Chapter 219 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (33)

The Sect Master suddenly appeared and said, “I understand your concerns. A slip-up could make the sect’s demonic cultivation disciples a laughingstock. However, I believe they won’t. Most of them are clean and pure-hearted, with burning determination. They’ve worked hard. I asked them, and they said they didn’t know whether they had spiritual roots or demonic bones before their aptitude tests. If they had demonic bones, they feared they might not survive, but they clearly haven’t done anything wrong. The Law Enforcement Elder told them that their efforts today are for themselves and for others like them.”

“They need to work harder and be more cautious to change their situation and claim what they deserve.”

Juan Bai said, “I understand, Sect Master Senior Brother. Precisely because I understand, I haven’t stopped them. We’ve cooperated fully, but it’s impossible not to worry.”

The Sect Master replied, “Just wait and see.”

Shen Zhuo looked at the training task with resignation; they were to stay outside for at least three years. After spending a hundred and twenty years cultivating on Fanjing Peak, he couldn’t help but think that the outside world could never compare.

The seven of them were relatively well-acquainted.

Zhong Jin, noticing Shen Zhuo lagging behind, deliberately slowed his pace to wait for him. “Junior Brother, at least now you can finally stay outside a bit longer. Don’t you want to explore a bit?”

Shen Zhuo touched the Fleeting Life Mirror and said, “I don’t want to.”

Zhong Jin glanced at the mirror and casually remarked, “This mirror looks quite special.”

Shen Zhuo raised his dark eyes and replied slowly, “Master gave it.”

He added, “There’s only one.”

Zhong Jin was unconcerned. “It’s fine; if there’s only one, it’s just for my little Junior Brother Shen Zhuo.”

Shen Zhuo: “…”

Zhong Jin reached out to grab Shen Zhuo’s hand, causing Shen Zhuo’s gaze to sharpen as he recoiled.

Zhong Jin: “…”

“Junior Brother, don’t be so shy. Senior Brother is not a stranger. Let’s hurry; Su Wen and the others are waiting for us.”

Shen Zhuo took large strides to catch up, and Zhong Jin followed after him helplessly.

Junior Brother’s temper had always been peculiar and difficult. As the Senior Brother, he had always been quite tolerant.

The Divine Movement Sect received a distress signal from Floating Cloud Town, where a demon was causing havoc. Their mission was to go to Floating Cloud Town, eliminate the demon, and retrieve its demon core.

As they neared their destination, they dismounted. As disciples of the Divine Movement Sect, they all wore uniform belts. The belts were simple magical artifacts with a small storage space and were marked with their spiritual imprints.

The town mayor had been waiting for them. In recent years, the Divine Movement Sect had maintained a good reputation, and the townspeople held their disciples in high regard.

Seeing their insignia, the mayor quickly approached. “Are you the esteemed immortals sent by the Divine Movement Sect?”

In the group, Zhong Jin was naturally considered the leader. He clasped his hands together and said, “I am Zhong Jin, sent by the Master to exterminate the demons. These are my Senior Brother Fang Xingyun, Senior Sister Su Wen, Junior Sister Kong Qing, Junior Brother Sheng Mingchu, Junior Brother Shen Zhuo, and Junior Brother Sheng Tingfeng. Please lead us in. We need to understand the situation better before we can deal with the demon.”

The old man responded, “Please follow me.”

The group followed the old man to a small courtyard. He opened a room where several small beds were lined up. On each bed lay a half-grown child, all shackled to the beds. Their faces were pale and emaciated.

Su Wen asked, “Old man, what is this about?”

Fang Xingyun went to inspect the children’s condition.

The old man spoke with sorrow, “These children all wander out at night. At first, the children’s parents discovered this and followed them, only to be devoured by the demon. Since then, the children have remained unconscious and are growing increasingly emaciated. At night, they rise and wander again. At first, people paid attention, but as more children fell victim, we suspected a demon’s interference and sought help from your esteemed sect. Several children have already died. Children are our hope; we earnestly request that you do your utmost to save them.”

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