I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 538 - 337: Preparation to Kill the Human Clan’s Saint Master! _2

Chapter 538: Chapter 337: Preparation to Kill the Human Clan’s Saint Master! _2

"After all, under my administration in High Willow City, a Saint Master of the Human Clan emerged."

He stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "I haven’t had much interaction with you, but to me, you are my greatest achievement, and also the greatest acknowledgment of my life’s work by fate! In future historical records, when the Saint Master is mentioned, my name will inevitably be included!"

"And for the Great Commander Zhao Zhou, for my fellow teacher, the Commander, Mr. Lu, and Han Zheng and others... their lives have been dedicated to protecting the way of the Saint Master, which in the eyes of fate, contributed to the establishment of a new method for the Human Clan!"

"Therefore, you need not grieve too much. By putting forth your greatest effort and continuing the new method you started, you would be offering the greatest repayment to Great Commander Zhao Zhou."

Having said this, the Great Temple Priest’s expression became solemn, as he stated, "I am aware that your journey north is of great responsibility, but remember, killing enemies is secondary, preserving your life is paramount!"

"Hmm."

Lin Yan nodded slightly.

Upon his return to High Willow City, he was most concerned about two matters: one concerning the Commander and the other concerning Liu Venerate.

Now that both matters had passed, he needed to head north as soon as possible.

The latest news had arrived, the Great Elder of the Holy Land, who had been constantly on the move, had settled on a location last night and no longer shifted.

He had decisively settled just north of Qifeng Prefecture, near the road approaching Feng City.

His Inner Realm Divine Domain, filled with evil and toxic barriers, was spreading in all directions, almost transforming the area into a Forbidden Land!

If that place became a Forbidden Land, the shortest route from Feng City to Qifeng Prefecture City would be sealed off.

From then on, food from Feng City could not be directly transported to the Prefecture City.

One would either have to take a detour to the east, pass through Li City, and then transport it to the Prefecture City.

Or take a detour to the west, pass through High Willow City, and send it to the Prefecture City.

Especially, the transmission of messages would be significantly delayed.

The current road was personally demarcated by the Holy Land.

This road avoided the powerful evils of the eerie night and also considered the number and size of "Pure Lands" needed for resting en route.

If the road were to be altered, not only would the journey become much longer, but it would also require navigation through more unknown variables of the eerie night.

The new road might not have enough Pure Lands to shelter the escort teams and the merchant caravans traveling back and forth.

Moreover, with the journey becoming lengthier, the uncertainties would increase, creating more vulnerabilities for the entire Qifeng Prefecture.

And the Tribulation Ash faction, intent on destroying the cities of the Human Clan, would not miss an opportunity to create chaos en route.

After all, Feng City, serving as the "granary" of Qifeng Prefecture, involved the massive transportation of food, which is fundamental for the survival of countless members of the Human Clan!

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After leaving Liu Zun Temple, Lin Yan headed to the Observatory Headquarters to fetch his Jiao Linma.

This Jiao Linma, as the mount of a Saint Master, was treated with great respect in the Prefecture City, even better than that of Lv Tang.

Currently kept at the inner city Observatory Headquarters, the three Deputy Commanders also valued it highly, even adding Elixir Pills to its diet to stimulate the faint Jiao Dragon bloodline within it.

In just a few days, this Jiao Linma had transformed into a demon, with surging Qi-Blood, and each stomp of its hooves shook the ground.

In terms of sheer strength, it was already comparable to a Martial Artist at the Refining Essence Realm!

"You, this wild horse, having traveled north and south with my master, have also earned your merit. Now that you have become a demon, it is your good fortune," said the Little White Ape, perched on its back, tapping its head as he spoke, "The master has mastered the Old God’s Technique. If he were focused on traveling, you wouldn’t be able to keep up even if you were a hundred times faster. It’s only because using the Old God’s Magic Method to travel consumes too much... Otherwise, what use would we have for you?"

The Jiao Linma let out a low neigh, indicating its commitment to diligent cultivation, striving to become a great demon, and eventually ascend to become a Demon King, ensuring it wouldn’t hold back the master, at least not in matters of "transportation," and would give its all.

"That’s more like it."

The Little White Ape said, "The master has ordered that we set off tonight, to slay the Great Elder and destroy this nascent Forbidden Land... Rest for now, we’ll travel by night."

The Jiao Linma snorted twice, exhaling two streams of white smoke from its nostrils.

Having initially become a demon, it had clear spiritual intelligence but was not yet capable of talking like the Little White Ape.

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Meanwhile, inside the Observatory Headquarters.

Lin Yan sat in a high position.

This was originally the spot of the Commander.

But since the Commander had passed away and the Saint Master had arrived, the three Deputy Commanders dared not presume to rise above the Saint Master and had thus invited Lin Yan to take the place.

"Is this a decree from the Qifeng Prefecture Sky Observation Bureau?"

Lin Yan looked at the document before him, his gaze slightly tightened as he asked, "Do the three of you want me to read this aloud for you?"

The three Commanders stood up simultaneously and bowed in greeting.

For the Saint Master to read a decree was an immense honor.

Moreover, the three of them had been vying against each other lately, each struggling to secure the position of the next Commander, unable to agree with one another.

Between themselves, whoever opened this decree would leave the other two dissatisfied.

If the Saint Master were not present, perhaps Han Zheng, whose status had risen, would have been the one to read the decree.

"Appointment..."

Lin Yan, expression calm, channeled True Qi and opened the decree.

He glanced over it, his eyes slightly narrowed in surprise.

But after a moment, he relaxed.

Looking down at the tense three Deputy Commanders, Lin Yan calmly announced, "Deputy Commander Xu Jie is appointed as the next Commander of the High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau."

As his voice fell, all three took a sharp breath.

But then, Zhou Yuan and Gao Kui exchanged glances and both sighed in relief.

The prolonged competition had finally concluded.

Especially for Gao Kui, who was self-aware that although his cultivation was on par with the others, his combat strength was slightly lower, and his tactics insufficient.