Reborn as a Snake: Many Children, Many Blessings, Only I, the Green Snake Immortal

"The Taihang Mountains are known for their beautiful scenery and numerous spirits, so why are there no mountain gods?"

The sound reached the ears of the old man, who was startled.

He hadn't expected Xu Qing to ask that question.

"Great Immortal, you may not know this, but the Taihang Mountains region belongs to the Great Qian Dynasty. At the beginning of the founding of the dynasty, the imperial court conferred titles on gods in various places. Those who obeyed were listed and conferred titles, while those who disobeyed had their divine souls destroyed."

The local deity Zhu Gang honestly replied, "Back then, all the mountain spirits in this area of ​​Taihang Mountain were destroyed by the experts of the Fengxian Division because they refused to obey orders."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's heart stirred.

The power of the Great Qian Dynasty surprised him; it even allowed them to appoint deities themselves.

Isn't this a power only gods and immortals possess?

Xu Qing then asked some more questions, all of which concerned the Three Departments of the Great Qian Dynasty.

But Zhu Gang was just a local official in Dongshu Township and knew nothing about the more secretive things.

However, he still understood many fundamental things about the Great Qian human race.

The one I know best is the Fengyang City God Temple.

Dongshu Township is under the jurisdiction of Fengyang County, and Zhu Gang is a low-level Yin official under its jurisdiction, so he naturally knows more about it.

The City God of Fengyang is a seventh-rank deity!

The seventh rank was not only his official position, but also a reflection of his power.

The cultivators of the Great Qian Dynasty were mainly divided into four types.

Martial arts, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism!

Other wizards, sorcerers, alchemists, etc., are very rare.

These cultivation paths are roughly divided into nine stages.

According to their strength, they are ranked from ninth rank to first rank, with ninth rank being the weakest and first rank being the strongest.

Above the first rank, there are also titles.

Martial artists are called Martial Ancestors, Confucians are called Literary Saints, Buddhists are called Buddhas, and Taoists are called True Immortals!

The strength of the City God of Fengyang is at the seventh rank.

"What are those who surpass the first rank called among the demon race?" Xu Qing asked curiously.

After a moment's thought, Zhu Gang, the local deity, said, "It seems to be called... Great Sage!"

Great Sage, that's a good title.

It sounds impressive.

As for the power structure of the demon race, Zhu Gang was not clear about it.

Xu Qing guessed it was related to the level of one's cultivation.

"Where is the Demon Slayer Division?" Xu Qing had just opened his mouth to ask when he suddenly realized something.

He suddenly looked up, his torch-like eyes fixed on the distant horizon.

The snake flicked its tongue, and a strange, peculiar scent filled the air.

It was neither the aura of a demon nor that of a ghost official.

It's more like... a human cultivator!

As the landowner, Zhu Gang knew everyone who entered his jurisdiction. His expression changed drastically, fearing that Xu Qing might misunderstand.

"Master, this isn't the reinforcement I brought!"

"The City God is in cahoots with the Demon Slayer Bureau; they go into the mountains to hunt every now and then. It has nothing to do with me!"

The old man from the land explained the whole story in one breath.

Xu Qing then understood why the wolf demon, despite having eaten so many people, had still managed to survive until now.

It turns out it was intentional.

"Go back." He didn't make things difficult for Zhu Gang and released him from his restraints.

Zhu Gang, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly burrowed into the ground and disappeared.

Xu Qing retreated back into the jungle.

He did not return to the Taihang Mountains, but waited silently in the edge area.

He will not provoke enemies who are too powerful.

However, if the other side attacks, Xu Qing will not surrender without resistance.

Not long after.

Dozens of people dressed in black flying fish suits and carrying swords at their waists quietly gathered at the edge of the Taihang Mountains.

In the dark jungle, Xu Qing coldly watched them.

The words of the crowd reached his ears.

This allowed him to learn about the other party's identity and background.

As Zhu Gang said, they were all from the Demon Slayer Division, and the leader was a captain.

The official ranks in the Demon Slayer Division are basically matched with strength. The captain is a seventh-rank official, so naturally he has the strength of a seventh-rank official.

His strength was comparable to that of the City God of Fengyang.

But somehow... I feel like their strength is just so-so!

Xu Qing looked at the subordinates beside the flag officer. There were two seventh-rank officials, and the rest were mostly eighth-rank officials.

"Brother, I have a favor to ask of you. After we kill that wolf demon, could you be the officiant at my wedding with Wan'er in a few days? You know I lost my parents when I was young. If it weren't for your care, would I be where I am today?"

"You talk too much nonsense, is this the time to be saying these things?"

"I'm just worried about what might happen."

"What if something happens? With us brothers joining forces, what's a mere wolf demon?"

"Haha, after all these years, Little Jiu is still such a coward? How about I get you some wolf demon's offspring so you can have a little boost before your wedding?"

The captain had a deep bond with his colleagues, and they had been like brothers for many years.

That's why their combined strength is even greater.

Otherwise, the Demon Slayer Bureau wouldn't have sent them to exorcise the demons.

"Brothers, do your job well and try to finish before dawn. Then we can go to Yunniang's stall and have a bowl of tofu pudding!"

The commander laughed heartily and then led his men toward the Taihang Mountains.

Their words reached Xu Qing's ears without missing a single one.

The deep brotherhood and camaraderie between comrades-in-arms are fully displayed.

Xu Qing could understand the sentiment behind it, but that didn't stop him from preparing to go on a killing spree.

He has now transformed into the Snake King, and it's already quite good that he doesn't actively slaughter the people.

It would be incredibly foolish to expect him to show mercy.

A chilling killing intent quietly surfaced in his vertical pupils.

"Since you've chosen this path, you should be prepared to be killed."

The vertical pupils were like molten gold, cold and devoid of any emotion.

The group led by the flag bearer was experienced and their formation was orderly.

They continued their journey deeper into the mountains and forests, proceeding cautiously yet at a steady pace.

"Where are we?" the captain asked.

A junior officer checked the map and said, "It's probably still thirty li away."

"Tell everyone to be careful, I have a feeling something's not right," the squad leader warned.

"Brother, with your strength, you can take care of that beast even without us lifting a finger," the man who was about to get married laughed.

The captain's face immediately turned serious, and he scolded, "How many times do I have to tell you, you brat?"

Better safe than sorry. I brought you out of my home, so I have to bring you back safely!

"If you lose even a finger, how am I supposed to explain it to Wan'er?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The man immediately stopped smiling and nodded seriously.

however.

Just as he looked up, his pupils contracted sharply, and his face turned deathly pale!

Ahead, in the dark mountains and forests.

At some point, two huge candles were lit!

Golden candles!

call---

A sudden gust of wind swept through the forest, its sharp howling echoing endlessly!

In an instant, sand flew in, dust billowed, and the strong wind made everyone unsteady on their feet, almost causing them to fall.

"Enemy attack!"

The commander's loud shout had just left his mouth.

"call out!"

A sharp whistling sound came from afar and arrived in front of him in an instant!

With a "pfft".

The young man, who was about to marry his childhood sweetheart, only glanced at the flag bearer in despair before his head was smashed to pieces by a stone!

Blood and brain matter splattered everywhere, and bone fragments hit the flag bearer's face!

The pain is excruciating!

"Little Nine!"

One after another, furious roars rang out.

Watching helplessly as their beloved younger brother, Xiao Jiu, became a headless corpse, everyone's eyes were bloodshot with hatred and rage!