63: Fighting

Outside the Cao Gang.

The six Grand Elders had just come out when they ran into Prefect Han of Canglan County, who was galloping over with dozens of personal guards, his expression quite ugly.

"Prefect Han, you've finally arrived. We in the Cao Gang have always followed the laws of Great Chu, lived in harmony with the people, and made huge contributions to Canglan County."

"But now we are surrounded by a great army. I don't know why. Please, could you have a word with General Zhang?"

Prefect Han's expression was not good. He questioned General Zhang: "General Zhang, without this official's military command token, why have you dispatched troops to surround the Cao Gang?"

"The Cao Gang has made outstanding contributions to my Canglan and is a friendly partner of the government. Do you know how much of an impact this will have on them?"

"Now, I order you in the capacity of Prefect of Canglan County to immediately withdraw to the Flying Dragon Army camp!"

General Zhang had mobilized troops without a command token, which infuriated him; this was simply not showing any regard for him as the Prefect.

"Prefect Han, please forgive this General for not being able to comply with your order. This General is acting under the orders of the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division to surround the Cao Gang and must not let a single person escape!"

General Zhang replied indifferently.

"General Zhang, don't try to play dumb with me."

"When did the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division ever issue this order? I am now ordering you for the second time as the Prefect to withdraw immediately. Otherwise, I will certainly report you to the Yunzhou Censorate!"

Prefect Han's face was cold, and his eyes seemed to be spitting sparks.

"Please do as you wish!"

"If you want this General to withdraw, you can go find the person who issued the order and have them rescind it."

"Other than that, there is no other way!"

General Zhang remained calm, his voice loud and resonant.

"You..."

Prefect Han was so angry his eyes widened, his rage soaring; he nearly fainted on the spot.

The scene immediately fell into a stalemate.

...

Canglong River, fifty meters underwater, a dozen water demons were looking respectfully at the Bihai Great Demon in front of them.

"Lord Bihai, all eyes in Canglan County are currently on the Cao Gang. We can safely activate the altar and summon the Brahma True Demon to descend."

"Those idiots in the Cao Gang really think Lord Bihai will completely remove their control."

"From beginning to end, they are nothing more than pawns that our clan can discard at any time."

Bihai Great Demon: "Start the preparations. We have already tried to summon Lord Brahma True Demon four times, and all were destroyed by the Demon Suppression Division."

"This time, we have set up the main altar in Canglan County, where the Demon Suppression Division's defenses are weaker. If it weren't for the fact that building the altar requires some fresh blood-food, this time would have been even more secretive."

Later, they disguised it as the work of river water monsters. To be safe, they pointed the finger at the Cao Gang, attracting the attention of all the major forces in Canglan County.

Above the Canglong River, Chu Jiang was flying, his Soul Power constantly scanning underwater.

Patrolling waters where there might be demons.

On land, Chu Jiang's Soul perception could reach nearly a thousand meters.

Underwater, he could only perceive less than a hundred meters.

However, the deepest part of the Canglong River was less than eighty meters, which had not yet reached his limit.

On this trip, he was very likely to encounter a Sha-level Great Demon, so it was best for him to act alone.

After he eliminated the demons, he would go to suppress the Cao Gang.

He had already sent Fu Yunxuan and Xi Fuliu to the Flying Dragon Army. With the Pacification Envoy token in their possession and the protection of the Flying Dragon Army, they were safe for the time being.

...

The far west of Yunzhou.

Ten square miles were a battlefield, blood flowing like a river. Nearly seven hundred Demon Suppression Guards were fighting a great battle with demons. Both sides were blinded by bloodlust; it was kill or be killed.

Every piece of land revealed some demon corpses.

Of course, there were also the corpses of Demon Suppression Guards.

Bang, bang, bang! Rumble!

Above the sky, five or six Sha-level Great Demons and Demon Suppression Division Commanders were clashing.

Crack, boom... Another earth-shattering collision!

Three figures retreated, one of them exuding intense Killing Intent, with seven killing swords on his back—it was Commander Zuo.

The other two: one with a sheep's head and magic patterns all over its body was the Heavenly Evil Great Demon. The other with a bull's head and a body as huge as a small mountain was the Banshan Great Demon.

"Commander Zuo, it's been many years. Your strength has improved quickly. Fighting two opponents alone, you are still at ease. You are probably only half a step away from the Great Grandmaster realm."

"Unfortunately, you won't live to see that time."

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon let out a creepy, strange laugh.

"Want to kill me? With just the two of you, you aren't qualified!" Commander Zuo's Killing Intent permeated the air, and the three killing swords on his back flew out in unison, shaking the heavens and the earth.

"Save me!"

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon let out a roar, magic patterns shining all over his body, his Aura majestic.

The Banshan Great Demon transformed into a mountain of shields, instantly protecting the Heavenly Evil Great Demon. The killing swords struck the shield mountain and were deflected away.

However, resisting Commander Zuo's killing swords made the Banshan Great Demon's breathing become rapid; clearly, that blow had been uncomfortable for him.

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon glanced at Commander Zuo. This man was exceptionally gifted; he hadn't even used his full strength, yet they were already struggling to cope.

Given time, he might become another Ye Lingkong.

Ye Lingkong alone had kept the demons in the Yunzhou region from raising their heads for one hundred and fifty years.

Even a peerless Great Demon who had stepped into the Nether-level was no match for him. He was an anomaly among the states of Great Chu, his strength unfathomable.

However.

He would not have the chance to grow further, once the Brahma True Demon descended.

Even ten Ye Lingkongs would be of no use.

The Heavenly Evil Great Demon laughed back: "We may not be able to defeat you, but the outcome will not be decided today. When the time comes, you will all die, hahaha..."

The other Great Demons also laughed along.

Having dragged the main force of the Demon Suppression Division here for so long, the situation in Canglan County was likely nearing completion. Even if only a Clone descended, it would be enough to change the landscape of Yunzhou.

"Ridiculous, you damned demons are still dreaming of summoning the Brahma True Demon. When has it ever succeeded!" Commander Sun mocked.

It had already been four times, and this made it the fifth. Every time they had this smug look, and he was sick of seeing it.

"Hmph, at that time, you will know when your lives return to the Nine Springs."

Commander Zuo frowned, sensing that this matter was not that simple. His thoughts began to spin rapidly, considering all the details of this plan.

They had received intelligence that the demons had set up four altars this time. The main altar was set in the far west of Yunzhou, and the other three altars were set in other counties.

The main altar was the most important; it had the highest success rate and could withstand the power of the Brahma True Demon's descent to the greatest extent, even potentially allowing the true body to descend.

The secondary altars could only allow a weak projection to descend and could not amount to much.

So regardless of whether it was the demons or the Demon Suppression Division, they had always dispatched their main forces.

It had been like this every time.

Could it be.

This time, there was a change; the main altar was not here at all.

The other three altars could all be the main altar.

Could it be Canglan County?

Not good!

This time, the original intention was to let Chu Jiang and Fu Yunxuan go for training.

The matter of the altars, whether they were destroyed or not, was not important.

Because they had several Commanders solving the main altar, as long as this place was destroyed, the other secondary altars were dispensable.

He had to rush to Canglan County as soon as possible, or notify Lord Zhenfu to stop the Brahma True Demon from descending.

Otherwise...

A trace of madness flashed in his eyes.

"Kill!"

Commander Zuo's five killing swords flew out from his back, piercing through the air; a terrifying Killing Intent permeated the air.

The killing swords pierced the heavens and earth, frantically slaughtering the nearby demons. Anyone touched by the killing swords fell.

"Do not fight him head-on!"