Chapter 108: Just Kill Yourself

Chu Tianxing was right—the four Chu brothers were each stronger than the last, and he was the weakest among them.

But none of them mattered.

With his current rate of advancement, even if all four brothers were tied together, they wouldn’t be enough for him to cut down.

He had also learned about the top experts in Jiangshui City.

Jiangshui City had a minor commander stationed there—after all, as a provincial capital, the Federation had assigned someone at the peak of the Star Vault realm.

The principal of the Martial Arts School was also at that level.

As for the branch president of the Yaoguang Chamber of Commerce, his strength was unfathomable, rumored to be at the Star Spirit level.

But no one knew for sure, and no one dared to cause trouble at the Yaoguang Chamber of Commerce.

The Yaoguang Chamber of Commerce’s business spanned half the Federation, with its headquarters located in a Major Province, making it an immense force.

With such a behemoth opening a branch here, no one dared to provoke them.

There were still some Martial Artists in Jiangshui City below the peak of the Star Vault realm, but none could defeat the Chu family’s patriarch, who was at the peak of Star Vault.

So, it could be said that the Chu family now dominated the city.

“The Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team’s hideout?” The young man’s expression changed, turning somewhat pale.

Jiang Changkong’s gaze flickered slightly: “Judging by your reaction, you know?”

“I do know, but…”

The young man glanced at his two juniors, then at Jiang Changkong, gritted his teeth, and whispered, “To be honest, this Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team belongs to the Chu family.”

“I know,” Jiang Changkong nodded lightly.

“You know?” The young man’s eyes widened. “Then why are you asking?”

Jiang Changkong’s expression remained calm. “I dislike trouble. Since there’s some history, I might as well wipe them all out.”

The young man: “…”

The two juniors: “…”

Didn’t you just hear how powerful the Chu family is?

Just because of some history, you’re going to wipe them all out?

Although they had heard of Jiang Changkong’s name and knew he was strong, they never expected him to be so bold.

“About ten li north of here, there’s a small hill. The Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team is there.”

Seeing Jiang Changkong’s growing impatience, the young man finally spoke up.

“Hmm, what’s your name? Which city are you from? If what you say is true, I won’t harm you during the Martial Arts Exchange Meeting,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

“Jiang Tiancheng, Jiang Wenshan,” the young man replied with a hint of resignation.

He hoped Jiang Changkong wouldn’t reveal that he was the one who disclosed the Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team’s hideout.

If word got out, the Chu family would never let him go.

“Hmm, farewell.”

Jiang Changkong turned and left. He had already killed quite a few of the Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team’s eighteen members—how many were left now?

During this time, they must have accumulated quite a few Star Stones from their robberies, right?

The Chu family’s methods were quite clever, using so many people to work for them. The Star Stones they had amassed were likely terrifying.

Maybe he could give it a try when the opportunity arose?

“Wait, President Jiang,” Jiang Wenshan called out.

“Is there something else?” Jiang Changkong paused.

“President Jiang, since you plan to wipe out the Qingyun Demon-Hunting Team, why not use your position as president to earn some points?” Jiang Wenshan suggested.

“Points? The official website doesn’t seem to have such a mission,” Jiang Changkong frowned.

“It was posted before, but no one ever completed it, so it was canceled.”

Jiang Wenshan lowered his voice. “President Jiang, you could contact customer service and ask about the situation.”

“Hmm, thank you.”

Jiang Changkong nodded and strode away.

No one had ever completed it—that was simple, with the Chu family covering for them.

The president of the Martial Arts Association was Chu Yunhe. If anyone accepted the mission, wouldn’t he know?

He contacted the official customer service—it was 004 again.

After recounting the matter of exterminating the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team, 004 immediately issued a task: “Private mission: Exterminate the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team. Reward points: 1000!”

This was the same price as the Water Cloud Mountain Star Demons, which startled Jiang Changkong inwardly.

However, he didn’t say anything. More points were better, and he didn’t mind having more.

There would be many uses for points in the future—exchanging for potions, upgrading the Martial Arts Association—all required them.

It just seemed like he had suffered a loss earlier, having already killed three members of the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team.

Accepting the task, Jiang Changkong hurried toward the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team’s hideout.

A distance of ten li was nothing to him now, taking less than a quarter of an hour.

A small hill, densely covered with trees and overgrown with weeds, not far from the Jiangshui River—it was indeed a good location.

Jiang Changkong entered the hill, scanning his surroundings, his ears twitching. The hill was eerily quiet.

Hidden among the weeds was a small path leading to the mountaintop.

Jiang Changkong walked briskly along the path, but before long, a sense of danger struck him.

Whoosh, whoosh!

The sound of something cutting through the air echoed as two emerald-green arrows shot out from underground, aiming straight for Jiang Changkong’s thighs.

The Taiji Diagram automatically activated to protect him, repelling the arrows.

As the emerald-green arrows fell, the weeds by the roadside rapidly withered.

“Poisoned?”

Jiang Changkong glanced at them but didn’t stop, continuing forward.

Next came various traps, sword glints, and blade flashes, but their power was weak and easily blocked by him.

Two minutes later, Jiang Changkong arrived in a dense forest where the path abruptly ended.

“No one here?”

Jiang Changkong frowned, scanning the surroundings. There was no trace of anyone, and the ground was flat.

Could it be that Jiang Wenshan had deceived him?

Unless Jiang Wenshan’s name was fake, deceiving him would invite retaliation he couldn’t bear.

Frowning deeply, he calmed his mind to sense his surroundings, his ears twitching as a faint sound reached him.

Underground!

Jiang Changkong’s gaze sharpened. He raised his palm, gathering surging Star Power, and pressed it directly onto the ground.

Boom!

A loud explosion echoed as the ground shattered, sending dust flying.

Bright light shone from within, accompanied by angry roars.

“Who dares to cause trouble here?”

An angry shout rang out as two figures leaped from underground, their sword glints simultaneously slashing toward Jiang Changkong.

Jiang Changkong raised his palm, unleashing a torrent of Star Power. The two figures were instantly sent flying, blood splattering everywhere.

“A Star Gate expert?” The two spat blood, looking at him in fear.

“Is this the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team’s hideout? Those underground, come out and face your death!”

Jiang Changkong remained motionless, looking down into the large pit.

Inside, starlight shimmered, and the sound of breathing could be heard.

“You dare come here—you must have some skill.”

A cold voice echoed as six figures leaped out one after another.

The leader’s Star Power fluctuations were intense—a Star Gate Initial Stage Martial Artist.

This person didn’t act rashly but stared solemnly at Jiang Changkong. “Who are you? There shouldn’t be anyone like you in Jiangshui City.”

Having been in Jiangshui City for so many years, he was familiar with almost all the Star Gate Martial Artists in the city.

But the person before him was someone he had never seen before.

“Is this all the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team has?”

Jiang Changkong frowned slightly. There should be a few more members not present, but it didn’t matter. With the Star Gate Initial Stage captain here, it was enough to complete the mission.

He raised his palm, manifesting the Taiji, as surging Star Power stirred. “Jiang Changkong, President of the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Association.”

“It’s you! Jiang Changkong, the one who ruined the arms deal!”

Everyone’s expressions changed simultaneously. A Star Gate Initial Stage martial artist, killing intent instantly arose, a sword light pierced through the air.

The other martial artists’ faces turned cold, also making their moves, surrounding and attacking.

“End yourselves.”

Jiang Changkong spoke indifferently.

Only to see Taiji rotate, the sword light suddenly reversed, counterattacking toward them.

Thud

Caught off guard, the terrifying Spirit Control Art combined with Taiji Fist, the sword light instantly pierced through their bodies, hitting vital points on several.

The sword light penetrated throats, blood flowed freely, death absolute.

“How is this possible?”

The Star Demon Initial Stage martial artist retreated in terror, the sword light had pierced his body. Fortunately, it wasn’t a vital point, only blood flowing, but he was already severely wounded.

“Still have to make a move to kill you, such effort.”

Jiang Changkong sighed lightly. Next time, he should expend a bit more effort and directly shift to the opponent’s vital points.

A long blade spun out, a flash of golden light shining, like the rising sun.

“You…”

The Star Gate Initial Stage martial artist had just opened his mouth when his head flew off, blood spurting like a fountain.

After killing this person, the long blade did not stop, autonomously attacking the remaining martial artists.

Some martial artists tried to flee, but the long blade unleashed Blade Qi, killing them with a single strike.

In the blink of an eye, the Qingyun Demon Hunting Team’s base was annihilated.

Jiang Changkong searched the bodies, finding only a ring on the Star Gate Initial Stage martial artist, ten cubic meters in size, containing a pile of Star Stones.

Jumping down into the underground pit, there were several instruments and another pile of Star Stones.

A quick glance revealed many were third-tier, and combined with those in the Space Ring, it was enough to upgrade one martial art.

“Struck it rich… Hmm?”

Jiang Changkong’s joyful expression faded. Someone was coming.