I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 259: The Real Temptation

The Wang Family's conspiracy with demons definitely demanded extermination and punishment as a warning to others—this was non-negotiable.

Even if the power of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department had mostly been outside, even previously, when only Xu Cunbao and Wen Tingyun were present, actions like those of the Wang Family were unforgivable.

To execute them first then investigate later was undoubtedly correct.

However, there was one thing Han Zheng could not understand.

Did these Martial World factions not have brains?

If it were back when the Black Mountain Demon swept through the Southern Mountain, their collusion with the Black Mountain Demon could have been excusable.

But now that Chen Baxian had chased the Black Mountain Demon into the gutter, daring only to come out like a ground rat now and then to stir up trouble, how could they dare to cooperate with him?

Han Zheng woke Yan Xuankong and shared his doubts with him.

Were these Martial World factions brainless, or was the Black Mountain Demon's ability to tempt people's hearts too strong?

Yan Xuankong chuckled coldly, "Actually, there's nothing so complicated involved. The Black Mountain Demon does possess some mental secret techniques, but he can't directly control people's hearts.

These Martial World factions being lured by the Black Mountain Demon boils down to one thing, desire.

That old demon isn't very capable; he just understands people's hearts thoroughly, knowing exactly what you desire.

If you desire beautiful women, the Black Mountain Demon can send alluring female demons your way, impossible to resist.

If you desire power, the Black Mountain Demon has numerous secret techniques and various chaotic items that can greatly enhance your strength.

If you desire authority, the Black Mountain Demon will paint you a picture, promising you control over vast territories and immense power in the future.

And this isn't even just an empty promise—many of the Human Clan under the Black Mountain Demon's command manage to obtain important positions.

So, these people are used by the Black Mountain Demon because they cannot withstand their own desires.

Do you think temptation is someone throwing a pile of Elemental Crystals in front of you and asking you to work for me?

You're wrong; that's just the most superficial and low-level approach.

True temptation finds whatever your heart most desires, most yearns for.

Even if you are as heartless as iron and kill people like a demon, you can't withstand a childhood sweetheart appearing before you, calling you 'brother.'"

The techniques of the Black Mountain Demon weren't unusual, but understanding them and being able to defend against them were wholly different matters.

The only way to completely solve this was to kill the Black Mountain Demon.

After returning to Black Stone County, Han Zheng said goodbye to Li Jingzhong and Li Sancheng among others, then led his people directly to Jingzhou Prefecture.

The Wang Family was considered a major clan in Jingzhou Prefecture; its old ancestor, Wang Xu, had even reached the Dan Sea Realm, only to fail in condensing his core. It was said that his Dan Sea shattered and he was seriously injured, and he had never taken action since.

However, Jingzhou Prefecture was not a very large state mansion, and even with the failure in condensing his core, the old ancestor of the Wang Family was still able to command respect from surrounding Martial World factions; the Wang Family's reputation was still intact.

At that moment, within the Wang Family's estate, the old ancestor Wang Xu was sitting cross-legged in a pavilion, watching the koi in the pond, occasionally slowly throwing bait into the pond that stirred a frenzy of fish swimming around.

Wang Xu looked extremely aged, his hair almost all gone, and the wrinkles on his face nearly covering his eyes.

As a former practitioner of the Dan Sea Realm, Wang Xu was actually just over a hundred years old, far from the end of his life span.

However, a failure in solidifying his pill and the rupture of his Dan Sea had caused his strength to plummet, and now he could only struggle to survive.

At this moment, a middle-aged man, also from the Wang Family, and the manager Wang Zhen, approached Wang Xu.

The Wang Family only had the old ancestor, with no family head, and for many years, Wang Xu had been in control of the Wang Family.

Wang Zhen said solemnly, "Old ancestor, the town of Jing County has been almost squeezed dry, totaling twelve carts of silver coins; they have all been brought home."

Wang Xu slightly nodded his head, not uttering a word.

Wang Zhen couldn't help but ask, "Old ancestor, why does the Black Mountain Demon demand so much silver and copper coin?

Such mundane things can only buy some low-grade spiritual medicine or sway some lowly commoners.

He's a Demon King, what does he need these things for? It's unheard of for demons to be greedy for wealth, and even if they are, coveting elemental crystals makes sense, but why covet these mundane silver coins?"

What Wang Zhen couldn't understand most was why the Black Mountain Demon had them squeeze these towns dry to collect gold and silver coins.

Although the silver coins were valuable, what use could they be to demons?

Could it be that the Black Mountain Demon planned to use these coins to recruit civilians and prepare for a rebellion?

Wang Xu replied indifferently, "Be careful with your words in the future, he should be referred to as the Black Mountain Demon King.

Now that we have joined his ranks, we must understand our position and stance.

Do not inquire about the commands from the Black Mountain Demon King, just focus on doing what you are tasked with."

Wang Zhen sat in front of Wang Xu, frowning he said, "Old ancestor, I still don't understand why our Wang Family must cooperate with the Black Mountain Demon King. If discovered by the Demon Cleansing Bureau, that would be punishable by death!"

By generational seniority, Wang Zhen was Wang Xu's direct grandson, which was why he dared to question him directly.

"It's all because of you fools!"

A trace of harshness appeared on Wang Xu's aged face, his eyes sharp as blades as he looked at Wang Zhen.

"Initially, when my Dan Sea was damaged, I had to seclude myself for healing, and I left you all to manage the family. What did you all actually do?

Arrogant and reckless, not knowing when to stop, you offended every Martial World force around Jingzhou Prefecture to the extreme, and even completely alienated several families.

If I had the cultivation of the Dan Sea Realm, it might be forgivable to have made these offenses.

But with my Dan Sea ruptured, you still dared to be so presumptuously arrogant; who gave you the audacity?

Over the years, the Wang Family has done things that have made us very hated, and you fools didn't know to restrain yourselves.

Did you think during my last birthday celebration that those noble families came to pay their respects because of my face?

No, they came to see when exactly I would die!

The moment I die is the moment they will divide up the Wang Family!

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The founder entrusted the family's foundation to me, I cannot let the Wang Family's legacy come to an end!

Even if it means cooperating with the Black Mountain Demon King, it is worth any cost!

You did not experience the terror when the Black Mountain Demon King swept through the Southern Mountain sixty years ago, you do not understand its horror.

What if it is a demon? Sometimes, following behind a demon, the benefits that could be received might exceed your expectations."

Wang Zhen looked at his hands, covered in age spots and badly roughened, and quietly sighed.

He did not want the Wang Family's legacy to end, nor did he want to die a feeble old man!

At this moment, a disciple from the Wang Family ran in anxiously, "Old ancestor, it's bad! The Demon Cleansing Bureau's people are here!"

Wang Zhen's hand trembled slightly, then his expression calmed again.

"What's meant to come will always come, just didn't expect the Demon Cleansing Bureau to act so swiftly, these black-coated dogs are much sharper than sixty years ago.

Go meet the people from the Demon Cleansing Bureau. At the same time, send someone to notify the Demon Sweeping Captain of Jingzhou Prefecture, Qiao Xuan, say we have some misunderstanding with the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

Over the years, they have taken so much from our Wang Family, it's time for him to exert some effort."