60: Dispatch the Flying Dragon Army and surround the Cao Gang

Jiang Tian cleared his throat.

The words he was about to speak would be earth-shattering; once uttered, there would be no turning back, and he would be placed on the Cao Gang's kill list.

"Everyone, next, I have one more thing to say. This matter is even more serious than the previous one, so please prepare yourselves mentally."

As soon as Jiang Tian spoke these words, an uproar arose. The Cao Gang had used the name of the water monster to slaughter the innocent, treat human lives like grass, and amass wealth; it was already detested by both gods and men.

What could be more serious than this? What exactly had the Cao Gang done?

"The Cao Gang headquarters has been colluding with demons in secret, intending to overthrow the Great Chu Dynasty and push our Canglan County into an abyss of eternal damnation."

"This news was told to me personally by Zhang Tuozi, one of the six Grand Elders of the Cao Gang headquarters, who instructed me to make preparations in Linjiang County to welcome the arrival of the demons."

Jiang Tian said in a deep voice. To make his words more credible, he betrayed the Cao Gang without hesitation. That damned Zhang Tuozi had suppressed him everywhere at headquarters and demoted him to Linjiang County.

Today, he wanted to see how you, Zhang Tuozi, would stop the mouths of thousands.

Demons!

The crowd below showed fear. Demons were inherently cruel; every time they emerged, they would bring immense harm, causing countless deaths and injuries.

"Bastards! What exactly does this damned Cao Gang want to do? Are they trying to force our Canglan County onto a dead end?"

"I already overestimated the evil of the Cao Gang, but I didn't even reach one ten-thousandth of it!"

"The Cao Gang are truly animals!"

"We beg Lord to preside over justice for our Canglan County and return peace to our Canglan County!"

At this moment.

The people's emotions erupted like a volcano. Their faces were filled with anger and despair, and they shouted loudly, their voices deafening.

In the crowd, an elderly teacher trembled, his voice hoarse with anger: "This Cao Gang, they have sucked us dry of our blood and sweat! Now they actually want to unite with demons to trample on the common people. They are national traitors and bandits, and they must... be executed!"

The crowd echoed in agreement, and the angry emotions spread like a plague. Another woman in the crowd had tears streaming from her eyes. She cried out about her experience, her voice filled with pain and resentment: "They stole my home, killed my man, my everything!"

The sound of condemnation lasted for a long time.

If the collusion with demons had not been exposed, ordinary people would have endured it. But to be so blatant was undoubtedly trampling the last shred of dignity of the common people underfoot.

The emotions suppressed for decades were completely ignited.

At this moment, their gazes turned to Chu Jiang on the high platform.

To be able to set up this stage today, and to have a former evil Cao Gang branch leader stand up to expose the dark side of the Cao Gang, was undoubtedly due to the support of this Lord.

He did not fear the Cao Gang.

This was their last hope.

"We beg Lord to pacify the Cao Gang and return a clear sky to our Canglan County!"

"We beg Lord..."

"..."

Thousands of people shouted in unison, their voices shaking the nine heavens; even the dark clouds obscuring the sun seemed to be shaken away a little. This was a cry against the injustice in their hearts, a cry of despair at the era, and a roar against the fate of their lives.

On the platform, the two of them.

Fu Yunxuan was deeply moved; she had never seen thousands of people utter such a swan song, treating them as gods and regarding them as their saviors.

She could feel the anger, sadness, helplessness, and despair in the crowd...

Chu Jiang, dressed in a Qilin uniform, walked slowly to the front, his expression calm, but his eyes revealed a chill that made people shudder.

He looked around at everyone.

"this official acts under the orders of the Imperial Court to resolve the disaster of the Canglan water monster."

"Anyone involved in this matter!"

"Kill!"

"If it is human-made, execute the rebels!"

"If it is a demon, slaughter the demon!"

The few short sentences carried a chilling ruthlessness that made people tremble and shook their souls.

The common people's blood boiled, and they shouted one after another.

Just at this moment.

A loud voice came.

"Jiang Tian, you are courting death! How dare you spout nonsense before the Demon Suppression Guard Lord and slander the reputation of our Cao Gang? Your crime deserves execution!"

"Today, this branch master will eliminate this scourge for the Gang Leader!"

A middle-aged man swooped down from the rooftop, his attack ruthless, his palms glowing with black Qi, intending to kill him with one blow.

He was Jiang Tieshan, the branch master of Linjiang County. He had just left Linjiang for the headquarters to report on his duties when a subordinate sent word that Jiang Tian was making a big move in Linjiang County.

He realized this matter was definitely not simple and rushed back at high speed. He didn't expect that a major event had indeed occurred, and it was an event that would pierce the heavens.

The Cao Gang disguised themselves as water monsters to seek profit. How could he dare to speak of such unspeakable things in public?

And now, to say that the Cao Gang was cooperating with demons and intending to rebel—this was unacceptable. If he were allowed to continue, the Cao Gang would be in big trouble.

As long as Jiang Tian was killed and the news was blocked, the matter would end there. Without a witness, even the Demon Suppression Guard, what could they do?

"It's the Cao Gang's ultimate technique, the Heart-Black Palm!"

"To commit murder to silence a witness right in front of the Demon Suppression Guard, the Cao Gang is truly lawless!"

The people below were shocked; at this moment, they truly witnessed the unscrupulous nature of the Cao Gang.

"Lord, save me!"

"This dog thief is the biggest villain in Linjiang County, and now he wants to kill me to silence me!"

Jiang Tian was so scared that he scrambled away. The Linjiang County branch master was a Vajra Realm expert; one move could smash him to pieces.

"Courting death!"

Chu Jiang's figure instantly disappeared from where he stood. His gaze was like a torch, and the Blood Sun Saber at his waist emitted a piercing light. In an instant, the saber light flashed like thunder cutting through the dark night.

Blood Blade Divine Manual, Third Form — Void-Breaking Saber!

Jiang Tieshan only felt his eyes blur. Before he could clearly see how Chu Jiang had drawn his saber, that blood-colored Saber Qi, carrying the force of thunder, instantly broke through his Physical Body defense.

Puchi!

With a hiss, a head flew off and landed on the side of the platform, blood splattering and staining the high platform red.

Chu Jiang's face was cold and stern, his actions clean and decisive, as if he had casually swatted an ant to death.

The onlookers were all shocked by this bloody scene.

If a small number of people had doubted that Chu Jiang was just putting on a show, this bloody head told them that this was no joke.

This Demon Suppression Guard Lord before them truly had the ambition and strength to resolve this evil bully force that had entrenched itself in Canglan County for decades.

"The Cao Gang, disguising themselves as water monsters, harming the common people, colluding with demons, and causing chaos in the region—their crimes are unforgivable!"

"Now, to attack and kill a witness before this official, the crime is compounded tenfold!"

"Where is the Magistrate of Linjiang County?"

A bloated man trembled all over and hurriedly stepped out, fearing he might provoke this fierce star.

"Pass my order: Deploy the Canglan County Flying Dragon Army to besiege the Cao Gang headquarters. Do not let a single person escape."

Chu Jiang's words terrified the Magistrate.

The Flying Dragon Army was the most elite force in Canglan County, numbering only three thousand.

Every one of them was at the seventh level of the Acquired Realm or higher, with hundreds of Innate martial artists, three thousand-man commanders at the Peak of the Vajra Realm, and a semi-Grandmaster as the commander-in-chief.

When they formed a military formation, they could contend with a Sha-level Great Demon. They were only deployed when encountering powerful demons.

Deploying troops to surround the Cao Gang headquarters was an earth-shattering matter; no one had ever done such a thing before.

"Lord, this matter is quite suspicious. Should we wait until it is investigated clearly before making a decision?"

Although the Magistrate feared Chu Jiang's might, he still spoke under pressure.

"Moreover, to deploy the Flying Dragon Army, we need the military order of the County Governor. You..."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yunxuan's phoenix eyes widened instantly. Her originally beautiful face was now covered in a layer of frost, and she shouted angrily: "Lord Chu is acting under the orders of the Yun Province Pacification Commissioner to investigate this matter with full authority. The Pacification Commissioner has the power to control the military of the Yunzhou Thirteen Prefectures. Now, Lord Chu represents the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division, which is equivalent to the Pacification Commissioner being here in person!"

"Anyone who dares to block us, kill!"