34: Nephew, it's been a long time!

Chen Buyu sat on his chair with a commanding posture and said seriously, "I have received His Majesty's decree. Regarding the Demonic Cultivators, we must hunt them down and eliminate them all, leaving none alive!"

Zhang Qingxue spoke with equal solemnity, "Today, I represent the Sects and Noble Families of the Southern Continent to state our position. We will also show no mercy toward the Demonic Cultivators."

The North and Southern Continents had been in conflict for over a thousand years.

Although it was currently a period of peace, historical reasons still lingered.

Even if the two sides weren't at each other's throats, they certainly couldn't see eye to eye.

However, today, the two sides had actually reached a complete consensus within just a few short minutes.

It was evident that they viewed the Demonic Cultivators as a formidable enemy and loathed them deeply.

Chen Buyu said indifferently, "Since both sides have reached a consensus, the next issue is the matter of command."

"Who will lead this demon extermination team!"

"Our Southern Continent will act on its own! We need no one to lead us!"

Chen Buyu smiled.

The reason he had been dispatched by the Imperial Court to personally oversee Jubei City was twofold.

Dealing with the Demonic Cultivators was only one part of it.

The second was to keep an eye on this group of Cultivators from the Southern Continent.

"I'm sorry, but the Da Gan Dynasty will not allow other forces to move freely within its borders!"

"When you sent your Sect Prodigies over earlier, you didn't even give notice. His Majesty is already very unhappy. If you do not follow our command now, I'm afraid His Majesty's wrath will be great! When that time comes, it won't be easy to settle!"

Although Chen Buyu spoke with a smile on his face, between the lines...

...it was full of threats.

This caused the faces of Zhang Qingxue and the other Southern Continent Cultivators to turn ugly one by one.

"I'm sorry, but we are not in the habit of being led by others!"

For a moment, the atmosphere seemed to reach a freezing point!

Amidst the tense standoff...

Chen Xian was eating fruit and drinking immortal wine in a corner, enjoying himself immensely.

Seeing this scene, Li Yu was even more caught between laughter and tears.

Isn't this guy Jubei City's number one playboy?

Why is he acting like he's never eaten before!

"Tell me, which of them do you think will win?"

Chen Xian didn't even look up as he ate, saying in a muffled voice, "Chen Buyu!"

"Why? Clearly, these Southern Continent Cultivators are stronger!"

"A powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake! Moreover, the Imperial Court sent two third-rank high officials this time. This is already treatment beyond the norm. If they can't even handle these Southern Continent people, they won't have the face to go back."

Tsk, tsk, tsk...

Actually, Li Yu had already anticipated Chen Xian's answer, as it was the inevitable outcome. She just hadn't expected Chen Xian to state it so certain and casually.

Such sharp insight really made one feel he was extraordinary!

At this moment, the stalemate ended with Zhang Qingxue and the others finally backing down.

"We can indeed cooperate with your arrangements, but we are by no means your subordinates! Furthermore, any Demonic Cultivators we kill and any items we obtain belong to us. You may not intervene or demand them!"

Chen Buyu said with a smile, "That is only natural!"

In reality, this was just a matter of the North and South Continents vying for status.

Now that the Southern Continent had lowered its head, he certainly wouldn't push for more excessive demands.

Otherwise, if he pushed too far, the Southern Continent people might actually walk away.

"You really called it!"

Chen Xian let out a wine burp and said with a grin, "Isn't this just normal!"

"By the way, why are you eating so much?"

"That's none of your business!"

What he was about to do later would be hard labor.

Chen Xian ate both as a way to comfort himself and to soothe his nervous heart.

"Very well. Those who have come here today are the elites of both our North and Southern Continents! I hope the plans we develop next will not be leaked. Otherwise, you will be dealt with by military law!"

Just as Chen Buyu finished speaking.

At that moment, someone stepped out from the crowd.

"General Chen! I wish to report someone!"

"Hmm?"

Chen Buyu looked at the man who had stepped forward, a trace of confusion and puzzlement on his face.

"Report what?"

Zhao Zheng said excitedly, "There is someone here fishing in troubled waters. I suspect he is an undercover agent sent by the Demonic Cultivators!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present became tense.

It couldn't be helped; a few days ago, Demonic Cultivators had killed some young Disciples from both continents, and yesterday they even dared to make a move within Jubei City.

Now, everyone was terrified at the mere mention of demons.

As soon as they heard Zhao Zheng mention a demonic undercover agent...

...everyone immediately began searching.

"Where is the demonic undercover agent?"

"Who is the demonic undercover agent?"

Amidst the panic, Zhao Zheng pointed his finger at one person.

"It's him!"

Chen Xian was still eating when he saw Zhao Zheng suddenly point at him and slander him as a Demonic Cultivator. He was immediately caught between laughter and tears.

He really couldn't understand—this was the original body's lifelong rival, yet he only had this much brainpower?

This method was simply too low-level.

Chen Xian stepped forward, but before he could speak...

...a figure walked over aggressively.

"What are you doing here?"

"This is the Demon Extermination Assembly. It is not a place for someone like you to be."

The speaker was none other than Wu Jun!

Upon seeing Chen Xian's face, a thought suddenly popped into Wu Jun's mind.

Could this man have discovered that he had reported to the Imperial Court about saving Liu Ruyan and wanted to expose him in public?

If that happened, setting aside the rewards from the court and Liu Ruyan's attitude toward him...

...he himself would be labeled by the court as a liar.

Once such a label of untrustworthiness was applied...

...what awaited him would be falling out of favor!

And being suppressed!

At the thought of this, Wu Jun couldn't help but shudder.

No, he absolutely could not let him speak here.

No, he couldn't let him live.

Right now, he had already developed murderous intent toward Chen Xian.

Seeing that Chen Xian didn't move...

...but instead had a look that was not quite a smile.

Wu Jun said coldly, "Men!"

"Seize him!"

"I will interrogate him thoroughly in a moment!"

As long as he had the man in his hands, when to kill him and how to kill him would be up to him!

Just then.

Another voice came through.

"Lord Wu, His Majesty seems to have appointed me to oversee the affairs of Jubei City. What is the meaning of this?"

Only then did Wu Jun realize his actions just now were a bit excessive.

However, he still managed to force a slight smile.

"Lord Chen, you may not know, but this person is morally corrupt and has a suspicious identity. Now that we have Young Master Zhao's report, I believe he needs to be handled immediately to put everyone's mind at ease!"

Chen Buyu sneered and said, "Oh?"

"You say he is morally corrupt?"

"And has a suspicious identity?"

"Yes!"

Seeing Chen Buyu like this, Wu Jun felt a bit guilty.

Especially as Chen Buyu had already strode right up to Chen Xian, he had an ominous premonition in his heart!

At that moment, a large hand patted Chen Xian.

"Great Nephew, long time no see!"