A Hidden Hand, the Skin-Refining Demon Appears!

Day two.

Luo Chen, dressed in a black robe with cloud patterns and a golden scale tucked diagonally at his waist, walked out of the Liu residence with a heroic air.

Behind them, Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu, and Yao Yao watched them walk away into the distance.

Luo Chen's confident smile put his family at ease.

Arrived at the Demon Suppression Division.

At this moment, the huge open space was filled with Demon Suppression Guards.

There were nearly five hundred Demon Suppression Guards. Keep in mind, these were all martial artists, the worst of whom were at the peak of the Skin Refining stage.

This demonstrates the formidable strength of the Demon Suppression Division.

In this world, force represents power.

At the forefront of the five hundred Demon-Suppressing Guards, four Demon-Suppressing Captains dressed in black robes with gold patterns stood silently.

As time went on.

At the very front of the assembly plaza, a cool and aloof female figure slowly approached.

The four demon-suppressing captains bowed respectfully and stepped aside to make way.

"Souji-sama!"

"Greetings, Lord Souji!"

As the four Demon Suppression Captains took the lead, hundreds of warriors behind them echoed in unison, their eyes filled with respect and admiration.

Luo Chen stood at the back of the crowd, bowed, and then cautiously glanced at the Chief of the Demon Suppression Division in front of him.

Shangguan Changyue, the chief commander of the Demon Division of Qingyuan Town, is a prodigy ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List.

At only 29 years old, he has become a martial artist at the Divine Intent Realm, adding three hundred years to his lifespan!

The path of a martial artist does not increase lifespan when breaking through the first two realms.

Not only does it not extend lifespan, but ordinary martial artists who practice martial arts and fight with others for many years accumulate hidden injuries in their bodies, which actually shortens their lifespan!

Wait for the sound to stop.

Shangguan Changyue's calm yet icy words rang out, not loud but just enough to cover everyone.

"This raid targets a demonic lair deep within Tianduan Mountain, led by a demon at the divine level, known as the Great Sage of White Bones!"

"Lieutenant Li is already on the defensive."

"Let's go!"

"I'll lead the team myself!"

As Shangguan Changyue finished speaking, she glanced at the four Demon Suppression Captains beside her, and then her figure disappeared.

The four demon-suppressing captains nodded in unison and turned to look at their subordinates.

"There are too many people, disperse and leave the city, so as not to disturb the people along the way."

"yes!"

At the back of the crowd, Luo Chen followed behind the group, looking up at the dark mass of people.

They walked out of the Demon Suppression Bureau's gates and began to disperse, each led by their respective Demon Suppression Envoy.

After leaving the city,

Led by Demon Suppressor Wang Yue, they rejoined the main force.

Yue Wuchang glanced at Luo Chen at the back of the crowd.

After everyone had gathered, he spoke in a deep voice.

"Destination: Tianduan Mountain, let's go!"

All the Demon-Suppressing Guards mounted their horses and galloped along the official road.

Warriors, merchants, and commoners alike all gave way to him.

"How impressive!"

"Nonsense, judging by this, demonic forces have appeared nearby again."

"If my brat can become a Demon Suppression Guard in the future, it will be a great honor for our ancestors."

"Keep dreaming, anything can happen in dreams..."

……

The sky breaks the mountain!

Located on the west side of Qingyuan City, it is a branch of the largest mountain range in the northern region, stretching for five hundred miles, where demons roam and mortals are forbidden.

Nestled in the mountains, on a hilltop, numerous houses and courtyards have been built.

This is a stronghold of the Demon Suppression Division.

At this moment, only one person sat quietly in the huge council hall.

Li Tiankui sat cross-legged on the tiger-skin cushion, his slightly closed eyes suddenly snapping open, flashing a sharp light.

A sinister voice sounded in his ear.

"Master, the skeleton has agreed..."

Li Tiankui's aura hardened, a flash of bloodlust appeared in his eyes, and the hideous muscles on his back writhed, seemingly forming a ghostly face.

After a brief silence, he continued speaking.

"Has that young genius, who seems to possess martial arts talent, arrived?"

There was no movement in the empty hall for a while.

That sinister voice then rang out.

"My leather puppet has sent word that it's here!"

Li Tiankui stood up, his tall body covered in bulging muscles, and the skin on his back seemed to writhe with life.

"Possessing martial bones and martial arts talent rarely seen in the world, he can be described as a genius one in a million."

"He should be able to donate blood soon now. With his martial bones nourished, the chances of a successful transplant will be higher."

"Keep a close eye on him!"

"Yes, my master!"

The ghost face on its back seems to be laughing, with a mocking tone.

If Luo Chen were present, he would surely recognize that the voice that suddenly appeared was exactly the same as the voice of the Skin Refining Demon.

……

Dashan Town.

It is located on the outskirts of Tianduan Mountain.

Dusk is approaching.

Luo Chen's team arrived here.

With a wave of his hand, Yue Wuchang booked the largest restaurant in town, since it wouldn't cost him any money.

The initial seriousness dissipated, and acquaintances gathered together for meals and rest.

"Not being able to drink alcohol on missions is the only unpleasant thing about it."

"This mission is no simple matter; I didn't expect Lord Souji to personally take charge."

Wang Yue picked up a cup of tea and took a big gulp, his eyes unusually serious.

Luo Chen glanced outside, seemingly casually, and asked.

"What's the explanation?"

Wang Yue glanced at the other person and explained.

"There are also differences between divine realms, and these differences may be even greater than those between ordinary people and those who are in the divine realm."

"The Commander-in-Chief is ranked third on the Hidden Dragon List. Killing ordinary Divine Intent level beings is as easy as turning her hand. There is no need for her to take action at all."

"Don't try to be reckless on this mission. Just follow the instructions. You have a bright future ahead of you, so don't act impulsively for the sake of credit."

Wang Yue kindly offered this advice.

I'm afraid Luo Chen is young and impetuous, and he might risk his life for credit.

"I see."

Luo Chen nodded, a golden light flashing in his eyes.

A palm-sized, hollowed-out spherical wooden carving hangs quietly from his waist.

Through the hollow of the spherical wooden carving, one can almost see a butterfly fluttering its wings.

Luo Chen had shown Xiao Die the fragments of the leather puppet he had kept.

Unexpectedly, just one day after leaving the city, leather puppets of the leather-refining demon appeared nearby.

It really is a persistent ghost.

This means that the Skin-Refining Demons have a complete grasp of the movements and plans of their Demon Suppression Division.

Luo Chen's heart sank, and he felt a little anxious.

I just hope things go smoothly.

……

One day later.

The hundred or so Demon-Suppressing Guards, led by Yue Wuchang, finally arrived.

Looking at the small hill not far away.

After giving the order, Yue Wuchang went alone to the courtyard at the highest point.

He was going to meet up with the other demon-suppressing captains and follow the orders of the commander-in-chief.

Luo Chen gazed at the large courtyard atop the distant hill and asked in a cryptic tone.

Are all the adults who came this time there?

Wang Yue looked in the direction he was pointing towards the top of the hill.

"Of course, that is where Lieutenant Li usually guards and holds meetings. This entire five-hundred-mile stretch of Tianduan Mountain is all under his control."

To be able to guard such a massive mountain range, this Captain Li's strength must rank at least among the top three of all captains.

Wang Yue's tone was filled with admiration.

"This is a bit tricky!"

Luo Chen gently stroked the carved wooden sphere at his waist, his eyes filled with seriousness.

Inside the hollowed-out sphere, a small butterfly flutters its wings restlessly, as if offering a reminder.

For Xiaodie to react like this, even if it's not the true form of a leather puppet, it must at least be a very strong leather puppet.

How dare he appear so openly in front of Shangguan Changyue without being discovered?

It was this commander-in-chief who did it on purpose.

Or what?

Luo Chen couldn't understand it, but his heart gradually became unsettled.

Just as he was lost in thought, a Demon Guard descended from the mountaintop, approached the group, and looked at Luo Chen, who was deep in thought.

"Luo Chen, the Demon Suppression Guard, is summoned by the Commander-in-Chief!"