Ch 250: Subduing The Remains, Returning Home, Meeting The Former Master

“Ice Lotus!”

Zhao Lingxue made hand seals in the air, and the incredibly condensed giant Ice Lotus above her head bloomed completely.

With her as the center, the surging demonic qi within a hundred zhang radius was forcibly frozen.

The Demon Ape’s movements became incredibly stiff.

“Return to Nothingness·Soul Binding Chains!”

Meng Weiyang’s clear and tranquil voice rang out, and the dark purple bone whip in her hand moved like a snake emerging from its hole.

Whip shadows overlapped, not directly striking the body, but transforming into several dark shadow chains.

These chains were formless and intangible, like poisonous snakes, drilling into the Demon Ape’s demonic soul, which had been shaken by the bell.

“Xuan’er!” Chen Huian shouted again.

“Emperor Yan·Burning Sky Slash!”

Tuoba Xuan had already been unable to contain herself. She held the heavy long dao tightly in both hands, pouring all her true essence into it without reservation.

Her petite body carried unparalleled might, like a falling star, and she slashed down with a single strike, bringing a shriek that seemed to tear apart space.

“Boom!”

Where the blade light reached, the demonic qi around the Demon Ape, which was already under multiple restrictions, was broken open like paper, and the sound of bones breaking echoed through the abyss.

A huge wound, deep to the bone, sprayed dark purple demonic blood.

The Demon Ape let out a heart-wrenching scream, and its massive body stumbled.

Seeing this, Li Mingxuan immediately urged her silver-winged dragon horse forward. The spear in her hand, with its sharp spear intent, did not rush forward to attack, but instead tightly protected Luo Yunshuang.

Her eyes were sharp as an eagle’s, her spear emitting a cold light, vigilantly scanning the small groups of demonic beasts attempting to attack.

At the same time, seeing the Demon Ape injured, Chen Huian’s Sea of Consciousness and Divine Mansion suddenly shook.

A lifelike, majestic crimson-gold Fire Phoenix phantom, condensed from powerful divine sense, burst forth from his brow.

The Fire Phoenix, with its powerful majesty, let out a piercing cry that seemed to split gold and stone, and it fiercely crashed into the Demon Ape’s demonic soul Sea of Consciousness, which was in chaos due to the injury.

“Roar!”

The Demon Ape let out a mournful cry from the depths of its soul, its huge claws clutching its head as it howled in pain. Its demonic soul was torn apart, its consciousness falling into complete emptiness and confusion!

“Mysterious Turtle Subduing the Sea,” Chen Huian himself moved at the same time.

Without any fancy moves, his Qi wildly reversed, condensing into a huge Xuan Turtle Dharma Image outside his body.

Although the Dharma Image was illusory, it emitted a majestic presence that seemed to suppress mountains and seas.

But this turtle image was not for defense; the moment it formed, the massive Qi gathered on the Mysterious Azure Vermillion Flame Spear in Chen Huian’s hand!

Hum!

The spear body changed from dark blue to a deep dark gold, and the point of the spear, with its power to tear space, distorted the surrounding light!

“Kill!”

Chen Huian stepped on the moonlit lotus seal condensed by Ayao!

One man and one deer, enveloped by the huge Xuan Turtle Dharma Image phantom, became one with the spear.

Puchi!

The spear light, in a tyrannical and unreasonable manner, directly pierced through the Demon Ape’s wide-open mouth as it roared.

Bang!

The Demon Ape’s body, as tall as tens of zhang and seemingly indestructible, was torn and blown open from its throat to its abdomen by the violently raging energy.

Its hard body was covered in terrifying cracks, and blood, organs, and bone fragments were violently sprayed in all directions!

The bottom of the Black Demon Abyss seemed to have experienced a small earthquake.

Dust and smoke filled the air, obscuring the view.

The bottom of the abyss was silent, only the sound of rolling stones and a heavy smell of blood lingered.

The Demon Mansion Realm Demon Ape, which had left the two Strategy Heaven Mansion Commanders helpless, had fallen under the exquisitely coordinated and fatal attack!

Chen Huian stood holding his spear, the tip dripping with dark purple demonic blood from the Demon Ape’s heart.

His face was slightly pale; condensing the Dharma Image had consumed a great deal of energy.

On his shoulder, Xiaobai let out a soft sigh; obviously, maintaining the massive sword formation was also extremely strenuous.

Looking around, Zhao Lingxue’s face was pale, but her eyes were calm, the Ice Lotus slowly retracting. Meng Weiyang’s face was calm, putting away the slightly vibrating bell.

Tuoba Xuan landed, leaning on her still-hot long dao, breathing slightly. Li Mingxuan, her spear impaling a stray demonic wolf, looked back, her eyes filled with shock.

All the soldiers around them, without exception, looked at the figure standing proudly on the remains of the Demon Ape with the shock and ecstatic joy of surviving a disaster!

“The Demon King is slain! Those who surrender will not be killed!”

Chen Huian stood on Ayao’s back, his icy voice like thunder, exploding in the hearts of all the demons of Wanhai Mountain!

The Seven-Colored Pheasant led the Great Demons, taking advantage of the momentum to exert overwhelming pressure, emitting a sharp cry.

Those demonic beasts that had previously been tamed or subdued by Lin Songli and others also issued roars to bolster the attack!

The demonic group, having lost its leader, completely collapsed. Countless demonic beasts, large and small, prostrated themselves, showing their submission.

Only a few ferocious ones attempted to flee, but they were immediately killed by the Wu’an Administration and the Spirit Guard Army, who were well-prepared.

Chen Huian swept his gaze across Wanhai Mountain, where corpses were piled up and demonic qi was gradually dissipating. He took a deep breath: “Seven-Colored Pheasant, listen to my order!”

The Seven-Colored Pheasant immediately flew to Chen Huian’s front, lowering its noble head.

“Wanhai Mountain’s demonic horde is leaderless, and you have experience in leading the demons.”

“From today onwards, you will lead the demonic horde of Wanhai Mountain, restrain the demons, and you must not harm the roads and prefecture city anymore!”

“Regularly eliminate ferocious and untamed beasts in the mountains, and protect the peace of the roads of the two counties!”

Chen Huian bestowed a spirit talisman token, a symbol of leadership.

“The necessary resources will be provided by the Fengling Merchant Guild. You must transform the demons of Wanhai Mountain into assistance, not a calamity!”

The Seven-Colored Pheasant was extremely excited, its wings prostrate: “Thank you, Lord! I will not disappoint you! I will lead the demons, guard the mountain, and protect the roads!”

The Demon Mansion Realm Great Demon, which even the two commanders of the Strategy Heaven Mansion could only barely fight to a draw with, was killed by Chen Huian and the others in an instant.

Whether it was the Great Demons of Wanhai Mountain or the people of the Strategy Heaven Mansion, who had seen countless storms, they were all shocked.

In fact, before Chen Huian fought it, the Black Demon Giant Ape had already clashed with Nie Gang and Xiao Xin multiple times, consuming some of its strength.

More importantly, the moment the Black Demon Giant Ape revealed its true form, Chen Huian and the others attacked without reservation, unleashing their killing moves all at once. The Giant Ape didn’t even have time to counterattack; first, it was bound by Chen Huian’s sword formation, then Zhao Lingxue and Meng Weiyang took control, followed by Tuoba Xuan breaking through its defenses, and finally, Chen Huian used all his strength to deliver the final blow.

This series of attacks was unleashed in a matter of breaths. It wasn’t just their individual strength that was powerful; more importantly, their coordinated teamwork was seamless and effortless.

Initially, Xiao Xin, Nie Gang, and the others from the Strategy Heaven Mansion were only awed by the power of the Ce Tian Order, but they were always somewhat dissatisfied with Chen Huian, the new commander, because his cultivation realm was too low, not even matching theirs.

Since the Immortal Court established the Strategy Heaven Mansion over three hundred years ago, there had been two commanders, both of whom were Emptiness Realm strong individuals. But this third commander, Chen Huian, was merely a Divine Treasure Realm “youngster.”

These people had earned their places in the Strategy Heaven Mansion through life-and-death battles and arduous cultivation, all with outstanding military merits.

Now, they had to obey a young man in his twenties, whose realm was not that high. Anyone would be somewhat dissatisfied.

However, Chen Huian possessed the Ce Tian Order, so they dared not say anything more.

Fortunately, since taking over the Strategy Heaven Mansion, Chen Huian had not interfered with any management, only ordering the merchant guild to supply almost unlimited resources for cultivation.

This gave all the soldiers some goodwill, at least they no longer resisted Chen Huian.

Until now, after witnessing Chen Huian’s true strength with their own eyes, everyone in the Strategy Heaven Mansion, including the two great commanders, was completely convinced.

Chen Huian also understood that he lacked both status and prestige. To completely control the Strategy Heaven Mansion, he had to rely on strength.

However, he had just broken through before, his realm unstable. Only after spending a year completely digesting his breakthrough did he lead everyone into Wanhai Mountain.

Firstly, to eliminate the hidden danger, and secondly, to show the soldiers of the Strategy Heaven Mansion his strength.

After eliminating the Black Demon Giant Ape, Chen Huian had Song Li and others clean up the battlefield, while Xiao Xin and Nie Gang led the Strategy Heaven Mansion to temporarily station themselves at the relay station in Wanhai Mountain. He himself, along with the Wu’an Administration and Qingfeng Cavalry, returned to Fengling.

The Wanhai Mountain battle was swift and decisive, seemingly like autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves. However, Chen Huian and the others had also suffered considerable backlash. Coupled with a year of diligent cultivation, this monotony easily made one’s mind unstable.

Chen Huian, along with Zhao Lingxue and others, returned to his manor in Fengling County to stay for a few days, occasionally strolling through the marketplace to change his mood.

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Fengling County, Yongchang Street, Chen Residence.

After several days of rest, the manor had a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere after the great battle.

Zhao Lingxue and Meng Weiyang were watching the little girl practice breathing and cultivating, occasionally being pecked on the hem of their clothes by Little Red the Fire Phoenix.

Tuoba Xuan was polishing her increasingly hot Emperor Yan Dao.

Li Mingxuan quietly guarded a corner of the corridor, her spear intent restrained, her realm already stable.

Chen Huian was in the courtyard pavilion, strategizing with Zhou Zhi about their next steps against the various counties of Chizhou Prefecture.

Suddenly, a servant came to report: “Master, Lin Baiyang from outside the manor, together with his young son, requests an audience.”

“Lin Baiyang?” Chen Huian paused, a trace of long-lost surprise and recollection flashing in his eyes.

This name had been sealed in the depths of time.

In the past, by chance, he had entered the Shilin Pharmacy of the Lin Family in Fengling County. Later, he had killed the Leader Lin Fu, becoming the leader himself, and then eliminated the Foreman Lin Yang, making a name for himself in Fengling.

The Master of this Shilin Pharmacy suffered from chronic poisoning. Chen Huian had cured him using acupuncture techniques. He had also been poisoned by Lin Baisong, and Chen Huian had pulled him back from the Ghost Gate.

Even though Lin Baiyang had not been kind to him back then, he had risen from the Shilin Pharmacy, and Chen Huian no longer cared about it.

The Lin Family later declined, but Lin Baiyang had preserved his life, moving to a village outside the city, living a secluded life with his concubine and young son on his life savings.

“Please let him in!”

Chen Huian said in a deep voice, and Zhou Zhi, slightly bowing, retreated.

Soon, the butler led an older and a younger man into the backyard.

Lin Baiyang was no more than fifty years old, but his temples were already mostly frosted.

Although his figure was still thin, he no longer had the sickly appearance of the past, appearing peaceful and reserved.

His clothes were simple and clean, but they no longer had the former splendor of silk and brocade robes, just the material used by ordinary people.

He led a child of about six or seven years old. The child had delicate features and a round face, timidly tugging at his father’s clothes, curiously and nervously looking at the legendary “Chen Residence,” the beautiful white deer and red bird in the courtyard that seemed unreal.

“Master Lin, long time no see, how have you been?”

Chen Huian stood up, a gentle smile on his face, as if welcoming an old friend, without any airs of superiority.

“I dare not, I dare not!” Lin Baiyang’s body trembled violently, and he quickly knelt down to kowtow.