113: Kill forty demons and reap a bountiful harvest

The two had a plan to die together.

The Banshan Great Demon would lead, self-destructing, while the Heavenly Evil Great Demon would follow up with a lethal blow.

Even if they were to die, they wanted to make Chu Jiang pay a price.

However, just as the two demons rushed out, the gloomy magic palm gathered by the Heavenly Evil Great Demon struck the Banshan Great Demon, causing a large chunk of his fat to explode.

Broken organs spilled out.

"Heavenly Evil, you..."

The Banshan Great Demon turned back in disbelief, looking at the familiar yet strange figure. They had worked together for a hundred years, and he thought he understood him well enough.

But the result was otherwise.

Sheep are cunning and deceptive, whether dealing with humans or demons.

It is all the same.

"Banshan, don't blame me. I just want to live... If you want to blame someone, blame that damned Chu Jiang. He forced me into this. I truly didn't want to hurt you!"

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon said ruthlessly. Having already sacrificed so much—harming thirty-eight demons—he could no longer turn back. Even if Chu Jiang demanded more, he could only obey.

As long as he was alive, there was still a possibility for everything.

He looked at Chu Jiang, his eyes filled with an urgent desire to survive, and spoke: "My Lord... this small demon has already done as you said. As long as you let me go back, I will definitely persuade the Demon Lords to cancel their assassination plan against you."

If this were anyone else, they might have softened their heart and perhaps been deceived into letting him go.

Unfortunately, he had met Chu Jiang.

Chu Jiang laughed wickedly: "This Commander did not ask you to kill him. You violated the rules!"

With that said, Chu Jiang's palms crackled with thunder, radiating a terrifying aura.

He struck directly at the remnants of the Heavenly Evil Great Demon.

Under the enhancement of the True Astral Heavenly Thunder Body and the Divine Thunder True Essence, the power of the Vajra Divine Palm had increased countless times. If this strike landed, the Heavenly Evil Great Demon would be blasted into fragments.

"Chu Jiang... what are you doing? I did everything you asked!"

"No... you cannot kill me!"

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon broke down. After sacrificing so much, he still could not escape death.

"Chu Jiang, I curse your ancestors to the nineteenth generation! Even if I become a ghost, I will not let you go!"

He let out a shrill scream, realizing he was doomed, and unleashed his curses.

At that very moment, the Banshan Great Demon, dragging his half-destroyed body, resolutely charged up, shouting furiously:

"I will block him for a moment, you go!"

"You were unjust to me, but I cannot be heartless to you. Go!"

Heavenly Evil was stunned. He had just struck him, nearly sending him to his grave.

But he quickly reacted.

This was his only chance—a sliver of life bought by the Banshan Great Demon with his life.

"Banshan, I will avenge you, I swear... I will make that brat Chu Jiang pay a bloody price to honor your spirit in heaven."

Heavenly Evil muttered in his heart and began to burn his remaining Qi and blood and demonic soul, fleeing rapidly.

Unfortunately, the exhausted Banshan Great Demon, like a decrepit old man, could not block Chu Jiang at all, not even for a moment.

In an instant, he was blasted into fragments by the terrifying golden palm. Filthy flesh and blood rained down upon the earth like a shower of demonic petals.

The Banshan Great Demon, deceased!

The next moment, the Demon Suppression Blade tore through the sky like a shooting star piercing the moon, directly pinning the fleeing Heavenly Evil Great Demon to the ground.

"I am not reconciled..."

However, before he could finish, the power of thunder erupted, strangling his entire body and extinguishing his last breath.

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon, deceased!

Chu Jiang was not surprised by the choice of the Heavenly Evil Great Demon. From the moment he started making sacrifices and violating his principles, he could not stop.

This is called sunk cost.

Chu Jiang stepped on the Void Realm, looking down at the thirty-eight demons whose limbs had been disabled in the north of Jinyu Town.

Suddenly, thunder roared in the sky. Massive amounts of purple electric arcs intertwined and gathered behind Chu Jiang, as if an invisible giant hand was weaving a symphony of destruction.

In the blink of an eye, arrows condensed from the power of thunder appeared. The arrowheads shimmered with chilling light, emitting a destructive force.

Chu Jiang raised his hand slightly.

The thunder arrows behind him whistled down like meteors. The air was torn apart, emitting sharp shrieks, and the world itself trembled.

Every thunder arrow was as fast as a streak of light. The struck demons did not even have time to scream before they were turned to ash in the sky of thunder.

Thirty-eight demons, deceased!

The demons invading Jinyu Town were wiped out; not a single one survived.

Gulp!

The crowd looked at the figure in the sky, who resembled a Heavenly God, controlling thunder and slaying a group of demons with every gesture, leaving them in shock.

"Mother, that big brother is so amazing! He killed so many demons!"

"Hehe, we must thank the big brother. Without him, our Jinyu Town would have been slaughtered by demons, and I wouldn't be able to see you again."

The surviving little girl muttered. The pig-headed demon had almost eaten her mother. If not for the appearance of the big brother in the sky, she wouldn't have known what to do.

"This official is the Mayor of Jinyu Town. My Lord has saved thousands of people in this town, which is akin to a rebirth. Please, my Lord, stay in Jinyu Town for a few days so we can repay your life-saving grace."

The Mayor of Jinyu Town stepped forward and said respectfully.

The surviving commoners did the same, one after another, begging Chu Jiang to stay so they could repay him.

However, Chu Jiang was currently immersed in his panel.

[Heavenly Evil Great Demon, Sha-level demon, Cultivated for 240 years, remaining Lifespan 250 years]

[Banshan Great Demon, Sha-level demon, Cultivated for 170 years, remaining Lifespan 310 years]

[Yellow-skinned Pig Demon, Yuan-level demon, Cultivated for 180 years, remaining Lifespan 100 years]

[Blue-skinned Pig Demon, Yuan-level demon, Cultivated for 120 years, remaining Lifespan 150 years]

[Vajra Ox Demon, Yuan-level demon, Cultivated for 100 years, remaining Lifespan 180 years]

[Intellect-Entering Ox Demon, You-level demon, Cultivated for 100 years, remaining Lifespan 70 years]

[Ignorant Ox Demon, Xu-level demon, Cultivated for 60 years, remaining Lifespan 30 years]

[Magic-Patterned Sheep Demon, Yuan-level demon, Cultivated for 190 years, remaining Lifespan 100 years]

[Magic-Patterned Sheep Demon, You-level demon, Cultivated for 100 years, remaining Lifespan 80 years]

[Intellect-Entering Sheep Demon, Xu-level demon, Cultivated for 50 years, remaining Lifespan 100 years]

[Purple-skinned Pig Demon, Yuan-level demon, Cultivated for 150 years, remaining Lifespan 130 years]

...

Forty notification sounds in total.

Since Chu Jiang started his career, he had never fought such a wealthy battle.

[demon life essence: 4,208 years]

[Own Lifespan: 200 years]

Even the Mountain Sea Suppressing Demon Seal, this ultimate martial art, could be promoted to the Transcendent Realm.

However, for now, he should first increase his Realm.

Previously, he did not have enough demon life essence, so he used Spirit Medicine and Medicinal Pills to increase his Realm. Now that he had a massive amount of Lifespan, how could he not use it?

Although it might not be very cost-effective, Realm is the foundation.

Chu Jiang came back to his senses, drove the thunder, and slowly landed. He declined the Mayor's proposal and looked at Mad Saber and the Bewitching Heart Demoness, smiling: "Brother Mad, it has been many days. You are still as dashing as ever, and you have even achieved a Breakthrough to the Vajra Realm."

"It can only be considered a small Breakthrough, nothing compared to a freak like you. And please, don't call me Brother Chu; I cannot bear it. You are now the Vice Commander of the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division."

"A Grandmaster-level powerhouse—in Jianghu, strength is respected. I must call you Senior!"

Mad Saber said with a bitter smile. In just over a month, his peer had become his Senior.

"I am now inviting you to join the Demon Suppression Division. What do you think?"

Chu Jiang said with a faint smile.

Although the natural talent of Mad Saber and the Bewitching Heart Demoness was not as high as his subordinate Fu Yunxuan, in the outside world, they were considered top-tier talent.

In the Genius grading standard of the Demon Suppression Division, they could be rated as D-grade.

Mad Saber might even have a chance to challenge C-grade.

If it were a month ago, Mad Saber might have hesitated. He was naturally free-spirited, did not like to be constrained, and liked to rely on his own strength to wield his sword across Jianghu.

Doing what he wanted to do.

But now, having witnessed the terror of demons, relying on personal strength alone to change things was akin to a mantis trying to stop a chariot. To achieve his goals, joining the Demon Suppression Division was the best choice.

Moreover, the other party had just saved them both.

If he refused, it would be a bit ungrateful.

"Mad Saber is willing to join the Demon Suppression Division, follow Commander Chu, and slay demons!"

Mad Saber agreed without hesitation.

Seeing Mad Saber join, the Bewitching Heart Demoness naturally agreed as well.

The two of them were now inseparable.

"Since I am joining the Demon Suppression Division, I can no longer use my name in Jianghu. I will restore my original name and start a new life."

Mad Saber said in a deep voice.

"Subordinate Zhang Huan, greetings to Commander Chu!"

"Subordinate Shui Yunji, greetings to Commander Chu!"

The two bowed in unison, declaring their official entry into the Demon Suppression Division.

Chu Jiang laughed heartily.

He had gained two capable subordinates.

"Whoosh!"

Hearing his master's call, the Azure-Eyed Golden Eagle instantly circled down from the sky, carrying the three of them and disappearing into the horizon.