The demon cultivators in Tide Sound Town had just been dealt with, and before we even got a moment’s rest, the next step is to head to Guangde County to exterminate demons.
The reason the sect took charge of the Tide Sound Town affair was because they feared the demon cultivators might jeopardize the safety of Guangde County. Now that it’s settled there, demon cultivators have appeared in Guangde County as well, and there are three of them.
Lu Changfeng couldn’t help but sigh.
"These demon cultivators from the Demon Cave really know how to cause trouble, fearing the world might not be chaotic enough. So, are those three demon cultivators in Guangde County planning to absorb the essence of mortals to refine the Seven Evils Ghost Yin Banner? Is that why they are lurking in Guangde County?"
Lu Yuanshan looked serious: "Since we know this news, we must take a trip to Guangde County."
"Guangde County is still under the protection of the sect. As long as the sect lasts for one more day, we must protect Guangde County for one more day. We absolutely cannot let demon cultivators wreak havoc in Guangde County and harm its people."
After Lu Yuanshan finished speaking, Lu Changfeng pondered for a moment and tried to communicate with Lu Ping.
"Father, this Guangde County can be considered our turf. Since you discovered these demon cultivators, why didn’t you act then to catch them all in one fell swoop..."
"I understand what you mean. I have said I won’t reveal myself for now, so I won’t act personally."
"Then that Divine Thunder in Tide Sound Town..."
"It’s all because of your lack of effort."
At this point, Lu Ping was a bit angry: "It’s one thing if your strength is lacking; it can be improved in the future. But your impulsive and reckless nature must be changed; otherwise, it will cause you great trouble sooner or later."
"As a sect elder leading disciples to eliminate demons, knowing the opponent’s Seven Evils Ghost Yin Banner had reached great success, you still faced it head-on without knowing when to advance or retreat."
After being criticized, Lu Changfeng could only bury his head and listen, speechless, not daring to refute.
He himself knew that he was indeed impulsive at the time. Seeing Wu Heng’s Seven Evils Ghost Yin Banner had achieved great success when entering the door, the correct action would have been to lead the disciples to retreat as far as possible.
A demon cultivator like Wu Heng, who dared to openly slaughter mortals and absorb essences after exposing his identity, would naturally have some hidden cards.
Not to mention, the opponent had rich combat experience and unpredictable cruel means, with a demon banner capable of rivaling a Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivator.
Afterwards, when fighting, he indeed found himself at a disadvantage.
This battle left Lu Changfeng with lingering fears even now.
If not for Lu Ping’s assistance and timely intervention, everyone present would have ended up with depleted Qi Blood, falling victim to Wu Heng.
Seeing Lu Changfeng being reprimanded, while the story behind the demon elimination was revealed, Lu Yuanshan couldn’t help but shake his head in secret, besides being alarmed.
Indeed, his younger brother’s nature is not exactly well-suited for impulsive actions and finds it difficult to remain calm when dealing with issues. Prolonged continuation bears the potential consequences their father pointed out, making him prone to suffer significant losses.
Magical combat relying on strength and bravado is, of course, feasible.
But most of the time, facing opponents of comparable strength, requires meticulous thought and calculation to find a way to win.
"Let this be the only time, and don’t repeat this in the future."
Lu Ping, unwilling to critique Lu Changfeng further at this moment, turned towards Lu Yuanshan and said: "Yuanshan, this time you and Zhiwei go to deal with the demon cultivators in Guangde County."
After some thought, Lu Ping added: "Bring along Zhang Nianchuan and Lin Han; I see potential in them, but they lack experience, so they need more practice to broaden their knowledge."
Initially, he considered having Song Minghui join, making them a trio again, but thinking about her current injuries and significantly diminished strength, he deemed it inappropriate to involve her.
As for Lu Changfeng, he would stay at the sect to rest.
Lu Yuanshan agreed and quickly went to arrange the matter.
That afternoon, gathering the manpower and preparing adequately, Lu Yuanshan set out with the two disciples, employing the Light Body Technique to head to Guangde County.
Ideally, as Sect Leader, Lu Yuanshan shouldn’t leave the sect, but the Cyan Mountain Sect presently is small in scale. With the double protection of the Sect Protection Array and the Dubhe Institute, it’s as solid as a rock, unlikely to attract outside covetousness.
There’s no need to worry about a major offensive from Hengyue Sect to attack Cyan Mountain Sect. The sect isn’t foolish enough to provoke the authority of the Dubhe Institute.
If insisting on discussing strong enemies invading Cyan Mountain Sect, even with Lu Yuanshan present, it would be futile.
A foe bold enough to disregard the Dubhe Institute and sect discipline to attack Cyan Mountain Sect would still casually crush them, despite a full-out defense by a hundred Cyan Mountain Sects.
Fortunately, within the sect, infrastructure doesn’t urgently need Lu Yuanshan full-time, with its current lack of extensive responsibilities, a ten to fifteen-day venture wouldn’t pose any issues.
Everyone made haste on their way, and after half a day’s journey, they quickly reached a fertile plain, spotting the outline of Guangde County in the distance.
Though still some distance away, they only could see a bright scarlet pillar stretching from Guangde County into the heavens, exceptionally conspicuous.
This pillar was part of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array. The entire Guangde County was shrouded under the protection of this grand array.
For a county of just tens of thousands of people to possess such grandeur, establishing an array cloaking the city, with Cyan Mountain Sect’s current resources, is certainly unachievable.
This set of arrays originated from the Dubhe Institute.
Since the demon turmoil erupted in Lushan County, causing countless cities, including Guangde County, to fall and be blood-washed by demon cultivators, the vulnerability of Lushan County was exposed to the cultivators of the Chu Kingdom.
After quelling the demon disturbance and to rapidly restore the population and strengthen protection for mortals, the Dubhe Institute directly intervened, laying down Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Arrays in over a hundred cities within Lushan County.
Thus, during crucial moments, it could resist invasions by demon cultivators and demon beasts, providing valuable time for local sects and aiding from the Dubhe Institute.
Guangde County’s Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array had the greatest power to unleash Red Flame Profound Fire, restraining demon cultivators significantly.
However, Guangde County itself, being merely established over a Tier Three Lower Grade spirit vein, meant the array setup could at most reach Tier Three levels, far below the strength of the Tier Four and Tier Five Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Arrays in other bigger cities.
Nevertheless, it was sufficient to withstand an intrusion by a Crystallization Stage demon fiend.
To maintain the array’s operation, the Dubhe Institute brought Guangde County under the Cyan Mountain Sect’s protection. From then, the Cyan Mountain Sect had dispatched a cultivator to continue safeguarding Guangde County through the City Defense Array protocols.
This protection has lasted for thirteen years.
The existence of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array has faithfully guarded Guangde County for thirteen years. Cyan Mountain Sect Elder Xuu Mengyuan has been guarding here without leaving for thirteen years.
"After entering the city, first meet with Elder Xuu. The presence of demon cultivators from the Demon Cave within the city must not be spread out, causing panic among the people."
"After seeing Elder Xuu, we will discuss strategies to root out the demon cultivators."
Lu Yuanshan advised cautiously, unwilling to alert the snake, causing panic.