JSCMU-Chapter 109: Demon-Destroying Token

One person’s voice wasn’t especially loud, but when many, many voices gathered together, they formed a surging torrent.

Ye Danxia’s entire body weakened.

She couldn’t do anything else but only looked at Zhao Wuji with tears in her eyes.

Her master was the Sect Master.

As long as he was willing, he would definitely be able to save her.

“Huh? What’s everyone doing here? No wonder I didn’t see anyone after walking around the sect for half a day.” Suddenly, a surprised voice rang out.

That voice… Zhao Wuji’s expression shifted slightly.

Everyone turned their heads and looked, also somewhat surprised.

The newcomers were two identical twins, Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.

They were Zhao Wuji’s third and fourth disciples.

Although they were twins, their personalities were vastly different. one was reckless, the other meticulous. But what they shared was their love of battle.

Therefore, they were usually either out completing sect missions or on the way to start one.

This time they must be returning to hand in a sect mission.

Zhao Wuji was now desperate for someone to change the subject, and he quickly said, “Zhou Li, Zhou Dai, come forward.”

Zhou Li, carefree as usual, didn’t notice anything wrong and walked straight over.

Zhou Dai, however, quickly scanned the surroundings, and in an instant, sensed that something wasn’t right.

“Huh? Second Senior Brother, why are you standing here!” Zhou Li suddenly spotted Gu Jinghong and gave his shoulder a slap.

Gu Jinghong silently removed his hand.

“Second Senior Brother, why are you so cold to me?” Zhou Li was a little upset.

The brothers hadn’t seen each other in a while. Now that they were back, wasn’t this the perfect time to catch up?

“Third Junior Brother,” Gu Jinghong said calmly, “don’t call me Second Senior Brother anymore. I’m no longer part of the Sect Master’s lineage.”

No longer under the Sect Master?

What did that mean?

Zhou Li’s expression changed drastically, and just as he was about to speak, Zhou Dai pulled him hard.

Zhou Li, though not too bright, was used to listening to his younger brother, so he held back.

Zhou Dai led Zhou Li to stand before Zhao Wuji.

The two bowed respectfully.

Zhou Dai spoke, “Master, the mission was completed successfully. We discovered ten demon tribe hideouts in total. The specific details have been handed over to the Demon-Destroying Alliance. Because our contribution was significant, the alliance awarded us with recognition.”

As he spoke, Zhou Dai respectfully took out a token. On the token were the powerful characters for “Demon Destroy.”

This was… a Demon-Destroying Token!

Although it was the lowest-level Demon-Destroying Token, it was still a Demon-Destroying Token!

Zhao Wuji’s eyes lit up immediately.

In today’s society, the human and demon races were at a standoff. It was said that a Demon Lord recently appeared and his cultivation was terrifyingly strong. A few months ago, the four great Holy Lands joined forces to hunt him down but still failed to catch him. Though the Demon Lord was seriously injured and wouldn’t make any big moves soon, the demon race went underground and began infiltrating the cultivation world, using small tricks in various cities.

Thus.

The four Holy Lands took the lead to form the Demon-Destroying Alliance. Nearly all sects were part of it, united in resisting the demon race’s infiltration.

To encourage participation, if one made great contributions in combating the demons, they could be awarded a Demon-Destroying Token. Zhou Li and Zhou Dai’s token was the lowest-level, green Demon-Destroying Token.

Still, the demon race was vicious. For them to discover ten hideouts and return unscathed, even receiving a reward, this was a first for the entire Tianxing Sect.

Additionally.

The four Holy Lands declared that under the current circumstances, destroying the demons was top priority. Any disciple with a Demon-Destroying Token would be protected by the alliance. Even if they committed a crime, they would be judged by the alliance, and not by their original sect.

“Give it to me!” At that thought, Zhao Wuji’s eyes brightened.

Zhou Li and Zhou Dai didn’t understand why their master was so excited.

Thinking he was simply proud of them, they smiled as well.

Zhou Dai stepped forward and respectfully handed the token to Zhao Wuji.

“Good, you two did very well!” Zhao Wuji beamed.

It was rare to see their master this pleased, and Zhou Li and Zhou Dai were a bit moved.

In the next moment.

Zhao Wuji said, “Since you’ve given this token to me, may I handle it however I wish?”

Zhou Li and Zhou Dai froze for a moment, then replied, “Of course.”

“You’re voluntarily giving it to me?” Zhao Wuji asked again.

He had to confirm. If it wasn’t voluntary, nothing he said would matter.

The two nodded again.

Only then did Zhao Wuji breathe a sigh of relief. He immediately said, “Then now, I shall voluntarily pass this token on to your junior sister! Danxia, come forward!”

Zhou Li & Zhou Dai. “???”

Gu Jinghong watched and couldn’t help but laugh.

He used to be the unlucky one, now someone else took his place.

Somehow, he found it amusing.

Ye Danxia didn’t know what the Demon-Destroying Token was, but seeing Zhao Wuji speak like that, she quickly stepped forward.

Zhao Wuji solemnly handed the token to Ye Danxia, then declared, “The Demon-Destroying Alliance has clearly stated that whoever holds the Demon-Destroying Token, even if they commit a crime, must be judged by the alliance! Now that Danxia holds this token, her offenses will be judged by the alliance!”

Zhao Wuji was feeling quite pleased with himself.

This little disciple of his seemed to be quite fortunate, it was clearly the Heavens itself unwilling to let her die.

Otherwise, how could the Demon-Destroying Token arrive at just the right moment?

Though they now had to wait for the Demon-Destroying Alliance to send someone for judgment, this left room for manipulation. After all, his father was someone from Qingxiao Pavilion. All Zhao Wuji needed to do was send a word, and his father would naturally find a way to stall this matter.

If the delay was handled well, the judgment could even be postponed indefinitely.

Ye Danxia’s eyes immediately lit up.

So the Demon-Destroying Token had such an effect. She couldn’t help but grip the token tightly, as if holding on to a life-saving straw.

Zhou Li couldn’t hold back and glanced at this little junior sister who suddenly appeared.

The first thought that flashed through his mind was. why does this junior sister look so affectionate? It gave him an inexplicable urge to protect her.

Immediately after.

Zhou Li’s expression changed again. Affectionate? What affectionate! The token he and his brother earned through life-and-death was just suddenly given away?

Shouldn’t Master at least discuss it with them first?

That flicker of goodwill disappeared immediately. Zhou Li looked at Ye Danxia with a dark expression, and was just about to say something.

Zhou Dai pulled at him again.

Zhou Li turned and looked at his younger brother, who slowly shook his head.

Zhou Li could only hold it in.

A glint of thought flashed through Zhou Dai’s eyes.

They had been from the sect for half a year, and it seemed that quite a lot had happened in that time.

Not to mention the sudden appearance of this little junior sister, why did Second Senior Brother look like that just now?

And where was Eldest Senior Brother? Why didn’t he show up?

The biggest mystery, however, was why everyone was gathered here at the spiritual fields. What were they doing?

Until he figured that out, Zhou Dai didn’t intend to speak rashly.

“Now then, does this follow proper procedure?” With Ye Danxia’s life preserved, Zhao Wuji instantly felt refreshed, even temporarily forgetting about losing control of the spiritual fields.