I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 414 - 278: The Divine Bow Related to Duke Murky Spirit_2

Chapter 414: Chapter 278: The Divine Bow Related to Duke Murky Spirit_2

"But these powerful beings could also, at any moment, become a huge threat to the Human Clan."

"Therefore, the cultivation of strong individuals within the Human Clan has always been a headache for the Holy Land."

"They want to cultivate stronger beings to act as the pillars of the Human Clan, yet they fear that once these beings become powerful, they might fall under the demonic influence, lose control completely, betray the Human Clan, become evil, and threaten the survival of the clan."

"So, you understand now how important a Demon Suppression object is, one that can ensure people do not lose control?"

Mr. Lu looked at Lin Yan and said, "I indeed want to persuade the Commander to hand over the Demon Suppression object to you... With it, you would completely eliminate the risk of losing control."

"There’s no need for the time being."

Lin Yan’s tone was as usual as he said, "Since a new path has been found, let’s try that first."

If he were to obtain that powerful Demon Suppression object capable of suppressing risks and preventing loss of control now,

then it would be difficult to determine whether this new path he was on would have the risk of losing control in the future.

"But it should always be kept in mind for the future."

Mr. Lu spoke slowly, "If the new method encounters problems and there are still risks of losing control, having this Demon Suppression object would ensure peace of mind."

He looked at Lin Yan, his expression grave, and said, "The Human Clan could then have one more strong being and one less great threat!"

As the conversation continued, it approached nightfall.

And Lin Yan and his group had arrived outside the predetermined Pure Land before nightfall.

Once here, they had completely left Qifeng Prefecture and entered the boundary of East Mountain Prefecture.

But before entering the Pure Land, they saw a tall and sturdy figure standing quietly on the mountain cliff ahead.

Lin Yan’s expression shifted slightly, and he immediately drew his bow and aimed an arrow at the mountain cliff ahead.

His cultivation had reached such a stage that his vision was incredibly sharp, and he clearly saw the figure on the mountain.

The figure appeared humanoid, tall and muscular, with broad clothing and an imposing Qi Mechanism.

However, his body was filled with an evil Qi Mechanism.

Twisting tentacles appeared on his neck, in the palm of his hands, and at his wrists.

That was the strange internal influence gradually spreading outward, eroding his exterior, and revealing itself on his skin.

"Is it him?"

Lin Yan frowned slightly, sensing this somewhat familiar Qi Mechanism.

Mr. Lu pressed down Lin Yan’s bow and said, "This is the person I asked to help last night... The Zhao Ye people who brought the letter from the original leader of Three Gods Valley, it’s his subordinates."

Lin Yan pondered and asked, "A high-ranking official from East Mountain Prefecture?"

Mr. Lu shook his head slightly and said, "The current Lord of East Mountain Prefecture!"

At this, Lin Yan also somewhat realized the situation.

Three Gods Valley, nominally, is within the territorial boundary of Qifeng Prefecture, but in reality, it does not submit to the governance of Qifeng Prefecture City.

And the location of Three Gods Valley is actually between East Mountain Prefecture and Qifeng Prefecture.

In the territory of Qifeng Prefecture, the Yanshou Pure Land is closest to Three Gods Valley... The Great Guardian has limited abilities.

On the other hand, in East Mountain Prefecture, the distance to travel to the Prefecture City is not too far.

Dealing with the powerful beings like the Three Divine Venerates, only the Lord of East Mountain Prefecture could gain the trust of the original leader of Three Gods Valley and be entrusted with their hopes and future."

"Actually, the one who received the letter from Three Gods Valley initially was the Lord before last, who is also the father of the current Lord," Mr. Lu went on. "The old Lord was in the Refining God Realm over a hundred years ago, later aged, with signs of losing control intensifying day by day, disregarding that his Primordial Spirit had not yet achieved Perfection, he planned to forcefully try the ’Landscaping Technique’ to stabilize the risk of losing control."

"In the end, his Primordial Spirit lost control, causing his physical body to scatter, turning into a terribly evil spirit that caused chaos in East Mountain Prefecture City."

"It was this young Lord who personally beheaded his own father and succeeded to this position."

"But now, it seems this Lord is also close to following in his father’s footsteps," Mr. Lu said.

As Mr. Lu spoke, they saw the Lord leap down from the mountain cliff.

Night had fallen, and evil was imminent.

Lin Yan and the others retreated into the Pure Land.

Only the Lord walked in the eerie night, with no evil drawing near.

And he walked slowly, standing just outside the Pure Land, a slight smile on his face as he performed a courtesy greeting.

"..."

Lin Yan and the others exchanged glances, feeling a heavy weight in their hearts.

Fearing not the treacherous night!

Regarded by evil spirits as a formidable peer!

Not daring to intrude into the Pure Land without permission!

From every indication, the current Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture had already surpassed the bounds of what it means to be "human".

"I was present at the battle in Three Gods Valley last night, watching from the sidelines,"

stated the Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture bluntly. "Without orders from the higher-ups of the Holy Land, you acted on your own against Three Gods Valley. You are responsible for your own life and death!"

"As the Master of the East Mountain Prefecture, I carry a heavy responsibility. Two Blessed Lands, five cities, six Pure Lands, and the lives and properties of thousands of our people are all under my jurisdiction!"

"My life is tied to the entire East Mountain Prefecture!"

"Therefore, without a decree from above, I will not assist you in facing the Three Great Divine Venerates simply because you chose to take action on your own,"

"I want to make this clear beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings later," he said, performing another courtesy greeting. "As you can see, I am about to lose control soon, but for now, I am still okay and remember that I am a leader within the Human Clan."

He straightened his body, hands clasped behind his back, and solemnly said, "I am already aware of the matters concerning the Holy Land, and I presume that is why you have come. Is there anything else you wish to inquire about?"

Mr. Lu slightly gestured with his hand, then abruptly stepped forward.

It seemed they exchanged some information.

The wariness in both of their eyes gradually dissipated.

"The bows and arrows of Three Gods Valley have the farthest range, highest accuracy, and strongest power among the cities of the Three Prefectures under the Holy Land’s jurisdiction. They are incredibly sharp!"

The Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture said slowly, "My East Mountain Prefecture has also obtained the crafting method for these bows and arrows. In these treacherous nights, the Human Clan is at a disadvantage. Having the technique to create such powerful weapons will benefit future generations for millennia... for this... we owe you our thanks!"

Mr. Lu stroked his beard and said, "It’s all for the Human Clan. You are too kind, Lord."

However, the Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture looked past Mr. Lu, his gaze settling on Lin Yan as he slowly said, "I personally witnessed the battle from start to finish without overlooking anything. Yet after one whole night, I still can’t fathom... how did you manage to win?"

Involving the Demon Suppression Divine Power, Lin Yan did not directly inform the other party, but calmly said, "I was fortunate enough to obtain an Old God’s Technique, which I barely managed to cultivate."

"Old God’s Technique, I have heard of it. It’s extremely difficult to master. To perfect it, one might need hundreds or thousands of years,"

the Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture continued. "And as for the Old God’s Magical Objects, directly integrating them into one’s body or borrowing their mysterious powers at the Qi Refining Realm would immediately provide one with Refining God’s Power... Compared to that, the Old God’s Magical Objects seem far too simplistic!"

With that, he sighed, "What’s more important is that despite the Old God’s Technique always being present, it could not be widely spread or extensively taught. Among the cultivators of the Human Clan, the ones who could succeed in developing it were one in ten thousand!"

"Even if you, like now, have mastered this technique, it would be impossible to pass it on to future generations!"

"But the Old God’s Magical Objects can be passed down after my death."

"If your reliance is the Old God’s Technique, it is such a pity..."

The Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture said this with a hint of regret on his face.

For Lin Yan, his own Demon Suppression Divine Power was even less transmissible than the Old God’s Technique and could not be passed down to future generations, so the Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture’s regret was not unfounded.

"The future is hard to see; we live in this era and must do our best."

That’s what Lin Yan said.

The Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture laughed heartily and said, "Right, doing our best is all that matters!"

He extended his hand and said, "The bows of Three Gods Valley were all modeled after this Divine Bow. May I have a look at it?"

Lin Yan slightly furrowed his brow, not answering, but looked towards Mr. Lu, whose expression was somewhat somber, with a trace of surprise.

Just as the Little White Ape was about to decline on behalf of his master, Lin Lei held him by the shoulder.

Then they saw Mr. Lu nod slightly, indicating that they could trust this person.

Lin Yan unslung the Divine Bow and tossed it over.

The Lord of the East Mountain Prefecture caught the Divine Bow, glanced at it, and murmured, "The bow that injured the Saint Master wasn’t this one."

As his voice fell, he added, "But the Duke Murky Spirit you are seeking has a significant connection to this bow. With the traces of this bow, I can help you find that Duke Murky Spirit..."