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Chapter 95: A Show of Force! The Great Grandmasters Gather!
Chapter 95: A Show of Force! The Great Grandmasters Gather!
Azure Phoenix Sword Sect.
Located in Yong'an Prefecture of Qingzhou.
As one of the few sects in Qingzhou with a Great Grandmaster stationed, the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect could be considered one of the top-tier forces in the region.
Even the Demon Slayer Commander of Yong'an Prefecture, the Ren Character Camp, had to give face to the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect.
In Yong'an Prefecture, there were not only the Demon Slayer Commander but also the presence of the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect.
With two Great Grandmasters in the region, the people of Yong'an Prefecture could feel a sense of security.
However, in recent days, the atmosphere in Yong'an Prefecture had become extremely tense.
Even the common folk in the prefecture could sense that something was amiss, and countless demons were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to descend from the mountains to cause chaos.
And all of this was because the Sword Seal of the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect had appeared in Huai'an Prefecture, and under the control of an eagle demon, it had taken the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on the Grand General of the N Character Camp, directly causing him severe injuries!
Even though the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect was one of the top-tier forces in Qingzhou, it only had one Great Grandmaster.
The Demon Slayers were backed by the official power of the Great Jin Dynasty!
Not to mention the entire Great Jin Dynasty, but just within Qingzhou, the Demon Slayers had the Ten Great Army Camps!
Each Great Army Camp had at least one Great Grandmaster, and including the Commander-in-Chief, the number of Great Grandmasters was no less than a pair!
Such a force, compared to the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect, was like a mighty tiger in its prime versus a feeble and emaciated dog.
The disparity in strength was obvious, like the difference between clouds and mud.
However...
On Yunqing Peak.
"Nowadays, the Great Jin Dynasty is plagued by frequent demon outbreaks, and Qingzhou is no exception. The Demon Slayers are already overwhelmed, so where would they have the time to deal with us?"
Zhang Roujian stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm as he looked at the several sect elders in front of him, their faces filled with fear.
The current Sect Master of the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect did not seem as anxious as everyone imagined.
"Not to mention that each county is surrounded by demon mountains, but just talking about the Sage Demon Realm's Great Demons, the Cangyuan Dragon Lord, the Four-Armed Ape King, and the Green Scaled Fish King..."
"In Qingzhou, the number of Great Demons in the Sage Demon Realm is no less than a pair, not to mention those who rival the Great Grandmasters!"
"How can they spare any attention? Qin Li Hu was severely injured by killing a King Demon Realm's Dragon Demon! These Demon Slayer Commanders are just a bunch of pretenders!"
As Zhang Roujian spoke, he strolled with his hands behind his back, his eyes cold as he glanced at the elders in front of him, their faces pale with fear.
"Moreover, our sect members have frequently ventured up the mountains to slay demons, yet we still maintain peace and tranquility."
"Based on this alone, the Demon Slayers cannot accuse us!"
"So, you don't need to worry, and that Sword Seal wasn't sent out by me. It was sent from Yong'an Prefecture, so it has nothing to do with us, understand?"
As he finished speaking, a hint of annoyance flashed in Zhang Roujian's eyes.
He casually waved his hand and said, "All of you, leave now. Don't mention anything about apologizing to the Commander-in-Chief again, or don't blame me for not showing mercy!"
After he spoke, the elders below not only didn't move but their faces grew even more terrified, staring straight at him.
This caused Zhang Roujian's eyebrows to furrow.
Although he was angry, he wouldn't actually discipline them. Why were they so fearful?
Wait!
In that instant, Zhang Roujian's instincts kicked in, and his inner energy surged, his Essence Energy about to burst forth.
But at that moment, a pair of hands gently rested on his shoulders.
His energy dissipated like spring snow under the scorching sun, melting away.
The Essence Energy, which was about to burst through his body, scattered and retracted back into his body.
Zhang Roujian's face turned deathly pale, and his once proud expression transformed into sheer terror.
Within Qingzhou, someone had managed to sneak up behind him without a sound, evading his senses!
With just a light touch on his shoulders, his energy was completely disrupted.
He could feel that under this touch, his Great Grandmaster cultivation seemed like it was being digested, and he might be crushed by these hands at any moment!
"Are you Wei Wuyi?!"
Zhang Roujian forced down his inner fear and spoke with a cold voice.
But the response was not a word but a mocking laugh.
Then, a taunting voice came from the front: "If dealing with someone like you requires the Commander-in-Chief's intervention, the demons of Qingzhou would have already turned the world upside down!"
A figure clad in black robes with a golden-patterned greatsword at his waist, his aura unmatched, entered his field of vision.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Zhao Yiwu from the Yi Battalion!"
He looked at Zhang Roujian and spoke with a cold tone.
At the same time, the hands on Zhang Roujian's shoulders gently released, and another figure with a commanding presence stepped forward, saying, "Yu Manshan from the Bing Battalion!"
There were more voices.
As Zhang Roujian watched, figures with robust auras appeared one after another, each introducing themselves.
"Lu Yichun from the Wu Battalion!"
"Cen Xuelin from the Ji Battalion!"
"Shi Xinhan from the Geng Battalion!"
With each figure's appearance and each voice, Zhang Roujian's face grew paler.
The presence of six Great Grandmasters from the six Demon Slayer Commander's army camps on Yunqing Peak was self-evident.
They were here for an explanation, and if these Great Grandmasters were dissatisfied, the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect might face the fate of sect annihilation!
But the Great Jin Dynasty was currently plagued by severe demon outbreaks, and Qingzhou was among the most severely affected regions.
In the role of powerful guardians of their respective regions, these individuals dared to abandon their posts, disregarding the potential threat of demons wreaking havoc on the people.
Zhang Rujian's mind was filled with confusion and doubt.
However, he wasn't foolish; he understood the situation and knew what to say at this critical juncture.
So, he forced a smile and explained, "Great Generals, you've traveled a long way, and I apologize for not greeting you earlier."
"I..."
Before he could finish, a voice, as violent as it was, interrupted him.
"In Qingzhou, any Demon Sage Realm Great Demon you choose to kill will absolve you from the matter of the Sword Seal."
Yu Manshan, the closest to him, had his arms crossed, his cold gaze fixed on Zhang Rujian, and his aura had him locked in place.
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Rujian's face turned even paler.
A Demon Sage Realm Great Demon—how could he possibly defeat one? So, he hurriedly said, "That Sword Seal has nothing to do with me; it came from Yongle County."
However, as he spoke, the Demon Slayer Grandmasters' expressions remained unchanged, and they stared at him with cold eyes, their auras locking onto him.
Seeing this, Zhang Rujian fell silent.
He understood that the Sword Seal had crossed the line for the Demon Slayers.
He also realized that the gathering of six Demon Slayer Grandmasters at Yunqing Peak was not just about dealing with the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect.
It was a show of force, a warning to others! Otherwise, with the strength Yu Manshan from the Bing Battalion had displayed, they could have easily subdued Zhang Rujian with just one of them.
Why was there a need for six Grandmasters to get involved?
This was a veiled threat to the Demon Lord of Yongle County!
Although the Demon Slayers had ten army camps, they were stationed in various regions.
But in times of crisis, they could be redeployed and gathered in any location.
With this realization, Zhang Rujian understood that if he didn't agree, he might not even get the chance to face a Demon Sage Realm Great Demon.
At this moment, he deeply regretted involving himself in the matter of the Sword Seal.
Why did he, a mere bystander, have to meddle in a conflict between two powerful forces? His face darkened instantly.
After a moment, the Grandmasters left Yunqing Peak, leaving only Shi Xinhan from the Geng Battalion to oversee Zhang Rujian.
After all, Yong'an County was under the watch of the Geng Battalion.
"With Qin Lihu severely injured, what about Huai'an County?"
Cen Xuelin from the Ji Battalion asked.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's gaze turned to Zhao Weiyu from the Yi Battalion and Yu Manshan from the Bing Battalion.
As the top three elite battalions, the Jia, Yi, and Bing Battalions were significantly stronger than the other army camps.
And now, with Qin Lihu severely injured, it was unreasonable for the Ren Battalion to lack a Grandmaster.
Therefore, they needed to assign a Grandmaster to Huai'an County temporarily, and the choice had to be made from these three elite battalions.
After all, they had more than one Grandmaster!
Zhao Weiyu spoke up, "The Little Tyrant from the Jia Battalion has already volunteered to go."
As soon as he said this, someone frowned slightly and asked, "Hasn't he ascended to the Grandmaster Realm yet?"
Zhao Weiyu shook his head and replied, "That kid is naturally gifted with divine strength, and with the martial arts bestowed by the Commander-in-Chief, he's not yet a Grandmaster, but his strength is already on par with ordinary Grandmasters!"
"The Demon King in Huai'an County is only slightly stronger than the Cold Avoidance Pool Serpent Demonic Beast. Now that the Serpent Demonic Beast is dead, there's not much of a threat. Sending him is more than enough."
After he finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement.
"Let's go. The Cangyuan Dragon Lord is about to ascend to Dragonhood, and the Commander-in-Chief needs to keep a close eye on him. The other Demon Sage Realm Great Demons will be our responsibility."
Yu Manshan sighed softly, and the others' expressions turned slightly somber.
The situation of the Demon Slayers in Qingzhou was indeed not ideal, which was why the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect was so brazen.
Although the Azure Phoenix Sword Sect was the public face, the one behind the scenes was the true master.
But this time, they had taken a risk by gathering together, aiming to make an example and send a warning!
They exchanged glances and then demonstrated their lightfoot techniques, soaring through the air as if flying low, enveloped by essence energy.
A Great Peng spread its wings and soared across the sky, occasionally dropping human organs and limbs.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that the Great Peng was massive, chewing on organs and limbs that protruded from its mouth.
Thick blood overflowed from its mouth, dripping down onto the ground below.
After a moment, the Great Peng descended onto a mountain peak, gazing forward.
Standing upright, it was nearly ten meters tall, resembling a small mountain. "In just a few dozen li, we'll reach Huai'an County."
At this moment, a similarly gigantic Great Python appeared, standing tall alongside the Great Peng, looking forward as it spoke,
Greed filled the Great Peng's vertical pupils, and it said, "With Huai'an County lacking a Grandmaster, it becomes our hunting ground!"
"As long as we feast on flesh before the Little Tyrant Chu Long arrives, we can indulge without restraint!"
As soon as it finished speaking, it flapped its wings, and its massive demonic body soared once more.
The Great Python, spitting out a long tongue, quickly slithered towards Huai'an County.
In an instant, numerous Great Demons in Qingzhou were rushing towards Huai'an County!
(End of Chapter)
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