I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 429: Remnants of the Blood Demon Sect
Han Zheng had used the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique for such a long time, he certainly wouldn't mistake it. It was definitely the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique.
And it seemed like an upgraded version.
When Han Zheng used the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique, he could only transform into a blood shadow, but this Pan Qiaoniang could instantly transform into dozens of blood shadows, each carrying her own innate aura, even making it impossible for Han Zheng to distinguish.
"This woman is a remnant of the Blood Demon Sect!"
Yan Xuankong suddenly said, "This woman is using a combination of the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique and the Blood Shadow Splitting God Method from the 'Blood God Scripture'.
Each blood shadow contains her true presence, dispersing and combining at will. Unless all blood shadows are eradicated, she cannot be slain.
In the past, experts from the Blood Demon Sect suffered heavy losses under the joint attack by the Demon Cleansing Bureau and the Heavenly Gate. I didn't expect there to still be such direct lineage experts now!"
With this strike, Han Zheng unleashed the Great Brahma Heavenly God King Seal, only shattering two blood shadows that brushed past.
He turned around and shouted outside, "Do not let a single blood shadow escape!"
With those words, Han Zheng directly chased after a blood shadow, his Heavenly Demon Transformation unsheathed, cold demonic qi sweeping across the sky, directly shattering a blood shadow into pieces.
At the rear, Xiang Yuangong and others quickly responded, hastily attacking the blood shadows.
However, the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique was inherently fast, and the Blood Shadow Splitting God Method was extremely strange, so even with everyone at full might, they still missed over ten blood shadows.
After escaping the encirclement, those ten blood shadows recombined into the form of Pan Qiaoniang, though her face appeared slightly pale.
Her appearance remained as before, yet now seemed more enchanting and cold, like a venomous rose.
"You members of the Demon Cleansing Bureau moved quickly, but if you want to catch me, try in the next life!"
She mocked everyone, then immediately transformed into a blood shadow and disappeared in an instant.
Bao Chong cursed angrily, "That woman seeks death! If I catch her, I'll definitely make her pay!"
Han Zheng did not pursue as he realized that Pan Qiaoniang's use of the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique was three points faster than his own; he could not catch up.
"Old Yan, when you taught me the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique, did you hold back something? This woman's cultivation surely isn't as strong as mine, yet how is her speed surpassing mine?"
Yan Xuankong angrily replied, "I didn't hold back anything! The Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique is originally a Blood Demon Sect technique. That woman has trained in the Blood God Scripture, undoubtedly a direct descendant of the Blood Demon Sect.
Using the Blood God Scripture to drive the Blood Shadow Floating Light Technique is its proper use; it's her own cultivation technique, so why wouldn't her speed be faster?
You messed up on your own, and now you come to blame me? What is the meaning of this!"
Han Zheng truly overlooked this time, letting Pan Qiaoniang escape.
To be precise, it wasn't negligence as much as it was overconfidence.
Initially, Han Zheng suspected there was something wrong with Pan Qiaoniang but couldn't believe she possessed such cultivation and strength.
There were four Martial Arts Grandmasters present, all having condensed their True Pill, yet at such close range, they couldn't detect the hidden power of the opponent, deeming her a mere mortal and thus harmless.
The area surrounding Le'an Square had Demon Cleansing Bureau surveillance, where would an ordinary person escape to?
But now upon reassessment, everyone felt a chilling realization.
Fortunately, Pan Qiaoniang did not dare to act against the Demon Cleansing Bureau in broad daylight.
Otherwise, if she had attempted a sneak attack at such close range, no one but Han Zheng could resist.
"Old Yan, you couldn't detect anything wrong with Pan Qiaoniang either?"
Yan Xuankong snorted lightly, "I only have a missing Yang God now, of course, I couldn't see. If I were in my peak period, that woman wouldn't dare try any tricks in front of me!
The Blood Demon Sect's techniques are mysterious and unpredictable. It's said they have a Blood Exchange Technique that can swap all their body's qi and blood with those of a stronger being, thereby enhancing power.
But their Hierarch messed it up, swapping his qi and blood with demon blood, turning into a monster that was neither human nor demon.
Yet under normal circumstances, this technique is still quite useful; that Pan Qiaoniang likely concealed a portion of ordinary person's qi and blood, swapping with the Blood Exchange Technique, making her seem ordinary to you.
She could adjust the blood after you left, all without leaving a trace."
"Doesn't that make the technique invulnerable? Opponents could blend into ordinary people effortlessly."
Yan Xuankong sneered, "How could any technique be without weaknesses in this world? The Blood Exchange Technique only swaps qi and blood, not the three souls and seven spirits.
Yang God Realm experts refine their Primordial Spirit, having far stronger perception for the three souls and seven spirits than ordinary people.
Once you reach the Yang God Realm, you'll naturally see through them at a glance."
Xiang Yuangong approached and said, "Sir, this woman seems to be a remnant of the Blood Demon Sect. Could it be that the one who stole the weapons from the arsenal was the Blood Demon Sect instead of the Smell Fragrance Sect?"
No matter if it's the Blood Demon Sect or the Smell Fragrance Sect, they are both cults, targeted by the Court; there is not much difference between the two.
Han Zheng shook his head, "No, it couldn't possibly be the Blood Demon Sect.
The Blood Demon Sect has already been crippled by us in the Demon Cleansing Bureau and the Taoist great sect Heavenly Gate, and now merely remnants are left, incapable of stirring trouble.
Pan Qiaoniang should be merely sent by someone behind the scenes, tasked with monitoring Tan Fang's activities.
Go search the house and see if there are any clues."
Everyone entered the house and searched thoroughly, even almost digging down to three feet, yet found nothing.
Actually finding nothing is normal.
Tan Fang had been dead for several days; Pan Qiaoniang had ample time to destroy any evidence completely.
Moreover, since Han Zheng and the others came today, with the Demon Cleansing Bureau at their door, Pan Qiaoniang should be more cautious and certainly wouldn't leave any evidence.
Xiang Yuangong said gravely, "Sir, we have no evidence at the moment. I believe we should issue a citywide warrant for that Blood Demon Sect enchantress. Once apprehended, severe interrogations would surely expose their backing."
Among the three members of Jing'an Guard, Xiang Yuangong is actually the most rational one, and the one most intent on doing his job seriously.
The Thirteen Guards are Grand Commander Qi Zhangwu's direct guards. Perhaps they are unruly, perhaps arrogant, but there is one undeniable fact.
That is, regardless of time, they would strictly adhere to the duties of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, focusing on their tasks.
Unlike the Profound Armor Guards in other regions, who abandoned the interests of the Demon Cleansing Bureau for personal gains.
Before being subdued by Han Zheng, he merely wanted to undermine Han Zheng, but whenever the Grand Commander assigned a case, it still needed to be investigated.
Now, subdued by Han Zheng, he wanted to support Han Zheng in solving the case thoroughly.
Han Zheng could earn merits, and the merits of these Deputy Directors would not be short either.
Han Zheng nodded but still looked around, pondering.
Xiang Yuangong's suggestion was wise and the most prudent approach.
But Han Zheng didn't believe they could capture that Blood Demon Sect enchantress in the end.
The opponent, having escaped, would surely be more cautious next time.
Moreover, with the Blood Exchange Technique of the Blood Demon Sect enchantress, those below Yang God Realm simply couldn't detect her cultivation. Could they possibly deploy Yang God Realm experts to patrol the streets for a Blood Demon Sect enchantress?
The most crucial issue is that the Capital City is too vast.
With forty-nine squares, millions of people, finding a single individual is like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Thus Han Zheng still wanted to keep searching here for any clue he might find.
At the same time, Xiang Yuangong's safer method could also be attempted.
Just then, Han Zheng suddenly noticed something and asked, "Tang, does anyone frequently visit Tan Fang's home?"
Tang Tong was slightly stunned, "No, his relatives are all out of town, and because of his low-key and upright nature, he seemed a bit stern among officials, so his relations with colleagues were generally simple, none would visit him.
At least according to the Profound Armor Guards nearby, nearly no one would visit Tan Fang's home."
"Then whose footprints are these?"
Han Zheng suddenly pointed to two faint footprints under the table and asked.