Demon Slayer Division Headquarters

The Great Yu Dynasty, Royal City, Si Family Estate.

This ancient estate, situated in the Royal City, was grand and magnificent, exuding an extraordinary presence.

Within the estate, the courtyards were exquisitely maintained, adorned with verdant plants.

Pavilions and towers, with their upturned eaves and green tiles, were intricately intertwined, winding and twisting in a display of refined elegance and grandeur.

In the Si Family's backyard, within a sumptuously decorated living room.

"Thinking about that genius martial artist from Pei Province again?"

A beautiful woman, dressed in opulent court attire, used her well-maintained, fair jade hands to pour a special tribute of black tea, reserved for royalty, into a teacup.

The rich, fragrant aroma of the tea wafted through the room, carried by the rising steam.

Her sudden words startled the young girl sitting by the window.

Si Miaoyin, clad in a light pink ruqun embroidered with delicate peach blossom patterns, possessed bright eyes and pearly teeth, resembling a captivating spring breeze.

Her long hair cascaded freely like a waterfall, and her elegant, upright posture revealed her exceptionally graceful figure.

Her calves, visible below the hem of her skirt, were even more fair and smooth, exposing large patches of luminous, tender pink skin.

Upon seeing the beautiful woman, Si Miaoyin bowed slightly, "Mother."

The beautiful woman smiled faintly, "Ever since you returned from Pei Province, you've been gazing out the window, lost in thought. Are you missing your little sweetheart again?"

A blush crept onto Si Miaoyin's delicate face, and she said with a hint of annoyance, "Mother! I wasn't!"

"I was just worried about the situation in Pei Province!"

"Now, demons are launching a large-scale invasion of our Great Yu, and Pei Province has even seen the arrival of a new Demon Emperor from outside."

"I'm worried about Uncle and the others' safety."

"As for Li Xuanxiao... I was just incidentally worried about him."

Such a transparent attempt to cover up... the beautiful woman chuckled softly, elegantly setting down her teacup. "Your father will be returning from the Demon Slayer Division today."

"You can ask him directly about the situation in Pei Province then. Why are you here, lost in your own thoughts and needlessly exhausting yourself?"

"Really!?"

Si Miaoyin's eyes lit up at the news.

The beautiful woman smiled indulgently, "When has Mother ever lied to you?"

Si Miaoyin's face bloomed into a radiant smile. She quickly got up and planted a kiss on her mother's cheek, "Thank you, Mother!"

Li Xuanxiao landed before the magnificent city gates of the Royal City.

Even while still in the air, he was awestruck by the vast scale and majestic aura of the Royal City.

It truly lived up to its reputation as the Great Yu Royal City, far surpassing any cities he had seen before.

Ten Pei Provinces combined would be insignificant in the eyes of the Royal City.

As he passed through the gate's passage, Li Xuanxiao was repeatedly astonished.

In the Royal City, even the most ordinary gate guards were at the Apex Realm, and the Profound Realm was quite common.

And this was merely the outer perimeter!

If he were in the heart of the Royal City, wouldn't Profound Realm cultivators be as common as dogs, and Mystic Realm cultivators be found everywhere?

Li Xuanxiao dared not dwell on it, feeling that his own cultivation was once again proving insufficient in the Royal City.

Following the directions, he arrived at the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Division in the Royal City.

After presenting his identification, the staff member raised an eyebrow in surprise and scrutinized Li Xuanxiao from head to toe.

"You're from Pei Province?"

Li Xuanxiao nodded, "That's right."

"I heard the demon infestation in Pei Province was quite severe, to the point where the local Demon Slayer Division was almost destroyed?"

Li Xuanxiao was surprised, not expecting the Royal City to be so well-informed and to know about the events in Pei Province so quickly.

However, upon reflection, he immediately understood.

After all, the personnel and facilities of the Demon Slayer Division branches in each province were determined by the headquarters.

Since the Pei Province Demon Slayer Division had a dedicated Flying Eagle Hall for intelligence gathering, the Demon Slayer Division headquarters would naturally have one as well.

He immediately bowed again, "To be frank, sir, I have come here to request support from headquarters."

The staff member nodded, "You've worked hard. Follow me, I'll arrange your accommodation first..."

Led by the staff member, Li Xuanxiao was given his own small corner within the Demon Slayer Division headquarters.

"You can stay here for now. The higher-ups are currently dealing with matters in Yu Province."

Li Xuanxiao cupped his fists in a salute, "May I ask, sir, is the demon infestation in Yu Province also very severe?"

The staff member sighed, "Severe is an understatement!"

"The entire Yu Province has fallen. All the martial artists within the Yu Province Demon Slayer Division at the time, along with the entire General staff, died in battle!"

"The General's head was even severed by the demons, passed through a spear, and planted on the city wall."

"Damn demons!"

After Li Xuanxiao's heart jolted, he bowed again, "Thank you, sir, for clearing my doubts."

The staff member nodded, very pleased with Li Xuanxiao's respectful demeanor, and was willing to say a few more words to him.

"You don't need to worry. The General of the Pei Province Demon Slayer Division is the younger brother of the current Si Family head!"

"And the Si Family head holds the position of Hall Master of the Demon Slaying Hall within our Demon Slayer Division. He won't ignore his own brother!"

"You can rest assured!"

Li Xuanxiao's eyes widened unconsciously. The Si Family head was also the Hall Master of the Demon Slaying Hall at the Demon Slayer Division headquarters!

Then what are you waiting for? He had to meet him as soon as possible!

Li Xuanxiao hadn't forgotten that Si Yiwu had an arm severed and was pursued by several Demon Emperors, his whereabouts unknown to this day.

This kind of matter couldn't be delayed!

"Sir, please take me to see the Hall Master of the Demon Slaying Hall now!"

"Our General is currently being pursued by several Demon Emperors, and the situation is critical!"

"I fear that if we delay further, it will lead to a great disaster!"

Upon hearing this, the staff member understood the gravity of the situation: "Alright, follow me!"

As they walked through the courtyard of the Demon Slayer Division headquarters, the martial artists they saw along the way had powerful True Qi, most of them at the late stage of the Profound Realm.

Li Xuanxiao was secretly shocked. As expected of the Demon Slayer Division headquarters, the overall level of the martial artists was indeed much higher.

They stopped outside a grand courtyard. The staff member spoke to the guards at the gate and then left on his own.

The guard at the gate brought Li Xuanxiao into the hall: "Hall Master, a martial artist from the Pei Province Demon Slayer Division requests an audience."

The middle-aged man sitting in the hall had a resolute face, bearing a strong resemblance to Si Yiwu.

Upon hearing the word "Pei Province," his brow twitched, and his gaze shifted from the map in his hand: "Let him in."

The guard at the gate respectfully acknowledged, slowly retreated, and gave Li Xuanxiao a meaningful look.

Li Xuanxiao thanked him in a low voice and walked into the hall.

"I am Li Xuanxiao, a martial artist from the Pei Province Mission Hall. I pay my respects to the Hall Master of the Demon Slaying Hall!"

The middle-aged man looked at Li Xuanxiao: "What business do you have with me?"

Li Xuanxiao bowed again: "Our Pei Province Demon Slayer Division was attacked by over a dozen Demon Emperors!"

"Six of the eight Hall Masters of the Demon Slayer Division were killed!"

"General Si Yiwu fought valiantly, but even the strongest warrior cannot defeat many opponents alone. He had an arm severed."

"Afterward, he was pursued by the Demon Emperors, and his whereabouts remain unknown!"

"The Pei Province Demon Slayer Division is now completely paralyzed, with issues in personnel deployment, logistical support, and information transmission."

"Although the demons have retreated for now, they could return at any moment."

"I earnestly request that you save General Si Yiwu and save Pei Province!"