Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 241 Sending this cup from afar as a farewell

The rest of the continents are plagued by ghosts and monsters, and the people live in misery.

The Demon Slayer Bureau was inactive, and people were dying violently from time to time, causing widespread resentment among the populace.

Only Zhenhai Prefecture, along with a few other prefectures, were determined to clean up the disaster-stricken areas and eradicate many long-standing ghosts and monsters.

Among them, countless people were able to sleep peacefully, free from the calamities of ghosts and monsters, and were deeply grateful to the Demon Slayer Bureau.

The people of Zhenhai Prefecture showed the most obvious signs of this.

Even the local government's prestige among the people is far inferior to that of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

As the commander-in-chief, Jiang Jian personally quelled the rebellion in Zhenhai Prefecture, earning him the respect of the people.

Throughout the continent, there are shrines dedicated to him.

"Is your Zhenhai Prefecture Commander really that capable? In my opinion, he's nothing more than a fame-seeking opportunist."

A man walked closer, looked at the white-robed boy statue, and sneered.

As soon as these words came out.

The people waiting around immediately turned around and glared at him angrily.

The kneeling boy, upon hearing this, stood up, walked to the man, and said coldly, "What did you just say?"

He was clutching a stone in his hand.

Among the local people, some also gathered around with sharp farm tools.

See this scene.

The man's face changed color in fright, and he retreated repeatedly, saying, "I was just kidding, don't take it seriously!"

He was a demon-slaying guard sent by the Demon-Slaying Division of the neighboring continent, originally intending to investigate the truth.

Little did he expect that his words would provoke such public outrage.

"This is wrong!"

The man retreated while cursing under his breath.

“In the past, whether people cursed the government or the Demon Slayer Bureau, the people would clap their hands and cheer loudly.”

"Why has Zhenhai Prefecture changed so much since we arrived today?"

"Could it be that the things the commander-in-chief of this place has been doing, as rumored, are all true?"

"How can this be!"

"Our commander said that the achievements boasted by Zhenhai Prefecture are all fabricated; they are nothing but empty boasts!"

In the blink of an eye.

The man looked around at the people and secretly groaned.

Boom!
A hard rock flew over and hit him hard on the forehead!
The man's vision went black, a sharp pain shot through his forehead, his mind went blank, and he saw stars.

"How dare you slander the Commander-in-Chief!"

After throwing the stone, the boy's face turned icy cold, his fists clenched, and he was the first to rush forward!
Behind him, many people from Zhenhai Prefecture rushed forward and beat the man severely!
Not long after.

The man, his face bruised and swollen, was beaten to the point of near death, barely breathing, and lay on the riverbank.

Above the clouds.

Jiang Jianyu, riding a black phoenix, saw this scene clearly.

Her gaze paused for a moment, then fell on the boy.

Somehow.

He vaguely sensed that some inexplicable energy was gathering towards him.

"This is."

"The power of incense."

Jiang Jian sensed it carefully, his expression slightly tense.

Incense is a mysterious energy that can aid in cultivation.

However, this method is too troublesome.

Furthermore, it is only useful in the second realm.

Jiang's intention was not in this matter.

A little bit of life force is better than nothing.

Thinking about it.

Jiang Jian urged the dragon sparrow to fly through the clouds and landed in the Demon Slayer Division.

He hasn't returned for two months.

The Demon Slaying Division of Zhenhai Prefecture remained orderly.

Under the strict command of Deputy Commander Wang Jian, who followed Jiang Jian's instructions, the situation was brought under the leadership of Deputy Commander Wang Jian.

All the demon-slaying guards, in addition to their daily training...

The rest of the time, they would take turns going out to increase patrols.

Make sure that no ghosts or monsters appear within the territory of Zhenhai Prefecture.

Obviously.

Wang Jian carried out Jiang Jian's orders very thoroughly.

"The fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty that this official seal can attract has reached its limit."

Jiang Jian returned to the main hall, took out the seal of the Commander-in-Chief, and fell silent.

The power of a fourth-rank official seal to influence the fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty is not limitless, but rather has an upper limit.

For a full sixty days, he practiced asceticism without sleep or rest.

Jiang saw that he had used up all the fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty that the official seal could attract, leaving nothing behind.

The current official position in the Demon Slayer Division.

It's useless to them now.

"Wang Jian, come see me immediately."

Jiang Jian said softly.

A few hundred meters away.

Inside a duty room.

Wang Jian suddenly sat up straight, looking left and right with a surprised and uncertain expression.

"That voice just now was the Commander-in-Chief!"

"Could it be that the lord has returned?!" He didn't have time to think further, pushed open the door of the duty room, and strode towards the main hall of the Demon Slayer Division.

A few minutes later.

Wang Jian arrived at the main hall entrance and tentatively asked, "Commander-in-Chief!?"

Jiang said, "Come in."

Wang Jian stepped into the hall, his face beaming with joy: "My lord! You're finally back!"

"Without seeing you, sir, I feel like I've lost my purpose, wandering aimlessly like a headless fly every day!"

"We've been waiting for this day and night, and finally the adults are back!"

As he spoke, he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

Seeing the strange look on Jiang's face, he said, "Get up."

Wang Jian stood up, his eyes gleaming with flattery: "Commander-in-Chief, I will go and fetch the account books right away. They contain all the details of our company's accounts for the past two months. Please take a look."

The words fell.

He turned around and walked towards the side hall.

Jiang Jian waved his hand and stopped him, saying, "No need."

Wang Jian was taken aback and turned around.

Jiang Jian walked to his side, took out the fourth-rank official seal, placed it in front of him, and said softly, "Wang Jian."

Wang Jian reached out and instinctively took the official seal: "Your humble servant is here!"

Jiang Jiandao said, "From this moment forward, you are the Commander-in-Chief of the Demon-Slaying Division of Zhenhai Prefecture!"

He lightly flicked the sleeve of his moon-white robe and walked towards the door. "I have resigned from my post and recommended you to the court. The official appointment will be issued in the next two days."

Wang Jian felt dizzy, his face a mixture of surprise and joy, and he didn't react for a moment.

Jiang Jian walked to the door.

Wang Jiancai barely came to his senses, his face flushed, and he asked urgently, "Sir! Where are you going!?"

While talking.

The young man in white robes had already left the room.

"Go where I need to go."

A cold, clear voice drifted on, growing ever more distant.

It eventually disappeared completely.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Wang Jian had a bad feeling and quickly chased after him.

He looked around but couldn't see a single person.

In an instant.

Wang Jian seemed to sense something, raised his head, and looked up at the sky.

A black phoenix spread its wings, blotting out the sky, and flew towards the distant heavens.

Look from a distance.

Above its head stood a tiny figure.

Standing alone amidst the raging winds, it remained unshaken.

"Commander-in-Chief."

Wang Jian stared blankly at the sky until the huge black phoenix grew smaller and smaller until it completely disappeared.

He had a premonition.

perhaps.

This parting is our last.

Outside the main hall.

The demon-slaying guards, having heard the commotion, quickly surrounded the area.

"Lord Deputy Ambassador!"

"Vice Envoy, what's wrong!"

Several people chimed in, their faces showing concern.

These days, the Demon Slayer Division has achieved remarkable feats and has ample funds.

Wang Jian obeyed Jiang Jian's order and stopped withholding the salaries of the Demon-Slaying Guards, and instead provided them with extra money each time they went on patrol.

Over time.

The Demon-Slaying Guards were united in purpose and worked together as one, becoming almost an impenetrable wall.

"I am fine."

Wang Jian looked dazed and shook his head.

One of the demon-slaying guards frowned and asked, "Deputy Envoy, I just saw you looking up from afar. Are there ghosts or monsters in the sky?"

Hear this.

The other demon-slaying guards all sharpened their eyes, drew their weapons, and showed no fear on their faces!
"That person in the sky is not a ghost or monster."

Wang Jian snapped out of his daze, looked at the disciplined Demon-Slaying Guards, and couldn't help but smile.

Compared to when Liu Ji was in power, when things were chaotic and petty, this was a far cry from the time when he was in power.

This is the true Demon-Slaying Guard, the true Demon-Slaying Division!
Deep in his heart, he silently repeated those words once more.

Zhenhai Prefecture.

Because of one person's brief stay, earth-shattering changes occurred.

"If it's not a ghost, then what is it?"

The Demon Slayer asked in confusion.

Wang Jian rubbed his chest, his emotions surging, and murmured something to himself.

"The ancients all spoke of ghosts and spirits."

"Not a ghost, but a deity."

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(End of this chapter)