23: Chu Jiang is the great judge?

White Stone County, outside the city gate.

The scorching sun hung high, baking the earth. In the distance, a cloud of dust rose, and the sound of hoofbeats came thundering like a sudden downpour.

Seven or eight fierce horses were galloping wildly. As they approached the city gate, someone kept shouting to clear the path.

"Lord Chu fought the demon with all his might and was severely injured! Move aside immediately!" Ma Han roared, his voice urgent and laced with panic.

The horses neighed continuously, charging into the city with a gust of wind.

Wherever they passed, people turned to look.

Chu Jiang, who had always lived in the lap of luxury, had actually fought a demon.

And he was severely injured? How did it feel so unreal?

"If you told me Lord Chu went to harass innocent women, I'd believe it. But if you say Lord Chu went to fight a demon, anyone who believes that is a complete fool!"

Chu Jiang's reputation in White Stone County was well-known—it could not be worse.

"That's right. Lord Chu's skill in eating, drinking, and having fun is unquestionable, but if he fought a demon, he would probably be killed in one round."

"Sigh... your information is outdated. I heard Lord Chu has turned over a new leaf. A few days ago, I even saw him giving warmth to a lonely widow!"

"I heard about that too. He rescued several missing young girls and even left them silver, saying it was to help nourish the children."

"Really?"

Some people's eyes widened, as if they had heard something unbelievable.

The sun must have risen from the west.

"Furthermore, Lord Chu has already killed two demons. Those two demons in Daxing Village were killed by Lord Chu. He saved who knows how many people."

"I have a cousin who is a villager in Daxing Village, and I can prove what he said is true. Lord Chu not only killed the demons but also exempted us from the Demon Extermination Tax. He is a truly Upright Official."

"Lord Chu is the real good guy. We wronged him."

"In the past, Lord Chu endured humiliation and bore heavy burdens, even feigning association with demons. Now that the time is ripe, Lord Chu has achieved Major Achievement in his divine arts and will slaughter those demons without leaving a single piece of armor behind."

People's claims became increasingly outrageous, yet this narrative was surprisingly convincing.

In the past, Lord Chu had no choice. Now, Lord Chu has the strength to resist demons.

This is a great thing for their White Stone County.

In Chu Jiang's two-courtyard residence, people were stationed to guard both the front and back gates.

These people had followed him through life and death; they were absolutely loyal.

"Brother Ma, your acting just now was excellent. I admire you."

"I was even a little scared myself."

Lu Feiyang entered the courtyard and laughed. He had thought he was invincible, but he did not expect someone to be even more valiant than him.

"Alright, I am going to begin my seclusion now. Guard the gates well. No one is allowed to enter. Just say I am severely injured and need to Cultivate in seclusion to recover."

Chu Jiang gave his final instructions before seclusion.

That fellow Lu Feiyang had followed him ever since leaving Black Tiger Mountain, refusing to leave and insisting on becoming his sworn brother and acknowledging him as his big brother.

He was like a dog-skin plaster; no matter how much he was chased away, he would not leave.

Liu Guangwu was also arranged to stay here; he was not allowed to return.

Although he was respectful to him, he had a close relationship with Liu County Magistrate.

It might expose his purpose.

After entering the Cultivation room, Chu Jiang took out the Blood Sabre Manual to read.

Elsewhere.

The back courtyard of the county government office.

After hearing the report from their subordinate, the two men stood up in unison.

Expressions of doubt appeared on their faces.

"Liu County Magistrate, didn't you say it was foolproof? How is that guy still alive and back!" Hu Clerk said with a straight face, already cursing internally.

Liu County Magistrate frowned and said, "Logically, it is impossible. With that lord's strength, even ten Chu Jiangs could not escape his grasp."

"As long as they are still at the Innate Realm, there is absolutely no possibility of escape. How could he..."

"Could it be that he still has some trump card for self-preservation that allowed him to survive in that lord's hands!"

"After all these years, I thought I saw through you, but I did not know you at all."

"Chu Jiang, you are very good."

Liu County Magistrate's voice was filled with anger; the corner of the table he was gripping was pulverized into powder.

"The most urgent matter now is to deal with Chu Jiang!"

"News just came from the demons that the great demon of the Sheep Demon clan is furious. Its only offspring was killed by Chu Jiang in Daxing Village. If we do not capture Chu Jiang..."

"Our White Stone County will bear the wrath of that great demon."

"I can guarantee that before the experts of Great Chu arrive, White Stone County will already be in ruins."

"By then, let alone the plan, we will all be dead."

"Perhaps we should not have given him a decent death in the first place."

"Otherwise, it would not have led to this trouble."

Liu County Magistrate sighed, "Who would have expected what followed? The probability of this is harder than ascending to heaven!"

"But it happened," Hu Clerk said gloomily, as if a thousand-pound stone were pressing on his heart. He hated such accidents.

"He was able to escape from that lord, so his strength is not weak."

"Taking advantage of his severe injuries, we will finish him off once and for all."

"This time, do not be soft-hearted!"

"Didn't the Hall Master give you a Resentment Thunder Bead? Take it out. There can be no more accidents this time!"

Liu County Magistrate looked shocked and said, "That Resentment Thunder Bead can severely injure a Vajra Realm expert and is an essential item for the plan. Are you sure we should use it?"

No matter how strong Chu Jiang is, he is only at the Innate Realm. Is it necessary to use such a secret treasure?

"What if he is faking it? Can you guarantee he is severely injured and not just waiting for us to walk into a trap?" Hu Clerk said with a mocking laugh. He always sought stability in his actions.

If you are going to do it, do it thoroughly.

Whether it's a real injury or a fake injury, he must die!

"Fine, this time I will listen to you!"

Liu County Magistrate felt that what Hu Clerk said made sense. They had already failed once.

The second time, it must be a fatal blow.

"Tonight, we will send him to the afterlife!"

Inside the Cultivation room, Chu Jiang closed the Blood Sabre Manual.

"This Blood Sabre Manual is truly profound. The sabre technique is just one part of it; there are sabre techniques, sabre style diagrams, the Fusion of sabre techniques and movement techniques, and so on."

"At the end of the manual, there are annotations on the Blood Sabre's own insights into the Dao of the sabre, as well as cultivation experience."

It is like the path has already been laid out for you; as long as you follow the steps, you will eventually achieve Major Achievement.

The Blood Sabre Manual contains a total of nine sabre techniques, each one more powerful than the last.

But each one is also more difficult to comprehend than the last.

The Blood Sabre Manual records that, legend has it, there is a tenth technique called Sea of Blood Without Bounds.

It can rival Grandmaster-level martial arts.

It is the ultimate Profound Truth of the Blood Sabre. It requires mastering the first nine Blood Sabre techniques, becoming one with the sabre, and then one may have the Opportunity to recreate this strike.

When the Sea of Blood Without Bounds is unleashed, a sea of blood mist forms around the user, enveloping the enemy. The blood mist devours the enemy's life force.

The stronger the strength and the higher the Realm, the larger the range of the Sea of Blood.

Furthermore, when inside the Sea of Blood, one's own strength increases greatly, while the opponent's strength is suppressed.

Unfortunately, the Blood Sabre himself only comprehended up to the seventh technique of the Blood Sabre.

He never comprehended the eighth or ninth techniques until his death, let alone the legendary Sea of Blood Without Bounds where the nine techniques merge into one; he never had the chance to see it.

There is no relevant record in the manual; it all depends on personal Comprehension Ability.

[Vajra Martial Art · Blood Sabre Manual (Not Initiated)]

[demon life essence: 686 years]

Chu Jiang composed his mind and channeled the massive amount of demon life essence into the Blood Sabre Manual.