Chapter 230: Such a Grand Marshal

Several minutes later, the battle stopped.

The Abyssal Army's main base in the Cold Wind Mountain Range had already been torn apart by Xiao Feng, left in ruins.

The Demon Army fled in fright back to the Teleportation Array, not daring to come out.

However, this Teleportation Array wasn't destroyed, after all, lacking the terrifying power of an apocalyptic natural disaster to destroy it; the rear of the camp remained relatively intact.

Xiao Feng glanced at the army's total contribution, which amounted to 15,880,000.

If evenly distributed among all members, each person could receive over 120 points.

It seems a bit low.

But with so many people, and many of them hardly having fought at all, being able to earn this much contribution is already quite a lot.

Moreover, after Xiao Feng completed the mission objective, he found that ordinary members who participated in this battle could also receive a participation reward of 500 contribution points, equivalent to getting three level‑75 Epic Equipment for free, which is also not bad.

"Fall back, return to camp!"

Having completed the mission objective, Xiao Feng simply crushed a return‑to‑city scroll and left.

Li Li's level rose to 223, firmly holding second place on the Level Ranking, second only to Xiao Feng.

Now satisfied, he returned to the fortress to prepare to exchange for top‑tier level‑200 battlefield gear.

Zhu Long and the others also used return‑to‑city scrolls to go back to Cold Mountain Fortress, where a group met at the fortress quartermaster.

"Xiao Feng bro, you're playing this game way too unreasonably, hahaha~" Zhu Long laughed.

Xiao Feng's strength had long been evident to them; his repeated shocking performances across the region had left them somewhat numb.

Xiao Feng smiled faintly and said: "It is a bit unreasonable. But… this should be the last time I act so conspicuously."

Next, he plans to enter seclusion for a while, boost his willpower, and assault the demigod realm.

After breaking through to the demigod realm, he will have to start considering matters of the Myriad Heavens Battlefield.

By then he definitely won't continue wandering on Zhu Shen Da Lu.

But Zhu Long and the others didn't know this, and puzzled, asked: "What do you mean? Are you bored because you have no opponents, or do you have real‑world matters to attend to?"

Xiao Feng shook his head and said: "Neither. It's just that after leveling up, some playstyles need time to develop, and combat no longer holds any meaning for me."

"Oh? … Can you explain that?" Shen Di hurriedly asked.

They were all curious about high‑level playstyles; if they could learn about them from Chen Li, they would have an even greater advantage later.

Xiao Feng neither concealed nor wanted to elaborate, replying: "The game is still in its early stage; for now just play it as a normal game. But in the mid‑to‑late game, you need to cultivate, which feels a bit fantastical. You'll be level 100 soon, and you'll come into contact with it shortly—then you'll naturally understand."

"Cultivation…"

Several big shots exchanged glances, all somewhat puzzled.

Xiao Feng chuckled, didn't want to waste more words on the topic, and said: "Thanks for all your help, everyone—I'll go turn in the quest; just call me if you need anything later."

Having spoken, he teleported away from the Cold Wind Mountain Range and returned to Storm City.

Then he teleported from Storm City to Blaze City and headed straight for the Blaze Temple.

Li Li had already parted ways with him and went off to the battlefield to swap equipment.

Xiao Feng rushed into the Blaze Temple in one breath, shouting loudly: "Archbishop, Archbishop… the archbishop whose name I don't know, I've come to claim my reward!"

"That's Archbishop Bei Lu Te." Bishop Ka Ka reminded him from the side.

"Ah, right, right, Archbishop Bei Lu Te!" Xiao Feng ran into the rear hall.

Archbishop Bei Lu Te was sitting beside the divine pool, not knowing what cultivation he was practicing.

Seeing Xiao Feng arrive, he and Yan Yue Se asked: "Xiao Feng warrior, you look in good spirits—has the war made progress?"

Xiao Feng replied: "Indeed, it's all done. Not only did I complete the mission, I also happened to resolve the usurpation crisis in Storm City; perhaps Storm City will soon calm down there, and the situation you worried about won't happen."

"Oh? … This fast? And Storm City… how did you manage that?"

Archbishop Bei Lu Te felt somewhat incredulous.

He quickly used the power of the divine pool to activate the temple's special ability—observing the world, or rather, checking system dynamics.

Then he discovered that, as Xiao Feng had said, the war in the Cold Wind Mountain Range had indeed seen the Abyssal Army driven back, and it would not appear again in the short term.

Moreover, the Abyssal Marshal Hei Sa Jia was slain by Xiao Feng until not even a bone remained, already stone‑cold!

Archbishop Bei Lu Te was badly frightened.

How long has it been?

Less than a day!!

Even Master La Luo Na Er's disciple is terrifyingly strong!

Xiao Feng looked at the astonished old bishop and smiled: "Not bad—I just tossed a few forbidden spells and they all died. As for Storm City… it's mainly because I have a friend who became the lord of War City; with him speaking up, everything can be settled."

He had originally wanted to say outright that he was the city lord, but felt that would be too blunt; better to conceal his identity for now, as there might be more interesting things later.

Upon hearing this, Archbishop Bei Lu Te's aged face was filled with shock.

He stared dumbfounded at Xiao Feng, unable to speak for a long time.

After a long while, he exclaimed: "Heroes emerge from youth! Indeed, heroes emerge from youth! Xiao Feng warrior, you are worthy of being the heir of Master La Luo Na Er; the post of Demon‑Vanguard Marshal belongs to none but you!"

As the words fell, Xiao Feng heard a pleasant notification tone.

【Ding~ Congratulations, you have completed the main quest Demon‑Vanguard Marshal!】

【You gained 10,000,000 experience reward and 200,000 gold reward!】

【You acquired the honorific title—Demon‑Vanguard Marshal!】

【You received a reward of 2 transcendent mythic items; please collect them from Archbishop Bei Lu Te!】

【Notice: Your experience has reached the cap; please break through your realm before further increasing!】

Xiao Feng opened the information panel, and on his character interface a new "Title" column appeared.

There are currently two selectable titles.

1. Lord of War City (no attribute boost; wearing it earns the favor of Zhu Shen Da Lu's residents)

2. Grand Marshal of the Vanguard Demon Exterminators (All Attributes +100)

The first title is powerful, but it's not practical, and it easily exposes one's big secret, so Xiao Feng doesn't plan to use it.

Wearing the "Grand Marshal of the Vanguard Demon Exterminators", his attribute values increased somewhat, and at the same time a huge "Marshal" character appeared above his head, shining with golden light, so tacky it's embarrassing!

Hmm… it is indeed a bit tacky, but such a huge "Marshal" character perfectly illustrates his appearance traits, and it's actually a true-to-life depiction!

"Archbishop, where are my divine artifacts? I have two divine artifacts!" Xiao Feng received the title reward, and what he looks forward to even more is the transcendent mythic equipment!

Archbishop Bei Lu Te smiled, his face full of appreciation and indulgence toward the junior.

He said, "I've had it ready for you all along; look, what is this."

Saying that, he took out the two pieces of equipment and handed them to Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng took them and looked, and his eyes immediately widened!