400: Put the blame on Chu Jiang, the demon commander of the Demon Palace

“Is this Rongtian?” Chu Jiang murmured. Even taking just half a step, he was already on a different level from those in the Heaven and Earth Realm. He could easily suppress those at Qiankun Tenth Level, and even the self-destruction of the ten great heavens wouldn't shake him in the slightest.

Qi Dachun, Zu Cang, and several other high-ranking members of the Demon Suppression Division were mostly in the Half-Step Fusion Realm, which was the current limit of advancement in this world.

Chu Jiang pondered for a long time.

His goal for this trip was to uproot the behemoth that was Wu Ling King. This group of small fries in Yue Province actually had little to do with Wu Ling King, and removing them probably wouldn't provoke much of a reaction from him.

He had to increase the pressure, remove all of his wings, sever his limbs, and shake his Foundation.

Let's see if you can still sit still.

… …

At the same time.

Evil King Pavilion, one of the three great evil factions in the Eastern region.

“Based on the compilation and analysis of intelligence from various sources, there is a ninety percent probability that the person who killed the Little Evil King is Chu Jiang, who is currently inspecting the Border Three Prefectures…”

An Elder said in a deep voice. This person was deeply cunning, creating several fake identities to mislead and deceive everyone.

He had fooled everyone.

The Divine Hall was most likely a fabrication by Chu Jiang, and what was called the Demon Slayer Old Man or the Azure Dragon Holy Envoy was probably Chu Jiang himself in disguise.

“Damn it, he killed my heir! I will tear him to pieces!”

The Evil King was furious, his eyes filled with a cold killing intent.

“Grand Elder, stay behind. Second Elder, Third Elder, follow me to the Three Prefectures. I will make sure Chu Jiang dies…”

“Yes!”

… …

Qing Province, one of the Eastern Ten States.

Zhao Family, one of the Eight Great Families.

In the opulent main hall, Zhao Qingshan sat on a luxurious seat, his eyes radiating an imposing aura without needing to express anger.

“Patriarch, it seems that Zhao Juetian was most likely killed by Chu Jiang. However, Chu Jiang is not what he used to be; he is not only the Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppression Division but is also highly regarded by the Chu Emperor and has been appointed as the Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy. It’s not easy to move against him openly.”

An Elder spoke, naturally knowing the Patriarch harbored a grudge. Some time ago, they clashed fiercely with the Evil King Pavilion, only to later discover they had been played.

“According to the information, Chu Jiang’s female subordinate might possess the Calamity Poison Body. This kind of Physique would surely interest those old monsters from the Poison King Sect. We can subtly encourage them to take the lead…”

Another Elder instantly understood and expressed his opinion.

The Poison King Sect was one of the three great evil factions in the Eastern region, second only to the Blood God Sect.

Zhao Qingshan was quite pleased with the Elder’s understanding and said coldly, “Those old monsters from the Poison King Sect spend their days researching poisons. The Calamity Poison Body is definitely what they desire most. This plan is excellent.”

“You personally handle this matter. Don’t let that brat Chu Jiang have an easy time!”

That damned Chu Jiang used the Evil God Finger to frame the Evil King Pavilion, causing their two families to clash and suffer significant losses.

He had to be taught a lesson.

“As you command!”

… …

Lan Prefecture, Shen Yue Great Marsh.

Lan Prefecture was the most developed water region among the Three Prefectures.

The Shen Yue Great Marsh was the largest water body in Lan Prefecture, vast and boundless. Great Chu and Sun Moon Country each controlled a quarter of it.

The remaining half was under the actual control of the Demon Clan in the Shen Yue Great Marsh.

At this moment.

Above a certain body of water in the Shen Yue Great Marsh.

Stood a woman of unparalleled beauty, accompanied by a man with a fierce expression and terrifying aura.

The two were the Saintess of Earth Fiend Hall from Central State, Sky Serpent Star, and the Palace Master of Bibo Palace in the Shen Yue Great Marsh, Silver Flood Dragon Great King, whose strength was that of a Half-Step Demon Commander.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Several figures flew over from the distant Void Realm.

“Heavenly Goat Star greets the Saintess!”

“Heavenly Ox Star greets the Saintess!”

“Greetings, Silver Flood Dragon Great King!”

The figures saluted simply.

The two nodded slightly, and Sky Serpent Star spoke first, “How are things going?”

Heavenly Goat Star: “I created a plague in Chuansha County, Lan Prefecture. It has already spread to one county, and within a few days, it will infect several counties. It’s all being done under the name of the Divine Hall, and the news has already spread.”

Heavenly Ox Star: “The ground has overturned, destroying more than a dozen villages and towns, also in the name of the Divine Hall and Chu Jiang.”

A Heaven-Grade turtle demon said, “The locust plague has begun. Hundreds of billions of locusts cultivated over several years have been released, sweeping across three counties, ensuring that the few remaining major grain-producing counties in Lan Prefecture this year will be completely devoured.”

“Well done!”

Sky Serpent Star said with satisfaction. Since Chu Jiang killed her Saintess of Earth Fiend Hall in the name of the Divine Hall, she would use his own methods against him.

They would spread propaganda that Chu Jiang, the Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy, was the true traitor who was deliberately trying to destabilize the Three Prefectures.

It didn't matter if the big shots believed it; as long as the common people believed it, that was enough.

They would rebel against him, the Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy.

Her purpose in doing this, besides ruining Chu Jiang’s reputation, was mainly to lure him to a remote area of Lan Prefecture and then kill him.

Chu Jiang currently held a prominent position and was under the scrutiny of various parties, so he couldn't be killed openly in the city.

Dying quietly outside, made to look like the work of demons, was the true way.

Dead men tell no tales.

No one understood better than her what it felt like to be slandered and have dirty deeds, not of one's own doing, forced upon them.

Chu Jiang would certainly rush to Lan Prefecture at all costs.

She had completely grasped Chu Jiang's character; he would definitely come. As long as he came, the inescapable net laid out in Lan Prefecture would be his burial ground.

This great menace must be completely eliminated.

Otherwise, if he were allowed to jump around for a few more years and achieve a Rongtian Breakthrough, it would be extremely disadvantageous for their Earth Fiend Hall.

The last Jiaoyu Monster, a Flood Dragon fish demon, whispered, “Great King, your subordinate is incompetent… The great flood was discovered by Marquis Xuantian’s border defense army and failed!”

Hearing that the other several groups had all succeeded, the Flood Dragon fish demon’s face looked somewhat displeased. Logically, his great flood should have caused the most casualties.

One wave could take away hundreds of thousands of lives.

Not only did it fail, but the demons who went were almost all killed.

“Useless! Get out!”

Silver Flood Dragon Great King’s face turned green. He was good for nothing but messing things up.

“No matter, these few are already enough to attract Chu Jiang!”

Sky Serpent Star said with a faint smile.

“I have already requested the Heavenly Demon Palace to invite a Heavenly Venerate to come out and completely eliminate this scourge. He cannot be left alive!”

Silver Flood Dragon Great King said in a deep voice.

He also realized that Chu Jiang posed a great threat, growing too quickly, and would definitely become a major concern for the Demon Clan in the future.

Sky Serpent Star’s heart trembled.

Heavenly Venerate?

The Heavenly Demon Palace, as the Demon Holy Land.

The lowest ranks were Heaven-Grade Demons, known as the Seventy-Two Protectors.

The next level up were the Elders, eighteen in total, each a Half-Step Demon Commander.

The highest were called Heavenly Venerates, who were Demon Commanders.

It was said there were seven in total.

But they were mostly in seclusion year-round.

If a Demon Commander were to act, Chu Jiang wouldn't have ten lives to spare.

Sky Serpent Star was extremely excited, then looked at Silver Flood Dragon Great King and asked:

“Which Heavenly Venerate will be making a move?”