Implicating the Nine Generations of Kin!

The Imperial City, Heavenly Realm Division

Compared to usual, the atmosphere within the Heavenly Realm Division was heavier, the aura of killing intent palpable even from a great distance.

In the first seat on the right side of the hall, a bald, burly man spoke with extreme indignation: "These traitors to humanity from the Black Lotus Cult have grown bolder and bolder lately." When mentioning the Black Lotus Cult, the murderous intent in his eyes was undisguised.

At this moment, besides him, four others were present in the hall. Three men and one woman. Each of them carried a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.

As his words fell.

One of them spoke: "The Black Lotus Cult hasn't been targeting Great Zhou for just a day or two. His Majesty's injuries from the last great battle have yet to fully heal. What they're doing now is merely testing the depths of Great Zhou's foundations."

"Hmph, in a hundred years, when has the Black Lotus Cult ever been able to do anything to Great Zhou? Even if His Majesty is injured, the Heavenly Realm Division is no pushover. In the last battle, we killed three of their Third-rank Elders, enough to cripple them."

"In the past, killing a few Third-rank Elders would indeed make the Black Lotus Cult think twice. But the situation is different now. While we killed those Elders, the Heavenly Realm Division also suffered heavy losses."

"Many high-ranking Wardens have fallen as well."

"On top of that, demons are causing chaos everywhere. Suppressing both sides at once is no easy task."

The man in the center, dressed in a black robe, remained calm with a pale expression throughout. Nangong Yu. Director of the Heavenly Realm Division, a half-step Innate Realm expert.

The bald man who spoke first was Xie Yun, head of the Heavenly Realm Division's Pacification Department, a First-rank Intermediate martial artist.

The man with an icy, frosty expression and a chain wrapped around his right hand was Shen Hanbing, head of the Heavenly Realm Division's Prison Department, a First-rank Intermediate martial artist.

The slender man wearing a smiling mask was Su Henian, head of the Heavenly Realm Division's Night Owl Department, a First-rank Initial expert.

The last woman was Lin Wantang, head of the Inspection Department, a First-rank Advanced martial artist.

Xie Yun said coldly: "The Heavenly Realm Division has been established for over two hundred years. We've killed no small number of demons and human traitors. Even if they want war, we're not afraid of them."

"Great Zhou is naturally not afraid of war. But with His Majesty's injuries not yet healed, a full-scale war would hurt the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of our own."

"If everyone in the Heavenly Realm Division dies, who will hold back the demons?"

Hearing this, Xie Yun's anger subsided somewhat: "How are your injuries?"

"Not a big problem. Another month and I'll be fully recovered." Nangong Yu's tone was somewhat helpless. "I never expected the Black Lotus Cult to have such a powerful existence. For now, he can't do anything to me."

"The current unrest is all temporary."

"As long as His Majesty hasn't reached that point, they won't dare go too far. Otherwise, they couldn't withstand His Majesty's wrath."

As he spoke.

He looked at the others: "We can't just stand by and watch the Black Lotus Cult's probing. Their methods are cruel, and they'll stop at nothing to achieve their vile goals."

"This time, I'll dispatch eighty percent of the Heavenly Realm Division's Wardens. We must suppress this probing by the Black Lotus Cult and the demons as quickly as possible."

"As for the Pacification Commissioners and Wardens stationed in various regions, they are to remain on site. Anyone found to be a member of the Black Lotus Cult or a demon is to be killed on the spot!"

"By the way, has Tantai sent any word back?"

Su Henian shook his head slightly: "Not yet."

The next moment.

A figure hurried in from outside. Upon seeing the five, he bowed respectfully.

"Earth-rank Warden Zhou Cang, greetings to all the lords."

"Is there something?" Xie Yun's gaze fell on Zhou Cang as he asked softly.

He knew Zhou Cang; he was a manager in the Pacification Department. If there were no urgent matter, he wouldn't have barged in so rashly.

"According to the latest intelligence, a Sixth-rank Demon appeared at Yandang Mountain in Qingcheng and was eliminated by a mysterious expert. Fang Xiang, the son of the Qingcheng County Magistrate, colluded with demons and sacrificed over a thousand innocent lives. He has been executed by Intern Warden Wei Qing."

"What?"

"How dare he!"

"Beast."

"Outrageous."

"Deserves death..."

In the hall, the few of them changed expression drastically upon hearing this, shaking with fury.

Colluding with demons.

Sacrificing the people.

This was a heinous crime, absolutely unforgivable!

"Speak."

Nangong Yu's icy voice instantly dropped the temperature of the entire hall by several degrees.

In that instant.

Zhou Cang felt immense pressure. He retrieved the letter he had received earlier from his sleeve and held it up with both hands: "Please take a look, Director Nangong."

The next moment.

The letter seemed to be carried by an invisible hand, floating over to Nangong Yu.

He opened the letter, scanned it twice.

Then he passed it to the other four.

"Take a look as well."

As the letter circulated among the four.

"What a pity. Fang Youting governed a region and benefited the people, yet he had a son who colluded with demons and brought ruin to his father." Xie Yun sighed.

"Colluding with demons, exterminating the nine clans—that is the iron law of Great Zhou." Lin Wantang said solemnly.

"Agreed." Shen Hanbing echoed.

Su Henian remained silent. Even though Wei Qing had not mentioned the Night Owl Guard's intelligence oversight.

He still spotted the problem at a glance.

The others did not call it out either.

But they were fairly satisfied with Wei Qing's handling of the matter.

Nangong Yu spoke slowly: "For a local official to have his clan exterminated, we still need His Majesty's approval."

"At court tomorrow, I will report the truth."

"Speaking of which, an Intern Warden who can consecutively kill two Eighth-rank middle stage humans and beasts—that strength is not something an ordinary Intern Warden possesses. Are you familiar with this person?"

Zhou Cang cupped his hands in reply: "Reporting to the Director, Wei Qing is the only son of Wei Yuan. Half a year ago, he passed the assessment and joined the Heavenly Realm Division as an Intern Demon Suppressor. His current strength is at the Eighth-rank middle stage."

"In terms of talent, he is in no way inferior to his father Wei Yuan—in fact, he is even slightly stronger."

Nangong Yu nodded slightly: "That explains how he could consecutively kill Eighth-rank middle stage opponents."

"Talent surpassing Wei Yuan—it seems our Heavenly Realm Division has produced another peerless genius."

Xie Yun thought of something and looked at Zhou Cang: "By the way, intelligence came in some time ago about anomalies in the Black Mist Wasteland. The nearest Warden—isn't that Wei Qing?"

"Yes."

Zhou Cang answered truthfully.

"Breaking through one major realm and five minor realms in half a year—if he falls in Qingcheng, it would be too great a loss."

Su Henian shook his head slightly, hinting at recalling Wei Qing.

The few people present said nothing aloud, but they all cursed in their hearts: Old fox!

One moment, he owed a favor.

The next, he was already trying to reclaim it.

Seeing this, Nangong Yu said flatly: "A genius who grows up is a true genius."

"Right now, demon seals across the land are breaking one after another. Though he is only an Intern Warden."

"His strength is in no way inferior to any official Warden—in fact, he ranks among the top even among them."

"Let him stay there and train. If he can return safely, then he will be worth nurturing."