Chapter 991

Chapter 991: Mission Accomplished

Zhang Shuocheng’s true form resembled a massive lizard covered in scales, mixed with some human features, appearing extremely fierce and menacing.

Each scale on its body was the size of a palm, densely layered with a metallic sheen, indicating immense Defense.

However, against the attack of the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear, this great demon’s armor was as fragile as paper, effortlessly pierced through. The spearhead, imbued with a powerful surge of energy, penetrated into its body, ruthlessly tearing through bones and organs.

Finally, it burst out from its back!

“Roar~”

The demon let out a heart-wrenching wail as blood gushed from the gaping wound torn by the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear.

The intense pain instinctively drove it to unleash its final strength. The scales on its body surface, along with blood and flesh, exploded open, attempting to perish with Wang Chen.

But Wang Chen was well-prepared. The long spear in his hand trembled abruptly, and an invisible surge of energy erupted with a mighty force.

Countless pieces of magic armor flying towards him were sent hurtling back!

At the same time, a large hole opened in the demon’s chest, with blood and entrails splattering everywhere like mush.

Wang Chen suddenly retracted his long spear and then raised it high before bringing it down with force.

Bang!

The demon was forcefully smashed down onto the ground.

Before it could resist, the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear had already pierced through its head.

The limbs of this great demon twitched violently as the last glimmer faded from its reptilian eyes.

In an instant, it was completely extinguished.

[Fortune +75]

Huh?

The information flashing in his vision surprised Wang Chen. He hadn’t expected this great demon to grant him so much fortune value!

In the next moment, Wang Chen freed his left hand and formed a spell. A Fire Crow instantly appeared out of thin air, letting out a low cry as it spread its wings and swooped towards the demon’s corpse on the ground.

Boom!

Blazing flames shot into the sky, filling the air with a strong scent of charred flesh.

Wang Chen let out a long howl, leaping over the courtyard wall, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

“Master!”

At this moment, the people in Zixiao Temple realized something had happened in the back courtyard and rushed over with urgency.

However, when they reached the scene, all they saw was the burning corpse on the ground, barely distinguishable as that of a demon.

Every Zixiao Temple cultivator was taken aback.

“Ah!”

Suddenly, one of the Taoists clutched his head and let out a piercing scream, dark blood seeping from his mouth, eyes, ears, and nose, while patches of dark scales faintly appeared on his exposed skin.

And he wasn’t the only one showing such strange symptoms!

“Demon!”

This filled the other cultivators with fear and panic. Some turned to flee, while others, emboldened by rage, raised their weapons and fiercely swung at their companions who had revealed demonic features.

Though Zhang Shuocheng, now possessed by the great demon, wielded immense power within Zixiao Temple, only a small fraction of the cultivators had been demonized. Most remained unaware that their Grand Master was no longer human.

But demons and humans could never coexist. The hatred accumulated over centuries drove these cultivators to act with ferocity!

A chaotic and intense battle erupted in the inner courtyard of the temple!

Meanwhile, Wang Chen, who had already left Zixiao Temple, remained oblivious to the unfolding events. His attention was captivated by the changes occurring in the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear.

This divine weapon clearly possessed a formidable power to suppress demons. After piercing the demon’s body, it had the ability to absorb and devour the demon’s energy.

Now, as Wang Chen held the Taihao Exterminating Demon Spear, it was enveloped in a swirling aura of purple-black energy.

He suspected that this divine weapon was consuming the very soul of the demon!

However, this energy was tainted with malevolence, prompting Wang Chen to immediately channel his own power to refine it on the spot, ensuring that the spear spirit remained untainted.

Just as he completed the refinement, a graceful figure swiftly approached.

It was Qin Qingxuan!

Wang Chen nodded at her and said, “Mission accomplished.”

“You killed Zhang Shuocheng?”

Qin Qingxuan’s eyes shimmered with a mix of disbelief and astonishment.

From the moment she had initiated her attack to the moment she received Wang Chen’s signal to retreat, only a brief span of time had passed.

She had assumed Wang Chen had failed, never imagining that he could succeed!

After all, Zhang Shuocheng, as a Grand Celestial Master, would have become even more fearsome after being possessed by the great demon.

“Yes,” Wang Chen replied with a faint smile. “His body and soul are utterly destroyed. He is dead beyond any hope of revival.”

Qin Qingxuan was left speechless.

It wasn’t that she doubted Wang Chen’s words; she had simply underestimated his strength!

Wang Chen glanced back at Zixiao Temple and said, “Let’s go.”

The two of them made their way back to Daye City.

Before they reached the city gate, Qin Qingxuan suddenly spoke up. “Wang Qiandu, I truly owe you my gratitude for eliminating this great threat. I don’t even know how to properly thank you.”

Wang Chen smiled and replied, “You’ve already given me what I wanted. Besides, slaying demons and eliminating evil is my duty. There’s no need for thanks.”

Qin Qingxuan shook her head. “It’s not the same.”

“If you truly wish to thank me…”

Wang Chen paused for a moment, then said, “Next time you encounter such demons, let me handle them!”

As a Grand General of the Blood Guard, slaying demons earned him merit points.

Moreover, there were experience points to be gained as well.

As for Zhang Shuocheng, his identity was too sensitive, making it a pity that Wang Chen couldn’t report the merit for his elimination.

Qin Qingxuan gazed at Wang Chen and gracefully bowed. “Qin Qingxuan thanks you on behalf of all living beings.”

“We will meet again by fate!”

Wang Chen watched as the true disciple of the Yuhua Sword Sect departed gracefully before he returned home.

In the days that followed, Wang Chen wandered through the streets and alleys of the imperial capital, gaining a firsthand understanding of Daye City’s environment and terrain. He then expanded his explorations to the surrounding regions.

By the end of his half-month break, he formally began his duties at the Yiluan Directorate.

However, due to his unique status and the heavily fortified nature of Daye, the grand capital of the Great Liang, there were very few incidents involving demons, leaving him with little to do.

Wang Chen was content with the peace and spent most of his time honing his fighting moves and cultivating his techniques.

Princess Qingyun would sneak over every few days to seek his guidance.

For this disciple, Wang Chen was generous with his teachings, imparting to her numerous methods.

Princess Qingyun, with her pure Yin constitution, possessed exceptional talent for cultivation. Her innate intelligence allowed her to progress rapidly, and Wang Chen often marveled at her potential.

In the Cangqing Realm, where the Heavenly Merit was limited, her talents would have made her a treasure fiercely sought after by the grand sects of the Haotian Realm—a true Dao seed.

But in this world, even the so-called Dao Ancestor barely reached the peak of Qi Training, and breaking through to the Purple Palace was an impossibility!

Time flowed on, and before long, a new year arrived.

After several months of diligent effort, Wang Chen had maxed out the experience points for the sixth level of the Bloodshed Wheel.

Just as he was preparing to enter closed-door cultivation to break through to the final level of this technique, Princess Qingyun unexpectedly arrived at his home that very night.