Blazing Flame Sect

Chen Guan rose to his feet, his heart aching at the sight.

So many demons had entered the city, and there were no more yamen officers defending it.

If this went on, the people of the city would sooner or later be slaughtered to the last!

"Li Kun, lead the people back! Use the houses as cover and defend yourselves!"

Chen Guan's words lit up Li Kun's eyes.

He hurriedly gathered the people who were fleeing in all directions.

They had yet to choose a suitable place to defend.

Just then, Qin Yanran led the Qin Family members charging out. "Everyone, come take refuge at the Qin Family! With the Qin Family here, we absolutely won't let these demons have their way!"

At her words, Li Kun hurriedly led the people toward the Qin Family.

Seeing this, Chen Guan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Interesting. If it weren't for that useless Li Tong, how could the Qin Family have fallen into your hands?"

Mr. Zhao shook his head with a smile.

Chen Guan didn't answer him. Instead, he strode forward.

He couldn't tell what realm Mr. Zhao was in.

But he was certainly much stronger than Chen Guan.

Even so, Chen Guan had no intention of backing down. "Enough talk. Let's fight!"

"You're no match for me! If we keep fighting, you'll surely die! What good will serving the Imperial Court do for you? Why not follow me and live in luxury?"

Even now, Mr. Zhao hadn't forgotten to recruit him.

But Chen Guan unleashed Dragon Tiger Fist and charged forward in an instant.

Facing his attack, Mr. Zhao merely stepped back a little and easily dodged it.

Then he seized Chen Guan's wrist and lifted him straight into the air.

Chen Guan struggled desperately in his grasp, but he couldn't break free from Mr. Zhao's hold.

"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"

After saying this, Mr. Zhao hurled him viciously toward a sharp object.

Blue inner force covered Chen Guan's body.

It left him completely unable to use Whirlwind Wind Steps to change direction.

He could only watch helplessly as his body hurtled toward the sharp point.

At that critical moment,

a towering figure caught him in one swift motion. Once Chen Guan had steadied himself, the figure set him down.

"Lord Mu?"

Seeing him filled Chen Guan with delight.

Mu Yuan looked at Chen Guan with deep satisfaction. "Why didn't you call for me sooner? This man is beyond your abilities right now!"

"Lord Mu, you needn't worry! I can handle him!"

Chen Guan shook his head with a smile.

It wasn't that he hadn't thought of calling Mu Yuan.

It was just that Mr. Zhao had appeared so suddenly that Chen Guan hadn't had time to summon him.

"You've done exceedingly well. You rescued the children, and you've taken complete control of the Qin Family! You've more than fulfilled your mission!"

Mu Yuan shook his head and patted Chen Guan on the shoulder.

Even he hadn't expected Chen Guan to handle everything so well.

"I wondered who it was. So it's Lord Mu! I've heard so much about you. It's a pity we've never met before!"

Seeing him, Mr. Zhao cupped his fists and spoke politely.

Mu Yuan looked at him coldly. "Whose subordinate are you, exactly? A tiny place like Qingshi County can hardly be worth your attention, can it?"

At this, Mr. Zhao smiled mysteriously.

"Since Lord Mu has personally come, there's no need for me to stay here any longer. Farewell!"

Mr. Zhao didn't answer. Instead, he rose straight into the air and vanished from the spot in an instant.

His speed made Chen Guan frown.

Even if he used Whirlwind Wind Steps with all his strength, he probably still couldn't match it!

After Mr. Zhao left, the demons in the city also fled, streaming out through the gates.

"Lord Mu, may I ask if you've brought any important news?"

Mu Yuan nodded at Chen Guan's question. "Qingshi County has now been reclaimed. The new County Lieutenant appointed by the Imperial Court is on the way! The demons of Tushan have become our greatest threat!"

Chen Guan wholeheartedly agreed.

The last time he went up Tushan, he'd nearly failed to make it back alive.

"So I've enlisted the help of some nearby martial sects. They've all gathered in Qingshi County to join us in wiping out the demons of Tushan. Come with me and meet them."

After giving the order, Mu Yuan led him away.

This was the first time Chen Guan had heard anything about martial sects.

"In this world, sects are an important part of the martial community! They cultivate all kinds of techniques and take the fate of the world as their responsibility. They're all heroes who rob the rich to aid the poor. Their presence also keeps local troublemakers in check!"

Seeing Chen Guan's confusion, Mu Yuan explained.

Chen Guan kept his own thoughts to himself about the explanation.

When they arrived at the inn, he saw more than a dozen people there.

They had different builds and wore different clothes, but it was clear from their auras that they were all formidable.

"Chen Guan, this is Elder Xiong Yan, the Third Elder of the Blazing Flame Sect! Everyone who came this time is a disciple of the Blazing Flame Sect. Get to know one another."

At Mu Yuan's words, Chen Guan looked at the tall man before him.

The man was surely no spring chicken.

But judging from the aura he gave off, he was certainly no ordinary fighter.

After they had introduced themselves,

Xiong Yan spoke indignantly. "Lord Mu, the demons of Tushan are growing more and more brazen. They've already killed some of my Blazing Flame Sect's disciples. Our leader has sent us to work with you. Just give us your orders!"

Mu Yuan nodded with satisfaction. "The mountains of Tushan are crawling with demons, but they're basically all under the control of that Great Demon of Tushan. As soon as we kill it, the rest will fall apart on their own. Tomorrow, we'll go up the mountain and take that demon on!"

After they had made their plans, everyone returned to their rooms.

Chen Guan watched Xiong Yan's back, frowning.

He couldn't shake the feeling that the man wasn't as simple as he seemed, but without proof, he couldn't say anything.

"Chen Guan, you're now at the fourth level of the Blood Forging Realm. To be honest, I'm surprised you've advanced so quickly! If you can slay that Great Demon this time, it'll do a great deal to improve your strength. Follow along, keep your eyes open, and learn all you can!"

At Mu Yuan's words, Chen Guan quickly nodded in agreement.

Then he returned to his room to rest.

During the night, he heard faint rustling noises outside the window, and he sprang to his feet, instantly on alert!

The dangers he'd faced over the past few days had made him more alert to threats.

He opened his eyes, rose slowly, and walked to the window.

A figure flashed past outside.

Chen Guan threw open the window, jumped out, and chased after the shadow!

What puzzled him was this:

Mu Yuan and the others were all far stronger than he was.

Yet now, he alone had noticed what was happening outside, and none of them had made a move!

Just as he was about to catch up to the shadow,

two poisoned darts suddenly flew at him from the left.

They came out of nowhere, their angles viciously precise as they aimed straight for his ankles!