Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 434: Chapter 219: You Will Be in Charge

A Martial Artist’s Qi Blood Power is finite. Facing hundreds of Demon Beasts at once, even a Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist would be worn down and killed.

Even an Organ Refining Realm Martial Artist would be in for a rough time!

At this thought, Chen Cheng gave a slight nod. "Alright."

Shen Zhiming thought for a moment before adding solemnly, "After I leave, it would be best for Lord Chen to move into the County Yamen temporarily. With the five hundred county garrison troops protecting you, your safety will be guaranteed."

The common soldiers in the county garrison are mostly Martial Artists below the Skin Grinding Realm, and a Hundred Households Officer is only at the Small Success in Muscle Strengthening Realm.

A Thousand Commander is slightly stronger, with power at the Muscle Strengthening Realm Perfection or Small Success in Bone Forging Realm.

The individual strength of a garrison soldier is nothing in the face of a Martial Artist at Bone Forging Realm Perfection or above.

The garrison’s protective function lies in its tight security. No matter how strong a Martial Artist is, they would be discovered if they tried to force their way into the County Yamen.

Discovering the enemy’s movements in advance allows one to seize the initiative, either by commanding the soldiers to surround and kill them or by evading them ahead of time.

"Does Lord Shen have any other news?"

Chen Cheng asked, his brows furrowing slightly.

Shen Zhiming wouldn’t tell him to hide in the County Yamen for no reason. The only possibility was that someone was secretly plotting against him.

Chen Cheng had always been sensitive in this regard.

To others, Chen Cheng’s journey to his current position seemed smooth and without setbacks.

But only Chen Cheng knew how many life-and-death crises he had faced.

One wrong move could have meant his death, ending his journey prematurely!

Shen Zhiming looked at Chen Cheng and said gravely, "With the Martial Arts Talent Lord Chen has displayed, you’ve likely caused many people to lose sleep!

Over the past two days, many scouts have appeared in Moshan County Town, operating near the Chen Family Residence.

Lord Chen is focused on Cultivating Martial Dao, so of course you wouldn’t know, but as the County Magistrate, I cannot afford to be unaware!"

Chen Cheng’s gaze sharpened. "Is it people from the Jiang Family, or the Wang Family?"

Shen Zhiming was a perceptive man. Seeing this reaction, he could tell that Chen Cheng’s killing intent had been stirred. He sighed inwardly, ’As expected of Fierce Ah Cheng!’

According to rumors, when Lord Chen was a Chief Constable, he took many heads. He was known to be vengeful, ruthless, and merciless!

"There are people from the Jiang Family, the Wang Family, and even the Qin Family—all three," Shen Zhiming answered truthfully.

"Oh..." Chen Cheng said, his expression calm.

Shen Zhiming said, "Within the borders of Moshan County, those three families wouldn’t dare make a move.

My main reason for asking Lord Chen to stay at the County Yamen is to guard against the villains of the Black Lotus Sect."

"The Black Lotus Sect?" Chen Cheng’s brows furrowed again.

The villains of the Black Lotus Sect had always been secretive, posing a far greater threat than overt enemies like the Four Great Clans of the Inner City.

Shen Zhiming’s expression suddenly grew solemn. "With Lord Chen’s Martial Arts Power, you naturally have no fear of ordinary Black Lotus Sect villains, but you must guard against the two old monsters, Celestial and Earthly Imperfections."

Shen Zhiming had mentioned them before—the Left and Right Guardians of the Black Lotus Sect, the two old monsters, Celestial and Earthly Imperfections. Chen Cheng knew a little about them.

"Could it be that the two old monsters from the Black Lotus Sect, Celestial and Earthly Imperfections, have also come to Moshan County?" Chen Cheng asked.

Shen Zhiming shook his head. "I haven’t received any concrete information, but it’s always better to be cautious and take precautions in advance."

Chen Cheng suddenly had a bad feeling and asked, "Is it true that cultivating Black Lotuses with martial geniuses can replenish one’s Innate Origin?"

"That’s just a rumor. I’m afraid only members of the Black Lotus Sect know if it’s true."

Shen Zhiming shook his head. Seeing Chen Cheng’s grave expression, as if facing a great enemy, he added,

"You don’t need to worry too much. In their youth, the two old monsters, Celestial and Earthly Imperfections, did indeed enter the Organ Refining Realm, and their power was immense.

But now, in their twilight years, their Qi and blood are in decay. Even if they are stronger than a Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist, it’s not by much.

Given how much they cherish their lives, they would never risk severely damaging their Primordial Qi to fight hundreds of soldiers."

In this world, an army’s soldiers wore Armor and formed Battle Arrays, which held extraordinary power. They also had incredibly lethal strong bows and heavy crossbows.

Even a Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist wouldn’t dare claim an easy victory against five hundred fully armed soldiers.

Previously, in the Three Forks River region, the Shadow Eighteen Bandits, with just twelve Skin Grinding Realm Perfection Martial Artists in a Battle Array, were able to fight Shen Qingyao, who was at the Small Success in Bone Forging Realm, head-on.

If the five hundred county garrison soldiers were to form a Battle Array, their combat power would be countless times greater than that of the Shadow Eighteen Bandits!

...

Shen Zhiming led a thousand soldiers of the Protectorate Army and hurried toward Luoshan Town.

Chen Cheng, following the principle of "listening to advice keeps you well-fed," also moved into the County Yamen for a temporary stay.

Shen Zhiming had specially left the two brothers, He Xingyao and He Xingwen, at Chen Cheng’s disposal. Chen Cheng ordered them to handle official business, while he himself spent most of his time Cultivating Martial Dao in the small courtyard of the County Yamen.

Night fell.

The courtyard was pitch-black. After finishing his cultivation of the Qingfeng Saber Intent, Chen Cheng stood quietly.

Having mastered the Beginner Level Concealment Secret Skill, Chen Cheng could clearly perceive everything in the courtyard, even in the pitch-black night.

If a powerful expert were present, they would discover that Chen Cheng’s eyes shone in the dark night with a sharp glint, like bright stars!

’The Black Lotus Sect’s two old monsters, Celestial and Earthly Imperfections, have real combat power that’s a bit stronger than an ordinary Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist.

My own true combat power should be enough to not fear a Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection Martial Artist, but I wonder if I could test my strength against those two old monsters!

No, I can’t think like that!

Celestial and Earthly Imperfections are just washed-up old men with one foot in the grave!

Why should I bother with men who are already about to die?

Steadily Cultivating Martial Dao, improving my strength, and then crushing weaker enemies with overwhelming power—that is the true way.’

...

「Two days later. Morning.」

Chen Cheng was resting in the courtyard after eating breakfast.

He Xingwen hurried over, holding a document.

"Lord Chen, an urgent report."

He Xingwen usually reviewed incoming reports first. He could handle ordinary matters himself.

Only when it was something major would he report to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng didn’t take the document. "What happened?" he asked.

He Xingwen said, "The Demon Beast Tide at Fenglin Town has returned, and Lord Shen Zhiheng is requesting reinforcements."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Chen Cheng’s interest was piqued. He took the document, read it, and fell into thought.

The Demon Beast Tide at Fenglin Town had returned, just like at Luoshan Town, and the number of beasts had more than tripled.

This was clearly no coincidence!

He Xingwen added, "Lord Chen, the scout who rushed back to report said that he encountered the two Miss Shens on the road.

After learning of the situation, the two Miss Shens have already gone ahead to Fenglin Town to provide support."

After slaying the Tier Three Demon Beast at Lupu Town, Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang hadn’t returned to Moshan County.

Instead, they had gone to another town to hunt down another lone Tier Three Demon Beast.

Working together, the two sisters, Shen Qingyao and Shen Qingshuang, had slain three Tier Three Demon Beasts in just half a month.

Such combat power faintly surpassed that of three ordinary Perfect Martial Artists of the Bone Forger Realm working together.

But this was only on the surface. After all, the two sisters were only Small Success Martial Artists of the Bone Forging Realm.

Every time they teamed up to kill a Tier Three Demon Beast, they would exhaust most of their Qi Blood Power and need one or two days of rest to recover.

They were the type to have a severe period of weakness after a burst of power.

During this period of weakness, the two sisters’ combat power was likely weaker than even a Perfect Martial Artist of the Muscle Strengthening Realm!

With such power, dealing with a lone Tier Three Demon Beast was naturally no problem, but going to support against a Demon Beast Tide seemed to be overestimating their abilities!

"Senior Sister Qingyao and Senior Sister Qingshuang went to Fenglin Town? When did they leave?" Chen Cheng asked.

He Xingwen could see that Chen Cheng seemed a bit nervous, so he answered concisely, "They diverted their path to head there yesterday afternoon. If they travel at full speed, they should reach Fenglin Town this afternoon."

"Alright, I understand," Chen Cheng said lightly, then turned and walked briskly toward the house.

He Xingwen didn’t understand what he meant and was momentarily stunned. He watched as Chen Cheng hurried into the house, only to re-emerge a moment later carrying a bundle.

"Lord Chen, what are you doing?" He Xingwen asked in confusion.

"I’m going to Fenglin Town. For now, you’re in charge of Moshan City!"

Chen Cheng’s figure was like a gust of wind, and he was outside the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

"Lord Chen, I... how can I possibly be in charge?" He Xingwen had a bitter expression, but Chen Cheng’s figure was already long gone!

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