SWDnovel Chapter 136 Selection of the Chief Judge
Chapter 136 Selection of the Chief Judge
Chapter 137 Selection of the Chief Judge
"The world is tough. To protect yourself and those around you from harm, you must work hard to improve your strength. It's not enough now."
"Wang Ling practiced martial arts to cure his daughter's illness and to fulfill his responsibilities as a father, while I practiced martial arts to protect, to protect everyone I cherish."
"If I have the capacity, I am willing to do a few things for the people of the world. As the saying goes, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. If the world is dark and evil spirits run rampant, no one can remain unscathed," Lin Qing thought to himself.
a few days later.
In a certain part of Ishikawa Prefecture, many people were running wildly through the streets as a group of constables chased after several black-clad warriors.
Suddenly, a sword beam descended from the sky, striking the men in black with pinpoint accuracy.
Sword energy clashed, and the bodies of the several men in black were suddenly sliced into pieces of flesh and blood.
Wang Ling descended from the sky, and the group of constables immediately knelt on one knee.
"Join my lord!"
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"Next target: Ningyuan Tower in the southern alleys of the city!"
Wang Ling uttered a single sentence, then suddenly soared into the air and quickly departed.
"Yes, sir, please come with me!"
The same scene unfolded simultaneously in multiple locations throughout the city, with many Spider Demon Cult warriors lurking in the city being exposed, either captured and taken to the Soul Suppression Division's dungeon or killed on the spot.
For a time, the entire city of Ishikawa was in an uproar.
outside the city.
In a dark dungeon, Tan Yuchun slammed his hand on the table, his eyes wide as copper bells.
"That madman Wang Ling has been on a rampage these past few days, destroying a total of seven strongholds and killing or capturing hundreds of spies. If this continues, all the spies in the prefectural city will be wiped out!"
"What's the panic? These strongholds should have been exposed long ago. Wang Ling is just trying to save face for the Soul Suppressing Division because Ao Xiong was killed. He'll calm down in a while," Deng Qianyu said casually from the side.
"Damn it, who killed Ao Xiong? The Soul Suppression Division insists it was us. Heh, Ao Xiong was one of ours. The Soul Suppression Division is a bunch of idiots. They probably don't know either." Tan Yuchun frowned.
"I don't know who did it, but Lin Qing is a suspicious person. Don't make any moves against him lightly," Deng Qianyu said.
"You think he did it?" Tan Yuchun asked, puzzled.
"Not necessarily, but this person already possesses the strength to kill four True Qi Realm warriors head-on. I've never seen such a terrifying growth rate before. Moreover, he has such terrifying strength just after entering the True Qi Realm. There must be something wrong behind this," Deng Qianyu said coldly.
"Now that you mention it, there really is a problem. Ao Xiong failed to assassinate Lin Qing and was killed by someone else. It must be related to Lin Qing." Tan Yuchun also pondered.
"Don't provoke him again before you really understand his background. Besides, once the Thousand Infant Banquet is set up, no matter how talented Lin Qing is, he won't have any more time to grow." Deng Qianyu said leisurely, twirling a strand of her hair.
The headquarters of the Soul Suppressing Division.
In a hall, Yang Chenglu sat at the head of the table, with officials of all ranks from the Soul Suppression Division, including stewards, chiefs, and constables, standing on either side.
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"With Lord Ao's untimely demise, we must now quickly select a new head of the Jingming Division. According to the rules, in three days, the four prospective heads will compete in a duel, and the winner will become the new head of the Jingming Division. These four are Wu Xun, a constable from the Jingming Division; Chen Lan, a constable from the Yin-Yang Division; Lei Tong, a constable from the Night Patrol Division; and Lin Qing, a constable from the Night Patrol Division. Does anyone have any objections?"
The scene fell silent for a moment, and many people's eyes swept over Lin Qing, with many expressing doubt.
Because apart from Lin Qing, the other three had served in the Soul Suppression Division for more than twenty years, the weakest of whom was at the late True Qi stage, and all of them had left behind extremely brilliant achievements in the past.
Lin Qing, being young and having broken through to the Dantian realm a few months prior, naturally faced much skepticism.
His feat of killing four True Qi warriors had not yet spread within the Soul Suppression Division, and Wang Ling had issued a gag order, so most people were unaware that he had already entered the True Qi Realm.
Suddenly, someone stepped forward. He was a bald, burly man with a bronze-colored skin that clearly indicated he had practiced a top-level external martial arts technique.
He cupped his hands slightly and said, "My lord, fists and feet are merciless, and swords and blades have no eyes. If we were to fight in the arena, the disparity in strength would likely result in loss of life. I believe that if you want to participate in the competition, you should at least have the strength to fight against a late-stage True Qi martial artist. Otherwise, if someone dies, it will not benefit anyone."
As he spoke, his gaze drifted intentionally or unintentionally toward Lin Qing, his meaning quite clear.
Many people present nodded slightly. Lin Qing glanced at the man and recognized him. This man was Wu Xun, who had practiced Buddhist martial arts since childhood and was highly skilled in physical training.
"That's right, I agree with what Officer Wu said. I'll be frank then and there. Officer Lin's strength is probably not enough to compare with ours. I think Officer Lin needs to settle down for a few more years and look for another opportunity." Another person stood up. He was another candidate for Chief of the Division, Lei Tong.
This man had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a profound temperament, and a strong masculine spirit.
"Chief Lin has recently broken through to the True Qi Realm, so your worries will not come true. Please sit down," Yang Chenglu said slowly.
For a moment, many people's eyes flashed with shock, and they all looked at Lin Qing.
"He's already at the True Qi Realm? Such rapid growth!" Chen Lan murmured to herself, then sat back down in her chair without saying anything more.
"Then it's settled. Inform the entire clan that a martial arts arena will be set up in three days at the No. 1 Heavenly Training Ground, where the four candidates for the position of Chief of the Department will compete against each other." Yang Chenglu made the decision.
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That afternoon, news of the duel spread like wildfire throughout the entire Soul Suppression Division, and many people were discussing it.
The focus of the discussion was on Lin Qing.
"Although Officer Lin has good talent, I heard he only recently entered the Core Formation Realm. How can he possibly go toe-to-toe with the other three officers?"
"I heard that Chief Lin has recently successfully entered the True Qi Realm."
"What? So fast? Lin Cha Tou is truly a martial arts prodigy."
"Even if you step into the True Qi realm, it won't work. How can the early stage of True Qi compare to the late stage?"
"Chief Lin is young; perhaps he just wants to participate and gain practical experience."
Three days later, the many officers of the Soul Suppression Division gathered at the No. 1 training ground.
On the viewing platform, Yang Chenglu, Wang Ling, and others sat in chairs, waiting for the competition to begin.
Below the arena, Lin Qing and the other three stood in their respective corners, patiently waiting.
Meanwhile, the surrounding constables were also whispering among themselves.
Among the crowd, Wei Dong, Li Ping, Ma Ziye and others stood together, their eyes sweeping over Lin Qing's three opponents.
"Can Lin Qing win? These three experts all look incredibly powerful," Ma Ziye asked curiously.
"I have already inquired. Among these three, the one with the highest martial arts level on the surface is Lei Tong, who is at the peak of the True Qi Realm. The martial art he has learned is called Thunderclap Hand, which can unleash thunderous true qi when he makes a move, making it extremely lethal."
The other two are both at the late True Qi stage. Wu Xun is highly skilled in martial arts and staff techniques, and excels in close combat. Chen Lan, on the other hand, is skilled in lightness skills and swordsmanship. She never engages in direct confrontations. It will be extremely difficult for Lin Qing to defeat these three,” Li Ping analyzed.
"What's the panic? I know Brother Chen's strength. These three guys look intimidating, but they're no match for Brother Chen at all," Wei Dong said nonchalantly.
He didn't lower his voice when he spoke; his voice was loud and immediately attracted the attention of many people around him, who all looked at him as if he were an idiot.