I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 597: Entering the Country of Demons

Han Zheng took about three months to complete his closed-door training this time.

Using the Taotie Furnace to enhance his realm is quick, but the Primordial Essence requires a long period of continuous immersion and insight. Han Zheng’s spirit was deeply engrossed, often taking more than ten days for just one insight.

When Han Zheng came out, he found that Yan Xuankong had not yet finished his retreat.

After inquiring with Chen Baxian, he learned that Yan Xuankong had made a new discovery in the application of Incense Fire Divine Power. He wanted to enter the Dao through this power, and if successful, he might even reach the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

Han Zheng couldn’t help but admire, despite Yan Xuankong’s questionable moral character, he is indeed an extraordinarily talented genius in Martial Arts.

If his path had not gone awry back then, he might already be a Commander in the Dharma Manifestation Realm now.

Then Han Zheng inquired with Chen Baxian about the situation at the Demon Suppression Pass.

In the past three months, the Demon Suppression Pass has been peaceful. The Demon Clan did not intend to launch a large-scale attack, only sending some insignificant little demons to test the pass, all of which were dealt with by Chen Baxian’s men.

Previously, several Demon Saints were opposed to attacking the Demon Suppression Pass.

What they feared was not a waning Zhuge Qingshan, but the array at the pass and the endless support from the martial artists of Great Zhou.

Moon Howling Demon Saint was too aggressive. Even if he could break through the Demon Suppression Pass, so what? Great Zhou was not without its trump cards.

Just like the last time, the pass was almost breached in an instant, but Qi Zhangwu saved the day and slaughtered two Demon Saints in one go.

Aside from the deaths of two Demon Saints, countless other demons were also killed and wounded.

Subsequently, the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Dragon Martial Bureau, Observatory, and the Great Zhou Military flooded the pass with reinforcements, outnumbering the demons attacking the pass.

And this was only an emergency response with forces gathered from around the Capital City.

If the battle became prolonged, forces from Great Zhou’s Nineteen Provinces could be dispatched to the pass, and Great Zhou might even offer some benefits to those in the Martial World to mobilize more forces to support the pass.

The final result would be a battle with mutual losses, which neither Great Zhou nor the Demon Clan wished to see.

Moon Howling Demon Saint was simply too aggressive, hence he insisted on attacking the pass at an entirely inappropriate time.

Now, with the death of Moon Howling Demon Saint and the further weakening of the Demon Clan’s power, more rational Demon Saints certainly wouldn’t choose to attack the pass now.

In the three months, Chen Baxian completely took over the authority of the Demon Suppression Pass, inheriting the legacy left by Zhuge Qingshan.

"Master, now you have become the General Guardian of the Demon Suppression Pass, but over in the Capital, Ji Yuanfang is still the Regent.

If something happens to the Emperor and Ji Xuanjing ascends, will there be any changes here at the pass?"

The situation in the Capital is unclear, and Qi Zhangwu is still trapped in the North Sea’s sea eye, which remains a hidden threat.

Chen Baxian shook his head and said, "Don’t worry about the Capital. Even if Ji Yuanfang really supports Ji Xuanjing to ascend, as long as they aren’t foolish, they wouldn’t dare to meddle with the Demon Suppression Pass.

The pass is a semi-independent force of its own, and the Capital doesn’t even have the authority to appoint a Twelve Passes Guardian.

All Twelve Passes Guardians earn their positions through merit and are appointed by the General Guardian, with the acceptance of other Twelve Passes Guardians being necessary.

Just like someone like He Tianxiong, even if he wants to be a Guardian at the pass, he must show enough battle achievements.

If the Capital wants to change the General Guardian, they must first gain the approval of all martial artists at the pass!"

Chen Baxian’s confidence was not arrogance; he truly had the assurance.

Although Chen Baxian had not reached the Heavenly Position, his strength and achievements spoke for themselves, leaving no one at the pass to challenge him.

If the Capital were to try to move against him, it would be like forcing a rebellion among the martial artists at the pass.

Moreover, the pass holds immense strategic importance and is not a place for power struggles.

If Ji Yuanfang were to stir trouble at the pass, the Dragon Martial Bureau’s Imperial Family, the Demon Cleansing Bureau, and the Observatory would not agree, nor would the guardian of the Great Zhou Dragon Vein.

Upon hearing this from Chen Baxian, Han Zheng stopped worrying about the situation in the Capital.

"By the way, Master, I want to take a trip into the Country of Demons."

"Going to hunt demons?"

Chen Baxian slightly furrowed his brow and said, "Even though we managed to kill Moon Howling Demon Saint with the combined strength of the entire pass, after this, the demons inside the Country of Demons will surely be on high alert, making it difficult for us to venture inside again."

"Not to hunt demons, but to fulfill a promise made in the past."

Saying this, Han Zheng recounted the story of the Divine Envoy below Smoke Wave Lake to Chen Baxian.

After listening, Chen Baxian pondered for a moment, then said, "Wait a moment, I’ll find a map of the Northwest Wilderness for you."

A moment later, Chen Baxian unfolded a massive map and said, "This is a map drawn over two thousand years ago, during Great Zhou’s last large-scale incursion into the Northwest Wilderness to sweep away demons.

The general terrain is sure to remain unchanged, but many cave abodes of the demon forces have surely changed, so it can only serve as a reference."

Han Zheng also drew the route from his memory, comparing it to the map.

Chen Baxian looked at the route and said, "The place you want to go is at the farther northwestern edge of the Northwest Wilderness. The climate and environment there are harsh, even demons rarely tread there, and many ancient giant beasts with yet unopened spiritual intelligence roam there.

Moreover, your journey will take you through the interior of the Country of Demons, passing through several territories of the Upper Demon Clan, requiring caution, as this journey is quite perilous."

"Once entered into the Country of Demons, every place is perilous."

Han Zheng said solemnly, "Therefore, I want to ask Pu Yang Yuan Zheng to help me craft a disguise like the demon skin we used before.

With this disguise, I should be able to swiftly pass through the interior of the Country of Demons. As long as I keep a low profile, things should go smoothly."

"Alright, I’ll take you to talk to Pu Yang Yuan Zheng about it.

This time we slew many Demon Kings, with many corpses available for use."

Saying this, Chen Baxian led Han Zheng to find Pu Yang Yuan Zheng.

Pu Yang Yuan Zheng came from the Observatory, a funny-looking, short and chubby little old man.

Upon hearing that Han Zheng intended to use the demon skin, Pu Yang Yuan Zheng started crafting it without hesitation.

Previously, Han Zheng had ventured with Chen Baxian into the Demon Saint’s lair, causing a huge uproar and earning great merit. Now, he was merely asking for a demon skin, which was not a difficult task.

It took about half a month for Pu Yang Yuan Zheng to craft the demon skin Han Zheng needed.

The difficulty in crafting the skin before was due to Pu Yang Yuan Zheng’s lack of experience.

Now, Pu Yang Yuan Zheng has become highly experienced, only requiring three demon corpses before successfully crafting a skin for Han Zheng.

Coincidentally, the skin happened to be from the Swallowing Sky Python that Han Zheng had previously killed.

Corpses that are too damaged cannot be used for crafting the skin. The Swallowing Sky Python’s head was smashed by Han Zheng, but its body remained intact.

With some repairs, it appears seamless.

After thanking Pu Yang Yuan Zheng, Han Zheng bid farewell to Chen Baxian and prepared to enter the interior of the Country of Demons alone.

"Be careful and travel safely."

At the Demon Suppression Pass, Chen Baxian said no more, only advising Han Zheng with two sentences.

Han Zheng possesses both power and skill; some words need not be spoken, as Han Zheng understands them.

"You take care too, Master."

Han Zheng bowed with cupped hands, leaping off the Demon Suppression Pass, his figure disappearing instantly from Chen Baxian’s sight.