Chapter 005: Dividing Troops to Break the Demon Nest, the Crowd is Astonished by the Map

Liu Shun and Zhang Heng were filled with passionate excitement, eager to let out a wild roar. They had never before experienced such a thrilling sense of unity among the crowd.

The mountain demon possesses a tenacious vitality; even in death, its claws instinctively strike at people. Although they tear through the clothing of the ugly Buddha child, producing a piercing sound, they leave only a few white marks on the skin.

We, the villagers of Shiwa Village

Wang Xuan brandished his spear, and the demon blood that had long since frozen into solid ice immediately fell away with a clatter, leaving the spear's body shining as if it were new

Wang Xuan and Chen Qiong exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with fear

The rustling sound grew louder and louder

Most of the time, these items are taken away by those assigned tasks by the Jingyao Division, or they are used by the county office as rewards for clearing out evil spirits.

Adults, please save us

The long legs suddenly lifted their feet

The tiger demon dripped with a foul, putrid saliva, its massive jaws with sharp teeth biting down, producing a piercing sound from the gun barrel, while its enormous head swung back and forth

Wang Xuan's expression was indifferent and he did not move

Wang Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Remember to keep that tiger whip safe"

This time, the demon corpse will not be taken by the Jingyao Division; colleagues in Yong'an County may distribute it among themselves

It is uncertain what other deductions may arise

Wang Xuan slightly shook his head and clasped his hands, saying: "I appreciate Lord Chen's consideration. I have always been committed to my duties and do not wish to leave the military office"

The Taoist priest Li Shouxin smiled faintly and said: "It seems that the demon king is on the left side..."

Wang Xuanqi will wait, advancing with a spear in hand, like a shadow following closely behind.

All of this happened in an instant

This time, there are more monsters that have emerged

He furrowed his brows slightly and looked down, his eyes seemingly lost in thought

The vengeful spirit, which is killed by a tiger, confuses and harms people. Such a ghostly entity can only deceive ordinary folk; how could it possibly fool the seasoned exorcist.

The roar of the tiger echoes through the mountains, meant to intimidate all beasts. Now, this giant creature, larger than a bear, leans forward with a growl, fully prepared to attack

How to position oneself to make the formation more perfect

At this moment, they completely entrusted their backs to their teammates

Wuwuwu, Father, Mother

Unexpectedly, Wang Xuan, who was rushing forward at high speed, suddenly leaned back and executed a ground-level iron bridge slide.

The bald giant, Chou Fo'er, pressed the mountain demon to the ground, laughing foolishly while swinging his fists to smash its head into a bloody pulp

Where there are ghosts, there are tigers. At the entrance of the cave, a massive figure has emerged from the smoke, exuding a chilling aura, with fierce and brutal yellow tiger eyes.

Wang Xuan only felt a tingling in his tiger's mouth, the gun barrel shifted as if it would slip from his hand, yet he remained completely unflustered, smoothly spinning it around to grip it tightly once more. He then raised both hands to block upward with the gun barrel.

but rather, printed with ink

The central figure, Wang Xuanzhe, faces more demonic creatures

Having spoken, he swiftly moved, his toes barely touching the ground as he leaped into the air, disappearing into the forest on the left in the blink of an eye

Advanced deduction can actually enhance special effects

This mandrill is now in a dire situation

The tiger demon let out a piercing scream, tucking its tail, while its two hind legs retreated in a peculiar manner.

Amidst the piercing screams, the ominous wind dissipated

Awoo

The two individuals cheered and began to handle the corpses alongside the constables

A trace of seriousness flashed in Wang Xuan's eyes

Destroying a monster's lair can also yield rewards; the monster's hide, after undergoing a special curing process, is more resilient than the finest cowhide. Additionally, certain monster bones and teeth can also fetch a good price.

Liu Shun and Zhang Heng struggled to their feet, their faces filled with surprise

But Wang Xuan and others are just waiting.

... ...

The Daoist Li, who was nearby, heard the conversation between the two and walked over with an indifferent expression. The status of the State and Society Temple is esteemed, and it rarely involves itself in court matters

Flirtation

His block just happened to intercept the enormous tiger's mouth that was coming at him

Instinctively know what one should do

Eight meters behind, the enormous body of the tiger demon swayed unsteadily, a rotten silver spear piercing through its heart and emerging from its back

This tiger demon is quite cunning, is it the demon king

Soon, the mountain demon became completely still, yet it still held onto a delicate brass incense burner tightly in its hand

Bang

At the entrance of the mine, the Taoist priest Li Shouxin had long ceased the dull wind.

Like an arm directing a finger: utilizing the interference of malevolent energy to control the military formation, led by the commander of the formation to dictate the offensive, advancing and retreating at will

However, what they did not know was that Wang Xuan's military formation had just been completed before ascending the mountain, and there was an additional note added afterwards

Wang Xuan felt a tremendous force surge forth, causing the soil beneath his feet to splatter as he continuously retreated

Indeed, the tiger demon possesses more than just a mouth; its two giant claws, resembling large fans, strike towards Wang Xuan's head. Even with his body refinement technique, he would undoubtedly meet his demise.

He glanced at the distance on the right side

However, Wang Xuan had long been holding his gun steadily, standing firm and unmoving

Wang Xuan's cold and stern voice startled the two, causing them to cease their wild thoughts

Liu Shun and Zhang Heng, with fierce eyes, slaughtered the "villagers" one by one

Kill

This is indeed an unexpected surprise

The minor third forms a military formation (as if using one's fingers to command)

Incense... ... Earth Deity... ... Canonization... ... Earth Qi... ...

Awoo

The tiger demon fell to the ground, and the stench of fresh blood spread outward

The minor three talents formation passed down by Wang Xuan is not rare; many in the army are capable of it. It is formed by harnessing the malevolent energy of the crowd, gathering it into a malevolent array, though each has their own research on the variations of the formation

In the brief moment of breath, the five ambushing monsters had turned into scattered fragments on the ground, their fur, bones, and flesh mixed with solid ice, and their foul blood frozen into a slushy snow-like substance

The bald man chuckled as he got up, and in an instant, he was captivated by a butterfly flying by. Tilting his head, he flailed his large hands in pursuit.

Because this is the area where the smoke from the demon-repelling pill is the thickest, no demon dares to rush out through the pungent smoke

Meanwhile, Wang Xuan, Jin Hu, and others also arrived and, upon seeing the death of the mountain demon, all breathed a sigh of relief

Chen Qiong slightly shook her head, looking at the incense burner in the hands of the deceased mountain demon, and frowned as she said: "It seems that this mountain demon is indeed the demon king. Why did he steal the incense burner?"

Two loud bangs

Liu Shun and Zhang Heng, with a tacit understanding, simultaneously raised their round shields to block.

However, the wicked are utterly detestable, reveling in bloodshed, and at times even invade villages to seize women and bring them back to their lairs for debauchery

Wang Xuan rose slowly, his gaze sharp, with his hands completely empty

It seems that the mind is particularly focused

Unfortunately, a large hand fell upon the rotten silver spear, and a chilling malevolent aura surged forth, completely dispersing the tiger spirit that was about to coalesce

The ominous wind has yet to cease, swirling above the body of the tiger demon, with faint sounds of tiger roars echoing in the distance

The mountain demon, commonly found in deep mountains and forests, is recorded in the "Records of Strange and Mysterious Spirits" left by the former Great Wei dynasty. Many mountain dwellers have worshipped it as a mountain deity, with both benevolent and malevolent aspects.

As soon as he entered the forest, he beheld a remarkable sight

Indeed, the tiger demon leaped out from the surging black mist, its head directly facing the whistling gun muzzle

The cold chill rises, resembling the howling of wind and snow

Do not be distracted, follow your instincts

The tiger demon, in agony, fell into madness, and simultaneously leaped up, opening its blood-filled maw to pounce on him

Meanwhile, a chilling wail of ghosts also emanated from the left side of the mountain forest

Whoosh whoosh whoosh

A gigantic creature covered in black fur lies on the ground, with one of its lower limbs having a backward-facing large foot, resembling both a human and a beast, with three fingers on both its hands and feet

Wang Xuan certainly knew that Chen Qiong was not wrong, but how could the other party understand that his cultivation was inseparable from the military, and that the Central Imperial Guard and the border legions were controlled by the high-ranking families, making it even more difficult to rise within them

The malevolent energy enveloped the solid ice and erupted with a thunderous explosion

At this thought, Wang Xuan also furrowed his brows

This scholar is truly straightforward

The entrance of the demon's lair is shrouded in a yellow and white mist, which is pungent and unpleasant

Help ... ... Help me

This amount is equivalent to several years' salary of the officials.

The cold rain seeped through the leather armor, evaporating into mist on the steel blade, yet Liu Shun and Zhang Heng remained oblivious, their eyes fixed intently on the cave entrance

Where to attack

This guy is not the Demon King

At that moment, Liu Shun suddenly ran over, holding a small oilcloth bag in his hand, and cupped his hands in salute, saying: "My lord, there is something hidden beneath the skin of the mountain demon's waist, though I do not know what it is."

On the left, Liu Shun swiftly decapitated the approaching gray rat, while on the right, Zhang Heng cleaved the thick venomous snake in two, and then, following through, kicked away the leaping snake's head

Kill

They had previously slain minor demons, but had never experienced such a vigorous battle, let alone against such a ferocious tiger demon

In Yong'an County, it is not that no one has thought about capturing monsters for profit, but going alone is too dangerous. When there are more people, the monsters will evade them, and they do not possess any talismans for locating monsters, making the endeavor time-consuming and ultimately not worth the effort

The two teams shouted in anger, their hearts filled with no fear

If the Demon King is not slain, then destroying the demon lair would be a futile effort, as they will soon regroup again

He does not want a slide shovel

Chen Qiong was momentarily taken aback, and a hint of respect appeared in his eyes: "Your Excellency's words, I have learned from them."

The driving ghost, hindered by the narrowness of the entrance which was not conducive to launching a surprise attack, discovered that the ghost had been vanquished, yet it appeared unhurried and gradually revealed itself

Liu Shun and Zhang Heng also looked eagerly at Wang Xuan

The envoy of the Jingyao Division, Chen Qiong, was quite adept at social interactions. With a smile and a cupped fist salute, he said: "This time, I acted recklessly and nearly jeopardized the lives of my companions. It was entirely thanks to your assistance that we were able to behead the demon king"

Wang Xuan felt equally elated, yet his mind became increasingly calm and focused

There is a gray rat the size of a wolf dog, walking upright, its eyes and nose streaming with tears due to the smoke, holding a broken axe and making a cacophony of sounds

Alright!

In fact, their hearts are filled with questions

There are many skilled individuals in the yamen, one person shaking a clear-sounding bell to dispel the little demon's sinister aura, while the county magistrate, Jin Hu, swings an iron chain to restrain the enemy. The rest wield steel knives, severing the bodies of several little demons.

The autumn rain falls incessantly, and the ground has already become muddy

The tiger demon's speed did not diminish, and with a swipe of its claw, it deflected the tip of the spear

The round shield forged from fine steel has been dented into the shape of a pot lid, and Liu Shunzhang spat out fresh blood, flying quite a distance.

After Li Daoist arrived and took a few glances, his expression changed drastically, and cold sweat visibly seeped from his forehead. He trembled as he said: "This... this is the technique of seizing fortune and destroying the earth's secrets. How could a demon be... it's over, a great disaster has occurred..."

When a person dies, they can transform into a vengeful spirit; how much more so for a tiger demon that has cultivated for a long time

However, the intricacies of the minor formations are anything but ordinary

The creatures in the mountains, feeding on river fish and wild shrimp, will secretly observe humans and even leave behind gold in exchange for salt. When provoked, they merely throw stones to scare people. Some passersby are blinded by the mountain spirits, but occasionally they are saved by the mountain demons, which is why they are revered as mountain deities by the villagers

Bang

A venomous snake as thick as a bowl, its movement spreading a foul stench...

What they did not expect was that what came out next was not a monster, but rather three ragged villagers with disheveled hair and a foul odor, followed by a crying child, looking quite pitiful.

As he reclined, the tip of the spear had already dragged along the ground behind him, and as he passed by the tiger demon in a vertical crossing, the tarnished silver spear shot up like a dragon emerging from the abyss

The two of them just saw clearly that the drawing was not handwritten.

Wang Xuan nodded and took it. Upon opening, he found a piece of rough paper, densely filled with small characters and strange patterns.

The yamen runners sometimes have to deal with rogue cultivators from the rivers and lakes, and these minor demons are nothing in comparison.

Adult, have we killed the Demon King?!

The demon tiger roared fiercely, and a dark wind and black mist surged.

The inspector of the Jingyao Division, Chen Qiong, seemed to have not noticed at all. He clasped his hands towards Wang Xuan and said: "Lord Wang, you possess both courage and wisdom. Staying in the Zhenxie Prefecture's army may hinder your ambitions. How about I recommend you to the Jingyao Division?"

Where to guard

However, they now have a strange feeling

However, please allow me to speak frankly, the court's attitude towards the military government is quite complex. Local areas cannot do without protective forces, but currently, the county office has sufficient personnel, and the task of eliminating evil spirits is handled by the Demon Suppression Bureau. Ultimately, the military government must undergo reform, so it is better to make plans early

Hoo Hoo ... ...

There, approximately seven or eight badger-wolf-snake monsters had already perished

The Taoist priest Li Shouxin picked up the incense burner, "This is an item from the Earth God Temple of Shiwa Village, infused with spiritual essence from the incense burned day and night. The mountain goblins cherish treasures and will certainly not miss it"

The gunfire creates chaotic shadows, like a torrential rain of pear blossoms

The county lieutenant Jin Hu's eyes revealed a look of joy: "This, how can I possibly accept... You few, the master has already spoken, what are you still dawdling for?"

The art of sealing gods is a royal forbidden technique, which has caused numerous deaths; he does not wish to be imprisoned without understanding the situation.

Wang Xuangang glanced over and felt a chill in his heart, quickly waving his hand and saying: "Daoist Li, come and take a look."

These individuals, while crying, stumbled and rushed towards Wang Xuan and the other two

At this moment, the patrol envoy of the Jingyao Division, Chen Qiong, had also slain several minor demons and strode forward with a bloodied sword in hand, helplessly saying: "Ugly Buddha, is already dead, stop hitting."

Roar

However, what they faced was not kind consolation, but rather two gleaming steel blades, wrapped in a fierce and deadly aura, swooping down with a howling force

Wang Xuantong let out a cold snort, and with a chilling force, he swiftly turned his waist and twisted his body, drawing his gun like a dragon. A flash of cold light shot towards the most intense area of the black mist filled with murderous intent

Is it dead