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Each Arhat has its own form, and the eighteen Arhats are arranged in a wondrous formation, carrying the intention of suppressing evil spirits and deterring villains, heading straight for the great demon Xiao Shan.

"A petty trick, yet you dare to show it before me?"

Seeing the Eighteen Arhats Formation charging towards him, Xiao Shan waved his sleeve, and a terrifying suction force emanated from his sleeve, directly drawing the newly formed Eighteen Arhats Formation into his sleeve.

This……

The martial arts heroes and Buddhist practitioners who had been invigorated by the old monk's methods were now dumbfounded and speechless.

The old monk who had swung out the prayer beads couldn't sense the Buddhist treasure he was connected to, and his expression changed drastically. He roared, "Monster, put the Buddhist treasure back at once!"

Xiao Shan's eyes narrowed, giving these powerful figures who intended to exorcise demons and seize Weiyong Territory no chance to react. With a flick of his other sleeve, he leisurely said, "You can all go in together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his sleeve emitted a terrifying suction force, pulling all of them into his sleeve before they could even react.

Is that all?

The two powerful demons following behind Xiao Shan stared wide-eyed at the spot where the heroes of the martial arts world and the Buddhist sorcerers had stood, but it was empty and there was no one there.

After regaining their senses, the two great demons were overjoyed and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is mighty!"

Hundreds of demons and monsters standing in the small square in front of the cave also shouted enthusiastically, "Great King is mighty!"

They never expected that these guys who came so aggressively to the demon's lair would be dealt with so easily.

This...this...it's like playing around, it's simply incomprehensible to them.

At the same time, their worship and loyalty to their king reached a new level.

After returning to his cave, Xiao Shan left only the two wounded demons behind, and then released the heroes of the martial arts world and the Buddhist sorcerers he had put into his sleeves one by one.

Even a group of people couldn't defeat him, let alone face Xiaoshan one by one!

Before the released individuals could even react, Xiao Shan easily subdued them, using various methods to ascertain their backgrounds, as well as the people and forces involved.

After clarifying the situation, he showed no mercy and crippled the cultivation of all the martial arts heroes invited by the imperial envoy.

It wasn't as crude and simple as just destroying their dantian; rather, it involved using methods to force them to pour all their power into the seven colorful gourds belonging to the seven Calabash Brothers.

Just like when the gourd seeds absorbed the essence of the Golden Snake Demon and the Scorpion Demon.

This can also be considered as helping the seven Calabash Brothers recover their cultivation levels.

After all, the seven Calabash Brothers consumed a lot of their cultivation when they refined the Seven Star Pill!

After crippling the martial arts skills of these heroes, Xiao Shan did not kill them, but instead sentenced these darers to forty years of labor reform.

Such a verdict immediately brought smiles to the faces of the surrounding demons, spirits, and lesser demons, without the slightest hint of dissatisfaction.

The forced labor in the Weiyong region is no joke; even some monsters known for their great strength cannot withstand long periods of forced labor.

They considered labor reform to be the most severe punishment, far more serious than direct murder, so why would they have any complaints?

As for those Buddhist sorcerers, Xiao Shan showed them no mercy.

They directly set up a mind-bewitching array, causing these Buddhist magic practitioners to lose themselves within it, and then each of them naturally passed away, leaving behind relics condensed from their essence of spirit and energy, all of which benefited the seven gourd brothers.

To directly annihilate the Buddhist magic practitioners who came to provoke them—this move was truly ruthless!

"Your Majesty, haven't we gone too far?"

Having acquired human habits, the Blue Wolf King's way of thinking gradually became more human-like. Naturally, he would also consider the serious consequences that might result from killing all Buddhist magic practitioners who provoked him.

Buddhism is an extremely powerful force, both in the secular world and in the spiritual realm!

"It's alright!" Xiao Shan waved his hand and laughed. "I already found out beforehand that this was a solo operation by Buddhist cultivators from the border region, and they did not collude with any Buddhist forces in the heart of the Great Chu!"

Perhaps these unfortunate Buddhist sorcerers thought they could handle Xiao Shan and his demon horde on their own, so they didn't invite their fellow disciples for help.

After all, the cake of Weiyong Territory is too delicious. If one can keep it all to oneself, who would be willing to share it with the Buddhist magic practitioners in the heart of the Great Chu, who are supposed to be fellow disciples but actually have little relationship with them?

As a result, they misjudged Xiaoshan's strength, which naturally led to tragedy.

After finding out their background, Xiao Shan did not hesitate to arrange for them to pass away peacefully, so there was no need to worry about the Buddhist sects in the heart of the Great Chu Kingdom pursuing them.

Even if the Buddhist sects in the heart of the Great Chu Kingdom were to pursue the matter relentlessly, Xiao Shan had nothing to worry about.

What's the big deal?

Who is afraid of whom!

Do you really think that just because he's on the frontier, he knows nothing about what's happening in the heart of the Great Chu?

That so-called national advisor is nothing more than a pawn pushed out by Buddhism!

The growing chaos in the heart of the Great Chu is inextricably linked to this Grand Preceptor. Does he really think everyone else is a fool who can't see the reasons behind it?

Once things really fall apart, Xiao Shan wouldn't mind going all out, flipping the table and exposing all the insidious methods of the Buddhist sect in the heart of the Great Chu.

At that point, it won't be a question of whether Xiaoshan will be in trouble, but rather that the Buddhist community in the heart of the Great Chu will face annihilation.

There was no need to explain these considerations too clearly to his powerful demon subordinates. They only needed to know that he, the Great King, didn't care much about the counterattack from the Buddhist sect of Great Chu.

……

Although no one except the imperial envoy knew the specifics of the Demon Extermination Alliance, there were still some astute individuals who patiently awaited the final outcome.

Unfortunately, neither the anxious imperial envoys nor the other well-meaning individuals received any news despite their waiting.

Chapter 863, The Rebel Leader's Hesitation and Anxiety! (Please Subscribe!)

More than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and there has been no news.

Now, those forces that were anxiously waiting in the shadows basically understood what was going on.

Clearly, the forces that challenged the Lord of Mighty Valor have been completely annihilated!

Otherwise, there would always be news, it's impossible that there's not a single word about it now.

The fact that the five major border cities remain orderly and there is no chaos outside the cities shows that the mysterious Lord of Weiyong still has absolute control over Weiyong.

The fact that the city garrisons of the five major cities were all honest and law-abiding reveals a lot about their true nature.

The forces operating in the shadows are simply hoping for chaos on the border so they can take advantage of the confusion, and that's why they've refused to believe it.

At the same time, their men also discovered some clues. The influence of the Buddhist sects on the frontier was shrinking on its own. They obediently bowed down without the help of local government officials and garrison troops, which explained a lot.

……

"I never expected this, I really never expected this!" In the main hall of a large inn in Po Jun City, the former leader of the rebel army shook his head with regret, saying, "The Buddhist sects on the frontier paid such a high price, yet it had no effect at all!"

Since his capable men had successfully infiltrated the government and city defense systems, they naturally had access to secret information that was difficult for outsiders to obtain.

For example, the abbots of several Buddhist temples in the border regions suddenly passed away, and many renowned monks either went into seclusion and became unaware of their fate, or suddenly passed away and met the Buddha.

Upon careful examination, it is not difficult to see that the Buddhist forces in the Weiyong region have suffered a severe blow.

The sudden passing of the two eminent monks who were leaders resulted in a heavy loss of high-end combat power representing the Buddhist community on the frontier. It was no longer possible for them to dominate as before.

Although the government and garrison in the Weiyong region did not explicitly target it, it is an undeniable fact that the influence of the frontier Buddhist sects has shrunk at a rate that is almost visible to the naked eye.

"Hey, actually this is quite good!" his trusted subordinate laughed. "A peaceful environment in border towns is the best thing for ordinary people. If things really get chaotic, who knows how many innocent people will die!"

"Hey, you've only been in Broken Army City for half a year, and you've already lost your fighting spirit?" the chieftain laughed and scolded. "I won't allow that!"

"That's not what I meant!" Although he knew it was just a joke, as a subordinate, he had to take the matter seriously and explained, "Staying in a peaceful environment for too long, and living a comfortable life, can indeed erode one's ambition!"

He paused, shook his head, and continued, "But compared to those states near the border, my feelings are even stronger. Of course, I still want to make something of myself and have the ambition to fight alongside the Great Chief. After all, we brothers are still young!"

The chieftain nodded with a smile, quite satisfied: "Yes, this place is suitable for ordinary people to settle down, but it's not so suitable for us!"

The former rebel general who had spoken earlier had a dark look in his eyes; in truth, his thoughts were not as impetuous as they appeared.

Having lived in a peaceful environment for a long time, I have grown increasingly disgusted with the life of constantly risking my life and living in constant fear.

Besides, he's doing well in his current government job in Pojun City, living a relaxed and leisurely life. As long as he steadily accumulates experience and merits, he'll eventually receive a proper promotion and advancement.

It can be said that they have no shortage of future prospects, it's just that their rise is not fast.

Who doesn't have ambition?

Having witnessed the rise and fall of the rebel army and the helplessness of fleeing thousands of miles, the leisurely life in Pojun City is clearly all the more precious.

If possible, he really doesn't want to keep going through all that trouble.

These are just things that shouldn't be said in front of the chief.

I believe that most of the other officials and yamen runners who infiltrated Pojun City, as well as the city defense troops, had the same idea.

It doesn't matter where you work hard. As long as the upward mobility channels are not completely cut off, with their abilities and skills, it wouldn't be difficult for them to make a name for themselves. Why risk their lives to continue doing business without any investment?

The powerful families and sects in the Great Chu Continent were too strong, leaving little opportunity for those of ordinary origin to advance.

There are almost no powerful clans in Weiyong Territory, and the sects have been severely weakened. Moreover, the government and the army are relatively fair, so it is not difficult to make a name for yourself here.

"Great Chief, how long will we stay on the frontier? When will we continue our campaigns across the land?" Putting aside his other thoughts, the former rebel general asked earnestly, "If we have more time, we can learn more and make more preparations!"

"If the Great Chieftain wants to make a quick comeback, we can't afford to waste any more time on the frontier!"

"Let's wait and see!" The chieftain himself was also struggling to make a decision.

In Weiyong territory, it was very safe, and few people would be interested in him, an outsider.

As long as you don't actively cause trouble, you can gradually prepare for a comeback and learn more relevant professional knowledge at the same time.

But the environment here on the frontier, just as he just said, is far too peaceful, which can easily erode one's ambition.

Despite his lighthearted manner, he is actually quite sensitive.

He could still detect the slight unease in his subordinate's tone, but he didn't react directly.

Or perhaps if even he has this attitude, then there's no need to criticize his trusted brother.

As time went on, he couldn't guarantee that his trusted men wouldn't change their minds.

I think it's better to just stay in the frontier. There's no need to risk my life and struggle anymore, and I don't even know if I'll succeed.

If he himself thinks this way, how much more so would his subordinates?

Of course, the benefits of staying are also quite obvious.

The governance and planning here is truly incredible; he only needs to learn a little bit to benefit from it for the rest of his life.

Not to mention, as his subordinates gradually rise in status within the official and yamen system and the city defense army system, the breadth and depth of knowledge they can acquire are astonishing.

As long as you learn some experience, you won't do too badly in the future, no matter how badly things go.

It can even be replicated in future territories; just thinking about it makes me incredibly excited…

Chapter 864, The Self-Saving Mighty Leader! (Please Subscribe!)

Anxious and fearful, suspicious and paranoid...

Many other leaders of powerful forces share the same predicament as the former rebel leader.

As long as the Lord of Weiyong Territory remains in good health, the border regions will naturally be as stable as Mount Tai, and it will be impossible for them to take advantage of the situation.

However, seizing power over the government or military garrisons in border towns through normal means is not something that can be done in a short time.

After this incident, even a fool would know that the Lord of Mighty Valor has two powerful demons helping him.

Regardless of whether they are human or demon, they are not people that ordinary forces can easily offend.

The territory of Keweiyong is rich in resources, has no shortage of money and food, and has a sufficient number of young and strong people. It is a rare place to establish a hegemony, and it would be extremely difficult for ambitious people to give it up easily.

If they dare not step forward rashly, they can only continue to remain hidden in the shadows.

Or, like the generals of the former rebel army, they could infiltrate the frontier government offices or the city defense forces.

This feeling of being confined to the city is quite unpleasant.

The government offices of the five major border cities have extremely high control over the cities. With a large number of elite officials and yamen runners, as well as highly skilled city defense troops, it is very dangerous to cause any disturbance.

Outside the city, the land is vast and open, but if one stays in the frontier for a while and has some ability, it is not difficult to figure out that what maintains order in the vast area outside the city is actually a group of monsters.

This is why some ambitious individuals are wary and dare not act rashly.

It's not that they can't defeat the monsters outside the city; it's just that wild monsters that have become spirits are a bit harder to deal with. As for the little demons who have been forcibly enlightened and given intelligence, it's hard to say whether they can even defeat the city's defense soldiers. Naturally, they wouldn't take them too seriously in the eyes of ambitious and powerful individuals.

But the feeling that monsters give people is always somewhat unpredictable.

Most importantly, ambitious and powerful individuals are unsure whether the monsters responsible for maintaining order outside the city have the means to trace back to them who might have made a move.

This is crucial. If they don't figure this out, they'd rather stay in the city and try to find a solution than risk venturing out into the vast areas outside the city.