Becoming a God by Searching Mountains and Subduing Demons

Thousands of miles away from the capital, a huge sky barrier stretches across the sky like a giant beast. It is made of dark grey metal, indestructible, gleaming coldly under the sunlight, and every metal plate is engraved with the patterns of time and technology.

The main body of the barrier is an irregular polygon, stretching for several kilometers in all directions. Towering towers are scattered on it in an orderly manner, like the lookout eyes of a giant, always alert to threats from all sides.

Surrounding the barrier are circles of energy tracks, like dynamic light bands, rapidly shuttling various advanced airships.

Inside the fortress was a self-contained miniature city. Intricate passages connected the various functional areas, and soldiers in the barracks were lined up in neat formations, always on high alert.

This aerial barrier, like a steel fortress hanging high in the sky, guards the land and people behind it, and has become an insurmountable and powerful symbol in this airspace.

There are different facilities set up by the Sky Patrol Department in the air, on water, and on the ground to protect this thousand-mile capital, and this aerial fortress is most worthy of the name of the Sky Patrol Department.

When Zhao Jinghuan stepped into the main hall of the fortress, the first thing that caught his eye was the dome that soared into the clouds. Its curve was elegant and magnificent, as if it seemed to encompass the vastness of the sky.

On the dome, there are ancient and mysterious runes and patterns painted. Under the light coming through the stained glass windows, there is a faint glow, adding a solemn and mysterious atmosphere to the entire hall.

The ground here is paved with huge stone slabs, each of which is polished smooth and flat. The traces of time have left mottled marks on its surface, which also makes it more ancient and heavy.

At the end of the hall was a majestic throne, made of a single piece of golden stone, emitting a cold luster. The armrests and backrest of the throne were inlaid with edicts that shone like various gemstones.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was not averse to certain colors. Even ordinary people could wear bright yellow clothes, let alone the Sky Patrol.

On the throne, a tall man wearing heavy armor, with only his deep eyes showing, was sitting quietly. When he saw Zhao Jinghuan coming, he raised his eyelids slightly, as if to greet him.

"Governor."

Zhao Jinghuan took off his gorgeous feather helmet, knelt on one knee, and reported: "A total of six people from Qianzhou and Yunzhou have come and have been sent to the designated place."

"This shouldn't be the last batch, but if we want to gather a hundred people, it may be a bit difficult. The war has already started in the Seventy-two States, but at this time, the Thousand Demon Cave..."

"Although we have already made an agreement, they are monsters after all. How can we trust them so easily?"

As soon as he finished speaking, as if sensing the other party's signal, Zhao Jinghuan slowly stood up, walked to the throne, and stretched out his hand to press the armrest of the throne.

However, as soon as this thought came to his mind, he felt a surge of pain, as if his soul was trembling, and he couldn't get close at all.

"After so many years, you can't even share some of the burden..."

"Oh, that's right. The backlash of luck is so terrible. Unless the Great Zhou can regain its former glory, no one except the Governor can take on this responsibility."

Thinking self-deprecatingly in his heart, Zhao Jinghuan slowly bowed again, as if apologizing for his previous presumptuous behavior.

But the man on the throne just stood there motionless, obviously not caring.

The Sky Patrol Department has three generals, two envoys and one spiritual officer. Now the position of the spiritual officer is vacant and the two military governors have gone to quell the rebellion. The main force guarding the capital can only be the three generals.

As for the Governor...

Ever since the collapse of the Great Zhou Golden Mountain, Zhao Jinghuan has never seen it rise again.

The backlash of luck is corroding everywhere all the time. If no one steps forward to take responsibility, the royal family will be in real danger.

"It is also a disaster left by our predecessors... They gathered the luck of the world at the Golden Mountain, hoping to use it to build an eternal divine dynasty. However, how could it be possible for heaven to fulfill people's wishes? The final result of prosperity... is a mess."

"I'm afraid I can only say this here. I don't want to be punished for disrespect by my brother the Emperor."

Shaking his head with emotion, Zhao Jinghuan walked down a few steps, moved a chair by himself, sat down, and then explained the recent situation to the throne.

"Including these six people, there are currently eighty-four people going to the Immortal God Ruins, and there are still more than ten vacancies."

"There should be more people from the Seventy-two States, but they may not be able to fill the vacancies, and besides..."

At this point, he paused, and continued, "Plus, those who come later may not necessarily pass through the secret method of my Sky Patrol Division. It's not that I want to take the credit for this, but I'm afraid that if we send too few people, the higher-ups will use this as a fuss."

"Wait another three days. If there are no newcomers, or if they are not from my Sky Patrol Department, I will spend some money to select some people to give Yunmeng Pearls to. What do you think, Governor?"

As a holder of the Yunmeng Pearl in his early years, Zhao Jinghuan has accumulated a lot of "Dao" with sufficient strength. Of course, he can choose to exchange for a Yunmeng Pearl by himself.

After a long moment, the throne finally lit up with light, and a voice without any emotion came out from it.

"can."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jinghuan knelt on one knee again: "I accept your command!"

…………

In the fog as thick as ink, Jiang Yue groped forward, and every step was full of unknowns.

For some reason, he always felt that the fog here seemed thicker and mixed with a hint of miasma.

"The heaven and earth energy here has also become weaker. Could it be that we are heading in the wrong direction?"

"That's possible. I was so focused on finding treasure along the way that I overlooked this point."

He sniffed the miasma twice and then quickly turned it into airflow and exhaled it. With Jiang Yue's physical fitness, he would not be affected by it, but he was worried that the harvest would be less in such an environment.

Since entering the Immortal Ruins, he has not had a definite route forward. He has been only concerned with searching for spirits and treasures, with no clear direction.

Even before entering, everyone didn't know what conditions had to be met to get out.

Jiang Yue didn't care about this. He just made the best of it. At most, he could become invincible here and then find another way out...

But after walking a few steps forward, he noticed something was wrong again.

"That miasma doesn't seem to be produced by some plants or landforms. It seems to have drifted in from afar, and has already covered a very long distance."

"Not only that, this miasma is still moving. Could it be..."

"Poison circle?"

After realizing this, Jiang Yue hurriedly looked to both sides of him. Sure enough, the range covered by these miasma clouds continued to increase!
Although there was no damage, he didn't want to stay in such a place any longer, so he walked away.

Even if Jiang Yue could stay there without being affected, what about those spiritual plants and precious medicines? Obviously, there was no benefit in staying there any longer.

After running for a while, Jiang Yue heard the sound of light footsteps. He noticed it instantly and looked in the direction of the sound.

Only a figure was seen looming in the fog. Jiang Yue slowed down his pace and slightly widened his eyes.

This place is different from the outside world. There are many rare treasures here, and there are no rules or restrictions. Killing people for treasures is probably a common occurrence.

What's more, not all of those who come here are citizens of the Great Zhou, and may not even be human. How can we take it lightly?

No, more than one!
Through the thick mist, Jiang Yue clearly saw three figures in the dense forest, walking side by side.

"Another fog has risen. Apparently there are other participants nearby."

"We must win the hunting trip!"

A creature with a lion's head and a human body was holding a scimitar and looking around vigilantly.

Obviously, his detection ability was not enough to be the first to discover the hidden Jiang Yue.

"We can't let our guard down. It's best to find Master Niwei before we start the hunt... Of course, before we reach the gate, we should kill as many of these little cubs as possible!"

Beside him, a three-meter-tall monster with an elephant head and a human body, holding a sledgehammer, responded.

There was another figure standing on a tree, seemingly also on guard against the surroundings.

"It looks like a demon but it's not a demon. What kind of monster is this?"

Seeing the other party's vigorous blood, Jiang Yue was stunned for the first time. These creatures didn't look like pure monsters, but seemed to have some human characteristics.

But he doesn’t look like a half-demon like the White Dragon Horse. Could it be... a problem with the purity of his bloodline?
However, from the other party's words, Jiang Yue could basically determine the other party's affiliation.

Anyway, it’s not from the Great Zhou.

At least within the territory of the Seventy-two States, Jiang Yue had never heard of the existence of such creatures.

Monsters are often ordinary animals that have awakened their spirits and gained wisdom, allowing them to master the methods of spiritual practice.

As for half-demons… like Jiaoma, they can be said to be accidentally cultivated. As for these…

"There is a situation!"

Before I could think about it, the roc on the tree spread its wings. It was no longer lazy and seemed to have become suspicious.

"Hmm? Are they our people, or those human brats?"

The elephant-headed man picked up the heavy hammer, put it on his shoulder, turned his head to look, and was immediately puzzled.

"Stupid thing, of course you're not one of us!"

The lion-headed man had golden hair standing upright like burning flames, and every hair exuded a wild aura. In his bloody mouth were sharp teeth, and his two hooves dug the ground, stirring up clouds of dust, demonstrating his unparalleled strength and violent temper.

Although his perception ability was not that strong, he could still realize that something seemed to be approaching.

"Kill him!"

The big roc soared into the sky, but seemed to be afraid of this world and did not dare to fly too high. Its body shot out like a sharp arrow.

brush!
The next moment, it seemed as if a few drops of blood fell in the fog.

"Damn it, this kid is tricking me!"

The big roc roared, its eyes were like deep cold pools, revealing cold murderous intent and sharp light, its sharp beak was like a hook, as if it could tear steel apart easily, and when it circled in the air, it brought up gusts of wind, making the surrounding air become chaotic and depressing.

But its wings, which once shone with a cold glow, had several wings fallen off, with the wounds so deep that the bones were visible.

"Waste Dapeng, wait for me to help you!"

The elephant-headed man suddenly became alert, his body towering like a mountain, his skin an ancient grayish-white color, like a boulder that has gone through the vicissitudes of time.

Seeing a cold light flashing in the mist, Jiang Yue took a deep breath, and the blood in his body slowly circulated, and his whole body seemed to be possessed by a faint golden light.

"Good trick, the one in the fog is not his true self..."

"It's a pity that we didn't kill one of them quickly. If they were surrounded, it would be difficult to deal with them."

"But this guy is lucky..."

Thinking in his mind, Jiang Yue bow was already in his hand.

Relying on the divine eyes between his eyebrows, he can often anticipate the enemy's actions and discover them before the enemy does.

Even if you don't hide deliberately, you can still put yourself in a safe environment when taking action.

At this moment, the three monsters were attracted by some unknown existence in the fog, which was...

A good time to kill with one strike!

Jiang Yue drew his bow and arrow, carefully watching for the opponent's weakness, and his energy and blood gathered into an arrow, which was light golden in color.

This attack doesn't need to include the power of wind and thunder. After all, it is a good thing that can speed up cultivation, so it should be used sparingly...

Among the three monsters, the elephant-headed man obviously has stronger defense, but it also has the biggest flaw at this moment. Jiang Yue seized the opportunity and shot an arrow at it.

Breaking the sky!
This arrow, carrying the true meaning of "stabbing" that he had realized, is indestructible!
Although the elephant-headed man had a thick stone skin, the arrow pierced through him in an instant, as if his protection did not exist at all.

The golden light penetrated directly from the back and exploded with a loud bang!

The heavy heart shattered, and the monster with an elephant head and a human body fell heavily to the ground, and its life force began to slowly fade away.

"what…"

After leaving only one sentence, he died.

"There are still enemies. How the hell did you find the way, Dapeng?"

The lion-headed man was furious, holding the scimitar high in his hand, as if to vent his anger.

This fog greatly interferes with vision. Only Dapeng has the ability to see far away. Now there is an enemy coming from behind, and there is no warning at all!
"me…"

Dapeng was shocked and speechless for a moment, but the cold light seemed to seize this opportunity and suddenly appeared beside him!
This time, Jiang Yue finally saw clearly that the figure was obviously a person, not any other monster.

Well... what a pity, I can't have more time to earn money.

【Time + 250 years】

I have to say that this Immortal Ruins is truly a treasure land.

How could there be so many demons from the Six Realms gathered in other places? If you search a mountain, you'd be lucky to find one.

And within less than a day of entering this place, I had already encountered four of them!

Jiang Yue stepped forward with a knife in his hand, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

You can't let your head be robbed, otherwise you will suffer a huge loss.

Although I don’t know whether that person is a friend or an enemy...but I think with his strength in the sixth realm, he won’t pose any threat.

.........

"Just now, you mentioned something about hunting, right..."

Jiang Yue stepped on Dapeng's head and stomped it hard under his feet. Although the bird-headed man flapped his wings a few times and grabbed the soil on the ground, it was all in vain.

"Forget it. I am too lazy to interrogate you. It is nothing more than some conspiracy against the human race..."

Seeing that it continued to resist, Jiang Yue casually cut off its wings. After its breath weakened, he swept his divine eyes between his eyebrows over it, and suddenly a lot of information flooded into his mind.

He is a telepath, so it is not easy for him to see through a dying monster.

There is no need for interrogation. With his supernatural powers, Jiang Yue can understand this birdman better than he knows himself.

【Time + 280 years】

After chopping off her head, Jiang Yue clapped his hands and turned to look at the thin woman beside him.

Although they were not familiar with each other, they had just fought side by side, so they were not overly vigilant.

"The miasma is almost unavoidable. I am saved by you this time."

The woman was wearing a black and red short shirt, a pair of leather arm guards inlaid with irregular stones, and a large black cloak behind her. At this moment, she was looking at Jiang Yue curiously.

"Chu Xiyao, deputy general of Zezhou Demon Suppression Division."

(End of this chapter)