The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 406 Three Rules
Zen Master Mingxuan possessed profound skills; his chanting resounded throughout the entire Dongji City and even reached the City Lord's Mansion.

Upon hearing the Buddhist chant, Prefect Pang Mi and Town Governor Dai Jingtong's expressions darkened, and a cold smile appeared in their eyes.

"Is the old man out of his mind? He's just asking for trouble."

Dai Jingtong's tone was somewhat cold.

Waiting for the Demon Suppression Guards to deal with you is called being obedient, but coming to their door on your own initiative is a different story. It can't be considered surrendering yourself; it could even be considered resistance.

Su Yan said calmly, "It seems you two can't sit still any longer. I'll go out for a bit, sirs."

"Going along is probably just a test by Togenji Temple."

An old monk blocked the gate, and inside and outside the city gate, martial artists crowded together.

Zen Master Mingxuan stood in front, while Huizang, Huihai, Huichen, and Huizhen stood with their eyes lowered, their monk robes remaining perfectly still.

The five of them stood at the city gate, within a radius of a hundred feet, and no one dared to approach them easily.

For a Golden Body Realm expert to come so close and call out the name of the world-renowned Champion Marquis, it must be something that cannot be easily overlooked.

As everyone gazed outside the city gate, they suddenly saw Mingxuan look up. Following his gaze, they saw Su Yan and his two companions arrive, standing atop the city wall.

Is Togenji trying to force the emperor to abdicate?

Su Yan's icy voice reached everyone's ears, causing their expressions to change slightly.

These words were undeniably heavy, and even Huizang, Huihai, and the other three frowned almost imperceptibly.

"Amitabha"

Zen Master Mingxuan remained unmoved, saying, "How dare such a humble temple do such a thing? But I am truly worried and, after much thought, I wish to seek an answer from Marquis Champion."

"What should Togenji Temple do?"

This question was naturally weighty. He was not only asking Dongxuan Temple, but also essentially asking the Buddhist sect how Champion Marquis Su Yan intended to strike.

"This is what you should be doing."

Su Yan remained calm and focused his eyes on Zen Master Mingxuan: "However, if you refuse to turn back until you hit a wall, then I might as well give you three conditions."

"Please, Champion Marquis, speak frankly."

"Article One: Sect warriors shall be registered and recorded under the jurisdiction of the Demon Suppression Guard. Each year, one-third of the sect warriors shall enter the Demon Suppression Guard and the Demon Suppression Army for training."

Upon hearing this first point, everyone gasped in shock.

The sect's roster is something that can never be given to anyone else.

Don't be fooled by the fact that a roster may sound like just a list of people. If it falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, it can be a register of life and death, a book of life and death.

If we follow the roster to handle it, the entire sect will probably die out in no time.

The roster, along with the experience and appointments, meant that the entire sect would be under the jurisdiction of the Dali Dynasty.

"how dare you?"

Huichen gritted her teeth and glared angrily at Su Yan.

Su Yan didn't even look up, his expression utterly calm: "If you're unwilling, then let's overturn the table and have a proper talk."

"you"

Huichen was speechless, and only then did Zen Master Mingxuan speak, "What about the second and third conditions of the Marquis of Champion?"

"You're quite composed."

"The second point is to investigate the land, clarify the property, report to the state government, pay taxes and tribute, and include the families involved. The amount due will be the amount due."

"The third rule is that the Demon Suppression Guard must investigate and punish all those who commit evil deeds, crimes, and harbor filth, and kill them one by one until there are no more wicked people left. However, I want you to take the first step. If you kill too few, I will replace them with people from your temple."

A surge of overwhelming rage suddenly arose, and even the Zen master Mingxuan, with his profound Zen skills, could not hold back his anger at this moment.

If Su Yan were to impose these three conditions, let alone the Buddhist sect, even some major sects would likely find it extremely difficult to implement them.

People and things are both core elements of a power.

Now that Su Yan has used a knife, he has stabbed a vital spot.

Once any force is manipulated in this way, it can be said that it is completely controlled by the prefectural governor and the demon-suppressing guards.

"Can't do it?"

"The Marquis of Champion's request is probably a bit too much to ask. Our Dongxuan Temple is loyal to Dali and is willing to send disciples to serve in Dali Prefecture, the Demon Suppression Guard, the Demon Suppression Army and other institutions. Ten years for True Intent, three years for Dan Aperture, and one year for Dharma Form are all acceptable. However, changing this list has always been complicated, so it is inconvenient to provide it."

"Investigating the assets and collecting taxes is naturally our sect's responsibility. However, the assets of our sect's disciples and families are likely too widespread, and not everyone may be convinced. Besides, what is the basis for our investigation? As for those who have committed wrongdoing, we will certainly have to address the root cause, but..."

"If this won't work and that won't work, then fine, let's talk to the Demon Suppression Guards and the Demon Suppression Army. Maybe one or two of them can survive."

Su Yan looked at Zen Master Mingxuan and the others with a cold smile and threatened them without any politeness.

As a special envoy with the title of Marquis of Champion, he could easily mobilize the Demon-Suppressing Guards in the prefecture if a real fight broke out.

"The Marquis of Champion has quite the bearing, but he has disgraced the Dragon Gate Ranking and the Grand Commandant. The Grand Commandant is in charge of suppressing the world, yet he has used the Demon Suppression Guard, which is probably inappropriate."

Huizang's eyes, which had been gleaming with golden light, were now fixed on Su Yan. His words, though seemingly clever, had actually driven Su Yan into a corner.

Su Yan traveled through thirteen prefectures, his purpose being to help Grand Marshal Hong suppress the world and eliminate all forces.

If Su Yan were to leverage this power now, then all this talk of building up momentum and suppressing the enemy would become a joke.

"You want to have sex with me?"

Su Yan looked coldly at Zen Master Mingxuan, without the slightest fear.

Zen Master Mingxuan chanted a Buddhist prayer and then said, “This old monk wishes to make a bet with the Marquis of Champion. I dare to challenge the Marquis of Champion to a duel. If the Marquis of Champion and this old monk cannot determine a winner within a hundred moves, then Dongxuan Temple will lose. Dongxuan Temple will execute these three conditions without the slightest error. If we are fortunate enough to win, then please, Marquis of Champion, show mercy.”

Dongxuan Temple only had a Golden Body Realm expert in charge. Although their strength was not weak, it was impossible for them to fight against the entire Dali.

They lacked the resources and didn't want to travel far to the Buddhist kingdom, so they could only swallow their pride and struggle for a while.

"Can"

Su Yan agreed without any hesitation.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the martial artists watching the spectacle, the Dharma Immortal on the pavilion, and the Prefect Pang Mi and the Town Governor Dai Jingtong behind him all changed slightly.

"Champion Marquis, don't be provoked by this old thief. A third-level Golden Body Realm martial artist, wanting to fight with a junior? Mingxuan, you're really getting worse as you get older."

The town magistrate's eyes were like a tiger's, fixed on Zen Master Mingxuan.

The two had fought each other in their early years, knew each other's methods, and knew that the other was not easy to deal with, especially in this kind of battle.

The town magistrate warned that if Su Yan rashly agreed at this moment, he would probably have to face the fully awakened Mingxuan Zen Master.

"It's alright, let's get started."

"Amitabha, I have offended you."

Zen Master Mingxuan carried the entire Dongxuan Temple on his back; at this moment, he was already like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to be released at any moment.

A powerful aura erupted from him, golden light soaring into the sky like a pillar, and the swastika wheel behind him shone with boundless light. At this moment, his golden body was activated, and a Vajra Lapis Lazuli Tiger Dharma Image rose up.

"Golden Crystal Body Fist!"

Mingxuan launched a direct attack at Su Yan. This attack seemed to compress the surrounding air tenfold, pulling the airflow and locking the enemy in place. It was as if Su Yan was trapped in endless asphalt, making movement extremely difficult.

'A madman, isn't he afraid of offending Grand Commandant Hong?'

Pang Mi and Dai Jingtong both believed that Su Yan was doomed to lose and were secretly preparing to take action to save him no matter what.

Su Yan was Grand Commandant Hong's apprentice; if he were to die here rashly, the two of them would likely bear a burden of guilt they couldn't bear. Their preparations to act naturally didn't escape Ming Xuan's notice.

But those eyes, like golden flames, didn't care. As long as the two of them made a move, Su Yan would lose!
A golden light clenched into a fist and fell from above.

The towering tiger seemed poised to devour Su Yan.

Just when everyone had already concluded that Su Yan could not possibly be compared to the Golden Body Realm.

A surge of blood energy erupted from Su Yan's body, and his powerful aura rose steadily.

His insect-like body was constantly covered with bone and armor, and he fully activated his physical cultivation techniques.

He threw a punch, and the booming sound was no less than the collapse of the sky and the splitting of the earth.

Mingxuan's golden fist shadow shattered, and uncontrollable power escaped, the shockwave almost collapsing the city wall.

Yet, even amidst such a terrifying attack, he remained completely still.

Within its swollen and powerful arms, the power of ferocious insects was also intertwined.

"How can it be?!"

Everyone was stunned. Su Yan, who was thought to be doomed to defeat, actually appeared in front of everyone.

"Come again"

Su Yan roared, summoning the giant mountain worm behind him, along with the ancient dragon vein worms on his left and right.

He suddenly unleashed the True Spirit Transformation, using the Ferocious Insect Technique as its core, finally gathering power near the heart core and mobilizing the power within Su Yan's body that was enough to make Zen Master Mingxuan regret his actions.

Su Yan, carrying the Ten Thousand Insects Prison Tower, directly clashed with Zen Master Mingxuan.

Despite being significantly weaker, Su Yan managed to slam the Myriad Insect Prison Tower and the two ferocious insects into his body after the True Spirit Transformation, thus overwhelming Zen Master Mingxuan.

Golden Glass
Su Yan sneered and smashed the Ten Thousand Insect Prison Tower down on it.

Once, twice, three times...

Su Yan continued to make moves, and with each attack, Ming Xuan's golden, bell-like body was covered with cracks.

The more Master Mingxuan fought, the more anxious he became, while Su Yan's strength grew stronger with each blow.

'Perhaps we can kill this boy.'

Suddenly, Zen Master Mingxuan had such a terrifying thought, and he unleashed an even more explosive phantom of a tiger beast.

His physical body was shattered, but Su Yan gradually recovered in the blink of an eye.

What followed was a torrential downpour of Su Yan smashing the tower.

In a short period of time, they had already learned seventy or eighty moves.

Mingxuan had already used every trick in the book, even taking out his own staff to fight Su Yan.

It's a pity
As the Zen staff entered the arena, a black insect flew out and devoured its essence in one gulp.

Zen Master Mingxuan was greatly alarmed, and Su Yan appeared in front of him in a flash.

At this moment, Su Yan's eyes were as calm as if he were looking at a dead person.

The enormous fist was raised, then transformed into a giant hand and slammed down.

The Great Devouring True Demon Palm!
No one could understand the power of this palm strike, nor could anyone fathom the domineering nature behind it.

With a single palm strike, Zen Master Mingxuan was no longer moving.

More accurately, it completely immobilizes people.

bang
The jet-black hand, marked with gold and red patterns, shattered all arrogance, and the golden body of Zen Master Mingxuan was broken.

At this moment, the Vajra Lapis Lazuli Tiger was also directly shattered.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Su Yan stood on the ground, while the old monk in front of him was in a very disheveled state.

His robe was torn, his body was covered in wounds, blood was flowing continuously, and his internal energy was in complete disarray.

There is no need for further fighting.

Looking at Su Yan, who was staring intently at him, Ming Xuan sighed: "I've lost."

Defeated?!
The crowd was shocked, and soon the sound of astonishment spread from one person to another.

He defeated a Golden Body Realm expert with his Dharma Body form.

"Amitabha Buddha, we will deliver the first two conditions proposed by the Marquis of Champion to the Demon Suppression Guard within three days. As for the last one, please give us some time."

Su Yan grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth: "I'll go there myself."

"Gentlemen, please stay with us for a few more days to attend to today's matters."

Su Yan smiled warmly, but the smile looked like that of a devil.

"Commander Dai, listen to my order: mobilize the Demon Suppression Guards to thoroughly investigate the monks and martial artists of Dongxuan Temple, and gather information from the people of Qingyu County. Anyone found to have committed crimes shall be killed without exception."

"Yes"

……

In front of everyone, Su Yan directly suppressed a Golden Body Realm martial artist.

Such things, which seem like something out of a fairy tale, are happening around us.

Su Yan's fame spread throughout the Eastern Wilderness Prefecture, especially the result of this battle, which solidified his position on the Dragon Gate Ranking.

Originally, the town magistrate wanted Su Yan to personally go and suppress the four sects of the Eastern Wilderness Prefecture that were gradually stirring up trouble.

Their descendants began to travel the world, and their battles turned the Eastern Wilderness Prefecture upside down.

The Demon Suppression Guards disliked this commotion, because the more they stirred things up, the more likely something bad would happen.

So they wanted Su Yan to put these people in check.

Dai Jingtong said, "I was going to tell you about this, but I just received news that the successors of Huangxiang Sect, Wuling Sect, and Shuangyue Sect have all returned to their mountain gates."

Dai Jingtong grinned and said, "Zhuo Qun of Huang Xiangzong is only ranked twenty-ninth on the Dragon Gate Ranking. He doesn't have the ability to fight against a Golden Body Realm expert. I suppose they don't dare to come and challenge you."

Although it is said that the Dragon Gate Ranking is something that even those who are not on the list might come out of seclusion and go on a killing spree against those on the Dragon Gate Ranking.

But that's a minority; most people have a certain understanding of their own abilities.

Just as Su Yan defeated Zen Master Mingxuan, his position in the top five of the Dragon Gate Ranking was now firmly in place.

Unless the opponent has the strength to deal with a Golden Body Realm martial artist, they would absolutely not dare to challenge them.

"It saved me a lot of trouble."

Su Yan smiled and then said, "I'm going to Qingyu County."

Dai Jingtong: ?
Dai Jingtong didn't understand what Su Yan meant. After all, Su Yan alone couldn't do much to thoroughly investigate those who committed crimes. With the Demon Suppression Guards around, the matter could definitely be handled properly.

However, once Su Yan obtained the roster and entered Qingyu County, he knew what Su Yan was planning to do.

Ten thousand swarms of ferocious bees entered Qingyu, rolling heads turned into white bones, a Jingguan (a mound of corpses) was built below the sect, and a white flag was raised outside the sect.

Su Yan wreaked havoc in Qingyun County, even the Divine Fiend Locusts and Soul-Devouring Worms were nearly full.

It turned out that a killer star had entered the martial arts world, and this killer star turned around and went to Huang Xiangzong.

(End of this chapter)