Chen Rui first learned of the existence of humans in Demon Realm from Glorfin. The human population was very small here. Most of them were powerhouses who wanted to break through some kind of bottleneck. Therefore, they used secret methods to come to the Demon Realm for training.
Although the demons were defeated in the battle five hundred years ago, it was impossible for even the human world to deny the power of demons. Compared to the human world, Demon Realmâs powerhouses were more powerful. The environment was more dangerous, and it was more suitable for life and death breakthroughs. However, humans were the enemy of demons after all. A considerable amount of humans who were training in Demon Realm did not go back alive. But since they had the determination to come to Demon Realm, they must have disregarded their life and death.
There were also a handful of humans who chose to temporarily submit to demons at a price in order to train their strength more safely.
Isabella once said that there was a human powerhouse named Nero in the Fallen Angel Capital. He had a close relationship with Prince Obsidian. The most important thing was Nero had also mastered the method of returning to the human world.
Unexpectedly, there is such a human in Town Moling too!
In addition, Kanitaâs motive also aroused Chen Ruiâs interest. Kanita made a huge commotion during this trip just to catch a demonic beast.
An Incubus Beast.
The Incubus Beast was a powerful horse demonic beast. It was once believed to be evolved from the fallen holy unicorn of the human world. Its whole body was black, and the horse mane and tail were like the color of flame. Not only it ran speedily, it could float in the air and be immune to all mind control as well. Individuals with mutated bloodlines could also manipulate the lightning that could only be unleashed by the unicorns. The most powerful talent was [Terror], which could weaken the fighting power and fighting spirit of the other party. It was regarded as the most powerful ground mount in the Demon Realm.
Incubus Beasts were solitary demonic beasts and were extremely rare. They could evolve up to Demon Emperor level. This Incubus Beast was said to be a foal, appearing in Thunder Valley which was at the east of Town Moling. Kanita intended to catch the Incubus Beast as a birthday gift dedicated to his father, Josh.
Chen Rui was very curious about the Incubus Beast. But for now, Aldasâ sister must be rescued first.
The secret prison was the place where Kanita secretly detained important people. Even most of the people in this force did not know the specific place. Fortunately, Ivan was one of the little bosses who happened to be Kanitaâs aide. Thus, Chen Rui obtained detailed information of the secret prison in a breeze.
The secret prison was located under a remote warehouse at the south of Town Moling. There were not many prisoners in it currently. Coincidentally, the minotaur Tieke, the person that the two teenagers wanted to find, was held there too. Tieke was inadvertently discovered by Kanitaâs capable subordinate, Fontein. He felt that the Intermediate Demon had a certain use value because Tieke could use a weapon to kill a Higher Demon. Hence, he got Tieke from the border forces. Fontein did not have the time to report yet, and he followed Kanita to Thunder Valley.
Samuel encountered Kanita a few months ago. He even fought against a veteran under Kanita, Solana, and claimed victory effortlessly. After Kanita recruited him with all his effort, Samuel agreed to join Kanita temporarily.
It was said that Samuel was a human genius. He was young, and he was only one step away from Saint (Equivalent to the high-level strength of Demon Realm â Demon Emperor and Demon Overlord). This time, he came to Demon Realm with the secret method to break through to Saint.
Although Samuel joined the Kanita forces, he was not willing to take care of troublesome matters. He was only willing to be a sharp edge to fight against various powerhouses. The reason why Samuel served as warden was that Kanita told him that there were two Great Demon King-level prisoners in the secret prison. Samuel was not a fool, and he knew Kanitaâs intention. However, he did not care as long as he could use all resources to become stronger.
With Ivanâs presence, it was fairly easy to enter the prison, but the key problem was that the prisonâs magical cage was very special. Only the wardenâs crystal key could unlock it. Otherwise, the prisoners inside would have life danger. Most of the magic circles that Chen Rui knew were related to control devices. The âunlockingâ category was not his profession. The only way now was to get the crystal key from Samuel.
Samuelâs human identity was kept secret from the outside world. Only Kanitaâs aide, such as Solana and Snowden, knew about it. Samuel and Snowden had several contacts too, and their relationship was quite close. Coincidentally, Samuel liked to drink alcohol. Chen Rui swindled many fine wines when he was posing as the âtrio-specializedâ master in Crystal Valley. He planned to ask Snowden to treat Samuel to drink in order to understand this humanâs background. If it was possible, he would think of a way to get the crystal key and save the people.
Things went very smoothly. Samuel did not refuse Snowdenâs invitation. Soon, this human from the human world came to Snowdenâs house. This was the first time Chen Rui saw a âsimilar kindâ at Demon Realm.
Samuel was a lean young man with brown hair and blue eyes. His facial features were upright, and his gaze faintly exuded a domineering vibe.
âSir Samuel.â Snowden poured wine for Samuel personally, âThis is a new bottle of purple berry wine from Dark Shadow Empire. Please taste it, sir.â
Chen Rui camouflaged as a lich servant standing behind Snowden.
Race: human. Comprehensive Strength Assessment: C+. Physique: C, Strength: C+, Spirit: C+, Agility: C+.
C+ was equivalent to the peak of the Great Demon King. This was the peak of Master in the human world.
âThis bottle of wine is barely considered good,â Samuel nodded, âDemon Realm still has the wine delayed effect, but the taste is generally not good.â
Snowden laughed, âIf sir said so, I am really looking forward to tasting the wine made by the human world.â
âThen it depends on whether you have this life or not.â A faint white light glowed in Samuelâs hands and circled the wine glass. âYou are very smart to not play tricks on the wine.â
âWhat does sir mean? I only have good intentions to invite sir to wine tasting.â Snowden frowned.
Samuel laughed out loud. His eyes scanned the surroundings like lightning, âLet the irrelevant people leave first.â
Snowden groaned a little, and asked the maids and servants to retreat. As Chen Rui was about to leave, Samuel said, âThat lich, stay.â
Chen Ruiâs heart moved, and he looked at Snowden. Snowden nodded, and Chen Rui returned behind him.
After all the servants left, Samuel said, âI donât like pretentious people. Tell me, what is the purpose of bringing me here?â
Snowden frowned more tightly, âSamuel Sir, have you misunderstood something?â
âWith this person here, you are not qualified to speak.â Samuelâs eyes fell on Chen Rui. âMy innate pair of [Truth Eyes] can detect the existence of a Saint powerhouse. Your strength should be Great Demon King level.â
âTruth Eyes?â Chen Rui didnât expect the [True Breath Holding] which he used to hide the Demon Overlord power was detected by this human. The world is so big that nothing is really surprising. Just like Catherineâs strongest [War Puppet] met Manuâs bizarre territory, [Breath Holding] finally encountered a nemesis like the [Truth Eyes].
Since it was exposed by the other party, there was no need to continue pretending. Chen Rui restored the appearance of âRichardâ and released the Great Demon King level breath.
âInteresting demon. Your transfiguration skill is more advanced than the old guy in the Rogue Union.â Samuelâs eyes lit up, âYou should be the person behind Snowden. I have trained Holy Magic since I was a child. I have already sensed something wrong with Snowden earlier. It seems like his mind is controlled by the power of darkness. As expected...â
Transfiguration and Rogue Union should be something in the human world, but Chen Rui was very surprised because Samuelâs ability could actually see through the puppetry performed by God-Eating Mask!
âDonât worry, Kanita doesnât know about it. Your Demon Realm battle has nothing to do with me. I only care about what I need.â Samuel stared at Chen Rui, âThat is to advance to a Saint powerhouse and become stronger! Understand?â
âUnderstood,â Chen Rui nodded. âBut I think Sir Samuel has misunderstood. I invited sir to come because I want two people who are in the secret prison. Iâm not planning to recruit you into some force or anything like that.â
âThe two Demon Kings in the prison? I see.â Samuel took a sip of wine calmly. âThe two guys are not very powerful. Iâm not interested anymore, but you... As long as you can beat me, you can take away anyone as you wish!â
Chen Rui didnât explain his goal was other prisoners. The original plan to steal the crystal key had failed. From Samuelâs tone, this battle was inevitable. Chen Rui nodded and said, âLetâs change another place. I donât want to destroy Snowdenâs yard.â
âNo need,â Samuel took out a strange cube. âThis item is called Horadric [1]. Itâs a space battlefield. If we fight inside this, it wonât affect the outside. This item can withstand the battle of early stage Saint, which is your Demon Realmâs Demon Emperor-level power. But I donât like to withhold my power, so you must have the awareness of death.â
Horadric... Cube? Chen Rui was stunned and secretly thought, Are you sure that it is a space battlefield instead of an alchemy synthesis prop?
The cube glowed, and then a gleaming gate appeared. Samuel glanced at him and walked toward the gate.
âUnless you reach the peak strength of Saint, donât do pointless things like trying to destroy the Horadric. Also, itâs not too late for you to run away now, but I will divulge Snowdenâs matters.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chen Rui smiled slightly and didnât explain. He followed Samuel straight into the gleaming gate.
Although the name Horadric Cube was a bit misleading for a cross-over person, Samuel was right. This was really a vast space.
âWhat environment are you good at fighting in?â Samuelâs figure appeared in front of him. âAbyss volcano? Dark swamp? Or the valley of undead breath?â
Chen Rui was a little surprised in his heart. The function of this environmental change is already similar to the training ground of the Super System. It seems that Horadric... Uh, the battlefield cube is really an amazing alchemy work. Itâs probably a legendary grade quality at least, or even a quasi-artifact.
âAnything.â Any environment was the same for Chen Rui; even in harsh environments like deep sea and surfy sea.
This answer surprised Samuel, and he smiled disdainfully, âI think you havenât understood your opponentâs strength yet. I said, you need to have the awareness of death.â
âAccording to the level of human strength, you have reached the peak of Master,â Chen Rui grinned, âYour spirit and strength are very strong, so you must be practicing both martial arts and magic. Your speed is quite good, but... in terms of stamina, youâre relatively weaker. Am I right?â
If the previous [Truth Eyes] surprised Chen Rui, then [Analytical Eyes] greatly shocked Samuel now. His green pupil suddenly shrank, and his face was replaced with dignity, âDragon Bright Empire Silver Knight, Samuel. Kemplot is your name.â
It should be [Fake Eyes] ð. He didnât even notice Chen Rui was a human too.