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Don't be fooled by his tireless efforts in running around for the royal family and assume that the envoy is selfless and devoted to the country.

That is impossible!

Even imperial envoys have ambitions and ideas!

Once the Great Chu royal family takes over Weiyong Territory, he will most likely be able to become a prefect with jurisdiction over a thousand miles, because he is familiar with the situation on the frontier and there is a lack of communication. The officials in the capital will look down on this place.

If handled well, it might even become the new master of the Mighty Territory!

Opportunities to leave one's own town are already few and far between, let alone the unexpected prosperity of Weiyong Territory.

If he could take control of this place, he might become a powerful regional governor in ten years.

Just as the imperial envoy was envisioning a bright future and lost in thought, he suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder; a hand was on his shoulder from behind.

"Who?"

The envoy was startled, but quickly regained his composure and did not cry out loudly.

The fact that the other party was able to get close enough to make contact without alerting him clearly showed that they were quite strong and had no ill intentions; otherwise, he would have been dead by now, given that last attack.

To conceal his identity, he did not bring any personal guards with him, but he was not weak in his own right, otherwise he would not have dared to travel so far to Weiyong Territory to cause trouble, right?

The messenger turned around and saw a very ordinary middle-aged man grinning at him.

"Who are you?" the imperial envoy asked calmly, his voice instinctively lowered. "What brings you here?"

"Haha, don't you recognize me?" The ordinary-looking middle-aged man laughed heartily, pretending to be friendly. "Come on, let's go to the tavern next door and have a good chat. It's been so many years, you don't even recognize your neighbor!"

As he spoke, he enthusiastically led the imperial envoy to a small tavern on a street corner and found a quiet spot to sit down.

"Who exactly are you?" The imperial envoy did not resist, but followed him to a corner of the tavern and sat down. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he deliberately lowered his voice and asked coldly, "If you don't explain yourself, I won't be polite!"

"We have a way to solve the problem that's troubling you, sir!" The ordinary-looking middle-aged man also lowered his voice and said with a smile, "We can even help you deal with that mysterious entity!"

"What?" The imperial envoy was startled, then overjoyed. He stared intently at the ordinary middle-aged man and said coldly, "What do you know?"

"I know what I need to know!" The ordinary-looking middle-aged man showed no reaction, and said leisurely, "But you should give me a straight answer: do you need our help or not?"

"Us?" The imperial envoy immediately seized on the key point, asking suspiciously, "What kind of organization are you, and how many experts do you have?"

The ordinary-looking middle-aged man made a gesture of praying with his hands clasped together. "We can be considered a force within Buddhism. We used to have some reputation in the magic circles of the border regions!"

"Oh, so you're a Buddhist monk!" The imperial envoy exclaimed in surprise, his guard relaxing slightly. He chuckled, "What, does the Buddhist sect also have some ulterior motives?"

"Hehe..." The ordinary-looking middle-aged man chuckled, picked up a cheap wine glass, took a sip of the inferior wine, and said leisurely, "The one who is giving you a headache has too much control over Weiyong Territory. Our strength has not only failed to grow, but has actually regressed considerably in the past ten years!"

"What do you want?" the imperial envoy asked, feigning surprise.

He certainly wouldn't believe the other party's words, but he felt that since they had the same goal, they could talk and see if there was any opportunity for cooperation.

"I hope that after the royal family regains control of the border regions, they will vigorously support the development of Buddhism!" the ordinary-looking middle-aged man said with a smile. "This doesn't conflict with your purpose, does it?"

"Of course not!" The imperial envoy smiled with satisfaction. "On the contrary, I am very pleased to see Buddhism have greater room for development in the border regions! The Imperial Preceptor is known for saving all sentient beings, and the imperial family also supports Buddhism, so naturally I have no objections!"

"That's good!" the ordinary-looking middle-aged man chuckled. "With your guarantee, we can act freely. Subduing demons and monsters is our duty!"

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"Oh, could you tell me, what is the background of that mysterious Lord of Weiyong?" The imperial envoy glanced around subconsciously, and seeing that no one was paying attention, lowered his voice and whispered, "So I can be mentally prepared!"

"Hey, it's nothing special!" the ordinary-looking middle-aged man scoffed in a low voice. "It's just a powerful snake demon! No matter how well it hides itself, it can't escape our keen eyes!"

Of course, the truth is that when Xiao Shan swept through the Weiyong territory and gathered Buddhist, Taoist, and unorthodox practitioners, he deliberately left some traces to give these practitioners a direction for their speculation.

At this moment, however, it was the ordinary-looking middle-aged man who used it as a display of his profound knowledge to intimidate the imperial envoy.

I must say, this trick worked quite well!

The imperial envoy had been having a headache, not knowing the true identity of the Lord of Weiyong Territory. He was worried that the helper he had finally managed to get would not act easily, which made him extremely anxious.

Unexpectedly, the mysterious Lord of Mighty Territory was actually a snake demon!

However, in the blink of an eye, the imperial envoy's expression turned serious again, and he lowered his voice and asked in a deep voice, "Could it be that the snake demon is a great demon of the Mahayana level or above?"

The ordinary-looking middle-aged man nodded. Seeing the imperial envoy's expression change drastically, he shook his head and chuckled, "Don't worry. Since we intend to cooperate with you, we naturally have a high degree of confidence. Otherwise, we wouldn't have rashly stepped forward to seek our deaths!"

Upon hearing this, the imperial envoy breathed a sigh of relief and said helplessly, "Who would have thought that there would be such a powerful demon in Weiyong Territory? It's truly unbelievable!"

"Indeed!" The ordinary-looking middle-aged man also sighed. "According to our investigation, this snake demon should come from the Demon Realm, otherwise its strength wouldn't be so formidable!"

"From the Demon Realm?" The imperial envoy's eyes narrowed in shock. "Could it be... that they have accomplices in the Demon Realm?"

If that's the case, he would rather die than get involved in such a dangerous matter!

"Probably not!" The ordinary-looking middle-aged man shook his head and laughed. "It probably provoked a powerful monster and escaped from the demon realm. Otherwise, it wouldn't have kept its identity hidden all this time. That's not like those monsters!"

"That's true!" The imperial envoy breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing that his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

When dealing with the terrifying demon realm, no amount of caution is too much...

I don't know if it was intentional or unintentional.

The imperial envoy was overjoyed, having not only learned the true identity of the Lord of Weiyong Territory but also made the acquaintance of a powerful ally. Surprisingly, he did not voice his doubts.

Since the Lord of Mighty Valor is clearly a snake demon, how could he govern the borderlands so well?

Perhaps subconsciously avoiding the issue, he didn't directly state the agreement when he reached a consensus with the unassuming Buddhist representative.

He returned to his temporary camp in high spirits and told the heroes he had invited about the news.

Although it caused a stir among the heroes, they all agreed to follow the Buddhist magic master.

The heroes were hesitant to act rashly because they were unsure of the enemy's situation.

Now that they know the identity of their opponent, although they are surprised by the opponent's strength, it is not enough to make them back down.

Considering the generous reward promised by the imperial envoy, they felt it would be a shame not to take a chance.

Besides, the heroes were quite confident in their own strength.

As for their previous doubts about Po Jun City being too prosperous and peaceful, they subconsciously ignored them.

Regardless, their opponents are demons; knowing that is enough.

Half a month later, the royal envoys and a group of Buddhist sorcerers joined forces to ambush the Azure Feather Demon King in the mountains a hundred miles from Pojun City, severely injuring him.

Normally, it would take decades of recuperation to regain combat strength.

In an instant, strong winds howled through the mountains and forests, air exploded like thunder, Zen chants resounded, and golden light filled the sky, as if Buddha and Bodhisattvas had descended to save all living beings.

Half a month later, the group ventured deep into the heart of the Weiyong territory and ambushed the Azure Wolf King in the middle of a river, severely injuring the great demon as well.

After the war, the river dried up and changed its course, and a Buddhist swastika hand seal remained suspended in the air for a long time!

Of course, the casualties among the imperial envoys and the Buddhist sorcerers were even more devastating.

The two powerful demons had received guidance from Xiao Shan, and although it wasn't systematic, they weren't easily crippled by just a few tricks.

Most of the heroes recruited by the imperial envoy died, and of the remaining few, half were seriously injured and had basically withdrawn from the subsequent operations.

For them, this might still be a fortunate thing.

Even if they were seriously injured or disabled, they still received a very generous reward.

With a little care, they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives, which is better than losing their companions.

If he really went up against Xiao Shan, he probably wouldn't even know how he died.

As for the group of magic practitioners gathered by the Buddhist sect on the frontier, only a small portion of them were injured or killed.

The leading monks were all no less powerful than the two great demons.

With Buddhist treasures and supernatural powers at their disposal, their combat strength was extremely formidable, and there were no major casualties.

Clearly, neither the imperial envoys nor the Buddhist sorcerers and masters from the frontier paid much attention to these casualties.

Instead, he was greatly encouraged. Having severely damaged the two main henchmen of the Lord of Mighty Valor, he felt that he had a much better chance of facing the Lord of Mighty Valor soon.

Such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of a group of skilled fighters in the Weiyong region.

The two battlefields were frequently visited by many skilled martial artists.

Even many ordinary people heard the rumors and came to see the spectacle and feel the powerful aura left after the battle between the masters.

When the former leader of the rebel army came to check, there were several ordinary people around him pretending to be knowledgeable, saying things that were completely nonsensical, which almost made the former leader of the rebel army laugh.

It is only because of the good security environment in Weiyong that such a bizarre scene could occur.

Sensing the lingering terrifying aura in the air and witnessing the horrific destruction that had ravaged the surrounding area for dozens of miles, the former leader of the rebel army couldn't help but gasp.

At the same time, he was quite relieved that he had felt the terror of the Lord of Mighty Valor and temporarily abandoned his most daring idea.

Otherwise, even if he was confident he could escape with his life against two powerful demons, his trusted brothers would likely suffer heavy casualties.

Upon returning to his temporary encampment in Pojun City, he recounted everything he had observed and his thoughts to his trusted brothers who were on leave.

"Chief, isn't this a great opportunity?" Clearly, his trusted subordinate misunderstood his thoughts and made an extremely audacious suggestion: "Why don't we take advantage of the chaos and fish in troubled waters? We might just reap a huge benefit!"

These words stirred the hearts of his companions, and even the former leader of the rebel army.

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However, after careful consideration, the former leader of the rebel army shook his head and said with a wry smile, "That may be true, but you are still at the bottom of the official system and the city defense system. Even if you make a fuss, you won't be the ones who benefit, will you?"

The group of former rebel generals, who had been enthusiastic, immediately lost their spirits. One of them said angrily, "Who knew that the government and army here on the frontier were so well-organized? Let alone us, who have just started out at the bottom, even mid-level officers don't have much room to maneuver!"

"That's the power of the Lord of Mighty Valor!" the former rebel leader said with a wry smile. "If it were the men we used to lead, apart from the core guard, the rest of the troops would be like sieves. Anyone with a brain could easily infiltrate!"

These words left the former rebel generals both embarrassed and frustrated.

Indeed, compared to what they saw and heard in Po Jun City, and considering their previous performance, one can only say they were extremely unprofessional. No wonder they rose to prominence so quickly and fell just as fast.

"So we're just going to do nothing?" someone asked, unwilling to give up. "It's obvious that the two demon kings under the Lord of Mighty Valor have been ambushed. That group is targeting the Lord of Mighty Valor, and they're quite powerful!"

"So what?" the Great Chieftain retorted. "Is Po Jun City in chaos?"

With just a simple rhetorical question, he left the former rebel generals speechless.

Yes, even though the two demon kings under the Lord of Mighty Valor were ambushed, there was no sign of chaos in Po Jun City. It remained peaceful and stable.

"Hey, you guys are still too impatient!" the chieftain said with a wry smile. "That mysterious Lord of the Mighty Territory is quite capable. The governance of the vast border regions has basically no connection with demons. Even if all the demons under his command are wiped out, it probably won't have much of an impact on him!"

"How could that be?" A trusted subordinate disagreed. "The Great Chief knows perfectly well that the vast plains of the Mighty Valor Territory, as well as the official roads outside the cities and villages, are all maintained by demons!"

At this point, he shook his head and said, "If all these demons are wiped out, the situation in the city and villages will be fine, but the order outside will probably be in chaos!"

"Hey, I know that!" the Great Chief said calmly. "Even if we lose all our demons, surely that mysterious Lord of Mighty Territory can recruit more?"

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.

Reminded by the Great Leader, all the former rebel generals realized that the Demon Realm bordering the Mighty Territory felt like a heavy stone pressing on their hearts, making them feel extremely depressed.

"So, the identity of the Lord of Mighty Valor is very likely..." After a long silence, a former rebel general broke the awkward silence, pointing towards the direction of the Demon Realm, "...a powerful being from there?"

"More or less!" the chieftain said leisurely. "Regardless of the other party's identity, his methods of governing the region are truly remarkable, and I admire them greatly!"

These words resonated with everyone present.

Based on the prosperous commerce, good order, and peaceful living environment of Weiyong Territory, they had to express their admiration.

"Great Chief, is he truly a Buddhist master targeting the Lord of Mighty Valor?" At this moment, another former rebel general spoke up, changing the subject, "Why are they doing this? Do they really have the confidence to deal with the Lord of Mighty Valor?"

Speaking of this, the chieftain's face was full of disdain: "On my way back, I made a point of looking around. You may not know, but the borderlands are a region where Buddhism is the only dominant force! The more chaotic the place, the more prosperous Buddhism becomes!"

Before his trusted subordinates could express their thoughts, he continued, "However, the Mighty Valor Territory has been peaceful for ten years, and the Lord of the Mighty Valor Territory is extremely powerful, suppressing the magic cultivators here to the point that they can hardly breathe. As the most powerful sect among them, the Buddhist sect has suffered heavy losses and is being suppressed to a great extent!"

At this point, the coldness and disdain on his face became even more apparent. He shook his head and said, "What kind of people are those Buddhist monks? You've all seen it before. They're not the type to swallow their pride."

These words, however, evoked unpleasant memories for the former rebel generals present.

They started an uprising in one province of the Great Chu, sweeping through more than ten counties with great success, but they inadvertently clashed with the local Buddhist sect.

There is no other reason than that the local Buddhist community occupies too much fertile land and has also enclosed hundreds of thousands of tenants and their families.

Moreover, the local Buddhist forces control an astonishing amount of money and provisions.

As a rebel army that started by plundering, they naturally wouldn't be polite to such easy prey.

As a result, the local Buddhist forces, who outwardly presented themselves as compassionate, immediately turned against the rebels when their interests were threatened. The emergence of numerous highly skilled monks was also a major reason for the decline of the rebel army.

The chieftain and his trusted generals naturally had no goodwill towards the Buddhist sect.

Hmph, any force that colludes with the Buddhist sect can't be any better!