I want to survive, no matter what environment I am in, I want to keep fighting to stay alive.

In my first year, I contributed seventeen small Fiends. Together with the remaining four, there were a total of twenty-one. With me and the first-year, our combat strength should be able to sweep this level.

We had no time to rest, so I led all my subordinates forward. Our goal was the entrance to the upper level, which we didn't know where it was.

Along the way, we either killed or enslaved all the demons we encountered. Although my demons suffered some losses in battle, their numbers still increased.

After five days of travel, the number of my small Fiends grew to thirty-five, and two more big Fiends joined, named Big Two and Big Three.

Because the number of demons I enslaved was increasing, the amount of food needed was also immense. The demons we encountered every day couldn't satisfy our food consumption anymore. Therefore, I stopped enslaving new demons and killed all the demons we encountered, including the big Fiends.

On the seventh day, we killed dozens of small Fiends and a big Fiend. The named subordinates of the first-year started collecting souls for me as usual. After I devoured all the souls, my body suddenly swelled and became hot. I felt that I was about to evolve. With the changes in my body, a strange and captivating fragrance filled the air.

Including the farther small Fiends, all my subordinates, including the first-year, had an intoxicated expression when they smelled this fragrance. It made me feel disgusted.

Why am I disgusted? Because this scent is coming from my body...

Damn it, why is this strange scent coming from me? I'm a real boy, and my body shouldn't emit any fragrance! Could it be... could it be that I'm really becoming effeminate...

No, please, my... my thing hasn't been used yet...

"The scent is over here... come quickly..."

An urgent voice sounded, and soon we could hear the sound of footsteps getting closer. Four big Fiends, accompanied by more than twenty small Fiends, appeared on a small slope beside me. These damn demons seemed to be fixated on me, making me feel uncomfortable.

Could it be... another one like the first-year's freaks...

The four big Fiends and their subordinates jumped down from the slope, approaching me maliciously.

My subordinates had already awakened when the enemy appeared. When they saw the enemy getting closer, the first-year immediately stepped forward with Big Two and Big Three, blocking them in front of me. Little Two and Little Three also stood on my sides for protection, and as for Little Four and Little Five, who I named as "play dead," they still stood behind me, guarding my ass.

Little Three was the tallest among all the small Fiends, and it was on the verge of evolving and becoming a big Fiend. With the help of a few small Fiends, it should be able to handle one big Fiend. As for the first-year, second-year, and third-year Fiends, they were all big Fiends and could handle a one-on-one fight.

As for the number of small Fiends, I definitely had the advantage. The enemy hadn't even reached us yet, but my little devils rushed to my side, protecting me. With more than thirty small Fiends acting together, although they couldn't compare to an army, they were extremely powerful in this bottom level of the Hellish Sea.

As soon as the enemy saw our large number of demons, which surpassed their own, they immediately panicked and abandoned the idea of attacking. The four big Fiends signaled their subordinates to retreat, avoiding a direct confrontation.

As the enemy slowly retreated, I also breathed a sigh of relief. With their overwhelming number, if we really fought, even if we won, it would have been a pyrrhic victory. Therefore, I didn't want to fight in the first place, and the enemy's voluntary retreat was the best outcome.

When the last demon disappeared from sight, I couldn't help but relax. Although this silent confrontation didn't draw blood, it still made me extremely nervous. In my tense state, that strange scent emanated from me again...

The first-year sniffed his nose and involuntarily took a step towards me, saying, "Master, you smell so good..."

"Get lost!" I kicked the first-year, knocking it down, and quickly moved a few steps back.

Seeing the first-year being kicked, the second-year and third-year hesitated and didn't dare to come closer. They remained where they were, feeling a bit at a loss.

Damn it! What the hell happened to my body? Why is there a strange scent! Could it be that I really became effeminate? This is unscientific! Last time I was reborn, I chose a male body!I absolutely refuse to accept being transformed into a girl after reincarnating as a demon!

"Keep moving forward, we need to enter the upper entrance as quickly as possible." I forced myself to calm down. We can discuss the topic of gender transformation later. For now, our main priority is to enter the upper entrance before it is engulfed by the sea of blood. "Also, in the future, Little San will get an extra portion of food."

That team of demons just now actually had four big Fiends, one more than us. As the sea of blood expands, the areas for demons to move around in will become smaller and smaller. In a while, it's possible that we will encounter a situation where the big Fiends are crawling all over the place. It seems that we are not far from the upper entrance now.

After another two days of walking, we finally arrived at the end of the sea of blood, which is also the upper entrance. According to the demon language recorded on the stone, there are many upper entrances. As long as we find one, we can escape from the sea of blood.

The upper entrance is like the head of a monstrous demon, embedded alone on the cliff at the end of the sea of blood. The demon head has a nose and eyes, its mouth opened like a living creature, and its sharp teeth seemed like they could awaken at any moment and tear apart anyone who enters.

To enter the upper entrance, we must pass a thirteen-level staircase that is over 10 meters long, 7 or 8 meters wide, and half a meter high. On the staircase, there are numerous demon guards...

Originally, entering the upper entrance should have been a simple matter. Who would have thought that not all the demons in there were fools? Some demons who arrived at the upper entrance earlier have actually been guarding the entrance. It is obvious that their purpose is to eat all the demons who want to enter the upper entrance!

Now is not the time to rush up and get killed. The sea of blood hasn't spread here yet. We don't have to charge into the upper entrance. But what about three days later? In three days, the sea of blood will reach this place. At that time, even if I don't want to charge into the upper entrance, it will be impossible. At that time, the demons defending the staircase will become the most deadly weapons.

This slope is about three to four hundred meters long from bottom to top, and it is filled with countless small Fiends burying their numbers. The big Fiends are also crawling all over the place. How strong must the one commanding such a large number of demons be? It is possible that it's a second-level Fiend leader!

What should we do... wait a minute, since the other party obviously wants to guard the upper entrance, the other demons who arrived earlier wouldn't foolishly charge into the battle. In other words, there must be other demons hovering nearby!

"Xiao Er, Xiao San, Xiao Si, Xiao Wu, take some little devils and search nearby to see if you can find other demons. If you find any, report to me immediately and do not engage in conflict with them."

"Yes, Master."

Xiao Er and Xiao San enthusiastically responded to me, taking the lead with their underlings to investigate. Xiao Si nodded obediently, while Xiao Wu... had an expression of not wanting to go at all.

"Hurry up!" I kicked Xiao Wu, preparing to kick Xiao Si, but found that it had already disappeared.

Recently, because of Ding Ding's disappearance and the gender transformation crisis... it's possible that it's just a problem with demons as a race, I have become more fond of using physical violence against others.

Half an hour later, the little devils returned. Xiao San, Xiao Si, and Xiao Wu had no findings, but Xiao Er captured a small Fiend.

Oh my, they actually caught one... Didn't I say not to engage in conflict? Oh well, as long as nobody is hurt and doesn't suffer any losses, just leave them be.

The captured small Fiend knelt down as soon as it saw me, slowly crawling towards me on the ground, holding onto my left foot with both hands, and then sticking out its tongue... Is this a shoe-kissing ceremony used to please superiors in Europe?

"Bang!"

Xiao San kicked the captive little devil into the air, causing it to roll and only stopping when it collided with Xiao Si's ankle. As for Xiao Si... it was startled.

What's going on? Could it be that this guy wants to assassinate me? But wait, if it wants to assassinate me, why did it stick out its tongue? Could it have applied some poison on it?

Just as I was puzzled, Xiao San walked up confidently and kicked the captive little devil a few more times. "How dare you use your dirty tongue to lick the Master's feet! You lowly and damned thing!"

Could shoe-kissing be some kind of disrespectful action in Purgatory? Hmm... whatever the case may be, I don't want demons licking my feet, even if it's through my boots. I don't want it unless it's a beautiful woman, let alone without the barrier of boots.

"Well done, Xiao San."

I nodded and encouraged Xiao San with a few words. Xiao San glanced back at me, revealing a fawning smile."The master's feet have never been licked by me, so how can I let you lick them? If anyone is going to do it, it will be me first! You shameless and wicked bastard!"

"Yeah, yeah! Even the lowly ones like us haven't licked the soles of the master's feet! You should wait in line!"

"Protect the purity of the master! Resist outsiders taking priority!"

"Hit it! Hit it hard!"

As Xiao San and Da Yi continued their antics, the other demons under my command also joined in, competing for the privilege of licking the soles of my feet first.

Me: "..."

Oh my god, I no longer believe in love... No, I no longer believe that there are normal people in hell!