Chapter 152: Higher Demon

The abyss demon fell from the sky and perished, then a figure appeared in the heavens, brandishing a dagger that radiated a blinding sharp white luminescence.

Platinum weapons.

Not only were the armaments platinum-level, but the attire was equally of platinum caliber.

This was a senior professional who had completed his second transformation and possessed a level of over 40, of the assassin variety.

He dispatched a level 38 abyss demon with a solitary strike.

His presence remained concealed until the demise of the Abyss Demon.

Previously, he had been invisible.

Here, numerous professionals above level 40 engaged in slaying demons and accruing military merits.

Sightings of demons above level 40 were rare here, thus it was a secure haven for high-level professionals to roam.

Following the vanquishing of an abyss demon, he surveyed his surroundings with a detached gaze before swiftly departing.

"How can he fly?" Lin was puzzled.

How do professional assassins, under level 40, accomplish flight?

Ning Yiyi eagerly raised her hand, "I know this."

"Post level 40, there are several methods to bestow professionals with the capability of flight." One such method involves sages wielding a professional skill known as Wings of Wind, granting others the power of flight. However, mastering this skill is challenging, and it remains unknown to many sages."

Saint is the advanced title for the prophet post their second transformation.

"Additionally, there exists a flying potion. Consumption grants flight, albeit at a sluggish pace and for a brief duration."

"Another type of gear is the Wind Wing Ring. Alas, this item doesn't come cheap, and its sole attribute is flight, rendering it somewhat impractical."

Ning Yiyi shared all she knew, appearing as though she awaited commendation.

Lin patted her head gently, and Ning Yiyi's eyes squinted in delight.

These methods offered him little benefit.

Skeletons under his command could not make use of the sage's skills, and were incapable of flight.

Merely his ability to fly was inconsequential.

Eventually, they unraveled the mystery.

Based on Ning Yiyi's assessment, the assassin likely employed the Wind Wing Ring.

Lin also observed the presence of wind elements encircling his fingertips.

They continued their journey alongside the black line.

Encountering numerous professionals once more.

Some operated in teams, while others ventured solo.

The majority of solitary adventurers were high-level professionals above level 40.

For them, this place was safe.

"Indeed, there are more humans than monsters here."

"They claim to be hunting abyss demons, yet the demons are scarcely found. Occasionally, one emerges, only to be promptly snatched away."

Ning Yiyi expressed minor grievances.

Half an hour had passed since their arrival, and only a few cannibals had been defeated.

Abyss demons were seldom seen; glimpses were fleeting before they were swiftly eliminated.

The area teemed with more people than demons.

Lin consoled her, "Don't fret, we'll delve deeper and eventually find them."

No sooner had he spoken than screams echoed, piercing and far-reaching.

Turning towards the source of the commotion.

They witnessed a horde of demons in mid-air, besieging a human professional.

In mere moments, not a trace of the human remained, devoured entirely by demons.

Even his equipment fell prey to their voracity.

The capability of Abyss Demons to consume anything was known, yet it was unforeseen that even human gear was not spared.

From the sky, a ring descended.

The ring glowed with the distinct radiance of platinum equipment, enveloped by wind elements.

Lin's pupils constricted, "It's him!"

Ning Yiyi, too, was startled, "It's the assassin from earlier."

The accomplished assassin professional had just been devoured by demons. "How could this be! This was a senior professional!" Ning Yiyi exclaimed. They had just discussed how secure it was for high-level professionals to earn military merits here.

Yet, he was obliterated in an instant, leaving no trace behind.

Several demons encircled him, one notably unique.

Its form was akin to smoke, hovering in the air.

Lin employed the detection technique.

[Abyss Shadow Demon (Higher Demon)]

[Level: 40]

[Strength: 18000]

[Agility: 22000]

[Spirit: 5000]

[Physique: 15000]

[Skills: Entanglement, Shadow Transformation]

[Attributes: Invisibility penetration, physical damage reduction by half]

Lin was taken aback upon seeing the attributes.

It was indeed a level 40 high-level demon.

These stats rivalled many dungeon bosses, scarcely inferior to the level 39 Elemental Queen.

The distinction between level 40 and 39 was stark.

The demon's entanglement skill significantly hindered the mobility and offensive capabilities of its foes, rendering escape futile.

Its ability to penetrate invisibility made it the bane of assassin professionals.

Combined with its resistance to physical damage, it was undaunted by physical assaults.

Their presence, alongside other abyss demons of levels 39 and 38, explained the recent assassin's demise.

Lin's use of the detection technique drew their attention.

The Shadow Demon shrieked, "A mere level 26 dares to intrude here."

"An extra meal today!"

"An unexpected feast!"

The Shadow Demon and its cohort advanced towards Lin and Ning Yiyi with malevolent grins.

For them, a single individual was hardly sufficient. Even including Lin and Ning Yiyi, it amounted to little more than a snack.

In the third battlefield, the emergence of demons above level 40 was uncommon. Their encounter was truly fortuitous.

Lin displayed no fear. Since departing the fortress, his skeleton armor had remained intact.

With the armor's protection, it would take considerable effort for the demons to make an impact.

The only concern was their inability to fly, shared by his skeleton warrior.

Should the demons flee, pursuit would be impossible.

However, their advance was preferable.

As the aggressive demons approached, Ning Yiyi sought refuge behind Lin, feigning fear.

This act only fueled the demons' excitement.

"No need for concealment, your fate is sealed."

"You're doomed. I shall rend your neck and drain your blood."

"Cease your nonsense; you're no vampire. Blood consumption would be unsavory."

"I claim the thigh, none shall contest."

"I prefer the cranium, brains are my delicacy."

The demons, smiling wickedly, charged at them.

When they were within ten meters, Lin raised his hand.

A scarlet luminescence flickered.

Skill: Slowing Curse!

A colossal crimson net descended, and sanguine shackles materialized.

Instantly, the demons' mocking laughter ceased.

"~A curse...a curse..."

"What...what..."

Adjusting to the abrupt deceleration proved challenging for the demons.

Temporarily unable to halt their momentum, they plunged to the ground.

Crashing with a thud, several collided with Lin.

Their impact against the skeletal armor caused them to rebound, landing even more disgracefully.

Before they could regain their bearings, an army of skeleton warriors encircled them, leaving no avenue for escape.

The skeletons engaged fiercely, employing their skills and blades without restraint.

The demons' screams filled the air.

The Abyss Shadow Demon, in a desperate bid for escape, vanished.

Skill: Shadow Transformation!

In the shadow state, the shadow demon loses its essence, like smoke, and is immune to all physical attacks.

"It's not that easy to escape!"

Lin snorted coldly, and flames rose in his hands.

Skill: Soul Flame!

Even if the Abyss Shadow Demon is in the shadow state, it is still subject to mental attacks.

Screams rang out, and the Shadow Demon's body continued to twist.

The Skeleton Mage has appeared, with countless spells focusing on fire attacks.

First, it was attacked by a skeleton warrior's skills. If it hadn't had the characteristic of halving physical damage, it would have died on the spot.

Then it was attacked by soul flames, and now it was attacked by hundreds of skeleton mages.

The Shadow Demon is unwilling to give in!

It also thought that when it came to battlefield No. 3, it could kill everyone with its men and have enough to eat and drink.

As a result, it died before it left the army.

The moment before it died, it saw Ning Yiyi's smiling expression. Where did the fear come from? It was simply an act.

"WTF!"

With the last bit of consciousness, it died.

[Kill the level 40 Abyss Shadow Demon, experience +80000, military merit +500]

[Obtain Devil Crystal]

A level 40 abyss demon and a military merit island of up to 1,000.

He and Ning Yiyi each received 500. Ning Yiyi's sergeant badge emitted a bright white light.

The stars above appeared one by one, and in the blink of an eye ten stars appeared.

The white light then transformed into silver light.

Ning Yiyi's sergeant badge became a silver second lieutenant.