I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 203: Homeward Heart

Pei Xiuyuan was truly witnessing Han Zheng in action for the first time.

Although Pei Xiuyuan already knew that Han Zheng was powerful, having consecutively slain the likes of the Golden Spirit King, the Dragon King of Smoke Wave Lake, and other Great Demons, even defeating Li Tianbao amongst a group of bandits,

there was a difference between hearing about it and seeing it with one's own eyes.

Before, not to mention that Tiger Vanguard, even this little Tiger Demon had driven the severely wounded Pei Xiuyuan to a desperate situation, yet it couldn't withstand a single move from Han Zheng.

Every strike that Han Zheng had delivered just now could be said to be terrifyingly powerful, especially the Avici Path Asura Slash, which was incomparably dreadful. Pei Xiuyuan couldn't even begin to imagine how a Martial Artist of the Xuan Gang Realm could unleash such tremendous might.

Now he understood why Han Zheng had been able to accomplish so much.

Han Zheng's strength was no longer on the same level as other Martial Artists of the Xuan Gang Realm!

At this moment, Zhao Jinhua also approached Pei Xiuyuan and asked anxiously, "Sir, are you alright?"

Pei Xiuyuan shook his head, "I've been clawed by that Tiger Demon, but I won't die."

After a moment of hesitation, Pei Xiuyuan asked, "You went back for help, and Han Zheng immediately agreed to come to my rescue?"

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Zhao Jinhua nodded and said, "I just told Mr. Han about what happened, and without a word, he decided to come to the rescue.

I could see that Zhang Yan and the others didn't want to save you, but Mr. Han didn't listen to them.

I've offended Mr. Han before, and I even thought about offering my life for yours, hoping Mr. Han would kill me to vent his anger and still save you.

But Mr. Han didn't mention the past at all.

Sir, I'm a straightforward man. Your lifesaving grace can only be repaid with my life.

I had no intention of betrayal, but Mr. Han is truly a good man. You must not quarrel with him anymore in the future."

Pei Xiuyuan shook his head and bitterly smiled, "Do I need your advice? My head hasn't filled with water.

Look at his strength. Me, quarrel with him? Do I even qualify?

I owe you a debt of gratitude, and you're willing to repay it with your life.

I, Pei Xiuyuan, may be petty, but I'm not ungrateful.

Mr. Han saved my life today, so of course, I will serve him in return, repaying life with life."

Hearing what Pei Xiuyuan said, Zhao Jinhua also breathed a sigh of relief.

He too was worried that his master wouldn't see things clearly and would continue to oppose Mr. Han, which would put him in a difficult position.

Moreover, he didn't believe his master could match Mr. Han.

At this time, the Tiger Vanguard, seeing its son's head severed by Han Zheng, had its dark golden eyes suddenly turn blood-red.

"I will kill you! I shall slaughter the entire Smoke Wave Prefecture!"

With a roar, the Tiger Vanguard's immense demonic energy converged around it, Blood Slaughter coalescing to form blood-red wings at its sides.

Accompanied by a howling roar, its massive body instantly transformed into a blood-red tornado, bearing down on Han Zheng!

This Tiger Vanguard was a rare breed of Tiger Demon with an innate ability to control the wind.

The colossal blood-red tornado, over ten zhang tall, resulted in soil and rocks breaking apart and trees being uprooted as it passed, demonstrating an overwhelmingly formidable might.

"Mr. Han, be careful!"

Zhao Jinhua's expression changed drastically at the sight, and he shouted instinctively.

But Han Zheng did not dodge or flinch. Gang Qi erupted violently around him, with his vigorous and forceful True Yuan circulating and converging within his body.

The vast grey Gang Qi behind Han Zheng morphed into a primeval Ape Demon howling skyward, and with a punch, the ground shattered!

The Earth Splitting might of the Ape Demon Nine Transformations was the ultimate expression of strength, tearing and crushing everything in its path.

Although the massive blood-red tornado seemed incredibly powerful, it was cleaved in two by this Earth Splitting Fist, revealing the Tiger Vanguard within.

It wasn't over yet; the Tiger Vanguard's huge body was directly battered, bones shattered, and a giant Fist Seal indented on its chest, blood spurting from its mouth and nose in an instant.

The sound of wind and thunder raged around Han Zheng, his figure instantly leapt into the air above the Tiger Vanguard, and with a slash, piercingly cold Sword Gang rushed forward.

After being critically hit by the Earth Splitting Fist, the Tiger Vanguard was even struggling to congregate demonic energy.

It raised its tiger claw to block but was nearly cleaved by Han Zheng's slash.

Without demonic energy to protect its body, its claws were no longer so sharp.

Han Zheng twisted around and plunged his knife directly into the eye of the Tiger Vanguard, immediately eliciting a piercing howl as the beast frantically clawed at Han Zheng.

But Han Zheng swiftly moved, abandoning his knife to back away, and with a flash, positioned himself atop the Tiger Vanguard's head at the back of its skull.

Clasping the Great Vajra Ming King Seal in hand, Han Zheng brought it down with force, and the phantom four arms of the Vajra Ming King behind him simultaneously struck, instantly making a dull thud.

The Tiger Vanguard howled miserably, its eardrums burst from the impact of Han Zheng's seal, blood streaming down.

Yet its vitality was incredibly strong; it did not die from this.

When Han Zheng brought down the seal again, the Tiger Vanguard was bleeding from all seven orifices, unable to muster any demonic power around its body.

By the time Han Zheng's third seal came crashing down, the Tiger Vanguard's head had been smashed into a depression.

The enormous body staggered before falling heavily to the ground, life extinguished.

[Slain Xuan Gang Realm Late Stage Great Demon, acquired 5000 Demon Essence.]

Han Zheng nodded in satisfaction, deeming the reward quite decent.

Although this Tiger Vanguard was a different breed of Tiger Demon, in Han Zheng's view, its approach was somewhat misguided.

Its talent for wind control was not bad, and as a Tiger Demon, its physical strength was also commendable.

But as a Demon, taking only one path is best.

Either rely on innate divine abilities to confront the enemy, as Scorpion Charm Lady does.

Or, like the Dragon Turtle of Smoke Wave Lake, overwhelm opponents with sheer physical might.

The Tiger Vanguard, however, wanted it all and sought to rely on both, which resulted in mediocrity in each aspect.

At that moment, Pei Xiuyuan approached and bowed deeply to Han Zheng, "Thank you, Mr. Han, for saving my life. However, there's one thing I don't understand—why did you save me?

You must know that I've always been against you; I've even thought of secretly sabotage you in our competitions."

Zhao Jinhua was startled. Why was Pei Xiuyuan spilling everything?

Han Zheng was slightly surprised, not expecting Pei Xiuyuan to be so direct.

"You need to understand something. I wasn't saving you; I was saving a Xuanjia Guard of my Smoke Wave Prefecture's Demon Cleansing Bureau."

Han Zheng stated indifferently, "If today you, Pei Xiuyuan, were trapped here, I would save you. If it were Zhang Yan, I would also save him. An unknown colleague from the Demon Cleansing Bureau, I would still rescue.

As a Demon Sweeping Captain in charge of Smoke Wave Prefecture, it is both emotionally and rationally my duty to rescue any Xuanjia Guard in danger while exterminating demons.

This is not about repaying evil with kindness but about fulfilling my responsibilities.

Pei Xiuyuan, to put it harshly, although you have constantly vied against me in secret, I have never considered you a rival.

Do you think your petty schemes could have any impact on me?

If I really wanted to harm you, I wouldn't need to leave you to die; I have a hundred ways to kill you without raising any suspicions from above."

Pei Xiuyuan was stunned, then let out a wry smile, "I believe you, I am thoroughly convinced, both in heart and in word!

Regardless of your reasons for saving me today, the fact that you saved my life remains true.

From now on, I, Pei Xiuyuan, am willing to go through fire and water for Mr. Han, without any hesitation!"

Pei Xiuyuan had already learned of Han Zheng's deeds during this time from Zhao Jinhua.

Han Zheng had annihilated two of the seven major powers in Smoke Wave Prefecture, brought three under his command, and subdued the other two.

Now Han Zheng's word was the law in Smoke Wave Prefecture, with no adversary left to oppose him.

What was he, a mere Early Stage Xuan Gang Realm Colonel, in comparison?

Now, if he dared any further schemes, as Han Zheng said, there are a hundred ways he could be killed.

Pei Xiuyuan was also genuinely impressed by Han Zheng's broad-mindedness.

Perhaps, that was why he was never able to take charge of Smoke Wave Prefecture.

Pei Xiuyuan was too petty, fixated only on his immediate territory, lacking Han Zheng's grandeur in handling affairs.

In response to Pei Xiuyuan's pledge of loyalty, Han Zheng merely nodded lightly, showing no significant reaction.

With ninety-nine percent of Smoke Wave Prefecture's Demon Cleansing Bureau's Xuanjia Guards under his control, the inclusion or exclusion of Pei Xiuyuan was of little consequence.

Han Zheng instructed Zhao Jinhua and the others to carry the carcass of the Tiger Vanguard back to the Smoke Wave Prefecture's Demon Cleansing Bureau.

The entire body of this Tiger Demon was a treasure, with its fur and bones being prime materials for artifact refining, too valuable to waste.