The City Lord of Taiping City successfully overcame his tribulation and broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, prompting congratulations and well wishes from forces from all directions.
“Young Master Qian Yan of Dragonbone Fort offers gifts to the City Lord of Taiping City!”
“Ji Chudao, Head of the Volcano Society, offers gifts and apologies to the City Lord of Taiping City!”
“Pan Jiao, Dean of the Haoran Academy, offers gifts and apologies to the City Lord of Taiping City!”
“Lu Haofeng, City Lord of Bilong City, offers gifts to Taiping City!”
“……”
The city lord's mansion guards' loud announcements spread throughout the entrance of the city lord's mansion.
The congratulatory cultivators came not only out of friendship but also as enemies seeking to resolve their grievances.
Taiping City was becoming increasingly powerful, backed by the ancient immortal orthodoxy.
Those forces that had offended Taiping City were now keeping a low profile. Upon hearing that the City Lord of Taiping City had broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, they rushed to seek reconciliation.
Given the magnanimity of the ancient immortal orthodoxy, as long as their attitude was sincere, they would not seek revenge later.
At this moment, Taiping City ushered in unprecedented excitement, with bustling streets and a constant flow of people and vehicles.
In addition to the sects and factions visiting Taiping City, there were also a large number of cultivators who wanted to settle in Taiping City. They came attracted by the news, some seeking a peaceful life, and others seeking opportunities from the ancient immortal orthodoxy.
In short, the city was filled with a mixed bag of people, even hiding a large number of demons and heretical cultivators. The Demon Suppression Division, which had been silent for many years, finally became busy.
A drunkard who had just walked out of an inn was dragged into a dark alley by members of the Demon Suppression Division.
Spies lurking in the dark were silently killed.
Demons and heretical cultivators swaggering around were taken away by sudden teleportation formations.
Similar scenes were being played out in various areas of Taiping City.
Chen Changsheng pointed to the dark corners shown in the bronze mirror.
Miaomiao obediently nodded, then transformed into a ethereal shadow, rushing towards the demons and heretical cultivators hiding in the corners.
“Fellow Daoist Changsheng, have you noticed anything strange?” Qiu Xuan floated down beside him, his face solemn.
Chen Changsheng nodded: “Indeed, there is something strange. Logically speaking, even if demons and heretical cultivators infiltrate Taiping City, so many of them wouldn't suddenly appear at once. It feels like…”
“It's like a planned conspiracy!”
Qiu Xuan's expression turned grave: “Do we need to send people to investigate the movements outside?”
“The city is currently short of manpower, so don't send anyone out to investigate. The Demon Suppression Division has imprisoned a few late-stage Foundation Establishment demons and heretical cultivators. Let's just use soul-searching methods. These demons and heretical cultivators have exquisite and strange Taoist techniques, so we'll have to trouble Senior Qiu to take action.”
“Alright, I'll go over now.”
Qiu Xuan's figure flashed, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived at the Demon Suppression Division's dungeon.
Dense and complex arrays of patterns crisscrossed and covered the area, emitting a faint light. Even a Spirit Transformation stage cultivator would not be able to escape from the dungeon.
Three heavily injured demons and heretical cultivators lay unconscious in the prison cells, with Demon Suppression Division disciples patrolling and guarding the corridors in shifts.
Qiu Xuan did not stand on ceremony. He walked into one of the cages and directly grabbed the head of a demon cultivator, performing the soul-searching secret technique.
“Ah, ah, ah, ah!”
The demon cultivator immediately screamed, struggling and begging for mercy in pain, his soul gradually dissipating into smoke as the soul-searching secret technique was performed.
Qiu Xuan frowned slightly. He only captured a few fragments of information. There was a mysterious force in the other party's mind that directly destroyed the demon cultivator's soul and memory.
Then, he performed the soul-searching secret technique on the other two demon cultivators, and the same situation occurred.
“It seems that people from the Xin Sheng Sect have tampered with them. Fortunately, I obtained some key information. The demons and heretical cultivators have a major operation planned targeting Taiping City!”
Qiu Xuan immediately sent the message to the elders of the ancient immortal orthodoxy.
Yuan Rao, who was entertaining guests, secretly instructed the Taiping City guards to strengthen the city's defenses and activated the city's protective formation after receiving the news.
As the light enveloped the city, the cultivators in the city all looked up, looking at Yuan Rao with surprise and uncertainty.
“Everyone, don't panic. Our Taiping City has just received news that a large number of demons and heretical cultivators have appeared inside and outside the city. Therefore, we have activated the formation as a precaution. The Demon Suppression Division is doing its best to clear out the demons and heretical cultivators. Please stay here for a while. All living expenses will be covered by our Taiping City.”
Yuan Rao said with a beautiful smile and a charming demeanor.
“Since City Lord Yuan has said so, then we will take advantage of it. I believe that the City Lord will definitely handle it well.”
“Hmph, more demons and heretical cultivators. It's never-ending. How dare they cause trouble in the territory of the ancient immortal orthodoxy? Are they tired of living?”
“If the City Lord needs any help, please feel free to ask. It is our duty to slay demons and eliminate evil!”
The cultivators in the city lord's mansion spoke out one after another, expressing their indignation. Some even volunteered to personally cleanse the demons and heretical cultivators causing trouble in the city.
Yuan Rao chuckled: “There's no reason to ask guests for help. Everyone, please eat and drink well and just watch the show quietly.”
If even such a small matter could not be handled well and the visiting guests had to help, then Taiping City would lose all face.
Yuan Rao immediately sent a private message: “Changsheng, how is the situation on your side? Can you deal with the demons and heretical cultivators in the city?”
Chen Changsheng replied in seconds: “The demons and heretical cultivators in the city are all hiding. They are likely to be waiting to meet their accomplices outside the city. I can deal with the demons and heretical cultivators in the city. City Lord Yuan must guard against the demons and heretical cultivators outside the city.”
Yuan Rao: “No problem, go ahead and do it. As long as there are no accidents in the city, I guarantee that no one can cross the walls of Taiping City!”
Chen Changsheng closed the private message box, holding the war halberd and walking towards a dark alley.
Three men were sitting together counting money and dividing it. Seeing Chen Changsheng approaching, the three men simultaneously showed vigilance and hurriedly put away the money.
“Boy, leave here quickly. If you don't leave, we'll report you to the city guards!” One of them said with a cold glint in his eyes.
Chen Changsheng smiled indifferently, his whole body filled with murderous intent, his qi and blood surging like a vast sea, and the magic treasure bronze mirror floating in front of him.
“Your acting skills are not bad, but in front of the magic treasure, your cultivation aura is completely exposed. If you know what's good for you, tell me the location of your companions, otherwise I don't mind letting you endure the pain of soul-searching.”
Clang!
The moment the words fell, the three men suddenly drew their swords and attacked. Chen Changsheng turned into a phantom, and the swift sword energy swept across his afterimage!
Three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators!
Chen Changsheng transformed into a stream of light, fighting three enemies alone, and the wild halberd light swept and slashed.
Bang!
In just one exchange, the three men's magic weapons were shattered, and the violent force caused them to stagger back, their faces changing drastically.
