"The Sect Leader has returned!"
"I heard that this ti the Sect Leader displayed extraordinary might in the Ghostly Land, even a few Third Grade praised him endlessly."
"What’s the use of endless praise? The Sect Leader was never inferior to the Third Grade; what qualifies them to evaluate the Sect Leader?"
"You have a point."
Several Dragon Gate Disciples at the city gate were whispering among themselves.
The events in Taizhou had shaken the world; naturally, Zouchuan Dao was extrely wary of the demons hidden within the Ghostly Land, and Wangdang Mountain needed constant vigilance.
A few days ago, Xu Guang, along with mbers of the Jiang Family and two Third Grade practitioners from Jiufeng Mountain, ventured deep into Wangdang Mountain but found no trace of formidable demons.
They returned without success.
"Madam."
Soone noticed Jiang Zi Yun standing outside the city gate and cautiously approached to greet her.
Jiang Zi Yun nodded gracefully.
"The outing didn’t go well this ti?"
Xu Guang shook his head, "We only found so demons up to the Fifth Grade, and even Fourth Grade demons were scarce. Your Jiang Family’s second ancestor said that perhaps a powerful demon had already been born deep within Wangdang Mountain, forming a Demon Country. We searched for a long ti but found nothing."
Jiang Zi Yun remained silent.
Xu Guang moved forward and gently embraced her.
"It’s been hard on you during this ti."
Jiang Zi Yun smiled and shook her head.
Ever since Xu Guang ca to this world, starting from his days as a beggar, he had never felt truly secure, always on the run, never having a sense of belonging.
Until he arrived at Dragon Gate, initially seeing himself as an enemy of the Sect, along with Jiang Zi Yun’s presence, he finally sensed his transformation.
The ntality of drifting with the tide had finally shifted; gradually, he began to feel a sense of belonging to Dragon Gate and Jiang Zi Yun.
He felt a sense of being grounded.
Now, as he approached the Third Grade, his five divine techniques manifested into his bloodline, accompanied by the Martial Master’s might, having served as Dragon Gate Sect Leader for so long, his aura had drastically changed.
A sense of authority and somber dignity, with decisive and uncompromising undertones in every move.
After spending three days with Jiang Zi Yun at Dragon Gate, the sect welcod another guest.
Gongsun Wang.
He was accompanied by Zhong Baihua, whom they hadn’t seen for a while.
"Senior, you ca just in ti. You missed the grand wedding so ti ago, but today we must have a good drink together."
Gongsun Wang shook his head, "There’s not that much ti; I have matters to discuss with you."
Zhong Baihua perceptively took over the conversation.
"The barbarians are challenging outside Iron Dragon Pass, with Olek from the Anglo-Saxon tribe boasting about being invincible to Fourth Grade martial artists. Seven Fourth Grades have died at Iron Dragon Pass. Later, Qiu Jing from Guanxia Mountain intervened and fell short by half a move. Due to Qiu Jing’s sowhat reckless Cultivation Technique, he perished. Now, with Olek erging again, no one dares answer the challenge..."
Xu Guang frowned.
"The Anglo-Saxon tribe believes in a glorious death, seeing battle death as absolute honor. Olek is on the verge of breaking through to Third Grade, viewing every battle during this period as a war of honor—either dying or breaking through."
"You don’t have to rush to agree. Olek is very strong; it’s rumored that a year ago, he challenged and defeated a Third Grade demon beast within the barbarian’s territory. His strength is too formidable, and the consequences of facing him are too terrifying. Consider it carefully."
Zhong Baihua spoke earnestly.
Xu Guang smiled.
"No need to worry; I know what I’m doing."
After Zhong Baihua finished speaking, Gongsun Wang continued.
"After this is over, join us for a trip to Hai Province. Zhuge Wuliang has sent word that there are changes in the rit List. It seems that an Inspection Envoy from the demon hunters is coming. You should take so ti to establish your na on the rit List to not miss this excellent opportunity to be introduced to the demon hunters."
After Gongsun Wang spoke.
Xu Guang was montarily stunned, then nodded, his emotions mixed.
...
Above the endless astral winds.
Clouds swirled like soone was walking on them; a middle-aged man with an ancient face stood on the cloud, overlooking everything below.
He could clearly see several imnse continents in the vast ocean, their expanse unimaginable.
"Weren’t you going to capture the Nine-Headed Crow King? Why did you co back specially?"
A voice ca from afar, as if stirring the endless wind before clouds united and ford a vast human face in the sky.
"Greetings, Yan Master."
The middle-aged man stood up and respectfully saluted the cloud face appearing in the sky.
"The Ancestors Yuan and Lie fell here at Li Taizhou, and I am unwilling to accept it."
"I will arrange for you to take the post of inspecting the Northern Six States, hoping you might learn sothing about your ancestors. But Gu Shuo, so things don’t necessarily yield good results through stubbornness."
The middle-aged man stood unmoved.
The demon hunter’s North Polar Six Courts were about to begin, and nas on rit lists from all over would be targets for the Six Courts’ invitations.
Li Taizhou had been watched by the Ancient God for three thousand years, and even the Purple Dipper Holy Land in the north retreated in defeat. It’s rumored that the Ancient God had surpassed the realm of Saints.
If a hero erged from such a place, they must be incredibly terrifying, with talent, quality, and aptitude unmatched by any standard.
Perhaps he might hear of his ancestors.
Of course, he dared not personally enter Li Taizhou; the level of danger there...
It’s beyond imagination.
...
In another state among the Heavenly Northern Six, the state of Luojing.
The Great Qian Dynasty.
In a room of utmost luxury, a golden figure sat on the ground, subtly moving, shimring with golden light.
Like a deity.
"Sixth Young Master, the palace sent word that the demon hunter’s North Polar Six Courts are about to open; you are to prepare to welco the demon hunter’s Inspection Envoy."
The golden figure rose slowly, his radiance dazzling, born of imperial lineage, with two striking white hairs at his temples—a manifestation of the Great Qian Dynasty’s imperial Divine Techniques known as "Snow at Twilight."
The martial artists in these Heavenly Northern Six States have surpassed Qi Refiners in recent years. Faced with increasingly dangerous Void Realms, Qi Refiners confront even greater perils.
The demon hunters are now the strongest strand of the Martial Dao in the Hongze World, even though their organizational structure is loose, akin to rcenaries, or a sect with an extrely loose frawork.
None of this undermines the demon hunters’ strength, targeting myriad monsters in the deep sea of Hongze, practicing Holy thods of demon hunting. Nowadays, as the world is ravaged by demons, who would not greet a demon hunter with utmost respect?
"I understand this matter."
The Sixth Young Master spoke to the outside, with a gleam of determination in his eyes.
...
anwhile.
The Northern Six States and further beyond the Northern Liang Sixteen States, along with nurous great states in the Hongze World, were plunged into frenzy with the century event of the demon hunters.
Entering the North Polar Six Courts ant entering the North Emperor’s Eye, with limitless achievents.
For a ti, the world was in upheaval.
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