On the way back to Qing County.

Jiang Yue’s steps were as steady as a mountain.
Every step seems to measure the land that has been reborn after the catastrophe.
Feel the temperature and pulse of the soil under your feet.

His steps were firm,

Every step carries with it the accumulation and strength gained from the experience in the Immortal Ruins.

But deep down,
But it is far less peaceful than this pace,

Instead, the waves are turbulent and my thoughts are in turmoil.

The scene of Yunzhou City’s rebirth after the disaster,
Like a new sprout breaking through the soil,
The unyielding efforts of the people of Ironclad City to rebuild their homes,

Like an unquenchable flame,

Like two paintings full of hope and tenacity,

In his mind,
It touched his heart deeply.

Stirring up ripples.

A feeling of relief came over me.

As warm as the spring breeze,
For the tenacity of the Yunzhou people,

For this war-torn but still vibrant land,

The joy that comes from the hope that never fades.

But this comfort,
Just a short break,

It was soon replaced by a deeper and heavier sense of responsibility.

It quickly flooded the relief in my heart like a tide.

Protecting the human race,

These four words,

No longer an empty slogan,

Instead, it became a heavy burden.
It really weighed on his shoulders.
Heavy,

It was also deeply engraved in his heart.
As immovable as a rock.

There is a long way to go,
At this moment, Jiang Yue had a clearer picture.

A heavier experience,

The meaning contained in these four words is far more profound than you can imagine.

The road to becoming stronger,

There is no end.

Like climbing an endless mountain,
He knew very well that
You must not slack off in the slightest.
Even a moment’s pause would be an indulgence of potential crises in the future.

We must seize every minute and every second.
Just like the most rigorous craftsman tempering steel,

Try your best to improve your strength.

Polish every bit of strength,
Improve every inch of your realm.

only if,

Only then can we truly have the confidence to cope with more severe challenges in the future.
Only then can we truly protect Yunzhou,

Protect the hard-earned peace of the human race,

To protect the land and people he cherishes.

Thoughts surge like the tide,

The pride and responsibility in my heart are like intertwined flames.

Hot and dazzling,
Jiang Yue’s steps became more and more determined.
Each step is steadier and more powerful.

at this time,

At the end of the distant skyline,
A majestic mountain range,

Like a giant beast that suddenly leaps out,
Suddenly came into his field of vision.

The mountains are steep and rugged.

As if being chopped by a giant axe from the gods,

Sharp edges and hard lines.
It soars into the sky with a fierce momentum.

Towering ancient trees,

Its roots are like dragons, its branches are like iron spears, and its crown is like a canopy.
The trees are lush and green.

Green and lush,

from afar,

The entire mountain range is like a giant dragon that has been sleeping for eternity.
Winding on the earth,
The scales are majestic and the momentum is magnificent.
Just looking at it from a distance can make people feel awe.
I felt a sense of desolation and oppression from ancient times.

The mountains are shrouded in mist.

Like a dancing veil, or like a fairy’s breath,
Sometimes they gather together like a ball, sometimes they disperse like a thread,
For this majestic mountain range,
It adds a bit of mystery and unpredictable atmosphere.
It seems that there are unknown secrets and dangers hidden in it.

Jiang Yue originally planned to speed up his pace.

Return to Qing County, which I miss day and night, as soon as possible.

Go visit my hometown after a long absence,

however,
Just as he was about to take a step,
The roadside is crowded with noisy people.

But it attracted his attention like an invisible magnet.

They were merchants of all kinds traveling from north to south.

Carrying heavy loads and dusty travelers,

They come in groups of three or five.

Some sit on the ground, some lean against a tree, some stand and talk.

Gathered together tiredly for a short rest,
Wiping the sweat from my forehead,
Talking about what they saw and heard on the road.

Exchanging various information on the road ahead,

The sound is noisy, but full of the flavor of life.

Jiang Yue had no intention of staying here.
I just want to pass by like the wind.

Don’t want to be hindered by trivial matters.
But suddenly,
He has a far more acute hearing than most people.

Clearly captured,

The word “demon” was vaguely mentioned in the crowd.
These two words,
Like a sharp claw, it instantly tore through the calm air.

Like lightning that breaks through the night sky,

It instantly captured his mind.
This caused waves to appear in his originally calm heart again.

My heart moved slightly.
An inexplicable premonition came over me.

The original fast and firm steps,

I slowed down involuntarily.
As if being pulled by an invisible force, it was stagnant.

He thought for a moment.

The powerful divine consciousness has spread in all directions like invisible tentacles.
Instantly aware of everything around,
He immediately changed his mind.

No more rushing to get going,

Instead, he took a step forward and walked towards the direction where the crowd was gathering.

Jiang Yue walked closer to the crowd.

He glanced at the surroundings calmly.

And the faces and expressions of the people,
immediately,

I randomly found a relatively clean stone to sit on.
On the surface, he was resting his eyes.
The eyes look at the nose, the nose looks at the heart,
In fact, while quietly adjusting my breathing,
Recovering the energy consumed by the journey,

While concentrating and holding my breath, I listened attentively to the conversations of the people around me.
Don’t miss any valuable information.

“Ugh,

The world is getting more and more chaotic!”

A face full of frosted weather,
The old merchant, whose face is covered with wrinkles and wrinkles, has been through the ruthless baptism of time.

As if bearing too much pressure from life,

He sighed heavily.

The voice is hoarse and low,
Like an old, weathered bellows, making a dull sound,
Full of deep helplessness and powerlessness towards the changes in the world,

And worries and concerns about the future situation.

“Yeah, brother is right.

Who said no,
This demon is becoming more and more rampant and lawless!”

Another was dressed in sackcloth,

The clothes are simple, even a little worn out.
A young traveler with a heavy bag on his back and a tired face,
Apparently, he was also deeply harmed by the demons.
I took over the conversation with deep sympathy.
There was a hint of fear in his tone that was hard to conceal.

His voice trembled slightly, revealing his inner fear.
There were already several powerful demons occupying the area. “

The old merchant who had spoken earlier lowered his voice.

The voice was very low, as subtle as a whisper.
As if afraid of being heard by something unclean,
Look around carefully.
His expression became more serious.
It was like a thick layer of frost in the cold winter.

“Each of them occupied a hilltop,
Divide the territory, claim the throne,
They were barely getting along.

Maintaining a fragile balance,

But now,
Alas, the situation is different now, completely different.”

“The war has just ended not long ago.

Those who were defeated by our human monks on the battlefield,
Like a lost dog, he was in a state of panic all day long.

The remnants of the demons and defeated generals are fleeing everywhere.
Like a receding flood,
They rushed into the deep mountains and forests in a vain attempt to survive.”

Another younger-looking merchant added,

He lowered his voice, as if he was plotting something shady.

The sound became even lower, and I could only hear it clearly if I put it close to my ear.

He looked furtive and his eyes flickered.

“The demonic forces that already existed in the mountains,
Taking advantage of this huge number of fleeing demons, which were like a dam breaking,

It’s like a snowball.
Rapidly expanded a lot of territory and sphere of influence,
It has become more difficult to deal with!”

Speaking of which,

In the voice of the merchant,

With obvious fear and anxiety,

Even with a hint of despair,
It was as if I saw the end of the world.

“When I passed the foot of the mountain this morning,
Just a glance from a distance,
I felt a chill coming towards me.

My spine felt cold, and my hair stood on end.
I feel so scared!”

The young traveler also echoed with a pale face,
My body was shaking slightly, my teeth were chattering,
Apparently, he was frightened by the horrific rumors of demons wreaking havoc in the mountains.
It was as if I had seen with my own eyes the terrifying appearance of the demon with bared fangs and claws.

“Isn’t it? Who says it’s not?”

The old merchant who spoke earlier nodded repeatedly.
The wrinkled face was filled with worry and fear.
“I heard that recently there have been quite a few brave caravans.

In order to travel as quickly as possible and arrive at the destination on time,

I had to take the risk and go into the mountains.

As a result, almost all of them suffered heavy losses in the mountains!”

“By those hungry,

The hungry and ferocious monster attacked like a wild beast.

Not only were all the goods that they had worked so hard to accumulate snatched away,
It also lost many brothers who had followed it for many years.
It’s really a huge loss, it’s really heartbreaking!”

“Hey,

This mountain road is the only way to the rich Qing County.
It is also the lifeline for us small traders to survive.

If you take a detour,

Not only is the journey long, but it will take several more days to get there.

Time is money.
The time and cost of going back and forth would be too high.

It’s simply unbearable.”

A man who looks like a small business vendor,
He sighed sadly,

The voice was full of helplessness and despair.
“What a trouble.

Let’s go into the mountains.
Like a sheep in a tiger’s mouth, life and death are uncertain.

Don’t go into the mountains.

The business that was hard done was delayed again, and the goods were piled up.
We small businessmen,
It’s really a dilemma, it’s hard to get off the tiger.”

“Who says it’s not? Alas!”

The old merchant shook his head helplessly.
His weather-beaten face was filled with deep worry.
His eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness about the future.

“I can only pray to the gods and Buddhas for protection.

I hope those demons,

Be compassionate, but don’t go too far.
Just open one eye and close one eye.

Please be merciful and give us poor small traders a chance to live.”

“otherwise,
We who have been through wind and rain,
Working hard, getting up early and going to bed late,
In order to make a living, small businessmen

I really can’t survive! There is absolutely no way out!”

Jiang Yue sat quietly on the stone, listening to their conversation without saying a word.
His brows furrowed slightly.

His originally calm expression gradually became solemn.

It was as if the distant mountains were covered with a thick haze.

The situation of this mountain range,
It was far more complicated and dangerous than he had originally imagined.

It’s not just that there were demons entrenched there originally,
Now there is a huge influx of fleeing demons.
The old and new demonic forces are intertwined.
The demonic forces spread rapidly like wildfire.
It will inevitably pose a great threat to innocent pedestrians passing by.
It may even further endanger nearby villages and towns.
Threatening the lives of countless ordinary people.

The consequences could be disastrous.

As long as the demons are not eliminated,
The human race will never have peace.

This is by no means an alarmist exaggeration, but a bloody reality.

In Jiang Yue’s heart,
Once again, a strong sense of responsibility surged up.
Like a volcanic eruption, it is unstoppable.

He stood up slowly.
The upright figure is like the pine and cypress rooted in the earth.

It is also like a sharp sword suddenly drawn from its sheath, sharp and unstoppable.

The aura around him suddenly changed.
The originally restrained aura suddenly became fierce.
Like a dormant tiger opening its eyes,
An invisible and powerful aura,

With him as the center, it spread out in all directions like a substance.
The pressure was so great that the air around them became slightly stagnant.

Deep eyes,

Like a bottomless ancient well,

Like the brightest star in the night sky,
Looking ahead into the depths of the rolling, misty mountains,

Eyes as sharp as a knife,
As if to penetrate the layers of fog,

Seeing clearly the numerous dangers hidden deep in the mountains and forests,

All the evil spirits are in sight.

He just happened to pass by here.
The only thought in my mind,
I just want to rush back to Qing County, where I have been away for a long time.
But since we have unexpectedly encountered a demon here,
It has seriously threatened the lives of innocent ordinary people.

With his belief in protecting the human race,

He absolutely cannot stand idly by.

We must not turn a blind eye and leave it alone.

not to mention,
After a life-and-death experience at Xianshenxu,
His strength is no longer what it used to be.

There have been tremendous changes.

It’s like being reborn, breaking out of the cocoon and being reborn.

I can take this opportunity to

Go deep into the mountains and forests to clear out the demons.
Check your true strength now.

Look at the hard training that has gone through countless life-and-death battles in the Immortal God Ruins.
To what extent has it reached and what kind of power it possesses.

By the way, we can also clean up the increasingly rampant demons in this mountain.
Eliminate harm for the people, slay demons and monsters,
It is also for the people of Yunzhou.

Do your best to protect peace.

Thinking of this,

Jiang Yue had already made the final decision in his heart.
No more hesitation or delay,

A sense of determination,
It slowly condensed around him and rose up.

He took a step forward and walked in front of the merchants and travelers with different expressions.

His face was as calm as water, and as still as an ancient well.
The tone was steady and firm, as unshakable as a rock.
He bowed slightly to the crowd and spoke in a loud and clear voice.

“Everyone, don’t worry too much.”

“I have something to do.
I need to go into the mountains.”

“The matter of the demons in the mountains,
I’ll handle it myself. “

Merchants and travelers saw that Jiang Yue had an extraordinary appearance.
Like a crane standing out from the crowd of chickens, with an extraordinary temperament,

His demeanor is as steady as a mountain.
Between every move,

They all have a unique aura and confident temperament.
It makes people feel daunted and respectful. (End of this chapter)