2nd March, morning.
Jiang State Capital.
Meng Chuan—looking like an ordinary saber user—began patrolling the city as usual. He held a few piping-hot meat buns in his hands as he ate. He didn’t look very special, but he was constantly scanning his surroundings with his perception domain.
Ever since the Great Relocation Plan had begun in earnest, Meng Chuan would patrol the city five times a day. Thrice when the sun was up, and twice at night! Be it the three supreme sects or Godfiends like Meng Chuan; they believed that the demon monarchs didn’t care about the number of demons that had died at the city passes over the years! Now that they knew the state capitals and prefecture cities were empty, it was impossible for them to remain unmoved by the rare opportunity.
The humans were out in the light, while the demons lurked in the dark! Meng Chuan dared not slack off.
“Oh?” Meng Chuan suddenly paused. He had picked up on two weak demonic auras—roughly a kilometer away.
After patrolling for so many days, I’ve finally discovered Skydemon Sect disciples. Meng Chuan finished his current meat bun in two bites. After stepping into an alley, he vanished into thin air. He was already on a roof a kilometer away from his original position.
...
The door to an ordinary residence was tightly shut.
A couple sat inside.
“Our sect’s records noted that Marquis Godfiends are extremely powerful. Even if we suppress our demonic auras, Marquis Godfiends will sense us from a few kilometers away.” The yellow-robed woman grunted. “We usually hide on the island and send people from the Chamber of Commerce to investigate Jiang State Capital. However, they’ve ordered us disciples to enter Jiang State Capital to investigate the situation. If a Marquis Godfiend were to discover us, we’ll die.”
“The higher-ups said that there aren’t any Marquis Godfiends in Jiang State Capital,” said the thin man.
“Humph! There are so many Archean Mountain Godfiends. Where are the Godfiends hiding? Do you think our Skydemon Sect can investigate them all? What’s true is false; what’s false is true. Marquis Godfiends might be hiding in Jiang State Capital,” said the yellow-robed woman.
“So what? Can we disobey orders?” asked the thin man.
“Humph. They are sending us to our deaths. Those old fogies naturally don’t care.” The yellow-robed woman’s eyes were cold.
“Hurry up and take action. The higher-ups said that we must report back in three days,” said the thin man. “Without sufficient intelligence to satisfy them, we will all suffer.”
The yellow-robed woman panicked when she heard that.
Skydemon Sect’s punishments were extremely cruel.
...
Meng Chuan stood on the roof. He could clearly hear the conversation between the two Skydemon disciples since he was within 200 hundred feet. He wasn’t in a hurry to capture them since he was eavesdropping on their conversation.
An entire batch of disciples have entered Jiang State Capital? It looks like it’s far more than the two of them! They have to report in three days?
Creak.
Just as the two Skydemon Sect disciples opened the door and were about to leave the house, invisible Quintessential Essence swept past them. The duo instantly fainted.
Meng Chuan appeared beside them.
Controlling two mortals was extremely easy for a Godfiend.
Time to go. He grabbed each person with one hand and left silently. He carried the duo as he traversed the rooftops. Since they were traveling at supersonic speeds, he used the Heaven and Earth powers to prevent any sonic booms from being generated. Mortals couldn’t see him when he was moving at such terrifying speeds even if they widened their eyes.
Five seconds later, Meng Chuan returned to the manor.
“Junior Brother Meng.” Yang Fang and Zhang Yunfeng stood up and glanced at the two Skydemon Sect disciples that Meng Chuan carried.
“Skydemon Sect disciples?” Zhang Yunfeng was surprised. He had also condensed an Essence Soul, meaning he could sense their auras.
It was difficult for Great Solar Godfiends to condense an Essence Soul when they were still “young.” The Essence Soul requirement stopped many from becoming Marquis Godfiends. However, if their lifeforce didn’t decline as they aged, a bunch of older Great Solar Godfiends would’ve condensed Essence Souls and become Marquis Godfiends. Since they had cultivated for longer periods, their technique realms were sometimes higher than newly-advanced Marquis Godfiends! Over a dozen of these older Great Solar Godfiends had condensed an Essence Soul. However, compared to Archean Mountain’s total number of disciples, very few condensed an Essence Soul.
“Yes, I just discovered two Skydemon Sect disciples,” said Meng Chuan. “I heard from them that a group of Skydemon Sect disciples have entered Jiang State Capital. They have to obtain sufficient information in three days before reporting to their higher-ups.”
“They have to report in three days?” Zhang Yunfeng’s eyes lit up. “Don’t capture all of the Skydemon Sect’s spies. Leave two or three free so that we can track them secretly. Let’s see if we can find more.”
“Okay.” Meng Chuan nodded. “Senior Brother Zhang, find someone who’s skilled in illusions and interrogate them.”
In fact, with a second-stage Essence Soul, he could also use a few Essence Soul mystic techniques. An Enchantment Spell could easily control these two mortals. However, he still needed to capture spies and didn’t have time to interrogate them slowly.
“Leave it to me. I know a few illusion spells,” said Zhang Yunfeng with a smile. He was a shrewd, old man and naturally had a few additional tricks up his sleeves.
“I’ll continue investigating.” Meng Chuan disappeared with a whoosh.
“He’s fast!” Yang Fang exclaimed. “Furthermore, he’s good at reconnaissance. I wonder if he has condensed an Essence Soul or some special mystic technique.”
“Most importantly, he’s young,” said Zhang Yunfeng wistfully. “Godfiends like Junior Brother Meng are Archean Mountain and our human world’s hope. Old fellows like us are not far off from a coffin.”
Yang Fang nodded slightly.
Both of them were peak Great Solar Godfiends, but their bodies had aged too much. It was impossible for them to become Marquis Godfiends. That was all to their lives. In contrast, Meng Chuan was like the rising sun.
“If we encounter danger, we have to protect Junior Brother Meng’s life even if we die,” said Zhang Yunfeng.
“Don’t worry. As long as we stall for time, with Junior Brother Meng’s speed, he will naturally be able to protect himself,” said Yang Fang.
Zhang Yunfeng nodded before walking to a side hall. The two Skydemon Sect disciples floated up into the side hall.
...
Meng Chuan increased his speed. He traveled over a kilometer each time, increasing his patrolling speed.
After all, there were many spies in the city, so it was naturally better if he moved faster. An ordinary pedestrian was walking on the streets and suddenly vanished when a gust of wind blew over.
Two guests in a tea shop were eating breakfast in a private room when suddenly, the window opened silently. The two guests were puzzled. Following that, a gust of wind blew over, and the two guests disappeared! Only their breakfast remained on the table.
“Sorry for the wait! Shredded dried tofu and steamed dumplings are here!” a waiter shouted loudly. He pushed open the door to the private room. A plate of shredded dried tofu and a bowl of steamed dumplings laid on the waiter’s wooden tray. The waiter looked at the empty room in shock. “People dine-and-dash for breakfast?” The waiter immediately rushed downstairs to report this matter to his manager.
...
Meng Chuan’s efficiency was very high. With his perception domain, he constantly caught spies. Whoever he caught was sent back to the manor.
This continued until he returned to the manor for the fifth time.
“This is the ninth Skydemon Sect disciple.” Meng Chuan threw a renowned courtesan to the side.
“Junior Brother Meng, I’ve already interrogated five Skydemon Sect disciples,” said Zhang Yunfeng. “This is a direct order from the Skydemon Sect Master. None of them dare violate it. They sent 17 mortal disciples into the city to investigate. As for the upper echelons, they didn’t take the risk of entering.”
“The Skydemon Sect Master personally gave the order?” Meng Chuan was astonished. “I heard that the Skydemon Sect is split into seven factions. It’s rare for the Skydemon Sect Master to give orders personally.”