Chapter 687: The Return of Yi Shen: Blessing or Curse…

Jiang Chen, Li Xueru, and Dongfang Yi were analyzing the data one by one, peeling back layers, and finally reached an answer.

Extraterrestrial objects, Mythological Class materials, demon metal is not a very good thing.

The poisonous spirit intelligence makes one become frenzied and blood‑thirsty.

The Demon‑slaying Sword is forged from demon metal; while it grants great power, it also brings strong negative effects.

Li Xueru said, "Combining the previous situation, we can be certain that Yi Shen was indeed affected by demon metal."

Jiang Chen said, "According to the records on the hand‑seal, Senior Dongfang Jin can resist demon metal, so by that logic Yi Shen should also be able to."

"But Yi Shen is now affected, likely a problem occurred during his revival."

"If it's only an influence, that's easy to say. I believe that with Yi Shen's soul level, he can set things right."

"What I'm afraid of is …".

Li Xueru said gravely, "What I'm afraid of is that Yi Shen is no longer Yi Shen." Jiang Chen's expression was solemn, and he silently nodded.

The fear is that Yi Shen has suffered a deeper influence, perhaps no longer himself.

Jiang Chen did not state it outright, but everyone understood.

Li Xueru said, "In any case, just be careful. I'll inform Lao Hong and the others to be on guard."

Jiang Chen nodded, "I truly don't know whether Yi Shen's return is a blessing or a curse."

"Hopefully we're just overthinking it,"

The Head God has already returned; stopping him is impossible, after all he is the only Half-step Super God among the Human Race.

With him present, the Human Race has confidence,

Jiang Chen and Li Xueru left Huang Gong and headed to the Yuan Battlefield.

Jiang Chen stood in the air, gazing at the Eternal Great Wall,

a result of several dozen generations of Human ancestors, hundreds of years of effort.

In the earliest Yi Shen era, the Eternal

Great Wall was already under construction.

It was not until a hundred years after Yi Shen's fall that it was truly completed.

The Eternal Great Wall continues to operate, the Nine Fortresses linked together forming a barrier that blocks the Demon.

Because of the Eternal Great Wall's existence, the Human Race has remained relatively safe over these centuries.

Demons can only come through special means, carrying out some city‑occupying actions.

But they cannot launch a massive attack. The great war has not occurred for hundreds of years.

Half a day later, news from the front line returned.

The Demon Dragon Race had already withdrawn, and the Yuan Battlefield fully returned to calm.

The Eternal Great Wall slowed its rumbling and ceased operation, the Empire's formations began to stop.

With the great war ended, the casualty statistics follow.

It will be a sorrowful process; the brief few‑day war has already caused many to fall.

They are heroes, martyrs; each will be recorded.

For soldiers who died on the battlefield, the Shenlong Empire never shortchanges anyone.

Their families will receive the best care; nothing will be lacking.

Jiang Chen stood in the void outside Fortress No. 9, watching the soldiers clearing the battlefield beyond the Fortress, and sighed lightly.

War… for most people, is too cruel.

Jiang Chen clenched his fist, "This is the Human Race's world; whether Abyss or Dragon Race, you all should not come here."

When he was studying, Jiang Chen already had his own thoughts: as long as his power is sufficient, he will certainly slay the Abyss and eradicate the Demon race.

Now, another Dragon Race must be added.

The sword light came from afar, rapidly flying forward.

In the blink of an eye, the sword light halted above the Fortress.

Jiang Yi stepped onto the Demon‑slaying Sword and came, he flew from outside the Fortress, the whole way without

seeing.

a glance at the soldiers cleaning the battlefield outside the Fortress.

He flew past Jiang Chen not far away, without giving Jiang Chen a single glance.

Jiang Chen felt a sudden thump in his heart, realizing Jiang Yi was off, seemingly beyond his own estimate.

It was not merely as simple as being affected.

Otherwise how could he not recognize himself, knowing he had been alone in the Secret Realm for centuries, the only person who ever communicated with him was himself.

If he doesn't even recognize himself, the problem is huge.

Jiang Yi was just about to enter the Fortress when the Fortress's formation flickered and blocked him.

Although he is of the Human Race, the Fortress does not recognize him.

Jiang Chen watched Jiang Jiu being blocked, and said nothing.

Jiang Yi did not force his way, but spoke, "I am Jiang Yi, open the formation."

Jiang Yi's voice was transmitted through the formation.

That voice again made Jiang Chen feel something strange.

Jiang Yi's voice was somewhat low and slightly hoarse.

"The voice changed."

In Jiang Yi's Secret Realm, Jiang Chen once had direct dialogue with Jiang Yi's soul.

He recalled that the voice he heard then was Jiang Yi's own voice.

Even though Jiang Yi was only in a soul state at first, when he manifested a human form he inevitably retained his original voice,

The voice has changed now.

Another detail caught Jiang Chen's attention: Jiang Yi bore no trace of any bloody smell at all.

He had gone to hunt the Dragon Race and Demon armies, returning only after half a day, surely having gone through countless battles.

With his strength, a considerable number of Dragon Race and Demon foes must have died under his hand, so how could there be no bloody scent at all?

Not only is there no bloody smell, but even the killing intent is completely suppressed.

Normally this is fine, but just as the great battle has ended, it becomes un‑

‑usual.

Outside the fortress, the soldiers still cleaning the battlefield carry the smell of blood and killing intent. Moreover, what is Jiang Yi doing here, why did he come to Fortress No. 9? Someone ascended within the fortress; it was Wang Lin.

Normally, matters inside Fortress No. 9 are handled by Wang Lin. Only when he cannot manage them does Ye Chen Shi step in.

"Jiang Yi?" Wang Lin's tone was somewhat odd, eyeing Jiang Yi up and down. Jiang Yi likewise examined him, "Level 92, low Divine Level." A trace of disdain could be heard in his voice.

Wang Lin couldn't discern Jiang Yi's rank, yet he could feel the other's great power. Standing before him, he felt a strong sense of oppression.

He knew this was caused by the huge disparity in strength between them.

The other side is so strong, yet they call him Jiang Yi…

Wang Lin suddenly thought of something, "Are you… Yi God?"

Jiang Yi replied, "It's me. Open the formation; I want to go in."

Wang Lin exclaimed, "You really are Yi God? Didn't you fall over six hundred years ago?"

Jiang Yi snorted coldly, "I never died; I merely slumbered. Now I have revived. Open the formation; I want to go in."

Jiang Chen, listening nearby, murmured silently, "It's the third time, and his tone is more urgent than before. What does he intend to do?"

Jiang Chen could now be certain that Jiang Yi came here with a purpose, though he didn't know what that purpose was.

Fortress No. 9 is the terminus of the Eternal Great Wall formation and its strongest point. It lies near the Abyss Entrance, and whenever a battle occurs, this spot becomes the most intense.

Besides that, Fortress No. 9 is no different from the other fortresses. Jiang Chen thought of the Demon‑Slaying Tower; if there is any difference, the Demon‑Slaying Tower is the only

distinction.

But he immediately dismissed that.

The Demon‑Slaying Tower and Jiang Yi are not products of the same era; in Jiang Yi's time, there was no Demon‑Slaying Tower.

"Then what is it?"

Jiang Chen remained silent beside him, also wanting to see where Jiang Yi's purpose lay.

Wang Lin, still cautious, did not directly activate the formation.

Instead, he sent out a message.

Soon, more people flew into the fortress, Ye Chen Shi and others arrived, and Lao Hong was among them.

This time Lao Hong came to Fortress No. 9 to support the garrison; the great battle had just ended, and he had not yet left.

In fact, when Lao Hong arrived, the battle was already in its final stage; he hardly even took any action.

From his demeanor, it seemed his relationship with Ye Chen Shi had eased.

The news Jiang Chen had just brought about Jiang Yi was only told to Lao Hong; he didn't even tell Ye Chen Shi.

Ye Chen Shi, the moment he saw Jiang Yi, his body shivered sharply, "Are you Yi God?"

Jiang Yi frowned at Ye Chen Shi, "And you are?"

Ye Chen Shi saluted Jiang Yi.

"I, junior Ye Chen Shi, have met Yi God!"