The divine manifestations began at the Gongwei Division.

Lin Hanyuan, the King of Southern Medicine, is unparalleled in his alchemy skills.

The poison he personally concocted was so potent that even a fourth-rank demon could not withstand it.

Lord Qingyang's face turned extremely gloomy.

Having lived in Shu Prefecture for a long time, it naturally knew the methods of Lin Hanyuan, the King of Southern Medicine.

It was precisely to guard against the poisoning by Lin Hanyuan, the King of Southern Medicine, that it sent the Blood Ape General to seize the Demon Saint Bone instead of taking action itself.

Unexpectedly, even after avoiding Chengdu, it was poisoned by the Southern Medicine King in Jiangyang County.

They had Zhou Heng under their control, but suddenly lost their advantage.

Who would have thought that Zhou Heng, who had just appeared angry and helpless, would turn around and poison himself with a wooden box?

Humans are indeed so cunning!

Lord Qingyang was so angry he gritted his teeth.

But now it dares not act rashly.

It cherishes its life very much.

It was trying to break through to the Demon King realm by stealing the Demon Saint's bone, and it wouldn't be worth it if it lost its life because of it.

Zhou Heng was actually a little apprehensive.

If Lord Qingyang chooses to perish together with the enemy, he still has the ability to slaughter all the people in Jiangyang County.

Tens of thousands of people perished in the monster's jaws, and Zhou Heng, the governor of Shu Prefecture, cannot escape blame.

At that point, Zhou Heng's only option will be to wander the world.

Otherwise, they will not be able to escape punishment.

The benefits of the Guardian Division are not free.

If you enjoy the resources of the Guardian Bureau, you will be subject to its constraints and jurisdiction.

Zhou Heng's duty was to guard Shu Prefecture. If demons were to slaughter hundreds of thousands of people under his very nose, it would be utterly unacceptable.

Even if it's not a capital offense, it should at least result in exile for thousands of miles.

The brave wins when we meet on a narrow road.

Zhou Heng is gambling.

If Lord Qingyang Mountain truly possesses the resolve to fight to the death, then there's nothing we can do. He will kill Lord Qingyang Mountain to avenge the people of Jiangyang County, and then leave Shuzhou to secretly cultivate in a place where the Imperial Guard cannot find him.

In that case, he would have to live in anonymity until he possessed the strength to not fear the Great Yue Dynasty.

To contend with the Great Yue Dynasty, even a third-rank strength isn't enough; at least a second-rank strength is required.

"Lord Qingyang Mountain, since you are well-versed in human culture, you must have heard a saying before."

Zhou Heng said loudly, "As the saying goes, one can only become an official for wealth. I have come all the way to Shu Prefecture to serve as the garrison commander, not to fight you to the death, but to get promoted and make money."

It's best if we all stay out of each other's way. If you give me face, I'll turn a blind eye.

"If you leave Jiangyang County now, I can pretend nothing happened, and I will hand over the antidote with both hands."

"Is a high-ranking official serving only for wealth?"

Lord Qingyang frowned. "Humans have this saying?"

But aren't you the Garrison Commander of the Imperial Guard?

Aren't you determined to slay demons and monsters?

Lord Qingyang was puzzled, his mind a complete mess.

It didn't realize that its thoughts had been stirred by Zhou Heng's words.

"I know you want the Demon Saint Bone, and I can show you a way to get it."

Zhou Heng continued, "The Southern Medicine King Lin Hanyuan is using the Demon Saint Bone to refine the Heaven-Reaching Pill."

The so-called Heaven-Reaching Pill is a pill that can reach the heavens, allowing human martial artists to directly enter the second rank.

It's useful to humans, so it's naturally useful to you monsters too.

Moreover, the effects of the Heavenly Pill are far superior to directly refining the Demon Saint Bone.

"Are you willing to give me the Heaven-Reaching Pill?"

Lord Qingyang said with some surprise.

"You're not very good-looking, but you have quite the imagination."

Zhou Heng rolled his eyes and said, "The Tongtian Pill was refined by Lin Hanyuan, the King of Southern Medicine. It's not mine, so naturally I can't give it to you."

However, as far as I know, the Southern Medicine King Lin Hanyuan will hold a pill appreciation ceremony, at which time the ownership of the Tongtian Pill will be decided.

Whether you are human or demon, you are welcome to participate in the Pill Appreciation Ceremony. Whether you can obtain the Heaven-Reaching Pill depends on your abilities.

"Lord Qingyang Mountain, rather than losing your life here, why not try your luck at the Pill Appreciation Conference?"

Zhou Heng said earnestly.

Lord Qingyang's expression kept changing.

"Is everything you're saying true?"

It asked in a deep voice.

"I, Zhou Heng, swear to the heavens that if I utter even the slightest falsehood, may my cultivation never advance an inch in this lifetime."

Zhou Heng swore.

"Hmph! I'll believe you this once!"

Lord Qingyang remained silent for a long time before coldly snorting, "If you dare to lie to me, I will make Shu Prefecture flow with blood!"

"Give me the antidote, and I'll leave Jiangyang County with my men!"

"Take your monsters out of the city, or I won't give you the antidote."

Zhou Heng shook his head, not retreating an inch.

Lord Qingyang gritted his teeth.

Although it wished it could devour Zhou Heng immediately, its own life was still in the hands of the other party.

It waved its hand and gave the order.

Moments later, hordes of monsters poured out of Jiangyang County.

Soon, the area beneath the city walls was teeming with monsters.

Even Zhou Heng felt a chill run down his spine while watching it.

He landed on the city wall expressionlessly and tossed a porcelain bottle to Lord Qingyang.

"Let's go."

Zhou Heng said calmly.

Lord Qingyang swallowed the antidote, hesitated for a moment, and then disappeared into the forest with a group of demons.

Watching their retreating figures, Zhou Heng narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his pupils.

The countdown to danger has not ended, meaning the danger is not yet over.

Lord Qingyang has left, but the threat from the Demon Court remains.

Zhou Heng found the imprisoned magistrate of Jiangyang County in the city and ordered him to appease the people and defend the city.

Then Zhou Heng headed without stopping towards the border between Shu Prefecture and the Ten Thousand Mountains.

After he left the city, the people of Jiangyang County kowtowed in the direction he had left.

Zhou Heng spurred his horse and galloped wildly, feeling wisps of white energy surging into his mind.

This aura was more ferocious than ever before.

It even made Zhou Heng feel like he had eaten too much.

He stared intently at the illusory figure within the divine court on the sea of ​​consciousness, and his divine official cultivation steadily improved.

Zhou Heng felt that at this rate of improvement, even if he did nothing, he could become a fourth-rank divine official in a few years.

However, whether or not one can break through to the upper three ranks depends on luck.

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The place where Shuzhou borders the Ten Thousand Mountains is called Longcheng.

Just over a hundred li outside the west gate of Longcheng lies the Ten Thousand Mountains.

The Demon Court is located in the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Xue Zhiwei, Chen Zhaowu, and the others stood on the city wall of Longcheng, watching the dust rise in the direction of the Ten Thousand Mountains. Everyone's face turned pale.

The Demon Court has indeed sent troops.

The monsters in the Ten Thousand Mountains were originally just scattered soldiers, so the walls of Dragon City were not very high.

They never imagined that one day Longcheng would become a border town.

This place was never developed as a frontier area from the beginning.

In the past, when monsters occasionally escaped from the Ten Thousand Mountains, the Guardian Division was responsible for dealing with them, and there was no siege warfare.

Now, how could the walls of Dragon City possibly withstand the army of the Demon Court?

Once the city falls, not only will hundreds of thousands of people in Dragon City die, but the entire Shu Province will also be affected!

When that time comes, the demon army will march straight in, and the entire Shu Province will become a demon land.