I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 370: No One Can Save You!

Wu Yunfei's voice echoed throughout the entire Demon Cleansing Bureau.

Xu Cunbao looked at Han Zheng in surprise, "Did you leak the news about killing Cui Zeyuan?"

Han Zheng furrowed his brows, "Of course not. After I left the Smoke Wave Prefecture, I immediately had Pei Xiuyuan take control of all Cui Zeyuan's subordinates. They didn't have the time, nor the opportunity to leak the news.

Some forces in the Martial World of Smoke Wave Prefecture also saw me kill Cui Zeyuan, but since they held a grudge against him, they wouldn't speak out either."

Han Zheng thought he had arranged everything well, but the news of Cui Zeyuan's death still got out, and it was clear who had leaked it.

Inside the Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Cleansing Bureau, apart from Cui Zeyuan's close followers, there were also people from the Capital Faction!

This time, Han Zheng had been somewhat careless and overlooked this fact.

The Capital Faction and Local Faction had fought for many years, and in fact, it had always been the Capital Faction that had the upper hand.

Xu Cunbao was old, and he had previously shown himself as nothing more than a doddering old man about to retire.

Wen Tingyun had the strongest ability but had only revealed a Xuan Gang Realm cultivation level to outsiders, which was not sufficient.

Thus, on the surface, the Capital Faction held a significant advantage, and many Xuanjia Guards who should have belonged to the Local Faction had secretly pledged allegiance to the Capital Faction.

It's possible that the person who leaked the news was already one of Wu Yunfei's people before Han Zheng arrived at the Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Or perhaps someone Cui Zeyuan had recruited after arriving at the Smoke Wave Prefecture. In any case, anything was possible.

Wen Tingyun stood up, flexed his wrists, and said indifferently, "Over the years, Wu Yunfei and his group have infiltrated quite a bit of the grassroots-level bureaus throughout the Southern Mountain.

If we continue to let them engage in this purging of dissenters, what will become of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Bureau? It's time we took charge."

Wen Tingyun also instantly guessed how Wu Yunfei had gotten the news.

Xu Cunbao nodded with a grim expression.

He didn't want to directly fall out with Wu Yunfei and his group; if a conflict erupted, it would damage the entire reputation of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Bureau.

But that didn't mean Xu Cunbao really had no temper at all.

The three of them stepped out of the hall, just as Wu Yunfei and his group came charging over furiously.

Wu Yunfei's eyes were especially filled with a murderous intent, turning bloodshot the moment he saw Han Zheng.

Wu Yunfei had first received the secret message that Cui Zeyuan was killed by Han Zheng. At first, he couldn't believe it, and then he was overwhelmed by rage.

Cui Zeyuan was a disciple he had taken on locally after arriving in the Southern Mountain, initially just as a confidant for grooming.

But Cui Zeyuan was obedient and sensible, and also had decent talent. Wu Yunfei had passed on the Heavenly Evil Spear to him and even helped him seize control of the Smoke Wave Prefecture, nurturing him to his fullest and promoting him.

He truly regarded Cui Zeyuan as his successor, thinking that once he retired due to declining vigor and blood, Cui Zeyuan would rise to a high position and protect him.

Who would have expected that his carefully nurtured disciple would be decapitated so cleanly by Han Zheng? How could he not be furious?

"Han Zheng! Come and die!"

Without another word, Wu Yunfei materialized his Blood-colored Evil Dragon Spear and thrust it forward. A crimson spear light instantly burst forth, spanning a hundred yards towards Han Zheng!

Xu Cunbao snorted coldly, sweeping his Black Dragon Battle Banner Spear.

Amidst the fluttering banner, a black dragon roared furiously, blocking that thrust.

"Wu Yunfei! Have you forgotten where you are!

As one of the five Garrison Captains, to strike at a subordinate openly within the Demon Cleansing Bureau, do you regard the laws of the Demon Cleansing Bureau as a joke?"

Wu Yunfei, red-eyed, gritted his teeth and replied, "I disregard the laws of the Demon Cleansing Bureau? What about Han Zheng killing my disciple Cui Zeyuan? How do you account for that?"

Wen Tingyun said dismissively, "Cui Zeyuan was asking for his own death!

Wu Yunfei, since you know about Cui Zeyuan's death, then you must also be aware of what he did at the Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Craving for glory, acting recklessly, inciting demon chaos, resulting in severe losses for the Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Such a waste and fool, even if Han Zheng hadn't killed him, once he was brought back to the Demon Cleansing Bureau, I would have killed him myself!"

Hearing Wen Tingyun say this, Wu Yunfei suddenly became furious, ready to strike again.

But Lu Tianfang and Pang Zhen beside him held him back simultaneously.

Even if they were to take action, they needed a reason. They couldn't just outright kill Han Zheng, otherwise, it would be difficult to explain once Chen Baxian returned.

"Wen Tingyun, you claim to be the chief steward of our Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department, and you're more familiar with the rules than we are.

Han Zheng heads Kui Character Camp, while Cui Zeyuan heads Smoke Wave Prefecture, and their positions are of the same rank.

Even if Cui Zeyuan made countless mistakes, and he deserved to die, it still wouldn't be Han Zheng's place to kill him!"

Lu Tianfang accurately pinpointed the biggest problem with Han Zheng's actions.

Killing a colleague was indeed a taboo, especially when the colleague was of the same rank.

Even Wu Yunfei needed a proper reason to kill Han Zheng, let alone Han Zheng killing Wu Yunfei of his own rank.

No matter what, this was Han Zheng breaking the rules!

Wen Tingyun sneered, "Lu Tianfang, you come from the Capital Demon Suppression Department, so by rights, you should be more clear about its laws than I am.

But now, it seems you haven't taken those rules to heart."

Lu Tianfang slightly furrowed his brow.

There were so many explicit and implicit rules in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, and although he was a Garrison Captain, he couldn't possibly spend every day studying these rules.

Wen Tingyun spoke indifferently, "The rules of the Demon Cleansing Bureau were never rigid. Indeed, killing a colleague is a grave sin, but what if that colleague deserved to be killed?

The laws of the Bureau are very clear; if any Xuanjia Guard discovers one recklessly killing the innocent and causing chaos, any member of the Demon Cleansing Bureau is allowed to execute first and report later. As long as it is later proven that the deceased deserved to die, the killer would not be subject to any punishment.

On the other hand, if it is a false accusation leading to wrongful death, the punishment received would be worse than death itself.

This rule is designed to encourage all Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau to stand up against injustice rather than hesitate and endure in silence.

Cui Zeyuan's actions weakened Smoke Wave Prefecture substantially, inviting demons to attack the city.

And because of his desire for glory, this directly resulted in the loss of dozens of Xuanjia Guards!

These were people of Smoke Wave Prefecture, together with Cui Zeyuan's own trusted aides.

Regardless of which, these were losses to our Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department!

Such a useless person, who is more of a liability than an asset, doesn't he deserve to be killed?"

Lu Tianfang was at a loss for words, rendered speechless by Wen Tingyun.

Trying to outtalk Wen Tingyun was simply a death wish.

Over the years, Wen Tingyun had been handling affairs in Southern Mountain for Chen Baxian; what hadn't she seen?

She had nearly worn out the statutes of the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

"Why are we even wasting words with them?"

Wu Yunfei said darkly, "Today they dared to execute and then report the killing of Cui Zeyuan; tomorrow, they will dare to kill Si Xingyan, kill Tang Jue!

If we step back today, they will advance further. How much ground can we give?

Both of you, don't forget where we come from. We were never on the same side as them!

Help me block Xu Cunbao and Wen Tingyun, let me kill Han Zheng, and afterward, I owe you a favor."

Lu Tianfang and Pang Zhen exchanged glances, then released Wu Yunfei.

Wu Yunfei had a point.

Today they could kill Cui Zeyuan, tomorrow it might be Si Xingyan, Tang Jue, or their own trusted subordinates.

Ever since Wen Tingyun advanced to the True Pill Realm and Han Zheng began to shine among the younger generation, the Local Faction had gradually become harder to suppress.

Their advantage in Southern Mountain, cultivated over decades, was crumbling in just a few short months as some of the grassroots state mansion Xuanjia Guards began to switch allegiances.

Han Zheng killing Cui Zeyuan today was just a spark; the conflict and contradictions between the two factions had long accumulated to a breaking point.

Previously they had no excuse to get rid of Han Zheng.

Today, Han Zheng's killing of Cui Zeyuan had given Wu Yunfei that excuse.

Seizing this opportunity to kill Han Zheng could be tantamount to cutting off an arm of the Local Faction!

Pang Zhen moved to stand in front of Wen Tingyun.

Lu Tianfang drew out the Blood Drink Saber and attacked Xu Cunbao.

Wu Yunfei sneered at Han Zheng, "Let's see who can save you this time!"