I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 216 - What’s Wrong with Wanting to Live? (Extra for leeches who stay down a grade for Alliance Hierarch)

Pei Xiuyuan was not a man of small-mindedness, but neither was he limited in intellectual capacity.

Han Zheng had already shown such astonishing capabilities, what could he possibly use to contend with Han Zheng?

Besides, Han Zheng had once saved his life, if he were to clash with Han Zheng again, even his trusted lieutenant, Zhao Jinhua, would be disappointed in him.

Zhao Rongye took a deep breath and gently shook his head, saying, "Who would have thought that Han Zheng hasn't been in Smoke Wave Prefecture for long and has already turned this place upside down? I truly underestimated him.

He must have started suspecting me when he was preparing to investigate those past events, right?

I've become old and less vigilant; I should have left long ago."

As his voice faded, a wicked black aura suddenly burst forth from Zhao Rongye's body.

That black aura was neither Demonic Qi nor Death Qi nor Demon Energy but an indescribable, corrupt presence.

Zhao Rongye's figure transformed into a swift black streak, charging towards Pei Xiuyuan.

Startled, Pei Xiuyuan's sword dropped, and the Cold Ice Gang Qi erupted furiously, extending several zhang from the blade.

In terms of strength, Pei Xiuyuan, of course, was no match for the top martial artists from the major sects.

Nevertheless, being a Demon Sweeping Captain from the Demon Cleansing Bureau, his power in the Xuan Gang Realm was indeed above average.

But with a loud explosion, Pei Xiuyuan was blown back three steps.

That corrupt and wicked aura eroded his Gang Qi, and upon entering his body, it even corrupted his vitality, utterly bizarre.

Furthermore, Zhao Rongye's strength was immense; Pei Xiuyuan couldn't even withstand a single move from the old man!

Before Pei Xiuyuan could recover, Zhao Rongye attacked again, bare-handed, his speed and power completely overwhelming Pei Xiuyuan, forcing him to retreat step by step in utter disarray.

Pei Xiuyuan looked in horror at Zhao Rongye.

This old fiend has hidden his strength so well!

Previously, everyone thought Zhao Rongye was practically finished.

His Life Span nearly depleted, his vitality drained, and although he possessed the cultivation of the Xuan Gang Realm, he was barely able to engage in fierce battle anymore.

One could say that every move he made drained his own Life Span.

Who would have expected this old fellow's true strength to be so ferocious that Pei Xiuyuan had no power to fight back!

After a punch that completely sent Pei Xiuyuan flying out of the gate, Zhao Rongye moved to flee.

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But in the next moment, a giant hand made of Gang Qi suddenly condensed in mid-air, grasped Zhao Rongye, and violently smashed him into the ground!

An astonishing crash echoed as the ground caved into a deep pit.

Zhao Rongye lay in it, covered in blood, struggling to rise, then spat out a mouthful of black pus.

Han Zheng and Chen Jiuzhen, among others, entered in succession, surrounding Zhao Rongye at the center.

Pei Xiuyuan approached somewhat embarrassingly and with a cupped fist said, "I almost let this old fiend escape; please, sir, forgive my fault."

Previously, Pei Xiuyuan thought that he had Zhao Rongye, this old fiend, in his grasp, and there would be no surprises.

Having worked with Zhao Rongye for so many years, he clearly knew the other's capabilities.

Who would have thought that the other party had hidden his depths so well that Pei Xiuyuan himself nearly capsized.

"Don't blame yourself. I should have thought that this old fellow must have concealed something.

But now it seems that it probably wasn't him who personally killed Liao Hongsheng.

That power of his is indeed strange, but it's not strong enough to kill Liao Hongsheng, not even a gravely injured Liao Hongsheng."

Pei Xiu suddenly felt somewhat speechless.

Perhaps only in Han Zheng's eyes did Zhao Rongye's power seem not too strong.

That old fiend had been dominating and striking him down the whole time; if he hadn't been in a hurry to escape, Pei Xiuyuan might have been killed in a real fight to the death.

Han Zheng looked at Zhao Rongye and spoke lightly, "Tell me, what exactly happened back then? Why would you risk killing Liao Hongsheng for investigating these things?"

Zhao Rongye coughed and asked, "When did you start suspecting me? I guarantee that I acted flawlessly, without a single exposed flaw."

"Since I first arrived at the Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Cleansing Bureau and started investigating the cause of Liao Hongsheng's death, I began suspecting you, but not just you, everyone in the Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Cleansing Bureau."

Han Zheng spoke indifferently, "Liao Hongsheng's death was too suspicious. It must have been someone very familiar with him and with the Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Cleansing Bureau that killed Liao Hongsheng with a plot."

So, everyone in the Demon Cleansing Bureau of Smoke Wave Prefecture is a suspect, and all I've done is to eliminate the suspects one by one.

By the end, when even Pei Xiuyuan was excluded, it left you as the only one remaining.

It was I who deliberately had Pei Xiuyuan tell you that I was going to start investigating the Black Mountain Demon calamity from decades ago.

As a result, not long after the news spread, General Black Toad came seeking revenge against me.

Yue Jingtong was also informed of the Yue Family's destruction and came to kill me, which was exactly the same method as the one used to kill Lord Liao.

Zhao Rongye, not to criticize you, but you're really lacking in creativity, using the same few methods over and over again."

"So, you don't have any evidence at all! You're based solely on suspicion!"

Zhao Rongye's eyes suddenly widened with teeth clenched in anger.

Han Zheng had been speculating and suspecting from the beginning to the end.

It wasn't that he had revealed any flaws, but rather that this fellow was too paranoid.

If he hadn't been in such a rush to leave, he might have been able to cope for a while.

But now that he had made his move, he could say that he was completely exposed.

"Enough, I don't have time to talk nonsense with you. Just confess honestly. At your age, it would spare you the pain of flesh and blood."

"Speak? Even if I speak, I'll die, so I might as well die now!"

Zhao Rongye's hands gathered strength, ready to strike his own head.

Pei Xiuyuan hastily tried to stop him, but Han Zheng just waved his hand.

Yet the palm about to reach his head abruptly stopped.

Zhao Rongye asked Han Zheng hoarsely, "Why aren't you stopping me?"

Han Zheng scoffed, "Because you're afraid to die; you don't dare to die.

People like you would live another two hours if they could, how could you possibly dare to end your own life?"

Why was someone of Zhao Rongye's age still causing so much trouble? Of course, it was to stay alive!

Liao Hongsheng found out about the past events, and Han Zheng was going to investigate them too. No matter what had happened back then, as soon as it was discovered, Zhao Rongye was bound to die!

So, in order to live, he dared to plot against Liao Hongsheng, and even Han Zheng.

How could such a person, afraid of death, have the courage to commit suicide?

Zhao Rongye lowered his hand, trembling as he looked at Han Zheng.

He had long known that this young man was far more terrifying than Liao Hongsheng.

It wasn't the terror of strength, but his ultimate control over the human heart.

"What's wrong with wanting to live!? I fought and risked my life for the Demon Cleansing Bureau my whole life, facing death - what's wrong with wanting to live!? Tell me!"

At this moment, Zhao Rongye's aged face became extremely fierce, with a hint of remorse, but, even more so, full of hatred.

"Back then, the Demon Cleansing Bureau was too incompetent, allowing the catastrophe of the Black Mountain Demon to sweep through the entire Southern Mountain.

We, the Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, were supposed to eradicate the demons, yet we became their blood food!

You say I'm afraid of death? What right do you have to say I'm afraid of death?

You, Han Zheng, are simply lucky to be born at a better time!

Chen Zhenfu, the heroic and extraordinary State Mansion Governor, easily defeated the Black Mountain Demon, restoring light to the entire Southern Mountain.

But before Chen Zhenfu made his appearance, do you know what the Southern Mountain was like?

It was no different from the dark world of Ancient Times, where demons wantonly bred the Human Clan!

We, the Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, hid in the darkness like Ground Rats, while the demons could swagger around in the State Mansion, hunting us.

If they discovered any of us, Xuanjia Guards, they would strip off our Xuan Armor, torture us to death, and then devour us!

And they didn't just eat us in one bite; they would start by eating the limbs and then the torso, making you feel your body being chewed away bite by bite!

Being born in such an era, is it wrong that I didn't want to die and wanted to live?

Han Zheng, you've now taken control of the entire Smoke Wave Prefecture, and you could've simply waited for your promotion, so why insist on looking into those past events that are already over? Why must you force my hand!?"

Zhao Rongye roared, his eyes filled with madness.