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Chapter 998 Nearing the end
In the fight between Mu Xiangtong and Zhou Nanwang just now, both sides concentrated their full strength and risked their lives.

Victory or defeat is equivalent to life and death; losing means certain death and being shattered to pieces.

In this situation, even the governors of the same region would not dare to intervene rashly.

The point where the two sides collided was a truly perilous place, one that even the Heavenly Sect would find difficult to enter.

But Zhou You dared to do it, not only because he was certain that Zhou Nanwang would recognize him and because he could execute a perfect teamwork at the crucial moment, but also because he was highly skilled and daring.

Having the insight and courage is not enough; ability is also the most important factor.

If Zhou You had just entered the Human Sect and had not yet stabilized his realm, the aftershocks he encountered when he got close would have been enough to seriously injure him.

To be able to enter this battlefield, one must at least be at the peak of the Human Sect, having already touched the threshold of fist intent and fist spirit.

Back in the capital, Zhou Nanwang had not yet broken through to the pre-Earth Sect realm, and was roughly equivalent to Zhou You now.

"It's all thanks to the Grandmaster's mark!"

Zhou You said modestly, his body still faintly displaying the intent and spirit of his fist, the aftershocks of the "improper" sword energy from his previous move still lingering.

The combination of the three Grandmaster marks not only helped him easily break through the Grandmaster barrier, but also allowed his vast accumulation to rise steadily, not stopping at the early stage of the Human Sect.

The Grandmaster Mark is not limited to breaking through bottlenecks. One mark is only enough to break through the Grandmaster barrier, but if you have two or three marks, you can help improve your economic realm, overcome the weakness and transition period after the breakthrough, and improve your Grandmaster realm level.

During this period, the massive consumption of qi, blood, and essence is inevitable, because the master's body undergoes a complete transformation and requires a large amount of energy to replenish itself, which is why there is a demand for spiritual medicine.

Zhou You had no magic medicine and should have been "penniless" and stopped at this level.

However, the foundation he had accumulated from devouring the three great demons earlier, the Phoenix Devouring Dragon Technique, was now being used to fill the most crucial gap.

Starting from the early stage of the Human Sect, then the middle stage, and finally the peak stage of the Human Sect...

The mindset that viewed the world as a game and all things as NPCs finally merged seamlessly into his martial arts.

The rudiments of the boxing intent and mindset have been formed!

"The Grandmaster's Mark is indeed powerful, but I suspect it also relies on your Demon-Devouring Secret Technique!"

Zhou Nanwang's keen eyesight allowed him to see that the Infant Phoenix Devouring Dragon Technique was also one of the key elements.

Zhou You nodded and said, "Grandmaster, after I advanced to the Human Sect, I felt a faint call from the void. Fearing that I might harbor the shadow of demonization, I washed away all traces of the Beast-Imitation Fist Technique and switched to cultivating other methods."

"At this point, I am no longer restrained by demons!"

Zhou Nanwang listened in silence, then told Zhou You, "You did the right thing!"

He pointed to Mu Xiangtong's lifeless corpse and said, "He just mentioned the Heavenly Maiden's Attendant. This kind of secret technique has never been heard of before. It is obviously a recent invention."

"I'm only afraid that the wicked demon's conspiracy is related to the legend of the origin of the demon race and the Heavenly Maiden."

"If they can mass-produce monsters like Mu Xiangtong, then any potential threat could be transformed into a member of the demon race."

"I see!"

Zhou You thought for a moment and asked, "Could it be that Mu Xiangtong is escorting...?"

"She's not a celestial maiden, but she's definitely closely related!"

Zhou Nanwang lamented, "I only regret that my strength is insufficient, which has kept me tied up here, allowing the treacherous demon's conspiracy to succeed!"

His battle with Mu Xiangtong lasted too long, during which time anyone could take the opportunity to cross the border and smuggle themselves into southern Xinjiang.

If the situation with Tiger Corpse can't be contained, then Southern Xinjiang will be in turmoil, and even Lihuo Prefecture won't be able to escape unscathed.

The stakes involved can be understood in a few moments.

Zhou Nanwang, holding Zhou You's hand, said, "You and I, father and son, can now fight side by side. Let's first wipe out the main force of the Ten Demons of the Southeast, and then make further plans!"

Today's battle! The Ten Demons of the Southeast are merely expendable pawns, thrown out to draw fire.

Since the treacherous demons are determined to sacrifice this force, we need not hold back and will take these pieces. Zhou Nanwang's martial arts and mindset are based on the game of chess, and he doesn't care about the gains or losses of a single city or battle. Now that the overall strategy has been decided!

If you lose to your opponent, then the only option is to capture as many enemy pieces as possible, one by one.

Zhou Nanwang and Zhou You arrived at the battlefield and witnessed an inspiring scene.

The seven thousand demon-transforming cauldrons spewed out thick black smoke, like a dense network of ink-colored blood vessels connecting the ground and the clouds, sending countless plumes of black smoke into the clouds, turning the vast expanse of clouds as black as ink.

Only a few remnants of the Ten Demons of the Southeast remained. One by one, the great demons were killed by the combined forces and swallowed into the Demon Transformation Cauldron for refining.

The guards stood ready, protecting the smaller cauldron and fighting the monsters around the main cauldron.

Although warriors continued to be injured and fall, the demons were also suffering, with casualties continuing to rise.

Now the demon race is leaderless. The first and second echelons of the Ten Demons of the Southeast have been almost wiped out, and the newly formed third echelon is also very small.

Without a strong leader, no matter how many monsters remain, they are useless against the combined attack of grandmasters such as the governor and the prefect.

"The governor is back, and so is the young master!"

The appearance of Zhou Nanwang and Zhou You gave the people of Lihuo Prefecture a shot in the arm, and their morale soared even higher.

Zhou Nan nodded to the governors of the southeastern states, "Gentlemen, sweep away the bandits, eradicate evil completely, and restore peace to the southeast."

"Indeed, the clouds will eventually part and the sun will shine again. We cannot miss this opportunity. Kill!"

Several governors and a group of prefects also became ruthless. The demon race was like a tumor growing in their respective prefectures, constantly growing and metastasizing, and could not be eradicated no matter how many times they were killed.

Countless residents suffered as a result, cities and countryside were reduced to ruins, and people were so desperate that they could not even see a future.

Now is the time to end the demon scourge. The Ten Demons of the Southeast are almost wiped out, and the remaining demons are on the verge of extinction under the step-by-step encirclement and suppression of the Protectorate Army.

More importantly, the monsters have no reinforcements; they have been abandoned.

Zhou Nanwang knew perfectly well that these demons had completed their historical mission and become discarded pawns, making it the best time to kill them.

Zhou You looked down at the battlefield, where the warriors had completely suppressed the demons, sweeping away their weak points and killing their stubborn enemies with lightning speed.

He said that this world is a giant game field, and grinding monsters will never be outdated.

But a sense of unease also arose in my heart.

With all the elite monsters defeated, the next step is to defeat the boss, and a fierce battle is inevitable.

"Young Master Governor, I must take my leave!"

Suddenly, a powerful bodyguard came to report.

It turns out that after the demon was killed, its body was sent to the Demon Transformation Cauldron for refining, and many of the demon essences obtained were of the highest grade.

The travelers did not take everything, but only the portion they needed, less than 30%.

Having achieved his goal, and seeing that Li Huozhou held an overwhelming advantage, he came to Zhou You to resign.

Zhou You figured that once the travelers left, there wouldn't be a shortage of high-end combat power on his side, so he simply agreed.

"Thank you for your help. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to contact me!"

Zhou said cheerfully.

The traveler bowed to him with his hand on his chest, and left with two sentences before departing.

“Governor’s son, you are the only genius I have ever seen who can rival Shaloza.”

"I believe that soon, your name will be known throughout the land!"

(End of this chapter)