[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens":3,"chapter-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-991":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rogue Evil Forces Across the Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231120,4178,"Chapter 991: The Sheriff Who Seeks Justice","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-991",991,"\u003Cp>A corpse was burning atop the scorching, flaming firewood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cigarette rolled in his hand, Zhang Cheng picked up a piece of firewood with a leisurely expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bright moonlight spilled onto his face, half of his features remained hidden in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sheriff, may I ask, what is this thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in terror, Tristan’s eyes were filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as I said, this is a vampire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, do things like this really exist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Lai Fujie, standing to the side, was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wouldn't they? Do you think Dracula is a joke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a smile, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but shrug his shoulders to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, Lai Fujie and Tristan swallowed hard and said, \"My God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you turn into this kind of monster, God won't come to save your souls! But I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling at the two men beside him, Zhang Cheng hoisted his double-barreled shotgun and turned around, saying, \"Let's go. He will find salvation in the flames, provided he has a soul to begin with!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to the town, Zhang Cheng dispatched his deputies to begin patrolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced the vampire attack, Tristan finally understood that this world was far less simple than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on this day, Lai Fujie, who had just returned from outside, spoke up: \"Sheriff, three strange fellows have arrived in town!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange? How strange? Two heads, or three heads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a calm face, Zhang Cheng asked while assembling a revolver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two men and a girl. They seem to be here to hunt down Tom Chaney!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explaining to Zhang Cheng, Lai Fujie began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lai Fujie’s words, Zhang Cheng frowned and said, \"Tom Chaney, is that the piece of trash?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lai Fujie say this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but inquire further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, that's him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Lai Fujie turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems we have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing up, Zhang Cheng quickly tucked the revolver into his waistband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the saloon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few people eating were still discussing the matter of Tom Chaney, but at that moment, a group of people walked in through the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head to look at this scene, Rooster Cogburn said in surprise, \"Looks like trouble has found its way to our doorstep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[True Grit!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Rooster’s words, LaBoeuf, who had just joined the team, was also full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Zhang Cheng sat in a chair with a bold, imposing manner and said, \"Welcome to my town. Let me introduce myself: my name is Zhang Cheng—'Cheng' as in integrity and honesty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nobody cares what your name is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Rooster spoke with a look of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his words, Zhang Cheng sneered: \"You come to my territory to catch someone, and then tell me nobody cares? Do you take me for a fool?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came here primarily because of your dereliction of duty, allowing that Lucky Ned gang to be so arrogant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Rooster turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at Rooster, Zhang Cheng tilted his head and said, \"Did no one tell him I just took office?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just took office? Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Rooster finally realized that this person was not \"Little Bill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, he drinks a lot sometimes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the cowboys beside Zhang Cheng, Mattie explained awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to catch Chaney? How about you let me join in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a smile on his face, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng suspiciously, LaBoeuf was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy killed an innocent traveler in my town two days ago, so I want to hang him from the railing outside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to the group, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, Mattie looked outside and indeed saw a very tall railing, seemingly prepared for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I refuse. I am taking him back to Texas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking to Zhang Cheng, LaBoeuf beside him turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Texas Rangers, are you? I know who you are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at LaBoeuf’s attire, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Texas was a state that produced rednecks and brutes, even though their history since joining the United States was short, they were the first to establish state police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the most famous were the Texas Rangers, who had cracked many shocking major cases and gradually evolved into elite detectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't pay you any reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng, Mattie spoke with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need a reward; I'm just pursuing justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling at the group, Zhang Cheng’s words immediately made the cowboys behind him laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhang Cheng was pursuing Chaney not only because he killed a traveler, but also because the Lucky Ned gang were the main culprits in the last train robbery!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng didn't have much money left, so he had to find a way to make money as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a neighbor, Ned of the Lucky Ned gang naturally became Zhang Cheng’s target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if the neighbor hoards grain, he hoards guns; the neighbor is his granary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the strong refusal from LaBoeuf and Rooster, Mattie eventually let Zhang Cheng join the team; after all, there is strength in numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhang Cheng did not bring all the cowboys along, choosing only Lai Fujie and Tristan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were just a bunch of robbers; Zhang Cheng didn't take them seriously at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, as they headed toward the Indian reservation, everyone was lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>LaBoeuf and Rooster were considering the money, while Mattie was thinking that her great revenge was about to be avenged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling a cigarette, Zhang Cheng bit it in his mouth, and Tristan quickly handed him a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As thick smoke billowed from his mouth, Zhang Cheng looked at the people around him and said, \"This weather is terrible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you become a sheriff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng suspiciously, Rooster was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because how could the sheriff of Big Whiskey town be a man from the Far East?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very simple, because the previous sheriff was finished off by me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, Rooster and LaBoeuf were stunned on the spot; how could he still be a sheriff after that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with those expressions? Do you think I'm a wanted criminal? Don't worry, I'm a good guy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking calmly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long journey, everyone finally arrived at the reservation after several days of travel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as they arrived, snow and wind began to mix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the cold chill, Zhang Cheng looked into the distance and said, \"There is smoke over there; there should be a hunter's cabin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Cheng’s words, everyone hurried toward the wooden cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on the way, LaBoeuf and Rooster were very vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arriving at the cabin, Zhang Cheng said, \"Friends inside, it's snowing outside; can we come in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it's already full!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice from outside, the people inside became vigilant and quickly raised their guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like they refused!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrugging his shoulders at Mattie and the others beside him, Zhang Cheng raised the revolver in his hand and pulled the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang! Bang! Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few gunshots rang out, and screams came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in shock, Mattie, Rooster, and the others were dumbfounded; was this what a sheriff was supposed to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the door open and entering, Zhang Cheng looked at the people wailing on the ground, raised his revolver, and said, \"Do you agree now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1308,"2026-06-18T01:05:50.539Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ad61758379a6dfec192bc2cbe93b2331970530d6c8d186597f8d31811615b203","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-992","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-990",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]