81: Destroy Black Mountain

"Open for this old man—now!!!"

Lin Jingyu’s roar was like the furious bellow of an ancient Vicious Beast, tearing through the Demonic Qi cloud’s own roar!

He was drenched in blood, his muscles bulging like coiling dragons, threatening to burst, and the Star Glow flowing beneath his skin was more incandescent than ever before!

Thirty billion catties of Divine Power erupted without reservation, fused with the Minor Achievement Peak Star Attraction, forming a terrifying force capable of shaking mountains and distorting space!

His fists were like two giant hammers that could split the heavens, burning with Heaven Burning Divine Fire, entwined with Geng Metal Sharpness, and condensed with the Power of Thick Earth, smashing fiercely into the neck of Black Mountain Old Demon’s massive Demonic Rhinoceros Dharma Aspect!

Crack! Boom—!!!

The hair-raising sound of bones shattering and energy exploding rang out simultaneously!

That incredibly tough Dharma Aspect neck, covered in black scales, shattered inch by inch like fragile glazed glass under the terrifying tearing force of thirty billion catties of Divine Power mixed with Star Attraction!

Heaven Burning Divine Fire surged wildly through the cracks, Geng Metal Sharpness cut into the Dharma Aspect’s core, and the Power of Thick Earth suppressed the counterattack of the Demonic Origin!

"No—!!!" Black Mountain Old Demon let out an earth-shattering wail of despair, its crimson giant eyes filled with unbelievable horror!

Its proud Dharma Aspect was actually torn apart by a Divine Treasury Realm human with pure strength?!

"Rip—!!!"

Like tearing tough leather!

Under the horrified gazes of countless onlookers in the distance, Lin Jingyu’s figure, like a god or demon, actually ripped and tore off the Black Mountain Old Demon’s massive, mountain-like Demonic Rhinoceros Dharma Aspect head from its neck!

Demonic blood mixed with shattered Dharma Aspect energy gushed out like a fountain, staining half the sky!

With its Dharma Aspect head torn off, Black Mountain Old Demon’s true body suffered a fatal backlash!

The Demonic Qi cloud violently churned and dissipated, revealing its true form—a Black Armored Demonic Rhinoceros, as massive as a small mountain, covered in shattered scales!

At this moment, blood spurted from its seven orifices, its Aura instantly withered to the extreme, and only boundless fear remained in its eyes!

"Die!" Lin Jingyu’s eyes were as cold as ten-thousand-year-old profound ice, without the slightest pause!

He swung the torn-off Dharma Aspect head like a meteor hammer, smashing it fiercely towards Black Mountain Old Demon’s true body!

"Rumble!"

Like a falling meteor!

The already heavily wounded true body of Black Mountain Old Demon was struck squarely by its own Dharma Aspect head!

Flesh and bones instantly exploded!

Its massive body was sent flying like a broken sack, crashing heavily into the Black Wind Mountain Range behind it, causing landslides and ground fissures!

Smoke and shattered rocks shot into the sky, completely burying its remains!

A Dharma Idol Realm Demon King, Black Mountain Old Demon, had fallen!

[Ding! Slayed a Dharma Aspect Realm First Layer (Black Mountain Demon King)! Gained evolution points: 200,000 points!]

[Current evolution points: 302,000 points!] (Huge sum!)

[Ding! Obtained Dharma Aspect Realm Demon King Inner Core (Black Rhinoceros Demon King Core) x1! Contains Magnificent Demonic Origin and Demon King Essence Soul!]

The cold System notification was like heavenly music!

Two hundred thousand evolution points!

An unprecedented huge sum!

And a Dharma Aspect Realm Demon King’s Inner Core!

On the desolate plain, there was dead silence.

All the Martial Artists and merchants who had witnessed this stood frozen like stone statues, their minds blank, their Souls trembling!

Divine Treasury Realm Sixth Layer... tore apart a Dharma Aspect Realm Demon King’s Dharma Aspect with bare hands... smashed the Demon King’s true body to death... Is this... is this really something a human can do?!

"Demon... Demon God descended..." Someone murmured, their voice filled with boundless fear and awe.

At the edge of the dust-filled giant pit, Lin Jingyu’s figure slowly straightened.

His gaze swept over the huge impact crater in the Black Wind Mountain Range, confirming the complete death of Black Mountain Old Demon.

Taking a step, he instantly appeared at the bottom of the impact crater, ignoring the pervasive Demonic Qi and collapsing rocks, precisely locating the buried remains of Black Mountain Old Demon.

"Star Plucking Hand!"

Pfft!

A large hand entwined with Star Glow, like a red-hot branding iron plunged into soil, precisely dug out a fist-sized Inner Core, completely black, its surface covered with bloody demonic patterns, emitting terrifying energy fluctuations and dense Demonic Qi—the Black Rhinoceros Demon King Core!

Upon receiving the Inner Core, the immense Demonic Origin and fierce Essence Soul Aura surged, but were firmly suppressed by the Star Glow beneath Lin Jingyu’s skin and the power of the Five Divine Vaults.

"A Dharma Aspect Realm Demon King Inner Core... the energy it contains far exceeds a Demonic Core! How many points can the System recycle it for? Or should I keep it for other uses?" Lin Jingyu’s eyes flickered, and he temporarily put away the Demon King Core.

His gaze swept over the dazzling 302,000 evolution points on the System panel, his heart filled with fervor.

Just then!

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Three incomparably sharp streaks of Escape Light, containing terrifying Sword Intent, shot from the direction of the Prefecture like lightning tearing through the sky!

Their speed was astonishing, instantly appearing above the Black Wind Mountain Range! The Escape Light dissipated, revealing three figures.

The leader, dressed in a profound black star-patterned Daoist robe, had an ancient face and deep eyes that seemed to contain the starry sky. His Aura was as profound as the sea, faintly resonating with heaven and earth, exuding a pressure far exceeding the Divine Treasury Realm!

He was clearly a Dharma Aspect Realm powerhouse!

Behind him followed two Elders with equally powerful Auras, both at the Peak of Divine Treasury Realm Ninth Layer!

"It's... it's Star Sword Venerable Situ Hao of the Heavenly Sword Sect Main Sect!"

A knowledgeable Martial Artist in the distance cried out in alarm, his voice filled with fear, "And two Main Sect Law Enforcement Elders! They... they came for Lin Jingyu?!"

"It's over! He just killed a Demon King, and now he's provoked a Dharma Aspect Realm Sword Venerable! No matter how strong Lin Jingyu is, he can't continuously fight against Dharma Aspect Realm powerhouses!"

Situ Hao’s gaze, like electricity, instantly locked onto Lin Jingyu in the giant pit below, who was covered in blood but had an imposing Aura, and the Demon King Inner Core in his hand that still radiated residual warmth.

On his calm face, a hint of solemnity and... cold killing intent appeared for the first time!

"Lin Jingyu!"

Situ Hao’s voice was like grinding metal and stone, carrying the majesty of Law, resounding throughout heaven and earth, "You killed the Elder and Disciples of my Heavenly Sword Sect’s branch, an unforgivable crime! Hand over the Demon King Inner Core, seal your cultivation, and return with this Venerable to the Main Sect to await judgment! Otherwise... your body and Soul will be annihilated!"

Terrifying Sword Intent spread out like a tangible substance, sealing off the entire space, even more powerful and pure than the pressure of Black Mountain Old Demon earlier!

The two Divine Treasury Realm Ninth Layer Elders also simultaneously released sharp Sword Qi, locking onto Lin Jingyu.

The atmosphere instantly dropped to freezing point! A great battle was on the verge of breaking out!

However, facing the encirclement of a Dharma Aspect Realm Sword Venerable and two Divine Treasury Realm Ninth Layer Peaks, Lin Jingyu showed not the slightest fear. Instead, he bared his teeth, revealing a bloody smile filled with Battle Intent and mockery.

"Old dogs of the Heavenly Sword Sect? You came quite fast."

He weighed the heavy Demon King Inner Core in his hand, his eyes disdainful, "Want it? And my life?"

The Star Glow around him suddenly blazed fiercely, thirty billion catties of Divine Power erupted without reservation, forming an unyielding, wild Aura that fiercely collided with Situ Hao’s Sword Intent pressure!

"Then exchange them with your lives!"

Just at this tense, critical moment!

"Hmph! What great prestige the Heavenly Sword Sect has!" A deep, majestic voice, like rolling thunder, carrying the sound of metal and stone, boomed from another direction!

A streak of crimson-gold light cut through the sky, its speed even faster than Situ Hao’s sword light!

It instantly landed not far in front of Lin Jingyu.

The light dissipated, revealing a similarly burly and tall middle-aged man, wearing dark gold, ferocious armor, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and tiger eyes, whose Aura was as vast and domineering as an ancient Vicious Beast!

As he stood there, a terrifying Aura of iron-blooded slaughter and suppression of evil demons spread out, actually subtly contending with Situ Hao’s Sword Intent!

"Demon Suppression Division, Imperial Capital Commander, Qin Shanhe!" Situ Hao’s pupils constricted slightly, his face darkening.

Qin Shanhe?! One of the giants of the Imperial Capital Demon Suppression Division?!

He actually came too! The distant crowd was completely numb. What day was today?

Dharma Aspect Realm powerhouses appearing one after another!

Qin Shanhe didn't even look at the displeased Situ Hao, his gaze, sharp as a blade, fell directly on Lin Jingyu, carrying undisguised admiration and a hint of scrutiny.

"Good lad! Divine Treasury Realm Sixth Layer, confronting and slaying a Dharma Aspect Demon King! This courage, this strength, is truly astonishing!"

Qin Shanhe’s voice was like a great bell, carrying a heroic spirit, "I am Qin Shanhe, Commander of the Imperial Capital Demon Suppression Division! Lin Jingyu, are you willing to join my Demon Suppression Division? Slay demons and eliminate evil, protect the land! This Venerable guarantees your safety! This Heavenly Sword Sect cannot touch you!"

Upon hearing this, Situ Hao and the two Heavenly Sword Sect Elders’ faces instantly became incredibly grim!

Demon Suppression Division!

The Dynasty’s strongest violent organization for suppressing demons and evil spirits!

Its power was immense! Directly answerable to the Imperial Family!

The status of its Commander was comparable to a regional feudal lord!

Qin Shanhe personally extended an invitation and made the bold promise of "guaranteeing your safety"—this carried too much weight!

Everyone’s gaze instantly focused on Lin Jingyu.

Join the powerful Demon Suppression Division, gain protection, and rise swiftly? Or... continue to confront the Heavenly Sword Sect’s Dharma Aspect Realm powerhouse?

Lin Jingyu held the burning Demon King Inner Core, feeling the warmth of the two 'Ruin' tokens in his embrace, and the allure of the three hundred thousand evolution points on the System panel.

He looked at the aggressive, murderous Situ Hao, then at the powerful Qin Shanhe, who had extended an olive branch.

He bared his teeth, revealing white fangs. In that smile, there was no flattery, no fear, only an arrogant defiance that looked down on the world and a decisive ruthlessness that would cut down everything!

"Demon Suppression Division? It sounds like... a good place where I can legally kill more demons and fiends and acquire more 'resources'?" Lin Jingyu’s voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone’s ears, carrying a chilling directness and ambition.

Qin Shanhe was initially startled by these words, then burst into thunderous laughter: "Hahaha! Good! Direct enough! Refreshing enough! I like people like you! Slaying demons and eliminating evil, acquiring resources, it’s only natural! Join my Demon Suppression Division, and all demons and evil spirits are yours to kill!"

Situ Hao’s face completely darkened like water, his killing intent almost solidifying: "Qin Shanhe! Are you really going to become enemies with my Heavenly Sword Sect for this brat?!"

Qin Shanhe’s laughter ceased, his tiger eyes filled with authority, and an Aura of iron-blooded slaughter erupted: "Situ Hao! Don’t try to intimidate me with the Heavenly Sword Sect! This person, my Demon Suppression Division has claimed him! If you want to touch him, first ask if my Demon Suppression Division’s hundred thousand Demon Slaying Guards agree! Ask if the Imperial Capital’s Demon Suppression Grand Prison agrees!"

The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense!