Iron Token Demon Slayer

Facing the thunderous pincer attack from two Meridian Opening Realm experts, Lin Feng remained standing in place, not even drawing the saber at his waist.

Within his perception, perfected at the ninth level of Body Tempering, Zhao Tie and Li Rui's movements, though fast, and their True Qi, though sharp, were still riddled with openings.

"Good."

He murmured inwardly.

He was just worrying about not having advanced cultivation techniques, and here they were, delivering themselves to his doorstep.

To enter the Demon Suppression Division, one must demonstrate sufficient value.

And overwhelming strength was the best stepping stone!

Zhao Tie unleashed a punch, True Qi surging, with faint sounds of wind and thunder. Before the fist even landed, a scorching gust of wind from the punch pressed down, making the air hum.

Li Rui moved with agile grace, now wielding a pair of Judge's Brushes. He employed a path of subtle, treacherous maneuvers, sealing off all of Lin Feng's evasion routes, his brush tips aimed directly at Lin Feng's vital acupoints.

The two coordinated seamlessly, clearly experienced partners from countless battles.

In their eyes, this strike was enough to instantly incapacitate any martial artist of the same rank.

However, just as their attacks were about to connect, Lin Feng moved.

He didn't retreat; instead, he stepped forward.

This simple step seemed to contain some profound rhythm.

His figure left a faint afterimage in his original position, while his true body, at an unbelievable angle, passed through the gap between Zhao Tie and Li Rui's attacks!

"What?!"

Zhao Tie and Li Rui were both shocked inwardly. Their sure-hit attack had missed!

What horrified them even more was how the opponent had managed it.

That movement technique was simply ghostly!

Before they could even react.

Lin Feng's voice, like a phantom, echoed behind them.

"Too slow."

"Hum--"

A clear, resonant saber hum suddenly rang out!

Only now did Lin Feng finally draw his saber.

There were no earth-shattering moves, just a seemingly ordinary Army Sweeping Slash from the Basic Constable Saber Technique. But empowered by the strength of the ninth level of Body Tempering, perfected, and a critical hit multiplier of up to 15 times.

This saber strike had long since transcended its origins, transforming into a deathly crescent moon that tore through the air!

[15x Critical Hit Triggered!]

A blindingly bright saber light flashed and vanished within the small interrogation room!

As the light swept past, Lin Feng had already sheathed his saber, as if he had done nothing.

The entire room fell into deathly silence.

Zhao Tie and Li Rui remained in their lunging attack postures, their bodies frozen in place, unmoving.

"This... is it over just like that?"

Outside the interrogation room, the bailiffs who had come to eavesdrop at the commotion exchanged bewildered glances, having seen nothing clearly.

Only Chu Mengxi's cool, phoenix-like eyes were now filled with stormy waves!

She had seen it.

In the instant the saber light flashed, Lin Feng's blade had precisely and gently swept past the necks of Zhao Tie and Li Rui.

The blade was less than a millimeter from their skin.

Had it moved a fraction of an inch further, those two fine heads would have already rolled on the ground.

What terrifying saber technique was this!

And what precise control!

Could a martial artist at the Body Tempering Realm truly accomplish such a feat?

"Gulp."

Zhao Tie swallowed with difficulty. He could feel the lingering, bone-chilling saber energy on his neck, causing his hair to stand on end.

Li Rui was in a similar state; his back was completely soaked with cold sweat.

They knew they had lost.

Lost utterly and without a doubt.

From beginning to end, the opponent had only used one strike.

And that single strike had decided their fate.

The two slowly turned around, their gazes towards Lin Feng no longer holding any trace of their previous disdain and anger, only deep fear and reverence.

"I concede."

Lin Feng said calmly, as if he had merely done something insignificant.

"..."

Zhao Tie and Li Rui opened their mouths, but couldn't utter a single word.

What else could they say?

Accuse him of a sneak attack?

Accuse him of winning unfairly?

In the face of such overwhelming strength, any excuse seemed pale and powerless.

"We... we lost."

Finally, it was Zhao Tie who lowered his proud head, admitting it with a dry voice.

Chu Mengxi took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the shock in her heart.

She slowly walked in front of Lin Feng, her beautiful phoenix eyes, for the first time, scrutinizing the man before her so seriously.

"I take back what I said earlier."

Chu Mengxi's voice was no longer as cold, but carried a hint of solemnity.

"In the Body Tempering realm, you repelled two Meridian Opening realm cultivators with a single saber strike. Your strength far exceeds anyone's imagination."

"Now, in my capacity as a Bronze Token Demon Slayer of the Nan Yan Commandery Demon Suppression Division, I officially invite you to join us."

She took out a brand new dark iron token from her embrace and handed it over.

"From today onwards, you will be an external operative of our Demon Suppression Division, an Iron Token Demon Slayer. With this token, you can freely enter and exit the Commandery Division's armory, receive a monthly salary and cultivation resources, and even have the opportunity to access techniques and martial arts far beyond the mundane."

A hint of understanding finally flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

She had been prepared all along.

Regardless of whether he could actually repel the two.

She would ultimately bring him under her wing.

However, it didn't matter.

This was exactly what he had been waiting for.

Without the slightest hesitation, he accepted the heavy iron token.

"Thank you, Commander Chu."

"No need to call me Commander. You're temporarily joining my team, so just call me 'Boss'!"

Zhao Tie and Li Rui beside them almost had their eyeballs pop out.

They had followed their boss for several years, and this was the first time they had ever seen her so accommodating!

This kid not only had monstrous strength, but his charm... was also too exaggerated!

"Lin Feng."

Chu Mengxi quickly regained her cool expression. "Although you've joined the Demon Suppression Division, the Moon Worship Cult case is not yet concluded. The destruction of the Zhang Manor outpost has undoubtedly alerted them. I suspect there are deeper conspiracies hidden within Qingyang County. Therefore, we will temporarily remain in Qingyang County to investigate."

"Alright."