Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

Chapter 617 Slaughter in the Forest and Rebuilding the Soul Supply System

　Just as the demons were poised to surge into the chaotic battlefield of the lesser demons, hoping to get a share of this bloody and cruel feast, a chilling wind suddenly swept through the jungle, carrying a deep and ominous aura.

　A musty, decaying scent gradually filled the air, like the breath of death escaping from an ancient tomb, carrying the chill and heaviness unique to death, making people feel palpitations and fear involuntarily.

　Before the demons could figure out what this chilling aura meant, a squad of six vengeful spirits, led by a vampire count, appeared in their sight.

　These vengeful spirits appeared as translucent, eerie green figures, and this eerie green light made their indistinct faces appear even more distorted and ferocious.

　Their eyes burned with eerie green flames, flickering with a chilling, unsettling light.

　The vampire count stood proudly at the very front of the group, dressed in an exquisite and luxurious medieval nobleman's suit. A playful smile played on his lips, while his eyes were filled with an endless thirst and fanaticism for blood and slaughter.

　Without the slightest hesitation or wasted words, the vampire count gave the order to attack the moment he saw his target.

　Under the Vampire Count's orders, the vengeful spirits swiftly sprang into action, launching a brutal and indiscriminate massacre against the cowards and lesser demons.

　The vengeful spirits' attacks were swift and deadly; each swing of their claws meant the demise of a tigress or lesser demon.

　While the scene may seem astonishing, it is actually not surprising.

　Although in the ranking of combat power of tier 3 units, the Wraith may only be at the bottom.

　However, with the powerful boost from the necromancer's 37 points of [Attack] and 79 points of [Defense], every member of this vengeful spirit squad displayed astonishing combat power capable of easily crushing any demon present.

　Moreover, they possess the "incorporeal" characteristic, which grants them immunity to the vast majority of physical attacks, making them virtually invincible on this battlefield.

　Although the Fearful Demons are a type of Tanaris demon, the three types of magical abilities they possess are utterly ineffective against vengeful spirits, none of which can harm them.

　Faced with such a lopsided battle—where they could not harm the opponent in the slightest, while the opponent could easily take their lives—it is not hard to understand why the cowards would fall into panic and chaos.

　At this moment, the cowardly demons had long forgotten their original hunting plan, and only the desire to escape and survive remained in their hearts.

　If even the more powerful Fearful Demons were like this, then the lesser demons, who had just emerged from the Abyss Blood Pool and were far weaker than the Fearful Demons, were utterly powerless to resist.

　Under the fierce attack of the vengeful spirits, they no longer cared about killing each other and only cared about fleeing frantically, trying to escape this battlefield shrouded in death.

　Unfortunately, the gap in strength is not so easily overcome.

　Whether they are demons or lesser demons, they all appear so small and helpless in the face of vengeful spirits blessed with the attributes of Moros, and even escape becomes a luxury.

　After all, the vengeful spirits fly at speeds comparable to armed helicopters.

　Such speed is far beyond what the coward and the little devil could achieve on their two legs.

　On the battlefield, wails and screams mingled together, and the scent of blood and death permeated every corner.

　The vampire count, meanwhile, watched the massacre with a smug, cold smile on his face.

　Clearly, this vampire count thoroughly enjoys the unparalleled pleasure of controlling the life and death of others and dominating the battlefield.

　Just as the Vampire Count's squad of vengeful spirits was wreaking havoc among the demons and imps, Moros also completed the reactivation of the soul-collecting array.

　"Om-"

　Accompanied by a deep and long hum, hundreds of demon souls were forcibly drawn from the vast area covered by the magic circle by this irresistible force.

　These souls were as if tightly bound by invisible shackles, wandering helplessly in the air, and were eventually drawn to the core area of ​​the magic circle.

　Immediately afterwards, the souls of these demons, under the power of the magic circle, were injected into the already...

　Inside the ready-to-use [Soul Storage Sphere].

　During this process, these souls did attempt to break free and resist.

　In fact, they had given their all, struggling desperately to escape the powerful force that bound them tightly.

　However, their efforts seemed so insignificant when faced with the magic array set up by a demigod-level necromancer who had a profound understanding of the soul realm and superb skills in setting up magic arrays.

　Standing at the edge of the magic circle, coldly observing everything, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Moros's eyes.

　He knew that with the reconstruction of the soul supply system, he would be able to return to his fulfilling and challenging life of magical research and continue to explore the mysteries of the legendary spell [Time Warp Field].

　As for the territories occupied by the five lesser demon lords who invaded his territory, the necromancer made an extremely resolute decision—to abandon them.

　Deep in his heart, he always kept his ultimate pursuit firmly in mind, and never wavered or deviated from it.

　He came to this bottomless abyss to complete the hero template advancement mission, and the root of all this was to gain more time and resources to delve into the legendary spell that could resist the power of [time] wielded by the Herrscher of the End—[Time Distortion Field].

　Moros knew very well that even if everything went smoothly, completely controlling and assimilating the territories of the five lesser demon lords would be a time-consuming, laborious, and unpredictable task.

　Therefore, Moros resolutely chose a more sensible path that aligned with his long-term plans—to devote all his energy and resources to the cause of magical research, and to continue his unwavering pursuit of the supreme power that belonged to powerful spellcasters.

　Getting back to the main point, after successfully restarting the soul collection array and personally verifying its stable and efficient operation, Moros, based on past experience, equipped this soul factory with sufficient guards.

　He then led the remaining undead army on the road to the next [Abyssal Blood Pool] location within the territory.

　The sturdiness and durability of the [Abyss Blood Pool] are unmatched by ordinary magical structures.

　Even the chaotic time storm caused by the out-of-control spell experiment, which was far more powerful than a regular legendary spell, only left some traces on its surface and failed to shake its foundation.

　Therefore, the number of soul-gathering arrays that Moros needs to rearrange or activate now is no different from when he first conquered this territory.

　This is undoubtedly a formidable challenge, requiring him to devote a great deal of energy and wisdom.

　However, in order to ensure that magical research could continue without being constrained by resource shortages, Moros had to rebuild the soul supply system.

Chapter 618 Shifting Circumstances and the Gradual End of the War

　The world is always in a state of dynamic development.

　While Moros was engrossed in the arduous task of rebuilding the soul supply system, news of the necromancers' final victory spread like wildfire in other parts of the 406th Abyss Layer.

　Upon learning that the smoke of battle had cleared and several lesser demon lords had fallen, the other lesser demon lords who were fighting against neighboring forces unanimously decided to add more weight to the scales of war.

　As the flames of war intensified, more and more lesser demon lords perished in the abyss layer shrouded in the strange radiance cast by the purple moon.

　In most prime material planes, powerful demons who can ascend to the position of lesser demon lords can be considered overlords of their own domain.

　However, in this grand battle that swept across the entire 406th layer of the abyss, even they could not guarantee their survival amidst the flames of war.

　This is the bottomless abyss.

　Let alone demigod-level lesser demon lords, even those demon lords who, with the blessing of [virtual divinity], can rival true gods, are often reported to have perished.

　Before the fallen Lesser Demon Lord Zephyr, who instigated the war against necromancers, there were 17 Lesser Demon Lords in this abyss, including Moros.

　They have either already reached the demigod level, or they are able to maintain a normal demigod combat power through various means.

　But as the war continues, this number is decreasing at an alarming rate.

　When Moros finally completed the reconstruction of the last soul factory in his territory, the number of lesser demon lords still surviving in the 406th layer of the abyss had drastically decreased to less than one-third of the original number.

　However, what is remarkable is that these five powerful lesser demon lords who have survived to this day, including Moros, are all outstanding powerhouses among demigods.

　They have all firmly entered the realm of demigods, and each of them holds powerful trump cards that can rewrite the course of the battle.

　This is not surprising.

　After all, those who failed to do this had already faded into obscurity during the previous brutal war.

　Perhaps those lesser demon lords who perished only experienced death and did not truly fall.

　However, in the 406th layer of the abyss, they no longer have the possibility of regaining their throne as lesser demon lords.

　At this point, the five lesser demon lords, having experienced the baptism of war and witnessed the fall of countless powerful beings, no longer wished to continue this cruel war that had devoured too many lives.

　Necromancers need no introduction.

　From the very beginning, he was unwilling to get involved in this war for the position of Demon Lord of the 406th Abyss Layer.

　Rather than seizing the territories of other lesser demon lords, he preferred to retreat to the newly built temporary spell workshop and delve into the endless mysteries of the legendary spell [Time Warp Field].

　As for the other four lesser demon lords who were promoted from orthodox Tanaris, the reasons behind their decision to stop fighting are more complex.

　As Tanaris demons, they never tire of killing and war.

　The only thing that could force these four lesser demon lords to temporarily set aside their disputes and stop fighting each other is a more powerful and imminent external threat.

　Just as the entire 406th Abyss Layer was engulfed in the flames of war, in a remote corner of this Abyss Layer, a new demonic force was quietly emerging.

　If that were all, it wouldn't be enough to attract the attention of those high and mighty lesser demon lords.

　There's no way around it; in this chaotic land of the Bottomless Abyss, such things happen every single moment.

　However, what truly made the situation perplexing was that this demonic force was able to thrive in such a brutal war that had already caused the fall of more than a dozen lesser demon lords, and even accumulate enough power to defeat a demonic legion without a lesser demon lord in command.

　This change has undoubtedly and completely overturned the existing situation in the 406th layer of the abyss.

　It should be understood that this is actually extremely abnormal.

　With the war having progressed to this point, there are no longer any Demon Warlord-level (High Legendary rank) figures in the entire 406th Abyss Layer that are unknown to the Lesser Demon Lords.

　In this situation, a force suddenly emerges capable of defeating the demon legion led by the demon overseer...

　Isn't this obviously problematic?

　Moreover, according to the personal investigation of a certain lesser demon lord, the leader of that demon force was actually a succubus.

　It's important to understand that in the abyss, succubi are at the lower end of the food chain, often having to rely on attaching themselves to more powerful demons and pleasing them to secure their survival.

　This astonishing discovery filled the lesser demon lord with deep confusion and intense unease.

　In the bottomless abyss, behind any phenomenon that defies common sense, there often lies a deeper, more unfathomable secret, or perhaps a sinister conspiracy.

　And speaking of succubi...

　The demon lord who rules the 570th floor of the Abyss, the Succubus Queen Mechanshute, is an existence that cannot be ignored.

　Could this be orchestrated by the succubus queen?

　Realizing the approaching danger, the lesser demon lord who had discovered this crucial information did not hesitate to reveal the true nature of the Tanari demons—dragging others down with him.

　Unwilling to relinquish his ambition to seize the throne of the Demon Lord in the 406th Abyss Layer, yet unwilling to confront the Demon Lord's majesty directly, He chose the most cunning move—

　Seek more allies to share the risks.

　Driven by this thought, the lesser demon lord quickly relayed this astonishing news to all the lesser demon lords in the 406th layer of the abyss, including the necromancer.

　This action was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

　Then came the gradually cooling smoke of battle in the 406th Abyss Layer, and the increasingly delicate and complex situation among the various lesser demon lords.

　The succubus, who ruled over the sixth largest power in the 406th Abyss Layer, second only to the five lesser demon lords, could not possibly be unaware of the recent changes in the situation on the 406th Abyss Layer and the subtle shift in the attitude of the five lesser demon lords.

　Having keenly grasped the changing situation, this succubus, possessing terrifying demigod-level strength, reported to her mother, the Succubus Queen Mechanshute, while rapidly calculating in her mind how to break the deadlock.

　She knew very well that unless the Succubus Queen personally intervened and sent more reinforcements, she alone could never confront the combined forces of the five lesser demon lords.

　Therefore, in order to stand out in this complex and ever-changing situation, conquer the 406th Abyss Layer, and become the Demon Lord of this layer, she must divide the five Lesser Demon Lords and break their tacit understanding.

Chapter 619 The Succubus Lord's Visit

　Faced with the combined, yet restrained, pressure of the five demigod-level lesser demon lords, the succubus lord named Naslin knew that directly confronting them would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock.

　As for seeking help from her mother—the succubus queen Mechanshute, who rules the 570th floor of the Abyss, Shendilaville—…

　For her, it was a thorny path that she should never choose unless absolutely necessary.

　Regardless of whether the Succubus Queen's enemies might be tempted to act, or whether reinforcements could arrive in time and be strong enough, once Naslin actually asks for help, then the position of Demon Lord of the 406th Abyss Layer will no longer be hers.

　Reporting to one's mother is an act of obedience and loyalty, but requesting support is a completely different matter.

　Among the succubus queen's vast network of lovers and numerous children, it was truly remarkable that Naslin managed to secure this opportunity to participate in the competition.

　She understood that the price she would have to pay to get more support from her mother would be immeasurable.

　Since she is unwilling to give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a demon lord, Naslin naturally needs to rely on her own wisdom and strength to deal with the complex and unpredictable situation in the 406th layer of the abyss.

　She began to study more deeply the personality traits, potential weaknesses, and inner desires of each lesser demon lord, trying to find possible cracks and points of divergence.

　With her keen understanding and insight into human nature, Naslin quickly established her intelligence network within the courts of the four lesser demon lords, excluding the necromancer Moros.

　However, Naslin's intelligence-gathering efforts suffered a major setback in the necromancer's territory.

　Unlike the other four lesser demon lords who rose from the Tanaris, Moros had no intention of using demons as his subordinates.

　On the contrary, in order to accumulate more soul reserves and maintain the relative stability of his magical research environment, the demons in his territory are constantly being relentlessly pursued by the undead army.

　What's even more troublesome is that the undead are completely immune to the effects of charm spells, which greatly reduces Naslin's intelligence-gathering methods.

　Under such dire circumstances, even if Naslin personally took action, it would be difficult to establish an effective intelligence network in that land ruled by necromancers.

　However, even with this unexpected setback, the succubus lord Naslin still largely achieved her strategic goals.

　Through the information fed back from the intelligence network that had been initially established, she had keenly identified a potential breakthrough.

　"...So, Mother, this is my whole plan."