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"Ling Weizi? Senior Ling Weizi?"

Seeing the young girl-like Ling Weizi standing silently in front of him, Su Heng felt perplexed, unable to fathom which act she was playing.

"I..." Ling Weizi’s eyes pleaded for help from Qin Shunying.

Qin Shunying rubbed her forehead.

"There’s Fire Poison hidden within the magma lake, and it requires the neutralization of the Ice Crystal Bracelet to enter," Qin Shunying explained as she stepped forward, coming in front of Su Heng, lifting her head to speak with measured generosity, "The master always thought that you were just being stubborn, that’s why..."

"The master had no ill intentions; please forgive us," Qin Shunying said with a bitter smile, embracing Ling Weizi in her arms.

"So that’s how it is," Su Heng said with a chuckle, not taking it to heart.

"In that case, I won’t trouble you further," Su Heng said as he extended a hand in salute, smiling and bidding farewell to the two of them.

"Come back to play when you have time," Ling Weizi said as she wriggled out of Qin Shunying’s embrace and waved at Su Heng.

He then took a step forward and turned to leave.

The veil between Fiery Sun Mountain and the mortal world tore apart, and with a rise and a fall, Su Heng’s burly figure transformed into a streak of black lightning, disappearing in the blink of an eye. Watching Su Heng leave, Ling Weizi and Qin Shunying exchanged a glance, the former murmured softly, "I always thought that your talent was freakish enough, but who would’ve thought..."

"How could this be possible!" Ling Weizi’s cheeks puffed up, and she frustratedly grabbed at her hair.

"There are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens; there’s nothing to be shocked about," Qin Shunying, who had been once hailed as the foremost of Jiang E’s younger generation, and even many of the older generation of powerhouses couldn’t match her. Su Heng’s abrupt emergence meant that the title would no longer be hers.

But Qin Shunying took it in stride—fame was fleeting and laughable, not a loss to mourn.

What was most important was to do what needed to be done properly.

"It’s just a pity..."

Qin Shunying looked up at the sky; her sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, along with her well-defined facial features, exuded vigor, but at this moment, she seemed somewhat melancholic. Thinking of the upcoming Golden Crow Secret Store, although she had made ample preparations, she was still uncertain about whether she would come back alive.

If she really died inside the secret store, what would become of her master?

Looking at Ling Weizi, who seemed carefree at her side.

Qin Shunying’s previously resolute determination suddenly began to waver.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Jiangzhou, Baihua County.

Su Heng took some time to travel, taking the opportunity to look over the scenery in Jiang E.

Then he leisurely made his way back to the Demon Suppression Tower.

The thick stone doors in front of him rumbled open, and Su Heng’s shoulders relaxed as the black cloak draped behind him was suddenly taken off. Two large hands made of black hair stretched out from the darkness, took hold of the collar, and hung the cloak on a coat rack to the side.

A long and deep corridor lay ahead.

Oil lamps were placed along both sides of the corridor, lighting up in sequence with Su Heng’s arrival, dispelling the darkness.

"My lord!" A burly figure appeared beside Su Heng, raising his hand in a salute—it was Wang Xindong, the first-generation Dragon Guard created by Su Heng.

Su Heng nodded slightly in greeting, "How is the situation with the Wind Demon General now?"

"His limbs have been broken, and he is imprisoned on the ninth floor of the Demon Suppression Tower," Wang Xindong reported.

"Any news lately?"

"No," Wang Xindong said in a low voice, "Baihua County is stable, with no abnormalities detected."

"That’s good," Su Heng said as he turned the corner to enter a large hall in the center.

"Only, there are rumors of demons appearing in Lianshan City upstream of Guanjiang, and now Baihua County has received a batch of refugees," Wang Xindong said, frowning. "I’ve already sent people to investigate, but so far, no clues have been found."

"Do you find this matter suspicious?" Su Heng asked nonchalantly.

The echoes of the Immortal Heavens were gradually deepening, and the birth of demons was quite normal, even in the Demon Suppressed Baihua County, where occasionally some would emerge.

However, these wild demons generally lacked strength and intelligence. So much so that soon after they manifested, they were either killed or suppressed. Hence, Baihua County remained peaceful without any major incidents.

Baihua County was like this, but other places were different.

Reports of demons injuring people were becoming more common, and the true facet of the world was gradually becoming known to the populace.

"Speaking of which, this matter does seem a bit unusual," Wang Xindong furrowed his brows tightly and said in a low voice, "On one hand, the quantity is huge, and on the other, these demons lack intelligence as if they’re being massively produced by some means."

"So, it reminded you of the last incident with Tuo Long the Great," Su Heng stopped walking and looked out the window.

"Exactly," Wang Xindong replied, "I’m worried that there might be new activity in the Demon Country."

"Demon Country is not weak; indeed, we should remain vigilant," Su Heng nodded solemnly. The power of the Immortal Heavens spread like a tide, covering the mortal world. As time passed, some of the powerful demons that used to live in the Immortal Heavens could now freely enter and exit the mortal world, viewing humans as livestock to be farmed.

Without a sufficient number of powerful beings to stand guard, humanity could potentially relive the darkest chapter of its history.

But now...

Who was farming who, who considered who as livestock, was really not clear.

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"Demon Country, huh!" Su Heng swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his mouth curling into a cold smile, "Keep an eye on the Breath Swamp area. Inform me immediately of any news."

"As you command," Wang Xindong nodded.

After reporting to Su Heng and receiving instructions, Wang Xindong promptly left with big strides.