Chapter 31

Capital, Demon Suppression Bureau.

Compared to the past, the atmosphere inside the Demon Suppression Bureau was even more solemn, the aura of slaughter so intense that it could be felt even from a distance.

"The demons have become increasingly rampant recently!"

Zhou Yuanzheng, clad in iron armor, had a stern and cold expression. When he spoke of the demons, his killing intent was unhidden.

At this moment, in the grand hall.

Apart from him, there were three other people present.

Each of them exuded a formidable aura that made one's heart tremble.

After a moment of silence,

One of them spoke: "The demons have been eyeing the Great Qin for a long time. With the emperor now in his twilight years, the demons are trying to test the strength of our Great Qin."

"Hmph, for over three hundred years, the demons have been unable to defeat our Great Qin. Even if the emperor is in his twilight years, our Demon Suppression Bureau is not to be trifled with. In the last battle, we killed several of their powerful demons, which was enough to cripple them!"

"In the past, killing a few powerful demons would indeed make the demons wary, but the situation is different now. We also paid a heavy price in the last battle, with many high-ranking guardians falling. With the demons causing chaos everywhere, it is not easy for us to suppress them all."

The person in the center, dressed in a blue and white robe, had a slightly pale face but remained calm throughout.

Dongfang Zhao.

Zhou Yuanzheng spoke coldly: "The Demon Suppression Bureau has been established for over three hundred years, and we have killed countless demons. Even if they want to start a war, our Great Qin is not afraid!"

"Of course, the Great Qin is not afraid of a war, but the fact that our strength is gradually weakening cannot be ignored. If a full-scale war breaks out, we might kill eight hundred enemies but lose a thousand of our own. When the people of the Demon Suppression Bureau are all dead, how much strength will we have left to face the remaining demons?"

"How is your injury now?"

Zhou Yuanzheng's anger had subsided, and he looked at the person in the center.

Dongfang Zhao.

Among the strong people currently stationed at the Demon Suppression Bureau, his strength was considered one of the best.

Dongfang Zhao shook his head slightly: "It's not a big deal. I didn't expect that such a powerful demon had already awakened. But from what I can see, he is still unable to defeat me. The chaos caused by the demons is only temporary. Although the emperor is in his twilight years, he has not truly reached that point. As long as the emperor is still here, any powerful demons who dare to enter our Great Qin will have to seriously consider whether they can withstand the emperor's wrath."

After finishing his words,

He looked at the others and continued: "The demons are only testing us now, but their methods are cruel. Our Demon Suppression Bureau cannot stand idly by. We must dispatch all suitable demon hunters to suppress the demons. As for the guardians in various regions, they should remain on standby. If any powerful demons appear, they must be killed or driven away immediately."

Powerful demons.

Their destructive power is much greater than that of ordinary demons.

Such beings can easily slaughter an entire city or region.

Every time a powerful demon appears, it is accompanied by terrible natural disasters, and the number of civilian deaths can reach the hundreds of thousands. Even if the Great Qin is strong, it cannot withstand such turmoil.

Once or twice is manageable.

But if it happens too often,

The foundation of the Great Qin will be shaken.

Suddenly,

Someone walked in from outside and bowed to the four people.

"Jiang Zuo, the manager of the Yellow Department Demon Suppression Academy, greets the guardians!"

"What is it?" Zhou Yuanzheng's gaze fell on him, and he spoke calmly.

He knew Jiang Zuo.

To be a manager in the Demon Suppression Academy, one must have sufficient strength.

"According to the latest information, the magistrate of Lin'an City, Zhao Fang, has colluded with demons and killed over a thousand villagers to cultivate a ghost of the Yin level. He even plans to sacrifice the ten thousand people of Lin'an City to advance the ghost to the Sha level!"

"What!"

"Outrageous!"

"How dare he!"

The faces of the people in the grand hall changed, and each of them was filled with anger.

Colluding with demons!

Sacrificing civilians!

This is a heinous crime that cannot be tolerated.

"Speak!"

Dongfang Zhao's expression suddenly turned cold, and he calmly spoke a single word.

Instantly,

Jiang Zuo felt immense pressure. He took out a letter from his chest and held it with both hands: "Please, Guardian Dongfang, take a look!"

In the next moment,

The letter seemed to be held by an invisible hand and landed in the other person's hands.

After reading it for a moment,

Dongfang Zhao passed the letter to the other guardians.

"You should take a look as well!"

As the letter was passed around, he looked at Jiang Zuo: "Apart from this, do you have any other evidence?"

"This is the Qingling Jade Pendant sent back by the apprentice demon hunter Shen Changqing, who went to Lin'an City!"

Jiang Zuo took out the Qingling Jade Pendant.

Dongfang Zhao waved his hand, and the Qingling Jade Pendant landed in his hand.

On the jade pendant,

Two black threads were visible.

Upon closer inspection, the black threads seemed to be slowly flowing.

"The deeper trace on the Qingling Jade Pendant is quite strong for a Yin-level demon, while the shallower one is not as advanced in the Yin level."

With just one glance, Dongfang Zhao saw through the secrets of the Qingling Jade Pendant.

As a guardian of the Demon Suppression Bureau, he had killed countless demons and was well-versed in judging their strength.

At this moment,

The other three guardians had already read the letter, and their faces were filled with anger.

Dongfang Zhao suddenly crushed the Qingling Jade Pendant.

As the jade pendant shattered,

The two black threads inside were released like gas.

Then,

A mysterious force fell upon the two black threads, causing them to twist and change. Soon, they transformed into their original forms.

However,

Whether it was Zhuang Mingyuan or Xuehun, their eyes were now vacant, and their bodies were ethereal, as if they could dissipate at any moment.

This transformation did not surprise anyone present.

The Qingling Jade Pendant not only records the aura of demons but also captures a portion of their power. Dongfang Zhao's action was to release that power completely.

"Tell me, has the magistrate of Lin'an City, Zhao Fang, already joined the demons?" Dongfang Zhao asked sternly, his voice like a bell resonating in the grand hall, penetrating deep into the souls of those present.

Xuehun's body stood still, and suddenly, he let out a piercing scream before dissipating completely.

Zhuang Mingyuan's vacant face struggled intensely, and he managed to utter a single word: "Yes—"

Before he could finish,

His ethereal body also dissipated completely.

However, the faces of the guardians present had already turned completely dark.

From Zhuang Mingyuan's words, they had obtained the answer they wanted.