Deep underground in Sanqi Mountain.
This is a huge underground space, and the most eye-catching thing is the pool of bright red blood. The pool water glowed with a strange red light, as if it had been blended with the blood of countless lives, exuding a heart-stopping aura. The surface of the pool is calm and calm, with occasional bubbles emerging and making a slight sound when they burst, adding a bit of uneasiness to this silent space.
In the center of the blood pool, there stood a circular stone platform, on which a skinny old man sat cross-legged. The old man was wearing a shabby gray robe, and his figure was as shriveled as a dead tree.
Opposite the old man stood a figure in a blood-red robe. The robe swayed gently in the wind, like a ghost in the sea of blood, which was both mysterious and terrifying. His face was hidden under the shadow of the cloak, but his red eyes shone with a cold and cunning light, as if they could see into the deepest fears of people's hearts.
Neither of them spoke until the stone door not far away opened and a man in black robe came in, breaking the tranquility here.
"Altar Master, Mr. Li, the people from Zhenfusi have arrived."
As his words fell, the atmosphere in the cave instantly became tense and depressing, and a sneer appeared on the corner of the blood-robed man's mouth.
"Follow the plan and lead them to the Blood Flame Cave."
"Yes, Altar Master." The man in black robe took the order.
The man in blood robe glanced at the skinny old man beside him, still closing his eyes and concentrating, as if all the noise in the outside world had nothing to do with him.
"The place of inheritance of all demons must not be desecrated! Even if everyone is burned today, the people who suppress Fusi must be buried here!"
The moment the signal sounded, the general attack of the Ten Thousand Demons Encirclement and Suppression officially began. As for the location of the Ten Thousand Demons Vice Altar, the Zhenfu Division has already defined the corresponding scope.
With the front lines in the southeast, northwest and northwest advancing together, the entrance to the Ten Thousand Demons Sub-Altar was found at an extremely fast speed. The entrance is a cave entrance that was previously covered by vines and strange rocks. Unless someone is familiar with the path, it would be difficult to discover that there is a passage here.
"Here!"
"Found it!"
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Amidst shouts and shouts, the elite encirclement and suppression forces gathered together, and after testing again and again, they cautiously stepped into the entrance of the cave.
As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three caves. Although the entrance to the passage has been found, the encirclement and suppression troops did not relax at all. They still followed the previous warning line and defended it to the death.
"Safe!"
"Come in!"
"Be alert!"
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Amidst the sounds of support, Chen Ping'an and other troops entered the passage together. Except for the first section, the passage began to branch. After a simple communication, everyone began to separate into teams.
"There are thieves here!"
"Kill!"
"Do it!"
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boom!
From time to time, shouts and bombardments could be heard inside the cave entrance. Chen Ping'an walked in the passage, his spirituality flickering, and the surrounding situation was clearly visible.
Uh-huh!
A ray of sword light flashed across, and the body of a demon thief who wanted to make a sneak attack was separated and fell to the ground.
"Master Chen, what a trick!" Xiong Sanrang, who was following Chen Ping'an, couldn't help but praise.
Chen Pingan ignored it and walked deeper along the passage. The Ten Thousand Demon Thief who just attempted a sneak attack didn't have a high level of combat power, probably at the level of the Inner Qi Realm.
Along the way, he did not encounter the fierce resistance Chen Pingan imagined, but it went smoothly. Chen Ping'an's perception was extraordinary. In the constant bifurcation, he did not go off the wrong path, but went directly to an underground cave. The ceiling of the cave hangs high, just like a miraculous work of nature. The jagged rocks and the interplay of light and shadow make it even more profound and unpredictable.
"What a great gesture." Chen Pingan couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the magnificent space around him. This scale is much larger than the Tianluotangkou in Wufeng Mountain. It is worthy of being a stronghold at the level of the deputy altar of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect.
As soon as Chen Pingan walked into the cave, he felt a dozen different eyes scanning towards him. There was a look and scrutiny in his eyes, and most of them only stayed on him for a while and then looked back. Only a small part of the eyes kept falling on him.
At this time, there were already many people standing in the underground cave. Judging from their style and dress, they were all the elite of the Zhenfu Division's encirclement and suppression forces. There were many corpses lying on the ground. At a glance, most of them were thieves of the Ten Thousand Demons Cult.
"So fast!" Xiong Sanrang was slightly surprised by the scene in the cave. They didn't encounter any resistance along the way, so they rushed over without wasting much time. As soon as I got here, I found that the battle was over.
He looked at the unpredictable figures in the field and couldn't help but show respect.
"Let's go." Chen Ping'an said softly and walked towards the crowd calmly. He had sensed the aura in the cave earlier, so he was not surprised by this.
Chen Pingan hardly knew any of these people in the cave. Apparently these were people from other encirclement and suppression fronts. The fact that they can appear here shows that there are other entrances to the Ten Thousand Demons Assistant Altar.
Chen Pingan himself was not the first to enter the passage, so it was not surprising that the other party was faster than them. But what makes Chen Pingan slightly concerned is.
While walking around, Chen Pingan's eyes inadvertently fell on a figure holding a long sword. This is a swordsman with sharp eyebrows and sharp eyes. He looks to be about thirty or forty years old. He is wearing a long robe and looks elegant and unrestrained.
"Middle Yuheng."
The other party's aura was elegant, but it contained a sharpness that made Chen Ping'an look slightly sideways.
There are four masters in the underground cave. The other three are all ordinary masters in the early stage of Yuheng. Only this man has entered the middle stage of Yuheng.
Chen Ping'an approached a few people, his expression showing a hint of awe at the right time. However, he did not stand too close, but stood with the crowd around him.
There were many people in the cave, not all gathered in one place, but standing in different places according to different formations. There are many passages around this cave, which seem to be winding and lead to nowhere.
Several people in the crowd glanced at Chen Pingan and others, nodded slightly, and said hello. Chen Pingan showed a smile as a response.
"Why was this encirclement and suppression so easy?"
"Yeah, we didn't meet any decent resistance at all!"
"Be careful, there may be a scam!"
"Yeah, I understand."
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There were low-pitched exchanges from time to time around him. Chen Pingan stood with everyone for a while and figured out the current situation. As an advance force, under the leadership of several masters, they fought hard all the way to this point. Looking at the surrounding layout, this underground cave can be regarded as the main space of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect's stronghold. In the future, I'm afraid it will involve more secret places.
After some negotiations, it was finally decided to wait until all the encirclement and suppression departments gathered before taking the next step.
The perimeter has been locked, and they occupy the most important main space, so they are not afraid of the demon thieves taking advantage of the opportunity to escape.
During the exchange between everyone, Chen Pingan also learned the identity of the swordsman present.
Cloud Hidden Sword, Feng Wuhen.
"It turns out it's him!" Chen Pingan's heart moved. Fengyunhen, Canglong Prefecture Town Fusi worships the guest minister, Yuheng mid-level realm, Yunyin Breaking Dawn sword skill, superb, overwhelming the same realm. Ever since he made his mark on the rookie list when he was young, his reputation has been spreading throughout the Canglong State.
While Chen Ping'an was waiting with everyone, elite encirclement and suppression troops came out of the cave passage one after another. Some of them were injured, and they obviously suffered from a blocking battle, but overall they looked fine and the losses were not big.
Suddenly, Chen Pingan's mind moved and he felt a breath coming from the southeast side of the cave.
"Another mid-level Yuheng?" Chen Ping'an was slightly surprised. If Gu Qingchan is included, there are already three middle-stage Yuheng masters. With this level of combat power, the Tianluo Sect's auxiliary altar in Canglong Prefecture might even be able to touch it. This doesn't even count himself.
It's just a Ten Thousand Demons Vice Altar, but the Zhenfu Division has such a big battle! ?
According to the information Chen Ping'an had learned before, although the deputy altar of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect is strong, it is impossible to have three mid-level Yuheng masters. Generally speaking, it is good to have one mid-level Yuheng master.
The Zhenfu Division dispatched three Yuheng mid-term masters, and surrounded one by three. It seemed that they were going to completely kill the masters of the Ten Thousand Demon Sect here!
This encirclement and suppression campaign really took off with great force! I would rather kill a chicken with a machete, but also ensure that everything is foolproof and completely wipe out the Ten Thousand Demons Vice Altar!
Just as Chen Pingan's thoughts were turning, that figure also appeared beside Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen.
"Broken Saber, Situ Ba!" Chen Ping'an heard a voice from the side, which contained surprise.
Chen Ping'an lowered his eyes and saw the other party's appearance clearly. The opponent's body was majestic, standing there like a majestic mountain, standing erect. His face is resolute and deep, and his black hair is flying, a bit wild and unruly. He held an extremely heavy long knife in his hand, with complex patterns carved on the handle.
Chen Ping'an didn't look much and quickly withdrew his gaze. There is a record about breaking the saber Situ Ba on the Grand Master Ranking. In the early years, he became a disciple of a large sect outside the state. After completing his studies, he returned to the Canglong state. After decades of wandering, he was finally invited by the state's Qiankun Division to serve as a worshiper.
The Saber-Breaking Technique is known for its fierceness and dominance, and every move contains terrifying power. The Saber-Breaking Sword Situ Ba's actual Saber-Breaking Sword technique perfectly blends the sword's intention and sword's power, making it even more powerful.
In terms of sword skills alone, even if Chen Ping'an had perfected the soul-breaking sword technique, he would still be far from Situ Ba's opponent with the Saber-breaking Sword.
In particular, Grandmaster Yu Heng's body was killed in those several styles of Army-Breaking Slash and Dragon-Breaking Sword, and he became the dead soul under the sword.
"Lord Situ." Seeing Situ Ba with Broken Saber approaching, Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen clasped his fists slightly as a courtesy.
"Master Feng." Broken Saber Situ Ba smiled heartily.
The two exchanged a few words and then stopped talking. Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen acted calmly and calmly, mostly doing routine things without much enthusiasm.
Chen Pingan saw this scene in his eyes. The Qiankun Division has the power to supervise the Zhenfu Division, and is half a level higher than the Zhenfu Division at the same level. This Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen is worthy of being a swordsman, but he is quite proud.
After the arrival of Broken Saber Situ Ba, several groups of elite encirclement and suppression troops arrived one after another. Zhong Zeyu also arrived here with a small team of elites.
Zhong Zeyu serves as the general dispatcher and coordinator of the western encirclement and suppression front, so many people know him.
"Master Zhong."
Seeing him coming, many people greeted him.
In response, Zhong Zeyu returned the favor one by one. He saw Chen Ping'an in the crowd at a glance. He suppressed the shock he had just left and walked closer to him.
"Master Zhong." Several people around Chen Pingan greeted Zhong Zeyu with a smile when they saw him coming. It was completely different from Chen Pingan's reaction when he came over before.
"Hello, gentlemen." Zhong Zeyu returned the greeting with a cupped hand, then walked up to Chen Ping'an and said solemnly: "Master Chen."
"Master Zhong." Chen Pingan responded with a smile.
Um?
Seeing Zhong Zeyu's reaction, several people around him looked surprised and their expressions changed slightly. As if meeting Chen Pingan for the first time, he looked over carefully.
Who is this person? How could Zhong Zeyu treat him so seriously?
Master Chen? Could it be.
Several people around were thinking a lot, guessing Chen Pingan's identity.
After Zhong Zeyu saluted and said hello, he stood in front of Chen Pingan with a slightly strange expression. When he saw Chen Pingan again, the scene he had accidentally seen before came to mind again.
This shocked his mind and made him unable to contain it, as if a stormy sea had set off.
It's not his fault, it's just that his scene is too horrifying. Gu Qingchan, the Ice Soul Needle, met Chen Ping'an's eyes at the beginning of the operation and looked at each other from a distance. Not only was she not annoyed by this, but she blinked at Chen Pingan. Not sure if it was his imagination, but he actually saw a hint of girlish innocence and agility in Gu Qingchan's eyes.
Gu Qingchan's behavior was completely unlike the attitude a master should have towards his juniors. On the contrary, it’s like.
Zhong Zeyu didn't dare to think further.
Oh my gosh!
What is going on?
Zhong Zeyu felt that his world view was about to collapse.
Grandmaster! This is a grandmaster! And he's not just an ordinary grandmaster, he's a grandmaster who can go even further in the future!
Those star-like eyes, full of agility and playfulness, blinked gently in the direction of Chen Ping'an. This scene is still unforgettable to him.
Why?
Why not me! ?
ah!
A master's favor cannot be exempted from vulgarity even if it is his state of mind.
Zhong Zeyu's mind was spinning and he suppressed his emotions.
Chen Pingan felt that Zhong Zeyu's behavior was a bit strange, and couldn't help but asked curiously: "Master Zhong, what's wrong with you?"
"Ah!" Zhong Zeyu's expression froze, and he reacted suddenly, forcing out a smile: "Nothing, nothing."
He laughed dryly and changed the topic perfunctorily.
"Are there any casualties in Lord Chen's unit?"
Although Chen Ping'an found it strange, he had no intention of delving into it. He shook his head slightly and said, "During this trip, we did not encounter much resistance and there were no casualties."
"That's very good." Zhong Zeyu said dryly. The thoughts just now are still swirling in my mind from time to time.
During the exchange, he couldn't help but look at Chen Ping'an a few more times.
How many detours will be avoided! ?
The more Chen Pingan talked, the more he felt that Zhong Zeyu looked at him strangely. After chatting for a few words, he didn't want to talk anymore.
"Master Chen, I am from Chiyang Town Fusi."
Several people around him suddenly came up and saluted Chen Pingan and said hello. They were no longer cold as before.
The exchange between Chen Pingan and Zhong Zeyu obviously led several people around to guess Chen Pingan's identity.
The new star of Canglong Prefecture Town Fusi, the top talent on the rookie list, the deputy commander of Weishui Town Fusi, the reckless swordsman Chen Ping'an!
Several people came over with warm faces, but Chen Pingan did not embarrass them and exchanged a few words.
While communicating with a few people, Chen Ping'an's eyes flashed and he sensed two familiar auras approaching.
Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen and Broken Saber Situ Ba, who were standing in the center, looked at each other and looked to one side.
"Qingchan."
Yunyin Jianfeng Wuhen looked happy, with a warm smile like a spring breeze on his face.
PS: I successfully applied for leave tomorrow and can adjust the update time. It should be updated tomorrow afternoon. It should be possible to resume updating in the morning the day after tomorrow. (End of chapter)