Immortality began with the Demon Suppression Division

The first meeting with this deputy commander was not pleasant.

The three of them then discussed some details.

Tomorrow, the army will set off.

Su Zhi then left first.

Luo Chen looked at Long Quan with a puzzled expression.

"Master, I don't think I've offended this person."

He decided to find out the truth, and if it really was unresolvable, he would have to be careful.

Long Quan waved his hand and explained.

"You are the future leader of the Demon Suppression Division, but that doesn't mean you can rest easy."

"My subordinates do not want their future followers to be people who are talented but only good at theory."

"You still need to work hard to gain their approval."

"At least, your performance just now left Su Zhi speechless."

Luo Chen nodded, and his mind became clearer.

Saying goodbye to Longquan.

Luo Chen returned to the mountain peak where he lived.

……

The next day.

Outside Zhenbei City, the air was filled with the sounds of people.

Countless soldiers in black armor stood in neat rows, exuding a chilling aura.

Emperor Wu stood with his hands behind his back on the city wall, quietly watching the 30,000 elite troops set off for the expedition.

Beneath Wu Tianqiong rode a crimson beast that appeared exceptionally valiant.

Leading the way, the army marched forward in a grand and imposing manner.

Luo Chen stood at the front of the Demon Suppression Division's ranks, without uttering a word.

He was somewhat shocked as he looked at the dark mass of troops ahead.

They were all rank-3 martial artists, even if most of them were at the Skin Refining stage, they were still martial artists!

These 30,000 elite troops could still defeat an army of 100,000 to 200,000.

It seems that Emperor Wu wanted to use this large army to make up for the progress delayed at Juxiong Pass.

On the city wall.

Beside Emperor Wu, Long Quan watched this scene with some emotion.

"I really want to go to the front lines and get some experience."

"It's been a while since I've made a move."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu shook his head and chuckled.

"Brother Quan, if you make a move, that old fellow sitting in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion might not be able to sit still."

Even Long Quan's expression turned solemn when that person was mentioned.

"That old guy is too mysterious; we still don't understand why he did all this."

Long Quan frowned.

Even Emperor Wu remained silent for a moment.

……

Half a month later.

The army officially entered Tianyu Prefecture.

Because they were all martial artists, their marching speed was much faster than that of a normal army.

Tianyu Prefecture borders the northern border. Even though it was covered by war, after more than a year of recuperation, the order of most of its territory has been re-established.

Of course, this involved a great deal of bloodshed.

How could those deeply rooted aristocratic families in those big cities willingly submit?

Faced with these challenges, Da Wu adhered to one word: kill!

They slaughtered so many powerful families that they trembled with fear.

Throughout this year, powerful families fell every day, while other forces took advantage of the favorable winds to rise to prominence.

On brothels and pleasure boats across the country, there are now many more young ladies from prominent families.

If you ask how Luo Chen knew,

Luo Chen said it was his first time visiting a flower boat and he was a little at a loss.

At this moment, he was in a large city called Zhengyang City.

Zhengyang City is nestled against mountains and beside water, with beautiful scenery. Every evening, flower boats line the streets, creating a lively atmosphere.

It was as if the fighting outside had no effect on this place.

Luo Chen was certainly not here for leisure and entertainment.

Tianyu Prefecture has a vast territory, and the manpower of their Demon Suppression Division alone is not enough to settle the territory.

In order to complete the task as soon as possible.

The Demon Suppression Division also needs the support of forces from various regions.

This refers to some forces that have submitted to the iron cavalry of the Great Wu Dynasty.

After Luo Chen secretly investigated.

The Zhuge family seems to be hiding in Zhengyang City.

Therefore, Luo Chen took the initiative to go to Zhengyang City.

Zhuge Xing's disappearance must have already put the Zhuge family on edge.

Luo Chen came alone this time and even changed his appearance.

If things are not going to work, Luo Chen does not plan to take action immediately.

All you need to do is figure out the other party's movements.

Thinking of this, Luo Chen reached out and lifted the fair chin of a courtesan beside him, and asked.

"I've heard there's a secret realm in Zhengyang City?"

The courtesan gave her a charmingly disdainful look and said softly.

"Young master, are you from out of town?"

"The Mysterious Water Realm is located in the center of this Mysterious Water Lake, but it is the ancestral home of the Mysterious Water Manor."

Luo Chen withdrew his hand, picked up the wine on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

Most of the world's hidden places have been preserved from ancient times.

As for the martial arts masters who opened up new avenues?

Anyway, Nirvana Realm can't do it.

Luo Chen stood up, lifted the curtain of the flower boat, and looked at the center of the lake as if piercing through a distant distance.

He had been searching Zhengyang City for several days, but had not found any trace of the Zhuge family.

It seems that only in this secret realm could such a thing happen.

Otherwise, the information he received was incorrect.

The Xuan Shui family is quite powerful, with a Dharma Aspect Ancestor in their clan; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to occupy a secret realm.

Such secret realms are not of high value; over the millennia, the treasures and resources within them have long been divided up by various parties.

Occupied by a powerful family, it is a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and offers a high degree of privacy, making it an ideal residence for many aristocratic families.

Just as Luo Chen was pondering.

A pair of slender arms wrapped around her from behind, and a soft voice rang in her ears.

"My lord, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Am I not beautiful enough? Why do you keep staring at the lake?"

Luo Chen turned around and sized up the courtesan in front of him.

The courtesan also looked up at Luo Chen, her eyes slightly upturned, as if they held a pool of spring water, carrying three parts languor and seven parts charm.

Luo Chen suddenly smiled, and the lights on the flower boat gradually turned dim.

……

The center of Xuanshui Lake.

Within the Mysterious Water Realm, this particular realm is not large, covering only about thirty miles.

However, it is more than enough as a family residence.

Those who can live in the secret realm are all core members of the Xuan Shui Manor.

Recently.

This mysterious realm of Xuan Shui welcomed distinguished guests.

Inside the council hall of the Zhuang family.

Zhuang Yuan, the head of the Zhuang family, sat upright in the main seat, looking at the group of five people with a humble expression.

"Patriarch Zhuge, it's not that I don't want to help, but the Giant Bear Pass is heavily guarded, and no one can cross it."

You should look for someone better.

Next in line.

Zhuge Xiuming, the head of the Zhuge family, was in a bad mood. His son's fate was unknown, and his family was in turmoil.

All of this is thanks to that kid.

Thinking of Luo Chen, he gritted his teeth even more.

Even his superb self-cultivation skills were ruined.

Zhuge Xiuming looked up at Zhuang Yuan, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Is it really impossible? The Zhuang family was one of the earliest powerful families to support the Great Wu Dynasty. Even you can't help my Zhuge family cross the border?"

Zhuang Yuan stood up, his attitude seemingly sincere.

"Why does Patriarch Zhuge say this? Now the land of Kyushu is divided into various factions, and warlords are rising up everywhere. Only the Great Wu is a wise ruler."

"Hahaha."

Zhuge Xiuming suddenly burst into laughter, his eyes filled with madness.

"Master Zhuang, since that's the case, then my Zhuge family will stay in your esteemed land for a while longer."

"Sure...uh!"

Just as Zhuang Yuan was about to agree, a hand suddenly gripped his heart.

Zhuge Xiuming, with his hands behind his back, kicked him to the ground and plopped down in the main seat.

"You..." Zhuang Yuan never expected to let a wolf into his house. He was so angry that he died.

In the back mountain of the secret realm, a phantom image of a Dharma body suddenly erupted.

Following closely behind, the two Dharma Ministers of the Zhuge family also took action to suppress the situation.

The entire Xuan Shui Secret Realm quickly recovered from the turmoil.