It was green! A dazzling ghastly green light filled the sky!
From the Ghost Cauldron, the life flame of the Reincarnation Wick once subdued, now burst forth in a fury, forming a towering pillar of flame that scorched the gray mists and black clouds above.
Below the Beastly Peaks, the faces and armor of the Desolation Corps gleamed a ghastly green.
Even their teeth and tongues sparkled with an eerie green light!
"Wick! The wick..."
Terrifying demons and gigantic monsters, their eyes wider than their gaping mouths, rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
The tumult within their hearts was immense!
First, the purification of the wick by the Fleeting Life King ignited cheers, then despair at its near extinguishment, and now, as the wick's life flared tenfold, their spirits soared once again to the heavens!
Words failed them, their excitement and exhilaration could only be expressed through hysterical roars.
Moon Fairy's intervention had drawn some outrage. But now, as the Reincarnation Wick consumed the heavens, a thousand emotions violently shook the Desolation Corps, their eyes fixed on the silver-haired youth beside the Ghost Cauldron!
There, the fox demon, transformed into human form, pressed a palm against the Ghost Cauldron. His five fingers extended into five green fiery paths of life, entwining the entire cauldron and spreading inside!
These five green paths of fire were irrefutable proof of the dramatic change in the wick, and Moon Fairy’s undeniable connection to it...
The shock from the revival of the life flame was long from settling.
Even the high-ranking officers of the Desolation Corps were stunned, the hundreds of Heaven and Earth Generals stood rooted, each looking like frozen statues.
"You, you..." The Black Bute Bear, Lin Daiyuan, looked like she'd been struck by lightning. She stared blankly at Moon Fairy, her heart a tumultuous sea of conflicting emotions.
Her heart trembled the most! Moon Fairy had wrought such a miracle! And because she had been the one to bring him back, she surely played a part in this.
But the issue lay with the Soul Refining Cauldron incident, where the little fox had strayed from the group, and for the sake of military discipline, she had been forced to act against him.
If not for that, she, too, would be rejoicing like the others. And now, her heart twisted into a knot, her face an array of conflicting emotions.
“How powerful must his desolation talents be to reignite the Reincarnation Wick?”
This question lingered in the hearts of all the demons, a mystery they couldn’t hope to unravel.
“Desolation Marshal!”
At that moment, the generals of the Desolation Corps all turned toward their commander, faces alight with excitement, their expressions gleaming like polished oil.
In their elation, they nearly forgot about the Fleeting Life King!
When despair had reached its peak, the savior had arrived just in time... who would have believed it?
Amid the gazes of the gathered demons, the Desolation Marshal, hidden behind her black-scaled armor, let out a long breath, her vibrant, multicolored eyes brimming with joy and relief.
She had carried the heaviest burden!
The arrival of Moon Fairy was like a legendary hero descending from the heavens, shattering the weight of 1,000,000 mountains pressing down on her.
At last, she could breathe again.
“A blessed star has descended, protecting our Reincarnation Demon Clan!” The Desolation Marshal inhaled deeply and, in a flash, appeared beside Moon Fairy.
Catching a whiff of the fragrant air, Moon Fairy turned his head and locked eyes with those dazzling, multicolored eyes.
Up close, even though only the Desolation Marshal's face was visible, Moon Fairy could sense her commanding beauty—graceful, dignified, almost divine. For a demon to exude such an air of nobility and righteousness was exceedingly rare.
None of the demons Moon Fairy had encountered carried this kind of presence.
Demons, after all, defied the heavens and awakened their intellect through sheer will; most carried an inherent wickedness.
But this Desolation Marshal... she was different, a force of grandeur, as radiant as a goddess.
Her eyes shimmered with emotion as she suppressed her excitement, speaking as gently as she could. “Young lady, you arrived just in time. You saved the Beast Path! You are the fortune of our demon clan...”
Moon Fairy was basking in this reverence when the words nearly made him choke. Helpless, he corrected her, "Erhm, I'm a male fox.”
“Ah?” The Desolation Marshal blinked at his stunning face, suddenly noticing the unmistakable Adam’s apple and the sharp, predatory glint in his eyes. An awkward smile crept across her face. “I must apologize. My mistake.”
For someone of her stature to apologize, it showed how monumental Moon Fairy’s actions had been.
“Desolation Marshal, may I enter?” Moon Fairy asked.
“The Ghost Cauldron has a suppressive force. I’ll lead you inside,” the Desolation Marshal replied.
“I appreciate it,” Moon Fairy said.
That was the Fleeting Life King. He had been silent for a while, but now he approached, looking at Moon Fairy and saying to the Desolation Marshal, "Congratulations to the Desolation Marshal, and to the entire Beast Path! With such a demon, we are secure for 10,000 years."
The Desolation Marshal bowed. "I am deeply grateful for your help this time. Should the Reincarnation Wick of the Asura Path also suffer, we will surely offer our utmost assistance."
"Generous as ever." The Fleeting Life King smiled.
"Now that the ailment of our Reincarnation Wick has been resolved, please have a celebratory drink with me back at my base," the Desolation Marshal said.
The Fleeting Life King shook his head and replied, "The recovery of the wick is a moment for universal celebration in the Beast Path, and I'd rather not intrude on your festivities today. I wasn't much help and nearly caused a crisis; I truly feel undeserving of such a gesture."
"Fleeting Life King, you're too modest," the Desolation Marshal insisted. "Your journey here alone, intended to assist us, has already earned our deepest gratitude; there is no need for any guilt."
"Indeed! We are grateful to the Fleeting Life King."
"The Beast Path and Asura Path are close as kin; please, Fleeting Life King, do not dwell on such thoughts," the other generals added.
The Fleeting Life King smiled. "Since that's your sentiment, I'll take your kind words to heart. However, I indeed have other matters to attend to. Next time, I shall join my brothers here for a long toast."
His decision to leave was firm, and after some polite attempts to retain him, the Desolation Corps did not press further.
The Fleeting Life King then ascended his celestial palanquin and flew off into the sky!
"Desolation Marshal, could the sudden depletion of the wick be his doing?" an old man with the appearance of a youthful crane whispered to the Desolation Marshal.
She glanced at him and muttered, "Let's not talk about that here."
"Understood." The elder nodded, looking towards Moon Fairy with a sense of admiration. "He's truly a godsend. At the very least, he has saved the lives of 100,000 of our troops."
"Yes..." the Desolation Marshal deeply agreed, "Once the Reincarnation Wick goes out, the Samsara Sourcecore of the Beast Path would have fallen into violent chaos, sparking a crisis and countless casualties among the weaker demons. He has saved our world."
"We must protect him well," the elder stated earnestly.
"Indeed."
This went without saying; the significance of Moon Fairy was clear to all.
Meanwhile, the Desolation Corps continued to cheer for Moon Fairy, the youth receiving such acclaim yet remaining composed, which even surprised the Desolation Marshal.
"Moon Fairy," she called out, approaching with the generals of the Desolation Corps.
This group of massive demons, powerful enough to suppress a 1,000,000-strong army, caused the very earth and sky to tremble with their presence.
At that moment, each one of them toned down their aura, all smiles, careful not to startle Moon Fairy.
"Greetings to the Desolation Marshal and the generals," Moon Fairy said with impeccable manners, pleasing the elders further.
"Your role in saving the Reincarnation Wick is of great significance to the Beast Path. We are willing to invest heavily in your development, to help you realize your potential and reach the peak. Will you accept this?" the Desolation Marshal earnestly stated.
"Desolation Marshal, I am willing," Moon Fairy replied without hesitation, his straightforwardness evident.
A person, when deemed sufficiently important, need not worry about resources, nor indulge in arrogance.
"Good." The Desolation Marshal and the generals of various factions were very satisfied with his direct character.
"In that case, you will leave the Black Brute Battalion and train at my base. I will assign someone specifically to oversee your development and security," the Desolation Marshal announced.
The Desolation Marshal’s base was undeniably the heart and most crucial part of the military encampment.
"Yes!" Moon Fairy nodded decisively.
Like this, it was settled! Many demons heard this with a hint of envy. Training at the Desolation Marshal’s base was beyond the reach of ordinary demons.
But while they envied him, they did not begrudge him; Moon Fairy had, in their eyes, saved them, and so deserved this reward!
Indeed, it was a universal celebration, full of joy!
"Moon Fairy, you have achieved great things today. Do you have any other requests? Feel free to ask," the Desolation Marshal said softly.
Her gentle demeanor made many envious, especially the generals of the Desolation Corps. They had never seen her behaving this tenderly before!
In the eyes of the Desolation Corps, this Desolation Marshal was an absolute and ruthless existence.
"A request?" Moon Fairy thought for a moment, then said, "I have no requests, but I do have a small wish."
"Speak," the Desolation Marshal responded.
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"My name is Moon Fairy. Newly initiated into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I was chosen by the Black Brute Battalion and am serving as adjutant to Colonel Lin Daiyuan," Yun Xiao declared, using his body double to address the vast army, introducing not only himself but also casting Lin Daiyuan into the spotlight.