Chapter 947: Truly Conflicted!
Because the Ten Thousand Demons Continent has already sunk deep underground, and is now extremely close to the planet's core, there's definitely no sunlight here.
However, with today's magical technology, creating an artificial sun is no longer difficult.
To ensure Professionals' bodies still have normal physiological cycles, there must be day and night alternation, as well as distinct seasons.
After capturing the Demonic Valley, the troops rested in place, waiting for Lemoris Fortress' main army to send reinforcements to garrison it.
The legion currently led by Ling Zhan is actually the smallest in scale and numbers.
There's no way to split off forces to defend the Demonic Valley later on.
If headquarters doesn't send troops to station here, there's no guarantee the Ten Thousand Demons Fortress won't stage a comeback.
In that case, Ling Zhan could be completely surrounded.
"The next stronghold to conquer is the Tower Outpost in the Gloomy Forest region!"
"The demonic miasma there is much denser than here. Make sure your soldiers are extra cautious."
"Rest for three days!"
"After the main force from Lemoris Fortress arrives in three days, we'll advance again!"
Ling Zhan's voice was grave and full of authority as it rang out from the command tent at the heart of the Demonic Valley.
Avina and Krodas accepted the order with solemn respect.
As adjutant, Zhou Xue'er also nodded seriously—she would be responsible for conveying the commander's orders to every Demon-Slaying Legion member.
Both Avina and Krodas were in extremely good spirits.
Their father really was right…
Following this non-specialist, military merits just fall into your lap!
On the very first day of the campaign, they had already won the first battle!
Don't underestimate this victory!
The legions surrounding from the east and attacking from the front are still locked in a tug-of-war with the enemy!
Even Adasim's Xuantian Legion is currently blocked on a battlefield known as 'Abyss of Betrayal'.
The Demon-Extermination Endgame is no small conflict.
It is a true epic battle, requiring nearly eighty percent of the lower realm's nations' total strength just to secure victory!
As for the other twenty percent…
Naturally, it's to defend the other three forbidden lands.
If there's any movement from those three, this front will be notified immediately.
After all, who isn't afraid of a stab in the back?
Fortunately, there's been no activity from the three forbidden lands.
The top brass and Ling Zhan have all speculated about the reason—it's probably the same as with the Ten Thousand Demons' Abyss.
The true masters of those forbidden lands have already left the lower realm!
In reality, each forbidden land is now just guarded by a bunch of 'defeated remnants'!
Simply put…
Those forbidden land monsters are nothing but discarded pawns!
No one really understands why the forbidden land lords wanted to establish four forbidden lands in the lower realm, but as long as they're cleared out, the people here will finally be safe!
Unless…
Those forbidden land lords lose their minds and come down from the upper realm to rebuild them.
Even so…
By then, Ling Zhan would probably be powerful enough to face them.
If nothing else…
At the very least, the Dragon Kingdom will never be caught off guard again!
"Commander Ling Zhan, the battle report has been sent back to headquarters…"
Zhou Xue'er said softly.
Ling Zhan nodded slowly.
He then continued studying the magic satellite map.
Now that the magic satellite had been launched—
This is another benefit of capturing outposts: magic satellites can be deployed to scan the battlefield within tens of millions of li in detail.
In the depths of Zhou Xue'er's bright eyes, the tall, strong figure before her was reflected. Her pupils were filled with deep infatuation and love.
This man had grown even more mature and steady.
If Ling Zhan during the Global Monster Tournament was a sharp spear that could pierce the heavens, showing off and full of arrogance—
Now, Ling Zhan was like a peerless gem polished by countless years, exuding an intoxicating, mesmerizing brilliance.
Zhou Xue'er dared to say—
If Ling Zhan announced he was looking for a partner now,
Women all over the world would go absolutely mad.
Ling Zhan himself was indifferent by nature and never paid attention to what was said online.
But Zhou Xue'er…
She was actually the famous leader of Ling Zhan's fan club.
Ever since Ling Zhan left the Hundred Ghosts Fortress, Zhou Xue'er had missed him deeply.
So she went online to search for every bit of information about Ling Zhan.
What she found shocked her.
Even though Ling Zhan never promoted or managed his image, his fan count had reached a truly staggering level!
To put it this way…
If you go to any elementary school after class and listen to the boys and girls talking, most of the time, they're discussing Ling Zhan!
Countless young Professionals idolize Ling Zhan!
Even many Professionals who aren't into celebrity culture see Ling Zhan as their role model.
To get even more news about Ling Zhan, Zhou Xue'er joined all these fan groups built by his supporters.
Thanks to her efforts, she became the leader of the fan club.
Here's an exaggeration—
If Zhou Xue'er took a picture of Ling Zhan up close right now and put it up for sale in the fan club, it could easily fetch several million Saint Crystals!
Just one close-up shot!
Several million Saint Crystals!
Who would believe it?
Of course…
Zhou Xue'er would never dare take a photo without Ling Zhan's permission.
And even if she did, she'd just keep it for herself—she'd never leak it.
Looking at the hardworking man before her, Zhou Xue'er felt happy but also a little sad inside.
Sigh!
Maybe love really does make people blind.
The sad part is…
Even though she's blinded by love, there's no guarantee she'll get her happy ending.
The thought made Zhou Xue'er feel even sadder.
But soon…
She thought of Zhu Yaoguang, Li Chaoge, Saint Luni, and Saint Lucy—other peerless prodigies trapped by the same feelings. That made her feel a little better.
Hm…
Good! She wasn't the only one hopelessly in love!
But actually…
The word 'simp' really doesn't apply to Zhou Xue'er and the others.
After all, its true meaning is about being hopeless.
It describes someone who is emotionally weak and lowly—giving but never getting anything in return.
But they can't even give if they want to.
Because the man before them really is totally immune to flirtation.
If it were anyone else, surrounded by so many elite women in love with him, he'd already be living the harem dream from some manga.
Yet precisely because Ling Zhan doesn't let himself get swept away by emotion, it proves he's a genuinely good man.
Which only makes Zhou Xue'er more obsessed.
So conflicted!