Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 48 Special Reward for Exorcising Demons! A fortune has been made!

Three days later, at the Exorcism Pass Command Center, in the Administration Hall.

The three-month Demon Hunter Team Competition is nearing its end, with a lingering sense of post-battle smoke and relief in the air.

Ten newly recruited elite-level demon hunter teams, along with their ten guardian knight leaders, gathered together once again.

Unlike their initial naivety upon arriving at the Demon Exorcism Pass, everyone now bears the marks of war and growth.

Chief of the General Staff, dressed in full military uniform, presided over the meeting. His gaze swept calmly over the young people below, his eyes filled with approval and gratitude.

"Gentlemen," the Holy Spirit's deep voice resounded in the hall, "first of all, on behalf of the million soldiers and civilians of Exorcism Pass, and on behalf of all members of the Assassin's Temple headquarters, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you!"

"The past three months have been three months filled with blood and fire. In the battle to defend the Exorcism Pass, you all demonstrated fearless courage, unwavering faith, and formidable strength. You have accomplished your mission admirably and withstood the most severe battlefield test! The Exorcism Pass will never forget that it was your blood and valiant efforts that forged this unyielding steel defense line!"

These words made all the demon hunters present involuntarily straighten their chests a little.

The Holy Spirit paused, then spoke with even greater solemnity:
"Especially three days ago, when the three great demon gods personally launched an unprecedented and fierce offensive! You all managed to hold your posts in such a desperate situation, fighting alongside the soldiers within the pass, and ultimately successfully repelled the powerful enemy, even... slaying a demon god! This achievement will be forever recorded in the history of the Demon Exorcism Pass! The Holy Temple Alliance will also remember your contributions and sacrifices!"

The Holy Spirit's gaze sharpened, and his voice suddenly rose, carrying an inspiring power:

"To recognize the collective contributions of all newly promoted elite-level Demon Hunter teams in this battle, the Demon Exorcism Command and the Assassin's Temple have jointly decided to award each newly promoted elite-level Demon Hunter team a bonus of 5000 merit points!"

Wow——!
Upon hearing this, a chorus of suppressed gasps and joyful whispers erupted in the hall.

5000 merit points!
This is undoubtedly a huge asset for these newly formed demon hunter groups!

All the team leaders and members showed expressions of surprise and excitement, exchanging glances with each other.

The voice of the Holy Spirit did not cease; its gaze, sharp as torches, landed precisely on Gao Yingjie and the elite-level Demon Hunter Squad One behind him:

"In this battle, one demon-hunting squad, one leader, and one member stood out and were heroes who turned the tide of the battle! They are—the No. 1 Sergeant Demon-Hunting Squad! Their leader is Gao Yingjie! And the squad leader is Chu Zichen!"

Gao Yingjie, whose injuries had fully healed, had a solemn expression.

Chu Zichen, who was named, remained calm, while Li Xin, Wang Yuanyuan, Li Xuefei, and Chen Ying'er beside him could not hide their excitement.

The Holy Spirit raised his voice, detailing their indelible achievements:
"In this crucial battle that determined the survival of Exorcism Pass, Chu Zichen, the leader of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Squad, used his extraordinary abilities to cause several fifth and sixth-tier elite demons to defect and fight each other! This greatly disrupted the demons' siege formation, slowed down their fierce offensive, and significantly reduced the pressure on Exorcism Pass!"

Every word of the Holy Spirit's Heart seemed to recreate that magical and awe-inspiring scene in everyone's minds.

Everyone present witnessed the scene of a large number of demons killing each other, and it still feels unbelievable when they think about it now.

Holy Spirit Heart's gaze continued to sweep over the entire Warrior-level Demon Hunter Squad:

"Furthermore, when the three great demon gods descended upon the Exorcism Pass, they also faced a surprise attack from the clone of the Azure Demon Knight, Xier! Although its strength was far inferior to the main body, it was still a genuine eighth-tier! With the team leader Gao Yingjie fighting desperately to protect them and even resorting to 'sacrifice,' the entire Warrior-level Demon Hunter Team No. 1 worked together without fear of sacrifice! In the end, they successfully killed Xier's clone!"

A collective gasp filled the hall. It was the first time they had ever heard of this.

The elite-level Demon Hunter Squad One actually killed an eighth-tier demon god avatar?!

This is simply a miracle!

The other nine demon-hunting teams looked at the No. 1 Master-level Demon-Hunting Team with eyes full of shock and admiration.

"It was precisely because they successfully killed Xier's clone!" Holy Spirit Heart continued, "that Xier's main body suffered a severe backlash, which gave our Assassin Temple's experts an opportunity for a fatal blow, ultimately allowing them to successfully slay him!"

"It can be said that the First Warrior-level Demon Hunter Team deserves the greatest credit for the fall of Xier! The selfless protection of Team Leader Gao Yingjie and the desperate fighting of the entire First Warrior-level Demon Hunter Team were indispensable!"

"therefore!"

The Holy Spirit announced the final reward in a powerful and resounding voice, carrying an unquestionable authority and approval:

"We have decided to give special awards to Chu Zichen, Gao Yingjie, and all members of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team."

"First, let's talk about Chu Zichen personally. His performance on the battlefield was outstanding and his contributions were remarkable. He is awarded 1 merit points!"

"Secondly, Gao Yingjie personally led the charge, willingly sacrificing himself to protect his team members. His spirit is a model of chivalry! He is hereby awarded a special bonus of 5 merit points!"

"Finally, the entire Warrior-level Demon Hunter Team One, for their outstanding performance and brilliant achievements in the battle against the Demon God's clone and throughout the entire campaign, is hereby awarded a special bonus of 3 merit points!"

The entire hall fell completely silent for a few seconds, then erupted into an even bigger wave of astonishment!

1, 3, 5!
That's an astronomical figure!

In comparison, the mere 5000 points obtained by other demon hunter groups are nothing at all.

However, the rewards received by Chu Zichen, Gao Yingjie, and the entire No. 1 Demon Hunter Team were all earned with their lives, and they truly deserved them. Everyone was convinced of their worth.

And so, under the watchful eyes of the other members of the Demon Hunter Team—some envious, some admiring, some burning with fervor—Gao Yingjie, Chu Zichen, and the members of the No. 1 Demon Hunter Team stood tall and solemnly accepted this weighty honor.

After that, the other demon-hunting groups received their respective rewards.

"Congratulations, brave young people! Your achievements are not only an affirmation of your past but also a stepping stone to the future. Tomorrow you will leave the Exorcism Pass, and I hope you will continue to shine and make even greater contributions to the Temple Alliance and to all of humanity! Meeting adjourned!"

Looking down at the young and honor-filled faces below, the Holy Spirit's heart finally revealed a genuine smile on his serious face.

After the meeting concluded, the ten newly recruited elite-level demon hunter teams left the highest command headquarters of the Exorcism Pass. Tomorrow, they will set off to return to the Holy City, parting ways and beginning their own true journeys as demon hunter teams.

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(End of this chapter)