Chapter 0261 – Devil’s Shadow Dao Protector Line – Absolute Return

by GreatBrother(위대한 다오 형제)

The black carriage that I rode in was different from the usual, it was a special vehicle for the Heavenly Demon Temple’s guards. It is made of light but exceptionally sturdy material, unusual external impact can not shake the slightest. The horses pulling the carriage are even more extraordinary, and can even be draped with special horse armor in times of crisis.

During the day, the carriage was escorted by the Juuma group on horseback, and Red Flame rode with me, explaining to me the duties of the escort.

"The night group rides in the back wagons and rests when it’s time to rotate, and then turns in with us in the evening."

I said in my heart that whether it was day or night, I actually didn’t need a guard. If someone approaches, the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique will naturally wake me up.

However, I didn’t point it out, but rather obeyed their arrangement. After all, what the Sect Leader wanted was to train them into excellent guards, and experience, was the most crucial part of that.

Of course, there is something else I need to do in order for them to gain experience faster.

"Stop the wagon." I commanded.

Red Flame immediately signaled the driver to stop and called the night group’s carriage along with him, all of whom stood in formation in front of me.

I walked over to the carriage, which originally had the symbol of the Heavenly Demon Temple carved on it, but at the moment it was covered up.

"Swish-"

As soon as I tore off the covering, the hideous and ghastly pattern of evil spirits was instantly revealed.

"From now on, we will no longer hide our identities, and all of your costumes will be changed into the official costumes of the Heavenly Demon Temple Escort Guard."

The guards usually wear unusual martial arts uniforms, and when they heard my words, Red Flame couldn’t help but look embarrassed.

"Reporting to the Young Lord, as per the rules ……"

"We make the rules, do as I say."

A flicker of struggle flashed through Red Flame’s gaze, but it quickly firmed up. After all, since escorting me, they have broken many routines.

He immediately ordered his men to change their costumes.

Not long after, Red Flame and the guards changed into the official costume of the Heavenly Demon Temple’s Escort Guard. The costume was simple yet majestic, with a shield pattern embroidered on the left chest of the black martial arts uniform, and in the center of the shield was the Evil Ghost Totem representing the Heavenly Demon Temple. In addition, they also wore black masks, on which the word "Demon" was embroidered with powerful strokes. That alone was enough to highlight their identity.

Changing into formal attire changed their demeanor.

I scanned the crowd one by one and said appreciatively, "Not bad, among the many costumes of this Sect, the one I appreciate the most is yours."

When everyone heard this, faint smiles appeared on their faces and they exchanged glances with each other.

"I know that this will make you work harder and expose you to greater dangers and unknown variables. If you were just ordinary guards, I wouldn’t have asked for this. But you guys are different, you are the ones who will be escorting the Heavenly Demons in the future."

As soon as the word "Heavenly Demon" was uttered, the eyes of the crowd were suddenly ablaze with fire.

"Have you ever seen that the Sect Leader will deliberately hide his identity when he travels? This is the reason why. From now on, all you have to do is to experience and rehearse in advance, because you are escorting the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Demon God Sect in an honorable manner!"

"Yes! My subordinate swears to guard the Young Sect Master to the death!"

"The word ‘sworn’ is dispensed with; keep your life to better guard it, understand?"

My joke lightened the mood a little.

Red Flame seized the opportunity to introduce me to their numbers while the crowd was there.

"When performing escort duties, we refer to each other as numbers one through twelve, and I would ask that the Young Preceptor do the same."

Red Flame was number one, and the others were numbered according to seniority, with the youngest, number twelve, appearing to be no more than a sixteen or seventeen year old.

I walked up to the twelfth, and it was marvelous to put life and death at risk at such a young age.

"You’re the youngest, the senior brothers aren’t bullying you, are they?"

"No, my senior brothers have been very kind to me, so kind that I’m a little overwhelmed!"

I smiled and patted him on the shoulder and turned back to the wagon.

"Depart!"

The carriage started up again and headed for its destination.

As the chief, Red Flame could have ridden with me, but he chose to escort me on horseback with the other guards. I think the reason he rode with me before was just to make it easier to explain his escort duties.

Although he is the chief, he shares the hardships with his subordinates and even leads by example in everything, charging ahead. Perhaps it is also because of this dutiful attitude of his that he was chosen by the Sect Leader to come and see me in person.

Our first destination was the Hunan branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect, a not-so-close journey that would take quite some time.

I can just take this opportunity to practice the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique.

This carriage is excellent and travels very smoothly, so I can cultivate without being disturbed.

There are still two realms left in the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique, and my goal for this trip is to break through to the next level before I leave the General Altar.

I don’t know how long it took, but Red Flame’s voice came from outside.

"Young Sect Master, let’s rest for a moment."

The wagon slowed to a stop and I stepped off, sitting down on a rock to rest.

The guards, on the other hand, were scattered around the perimeter with me at the center of their vigilance, their attention highly focused, not daring to slacken in the slightest.

To be frank, with them spread out like this, how can I protect them in case of danger?

"Red Flame." I called.

"Subordinate is." Red Flame, who was standing right in front on guard, hurriedly answered.

"Let me see your martial arts."

Red Flame froze at his words, then reacted that I was trying to instruct him in martial arts.

"It’s a rare opportunity, why don’t you show it off?"

"Yes! Young Preceptor!"

To him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so naturally he wouldn’t miss it.

"The martial art that my subordinate cultivates is called ‘Secret Shadow Sword Technique’."

With that, he began to maneuver.

Watching others practicing their unique martial arts was a taboo in the jianghu, so the other guards all turned away.

Red Flame rehearsed the Secret Shadow Sword Technique from start to finish.

"Nice swordplay." I commented.

I then pointed out some of the wrong habits and postures in his cultivation and told him how to improve them in the future. I didn’t say too much, just pointing out the most crucial point of them all.

"Many thanks to the Young Sect Master for his guidance!" Red Flame said gratefully, and the other guards could hardly hide their envy.

"No need to be envious, Number Two, come forward!"

I intended to instruct everyone in their martial arts, and when Number Two heard my words, he was a bit overwhelmed.

"The young sect master is busy with his affairs, my subordinates and the others are not in a hurry, they can wait until later ……"

"It’s you who are in a hurry now." I interrupted.

"Huh?" Two looked at me in disbelief.

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