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Chapter 89: Dragon's Heir, the Great Demon of Qingzhou!
Chapter 89: Dragon's Heir, the Great Demon of Qingzhou!
That night, all was quiet, with the moon and stars sparsely scattered.
In the surrounding mountains of Cold Avoidance Spring, demons continued to gather.
In the darkness, pairs of eyes emitting a faint glow stared intently at the large camp beside Cold Avoidance Spring.
The dense aura of demons and blood mingled, thickening to the point of making the air damp and nauseating.
At this moment, within the camp, bonfires blazed, warming and illuminating the interior.
Qin Zheng slowly walked through the entire camp, inspecting the remaining personnel and military equipment.
"Aren't you going to rest?"
Just then, a voice sounded behind him.
Qin Zheng was not surprised, as his spiritual senses had already detected the other's approach.
"I've already rested enough."
Qin Zheng replied.
After achieving minor success in the Tibetan Secret Perception Mental Book, his spiritual power surged, and with the transformation of his physical body after advancing to the Grandmaster Realm, even going without rest for several days and nights would not be a problem.
He turned around and looked at Wang Weiqian and the other Brigadier of the N Character Camp beside him.
"My name is Liu Mingyi."
As Qin Zheng's gaze fell upon him, the Brigadier clasped his fists and introduced himself.
Qin Zheng also clasped his fists in return and introduced himself, "I am Qin Zheng!"
At present, Qin Zheng was already the sixth Brigadier within the N Character Camp, on the same level as the two before him.
So there was no need for excessive formality, and they could treat each other as equals.
"Brother Qin is truly a dragon among men. At such a young age, you've already achieved so much, and in just a short time, your name has shaken Huai'an Prefecture."
Liu Mingyi was a sociable person, and seeing Qin Zheng's youth, he was so shocked that he spoke more than he should have.
He and Wang Weiqian had practiced martial arts since childhood and were considered to have decent talent, but they only achieved their current level in their thirties.
This young man looked to be no more than twenty years old. No wonder the Grand General wanted to introduce him to the Commander-in-Chief after seeing him for the first time.
With such talent, he was indeed comparable to the Grand General, as well as the demon prodigies in the Jiazi Camp and Yizhi Camp.
Staying in the N Character Camp was indeed the right choice.
"Let's not talk about that. The demons in the surrounding mountains are gathering in increasing numbers."
"The ancient dragon in Cold Avoidance Spring must have sensed the Grand General's intentions and is preparing for a final, desperate battle."
"You two have been guarding this place for some time. Can you tell me what I should do when the time comes?"
With so many demons, it was impossible for the three of them to block them all.
Qin Zheng had killed most of the demons in Cangfeng Mountain, thanks to the terrain.
He never expected that all the demons would gather in a cave, and by aiming at the cave and shooting arrows, he could continuously kill the demons.
But now, in the open mountains surrounding Cold Avoidance Spring, the demons could disperse freely, and it was impossible to achieve the same effect as before.
So, he wasn't entirely clear on how to kill these demons.
Wang Weiqian spoke, "When the Grand General enters the spring to slay the dragon, the rest of us will stop the demons from descending the mountain."
"The three of us will be responsible for sniping the demon generals among them. The remaining demon soldiers and untamed beasts will be left to the Demon Slayer Commander and the ordinary soldiers."
Wang Weiqian's words were concise and clear, and Qin Zheng instantly understood.
He nodded. If the three of them were only responsible for sniping the demon general-level demons, they could indeed do it.
Moreover, this tactic gave him an advantage over the other two!
With his perfected arrow technique, he only needed to stand at the foot of the mountain, continuously nocking and shooting arrows, to kill the demon generals one by one.
Unlike Wang Weiqian and the other, he didn't need to charge into the mountains with weapons; he could control the entire battlefield! If any demon managed to slip through, he could spot and eliminate them.
This must be the reason why he was brought to Cold Avoidance Spring.
The three stood in the camp, their shadows reflected in the flickering firelight.
"The Grand General is injured!"
After a moment of silence, Liu Mingyi spoke with a solemn expression.
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the three present turned slightly grim.
Qin Zheng was well aware that the thick scent of blood in the tent where the Grand General was located could no longer be contained.
For a Grand Grandmaster who had already perfected control over his body, the inability to control his blood and energy had an obvious implication.
The Grand General was not only injured but severely wounded!
In this state, forcibly entering the spring to slay the dragon, it was uncertain how successful he would be.
After all, beneath Cold Avoidance Spring was not an ordinary demon, but a dragon demon undergoing a transformation towards the Sage Demon Realm!
"Tomorrow, when the Grand General enters the spring to slay the dragon, Old Liu and I will enter the mountains to kill demons. Qin Zheng, with your exceptional archery skills, you can snipe from a distance and don't need to enter the mountains."
"If something happens on the Grand General's side, don't worry about us. Aim your arrows at the ancient dragon and assist the Grand General in slaying the dragon demon!"
Wang Weiqian narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and spoke in a deep voice.
Qin Zheng nodded. Finding an opportunity to confront the ancient dragon was something he had been thinking about.
With just a few words, the three of them had already clarified their battle plan for the next day.
Next, the trio should return to rest and prepare for the upcoming fierce battle.
However, the three ultimately did not leave.
Qin Zheng's gaze hardened, and he scanned the dark night around them, spotting numerous pairs of eyes peering from the shadows.
He slowly voiced his doubts, "The demons around Cold Avoidance Spring have been increasing since I arrived, and they continue to do so."
"It seems these demons are not from the surrounding mountains but are coming from outside."
"That ancient dragon is powerful, but can it truly command these demons to keep coming in waves, just to hold us back?"
"Moreover, if the ancient dragon has been in the midst of transformation, why didn't the Grand General kill it from the start?"
These were the questions that arose in Qin Zheng's mind upon arriving here.
Before coming, he had always assumed that the demons around Cold Avoidance Spring were born and perished within this area and were under the ancient dragon's command.
But now, after seeing the situation for himself, it seemed different from what he had imagined.
The Grand General's actions also puzzled him. If he knew the ancient dragon was continuously transforming and growing stronger, why didn't he kill it right away?
Why wait until now, when he himself was severely injured, to make a firm decision?
It felt as if he had no other choice, as if he had to do it.
Could it be that the Grand General didn't want to kill this ancient dragon?
Upon hearing Qin Zheng's question, Wang Wei Qian and Liu Mingyi were momentarily stunned, then exchanged a glance.
Wang Wei Qian spoke, "The reason demons are coming from all directions, obeying the ancient dragon's command, is all for the ancient dragon's promotion to Demon Sage and its transformation into a true dragon, so they can seek a strand of its saliva."
"This strand of dragon saliva contains an extremely weak trace of dragon energy, which can help demons enhance their bloodline and become stronger!"
"That's why demons keep coming in a steady stream. As for your second question..."
Wang Wei Qian paused for a moment before continuing, "When you asked about the true dragon before, I told you there's an ancient dragon in the Cangyuan River, guarded by the Commander-in-Chief himself."
"I can now tell you that this dragon is also about to undergo a transformation, evolving from a dragon to a true dragon!"
"And this ancient dragon in Cold Avoidance Spring is the offspring of that true dragon!"
"Killing this ancient dragon rashly might very well anger that true dragon!"
As Wang Wei Qian spoke, his expression grew increasingly solemn.
Clearly, he was concerned about the upcoming operation, worried that the Grand General's condition might not be up to the task of slaying the ancient dragon.
He also feared the consequences that might arise from killing this ancient dragon.
Qin Zheng nodded, suddenly understanding.
So, the ancient dragon beneath Cold Avoidance Spring had a background and powerful connections.
Unlike some other demons, which could be killed without considering the aftermath.
The reason the Grand General hesitated to kill the ancient dragon was precisely because of this!
But being too indecisive had led to his severe injuries.
However, this Grand General, who had cultivated to the Great Grandmaster realm and commanded one of the Ten Great Army Camps, was unlikely to be truly indecisive.
Such a decision must have been made after considering various factors.
Qin Zheng sighed softly.
At this moment, he also thought of his own situation.
The day he had slashed Gao Wusheng with his sword had also pushed him to the opposite side of the powerful Qingyang Gao Clan.
Being alone and backed by the Merit Scroll, he believed he could quickly improve and fearlessly face the threats posed by the Gao Clan.
Qin Li Hu carried the weight of the N Character Camp on his shoulders, and even the people of Huai'an Prefecture.
If he rashly killed the ancient dragon in Cold Avoidance Spring and provoked the anger of the true dragon in the Cangyuan River, not only would he suffer, but also the N Character Camp and the people of Huai'an Prefecture!
Although, as Wang Wei Qian said, the true dragon was guarded by the Commander-in-Chief himself.
But with frequent demon outbreaks across the Great Jin, there were other apex demons in Huai'an Prefecture, requiring the Commander-in-Chief's attention.
And a soon-to-be-transformed dragon could easily cause trouble for the N Character Camp and the people of Huai'an Prefecture.
After all, Huai'an Prefecture had many great rivers!
If the dragon became angry, it could flood Jinshan.
Such a possibility was not out of the question!
These concerns had restrained the Grand General, making him hesitant to act.
Now, the ancient dragon had grown strong enough to severely injure him!
If he didn't act soon, even before the true dragon in the Cangyuan River became angry, this ancient dragon in Cold Avoidance Spring could stir up chaos in Huai'an Prefecture.
The Grand General had made his decision out of necessity.
At this moment, Qin Zheng gained a clearer understanding of the severity of the demon outbreaks in the Great Jin.
Even a powerful Grand Grandmaster like the Grand General, capable of slaying demons, had to consider various factors and couldn't act unless absolutely necessary.
Demon Slayer, Ten Great Army Camps
Apparently, it wasn't as invincible and fearless as he had imagined.
(End of Chapter)
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