Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Inside the Great Shun Gathering.

A slightly gaunt figure, wrapped in bloodstained white cloth, was hurled out in an instant!

Many disciples from prominent families all stood up to dodge, then stared in horror at Yuan Gang on the ground. They saw his eyes bulging, blood oozing from his mouth and nose, and his breastbone utterly crushed, obviously clinging to life by a thread.

It was just one palm strike, and without even using martial arts, relying purely on physical strength, he had nearly killed a Refinement Martial Arts Master of the Jade Liquid Boundary.

Looking at the man's demeanor, it seemed like he had not even exerted his full strength.

The crowd finally regained their senses and hurriedly turned their gazes toward Zhao Kangyun.

"..."

Zhao Kangyun had just stood up and hadn't had time to wave his fan before he became the focus of everyone's expectations.

Yet no joy was in his heart, only a feeling of dryness in his mouth and throat.

After hesitating, he slowly began to speak, "This brother, our Great Qian Dynasty's laws, as far as I know, have never been so strict as to forbid others from laughing, right? Vajra Gate is also a renowned and respected sect; don't you think your actions are a bit too overbearing?"

His words were impeccably cautious.

"Click....." Yuan Gang's face was smeared with blood, his ears ringing, his mind in a daze, he instinctively bore resentment and glared at Shen Yi.

Seeing that the others had refocused their attention on the young man, Zhao Kangyun secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Although he was extremely talented and several years older, he was only at the Jade Liquid Late Stage.

If he really faced Yuan Gang, the outcome was uncertain, let alone against this fearsome youth.

All he could do was regret that he had come out for a walk today and forgotten to bring someone to send messages, and also that no elder was at his side for protection.

Zhang the Butcher stared blankly at Shen Yi, his fishy pig mouth twitching slightly.

His mix of emotions was complex and indescribable; so much so that he dared not meet the gaze of the young man, an utterly humiliating scene, yet there he was, standing in front of him as usual.

"..."

Fortunately, Shen Yi shifted his body slightly, his deep gaze sweeping slowly across the people, eventually resting on Zhao Kangyun.

He watched him quietly, "You laugh, ah."

The emotionless words echoed within the Great Shun Gathering.

Those who had been laughing boisterously just now were all silent at this moment, and Zhao Kangyun tried to force a smile but eventually gave up and sat down again, "Of course, Vajra Gate knows to seek justice from Your Excellency."

For a while, the grand hall was devoid of the previous laughter and cheerful voices.

Even Tian Zhiwen found it somewhat unbelievable.

This was Qingzhou City, and that was the Zhao family's eldest son... had he... chickened out?

But who exactly was this young genius who had offended half of Qingzhou's powers in an instant? What was the identity of this youth in the cloud-patterned ink robe?

Don't assume that because everyone is behaving now, out of fear for his fierce actions, the hostility hidden in everyone's eyes hasn't diminished at all. Once they leave the Great Shun Gathering, this will no longer just be about the young people's affairs.

Before Tian Zhiwen could figure it out, he heard the rustling sound of someone approaching from behind; Li Mujin somersaulted down from the second floor, and Li Xinhan, with a firm heart and gritting his teeth in pain, pulled his injured body along and also leaped down.

One on the left, one on the right.

Li Xinhan stepped on Yuan Gang's abdomen and reached for his knife; then, realizing that none of them brought a knife today, he reluctantly grabbed a nearby stool and pressed it against Yuan Gang's throat, "What are you staring at? Stay put."

Seeing the two siblings, the people present were startled once again.

Was Li family's affair also involved in today's enmities?

"Li Xinhan, I remember your father has always been on good terms with the head of Vajra Gate," said Zhao Kangyun, but his words were immediately contradicted, so he frowned and reminded.

"What nonsense about the Li or Wang family, today I've arrested him in the name of the Third-Rank Tribune."

Li Xinhan swept a cold gaze around and declared loudly, "I'm on official duty for the Demon-suppression Bureau, everyone get down!"

With her purple gown lightly fluttering, Li Mujin also stared coldly at the people around her.

As long as the name of the Demon-suppression Bureau was invoked, today's issue wouldn't be a mere personal grievance anymore. They must suppress these people's tempers all at once; otherwise, there was no telling what trouble would ensue.

Under the watchful eyes of the siblings, this group of well-known martial practitioners reluctantly got down on their knees.

Zhao Kangyun clenched his fan tightly and sat with an unhappy face.

Seeing this, Li Xinhan forcefully threw the stool, "Pretending to be deaf and dumb; get down for me!"

Bang!

With a swing of his hand, Zhao Kangyun smashed the stool, furious enough to nearly shatter his teeth, and slowly knelt on the ground, "Pulling rank, huh? Right now, none of the twelve generals are in Qingzhou City, who gave the order? Acting so recklessly, I'd like to see how you'll explain when you get back!"

"Ugh."

Li Xinhan had just finished gloating when he heard this. He couldn't help but cast his gaze toward the young man in the crowd.

This is bad… Could it have been too much?

Seeing his expression, not only did Zhao Kangyun's face show a cold smile, but the other noble scions also became a bit more arrogant.

Li Mujin felt a bit of a headache coming on as he rubbed his temples. The matter was not significant to begin with, yet his foolish brother had turned it into such a debacle. It would have been better not to come down and just let Officer Shen handle it quietly.

"..."

Shen Yi casually took out a metal plaque from his waist and threw it to Li Xinhan.

He strode toward the exit, leaving behind only an indifferent comment.

"Surround Vajra Gate, don't let a single one escape."

Before the words had even finished echoing, the entire hall fell silent, so quiet that the sound of a needle falling could be heard.

Zhao Kangyun looked up in astonishment, while Li Mujin trembled slightly.

Li Xinhan blinked, clutching the metal plaque in his hand. After a brief moment of stupefaction, he shook with excitement, his hands trembling. Even his normally composed self couldn't help but whisper in a voice as faint as a mosquito's, "Fuck…"

True, he was a son of the Li family, but given his age and strict upbringing, he had never experienced anything so thrilling.

"Come with me."

Shen Yi glanced at Zhang the Butcher and stepped out of the Great Shun Gathering.

A middle-aged man with a hot temper and a straightforward personality, how could he tolerate such humiliation? He must have been blackmailed by someone.

To hire a tutor for his child, he even had to carry heavy bags and save up wen, what kind of leverage could he possibly have? It was nothing more than his family.

To protect this "leverage," he naturally had to exert some force and leave no room for accidents.

As for the cause and effect, he would ask slowly after returning to his residence. Staying here any longer would only make matters worse for the other party.

The burly man stared at the ground, his mind completely muddled... and without realizing it, he began to follow the other towards the outside.

...

In Qingzhou City, the night sky was profound.

Orders were passed down one after another.

Apart from those garrisoning the city, the thousand or so resting Incamp Colonels gradually started to stir. Those unaware whispered, "Whose order is this?"

"From the ranks of General Chen Qiankun, by personal command of Personal Adjutant General Officer Shen."

"Besiege Vajra Gate."

The colonels who had returned from Qingfeng Mountain kept their composure as a series of Demon Suppression Chains emerged from their sleeves, the noise of which enveloped the entire street.

The cloud-patterned ink robe of the Golden Eagle Commandant flowed, like a specter hastening death.

"Siege Vajra Gate!"

Inside the Demon-suppression Bureau Office, countless outer camp colonels stopped their work.

Dozens of commandants donned great coats and stepped out from the crowd.

Close to three thousand outer camp colonels, who were still within Qingzhou City, slowly poured out of the Demon-suppression Bureau Office and headed toward West City.

The vast city was suddenly covered in a layer of darkness denser than the night itself.

Torches connected in a line, like a blazing wildfire.

The many noble houses closed their doors tightly, and all the pedestrians on the streets retreated back to their homes, stealthily peeking out from the cracks in their doors.

Rows of uniformly clad black-robed figures swept past before their eyes, a chilling aura sweeping the entire street.

"Are you sure this is what Officer Shen meant?"

Li Mujin clenched her teeth, wishing she could strangle her brother to death.

"I didn't do it."

Li Xinhan, squeezed within the crowd, was somewhat bewildered: "I didn't want to make a big fuss, so I found Golden Eagle Commandant Hong Lei, who was leading his horse, and the Golden Eagle Colonels who cleared the path for him. I just said Officer Shen was in trouble and to make sure the people from Vajra Gate were taken care of..."

On the outskirts of West City, a towering pagoda was surrounded by a pale courtyard wall.

Dozens of martial artists rushed towards the gate from the long steps, and before they could close it, they stared in stunned silence at the neat lines of black-robed figures approaching.

Under the glow of the firelight, the Golden Eagle and the ferocious wolf were terrifying to behold!