There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 157 No One Understands Better Than Me [Second Update]

The flying boat turned and was pushed down from the clouds by Liu Shuang'er.

Blackwater City was now in sight.

This place is located in the northern border of Nanbin Road, bordering Beimo Road. The city is majestic, the people are diverse and the atmosphere is fierce.

Stepping off the flying boat, Liu Shuang'er led the way while whispering, "Because these twin ruins are special, part of the Taiyi Dao Palace is located within my Nanbin Dao territory, while the Demonic Sect ruins extend to the Beimo Dao, making the situation complicated. In addition to the Criminal Investigation Division, another deputy commander within my Demon-Slaying Guard, Yan Ruoshuang, who is in charge of Beimo Dao affairs, will never miss an opportunity to interfere."

As they spoke, the two slowed their pace as they walked down a street.

The area ahead had already been blocked off by numerous constables dressed in the uniforms of the Criminal Investigation Department.

These people were sharp and capable. As soon as they saw Liu Shuang'er and Chen Qing, more than ten of them immediately went to meet them, but stopped tacitly a dozen steps away, forming a formation that could be used for both offense and defense.

Chen Qing glanced at them, saw through their deception, and said to Liu Shuang'er, "Commander Liu, judging from their posture, they're not exactly friendly. Has your intention to seize power already been exposed?"

"If we don't make our purpose clear and let people guess, what if something goes wrong? Wouldn't that be a mistake?" Liu Shuang'er didn't care at all. "Besides, the Criminal Investigation Department is in charge of internal affairs and deals with human laws; my Demon Suppression Guard is in charge of external affairs and deals with non-human beings. Our duties are different, so friction is inevitable."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and revealed her identity: "Liu Shuang'er, a member of the Demon-Slaying Guard, has been ordered to investigate the unusual activity at the ruins."

Across from them, the leader clasped his hands in a respectful yet distant greeting: "Greetings, Commander Liu." His gaze then fell upon Chen Qing. "And this gentleman is?"

Liu Shuang'er looked at Chen Qing with a questioning look in her eyes, asking whether she should reveal her identity.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Qing decided not to hide it.

Firstly, since he has come here and is involved with several departments of the Great Yan Dynasty, he cannot hide his identity at all. If they want to investigate, they will definitely be able to find out.

Secondly, he is now quite confident. With his Nascent Soul stage not appearing, no one can stop him. In the Nanbin region, he has no one to worry about.

So Chen Qing nodded.

Liu Shuang'er understood and immediately raised her voice, "This is Chen Qing, the head of the Mingxia Mountain Sect, the Grand Alliance Leader of the Thirty-Seven Sects of Nanbin!"

"What?! He's Chen Qing?!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people opposite changed drastically, as if facing a formidable enemy, and the atmosphere instantly became tense!

Clearly, Chen Qing's title of "Leader of the Nanbin Alliance" and his deeds also carried considerable influence in this area.

Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue official's robe, whose aura had reached the early stage of the Golden Core realm, stepped forward from the crowd. His expression was solemn as he said to Chen Qing, "I am Zhou Chen, the Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department. Sect Leader Chen, do you still have several murder cases on your hands? How dare you come to my Criminal Investigation Department's territory?"

Chen Qing remained calm and, after a moment's thought, said, "The murders mentioned in Patrol Zhou's case, could they be the secret envoy of Nan Yan Continent, or perhaps the likes of Black Shark Li Wantao? If they are such people who collude with the demonic path and wreak havoc on Nanbin, then I, Chen, have killed them. That's all. I've rid the people of a scourge. What's wrong with that?" His tone was calm, yet it carried an air of authority.

"Alright, regarding the Zhou Xun case," Liu Shuang'er interrupted directly, "Stop using these old grievances to intimidate us. Don't you even know who the target is? Alliance Leader Chen is here today at my invitation to lend a hand. Haven't you been reporting that the demonic mist in the ruins is difficult to suppress and could cause a major upheaval? With Alliance Leader Chen taking action, it can naturally be suppressed."

Zhou Chen's face stiffened, and he said coldly, "Commander Liu, don't forget that the Criminal Investigation Department is still in charge here! No matter who you invite, the rules cannot be broken!"

"Rules?" Liu Shuang'er scoffed. "This matter involves two Dao domains, ancient ruins, and demonic traces, far exceeding the normal authority of your Criminal Investigation Department. The leadership will be transferred sooner or later. If you continue to obstruct it, don't blame me for immediately issuing a document to take over ahead of schedule!"

"Liu Shuang'er! The Demon-Slaying Guard isn't your personal domain!"

Just then, a cold female voice came from behind the crowd.

The crowd parted, and a tall woman dressed in light blue, with a cold and beautiful face, stepped out, followed by seven or eight elite demon-hunting guards, forming a subtle standoff with Liu Shuang'er's men.

Her gaze first swept over Liu Shuang'er, then landed on Chen Qing, filled with scrutiny and wariness: "You are Chen Qing, the leader of the Nanbin Alliance? You actually want to stand up for Liu Shuang'er?"

Upon seeing her, Chen Qing immediately guessed that this woman was Yan Ruoshuang, the other deputy commander mentioned by Liu Shuang'er.

Before Chen Qing could respond, Yan Ruoshuang continued, "I have read your file. You were at the Yin Spirit Realm, yet you severed the Golden Core stage. This is extraordinary."

“Senior Sister Yan, I have brought strong reinforcements this time, enough to quell the situation. Leave this to me, so you don’t need to worry.” Liu Shuang’er raised her eyebrows triumphantly and said to Zhou Chen, “Inspector Zhou, lead the way. Let’s go see the demonic mist that you are helpless against. Alliance Leader Chen, please.”

Zhou Chen's face was gloomy, and he snorted coldly: "Fine! I'd like to see what extraordinary means you have to break through that bone-corroding demonic mist that even Golden Core cultivators are wary of!" After saying that, he turned around and led the way.

After Liu Shuang'er and Chen Qing left first, one of Yan Ruoshuang's subordinates asked in a low voice, "Sir, what about Chen Qing..."

Yan Ruoshuang followed Chen Qing's back with a solemn expression and slowly said, "This person is extremely dangerous. Although he is only a Yin God in the third realm, he gives me the feeling of facing a late-stage Golden Core True Person. I have read all his files. His talent and combat power are unbelievable. I even suspect that if he wanted to, he could step into the Golden Core realm at any time! This time, Liu Shuang'er has probably invited a real demon god."

"Oh?" The person who asked the question immediately became curious. "Even if he has the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator, even if he is a true Golden Core cultivator, does that mean he can cause trouble here?"

He was about to ask another question.

Yan Ruoshuang sighed and spoke first: "Since Liu Shuang'er has invited such a person, we have to rethink our original plan, otherwise it will all be a waste of effort. After all, none of us can control this person."

After a moment's hesitation, she said, "I need to write a letter to ask my senior brother to come and support me!" "Your senior brother?! That means..."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

"Don't think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill." Yan Ruoshuang said solemnly, "If you knew his true record, you would know that underestimating him would not only bring shame upon yourself, but also ruin your own situation!"

Before she finished speaking, her expression changed drastically, her gaze sharpened, and she looked at the shadow to the side!
"Who?!"

"Tsk, what a keen sense of perception!"

From the shadows, a figure slowly emerged. His aura was initially as ordinary as that of a mortal, but after a few steps, it suddenly changed. Twisted light and shadow appeared around him, and dark demonic mist surged, emitting a strange, chaotic, and terrifying aura!
"Since it can't be hidden anymore, then let's not hide it anymore."

"Demonic energy?!" Yan Ruoshuang's pupils contracted, and she shouted sharply, "Where did this demonic cultist come from! How did you infiltrate this place?!"

"I originally came to settle old debts with that old scoundrel Jun Wuyai, but I never expected to stumble upon such an opportunity!" The man grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "Listen to me, the waters here are too deep. You can't handle it. Retreat as soon as possible to save your lives!"

Yan Ruoshuang narrowed her eyes: "What do you know?"

"No one understands the secrets here better than I do!" The man replied with a smirk, seemingly without any reservations. "Telling you won't hurt! This place is not only the ruins of an ancient demon, but it also involves the progenitor of the Blood Demon! If it weren't for certain karmic entanglements that even I haven't yet deciphered, it would never have appeared in the world! If I were you, I would immediately flee thousands of miles away, never wanting to be touched in the slightest!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned strange. They wondered where this demonic cultivator came from, who was so honest and straightforward, actually answering every question.

"Take him down!" Yan Ruoshuang didn't waste any words. As soon as she saw that this person knew the secret, she gave the order directly!

Two Golden Core cultivators beside him responded and moved!

One person made a hand seal, and the jade pendant at his waist shone brightly, transforming into nine green light chains that, like dragons emerging from their caves, locked onto the opponent's major acupoints!
The other person pointed his fingers like a sword, and a point of pure golden elixir sword energy pierced the air with a sharp whistle, faster than lightning, and went straight for the opponent's brow!

Furthermore, seven or eight demon-hunting guards at the Yin God realm attacked simultaneously, their sword energy, talismans, and trapping array light intertwining into a net, sealing off all of that person's escape routes!
Their offensive was fierce and their teamwork was excellent, clearly demonstrating their high level of training!

however--

The demonic cultivator merely chuckled and casually waved his hand!
"Wow--"

A filthy, scarlet river of blood surged forth from his sleeve, sending a stench through the air!
The blood river seemed to have a life of its own, swirling in the air. The azure chains shattered upon contact, and the golden core sword energy disappeared into it like mud oxen entering the sea. All the sword energy and talismans were devoured by the filth, and the spiritual light of the trapping formation dimmed and collapsed instantly!

The two Golden Core cultivators groaned and staggered backward, their faces deathly pale!
The other demon-hunting guards were staggering and their breathing was disordered!

The river of blood surged back and disappeared into the person's body.

"Blood River Demon Art?!" Yan Ruoshuang was shocked but not flustered. As if she understood something, she took out a bead the size of a longan and dark red in color from her bosom, and threw it out with a burst of true essence!

The bead exploded in mid-air, transforming into a faint, dim, blood-red light that emitted a shrill shriek and lunged at the demon!
"Utterly foolish!" The sorcerer, instead of being alarmed, was delighted and burst into laughter, flicking his finger again. "How dare you try to teach me a lesson!"

Another, even more condensed beam of blood-red light shot out from his fingertips, arriving first despite being delayed, and struck the dim blood shadow, instantly devouring it like a whale sucking in water!

After being devoured, the blood-red light suddenly expanded several sizes, and its aura became even more ferocious!
"In this world, no one understands this skill better than me!" The demon was extremely proud and spoke arrogantly. "The true forms of the Blood River fight and devour each other, regardless of the depth of their skills, only their rank matters! The higher the rank and the more ancient the original form of the slain form, the higher the true form's position and the more primordial it is! The greater its power!"

At this point, his tone turned stern, tinged with nostalgia, as he said, "This true form of my Blood River was severed from my mentor, who treated me even better than his own son. To help me achieve my goals, he willingly went to the Blood Demon Ancestral Altar and spent sixty years refining himself! How could your crude imitation possibly withstand it?"

As he spoke, the demon's tone turned indignant: "It's all that old thief Jun Wuyai's fault! He spreads his cultivation techniques everywhere, harbors evil intentions, and disrupts my lineage. I have already met four or five Blood River successors! Little do they know, they are all just doing my bidding!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruoshuang's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in shock, "You're the one who was tricked by Master Mo Shu, who crippled his Nascent Soul cultivation, and turned to this demonic art, the Old Demon Yan Qi..."

"Shut up! Who got scammed? I was just going with the flow!"

The sorcerer seemed to have been struck in a sore spot, and suddenly flew into a rage!
His body erupted with blood-red light, transforming into a gigantic blood-red palm, carrying overwhelming resentment and a foul wind, which slammed down fiercely towards Yan Ruoshuang and the others!

They were about to be crushed into dust!
But the blood-red palm suddenly stopped halfway through, and then strangely rolled back.

The demon suddenly turned his head, looking towards the other side of the forest, his expression one of surprise and uncertainty: "Hmm? There's someone else?!"

The leaves rustled softly as Chen Qing slowly walked out, his expression calm.

"Your voice is so loud, it's really difficult to pretend you can't hear it."

He sighed inwardly.

Although he had long anticipated that Jun Wuyai would pass on the "Blood River True Form Great Technique" to him, he knew there must be a scheme involved, but he never expected the trap to be so deep and so wide!
"He's casting a wide net; even a Nascent Soul cultivator has fallen for his trick. This man's methods are truly unpredictable. But what exactly is his purpose? What's the underlying logic behind these actions? Surely he's not just stirring things up everywhere?"

　The third update is coming soon...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)