I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 213 - 156: A Huge Insult to Wu Chang! [One more!]

Chapter 213: Chapter 156: A Huge Insult to Wu Chang! [One more!]

The river surged, its power immense and its roar thunderous.

Deputy Commander Zhou Yuan stood in the distance, gazing at the figure riding the Jiao Linma, galloping toward High Willow City, leaving a trail of dust behind.

Either Little Divine Sect would admit defeat, or Li Shen Sect would submit.

"Such arrogance."

Depressing a sigh, Deputy Commander Zhou Yuan murmured, "So wild it gets my blood boiling, nearly causing my True Qi to go out of control... Damn it, why is it my turn to guard the Dayin River?"

He sighed, whispering to himself, "I hear High Willow City has been quite the spectacle these days, guests coming from all corners just to witness this battle! Why does nobody consider the feelings of an imposing Deputy Commander like me, who also wants to join in the excitement..."

"There’s no need to talk to yourself in front of me."

It was then that Flag Commander Pan Yun approached and said, "The Commander has issued an order. Deputy Commander, you’re at a critical point in your cultivation and it’s not suitable for you to watch fights, lest your blood boils and your True Qi loses control."

Following that, Pan Yun handed over two letters.

"What does this mean?"

"Leave of absence."

"Both sides of the Dayin River are short on hands, what absence?"

"The Lord Commander has transferred me from the main tower of the inner city to the outer city, temporarily under the command of the Outer South Bureau, but actually under the Inspection Envoy of the new city."

In a low voice, Flag Commander Pan Yun said, "From now on, you’ll be working under Master Wu. With the city being so lively, it’s only right to return and support Master Wu by waving the flags and showing some spirit!"

"Nonsense! You weren’t this dedicated when you worked under me!"

Zhou Yuan said angrily, "You just want to join in the fun! Speaking of which, if you’re here to ask for leave, why are there two leave letters?"

In a hushed voice, Flag Commander Pan Yun said, "Chen Feng figured you might not grant the leave, so he’s already set off for High Willow City."

"Damn it! Are you treating your duty to guard the Dayin River like child’s play?"

"Hasn’t everything calmed down? Besides, with the elite troops from Qifeng Prefecture and three Deputy Generals, plus you, the Deputy Commander, overseeing it all, things are very stable!"

"No leave granted! For daring to abandon your post, your salary is forfeited for a month!"

"No worries, Chen Feng has already left two months’ salary."

"..."

"Here’s my two months’ salary. You said one month’s fine, right?"

Pan Yun, with quick moves, swiftly took out half to give back, handing it over and saying, "Shall I pay the fine now?"

——

Outside High Willow City, the number of passersby was clearly greater than usual.

Lin Yan, riding on a Jiao Linma, had yet to enter the city when he saw Deputy Commander Gu in the distance, hurrying down from the city wall.

"Master Wu..."

Deputy Commander Gu approached to greet him.

Lin Yan then noticed that the passersby passing through the city gate turned to look at him with strange expressions.

Discussions followed.

"Is that Master Wu?"

"Rumor has it he’s a brutal and bloodthirsty demon with three heads and six arms, but he doesn’t look the part."

"Looking at his appearance, utterly unremarkable – two shoulders, one head, just two eyes, a nose and a mouth. How could he be more powerful than Little Divine Sect?" The voice of a young girl came from a carriage belonging to Qifeng Prefecture City.

"Wasn’t it said that Wu Chang has fled from High Willow City, avoiding battle? Why would he suddenly return today?" another person remarked.

"Regardless, he’s finally back. Seems like this trip wasn’t in vain!"

"..."

Lin Yan’s expression remained calm as his gaze swept over and then withdrew.

He rode the Jiao Linma into the city nonchalantly, turning to the Deputy Commander Gu by his side.

Soon, he heard Deputy Commander Gu speak softly, "Your agreed duel with Little Divine Sect is drawing near, and High Willow City has been bustling lately."

"I noticed. But it’s been less than ten days since I received Li Shen Sect’s challenge, how has it caused such a commotion?" Lin Yan frowned.

"The waves kicked up by Li Shen Sect’s challenge, coupled with Little Divine Sect’s reputation, have been greater than you anticipated," Deputy Commander Gu said softly. "Many only received the ’duel’ news a few days ago and set off the same day from various places, after days of a long journey, they arrived at High Willow City... Some who aren’t well-informed are still on their way."

"There’s no shortage of spectators it seems." Lin Yan frowned and said, "Logically, those traveling to and from the cities should be the official forces and business convoys. Why do I see quite a few who seem to be here for pleasure?"

"They are here for pleasure indeed."

In a low voice, Deputy Commander Gu explained, "Little Divine Sect is Qifeng Prefecture’s number one talent of this generation, and you’ve been chosen by Li Shen Sect as Little Divine Sect’s opponent! To the common people, both of you are illustrious figures, the sort a mundane Martial Artist or the average citizen may never reach in their lifetimes."

"This battle involves the reputation of Qifeng Prefecture’s number one talent!"

"For Qifeng Prefecture, you represent the pillars of the next generation. Who the strongest is and who will be the next Li Shen Sect could be determined from this battle!"

"Therefore, the influence is so substantial that even folks from outside Qifeng Prefecture are making their way to High Willow City."

"Even the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion, who oversees everything in the Mansion, has checked into the inner city and has been waiting there for you for two days already."

Deputy Commander Gu said this with both emotion and excitement.

Lin Yan was somewhat surprised and said with a frown, "In these troubled times, when people can scarcely fill their bellies, they’ll travel this far just for the sake of excitement?"

The world was in chaos.

At night, evil was rampant.

Even during the brightness of day, the threats of bandits, outlaws, robbers, and demons loomed, making the roads treacherous.

Going out of the city meant risking one’s life.

Lin Yan couldn’t imagine that this battle would attract such a large stir.