From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 241 Chu Xiong, the Unruly Man
"You've done one?"

"Haha, since Prefect Changning has such an elegant interest, how could I, Chu, dare not accompany him?"

Upon hearing the City God's words, the deity opposite him smiled even more broadly, though his eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of bloodlust in them.

Is his surname Chu?

It really was Chu Xiong!

The City God felt a chill run down his spine. Back then, that peerless warrior in the mortal realm was exceptionally talented, possessing the strength of nine oxen and two tigers from birth. Before he had practiced martial arts, a dozen or so strong men were no match for him.

Later in his youth, he became an apprentice of a martial arts master. In just one year, he mastered all eighteen weapons and even surpassed his master, defeating him in ten moves.

Later, he joined the army.

But he was like a dragon entering the sea; in just over a decade, he relied on his skills to repeatedly establish military achievements and rise to the rank of a fifth-grade commander.

However, during a local rebellion, his force of over a thousand men was ambushed by ten thousand enemy troops.

Seeing that there was no way out, he bravely led his troops into battle and ultimately died in the fighting.

However, according to statistics afterward, he killed over a hundred enemy soldiers in this battle, and was hit by dozens of arrows, yet he still fought to the death and refused to retreat.

For this reason, he was posthumously awarded the rank of Third-Rank Military Officer and appointed as the Door God of Sizhou, enjoying the worship of the people.

After he was deified, because of his martial arts skills, although he was only a sixth-rank deity, many fifth-rank deities were not necessarily his match.

As the City God of Changning has just been upgraded from a county to a prefecture, his divine position is not yet fully consolidated, and he is currently only a sixth-rank deity. Even with the advantage of location, it is hard to say who will win or lose.

"City God, should I go and inform You Ming?"

The River God's expression changed slightly after hearing of Chu Xiong's great name.

In the world of immortals and gods, magic, supernatural powers, and martial arts are collectively referred to as the arts of protection.

Generally speaking, cultivators are more skilled in magic, spirits are born with supernatural powers, and human warriors are more skilled in martial arts.

Perhaps when these generals were alive, their martial arts skills were only enough to defeat ten or a hundred men, but once they were deified after their deaths, their martial arts skills would be transformed into something on par with supernatural powers and magic.

In fact, compared to magic and supernatural powers, martial arts are more pure and more focused on combat. Those generals who were famous for their martial arts in the mortal world had exaggerated combat power after being deified.

"Forget it, he's currently in seclusion and is probably at a crucial stage in his cultivation. Let's not disturb him."

The City God shook his head.

Although Chu Xiong is powerful, this place is his home turf. By taking advantage of the terrain, using the City God's magic, and summoning the divine soldiers and shrimp soldiers and crab generals, he may not necessarily lose to Chu Xiong.

Why are you so quiet? Are you afraid of me?

Seeing that the City God and the River God were silent, Chu Xiong laughed loudly, flicked his spear, and pointed it straight ahead.

He's a scoundrel by nature, and this action is a direct provocation.

The City God and the River God, though usually quite composed, also showed a hint of ashen color on their faces at this moment.

"Since you refuse to retreat, then we have no choice but to fight."

The City God snorted coldly, and in an instant, countless divine incense smokes rose and enveloped his body. He quickly transformed into a divine figure wearing a black python robe, with four faces that turned, some majestic, some benevolent, some cold, and some calm.

He pointed his finger, and golden-red light spread outward from his body. The originally empty void began to weave layers of mist, within which government offices, memorial archways, and execution platforms appeared, and the air was filled with the wailing of vengeful ghosts.

At the same time, an imperial edict flew out, and immediately ghostly soldiers appeared from all directions. Each of them had an illusory appearance, but their armor was still intact. They rode armored horses and were filled with the smell of blood.

The divine army of Changning Prefecture is not weak. After all, they were well trained during the "Autumn Hunt in Zhenshan". The Yin soldiers have changed their armor and even turned their old drudges into fine horses. They look extremely majestic at this moment.

The River God also sat to one side, clad in scales, controlling the water veins. Shrimp soldiers and crab generals rode the surging tides, stirring up rolling waves from the edge of the realm, attempting to trap the enemy with water. Chu Xiong watched the two busy at work, merely smiling slightly. He had absolute confidence in his martial arts skills, and therefore did not stop the City God and his men from deploying their troops.

"Ok?"

"Alright, that's my turn!"

Chu Xiong's smile faded, but his eyes shone with even more excitement and fighting spirit.

He stomped his foot hard on the ground, his legs tearing through it.

With the spear in his hand, he swung it like the wind, creating clusters of afterimages in the void.

Although he was surrounded by a large number of divine soldiers, he was like a tiger among sheep. He was not only bloodthirsty and insane, but he also wielded his spear with impeccable skill. The wind from his spear was like the roar of a tiger and the sound of thunder, making him exceptionally fierce.

"Swish swish."

Chu Xiong thrust his spear six times in succession in the void, like six petals of a plum blossom, beautiful and dreamlike.

The spearhead touched the heads of six Shinto soldiers.

The next moment, the bodies of the six ghost soldiers trembled slightly, and then their heads exploded like watermelons, and their bodies instantly disappeared into nothingness.

"Hahaha, that's really satisfying."

Chu Xiong laughed loudly, his eyes filled with even more madness.

He hadn't been able to unleash his full power in a long time; he wielded the spear with impeccable skill, leaving only afterimages in the air.

"Kill!"

More and more divine soldiers charged forward, showing no fear despite Chu Xiong's ferocity.

Faced with the overwhelming onslaught, Chu Xiong stood firm, his eyes gleaming like lightning, his body radiating a powerful aura. A faint crimson banner seemed to coalesce behind him, displaying the imposing presence he once displayed during his mortal battles.

His spear moved with incredible speed, almost forming a sphere with his movements. But in the brief moments between the sphere's appearance, the spear continued to thrust forward, blasting any approaching divine soldiers into nothingness.

Even if it doesn't die, it still needs to be quietly cared for back at the altar.

"Dharma Realm, open!"

As Chu Xiong grew increasingly ferocious, the City God turned his stern face to the front, his heart growing heavier.

"go with!"

The City God formed a hand seal, and in an instant, the Dharma Realm changed color, with wisps of mist rapidly spreading in the void.

The gates of the ghost city burst open, and countless illusory yin energies, like ropes, moved about, connecting the divine soldiers together and instantly increasing their power.

However, Chu Xiong was still terrifyingly powerful.

He continued to wield his spear methodically, his movements seemingly flashy and complex, but each thrust was sure to kill a person.

"Brothers, let's charge!"

After killing more than a dozen people, Chu Xiong became increasingly arrogant, but he did not lose his mind. Instead, he shouted, and the many soldiers who came with him rushed forward.

Seeing his men approaching, Chu Xiong took a step back, then took out a slingshot from his waist and loaded it with metal pellets.

Pulling back the slingshot, I aimed at the City God's face.

(End of this chapter)