Yunzhou Chaos, Howling Moon Demon King

Sealing it within my body is a good choice. There isn't a better method right now. Su Ye thought to himself.

The pulsating red light disappeared from under Big Black's eyelids.

Su Ye didn't feel any discomfort, but a faint red glow suddenly appeared in his heart, reminding him that the incomplete stone tablet was quietly floating within him.

"Boss, why did the red light disappear?"

Su Ye considered for a moment and didn't reveal the origin of the stone tablet. Based on the "artifact" prefix in the system, he knew how precious this item was.

It was just a fragment, yet the Corpse Demon Cult went to great lengths to covet it. He had to be more careful.

He casually replied, "I've already refined it. As for its effects, we'll have to wait and see."

"Right, where did you get this thing?"

"Boss, didn't you ask me to scout Magistrate Chen and his gang's reaction?"

As he spoke, Big Black's beak stretched to his ears, and he said proudly, "I stole this treasure from them."

The story began when Big Black left the county yamen. Magistrate Chen wasn't there, so after a quick search yielded nothing, he headed straight for the Qin family.

Following the previously scouted route, Big Black used his innate talent to conceal his aura and landed directly in a bamboo forest in the Qin family's backyard. He surveyed the area, where the residual scent of the Corpse Demon Cult was strongest.

Not long after, Magistrate Chen and the two Qin brothers hurried to the spot Big Black was watching. Just as they arrived, a voice came from beside his ear.

"We've performed a blood sacrifice on a thousand people in one day. The villages outside the county will likely fall into chaos soon. This matter can't be contained, and people from the Demon Suppression Division will arrive shortly."

"Furthermore, Zombie Mountain has been destroyed by someone. When can we retrieve this treasure? We don't have time to waste anymore," Qin Ganghu said anxiously.

Magistrate Chen stroked his beard and soothed, "Second brother, don't panic. This item can be retrieved by tonight at the latest."

"This place is remote, and the cult has already contacted many allied forces to monitor various areas. The Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division is being personally held back by the Howling Moon Demon King. Even if some minor figures appear, the Core Formation great demons will handle them. There's no need to panic."

Upon hearing the name "Howling Moon Demon King," the Qin brothers' faces immediately showed fear.

They could confront the Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division for a thousand years and had even killed several Prefectural Commanders. They didn't know his exact strength.

But according to rumors, if the Yunzhou Garrison Commander hadn't broken through to the True Martial Mirror realm at the last moment to stabilize the Howling Moon Demon King.

The entire Yunzhou might have fallen into the hands of the demonic beasts. Perhaps by the time the Great Xia court could intervene, they might have reclaimed it, but who knew how many people would be left alive in Yunzhou by then.

Qin Ganglong quickly pressed, "Brother-in-law, what exactly are we performing the blood sacrifice on? The cult was able to invite the Howling Moon Demon King himself to personally appear and tie down the Demon Suppression Division."

"This matter is of great importance, and you don't need to know. The current chaos in Yunzhou is all to cover for us."

"The stakes are too high to be careless in the slightest."

Magistrate Chen's gaze was solemn as he swept over the two men beside him. "Everything must be done with caution. After this matter, it will be our time to soar. Let's go in and take another look."

As he finished speaking, Qin Ganghu stepped forward and twisted an inconspicuous stone. With a "rumble," a large rock on the front of the rockery opened.

A faint red light flickered inside the cave, and distorted figures appeared on the smooth stone walls on both sides. As the three of them entered one after another, the giant rock outside closed with a bang.

Big Black felt a sense of solemnity. He had heard clearly that Magistrate Chen and the Qin brothers had performed a blood sacrifice on a thousand people, but he didn't know for what. From their words, this time, not only the Corpse Demon Cult but also a group of great demons were involved.

The strength of Magistrate Chen and the three of them was only at the Meridian Opening stage. They were actually the source of the current chaos in Yunzhou. Could it be that there were still experts hidden in the shadows?

As for the Howling Moon Demon King, Big Black knew him well. He lurked outside Yunzhou, coveting it with countless great demons under his command. It could be said that all the demonic beasts in Yunzhou respected him. The Corpse Demon Cult was no different. The item they were plotting for with such a grand operation was likely a matter of immense importance.

"No, I must inform the boss."

As Big Black muttered to himself, the giant rock opened again, and the three emerged from the cave leisurely.

Magistrate Chen spoke, "In less than two hours, this item will quiet down. Gang Hu, go arrange the retreat so as not to waste time."

"Gang Long, you will accompany me back to the county yamen to prepare some gifts for the Demon Suppression Division."

After Magistrate Chen and Qin Ganglong left, Qin Ganghu summoned the butler and said angrily, "Have the people sent to Kaoshan Town found Hao'er?"

The butler hesitated, "Second Master, we didn't find young master Qin Hao in the residence in Kaoshan Town."

"There were signs of disturbance in the room."

Qin Ganghu's eyes turned sinister. "Are you saying Hao'er is in trouble?"

"I... I dare not confirm."

Slap!

Qin Ganghu slapped him fiercely. "Go investigate! I want news of Hao'er before dawn."

Blood trickled from the butler's mouth as he repeatedly agreed.

Seeing the two leave, Big Black quickly moved forward, twisted the stone, and smoothly entered the cave. Not long after he entered, his wings suddenly flapped, dodging an incoming claw.

"It's an Ironclad Corpse, and there are four of them."

Big Black had been to the Corpse Demon Cult's Ironclad Corpse breeding grounds and recognized the black shadow attacking him at a glance.

Ironclad Corpses were only equivalent to ordinary Body Tempering mid-stage Martial Artists. For Big Black, they posed no pressure at all. His claws were like knives, and in just over ten breaths, he quickly ended the fight.

The battle wasn't long, but it still caused some commotion. Big Black grabbed the red light cluster on the stone wall and, flapping his wings, quickly disappeared into the night.

"Boss, the Corpse Demon Cult is making such a big fuss this time for this treasure. What do you think their reaction will be when they discover the treasure is gone?" Big Black said with a mischievous grin.

Su Ye's eyes showed thought. "Big Black, pay close attention to the movements in the city tonight. If there's anything unusual, notify me immediately."

Alright, Big Brother.

The Corpse Demon Cult paid such a heavy price just for the "Blood Fiend Sky-Severing Stele" suspended within their bodies. Su Ye didn't know its origin, but Magistrate Chen and the Qin brothers knew that if this item disappeared, it would cause an uproar.

Over a thousand citizens outside the county had died or were injured. They wouldn't dare to linger. If they could just survive tonight, they might be able to rest easy.

As the old saying goes, treasures find their destined owners. Su Ye felt this item was destined for him. For now, he needed to gain more Assistance Points and merge with it as soon as possible.

He believed that by then, his strength would undergo a qualitative leap.

Inside the county yamen, Magistrate Chen and Qin Ganglong received the news. They couldn't bother hiding their strength and each used their movement techniques to rush towards the Qin family's residence.

Before they could reach the rockery in the backyard, a visibly anxious Qin Ganghu hurried to meet them.

"Brother-in-law, Big Brother, the treasure is gone! I was only gone for half an hour, and the four Ironclad Corpses guarding it were also killed."

Although Qin Ganghu didn't know what the item was specifically, he knew how much the cult had sacrificed for it.

If it couldn't be recovered, his entire family would have no chance of survival. His voice involuntarily trembled with a sob: "That Ironclad Corpse inside the cave, I suspect a flat-feathered beast killed it."

As he spoke, Qin Ganghu produced a dark black feather.

Magistrate Chen's face turned ashen. He took the feather and remained silent for a long time. Qin Ganglong still couldn't believe the treasure was lost and quickly walked into the rockery to check.

Soon, Qin Ganglong returned to Magistrate Chen's side, his face equally crestfallen: "The Corpse Demon Cult planted a taboo within us long ago; escaping is impossible. What should we do now?"

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