Hunting God Era

Chapter 127 Six Passes Full of Abundance
China is a complex country.

The things passed down from ancient times have not disappeared despite the presence of martial artists and demons.

Just as there are still many kings and nobles in the West today.
When the Central Plains fell, many people chose to live in seclusion, and it wasn't until thirty years ago that they gradually came out again.

"Your master's matter was a dividing line and a fuse back then."

Xu Chengsi said, "Back then, our younger generation was weak, unlike the older generation who emerged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and unlike your new generation who have all kinds of resources now. In addition, the west was booming at that time, so many people left."

"After your master's incident came to light, the higher-ups finally decided to crack down on it. The results were good, but the Pest Control Bureau also suffered from a lack of capable successors after that battle and never regained its former prestige. Later on, we had more options."

With advanced technology, powerful families, sects, and companies have all entered the fray, offering more and more choices, so naturally no one chooses the disinfection bureau anymore.

Especially after the department's overall responsibilities began to shift towards specializing in dealing with local demons, even fewer people were selected.

But this is also somewhat inevitable. To get people to work, you have to offer them incentives. You can't expect a horse to run without feeding it; otherwise, no one will be willing to do anything.

Only when the Bureau of Extermination and Rescue, which oversees martial arts practitioners, relinquishes its power can they feel at ease, and only when everyone exerts their efforts can China rise to prominence today.

However, while power may be relinquished, reputation remains; if necessary, the disinfection bureau can be reinstated.

"But that's for the future. Right now, we've struck a good balance. Without policy support, you'll have to fight for it yourself."

Xu Chengsi pointed at Li Ye and laughed, "After all, your department is a legacy of the dynasty, a remnant of feudalism. If something goes wrong, you'll have to take the blame yourself, but if you can handle it, everyone will listen to you."

“You are young after all. I think it would be better for you to come and train with us. It would also be a form of protection and normalcy. At least the third realm can guarantee your safety.”

He had just heard that Li Ye had slaughtered all the martial artists in Jinze City, and he was truly shocked.

This is quite a commotion. Li Ye is still not famous, probably because the province is suppressing him, but it seems they can't suppress him anymore.

It would be fine in Jianghuai Province, but Li Ye still had to go to university. He was skeptical about whether the disinfection bureau could protect Li Ye at that time.

But it's different in the military region. It's a crucible. No matter who comes, whether they're from aristocratic families or sects, they can only become soldiers and join the Demon Realm battlefield.

The ten military regions of China are distributed in five directions: east, west, south, north, and center.

Among them, the Eastern Military Region, specifically the "East China Sea Lock Dragon Military Region," is responsible for the deployment and suppression of forces in the East China Sea.

The Tianlan Zhenjiang Military Region guards the Yangtze River and its major tributaries, ensuring inland water transport.

Xu Chengsi belonged to the 'Tianlan Zhenjiang Military Region', one of the two eastern military regions, and held the rank of major and the position of battalion commander.

Li Ye smiled and shook his head, not saying much, then took out the heart ore the size of a fist. "I told Fan Tie about this before. It's a magical artifact dropped by demons. He said I don't need to hand it over, is that right?"

"No need. Even for us, the distribution is based directly on our contributions."

Xu Chengsi glanced at the heart-shaped ore and said, "Most magical artifacts related to mines are made from the best weapon materials, and this should be no exception. However, I don't understand it. Your Extermination Bureau is the expert in this area. You can determine it yourself when the time comes."

Li Ye nodded upon hearing this, and carefully put away the ore. He also thought it was for forging weapons, but he would have to go back and check some information to find out the specifics.

After all, he had never even seen this demon before.

"You cleared out the Demon Realm on your own initiative. What are your thoughts on that? If you're not going to join the military, you could try your hand at business."

Xu Chengsi said, "The mines cover people's livelihoods, and the bidding process is coordinated by the mayors of each city. If you have any ideas, you can submit a bid."

"I understand."

The military doesn't get involved in this, but Li Ye could, though he finds it too troublesome.

This kind of thing requires personal strength and a solid foundation, as well as the ability to recruit martial artists. Without that foundation, it's quite difficult to do.

The newly built temporary camp naturally didn't have any canteen or special kitchen; the food was military rations, but the portions were generous and the quality was quite good.

After finishing their meal, Xu Chengsi did not keep Li Ye. After exchanging contact information, Li Ye took his leave and headed straight to the disinfection bureau in Jinze City.

"Director Li, the situation has stabilized for the time being."

Zhong Chang greeted him and led him to the director's office, where he had prepared new clothes.

"As long as the warriors in Jinze cooperate and hold out until the new recruits from the Disinfection Bureau arrive, the situation will return to normal."

"Then you probably won't be able to wait that long."

After changing his clothes, Li Ye said, "I'll leave these martial artists to you for now. Once the extermination bureau here is reorganized, you can transfer to Ningjiang."

It didn't happen.
Zhong Chang's eyes widened. "Director Li, what are you doing?"

Li Ye waved his hand, "No destruction, no construction. You can set up this mess for now. Since everything is gone anyway, we can reorganize the disinfection bureau later, and the work will be easier to carry out. Now let Bai Rongzu and the others come over first."

Before long, the three second-realm martial artists from Ningjiang City arrived at the Disinfection Bureau and stood respectfully in front of Li Ye.

"The people who came this time, please stay here for a while."

Li Ye spoke directly, "The Demon Realm has brought the pollution under control and is now open for entry. You've done a good job, and I'm not a stingy person. You can send people into the newly established mining area to do some business."

"Director Li, is it true?!"

They were initially a little disappointed, thinking they were going to be free labor, but Li Ye's next sentence made all three of them ecstatic.

"Have I ever joked with you guys?" Li Ye said.

"This, this Director Li, he's done the ultimate job!" Bai Rongzu shouted excitedly. No matter what a martial artist does, it all boils down to two things: money and resources.

They are considered a local tyrant in the district, but they don't actually control many resources. They basically own two public service companies and a few entertainment venues.

The Ren family only controls one-third of the people's livelihood; no one can monopolize a local market—that would be suicidal.

The emergence of the Demon Realm is dangerous, but it also presents new opportunities.

Bai Rongzu and the others hadn't thought about it before; they were only concerned with their own survival.

After going around in circles, they never expected that good things would happen to them.

There are definitely risks involved. You have to personally enter the Demon Realm, organize people to kill demons and explore new areas, and make the Demon Realm more stable. However, you can also mine minerals there and start a mining company.

They shouldered both the revenue and the risks.

Normally, as a local strongman, they wouldn't be able to handle the whole thing; at most, they could only follow behind a large company and get a taste of the profits.

Moreover, they are not local bullies in Jinze City. Even if they wanted to take advantage of the area, the martial artists wouldn't allow it.

But when Director Li speaks, things are different.

Moreover, since they've all come, if they unite, they can definitely take a share of the profits.

I can't even imagine eating it all, but this part will definitely make me very rich.

"Director Li, don't worry, we are not ignorant people."

Bai Rongzu patted his chest and said, "I will definitely not let you down."

"Just do your jobs."

Li Ye said, "Whether it's Ningjiang or Jinze, I've given you the benefits, but if anything goes wrong..."

Bai Rongzu quickly replied, "Don't worry, you don't need to ask, I'll come to you myself!"

Li Ye looked at the other two, whose expressions were similar, nodded, stood up, and said, "Remember your words, and get to work."

After the group left, Li Ye had Zhong Chang arrange a car and returned to Ningjiang.

He also dictated the specific report to Zhong Chang, who would then compile and submit it.

The military has also taken over the affairs of the Demon Realm. His order was simply to hold out until the military arrived, and now he has exceeded expectations.

Of course I'll go back after it's over.

All that pollution we've swallowed needs to be digested somewhere.

While waiting for the military to arrive, he digested some of it, but it was far from enough.

Upon returning to his mansion in Ningjiang, Li Ye went directly into the Lake Dragon Palace at the bottom of the lake. He stood in the center, closed his eyes, and several afterimages flashed around him. Each afterimage was in a different pose, some with fists and feet, some standing in a stance, and some swaying with lightness skills.

Unlike the previous Twelve Golden Palaces Dragon and Tiger Gate, where Li Ye still needed to practice moves, after evolving into the Six Extremes World-Suppressing Dragon and Tiger Demon, he returned to simplicity, no longer focusing on power techniques and movements, but rather concentrating on the moves themselves.

The practice is the same, involving comprehensive practice from all directions, and also taking care of all six mysterious gates.

However, he cannot train in a balanced way.

There are still three more barriers that are only at the 'Trace' level. We should first focus on eliminating the pollution absorbed by this demonic realm and concentrate our efforts on these three barriers.

The ability to devour ghosts transforms turbid energy into pure energy, strengthening oneself and allowing one to concentrate energy one by one.

Li Ye is currently in the assembly area.

He didn't use any data to quantify his cultivation beyond the second stage of the breakthrough realm, mainly because he couldn't quantify it before, as he hadn't absorbed enough pollution and demons.

Now, a place designated as a 'miniature demonic realm' by the military has been swallowed by Li Ye, directly maintaining the demonic realm at a stable level of pollution. It's like drinking the most essential first soup, leaving only the residue as a barrier.

But this level of pollution...
"The six gates are full."

He didn't know how long he had been practicing, but as Li Ye exhaled, the pollution was completely transformed, and he improved the remaining three profound gates from the 'Trace' level to the 'Full' level.

It has reached a state of fullness in all six aspects.

A normal martial artist, having completed all six stages, has now reached the third realm, the Opening Origin Realm, and entered the highest Heavenly Origin rank of the Three Origins.

But for Li Ye, it was still a little short.

He also has an 'extreme' realm.

"Based on the current estimated amount, the amount of pollution from one small demonic domain should be enough for me to break through to the pinnacle. Six small demonic domains would allow me to break through to the sixth level and enter the third realm."

Li Ye glanced at his hands. "If the third realm is enough to protect myself, then my current combat strength is sufficient to protect myself. Once I find other demonic realms and break through the sixth realm, it will naturally be even less of a problem."

Li Ye didn't know how many Demon Realms there were, but he had just gained connections with the military and could use the military's influence to travel to the Demon Realms.

Surely someone who asks for nothing but to enter the Demon Realm and suppress demons wouldn't be rejected.

This is free labor.

(End of this chapter)