I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 408: The Secret from 60 Years Ago, Is the Great Zhou Doomed?

After Chen Baxian revealed his true strength, Lu Tianfang and Pang Zhen actually felt some panic.

They were very clear about how they had been courting death over this period of time along with Wu Yunfei.

Once Wen Tingyun and Xu Cunbao went to complain afterward, could they still expect good fortune in Southern Mountain?

So, it was no accident that Lu Tianfang had pursued this far intentionally to avoid the storm, contemplating how to face Chen Baxian.

But before he could come up with a strategy, the Black Mountain Demon really did get found by him.

In an instant, a plan formed in Lu Tianfang's mind.

As long as he killed the Black Mountain Demon, securing such great merit, even if Chen Baxian wanted to settle accounts for all his past deeds, it would be difficult to deal him a deadly blow.

The life of the Black Mountain Demon was his get-out-of-death-free card!

However, Pang Zhen then saw Han Zheng following closely behind and immediately frowned.

Where did this kid come from? Trying to steal the credit?

The intense Blood Slaughter energy burst forth from the Blood Drink Saber in Lu Tianfang's hand, blocking in front of the Black Mountain Demon.

"Black Mountain Demon, no matter how much you scheme, in the end, you cannot escape the palm of my hand!"

Lu Tianfang burst out laughing, while turning his gaze to Han Zheng and spoke indifferently, "Han Zheng, leave the Black Mountain Demon to me to handle.

You lack strength, so retreat quickly to avoid being hurt by this demon."

Han Zheng was almost amused to anger.

"Lord Lu truly knows how to pick up a bargain. I have already pushed the Black Mountain Demon to this point, and with just a word, you want to resolve it yourself?

Moreover, ever since I joined the Demon Cleansing Bureau, I have been prepared to make sacrifices for the Court and the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

What of danger? I have never been afraid of danger or sacrifice!"

Han Zheng's face was filled with righteous indignation.

Such a great achievement, how could he possibly hand it over to Lu Tianfang?

Lu Tianfang's expression immediately darkened.

If the Black Mountain Demon had been found by another Xuanjia Guard, Lu Tianfang could still use his official position to suppress the other.

But Han Zheng was not one of his own, and moreover, he was audaciously brave, even daring to confront Wu Yunfei, so Lu Tianfang would have been surprised if Han Zheng were afraid of him.

Meanwhile, as these two quarreled, the Black Mountain Demon stood off to the side, unhurried, with a demeanor of watching a good show.

The power of the Golden Mountain Demon Body fragment it had possessed was almost completely exhausted.

The once golden fragment now exuded a grayish-white color; even if it wanted to flee, it could not move.

Thus, upon noticing Lu Tianfang approaching, it immediately provoked a conflict between Lu Tianfang and Han Zheng, so it could seek a glimmer of hope for survival.

Han Zheng glanced at the Black Mountain Demon and frowned slightly, saying to Lu Tianfang, "Lord Lu, the Black Mountain Demon has always been full of tricks. Right now, it wants to watch us fight among ourselves to gain a chance for itself."

"Of course I know that!"

Lu Tianfang was no fool; how could he not see that this was a provocation strategy by the Black Mountain Demon?

But such an overt and public plot is the hardest to counter.

Could he see this as the Black Mountain Demon's provocation and then give up competing for merit, leaving the Black Mountain Demon for Han Zheng? Impossible!

"Han Zheng, since you know this is the Black Mountain Demon's scheme of provocation, do not be fooled. In terms of strength and status, you are no match for me. If you retreat now, consider that you owe me a favor."

Han Zheng shook his head, "Lord Lu, you understand me. If I were the type to shrink back at the sight of difficulty, would I ever have killed Cui Zeyuan?

Both of us are from the Demon Cleansing Bureau; fighting over merit and quarreling here simply amuses the demon Black Mountain Demon.

Moreover, the Black Mountain Demon is cunning and might have another card up its sleeve.

So why don't you let me slay the Black Mountain Demon first? As for who gets the credit, we can discuss that later."

For Han Zheng, he desired the merit, but what he wanted even more was to personally slay the Black Mountain Demon to see if the Taotie Furnace could absorb some Hunger Level.

And once the Black Mountain Demon was dead, Han Zheng believed that Chen Baxian would definitely stand by his side.

By then, even if Lu Tianfang wanted to snatch the credit, it would be impossible for him to do so.

Han Zheng had always been a core member of the Local Faction, with Chen Baxian's return, these people from the Capital Faction should also start acting more humbly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Tianfang didn't reject it this time but instead showed a pondering look.

The Black Mountain Demon's heart sank at this scene.

Han Zheng, with his glib tongue, had actually managed to persuade Lu Tianfang.

Black Mountain Demon suddenly laughed out loud, "Lu Tianfang, do you really believe what Han Zheng says?

Even if Han Zheng himself says he'll give you the credit today, the moment he reports back to Chen Baxian claiming he killed me alone, how could you possibly compete with him?

Lu Tianfang, you've been in the Southern Mountain for decades now, haven't you seen clearly the situation within the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department?

When a cunning rabbit dies, the hound is cooked; your people from the Capital Faction are already too conspicuous.

Before, when the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department was weakened, your Xuanjia Guards from the Capital Faction filled the void of the Southern Mountain and were entrusted with important tasks.

But now that the vitality of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department has been restored, what use is there to keep you in the Southern Mountain?

Moreover, Lu Tianfang, not only can you not kill me, but you also have to help me kill Han Zheng!"

Lu Tianfang looked at Black Mountain Demon as if he were an idiot.

"Do you think I'm the kind of imbecile like Bai Chengwen?"

It's true that the Capital Faction and Local Faction were like fire and water, and given the chance, Lu Tianfang would also like to eliminate Han Zheng.

But the problem is now that Chen Baxian has returned, and Wu Yunfei has been arrested by the Patrol Envoy's men for evidence of corruption and malpractice.

At such a time, if I attack Han Zheng, it would be nothing short of seeking death!

Black Mountain Demon shook his head: "Of course you're not an idiot, I've never treated you as a fool.

Lu Tianfang, your backer is He Tianxiong, one of the Six Commanders of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, isn't he? freeweɓnøvel.com

Having been under He Tianxiong's command for so long, you should know that He Tianxiong is close friends with Prince Liang of the Great Zhou Royal Family, Ji Yuanfang, and even the position of Commander was obtained through Prince Liang's support.

And I have also been working for Prince Liang, otherwise, why do you think I dare to rampage through the Southern Mountain again?

Even if I am confident in fully cultivating the Golden Mountain Demon Body, if things got big, would I not fear the Great Zhou Court sending strong people to suppress me again?

I really am not afraid!

Because I am confident that, even if I completely overrun the Southern Mountain, the Court won't send anyone to suppress me in the short term.

Even if the Court sends people, I can get intelligence in advance and retreat at my leisure!

You are a man under Commander He Tianxiong, and I am a demon working for His Highness Prince Liang.

So strictly speaking, you and I are actually on the same side."

Black Mountain Demon looked at Lu Tianfang with a half-smiling gaze: "Strictly speaking, you're not qualified to know such top-secret information, and Han Zheng is even less likely to be aware.

But now that this great secret is known to Han Zheng, if you don't kill him, the spread of the news will inevitably involve Prince Liang and consequently implicate your backer, He Tianxiong, one of the Six Commanders!

If He Tianxiong is implicated, do you think you, the involved party, can escape disaster? Would Commander He blame you for being too foolish, knowing such a big secret but failing to silence Han Zheng?"

Lu Tianfang listened, dumbfounded, even wishing he could cut off his own ears!

This matter involved the Great Zhou Royal Family as well as his own backer and true superior, He Tianxiong – was he qualified to hear such things?

Han Zheng also had a grave expression, not expecting the Black Mountain Demon to play such a move.

"Old Yan, do you think what the Black Mountain Demon is saying is true? Was it Prince Liang of the Great Zhou Royal Family who attacked you back then?"

Han Zheng still remembered that Yan Xuankong was truly trapped in Thousand Buddha Village because he had been conspired against.

He had accidentally glimpsed a secret of a certain high-ranking individual, and thinking unwisely to blackmail them, they instead harbored the intent to kill. In collusion with the Black Mountain Demon, they grievously wounded Yan Xuankong and later sent Black Mountain Demon to finish the job, leading to Yan Xuankong's sixty years stranded in Thousand Buddha Village.

This seemed to match with what Black Mountain Demon was saying now; it really was colluding with the high officials of the Court!

If that person was indeed a prince of the Great Zhou Royal Family, then this matter was a scandal that reached the heavens.

Members of the Great Zhou Royal Family colluding with demons – wouldn't that spell the end for Great Zhou?