The Black Mountain Demon finally perished, ridding the Southern Mountain of a significant threat.
The Black Mountain Demon wasn't one to consu humans, and since its birth, it might not have devoured a single person.
Yet, the number of people who died because of the Black Mountain Demon was countless.
Its destructive power to the Southern Mountain was greater than that of several Demon Kings combined.
Han Zheng was now completely drained of vitality and strength, so much so that he couldn't even muster the energy to rise.
Therefore, he had no choice but to first consu an Elixir, with plans to recover his strength before returning to find Wen Tingyun and the others.
Now that the Demon Cleansing Bureau was in complete control, he wasn't worried about any unexpected incidents.
About a quarter of an hour later, people from the Demon Cleansing Bureau found this place, led by none other than Wen Tingyun.
Upon discovering Han Zheng, Wen Tingyun rushed over imdiately. Seeing the body of Lu Tianfang on the ground, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and with a wave of her hand, she dismissed the surrounding Xuanjia Guard before asking, "What happened?"
By this ti, Han Zheng had regained so strength and said gravely, "I discovered the whereabouts of the Black Mountain Demon's True Body. To escape, the Black Mountain Demon incited Lu Tianfang to kill .
That idiot Lu Tianfang actually believed it and indeed attempted to kill , but I struck with full force and slain him, and at the sa ti, I also extinguished the Black Mountain Demon. That black stone is the True Body of the Black Mountain Demon.
Madam Wen, Lu Tianfang is, after all, one of the five major Garrison Captains, and his backer is the Commander of the headquarters of the Capital Demon Suppression Departnt.
By killing him, there will probably be so trouble, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Tingyun was shocked, not expecting that Han Zheng had actually found the Black Mountain Demon.
She quickly examined the black stone, almost certain after close observation that this was indeed the True Body of the Black Mountain Demon.
She didn't doubt the truth of Han Zheng's report but was worried that this might be another ruse by the Black Mountain Demon.
However, the True Body of the Black Mountain Demon was quite identifiable.
Throughout the Southern Mountain or even the entire world, demonic creatures like the Black Mountain Demon, which refined their black stones into the Yang God Realm, were likely unique, making them easily recognizable.
Compared with slaying the Black Mountain Demon, the death of Lu Tianfang seed sowhat insignificant.
"Previously, killing Lu Tianfang would have been quite troubleso, but now that Garrison Commander Chen Zhenfu has returned, it doesn't seem like such a problematic matter.
You have indeed established great rit this ti. Killing a re Lu Tianfang, no matter how troubleso, will surely be sothing Chen Zhenfu can handle for you."
Wen Tingyun always spoke with precision. Since she said this, it ant there truly was nothing to worry about.
She called for several mbers of the Xuanjia Guard to escort Han Zheng back to the Demon Cleansing Bureau while she rushed back to report to Chen Baxian and urged him to stop the relentless attacks.
During this period, Chen Baxian had even bombarded the vicinity of the Great Compassion Temple for ten miles, as if the area had been plowed through by artillery.
Although Master Pu Du wasn't too concerned, after all, the Great Compassion Temple stood with the Demon Cleansing Bureau. But practically destroying their temple was a bit too much.
After returning to the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Han Zheng took a day to rest and had recovered nearly half his vitality and strength before coming out of seclusion.
Wen Tingyun was waiting at the entrance for Han Zheng. As soon as he erged, she said at once, "Let's go. Garrison Commander Chen is waiting for you. He said as soon as you are out, he wants you brought to him imdiately."
Following behind Wen Tingyun, Han Zheng asked, "Madam Wen, this is my first ti eting Garrison Commander Chen. What kind of person is he, really?"
Wen Tingyun glanced back at Han Zheng and said with a light smile, "What, feeling nervous?
Rest assured, Garrison Commander Chen is always straightforward and direct in his dealings. He doesn't beat around the bush.
For ritorious actions, he gives rewards; for mistakes, he tes out punishnt.
Enemies must be utterly eradicated, but for his own people, even if they cause a great disturbance, he will step in to protect them.
You are truly a core successor of the Capital Faction, a native of the Southern Mountain, discovered by Zhang Tianyang, and used prominently by both and Elder State Distributor Xu.
Even though this is your first ti seeing Garrison Commander Chen, you are certainly one of his staunch core lineage, absolutely part of his family. There's no need to be nervous."
Han Zheng nodded slightly.
Indeed, as Wen Tingyun had said, he was truly of the direct lineage without question.
Inside the hall, Chen Baxian was toying with the black stone that was the transford True Body of the Black Mountain Demon, with an indefinable expression in his eyes.
Next to him, Xu Cunbao lay back leisurely in his chair, savoring his tea contentedly.
For Elder State Distributor Xu, now he could finally relax.
With the Black Mountain Demon dealt with and Garrison Commander Chen Baxian back, this old man could now finally enter a life of retirent.
Han Zheng followed Wen Tingyun into the hall and bowed respectfully to Chen Baxian, "I have seen the Garrison Commander!"
Chen Baxian raised his head, and a smile appeared on his chiseled face.
Even this mildly warm smile carried an unstoppable sharpness.
"Do not stand on ceremony, please take a seat.
There are two things about your return to Southern Mountain that truly surprised .
One is that we finally lured the Black Mountain Demon out, and the other is that a promising new talent has erged from Southern Mountain.
Though it is our first eting, I have long been aware of your existence.
Ever since you made a na for yourself in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, each letter from Small Wen and Elder Xu to included news about you.
You have done very well, each affair can be said to be extrely excellent.
And in the slaying of the Black Mountain Demon, you have earned the greatest credit."
Han Zheng quickly said, "Garrison Commander, you flatter too much. How can I bear such a distinction?
Inside, there is Elder Xu and Lord Wen stabilizing the situation in Southern Mountain.
Outside, there is you, Garrison Commander, who personally defeated the Black Mountain Demon.
Although the Black Mountain Demon was eventually killed by , at most I rely took advantage of the situation, kicking a man when he was down."
Chen Baxian shook his head, "Do not be modest. What you achieved was not picking up an easy advantage, but delivering the most critical strike.
To lure out the Black Mountain Demon, I exerted a great deal of effort and played a long ga with it, until it finally lowered its guard, truly believing that I was trapped in Huainan Road.
But if the Black Mountain Demon had escaped in the end, all our efforts would have been in vain.
Having suffered such a significant loss, it would have beco even more cautious. It would not be so easy to lure it out next ti.
So Han Zheng, in this battle, you indeed have the greatest credit.
Rest assured, under my command, rit is rewarded accordingly. Your accomplishnts will not be buried."
"Many thanks to the Garrison Commander!"
Han Zheng bowed sincerely.
Chen Baxian, as a superior, employed very simple thods of control, so straightforward that they might drive one mad.
Reward for rit, punishnt for faults.
It was that simple.
But even being so simple, many people fail to grasp it in their entire lives.
At that mont, a clamor suddenly arose from outside.
Pang Zhen, pushing aside the Xuanjia Guards who were blocking the entrance, barged into the hall.
"Garrison Commander! I demand an explanation!"
Pang Zhen pointed at Han Zheng and said angrily, "This man has committed insubordination, having killed Lu Tianfang; Garrison Commander, why haven't you detained and interrogated him yet? What are you waiting for!"
Of course, Pang Zhen was unaware of what the Black Mountain Demon had said to Lu Tianfang and thought that Lu Tianfang had been killed by Han Zheng simply over a dispute for credit.
Chen Baxian's return certainly threw the Capital Faction into chaos, signaling the end of their good days.
But at most, they anticipated being targeted and marginalized; it never crossed their minds that their lives could be at risk.
After all, they were True Pill Realm Garrison Captains, with He Tianxiong as their backing.
Yet now, Han Zheng, a junior subordinate, dared to commit such a bold act of insubordination by killing Lu Tianfang. How could Pang Zhen tolerate this?
Now of the three from the Capital Faction, Wu Yunfei had been captured and sent to Capital City, and falling into the hands of the Patrol Envoy, the outco was more likely to be grim.
Lu Tianfang was killed by Han Zheng, and to add insult to injury, his death ca at the hands of a junior. They had lost face both internally and publicly.
Thus, the Capital Faction was left with only Pang Zhen, single-handedly struggling to stand alone; he had to seek an explanation today.
Chen Baxian looked at Pang Zhen, his gaze calm, devoid of any emotion.
The previously agitated Pang Zhen, eting Chen Baxian's gaze, trembled for a mont, an involuntary chill rising in his heart.
"So, are you now instructing on how to conduct my affairs?"
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