Chapter 336: The 100,000 Demon-Suppressing Army

Chapter 336: The 100,000 Demon-Suppressing Army

February 2, 2025

Indestructible?

As soon as Gu Qingfeng heard these words, his eyebrows furrowed.

Then, he swung his blade towards the Jieyu Channel.

This strike contained Gu Qingfeng's full power, even disregarding the limits of his physical body and once again harnessing the power of the Three Tianmai.

But despite the astonishing force of this attack, the Jieyu Channel remained intact, rippling like a lake's surface without a single crack.

Seeing this, Gu Qingfeng understood.

Divine Feather Great Saint was right.

The existence of the Jieyu Channel could only be destroyed by a Great Emperor.

Although Gu Qingfeng was currently utilizing the power of the Three Tianmai and wielding an Imperial-grade artifact, even a late-stage Empire Aspirant or a peak Empire Aspirant would have a chance in battle.

However, at this level, compared to a Great Emperor, he was still far behind.

The gap between a peak Empire Aspirant and a Great Emperor was like comparing two different worlds.

"In that case, this Jieyu Channel has become a hidden danger, and the Demon Clan can invade the Eastern Domain at any time!"

Gu Qingfeng looked at the Jieyu Channel, which resembled a deep abyss, his expression cold.

Divine Feather Great Saint nodded.

"You're right, Lord Gu!"

"Ten million years ago, when the Demon Clan launched a large-scale invasion, they opened numerous Jieyu Channels. All the major forces dispatched a large number of powerful cultivators to guard these channels to prevent the Demon Clan from taking advantage of any weaknesses."

Opening a Jieyu Channel was not an easy task.

It required the involvement of at least a Demon Emperor-level cultivator and a Chaos Primal Stone, a rare treasure born from the chaos, to fully open the channel.

"However, Chaos Primal Stones are precious and rare. Every Chaos Primal Stone can be used to forge an Imperial-grade artifact, or even a Great Emperor's artifact. Even the Demon Clan doesn't have many of them!"

Gu Qingfeng understood the implication of Divine Feather Great Saint's words.

According to his meaning, the Jieyu Channel was not something the Demon Clan could open at will.

Without paying a certain price, it would be difficult for the Demon Clan to open the Jieyu Channel.

Similarly, the Jieyu Channel was a double-edged sword.

When the Demon Clan was strong, it served as a powerful weapon to invade the human realm, but if the Demon Clan was weak, the Jieyu Channel would become a death sentence for them.

After all, if the Demon Clan could enter the Primeval Ancient World through the Jieyu Channel, the Primeval Ancient World could also use the channel to reach the Demon Realm.

Then, Gu Qingfeng looked at the Jieyu Channel and spoke calmly.

"I, the Divine Martial Empire, will guard this Jieyu Channel!"

"Thank you, Lord Gu!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy.

With the Divine Martial Empire taking charge of guarding the Jieyu Channel, there would be no room for error.

The person before them was a cultivator on par with the current Empire Aspirants.

Unless a Great Emperor personally arrived, there was no threat to be concerned about.

However, Great Emperors were so rare that even in ten million years, one might not appear.

Having such a powerful cultivator guarding the channel ensured its safety.

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A few days later, the battle at the Ancient Beast Mountains spread far and wide.

When the news broke that a Demon Emperor-level demon had opened a Jieyu Channel and invaded the Primeval Ancient World, it shook the Five Domains.

Especially when they learned that Hananhai Demon Emperor had been repelled by Gu Qingfeng alone, countless cultivators were astonished.

"Repelled Hananhai Demon Emperor!"

"It seems that during the battle in Gu Yue State, he had indeed held back his strength—"

In the ancient Qin family of the Primeval Ancient World, Qin Xiongdao's expression turned solemn upon hearing this news.

He didn't believe that Gu Qingfeng's strength could have advanced from the Saint King level to rivaling Hananhai Demon Emperor in just a short decade.

It was well-known that Hananhai Demon Emperor was an ancient Demon Emperor from tens of millions of years ago, far more powerful than many newly ascended Demon Emperors.

If the Demon Realm's ranking system was used, Hananhai Demon Emperor would be considered an Upper-ranked Demon Emperor.

Even a reincarnated Great Emperor would not be able to grow to match or suppress an Upper-ranked Demon Emperor in just a decade or two.

While reincarnated Great Emperors were indeed monstrous, the gap between the Empire Aspirant level and the Great Emperor level was minuscule.

In fact, not every reincarnated Great Emperor could reach the peak of their previous life.

Some reincarnated Great Emperors even stopped at the Empire Aspirant level in their second life.

As for Gu Qingfeng's origins, even Hananhai Demon Emperor found it difficult to fathom.

However, the ancient Qin family had a member who had become Gu Qingfeng's close disciple, so their relationship was quite close.

Gu Qingfeng's formidable strength would also benefit the ancient Gu family.

"With the demons invading in large numbers and the evil spirits running rampant, the situation is likely to be even more severe than in ancient times!"

Qin Xiongdao no longer paid attention to the affairs of the Eastern Domain but shifted his focus to the Central Domain.

Whether it was the evil spirits or the demons, the emergence of either side was not a good thing for the human race.

Now that both sides had appeared simultaneously, the severity of the situation was evident.

At the very least, according to Qin Xiongdao's understanding of the situation.

In ancient times, although the evil spirits were rampant, the demon clan had not yet intervened.

It was only because of the Taiyi Divine Empire's suppression that the evil spirits did not cause greater chaos.

Nowadays.

The Taiyi Divine Empire has become a thing of the past.

No dominant force that could suppress the five domains has ever appeared in the Primeval Ancient World.

Compared to ancient times.

The current Primeval Ancient World.

The difference in strength is not just a little.

Just the evil spirits alone are enough to give the Primeval Ancient World a hard time.

Now, with the addition of the demon clan, the problems that will arise are evident.

"Your Highness, there seems to be a demon array appearing three million miles outside the Qin Imperial City, please make a decision!"

In the grand hall, Qin Zhentian's voice echoed.

As his words fell.

The tightly shut hall doors opened.

Qin Xiongdao's figure appeared outside.

"I will take care of the demon array. You are responsible for guarding the Qin family and preventing other demons from invading!"

As these words landed.

Qin Xiongdao's figure vanished without a trace.

In response.

Qin Zhentian respectfully accepted the order.

After that.

Qin Zhentian summoned the high-ranking members of the Qin family to discuss strategies for dealing with the demon clan and the evil spirits.

In a short time.

Some vacancies emerged among the Qin family's upper echelon.

The demon clan's invasion was fierce, and even with a Saint King-level expert guarding the ancient Gu family, it was impossible for them to escape unscathed.

Casualties.

Were to be expected.

Ancient Beast Mountains.

Jieyu Channel.

Here, a majestic city emerged from thin air, its dark walls seemingly formed from countless dried blood and flesh, emitting a heart-palpitating aura.

In fact.

This city was built by Gu Qingfeng himself.

Aside from the minerals from the Ancient Beast Mountains, the blood and flesh of numerous slain demons were also mixed into its construction.

The blood and flesh of many Half-Saint-level demons, along with the blood left behind by the Hananhai Demon Emperor after being injured, ultimately contributed to the creation of this city.

"Demon-Subduing Immortal City!"

This was the name of the city.

The moment the city was forged.

Gu Qingfeng infused his own blood into it.

First, there was the blood of the Demon Emperor! Then, there was Gu Qingfeng's blood!

The foundation of this city was evident.

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After all, at Gu Qingfeng and Hananhai Demon Emperor's level, a single drop of blood could crush mountains and stars, making it the ultimate elixir and even a supreme treasure in the world.

Therefore, this city was extraordinary.

At the same time.

The Divine Martial Empire also dispatched a large number of soldiers to guard the city.

At this moment.

In the deep abyss-like Jieyu Channel, countless demons were emerging, constantly charging towards the Demon-Subduing Immortal City.

The Divine Martial Empire's army also formed an array, fighting and killing these demons.

In the grand hall within the city.

Gu Yang's expression was solemn: "Father, the demon clan has opened the Jieyu Channel here and is constantly sending demons to their deaths. What are their intentions?"

"With their vast numbers, they are likely using this as a training opportunity and also want to wear me down with these demons!"

How could Gu Qingfeng not understand the demons' intentions?

"But this is also good; the Divine Martial Empire can use this opportunity to train its soldiers."

"Moreover, the demon core is a great supplement for cultivators. If we can fight and gain strength from it, it might not be a bad thing!"

Upon hearing this.

Gu Yang nodded.

If it were any other force, it wouldn't be so easy to train while fighting.

After all, the cost of war is enormous.

Especially in a war involving two races, it's a never-ending battle.

Sometimes.

Strong cultivators that are painstakingly cultivated may suddenly perish.

But—

Gu Yang glanced at Gu Qingfeng, his mind already made up.

The Divine Martial Empire's greatest advantage.

Was having their father stationed here.

For powerful demons, Gu Qingfeng would personally intervene to suppress them, while the remaining minor demons would be dealt with by the Divine Martial Empire's forces.

At this moment, Gu Qingfeng gazed at the Jieyu Channel, his expression calm.

"They want to wear down my strength, but it's not as simple as they think to succeed. Without absolute certainty, the top experts of the Demon Clan won't take action easily."

The longer the delay, the more advantageous it is for us!"

"However, with a portion of the Divine Martial Empire's forces being restrained here, some of your original preparations will have to be postponed."

Gu Yang nodded, "For now, we can slow down the empire's external affairs without any significant issues. But I plan to use Zhenyao Xiancheng as a base and cultivate a truly elite force as the sharp edge of our empire's conquest."

"If they can emerge from the war between the two races, I believe they won't disappoint!"

Gu Yang's gaze towards the battlefield became somewhat fervent.

The biggest issue for the Divine Martial Empire right now is the lack of a truly elite force.

The Tian Gang Army trained in Zhenyao City, while considered elite, still falls short of Gu Yang's expectations.

In his mind, a truly elite force is one that can sweep through everything.

Such an elite force, when divided, would be unmatched among their peers, and when united, they could conquer the world.

However, cultivating such a high-level elite force is by no means an easy task.

Moreover, the resources required are enormous.

But the Divine Martial Empire has no shortage of people, and resources are abundant, which is why Gu Yang had such an idea.

Gu Qingfeng naturally had no objections to these plans.

Ten days later, in the imperial court.

Gu Yang instructed Jiang Nanfeng, the former commander of the Zhenxie Division, to reorganize it and rename it the Zhenmo Division.

Immediately after, he ordered Jiang Nanfeng to lead ten thousand Zhenmo troops directly to the battlefield at Zhenyao Xiancheng to slay the invading demons.

Jiang Nanfeng obediently followed this command.

In the imperial court, many gazed at Jiang Nanfeng with envy, and even the commander of the Surveillance Division, Nan Yue Shan, felt a twinge of envy.

After all, it was clear to those with discerning eyes that Gu Yang's order was to focus on cultivating the Zhenmo Division.

Ten thousand Zhenmo troops! This was no simple matter! Even the earliest established Surveillance Division didn't have ten thousand soldiers.

As for the original Zhenxie Division, there were only about ten thousand soldiers.

Currently, the Zhenxie Division has been renamed the Zhenmo Division, and its forces have expanded to ten thousand. The allocation of vast resources to the Zhenmo Division indicates its importance.

But with Gu Yang's order, no one dared to say more.

After the court session ended, in the imperial study.

Gu Yang met with Jiang Nanfeng.

"Your Majesty, by sending the Zhenmo Army to Zhenyao Xiancheng, you are entrusting them with a crucial task, and I understand the implications," Jiang Nanfeng said.

"The court lacks a sharp enough blade, a blade that can sweep the world for the Divine Martial Empire!"

"The Zhenmo Army you've formed will become that blade. The court will spare no resources in providing cultivation resources to the Zhenmo Division.

Your task is to sharpen this blade to its utmost sharpness within the shortest time possible!"

Gu Yang's words to Jiang Nanfeng were heavy with expectation.

Jiang Nanfeng's expression turned solemn upon hearing this.

"Your Majesty, I won't let you down!"

"The Zhenmo Army will become the sharpest blade in your hand!"

Jiang Nanfeng promised, his heart filled with excitement.

With this opportunity to advance further, Jiang Nanfeng was determined not to let it slip away.

"I hope so," Gu Yang nodded.

He had a high level of trust in Jiang Nanfeng.

Jiang Nanfeng was, after all, a genius nurtured by the Divine Martial Academy from a young age. With his repeated achievements, Gu Yang eventually appointed him as the commander of the Zhenmo Division.

Over the years, Jiang Nanfeng had diligently served as the commander of the Zhenxie Division.

Most importantly, he was extremely loyal.

Loyalty is a quality worth cultivating, even if one's abilities are somewhat lacking.

Furthermore, Jiang Nanfeng's abilities were exceptional.

Combined with his top-notch talent, he had broken through the Divine Transformation Realm before the age of one hundred and stepped into the Dao Palace Realm.

Gu Yang was determined to cultivate such a person.

Ten days later, Jiang Nanfeng successfully organized the ten thousand Zhenmo troops and led them to Zhenyao Xiancheng.

As Jiang Nanfeng departed the capital, Gu Yang had a report on the Zhenmo Army before him.

"I wonder how many of these ten thousand Zhenmo troops will remain a year from now!"

(End of Chapter)

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