Chapter 40

On this day, outside the cave, Lulu and Spibia were earnestly training on a small open space.

Erdong Sheng walked out of the cave!

His nearly two-meter-tall, robust body, broad shoulders, and black scales that shimmered with a black light, radiating mysterious patterns, stood there, exuding an aura of authority.

His presence was even more formidable and intimidating! His martial arts had improved again!

"I have made a decision. In a few days, I will go to the trading market alone and will return soon. According to Spibia's description, it will take about one or two months to come back..."

"Brother, you must be careful. Lulu will wait for you at home!" The little succubus was very sensible, knowing that her brother couldn't take her on this long journey, as the route was too dangerous! Especially the trading market with unknown conditions!

"Alright, you and Spibia stay at home. The food stored at home is enough for both of you! Don't go out, and wait for me at home obediently!"

Erdong Sheng, still not reassured, instructed the little succubus, "Take good care of the house! If anything happens to the little one, you know the consequences!!"

After giving them instructions, Erdong Sheng spent a few more days clearing the area around the cave, driving away the surrounding predators, who fled in terror, even including some large herbivores! He was really worried about the little one staying at home alone, so for her safety, he didn't mind acting as a butcher and destroying all the creatures that could harm the little succubus in this area!

His concern for her can be imagined!

Three days later, Erdong Sheng set off with the little succubus's reluctant expression, heading north along the mountain range where they lived!

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The demons had set up a camp at the northernmost part of the forest, near the massive mountain range. If viewed from the air, its overall structure resembled a chaotic web, half extending into the jungle and half built on the mountain, quite complex and disordered.

The defensive facilities, such as walls and fortresses, were also quite chaotic, looking as if they had been built without any planning, with additions here and there, making it resemble a maze. However, the material of the walls was quite interesting, mostly a common gray-black vine from the Abyss.

These vines were thick, smooth, and covered with sharp thorns, entangled in clusters, forming protective walls!

According to Erdong Sheng's understanding, these thorny vine walls were jointly constructed by several powerful Abyssal elf tribes living in the trading camp to protect against various dangerous wild Abyssal creatures! These thorny vines provided excellent defense, especially when entangled, significantly increasing their defensive power. Even a typical first-level demon would need considerable time to break through them!

Abyssal elves can be considered a relatively strong Abyssal species. These intelligent, communal species, like Abyssal succubi, each adult member can use a few special magics of their species! Abyssal succubi control mental energy, which can control generally docile Abyssal animals, with the strength of control determined by their mental energy!

Abyssal elves, on the other hand, excel at controlling less powerful Abyssal plants, such as Abyssal vines! However, controlling powerful vines like Abyssal vines requires the cooperation of all members of the species!

Therefore, in the Abyss, communal species are rarely provoked unless there is a significant benefit!

On this day, the trading market hidden at the edge of the forest welcomed a new demon lord! His massive, robust body, though slightly smaller compared to some exotic demons, was covered in dark black scales, especially those with mysterious patterns, and the white Abyssal star on his forehead, all indicated that this new demon, who had never appeared in the trading market before, was a very powerful individual!

The Abyssal species walking on the road all avoided him, glancing sideways and secretly observing this new demon.

This demon was Erdong Sheng!

In fact, this journey took Erdong Sheng more than half a month, all to accumulate enough strength. He knew that this place was far from safe; compared to the dangers here, the so-called war-torn cities in North Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East in his previous life could be considered extremely safe.

Of course, this does not mean that it is a complete jungle of lawlessness; there are rules here. Otherwise, no creatures would dare come here. In the camp, indiscriminate hunting is not allowed, or you might provoke the wrath of all the demons.

In the trading market, although demons are not common, they are not so rare that you can't see any. Occasionally, you can still see a few, especially the large species that permanently reside in the market, which have dispatched several powerful demons to sit in this place!

After all, demons are all arrogant creatures, and while Abyssal species are relatively well-behaved, demons are unpredictable! Especially a demon like Erdong Sheng, who looks exceptionally powerful and is a new face, is even more worthy of attention!

It can be said that before Erdong Sheng even stepped into the trading market, his basic information had already been reported by several spies and listed as a key observation target!

Although demons do not have a complete culture, they are not foolish; on the contrary, they are all extremely cunning. These spies who monitor the trading market have existed for a long time!

Erdong Sheng walked among them, casually observing the situation here! He also knew that he was being secretly observed by countless Abyssal species, and from some sharp gazes, he could sense the aura of demons!

However, he was too lazy to care; let them look. He wasn't here to cause trouble, so what harm could it do to let them look!

He didn't carry much with him, mainly a few essences from Abyssal species and some powerful exotic animal furs, all of which were his gains on the way here!

The essences of Abyssal species are excellent items and are in high demand in the trading market! After all, Abyssal species can advance to demons by consuming essences, so it's easy to imagine how sought after these items are!

As for the exotic animal furs, they are the favorite of demons with crafting abilities. It is said that these demons can create powerful magical weapons using the natural patterns on the exotic animal furs, though it's unknown if this is true! However, Erdong Sheng knows that these exotic animals are extremely powerful!

Just look at the journey here, where Erdong Sheng encountered an electric fox-like monster. During the fight, the electricity was so intense that it left him scorched and tender! Fortunately, his body had high resistance, and after a great deal of effort, he finally killed the monster. The monster's fur and the unicorn horn on its forehead became his trophies!

Following the many Abyssal species, Erdong Sheng walked through a massive gate-like structure, and everything inside was instantly revealed to him!

"Wow! This..."

"Is this a vegetable market?"

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