On this day, the common people living near the Star River Sect finally saw their dawn.
The great Chu Taijun (scratch that), the heroic Chu Junge, had appeared!
After spending 100,000 Luck Points to exchange for and master the [Extreme Dao Demon Blood Foundation Building Technique], Chu Junge revealed himself without hesitation.
“This place is guarded by me. Whoever dares to violate the Human Race—no matter how far—must be slain!”
With killing intent surging from his entire body and battle will soaring into the heavens, Chu Junge stood midair, holding his divine weapon long sword. The tip of the sword pointed coldly at the countless Demon Race creatures before him.
“?”
The many Demon Race beings who saw Chu Junge’s figure nearly wet themselves and instinctively tried to retreat.
But after hearing what Chu Junge said, they were utterly dumbfounded.
Weren’t you the one who released us?
Didn’t you say we could kill at will?
And now, you’re telling us that anyone who harms the Human Race shall be executed no matter how far?
Are you serious?
Unfortunately, no one was there to answer the Demon Race’s questions.
After his dramatic appearance and lofty declaration, Chu Junge didn’t waste another word.
With a swing of his divine weapon, a dazzling sword light shot forth—so powerful it could bring down mountains and rivers, tearing the very void apart. In that instant, the vast darkness of the cosmos flickered through the rift.
His Divine Body ignited, and behind him, the phantom images of a deity and a demon lord emerged—one on each side of Chu Junge, like ancient guardians. It was as if divine and demonic power had descended upon him, a force eternal and indestructible awakening within him.
The slash of his sword shone so brightly it seemed to bleach the world. In that moment, all color faded except for the light of the sword!
In a single strike, dozens of Demon Race beings were reduced to dust.
Body Tempering Realm?
Instant kill.
Blood Refinement Realm?
Instant kill.
Spirit Sea Realm, Core Formation Realm, even Mortal Shedding Realm?
All of them—instant kill.
Under Chu Junge’s blade, all opposition turned to illusions. Not a single Demon Race creature could withstand his strike.
“Our savior! Our savior is here!”
“Thank goodness! A Human Race powerhouse has descended!”
“It’s him! It’s him! That’s the one!”
“What? This is the legendary Senior Chu who single-handedly kept the Demon Cave sealed for decades?”
“We’re saved! We’re truly saved!”
The once-terrified citizens who had fallen into despair erupted with joy at the sight of Chu Junge—especially after witnessing his overwhelming power. Their hearts soared from the depths of hopelessness to the peak of elation.
And as some began recounting Chu Junge’s legendary deeds, wave after wave of exclamations followed.
“???”
The remaining Demon Race members finally understood. All of them understood.
Even the dullest among them could now see the truth.
Damn it!
Beast!
This man was a damn beast!
You’re the one who released us, the one who used us to shape your noble image, and now you’re letting others praise you while slaughtering us like villains?
How is this something a human can even do?
We, the Demon Race, aren’t even this shameless!
Even though they were furious and aggrieved, it was clear that they no longer had the chance to speak. With a flicker, Chu Junge appeared before them, expression cold, and began his assault.
No—massacre was more accurate.
Having perfectly fused the memories of his past life, Chu Junge’s combat prowess was indescribable. Coupled with his current transformation, his strength was utterly terrifying.
What others saw as a brutal battle was, to Chu Junge, an elegant performance. Sword lights danced like flowing art, and with every graceful step, more Demon Race creatures fell in pools of blood. He quietly collected their blood essence, not even batting an eye.
His unmatched power and absolute dominance triggered a wave of frenzied admiration. Countless cultivators of the Human Race surged toward him, all gazing at Chu Junge with pure worship.
“Chu Junge! You must die!!!”
As Chu Junge’s slaughter continued, the Demon Race experts who had been alerted began to gather. When they saw him cutting down their kin en masse, they roared at the sky in fury, coughing blood from rage.
Now that they saw through Chu Junge’s scheme, every Demon Race eye turned bloodshot, and they all charged toward him in a frenzy.
Kill this beast!!!
“In the territory of the Human Race, how dare you foreign beings act so brazenly? You think just because Li Fan released you while I was in seclusion, you can do as you please? As long as I live, you foreign scum will never be allowed to run wild again!”
Chu Junge spoke coldly, his tone indifferent.
Human Race: “Senior Chu is mighty!!!”
Demon Race: “I f*cking swear, you b***!!!”
After framing Li Fan and completing his heroic image, Chu Junge took a single step—thunder flashing around him.
The [God-King Bathed in Thunder] phenomenon appeared behind him. With its power, Chu Junge transformed into a streak of lightning, his speed reaching its limit as he rushed into the monster tide and began his killing spree.
All that was left for the common people and cultivators was the sight of his unstoppable figure, domineering and majestic, like a god descending upon the battlefield.
“Chu Junge, you truly deserve to die!!!”
That was what Li Fan shouted in his heart.
Disguised and mixed in among the reinforcements, Li Fan had watched everything unfold, had heard every word Chu Junge spoke—and his rage couldn’t even be described with “bloodshot eyes.”
He was livid. Beyond furious. Utterly exploded.
Good! Very good! Just perfect! You released the Demon Race not only to take revenge on the sect, not only to frame me—you even used it to boost your reputation?
Three birds with one stone???
Are you even human? You really ought to die!!!
Clutching the shadow-recording stone in his hand, Li Fan nearly coughed up blood again from rage.
With Chu Junge’s current momentum, how could he even step forward? How could he clarify the truth?
Chu Junge had blocked every path forward. Li Fan had no doubt that if he stood up now, he’d be torn apart by these brainwashed cultivators who had already become Chu Junge’s die-hard fans.
“……%￥#*……@！”
Li Fan’s mind collapsed—completely shattered.
“I ask you, Human Race cultivators, where is your courage? Senior Chu is out there bleeding for our race! How can we retreat? Let us assist Senior Chu and fight alongside him!”
At this moment, the leading cultivator from Tian Nan City raised his arm and shouted with fervor.
“Go!”
“Go!”
“Go!”
Countless cultivators, eyes burning with passion, saw Chu Junge’s figure covered in blood as he battled the Demon Race. After hearing their leader’s rallying cry, they roared in unison and charged forward without hesitation.
“?”
Li Fan.
“…”
Li Fan broke.
So I came all this way… not only can I not expose Chu Junge, I actually have to help him build his reputation?
Li Fan didn’t want to. But in his current position, he had no choice. If everyone charged while he stayed behind, wouldn’t he be exposed instantly?
He wasn’t stupid—of course he understood that.
So now, coughing up blood once more, Li Fan had no choice but to clench his teeth and charge forward in hatred, even though the fury in his heart was about to consume him.