Great Demon Tianxie

Chu Jiang watched the words on the panel change again, and his body improved once more.

Cultivating the Wind-Thunder Vajra Body had involved no twists or turns; it had come as naturally as water flowing into a channel. As long as he spent enough lifespan, even if progress was exceedingly slow, he could still advance.

"I never thought such a tiny flesh core would contain so much energy."

It had directly saved him a century of hard work.

This cultivation method truly was not something ordinary people could practice. The cost was enormous.

Once the Wind-Thunder Vajra Body reached Minor Mastery, its defensive power was several times that of others at the same level.

Those in the Vajra Realm Middle Stage could not break through his defenses.

He could even fight someone in the Vajra Realm Late Stage. As for the Vajra Realm Peak, he was probably still a little short—unless his Wind-Thunder Vajra Body reached Major Mastery.

After entering the Vajra Realm, every breakthrough brought an extremely significant increase.

Trying to fight above one's realm became even more difficult.

Still, in Baishi County, he did not believe there was anyone capable of threatening him.

In all of Nanyang Prefecture, a Vajra Realm expert was a tyrant—someone qualified to establish a sect and found a school.

This time, Chu Jiang could say, "I don't eat beef," without any problem at all.

Chu Jiang drew the Blood Sun Saber and lightly slashed his arm.

To his surprise, there was no reaction whatsoever.

Chu Jiang increased his strength, yet not a trace of blood appeared on his arm.

The Blood Sun Saber suddenly became a phantom as he brought down the Blood Shadow Saber, gathering more than half the strength of his entire body.

A pale golden radiance instantly spread over his arm. With a muffled bang, the glow dispersed, and his arm remained completely intact, without the slightest mark.

His defense was this savage?

Using the Blood Sun Saber to perform the first form of the Blood Saber Manual and striking himself with it had produced no reaction at all.

Truly monstrous.

Chu Jiang spent some time adapting to his suddenly surged strength.

After casually eating some food, night had already fallen.

Night shrouded the entire city. Moonlight flooded the sky, yet thick clouds temporarily obscured it, leaving it unable to penetrate. The courtyard was silent.

Suddenly, a fierce gust swept through, seeming to shatter the peace here.

Two shadows moved along the rooftops like ghosts. Dressed in black, skin-tight clothing and wearing black masks, they merged into the night, revealing only pairs of cold, ruthless eyes.

The two were Assistant Magistrate Liu and Clerk Hu.

The cold swords in their hands gleamed as the two struck at once, stabbing toward Chu Jiang with lightning speed. Sword winds howled, tearing apart the stillness of the night.

"They're here!"

Chu Jiang gave a sly smile. He had only intended to test the waters, yet someone had truly taken the bait.

With only a slight turn of his body, he easily evaded the seemingly ferocious strike.

Then his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared behind Clerk Hu.

Before Clerk Hu could react, Chu Jiang lightly raised his hand. A powerful force surged forth, and Clerk Hu was instantly struck.

Like a kite with its string cut, he flew out and smashed heavily into the ground, sending dust flying.

Clerk Hu struggled to his feet and said weakly, "He really was pretending. Kill him with the Resentment Thunder Pearl!"

No wonder he had been able to return from Black Tiger Mountain. He truly had some skills.

His strength was likely already at the Xiantian Peak.

Assistant Magistrate Liu's expression shifted slightly. Damn it, it had truly been guessed right.

Fortunately, they had brought the Resentment Thunder Pearl this time. Otherwise, they really would have capsized in the gutter.

What a waste of this Resentment Thunder Pearl.

"Die!"

Assistant Magistrate Liu took out the Resentment Thunder Pearl, tore off the eerie talisman inscribed upon it, and threw it out.

The Resentment Thunder Pearl was crimson throughout, carved with more than a dozen white marks, with wisps of lightning flickering over its surface.

As the talisman came off, the Resentment Thunder Pearl's violent energy was completely unleashed.

Immediately afterward, a deafening explosion shook the entire street.

Dozens of strands of resentment lightning burst forth, spreading madly in all directions. Wherever they passed, the air compressed without cease, forming shockwaves visible to the naked eye.

They crushed and destroyed everything in their path. The floor tiles exploded one after another, and within ten meters, not even a blade of grass remained.

"My lord!"

"Master Chu!"

Everyone's faces changed drastically. It had all happened too quickly. By the time they rushed in, the battle was already over. Could anyone in the Xiantian Realm possibly survive such a terrifying attack?

"Those bastards! I knew they'd pull a sneak attack! Damn it!"

"Do you dare fight Master Chu head-on?"

Lu Feiyang was enraged. He had not even sworn brotherhood with Chu Jiang yet.

"Look, Master Chu is fine!"

Ma Han shouted loudly. Everyone looked into the courtyard. As the smoke and dust dispersed, Chu Jiang stood there unscathed, and even his aura had not weakened.

"How is that possible?"

When Assistant Magistrate Liu saw Chu Jiang survive the Resentment Thunder Pearl's attack, his expression gradually froze.

A great killing weapon like the Resentment Thunder Pearl could heavily wound even someone in the Vajra Realm Early Stage. How could someone in the Xiantian Realm withstand it?

Chu Jiang stood there calm and composed, his posture tall and straight. His black cloud uniform fluttered in the wind.

His handsome face was framed by sword-like brows slanting into his temples. His eyes were deep as an abyss, as though blazing flames burned within them, making others afraid to meet his gaze.

He slowly walked toward the two men, every step making them feel increasingly oppressed.

Before he even approached, they felt an invisible pressure envelop them, as though a towering mountain stood before them.

"Run!"

Assistant Magistrate Liu screamed desperately and prepared to flee beyond the courtyard.

Clerk Hu did the same.

But they were far too slow. Chu Jiang instantly appeared before them and lightly waved his palm, sending both men flying backward as they spat out mouthfuls of vital blood.

With a mere gesture, he had defeated them both.

Chu Jiang then removed their masks, exposing their true faces to everyone.

"Assistant Magistrate Liu!"

"Clerk Hu!"

The Demon Hunters were all stunned. Why had two of Baishi County's highest-ranking officials come to assassinate their Lord Chu?

Only days ago, they had promoted Lord Chu to Acting Head of the Demon Hunting Office, and today they had come to kill him. What kind of logic was that?

"Godfather!"

Liu Guangwu was too shocked to speak. He had never imagined Assistant Magistrate Liu was the man behind everything.

Assistant Magistrate Liu had recognized his talent, supported him in many ways, and taken great care of him.

"You... you, how could you..."

Liu Guangwu was somewhat incoherent. In his eyes, his godfather had always been a figure of righteous dignity, lofty in character, like a refined gentleman.

He had never expected such a thing to happen.

Godfather, Godfather.

How could you come to kill Chu Jiang? Chu Jiang did not even put demons and monsters in his eyes.

You came to kill him—how could you possibly leave alive?

"Hmph. Now that I've fallen into your hands, kill me or carve me up as you please!" Assistant Magistrate Liu did not respond to Liu Guangwu's words. He did not even look at him.

"Chu Jiang, I am an imperial court official. You cannot kill me!" Clerk Hu threatened.

"Too noisy!"

Chu Jiang moved again. His hands clamped around Clerk Hu's throat like iron pincers, and with a powerful throw, he smashed him heavily against a nearby boulder.

Pfft!

Clerk Hu spat out another mouthful of vital blood and immediately fainted.

"Bind him!"

If Chu Jiang did not still have questions for him, he would have killed him in a single move.

The Demon Hunters immediately brought out specially made ropes and bound him tightly, trussing him up like a dumpling.

"Assistant Magistrate Liu, speak."

"You murdered an imperial court official. On that charge alone, I can suppress and kill you on the spot!"

Chu Jiang said coldly, every word filled with chilling killing intent.

"The sheep demon you killed in Daxing Village was the only descendant of Great Demon Tianxie of the sheep demon clan. Now the demons and monsters are putting pressure on us. We must hand over your corpse!"

"Otherwise... it will personally come to our door and wash Baishi County in blood, leaving neither chickens nor dogs behind!"

Assistant Magistrate Liu spoke slowly, and the scene fell into deathly silence.