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Chapter 57: The Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp!
Chapter 57: The Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp!
"Qin Shizhu,"
Looking at the massive tiger head rolling in front of him.
Chongming Elder Monk was slightly startled.
Then, a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Amitabha!"
He shouted a Dharma Chant, and his body gradually became transparent.
With the Tiger Demon dead, he naturally broke free from the Soul Ghost's shackles and was about to disappear between heaven and earth.
Qin Zheng, holding the Ghost Head Saber, witnessed this scene, and his heart stirred slightly.
Just then, the Virtue Scroll in his heart trembled.
Immediately, he could see that above the old monk's head, there was a faint golden glow falling like rain, completely covering the old monk.
The originally dim and transparent soul body then began to emanate a golden glow.
Sensing this change, the old monk was startled again, and then he looked at Qin Zheng, his gaze filled with an added sense of gratitude.
He pressed his palms together and bowed to Qin Zheng, then slowly disappeared between heaven and earth.
"Namu Amitayusodhana"
Qin Zheng placed the Ghost Head Saber into the mud beside him, pressed his palms together, and recited the Buddhist Sutra.
The old monk had guided souls for half his life, and now it was his turn.
As Qin Zheng recited the sutra,
Situ Qing and his four companions hurried over.
The old monk and the Tiger Demon had acted too quickly; even Qin Zheng had only just managed to be in time.
With a single swing, he beheaded the Tiger Demon without any hesitation.
They were a step too late, so when they arrived, all they saw was a half-human-sized ferocious tiger head lying on the ground.
Behind the tiger head, there was a lifeless tiger corpse, as large as an elephant.
The young man who had arrived before them was pressing his palms together, his lips moving slightly as if reciting a sutra.
"This Tiger Demon is so weak!"
Wu Meng frowned, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Assisting in the slaying of a Grandmaster-level demon would have brought them considerable merit.
But now, they were too late, and the merit was no longer theirs.
Upon hearing this, Situ Qing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he scanned the entire battlefield, examining the traces around them.
They were well aware of the Tiger Demon's strength.
Following the trail of destruction, they could see the extent of the demon's ferocity, enough to make their hearts tremble.
A demon comparable to a Grandmaster would not be as weak as Wu Meng complained.
The Tiger Demon's swift execution must have been due to the intervention of a stronger individual who decisively beheaded it!
And the Tiger Demon's head was severed so cleanly.
Clearly, it was not the work of bare hands but the prowess of a powerful weapon!
The old monk, unarmed, could not have caused such a strike.
Looking at the Ghost Head Saber by the distant youth, a suspicion arose in Situ Qing's mind.
But it was just a suspicion!
His gaze first searched for the old monk's figure.
After scanning the area without finding him, his attention turned to the youth reciting the sutra, his extraordinary aura capturing his interest.
He had overheard the conversation between the old monk and the Tiger Demon.
Although he only partially understood, he gathered that the old monk was no ordinary person.
Now, seeing the youth with his palms pressed together, reciting the Buddhist sutra,
His suspicion gradually solidified into a certainty.
This Tiger Demon was slain by the youth before them!
"Hmm? Strange, where did the old monk go? Did he leave after killing the Tiger Demon?"
Wu Meng muttered, but Xin Yi beside him was curious and asked.
Upon hearing this, Wu Meng was startled, and he quickly looked around as well.
Upon realizing that the old monk was nowhere to be seen, a delighted expression appeared on his face, and he boldly said, "The old monk killed the tiger demon and left. We'll handle this tiger corpse and claim some credit for ourselves!"
"Don't even think about it. The one who killed the tiger demon hasn't left yet."
Liu Yi and Zou Xi exchanged a glance, each seeing the speculation in the other's eyes. Then, with disdain, they spoke to Wu Meng.
Wu Meng was stunned again, and said in confusion, "But the old monk is gone. He..."
At this point, he seemed to realize something, his eyes widening as he stared at the young man who was chanting sutras with palms pressed together.
Just then, Situ Qing also took a step forward and walked towards them.
The remaining four followed Situ Qing, slowly approaching the young man.
Only after Qin Zheng finished chanting the sutras did he turn to look at the approaching group.
"I'm Situ Qing, Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp in Qingzhou!" Situ Qing introduced himself first.
Then, the others behind him also spoke up one by one.
"I'm Xin Yi, Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp in Qingzhou!"
"I'm Liu Yi, Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp in Qingzhou!"
"I'm Zou Xi, Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp in Qingzhou!"
"I'm Wu Meng, Demon Slayer Commander of the N Character Camp in Qingzhou!"
Demon Slayer Commanders?
N Character Camp?
Qin Zheng was surprised upon hearing this. After crossing over, he had never heard of such an organization.
But soon, he understood.
He had been in Black Goose City all this time and hadn't seen much of the outside world.
Now, just fifty miles away from Black Goose City, he had encountered a tiger demon.
This was enough to show the severity of the demon and monster problem in this world, more than what he had understood in Black Goose City.
It was only reasonable for the Great Jin Dynasty to establish an organization dedicated to slaying demons and monsters.
Qin Zheng nodded and responded with a fist to his chest, "Qin Zheng from Qingzhou!"
Everyone had introduced themselves with aliases, but this time, they all used their real names.
"May I ask, Young Master Qin, we arrived a bit late, but what about this tiger demon?"
Although he already had his suspicions, Situ Qing still asked.
"I guess you could say I killed it."
Qin Zheng thought for a moment and then nodded.
When they arrived, the old monk's merit was exhausted, and he clearly had no strength left.
But the tiger demon still had some fight left in him.
Hearing this, Situ Qing's pupils constricted slightly, and the others behind him also changed expressions.
This was a demon powerful enough to rival a Grandmaster! Only a Grandmaster could have slain it so swiftly and decisively!
In other words...
The young man before them was a Grandmaster realm cultivator who had unlocked the Human Life Wheel!
Looking at Qin Zheng's youthful face, the group couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
To reach such a realm at such a young age, he must be from a prestigious sect.
As for a Qin family in Qingzhou, there wasn't one. These complex thoughts flashed through their minds.
"What about that master?"
Situ Qing asked again, probing for more information.
Qin Zheng's gaze fell on the spot where the old monk had been standing, across from the hideous, giant tiger demon's head.
"He left."
Qin Zheng sighed softly and spoke.
At the same time, twenty li outside of Riverside Village, a man in a white robe with a large bow on his back raised his head, his eyes like stars.
The direction he was looking at was precisely Riverside Village!
"Not far now!"
His expression was cold, with a hint of a sinister smile.
(End of Chapter)
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