Lin Chen was welcod into the Camp, and the twenty-sothing people stationed in the Camp all gathered around, looking at Lin Chen with faces full of surprise.
After sitting down, Lin Chen took the initiative to explain: "Originally, we were trapped under the Devil Fla Swallowing Heaven Formation, with the Little Demon Emperor Cheng Tuo overseeing the Array Formation. Our Third Squad was at the very forefront. When the Demon Fla descended, we were far from the Immortal Demon Channel and had no chance to rush back to the Immortal Realm."
"Fortunately, I had a Magical Treasure on . Using this treasure, the entire Third Squad managed to avoid both the Devil Fla Swallowing Heaven Formation and the Demon Race’s search. However, by that ti the entrance to the Immortal Demon Channel had been occupied again by the Demon Race. I had no choice but to wander the Demon World with the Third Squad until a few days ago when I found a way to sneak past the channel with everyone from the Third Squad and returned here."
Admiration filled the many soldiers’ eyes, and the leading Team leader asked, "Where are your team mbers?"
Lin Chen smiled, took out the Qiqiao Hall, and said, "They’re all inside the Magical Treasure. Now that I am back, of course, I will bring them back as well."
Although Lin Chen did not summon the people out, the many soldiers believed him.
The Immortal Demon Channel was heavily guarded by the Demon Race, and it was said that Little Demon Emperor Cheng Tuo was personally in charge. If Lin Chen said he had charged through the channel with his thousand-strong team, likely, no one would believe it. But if he snuck through alone with them hidden in a Magical Treasure, then it seed possible.
Lin Chen said this to clear up everyone’s doubts, before asking about what he cared for.
"The battle at that ti must have resulted in heavy casualties, right? Is the First Corps completely annihilated?"
The Team leader replied, "The First Corps was at the forefront of the charge and suffered the most severe damage. Although not annihilated, at most only thirty percent of the First Corps returned to the Immortal Realm, and in the ensuing war, the First Corps lost many more people..."
The Team leader paused, his gaze towards Lin Chen was filled with respect and sympathy, "Since that battle, the First Corps has been in all but na destroyed."
"After the war situation stabilized, the War God Mansion erected a monunt to the valorous, carving the nas of many ritorious fallen soldiers on it, including your na. After all, based on the scene at the ti, not coming back was essentially death..."
Lin Chen nodded in understanding. Under such circumstances, anyone would think so; that was, after all, the Devil Fla Swallowing Heaven Formation led by the Little Demon Emperor, which even many a Quasi-Saint could not withstand, let alone his small team?
With no Quasi-Saints among them, how could they resist?
"How are things now? Tell , where are the remaining people of the First Corps, and where is the Hall Master?"
The Team leader answered, "The First Corps’ structure was basically dismantled. Even if we replenish manpower, it’s impossible to form combat power in a short ti; we can’t restore the First Corps’ forr strength, so many were reassigned to assist other Corps in battle. The First Corps’ organization still exists in na, but it’s essentially defunct."
"Although I’ve heard rumors before that the First Corps is an Army of Honor, to be reford at an appropriate ti, the current urgent war situation makes that unlikely. If this delay goes on for too long, this matter might even be abandoned."
Lin Chen fell silent. Is it that bad?
Can’t even maintain the structure of the First Corps?
Broken apart, disbanded?
Seeing Lin Chen’s silent expression, the Team leader’s sympathetic gaze increased a bit, "The Hall Master is now at Lion Soul Mountain; that’s also where our current command center is located. Later, I’ll take you there. I’m sure the Hall Master will be very happy to know your squad survives."
Lin Chen nodded, "That’s troubling, but thank you!"
After returning, Lin Chen’s first task was to et Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, to report on many matters of the Demon World, and then decide what to do next.
The Team leader led Lin Chen away from the Camp and headed to the rear.
Lion Soul Mountain was a Xiann with formidable strength in the Crimson Immortal Domain. Now that the battle line had retreated here, Lion Soul Mountain naturally beca the dwelling place for the Hall Master and others, serving as the command center for the entire frontlines of the Immortal Realm’s battlefield.
Lin Chen was brought into Lion Soul Mountain, and after thorough verification, finally arrived in front of a grand Main Hall.
Lin Chen was waiting to be summoned by the Hall Master when a figure appeared, it was Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, whom he had not seen for a long ti.
Shepherd Heavenly Monarch’s eyes were full of joy: "Kid, you actually survived! This is indeed great news!"
Lin Chen bowed in salute: "First Corps Ninth Division Third Squad Team leader Lin Chen, at your service, Hall Master!"
Shepherd Heavenly Monarch’s eyes were filled with complexity as Lin Chen reported his military rank, which instantly reminded him of the disheartened First Corps.
The onset of that decisive battle had left the strongest First Corps at heavy losses of dead and wounded. Up to now, they were nearly at the point of disbandnt, truly disastrous.
Shepherd Heavenly Monarch softened his voice: "Lin Chen, for you to escape from the Devil Fla Swallowing Heaven Formation is a feat in itself. As for the experiences of other team mbers, do not bla yourself. After all, you were facing an earth-shattering trap ticulously prepared by the Demon World, along with Little Demon Emperor Cheng Tuo’s personal involvent..."
Other team mbers’ experiences?
Self-bla?
Lin Chen paused for a mont, then quickly realized - the Hall Master had misunderstood.
The ssage passed on by the guard was rely about his return and did not ntion the return of other team mbers. Seeing him alone, the Hall Master subconsciously thought that the others had perished, and that he had narrowly managed to survive by so special skill, and now made his way back to the Immortal Realm with great difficulty, hadn’t he?
Lin Chen stood at attention and reported loudly: "Hall Master, you are mistaken. My Third Squad started out with fifteen hundred people. After experiencing nurous battles in the Demon World, our numbers have decreased. Currently, one thousand three hundred seventy-six mbers remain and have all returned with !"
"Hm?"
Shepherd Heavenly Monarch widened his eyes, his gaze fixated on Lin Chen with shock: "Your team mbers are all still here?"
Lin Chen didn’t waste words and took out Qiqiao Hall, opening the Light Door.
Soon, the deputy team leader Chen Shuihe erged from the Light Door, his face full of apprehension and unrest.
They had spent so ti in Qiqiao Hall, and, without being inford by Lin Chen of the specific situation, they had been unaware of their successful return to the Immortal Realm. If they had failed, the consequences could be severe, so to say they were not worried would be impossible.
After returning to the Immortal Realm, Lin Chen hadn’t shared the news with them either, as he wanted to give everyone a surprise.
Chen Shuihe stepped through the Light Door to see sunlight everywhere, blue sky and white clouds, his eyes instantly brightened.
The Immortal Realm!
This is the Immortal Realm!
The Team leader has successfully led us all out of the Demon World!
Chen Shuihe’s gaze shifted and he instantly saw Lin Chen standing on the steps ahead; he was about to speak excitedly, but then he saw Shepherd Heavenly Monarch standing opposite Lin Chen.
The Hall Master!
Chen Shuihe’s body trembled, excitent evident in his eyes.
The Team leader had not only brought our group back to the Immortal Realm, but had also brought us to the War God Mansion to see the Hall Master!
Chen Shuihe knelt on one knee and said loudly: "First Corps Ninth Division Third Squad Deputy Team Leader Chen Shuihe, at your service, Hall Master!"
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