After passing through the mysterious iron gates, a stern aura swept over him.
Inside the Demon Suppression Division lay an entirely different world. Eighteen Demon Suppression Pillars towered into the sky, supporting the whole division and lending it a solemn, imposing air.
The moment Lin Feng stepped inside, he felt he hardly dared to breathe.
Demon Suppression Guards hurried past from time to time, seemingly rushing to handle urgent business.
Just then.
Woooo!!
A shrill, piercing sound rang out. Lin Feng's head began to buzz, as though needles were stabbing into his brain.
He looked toward the sound.
A Fish-Headed Demon was being dragged forward by four Demon Suppression Guards, bound in chains. They hauled it along with brutal force.
Lin Feng's heart tightened.
As expected of the Demon Suppression Division. He had seen a demon almost as soon as he entered.
This was Lin Feng's first time seeing a demon.
Chilling air radiated from the demon. It was immensely strong and kept trying to break free of its chains, thrashing wildly.
Fortunately, the Demon Suppression Guards escorting it were strong enough to keep it from escaping.
Before long, the Fish Demon was taken away.
The scene he had just witnessed flashed through Lin Feng's mind, and he couldn't help thinking to himself:
That demon had boundless strength. It took all four Demon Suppression Guards to hold it down.
Those four Demon Suppression Guards were formidable, far stronger than him, a Body Tempering Triple Layer cultivator.
If he encountered a demon like that alone, there would be no chance he'd survive.
After passing through a long stretch of corridors, Lin Feng realized just how enormous the Demon Suppression Division was. Its grounds were probably as large as a small town.
At last, the middle-aged man leading the way brought Lin Feng to a shabby-looking building.
The man stopped, turned around, and looked Lin Feng in the eye. There was an inscrutable glint in his gaze.
"My name is Lu Gang. I'm a Squad Leader in the Demon Suppression Division."
Lu Gang spoke coolly. "You're Lin Feng, right?"
Lin Feng was taken aback. The man actually knew who he was. He hurriedly said, "Yes. Do you know me, sir?"
The Demon Suppression Division was enormous, and it bore the heavy responsibility of suppressing demons throughout the land. It had a multitude of ranks, from lowest to highest: Constable, Squad Leader, Squad Leader, Captain, Colonel...
This man was a Squad Leader. His strength was probably beyond Body Tempering.
He had reached the Houtian Realm!
That level was far beyond anything Lin Feng could match right now. Even his father, when he was alive, had been nowhere near it.
Lu Gang snorted. "Lin Zhan used to be under my command."
"When he was in the Demon Suppression Division, he often talked about having a son with decent martial talent."
Lu Gang stared at Lin Feng. "But you're only at the Body Tempering Triple Layer. What kind of talent is that?"
A trace of displeasure stirred in Lin Feng's heart. Lin Zhan was his father.
This man had spoken of his father with contempt.
And now he was belittling Lin Feng, too. What was he trying to do?
Lu Gang got straight to the point. "You're only at the Body Tempering Triple Layer. Joining the Demon Suppression Division is nothing but suicide!"
"With your cultivation, a demon could slap you into a puddle of meat."
"Why not be sensible and withdraw from the Demon Suppression Division on your own? Free up your spot for someone capable. I can give you some benefits, too."
By the time he finished speaking, Lin Feng's expression had changed.
Withdraw from the Demon Suppression Division?
Impossible!
The Demon Suppression Division was dangerous, but it also offered opportunities!
Only by joining the division could he become stronger and protect himself and his younger sister!
There was no way he'd quit!
"Lord Lu, you can forget about it!"
Lin Feng said gravely, "I joined the Demon Suppression Division, and I never planned to leave!"
At that, Lu Gang's brows furrowed.
The reason he wanted Lin Feng to withdraw was that a place in the Demon Suppression Division was a rare prize.
Those who joined could enjoy the division's cultivation resources and receive guidance from experts.
They could make rapid progress in martial arts!
After Lin Feng's father died, Lu Gang knew a place would open up.
He had accepted a bribe from someone else and promised to get another person into the Demon Suppression Division.
As for Lin Feng, Lu Gang had already looked into him. He was a young boy at the Body Tempering Triple Layer. A little coercion and persuasion would surely make him give up his place without a fuss.
Who could have guessed the boy would refuse? Lu Gang was instantly annoyed.
"Know your place!"
Lu Gang's face darkened. "Keeping trash like you, a Body Tempering Triple Layer cultivator, in the Demon Suppression Division will only hold everyone back!"
"I'm telling you to quit for your own good, and you still dare to resist?"
The aura of the Houtian Realm surged out, forming a crushing pressure that bore down on Lin Feng!
His words brimmed with menace.
Under the immense pressure, Lin Feng gritted his teeth and stayed upright.
The Demon Suppression Division's rules were strict. Colleagues were absolutely forbidden from fighting one another without cause.
Even though Lu Gang was in the Houtian Realm and could crush him with ease, he certainly wouldn't dare attack!
The pressure bore down for a while, but Lin Feng remained as straight as a pine, his expression cold.
He showed no intention of backing down.
Lu Gang's face had grown frighteningly dark.
This brat wouldn't bend an inch!
Then he withdrew his aura.
It wouldn't look good if someone else saw this, after all. The Demon Suppression Division's rules were strict.
"Fine. Very well! Since you're looking for death, I'll grant your wish."
Lu Gang sneered. "You're a useless fool if you try to act tough without the strength to back it up!"
"Before long, you'll follow in your deadbeat father's footsteps. You'll die the same way he did!"
Lu Gang's words seemed to carry a hidden meaning. Lin Feng's heart gave a thump.
Judging by Lu Gang's expression and gaze, was there more to his father's death than met the eye?
Lin Feng's heart lurched!
His instincts told him something was rotten here!
But he'd need to grow stronger before he could uncover the truth.
"Since you insist on staying in the Demon Suppression Division,"
Lu Gang said coldly, "you'll serve as an archer from now on."
"In three days, get ready for your first mission: hunting down demons! Make sure you prepare!"
Lu Gang glanced at Lin Feng as if he were looking at a dead man.
Then Lu Gang went to the nearby armory, took out a bow and a quiver, and tossed them at Lin Feng's feet before leaving.
Lin Feng's heart sank.
That bastard Lu Gang was targeting him!
Lin Feng had been immersed in stories about the Demon Suppression Division since childhood.
An archer's potential was high, but their bottom line was ridiculously low.
Unlike other Demon Suppression Guards, who were issued iron armor to defend against demon attacks, archers got no equipment at all—just a bow and a few arrows.
And he had only three short days to train!
How much could his Archery improve in just three days?
Not much, that was certain!
Against terrifying demons, his Archery would be useless!
Lin Feng clenched his fists, consumed by resentment.
He had just joined the Demon Suppression Division, and already he was being targeted. The road ahead would be a narrow escape from death!
But Lin Feng had no intention of giving up.
He had a reason he absolutely could not die!
Lin Feng's gaze hardened. He looked at the bow and arrows on the ground and immediately reached down to pick them up.
He was prepared to do whatever it took to improve his Archery as much as possible in the limited time he had.
At least there was a glimmer of hope that he might survive the demon-hunting mission in three days!
But the moment Lin Feng's hand touched the bow and arrows,
a scene that only he could see suddenly appeared before his eyes!
Name: Lin Feng Cultivation: Body Tempering Triple Layer Skill: Archery lv1 (0/100) Talent: None
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