The cracks gradually widened, converging to form a massive pit.
Within the pit, countless pairs of red lanterns could be seen.
Though resembling lanterns, they were much larger, and they quivered incessantly.
Dense and emanating a sinister aura, they sent shivers down one's spine.
At this moment, even without using his divine sense, Xiao Mo knew what those red lights deep underground were.
They were nothing more than the eyes of demons.
Xiao Mo peered through the faint light and saw that while the creatures beneath the surface bore some resemblance to the lifeforms of the Primordial Continent, they were drastically different.
These monsters were colossal, the size of trucks, their auras incredibly violent.
Their eyes were blood-red, their limbs powerful, and their gaping mouths lined with sharp teeth. Drops of their saliva splattered onto the ground, corroding it with a terrifying hiss.
As they emerged from the earth, a thick stench of decay permeated the entire space.
The already pungent air became even more foul.
They opened their foul-mouthed maws and let out deafening roars.
"Roar!!!"
Within their gaping mouths were rows upon rows of sharp fangs, coated in a foul-smelling green slime, clearly indicating potent poison.
More importantly, while the eyes of these monsters were fierce,
There was not a flicker of emotion deep within them, only emptiness.
They appeared like the puppets under the command of Jessi Qiongxi, the God of Endings, devoid of consciousness.
They were merely beasts driven by the urge to kill.
Xian'er watched the monsters below intently, standing guard in front of Xiao Mo.
"Holy Lord, these behemoths from below are likely the demon race. Their souls have been completely devoured by demonic power, leaving only empty shells."
"They are soulless, controlled by evil energy."
"Therefore, they are also devoid of pain, driven only by a craving for blood and flesh!"
"Please be careful, Your Majesty. They are mere killing machines without sentience!"
Hearing Xian'er mention "killing machines," Xiao Mo couldn't help but look at Jin Liuer, who was curiously observing the evil beasts.
Had it not been for the Immortal and Demon Reincarnation Pool repairing Jin Liuer's emotions,
She would likely be a soulless killing machine herself right now.
However, Xiao Mo wondered if this demonic aura, capable of corroding the souls of demonic beasts, would also affect humans.
Thus, he voiced his concern.
Xian'er replied:
"If one stays here for too long, some lower-ranking deities might be affected."
"However, both my master and I have reached extremely high divine realms, so we need not worry about our souls being invaded by the demonic aura."
Xiao Mo breathed a sigh of relief, but his worries were not entirely gone.
Although their strength was immense, the lords of territories who had accompanied them did not possess such remarkable power.
Protecting themselves was already a question.
However, that was not his immediate concern.
At this moment, sensing the presence of living beings, the demons from underground had become utterly frenzied.
They scrambled out of the pit, roaring incessantly, their blood-red eyes greedily fixed on the humans above.
They soon reached the surface.
They had not only sensed the presence of Xiao Mo and his companions but also detected the other lords of territories and rangers.
However, because Xiao Mo and his group were the strongest, most numerous, and their aura was the most potent,
These demons had chosen to erupt from the ground directly beneath Xiao Mo's feet.
Fortunately, Xiao Mo and his group reacted swiftly, flying tens of thousands of meters into the sky.
Deprived of their primary targets, these demons turned their attention to the other lords of territories and rangers.
The demons, once emerged, rampaged wildly across the land, searching for any sign of life.
The lords of territories, still harboring the naive thought that there were no evil creatures, were leisurely searching for treasures.
Suddenly encountering these colossal, fanged demonic beasts, they were petrified, completely unable to react.
Had it not been for the quick reflexes of their subordinates, who snatched them away,
They would have been devoured by these demons in an instant!
"What in the hell are these things?"
"Where did they come from?"
"How can they be so terrifying?"
"Damn it, there are so many people over there! Why are they only chasing me!"
At this point, a lord of territory stepped forward to restore order.
"Everyone, do not panic. These are likely the demon race."
"Let us unite and kill them to gain experience."
"Everyone, do not scatter. Our speed is no match for theirs!"
"If we only focus on fleeing, we will never escape them. We must band together to kill them!"
Only then did everyone realize that these were indeed the demon race.
Initially, they were somewhat afraid, but then they remembered that these demons were merely experience points.
Killing them would earn them points and a place on the [Evil Extermination Hegemony Ranking].
Suddenly, their fear subsided, and they turned back, preparing to encircle and slay the demon race.
Soon, small groups formed, attempting to battle these powerful demons.
While they were no match for the Immortal and Demon Empire led by Xiao Mo, they would not stand idly by against these demons.
In fact, spurred by the [Evil Extermination Hegemony Ranking], they fought with great ferocity.
After all, in the eyes of these lords of territories, they were now the hunters.
And the demon race were merely minor monsters for them to gain experience from.
Thus, their fear vanished.
With imposing auras, they brandished their weapons, glaring at the demonic monsters, awaiting the command to charge.
"Everyone, pay attention. Most of these demon race monsters are Saint-grade low to Saint-grade peak. Only a few are God-grade."
"This level of strength is not too difficult for us, so do not be afraid."
"As long as we stand united, we will surely defeat these demons!"
"Let's go together!"
"Once we defeat them, we will ascend the [Evil Extermination Hegemony Ranking] and receive rewards."
"..."
These words greatly bolstered the morale of the lords of territories.
Each of them glared fiercely at the otherworldly demons below.
Their ferocious gazes suggested they were ready to tear them apart at any moment.
Following a bestial roar, a war between the lords of territories and the otherworldly demon race erupted.
And soon thereafter, it entered a fever pitch.
Whether it was the blood-drunk lords of territories or the flesh-crazed otherworldly demons,
Both fought with a frenzied intensity, attacking each other relentlessly.
Demons were slain with every passing moment, or lords of territories, caught off guard, became isolated and were torn to shreds by the demons.