Having mastered the Daoist arts, you're telling me you're in a world of demons and monster

"As members of the Xuanjing Division, you two are responsible for slaying demons and eliminating evil, and for protecting the region."

"I am originally from Qingshan County. Now that this matter is settled, I intend to completely eradicate the evil spirits plaguing this prefecture. I wonder if you two would be willing to lend me a hand?"

Although Jiang Xuanjing's tone was questioning, it was unquestionable, giving the impression that he could only agree and had no way to refuse.

Inside the main hall, the other three people reacted differently upon hearing these righteous words.

Zhao Wuduan remained calm, showing no surprise despite his initial shock.

In his view, even if the demons are not eliminated today, the eight demon tribes will eventually come knocking on the gates to attack. It is an irrefutable principle to strike first.

Therefore, he remained calm and composed, his gaze fixed on the faces of the Lü brothers, observing the situation and trying to discern what clues their expressions would reveal.

The faces of the brothers Lü Zongwang and Lü Qingchi froze simultaneously, and a hint of undisguised astonishment flashed in their eyes.

Is the entire prefecture overrun by evil spirits?

That's a bit too much of a boast!

Although Zhangtai Prefecture is a remote border area of ​​Yunzhou, with only ten counties under its jurisdiction, the severity of the demonic scourge far exceeds that of the heartland of Daxin.

On the surface, the Xuanjing Division is in control of the overall situation, but in reality, there are many shadowy figures in the shadows. There are many connections between aristocratic families and sects and local powerful families. Furthermore, the Tianlang lineage of the Moon Division has been secretly infiltrating. The situation is already like a pot of boiling oil, and the slightest stirring will cause huge waves.

Even if Jiang Xuanjing is a potential master who has entered the Dao, he might be able to do it, and he has enough ability to do it.

After all, even Bai Li is certainly no match for someone who has entered the Dao.

Those below that are not worth mentioning at all.

They can kill anyone they want.

only……

Who are they?

Lu Zongwang had already secretly placed his bets; now he was getting them to turn their attention to the demon race?

That's simply a fantasy.

Moreover, as long as the anomaly of the Emperor's Dew is not eliminated, demons... are destined to proliferate endlessly.

They can't be eradicated, they can't be completely eliminated.

Not to mention that once the eight demon tribes launch a full-scale attack on the pass, Yunzhou will immediately become the front line. Even highly accomplished cultivators would likely be unable to hold the line alone and would be of no use.

However, these inner grievances could not be voiced.

Even though Lü Zongwang believed in his heart that this Taoist priest Jiang might have profound cultivation, he only wanted everything in the world to follow his wishes.

He had seen far too many people like this.

The unpredictable and mysterious method he had just used to enter the Dao had made him dare not harbor any further thoughts of disloyalty.

Lu Zongwang's mind raced, but he quickly put on a respectful smile and cupped his hands, saying, "Master Jiang is compassionate and dedicated to eliminating evil for the people of this region. As a local official, I, Lu, will do my best to assist you."

"However... this matter involves a wide range of issues, and with the manpower we have at the moment, it may be difficult to accomplish anything. I would like to ask the Daoist Master to allow me to return to the prefectural city, gather manpower, prepare ritual implements, and then make a thorough plan."

"Master, do you agree?"

His words were watertight, neither a direct refusal nor an immediate agreement. He only wanted to use the delay as an opportunity to send the message back to Bai Li so that the demon race could make preparations in advance.

Lu Qingchi, standing to the side, remained meek and obedient, his eyes, which faintly glowed with purple light, lowered slightly, as if he were pondering a solution, or perhaps still immersed in the astonishing scene that had just unfolded.

He was reflecting on this in secret.

Even if they didn't know how Master Jiang had unleashed this unique and wondrous celestial technique belonging to their Tianxin Sect.

But he had a feeling.

If he could comprehend the profound changes of that scene in the Great Heaven, he might no longer be a fifth-realm magic cultivator, but could break through the shackles, understand the changes of the Void, and step into the sixth realm!

even……

Entering that realm is within reach!

Thinking of this, his mind and thoughts became even more fervent.

Ignoring his elder brother's earlier words, he abruptly raised his head and proclaimed loudly:

"Master Jiang's sincerity is truly admirable; this is a virtuous deed that benefits the entire region. I am also a cultivator, and I am willing to lend you a helping hand!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Lü Zongwang's face instantly froze.

His face was ashen, his lips moved slightly as if he were about to speak, but he swallowed the words back down.

What could he say?

What else can be said?

So I simply kept quiet.

In his heart, however, he had already cursed Lü Qingchi to the point of being a complete bastard.

Cultivating the Tao, seeking the Dharma.

Has he messed up his own brain?

Lü Qingchi ignored Lü Zongwang's thoughts.

He only came here to work for Lü Zongwang because he was obliged to do something for his clan; it's not that he had nowhere else to go.

The conflict between humans and demons is ultimately insignificant in terms of his own path to enlightenment.

Just as he never cared about Lü Zongwang's actions, nor did he mind cooperating with the demon race.

just now.

He had no qualms about acting on behalf of Jiang Xuanjing.

Jiang Xuanjing smiled silently, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.

A line in the Heavenly Book Space.

He also learned the source of the progress of this heavenly book.

The so-called "slaying demons and eliminating evil spirits".

What is severed is the path, what is eliminated is life.

Simply put...

The more powerful an existence is, the longer its lifespan, and the more progress it can provide in the Heavenly Book.

In terms of lifespan, the human race is far inferior to the demon race.

people.

Even if humans practice magic and martial arts, their lifespan is at most one hundred and fifty or sixty years before they reach the Dao Realm.

In contrast, demons who have consumed the Emperor's Elixir and awakened their intelligence can easily live for over two hundred years.

If they are plant spirits or other demonic creatures, their lifespan is even longer, and they become increasingly terrifying as their cultivation level increases.

This is why Jiang Xuanjing used thunder to kill the strange and evil spirit.

The reason why, despite not being much stronger than the wolf demon in the Six Hearts Mysterious Transformation's perception, he was able to contribute most of the Heavenly Book's progress.

After all, if Zhao Wuduan's statement is true, such evil and strange beings are practically immortal!

Its lifespan is even longer than that of the demon race.

For several years, Qingshan County remained peaceful and unchanged.

Only now have wolf demons devoured living people, and evil spirits been born to harm people.

But outside, there must be quite a few of these demons and evil spirits.

If he were in a city, he could sense the changes in its energy flow.

As long as there are evil spirits in this place, Jiang Xuanjing can find them one by one.

In the past, this would have been an easy task for him.

As long as it doesn't exceed Jiang Xuanjing's perception range.

But now that he possesses the "Shangqing Jiuchen Zhenxuan Treasure Scroll," he is unwilling to waste his time on it and thus delay his own cultivation.

Moreover, Zhangtai Prefecture is a vast and sparsely populated area, with towering mountains and deep marshes, where evil spirits hide very deeply.

Therefore, seeking help from the Xuanjing Division became a logical step.

After all, compared to the meager gains from personally killing these members of the Xuanjing Division.

The benefits of having them help find those evil spirits would undoubtedly be far greater.

This is exactly what they excel at.

And now...

Someone took the bait.

"So... what are you planning to do?"

Jiang Xuanjing looked at Lü Qingchi with great interest.

Upon hearing this, Lü Qingchi's expression turned serious. Without even glancing at Lü Zongwang, he uttered a shocking secret that was enough to shake the entire prefecture:

"My elder brother, Lü Zongwang..."

"They had already been colluding with the demon race for some time!"