Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter 143 This is the real great demon

Wuyang County Government Office.

Ruan Xiangling sat at the table with a complicated expression, clutching a folded book in her hand: "Brother, this doesn't make sense. Could it be that a powerful demon has arrived?"

Since Senior Brother Lin personally dispelled the demonic clouds, no demonic disasters have occurred in the sixteen counties, large and small, led by Wuyang.

The name of Zhangshan has long been known throughout the surrounding area.

Yu Shengxianren, the deputy headmaster, held a higher position in the hearts of the people than the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.

But recently, something strange has suddenly started to happen.

First, more than ten counties were provoked by the demons, as if they wanted to regain the face they had lost last time by taking advantage of Lin Shu, the disciple in charge of the mountain.

The Ruan siblings originally did not intend to pay attention to it and would put the matter aside for the time being, waiting to inform their senior brother Lin before discussing it further.

After all, Immortal Yu Sheng had just arrived and his foundation was not yet solid. His own group of subordinates were also being ostracized by Lei Shouren, so they were weak and alone. It was already difficult for them to protect the county town, let alone send troops into the mountains to kill demons.

But that's where the problem lies.

Despite the abilities of these lieutenant officers, they were unable to suppress the rumors, and as time went by, the gossip about the demonic calamity spread more and more widely in the counties.

Rumors have even spread that Senior Brother Lin, because of his actions last time, offended a powerful demon and, knowing he was about to suffer retaliation, became fearful and abandoned these sixteen counties, fleeing back to Anren Prefecture.

"Could it be that the Azure Sea Demon Lord has come in person?" Ruan Xiangling frowned.

"If she comes, why bother with these petty tricks? If she wants to force Senior Brother Lin to show himself, she can just come and kill him. No matter how strong the sect leader is, he can't fight a mid-stage Golden Core Demon Lord with his Core Formation realm cultivation."

Ruan Changfeng sat in the chair, tapping the armrest lightly with his index finger. After a few moments of contemplation, a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "I think this method looks familiar. It may not be the work of a demon, but rather resembles the tricks of those immortals fighting amongst themselves."

"Is someone trying to ruin the reputation of this master and apprentice pair?"

Ruan Xiangling clenched the folding book tightly, her teeth itching with anger: "The Qi family again? And that Vice Headmaster Mingxuan?"

"I'm afraid they're not just trying to ruin their reputation... Haven't we already seen Liu Wentao as an example?"

Ruan Changfeng took a deep breath. Having served in the Demon Slaying Division for so many years, he knew all too well how cold-blooded these so-called immortals were towards cultivators.

Having already suffered a setback last time, they must be absolutely confident of success this time.

After a moment, he made a decision: "Don't tell Senior Brother Lin yet, lest he be provoked by the villain. Instead, send a message directly to Immortal Yu Sheng. With this immortal's abilities, he will surely be able to handle this matter properly."

"Cough cough."

After a few moments of silence, Ruan Xiangling suddenly coughed twice to signal her brother, winking and making a face at him.

Ruan Changfeng looked toward the door in astonishment.

The handsome young man in the flowing cloud sword robe had already quietly returned, clearly having overheard the entire conversation between the two.

"Senior Brother Lin, that's not what I meant."

The man looked embarrassed and quickly got up to explain, "You've just arrived in Anren Prefecture and don't know how vicious those immortals are. You mustn't fall for their tricks."

"Watch your words and do not disrespect the deities."

Lin Shu casually offered a reminder.

Perhaps due to excessive nervousness, this usually composed lieutenant general, like his sister, began to speak frankly.

If this statement were to fall into the ears of others, he would probably be transferred to the most dangerous place to die.

"Let me see."

After saying that, Lin Shu waved his hand slightly, and the letter was snatched from Ruan Xiangling's palm.

He carefully glanced through it, a strange glint in his eyes.

I was planning to go back anyway, but I stopped by for a stroll and ended up with an unexpected surprise?

"Okay, I understand."

He folded the folded paper neatly and put it away, then turned and walked towards the door.

"Please wait a moment, Senior Brother Lin, I will immediately dispatch the search and rescue officers!"

Ruan Changfeng revealed a helpless expression, as if he had just expected it. How could such a young and impetuous disciple of the sect withstand the provocation of others?

Whether it's a monster or not, it's always good to bring more people with you.

Even if a certain immortal was secretly plotting, seeing a group of demon-slaying officers, with so many people around, the other party wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous and might retreat temporarily.

"It's okay, I'll just take a look and come right back."

The young man moved slightly and disappeared from the county government office.

"Just one look and I'll be right back..."

Ruan Xiangling gave a wry smile. In Lin Shixiong's words, entering the Demon Mountain was as easy and pleasant as coming home.

The other party did indeed display astonishing skills and resources, but precisely because of this, both the immortals and demons were already aware of the mountain master's reputation, and if they were to take action against him, they would naturally give him the corresponding "respect".

"Prepare the horses, come back to Qiankun Academy with me!" Ruan Changfeng gritted his teeth.

"..."

Although Lin Shu was eager to make money, she wasn't arrogant enough.

As his figure swept out of the county town, his five divided souls dispersed and swept towards the mountains.

However, the divided soul had only just entered the mountain when it noticed the many demon generals and soldiers on guard.

"So it really was you who left the letter?"

Lin Shu appeared beside the group.

The sudden voice clearly startled them.

"Greetings, senior."

The gray crow demon general subconsciously led his demons back a few steps, a look of fear appearing on his face.

He paused for a moment, then replaced "Demon Lord" with "senior" which had a somewhat subtle meaning.

The demons had only seen each other once, outside Wuyang County.

Although the Gray Raven Demon General had already been reminded once by patting his head, he still harbored some wariness towards this cultivator dressed in a flowing cloud sword robe, having never witnessed the events of Seven Star Mountain firsthand.

"We have been waiting here for several days because we wanted to explain to you that the events that have occurred in these dozen or so counties recently have nothing to do with us, nor are they Lord Bihai's intentions."

"I know, is there anything else?" Lin Shu nodded slightly, after all, he had just said goodbye to the Azure Sea Demon Lord not long ago.

That's all.

The gray crow demon general shook his head and explained solemnly, "We discovered the whereabouts of a lecturer from the Qiankun Academy in the mountains, and also smelled the scent of a powerful immortal descendant. Lord Bihai has gone out on business, and the mountains are leaderless."

"I have ordered all the demons to hide. I hope you will also retreat quickly, so as not to disturb that immortal descendant."

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh.

Compared to the immortals of Anren Prefecture, the foundation of the Demon Mountain is still too weak.

The headmaster and deputy headmaster of the Martial Academy, the Demon-Slaying General of the Demon-Slaying Division, two close attendants and lieutenants, the Chen family with a wandering immortal in charge, and his two disciples in charge of the mountain.

Sending out any one of them would be a catastrophic disaster for the demons.

Fortunately, the two demon lords are highly skilled and can still hold their own against these powerful figures. However, the disparity in numbers is too great, and it is already difficult to maintain the current situation.

This is because immortals are naturally cautious and unwilling to take risks easily.

Now that the Yu family's Azure Phoenix has entered the mountain, the demons are already uneasy, secretly wondering if Anren Prefecture has finally made up its mind to eliminate them.

"This was handled terribly."

When Lin Shu heard the name Qiankun Academy, Yu Mingxuan's image immediately came to mind.

He shook his head gently.

A dignified Golden Core Immortal was completely exposed by the demon generals.

This is beyond what mere experience can explain.

This only proves that this deputy mountain chief has never been to the Demon Mountain.

"Have you discovered any ambushes?"

"The lecturers set up a large array around them using spirit stones, but I don't know anything else."

"Can it be broken?"

"Yes, but... what are you planning to do?"

The gray crow demon realized something was wrong and quickly looked up.

But the young man turned around leisurely and said succinctly.

"Kill him."

It was as if these three words alone could determine the life or death of a Golden Core Immortal descendant.

The demons looked at each other, all seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

They had been waiting here for a long time, but they had no intention of asking for help. Instead, they wanted to persuade this senior to leave to avoid any misunderstandings.

The flowing cloud sword robe had already disappeared from the spot.

The Gray Raven Demon General looked helpless and waved his hand, saying, "Let's go, what are you still standing there for? Even if he's not a demon lord, it's true that he saved Seven Star Mountain, and Lord Bihai's gratitude towards him is genuine..."

……

Amidst an unnamed, solitary peak.

Yu Mingxuan remained seated cross-legged, and gradually disciples transformed into streaks of light and approached, sitting down behind him.

The grand formation has been set up, more as a precaution against encountering a ferocious demon than to deal with Lin Shu.

"Master, the Vermilion Brush has run out of ink. The clues have been left for him. If we observe using the methods of the Demon Slaying Division, we can probably discern the aura of more than ten Core Formation Perfected Demon Generals."

"Isn't that too much? Won't it scare him away?"

"Probably not. He can mobilize eight lieutenants on his own, and given his status as the sect leader's disciple, he wouldn't be that timid."

The disciples whispered among themselves, their faces showing a hint of excitement.

They were all lecturers at the martial arts academy, spending most of their time there, interacting with the students, and rarely had the opportunity to leave, making their lives extremely dull.

For them, the experience of entering the mountains to play the role of monsters is now nothing new.

"I'm really curious to see what kind of expression this cunning thief will have when he sees us."

"Dare to destroy my Qingfeng Pavilion and dishonor my sect's reputation? To be torn to pieces wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

The lecturers looked resentful. These days, they had suffered a lot of strange looks at the academy, and they felt very wronged.

The reason for this was that the man surnamed Lin was aggressive and refused to visit in private. Instead, he brought the heads of several of his senior brothers and made a scene in front of everyone.

"They've accused us of colluding with demons, so let's just pretend to be demons and show them what's what!"

Just as everyone was venting their displeasure, someone raised their head in a daze and murmured:

"What is that?"

"..."

Yu Mingxuan opened his eyes, and the dozen or so disciples behind him all changed color.

The sky, which had been clear as a mirror, turned gray at a speed visible to the naked eye. The blazing sun was obscured by thick red clouds, and the raging wind pressed down as if it were a physical force.

The lone peak trembled slightly, and the giant tree instantly collapsed.

Even more deadly was that as the crimson cloud swept in, the spirit stones in the great formation they had set up earlier, which had been carefully arranged, exploded one after another before they could be activated!

Amidst a continuous, dull, cracking sound.

The faces of many lecturers quickly turned pale.

The position of lecturer at the martial arts academy may not be very lucrative, but it is leisurely and easy.

They rarely left the city and had never seen anything like this before, so their voices trembled slightly: "Damn it, we've been targeted by a horde of demons!"

"What's there to be afraid of..."

Someone's throat tightened, but they feigned composure: "Isn't this the demonic cloud that attacked Wuyang County before? Even a mere Lin Shu could scare them away, let alone Master."

However, it felt like a deliberate slap in the face.

Even though Yu Mingxuan was already surrounded by powerful magic, the crimson demonic cloud showed no sign of dissipating.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Streaks of light descended from the sky like falling stars, landing among the surrounding mountain peaks.

They surrounded the solitary peak with grim expressions and remained silent.

Dozens of gazes looked down upon them, causing the hearts of the disciples present to race. They rose to their feet in a fluster, their previous composure completely gone.

Such a large and imposing demon horde, coupled with their complete lack of fear of their master, can only mean one thing.

A demon lord has personally arrived at this place!

"..."

Yu Mingxuan remained seated, slightly raising his eyelids.

His calm demeanor finally gave his disciples some confidence.

My master is the incarnation of a mountain god, riding a blue phoenix on the wind. What is there to fear from these demons!

"I have already embarked on my journey home to recuperate in my clan. The demonic calamity in Anren Prefecture has nothing to do with me."

The deputy mountain chief calmly said, "I've only stayed here for a few days to take care of some family matters. You may all leave now. As for destroying my formation, I will let bygones be bygones."

Even with his calm demeanor, he couldn't hide the desire in his words to avoid conflict with the Demon Lord.

"That's right, we're just dealing with household chores, things that are in your best interest..."

Since their master had held back, the disciples naturally became even more timid and began to loudly explain to the surrounding demons.

However, his words came to an abrupt halt.

A gentle breeze caresses the mountain ridge.

Perched atop a solitary peak, it manifests as a flowing cloud-patterned sword robe with fluttering sleeves.

Surrounded by the demons and monsters of the surrounding mountains, the young man stood casually.

He looked down at the crowd below, his voice clear and slightly playful: "Tell me about your family affairs."

At this moment, the demon lord finally revealed his form.

It was neither the Azure Sea Demon Lord that everyone imagined, nor the Night Demon Lord from the other side of Anren Prefecture.

But this familiar face brought a shock to everyone that far exceeded that of the other two.

"Lin Shu..."

The lecturers' faces gradually went numb, and their eyes became unfocused.

The last time I saw him was at the foot of the low hill in Qingfeng Pavilion. He looked dejected and turned away alone.

And now, with the same handsome face, he is leading dozens of demon generals, reigning supreme over the mountains and rivers!

Everyone finally understood why Lu Chengyu's group had all perished.

Taking a demon lord into the mountains to slay a demon—such an absurd act, it would be a miracle if he survived!

"Lin Shu!!"

The shrill sound seemed to pierce the eardrums of those around them.

Yu Mingxuan had already stood up, his face flushed red as if dripping blood, and the anger in his chest transformed into overwhelming magical power that raged wildly through the mountains and rivers.

A surge of resentment welled up in his eyes, causing them to become bloodshot.

All the slander he had suffered these days had finally been explained.

"Die!!"