Origin of the Demonic Cult

Chapter 39: The Origin of the Demonic Cult

Seeing that Liu Fengshan had only been scared, everyone marveled that Bai Yan had shown mercy today.

Zhao Gaozhong, who had caused trouble last time, still hadn't fully recovered.

"That troublemaker Liu Fengshan really kicked a steel plate today."

"Exactly. Zhao Gaozhong's example is right there. He courted death by running headfirst into a gun."

"He's not even qualified to be a lackey."

"He thought he'd become someone important just by latching onto Wang Zheng? He should look at what kind of trash he is. Bai Hundred-Household could crush him with a single finger!"

"In Wang Zheng's eyes, he's just a dog."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Stupid and unaware of it. Pathetic, truly pathetic."

The onlookers whispered amongst themselves, looking at Liu Fengshan with disdain and contempt.

Under their gazes and pointing fingers, Liu Fengshan felt as if thorns were pricking his back.

Those looks felt like knives, slicing at his flesh, causing him unbearable pain, and at the same time, his hatred for Bai Yan grew even stronger.

'Just you wait. For today's humiliation, I will repay you a hundredfold in the future!'

Liu Fengshan raged inwardly, powerless. He got up from the ground, tidied his Flying Fish Robe, and, hand on his Spring Embroidered Saber, left the small courtyard expressionlessly.

Soon, what happened today spread throughout the Northern Commandery Investigation Bureau.

Liu Fengshan, as expected, became the second laughingstock after Zhao Gaozhong, losing all face.

The Imperial Guards were all discussing it, while Bai Yan quickly forgot about Liu Fengshan. He was just a stray dog, not worth his attention at all.

At this moment, Bai Yan had arrived at the archives, searching for documents related to the Demonic Cult.

Regarding the Demonic Cult, Bai Yan had gained a clearer understanding.

The origin of the Demonic Cult was far beyond Bai Yan's imagination.

Previously, Bai Yan thought the Demonic Cult was just a martial arts sect, a gathering place for evil martial artists.

It was nothing more than having more experts, not much different from ordinary martial arts sects.

The reason they opposed the court was because the court had repeatedly sent troops to suppress the Demonic Cult, creating a deep-seated enmity.

But after reviewing the documents, Bai Yan learned that the Demonic Cult was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

The Demonic Cult was indeed a martial arts sect, but at the same time, it was also a dynasty!

That's right, a dynasty.

The true face of the Demonic Cult was actually remnants of the previous dynasty.

The current leader of the Demonic Cult, Yuchi Lingtian, was actually a direct descendant of the previous dynasty's royal family, a veritable royal noble with imperial blood.

The Demonic Cult had three Demon Heads and six Protectors, known as the Three Emperors and Six Venerables, each a peerless master at the Grandmaster level.

More than half of these nine individuals had the blood of the previous dynasty's royal family flowing in their veins, each holding a noble status.

When Great Yu destroyed the previous dynasty and seized the empire, the royal bloodline of the previous dynasty scattered into the martial world, hunted everywhere.

The remnants of the previous dynasty refused to accept defeat. Under the leadership of the royal family, they established the Azure Lotus Sect, dedicated to restoring their kingdom.

After years of development, the Demonic Cult now not only comprised remnants of the previous dynasty but also incorporated many evil martial artists from the martial world, as well as fugitives wanted by the court, completely opposing Great Yu.

They were even secretly recruiting soldiers and training an army.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the Demonic Cult a rebel army.

This was no wonder the Demonic Cult's strength far surpassed ordinary martial arts sects and could rival the righteous alliances.

A martial arts sect and a rebel army were, after all, different.

On the battlefield, a disciplined army's combat power far exceeded that of powerful, unorganized individuals.

'No wonder the court considers the Demonic Cult a major threat and has sent troops to suppress them multiple times. So they are remnants of the previous dynasty.'

'Indeed, ancient dynasties always have these scenarios of restoring a kingdom.'

'It's just that this restoration force is too blatant. It's completely out in the open.'

Bai Yan put down the documents, shaking his head and chuckling.

A day had passed, and Bai Yan hadn't found any useful clues.

However, Bai Yan had expected this situation.

In the current Yongtang City, not only the Imperial Guard but also the Six Doors and the Eastern Depot were fully investigating the whereabouts of the Demonic Cult. The entire Yongtang City was on high alert.

The Demonic Cult must have gone into hiding long ago and wouldn't easily reveal any clues.

Actually, Bai Yan wasn't that enthusiastic about capturing the remnants of the Demonic Cult because the system hadn't given him any missions.

It would be best if he could catch them, but it didn't matter if he couldn't.

In the blink of an eye, evening arrived, the time to get off work.

"Bai Hundred-Household, do you want to go to Baiwei Tower? My treat today."

As he reached the entrance of the Pacification Bureau, a Company Commander walked over with a smile to greet him.

Bai Yan waved his hand with a smile, politely declining, "Let's skip it today. I have plans."

"Oh? Is it with a woman?"

"Which young lady is it? How old is she? Is she beautiful?"

The Company Commander's eyes lit up, and he wore a gossipy smile.

Several Imperial Guards nearby overheard and crowded around, their faces full of eager curiosity.

Facing their gazes, Bai Yan smiled.

"The person I have my eye on is naturally a lady from a good family, with exceptional looks and outstanding temperament. As for who it is, I'll keep it a secret for now."

"I'm getting married in a few days, and you'll all know then."

"Ah? You're already engaged?"

One Company Commander said with some regret, "I was actually thinking of introducing my sister to you, Commander Bai."

"Yeah, yeah, my sister heard about Commander Bai's heroic deeds and greatly admires him."

"What a shame, we're too late, too late."

Several Company Commanders sighed regretfully.

"Hahahaha, it's not too late, not too late! So what if Commander Bai is getting married? He can still take concubines."

One Company Commander laughed heartily.

"It's quite common for a man to have three wives and four concubines. If any of you are interested, you can still marry your sisters to Commander Bai."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of many Company Commanders lit up.

You can't deny it, what this Company Commander said actually made sense!

If it were anyone else, it would be different, but this was Bai Yan. He was a master who had reached the Innate realm at such a young age, a favorite of His Majesty the Emperor, and a sure bet to become a Battalion Commander in the future, with a wide-open path ahead of him.

Marrying the future Battalion Commander as a concubine would actually be a great deal for them!