Becoming a God by Searching Mountains and Subduing Demons

"There are seventy-two states and countless counties. The Great Zhou is vast, but where is there any stable place now?"

Thinking back on his experiences along the way, Jiang Yue couldn't help but sigh.

Yuan Gang on the other end consoled them, "Fortunately, you and I still have a way out. If we couldn't even get access to this cultivation method, we really wouldn't know what to do."

"Some things are inconvenient to explain in detail. We need to meet in person to tell you in detail. Junior brother, please stay here. I will be there later."

It seems like they were well prepared... Yes, although the news from Lizhou has not been leaked, we can roughly know the arrival time of their group by calculating the distance.

Jiang Yue still trusted Yuan Gang in his heart. After all, they were from the same master and could be said to be natural allies. Plus, they were both patrolling officials, so there was trust guaranteed and he didn't have to worry about him harming him.

What's more, if there is no guide, the journey to Qianzhou would be really difficult.

The terrain of the upper thirty-six states is even more rugged, and the major forces are even more complicated. It is definitely not feasible to break in by force. Besides, he is a member of the Sky Patrol Department and has important matters to attend to. It would be great to have his cooperation.

Stepping out of the forbidden magic circle, Jiang Yue felt that there were spiritual peaks everywhere in front of him. Although it was surrounded by clouds and mist, he could still get a glimpse of its beauty. The beautiful rivers and mountains were revealed before his eyes.

Soon, a group of cranes flew through the clouds. Their bodies were as white as snow, and their wingspan was four or five meters. They flew very fast and steadily, and their posture was very graceful.

"They are all strange beasts that have not yet transformed into demons. They are somewhat similar to Jiaoma, but their bloodline level is slightly lower, and they are about the second or third level of strength."

“I wonder if this white crane is delicious…”

Although he was traveling all the time, Jiang Yue did not give up his old profession. As a hunter, his first reaction when he saw this strange beast was to harvest it.

However, after seeing the specific situation of the cranes, Jiang Yue couldn't help laughing.

No wonder there are only adult white cranes. This is not a group of wild cranes at all. There are people sitting on each one.

"Little junior brother!"

But a huge white crane was seen flying through the clouds and swooping down at high speed. Yuan Gang, who was wearing white armor, raised his hands and waved them excitedly.

What kind of look is this of your Qianzhou Patrol Sky Officer… a white crane and white armor. For a moment I couldn’t really see the person riding the crane and I almost shot him with an arrow. Jiang Yue couldn’t help but complain in his heart, maybe this is the different characteristics of each state.

"Brother, here!"

Jiang Yue was also quite happy to see Yuan Gang coming. After all, it was the first time he had seen an acquaintance in a foreign land after traveling for so long.

If I were to be like Lizhou, worried all the way, my progress in cultivation would probably be delayed again.

Having a trustworthy guide can definitely save you a lot of trouble.

Yuan Gang waved his hand in mid-air, signaling the others to wait where they were. The flock of white cranes suddenly stopped and actually remained motionless in the air.

"The white-feathered cranes of Qianzhou are very fast in flight. Although they are not able to fight against enemies, they are convenient for traveling. Especially in Qianzhou, where there are many steep mountains and rivers, flying can avoid many dangers."

"If you ask me, with this crane, he is a true sky patrol officer! How can he be different from a constable on horseback?"

"How about it, do you want one? With the token, it won't be difficult to apply for one."

After landing on the ground, Yuan Gang gently stroked the white-feathered crane beside him. He had just taken office and was particularly interested in these new and interesting things in Qianzhou.

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother. This is not necessary."

Although he was somewhat interested in this, Jiang Yue had no intention of contracting a white-feathered crane. After all, he already had a flying pet that patrolled the sky, and its speed and combat power far exceeded that of the white-feathered crane. So why would he need another one?

What's more, Jiayin in the team can't learn the ability to control the crane in a short time, and Miao Xingyu already has the ability to walk in the air, so he doesn't need this white-feathered crane.

"Junior brother, you have been in a hurry. I should have prepared a grand banquet to welcome you, but the situation is like this now. I hope you can understand."

"Brother, what are you talking about! We have a friendship here, there is no need to say more."

After a few simple greetings, Yuan Gang didn't waste any words and went straight to the point: "The general already knows that you will come to Qianzhou, and also knows that you and I are from the same sect, so I specially applied to come to meet you."

"I have been in office in Qianzhou for a short time. With my fifth-level strength and previous achievements, I was given the position of Sky Patrol Commander. But I am actually a little worse than you, Junior Brother."

"The colleagues behind me are all in command. I will introduce them to you later."

Jiang Yue looked at the dozens of white-feathered cranes in the sky, nodded slightly, and said, "The Qianzhou general is thoughtful."

Dozens of sky patrol commanders are already a very luxurious lineup and can solve most dangers.

Although these people would not be a match for him or Miao Xingyu alone even if they tried their best, Qianzhou did not know the specific details of the escort mission, so sending so many people was a sign of great importance.

What's more, if there is any danger, the patrol officers roaming around can provide support at a very fast speed. The task of these people is not to completely solve the crisis, but to nip it in the bud.

With more help, future exploration and preparation work will be much easier.

"I didn't make it clear just now, after all, it is related to your next trip. Now that we have met, there is no need to hide it."

"The Yunzhou Rebellion and the matter of assisting you were handled by the generals, and what I am about to say next is what Master has instructed me to tell you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Miao Xingyu seemed a little at a loss and prepared to walk to the side.

Although there is a method of transmitting sound through qi and blood, it is still not convenient for him to be by the side.

"Patrol Officer Miao, don't be so reserved. Since you two are traveling together, this matter concerns more than just Junior Brother."

"Do you know what the ultimate purpose of this escort mission is?"

Seeing Yuan Gang's serious expression, Jiang Yue put away his relaxed expression and asked seriously, "Xian Shenxu?"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Yuan Gang was stunned at first, but then he thought of Jia Yin in the team and was immediately relieved.

"Now that I know, I can save myself a lot of trouble..."

"Master has confirmed that the Immortal God Ruins has indeed appeared, and Kyoto has already made plans."

"The escort mission is just a side job. The real purpose is to get you two into Kyoto. The same goes for the other geniuses from all over the world..."

"According to the original 'rules', there will be a selection after the geniuses from all over the country rush to Kyoto, but now it seems that there will not be any."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yue asked, "Is there not enough people?"

As expected, Yuan Gang nodded heavily: "Yes, the last time the Immortal God Ruins was opened was more than 30 years ago. How could the Great Zhou at that time have imagined that... gathering the geniuses in Kyoto would be such a difficult task?"

"Some forces have already said that they will obey orders but not announcements. Even if the decree is issued, there are ways to circumvent it. It is impossible to impose punishment by making up a random excuse. After all, the trip to the Immortal God Ruins is dangerous. Who is willing to put their own genius who has not yet grown up into danger?"

"And those who intend to try their luck may not be able to reach Kyoto even if they are lucky enough to meet the qualifications."

"It's too chaotic! With war raging everywhere, who would have thought that even traveling would be a difficult task? Crossing several states is too difficult, and I don't know how many people can actually reach Kyoto."

"So, the geniuses in the Sky Patrol have become popular. Each state selects a few people... They can't disobey orders, and the chances of arriving are higher, just like you two."

"After you get through this, it will definitely be a great opportunity for you. You will definitely be able to rise to prominence in the future, but..."

There is such a secret... No wonder Jiang Yue has to participate in such an important competition before he has made a name for himself. It is because of his status as an inspector. Perhaps if he was born into a noble family or a powerful martial arts sect, he would not have this trouble.

Of course, this may not be a bad thing for Jiang Yue.

Feeling the Yunmeng Pearl in his mind, Jiang Yue felt at ease.

Miao Xingyu standing aside had a blank expression on his face, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Before leaving, the master had told him many things, but now he didn't know what instructions he had received...

He really didn't know anything about the Immortal God Ruins before, but he could understand the general's intention.

After all, he is the general's first disciple and is destined to shoulder many things that his fellow junior brothers and sisters cannot bear.

"Master said that the last time the Immortal God Ruins appeared was about thirty years ago. After a generation of outstanding people were selected, a hundred people were able to enter it."

"And there were seven people who came out."

As he spoke, Yuan Gang sighed, looked at Jiang Yue with concern, and said, "And among these seven people, some of them are not among the top 100, so even if they have strong strength, they may not be able to survive."

"As for what they brought out... this is kept highly confidential. I'm afraid the only people who know about it are themselves and..."

"In any case, there are both opportunities and risks, but the death rate is obviously too exaggerated. According to its rules, not only humans will participate, but demons and evil spirits may also enter."

"Now that its appearance has been confirmed, the danger of this trip to Kyoto may be even greater than you and I imagined."

"Junior brother, Master also said that if you don't want to go to the Immortal God Ruins, you can stop in Qianzhou."

Hearing this last sentence, Jiang Yue couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart.

If you don’t want to go, you can stop here...

Although it was just a short sentence, Jiang Yue knew very well how much effort went into it.

This kind of behavior is almost treasonous and insubordinate!
I'm afraid only Xu Chong could do such a thing.

If it were according to the temperament of the Sky Patrol General...

Looking at Miao Xingyu standing aside, Jiang Yue shook his head slightly. After all, the general was in an important position and was not alone. He had a lot of things to consider.

Even though he knew that he would risk his life, he had to take the risk. After all, the emperor's order was difficult to disobey.

“This is beyond my control…”

Jiang Yue himself is the same. After all, he is under the control of others. Since he has accepted the position of inspector and gained its benefits, how can he not bear its responsibilities?

However, after this trip, he might consider resigning from the Sky Patrol. After all, he chose to join in the first place more to save his life and to have a stable environment for practice.

Now I have achieved what I wanted, but...

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

He can no longer just be responsible for his own duties as he did in the past, but has more to consider and worry about.

If Jiang Yue were to be promoted to the position of general someday, he would have to worry about the people's livelihood every day, which would probably be even more of a headache.

"Don't worry, brother. I will be fine."

Jiang Yue spoke with a smile, without any hesitation and with great determination.

"it is good!"

Yuan Gang did not try to persuade him much, knowing that his junior fellow apprentice was always fearless and could always turn danger into safety. Although the road ahead was dangerous, he somehow felt that the firmness in the other's words was not fake.

"In that case, I will let my senior brother and the other Sky Patrol Commanders escort you along the way. At least you will be safe in Qianzhou."

"By the way... Senior Brother can also take a look at the beautiful scenery of Qianzhou. Since taking office, I have been very busy with handover affairs, so I really have no time to take a look."

As he spoke, Yuan Gang pretended to be relaxed, as if he had put all these worries behind him.

But Jiang Yue could also see that the other party seemed to be hiding something.

After all, after communicating for a long time, the senior brother did not mention the affairs of Yunzhou again.

And he had no intention of communicating with his master Xu Chong.

I am afraid…

The rebellion in Yunzhou is not as simple as the other party says. Even with a general in charge and a master taking action, the background of the Beast God Cult is not that simple.

If there were no problems in Yunzhou, these words should have been said by Master Xu Chong himself.

"Qianzhou is mountainous and foggy. The local development of the mountains is also very complete. There are even many cities built on the mountains. Junior brother, please..."

Yuan Gang clapped his hands, signaling the white-feathered crane to fly away on its own, and he followed beside it, leading the way for Jiang Yue and the other two.

The sky patrol commander in the air immediately understood the order after receiving it, and flew away on his white-feathered cranes to perform reconnaissance and clear the way.

"This can indeed save me a lot of trouble, but I hope it won't affect my ability to kill demons..."

After a quick glance, Jiang Yue found that the road ahead was much safer, but he still felt itchy.

I hope this journey is not too dangerous, nor too safe...

If it was just for their group of people, Qianzhou had specially cleared a path without any monsters, which really made Jiang Yue feel a little overwhelmed.

Without the demon, who will make up for the time he lost?

But since it was a good intention, Jiang Yue had to appreciate it. He led the horse and headed towards the mountain that Yuan Gang pointed to.

For the rest of the journey, there is no need to sleep in the open air, just keep moving forward along the city wall.

They traveled in silence all the way. No one knew what Jiayin and Miao Xingyu were thinking about, but Jiang Yue was able to calm down and appreciate the scenery.

Soon, a city was floating above the mountain. Mist and clouds like a veil or silk lingered around it all day long.

The city wall of the prefectural city was looming in the clouds and mist, the bricks were glowing with a faint light, and the city gate was tall and heavy, with intricate carvings on it.

The city is full of buildings and pavilions. The pointed towers pierce the sky, but are gently surrounded by clouds and mist, revealing only half of their bodies, like a dream. On the long street, people come and go, their figures ethereal in the mist.

Sometimes, magical birds fly across the sky with brilliant feathers. The sounds of their chirping echo in the clouds, as if playing a mysterious piece of music.

Deep inside the city, the magnificent palace complex is carefully obscured by clouds and mist, with only a few rays of brilliant light occasionally shining through, revealing the endless mystery and majesty within.

What a beautiful city in the mountains!
Even though Jiang Yue was well-informed, he still had to admire its splendor.

(End of this chapter)