72: Grand Hall Banquet, an unexpected surprise

Three days later.

The Demon Suppression Hall was brilliantly lit, teeming with voices, and exceptionally lively.

A celebration banquet was being held here.

Celebrating the failed descent of the Brahma True Demon and the emergence of a world-shocking Genius in the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division.

The tables were filled with various delicacies and jugs of rich, century-old wine.

For a moment.

The laughter and joy at the celebration banquet were ceaseless.

Many people looked towards Chu Jiang's position, their eyes filled with reverence.

He had only been gone for three days, yet he had already investigated the water monster disaster.

He destroyed the Cao Gang and executed the heir.

No matter which one you picked, it was unimaginable.

But Chu Jiang had done it.

The most exaggerated part was that Chu Jiang had single-handedly prevented the descent of the Brahma True Demon.

It could be said.

If not for Chu Jiang this time, the Brahma True Demon would definitely have descended upon Yunzhou, and the entire Yunzhou Thirteen Prefectures would have become a river of blood, with millions or even tens of millions of people becoming food for blood.

The demons were too cunning.

They had used the same operation the first four times, sending their main forces to guard the main altar.

On the fifth time, they changed their strategy.

They placed the main altar in a place no one could imagine; if not for a newly promoted Bi-Hai Great Demon, that place wouldn't have even had a Sha-level Great Demon.

The altar was also set underwater, and they had made ample preparations.

It was almost impossible to fail.

Unfortunately, they met the freak that was Chu Jiang, and the demons' plan fell through once again.

Within the Demon Suppression Division, the strong are respected.

Someone like Chu Jiang, who was not only powerful but also dared to do what others dared not, was the most admired by the Demon Suppression Guards.

"Chu Jiang, you are the protagonist today, say a few words!" Commander Zuo shouted at Chu Jiang.

"Hehe, My Lord, just say a few words. You are a hero now!"

At this moment, Fu Yunxuan had drunk a little wine, her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes were filled with admiration, looking at Chu Jiang like a little fan girl.

After this trip to Canglan, she was completely impressed by Chu Jiang.

Just then.

Chu Jiang stood up and looked at the crowd.

"The protagonist of this celebration banquet is not me!"

"The peace in the Yunzhou Thirteen Prefectures is only possible because all of you have spent decades, or even your entire lives, fighting demons on the front lines!"

"Some of you have parted from your wives and children, some have chosen to remain alone to prevent retaliation, and some have fought bloody battles with demons, leaving your bodies covered in scars!"

"The contributions you have made to the peace of Yunzhou are far greater than mine. You are the true heroes, and you are the true protagonists!"

"I, Chu Jiang, am honored to work with all of you colleagues!"

After speaking, he changed the subject.

"I, Chu Jiang, hereby swear that I am willing to strive with all of you to eliminate all demons in the world, cleanse the universe, and return eternal peace to our Human Race!"

Chu Jiang poured himself a full bowl of strong wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, with a snap.

He smashed it hard against the ground, and the wine bowl shattered instantly.

This action of Chu Jiang instantly made the blood of everyone in the hall boil, and many Demon Suppression Guards, including the Commanders present, picked up their large bowls.

"I, Sun Qian, hereby swear that I am willing to strive with all of you to eliminate all demons in the world, cleanse the universe, and return eternal peace to our Human Race!"

"I, Yang Feng, hereby swear…"

"I, Zhao Lixia…"

"…"

Snap! Snap! Snap!

The sounds were loud and clear, and the sound of breaking bowls echoed continuously in the Demon Suppression Hall.

At this moment, their eyes changed.

The eyes they looked at Chu Jiang with now contained not only reverence but also adoration.

Commander Zuo's eyes flickered slightly.

This kid Chu Jiang is too good at speaking; in just a few words, he ignited the whole scene.

He said Chu Jiang was the protagonist, but Chu Jiang said that everyone present, who had been fighting demons for decades, was the true protagonist.

Fu Yunxuan said he was a hero, but Chu Jiang didn't accept it, saying that everyone was the hero.

Chu Jiang is a hero, a protagonist, a towering tree that can stand on its own in the future.

But aren't the other Demon Suppression Guards present the same?

Without a doubt, they absolutely are.

Chu Jiang converted the historical view of heroes into a historical view of the people at this moment.

Heroes are figures like Lord Zhenfu, spiritual leaders, pillars of strength, and navigators.

The people are the ordinary Demon Suppression Guards; they are the ocean that supports the heroes driving the giant ship, leading them to the other shore of victory.

This is why Chu Jiang was able to provoke such a huge reaction from the crowd.

Fortunately, Chu Jiang joined the Demon Suppression Division.

Otherwise, with this kind of thinking, he would definitely generate a terrifying appeal.

Too advanced.

Ye Lingkong, sitting at the head, also picked up his bowl.

But his heart held different thoughts.

Looking at the broken bowl fragments all over the hall, what are you all doing?

Just drink if you want to drink.

Why are you smashing bowls? Did the bowls offend you?

This is the property of the Demon Suppression Division; you bunch of spendthrifts really don't feel the pain.

As the head of the house, it was awkward whether he followed suit or not.

But.

As the head of the house, since all his subordinates had smashed their bowls to express their stance, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to just put his bowl down.

Finally, hardening his heart, he smashed it on the ground.

Snap!

Tonight, everyone was like they had been injected with chicken blood, clinking bowls and drinking wildly.

They enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

Perhaps.

It is hard for them to have a chance to relax like this even once in their lives.

...

The next day, sunlight spilled through the clouds onto the earth, illuminating the entire Demon Suppression Hall.

The hall had been cleaned thoroughly, as if yesterday's revelry had never happened.

The Demon Suppression Guards began to get busy again; those who needed to Cultivate did so, and those who needed to slay demons went to do that.

Chu Jiang woke up from his residence.

After a simple wash and getting dressed, he went straight to the Scripture Pavilion of the Demon Suppression Division.

He went straight to the third floor and began to select a True Qi compression technique and follow-up Cultivation Techniques for advancing to Grandmaster.

Because he had over-fulfilled his mission this time, Lord Zhenfu had given him an additional 5,000 contribution points.

He didn't have to worry about not having enough contribution points.

He came to the bookshelf from last time and took the "Thunder True Qi Technique," which cost 500 contribution points to redeem.

Then he walked to the Grandmaster Cultivation Technique section.

"Nine Yang Divine Technique": when cultivated to Major Achievement, True Qi is three times that of the same level, forming a Protective Aura body.

Redemption price: 1,000 contribution points.

"Azure Wood Longevity Formula": cultivating this technique makes advancement slow, but it grants a long Lifespan; when cultivated to the extreme, one can live for a thousand years.

Redemption price: 3,000 contribution points.

"Seven Kill Sword Scripture": this technique requires entering the Dao through killing, cultivating Sword Qi and nurturing killing swords; the stronger the Killing Intent, the stronger the Seven Kill Sword Scripture, so those with weak minds should be cautious.

Redemption price: 7,000 contribution points.

This must be the main Cultivation Technique that Commander Zuo practices; he always carries seven killing swords on his back.

"Hmm? This is…"

"The follow-up Cultivation Technique for the Wind and Thunder Vajra Body!"

Could that mysterious instructor of the Blood Blade also be a Demon Suppression Guard?

He didn't believe that this martial art could be easily obtained outside.

However.

Encountering its follow-up Cultivation Technique here made him feel both surprised and pleasantly delighted.

"True Aura Heavenly Thunder Body" consists of two volumes, upper and lower; the upper volume Cultivates the Wind and Thunder Vajra Body to build the Foundation, while the lower volume Cultivates the True Aura Heavenly Thunder Body. The two are of the same lineage.

Redemption price: 8,000 contribution points.

His eyes burned with heat; he must get this.

He discovered a characteristic of the panel's martial art Fusion: if fused with the main Cultivation Technique, it would greatly strengthen the intensity of the main Cultivation Technique.

Making his combat power soar.

The power of the Wind and Thunder Vajra Body was undoubted; even in the Vajra Realm, it allowed him to kill a Sha-level Great Demon, rivaling Grandmaster-level combat power.

Although the panel could perform Fusion, the randomness was too great.

He could first Cultivate a Grandmaster-level Cultivation Technique, and then through the Fusion of low-level martial arts, maximize his combat power.

"8,000 contribution points, it's actually more expensive than the Seven Kill Sword Scripture that Commander Zuo practices!"

"But it's worth it!"

Chu Jiang left with the Thunder True Qi Technique and the True Aura Heavenly Thunder Body; he was a Grade A Genius, so the price of redeeming any resource was halved.

At this moment, he experienced the benefits of being a Grade A Genius.

The total price was 8,500 contribution points.

It only cost 4,250 points after the discount.

"Chu Jiang, although the True Aura Heavenly Thunder Body is powerful, the resources it consumes are terrifyingly high; it is enough to empty the coffers of a large School without even achieving Major Achievement."

"I hope you will consider it carefully."

"With your talent, why not Cultivate some Comprehension Ability-type Cultivation Techniques? They are more suitable for you."

The Pavilion Elder frowned; for a Grade A Genius like Chu Jiang, it wasn't that he couldn't Cultivate Physical Body-type Cultivation Techniques, but they were too resource-intensive and would slow down his progress.