Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Chapter 370 First Encounter with a Hell-Level Demon (Third Update, Ten Thousand Words, Please Subscribe!)_1

"What?!"

Upon returning to Gu Mansion, when Gu Chengfeng's family heard that Gu Chen was actually going to the distant Youzhou to defend it, they were taken aback.

This was because the death of the Jing Tian Department's commander in Youzhou was top secret, and it was impossible to leak at this stage. Youzhou was already under martial law, and given the current chaos in the world, it would take a considerable amount of time for news to reach Tiandu, not to mention the other prefectures.

And Gu Chen couldn't possibly have informed his second uncle, Gu Chengfeng, and his family. They also didn't know how dangerous Youzhou was.

The reason for their shock was simply because of the current natural disasters and calamities across the land; they were concerned that Gu Chen might encounter mishaps while hastily traveling to Youzhou.@@@@

Gu Chen smiled and reassured them, "After all, I am a sky-rank commander of the Jing Tian Department. Now that the Jing Tian Department has a mission, it's impossible for me to refuse, Uncle. You should understand this as well."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengfeng also slowly nodded his head. He was also a part of the establishment and naturally understood that such matters could not be refused.

But Gu Chen was, after all, his nephew, and he couldn't stop himself from worrying internally.

At this moment, Aunt Xu Qinge said with a worried face, "Eldest son, the world is currently unstable. I heard that in Youzhou, thunderstorms are striking down in swathes, which could frighten someone to death. You say you want to go to Youzhou now, isn't it a bit precipitous? Could you talk to your superiors and perhaps, after this period has passed and things have calmed down, then set out?"

Gu Qingyan's eyes, as clear as water, were also fixed unwaveringly on Gu Chen, filled with reluctance.

Gu Chen shook his head and said, "No, Aunt. The mission is urgent, and I am only back to inform you all. I must depart shortly."

"So hurried?" Gu Chengfeng's brows furrowed, sensing that something was amiss.

He wasn't foolish; having been involved with government affairs for so many years, he certainly knew that Gu Chen, now a martial arts master of the Congenital Realm, was urgently dispatched by the Jing Tian Department to Youzhou, indicating that something significant must have happened there.

But since Gu Chen didn't mention it, it meant that the matter was confidential, thus Gu Chengfeng of course wouldn't ask, as it would only put Gu Chen in a difficult position.

He also hadn't told his wife and daughter about it, fearing that they would worry too much.

Gu Chen said, "There's no rush, Uncle. I've already rested at home for quite some time. As you know, I'm not someone who can stay idle for long. After staying put for so long, I feel like my body is starting to rust."

He spoke lightly, hoping to alleviate his family's concerns.

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Xu Qinge's face showed worry as she glanced at her husband, Gu Chengfeng, and noticed his grave expression. Seeing that he remained silent, she sighed softly and did not continue to insist.

As Gu Chen was about to leave on a mission, all his family could do was to let him go without worries and not concern himself with everything at home.

"Be extremely careful on the road," Gu Chengfeng said solemnly.

"Don't worry, Uncle. As a Congenital Realm martial arts grandmaster, I can traverse the skies. I'm very fast, and even if I encounter any disaster, I can assuredly escape in time," Gu Chen assured.

"Mhm," Gu Chengfeng nodded, saying no more.

"Eldest son, take care."

"Big brother, you must be careful."

Xu Qinge and Gu Qingyan, along with all the servants in Gu Mansion, watched Gu Chen leave with faces full of reluctance.

...

Youzhou was located in the eastern part of the Nine Provinces; beyond Youzhou to the east was the border of Da Yuan.

Typically, departing from Shen Zhou, it would take at least over two months to reach Youzhou, but Gu Chen, having achieved the Congenital Level and possessing the ability to traverse the void, did not choose to travel by horse this time.

Banks of black fog surged from the torn void, and the temperature in the area plummeted sharply. The chilling sensation was pervasive, seeming to penetrate one's bones and freeze them stiff in an instant.

Even a martial arts master at the Great Perfection stage of the Hundred Orifices Stage would turn pale and die on the spot, unable to withstand this cold aura.

From within Gu Chen's heart, a feeling of facing a natural enemy emerged. Without any words, he knew that it must be demons!

"Is this how demons descend upon the Nine Provinces?" Gu Chen stared at the void rift.

This was also his first time facing the descent of demons in the Nine Provinces.

"So these extraterritorial evil spirits come tearing through the Nine Provinces' heavens and earth. No wonder they have such a huge impact on the Nine Provinces."

Not only that, but being creatures that stand opposed to the lifeforms of the Nine Provinces, demons could cause destruction by simply standing still. The innate coldness of their presence alone was enough to shatter everything.

One could see that as the black fog continued to surge, the ground within dozens of yards was eroded, turning pitch black.

"Nether ranked demon!"

Feeling this aura, Gu Chen's expression became more serious. This was his first encounter with a Nether ranked demon.

Different from the hearsay, today, the Nether ranked demon was before Gu Chen's eyes, descending upon the Nine Provinces.

And the reason they were named so was simply because the strength of Nether ranked demons was equivalent to the Human Clan's warriors from the innate stage to the divine realm. If such a demon was allowed to run amok, an entire province could turn into a ghastly hell.

Hence, such demons were called "Nether ranked."

However, according to the Tower Supervisor and the six holy lands, these ranks were only set by the Nine Provinces for the demons. Currently, the demons that appear in the Nine Provinces are of the lowest level. The truly powerful demons can't cross over, only when the great calamity truly arrives and the Nine Provinces' heavens and earth are on the verge of shattering will they descend.

Hiss!

With a flash of cold light, a massive claw reached out from the void, gleaming with a dread-inspiring black luster, as if it were some kind of divine weapon, extremely sharp.

"Ao!"

A fierce howl echoed across the wilderness, and the earth rumbled as if an earthquake had occurred. A demon, all black and armored with scales that shimmered with cold light, stepped out from the rift in the void.

This Nether ranked demon was humanoid, nearly ten feet tall with a bulky frame, sunken face, and blood-red pupils. Its sharp claws on the hands and feet, emaciated body, and a pair of wings on its back were enveloped with swirling black mist.

It was like a demon from hell arriving in the mortal world, exuding an extremely dangerous aura. Its blood-red eyes were terrifying, flashing with a bloodthirsty glow. As it opened its mouth, its sharp teeth gleamed, capable of biting through anything.

"Ao!"

At this moment, it howled again, and the wilderness mourned as the earth nearly split apart. The scene was quite fearsome—a mere roar held such power.

"Comparable to the Great Perfection of the Human Clan's innate stage!" Gu Chen, standing in the distance, gauged the strength of the Nether ranked demon.

However, having no experience fighting a Nether ranked demon, although its released aura was comparable to the Great Perfection of the innate stage, the actual combat ability was still unknown.

Swoosh!

At that moment, the Nether ranked demon also noticed Gu Chen. Its blood-red pupils burned like two red lanterns, and with a fierce gaze, it fixed its eyes on Gu Chen as if it were a wild beast choosing its prey.

"Roar!"

In the next instant, with a roar, the void trembled, and the demon rushed toward Gu Chen like a tiger pouncing on a sheep!

The first battle between Gu Chen and a Nether ranked demon thus officially began!

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