After settling the matter at the Limestone Stronghold …
Qin Shujian bade farewell and left immediately.
As for the experts of the True Dominion's native sects, they wanted to get acquainted with him but did not dare casually talk to him.
Therefore …
When Qin Shujian had completely left …
Some people beat their feet and stomped their chests, realizing that they had missed an opportunity to make friends with an expert.
After all, the current Origin Sect was in the Northern Peak Sect.
It was one of the top sects in the Beiyun Prefecture. Even among the Thirteen Prefectures of the Great Zhao Dynasty, it was still a famous sect.
If the sect they belonged to could establish a connection with the Origin Sect …
Then, as long as the Origin Sect could offer some benefits, it would be enough for the True Dominion's sects to eat.
This was a top-notch sect.
It was different from an ordinary True Dominion sect.
On the other side …
After leaving the Limestone Stronghold …
Qin Shujian immediately rushed to the next stronghold.
To him …
Now, it was a race against time to hunt down the Evil Devils.
This did not mean that the current situation was so critical.
In Qin Shujian's opinion …
The evil devils in the Northern Cloud Manor's True Dominion were already his.
Waiting one more day for the providence points that were waiting for him to harvest was torture. The greatest joy would be to harvest all of them.
—
"Marquis, isn't it too risky for us to kill the evil devils now?"
Li Guangan asked hesitantly as he looked at the Marquis Beiyun in front of him.
Although he was a consecrator of the Northern Cloud Manor …
He had heard of some things. He also knew a little about why the Great Zhao Nation only suppressed the evil devils and never killed them.
"It's just a matter of time."
The Marquis Beiyun shook his head slightly. He did not say much about Li Guangan's worries.
The altar that sealed the evil devils in the Northern Cloud Manor had been set up by the Array Dao Grandmasters sent by the imperial court.
However, these sealing altars had been worn down for hundreds or even thousands of years. Coupled with the continuous attacks of the evil devils below, some of them had already reached their limits.
Under such circumstances …
The imperial court should have sent Grandmasters over to continue strengthening the array formation.
However, the current situation …
The imperial court simply did not have the extra power to take care of these matters.
Previously, they had sealed the evil devils.
This was to suppress the power of the Fiend Abyss.
However, no matter how much they suppressed it, if they did not completely kill these evil devils, there would be endless future troubles.
For the current situation.
Instead of waiting for the hidden dangers to erupt, it would be better to get rid of them all at once. When the Demon Abyss was attacked in the future, they could deal with it on their own.
What the North Cloud Mansion needed to do now …
It was cutting off all means of retreat.
Blindly taking care of too many things would only end up in a bad situation.
Seeing that Marquis Beiyun did not want to talk about this matter, Li Guangan shut his mouth at the right time.
In the end.
He was just a Consecrator of the Beiyun Marquis Manor.
He had no right to influence the Marquis Beiyun's decision.
The fact that he was able to ask a few questions was because he was the other party's trusted aide.
— —
Within ten days.
Qin Shujian killed a total of eight strongholds and eight demons.
These fortresses.
These were the places that the Marquis of Beiyun had specially marked in the information that he wanted him to go to first.
As expected.
When Qin Shujian rushed over, he discovered that there were problems with the seals of the eight strongholds.
Although it was not as good as the Limestone Stronghold.
It had already cracked halfway.
However …
There was always a flaw in the seal, which caused the demonic aura to leak out.
Once the demonic aura leaked out …
The problem would be very troublesome.
At the very least, it meant that the demonic aura leaked out, and some people would be corroded by the demonic aura and eventually become a member of the demonic disaster.
However, as long as one was strong enough …
It was not an easy thing to be corroded by the demonic aura.
Unless the demonic aura was extremely dense to an extremely terrifying degree, otherwise, as long as one reached the level of qi and blood, it would be very difficult to corrode the demonic aura that leaked out from the seal.
The main problem with the leakage of demonic aura was that it would corrode the surrounding area into demonic soil and then provide power to the demons, making the seal even more unstable and breaking the seal.
These things could be big or small.
If one did not pay attention …
It would cause a demonic disaster.
But fortunately, the demons sealed in these places were very ordinary in strength. None of them needed to use the Nine Stars Array like the Tianye Demon Lord in the Limestone Stronghold.
The strongest expert merely used the Seven Star Awn Formation.
The level of the array.
It determined the strength of the demons.
The Tianye Demon Lord's strength was at the peak of condensing three Universal Heavenly Locks, close to the fourth.
And the demons in the Seven Stars Array.
Their strength was only equivalent to condensing two Universal Heavenly Locks.
Facing such demons.
Even if Qin Shujian didn't use the Wisdom King's Hellfire, he could still beat him to death.
At this moment.
He was standing in front of a stronghold and showing his identity token.
Eastern Joy Stronghold.
This was Qin Shujian's goal this time.
Like the other strongholds, after seeing the token of Marquis Beiyun, the stronghold commander immediately opened the gate to welcome him.
Very soon.
A person came out from inside and walked in front of Qin Shujian. He then cupped his fists and said: "Eastern Joy Stronghold Commander Zhao Heng greets Sect Leader Qin!"
"Commander Zhao is too polite."
"May I know why Sect Leader Qin is here?"
"I'm here for the demons."
"Please come in!"
Zhao Heng's expression turned serious as he turned sideways.
During this period of time, news of Qin Shujian frequently going to various strongholds to hunt demons had spread.
After all, he was a person who could hunt demons.
He was the first one.
Regardless of whether it was the Mortal Realm or the True Dominion.
All of them were at least Celestial Tier evil spirits, which meant that they were the strongest in that region.
Unless a Heaven Realm cultivator attacked.
Or else …
Other cultivators had almost no chance of contending against them.
It was difficult for someone like Qin Shujian, who was able to hunt down demons all by himself, to not attract attention.
Therefore, at first …
Zhao Heng could vaguely guess Qin Shujian's motive for coming here.
After confirming it …
He was even more delighted.
There was no other reason. Like the other stronghold guards, Eastern Joy Stronghold had been built for a long time. There were guards stationed here all year round and could not leave without permission.
However, the guards could be changed every few years.
But as the commander …
Zhao Heng was not so lucky.
It had been 50 years since he arrived, but he was still guarding the stronghold and could not leave without permission unless there was a special situation.
50 years of suffering …
Although he did not feel resentful …
Everyone would want to end such a life if he continued to suffer like this.
However, as long as the seal of the demons existed …
The stronghold needed someone to guard it every day.
Now, it was different.
Qin Shujian was here. If he killed the demons inside the seal, there would be no need for Eastern Joy Stronghold to exist. He would no longer need to guard this place.
As a result …
This was naturally a good thing.
Therefore …
When he saw Qin Shujian, Zhao Heng's attitude was very warm.
As the two entered the stronghold, he tilted his head and asked, "Sect Leader Qin is here for the demons. Do you need me to do anything?"
"Are there any high-level casting materials in Eastern Joy Stronghold?"
"High-level casting materials?" Zhao Heng was stunned for a moment, but then he reacted. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "There are only some level 6 materials in the stronghold's storehouse. I wonder if Sect Leader Qin can use them?"
"Level 6 materials are barely enough."
Qin Shujian nodded slightly.
"I'll have to trouble Commander Zhao to take me there."
"Sect Leader Qin, this way please."
Hearing this, Zhao Heng did not refuse. He then led Qin Shujian to the Eastern Joy Stronghold's storehouse.
After showing his identity token, Zhang Xuan nodded.
The storehouse's door opened.
What entered his eyes …
Qin Shujian saw a large number of sacks piled up like a small mountain. From the scattered traces on the ground, it could be seen that these sacks were filled with food.
He was not surprised by such a situation.
After all, Eastern Joy Stronghold was much bigger than Limestone Stronghold.
According to Qin Shujian's understanding, the number of guards inside had reached 200,000.
So many people …
The amount of food that needed to be consumed every day could be said to be massive.
If they did not accumulate enough food, the imperial court would send people to deliver food every few days.
At this moment …
Zhao Heng explained from the side, "There are too many people in Eastern Joy Stronghold. Although we have cultivated some fields in the inner stronghold, in the end, we can't keep up with the daily consumption.
The food is regularly sent by the imperial court in case of an emergency. "
"Eastern Joy Stronghold has cultivated fields?"
This time, Qin Shujian was really surprised.
Picking up weapons could kill enemies, and putting down weapons could still cultivate.
Eastern Joy Stronghold's method was somewhat familiar. However, he did not think too much about it.
Thinking about it carefully …
Qin Shujian somewhat agreed with Eastern Joy Stronghold's method.
After all, with a large army guarding the stronghold, there would rarely be any battles. Two hundred thousand soldiers were placed here, and they were supported by the imperial court. Moreover, the stronghold was suppressing demons. There was no benefit in attacking the stronghold.
Unless it was those who were against the human race.
Or else …
No one would be so free as to attack Eastern Joy Stronghold.
This way …
The main reason the army was placed here was to deal with this possibility.
Even if the probability was so small that it made one's hair stand on end.
However …
The matter of the demons was of great importance. Even if there was a one in ten thousand chance, the imperial court would not take it lightly.
Compared to the two hundred thousand soldiers defending …
Once the Demon Disaster started …
That would mean the death of millions, or even tens of millions of people.
"The storehouse for forging materials is on this side. Sect Head Qin, please follow me." Zhao Heng only smiled, and immediately led Qin Shujian to a side door.
After entering …
The storehouse at the side door was much smaller than the large storehouse from before. However, it was still filled with all kinds of things.
When Qin Shujian's Spiritual Eye swept over it …
Not long after, he found a few pieces of sixth grade ores and put them away. Then, he turned his head and said.
"Commander Zhao, please arrange a quiet and spacious courtyard for me."
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