Chapter 954: Chapter 644: Defying the Heavens—Dragon Demon, Scarlet Roc, Immeasurable Celestial Lord!

The Defense Army cleaned up the battlefield, while the other martial arts families returned to their homes.

Cui Kai glanced at Meng Chuan, pondering whether to share this news with his junior brother Li Yuansheng.

His junior had always hoped to break three ranks in Martial Arts to seek revenge on Meng Chuan and regain the Tiangang ranking.

But judging by the current situation, his junior might not ever achieve this in his lifetime...

Watching the departing prodigy, Cui Kai, who had been maintaining a facade of composure and expressionless calm, finally let his guard down, taking a deep breath and lamenting from the heart:

"In my youth, my ambition was boundless. Upon entering United University, I realized that true heroes are as plentiful as fish in the Jiang River; the academy was full of martial arts families!

After much struggle, I managed to become one of the larger, fatter ones among them, only to lift my head and realize that others had already jumped over the Dragon Gate..."

Chen Jing, hearing his lament from behind, was first taken aback, then smiled broadly and patted Cui Kai’s shoulder:

"Why say such things? Don’t strive forcefully for something that doesn’t belong to you. Just be yourself."

...

It had been a long time since Meng Chuan had met Long. Instead of flying back to Yong’an, he sat and chatted in the back seat of a heavy truck with him.

Behind the wheel was an external affairs officer from the Yong’an police department.

"You’ve accomplished great feats this time, not only by dealing with the Cosmic Divine Son but by beheading someone underwater!

That person is highly likely a high-ranking member of Outer Heaven, and once the Defense Army checks, we’ll know for sure."

After saying this, Long Jiu laughed and took a bottle of ice-cold cola from the vehicle’s cooler and threw it to him.

Meng Chuan drank a large gulp, feeling refreshingly thrilled.

Even as a Martial Arts Master, he couldn’t resist the sheer joy that comes from indulging in a bottle of iced cola after a mission.

"So, according to Long, could my Golden Tiger be advanced to a Diamond Dragon?"

Meng Chuan joked.

Long Jiu waved his hand, feigning mockery:

"Diamond Dragon? You dare to dream big! Not counting the Great Saint’s designated pillars of the Supreme Country, Diamond Dragon is not only a representation of Great Chu’s highest level of hospitality but also a symbol of honor.

This thing doesn’t rely on power, nor does it depend on martial arts talent!

Don’t mention Grandmasters, most Martial Arts Venerables don’t bestow this honor. Capturing one high-ranking member of Outer Heaven is far from sufficient; either trade it for massive special service, or you need mountains of achievements!"

"I see."

Meng Chuan nodded, signifying understanding.

He took another sip from his cola, knowing that Long’s detailed explanations surely had more left to be said.

Indeed, Long Jiu cracked open a bottle of cola, gulped down, and then spoke mysteriously:

"Remember I told you earlier about the operations against Outer Heaven?

This nationwide Demon Nest uprising is being stirred by them, although the damage is not as severe as those caused by high-level Demon Nest Masters appearing, it’s extremely annoying.

From the high-ranking member of Outer Heaven you killed, you found some clues, you’ll need to make another contribution.

If in future actions against Outer Heaven’s old nest, you achieve further significant merit.

Apart from rich rewards, I suspect, young man, you are not too far from Diamond Dragon then."

Long Jiu’s words were sincere.

Meng Chuan was exceptionally talented; although the country couldn’t just give away medals for free, they certainly wished to elevate him if an opportunity arose.

Similarly, the matter with Candle Dragon allowed Great Chu the chance to connect with the Dragon Realm, which was another great achievement.

Adding it up, indeed, there was a chance for an exceptional grant of the Diamond Dragon medal.

Meng Chuan nodded slightly; should the opportunity arise, he wouldn’t miss this upcoming battle.

His "Rebirth Nirvana" cooldown would soon turn around, and besides, following the main army wasn’t considered reckless!

Just...

Meng Chuan hesitated a bit but still voiced the doubt in his heart:

"Long, doesn’t it say there isn’t even a Demon Path Grandmaster within Outer Heaven? Why have they managed to harm and trouble for so long?

Unless...they have Cosmos as a backing like the Demon Summoning Hall?"

Long Jiu pinched his bridge of the nose, whispering:

"I too heard of it during meetings; pertaining to operational secrets, just keep this to yourself.

The situation with Outer Heaven is worse than the Demon Summoning Hall. You’ve seen it; they hold the methods to instigate Demon Nest uprisings.

Where such means originate from, it’s clear, just like the origins of Demon Skills, definitely those fuckers known as Celestial Demons.

Outer Heaven harbors quite a few Celestial Demons that have escaped from Demon Nests, among them are fourth-tier Great Demons comparable to Grandmasters, though they’ve been lurking in the shadows, not readily appearing.

Moreover, there’s intelligence indicating that their head is the leader of these Celestial Demons, suspected to be a fifth-tier formidable presence, referred to by caught Outer Heaven rogues as Lord [Mo Jue]!"

...

Not far from the F section of Weishui, high above.

Qin Yue, his body shimmering gold light, stood in distant confrontation with the giant silhouette hidden within thick clouds. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

A furious voice echoed through the night sky, transforming into rolling thunder, striking at Qin Yue:

"Daring to kill the Divine Son of my race, my lord shall descend and level the mortal realm!"

Qin Yue had long anticipated old monsters would safeguard the Cosmic Divine Son, so with preparation, he managed to intercept Bo Gang’s rescue.

He slightly raised his eyelids, his hands kept moving.

A beam of light stretched skyward, slicing horizontally!

The heartrending roar resonated within the clouds, yet Qin Yue’s voice prevailed louder:

"Stop shouting! There’s plenty of bastards wanting to level the mortal realm; what are you, Crocodile Dragon tribe, worth? Go queue up behind!"

After a fierce battle, Qin Yue emerged stained with blood from the giant entity, bravely gazing in Yong’an’s direction:

"I hope these youngsters can grow rapidly; the pressure on the mortal realm keeps mounting..."

Such fifth-tier Great Demons could wander outside so freely, which earlier was sheer nonsense!

Zhao Sheng, by slaying his mountain-meandering evil demon, certainly accomplished a significant feat but also left unavoidable woe.