Throne of Gods: Divine thunder descends, and the Qilin descends upon the world!

Chapter 19 Sharing the Same Fate, Arriving at the Exorcism Gate

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Gao Yingjie exhaled a deep breath, his right hand unconsciously rubbing his still numb arm:

"I'm truly impressed. A newly formed demon-hunting team, yet their teamwork is so seamless, and moreover..."

Gao Yingjie glanced at Chen Ying'er, who was driving Cerberus back to the Gate of Life.

“You flatter us, leader. If you had summoned the Mithril Foundation from the beginning, we probably wouldn’t have even had a chance to make a move,” Moonbeam said.

Gao Yingjie's wry smile carried a hint of self-deprecation.

As a seventh-tier paladin, it's impossible for him to go all out against a newly formed demon hunter group.

But by the time he realized how terrifying these "newbies" were, it was too late.

"That three-headed hellhound alone might still have a fighting chance with the help of the mithril base."

Gao Yingjie stared directly at Yuehui, his gaze complex. "But add your lightning magic..." He shook his head and didn't continue.

Within this demon-hunting group, three individuals posed a genuine threat to him:
Chen Ying'er, or more accurately, the level 8 peak magical beast she summoned, is equivalent to a level 7 peak human or demon powerhouse.

Although the little girl named Cai'er couldn't break through the Radiant Body, his fighting instincts told him that this little girl definitely had a deadly move hidden!
What shocked him the most was the moonlight.

The lightning power that pierced through three layers of defense completely overturned his understanding of elemental magic.

What's even more terrifying is this young man's tactical acumen—he always stays at a safe distance! Giving him absolutely no chance to retaliate!

Even if he uses the legendary armor of the Knights' Temple, the Mithril Base, his chances of winning against a level eight peak magical beast and lightning power that can penetrate defenses are still slim.

Gao Yingjie had to admit that, by limiting his own strength, he had no chance of winning this match.

Of course, the situation is quite different when it comes to a life-or-death struggle.

After all, he deliberately restricted his flying ability and mount companions, which resulted in insufficient countermeasures.

“A loss is a loss. Please give the order, Commander!” Gao Yingjie said.

"Then... let's go! Destination: Exorcism Pass!"

"Yes!"

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Exorcism City, this steel fortress standing on the treacherous pass of the Demon-Controlling Mountains, is like a drawn sword, firmly guarding the eastern gateway of the Holy Temple Alliance.

Two majestic mountain peaks, like natural city walls, protect this important military town, forming a natural barrier that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

As the first line of defense of the Thousand-Mile Demon-Defying Mountain Range, Exorcism Pass is not only home to the Alliance's most elite legions, but also the headquarters of one of the six great temples—the Assassin's Temple.

The cold stone city walls have witnessed countless baptisms of blood and fire, and also witnessed Cai'er's lonely childhood.

Inside the carriage, Yuehui gently held Cai'er's small hand.

During a rest stop on the road, Cai'er, unusually, opened up to him and told him about being thrown into the Trial Cave when she was three years old.

Her innate spiritual power exceeding ninety points should have been a gift from heaven, but it became the beginning of her nightmare.

In those days when she wept alone in the darkness, only the cold light of the Reincarnation Furnace kept her company.

Cai'er's experience also made Yuehui see his own reflection.

When he was five years old, his father sent him to infiltrate the human world.

Even with the Moon Demon Clan's secret treasure concealing his features, upon arriving at Jialing Pass, he still spent all his time hiding in his room, even clutching the ring tightly as he fell asleep, fearing he might reveal even the slightest trace of his demonic aura in his dreams. That feeling of walking on thin ice only gradually dissipated after he awakened his inner spiritual power and became a mage.

"Why are you two showing off your love all the way here? I'm already full." Chen Ying'er pouted, clutching the hem of her clothes with her little hands. Her voice was soft, but loud enough for everyone in the carriage to hear clearly.

An image of herself and Yang Wenzhao sitting in that spot involuntarily flashed through her mind—he gently tidying her hair, while she shyly leaned on his shoulder.
(This is so embarrassing!)
The moment the thought crossed Chen Ying'er's mind, she felt her cheeks burning and quickly lowered her head.

"That's right! The leader and deputy leader don't care about us single people at all. I'm going to report them to the Holy Alliance for abusing their members!" Lu Xiyi echoed righteously.

But as soon as he finished speaking, a wave of bitterness washed over him.

It's one thing to be inferior in cultivation, but the other commanders and deputy commanders were already in couples when they were teenagers, while I'm almost twenty-five and haven't even held a girl's hand.

The only advantage is probably that they are almost ten years older than them?

(What kind of advantage is that!)
(╥╯^╰╥)
Yuehui rolled her eyes at them and said, "Stop talking nonsense, we've arrived at Exorcism Pass, get off the bus!"

He then took Cai'er's hand and stepped down from the carriage.

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The newly formed demon-hunting groups in the Holy City were temporarily housed in the administrative hall in the eastern part of the Exorcist City by the Assassin's Temple.

As evening fell, the ten elite-level demon hunter teams, having rested for half a day, gathered in the main conference hall of the governing hall under the leadership of their respective team leaders.

The conference hall was brightly lit, and Cai'er's parents, Sheng Lingxin and Lan Yanyu, sat at the head of the table.

After a brief and efficient meeting, the No. 1 Demon Hunter Squad of the Sergeant Rank was assigned to the First Battalion of the Exorcism Pass.

"You are all elites of the alliance. It is my honor to have you temporarily join my battalion." As he walked out of the meeting hall, the battalion commander introduced himself, "I am Zhang Hairong, the battalion commander of the first battalion."

Under the moonlight, Zhang Hairong's resolute face carried a hint of sternness, a quality unique to soldiers who have been stationed on the border for many years.

"Commander Zhang, you flatter us. The soldiers of Exorcism Pass are heroes who protect the Alliance. It is our honor to have them join the First Battalion."

"From this moment on, we are your soldiers. On behalf of the First Demon Hunter Squad, I assure you that we will obey orders without question and will never disobey military commands," Moonbeam said.

Zhang Hairong's resolute lips curled into a slight smile as he thought to himself, "As expected of an elite from the Holy City, his demeanor is truly extraordinary."

Zhang Hairong laughed heartily, patting Yuehui's shoulder heavily with his rough hand: "Commander Yue, you're too kind! I'm just a rough man, not good with fancy words. From today onwards, I'll trouble you all to be my personal guards and follow me into battle!"

"Just to my liking."

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The 1st Infantry Battalion was stationed next to the East Gate, and the rammed earth barracks exuded the ruggedness unique to the frontier.

Zhang Hairong arranged a barracks with a ten-person dormitory for everyone.

Due to the special nature of the Demon Hunter Corps, they were not issued standard military equipment, but each person was given a clean set of infantry uniforms.

Wang Yuanyuan slipped on the uniform neatly, and it fit her fairly well. However, when Cai'er and Chen Ying'er wore the oversized uniforms, the sleeves covered their fingertips, and the hems almost reached their ankles.

Surprisingly, Chen Ying'er took out a sewing kit from her storage ring and pulled Cai'er to sit on the communal bed.

The silver needles danced between her fingers, and she would occasionally make Cai'er stand up to measure them.

In less than half an hour, the two sets of military uniforms were altered to fit perfectly.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to be so virtuous, Ying'er." Lu Xi leaned against the door frame and clicked his tongue. "That kid Yang Wenzhao really hit the jackpot."

"Shut up!" Chen Ying'er's ears turned bright red instantly, and she slammed her sewing kit at Lu Xi with a "thud." "If you mention that wooden man again, I'll sew your mouth shut next time!"

(End of this chapter)