demon King's Clone looks toward his departing direction, a disdainful sneer on her face, as if mocking the Black Sky Demon King's ignorance and arrogance.