Chapter 754: The Beginning of the Disruption

Chapter 754: The Beginning of the Disruption

After a brief silence, one of the bandits let out a loud laugh. “Boss, this boy has been so scared he’s started spouting nonsense.”

“Since he’s scared silly, we should just get it over with quickly. The Demon Slaying Department has been on our trail too closely, if we delay any longer, we won’t get to play with these delicate beauties,” the leader said, his eyes burning with lust.

The group of bandits, upon hearing this, closed in with lecherous grins.

But at this moment, one sharp-eyed bandit caught sight of the token on Qin Feng’s waist and instantly paled. “The Three Thirty-Six Stars Token, he’s from the Demon Slaying Department!”

As soon as he spoke, the others all looked, their eyes drawn to the gleaming platinum token, their hearts struck with terror.

Most of the bandits were a ragtag bunch who lacked the courage to face the legends of the Demon Slaying Department.

They all backed away warily, their eyes never leaving the group in front of them.

The leader spoke in a deep voice, “I should recognize all the Thirty-Six Stars of the Western Domain, but I’ve never seen you before. Who are you?”

“Qin Feng.”

Just those two words sent the bandits into a state of alarm. They had all heard of the renowned Qin Feng.

Run!

The moment this thought crossed the leader’s mind, he didn’t even bother with his horse, but pushed off the saddle with his toes and leaped toward the mountains.

As a high-level warrior, how can the horse’s speed match his full-speed retreat?

However, a sword flash was even faster than his speed.

Looking back, he saw that all his companions had fallen down in an instant. The woman dressed in white and holding a jade-like bone sword in her hand showed no trace of fluctuation in her bright eyes.

Boom!

Something heavy fell to the ground, it was a headless body.

The round head had rolled to the side of the path, and its bloody eyes were wide with terror.

Only then did the bandit leader realize that he had been decapitated. Such exquisite sword skills belonged to the Sword God Liu Jianli, who was following closely behind Qin Feng.

“The blind bandit actually dared to rob us.” Su Tianyue found it somewhat amusing. To make the journey easier, she had hidden her nine tails, but that had only invited unnecessary trouble.

Qin Feng looked at the corpses on the ground and frowned slightly, it was not because he sympathized with these bandits.

For the scums and scoundrels, their deaths were well-deserved.

It was just that this mountain path was not far from the main road, and patrols and troops should be a common sight. Yet these bandits had dared to be so bold, brazenly ambushing travelers in broad daylight.

Furthermore, while the majority were a ragtag bunch, the leader had reached the Fourth Realm; it was something unimaginable in the past!

“The heavenly changes have empowered all things in the world, but not everything is for the better,” Qin Feng sighed.

“Those with sinister intentions are also catalysts for the chaotic times.”

Just then, a figure descended from the sky. It was Gong Cang, one of the three great divine generals of the Western Domain Demon Slaying Department, the Peerless Swordsman.

Gong Cang glanced at the mess on the ground, then glanced at the Qin Feng group, with a look of understanding on his face.

“Senior Gong, have you come to pursue these people?”

“Both yes and no. After receiving a message from the Commander, I was rushing to the Western Extreme Region. On the way, I happened across a destroyed village.”

“Judging by the scene, it did not seem like the work of Demons and Ghosts, but rather man-made. So I decided to follow the trail.”

Gong Cang approached slowly, scanning the severed head, then spoke again: “This group were bandits from Mount Huanxi, wanted by the Western Domain authorities and the Demon Slaying Department for numerous murders.”

“The leader originally had only Sixth Realm strength, but in the past half year, his power has advanced rapidly.”

Advancing two major realms in half a year. Qin Feng’s expression darkened.

“It’s not just them. Many scoundrels in the Western Domain have seen drastic increases in strength.”

“If the Demon Slaying Department hadn’t also made some progress during this period, I’m afraid it would have been overwhelmed by the entanglement between Demons And Ghosts and these people.”

Qin Feng thought of the incident in Suiyang City and asked in a deep voice: “Is it possible that there are also strange ancestral halls in the Western Regions? ”

Gong Cang shook his head.

After the incident in Suiyang City, the Imperial City had already informed the Four Regions about the incarnation of immortal gods and demons from the immortal realm through the incense offered by the people.

Who would not be concerned about such a thing?

Fu Ruoyun had promptly discussed it with Prince Chu and searched every city and even remote villages.

Not only new temples, even ancient shrines and Buddhist monasteries had been thoroughly investigated.

Fortunately, the Tushan Fox Clan led by Su Tianyue has always been on good terms with the human race, so there won’t be too much of a disturbance.

“I see, then let me congratulate Chief Tianyue in advance on entering the Transcendence Realm.”

Su Tianyue smiled and replied: “The matter is still uncertain, success or failure is yet to be known.”

“Speaking of which, I’m curious, Chief Tianyue, haven’t you seen in the Divination of the Heavenly Reflecting Stone whether you can succeed or not?” Qin Feng glanced sideways.

Su Tianyue shook her head: “The Heavenly Reflecting Stone is an ancient Chaotic Primordial Treasure, it’s not something I can control.”

“The only future I can know is what it reveals, but the future I want to know is not something I can just see as I wish. Do you understand what I mean?”

Qin Feng nodded in understanding. The Dao of Divination is mysterious and uncertain. If everyone could be like the National Teacher and foresee their desired future, that would be absurd.

Moreover, the price the Heavenly Tower National Teacher had to pay for divination was not small, as prying into the secrets of Heaven was going against the natural order, and the consequences could be severe.

As he thought about it, he suddenly remembered the scene of his teacher coughing up blood while he was doing his divination in the Heavenly Tower, and his expression became grave.

If something were to happen to the teacher, heaven knows what fate would befall upon the human race. After all, it is the teacher’s divination that has helped this world overcome crisis after crisis.

‘Come to think of it, even though I have already reached the Third-Grade Realm, I haven’t actively used Divination that often. On the other hand, the appearance of Dream Reflection has been more frequent. If I could also divine the heavenly secrets, could I help the teacher shoulder some of the burden?’

“By the way, Lord Gong, since your destination is also the Western Extreme Region, why don’t you join us?” Qin Feng suggested. “After all, the Tushan Mountain of the Fox Clan is the only way to reach the Extreme Region.”

Gong Cang pondered for a moment: “Alright, on this journey, we will pass by the official stations and relay them the information about that mysterious object to Commander and Prince Chu as soon as possible.”

In fact, there was another reason that Gong Cang did not mention.

He wanted to witness the birth of the Transcendence Realm with his own eyes, in order to gain insights and break through his current bottleneck in cultivation.

While the early stages of Divine Martial Arts cultivation could be progressed quickly, the later stages became increasingly difficult as a result of divided concentration.

So after the changes in the world, many divine generals had broken through their own constraints and advanced to higher realms. But Gong Cang has always stayed at the peak of the third level, still one step away from the second level.

Without stopping, the group sped towards Tushan Mountain.

At this time, Qin Feng also thought of the Golden-Winged Great Peng. If it were here, the speed would have been multiplied many times over.

‘I wonder if that fellow managed to withstand the Heavenly Tribulation.’

In the bright room, Fu Ruoyun was crouching beside the desk with her beautiful eyebrows furrowed.

She had clearly collaborated with Prince Chu and Bai Wudi to set up numerous obstacles at key checkpoints on the way to the Western Extremes.

Yet the mysterious enemy seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.

Just then, the candles in the room flickered slightly.

A black shadow stirred, rising up and taking human form – it was the divine general Ghost Shadow An Mingzhi.

“Any leads?” Fu Ruoyun asked, pinching the bridge of her nose.

An Mingzhi shook his head, then took an envelope from his chest and placed it on the table.

“Who sent this?” Fu Ruoyun picked up the letter, curious, as there was no name on the envelope.

“Gong Cang.”

Fu Ruoyun opened the envelope and scanned the contents, her expression changing slightly.

“What is it?” An Mingzhi asked.

“Qin Feng’s group has been dispatched by the Heavenly Tower National Teacher to provide assistance. They are now heading to Tushan Mountain, and it seems Su Tianyue intends to attempt to break through to the Transcendence Realm.”

“If she succeeds, it would be good for us as well.”

“Mm.” Fu Ruoyun nodded. The Tushan Fox Clan has always had a good relationship with the Western Regions’ human race. During the previous calamity in the Western Regions, it was with the support of the Tushan Fox Clan that they were able to weather it.

However, the part of the letter that most concerned Fu Ruoyun was not this, but the last few lines from Gong Cang:

“Qin Feng, on the orders of the Heavenly Tower National Teacher, has a message for you.”

“The mysterious enemy will undoubtedly head to the Western Extremes. Along the way, do not obstruct them, but rather avoid them as much as possible to avoid unnecessary losses.”

“Those below the Third Grade should not participate in this matter. Gather your forces and be ready outside the Western Extremes.”

“Remember to bring the key.”

“Phew.” Fu Ruoyun let out a breath, folding the letter and burning both it and the envelope to ashes in the candle flame.

The Heavenly Tower National Teacher’s instructions made her instantly grasp the severity of the situation.

She stood up, her expression grave. “An Mingzhi, convey my orders.”