Qi Feng was taken aback. How bold was this woman—she had dared to appear at our celebration banquet alone! In the blink of an eye, Mei Li was gone. If she wanted to run, there was no way. Since she had come, she might as well stay. He set down his wine glass on the table and hurried toward the other side. Behind him, the old Mr. Wei called out, "Xiao Feng, what are you doing?" "I need to use the restroom," he admitted, quite unashamed—choosing to vanish like that. "Go quickly and return soon—we're all still waiting to toast you," the old man said. "Got it." As he stepped out of the living room, he made a smooth glide to the end of the corridor, only to find Mei Li smiling by the window. She wore a deep purple evening gown, with a wide open neckline revealing two full, snowy globes of white. Her skirt just reached her knees, and below that, her slender legs in silk stockings, and her elegant black heels. "Looking for me, old friend?" she asked, her expression radiating irresistible charm. “Hmph…!” He was choked half to death by this title—originally meant as a teasing remark about the female powerhouse, it now turned into a jab at himself. She stepped forward, blowing a fragrant breeze and said, “Are you now unfamiliar with me, or intimidated by my beauty? Well, then, speak up!” Qin Shao furrowed his brow. “What are you here for? To die, are you?” The female powerhouse giggled softly, her tone bright and playful. “Do I look so foolish that you’d come to me to die at my hands?” He said seriously, “I’ll find you—yes, I will—but not to die. I’m coming to take your life.” “Old sweetheart, don’t open your mouth with so much emphasis on ‘life’ and ‘death’—isn’t that the proper way to treat guests?” “You’re not even a guest,” he replied, already preparing for a fight. “Then just say what you have to say. Either way, let’s settle this—choose your own course.” "The female demon queen deliberately adopted a look of disappointment, saying, 'Young people these days just can't stay patient. I came all the way alone to see you—what could I possibly have in mind? If there were any schemes, wouldn't I have brought my entire army to wipe out the key resistance leaders among you?' 'Then what exactly are you here for?' 'I'm here to deliver intelligence.' '...' After a few minutes, the female demon queen drifted away, leaving behind a lingering fragrance. Qin lightly shrugged and murmured, 'Hmph. Nothing but a classic case of wanting to eliminate you by using me as a pawn—why go through all the formalities, and even pretend to deliver intelligence? When did I ever become your informant?' During their conversation, Mili had fully briefed him on the current status of the remaining demon forces—including their numbers, combat strength, and locations. The fact that the demon race was betraying its own kind was truly puzzling. He immediately went to Qingya and Uncle Lei Feng, and gave them a detailed account of what had just transpired." "It's definitely a fake move—some kind of trap," the elder judge concluded. "I don't think so," the beautiful监察使 disagreed. "Milei came to us personally, which shows she at least has integrity in her intentions." Qin Shao nodded in agreement. "I share that view. Since she wants to use our hands to eliminate rivals, the authenticity of the intelligence remains credible." The elder's face darkened. "Then what do you intend to do?" "Go straight for them," he smiled. "Such a golden opportunity—how could we possibly miss it? There are several high-ranking magical beings here. Don't you want to personally eliminate two or three of them?" "Very well. Let's summon Chen Jie and we'll set off right away." Within just over a minute, the four arrived at their designated location. For the Star-Sphere Shuttle, this distance was nothing short of trivial. This is a secluded valley, hiding over a thousand defeated magical troops who are so embarrassed they can hardly breathe, trembling in their distress. Lord Locket's face is pale; thinking he will be executed shortly, he feels deeply uneasy. Yet, when he considers that several of his less fortunate companions will share the same fate, his spirits lift. "Where is General Meili?" he asks. Several generals shake their heads. One replies, "She may have gone out to gather intelligence—she hasn't been seen for a long time." The messenger who had previously relayed news feels a sudden pang of worry—Meili hasn't escaped, has she? With her ability to reach Crystal King Star via the lunar teleportation array, and given the King's deep affection for her, she would surely be spared. If she has fled, then we, the rest of them, will surely face dire consequences. Huff... clang... A massive bowl-shaped object descends from the sky, seizing hundreds of magical troops who were resting, and then rapidly contracts. "Attack!" roars Locket. "Defense!" "Pfft... crack... crack... Hao Tian Chui darted through the forest of lightning, its resonant sound amplified by the purple-gold bell, while Lei Feng Uncle stepped forward on his flying sword, breaking the magical forces with sudden impact. 'How did they find us here?' asked Locket, gripping the officer's collar. 'I... I don't know, sir! We should be getting out now—our enemies are too strong. If we don't move, we'll be crushed right here!' the officer stammered, genuinely terrified. Though, as a general-level magical warrior, he was fully capable of fighting the enemy. The main reason was the deep impression left by the heavenly troops' strength—this had instilled in them an unwavering belief that their enemies were invincible. 'Run! Where to run?' Locket roared. 'To the Moon, then back to Crystal King Star!' 'Do we even have the dignity to return?' "He roared, 'With thirty thousand troops marching out, we're left with just us now! Can the King possibly forgive us? Get up there—fight or die!' Swish... The Heaven's Hammer flew toward him. He pushed aside the figures in front, then raised his sword to meet it. Crack—splinters flew everywhere. The force of the hammer sent him reeling back several steps. He took several deep breaths before steadying himself. Yet he didn't expect the hammer to, after flying a distance, arc back like a thrown spear. Thud—its solid blow landed squarely on his back. The sturdy armor on his back cracked, and he collapsed to the ground. The second technique of the Heaven's Hammer: 'Rotating Heaven's Fury.' Before he could even rise, the massive hammer descended from the sky, crashing down with tremendous force. The ground trembled beneath him. A seasoned, battle-hardened general of magical lineage was instantly crushed into a pile of flesh—gone, never to rise again." On the other side, Tao Chao and Lei Feng senior jointly defeated three demonic generals, while Qingya managed to electrocute one with a lightning strike. At a location several kilometers away, Meili held a telescope, observing intently and murmuring to herself, "These demonic beings are being eradicated—no matter what, they are all members of my people. Is this the right course of action?" With a flicker of compassion in her heart, she clenched her teeth and said, "For my own survival, anything I do becomes justified. Moreover, Lockert's unkindness came first, so I cannot be blamed."