CHAPTER 91: CHAPTER 83: THE MIGHT OF THE TIGER FIEND

"If we can take out the Demon Clan’s leader and the high-ranking members in one fell swoop, anyone would be willing to do it."

Qin An suddenly understood.

Using the Demon Clan to balance power was indeed a last resort. If they could make a decisive strike, the Evil Extermination Bureau would certainly be willing.

Yang Quanfeng said slowly, "If this mission can eliminate both the Monkey Race and the Fox Race, and even destroy the Tree Lord, it would deliver a severe blow to the demon forces and also act as a warning to the Demon Clan."

Qin An contemplated, "Would this disturb the balance of the demon forces?"

Yang Quanfeng shook his head and said, "No, although many demon forces have joined the Demon Clan, there are even more demon forces that are dissatisfied. The extinction of just two factions will not disturb the balance; things will balance out on their own."

As they spoke, they had already reached the middle of the mountain.

...

Yang Quanfeng guarded the northern side.

Not far ahead on the mountain path, a gigantic cave appeared before Qin An’s eyes.

The cave was dark and deep, with no end in sight.

Even from a distance, it exuded an eerie and terrifying feeling.

Yang Quanfeng waved his hand: "Set up camp!"

At this moment, some of the Bronze Province officials ordered the state officials to set up the accommodation tents.

Before long, the tents were erected.

Qiu Hong stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Mr. Qin, the tent for you has been erected, please rest for a while."

Ever since the last time they obeyed his authority, Qin An’s subordinates had become even more respectful.

Qin An nodded, exchanged a glance with Yang Quanfeng, and seeing nothing amiss, went alone to the tent to rest.

The major battle would take place tomorrow, so he needed to conserve his energy.

...

Hidden Mountain.

Monkey Demons and Fox Demons obscured the sky, accompanied by Pseudo-Gods wrapped entirely in tree roots.

The Fox Mother and Monkey Lie turned their gaze beside them.

A middle-aged man, dressed in gray, with a cold expression and indifferent eyes.

Apart from the gray clothes, branches swirled around the man.

Even his limbs and torso were entirely entwined by branches.

Notably, the man wore a crown woven from branches atop his head.

"Tree Lord, it’s time to begin," the Fox Mother said slowly.

Monkey Lie drank deeply from a wine jug, red liquid spilling from the corners of his mouth: "Hurry up, old man can’t wait any longer."

Recently, the Monkey Race had numerous conflicts with this group of wood beings, which made Monkey Lie highly irritated at the sight of the Tree Lord.

If it weren’t for the matter concerning the Tiger Race’s secret treasure, he would have long since left in a huff.

The Tree Lord glanced at Monkey Lie and said, "I understand what needs to be done."

His words carried a hint of arrogance.

In Lingzhou, the demon Pseudo-God forces were everywhere, and the situation was extremely complex.

Though Cangyun Valley and the Fox Race were formidable, they were ultimately just part of the demon forces.

Having joined the Demon Clan, the Tree Lord naturally saw himself as superior.

If it weren’t for the Tiger Race’s secret treasure being discovered by the Fox Mother and her invitation to him, he wouldn’t even glance at the old monkey.

Seeing the Tree Lord’s calm demeanor, Monkey Lie’s eyes flashed with anger: "Old tree, do you really think the Demon Clan can protect you forever?"

"The Fire Crow Race has such deep enmity with you, yet the Demon Clan hasn’t helped you against them."

The Tree Lord sneered: "Are you trying to drive a wedge between me and the Demon Clan?"

Monkey Lie remained silent.

As the leader of the Monkey Race, he was naturally shrewd and knew the Tree Lord was trying to lay blame on him.

The Fox Mother, seeing the exchange, tried to mediate: "We are all demon clans. Why be so hostile? This mission is not only for the Tiger Race’s secret treasure but also for a common enemy."

With the Fox Mother mediating, the Tree Lord and Monkey Lie exchanged a glance and snorted coldly.

The Tree Lord’s dry, bark-like lips curled: "Qin An thwarted my breakthrough plan, I want to tear him to pieces myself."

Monkey Lie sneered: "My son died at his hands, I should be the one to take his head."

Just a few words between them, and another conflict seemed imminent.

The Fox Mother said helplessly, "My Cangshan Jade was also taken by him. Truly, we three all have enmity with him. As long as he dies, it doesn’t matter by whose hand."

The Tree Lord was silent upon hearing this.

The time had come as the Tree Lord waved his branch-entwined hand.

In the next moment, numerous treemen rooted themselves to the ground, their terrifying roots spreading rapidly.

In just a few breaths, a deep hole appeared on the ground.

All the demon Pseudo-Gods wore expressions of greed.

The Fox Mother raised her hand and said, "Everyone, the main goal here is to seize the Tiger Race’s secret treasure. Dealing with the Evil Extermination Bureau is secondary; do not lose sight of our primary objective."

All the demon Pseudo-Gods nodded in agreement.

Then, led by the Fox Mother, the rest of the demon Pseudo-Gods filed into the large hole one after another.

...

The next day.

The rustling sound of rain seemed to draw back the curtain, tearing apart the calm of Wuyou Mountain.

Raindrops hit against the tent, crackling with splashes flying everywhere.

Qiu Hong stood outside the tent, holding a raincoat patiently waiting.

Qin An, clad in a dark robe, stepped into the curtain of rain.

Immediately, Qiu Hong stepped forward and respectfully said, "Sir, the rain is fierce, please put on the raincoat."

Qin An nodded and extended his hands.

Qiu Hong quickly and considerately helped Qin An put on the raincoat.

Qin An rested his hand on the hilt of his sword and said, "Be smart while guarding outside, preserving life is most important."

He was a Yinzhou Guard and was about to follow Yang Quanfeng into the Tiger Race’s hidden treasures, hence the reminder.

Qiu Hong bowed with fists together, "I comply."

Qin An said no more, and walked towards the cave entrance.

...

At this moment, the cave entrance was already filled with figures wearing raincoats.

Although the rain was heavy, everyone present was at least at the Small Success stage of the Jade Bone Realm, so the rain would not affect them.

Cheng Sufeng stood next to Qin An, waiting patiently.

Yang Quanfeng held an iron hammer, expressionless.

Rain dripped from the raincoat, splashing up a handful of mud.

Qin An held out his left hand, letting the rain hit his palm: "How much longer?"

Cheng Sufeng, playing with a silver needle in his hand, looked up at the words: "One incense stick."

How exactly they knew the timing was something the Evil Extermination Bureau naturally had its own method for.

Qin An asked no further, standing quietly with his hand on the black knife.

The time of burning an incense stick blurred by.

The rain gradually intensified, and the rain mist was swept by a breeze, permeating everywhere in the mountains.

Suddenly, a tiger’s roar was heard from the wind, weak at first, but soon earth-shaking.

Everyone present from the Yinzhou Guards was shaken to their core.

The tiger had another name, the Mountain Lord, an embodiment of Pure Yang.

Ordinary humans consuming its blood would bleed from nose and mouth, unable to handle the supplement.

But the tiger drank it as if it were water.

This showed the might of the tiger.

"Tiger’s Evil Qi, hold your spirits tight."

Yang Quanfeng’s voice was faint, yet like the clash of gold and iron, it clearly echoed in everyone’s ears.

Many Yinzhou Guards hurriedly circulated True Qi, holding their spirits tight to resist the influence of the tiger’s roar.

After a moment, the tiger’s roar gradually faded.

The cave entrance twisted like a snake, as if another space had descended.

Yang Quanfeng squinted his eyes: "I see, the first barrier is the Tiger Array. When the ancestors of the Tiger Race were exterminated, they truly left something good for their descendants, otherwise, it wouldn’t be guarded so tightly."

Qin An, upon hearing this, his mind raced.

He frequented the Confidential Library, reading many miscellaneous books for the proficiency of the scholar’s profession.

Though not cultivation techniques, even for someone like Qin An who started learning halfway, it was indeed beneficial.

The so-called Tiger’s Evil is the Evil Qi formed after the death of a Tiger Demon.

The tiger is the king of beasts, and even its Evil Qi can make many monsters retreat far away.

And the Tiger Array is an array made of Tiger’s Evil.

Once inside, one is constantly influenced by Tiger’s Evil, extremely dangerous.

Cheng Sufeng whispered: "You must be careful after entering."

He had deep ties with Qin An and knew his abilities.

But the Evil Extermination Bureau constantly had people dying, and even the esteemed Yinzhou Guards often found themselves in danger.

He naturally worried about Qin An perishing halfway through.

Qin An nodded silently, which was his response.

At this, Yang Quanfeng waved his hand and said: "Enter the array!"

No need for more words.

The Yinzhou Guards had already weathered countless bloodbaths to earn this identity.

Risking life?

They had been through it countless times, never wavering.

Then, under the lead of Yang Quanfeng, many Yinzhou Guards entered in single file.

This scene occurred in all four directions of Wuyou Mountain.

As Qin An stepped into the Tiger Array, he immediately felt the surge of Tiger’s Evil Qi.

The True Qi circulated within his body, the Celestial Spirit Body Protection rose, and the invisible Gang Qi blocked the Tiger’s Evil Qi outside.

At this moment, before Qin An could raise his eyes, he heard Yang Quanfeng’s voice by his ear.

"Not good!"