Chapter 8, The Immortals and Demons of the Nine Provinces

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The five regions of the world, among which the Central Region is vast and rich in resources, and is home to outstanding individuals and a favorable environment, is regarded as the foremost of the five regions, hence it is called the Central Plain

The six thousand years of history of the human race is essentially a chronicle of warfare against the demon race. The demon beasts are inherently stronger than the human race, and they inhabit every corner of the five domains and four seas, harboring animosity towards humanity. Over the long years, they have instigated one wave of war after another.

I, the Emperor of the Great Qian, reflect on the contributions of the ancestors of the human race throughout the ages, and often lament that the deeds of the immortals of past generations are frequently forgotten by people. Therefore, I have commanded the Celestial Monitoring Tower to compile records for our human immortals, categorizing them into two volumes: "The Immortals and Demons of the Nine Provinces" and "The Heroes of the Five Domains," to be widely disseminated across the five domains, so that all human beings may remember the sacrifices made by generations of immortals

The earlier sections of "The Immortals of the Nine Provinces" primarily recount the deeds of immortals, but at the end of each issue, an immortal is invited to share their past experiences and path of cultivation.

However, he has loved reading historical texts since childhood and enjoys stories about the deeds of immortals

Because this will be the last time this immortal appears in the book

"The Five Domains' Heroes" is published annually, primarily recounting significant events that occur among the five domains. Over the past few years, Yun Hong has only seen two volumes at his teacher's place, thus his impression is not particularly deep

In just one month, from August 15 to September 15, there were twelve instances of beast tide wars across the land of the Nine Provinces, with each level beast tide battlefield experiencing two occurrences. Yun Hong couldn't help but sigh inwardly

This book is published once a month, and each volume costs five taels of silver. In the entire Donghe County, only Wanxiang Building is able to sell it. Although it is expensive, Yun Hong's master, Yang Lou, subscribes to it every month

For six thousand years, since the time of the Great Emperor Yang, our human race has given birth to powerful immortals who fought for our survival and rise. Like the 'First Ancient God Monarch' from three thousand years ago, they crossed the ocean and traversed the Kunxu Mountain Range to the Eastern Region, wielding a long spear to sweep away the various demons and gods of the East, ultimately establishing the second kingdom of our human race

The Great Emperor Chengyang has proclaimed that this world will ultimately belong to our human race. Generations of immortals have shed blood across the Nine Provinces, fought valiantly in the Five Domains, protecting the lives of our people and safeguarding our territory. We, the countless mortals, can attain peace and tranquility, and we must remember this.

If an immortal unfortunately falls in a battlefield of beast tides, there will be extensive accounts of this fallen immortal, narrating the entirety of their life story

On September 9, after the celestial beings Yang Qing and Ye Qing consecutively defeated two demon kings in early August, they continued their patrol in the areas of Ningyang and Heilong Lake, slaying countless great demons over the course of several dozen days

On August 18, the Xiānzōng Star Yan Palace of the Great Qian Empire held a ceremony for the conferring of crowns upon immortals, with the recipients being "Immortal Yuan Bin" and "Immortal Hai Huo". This is a great fortune for our human race

The ongoing conflict has been relentless, yet the vast majority of ordinary citizens remain largely unaffected, which clearly reflects the control exerted by our Great Qian and the Northern country of Da Liang over various regions. Yun Hong thought to himself: The dragon-like jiao that was slain in the city today should have been killed by the two immortals, Yang Qing and Ye Qing.

Let’s see what this issue discusses. Yun Hong continued to flip through.

Living in the city, firewood must be purchased

The content of this homepage, he has actually seen many times over the past few years, but each time he opens it, he cannot help but feel a surge of excitement, as if witnessing the scenes of powerful immortals slaying demon kings and demon gods throughout the grand history of humanity

The Beast Tide refers to the attacks launched by the demon kings and great demons, who have awakened their intelligence among the demon race, leading countless demon beasts to assault the territories and cities of the human race. This is a battlefield between the two races, marked by extreme brutality

On August 21, a Level 1 Beast Tide erupted in the eastern extension of the Yangzhou mountain range. Similarly, in the waters near Ningjiang Pass, demon tribes advanced along the Ningjiang Pass to attack. A total of eighteen immortals from Xu and Yang states descended to assist the army in slaying the demons. Ultimately, they killed the demon king, three-headed, and countless other great demons. However, Immortal Xu Lin unfortunately perished on the battlefield during this Beast Tide.

As a disciple, Yun Hong naturally takes on the responsibility of fetching books for his teacher

On August 16, in the Liang Empire's Liangzhou, a Level 2 Beast Tide occurred in the Tiexu Mountain Range. The Ninth Army of the Liang Empire stationed in Liangzhou went to provide assistance. The city of Xiawu County in Weishui Prefecture was breached, resulting in over 90,000 casualties among the human populace. The 'Immortal Cheng Dong' beheaded two demon kings of the demon race by the riverside at the Tiexu Mountain Range.

Yun Hong has learned a great deal

Like the North Wind Emperor, leading three thousand iron cavalry, sweeping through the northern desert demon tribes, crossing the Tian Cang Mountain range directly to the Western Regions, allowing the human race in the Western Regions to thrive and prosper even more to this day

Xu Xianren is the only immortal that Yun Hong has ever encountered, and he is also the immortal that Yun Hong admires the most

If he were to know, in ancient times, the human race was oppressed and enslaved by the demon race. However, since the reign of the Great Emperor Chengyang, six thousand years have passed, and now the world has long been transformed into a solid territory for the human race in the Central Plains and the Nine Provinces, making it increasingly difficult for the demon race to rise again.

However, the great river flows eastward, unable to wash away the blood of the heroes of humanity

Yun Hong slowly flipped through it

Historical books are easy to find, and there are many in martial arts academies, but accounts of immortal beings are rarely compiled. For most ordinary people, immortals seem distant, almost mythical

Is it really Xu Xian?" Yun Hong's eyes lit up.

Yun Hongcai returned to the outer room, leaned against the window, and sat on his bed. He carefully took out the well-packaged books, which were inscribed with the four gilded characters "Nine Provinces: Immortals and Demons"

Yun Hong poured water into the water tank, took out some toy wooden blocks from the inner room for Yun Hao and Yun Meng to play with outside, and then took some copper coins to buy two loads of firewood from outside the alley and brought them back.

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The immortal... ... had a faint desire hidden within Yun Hong's heart

The Martial Arts Academy simultaneously teaches both literary and martial disciplines. Yun Hongwu's martial arts cultivation is considered top-notch among his peers, but his literary skills can only be described as mediocre. He has mastered six out of the seven aspects of poetry, lyrics, and prose, but is still lacking in one.

There is also the Cloud Immortal Lord, establishing the three palaces of Cloud Prefecture, exterminating the Cloud Demon and Evil Gods, transforming the once demon-infested land into our human Cloud Prefecture

Yun Hong made a brief calculation; in just this month, there have been eleven demon kings who have fallen into the hands of the human race's immortals, but the human race has also lost two immortals.

Yun Hong slowly read through these messages, among which there were numerous accounts of immortal beings. If the matters were ordinary, they would be briefly mentioned; if they were of great importance, they would be elaborated upon more extensively

A large bundle of firewood weighs over a hundred pounds; if Yunhong does not go to carry it, it will be extremely difficult for my sister-in-law to bring it back

"The Nine Provinces of Immortals and Demons" is a monthly publication that primarily narrates the deeds of immortals in the Central Plains of the Nine Provinces, and it is Yun Hong's favorite

From the book

Huala Yunhong turned to the first page of "The Immortals and Demons of the Nine Provinces"

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The two volumes, "The Immortals and Demons of the Nine Provinces" and "The Heroes of the Five Domains," expanded Yun Hong's horizons, allowing him a glimpse into the world of immortals

Hoo.

It is not that the four corners are at peace, but rather that there are those who guard it with their blood

Emperor Yang of the Self-Made Uprising rebelled against the demon clan, establishing the first dynasty of our human race, the Great Xia, and dividing the Central Plains into nine provinces, which has lasted for over 6,000 years

The brutality of war is unimaginable

Yun Hong turned to the third-to-last page

This time, it is the "Immortal Xu Kaixian" who has been invited to speak

In the other four realms, the immortals have similarly established new nations and immortal sects, all of which have been fought for and carved out by generations of immortals through their struggles and sacrifices

The recent turmoil in Ningyang and Heilong Lake can only be classified as a secondary beast tide. Although no county town was breached, the impact caused by the flood disaster is no less than that of a primary beast tide

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