I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 448: Annihilate the Blood Demon Sect

The Demon Cleansing Bureau's attitude towards the Blood Demon Sect is even more severe than that towards the Smell Fragrance Sect.

Although the Smell Fragrance Sect is a cult, they only beguile common people to become followers, and though they too might die from the fragrance, it happens somewhat slower.

In contrast, the Blood Demon Sect is more direct, often inciting boundless massacres, extremely cruel.

At its inception, the Blood Demon Sect was actually a normal Martial World Sect, considered a very legitimate Great Sect of the Demon Path.

The Demon Cleansing Bureau doesn't oppose the Demon Path; in fact, many of the Xuanjia Guards within the Bureau practice Demonic Techniques.

But the Blood Demon Sect eventually strayed from its path, and its disciples developed many Evil Techniques for the sake of fast-track Cultivation Technique advancement, even committing large-scale killings of the Human Clan, plundering blood, and frequently annihilating cities and towns, hardly any different from Demons.

If Demons eat their fill they stop, but the Blood Demon Sect's blood plundering has no end.

Therefore, the Demon Cleansing Bureau has issued a death order against the Blood Demon Sect, mandating that any traces of their remnants be utterly eradicated.

"The Blood Demon Sect's rats hiding in the shadows; who knows what kind of power they've developed by now.

To be on the safe side, I've found you a helper as a trump card."

Qi Zhangwu clapped his hands, and a person entered from outside the hall—it was none other than the Temple Master of the White Cloud Temple, Qing Jingzi.

Han Zheng's face immediately showed a hint of astonishment.

Qing Jingzi wasn't dead? According to the Demon Cleansing Bureau's laws, Qing Jingzi was virtually certain to die.

Qi Zhangwu said calmly, "Although the White Cloud Temple made a great mistake this time, Your Majesty's greatest hatred is for the mastermind behind it all.

In consideration of Qing Jingzi coming to his senses at the last moment and standing up to testify against Duke Dingyuan's Mansion, he was spared this time.

However, though spared from death, a living punishment is inevitable; all disciples of the White Cloud Temple have already been sent to the Demon Suppression Pass to exterminate Demons. Each disciple must slay ten Demons to return.

We lack manpower in the Demon Cleansing Bureau right now; since Qing Jingzi possesses the power of the Yang God Realm, he will serve as an adjunct member of our Bureau.

He will accompany you on this mission, as you are old acquaintances after all."

Upon meeting Han Zheng again, Qing Jingzi smiled awkwardly at Han Zheng.

After all, the two had been fighting tooth and nail earlier, yet now must carry out a mission together.

Han Zheng was indifferent; although he thought Qing Jingzi's strength was average, even an average Yang God Realm Great Grandmaster was better than none.

"Thank you, Grand Commander."

Han Zheng accepted the order and then left with Qing Jingzi.

After leaving, Qing Jingzi let out a long breath, cupped his hands to Han Zheng, and said, "Lord Han, henceforth I will follow your instructions, and I must also thank Lord Han."

Han Zheng grinned, "Thank me? Shouldn't Daoist Qing Jingzi hate me?"

Qing Jingzi sighed, "To say there's no hatred would be false, but that was before; now, I even have to be grateful to you, Lord Han."

"Why?"

Qing Jingzi showed a bitter smile, "The White Cloud Temple has no foundation; the greatest wish of my late mentor, who handed the temple to me, was for it to flourish greatly.

But my talent is limited, so I took shortcuts out of urgency, and was used by Xu Tianxing.

Over these few years, Xu Tianxing gave me so much, even treasures beyond the reach of other Yang God Realm Great Grandmasters, allowing even Jing Xuzi to touch upon the threshold of the Yang God Realm.

So when Xu Tianxing wanted my White Cloud Temple's help in smuggling weapons, I didn't refuse.

I knew it was negotiating with a tiger, but the offer was too tempting, and I was blinded by profit.

But now it seems, if the plot were to fail, my White Cloud Temple would surely face annihilation.

Even if it succeeded, they would sooner or later eliminate my White Cloud Temple.

As a Martial World Sect, I participated in such treason; how could they tolerate us?

Fortunately, Lord Han, you exposed all this beforehand, preventing my White Cloud Temple from falling into irreversible doom."

"It's good that you see it this way, Daoist Qing Jingzi. The Demon Cleansing Bureau never mistreats its own.

Even though the White Cloud Temple made a big mistake, as long as you achieve distinguished merits, you might gain more than collaborating with them."

Han Zheng's impression of Qing Jingzi had somewhat changed.

He used to think Qing Jingzi was a greedy person willing to commit heinous crimes for profit.

Later, he understood that Qing Jingzi had no selfish intention; everything he did was for the White Cloud Temple.

He was willing to take risks to expand the temple.

Similarly, he was prepared to sacrifice himself to preserve it.

Han Zheng took Qing Jingzi back to the Jing'an Guard, where Xiang Yuangong and others seemed unsurprised upon seeing Qing Jingzi; evidently, they had been informed during Han Zheng's retreat.

Han Zheng took out the booklet from Qi Zhangwu, read it once, then passed it for others to read.

The information in the booklet was simple; previously, when a Patrol Envoy passed through Heaven Net City, they discovered reports of missing people inside the city.

Out of curiosity, the Envoy investigated and found traces of the Blood Demon Sect remnants, but failed to catch the adversaries.

That Patrol Envoy was just passing by and not responsible for Heaven Net City's inspection, so finding it inappropriate to relay directly to local authorities, he reported back to headquarters, coinciding with Han Zheng's completion of the arsenal case investigation.

Heaven Net City is not too far from the Capital City; this connection suggests a likelihood of many Blood Demon Sect remnants lurking within, possibly attempting to resurrect the sect!

Xiang Yuangong clicked his tongue, "Over the years, news of the Blood Demon Sect has been scarce; who would've thought they'd play a trick in plain sight, hiding so close to the Capital City in Heaven Net City."

The Great Zhou's Nineteen Provinces don't surround the Capital City directly; sixteen cities buffer around as outposts.

Heaven Net City is one of these sixteen cities.

In the early days of Great Zhou's founding, these sixteen cities held high and crucial status, heavily guarded by garrisons.

As the empire stabilized, with fewer conflicts apart from the borders, the sixteen cities' prominence waned, most becoming ordinary cities save a few near the Demon Suppression Pass, persistently garrisoned.

Heaven Net City, lying eastward, had long avoided major military crises, decreasing vigilance levels, perhaps fostering Blood Demon Sect's infiltration.

Han Zheng spoke solemnly, "This time, as we go to Heaven Net City to eradicate the Blood Demon Sect, we are exposed, and they are hidden, which puts us at a disadvantage.

My recommendation is to refrain from a high-profile approach; most of Jing'an Guard should covertly station outside the city, including Daoist Qing Jingzi remaining non-disclosed.

To avoid alerting the enemy, our initial move should be probing rather than raiding when entering Heaven Net City.

If we can lure out all Blood Demon Sect remnants, that would be optimal.

Even if not, we must assess the situation thoroughly before making a move, ideally eradicating the Blood Demon Sect in one fell swoop."

"At your command, my lord!"

Han Zheng has already proven, through the arsenal case, that he possesses not only great strength but also equal capability.

Moreover, Han Zheng's cautious and prudent approach is indeed a wise move.

Currently, apart from the possible presence of a large number of Blood Demon Sect remnants in Heaven Net City, everything else remains unknown.

Direct entry of Jing'an Guard into Heaven Net City could instead alarm the Blood Demon Sect remnants.

The Jing'an Guard quickly assembled in a quarter-hour, proceeding directly northward to Heaven Net City from the Capital City.

Heaven Net City lies three hundred li from the Capital City; neither too far nor too close.

Being a trade route to the Capital City, Heaven Net City is also a flourishing metropolis.

Jing'an Guard stationed ten li outside Heaven Net City on a small hill, with Qing Jingzi remaining here, prepared to enter the city upon receiving Han Zheng's signal.

Han Zheng led Xiang Yuangong and two others straight to the local branch of the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Heaven Net City.

Unfamiliar with the city's affairs, they must consult the local bureau for insights.