I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 166 - 126: The New City Inspection Envoy! Wu Chang!

Chapter 166: Chapter 126: The New City Inspection Envoy! Wu Chang!

High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau Headquarters issued a new appointment this morning.

The appointment designates the General Flag Envoy of the Outer South Bureau, Wu Chang, to supervise the construction of the new city and all related matters!

His position as General Flag Envoy remains unchanged, concurrently holding the role of "New City Inspection Envoy"!

He now possesses the authority to oversee both the outskirts and the new sectors of High Willow City!

In case of emergencies, he is granted the authority to enact immediate execution without prior approval!

This is an appointment document personally signed by the Commander.

From today on, Wu Chang remains a General Flag Envoy, on equal footing with other General Flag Envoys of various bureaus.

However, the powers granted to him as an Inspection Envoy even enable him to execute the General Flag Envoy of High Willow’s outskirts if there is indisputable evidence!

Faintly, all eight districts and ninety-six squares of High Willow’s outskirts dare not act recklessly under the blade of Wu Chang!

"His experience is too shallow; when he was the Flag Commander at Linjiang Station, he was already controversial."

The unknown old man, pondering, said, "The position of General Flag Envoy is already an exceptional promotion, and the authority you’ve granted today seems a bit too high..."

"Thus, he remains just a General Flag Envoy, not promoted to garrison commander."

The Commander slowly said, "And the role of inspection, is a special power bestowed upon him, not a rank within his official position, and need not be reported to Qifeng Prefecture."

The old man thought for a moment, then said, "The outside world faintly suspects that he is your scapegoat thrust into the limelight; is this appointment meant to clarify that?"

"This appointment is to make the inner city’s upper echelons feel that I, as the Commander, am about to die, hence also about to go mad."

The Commander, with hands behind his back, said with a smile, "Without madness, how could I grant such immense power to a young man?"

He said slowly, "If I weren’t mad enough, how could I suppress their greed these past six months?"

The old man nodded, then said, "But this young man, his propensity for killing is too strong; the authority you’ve given him is too weighty, and many people might perish as a result."

"His notorious propensity for killing has now spread throughout High Willow City, and with the ’inspection’ authority I’ve bestowed... it will make many restrain themselves."

The Commander said with a laugh, "If they do not restrain themselves and commit offenses boldly, seeking their own deaths, then there’s nothing left to discuss."

The old man pondered, then continued, "Within High Willow City, following recent events, whether it’s ’Tribulation Ash’ or those harboring malicious intents, all are largely purged, daring not to move rashly for at least the recent half year!"

"The city is generally stable, but too many have died, leading to a shortage of manpower, which might affect the city expansion."

"There are many powerful entities lurking in darkness, and they have already developed an extremely high intelligence."

"With Liu Venerate falling back into deep sleep, the evil creatures in the darkness are likely to become restless again."

"Maintaining the current situation is not difficult, but expanding the city will not be easy."

Following the old man’s statements,

The Commander sighed, "This is also the reason I have hesitated until now."

His original hesitation concerned the corruption over the materials for city expansion.

Would the Observatory choose to overlook this, waiting for the city expansion issues to be gradually completed, and then settle accounts afterward?

Or before the expansion starts, decisively intervene, thoroughly investigate the case and bring the involved parties to justice?

If it’s the latter, the city expansion would surely be delayed!

This was exactly his last concern.

But Lin Yan, this young man, simply couldn’t suppress his murderous intent and wouldn’t tolerate even the slightest fault, thus deciding for him.

"Now that things have come to this point, let’s follow the path chosen by this young man!"

The Commander said gravely, "Continue the thorough investigation of this case! As for the matter of expanding the city... it still can’t be delayed!"

He pondered, "I will make a trip to the City Guard Mansion!"

——

Outer South Bureau of Linjiang Square, High Willow City.

Chief Clerk Yang had not slept all night and stood quietly in the courtyard, gazing up at the sky.

He fell into a deep silence, without moving for a long time.

It was well known that General Flag Envoy Wu Chang was upright in character, and last night was bound to result in a bloodbath.

But who could have expected, after slaughtering through Anle Building in the southernmost first square of the outer city, he would proceed to wreak havoc through the inner city?

The problem is, the intelligence he held only involved the people from the Outer South Government Office.

How did Master Five know the list of personnel involved from the inner city?

"I knew there would be trouble yesterday, but who could have imagined it would be this big?"

Chief Clerk Yang massaged his brows, about to speak.

Then he heard footsteps from outside.

Lin Yan walked in, saying, "Chief Clerk Yang, the list you provided was not detailed enough. If it weren’t for me forcing it out of that direct descendant of the Bai family, I wouldn’t have gotten the names of those involved from the inner city..."

"Bai family direct descendant?"

Chief Clerk Yang’s expression was complex.

In the past, a direct descendant of a prominent inner city family, even without holding an official position, was highly respected.

Such wealthy gentry arriving at Linjiang Square would be highly regarded by both the head of the square and the Flag Commander of Linjiang Station.

But in the eyes of this Master Five, it was like slicing vegetables.

First there was Liu Yi, then there was Bai Yuxi, and it was heard in the inner city... even the most cherished great-grandchild of Elder Liu Family was slain!

Is this ruthless man truly fearless of anyone?

"What are you dawdling for?"

Lin Yan said, "Send Meng Lu and others to take down the head of Linjiang Square for me! This old man was also involved in the corruption case..."

"Still killing?"

Chief Clerk Yang was startled.

"Not necessarily, I’m not bloodthirsty by nature."

Lin Yan waved his hand, saying, "This old man is just an accessory, let’s not kill him. Sentence him to hard labor, let him work on building the new city."

Then he moved to the back courtyard, took a Great Essence Boosting Pill, and began preparing for a medicinal bath.

Meanwhile, Chief Clerk Yang felt a headache coming on, thinking to himself, "Too reckless, he draws his sword at the drop of a hat, not caring who is involved."

"Even if his actions are justified, continuing to kill like this, turning everything upside down, and a combined attack from all parties may resurrect the scenario from twenty years ago!"

"Making the entire city an enemy; I fear the Observatory might not be able to withstand it. If I am not mistaken, today might be the day Master prepares to withdraw!"

Just as he thought this, he heard the sound of horse hooves coming from outside.

Chief Clerk Yang went forward, looked outside, and saw a senior official from the inner city’s Sky Observation Bureau.

This official was extremely old with an unchanged expression.

Chief Clerk Yang had once seen him at the Outer South Bureau.

It was said that this official was one of the first batch of veteran figures after the establishment of the High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau.

"Indeed, with this senior official personally arriving, I’m afraid it signifies that Master will be pulled back."

"By the Commander’s orders, I confer upon General Flag Envoy Wu Chang the authority to inspect the outer city, and I have come to deliver the command flag," said the senior official slowly.

He then asked, "Is the Inspection Envoy Wu Chang inside the Linjiang Station?"

"Ah?"

Chief Clerk Yang’s eyes started to appear somewhat vacant and lost.

----

Name: Lin Yan.

Cultivation Technique: Vajra Strong Soul Divine Skill (100/100)

Cultivation: Refining Essence Realm (3650/3650)+

Divine Power 1: Devouring Evil!

Divine Power 2: Demon Suppression!

Techniques as follows:

Thunder Blade Third Layer (1/100)

Blood Refining Divine Blade (100/100)

Paper Cutting into Horses (100/100)

Diancang Attachment Spirit (67/100)+

Automaton Puppetry (52/100)+

Disguise Technique (100/100)

Concealment Technique (100/100)

Evil Qi: 9

"In the Refining Essence Realm, I have already reached the end of the road," Lin Yan sat in a medicinal bath, thinking to himself, "Additionally, I possess the Vajra Strong Soul Divine Skill, which adds an extra hundred points to my cultivation!"

In the ancient era, before the ghastly night descended and demons had not yet appeared, the zenith of internal vigor was the limit of human strength, the end of a Martial Artist’s journey.

The Refining Essence Realm was a path that the ancestors of the Human Clan, in the midst of darkness, struggled to survive on, attempting through various channels and sacrificing countless lives of remarkable ancestors to pave.

This path, breaking the physical human bonds and offering substantial strength, had only been initially perfected in the recent century.

Only within these twenty or thirty years was it truly implemented inside the Qifeng Prefecture.

"At the same zenith of internal vigor, there are differences in strength."

"Likewise, at the peak of the Refining Essence Realm, there are differences in levels."

"I have already reached the end of what I could achieve."

Lin Yan let the Little White Ape out to keep guard in front of the door, acting as his protector.

Little White Ape also understood that its master was about to step through the final stage, completing the transformation from Refining Essence to Qi Refinement, and ascending to the Qi Refining Realm.

But upon hearing what Lin Yan said, it curiously asked, "Is not the pinnacle of Refining Essence Realm merely one level, why then is there this distinction of strength and weakness?"

"Human bodies differ from birth, with disparities between strength and frailty," Lin Yan calmly said. "Just like demons that achieve essence, they vary in levels of strength!"

A goat that becomes a demon might not necessarily be stronger than a Martial Artist like Meng Lu, who is equivalent to the second tier of martial arts.

A malevolent wolf-turned-demon might approximate a robust Martial Artist.

But creatures like tigers, inherently strong, dubbed kings of the mountains, once grown, can match a robust Martial Artist.

Even without becoming a demon, a mountain tiger can devour a goat that has!

"Though human physical differences are not as vast, they certainly do exist," said Lin Yan.

"Some have Innate Divine Strength, standing eight feet tall, bearing a body as robust as a bear. Some are slim with a height of five feet, inherently deficient," he said slowly. "Both practice martial arts and might even reach the peak of internal vigor... which one do you think is stronger?"

"Certainly, the one with Innate Divine Strength," replied Little White Ape, suddenly enlightened.

"What about my case then?" it asked.

"My physique is above average, though not the top tier or incredibly unique," Lin Yan said slowly. "However, I possess the Vajra Strong Soul Divine Skill, which augments strength to compensate for weaknesses! When I exert full force, I am also among those with Innate Divine Strength, the top tier of constitution!"

He raised his hand, slowly explaining, "In the Refining Essence Realm, I’ve reached the absolute peak, with nowhere further to ascend! To become stronger, the only way is to transform Refining Essence into Qi, cultivating ’True Qi’!"

He took an object from the side, it was strikingly a Qi-Gathering Treasure Bead!

If he wished, the moment he absorbed the ’different Qi’ from the Qi-Gathering Treasure Bead, he could ascend to the Qi Refining Realm!

But he smiled and put the Qi-Gathering Treasure Bead back.

The girl named Qing’er had mentioned that relying on the Qi-Gathering Treasure Bead to advance to the Qi Refining Realm was an inferior method.

Since perusing the Three Origin Qi Absorption Five Elements Refining Treasure Record, Lin Yan had further realized the importance of "transforming Essence into Qi"!

"At least, the initial nine streams of true energy should utilize one’s own Essence Blood Qi Mechanism to refine and store in the ancestral aperture between the eyebrows!"

Lin Yan thought to himself: "In this manner, one can retain spirit, stabilize the body, and gain clarity! Reducing the influence of ’different Qi’ from the world!"

If from the beginning, one refines the external Qi to store in the ancestral aperture,

Then from the moment of ascending to the Qi Refining Realm, one is greatly influenced, laying down immense hidden dangers!

Such is the tragedy of the Qi Refining Realm!

They are the upper echelon of the Human Clan’s military force, the pillars of the current world!

Yet, they must not only guard against the demons emerging from the dark ominous night but also be wary of losing control over themselves at any moment, turning into a new threat to the Human Clan!