360: All forces are shaken, and the mission is completed

The assessment for the Lord Shao Si of the Demon Suppression Division, in these past few days, spread throughout the entire Great Chu as if it had grown wings.

The vast majority who heard of it were utterly shocked.

First place in all three trials, breaking the trial tower's several-thousand-year record, suppressing Sikong Zhaixing, the head of the Imperial Capital's Four Prodigies, with one kick, and taking over the position of Lord Shao Si with overwhelming dominance.

Each of these, taken individually, was a breathtaking achievement.

And all of this was created by Chu Jiang alone.

Such talent was terrifying.

The prestige of the Demon Suppression Division rose another level.

Ever since the disappearance of Yuan Shouyi, the Chief of the Demon Suppression Division, the world, already rife with conflict, became even more chaotic, with large numbers of forces hidden in the dark, fanning the flames and plotting illicit schemes.

Now, the Demon Suppression Division had produced a second peerless Prodigy like Shouyi.

Even some who were preparing to stir up trouble in secret recently quieted down, to avoid being made an example of.

In the Imperial Capital, the reactions of the major powers varied.

Prince Jin's Mansion.

"I anticipated that Chu Jiang might win all three trials, but I never expected it to be like this—a complete sweep!"

Green Crown Advisor said in a deep voice.

If Chu Jiang didn't die prematurely, he was already the sure-fire next Chief of the Demon Suppression Division, without any suspense.

Over a thousand years, the Demon Suppression Division had seen several Lord Shao Sis, but not a single one had such an exaggerated performance.

The Demon Suppression Division would certainly spare no effort in cultivating him.

As such, Prince Jin's idea of using Chu Jiang as a blade might be difficult to execute, involving too much.

"Supervisor, what should we do next?"

Another advisor below asked.

Prince Jin pondered for a long time, pacing back and forth for a full half an incense stick, before finally saying, "Since Chu Jiang has been promoted to Lord Shao Si, then prepare a congratulatory gift. In a few days, I will personally go to the Demon Suppression Division to attend his inauguration ceremony!"

"Times have changed. Now, we can only befriend Chu Jiang; unless absolutely necessary, we cannot offend him!"

He was very clear in his heart.

The Demon Suppression Division was independent of the imperial court; even if he ascended the throne in the future and became the new Chu Emperor, he would still need their cooperation.

If it were an ordinary Lord Shao Si, he wouldn't be worth such treatment, but his performance was too astonishing. There was a ninety percent chance he would become the second Rongtian Stage expert in the future, taking charge of the Demon Suppression Division.

"Supervisor is wise!"

Green Crown Advisor led the bow. If Prince Jin had still clung to his old ideas at this moment, it would likely have been difficult to resolve the situation.

Fortunately, Prince Jin was not muddled on important matters.

Prince Yans Mansion.

Rear hall.

"What!"

Crack, snap!

Prince Yan held a Yin and Yang Two Qi Pearl, and a terrifying power erupted, directly crushing cracks into the Two Qi Pearl.

The people below were terrified. This Yin and Yang Two Qi Pearl was a Medium Grade Magic Treasure offered by the Southern Barbarians, yet it was crushed by Prince Yan, showing his terrifying strength.

Smack!

Prince Yan slapped a table and chair to his side, instantly sending wood splinters flying, filling the air with various debris.

Prince Yan's face was grim.

The greatest pain in life is seeing someone you despise thrive and do better and better.

"This brat is definitely not simple; he must have an immense Opportunity on him!"

A glint flashed in Prince Yan's eyes. This person, from a broken county town, was promoted to Yun Province Pacification Commissioner, and now he had become the Lord Shao Si of the Demon Suppression Division.

In just one year, it was simply incredible. If he could obtain this Opportunity... advancing to the Rongtian Stage might not be impossible.

"Your Highness Prince Yan, you..."

The advisor below wanted to say something but was afraid of being slapped by Prince Yan. Prince Yan had been increasingly moody lately, for some unknown reason.

One moment he would be smiling, the next he would slap someone to death.

There was no warning whatsoever.

The former Prince Yan, though arrogant and conceited, had not reached the point of killing his own people.

"Don't worry, this Prince knows what he's doing!"

A cunning glint flashed in Prince Yan's eyes, then he disappeared from the main hall.

"Alas... now, I suppose only Liu Guniang can persuade Prince Yan!"

Everyone wiped the cold sweat from their brows and then dispersed.

Prince Qi's Mansion remained as quiet as ever, without any movement.

...

In a secluded valley within the Yuwen Family, one of the Eight Great Families' top three, a red-robed youth sat cross-legged.

Beside him was a Fangtian Halberd, surrounded by lingering spirits, with a red light soaring into the sky, emanating a heart-pounding aura.

At this moment, outside the secluded valley, a white-haired Elder of the Yuwen Family slightly cupped his hands and said, "Clan Chief, I have an important matter to report!"

Inside the secluded valley, the red-robed youth suddenly opened his eyes, and a monstrous killing Concept instantly swept in all directions.

The Elder immediately felt his heart tremble with fear. The Clan Chief's divine skill was becoming more and more terrifying; even a single gaze was difficult for him to bear.

Although they were both in the Heaven and Earth Realm, the gap between himself and the other party was vast.

The red-robed youth was none other than the renowned Yuwen Tiandu, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Ranking.

"What is it?" Yuwen Tiandu said indifferently.

The Yuwen Family Elder then recounted Chu Jiang's matter to Yuwen Tiandu in detail.

"A bit interesting, but now the world's suppression is getting stronger and stronger. For him to Breakthrough to the Rongtian Stage will be several times harder than a thousand years ago. As long as he doesn't Breakthrough to the Rongtian Stage, he cannot influence the overall situation!"

Yuwen Tiandu said in a calm tone.

"There's one more thing. We received top-secret information that Chu Jiang went to the Desolate State border a few months ago and killed a Heaven and Earth Realm barbarian Elder with his Faxiang Realm cultivation, and he can also manifest the Azure Emperor Dharma Form."

"However, this matter was suppressed by Marquis Shenwei, and only a little bit of information leaked out today!"

The Yuwen Family Elder said in a deep voice.

A strange glint flashed in Yuwen Tiandu's eyes. The Azure Emperor Dharma Form, this was one of the Great Chu Dynasty's three great clan-protecting Cultivation Techniques, the Azure Wood Emperor Skill.

For three thousand years, only the Chu Emperor had cultivated the Azure Emperor Dharma Form. Chu Jiang being able to cultivate it as well, this talent, even he was somewhat inferior.

"Release this news, stir up the waters. The enemies he offended before will certainly not allow him to continue growing."

"We will sit back and watch the tigers fight!"

Yuwen Tiandu said coldly.

"Clan Chief, this plan is excellent, I will go do it immediately!"

Before leaving, the Yuwen Family Elder did not forget to flatter him.

...

Just as the major powers were in an uproar, Chu Jiang was in the underground ice chamber of the Department of Minor Affairs, completing his second task.

Activating the True Phoenix Body.

A sixth-grade Water Spirit Pearl, a sixth-grade Fire Spirit Pearl, True Phoenix Blood, and the Nirvana Method.

Fu Yunxuan's aura grew stronger and stronger, her entire body filled with extreme fire energy, her physique undergoing an astonishing evolution, like a Phoenix Nirvana.

Chu Jiang, meanwhile, was acting as her Protector, ensuring no accidents occurred.

Night fell.

"My Lord, I succeeded!"

Fu Yunxuan smiled, feeling the immense changes in her body and the significant increase in her cultivation.

[Ding]

[Congratulations to the host, the True Phoenix Body has been activated. Task completed. Reward: Dragon and Phoenix Reversal Art. Do you wish to claim it?]

"Yes!"

Chu Jiang opened his eyes, and a vast amount of knowledge about the Dragon and Phoenix Reversal Art, including its techniques, flooded into his mind.