Chapter 340 - 155: Shockwave, County Town

Chapter 340: Chapter 155: Shockwave, County Town

"Keep moving."

"Don’t stop, or it’ll catch up to us any second."

In a mountain range within South County, several figures were racing for their lives.

Each of them looked panicked, their faces pale.

It was as if some monstrous creature was chasing them.

Right behind them, a black, demonic wind swirled, hot on their heels.

Within the black, demonic wind, a massive figure flickered in and out of sight.

Its savage features were utterly terrifying to behold.

As the figures fled, they could feel the demon drawing ever closer, and their expressions grew grimmer.

BAM—!

Amidst the frantic chase, a bolt of black energy shot out from the demonic wind like an arrow, striking one of the figures. He staggered and fell to the ground. Just as he scrambled back up, the black, demonic wind was upon him.

"Careful, sir!"

The others cried out in alarm. The young man’s face was ashen. Gritting his teeth, he spun around and thrust out a palm strike as fast as lightning.

BAM—!

The fierce palm strike hit the monster in the demonic wind, but to no avail. A powerful backlash surged toward him, sending him flying through the air before he crashed to the ground.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face growing even paler.

"Damn you, Observatory filth! Die!"

A cold voice emanated from the black, demonic wind. A sharp claw, as large as a palm-leaf fan, shot out like lightning, slashing down at the young man on the ground.

’It’s over...’

Despair flooded Chen Qing’s heart. He could already imagine his head being crushed like tofu.

The others had no time to intervene.

But just then, an invisible ripple of energy suddenly swept through the area.

BOOM!!!

It sounded like a clap of thunder. The monster inside the demonic wind was sent flying, snapping a large tree in its path.

Spitting a mouthful of Demon Blood, the monster stared in horror at a nearby cave. Without a second thought, it turned and fled for its life.

SWOOSH—!

But at that moment, a streak of golden Flame Sword Qi shot out with the speed of lightning.

SLICE—!

The golden Flame Sword Qi flashed by. An instant later, the fleeing monster collapsed to the ground, motionless.

This sudden turn of events left everyone stunned.

All eyes turned in unison toward the nearby cave.

Though they didn’t know what was inside, they could feel an utterly terrifying aura emanating from it.

This aura was a thousand times more powerful than the demon’s.

It was heart-stopping!

As the powerful aura permeated the area, everyone felt their hearts pound with fear.

The men seemed frozen in place, not daring to move an inch.

It was a pressure that crushed the very soul.

’Someone who can slay an Initial Realm Great Demon from afar could deal with us effortlessly.’

"It’s not a demon..."

Chen Qing was the first to snap out of it, and he breathed an inward sigh of relief.

He wasn’t sure what was in the cave, but he was certain of one thing: it wasn’t a demon or monster, but an incredibly powerful Martial Artist.

He wiped the blood from his mouth and slowly got to his feet.

After exchanging a look with the others, they gathered together.

Chen Qing walked to the mouth of the cave and bowed deeply. "This junior, Chen Qing, Vice Commander of the Qing Province Observatory, thanks Senior for their timely assistance."

"Oh? You’re from the Qing Province Observatory?" a voice drifted out from the cave. Still bowing, Chen Qing replied, "Yes, Senior. All of us are from the Qing Province Observatory."

"If we’re on the same side, then there’s no need for such formalities."

The voice rang out again.

The men were taken aback.

’On the same side?’

’To run into one of our own out here in these desolate mountains?’

’Could this be another lord from the Observatory?’

Just then, a figure clad in Profound Black Martial Attire emerged from the cave.

He stepped out of the cave.

"You... You’re the Demon Suppression Envoy, Lord Fang!"

Chen Qing’s pupils contracted as he saw the figure emerge from the cave.

Hearing Chen Qing’s words, the others were struck dumb with amazement.

The Demon Suppression Envoy, Fang Xing!

That name now resounded like thunder!

Just over a month ago, he had been ambushed and besieged by nine Demon Kings. Not only had he emerged unscathed, but he had single-handedly slain the Eight Great Demon Kings.

A glorious battle record: eight dead, one fled!

The story had already spread throughout the entire Observatory.

And this was the man himself!

Fang Xing looked at the men, his gaze falling upon the Vice Commander.

"You know me?"

Chen Qing nodded excitedly, his face beaming. "My lord, I saw you once before at the Observatory."

"I see..."

Fang Xing nodded. His gaze shifted to the slain demon in the distance. Spreading his fingers, he enveloped the corpse with Gang Qi and instantly pulled the Initial Realm Great Demon before him.

"Was this demon part of your mission?" Fang Xing asked.

Chen Qing nodded, looking somewhat embarrassed. "My lord, we miscalculated. We were ambushed by another demon earlier and sustained injuries, which is why this one was able to wound us so severely."

"Since it was your mission, go ahead and collect it," Fang Xing said.

"Thank you, my lord." Chen Qing bowed and then collected the demon’s corpse.

"My lord, what... what are you doing here?" Chen Qing asked, his curiosity piqued.

"I’ve been cultivating here for a while. What’s the current situation?" Fang Xing asked.

Chen Qing answered immediately. "My lord, the situation has become perilous. Ever since you slew the Eight Great Demon Kings, the Demons and Monsters have been targeting members of our Observatory as if they’ve gone mad."

"South County is somewhat better off. Most of the Demons and Monsters have fled to other areas, deterred by your might, my lord. However, the situation in the other County Mansions of Qing Province is dire."

"Over the past month, several Commanders have been killed by Demons and Monsters."

"Oh, and it’s the same in the other Province Mansions. The Demon Alliance has launched an all-out assault on nearly the entire Southern Border."