I, a prison guard in the Heavenly Prison, secretly became invincible thanks to the system.

Chapter 120 Slaying the Crimson Demon

"what!"

Ye Kang's eyelids twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

Soon after arriving in Jinling, I heard of the infamous Chi Ming Old Demon. I even killed one of his disciples and destroyed one of his hideouts. Has the Qinglin Guard finally decided to take action against him?

The shopkeeper sighed, "Originally, there wasn't such a rush. The demons were keeping each other in check, so they usually wouldn't cause too much trouble. But a few days ago, something big happened. One of the demons left his territory and disappeared without a trace. The remaining ones saw the opportunity and were all preparing to get a share of the spoils."

"The Azure Scale Guards also want a piece of the pie?"

“If the demons want to fight, then let them fight. It’s no loss if anyone dies. But not Old Demon Chi Ming. He has already reached the peak of the eighth rank. Once he gets the benefits this time, he may break through to the ninth rank.”

A rare look of worry appeared in the shopkeeper's eyes.

Those who can be called "old demons" are all people who have reached the eighth-grade extreme realm. Such people wreak havoc on a region and cause enormous damage.

Once someone breaks through to the ninth rank, it becomes something that a single town guard can no longer control.

At that time, the entire Jinling area will probably be turned into a hell, and it will be too late to wait for the experts sent by headquarters to clean up the mess.

Therefore, this time it's not that the garrison wanted to act, but that they had no choice but to act, and they had to cut off the chance for the Crimson Demon to break through to the ninth rank.

Even if we can't kill him, we have to prevent him from taking the treasure.

The shopkeeper continued, "Chi Ming has a large group of disciples, including many seventh-rank experts. We must not let them interfere with the garrison commander. This is your mission: do everything in your power to wipe out the forces of the old demon Chi Ming!"

After he finished speaking, task cards were handed out one by one.

The masked figures in the courtyard all had solemn expressions, but were also filled with excitement.

As long as you can make contributions in such a great battle, you can definitely reap huge benefits, and even become a true Azure Scale Guard.

Ye Kang wasn't interested in getting a permanent position, but he was very interested in killing people.

My comprehension has just been reset to zero, so it's time to replenish it.

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "Lord Ye, we owe you a lot this time. Much of the information was extracted from that Tian Sun Sect disciple you captured last time. You are so brave and dedicated to the cause of eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path. I will definitely write a few words about it in the dossier. You can rest assured."

"Then I'll have to rely on you, shopkeeper. May I ask what my mission area is?"

"Beiyu Mountain outside the Tiansun Sect is guarded by the third disciple of the Old Demon Chiming, who calls himself the Northern Jade Lord. Once the garrison commander makes his move, we will do everything in our power to kill this fellow!"

After saying that, he looked at Linglong and Tieta and said, "I have already handed over the specific details to the two young masters. They will assist you, so that you can gain some experience."

The Qinglin Guard was very busy, and such opportunities for newcomers to learn up close were rare. Linglong and Tieta looked on with anticipation and immediately bowed to Ye Kang.

Ye Kang didn't mind and nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, the masked man and the newly arrived Green Scale Guards got ready, rode off on horseback, and left the city separately.

At this time, the only people still wandering the streets, besides the night watchmen, were the sworn children of the Wang and Cui families.

They frowned as they watched the large number of masked men leave the city.

Something big is likely to happen tonight.

……

A large mountain a hundred miles northeast of Jinling City.

It was named Tiansun Mountain. The old demon Chiming obtained the Blood Loss Demon Art from it and founded the Tiansun Sect, causing havoc in the region.

Ye Kang rode alongside two Rank 7 Innate Azure Scale Guards, while behind them were the rookie Azure Scale Guards whose strength was below standard.

Further behind was a large group of masked men, whose carriages were naturally not as good as the fine horses provided by the imperial court, so they were a step slower.

Such a large procession stirred up clouds of dust on the official road, startling countless innocent birds along the way.

Ye Kang did not communicate with the two seventh-grade innate Qinglin Guard experts. As the backbone of the operation, they each had their own missions, and their opponents were extremely troublesome seventh-grade demonic cultivators.

After traveling for seventy or eighty miles, a huge mountain range appeared in the distance. The group then split into three groups and headed towards their respective ambush points.

Bell and Iron Tower struggled to keep up with Ye Kang, Bell muttering to herself as she rode her horse.

"This is so unfair! We are the genius Azure Scale Guards, and we are provided with so many rare and precious materials for our cultivation every day. Why is Lord Ye so far ahead of us?!"

The tower remained expressionless, coldly stating, "Compared to those at headquarters, we've never been geniuses."

“You’re right. It seems that Lord Ye is at least on par with those at headquarters. Headquarters will definitely try every means to recruit such a master.”

"This is not something we should be considering."

"This is boring. Can't you take the initiative and ask Lord Ye for some advice? Even just a move or two would be helpful."

"..."

The iron tower remained silent, running forward in silence.

Lingdang shook her head. She was about to suffocate from being paired with this socially awkward partner every day.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the foot of a towering mountain. At the foot of the mountain, a small river about ten feet wide flowed, surrounded by dense forests, with only a treacherous path leading to the top.

Lingdang looked at the map and confirmed her location.

"Lord Ye, this is Beiyu Mountain. Tiansun Mountain is located in the very center, protected by four peaks. The garrison commander has already leveled one of them and is currently guarding it with his elite troops. The remaining three are our responsibility."

Ye Kang nodded and asked, "Do you know any detailed information?"

"I know. The shopkeeper said that all this information was obtained thanks to Lord Ye. Bei Yujun on this mountain is the third disciple of the old demon Chi Ming and the third protector of the Tian Sun Sect. Only by killing him can this road be clear."

"So we also need to stay here and make sure no one escapes from here," Eiffel Tower added as appropriate.

Ye Kang pondered for a moment and then smiled, “Since the garrison commander hasn’t made a move yet, we’re not in a hurry. Let’s just wait here for the other masked men to catch up.”

"Follow the order."

"No need for formalities. You two weren't like this before."

"Hehehe, it's because we didn't know about Lord Ye's strength before."

Bell playfully stuck out her tongue and put her hands behind her back, looking lively yet somewhat restrained.

Ye Kang smiled and said, "Take this opportunity to tell me about this garrison commander. I've never met him before, and I'm quite curious about him."

"Great!" Bell perked up immediately.

Like a gossipy child, she picked up a round stone, sat down next to Ye Kang, and whispered, "The guardian of Tianying Town is no ordinary person. Although he ranks relatively low among the guardians, everyone is afraid of him. Do you know why?"

"Does he have some extraordinary methods?"

"My lord is wise! The title of Guardian of the Sky Eagle is not given for nothing. He was born with a pair of eagle eyes and is an archery genius unprecedented in the Great Jin Dynasty. When he shoots an arrow, it has the power to collapse mountains and sever rivers, and his arrows never miss. He is definitely the number one long-range expert in the Azure Scale Guard!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a clear and crisp eagle cry rang out from the sky.

The arrow pierced the sky with a whistling sound, leaving behind a fiery red streak that startled the clouds and reflected a magnificent glow.