Everyone was naturally well aware that if they chose to quit publicly, they would inevitably become cowards scorned by all.

At that time, not only would they be ridiculed, but it would likely bring shame to the forces they represented as well.

"Very well."

After a moment, seeing no one speak up to withdraw, Lei Xing nodded in satisfaction and said.

"I believe that the choice you make today will not lead to regret."

Lei Xing looked at everyone and continued, "I can tell you that although the Outer Battlefield is filled with danger, requiring both combat with the demon army and facing the inherent risks of the battlefield itself, great crises often come with great opportunities."

"Moreover, by slaying demons, you will receive rich merit rewards. As for the uses of merit, I'm sure you're all aware that as long as Black Dragon Guard has certain treasure resources, you can exchange them with merit."

"Even ranks can be directly promoted with merit. If you have enough merit, even becoming a Deputy Commander like me, or a higher rank, is not impossible."

Upon hearing Lei Xing's words, everyone showed an excited expression. The majority of them joined the Black Dragon Guard for the sake of earning merit.

It's known that the Black Dragon Guard is the most powerful army of the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, and the treasure resources they control are far beyond the reach of ordinary forces. Even for Celestial Tier level treasures, it's estimated the Black Dragon Guard has quite a few.

Of course, for Qian Duoduo, the son of the Tianqian Commerce Association's president, the treasure resources of the Black Dragon Guard do not hold much appeal.

And he did not join the Black Dragon Guard for the merit either.

Wang Ruoxie had asked Qian Duoduo before, but he always dodged the question, unwilling to explain the reason, so Wang Ruoxie did not press further.

However, from some of Qian Duoduo's behavior, he guessed that he joined the Black Dragon Guard likely to evade something.

Additionally, not long ago, Wang Ruoxie saw with his own eyes as Qian Duoduo was pursued by over a dozen black-clothed assassins, which confirmed his suspicion even more.

Next, Lei Xing explained to everyone how merit was calculated.

Killing a demon in the Early Stage of Acupoint Condensation Realm earns one point of merit.

Killing a demon in the Middle Stage of Acupoint Condensation Realm earns two points of merit.

Killing a demon in the Late Stage of Acupoint Condensation Realm earns three points of merit.

Killing a demon at the Half-Step Purple Mansion level earns five points of merit.

Killing a demon in the Early Stage of Purple Mansion Realm earns ten points of merit.

Killing a demon in the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion Realm earns twenty points of merit.

Killing a demon in the Late Stage of Purple Mansion Realm earns thirty points of merit.

Killing a demon at the Half-Step Pocket World Realm earns fifty points of merit.

And so on, killing a demon in the Pocket World Realm earns ten times the merit of a Purple Mansion Realm demon.

As for demons in the Celestial Monarch Realm, none have appeared since the opening of the Outer Battlefield.

Fortunately so, or perhaps the entire Five Domains of Yun Province, and even the nine continents of the Yuanwu Continent, would have already been completely overrun by demons.

Because currently in the Yuanwu Continent, there are no Celestial Monarch Realm existences, at least not on the surface.

"Now, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask me."

At this moment, Lei Xing addressed the crowd.

"Lord Lei Xing, may I ask about the strength of those demons compared to martial cultivators of the same stage; are they stronger or weaker?"

A young man with Cultivation Power at the Fifth Layer of Qi Condensation asked Lei Xing.

"Put it this way: if one has Cultivation Power at the Fifth Layer of Qi Condensation, unless they are one of the top hundred geniuses on the Myriad Dragons List, they can hardly withstand the demons."

As soon as Lei Xing's words fell, there was an uproar among the crowd.

It's known that those who make it into the top hundred of the Myriad Dragons List are all extraordinarily talented top-tier geniuses, considered unparalleled prodigies.

Doesn't this mean that those demons from the Evil Land are each equivalent to top-tier geniuses, even unparalleled prodigies?

If true, it would seem their journey is suicide.

"Boss, aren't those demons too strong?"

Qian Duoduo remarked with a grim expression.

"Don't worry. As strong as the demons are, they are not unkillable. As long as we are strong enough, there will be no danger."

Wang Ruoxie smiled slightly and spoke.

Although he hadn't expected the demons from the Evil Land to possess such formidable strength, for him, he feared no one of the same rank.

"What's most important is that those demons can devour the blood and even the blood soul of martial cultivators to enhance their cultivation power."

Lei Xing continued, "Moreover, even during battle, they can continually absorb our blood bit by bit, so when fighting demons, we must act swiftly. Otherwise, even if our strength exceeds theirs, we might end up dead."

Upon hearing Lei Xing's words, astonished expressions appeared on their faces.

They couldn't have imagined these demons would possess such terrifying abilities, able to devour the blood and blood souls of martial cultivators to enhance their cultivation power, and even during battle, could consume their blood.

Even if the demons' devouring speed was slow, if they couldn't quickly kill their opponent, the wear and tear might eventually spell their doom.

"I hadn't expected those demons from the Evil Land to possess abilities similar to mine."

Wang Ruoxie's eyes narrowed slightly as he inwardly mused.

No wonder Ling Yu said he was a demon from the Evil Land before he died.

However, he believed his devouring abilities far surpassed those demons, at least in terms of absorption and refining speed and efficiency, where he had a definite advantage.

He was somewhat eager to see if devouring those demons' essence blood could enhance his devouring abilities and perhaps once again transform the vortex formed by the Blood God Essence Blood.

He had a vague sense that going to the Outer Battlefield might be a tremendous opportunity for him.

Afterward, many people posed additional questions related to the Outer Battlefield to Lei Xing, and Lei Xing provided extremely detailed answers.

Through these questions, Wang Ruoxie gained a fundamental understanding of the Outer Battlefield and the demons from the Evil Land.

"Alright, you should all go back and prepare for a few days. We will reconvene here in three days. At that time, I will lead you to the Outer Battlefield. Those who survive a year will then be allowed a period of rest."

Lei Xing said to the crowd before turning and leaving.

Everyone gradually dispersed, many still immersed in Lei Xing's words, taking time to recover.

Especially the information about the demons' terrifying devouring abilities made many people fearful, and some were already considering withdrawing from the Black Dragon Guard at the first opportunity.

"Ruoxie, what are your plans for these three days?"

Xiao Ningyue asked Wang Ruoxie.

"I plan to first find a suitable place for the Celestial Sword Sect, so the Sect Leader and others can settle in."

Wang Ruoxie pondered for a moment and replied.

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