I became a martial arts saint while playing games.

Seeing that Gu Yan was ruthless and didn't say much, and immediately attacked, Shen Qinghan's eyes flickered slightly, and she hesitated for a moment, but in the end she didn't say anything.

As the saying goes, evidence is needed to investigate a case, but only coordinates are required to fight terrorism. The Demon Suppression Division does indeed wield great power, and often acts very boldly, without needing any evidence.

However, it is generally limited to the scope of "counter-terrorism".

If it is later proven that the case is related to demons, then the previous procedures were not entirely compliant and the methods were too forceful, but no one will investigate. On the contrary, those who have made meritorious contributions in eliminating demons should be rewarded.

However, the current suspicion is merely that the gambling den colluded with the county magistrate, and that the magistrate was involved in corruption and abuse of power. There is no evidence, and it is a matter of the human world, unrelated to demons. Even the Demon Suppression Division needs to consider its actions carefully.

But the thought only flashed through Shen Qinghan's mind. She caught a glimpse of the old man's miserable state and saw the girl crying and rushing towards her grandfather, and she quickly dismissed the idea.

It's alright. If my boss really blames me, I can just say that I gave the order. At worst, I'll be punished and take the blame for Gu Yan.

Shen Qinghan had loved hearing stories of chivalrous heroes since childhood, and she greatly admired the heroes who slayed demons and righted wrongs.

However, her family rules were very strict, and she was subject to a lot of discipline. Later, she found an opportunity to run away from home, and fantasized about being able to help those in need and uphold justice like the legendary heroes.

Then, by a stroke of luck, due to her exceptional talent, she was recruited into the Demon Suppression Division. In just one year, she has already broken through the barriers of Qi Consolidation and Qi Control.

In just one year, he went from beginner to Qi Control Realm, and naturally attracted much attention within the Demon Suppression Division, becoming a rising star.

She remained true to her original aspirations, joining the Demon Suppression Division with the childhood dream of chivalry. Now, seeing Gu Yan's actions, though largely against the rules of the division, were quite in line with her temperament, she even felt a little ashamed, realizing that her cultivation was far superior to Gu Yan's. However, in the situation just now, she hesitated and could not draw her sword for the old man and the girl without hesitation like him.

The remaining thugs were both shocked and furious, never expecting that Gu Yan would actually dare to make a move in the street.

One of them snapped out of his daze, shouted, and drew his sword to strike. The others quickly followed suit, drawing their swords as well.

"Having heard of the Demon Suppression Division, they still dare to resist and act recklessly," Gu Yan said. "They should be executed."

He spoke, but it didn't affect the movements of his hands.

His sword strike suddenly erupted, the sword light surging like waves of snow. None of the thugs could see the sword's path clearly; they only felt a chilling sword aura enveloping them, and they didn't even have time to cry out in alarm.

As the blade flashed, figures stumbled and fell, and the stubborn thugs all collapsed to the ground, none of them having the strength to fight back.

Li Shun, with his hand on the hilt of his sword, had originally intended to step forward to provide support.

Unexpectedly, although these thugs were all considered top-notch martial artists in the town, they couldn't even stand a chance against the Demon Suppression Division leader. Before he could even draw his sword, they were already lying on the ground.

Li Shunren was dumbfounded.

In this vast county government office, few of his colleagues could match his swordsmanship, so he felt that his swordsmanship was quite proficient. But now, after meeting the Lord of the Demon Suppression Division, he realized that he had been trapped in this small Qingxi all his life, truly a frog in a well with a limited view of the world.

He killed several skilled fighters with a single sword strike; he could never have imagined such a miraculous sword technique.

But it's normal for Li Shun to think that way.

Firstly, the "Thirteen Swords of Subduing Demons" used by Gu Yan was far beyond the level of martial arts that Li Shun could access. Secondly, Gu Yan had mastered the Subduing Demons sword technique to its extreme, almost reaching the limit that human beings could reach in this sword technique.

This is not as easy as it sounds.

In the game "Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil," all martial arts progress is divided into seven levels: Beginner, Some Success, Mastery, Thorough Understanding, Consummate Skill, Superb Skill, and Return to Simplicity.

In the common sense of the martial arts world, when a martial art is cultivated to the level of "mastery" as defined in the game, it is commonly known as "perfection," and this martial art can be considered as graduation.

To advance beyond the perfect realm, a martial artist needs to have an extremely high talent for the martial art they are practicing, spend a lot of time honing it, and be good at using their brain and applying what they have learned to other situations.

To cultivate a martial art to the point of returning to simplicity and authenticity means that the martial artist has thoroughly mastered that technique, reaching the limits of human capability. However, this is not only very difficult, but the benefits may not be as great as learning several other martial arts.

Therefore, throughout history, very few people have been able to master a skill to the point of returning to its original, unadorned state.

However, these obstacles do not exist for players who are born with a potential panel.

What? Aren't cultivation techniques supposed to be able to reach any level as long as you have enough potential points?

There are thresholds for different levels of skill? I've never heard of that.

Gu Yan casually swung his sword, letting several corpses fall to the ground behind him. Without even looking at them, he stepped forward and kicked open the door.

He barged into the gambling den. The thugs inside, unaware of the commotion outside, saw someone trespassing with a sword and immediately started shouting and rushed to stop him.

But no matter who the visitor was, what weapon they used, or what style of martial arts they employed, Gu Yan would only respond with a single sword strike.

Each strike appeared to be a casual flick of the wrist, yet the sword energy was chilling and unstoppable. Anyone who came would instantly perish, never witnessing a second strike.

Li Shun was utterly astonished by the incredible swordsmanship, and even Shen Qinghan, who had taught Gu Yan the swordsmanship, couldn't help but gasp in disbelief.

Although it wasn't the first time we'd met, the thought that this kid's swordsmanship was so incredibly skillful even after just a beginner still left me in awe.

But there's also a saying, isn't there?

The first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar, and the third time is comfortable.

Shen Qinghan has already gone through this twice.

She felt that after witnessing Gu Yan's extraordinary talent twice, she would be numb to any further amazing progress he made and would no longer be as awestruck as she was...

......I guess so.

The two of them followed behind Gu Yan.

Shen Qinghan felt that Gu Yan's swordsmanship was still in its early stages, and the opponents in this gambling den weren't particularly strong, so it was a good opportunity for him to practice. Shen Qinghan would just cover for him and not interfere. Li Shun, on the other hand, simply felt that Gu Yan was killing too quickly and he couldn't intervene.

Inside the gambling den, a martial arts master leaped down from the second floor. His ten fingers were hooked like claws, with prominent knuckles. The claws whistled through the air with fierce force, heading straight for Gu Yantian's head.

The martial artist used a technique called "Corroding Bone and Severing Soul Claw," an extremely sinister claw technique. When practicing the claw, one must soak the claw in medicine and quench it with poison. Ordinary martial artists who have not entered the Solidifying Yuan Realm have no internal energy protection, and their flesh will rot as soon as it is scratched. It is insidious and ruthless, making it the most suitable martial art for the underground black market.

The martial artist attacked from behind. Li Shun hurriedly shouted, "Watch out behind you!" But if Gu Yanzhen heard his voice and reacted, it would be too late.

But Gu Yan didn't turn his head. He casually raised his hand, and the sword light suddenly swept diagonally backward. With a crisp clang, the martial artist's claw force was instantly shattered. He was in mid-air when the sword passed right through his body. He screamed in shock and was already dead when he landed.

Potential Points +201

Gu Yan killed several people in succession, and only then did his potential panel suddenly show an increase.

He was not surprised at all and casually threw the corpse off the sword onto the ground.

The martial artist collapsed to the ground and breathed his last. In an instant, his skin began to crack and peel off, his human form slowly fading away. His flesh transformed into demonic fur, with pointed ears and chilling claws and teeth.

That's no human martial artist at all! It's clearly a lynx demon lurking in the streets and mingling among humans!