Chapter 106: Slaying Demons and Evil, Kill Without Mercy!
Huang Furo, standing nearby, hadn't yet grasped the situation, but upon hearing Shen Qing's shout, instinctively sidestepped and then exerted her utmost effort to execute the Da Xu Technique and swiftly dart away.
In that delicate moment of escape, the sky suddenly split open with a fearsome rift, and a formidable force poured down from the void, emanating an unyielding aura of authority and destruction.
Boom!
A massive explosion echoed, akin to the primordial roar of the world's creation, shattering everything around completely.
The ground, seemingly unable to bear the immense pressure of this power, collapsed with a thunderous crash, forming a massive vortex-like crater, dust swirling, obscuring the sky and the sun.
As the dust slowly settled, the alluring silhouette of a woman suddenly appeared atop the ruins.
Her posture was graceful, her beauty mesmerizing, dressed in a shimmering, luxurious garment, stepping as if treading upon the stars with each delicate footfall.
With a subtle smile that seemed almost teasing, she captivated anyone who glanced her way.
"I didn't expect you to be so clever!"
Shen Qing and Huang Furo exchanged a glance, surprise flashing in their eyes.
Standing before this woman, they felt as though they were lone boats adrift on a vast ocean, ready to capsize at any moment.
"Split up!"
"Okay." Huang Furo responded tersely yet forcefully.
She expanded her posture, her spiritual power surging like tides, her robes fluttering with a sharp aura.
Shen Qing did the same, taking a deep breath as his spiritual power surged through him like roaring rivers, enveloped by a faint golden glow.
The two of them moved almost simultaneously, like meteors cutting through the night sky in opposite directions, moving at speeds nearly beyond the bounds of human perception, leaving only afterimages.
"Smart trick."
Behind the alluring woman, shadows flickered, and streams of light flowed out from her, gathering beside her.
Soon, these streams of light slowly condensed into another woman identical to her.
She crafted a double of herself.
"Go!"
The two figures each transformed into a beam of white light, chasing after them in separate directions.
Shen Qing glanced back, his pupils shrinking, only to see a white light at the horizon approaching swiftly, emitting a dread-inducing energy wave.
His expression turned solemn like still water; gritting his teeth, he activated "Dan Ying."
Within him, the "Dan Ying" extended its arms, causing his internal spiritual power to flood out like a breached river, turbulent and overwhelming.
Shen Qing swiftly formed a seal with his hands; instantly, brilliant light burst forth from his palms, coalescing into a formidable "Sky Flipping Seal."
Runes swirled upon it, radiating dazzling brilliance.
It was the ultimate power he honed with the Sky Flipping Seal.
Still unsatisfied, Shen Qing pushed the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill to its limits, amplifying his strength tenfold.
"Break for me!" Shen Qing growled lowly.
With his command, the Sky Flipping Seal, imbued with ten times its usual terrifying power, collided fiercely with the alluring woman, accompanied by deafening thunder.
In the mighty crash, the alluring woman's lithe body trembled, staggered by the sudden impact, her footsteps faltering, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Shen Qing seized this precious opportunity decisively, his body agile as a leopard, transforming into a stream of light, speeding away, frantically activating the Da Xu Technique and Great Void Shifting Technique.
With each step, he traversed seemingly vast distances instantly, widening the gap between himself and the alluring woman.
The enchanting woman steadied herself, smiling as she said, "Interesting."
As she intended to pursue, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly erupted from somewhere behind her, turning to look.
It was the other Innate Martial Masters of the county office making their move.
The alluring woman glanced at Shen Qing, then at the distance, pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but lick her lips as she said, "Innate Martial Masters are a rare delicacy for me not to be missed."
She turned and rapidly charged toward the Innate Martial Masters in the distance.
Shen Qing had no time to ponder why the alluring woman abandoned the chase midway; he dashed headlong into the courtyard of the Guardian Martial Department office, his footsteps reverberating rapidly on the ground.
Upon landing, he headed straight for the back hall study.
Upon entering the room, Shen Qing quickly scanned his surroundings, finally locking his gaze on the heavy bow and dagger leaning against the wall.
With a motion of his hands, the heavy bow, dagger, and arrows flew into his grasp.
Noticing his commotion, several officers and guards hurried to the back hall door.
Shen Qing turned to face the rapidly gathering subordinates and declared loudly, "Brothers, demons are rampant, and the people are in peril. Now is the time for us to step forward!"
Tian Xiaohu was the first to step out, solemnly clasping his fists, "I vow to follow you to the death!"
Shen Qing nodded, spoke solemnly, "Good, everyone follows me to exorcise demons!"
"Yes!"
With those words, Shen Qing charged out of the room first.
The others hurriedly followed.
Currently, Yongzhou City was in constant turmoil; even if they were foolish, they knew there was a significant upheaval.
Yet, none of them hesitated.
Most of these officers in the Guardian Martial Department were personally promoted by Shen Qing from the ground up, lacking any substantial background, but following Shen Qing's orders without question.
Seeing Shen Qing charging ahead, they rushed in unison without complaint.
Once outside the Guardian Martial Department office, they saw the streets ablaze, screams echoing continuously.
A child ran out of a house, crying and calling for his parents as he ran.
Before the child got far, a gigantic white cat demon sprang from an alley, snatched the child in its maw, and began chewing.
The child's cries abruptly ceased.
Crimson blood poured from the white cat's fangs like a waterfall.
Suddenly, accompanied by a deafening roar, a flash of cold light appeared.
An arrow brimming with unparalleled killing intent descended from the sky, exuding a chilling aura.
A flicker of fear passed through the cat demon's eyes, its cunning pupils momentarily frozen, time seemingly halted under the arrow's reflection.
The fierce arrow, with lightning speed, pierced through obstacles, penetrating the cat demon's heart.
With a piercing wail, the demon's massive body stiffened instantly, before collapsing with a forceful crash, stirring up clouds of dust, the demon energy dissipating into stillness.
The officers and guards fresh from the Guardian Martial Department office, witnessing this scene, subconsciously clenched their fists, nails digging into their palms without feeling any pain.
As they looked around, the city seemed overrun with demons.
Shen Qing coldly declared, "Execute any demon encountered on the spot!"
"Yes, sir!"
Shen Qing charged forward into the main street, extending threads of Divine Sense in all directions.
Every detail of the surroundings was vividly etched into his mind.
A Dog Demon had its way with a woman in front of her husband; a Stone Demon crushed a man into pulp for amusement; other demons tore open a pregnant woman's belly, devouring the unborn child...
"Demons deserve no forgiveness!"
Shen Qing's face was ashen with fury.
With a gesture of his hand, the arrows in his quiver were drawn up by an unseen force, slowly hovering in the air.
He swiftly pulled out an arrow, poised it on the bowstring.
The taut bowstring unleashed an indescribable aura from within.
Between self-preservation and aiding the world, he chose a middle path.
That is, to do what was within his capacity within the extent of his abilities.
Martial Masters or Great Demons, he could not overcome them, but the demons he could, so wherever his gaze landed, he showed no mercy!
Shen Qing suddenly released his fingers.