Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 93 - 92 Apology

Chapter 93: Chapter 92 Apology

Li Fan looked toward the battlefield, sword in hand, with killing intent in his eyes.

The collusion between humans and demons was far deeper than he had imagined, and the incident in Lin’an County was not an isolated case.

Just as the Old Blind Man had said, the entire Da Li Dynasty had decayed from top to bottom.

Humans and demons were supposed to be natural enemies.

The Toad Demon was shocked to see that Li Fan was still alive. The Snake Demon before him was extremely troublesome, and he couldn’t take it down; the Toad Demon knew the tide had turned.

It spat out a mouthful of poisonous mist, then turned and leaped into the air, attempting to escape the battlefield. After all, Chuzhou City was the territory of human cultivators; if they couldn’t kill in one blow, they had to retreat.

Xiao Yuntian also shouted loudly, clashing palms with Cui Zhanfeng, and said, "Retreat."

Seeing things had become unfeasible, he had lost the opportunity to kill Li Fan; staying would only lead to a quicker death.

Liu Ji wanted to pursue the Toad Demon, but saw a beam of light in the distance illuminating the night, containing the sound of thunder, heading straight for the Toad Demon.

The Toad Demon was terrified, fear showing in its eyes.

"Boom..." The terrifying thunderous light pierced through the darkness, striking the Toad Demon’s body and piercing through it in an instant. It was a Thunder Spear; after piercing through the Toad Demon’s body, the lightning dissipated.

But the Toad Demon’s body was still exploding, its entire form filled with the essence of thunder, a burned odor emanating from its massive body.

In the distant darkness, a burly figure strode through the air, thunderous light shining from his body. Wherever he passed, it was like daytime, his Golden Body lighting up the night sky.

"So strong, who is that?" The crowd on the street looked up at the figure walking in the void, their hearts shaken. How could there be such a powerful figure in Chuzhou City, and yet they didn’t know who he was?

"You seek death." The figure strode straight toward Xiao Yuntian. Xiao Yuntian and the people of the Wanxiang Sect looked pale, unable to recognize the figure arriving for a moment.

Cui Lengzhou had been imprisoned for twenty years, his age and temperament having undergone great changes.

Twenty years was enough to forget a person, especially since the Wanxiang Sect wasn’t very familiar with Cui Lengzhou to begin with.

Cui Lengzhou landed in front of Xiao Yuntian in a single step, his spear thrusting straight out. How could Xiao Yuntian block it? He was pierced through with a single thrust, nailed to the spot.

The other members of the Wanxiang Sect were horrified and tried to flee, but Cui Lengzhou coldly shouted, "Who dares to take another step, dies."

His voice was like thunder. As his words fell, the light of thunder blossomed in the air, the faces of the Wanxiang Sect turning deathly pale, all of them stopping in their tracks, not daring to move.

Cui Zhanfeng and others cleared the surrounding demons and left a few alive for questioning.

In an instant, the battle was cleaned up, and the fighting subsided.

Chen Yan, who was watching from afar, silently withdrew and retreated upon seeing the situation.

When did the Cui Family align itself with Li Fan?

The crowd that had dispersed on the street gathered again, looking towards the battlefield, filled with discussions.

"Patriarch." The people of the Cui Family shouted, which shocked many people.

Has the Cui Family Patriarch changed?

"Senior."

Li Fan stepped forward and called out. Cui Lengzhou said, "Given the danger, why not stay at the Cui Family’s residence?"

Li Fan nonchalantly replied, "If I don’t stay outside, how will they reveal themselves?"

"Very well," Cui Lengzhou said. "However, I dislike being called ’Senior.’ When can you call me ’Grandfather’?"

Li Fan: "..."

"No rush, relationships can develop slowly," Cui Lengzhou said, then stepped toward the people of the Wanxiang Sect, whom Cui Zhanfeng and the others had already captured.

Li Fan also walked over and asked, "Who sent you here?"

"We are following the Sect Master’s orders," the people of the Wanxiang Sect replied.

"Who sent your Sect Master?" Li Fan asked again.

"We don’t know."

Li Fan’s sharp sword slashed, directly cutting open the man’s throat. He looked at another person and asked, "Who?"

"We truly don’t know, only that our families were threatened. The Sect Master had no way out, which is why he came here." Seeing the miserable state of his companion, the man panicked and said, "We were forced. Please, young hero, spare us."

"Kill them all," Cui Lengzhou said coldly before Li Fan could speak, worried that Li Fan’s youth might make him soft-hearted.

Cui Zhanfeng and the others accepted the order and killed all the people of the Wanxiang Sect.

The crowd watching from a distance realized that the Wanxiang Sect would be erased from Chuzhou.

Cui Lengzhou walked toward the captured demons, when suddenly the sound of something tearing through the air came from afar. Looking up, he saw many figures in the air, dressed in uniform clothing, approaching from different directions.

"Demon Slayer Bureau."

Cui Lengzhou frowned, arriving at such a perfect time.

"Jiang Xinghan, the commander of the Demon Slayer Bureau." Many people looked at the leading middle-aged man, who was the newly appointed commander of the Demon Slayer Bureau. His predecessor and the Prefect of Chu State had perished in the Battle of Li Mountain, never returning.

The appearance of demons, especially great demons, in Chuzhou City, and their nocturnal attacks, constituted a major incident. The appearance of the Demon Slayer Bureau commander was no surprise.

Li Fan looked up at the arriving figures, wondering if the Vice Commander Sun was among them.

"Who might you be?" Jiang Xinghan asked Cui Lengzhou.

"Cui Lengzhou."

An unusual gleam appeared in Jiang Xinghan’s eyes. Cui Lengzhou, a name he had heard before, was a prominent figure from twenty years ago, making him Jiang’s senior.

However, not only was Cui Lengzhou still alive, but he had also entered the Five Realms.

"Thank you, Cui Family, for slaying the demons. The Wanxiang Sect’s collusion with demons was unforgivable. I have ordered the Demon Slayer Bureau to head to the Wanxiang Sect. As for the demons here, I will take them back for disposal," Jiang Xinghan said.

"No need. We’ll handle it ourselves," Cui Lengzhou responded coldly. He looked at a demon and asked, "Who is behind this?"

It was a Wolf Demon, with a wolf’s head and human body, staring at Cui Lengzhou.

Cui Lengzhou placed his palm on its head and crushed it, causing the demon’s head to explode, blood splattering.

Cui Lengzhou walked over to another demon and asked, "How about you answer?"

"Isn’t Mr. Cui overstepping his bounds?" Jiang Xinghan said.

"Shut up," Cui Lengzhou replied coldly without looking up. "Demons rampage in Chuzhou City, committing atrocities in broad daylight. If you, as the Demon Slayer Bureau commander, have any shame, you should commit suicide to apologize."

The influential families held significant power locally, not caring much about the local government.

As long as they didn’t commit major crimes, the court was unlikely to do anything to them.

In fact, many influential families had intricate relationships with local governments, with complex interests.

Especially in chaotic times, the court’s deterrence was weaker, and local governments sometimes had to rely on influential families.

Jiang Xinghan’s expression was awkward; Cui Lengzhou showed no respect for the Demon Slayer Bureau.

However, Cui Lengzhou got no useful information from the demons.

Collusion with demons was a severe crime, and it seemed the perpetrators were well-prepared.

"Clean up," Jiang Hanxing ordered, but Liu Ji was faster, taking Demon Cores from the demons.

Jiang Xinghan watched Liu Ji and then glanced at Li Fan but ultimately said nothing.

He already knew Li Fan’s identity and didn’t want to get involved.

The Prefect had also received news; he didn’t really want to come. The court’s relationship with Li Mountain was delicate, with neither side making any further moves since that battle.

But everyone knew the court and Li Mountain were already at absolute odds.

As the commander of the Chu State Demon Slayer Bureau, he couldn’t make decisions.

After Liu Ji finished collecting the Demon Cores, Jiang Xinghan ordered his people to take away the demon bodies and clean up the Wanxiang Sect’s dead.

This bewildered the onlookers.

Since when did the Demon Slayer Bureau become errand runners?

Something felt off.

They looked at Li Fan, wondering about that young man’s identity.

He seemed to be a Sword Cultivator with immense power. The whole commotion seemed to revolve around him; Xiao Yuntian and the demons targeted him.

"Senior, will this bring trouble to the Cui Family?" Li Fan asked Cui Lengzhou.

"The Cui Family hasn’t rebelled against the court; what trouble could there be?" Cui Lengzhou replied indifferently. A real man knew how to repay kindness. If not for Li Fan bringing his granddaughter into the Cui Family, allowing him to have no worries, the outcome might have been different.

Li Fan nodded and asked Cui Zhanfeng, "Is there a Vice Commander named Sun in Chuzhou City, and was he here?"

"Yes, Sun Qian, but he wasn’t here," Cui Zhanfeng replied.

Li Fan showed a thoughtful expression. Two assassination attempts in one day, yet the mastermind remained hidden, though the direction was roughly identified.

The group turned and left, returning to the inn.

The surrounding crowd didn’t disperse but instead continued to grow, engaging in discussions.

The majority speculated about Li Fan’s identity.

......

The next morning, a group of people arrived at the inn where Li Fan was staying.

Due to the previous day’s events, many people still paid attention to this place. When they saw the newcomers, they were surprised.

The Song Family had arrived.

Last night, Song Changming of the Song Family had died outside the inn, also because of that mysterious young man.

Looks like some excitement is unfolding; the Song Family came to demand justice.

The members of the Song Family entered the inn, the distant people approaching as if fearing the matter wasn’t big enough.

In the large hall, many people looked at the Song Family members, wondering if they should avoid it. If a great battle erupted, even they could get caught up.

"Where is the young hero Li staying?" Just as everyone anticipated a great battle, the Song Family’s leading member asked the inn’s attendant, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

Young hero??

"What is the matter?" Cui Zhanfeng and Liu Ji appeared.

"Please convey our apologies, the Song Family has come to express regret for yesterday’s events. Song Changming was unruly and offensive. We hope Mr. Cui and the young hero Li can forgive us." The Song Family member bowed deeply, showing a humble attitude.

Now in times of turmoil, the Song Family didn’t want to get involved in the commotion.

They wanted to stay as far away as possible from the Li Mountain and court affairs. Although they didn’t know Li Fan’s status on Li Mountain, the attitudes of various forces suggested it wouldn’t be low.

Under such circumstances, the Song Family preferred to lose some face to ensure peace.

If a Great Sword Cultivator from Li Mountain arrived, some forces in Chuzhou would be diminished, and the Song Family could just watch.

"Come with me, and just you alone," Liu Ji said.

"Very well." The visitor saluted, then followed Liu Ji to the inn’s backyard residence.

The surrounding people were stunned by this scene, then engaged in discussions.

A Son of the Song Family was killed, and they came to apologize?

When did Chuzhou City’s Song Family become so agreeable?

Just as everyone was puzzled, two pieces of news spread rapidly.

First, a conflict broke out within the Cui Family. Cui Mu, the Cui Family Patriarch, was killed by Cui Lengzhou, whom he had imprisoned for twenty years. Cui Lengzhou replaced him as the head of the Cui Family.

Second, a disciple from Li Mountain had arrived in Chuzhou City.

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