Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 601: Chapter 408: Nineteenth Army, Great Demon Blood! (Double Chapter)_2

"Does anyone else refuse to submit?" Su Qingqing asked, lifting her smooth chin and looking at the other watching soldiers.

The other soldiers immediately scratched their heads with awkward smiles, all praising Su Qingqing’s strength, lacking the courage to challenge.

The burly man named Li Santu was their Centurion and one of the previous Innate Martial Artists.

If he could not win against this woman, the other soldiers naturally stood no chance.

The duel came about purely because of some idle military gossip.

These new recruits from civilian backgrounds hadn’t yet experienced the harsh discipline of the military and started gossiping upon seeing the only female general by the Grand Marshal’s side.

It happened that Su Qingqing overheard them, leading to this display of authority.

After Su Qingqing showcased her formidable abilities, the soldiers dared not speak any further.

Seeing this, Su Qingqing snorted softly, sheathed her sword, and left.

It was unclear when Xiao Peibai appeared beside the soldiers clad in battle armor and spoke.

"Li Santu, the military is not like the civilian Jianghu. As a Centurion, you need to better manage the tongues of your subordinates."

"Yes, General," Li Santu immediately responded, showing respect towards Xiao Peibai.

Although he entered the military at the same time as Li, Xiao Peibai excelled in personal prowess and troop leadership.

He had long secured his position as Song Changming’s top lieutenant, with unmatched status.

When Song Changming is absent, Xiao Peibai holds the greatest authority.

Inside the base, at the Marshal’s Mansion.

A vast open space held a massive corpse of the Demon Race.

It was a dead giant python, its body stretching hundreds of yards long!

The terrifying demon power gathered within it, and even though the corpse was cold, it could chill a person to the bone.

Demon Qi permeated the air, filling the space in the blink of an eye.

Thankfully, a Talisman Array activated, repressing the scattered demonic aura and preventing unnecessary panic.

Those who had experienced the previous main city defense battle would find this giant python corpse familiar.

This was indeed one of the Great Demons at that time!

On the top of the python’s head, Song Changming sat cross-legged, continuously absorbing the essence of the Demon Corpse and refining it.

Upon one of its chest bones, another Witch Seal was slowly forming.

The refining speed was incredibly fast due to the Great Demon Flesh, and after about an incense stick’s time, Song Changming finally concluded this Witch Refining Technique.

He clearly felt his physique strengthened once more.

"Truly the essence of a Great Demon..."

Song Changming recovered from the massive energy depletion of cultivation, looking at the impending success of the third Witch Soldier Seal he couldn’t help but exclaim.

Though this was not his first time refining Great Demon Flesh, each time he was amazed at its value.

Ordinarily, the Witch Soldier Seal’s refinement took years, but now it could be completed in months, thanks to the Great Demon Flesh.

Moreover, it significantly enhanced his physical strength.

Five days ago, he self-assessed with ease, unleashing sixteen paths of Dragon Power daily, increasing thousands, nearly ten thousand pounds of Giant Strength!

As long as he had more Great Demon Flesh, this growth could continue!

As for how he acquired the giant python Great Demon corpse, it was largely due to his newly appointed Grand Marshal status.

The giant python was previously heavily wounded by Prince Cui and later killed by a Grandmaster of the Hu family.

After the battle, the Great Demon corpse fell into the possession of the Prince’s Mansion.

In fact, not only the giant python, but also the corpse of the Azure Bird Great Demon was reclaimed by the mansion.

Upon learning of this, Song Changming sought to acquire these two Great Demon corpses for his cultivation.

If he were still a Little Flag Master, this would have been impossible.

At that time, his influence in the 41st Army might have been present but in the broader military or in the prince’s mansion, no one cared.

But now, as a Military Commander with substantial control, his words carried far more weight.

With the assistance of Grand Marshal Hu Tomb’s help and the final approval of Prince Cui, he obtained the Great Demon corpses collected by the prince’s mansion.

Naturally, he only received the excess flesh essence of the Great Demons.

As for the heart cores and parts of these demons’ precious body parts, it was impossible to give them freely.

But even so, Song Changming was very satisfied.

This was considered his first benefit after ascending to the Marshal position.

Without the position, neither Prince Cui nor the mansion officials would look at him.

"This Great Demon corpse can likely be refined for another three to five days..."

Song Changming estimated the remaining flesh essence of the Great Demon beneath him.

Then, with a casual wave.

The space revealed a corpse of an Azure Bird and a Black Swan.

Instantly, terrifying demon power surged, the three massive demon auras intertwined, completely draining the light from the space.

Song Changming remained calm, examining the three Great Demon Flesh he had collected.

This was all he gained from the final battle at the end of Black Obsidian.

The three Great Demon Flesh lack heart cores, two currently with Prince Cui, while the Black Swan’s heart core was taken by Hu Tomb.

As for the Black Swan Great Demon, Hu Tomb himself slew it, agreeing to gift its flesh essence to Song Changming was more than generous, and Song Changming had no greater expectations.

These three Great Demon flesh pieces were sure to help him refine the third Witch Soldier Seal.

Furthermore, if he could cultivate twenty paths of Dragon Power, it would vastly enhance his strength!

Additionally, there was another matter he anticipated earnestly.

The annual evaluation was approaching.

This year brought so many significant events, and Song Changming believed he presented many highlights and dazzling achievements.

With breakthroughs and improvements, including the Celestial Fiend Devouring the Sun and Demon Race invasions.

Logically, this year’s evaluation should be incredibly high.

It might even be his highest evaluation in decades!

With such accomplishments, he couldn’t help but anticipate the upcoming annual rewards which surely wouldn’t be mediocre.

That night, in the Core District, at Su Mansion.

Su Fengye, clad in a long robe, walked slowly to a cabinet.

Along the way, the Su family disciples, attendants, and maids greeted him respectfully.

Su Fengye remained gentle, responding to each, until he reached the cabinet.

"Come in," a voice called from within the cabinet.

Su Fengye pushed the door open, glanced around, and saw only one person inside, facing away and gazing outside at the artificial hills and waters in the courtyard.

"Brother, why have you summoned me?" Su Fengye asked.

Su Gongming turned around, his gaze landing on Su Fengye.

"You wrote earlier that you had found Earth Core Fire Liquid in the Yan Province. Where is it now? With the Demon Beasts retreating, why haven’t you gone to seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, Su Fengye’s eyes flickered slightly, about to make up an excuse when Su Gongming sternly said, "Feng Ye, don’t deceive your brother."

Su Fengye was momentarily speechless but ultimately confessed, saying he had given away the Earth Core Fire Liquid.

Su Gongming’s brows immediately furrowed.

"The Earth Core Fire Liquid is crucial for you to break into the Grandmaster Realm. How could you give away such a precious item lightly?"

"Brother, don’t ask about this matter," Su Fengye said, troubled.

Seeing Su Fengye’s expression, Su Gongming’s brows furrowed even more, his gaze gained a hint of gloominess.

He knew his brother well.

From childhood, Su Fengye had told him everything, respecting him greatly, never deceiving.

Until later, this blood-connected brother was seduced by that demoness, then came the deception and defiant behavior.

Now, Su Fengye’s current expression and words reminded him of those past events.

Clearly, there was something fishy about this!

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