Chapter 1384 - 1012: Scenery of the Northern Land

Others see Zhang Chen as cruel and domineering, but in Zhang Chen’s heart lies great benevolence. Instead of letting those people suffer, it is better to send them into reincarnation, allowing them to reincarnate and wait for the future transformation of Heaven and Earth, the day when the statuses of the Human Race and Demon Race are reversed.

Because the souls of the people have never passed the Wangchuan River nor drunk the Yellow Spring Water, they are reincarnated with their souls intact. This means they can gain memories from the womb, and reincarnating effectively extends their lifespan, allowing them to return to their youthful days. For many, it is a rare opportunity.

However, Zhang Chen’s offhand remarks sent a chill through everyone’s hearts. Yet since everyone is now aboard Zhang Chen’s ship, it’s hard to say much more. Conversely, in this chaotic world, Zhang Chen’s ruthless methods actually provide a sense of security to the people.

Zhang Chen smiled as he discussed matters within Jinling City with the crowd, as the fleet set off, leaving behind an empty city standing in place.

Before half a day had passed, a Great Demon attracted by the red light descended from the sky and landed in Jinling City. Seeing the empty Jinling City, its pupils contracted:

"I remember that since Jinling City was captured by the Demon Race, it has become a significant stronghold for our Demon Race. How has it turned into an empty city now?"

A trace of confusion appeared in its eyes, and after a careful investigation, it dared not linger and quickly turned to leave, riding the black wind.

As spies from various Demon Races came to investigate, a storm centered on Jinling City swept out in all directions. Meanwhile, Zhang Chen’s group, passing by Jinling City, instantly caught the attention of major forces. After all, everything within and around a thousand miles of Jinling City was completely wiped out, except for Zhang Chen’s group who passed by unharmed. Who would believe there wasn’t anything suspicious amidst this?

Alongside everyone’s probing and investigation, the fleet passed over water discussing Zhang Chen’s feat of destroying Jinling City. Upon hearing this, the Water Demon in the river, the news spread like a nuclear bomb, sweeping furiously in all directions.

Reactions from various sides upon hearing the news were all quite subtle.

Marquis Wen’s territory

Chen Sanliang stood amidst the ruins and listened to reports from his subordinate Great Demons, with a trace of surprise in his eyes: "Zhang Chen actually slaughtered Jinling City?"

The Great Demon said indignantly, "Demon Master, that Zhang Chen, a mere human, dares to flaunt his power on our Demon Race’s turf and even dares to massacre a city on our territory. Such audacity! If we don’t use Thunderous means, how can our Demon Race maintain its face to dominate the world?"

Upon hearing the Great Demon’s words, Chen Sanliang replied, somewhat speechless, "Kill Zhang Chen? Zhang Chen’s methods are boundless; even all the Demon Race within Jinling City were slaughtered by him, not a single survivor escaped. Such methods, not only can I not achieve, but even Hu Li the Immortal can’t do it. His techniques are absurdly powerful. Who can go settle the score? Are you volunteering?"

The Great Demon shuddered at this, quickly shrinking his neck: "How could I have such capabilities?"

Chen Sanliang heard this and gave him a cold glance without saying anything further. The Great Demon remained somewhat unwilling: "Our Demon Race has countless experts, surely if we dispatched experts to gang up on him, we could settle the score, right?"

"But that’s a force that wiped out an entire city. I can assign a squad to you, letting you lead them to attack him," Chen Sanliang retorted.

The Great Demon awkwardly smiled at this: "My small arms and legs can’t bear such a heavy responsibility."

"First, level Marquis Wen’s territory, make sure to dig out Marquis Wen. That guy took the opportunity to escape. If not timely eradicated, the future will definitely become a major threat to our Human Race," Chen Sanliang ordered.

Although the Great Demon was unwilling, he dared not say much more, fearing he would be assigned as the vanguard. Knowing that the one who could wipe out a city is a fierce character, millions of demon beings fell to him. What terrifying methods—it’s simply astonishing.

Kyoto

Dugu Qiu was standing in the courtyard trimming flowers and shrubs when suddenly hurried footsteps were heard: "Ancestor, Inspection and Supervision Department’s thousand-mile communication!"

Although the Xie Family father and daughter left the Inspection and Supervision Department, it still functions normally, with the part they managed being just a portion of it.

"Urgent reports are quite rare." Dugu Qiu stretched out a hand to take the urgent report, a trace of surprise appearing in his eyes: "The world is in chaos now; what urgent report could there be?"

While speaking, Dugu Qiu opened the urgent report in his hand. As he read it nonchalantly, the next moment he was struck as if by lightning, standing stunned on the spot, staring fixedly at the report without a word. After a long time, he finally raised his head and asked, "Can you confirm if this news is true?"

"This is the highest level of report, it shouldn’t have any errors, right?" said the guard hesitantly, "Reports of the highest level are always thoroughly deliberated and verified, certainly without any mistakes."

"The report claims that Zhang Chen has slaughtered millions of demon beasts in Jinling City, turning the entire Jinling City into an empty town. It’s simply too sensational." Dugu Qiu held the report, reading it over and over again, seemingly unable to believe his eyes, and after a while, he took the report and walked toward the palace of the Great Victory Human King.

After some announcements, Dugu Qiu entered the hall and paid his respects to the Great Victory Human King. The Great Victory Human King looked at Dugu Qiu with surprise, "Weren’t you busy handling the affairs of the Inspection and Supervision Department? How do you have time to meet with me?"

"Your humble servant received a very urgent report, and please, Great King, have a look." Dugu Qiu presented the report.

The Great Victory Human King, looking surprised, took the report. He didn’t know what kind of report it was that made the other party so anxious. As he looked down at the report in his hands, his pupils constricted sharply, and he involuntarily swallowed a gulp. He raised his head to look at Dugu Qiu, who brought the report, "Such methods are simply horrifying to hear. Even if the ancestors who surpassed the Twelfth Tier were still alive, they would be far inferior. Fortunately, we didn’t provoke him before, didn’t further exacerbate conflicts, otherwise today the one slaughtered would be our Great Victory royal family and Kyoto. Just how many years has Zhang Chen been cultivating? How old is he exactly? Can he possess such Divine Techniques? Could it be a misinformation?"

"Highest level intelligence from the Inspection and Supervision Department, it must have been thoroughly verified..." Dugu Qiu didn’t respond directly but debated around the point.

Upon hearing this, the Great Victory Human King stared blankly at the report in his hand, with a hint of horror in his eyes and a sense of relief. Luckily, Zhang Chen didn’t erupt in Kyoto, otherwise, the disaster that befell Jinling City today would have landed on them.

"This one is truly reserved, never having shown such abilities before. You have such powerful abilities, yet you don’t let it be known. Isn’t that deceiving people? Who would know you had such immense power? If people knew, of course, they would defer to you, be in awe of you, hearing your name alone would make them tremble. Where would there be anyone playing the game of a powerful character pretending to be weak? It’s not fun at all!" The Great Victory Human King set the report down, cursing and scolding, feeling like he had just walked around a volcano’s edge. You know, Jinling City was also gathered with Dragon Qi, and yet it was still taken by Zhang Chen, wasn’t it?

Everyone facing a situation of pretending to be weak while strong, couldn’t help but curse.

At this moment, the entire human race was turned upside down; all sorts of powerful figures, upon receiving the secret report, felt a compulsion to swear.

A grand master, playing what pretending to be weak?

A grand master should have a grand master’s demeanor, a grand master’s aura.

At this moment, Zhang Chen’s large ship headed north. Zhang Chen stood on the deck, instructing Wang Ye on stances. Wang Ye stood seriously, obediently listening to Zhang Chen’s explanation. Meanwhile, Zhang Gaqi sat at the bow of the ship fishing, casting and reeling his line continuously, with a trace of astonishment in his eyes:

"How strange!"

"What’s up?" Zhou Qiucheng, fishing beside Zhang Gaqi, curiously asked.

"Have you noticed, as we’ve traveled along the coastline, we haven’t seen any demon beasts? Not a single demon beast on shore, none in the water either? Normally, when I bait here, it would certainly attract fish spirits, but today not a single creature has been caught." Zhang Gaqi’s voice was full of surprise.

"With such a terrifying character onboard, who would dare to come near? The news of Zhang Chen extinguishing Jinling City must have spread long ago. Along the way, no creature would be bold enough to show up before him, afraid they fled a hundred miles away or went into hiding." Zhou Qiucheng commented leisurely nearby.

Zhang Gaqi was silent for a long time upon hearing this, then said, "Zhang Shenqi died unjustly!"

"How so?" Zhou Qiucheng asked, puzzled.

"If Zhang Shenqi knew Zhang Chen had such abilities, would he dare to harbor thoughts of opposing Zhang Chen? He would have long given up the position of the Patriarch of the Zhang Family! All the elder statesmen of the Zhang Family would also spare no expense to support him. Who would play games of pretending to be weak with him?" Zhang Gaqi cursed, "Really an unreasonable scoundrel, playing what pretending to be weak, uselessly losing his elite status."

Zhou Qiucheng nearby also felt speechless upon hearing this. Which top expert wouldn’t display their strength to resolve many troubles beforehand? Someone like Zhang Chen who hid and tucked away his abilities, leaving others unaware of his power—such an unusual case is simply unique.

The conversation between the two naturally couldn’t escape Zhang Chen’s ears. Zhang Chen’s mouth twitched slightly: Is there anything wrong with pretending to be weak? Is there anything wrong with hiding one’s strength? Wanting to roam in the Martial World, if one doesn’t hide their strength and trump card, if targeted, wouldn’t one not even know how they died?

Did you really think he read hundreds of novels in his past life for nothing?