Very quickly.

Su Ziyu discovered another powerful artifact for survival.

"Artifact: Energy Protection Ring +8."

"Tier: Legendary."

"Effect: When activated, it creates a barrier equivalent to an eighth-ring spell, capable of blocking physical, elemental, sonic, and other types of damage. Adds 20 points of spell resistance. Automatically recharges."

Indeed!

I am still someone who prefers to be cautious.

After scanning through all the options, Su Ziyu ultimately picked out two artifacts mainly for survival purposes. Compared to the offensive-type artifacts, he desired these two rings more.

Convenient, easy to carry, and highly effective.

"Are you sure you want this?" The Witch Demon appeared somewhat puzzled. He had expected the demon in front of him to choose items with more power, and had even prepared some artifacts capable of releasing large-scale destructive spells. But unexpectedly, the demon chose survival tools.

"Yes." Su Ziyu nodded.

The Witch Demon's jawbone slightly lifted, seemingly pleased as he said, "Deal. Do you want me to use magic to alter these rings for you, or are you planning to wear them as a pendant?"

Su Ziyu instinctively glanced at his fingers and directly shook his head, "No need."

The artifact's effects activate when worn on the body.

The Demon Incarnation is only temporary; Su Ziyu's ultimate goal is to return them to his true body for use.

"Okay." The Witch Demon nodded and said, "Take me to see the Red Dragon's skeletal remains."

Su Ziyu led the Witch Demon outside. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly asked, "Can you give me that Fire Giant Belt?"

"No problem." The Witch Demon didn't hesitate at all, but added, "But you'll have to give me the Red Dragon's blood and organs in exchange."

Another transaction was completed.

Su Ziyu found himself quite fond of this Witch Demon, although after this encounter, he might feel a bit embarrassed to go raid the Soul Summoning Tower again.

Well.

If necessary, he would have to raid it again; isn't friendship cultivated through these interactions?

That day.

Both parties completed all their transactions, and after obtaining the Red Dragon's soul and skeleton, the Witch Demon left joyously.

The Witch Demon seemed somewhat like a scholar.

Only focused on his research, completely uninterested in anything else.

Skeleton Fortress.

"Master. You're back." A ghost floated over.

Rog gestured for the Skeleton Knights behind him to place the enormous keel down, saying solemnly, "Deploy some ghosts to keep an eye on those demons, but don't get too close to their territory."

"Just see what they plan to do."

He hadn't expected the transaction to go this smoothly; the Witch Demon had initially thought he might end up fighting the demons.

"Understood." The ghost bowed.

After giving these instructions, the Witch Demon took the items into the laboratory, seemingly intending to stay inside for a short period.

Abyssal Blood Pool.

Not long after sending the Witch Demon away, Su Ziyu arrived at the Abyssal Blood Pool. Using his sharp nails, he cut his palm and let the blistering Demon's Blood drip onto the three Dragon Eggs.

The scorching Demon's Blood slowly seeped into the Dragon Eggs.

Su Ziyu used up 30,000 points of Power of Slaughter and 90 points of Demon Gene, simultaneously activating the Abyssal Demon Dragon transformation ritual on the three Dragon Eggs.

The entire Blood Pool started boiling!

The blood-red liquid gradually enveloped the Dragon Eggs, with a massive influx of sinister energy. As the power of demons continued to pour in, thin cracks began to appear on the Dragon Eggs, slowly expanding until a dark red dragon hatchling the size of a calf emerged.

Roar!

The dark red dragon hatchling lifted its head and let out a massive roar, then turned around and lunged at its eggshell, quickly consuming it before it attacked the other two Dragon Eggs.

The life force within these two Dragon Eggs was slowly diminishing.

The dark red dragon hatchling did not hesitate, biting through them and consuming every last bit. Subsequently, its body began to grow rapidly, with muscles and scales expanding swiftly due to the power of the Demon Gene. In a short time, it grew to the size of a Two-legged Flying Dragon, about ten meters long with a wingspan of seven meters, equivalent to a teenage Red Dragon.

"Only one Abyssal Demon Dragon hatched?" Su Ziyu's expression was somewhat regretful.

He gestured, and the Abyssal Demon Dragon came to him, lowering its head in submission.

This Abyssal Demon Dragon was different from other demons; its personality seemed exceptionally ferocious. Apart from showing submission to Su Ziyu, the dark red dragon's pupils gazing at other demons displayed a hint of greed and longing.

As if looking at food!

Its presence made the surrounding lesser demons somewhat uneasy; even middle-tier demons showed wary expressions, and two Enchanting Demons hid behind Su Ziyu.

The newly-born Abyssal Demon Dragon was also extremely powerful, with an unusually sinister appearance.

—"Abyssal Demon Dragon (Infernal Creature) [Juvenile]: A giant dragon corrupted by Abyssal Power, inherently vicious, enhanced with an Infernal Creature template, capable of evolving further through devouring demons and devils, large-sized creature, Giant Dragon attributes, siege unit, Dragon Breath enhancement, Demon Power, High Morale!"

Su Ziyu pointed at the vacant space before him and said sternly, "Dragon Breath."

In the next moment.

The Abyssal Demon Dragon took a deep breath, followed by a terrifying spray of fiery dragon breath. It was a dark red flame, intrinsically possessing magic power, and now it seemed to be mixed with some power of chaos.

Flames ignited the barren wasteland.

They persisted without extinguishing, eventually fading after a prolonged period. The ground had been charred into a glass-like semi-crystalline state.

"Great!" Su Ziyu said, satisfied, patting the Abyssal Demon Dragon's menacing head.

As long as it obeys.

He ordered the gathering of a demon army and led approximately six thousand demons, along with the newly hatched Abyssal Demon Dragon, straight to the Fire Giant's territory.

Su Ziyu intended to conquer these Fire Giants!

Judging by their equipment, they seemed to have some skilled blacksmiths. Su Ziyu needed these blacksmiths to arm his Snake Demon troops because of inadequate weapon and equipment production. His main forces still comprised Frenzy Demons and Frenzy Knights. Six-armed Snake Demons require excessive equipment—six weapons per Snake Demon—and the equipment forged by Kobolds was truly insufficient.

Very soon.

An immense demon army advanced towards the distant volcano, fully surrounding the Fire Giant's territory.

When they saw the larger demon numbers this time, the faces of the Fire Giants changed. The leader's spirit was far less intimidating than before, and he nervously asked, "Demon! Why have you come to our territory again?"

Su Ziyu calmly stepped forward and stated solemnly, "To conquer here."

"Submit or perish."

"Choose one!"

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