Punish the Nine Generations of Relatives!

The Imperial City, Heavenly Realm Division

Compared to previous days, the atmosphere within the Heavenly Realm Division was several degrees more somber. The aura of slaughter, even from a great distance, could still be felt.

In the first seat to the right of the main hall, a bald, burly man spoke with extreme indignation, "These traitors of the human race in the Black Lotus Cult are getting more and more rampant lately."

When speaking of the Black Lotus Cult, the killing intent in his eyes was unconcealed.

At this moment, besides him, there were four other people in the hall.

Three men and one woman.

Each of them exuded a terrifying aura that made one's heart tremble.

After he finished speaking.

One of them opened his mouth, "The Black Lotus Cult hasn't been targeting the Great Zhou for just a day or two. His Majesty was injured in the last great battle and has yet to recover. Their actions are merely a probe into the depth of the Great Zhou's foundation."

"Hmph, in the past hundred years, how could the Black Lotus Cult ever get the better of the Great Zhou? Even if His Majesty is injured, the Heavenly Realm Division isn't to be trifled with. We killed three of their third-rank elders in the last battle, which was enough to cripple them."

"If it were in the past, killing a few third-rank elders would indeed make the Black Lotus Cult wary. But the current situation is different. While killing a few third-rank elders, the Heavenly Realm Division also suffered considerable losses."

"Many high-ranking Garrison Commanders have also fallen."

"Coupled with the demon and monster unrest in various regions, suppressing both sides simultaneously is by no means an easy task."

The person in the center, dressed in black robes, had a pale complexion that remained calm from beginning to end.

Nangong Yu.

Director of the Heavenly Realm Division, a half-step Xiantian realm expert.

The bald man who spoke first was Xie Yun, the head of the Garrison Department of the Heavenly Realm Division, a first-rank intermediate martial artist.

The man with a face as cold as frost and a chain wrapped around his right hand was Shen Hanbing, the head of the Prison Suppression Department of the Heavenly Realm Division, a first-rank intermediate martial artist.

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

The last woman was Lin Wantang, the 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, and we have killed no small number of demons and human traitors. Even if they want to start a war, we are not afraid of them."

"The Great Zhou naturally does not fear war. However, His Majesty's injuries have not yet healed. If we were to engage in full-scale war, it would be like hurting a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of our own."

"If everyone in the Heavenly Realm Division is wiped out, who will resist the demons and monsters?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yun's anger subsided considerably. "How is your injury?"

"It's not a major problem. In another month, I should be fully recovered." Nangong Yu's tone held a hint of helplessness. "I didn't expect there to be such a powerful existence within the Black Lotus Cult. As it stands, they still cannot defeat me."

"The current turmoil is only temporary."

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

While speaking.

He looked at the others. "We cannot stand idly by while the Black Lotus Cult probes us. The Black Lotus Cult employs cruel methods and will stop at nothing to achieve their grand objectives."

"This time, I will dispatch eighty percent of the Garrison Commanders of the Heavenly Realm Division. We must suppress the probes from the Black Lotus Cult and the demons and monsters as quickly as possible."

"As for the local Pacification Commissioners and Garrison Commanders, they are to remain in their posts. Anyone found to be a member of the Black Lotus Cult or a demon/monster is to be killed on sight!"

"Oh, right. Have there been any messages from Tantai?"

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

The next moment.

A figure hurried in from outside. Upon seeing the five people, they all bowed in greeting.

"Earth-rank Garrison Commander Zhou Cang, greetings, esteemed sirs."

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

He recognized Zhou Cang; he was a steward in the Garrison Department.

If it weren't for an urgent matter, he wouldn't have rushed in so impulsively.

"According to the latest intelligence, a sixth-rank demon appeared in Yandang Mountain, Qingcheng, and was eliminated by a mysterious expert. Fang Xiang, the son of the Qingcheng county magistrate, colluded with demons and monsters, sacrificing over a thousand lives. He has currently been killed by the intern Garrison Commander Wei Qing."

"What?"

"How audacious!"

"Scum."

"Unforgivable."

"Damn it..."

In the hall, the expressions of the several people changed drastically upon hearing this, and they were filled with righteous indignation.

Colluding with demons and monsters.

Sacrificing civilians.

These were heinous crimes, absolutely unforgivable!

"Speak."

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

Instantly.

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

The next second.

The letter seemed to be held by an invisible large hand and floated in front of Nangong Yu.

He opened the letter and glanced at it twice.

Then he passed the letter to the other four people.

"You all take a look too."

As the letter was passed among the four.

"What a pity. Fang Youting served the people and benefited the populace, yet he has a son who colludes with demons," Xie Yun sighed.

"Colluding with demons and punishing the nine generations of relatives is a strict law of Great Zhou," Lin Wantang said in a deep voice.

"Agreed," Shen Hanbing echoed.

Su Henian remained silent. Even though Wei Qing had not mentioned the intelligence leak from the Night Owl Department, he had still spotted the problem at a glance.

The others did not point it out either.

However, they were quite satisfied with the way Wei Qing was handled.

Nangong Yu spoke slowly, "For the extermination of a local official's family due to a quarrel, we still need the Emperor's approval."

"I will report truthfully to His Majesty during the imperial court tomorrow."

"Speaking of which, for an intern Garrison Commander to be able to repeatedly kill two individuals and demonic beasts at the mid-stage of the eighth rank, this strength is not something an ordinary intern Garrison Commander possesses. Are you familiar with this person?"

Zhou Cang cupped his hands and replied, "Reporting to the Director, Wei Qing is Wei Yuan's only son. Six months ago, he passed the assessment and joined the Heavenly Realm Division as an intern Demon Suppressor. His current strength is at the mid-stage of the eighth rank."

"In terms of talent, he is not inferior to his father, Wei Yuan, and is even a bit stronger."

Nangong Yu nodded slightly. "So, it makes sense that he could repeatedly kill those at the mid-stage of the eighth rank."

"His talent is even greater than Wei Yuan's. 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 abnormalities in the Black Mist Wasteland. Was the closest Garrison Commander to that area Wei Qing?"

"Yes."

Zhou Cang answered truthfully.

"To break through a major realm and five minor realms in half a year. It would be too much of a pity if he were to fall in Qingcheng."

Su Henian shook his head slightly, clearly intending to transfer Wei Qing back.

Though none of them spoke it aloud, they all thought: Old fox!

He owed someone a favor, and immediately after, he was looking for a way to repay it.

Nangong Yu's expression remained calm. "A genius who has grown is a true genius."

"Currently, the seals on demons across various regions are being broken one after another. Although he is only an intern Garrison Commander,"

"his strength is by no means weaker than any formal Garrison Commander, and he is even among the top-ranked formal Garrison Commanders."

"Let him stay there to gain experience. If he can return safely, then he will have the value worth nurturing."