Chapter 554: Liu Qingqing's Power, Li Xueru's Grand Plan

As soon as Jiang Chen's message was sent, within just ten minutes, a vast and mighty force descended above the Mountain.

Jiang Chen immediately sensed the arrival of this power and shouted loudly, "Please hold on just a little longer!"

The continuous high-intensity healing was an immense test for every healer present. Even facing an unending stream of challenges, they needed a moment to catch their breath. But under Jiang Chen's orders, the healers had no choice but to grit their teeth and keep casting Healing Techniques.

Their Spiritual Power drained rapidly, and several healers were already forced to rely on Spirit Pills to sustain themselves. Under Jiang Chen's watchful gaze, they dared not slack off in the slightest.

In the distance, wind and snow were like a Blade, and a powerful aura swept in, carrying the blizzard with it.

The speed of a Divine-level Strongman was astonishing—covering the hundreds of kilometers from the Mountain to here in the blink of an eye.

A streak of light shot across the sky like a meteor, finally landing steadily before the crowd. Hong Jishi and Liu Qingqing appeared together, and their arrival seemed to bring hope to everyone.

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Qingqing lightly raised her hand, and a radiant holy light surged from her fingertips, cascading to the ground with a vast life-giving aura.

Under the illumination of this holy light, the glow cast by the original healers seemed so feeble. The healers looked up at Liu Qingqing in the sky, their eyes filled with reverence and admiration.

Liu Qingqing's arrival also allowed Jiang Chen to breathe a sigh of relief. Bathed in the holy light, the Black Qi within the wounded, who had been corroded by the Abyssal Aura, was swiftly expelled. As the Demon King's power vanished, they began to recover at an astonishing rate.

The power of a Divine Level Healing Technique was fully displayed in that moment. Severed limbs began to writhe under the nourishment of the life aura, as if brimming with new vitality.

Liu Qingqing cast a Divine Skill once more, and an even stronger life aura converged from all directions. This aura swept in together with the wind and snow, as if the entire Forest and the earth itself were providing strength to the wounded.

The healers stared in stunned amazement at the scene, their hearts filled with excitement and longing. This was the Divine Level Healing Technique they had dreamed of—limb regeneration. With the help of this Skill, even someone left with only half a body could regrow a complete set of limbs.

They watched as their formerly gravely wounded companions gradually regained vitality under Liu Qingqing's treatment, their hearts full of gratitude and admiration. And Jiang Chen knew well that none of this would have been possible without Liu Qingqing's help.

However, Jiang Chen remained relatively calm, after all, he had witnessed even more miraculous resurrection techniques in the Shenlong Tower Instance. Skills like limb regeneration, while impressive, were no longer too extraordinary in his eyes.

Antares's abilities had left an even deeper impression on Jiang Chen—the power to resurrect beings reduced to mere souls was almost beyond his imagination.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Hong Jishi walked over to Jiang Chen and asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened?"

Jiang Chen looked up at the sky, and Hong Jishi immediately understood. The two of them flew high into the air, far from the noise on the ground.

In the cold wind, Jiang Chen began to explain, "It was the Black Sky Demon King. One of his Divine Level Clones came to hunt me down. These innocent people were just caught in the crossfire and became casualties."

Hong Jishi looked down at the ground, where the bodies were nearly buried by the wind and snow, a painful sight. "I'll handle the aftermath. The important thing is that you're safe."

Jiang Chen shook his head gently, indicating he was unharmed, but his gaze still lingered on the corpses. These people had died because of him, and his heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.

Hong Jishi sighed and comforted him, "In war, there are always sacrifices. Our struggle against the Demon has gone on for years; such things are unavoidable. If you want to talk about the truly innocent, it's the civilians who died unjustly when the Demon slaughtered their cities."

Jiang Chen nodded, showing he understood, but the guilt in his heart did not lessen. He said in a low voice, "This was the Black Sky Demon King's second Divine Level Clone. His first Divine Level Clone, back in the Lower Space, was accidentally poisoned to death by me."

Upon hearing this, Hong Jishi couldn't help but laugh, "You bastard, you actually destroyed the Black Sky Demon King's Clone. The feud between you two is really serious now."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and said with a firm gaze, "If I get the chance, I want to go to the Abyss."

Hong Jishi was taken aback at these words. He hadn't expected Jiang Chen to have such an idea. Voluntarily heading to the Abyss—that was sheer audacity!

"What do you want to do?" Hong Jishi asked nervously.

Instead of answering directly, Jiang Chen said, "Earlier, the Enchantress Demon King's Clone also came here, bringing with it a wisp of the Demon Emperor's will."

At that moment, a sudden rumble sounded in the air, and the Shenlong Tower appeared abruptly before everyone's eyes. Li Xueru stepped out of the Shenlong Tower, glanced down at the scene below, and wore a slightly serious expression.

"Which Demon King came?" Li Xueru asked.

Jiang Chen briefly recounted what had happened.

Hong Jishi asked curiously, "Weren't you busy setting up the formation? Why did you suddenly show up here?"

Li Xueru explained, "Earlier, the Enchantress Demon King's Clone brought the Demon Emperor's will. I had to come personally to check the situation."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of shock passed through Hong Jishi's eyes. "The Demon Emperor's will appeared? I'm glad you're all right."

Li Xueru shot Hong Jishi a look and said with slight exasperation, "Of course I'm fine. With the Shenlong Tower here, as long as it's not the Demon Emperor's true body in person, I can handle it."

Hong Jishi laughed heartily, trying to ease the tense atmosphere, "That's true. With an Artifact like the Shenlong Tower to protect you, you have nothing to fear. But is the Demon Emperor really that strong?"

Li Xueru nodded seriously, "The Demon Emperor's strength is indeed beyond our imagination. Every wisp of his will contains immense power."

After hearing this, Hong Jishi's expression turned grave. "And what about the Fan Emperor? Is our Human Race's Half-step Super God strongman equally powerful?"

Li Xueru pondered for a moment before replying, "The Fan Emperor's strength is equally unfathomable. Like us, he is striving to break through that final step."

Hong Jishi let out a long sigh. "It seems we need to work even harder. So, later, how was the Demon Emperor's will driven away?"

Li Xueru recounted, "Although the Demon Emperor's will was powerful, it was ultimately just a wisp of consciousness. When Jiang Yi's Demon-Slaying Sword descended and precisely slew the Enchantress Demon King's Divine Level Clone, the Demon Emperor's will dissipated along with it."

"Jiang Yi has been resurrected?" Hong Jishi asked in surprise.

Li Xueru shook his head. "Not yet, but it should be soon."

Hong Jishi sighed with emotion, "That legendary figure, Jiang Yi, is truly hard to fathom. His return will surely bring more variables to this world."

Jiang Chen also nodded in agreement. "This world is full of unknowns and wonders. Only by constantly exploring can we uncover more secrets."

Li Xueru added, "From the Enchantress Demon King, I sensed another powerful aura. I suspect that another Demon King's target is Xiao Chen. But it seems Xiao Chen has safely weathered this calamity."

Hong Jishi said with a firm gaze, "Indeed, we must continue to grow stronger. If we ever face the Demon Emperor directly, we must have enough power to resist."

Li Xueru nodded. "The Soul-Melting Grand Array is an opportunity for us. I plan to use this chance to further enhance my own strength."

A flicker of excitement passed through Hong Jishi's eyes. "Good. What do you plan to do? I'll support you fully."

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes shining with unwavering determination. They knew the road ahead was long, and they had to move forward together.

Li Xueru elaborated on the grand plan in his mind. He had prepared an unprecedented operation—one that was not only vast in scale but also fraught with unknown risks, potentially costing lives. Therefore, he needed the full Compatibility of Hong Jishi and Liu Qingqing, as well as the full support of the forces under their respective commands.

After hearing the plan, Hong Jishi furrowed his brow. "This plan is indeed bold. We'll need the involvement of a few other seniors. Their experience and strength will be indispensable aids."

Li Xueru pondered for a moment, then nodded. "You're right. Go contact them, inform them of the plan, and see what they think. Also, don't leave out Old Ao. His strength and wisdom are equally important to us."

"Alright, I'll go contact them right away," Hong Jishi replied. He knew this was an opportunity not to be missed, as well as a tremendous challenge.

Jiang Chen listened quietly on the side, not interrupting. He deeply understood Li Xueru's character and thoughts, knowing this was a decision made with the greater good in mind. At the same time, he also understood Li Xueru's resolve and selfishness this time, because such a plan was crucial for elevating the overall strength of the Human Race.

Antares's words echoed in Jiang Chen's heart: "One Divine Level can match a hundred Elite Professionals, one Half-step Super God can match a hundred Divine Levels, and as for a Super God, they cannot be measured by numbers at all." Jiang Chen deeply understood the importance of this plan and knew that he would be the greatest beneficiary.

He silently made up his mind to give it his all—not just for the Human Race, but also for himself. He knew that the success of this plan would be the key to his breakthrough. The larger the scale, the greater his growth and gains would be.