I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 145: Attacking the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion

Inside the Demon Cleansing Bureau's Council Hall.

After Wen Tingyun recounted the affairs of the Tang Family and the investigation results to Xu Cunbao, Xu Cunbao immediately sighed.

"I know Yin Taiqing; we are actually old acquaintances,"

Wen Tingyun wasn't surprised, as Xu Cunbao was already more than two hundred years old, even older than Tang Youde. He had started as a Xuanjia Guard in the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department, working his way up to Garrison Captain.

Xu Cunbao had dealings with almost all the top figures in the martial world of Southern Mountain.

With a hint of reminiscence on his face, Xu Cunbao said, "Yin Taiqing is a man one could say is a talent of his generation, with top-tier talent, willpower, mental state, and methods.

In his youth, with a sword in hand, he defeated numerous heroes and masters in the martial world of Southern Mountain, so much so that the heirs from the big powers couldn't lift their heads in his presence.

His accomplishments in the Sword Dao are most definitely top-tier; the Cang Mountain Sword Sect and the Washing Sword Pavilion, two of the top Sword Dao sects of Southern Mountain, took turns inviting him to join, but Yin Taiqing refused them all.

Later, he established the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion outside Smoke Wave Prefecture and chose the most difficult path.

You should know about the situation in Smoke Wave Prefecture; bordered by Smoke Wave Lake on one side and the entrance to both Southern Mountain and West River Road on the other, the martial world is complex, with many sects and titled families.

For Guiyuan Sword Pavilion to rise among those many powers, it was inevitable to encroach upon their interests. Yet Yin Taiqing conducted alliances and confrontations, calculating and fighting his way through, ultimately stabilizing the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion's foundations in Smoke Wave Prefecture and even making it the largest sect locally.

Even without any accidents, I felt that he could raise Guiyuan Sword Pavilion to the level of the Five Families and Seven Sects.

Who could have predicted that his disciple would get involved with demons? Indeed, the ways of the world are unpredictable."

Wen Tingyun said in a deep voice, "With Yin Taiqing's strength being so formidable, and his methods and mental state being extraordinary, Elder Xu, do you think he could be oblivious?

Not to mention Ling Xian'er's frequent visits to Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, even if it were just Yao Zijing spending long periods of time with Ling Xian'er, could he, as her master, really not notice anything at all?"

Xu Cunbao sighed and shook his head.

It was possible that others might not notice.

But how could Yin Taiqing not notice?

"Elder Xu, what should we do about this matter now? We need to have a response.

After all, Yao Zijing has revealed his connection with demons publicly in front of so many people.

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Previously, our Demon Cleansing Bureau wiped out two minor noble families to send a warning to the major martial powers.

Now, if we do not deal with Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, those powers in the martial world of Southern Mountain will certainly see our bureau as a paper tiger.

We strike hard against insignificant families, but are meek and submissive towards the major sects with powerful masters."

Xu Cunbao said solemnly, "I understand your intention, young Wen; you definitely want to move directly against Guiyuan Sword Pavilion.

Although I do have some ties with Yin Taiqing, I will not forsake justice for personal reasons.

If Chen Zhenfu were here, dealing with Guiyuan Sword Pavilion would be easy.

But as Chen Zhenfu is absent, we cannot act too rashly.

We'll first send a message to Guiyuan Sword Pavilion and decide based on their reaction.

If Yin Taiqing proactively hands over Yao Zijing and shows sincerity, then let's give them a chance.

But if Yin Taiqing is uncooperative..."

A dangerous light flashed in Wen Tingyun's eyes as he continued, "Then we'll completely erase Guiyuan Sword Pavilion from Southern Mountain!"

Xu Cunbao nodded, and this time he didn't say anything about Wen Tingyun being too impulsive.

Even though he was older and somewhat sentimental and conservative in his actions,

when it came to the bottom line of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, there could be no compromise!

The Demon Cleansing Bureau immediately sent news to Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, giving them three days' time.

At this point, the entire martial world of Southern Mountain was in an uproar.

Yao Zijing in the entire Southern Mountain Martial World could also be considered a fine figure, and the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion was not just some minor sect.

Now, with Yao Zijing's collusion with demons out in the open, the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion was likely to face misfortune.

Especially since Yao's demon fiancée had killed hundreds of people, this was by no means a small number.

Given the Demon Cleansing Department of Southern Mountain's way of handling things, there indeed had to be an explanation for this matter.

Most people believed that the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion would surely choose to hand over Yao Zijing to appease the wrath of the Demon Cleansing Department.

The Guiyuan Sword Pavilion was not one of those top-tier sects of the Five Families and Seven Sects, and although Yin Taiqing's talents were remarkable, he was not yet qualified to defy the entire Demon Cleansing Department of Southern Mountain.

Moreover, the evidence of Yao Zijing's collusion with demons was irrefutable; so many eyes from the Tang Family and other figures of the Martial World had seen it, leaving no room for defense.

Thus, the wisest course of action for Yin Taiqing would be to obediently hand over Yao Zijing and claim a lapse in vigilance on his part, as the only way to preserve the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion.

But who could have expected that after three days, Yin Taiqing not only failed to surrender Yao Zijing, but he went as far as to close the sect gates and even recalled some disciples who were outside, presenting a posture of fighting the Demon Department to the bitter end.

This considerably angered the Demon Cleansing Department.

At this point, even Xu Cunbao, who had some relationship with Yin Taiqing, could no longer speak up for him.

Wen Tingyun immediately ordered the total mobilization of the Demon Cleansing Department's Kui Character Camp and Yu Character Camp to surround and attack the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion.

The Department's headquarters even activated their defensive array, leaving no one behind save for the logistical personnel, with Xu Cunbao and Wen Tingyun personally leading the charge.

Not only that, but Wen Tingyun had also called for the Xuanjia Guards from several State Mansions around the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, including the Smoke Wave Prefecture, Qianshan Prefecture, and Qi State, to join the campaign.

Thousands of elite troops from the Demon Cleansing Department marched forth, completely encircling the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, clearly intent on wiping it out entirely.

Three days later, outside the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion's gates.

Thousands of martial artists clad in black Xuan Armor gathered at the base of the mountain, their soaring murderous aura palpable to the naked eye.

Xu Cunbao and Wen Tingyun led a group head-on towards the front gate of the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion.

Three Demon Sweeping Captains held positions in the other three directions with their troops, ensuring that no one from the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion could escape.

Top-notch Xuanjia Guards like Han Zheng and Su Wuming were scattered across the three locations to prevent any imbalance in strength.

At this moment on the eastern side of the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion, a Demon Sweeping Captain with a rugged appearance, a burly figure, and a full beard resembling the fierce Zhang Fei, clad in Purple Gold Sky Wolf Armor, addressed the multitude of Xuanjia Guards below:

"Gentlemen, I am Liao Hongsheng, the Demon Sweeping Captain in charge of guarding Smoke Wave Prefecture. I will be leading the charge on the east side.

Some of you know me, some don't, but these things don't matter.

When the fight starts, just follow my lead and charge into the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion.

Damn it, those fellows from Guiyuan Sword Pavilion are always so arrogant, acting as if the Demon Department is beneath their notice—today, I'll make sure to burst their bubble!"

Under normal circumstances, a Capital Commandant would be in charge of guarding major prefectures.

Although Smoke Wave Prefecture is not as large as capital prefectures like Kai Ping Prefecture, it is still considerably bigger than the Bai Jiang Prefecture that Han Zheng had visited before.

Logically, Smoke Wave Prefecture should also have a Garrison Captain, but due to recent staff shortages in the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department, even Smoke Wave Prefecture had to be guarded by a Demon Sweeping Captain.

However, this Liao Hongsheng was a decent man.

What he told his men was not "die for me" but "follow me."

A boss willing to lead by example in battle is likely to be a good person at heart.

Martial artists present who knew Liao Hongsheng chuckled, "Lord Liao, Lord Wen is arranging his troops at the front—are we done with just one sentence from you?"

Liao Hongsheng laughed and cursed, "If I had Lord Wen's abilities, would I be here babbling with you blockheads? I'd have gone to the Capital City headquarters to enjoy the good life by now! It's only because Lord Wen is kindhearted that he's willing to stay in the Southern Mountain to discipline you simpletons.

Remember later, be careful, and put aside your arrogance—the disciples of the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion are not to be underestimated."

Upon saying this, Liao Hongsheng's tone became somewhat solemn.

"Don't treat the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion as though it is some common, mediocre, and foundationless small clan.

Although the Guiyuan Sword Pavilion hasn't been around for long, its disciples are not inferior to the elites from the progeny of the Five Families and Seven Sects!"