Swordholder

The palace before us has nine stories and is shaped like two huge wings. It is dark in color and exudes a sense of oppression and gloom.

At the bottom, on either side of the entrance, are two menacing black tigers.

The left side was filled with malevolent energy, while the right side was permeated with demonic energy.

The central gate was wide open, revealing a dark entrance.

"Is no one at the entrance of the government office?"

Li Wei clicked his tongue and spoke in a low voice.

"Even if there's no one around, no one would dare cause trouble at the Wuxiang Sect's government office, right?"

Chen Yuan spoke in a low voice, telling the big black horse beside him to go play by itself.

He then led Li Wei and Nuomi towards the gate and walked in.

As soon as the three stepped through the door, they found themselves in a dimly lit hall, where a chilling aura enveloped them.

Once your eyes adjust to the light, the scene inside the main hall comes into view.

This place is incredibly huge, like a martial arts training ground.

Further ahead in the main hall, a series of passageways appeared, leading in all directions, as if to many different rooms.

There was also a staircase that wound its way upwards, dark and its destination unknown.

However, the roar of a ferocious beast came from above, sending chills down one's spine.

Moreover, there were many other figures in the hall at that moment.

They included men and women, young and old, some in groups of three or five, and some sitting cross-legged alone.

Most of the creatures were in human form, but there were also those with human bodies and ferocious beast heads, each exuding a strong aura of malevolence, their eyes filled with demonic energy.

When Chen Yuan and his two companions entered, they instantly attracted the attention of all living beings.

These gazes paused for a moment, then turned hostile, even bloodthirsty and cruel.

"Heh, so it's human?"

Someone made a hungry sound and licked their lips.

Some people looked puzzled and confused.

Three humans, or two boys and a little girl?

What are you doing here?

"Tsk tsk, could they have accidentally wandered in?"

Someone asked, puzzled.

"Tsk tsk, stumbled in by accident? That's perfect, a gift from nature!"

A burly middle-aged man with a horn between his eyebrows grinned maliciously and strode over. Without saying a word, he reached out and grabbed at Nuomi.

A cruel glint appeared in his eyes, and his mouth opened, revealing ferocious fangs.

Clearly, he considered glutinous rice a delicious treat.

"Little girl, come here, let uncle have a taste."

As he spoke, a bloodthirsty glint appeared in his eyes, and saliva streamed from his mouth.

Chen Yuan's gaze turned cold.

This guy has definitely eaten people!

"Hehe, I'll play with you!"

Just then, Li Wei stood in front of Nuomi, reached out and grabbed the outstretched hand, their fingers intertwined!

"You little fatty, you're asking for it!"

The burly middle-aged man snarled as he tried to break Li Wei's hand.

But the next moment, his pupils shrank!

In my sight, Li Wei's hands turned golden!

"Inhumans!"

The burly middle-aged man's gaze sharpened!

But Li Wei's hand, with terrifying force, twisted suddenly, and with a snap, broke his arm!

"what!"

The burly middle-aged man screamed, his face turning deathly pale, and cold sweat pouring down his forehead!

But it wasn't over yet. Li Wei raised his foot and kicked him hard in the chin!

With a snap, his jaw was broken, and his burly body flew backward!

boom!

With a loud bang, it slammed heavily onto the ground!

The burly middle-aged man fainted immediately, his fate unknown!

The hall fell silent instantly, and all the previous mocking and sarcastic glances narrowed.

"Dare to cause trouble at the Wuxiang Division's government office? You're asking for death!"

Enraged, many people surrounded them, their killing intent palpable.

"boom!"

Li Wei's aura exploded, and a layer of golden spiritual energy flowed around his body, making him look like a golden man.

Nuomi bared its teeth, its hair stood on end, and its eyes gleamed with a scarlet light.

Chen Yuan calmly looked around and slowly drew his heavy halberd.

Clang!

The halberd was driven into the ground, and spiderweb-like cracks spread outwards.

This display of force stunned all the Wuxiang Guards who were trying to surround them.

"A mutant? He's a mutant? Could he be a research subject modified by the Divine Blood Pavilion?"

"That little girl is an evil spirit! My God, a born evil spirit, not an acquired one? Could it be a mutation of the evil spirit seed within her?"

"That black halberd must weigh at least a thousand pounds, right? My god, how can that boy have such strength?"

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Many people became restless, their faces extremely solemn.

The combat prowess displayed by Chen Yuan and his two companions has already proven that they are not ordinary mortals.

"Gentlemen, if you cannot explain why you are here, then I can only assume that you are here to cause trouble."

At this moment, an elderly man with a thin face, triangular eyes, and short hair, dressed in a black leather coat, walked out from the depths of the main hall.

As he walked, the crowd parted to make way for him.

"Captain Zhou."

Someone spoke respectfully.

But some people still looked disdainful, revealing sarcasm and contempt.

Chen Yuan, observing the expressions, instantly understood.

Perhaps it's because Captain Zhou is a human.

Those who showed mockery and disdain were all beastmen.

However, upon hearing that this person was the captain, Chen Yuan immediately took out his token.

"We're here to register."

It was a bronze plaque with the words "Formless" on it.

Li Wei and Nuomi also raised their heads and took out their iron tokens.

These tokens were naturally given to the three of them by Chen Qingcang before he left.

"The Formless Guards! They're actually the Formless Guards!"

The onlookers were immediately surprised, then showed expressions of disappointment.

I thought there would be some fun to be had, but it turned out to be the Wuxiang Guardian, so I turned around and left.

Chen Yuan and his two companions are extraordinary, all possessing cultivation. Now that they've even brought out the Formless Token, they're not here to cause trouble.

As for Little Glutinous Rice... it's not surprising that someone this young is a Wuxiang Guardian.

After all, the other party is a demon.

The Wuxiang Sect is not short of demons, alien species, and evil spirits.

As for the burly man who had been knocked unconscious by Li Wei's punch, no one paid him any attention.

However, a dark shadow quickly swept past, and the burly man lying on the ground vanished in an instant.

Chen Yuan and Li Wei's gazes instantly sharpened.

The short-haired old man seemed not to notice, his gaze towards Chen Yuan carrying a meaningful tone.

"Hehe, so you're the Wuxiang Guards here to report for duty. Not bad, there's even one of you who's a captain."

Chen Yuan looked at the old man, his eyes narrowing slightly, but he did not answer.

The captain's position was the same as that of Liu Hong, whom he had met in Shangang Town before.

However, Liu Hong was a tyrant in Shangang Town.

There should be many such squad leaders here.

"Come with me."

The short-haired old man ignored Chen Yuan and the others' attitude and turned to walk inside.

Chen Yuan and his two companions had no choice but to abandon their imposing manner and weapons, and follow behind him.

"I am Zhou Ye, the captain of the Ninth Team of the Ninth Division."

After saying this, the gray-haired old man fell silent.

Soon, he led Chen Yuan and the other two to a room lit by candlelight.

Chen Yuan glanced around.

The room was small, and in the middle sat a tall figure cross-legged.

He had his back to them, as if he were praying devoutly.

In front of that tall figure was a brazier.

Paper money was burning in the brazier.

Above the brazier was an offering table.

Candles and incense were lit on the offering table.

In addition, there is a shrine, but the appearance of the statue inside is too dark to be seen clearly.

Zhou Ye went inside and whispered his purpose to the figure inside.

"Oh? Captain? Our Ninth Division already has over a dozen captains..."

The figure sitting cross-legged with his back to Chen Yuan spoke in an aged voice, but then stopped.

"Director Ma, would you like to see their appointment letters? Let's see who sent them so we can make arrangements for them and assign them to which squad as captain."

Zhou Ye bowed deeply, his expression extremely respectful.

"No need."

The figure sitting cross-legged spoke in a deep voice, "Regardless of where the appointment letter came from, the position of captain shall be earned through merit."

"You should show them around our Ninth Division, and also take them to the council hall so everyone can get to know our new captain."

"Yes."

Zhou Ye nodded slightly, his eyes darting around.

He sighed almost imperceptibly, turned around and came to Chen Yuan's side, saying softly, "Come with me."

Chen Yuan glanced at the figure sitting cross-legged, then looked away and followed Zhou Ye up the stairs to the second floor.

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