Chapter 75: The Truth of the Sky Bureau

With Fox Sui, Lang Mou, and the Heavenly Wolf demon all gone, the rest of the demons, seeing the situation, knew they were no match for the Great Heaven. Like scattered sand, they fled in all directions.

Ni Yu and the little Daoist boy looked at the weapon in their hands, exchanging glances. “Master, what’s going on? Where’s Sang Chu? Did she leave her magical artifact behind?”

They assumed that the thing that could keep burning was a magical artifact, and holding it, they felt a bit awkward.

“Keep it. It’s your good fortune. I’m going to find the Demon King. Now it’s time to leave.”

After speaking, he glanced at the small, inconspicuous water droplet on the distant grass, then led Ni Yu and the others away.

The old man, whose body had endured countless dangers, watched as the water droplet he had been using disappeared. He sighed, “I didn’t expect she could really do it. Now the demon clan can have a few peaceful days.”

Under the moonlight, a shadow transformed into a huge black dog, crawling on the ground. Its voice was deep as it said, “Originally, I just wanted to test that little disciple of yours with some fame, but I didn’t expect she could really pull it off.”

The old man replied, “Thank you.”

The old man had planned to intervene, but seeing how things turned out, Sang Chu didn’t need his help, so he never made a move.

The black dog said, “After all, she’s my first disciple. Even if she doesn’t acknowledge me, I acknowledge her. Since it’s settled, I’ll take my leave.”

After speaking, he melted into the moonlight and disappeared.

The old man crushed the water droplet in his palm and scattered it into the air. “Little Yu, the person who killed your parents is dead. Grandma couldn’t take revenge with her own hands for you, but you can rest easy now.”

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On the Sky Train

Sang Chu lay on the ground. Standing before her was a tall man.

He wore a golden Tang suit embroidered with a black nine-clawed dragon, so lifelike it seemed it might soar into the sky at any moment.

The man’s features were so exquisite they seemed almost unreal, his skin pale and luminous, but his peach blossom eyes were icy cold.

He looked down at Sang Chu with a sense of disdain for all living things.

His waist-length hair was casually draped behind him, giving him a wild and untamed air.

Sang Chu stared at him, her expression unchanged. The man said, “Sang Chu? Not bad. Here’s your ID badge. From now on, you’re an official employee of the Sky Management Bureau.”

Sky Management Bureau? Isn’t this for travelers?

She wanted to ask what was going on, but seeing the man’s cold eyes, Sang Chu swallowed her words, deciding to ask later.

Sang Chu looked down at her chest. There was a golden badge pinned to her clothes, with her name “Sang Chu” on the front and a row of embossed designs on the back.

The train was golden, the interior was lavishly decorated in gold, and even the man’s clothes and the badge were gold. Sang Chu didn’t know what aesthetic these people had, but she could tell they were truly extravagant.

Sang Chu asked, “What about him?”

Ever since Fox Sui and the other two demons boarded the Sky Train, they had been unconscious. Tu You, the rabbit spirit, explained, “Outsiders can only board the train with permission. When you boarded, you passed out too. Only after fusing with the train’s divine power can you stay conscious. You’re already doing pretty well!”

At this, the tall man nodded slightly. “Yes, to be able to adapt so quickly means you’re diligent. Not bad. Once you’re on board, you’re one of us. The apocalypse is coming, so work hard.”

Sang Chu nodded, looking at this cold, seemingly emotionless man. She quickly stood up and braced herself.

The train doors opened.

A fierce wind howled, and Sang Chu felt as if she was about to be torn apart by the force. The man kicked her off the train!

Thud—a heavy impact.

Sang Chu rolled several times before finally stabilizing herself and lying on the ground.

She remembered that the first time she returned from the tomb world, she’d also been thrown out like this, feeling as if her internal organs had been shattered.

“Rabbit, was I kicked off by him last time too?”

Tu You laughed heartily. “Yes! Most Sky Travelers are too scared to get off, so they dawdle. Because of the train’s suppression, they instinctively fear it, so he has to kick them off. You’re fine!”

“Who’s ‘Mian-ge’?”

“Qin Simian, the manager of the Sky Bureau, the boss who assigns tasks and issues orders, and the highest authority on the Sky Train. A very scary character.”

Sang Chu nodded. Even after being kicked by him, she still hadn’t recovered. She knew he was truly formidable!

At least, his strength was many times greater than Fox Sui and Lang Mou combined!

Sang Chu asked, “What exactly is this Sky Management Bureau? Didn’t you say before it was for travelers?”

Tu You replied, “Different identities mean different information. Before you were officially recognized, everything about the Sky Bureau was confidential. Now you’re an official employee, so there’s no need to hide it. My job is to ensure the normal flow of goods between worlds.

For example, the first world you went to was the Monsterization World. There, they don’t have things like gold or silver. It’s hard to survive just by using local resources, so they need outsiders to bring in what they lack and trade. Your apocalypse world needs food, water, and soil, as well as supplies to support survival. That’s why we need to maintain the cycle of life between worlds.”

Sang Chu said, “So, the Sky Train exists to maintain the survival of worlds on the verge of collapse?”

Tu You nodded. “That’s right. Without my mediation, the Monsterization World would gradually lose land, humans, and food for monsters. In the end, monsters would turn on each other, and the world would descend into chaos and destruction.

As for the apocalypse, without the energy normal people need, ordinary people would die off, and only the powered ones would struggle to survive. The demon world, after the Heavenly Wolf’s rampage, would lose its rationality and be left with only brutality. In the end, all these things are managed by the Sky Bureau!”

Sang Chu lay on the ground for a long time before slowly getting up. “I see. The Sky Management Bureau is pretty impressive.”

Tu You squatted on Sang Chu’s shoulder, proudly saying, “It’s more than impressive—it’s amazing! To ensure the smooth completion of Sky Bureau tasks, I have to pick the best candidates. I must make sure the ones I choose aren’t selfish, cold-hearted people. Otherwise, if they can’t complete the tasks, even us little spirits will die with them. All the ticket holders are chosen by me, and I have to be responsible for my choices!”

Sang Chu was curious about the person Tu You had originally chosen. “Who was the one you picked before, the one who died?”

Tu You sighed. “A good person, unfortunately. Good people don’t live long. I observed him for a long time before deciding, but just as I was about to give him the notice, he died.”

Tu You shook his head helplessly. Sang Chu continued, “So you observe them for a long time? That means not everyone who boards the train is chosen by you. Only those you pick can become true Sky Travelers!”

“Of course! Otherwise, how could I find people in so many worlds? Everyone boards the train and travels, and then I pick the ones I want from among the travelers.”"