The news of Carson Flores’ triumphant return reached Taliesin Compton immediately.
Taliesin Compton was completely shaken.
Panic filled his chest, as his first thought was of the missing Brecken James.
According to the Compton Family, he had held off Carradine while Brecken James pursued Carson Flores alone, and then lost contact, his fate unknown, whereabouts undetermined.
Previously, the James family and Taliesin Compton speculated that perhaps Brecken James had stolen from Carson Flores and escaped secretly. But now, knowing that Carson Flores could summon Fifty Demons instantly, the answer seemed clear.
Brecken James was indeed formidable, but could he withstand Fifty Demons?
Could he escape despite being surrounded by Fifty Demons?
Carson Flores strategically outsmarted Brecken James, likely capturing him, if not dead already, with a higher chance being the latter.
The capture of Brecken James by Carson Flores meant that Carson Flores surely extracted the identity of the one behind the scheme—Taliesin Compton!
Although he didn’t explicitly order the James family to kill Carson Flores, his actions and words during his visit made everything clear.
Killing doesn’t need explicit words, nor does vengeance require detailed evidence.
What do I do?
This guy Carson Flores actually possesses such tremendous power, able to command Fifty Demons!
How will he retaliate against me?
Taliesin Compton couldn’t believe the other would swallow his anger; should the opportunity arise, Carson Flores would surely eliminate him without hesitation.
He regretted it!
If only he knew Carson Flores was such a formidable challenge, why did he provoke him?
If only he had held his breath, it might have all passed!
Taliesin Compton felt chaotic and anxious inside, yet was powerless, pretending nothing was wrong.
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Military camp.
The entire Majestic Sect was jubilant, the atmosphere lively, while the neighboring team members looked on enviously.
"So what can we do now?"
Carradine replied, "Cultivate, wait!"
Jarett Roth added, "During wartime, everything is managed by wartime regulations, no one can leave the camp without reason, lest urgent military needs arise without personnel available."
Carson Flores laughed, "Then let’s wait, those resting can rest, those cultivating can cultivate!"
Military regulations were Carradine’s responsibility. Carson Flores essentially played the role of a hands-off shopkeeper, only needing to speak.
Carradine spoke with anticipation, "I’ll compile the battle achievements and submit them. If everything goes well, rewards for meritorious deeds will soon arrive. Sect Master, your contributions this time were great, defeating many enemies—you should qualify to enter the Spirit Ascension Array."
Carson Flores widened his eyes in surprise, "I can enter the Spirit Ascension Array already?"
Carradine explained, "Inside the Spirit Ascension Array, power infusion accelerates enhancement quickly. One exchanges military merits for entrance qualifications, and how long one can stay inside depends on the amount of military merits—the more, the longer the stay, and vice versa."
"You greatly defeated the Demon Race squad this time, killed and injured countless, surely your merits are considerable. If you wish, you should be able to enter the Spirit Ascension Array, though it’s uncertain how much cultivation time can be exchanged."
Carson Flores asked curiously, "Isn’t it wartime management now? Would I even be able to leave the camp for cultivation if I have the qualification?"
Carradine laughed, "The full-scale war hasn’t erupted yet. After the First Legion finishes rotating, there are four more Legions and other squads. Generally, we will have quite a free time. Sect Master, you will have plenty of time to cultivate."
"Even if the full battlefield engages, as long as you earn enough military merits, you can still enter for cultivation. This is a war between two realms—it won’t be lost due to the absence of a few individuals."
"The best way to convert earned military merits is to rapidly transform them into higher strength. This way, you can survive better and earn more merits during the next encounter. Should you worry about merit conversion being unattainable until the Immortal Demon War ends, many would find their merits ultimately wasted, which is highly discouraging."
Carson Flores understood after the explanation.
While these Immortals came to fight the war, their primary purpose was to protect the Immortal Realm, followed by earning military merits to exchange for top-notch cultivation resources to further enhance their strength.
Not to mention those stuck at a bottleneck, unable to advance further, slowly walking towards their demise—how many such Immortals are there in the Immortal Realm?
Put yourself in their shoes, would you rather wait idly for death, or contribute and strive for a chance?
Oraya Lorne only recently ascended to the Lower Grade of Great Land Prime Immortal, yet she’s already feeling her limits and wishes to partake in the war to gain entry into the Spirit Ascension Array and boost her strength.
How many in the Immortal Realm are like her?