81: Well lived up to its name! No wonder headquarters attaches so much importance to it!

Watching everything before them, the members of the Combat Squad present fell into a complete, dead silence.

Their breathing seemed to have stopped.

Their minds were a total blank.

What a terrifying and incomprehensible scene this was.

That Fifth-Rank Demonic Evil, the Netherworld Demon Lord.

A terrifying existence capable of easily wiping out their entire team and even causing a bloodbath in Donghai City had actually been blown apart by a single punch from Special Commissioner Chen Nian!

Yes.

One punch.

It was as simple and clean as smashing a watermelon.

His flesh and bones were still scattered on the ground, emitting a nauseating Demonic Qi.

But all of this served only as a backdrop for the man standing before them.

They had heard rumors about Special Commissioner Chen Nian long ago.

But rumors are just rumors; they were so exaggerated and far-fetched that most people were skeptical.

In the rumors, Special Commissioner Chen Nian had once punched and exploded the Heart-Devouring Old Demon who had been a local scourge.

However, they simply couldn't construct such a scene in their minds.

Until today, until this very moment, they witnessed it all with their own eyes.

A living Fifth-Rank Demonic Evil was blasted into dregs before them by this man using the purest, most primitive, and most violent method: a single punch.

That was a Fifth-Rank Demonic Evil!

Not some stray cat or dog from the roadside!

In the Spiritual Energy Bureau's files, every Fifth-Rank Demonic Evil represents a massive threat and disaster.

It would require the deployment of the most elite squads, coordination with various Magical Artifacts and Formations, and a bitter struggle to possibly eliminate one.

But now?

One punch.

Just one casual, effortless punch.

This was too terrifying!

This had completely exceeded the limits of their understanding of strength.

For a moment, everyone stood frozen in place, mouths agape but unable to make a sound, just staring blankly at the figure floating in mid-air.

However, Chen Nian didn't care about their shock.

His attention wasn't on these Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents at all.

The Netherworld Demon Lord was dead.

But there was still a large group of fish that had escaped the net here who weren't dead yet.

In his eyes, these Demonic Evils were all shiny points.

They were the resources that could make him stronger!

How could he possibly let them go easily!

Chen Nian's gaze shifted, landing once again on those surviving Demonic Evils not far away.

He gave a cruel smile and said, "Sorry, I was interrupted just now. Now, let's continue!"

Hearing this, those Demonic Evils suddenly trembled all over, a collective shiver running through them.

The brutality, arrogance, and bloodthirstiness in their eyes vanished instantly at this moment.

In its place was a fear and trembling originating from the depths of their Souls.

If, while the Netherworld Demon Lord was still alive, they could still rely on the prestige of this great fifth-rank demon to act tough and play the bully...

Then now, after witnessing the Netherworld Demon Lord being punched into a mist of blood, the last bit of luck and reliance in their hearts had completely collapsed.

Their backing was gone.

Their greatest supporter had been crushed to death like a bug.

What did they have left to be arrogant about?

What did they have left to fight with?

Run!

Run fast!

This was the only thought in the minds of all the surviving Demonic Evils.

They didn't dare stay for a second longer, turning to scatter like startled birds and beasts, fleeing frantically in all directions.

But how could Chen Nian give them that chance?

"Thinking of running now?"

"Too late!"

A contemptuous sneer clearly reached the ears of every Demonic Evil.

Chen Nian's figure rose into the air, hovering directly above all the Demonic Evils like a deity looking down upon the mortal world.

He slowly raised his hand.

That familiar, heart-palpitating green energy condensed in his palm once again.

The next second.

A massive amount of green energy erupted once more!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Countless beams of green energy, like missiles, descended from the sky, accurately striking every Demonic Evil attempting to flee.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

A new round of slaughter began.

Deafening explosions echoed continuously throughout the Demon Cave.

The earth trembled, and the sky wailed.

The shockwaves from the explosions tore up layer after layer of the ground, sending dust and debris flying everywhere.

Those Demonic Evils, regardless of their tier or what defensive measures they possessed...

Were all incredibly fragile before this green energy that was comparable to a missile bombardment.

They couldn't even let out a complete scream.

The moment their bodies were touched by the energy beams, they were instantly torn to shreds and pulverized by the terrifying power contained within.

Flesh flew everywhere.

Severed limbs danced in the air.

Ultimately, even their Souls were evaporated, vanishing into thin air.

For a time, wails, screams, and explosions rose and fell, weaving together into a symphony of death.

The entire scene was completely transformed into a Shura Hell.

And Chen Nian, the creator of all this, simply hovered in the air with a face full of contempt, cruelly watching everything below.

At the same time, in his mind, the System's notifications were ringing frantically.

[Ding! Killed a Second-Tier Demon, gained 125 points.]

[Ding! Killed a Second-Tier Demon, gained 173 points.]

[Ding! Killed a Third-Tier Demon, gained 518 points.]

[Ding! Killed a Third-Tier Demon, gained 893 points.]

[Ding! Killed a Fourth-Tier Fiend, gained 1288 points.]

...Listening to the continuous System notifications in his head and feeling the points on his panel rising rapidly, he felt incredibly refreshed.

This pleasure of harvesting was simply too wonderful!

Unlike his joy, the Combat Squad members below were all watching this with faces full of shock.

Even though they had already seen the terrifying scenes of Chen Nian taking action...

When they witnessed this scene that looked like divine punishment descending upon the world once again, the Spiritual Energy Bureau Agents on site were still stunned into a daze.

One by one, they tilted their heads back, mouths open, having completely lost the ability to think.

"Too... too strong. No matter how many times I see it, I'm still shocked!"

"Too terrifying. This simply isn't a power a human should possess, right?"

"I feel like we didn't come here to slay demons; we came to watch a movie—a big-budget special effects movie at that."

"No, even movies wouldn't dare film it like this!"

The crowd discussed animatedly, their words filled with uncontrollable shock and awe.

It had to be said, Special Commissioner Chen Nian was simply too powerful.

No wonder Headquarters valued him so much, even giving him such high authority.

They had some doubts before, but looking at it now, he was truly worthy of the name!

No one knew how much time had passed.

When the last Demonic Evil trying to burrow into the ground to escape was accurately hit by a green beam from the sky, blowing up the ground for dozens of meters around into a giant crater...

Chen Nian finally stopped.

The green light in his palm slowly faded away.

The scene returned to an eerie calm once more.

The air was thick with the smell of blood, and the ground was riddled with craters of all sizes; not a single intact corpse of a Demonic Evil could be found.

Chen Nian hovered in the air.

The powerful perception of the Prison Suppressing Divine Body spread out instantly, like the most precise radar, scanning the entire area inch by inch.

Confirmed.

The Demonic Evils on site had indeed been completely eliminated; not a single one remained.

Even the dissipating Demonic Qi had been purified clean under the destructive energy bombardment.

Only then did Chen Nian slowly descend from the sky, arriving before the group of agents who had long since been dumbfounded.

The moment he landed, all the agents seemed to have a switch flipped.

Everyone shuddered and immediately snapped back to their senses, subconsciously standing straight with faces full of tension and seriousness.

"Greetings, Special Commissioner Chen!"

Everyone saluted him in unison, their movements perfectly standard.

However, Chen Nian ignored the complex expressions of admiration, awe, and fear on their faces, simply waving his hand casually.

"Alright, alright. The Demonic Evils here have all been eliminated. I'll leave the subsequent cleanup work to all of you."

His voice was very flat, as if he had just done a trivial little thing.

Hearing this, Zhou Hai, as the captain, immediately took a step forward and responded loudly.

"Yes, Special Commissioner Chen, we guarantee the mission will be completed."

As he spoke, he looked at his teammates behind him and ordered with great authority, "Immediately begin site clearing and follow-up processing!"

"Yes!"

The agents on site also stood with their backs straight and spoke with loud voices, full of energy.

Are you kidding? With such a great god here, what Demonic Evil couldn't be solved?

They had to cling tightly to this big shot's thigh!

They felt full of strength now!

Then, Zhou Hai hesitated for a moment before asking cautiously.

"Special Commissioner Chen, you've worked hard."

"Should we arrange a place for you to rest, or perhaps have a meal or something?"

Chen Nian simply replied indifferently.

"No need."

Hearing this, Zhou Hai was momentarily stunned, not yet reacting.

Chen Nian continued, his words carrying a matter-of-fact laziness.

"However, I'm too lazy to head back myself. Send someone to take me back to Headquarters."