159: This beast has been killed by me (asking for monthly ticket)

“Thump.”

“Thump.”

“Thump.”

On Yunding Peak, a grand hall, ancient and majestic, was built with golden tiles, painted wood, and stacked bluestones.

In the square at the entrance, stood twelve sturdy pillars made of white marble, each so thick that a dozen people could barely embrace them. On top of each white marble pillar, banners flapped and rustled in the night wind.

Green, white, gold, and black were the four colors that composed the hall’s palette.

A rapid sound of footsteps approached.

“Report! Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General requests an audience!”

“Good, let him in.” A deep, yet slightly rising voice, tinged with urgency, echoed in the hall.

Inside the hall, lamps flickered, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Around, a few scattered figures stood. At this moment, they all turned their gaze towards the hall entrance, their eyes filled with surprise, curiosity, or a hint of flickering light.

Just then, a figure ascended the steps at the hall entrance, gradually revealing himself.

He then stepped over the threshold and entered the hall. Seeing the scene inside, his gaze fell upon the person in the center, his eyes shining brightly.

The person in the center of the hall had two upward-curling beards, eyebrows with a faint yellow hue, and a red-studded, gold-inlaid hair helmet on his head. He wore a set of armor with a beast-swallowing design and a crimson robe embroidered with clouds and flying monstrous beasts. The entire person was like a deep pool, somewhat unfathomable.

“Chen Yuan of the Ninth Mountain greets the Commander!”

Chen Yuan cupped his hands.

Across from him, Deputy Commander Pei Yanhu scrutinized Chen Yuan with his tiger-like eyes, his pupils slightly contracting. In his sight, this Junior General he had appointed was covered in a dazzling golden light, with precious radiance enveloping his body.

More importantly, he actually saw mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and monstrous killing intent on this man, as if standing before him was a ferocious beast ready to devour people.

Momentum!

He knew this best.

This was the opportunity for a Breakthrough in Dao Fruit!

He had actually reached this point?

Pei Yanhu was secretly alarmed, his mind surging with thoughts. He remembered the first time he received news of Chen Yuan, it was a letter from Xiang Zhonglang in Baidi City, saying that one of his Patrolling Mountain Commandants had achieved a Breakthrough to the Fourth Heavenly Gate.

At that time, it coincided with the Demonic Path Dao Fruit Conference, and the Fa Shan Army was urgently needed for support everywhere. He was desperate for manpower, so he issued a temporary appointment, commanding the remnants of the Ninth Mountain, whose forces were almost wiped out, to support Baidi City.

The result was unstoppable from then on!

Baidi City pacified the Demonic Path, Tianxiong Pass suppressed the rebellion of the three families, and it was also confirmed that the Heavenly Gate Devil that had invaded Jiange Pass was also killed by him.

According to currently confirmed news, this Ninth Mountain Junior General has already killed over ten Martial Dao Heavenly Gate experts.

All of this happened in just over half a month.

As the person most familiar with these inside stories, Pei Yanhu couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of the news before meeting Chen Yuan.

How could one person's martial arts progress be so fast!

Only now, when he saw Chen Yuan with his own eyes, did he realize he had underestimated him, and his eyes couldn't help but gleam.

What a monster!

No,

He should be a peerless good blade!

“Good, good!”

Pei Yanhu's thoughts raced in an instant. At this moment, he stepped forward, supporting Chen Yuan's arm with both hands, his eyes shining brightly, uttering two “good” words in succession.

“Seeing is believing. Chen Yuan, you have fought in two places and achieved great military merits. This Fushi has already recorded your achievements, and the Fushi will not forget your contributions.”

“Now that our Fushi has gained a fierce general, it is truly fortunate. If it were peacetime, this Fushi would certainly host a celebration banquet for you, but now…” The Deputy Commander’s voice trailed off, not continuing. Then his expression changed,

“Come, let me introduce you.”

With that, without waiting for Chen Yuan to speak, he pulled Chen Yuan and began to “introduce people.”

“This is Colonel Chang Shan, Junior General of the Fourth Mountain. You both fought together to suppress the rebellion at Tianxiong Pass, so you should already be very familiar with each other.”

“Deputy General Chen, it seems things went smoothly.” Colonel Chang Shan of the Fourth Mountain, who had only parted ways a few days ago, cupped his hands, his voice clear.

“Mm.” Chen Yuan nodded, cupped his hands, and said no more in this setting.

Next, when the Deputy Commander turned to the next person, that person spoke first.

“Xu Feng of the Seventh Mountain. Deputy General Chen is truly formidable. Xu happened to meet Chang Junior General and your subordinates on the way here and heard some things. We are colleagues now, let’s drink together!”

This person conveyed some goodwill in his words.

Next, the other few also spoke.

“Hu Meng, Eighth Mountain…”

“Yang Dao, Tenth Mountain…”

In total, including Chen Yuan, there were only five people in the hall, and they quickly recognized each other.

Chen Yuan was a bit puzzled. The Dao Fu Division had twelve Fa Shan Armies. Now that they had been urgently recalled, where were the others?

Soon, Deputy Commander Pei Yanhu seemed to notice his expression and answered the doubts in his heart.

“Youmen Pass has collapsed, and the Commander has fallen. Several Fa Shan Armies near the south have been urgently transferred south for support. Deputy Commander Pang, who was with the Commander suppressing Youmen Pass, is organizing the subsequent defense line.”

Saying this, Deputy Commander Pei scanned the surroundings, his eyes glinting, and his voice deepened,

“Soon, you all will also march into the Ten Thousand Mountains and fight to the death with the Yao Race!”

After speaking, he puffed out his chest, let out a long sigh, and his expression became solemn, “Otherwise, the entire Jiannan Road will be lost in our hands, lives will be devastated, and it may even trigger unimaginable catastrophic consequences.”

At this point, the atmosphere, which had become slightly more lively with Chen Yuan's arrival, quickly became silent.

Chen Yuan then slowly spoke, recounting what he had seen and heard along the way.

“On my way here, I briefly rested in a dilapidated temple and encountered a family fleeing to Jinguan City for refuge, as well as Disciples from various Schools heading to Jinguan City. However…”

He paused here,

“When I was still hundreds of miles from Jinguan City, a large, black Heavenly Gate Devil bird with two pairs of wings intercepted these School Disciples. At that time, Chen happened to be on that flying boat.”

When he said this, the others in the hall did not show surprise, but their brows furrowed deeply.

Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General Colonel Chang Shan raised an eyebrow: “That is a member of the Wu Zuo clan from the Ten Thousand Mountains. This Yao Race member utilizes its innate Divine Ability, moving incredibly fast, serving as a scout within the Yao Race. We have already received news of people being attacked. Deputy General Chen, you said you encountered a Wu Zuo with two pairs of wings? That is a Heavenly Gate Wu Zuo. This fellow, relying on its innate Divine Ability, moves around attacking, and has already caused over a dozen incidents. You…”

Saying this, he looked at Chen Yuan.

“This fiend has been slain by me!”

Chen Yuan nodded.

Colonel Chang Shan then realized, “I probably guessed it. With your Divine Ability, if that fiend encountered you, I’m afraid it couldn’t escape.”

Although the Wu Zuo was fast, Colonel Chang Shan had personally witnessed Chen Yuan possess a pair of eye Divine Abilities that could shoot out golden light, capture forms, and kill enemies, with immense power.

The remaining three Zhonglang Generals, hearing one speak lightly and the other with a sudden realization, deeply agreed and exchanged glances.

When did killing a Heavenly Gate Devil become so normal in their mouths?

Two more chapters tonight!