I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 88 - 65: Stepping Into the Second Innate Barrier—With Yellow Court, Shaking Carefree! At Worst, Invite the Xie Family and Yunluan Into Black Mountain!

Chapter 88: Chapter 65: Stepping Into the Second Innate Barrier—With Yellow Court, Shaking Carefree! At Worst, Invite the Xie Family and Yunluan Into Black Mountain!

"Heads of humans and demons are displayed above the Military Department, it’s Liang Longwei who should be anxious, as he’s the one most deeply entangled and unable to extricate himself."

"I’ve long told Zhangsun Pool not to get too deeply embroiled in the Black Mountain scenario, nor covet temporary cultivation resources and become sworn brothers with demons..."

"Now, you’ve trapped yourself and called it authentic cultivation, what a pipe dream."

"I’m an old man in retirement, managing the branch here because I’m out of place within the sect. With this decayed body, how could I possibly engage in those ’vigorous’ battles?"

But that’s the way of things.

Yet, it mustn’t be said openly.

Thus, the Sword Spine Hall Master slammed the table, his sharp brows as fierce as eagles, and said:

"Duan Nan Tian, who dominated throughout his life, had just one legitimate son, yet even he was beheaded and accused of ’colluding with demons’?"

"We martial artists are demon slayers, how could we associate with demons? The Guardian is too arbitrary."

"You should put your mind at ease,"

"Now that the matter is out in the open, Duan Nan Tian and Commander of the Military Department Liang Longwei will surely be the first to arrive and handle it."

"I will follow shortly, somewhat... I must demand an explanation!"

After saying this, he dismissed his disciples.

Alone, after some contemplation,

he walked unhurriedly towards the place where the incident occurred.

...

Liang Longwei awoke from his sleep.

He pushed aside two beautiful concubines,

furrowing his thick brows tightly together.

He had a nightmare.

He dreamed...

He not only failed to secure the position of ’Black Mountain Guardian’ but, due to being exposed for colluding with demons, ended up beheaded and betrayed by all.

But how could that be possible?

For so many years, he’s toppled three Demon Suppression Bureau Chiefs, and the former Black Mountain Guardian was even more deeply entangled with the ’Divine Blood Sect,’ ignoring everything.

By now, his foundation is deeply rooted, even if a new Guardian parachuted in, he has methods to either cajole or manipulate them until they become a puppet!

Previously, having caught wind, he planted two stunning ’White Moon Foxes’, specialized in stealth, to infiltrate and lie low at the Guardian Mansion.

Even a Carefree Realm cultivator, using ’Vajra’s Furious Gaze’, couldn’t discern any clues.

After all, unless it’s a character from the third stage, what is there to fear?

Logically, with the previous Guardian’s downfall, and his years of effort and as a Carefree Realm, he thought he had smoothed over enough relations that the position of Black Mountain Guardian should naturally be his.

Yet, they rejected it on account of ’mediocre achievements,’ and supposedly even dispatched a very young lad to be the prestigious Black Mountain Guardian.

Ugh!

It’s clear just from hearing that he’s someone using connections for benefit!

Liang Longwei reached his position today by crawling and scraping, step by step flattering superiors, conspiring with demons for benefits, raising bandits for self-importance, progressing from a mere Martial Soldier, to Squad Leader, to Military Department Chief, and now an Eighth-rank Department Chief...

Climbing steadily for two to three decades!

Why should a youngster, probably not even serving as long as he has been, leap to a position above him, to do as they please?

There’s no such logic in the world!

Thinking of this, he lost all sleepiness, as the beauties on either side attended to his dressing.

Just as he finished dressing,

a Martial Soldier under his command knocked urgently, causing him to frown, a sense of foreboding arising: "What is it?"

He donned his clothes and opened the door.

"Lord Liang, the sky... the sky has fallen!"

"The new Guardian hung the heads of the eldest Duan son, the Great Disciple of Sword Spine Martial Arts Hall, the Left and Right Commanders-in-Chief of the Demon Hunting Department, and several demon heads... on the towers of the Military Department."

"He questioned, in front of nearly a million citizens of both the Inner and Outer City, what exactly, what exactly..."

"What mess have you made as Great Zhao’s former highest official in Black Mountain City?!"

Bam!

Before the words could fall.

Liang Longwei had already smashed a giant tree in the courtyard with one punch.

Then, donning armor and mounting his horse, he rallied his subordinates and headed toward the City Military Department.

...

City Military Department.

From afar, Liang Longwei saw a row of heads hanging on the Inner City, battered by rain, blood streaking, a ghastly sight.

And the person responsible for all this... he didn’t know.

But that young, eye-catching figure in crimson clothes, fluttering with the morning breeze after the night’s rain...

Just one glance,

And he could recognize!

This must be the new Black Mountain Guardian!

Even if, once arriving, everything was exposed, putting himself on the executioner’s pyre.

But Liang Longwei had to give him due credit.

What a demeanor!

Yet,

No matter the demeanor, he shouldn’t have done it so ruthlessly!

In Liang Longwei’s fierce eyes, a viciousness emerged.

This newcomer, ignoring reason, exposed everything that couldn’t be put on display, breaking the unspoken rules.

No matter what the outcome is after today, surely rumors about Liang Longwei of the Military Department will spread throughout all of Black Mountain City.

This youngster is from Wutong Prefecture, being so young and already a Guardian, he might have vast backing, but if he dies, it won’t be easy for Liang either.

The more Liang thought of this, the more his heart bled...

How could he be so naïve?

What exactly is he after?

If he had just shown some tact, Liang might have even feigned cooperation or shared benefits, so why must he lead the situation to such a state?

Even if he apprehends him today.

Fearful that tomorrow, he’d have to lose his official title, transitioning from front stage to backstage.