I'll Ask General Pei to Recognize Your Merit

Zhou Zheng leaped out of the river and slammed his Great Halberd hard into the back of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon!

"Boom--!"

With a deafening roar, the massive body of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon was slammed against the shore.

Mud flew everywhere, and the river water surged.

The Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon let out a miserable cry as its body was pinned to the ground by the Great Halberd, rendering it unable to move for a moment.

Its eerie green vertical pupils were filled with horror; it hadn't expected Zhou Zheng, whom it had pinned to the bottom of the lake, to emerge so quickly.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yang Xiao raised his right hand, and the azure crystal light condensed once more.

"Demon-Slaying Crystal Edge!"

A shower of crystalline light rained down, enveloping the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon!

This time, the crystalline light was denser and sharper.

Each strike carried terrifying penetrating power, completely enveloping the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon.

The Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon tried to struggle, but its back was pinned to the ground by Zhou Zheng's Great Halberd, making it unable to move at all.

"Puff puff puff--!"

Dozens of crystalline rays pierced the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's body, pinning it to the ground!

The Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon let out a miserable cry, its body struggling violently, but it could not break free.

"Demon-Subduing Soul-Calming Saber"

Yang Xiao's whisper rang in the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's ear.

The Spring Embroidery Saber in his hand gleamed with a deep blue light, and an invisible aura of intimidation flowed through its blade.

The blade flashed like lightning, carrying a soul-suppressing power, and slashed towards the head of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon!

The Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's dark green vertical pupils were filled with fear. It tried to hide, but its tail was firmly pinned to the ground by the crystal light and Zhou Zheng's Great Halberd.

"Aww--!"

It let out a long, desperate howl.

Puff--!

With a flash of light, the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's head was severed in one strike!

Dark green blood gushed out, instantly creating large craters.

The Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's massive body twitched a few times before ceasing to move.

The Perfected Liquid Condensation Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon is dead!

Yang Xiao sheathed his sword and landed beside the corpse of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon.

Reaching into the body of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon, after a moment of exploration, he pulled out an Inner Core the size of a fist.

The Inner Core was entirely black, with a faint, eerie green light flowing across its surface, emanating a rich demonic Yao Qi.

Yang Xiao tucked the Inner Core into his robes, his expression calm.

It was as if he had just slain a Demon at the Perfected Liquid Condensation, and that was nothing more than picking vegetables.

Silence reigned all around.

All the Demon-Suppressing Captain stared in disbelief at this scene.

Yang Xiao, all by himself, killed a Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon at the Perfected Liquid Condensation.

Their Deputy General, Zhou Zheng, merely helped to pin down the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon.

Fatty Sun's eyes gleamed, and his smile deepened.

"Good lad, good lad!"

He murmured to himself, his eyes full of admiration.

Yuantong thoughtfully examined Yang Xiao's physical body. Having cultivated Body-Tempering Art for many years, he was most sensitive to his physical form.

Just now, Yang Xiao was scratched on most of his body by the scales of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon, and he was covered in blood. The wound was so deep that the bone was visible.

But now, those wounds have completely healed, as if they had never been injured at all.

"What kind of martial arts technique is this?" the gray-robed monk wondered inwardly.

Ye Jinkai lay on the ground, his chest caved in; the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's tail whip had broken countless of his ribs.

He struggled to lift his head, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

He was in the late stage of the Liquid Condensation Realm when he was whipped away by the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's tail and fell to the ground severely injured.

Yang Xiao, who was only at the late stage of the Liquid Condensation Realm, had most of his body scratched by the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon's scales, yet he was still as lively and energetic as if nothing had happened.

It could even kill the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon.

Is he really only at the late stage of the Liquid Condensation Realm?

Zhou Zheng stood beside the corpse of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon, then looked at Yang Xiao, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He was in the early stage of the Aperture-Opening Realm and had already opened the Apertures in one arm, increasing his strength by tens of thousands of jin, making his combat power far exceed that of the Liquid Condensation Realm.

You have to understand that Demon are stronger than martial artists of the same level, but in that battle just now, he felt that this was the best he could do.

The problem is, Yang Xiao is at the late stage of the Liquid Condensation Realm.

A late-stage Liquid Condensation Realm can actually achieve this level of skill?

Yang Xiao stood beside the corpse of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon, his dark-colored outfit now stained red with blood, but the wounds had completely healed.

Fatty Sun stepped out from the crowd and handed Yang Xiao a dose of medicine with a smile.

He then looked at the corpse of the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon at the Perfected Liquid Condensation." He narrowed his eyes, examining it from head to toe with the shrewdness of a businessman. "Not only is it a treasure trove, but it also has a considerable amount of Merit."

Zhou Zheng sheathed his Great Halberd and walked in front of the crowd.

He glanced at the small boat briefly and saw it was empty. Could it be that Jiang Chen escaped during the chaos?

"Squad Leader Ye, have you seen Jiang Chen?"

His voice was somewhat urgent, "I saw the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon trying to take him away, where is he now?"

Yang Xiao raised his hand and pointed towards the shore.

"I left it there for him. He was badly injured by me, he shouldn't be able to escape."

Zhou Zheng looked in the direction Yang Xiao was pointing and indeed saw a figure lying on the shore.

Jiang Chen lay motionless on the ground, only the faint rise and fall of his chest proved that he was still alive.

A hint of shock flashed in Zhou Zheng's eyes.

Whether it was slaying the Blackwater Mystic Flood Dragon at the Perfected Liquid Condensation or subduing Jiang Chen, either of these two events would be something to be proud of on their own, let alone the fact that they both happened to a young Captain.

Without saying a word, he quickly walked to Jiang Chen's side.

Jiang Chen lay on the ground, his breath faint, but he was still alive.

His gaze was somewhat unfocused, but when he saw Zhou Zheng, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a bitter smile.

"Zhou Zheng..." His voice was soft, "I never thought I'd fall into your hands."

Zhou Zheng didn't speak, but looked at Jiang Chen with a complicated expression.

After a moment, he spoke.

"I will take you to General Pei's side to await your judgment." His voice was calm. "As for your sister... I will plead with General Pei on your behalf."

A flicker of gratitude flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes, but it quickly faded away.

"No need."

He looked bitter. "The Little Dragon King... is not someone Guanlan Commandery can afford to offend."

Zhou Zheng fell silent.

The Demon-Suppressing Captain are clearing the battlefield, piling up the corpses of the Water Demon.

Ye Jinkai was helped up by several Captain. He was pale, but his condition had stabilized.

Zhou Zheng withdrew his gaze and walked towards Yang Xiao was not far away.

"Captain," he said, "There shouldn't be any more tough battles here. You'll come with me to see General Pei."

"Okay." Yang Xiao nodded, without saying anything more.

Zhou Zheng turned around, helped Jiang Chen up from the ground, and then called two more people to escort him.

Let's go.

He beckoned to Yang Xiao, "This is a great achievement; I will speak to General Pei on your behalf."

"Getting into the Demon Suppression General's sights early on will greatly benefit your future promotion."

On the road.

Zhou Zheng remained silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Captain, how long have you been with the Demon Suppression Division?"

"Less than a month."

Zhou Zheng paused, turned around to look at Yang Xiao, his eyes filled with surprise.

Less than a month?

He looked Yang Xiao up and down incredulously, "You've only been with the company for less than a month, and you already have this kind of ability?"

Yang Xiao nodded without saying anything more.

Zhou Zheng fell silent.

What was he doing a month after joining the Demon Suppression Division?