Chapter 541: Chapter 409: Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging, Surging Winds and Clouds

’Time to cultivate.’ Chen Ping’an reined in his thoughts, sat cross-legged, and began circulating his Heart Method.

Although the Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Technique was a Supreme Divine Skill, he prioritized cultivating the Wandering Dragon Body Technique. Firstly, he had a greater need for a body technique than for defensive abilities. Secondly, while the Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Technique had fewer requirements, its cultivation speed was slower. All things considered, the rate of improvement for the Wandering Dragon Body Technique was much faster!

+1!

Inside the room, Chen Ping’an’s expression was calm. He sat cross-legged in quiet meditation, his body enveloped in a faint green glow.

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"Lord Zhong, I am eternally grateful for your care during this extermination campaign. After recuperating for many days, my injuries have now healed, so I have come to take my leave."

Inside the Sanqi Mountain encampment, Chen Ping’an wore a smile as he cupped his fist to Zhong Zeyu in farewell.

By now, the dust had all but settled on the campaign against the Ten Thousand Demons. Most of the reinforcements at the encampment had already departed, led by their respective units. The Grandmaster who had come to oversee the situation, for example, had left long ago.

Speaking of which, Gu Qingchan was the first to leave the Sanqi Mountain area due to the death of Situ Ba. Situ Ba held a very high position in the Qiankun Bureau. His death here meant that the personnel involved would naturally be subject to some investigation. Gu Qingchan was not part of the Garrison Commandant’s Office, so she technically wasn’t under the Qiankun Bureau’s jurisdiction. However, as a member of the Gu Family, she had to consider her family’s interests. While she wouldn’t be interrogated like a criminal, she was still required to explain the situation to both the Qiankun Bureau and the Garrison Commandant’s Office.

Afterward, the Qiankun Bureau would conduct a further investigation to verify her testimony.

"Lord Chen, why not stay a few more days? The final wrap-up of the campaign is nearly finished. Once I’m done logging the merits, we can drink and celebrate together, enjoying life. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?" Zhong Zeyu rose, urging him to stay.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Lord Zhong, but I have already been delayed here for a long time. It is time for me to return to Weishui," Chen Ping’an replied with a smile, declining the offer.

"That is a shame." A flicker of regret crossed Zhong Zeyu’s face, but he didn’t insist. "Since that is the case, I won’t keep you any longer, Lord Chen. It has been my honor to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with you against the Ten Thousand Demons menace. The bond we’ve forged is profound. Though we part today, please do not forget our camaraderie. We must be sure to visit each other often in the future."

Although Zhong Zeyu was from the State Garrison Command and his official rank was a level higher than Chen Ping’an’s, he did not dare to be the least bit arrogant in their conversation. His words were full of politeness and a desire to build goodwill.

It was obvious. Knowing about his secret connection to Gu Qingchan, who would dare act so arrogantly before Chen Ping’an?! And taking a step back, even without Gu Qingchan, the power Chen Ping’an had displayed was more than enough to earn this level of respect.

The merit reports from the campaign against the Ten Thousand Demons credited Chen Ping’an with slaying some of the sect’s absolute top masters.

First Blood Demon Hammer, then Blood Demon Battleaxe—two absolute masters had already fallen at Chen Ping’an’s hands. Faced with such a prodigy, with such power, who could possibly resist the urge to get on his good side?

If he didn’t seize this chance to forge a connection with this future Jade Balance Grandmaster, what was he supposed to do? Wait until after Chen Ping’an became a Grandmaster to show up obnoxiously at his door and try to reminisce about old times?!

"Lord Zhong is absolutely right. Since we are comrades-in-arms, we should naturally stay in touch," Chen Ping’an replied with a smile.

’These weren’t just empty words on Chen Ping’an’s part. Zhong Zeyu was a first-rate operator, both in word and deed, not to mention his impressive combat strength. A truly capable man. If the opportunity arose in the future, he would definitely have to "stay in touch" with him.’

’If he had someone like that working under him, many things would be so much easier. With Zhong Zeyu’s top-tier combat strength, he could handle the vast majority of situations.’

After a reluctant farewell and a final exchange, Chen Ping’an prepared to depart.

"Lord Chen, take care!" Zhong Zeyu waved goodbye. "When we meet again in the State City, we must drink and celebrate together."

"Everyone, take care!" Chen Ping’an cupped his fist once, then vaulted onto his horse.

"Farewell, Lord Chen!"

"Take care, Lord Chen!"

The many mid-level officials of the Garrison Commandant’s Office in the Sanqi Mountain encampment all bid farewell to Chen Ping’an in unison.

Amidst the chorus of goodbyes, Chen Ping’an glanced back at the distant, rolling, overlapping peaks of Sanqi Mountain, then retracted his gaze. With a crack of his whip, he led his men straight toward the main road.

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「A deep mountain valley in southwestern Canglong Province.」

The valley entrance was shrouded in a perpetual mist that never dispersed. From within the fog, the occasional low growl of a beast or the strange cry of some unknown creature could be heard, adding to the grim and terrifying atmosphere.

Inside the valley, ancient trees soared into the sky, their lush branches and leaves blocking out the sun. Sunlight could barely penetrate the dense canopy, making the entire valley seem dark and mysterious. Deeper within, the miasma grew thicker, almost to the point of condensing into a liquid. The headquarters of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect was located here.

"Worthless! Useless! A bunch of worthless trash!"

In the dark and deep main hall of the Demon Sect, flickering candlelight illuminated a sinister and furious face. His hair was dark red, like congealed blood. His body was hidden within a blood-red robe, and he exuded an indescribable aura.

The Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, the Bloodthirsty Demon Venerable!

"The Ten Thousand Demons Sect has survived for two thousand years, and the Land of Inheritance is the primary reason for that. But now you’re telling me the Garrison Commandant’s Office has destroyed it!?"

"And Elder Li!? With him guarding the Land of Inheritance, how could it have ended up like this?"

"..."

The Bloodthirsty Demon Venerable’s eyes were like cold stars in an abyss, flickering with an icy light. The entire hall was filled with a heart-pounding, oppressive atmosphere. The high-ranking members of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect knelt on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, none daring to meet the Bloodthirsty Demon Venerable’s murderous gaze.

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