I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Han Zheng held great admiration for the entire Chu Xinghe family.

For the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Chu Xinghe's family could be described as entirely loyal and brave, sacrificing themselves without a single word of complaint.

If it were someone else, after sacrificing both sons and grandsons, they would definitely not let the great-grandson take any risks.

But after Chu Xinghe came of age and achieved some strength, Chu Tianyuan sent him under Fang Henge to train, which showed his true intentions.

Perhaps for Chu Tianyuan, his great-grandson was very important and precious.

But since he had donned the Xuan Armor, he had to slay demons and protect the civilians' peace, not merely enjoy the privileges of the Demon Cleansing Bureau and become a useless, sheltered flower!

Among the Demon Cleansing Bureau, there were indeed the likes of Wu Yunfei, a degenerate, and Cui Zeyuan, who was reckless and selfish.

But there were also families like the Chu Family, full of loyalty and bravery, which had kept it strong since the founding of Great Zhou until now.

On this journey, Chu Xinghe also felt somewhat excited.

Although he had followed Fang Henge to many places and done many things, feeling his experience in the Martial World had increased, this was still his first time venturing so far from Fang Henge to carry out a mission alone.

"Brother Han, should we disguise ourselves and investigate covertly before entering Changlin Prefecture?"

Han Zheng shook his head and said, "No need, just take the Xuanjia Guards who survived from Changlin Prefecture and go directly to the Cold Water Bai Family branch to confront them."

"Is it really that simple and direct?"

Chu Xinghe was slightly surprised.

In his view, to investigate whether the other party had colluded with demons surely required gathering evidence in secret.

To inquire so openly would surely result in denial.

"It's exactly that straightforward.

Brother Chu, you have spent too much time under the Patrol Envoy, adopting his cautious methods.

The Patrol Envoy deals with our own people in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, so he must be careful and have complete evidence before taking action.

But do we need such meticulousness with these people of the Martial World? Sometimes a straightforward approach is more effective.

Besides, the method of handling matters should be adapted to the current situation.

Now, with the Demon Chaos rampant in the Southern Mountain and Black Mountain Demon clearly making a comeback, where is there room for intricate, covert investigation?

Just take the matter of Changlin Prefecture, that branch of the Bai Family is definitely not right!"

"Is suspicion alone enough, without needing any evidence?"

Han Zheng, squinting his eyes, said, "In the Demon Cleansing Bureau, our word is the evidence!

If the Demon Cleansing Bureau says there's a problem with the Bai Family, then there is a problem with the Bai Family!

Brother Chu, remember, the Demon Cleansing Bureau maintains its position, not by reasoning or being meticulous, but by power, by might and blade!"

Such blunt words were something Fang Henge would never say to them.

Hearing them for the first time, Chu Xinghe felt somewhat blood boiling.

The other young Xuanjia Guards felt the same.

Born in the Capital City and surrounded by officials everywhere other than in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, they had to be extremely cautious; when had they ever heard such domineering words?

They even felt envious of Han Zheng at the moment.

In the Capital City, although their treatment was good, they wouldn't dare to be as bold as Han Zheng.

Upon arriving at Changlin Prefecture and seeing its current state, Chu Xinghe and the others were taken aback.

Changlin Prefecture was a small State Mansion, even smaller than the Smoke Wave Prefecture.

The city gates were battered, and the walls were covered with dried blood and flesh.

Although the bodies had been cleaned up, the sight alone was enough to conjure images of that horrific night when the demons attacked the city.

Entering Changlin Prefecture, they saw few people on the streets, only faintly hearing crying from inside the houses along the streets, with nearly half of the households hanging white banners.

The death and injury of the civilians from the demons' invasion were undoubtedly severe.

Some demons, even when satiated, take pleasure in torturing and slaughtering the Human Clan.

Han Zheng traveled towards the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Changlin Prefecture, the scene inside the Bureau was even more tragic.

Dozens of corpses, clad in Xuan Armor, had not yet been buried and were simply laid out in the hall.

Moreover, most of the corpses were mutilated, some Xuanjia Guards didn't even have bodies left behind, having been directly devoured by demons.

About a dozen surviving Xuanjia Guards sat there crookedly, most with extremely severe injuries, their faces filled with sadness and anger.

When they saw Han Zheng and others coming, the Xuanjia Guards suddenly stood up, some with eyes even reddening.

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"I am the Kui Character Camp Commander, Garrison Captain Han Zheng, ordered to investigate this demon chaos. All your seniors have died in battle, who is now in charge of Changlin Prefecture?"

The Xuanjia Guards in Changlin Prefecture were instantly heartened.

The one coming to support was Han Zheng!

Perhaps Han Zheng himself didn't realize, but his reputation within the Demon Cleansing Bureau was enormous.

Starting from humble beginnings, he joined the Demon Cleansing Bureau and continuously accrued merits, never defeated in any encounter, and even made his name known at the Weapon Casting Conference, famous throughout Southern Mountain.

Currently, Han Zheng had quite a few secret admirers among the Xuanjia Guards in the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

Cui Zeyuan and the others were famous because they had a good master.

Han Zheng's reputation, however, was entirely earned through his own struggles blade and fist, which made him even more convincing.

A middle-aged man with a lame leg hobbled forward, using his long spear as a crutch.

"I am Jiang Qingping, Team Leader of the Demon Cleansing Bureau of Changlin Prefecture. After our leader died in battle, I am now the highest-ranking officer among them."

Jiang Qingping, his eyes red, voice trembling, said, "Changlin Prefecture's breach had suspicious elements, I implore Lord Han to seek justice and avenge us!"

Han Zheng spoke solemnly, "It's not just suspicious, there's definitely something wrong!

Changlin Prefecture was breached, yet only this particular branch of the Bai Family remained unscathed. Does the Bai Family have such a great reputation that even the demons avoid them?

Tell me in detail about that night's events, and also about the strength of this Bai Family branch."

Jiang Qingping, eyes still red, said, "The demon attack that night wasn't entirely sudden.

Mr. Cheng had already detected the presence of demons around Changlin Prefecture half a month prior.

Thus, Mr. Cheng forced the Magistrate to declare a curfew and arranged our forces on the walls, also dividing all Xuanjia Guards into two shifts, patrolling day and night, strictly inspecting everyone entering and leaving through the gates."

Han Zheng silently nodded in his heart.

Changlin Prefecture's Demon Sweeping Colonel, Cheng Yuangang, might not be discussed in terms of power, but his competence was beyond question.

His commands were always the most prudent and practical.

Jiang Qingping continued, "But unexpectedly, it seemed the demons already knew of our arrangements, they infiltrated the city beforehand, killing patrolling Xuanjia Guards, and launched a surprise attack on our Demon Cleansing Bureau.

It's fair to say that the breach of Changlin Prefecture wasn't from an external force but was broken from within!

We had been strictly investigating Changlin Prefecture half a month prior, but demons still moved in and out.

I suspect there are definitely people within the city conspiring with demons, facilitating their entry into the city!

In all of Changlin Prefecture, the rest are insignificant forces; our Demon Cleansing Bureau's strict procedures silenced everyone.

The only exception was a branch of the Cold Water Bai Family—they claimed it was a merchant convoy entering the city, a grand entourage that entered Changlin Prefecture.

Mr. Cheng wanted to inspect, but they were uncooperative, and it ended unresolved."

"How strong is this branch of the Bai Family?"

Jiang Qinglin said, "Very strong, the head of the house is the leader of the Bai Family's thirteen branches with Dan Sea Realm strength, although just at the Early Stage, still far from Solidifying Pill.

Within the Bai Family's thirteenth branch, there are more than ten Xuan Gang Realm martial artists, and nearly a hundred Innate Realm martial artists. Though not the strongest among the Bai branches, their strength is formidable."

Han Zheng nodded and spoke earnestly, "Gather your men, follow me to the Bai Family; we'll demand justice!"

The eyes of Jiang Qinglin and the previously gathered Xuanjia Guards of Changlin Prefecture lit up.

As expected of Mr. Han, his actions were decisive and swift.

They had been worried that the newcomer would not believe their words and require a detailed investigation and so on, which would have been absolutely frustrating.