Chapter 131: A Challenger Has Arrived

Zhang Qianyue looked at Jiang Yan in the office with a beaming smile.

“Brother Jiang is truly young and accomplished. For eliminating the Demon Lord and removing this scourge from our Tianyuan Star, I extend the sincerest gratitude of the entire Tianyuan Star on behalf of all.”

“This small achievement is hardly worth mentioning.” Jiang Yan, staying true to his original intentions, offered a polite remark before getting straight to the point. “So, what is the reward for slaying the Demon Lord?”

“What would you like?”

Zhang Qianyue responded confidently, as if anything Jiang Yan desired could be granted.

“Just give me some money; I’m not picky.” Jiang Yan shrugged.

“According to Tianyuan Star government regulations, anyone who participates in slaying a Demon Lord is credited with a major merit. Brother Jiang, have you considered a career in public service? With this achievement, you could easily rise through the ranks.”

Jiang Yan shook his head: “Just give me some money, or some treasures would be fine too. By the way, I’m currently in need of treasures that can enhance Spiritual Power.”

Jiang Yan was practically spelling it out.

Zhang Qianyue’s mouth twitched. It had been a long time since he’d seen such a materialistic young man.

“Alright then. Those who participate in slaying a Demon Lord are credited with a first-class merit. Since you’re not pursuing a career in public service, you can only receive 10 million Tianyuan Coins as a reward.”

“However, Brother Jiang, your situation is a bit special. Since Pei Qin was killed by you alone, 10 million Tianyuan Coins is actually too little in principle. So, Old Zhang here can also help you apply for some other privileges.”

“Then thank you, Director Zhang.” Jiang Yan smiled.

“Hahaha, no need to be so polite. By slaying the Demon Lord, you indirectly saved countless lives and also forcibly kept Old Zhang’s official hat on his head. By all accounts, I should be thanking you.”

That was indeed the truth. If Jiang Yan hadn’t killed Pei Qin, all the elite students from the two academies in the Senluo Secret Realm would have inevitably met a tragic end. And if Pei Qin had escaped the Secret Realm afterward…

Once the truth came to light, most of the officials in District [1026] would have been dismissed!

Zhang Qianyue would have been no exception.

But now, Jiang Yan had slain the Demon Lord, minimizing the losses and essentially saving Zhang Qianyue’s life.

As for the hundreds of academy elites who died in the Senluo Secret Realm?

In the history of Tianyuan Star, these losses were already the smallest.

In the past, when a Demon Lord emerged, disasters would cover entire planets as a unit, and tens of thousands of deaths per second were commonplace.

“The other privileges require an application to higher authorities. As for these 10 million Tianyuan Coins, you can take them with you today.”

…

Jiang Yan returned to his dormitory happily with a bank card.

With 10 million, treasures to assist in Spiritual Power growth were no longer a problem.

He quickly found a physical store and began browsing the glass shelves.

“Sir, what would you like to buy?”

“Treasures that assist in Spiritual Power cultivation.”

…

A few minutes later, Jiang Yan left the store with ten stones and a crystal pendant.

Green Glow Stones, which release a large amount of special gas when crushed, greatly benefiting the Spirit Platform.

200,000 each.

Blue Sky Pendant, a permanent treasure.

It assists Martial Artists in meditation, roughly increasing Spiritual Power cultivation efficiency by 10%. Priced at 5 million.

Jiang Yan didn’t haggle. Money was merely an external possession to him; improving his strength was what truly mattered.

After storing the items in his Spatial Ring, Jiang Yan quickly left the spot and headed toward Silver Radiance Academy.

Mid-air, he glanced casually in the direction of the ground but said nothing.

“How could that young man who killed the Demon Lord be buying Green Glow Stones, items that assist in spiritual power cultivation? Could he only be at the Spirit Platform Realm?”

A man wearing a mask and a hooded jacket asked his companion beside him.

“Not sure, but a Martial Artist at the Spirit Platform Realm being able to kill a demon—that’s just too unbelievable, isn’t it?”

“Maybe the demon hadn’t fully developed yet. You know, once demons fall into a killing frenzy, they lose all rationality. And once they lose rationality, human society will detect them, and the end result is just death.”

“Haha, true. Looks like that demon hadn’t killed many living beings at all. Otherwise, there’s no way a college student could’ve gotten lucky like that.”

“Even so, don’t write the news report like that later. Just make it as grand as possible. As long as we hype that young man up to the heavens, we’re bound to go viral!”

“Damn, bro, you’re a genius!”

“Hmph, no big deal. Stick with me, and you’ll never go hungry!”

“Yes, yes!”

The paparazzo snapped a photo of the man’s back against the sky, then left the place with his younger brother.

Soon, a news report blew up online.

#Demon #YoungGenius

“Shocking! Young genius opens all fifteen apertures, comprehends Martial Intent in battle, breaks through to the True Intent Realm, and crushes the world-ending demon with overwhelming force!”

(Image)

“P.S.: Photo evidence included! Liars die with their whole family!”

“Damn, there’s actually a photo? Now I have to believe it!”

“Only a fool would think this is real. They must be desperate for fame. Anyone who believes this has truly lived a life.”

—

“Bro, what if people don’t believe it?”

“Obviously, just delete and block the non-believers!”

…

Killing a Demon Lord was a major trending topic. Now, vast numbers of Tianyuan Star people were discussing the incident.

Very few knew Jiang Yan’s true realm, and very few understood the full truth of what happened. Even if insiders tried to debunk the rumors online, they were no match for the overwhelming flood of traffic.

Jiang Yan had already been deified by the Tianyuan Star people!

Some even claimed he was the reincarnation of a great power, and his true realm likely surpassed the True Intent Realm. Otherwise, how could it be explained that such a terrifying existence as a demon died at his hands?

Jiang Yan focused on cultivating in his dorm, while outside, public opinion continued to ferment.

Once a god is created, there will always be those who want to tear him down.

“Jiang Yan is just a Blue Star person—how powerful could he be? If I’d been there, I could’ve killed the Demon Lord too!”

“If he’s so amazing, does he dare accept a challenge from us Tianyuan Star geniuses?”

“That demon just hadn’t grown to its full potential. A real demon is an invincible existence. Unless Jiang Yan’s strength was enough to instantly kill the demon on the spot, with the demon’s methods, it probably would’ve fled the moment it sensed it was outmatched.”

“True. Ten thousand years ago, our Tianyuan Supreme Martial God had to hunt down a Demon Lord five times in a row before finally killing it. How could a mere college student kill a demon in one go?”

“Unless it was an instant kill, it’s impossible!”

“Hahahaha, let me tell you a joke—instantly killing a demon, hahahaha!”

“Everyone, no need to argue. Tomorrow, the Young Hall Master of Tianyao Martial Hall will go to Silver Radiance Academy to challenge this young genius who slew the demon. Whether the rumors are true or false, you’ll know once you see it.”

“Oh, and by the way, Tianyao Martial Hall is currently offering a discount. The first hundred applicants can enjoy 20% off. Don’t miss out!”

At this moment, the official account of Tianyao Martial Hall spoke out, immediately attracting widespread attention.

They caught this wave of traffic perfectly.

No wonder top salespeople are top salespeople wherever they go! People like this deserve to make money!

Win big if they succeed, gain traffic even if they lose!

“By the way, applicants can check the homepage xxx”

Tianyao Martial Hall.

“Son, the revival of our Tianyao Martial Hall depends on you now!”

“Father, don’t worry. I am a Ten-Aperture Martial Artist, and I grasped a trace of Martial Intent the day before yesterday. I have confidence in defeating that young man.”

“Don’t be careless. After all, he did slay a demon.”

“Hmph, so what if it’s a demon? I’ve never seen one. If I encountered a demon, I’d kill it on the spot!”

Such is the Heart-Nature of youth.

The father shook his head in disappointment but said nothing.

It had been a long time since a true demon had emerged on Tianyuan Star, so many had forgotten the blood and tears of history.

Translator Note: As far as I can tell, there is no Chapter 132, or if it did exist it got deleted in a short span of time since i don’t see a chapter 132 on aggregators or on Fanqie Novel. It’s also possible that the author can’t count. Not sure which.