《The Strongest Sect of All Times》 Chapter 1: Iron Bones Clang Clang Sect Chapter 1: Iron Bones ng ng Sect "Young man, I can tell that your bone structure is wondrous. You are a rare martial genius that appears with odds less than one in ten thousand. You can consider joining my Iron Bones ng ng Sect as a disciple. In the future, your aplishments will be immeasurable." In the wilderness surrounded by mountains, the scenery was pleasant. Jun Changxiaoughed and spoke to a cultivator. His lips were curled up into a smile, and with his fair-looking face, he gave off a feeling of extreme handsomeness. It was not a feeling; it was real. If there were females there who saw him, they would definitely scream in excitement and would definitely be mesmerized so greatly to the extent where they could not even stand straight. "This" The cultivator had a green head-cloth tied to his head. He politely asked, "Sir, can you shift your feet away first?" So, it turned out that Jun Changxiao had one of his feet upon the other party''s face, covering half of it and even leaving a huge footprint. Was this not a case of someone being beaten up? From the looks of things, given that the other party was lying on the ground as well as the footprint on his face, the severity of this beating was quite severe. Jun Changxiao retracted his foot before apologetically saying, "When I saw you teasing my beautiful female disciple, this seat1 acted rashly in a moment of impulse. I''m truly sorry." "" The cultivator was speechless. He encountered a beauty in the wilds and merely went forward to speak two sentences with her. After that, he immediately got pummelled by this sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect2. How unlucky. "Friend," Jun Changxiao said, "why don''t you consider it?" The cultivator with the head-cloth weakly replied, "Can I say no?" "Yes, you can." Jun Changxiao was serious. "Our Iron Bones ng ng Sect has always used virtue to convince the masses. We definitely won''t force anyone to do things against their will!" "I apologize then." The cultivator endured the pain and rejected the offer. "I''ve already joined the Spirit Spring Sect. It''s impossible for me to be a disciple of your esteemed sect." It had not been easy for him to pass the Spirit Spring Sect''s test to be an unofficial disciple. Why would he choose to transfer to another sect, let alone the Iron Bones ng ng Sect? Just from the name, he was sure that this sect was a rubbish sect that was unranked in the Fallen Star Continent. It would be a waste of time if he joined it; it would even be a waste of his life. "Sigh." Jun Changxiao shook his head and spoke with extreme pity in his tone. "Friend, you have no fate with my Iron Bones ng ng Sect." He turned his head and yelled, "Qianqian, did this fellow bully you earlier?" On a gigantic rock not far away, a white-robed maiden sat quietly. Her eyes were as clear as spring water, and her skin was as fair as snow. Although she was only about sixteen years of age, she had all the conditions required to be considered a beauty. If one wanted to point out some ws, it would be that because of her youth, some of her body parts that were supposed to be fuller were not that full yet. "Sect leader." Lu Qianqian adjusted her cuff and calmly spoke. "He wanted to touch my hand earlier." Pak! Jun Changxiao once again lifted his feet and stomped down on the head-cloth cultivator''s face. His gaze turned cold and sharp. "You must be tired of living." Earlier, his expression had been filled with gentleness, but now, his entire person became filled with killing intent. The speed of his face changing was even faster than someone flipping the pages of a book. The head-cloth cultivator hurriedly yammered, "Sir I I didn''t!" He vowed that he only had the slightest thought of doing so earlier, but before he could do anything, he was pummelled and fell onto the ground. At most, one could say that his attempt at trying to take advantage was unsessful! "Qianqian wouldn''t lie," Jun Changxiao coldly said. "This seat believes her. I will absolutely teach you a good lesson today!" Bang! Bang! Bang! Gentle gusts of wind blew over, blowing on the swollen face of the cultivator with the green head-cloth. He had been pummelled so brutally that his bones had almost fallen apart. "Despicable." He struggled and lifted his head, staring at the two blurry figures before him. The cultivator gripped the soil on the ground angrily as he mumbled with hatred, "This daddy will definitely get revenge!" Jun Changxiao. The sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. The Iron Bones ng ng Sect was truly impressive. A cultivator with the surname ''Wang'' had founded the sect. When he was young, he did not die after jumping from a cliff and was treated to a meal by a passerby, so he decided to establish the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. The motto of the sect wasbe a firm and unyielding person, and act righteously! The first-generation sect leader went to great lengths to build a good foundation. In just a few dozen years, the sect became extremely famous in the pugilistic world. The sect also got promoted to the ninth grade from an unranked sect and became the most dazzling existence in Qingyang Vige! However A storm could arise from a clear sky, just as unexpected things could ur. The first-generation sect leader went to have fun at some ''ces of entertainment'' at a nearby town and was captured by the authorities. Because of his failed attempt to break out of prison, he was executed the next day. Due to the sect having no leader, it naturally began to decline. Nothing in the world was eternal. The glory of a powerful ninth-grade sect like the Iron Bones ng ng Sect was extremely short-lived. Every time the storyteller of the vige mentioned the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, when he spoke about Sect Leader Wang who was beheaded due to his unsessful attempt to break out, they would lower their heads and sigh. The children who were listening to his stories would all shed tears silently. Although the Iron Bones ng ng Sect had declined, it still existed! The three disciples sat together after that incident, and after having a farewell meal, one of them chose to stay and guard the sect, unwilling to abandon it. Who was that person? It was naturally the second-generation sect leader, Jun Changxiao! More urately It was the Jun Changxiao of the past. This was because, during one dark and gloomy night, Jun Changxiao woke up and needed to go to the toilet. Just as he stepped out of the great hall, the signboard with the words ''Upright and Unyielding'' fell and smashed into his head. After that, he breathed hisst. And just so coincidentally, Jun Changxiao, who was from Earth, crossed over to this world and sessfully upied the body of the Jun Changxiao of this world, who had passed away a moment prior. "I crossed over to another world?" Realizing that he was not dead, Jun Changxiao fell into a daze for a while. After that, he epted the memories of the original body and finally understood that he, fortunately, had be one of the many millions that seeded in crossing over. Excellent, excellent! Ultimate cultivation arts, secret divine skills, all sorts of systems, please feel free to appear! Since I, Jun Changxiao, have arrived in this world, I must do the same as those who crossed over in the stories and reign supreme here. I will crush all geniuses and be the supreme and peerless divine sovereign or sacred immortal! The heavens would not let down people with aspirations. After he squashed countless ants and fleas to death, he finally managed to activate the system. Ding! "Strongest Sect System is being activated" Ding! "Activation of the Strongest Sect System sessful. Beginning to load the data interface for the host" Swish! As the mechanical voice faded away, rows of data appeared in Jun Changxiao''s inner vision. Sect Name: Iron Bones ng ng Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Grade: Ninth grade Sect Construction Level: 1 Sect Members: 1/100 Sect Contribution Value: 0/100 Sect main mission: Within 100 years, make the Iron Bones ng ng Sect be the strongest sect in the Fallen Star Continent with 100,000 members. Failure to aplish this will result in the dispersal of host''s soul when the time arrives! After seeing the main mission, Jun Changxiao felt the soles of his feet turning cold. After that, his legs began to tremble. After carefully searching through his original body''s memories and learning that he was the only member of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, he immediately went to the kitchen and ced a cleaver on his throat. After a long period of hesitation, he eventually put the cleaver down and did not do anything rash. A ninth-grade sect. A sect with a single member! He had to grow this sect into the strongest sect in the entire continent and recruit 100,000 disciples within 100 years. Were the heavens joking with him, or was the system joking with him? Ding! In his despair, the mechanical voice rang out again. "Congrattions to the host for activating the system. You have obtained one interspatial ring! "Interspatial ring?" Jun Changxiao discovered that an exquisite jade bracelet had suddenly appeared on his right wrist. The words ''interspatial ring'' were engraved on it. His lips could not help but twitch. "Such arge ''ring''? This is my first time seeing such a thing!" Chapter 2: Youre the Sect Leader? Chapter 2: You''re the Sect Leader? Jun Changxiao was named Jun Changxiao because his parents hoped that he would be able to smile often in his life1 and pass his days happily. After crossing over to the Fallen Star Continent and bing a sect leader while activating the system, he had alreadypletely forgotten what methods he should use to be able to smile happily. This mission of developing the Iron Bones ng ng Sect into the strongest sect and needing to recruit 100,000 disciples was as tough as ascending to the heavens! In addition, there was the time limit of 100 years! The systems of others who crossed over would gift them some legendary equipment, many experience points, or a level 999 saber. Why was the gift of this system so lousy? "Sigh." Jun Changxiao sighed. "As someone who crossed over, if I meet a fellow peer in the future, how will I have the face to greet them?" He was extremely dispirited and dejected. Since he had crossed over, should he not do his best to live a good life? Sect Leader Jun then linked his mind with the interspatial ring that was clearly a bracelet and established a connection. "I hope there will be some divine equipment or divine skills in it." Jun Changxiao prayed while sending his thoughts into the wondrous space within. After entering the interior of the interspatial ring, he discovered that other than a brick in the misty space, there were no other items. Where''s the divine equipment and divine skills? At the very least, the system could''ve given me the egg of a divine beast, right? I could''ve slowly hatched it. What a pity. There''s nothing but a single brick! Jun Changxiao did not want to give up as he shifted his attention. He was filled with silent anticipation. "Could it be a piece of divine equipment?" Having read many novels, he knew that for a qualified world-crosser, or the heavens'' chosen, even if it was a stone they dug out from thetrine, that stone would be a piece of ancient divine equipment that had disappeared for ages. The sect leader was lost in his beautiful fantasy of wandering the pugilistic world with a brick in his left hand and a bracelet on his right Pak! Chang Xiaojun held the brick and could clearly sense a tiny vibration from it. He felt great joy in his heart. "There''s a heartbeat. Could it be there''s something awesome hidden within this brick? After it awakens, it will teach me a supreme ultimate divine art, right?" He grew increasingly agitated the more he thought about it. He then moved the brick before his eyes. When he turned it around, Jun Changxiao''s expression stiffened. The blood in his body felt as though it could not be controlled and had the possibility of surging up through his throat. There was an information screen on the brick with some numbers on it. ''Remaining time before self-explosion: 99 years, 355 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes, and 46 seconds.'' In the bottom-left corner, there was a footnote. ''If the mission is aplished within the time limit, the self-explosion feature will automatically be resolved.'' Ding! Ding! The numbers jumped as the time quickened. "F*ck your daddy" Jun Changxiao smashed the brick onto the ground before cursing loudly, "This isn''t divine equipment. It''s a bomb!" Ding! Just as the brick mmed onto the ground, the time on the screen became 22 hours 58 minutes from 23 hours 58 minutes! "Host!" The system reminder rang out. "This item is known as a spirit explosion weapon. It has its own thoughts and personality. If you make it unhappy, it will reduce the amount of time remaining." Putong! Jun Changxiao fell to the ground. His voice contained a sobbing tone. "System, I don''t want to y anymore. I want to go home" "The system has already been activated," the mechanical voice replied. "Host, you mustplete the main mission no matter what. If you choose toze about and wait for death during the allotted time, the spirit explosion weapon will be triggered and explode in advance." Jun Changxiao spread his limbs and helplessly grieved. "de, where''s the de? I want tomit suicide" Ding! "Fulfilling host''s wish. Host has obtained a nanshou de!" Swish! A treasured de appeared in the inner space of the interspatial ring. Jun Changxiao almost coughed out blood. His wish of returning him did not materialize, but the system straight-forwardly granted his wish ofmitting suicide? What a shady system! Jun Changxiao felt as though he had been swindled. But since he crossed over to the Fallen Star Continent and also activated the system, he could only concede to his fate. Hence, he ''shifted'' the information data panels of the system to before his eyes as he carefully looked through them. Sect name, sect leader, sect members, all these data fields were easy to understand. What he did not understand was the ''sect construction level'' and ''sect contribution points 0/100''. What the hell were those? "Host," the system said, "there are many aspects to sect construction level. As the level increases, more sect functions will be activated." "For example?" "You can use your thoughts and connect with the sect construction level, opening up a more detailed data interface." "There''s a function like that?" Jun Changxiao closed his eyes. He drew a mental link and ''tapped'' the words ''sect construction level''. A momentter, a tiny data panel appeared before his eyes. There was a brief exnation on it. Sect construction level 1: No function. Sect construction level 2: Alchemy Pavilion unlocked Sect construction level 3: Smith Pavilion unlocked Sect construction level 4: Curse Pavilion unlocked Sect construction level 5: Spirit Beast Pavilion unlocked There was also a small row of words behind indicating that once the sect construction level reached level five, he would be able to see more functions disyed. The functions would be avable to be unlocked as he continued to progress. Jun Changxiao was speechless. "How do I level up the sect construction level?" "In order to do that, the host must recruit more members." "I see," Jun Changxiao said. "In that case, what does ''sect contribution points'' mean?" "Sect contribution points are points that you can spend in exchange for treasures within the sect merchant store," the system exined. "Sect merchant store?" Jun Changxiao''s eyes brightened. From his knowledge, many main characters of novels would discover that their systems had something like a ''sect merchant store''. Once the store was unlocked, the system might even gift a newbie pack to the host, allowing them to gain a set of powerful equipment! Jun Changxiao carefully read through the data. He then asked in a puzzled manner, "Where is the merchant store?" "You need to acquire one contribution point before the merchant store can be unlocked." "How do I obtain contribution points?" "To gain one contribution point to unlock the merchant store, you must recruit more members." Upon hearing that, Jun Changxiao understood. For the so-called Strongest Sect System, regardless of construction level or contribution points, all of them had a connection with recruiting members!" "Alright!" Jun Changxiao''s heart was filled with a high fighting spirit. "From tomorrow onward, I will begin to recruit new members!" Reality was cruel. When he pushed open the tattered-looking sect gates and put up notices indicating that the sect was recruiting members, there was no one who came to apply even after a month. He waited half a month longer. Just as Jun Changxiao became discouraged, Lu Qianqian arrived. She stopped at the notice pasted on the sect gates and walked in after some hesitation. She then said, "I want to join the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." Jun Changxiao, who was squatting on the stairs and eating a bowl of noodles, instantly fell into a daze. He had waited for so many days, and when he was on the brink of despair, a beauty actually arrived. To him, this was undoubtedly an extremely fortunate matter! Lu Qianqian stared at Jun Changxiao, who was in a daze, before quietly asking, "Are you an idiot?" Swish! Jun Changxiao hurriedly tossed the bowl of noodles aside and passionately helped her with the application procedure. When he took out the sect leader seal that indicated the sect leader''s identity, Lu Qianqian doubtfully asked, "You''re the sect leader?" "Not bad." Jun Changxiao puffed out his chest and earnestly said, "This seat is precisely the sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." "I''m quitting." "Beauty, don''t, don''t, don''t!" He used all the techniques he knew, essentially being shameless and naggy, and in the end, Jun Changxiao managed to convince Lu Qianqian to stay. He was no longer the only member of this deste sect. Ding! "Sect Members: 2/100!" Ding! "Sect Contribution Points: 1/100!" Ding! "Contribution points have reached the requirement. Sect merchant store unlocked!" After the system notification rang out, Jun Changxiao pulled up the data interface of the newly unlocked function. The new data interface was under the main mission panel and was named ''Sect Merchant Store''. "There really is a merchant store!" Jun Changxiao was overjoyed. His thought touched the merchant store. Swish! The scene before his eyes changed as the scene of a warehouse with many items on the shelves appeared! "Nine Revolutions Marrow Cleansing Pill!" "Dragon-Elephant Wisdom Palm!" "Graceful Roaming Dragon Movement Art!" "Five Elements Yin-Yang Art!" "Thousand-year Icy Battle Armor!" "Sacred me Body!" Upon seeing the various martial skills, pills, and armor in the store, Jun Changxiao''s heartbeat quickened. Just from their names, he understood how absolutely awesome these items were! But the next second, Sect Leader Jun''s expression froze. The prices listed below each item were all at the 10,000-point mark and above! "No way" The corners of Jun Changxiao''s mouth twitched. "So expensive?" Chapter 3: Newbie Pack Chapter 3: Newbie Pack He, who only had one contribution point, felt an urge to curse when he looked at the merchandise, whose exchange values were over 10,000 points. "Host," the system reminded, "you are looking at the high-grade segment of the merchant store." "Hmm?" Only then did Jun Changxiao discover that there were a few buttons on the left side of the merchant store. The merchant store was ssified into the newbie segment, low-grade segment, mid-grade segment, and high-grade segment. "No wonder they''re so expensive. I was looking at the high-grade segment!" He quickly clicked on the newbie segment. A brand-new data panel appeared. There was only a single merchandise here and the name of the merchandise is the newbie pack. The exchange value of this item was 1 contribution point. Newbie pack? Joy filled Jun Changxiao''s heart. "This is it then!" He doesn''t believe that there would still be something cheaper than the newbie pack in the merchant store! Ding! "Host spent one contribution point. Host obtained the newbie pack. Newbie pack has already been sent to the interspatial ring." Ding! "Sect Contribution Points: 0/100!" Jun Changxiao did not mind that his contribution points became zero again. He hurriedly sent his thoughts into the interspatial ring. Now, there was a red-colored gift box near the time bomb. Swish! He agitatedly opened it. Ding! "Host has opened the newbie pack, obtained 1x evasion charm!" Ding! "Host has opened the newbie pack, obtained 1x endurance charm!" Ding! "Host has opened the newbie pack, obtained 1x speed charm!" Ding! "Host has opened the newbie pack, obtained 1x unseal charm!" After a series of notifications, four charms appeared in the interspatial ring. Jun Changxiao''s lips twitched. Evasion? It was clear this charm could be used to help him flee from danger. Endurance? This must be for defense, allowing him to endure more blows from his opponent! Speed? It was used to hasten his movement! After crossing to a new world, if he could not act cool and smack the faces of others and only knew how to flee and endure a beating, what was the point of living on? Ding! "Host has opened the newbie pack, obtained 1x experience charm!" "Experience charm?" Jun Changxiao mumbled. "What is this?" "Experience charms can be used to increase host''s cultivation quickly," the system exined. "Oh?" Jun Changxiao was overjoyed. Out of all the items he had obtained from the newbie pack, this item seemed the most valuable! "How do I use it?" "Crush it!" Pak! Jun Changxiao did not even need to consider it. He directly crushed the charm with the word ''experience'' on it. "Hu, hu" In an instant, a majestic aura gushed forth within his body, flowing through his meridians and energy channels. Ding! "Host sessfully broke through to the third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!" Ding! "Host sessfully broke through to the fourth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!" Ding! "Host sessfully broke through to the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!" After crushing the experience charm, Jun Changxiao''s cultivation rose from the second stage of the Meridian Opening Realm to the fifth stage in one breath. For cultivators on the Fallen Star Continent, their bodies had twelve main meridians. Opening up one would mean that one was at the first stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. Opening up twelve of them meant that one was at the twelfth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. Naturally, the Meridian Opening Realm was merely the starting cultivation realm on the Fallen Star Continent. Above it were the Martial Apprentice Realm, Martial Master Realm, Martial Ancestor Realm, Martial King Realm, Martial Emperor Realm, Martial Saint Realm, and Martial Empyrean Realm. The higher one''s cultivation base was, the stronger one would be. It was said that experts who reached the Martial King Realm and higher were capable of flight and could kill someone even if they were a thousand miles away from their target. "How satisfying!" Feeling the currents of strength gathered in his body, Jun Changxiao had an intoxicated smile on his face. On the Fallen Star Continent, cultivators had to put in much effort and cultivate assiduously to breakthrough. If they knew that he had broken through three stages in a single breath by crushing a piece of paper, they would definitely be so angry that they coughed blood. At this moment, Jun Changxiao took the yellow piece of paper with the word ''unseal'' over as he asked, "What does this do?" "The unseal charm can be used to remove the seal on the nanshou de," the system replied. "That de has a seal on it?" "Yes, the nanshou de is suppressed by a seal. You have to unseal it before you can use it normally." ck lines appeared on Jun Changxiao''s face. The weapon he had obtained earlier needed to be unsealed before it could be used. What a lousy setting! "Sigh." When he thought of the shady system, Jun Changxiao looked up at the sky and sighed again as they traveled. "Stop sighing," Lu Qianqian calmly said. "Let''s make haste. Otherwise, the gate of Qingyang City will be closed, and we will be forced to sleep in the wilderness again." Since he wanted to develop the sect, he naturally had to recruit disciples. ording to the memories of the original body, Jun Changxiao knew that there would be a ''Hundred Sects Recruitment'' organized in half a month in Qingyang City. At that time, many young men and women would surely be drawn to the city. This was a good opportunity to recruit members! Thus, Sect Leader Qing brought Lu Qianqian with him as they journeyed there. This was how they had met the cultivator with the green head-cloth out in the wilderness earlier. "Qianqian." Jun Changxiao put on a smile. "This seat is a little fatigued. Can we rest a little?" "No," Lu Qianqian coldly replied. "" Jun Changxiao was speechless and could only continue with the journey. Swish! Swish! All of a sudden, the sounds of hurried footsteps could be heard behind them. ncing back, he saw the cultivator with the head-cloth rushing over with a group of people to surround him. "Senior Brother Li!" The green head-cloth cultivator covered his face as he raged, "He''s the one who beat me up!" "Humph." The cultivator named ''Senior Brother Li'' swept a nce at Jun Changxiao as he coldly said, "Sir, you are quite audacious. You actually dared to beat someone of my Spirit Spring Sect up." "Spirit Spring Sect?" Jun Changxiao found this name quite familiar. Lu Qianqian quietly said, "Sect Leader, the Spirit Spring Sect is a ninth-grade sect of Spirit Spring Vige." "So, that''s the case." Jun Changxiao recalled what happened earlier. Upon hearing the maiden referring to him as the sect leader, Senior Brother Li asked with disbelief, "You''re a sect leader?" Jun Changxiao felt very hurt. He was someone with such an imposing and impressive appearance. Could it be that he did not look like a sect leader? "Senior brother Li!" The other cultivator clutched his swollen face. "He said that he is the sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect!" "Iron Bones ng ng Sect?" "Hahaha, isn''t that the sect where the previous sect leader was executed for attempting break out of prison due to him visiting a brothel?" "I heard that the disciples of the previous sect leader ate a farewell meal and dispersed. Why does the sect still exist?" The disciple of the Spirit Spring Sect had a mocking look of contempt on his face. Although they were both ninth-grade sects, their Spirit Spring Sect was vastly superior whenparing their foundation or number of disciples to the Iron Bones Sect. "Ai" Jun Changxiao sighed silently. When he learned that the previous sect leader was apprehended due to visiting ''ces of entertainment'', he had also been left speechless. Men It was very normal for them to head out to rx a bit. Since he was captured, he should have honestly epted the punishment. Why did he have to take the risk of breaking out? Jun Changxiao could not understand it because he had not fully understood the motto of the sect yetbe a firm and unyielding person, and act righteously! "Everyone." Jun Changxiao smiled. "By obstructing this seat, are you guys intending to humiliate my Iron Bones ng ng Sect?" "Pui!" Senior Brother Li spat out a mouthful of saliva. "Just some trash sect. You even dare call yourself ''this seat''? Do you really think that you are a major character?" "Nothing but a youngling whose pubic hair isn''t fully grown yet. What qualifications do you have to be the sect leader?" "The new disciple of our sect is also a little too muddle-headed. He actually got beaten up by such trash. If this matter spreads, our Spirit Spring Sect will lose face!" The disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect did not have any respect for Jun Changxiao. They said everything they could think of to insult and mock him. Eh? Aren''t these people the ssic brainless little viins that oppose the main character in novels? If I don''t trample on them all, how can I live up to my identity as someone who crossed-over? Jun Changxiao rolled up his sleeves. "Qianqian, stand back. This seat will teach this bunch of retards a lesson." Lu Qianqian turned and retreated, but she also emotionlessly added, "If you die, remember to pass the position of sect leader to me." Jun Changxiao almost fell over. This icy, arrogant woman she''s ambitious enough to covet the position of the sect leader! Were he not tied down to the sect by the rules of the system, he truly would have been eager to pass on the sect leader position to Lu Qianqian. After doing so, he could then quietly enjoy the life of an idle pretty boy in this brand-new world. Chapter 4: Side Mission Chapter 4: Side Mission "Okay." Jun Changxiao smiled. "If I die, the position of sect leader will be yours." As he spoke, he clenched his right fist. Three resplendent aureoles gradually appeared on his wrist. Cultivators on the Fallen Star Continent would cause an aureole to appear on their wrist for each stage of the Meridian Opening Realm they are at whenever they exerted their spirit force. "Haha." "Someone who just opened up three meridians. This sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect is really a newbie!" "I wonder where he gets the courage to face us, given that we''re all at the fourth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm." The disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect mockinglyughed. From their point of view, even for the sect leader of a ninth-grade sect, one must at least have a cultivation base at the Martial Apprentice Realm. Being a sect leader with a cultivation base at the third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm? This was simply a gigantic joke. Jun Changxiao narrowed his eyes. "Just the third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm is sufficient to deal with you." "Is that so?" The three disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect unleashed their spirit qi as four aureoles appeared on their wrists. Ze ze. So, they were all at the fourth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. No wonder they had approached him so arrogantly, daring to look for trouble. "Brat." Senior Brother Li''s lips curled into a smile. "If you kneel down and beg for mercy, our Spirit Spring Sect still can give you some face considering the fact that you are a sect leader. We will pretend that nothing ever happened." Ding! "Side mission unlocked! Upon hearing the system notification sound, Jun Changxiao was astonished. When he opened the interface, he could see that the space below the main mission panel now had another panel. This panel was for the side missions. There was currently only one side mission there. "Handle the disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect who are intent on provoking you: 0/4." Damn. There is still a side mission? "Side missions can only be triggered by unique conditions," the system said. "If youplete them, you can obtain a certain amount of sect contribution points." Jun Changxiao''s eyes brightened. If he wanted to develop the sect, he had to grow stronger. To grow stronger, one of the ways was to depend on the merchandise from the sect merchant store. All these items could only be purchased using contribution points! Since there was an extra mission and it would allow him to obtain contribution points, he naturally wanted to do it! Jun Changxiao coldly said, "Kneel down? You must have lost your sanity." Swish! As the sound of his voice faded, his right hand clenched into a fist and sted over. This strike was swift and ruthless! This sect leader of mine doesn''t seem to be weak, Lu Qianqian excitedly mused. "Courting death!" Senior Brother Li coldly shouted. He lifted his fist and sted over in response. Boom! The two fists collided. Slight waves of vibration manifested in the air. This was generated from the collusion of spirit qi. From Jun Changxiao''s memories, experts with high cultivation bases could even shatter space when they used spirit qi to fight. Thump, thump, thump! Senior Brother Li explosively retreated several steps back before regaining his bnce. His right fist had be swollen. "Despicable!" He was angered and puzzled. "How can someone at the third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm possess such strength?" Swish! Jun Changxiao stepped forward. "Because I''m the sect leader." Rumble! Thump, thump, thump! Senior Brother Li explosively retreated again. He fell to the ground, and waves of pain could be felt on his chest, which had suffered a punch from Jun Changxiao earlier. His expression could not help but be malevolent. Ding! "Handle the disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect who are intent on provoking you: 1/4!" Upon seeing the change in numbers of the side mission data, Jun Changxiao mumbled in astonishment, "Ipleted one part of it just like that?" "Despicable!" Senior Brother Li actually lost all hisbat strength from a single punch. He endured the pain and roared, "Rush him!" Swish! Swish! The other three disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect moved out in unison. Jun Changxiao calmly said, "Depending on your superior numbers? How shameless!" "Humph." "Trash bing a sect leader is the greatest shame and humiliation!" Although the three disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect were doing something shameful like attacking one person with their superiority in numbers, they showed no signs of stopping. "Nice, nice!" Jun Changxiao spoke coldly. "Since you guys are so shameless, don''t me this seat for being merciless today." As he spoke, a qi wave gushed forth from his body as the aureoles on his hands became five! "Fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm!" "How how can this be possible" The three disciples of the Spirit Spring Sect widened their eyes. After seeing the five aureoles on Jun Changxiao''s wrist, shock also appeared in Lu Qianqian''s beautiful eyes. When she joined the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, she had felt that the sect leader''s cultivation was at most at the second stage. She was already taken aback when strength at the third stage erupted from him. And now that he disyed might at the fifth stage, it felt unfathomable to her. The original Jun Changxiao''s cultivation base was only at the second stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. But Jun Changxiao, who had crossed over to this world, managed to easily break through to the fifth stage by depending on the experience charm. This cultivation base could not be considered anything in the Fallen Star Continent, but it was more than enough to deal with those at the fourth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. Swish! Jun Changxiao moved over. He infused spirit force into his right fist and sted with it, directly sending a dazed disciple of the Spirit Stream Sect flying. Ding! "Handle the disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect who are intent on provoking you: 2/4!" "A bunch of trash like you dare act arrogantly before this seat? You guys truly don''t know what''s good for you!" Jun Changxiao mmed his fist out again, sending another disciple of the Spirit Stream Sect flying. Ding! "Handle the disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect who are intent on provoking you: 3/4!" Jun Changxiao, who had depended on the experience charm to reach the fifth stage, could easily bully these disciples who were at the fourth stage. Seeing hisrades being sent flying, thest remaining disciple of the Spirit Spring Sect hurriedly retreated. "You won''t be able to flee." Jun Changxiao strode forth and punched. Bang! Thest disciple of the Spirit Spring Sect flew through the air beforending dispiritedly on the ground. Ding! "Handle the disciples from the Spirit Spring Sect who are intent on provoking you: 4/4!" Ding! "Congrattions to host forpleting the side mission. Host has obtained 4 sect contribution points." Ding! "Sect contribution points: 4/100" Jun Changxiao opened the sect attributes panel and saw that his sect contribution points had risen to four. His lips then curled up into a radiant smile. Although the reward was small, it was better than nothing. Pak! Jun Changxiao pped his hands. "Why are you guys not scramming yet?" "Just as the mountains are unchanging and the streams are flowing, we will meet again in the future!" Senior Brother Li climbed to his feet with difficulty. After tossing out that sentence, he took his three junior brothers with him as they fled in a miserable state. "Senior brothers, wait for me!" The cultivator with the green head-cloth chased after them in a panic. This guy most probably did not expect that the apprentice brothers he found to help him would be so easily handled by that fellow. The conflict was settled after Jun Changxiao used his true strength. In addition, he alsopleted the side mission and obtained four contribution points. It could be considered a windfall. "You should have killed them to remove all future sources of trouble," Lu Qianqian said. Jun Changxiao speechlessly said, "There''s no need to be so cruel, right?" As someone from Earth who had received higher education, he truly did not feel the impulse to kill someone due to some minor conflict. Lu Qianqian calmly replied, "In the Fallen Star Continent where the weak are eaten by the strong, being merciful to enemies is the greatest cruelty to oneself. If you don''t even know this, you are not qualified to be the sect leader." Jun Changxiao fell silent. She was right. He was no longer someone from Earth; he was someone from the Fallen Star Continent. In this ce, strength reigned supreme. The weak were food for the strong. Being merciful to enemies was equivalent to being cruel to himself. Ding! While he was contemting, a voice rang out in his ears. "Side mission unlocked!" Another mission''s been triggered? Jun Changxiao hurriedly pulled out the side mission panel. The content of the mission in it was disyed. ''Use logic to educate Lu Qianqian while maintaining the prestige of a sect leader!'' What the hell is this mission? Jun Changxiao felt a little stupefied. But he soon seemed to have understood something. He silently mused, Lu Qianqian is a disciple. Saying such words to me makes it seem like she''s lecturing me. In that case, where''s my prestige as the sect leader? Chapter 5: Heavily Injured Person Chapter 5: Heavily Injured Person Although the Iron Bones ng ng Sect was a ninth-grade sect with only two members, Jun Changxiao was ultimately still the sect leader. Since a member had dared to ''educate'' him, where was his sect leader''s prestige? No, no. He had to establish his prestige and make this woman understand that he was the sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. He was her superior! "Cough, cough." Jun Changxiao moistened his throat. He ced his hands behind his back and solemnly said, "Qianqian, those words are wrong. It''s true that we cannot be merciful to our enemies. "But, you must note that "We cultivators cultivate our dao, as well as our hearts. "If we bully others due to us being stronger, we are no different from an evil tyrant. "In addition, they are just a few rubbish disciples and don''t constitute the slightest threat to this seat. If I kill them, it will definitely cause our sect''s prestige to fall." Ding! "Congrattions, host, forpleting the side mission. Obtained 1 sect contribution point!" Ding! "Sect contribution points: 5/100" It waspleted like that? Jun Changxiao had a dumbfounded look on his face. He initially thought he had to unleash all his verbal prowess andpletely convince Lu Qianqian before it could be considered a sessful mission. Actually, because this mission did not have any strict conditions, as long as Jun Changxiao disyed prestige belonging to the sect master, he wouldplete it. Whether Lu Qianqian agreed with his words or not, that has nothing to do with him. From the gaze she shot Jun Changxiao, it felt like she was looking at an idiot. Jun Changxiao knew that this woman was not convinced at all. "I understand now," Lu Qianqian said. "Since you feel it would damage the reputation and prestige of our sect if you were to personally kill these trash, sect leader, let me substitute you and kill them for you then." Keng! Her long sword was unsheathed, emitting cold qi. Jun Changxiao almost broke down. "Qianqian, you didn''t understand my words. This seat means that "Oi, oi, don''t go! "Lu Qianqian, you are a woman. Women should have the appearance of women; you shouldn''t keep thinking about fighting and killing!" Lu Qianqian halted. Her beautiful eyes shed with a cold intent as she asked, "Who set the rules saying that women cannot fight or kill?" She was very beautiful. From Jun Changxiao''s current angle, there were no ws in her beauty at all. But the cold intent and killing aura that shed through her eyes caused his heart to tremble. He silently mused, She is definitely a woman with a story! Lu Qianqian had joined the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, but Jun Changxiao waspletely ignorant of her identity and origins. He had once wondered if he should find some time to ask her about herself, but after a short period of interaction, he discovered that her personality was as cold as ice. Hence, he decided to drop the notion. It was not easy to interact with women that had icy personalities. It was best to antagonize them as little as possible! "Qianqian." Jun Changxiao smiled. "Sheathe your sword." Keng! Lu Qianqian retracted her sword and calmly said, "You are the sect leader. I must follow your orders. But please remember not to despise or look down in contempt at women." Despise? Jun Changxiao was speechless. I don''t want you to fight or kill because I''m worried that you might meet danger. Jun Changxiao felt that as a sect leader, he truly did not have much prestige at all. That was because he could not see any respect or reverence from the only female member of the sect. How could he make her respect him? Jun Changxiao pondered, but he did not manage to think of a good solution. He then decisively stopped thinking about this. He opened his attributes panel and looked at the five contribution points while silently musing, I wonder if I can exchange them for anything in the merchant store. He skipped over the newbie segment store and directly went into the low-grade segment. An array of items appeared before his eyes. "Fireball charm - requires 10 contribution points! "Icecone charm - requires 10 contribution points! "Low-grade Ice Edge Sword- requires 10 contribution points! "Nine Layers Copsing Fist - requires 10 contribution points!" "" Jun Changxiao only had five contribution points. Everything he saw required ten contribution points. He could not help feeling disheartened. There was nothing cheap? There was nothing that could be purchased with one contribution point? Yes! Jun Changxiao continued to watch. He discovered that on the shelf that was furthest back, there was an item where he could purchased for just one contribution point. The name of the item was ''low-grade recovery pill''! He was not injured at all, so it was useless if he bought this item. He would only take it if it was free. He did not want to purchase it. In the low-grade store segment, other than the low-grade recovery pill, all other items required ten points at the minimum to buy. This caused Jun Changxiao to feel extremely helpless. Sigh. He could only head to Qingyang City and recruit more disciples to gain more contribution points. Ga! Lu Qianqian, who was walking ahead, abruptly halted. Her jade hands lightly touched her sword hilt as her willow brows creased into a frown. "There''s someone here." "Someone?" Jun Changxiao hurriedly nced over. He discovered that this ce was a normal pathway. Other than rocks and trees on both sides of the path, there was no one else there. He did not feel that Lu Qianqian would joke with him, so he asked, "Where''s the person?" Lu Qianqian did not say anything. From the start, she was paying attention to a grassy area beside the path. Jun Changxiao followed her line of sight. He could see some slight movements in the grassy area. It was like there was something there. He could not help but ask in trepidation, "Could there be a savage beast?" Humans were not only the life forms on the Fallen Star Continent. There were savage beasts as well. Although they did not cultivate the martial dao, their strength was extremely formidable. On their journey, Jun Changxiao had encountered a savage beast with strength equal to the Martial Apprentice Realm in the wilderness. That physique, that power It could shatter stones and trees with ease! After witnessing the terrifying strength of savage beasts in this world, Sect Leader Jun had naturally decided to take a detourthe path ahead was covered in urine, which was not suitable to walk on. "It isn''t a savage beast," Lu Qianqian said. "It''s a human." "Human?" Jun Changxiao heaved a sigh of relief after hearing the confirmation. As long as they did not encounter a savage beast that could crush stones and st trees apart, there was nothing much to worry about. Sect Leader Zhang swaggered over, pushing aside the shrubbery. A whileter, he saw a cultivator covered entirely in blood lying on the ground. It was not simply a human. It was a heavily injured human! Lu Qianqian also walked over. "He is heavily injured." As they spoke, she loosened her grip on her sword hilt. She inclined her head and stared at the sky. "It''s going to be dark soon. We should make haste on our journey." "Are we not going to save him?" Jun Changxiao blurted out. Lu Qianqian stared at him as one would look at an idiot. "Are you nning to save him?" Jun Changxiao smiled. "Saving the life of someone will garner greater merit than building a seven-story pagoda." Lu Qianqian calmly replied, "Who knows if he was hunted by his enemies. If you save him, you might bring huge trouble to yourself and the sect." Even though he had crossed-over, Jun Changxiao also understood this logic. He squatted down and pulled at the robes of the injured man. "Do you feel that the injuries on his back are caused by humans?" Lu Qianqian shook her head. "It''s a w injury." "So, he was injured by a savage beast, not human enemies." Jun Changxiao smiled. Lu Qianqian acknowledged that, but she still calmly continued, "This person is too heavily injured and might die. You are not skilled in the dao of medicine. How can you save him?" "Although this seat doesn''t know anything about the dao of medicine" Jun Changxiao spread his palm open as heughed. "I have a recovery pill." Lu Qianqian narrowed her eyes. There was a peanut-sized alchemy pill. She then stated, "From its color and luster, this pill is undoubtedly an ordinary one. Can it even save someone who is so heavily injured?" "Whether it can or not, we will know after trying it." Jun Changxiao turned the injured person over. He pried the person''s mouth open and exerted his spirit qi slightly, pushing the pill down the person''s throat, allowing the pill to enter his body. Lu Qianqian did not say anything. This person did not only have external injuries, he also suffered internal injuries. Ordinary recovery pills would not be able to heal him. "Cough! Cough!" All of a sudden, the unconscious person coughed lightly. His closed eyelids fluttered before opening with difficulty. Did he awaken? Amazement appeared in Lu Qianqian''s beautiful eyes. Jun Changxiao grinned. "Seems like the effect of my recovery pill isn''t bad, right?" Chapter 6: Complying With the Rules of This World! Chapter 6: Complying With the Rules of This World! Where did the pille from? Naturally, it was exchanged from the system merchant store. At the start, Jun Changxiao did not think highly of such recovery pills that could be bought for one contribution point. After all, the other party was too heavily injured and was on the verge of death. He did not expect that After consuming the pill, the unconscious person would actually open his eyes! Lu Qianqian was also exceptionally surprised. It was impossible for ordinary medicine to have such a powerful effect! Even more wondrous was the fact that the w injuries on the back of the man swiftly healed, bing scars. "How is this possible" Lu Qianqian found it hard to believe this. She could not trust her own eyes. It was very real. Because, only an instantter, the injuries of that person healedpletely, allowing him to leap up from the ground. This person was heavily injured to the extent of unconsciousness; he was on the verge of death. In a few short moments after consuming the pill, he was so vigorous and lively. How incredible was this "I struck it rich. I struck it rich!" Jun Changxiao''s gaze heated up. A low-grade recovery pill that could be bought for one contribution point actually had such powerful recovering effects. He couldpletely take them to sell! For cultivators, there was no need to mention things like sprains and wounds. It was very normal for them to suffer heavy injuries. For a low-grade medicinal pill that had such a strong recovery effect, it was impossibly hard to purchase even if one had wealth! If he used all his remaining points to buy them, he would surely be able to sell the pills for arge amount of money. He would then have money to expand the sect''s territory and properly renovate it. At that time, would he still have to be afraid of not being able to recruit members? Jun Changxiao grew increasingly agitated the more he thought about it. He hurriedly pulled up the system interface and was prepared to use his remaining four contribution points to buy more low-grade recovery pills. Opening the sect merchant store! Navigating to the low-grade segment! He went all the way to the furthest corner, but the item ''low-grade recovery pill'' was grayed out. A row of words appeared below. "Limit to one per month." Putong! Jun Changxiao fell to the ground as he wailed in his heart. Damn his daddy, there''s actually a limit on the number I can buy! When Lu Qianqian saw this, she silently mused, "What''s wrong with him?" After seeing the effect of the low-grade recovery pill, Jun Changxiao had started to n for his beautiful future. But when he saw the five words ''limit to one per month'', the words seemed to transform into a thin needle that made him, a balloon floating up the sky, burst instantly. He immediately fell from a great height and mmed so harshly onto the ground. It felt so painful that it was like he was suffering unspeakable misery. Yes, yes. Jun Changxiao silentlyughed. The main mission is so difficult. How can the system allow me to abuse such a clear bug? "Sigh" With a sigh, he got back onto his feet, but he soon discovered that the previously injured person had already vanished. He could not help but ask in astonishment, "Qianqian, where''s that person from before?" "He left." "Le left?" Jun Changxiao almost fell to the ground again. This seat wasted a valuable contribution point to treat your injuries, yet you left without even a word of thanks? Isn''t this behavior a little too rotten? Lu Qianqian quietly said, "Sect leader, let me remind you, it''s better for you to be a bad guy. Kind people in the Fallen Star Continent never have a good ending." Jun Changxiao knew that this woman was intentionally mocking him. His temper surged up. "I don''t believe that conscience doesn''t exist in this world!" "Conscience?" Lu Qianqian''s beautiful eyes filled with killing intent. She gritted her teeth and said, "The conscience of some people has already been eaten by dogs." Jun Changxiao shivered. Earlier, Lu Qianqian did also exude killing intent. However, the killing intent she was emanating now felt stranger and more terrifying. The story behind this woman definitely was no simple one! Also, for the ''some people'' she spoke of, was she referring to people in general or just a single person? Jun Changxiao had a purpose for doing that kind deed. It was because he wanted to save the injured person and get that person to join his Iron Bones ng ng Sect. In the end, however, that guy vanished even without saying thanks. Jun Changxiao felt very helpless. At the same time, he understood that if one wanted to do acts of kindness and be a good person in that world, they were definitely a retard! Earth had morality binding it, but this ce did not. Jun Changxiao smiled and looked up at the sky. His gaze was resolute. Since I came to the Fallen Star Continent, from today onward, I naturally have toply with the rules of this world when ites to doing things! What rules? Four simple words: the strong reign supreme! Not suffering the insults from others? Having power and wealth? Possessing three wives and four concubines? Receiving worship from the masses? Sure. But the prerequisite was that one needed to be an expert, an expert that had enough strength to shake the heavens and earth! Ding! "Congrattions, host, forprehending the rules of the Fallen Star Continent. You havepleted a hidden mission and obtained ten contribution points!" Ding! "Sect contribution points: 14/100." Jun Changxiao had a stupefied look on his face. "There are still hidden missions?" "Yes," the system stated. "The missions given by the Strongest Sect System can be categorized into main missions, side missions, and hidden missions." "The hidden missions can only be aplished by the host due to lucky opportunities or certain circumstances." Jun Changxiao was speechless. Side missions had to be triggered, and at the very least, the content of their missions could be seen by him. But hidden missions werepletely hidden, and they depended on luck to be triggered. What a damnably rotten setting! "Naturally," the system continued, "there''s still the fourth mission type: epic missions!" "Epic missions?" Jun Changxiao listened carefully. "When you reach a certain cultivation level, you will be able to trigger epic missions," the system exined. "Afterpleting epic-level missions, you will gain ample reward." "How ample?" Jun Changxiao''s gaze heated up. "The reward obtained from epic missions will be determined based on thepletion percentage for the mission as well as the host''s cultivation realm." "You mean that the higher mypletion percentage, and the higher my cultivation base is, the more ample the reward will be?" "That''s right." "When and how can I trigger an epic mission?" "Apologies. Regarding epic missions, you must figure things out yourself. The system won''t give you too many reminders in case of breaking the bnce." "Tsk." Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. He stared joyfully at his attributes panel and clicked into the merchant store. He hadpleted a hidden mission in a muddle-headed manner and obtained ten contribution points. He wanted to spend them. "What should I choose?" Staring at the rows of items, he actually wanted to exchange everything. "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian, who was walking ahead, coldly said, "we are about to arrive at Qingyang City." Jun Changxiao retracted the data panel. Only then did he discover that he could see a city in the distance. Gazing from afar like this made him feel as though the city was a male lion crouching between heavens and earth! He shook his head. "This is thergest city of Qingyang County, Qingyang City? It isn''t as impressive as I imagined." They continued on their way and finally arrived at the city gates. He inclined his head and stared at the city walls, which were dozens of meters high, as he spoke in a dumbfounded manner. "How tall!" Staring at his expression, the passersby on the street all shot gazes of contempt over. There were even people who said in a low voice, "Even if this fellow hasn''t seen Qingyang City before, he should have heard of it, right?" "That girl is quite pretty. Is she together with him?" Lu Qianqian frowned. She instinctively retreated a few steps and maintained her distance from the sect leader. It was as though she was telling everyone that she was not acquainted with Jun Changxiao. Jun Changxiao retracted his shocked gaze and grinned. "In the future, I definitely have to make the Iron Bones ng ng Sect into something even more majestic than the Qingyang City!" Iron Bones ng ng Sect? "Could this person be a disciple of the Iron Bones Sect of Qingyang Vige?" someone mumbled in a low voice. The name of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect sounded a little long and awkward, so people in the surroundings would often simplify it and call it the Iron Bones Sect. "Wrong!" Jun Changxiao turned. He ced his hands on his hips as he said, "This seat isn''t a disciple of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. This seat is the second-generation sect leader of the sect!" Ga! People at the city gates fell into temporary silence. After that, uproariousughter echoed out! "Haha!" "This fellow is the sect leader?" "Stop joking!" "Although the Iron Bones Sect still exists in name despite being a goner in reality, there''s no way a brat can casually be its sect leader!" "Hahaha I can''t take it anymore. I''mughing so hard that my tears are falling" Chapter 7: You Can Come and Bite Me, or You Can Scram Chapter 7: You Can Come and Bite Me, or You Can Scram "Did you guys hear? The past sect leader visited a brothel and was captured by the authorities. After that, he was beheaded due to his attempted prison break. Now, the Iron Bones Sect actually came to participate in this year''s Hundred Sects Recruitment." "What? Does that sect still exist?" "A young man whose brain was damaged imed that he is the second sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect. From my estimation, his cultivation base is at most at the second or third stage of the Meridian Opening Realm." "He actually has the face to inherit the position of sect leader with a cultivation base at the second stage of Meridian Opening? In that case, for us who are at the third stage and fourth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, wouldn''t we already be qualified to set up new sects?" The words spoken by Jun Changxiao at the city gates instantly caused a huge discussion in Qingyang City. Naturally, the discussions were filled with ridicule and mocking toward him. In the past, under the development of the first sect leader, the Iron Bones Sect had a little prestige. Since the first sect leader had died, it was already considered decent that everyone still remembered the name of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. Jun Changxiao felt iparably sorrowful when he heard their discussion, as well as the looks of contempt shot at him when he was walking on the streets of Qingyang City. Although he was the leader of a sect, he did not receive the preferential treatment a world-crosser ought to have ording to the novels. There was no difference between him and trash on the street that was being mocked and ridiculed. Wrong, wrong. For others who crossed-over, they had the Midas touch and could crush geniuses, trample on gods and devils, and marry fair-skinned beauties as they embarked on their journey to the peak. What about him? Although he had a system, the system came with a time bomb like it was afraid his death would not be miserable enough. "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian said, "right now, do you feel like drilling a hole in the ground and hiding in there?" This woman. Can''t she console this seat''s wounded heart? "Hu!" Jun Changxiao exhaled andughed. "Don''t worry. What sort of big storms hasn''t this seat experienced before? Why should I care about the gossip of others?" "Big storms?" Lu Qianqian mumbled in a low voice. "Most probably, you have never stepped out of the Qingyang Vige in your entire life, right?" Heh. This daddy died once before. Is that ''storm'' not big enough? Jun Changxiao could not be bothered with this ice-like woman with her toxic tongue. He continued to walk toward the western part of the city where the Hundred Sects Recruitment was. On their way there, many people were pointing at them and whispering behind their backs. Jun Changxiao puffed his chest out and disregarded the discussion as he advanced withrge strides. This fellow had a strong point. As a world-crosser, his skin was extraordinarily thick. If it was the original Jun Changxiao or cultivators who had pride, they would be angered to the point of coughing blood after being mocked so in such an unbridled manner by others. Lu Qianqian followed behind him. When she saw her sect leader casually facing the ridicule from the passersby carefreely, she silently mused to herself, He can even endure this? Even if he could not endure, he had to endure. From Jun Changxiao''s point of view, he could only make these people shut up with enough strength. Just wait! There wille a day sooner orter when I make respect and reverence appear in your eyes when you guys are talking about the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. The main mission given by the system made it so that Jun Changxiao had toplete it even if he did not want to. After hearing the mocking voices of the crowd, Jun Changxiao resolved himself to willinglyplete it no matter what! In the past, he was more passive. Now, he wanted to take the initiative. It was a qualitative difference. Qingyang City was very big. The Hundred Sects Recruitment was organized in the western part of the city. The scale was prettyrge too. Jun Changxiao led Lu Qianqian over. He could see many tents erected on the drill ground, with words on their sect banners that were written with powerful strokes. Long de Sect! Golden Dragon Sect! Elite Mountain Stronghold! Tiger Roar Sect The names of the various sects were disyed clearly before his eyes, dazzling those who viewed them. Some young men and women who arrived earlier were already making inquiries about each sect while being apanied by their friends and parents. The content of their inquiries generally was "How is this sect?" "How many members does it have?" "What level of martial techniques and cultivation arts are imparted?" "If I cultivate here, what cultivation realm will I reach in the future?" Upon hearing a little of the questions, Jun Changxiao shook his head. "How is this the Hundred Sects Recruitment? It''s basically a job fair!" "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian said in a low voice, "we have to find an empty area and erect a booth like the rest of them to meet with the recruitment site''s requirements. Only then can we attract the attention of people." Since they were already there, they naturally had to do what the local customs required. Jun Changxiao surveyed the surroundings and pointed to an empty area far away. "That ce isn''t bad." Lu Qianqian nced over. Her willow brows frowned. "The Long de Sect on the left is an eighth-grade sect. The Tiger Roar Sect on the right is also an eighth-grade sect. Are you sure you want us to set up between them?" Jun Changxiao smiled. "Since both sects are eighth-grade sects, they will definitely attract plenty of attention when the recruitment officially starts. Being between them will gain us some of the attention too." Lu Qianqian contemted a while. "Logical." "Let''s go." Jun Changxiao smiled. "We should set up our booth." He led Lu Qianqian toward the empty area between the two eighth-grade sects. He took out some cloth and set up a simple-looking tent with ease. For this recruitment event that urred yearly, it was normal for people to erect a simple tent that could keep out the wind and rain. Other than some sects that wanted to act impressive, only powerful sects would make their tents extremely luxurious. Some examples were the Long de Sect on the left and Tiger Roar Sect on the right. These two sects could be considered powerful. Their booths looked luxurious andvish. The simple tent sent up by Sect Leader Jun was simply trash inparison. Naturally, this was also what he wanted. With two powerful sects beside him, his simple-looking booth would find it even easier to attract more attention from others. There were people who would try to freeload a meal. Jun Changxiao wanted to freeload attention. After the deacon from the Long de Sect finished discussing matters with a youth, he nced at the tent that had appeared to the side.He then shouted, "Which sect is so blind to actually dare to set up their booth beside my Long de Sect?" The people of the Tiger Roar Sect also noticed this. One disciple from there rolled up his sleeves and walked over with a malevolent expression. "Your granny, how dare you set up your booth beside my Tiger Roar Sect? You must have eaten leopard guts, right?" And just so coincidentally, Jun Changxiao hoisted up the banner at that moment. Upon seeing the words ''Iron Bones ng ng Sect'' on the banner, deep contempt could be seen on the faces of the two of them. Pui! The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect spat out a mouthful of saliva. "A sect whose leader was caught in a brothel actually dares to set up beside our Tiger Roar Sect? This is simply a great humiliation to us!" "Oi, oi!" The deacon from the Long de Sect pointed at Jun Changxiao as he impatiently said, "This is the territory of my Long de Sect. Quickly scram and set up elsewhere." The two sectspletely did not ce the Iron Bones ng ng Sect in their eyes at all. After all, it was only a ninth-grade sect, a grade lower than their eighth-grade sects. Lu Qianqian calmly spoke. "The site for the Hundred Sects Recruitment has always been provided by the Qingyang City Lord. When has it be the territory of a tiny eighth-grade sect?" Jun Changxiao was speechless. Under the toxic tongue of Lu Qianqian, an eighth-grade sect was ''tiny''. His sect was a ninth-grade one. Would his sect not be even smaller than ''tiny'' Upon hearing the words ''tiny eighth-grade sect'', the deacon from the Long de Sect felt his mes of anger burning, yet he was speechless and did not know how to respond. She was right. The site was provided by the Qingyang City Lord. Let alone eighth-grade sects, even seventh-grade sects would not dare say that this site was their territory. The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect was also very angry because Lu Qianqian''s words insulted his sect too. Jun Changxiao walked out to try and mediate. "The Hundred Sects Recruitment is about to begin. We are all part of the hundred sects and should be polite and amiable to each other. There''s no need to be so enraged." "If Sect Leader Wang was still around, I would naturally treat the Iron Bones Sect as part of the hundred sects. But now" The deacon from the Long de Sect nced over with disdain. "You are not even considered a fart!" "That''s right." The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect frowned. "The disciples of the Iron Bones Sect have already eaten their farewell meal and should have dispersed long ago. Why are you still here to partake in the liveliness of Qingyang City? Jun Changxiao''s expression changed. He could endure the ridicule from the passersby. After all,moners liked to follow where the wind led. But now that he was being insulted and mocked by two sects, he could no longer endure his anger. "The two of you" He touched his nose andughed. "This seat will set up his booth here today. If you guys are unhappy, you can bite me, or you can pack up your tents and scram." Chapter 8: Contempt From the Various Sects Chapter 8: Contempt From the Various Sects Since the sect was still weak, Jun Changxiao had decided to develop in a low-profile manner and not attract any trouble. Aftering to Qingyang City, he did not stir up trouble, yet trouble itself came knocking on his door. This was especially so after he heard the rude words of the disciples from the two eighth-grade sects. They caused Jun Changxiao to no longer be able to endure. Hence, he decided tounch a verbal attack. "Aiya, damn!" The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect was immediately unhappy. "You dare tell my Tiger Roar Sect to scram? Are you tired of living?" Swish! Swish! In the span of a single breath, several disciples from the Tiger Roar Sect rushed out from the tent. The people from the Long de sect also appeared. These sect members not only had cultivation bases at the fourth stage and the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, they had well-developed muscles too. Sect Leader Jun had a skinny figure. Being surrounded by a group of frowning people made Sect Leader Jun seem weak, so weak that he could not even withstand a single strike. "What''s the situation?" "Are the Tiger Roar Sect and Long de Sect about to cross blows?" The nearby cultivators from the various sects crowded over. Only after they saw Jun Changxiao did they realized that it was not a sh between two sects. The two sects were targeting the same person. "Eh?" Someone was bewildered. "Isn''t he the guy who said that he is the second sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect at the city gates?" The disciples of the Long de Sect and Tiger Roar Sect started. "This fellow is the sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect?" Upon seeing their expressions, Jun Changxiao really wanted nothing more than to roar loudly, "I''m the damn sect leader. Is there a problem" There was a problem. His strength was too weak, and he looked too young. From his appearance, he would at most be a new disciple who joined a sect. The deacon of the Long de Sect lifted his hands and teased, "Oh, so it''s the second leader of the Iron Bones Sect. I was disrespectful." The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect grinned. "We identally offended a sect leader. How terrifying, how terrifying." The tense atmosphere weakened a lot with the teasing and ridicule from the two of them. Even if they were ten times bolder, they would never have dared to act in Qingyang City. After all, the city lord did clearly state that the sects were prohibited from brawling with each other. Jun Changxiao had a calm look on his face. "Everyone, you guys are surrounding me. Do you intend to stop me from recruiting disciples?" "Bahahaha!" The disciple from the Tiger Roar Sectughed. "A sect that has no leader still wants to recruit disciples? What a joke!" "You can''t put it like that." The deacon from the Long de Sect held back hisughter. "There might be some blind youths who are willing to join the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect nced at the crowd. The disdainful smile on his face grew even more obvious. "In this era, it''s easy to find crippled youths but rare to find blind youths!" The two of them echoed each other, whipping upughter among the surrounding crowd. The prestige of the Iron Bones Sect had suffered a devastating decline after their sect leader was beheaded. Those who chose to join such a sect were absolutely blind. "Sigh" Jun Changxiao sighed. Encircled by all these muscr guys, he turned and walked back to his booth. Lu Qianqian asked in a low voice, "Sect leader, do you want me to hack a hole for you to hide in?" Jun Changxiao was originally unaffected, but his eyelids immediately twitched when he heard this. Because they were in the Qingyang City, the two eighth-grade sects did not dare act and teach the Iron Bone Sect Leader a lesson. Hence, after a bout of ridicule, they would have no choice but to ept the fact that he was building his booth between the two of them. The surrounding crowd also dispersed, returning to their own sect booth. All of them were discussing the Iron Bones Sect, and their words were filled with disdain. It was as though Jun Changxiao did not hear it. Hey on his chair and began to nap. "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian said, "your heart is truly broad." Jun Changxiao smiled. "Since we are all living in the world, our hearts should be broader and more magnanimous. If we think too much and care too much, life would be very tiring." Lu Qianqian felt that it was logical. "The Hundred Sects Recruitment is about to begin. How confident are you in recruiting any disciples?" Jun Changxiao confidentlyughed. "One hundred percent." "Che." Because their booths were near each other, the people of the Long de Sect and Tiger Roar Sect could not help but sneer when they heard this. This sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect did not have a high cultivation, and he was also young. However, he was pretty good at talking nonsense. "Deacon Sun." The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect walked out. "Since we are idle now, how about we make a bet?" "Oh?" The deacon from the Long de Sect smiled. "What bet?" The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect intentionally nced at the Iron Bones Sect''s booth. "Let''s bet how many people will consult this rubbish sect during the Hundred Sects Recruitment." The words ''rubbish sect'' were naturally referring to the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. "Interesting." The deacon of the Long de Sectughed. "Sure, why not?" The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect said in a clear voice, "I will bet a tael of silver that there are no people who wille over and consult the Iron Bones Sect during the day of the recruitment!" The deacon of the Long de Sectughed. "No matter what, they are still a part of the hundred sects. No matter how rubbish they are, there should be a few blind youthsing over to consult them. I bet that there will be one person who consults them on the day of the recruitment. My bet will also be one tael of silver!" One tael of silver was not a lot. In any case, their original intention was not to gamble. The main thing was that they wanted to ridicule the Iron Bones Sect. There were no solutions to it. Who asked Jun Changxiao to set up his booth between the two eighth-grade sects? If he wanted to use them to gain attention, he could do so, but he had to pay the price. Maybe the other sects were also too idle. When they heard the bet between the Long de Sect and Tiger Roar Sect, the cultivators of the various sects began to discuss this fervently. "Given the Iron Bones Sect''s current situation, there definitely won''t be anyone showing interest in them on the day of the recruitment." "In addition, this incident is circting crazily throughout the city. Why would those ambitious youths choose to join such a rubbish sect?" "There''s something strange. Why does that beautiful girl keep standing in the Iron Bones Sect Booth? Could it be that she''s a disciple?" "It can''t be the case, right? Such a rubbish sect, how can it recruit a girl whose looks are as beautiful as flowers?" The cultivators of the various sects chatted, turning their gazes onto Lu Qianqian. One could not help but say that Wherever a beauty went, she would always constitute a beautiful scenery. "Qianqian," Jun Changxiao said, e and give this seat a shoulder massage." Lu Qianqian furrowed her brows. Jun Changxiao suppressed his voice. "There are so many people watching. Help me to gain some face." "" Lu Qianqian walked over and lifted her hands up lightly before mming them down on his shoulders in a rhythmic manner. However, the strength she put in them had no difference from the amount of strength she exerted when punching a sandbag. Although Sect Leader Jun felt extremely agonized, he had to show a rxed expression before everyone. "Damn!" "She really is a member of the Iron Bones Sect!" "How can the heavens permit this!" Upon seeing Lu Qianqian giving Jun Changxiao a shoulder massage, the cultivators from the various sects were all extremely shocked and filled with envy. Three dayster, the Hundred Sects Recruitment officially began. Jun Changxiao leaned back in his chair as he quietly watched the young men and young women entering the drill ground. "Sect leader, do you need a shoulder massage?" Lu Qianqian asked. "No, no, no!" Jun Changxiao hurriedly said. "I still want to live longer!" Because the Hundred Sects Recruitment had begun, the various sects were all busy preparing. No one went to bother or mock the Iron Bones Sect. Over the past few days, Jun Changxiao had obtained quite a lot of intel from the various sects. For example, there were youths from this vige and that vige with good aptitudes, and they would attend the recruitment event this year. Although the young men and women could freely choose which sects to join, the sects also needed to inspect their aptitudes to see if they were qualified. For example, for eighth-grade sects, which were higher ranked, the disciples they recruited all had to meet the qualifications. Ninth-grade sects were more casual in terms of epting disciples. As long as one had the slightest aptitude, they would be able to join a ninth-grade sect. "For the Hundred Sects Recruitment this year, the various sects are allpeting to recruit the most popr youth, Li Qingyang, who is from a direct line of descent of the Li n in Qingyang City. "It''s rumored that when he was fifteen years old, he was inspected and found to possess a high-grade spirit root. If a sect recruits such a genius, there will only be advantages and no disadvantages," Jun Changxiao mumbled to himself. All of a sudden, he felt the surroundings bing quiet. He instinctively inclined his head and saw the members of the two eighth-grade sects all staring at him in astonishment. "Haha!" "Li Qingyang is a genius of Qingyang City. His talent is so great that it''s rare for someone like him to appear even in a hundred years. All the major sects arepeting to recruit him, yet this fellow also wants to join in? There must be a problem with his brain!" "It''s good to be young. They dare to dream!" Everyone presentughed uproariously. Jun Changxiao was speechless. He had mumbled that unintentionally, yet the intent of his words was magnified by them. Could it be that his hatred stat had shot up after he crossed over to this world? "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian said, "stop daydreaming." These words were like a knife being stabbed into Jun Changxiao''s heart. Hey back in his chair as he silently wailed to himself, Can I still continue to be the sect leader Chapter 9: Number One Genius in Qingyang City Chapter 9: Number One Genius in Qingyang City The Hundred Sects Recruitment had begun. The drill grounds, where only the cultivators from the hundred sects were originally allowed, was nowpletely flooded by young men and women. They were filled with yearning and wanted to be cultivators, dreaming of bing an expert. They were assiduously inquiring about the situations of the various sects. There would surely be youths with high aptitudes participating in the Hundred Sects Recruitment. Also, choosing a suitable sect would affect their entire lives. Hence, they had to consider things carefully. Gradually, the number of people there increased. The booths on the drill grounds were surrounded by people in small teams of three to five orpletely swamped. It was exceptionally bustling. However, with such a clear-cutparison, the Iron Bones ng ng Sect booth, which was in between the Long de Sect and Tiger Roar Sect, had seen no one expressing interest from the start. There was not even a housefly flying by. They did attract attention though. The youths passing by would nce over in curiosity. But, once they saw the five words ''Iron Bones ng ng Sect'', they would retreat hurriedly as though they were afraid that they might be influenced by bad luck. During these few days, the rumors about the Iron Bones Sect had circted fervently around Qingyang City, and the youths participating in the recruitment event had all heard about it from various channels. They definitely would not choose to join such a sect, or they would have no future. "Sigh" Jun Changxiao helplessly said, "Is my Iron Bones ng ng Sect really so lousy?" "It''s really very lousy," Lu Qianqian bluntly replied. Jun Changxiao clutched his chest helplessly. "Qianqian, can you not further wound this seat''s fragile heart?" "Sure," Lu Qianqian said. "Sect leader, since there''s no one expressing interest, why don''t we pack up and go?" Jun Changxiao almost broke down in tears. This woman was definitely someone the heavens sent to torment him! The people of the Long de Sect and Tiger Roar Sect were boasting about their respective sects to the youths who expressed interest. They would asionally nce over at the Iron Bones Sect''s booth. The cold smiles of disdain grew increasingly stronger. Brat. You should have seen reality already, right? From the start, there were no youths expressing interest in the Iron Bones ng ng Sect. Compared to the lively booths of the various sects, it felt like two different worlds. "Sect leader," Lu Qianqian said, "let''s pack up and leave." "Nope." Jun Changxiao continued sitting there. He simply did not believe that with so many young men and women there, there would truly not be a single one blind enough toe over and express interest. "Li Qingyang from the Li n is here!" It was unknown who shouted, but the clear and loud voice startled the disciples and upper echelons of the various sects. Just a single sentence actually caused such a hugemotion. Jun Changxiao silently mused, I really feel like taking a look at whether this genius that''s rare toe by even in a hundred years is more handsome than me. Swish! He stepped out and cast his gaze into the distance. Through the narrow gap between the crowd, he could barely see that there was a white-robed young man moving over to the pathway that led to the drill ground. "Hmm?" Jun Changxiao started. "This person seemed a little familiar." Lu Qianqian nced over and said in a low voice, "Sect leader, he is none other than that injured person we met in the wilderness earlier." With her reminder, hebined the blurry silhouette of that injured person in his mind with this young man before them. "There''s no mistake. It''s him." Li Qingyang, who possessed a high-grade spirit root, instantly caused a huge uproar when he came to the drill grounds. The talent of cultivators on the Fallen Star Continent could be ssified ording to the quality of their spirit roots. The ssification were low-grade, mortal-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, saint-grade, and divine grade. The grades of one''s spirit root represented their talent in the martial dao as well as their lower and upper limits in their future cultivation. In a ce like Qingyang City, even a sixteen-year-old youth who possessed a mid-grade spirit root could be considered an existence that only appeared with odds of one in ten thousand. Half a year ago, during Li Qingyang''s martial inspection, it was found that his spirit root was a high-grade one. He immediately became the most dazzling existence and became known as the number one genius in Qingyang City. The city lord had congratted him and praised him publicly. "Li Qingyang is the future hope of my Qingyang City. If he works hard cultivating, it won''t be a problem for him to step into the Martial King Realm!" With a single feat, Li Qingyang''s name caused quite a hugemotion in the various counties. Hence, for the Hundred Sects Recruitment this year, many sects only participated for the sake of recruiting him. A genius with an outstanding spirit root, such a person was someone needed urgently by all sects. After Li Qingyang appeared there, the cultivators of the various sects all crowded around him like a hive of bees and offered their olive branches. "Young Master Li, join my Iron Eagle Sect. You can be the senior disciple!" "What''s so good about being a senior disciple? Young Master Li, join my Greencloud Sect. We can allow you to be an elder!" "Pui, your Greencloud Sect has almost a hundred elders. The number of them almost matches the number of disciples. You still have the face to recruit Young Master Li?" "Young Master Li, join our Giant Whale Gang. You can casually pick and use any of our cultivation resources!" "Young Master Li, join my Ruyi Sect. All the senior and junior apprentice sisters will serve you day and night!" The various sects unleashed the entirety of their abilities to entice Li Qingyang. Sadly, this number one genius of Qingyang City chose to walk away from them as he continued walking about the drill grounds. Since he came to the Hundred Sects Recruitment, he naturally wanted to join a sect. However, he did not even consider these eighth-grade and ninth-grade sects. "Young Master Li." At this moment, an old man walked over. He smiled. "Are you interested to join my Azure Mountain Sect?" "Azure Mountain Sect!" The youths all eximed in shock respectively. "Qianqian, is the Azure Mountain sect really that awesome?" Jun Changxiao asked. Lu Qianqian nodded. "The Azure Mountain Sect is a fifth-grade sect in Qingyang County. They have many disciples. Their strength and foundation are both extremely robust." "Fifth-grade?" Jun Changxiao eximed in shock. "They are pretty awesome." The sects of the Fallen Star Continent were ssified ording to grades. The lowest was the ninth-grade, and the highest was the beyond first-grade. The fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect could be considered a major character in Qingyang City. In addition, those below the fifth-grades could only use the word ''sect''. Only those sects at the fifth-grade and above could use the words''zong men1'' in their names. If the Iron Bones ng ng Sect was also a fifth-grade sect, would I need to worry about not being able to recruit disciples? Jun Changxiao silently mused. "This person has a high-grade spirit root, so his talent is decent," Lu Qianqian said. "Currently, it''s the best choice for him to join a fifth-grade sect." "In that case, it means that I really have no hope of recruiting him." Jun Changxiao shook his head. Deacon Sun of the Long de Sect walked over. He remarked, "A genius like Young Master Li is someone even fifth-grade sects want to snatch. Your Iron Bones ng ng Sect can stop fantasizing about it." "Deacon Sun." The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sectughed. "Don''t forget that we have a bet." Deacon Sun teased, "It has been so long since the recruitment event began, yet no one came to express interest in the Iron Bones Sect. I think I''m going to lose." Just when the two of them were jeering at Jun Changxiao, Li Qingyang made his decision. "I apologize, but I have no interest in joining the Azure Mountain Sect." Good heavens! He rejected the invitation of a fifth-grade sect! Everyone widened their eyes. Li Qingyang, who was of the direct line of descent of the Li n, could truly afford to be picky given the fact that he had talent and a high-grade spirit root! The elder from the Azure Mountain Sect also did not expect that Li Qingyang would reject them so decisively. He was not willing to give up so easily. "Young Master Li, my Azure Mountain Sect is one of the top sects (zong men) in Qingyang County. Won''t you reconsider?" "There''s no need to reconsider." Li Qingyang continued walking. Seeing that Li Qingyang did not even consider the Azure Mountain Sect, the seventh-grade and eighth-grade sects who were preparing to walk over all abolished their thoughts of doing so. Li Qingyang continued walking about the drill grounds. Each of his movements was engraved in the hearts of the various sects and youths there. For the Hundred Sects Alliance this time around, the highest-ranked sects were fifth-grade sects. Since he did not consider them, which sect exactly would be able to interest him? Very soon, Li Qingyang walked toward the area where the booth of the Long de Sect was located. Deacon Sun and the disciple from the Tiger Roar Sect hurriedly began to fawn on him as they smiled. It was impossible for such a genius to join their sects, but it was not too bad being able to interact with him at a close distance. Maybe some of his genius aura would rub off on them. Out of habit, Li Qingyang walked past the Long de Sect. But all of a sudden, his footsteps halted. He first cast a nce at Jun Changxiao before ncing at the booth and banner. "You are the sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect?" Ga! The cultivators from the surrounding sects all became stupefied. Ever since he arrived at the drill ground, this genius had said few words, but he had actually taken the initiative to speak with the sect leader of this rubbish sect! Chapter 10: Ancient Sect Chapter 10: Ancient Sect Li Qingyang was the number one genius in the hearts of the various sects. The lowest estimation of his future cultivation base was at the Martial King Realm. As for the Iron Bones Sect, it was a joke in the hearts of everyone. Maybe it would disperse tomorrow, bing an insignificant granule of sand in history. The number one genius and the most rubbish sectthe distance between the two was over 108,000 miles! Yet, no one expected that Li Qingyang would stop before the Iron Bones Sect Leader and take the initiative to speak! For a time, the gaze of everyone was focused on Jun Changxiao. All of them were silently musing why this newbie sect leader had the capability to make a genius take the initiative toe over and speak with him. The smiles on the faces of the deacon of the Long de Sect and disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect had frozen. The number one genius in Qingyang City did not even nce at them. Yet, he was standing beside the sect leader of a trash sect and speaking with him. Was this a dream? Deacon Sun lifted his hands and pinched his face ruthlessly. A momentter, he felt the pain. It was not a dream; it was real! Li Qingyang, who had a high-grade spirit root and had rejected the invitation of a fifth-grade sect, was really speaking with the Iron Bones Sect Leader! "Not bad." Jun Changxiao smiled. "I''m indeed the sect leader of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." Everyone snorted disdainfully. Just the leader of a rubbish sect, where in the world did he get the confidence to introduce himself calmly before such a genius? And what was wrong with Young Master Li? He actually took the initiative to converse with Jun Changxiao in public? Was he not afraid that this action might damage his status as the number one genius? In the eyes of the various sects, the Iron Bones Sect was simply rubbish. Since it was rubbish, it should obediently exist in a rubbish bin ced in the corner. It should not be the target of attention that everyone focused on. To put it bluntly, this was jealousy. Why did the lofty genius not want to speak to them but choose to speak to rubbish? Li Qingyang sped his hands. There was an ashamed expression on his face. "Earlier in the wilderness, because I was in a rush to return home, I left without saying thanks. It was truly rude of me to do so. I beg for your forgiveness, sect leader." Ga! The cultivators of the various sects became stupefied again. Even Lu Qianqian at the side had a face filled with astonishment. It was very hard to imagine that the most outstanding genius of a city would apologize to a sect leader of a ninth-grade sect. In addition, it was done in public. Was Li Qingyang''s brain damaged? Just look, just look. Being kind pays off after all! Jun Changxiao smiled radiantly. All his jittery feelings from before vanished like smoke in thin air. He shrugged and had a casual expression on his face. "Young Master Li, that was just a minor matter. If you didn''t mention it, this seat would have already forgotten about it." "" Lu Qianqian clearly remembered that her sect leader had still been whispering about the matter to her earlier. Before, you said, ''He is just a character with high-grade spirit root, yet has no moral standing. I look down on these people!'' Li Qingyang smiled. "Can you describe the Iron Bones ng ng Sect to me?" What? The eyes of the cultivators from the various sects almost popped out. The number one genius of Qingyang City wanted to hear more about the Iron Bones Sect? Could he intend to join it? The disciple of the Tiger Roar Sect had an extremely unsightly expression on his face. After all, in order to ridicule Jun Changxiao earlier, he had intentionally proposed a bet. What was the bet? He had bet that when the Hundred Sects Recruitment began, no one would consult the Iron Bones Sect. What about now? Not only was there someoneing to make inquiries, that person was the number one genius of Qingyang City, Li Qingyang! The sound of his face getting smacked was loud indeed. Ding! "Side mission triggered!" Just when everyone was stunned, the sound of the system notification rang out in his ear. He hurriedly pulled out the mission interface and saw a side mission. "Exin the glorious history of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect and convinced the number one genius of Qingyang City to join." Convincing Li Qingyang to join? Jun Changxiao could still ept this mission, but what the hell was the part about exining the glorious history of the sect It was a sect that had not been established for long. It was a low-grade sect with only two members. What glorious history? Could the system want him to speak about the most ''glorious history'' that was their previous sect leader being executed due to a failed attempt to escape prison? This side mission waspletely unreliable. Although Jun Changxiao felt like copsing, in order toplete the mission and gain contribution points, his mind started to spin rapidly. Although the Iron Bones ng ng Sect did not have a glorious history, he could weave one himself! After some contemtion, Jun Changxiao spoke. "Young Master Li, in the eyes of the secr world my Iron Bones ng ng Sect is undoubtedly an unranked sect at the very bottom." Everyone snorted coldly in disdain collectively. Since this fellow knew this, why was he so thick-skinned as toe and participate in the Hundred Sects Recruitment? "However" Jun Changxiao''s expression suddenly became serious. "In truth, my Iron Bones ng ng Sect was once an ancient sect with a long history and deep foundation!" "Ancient Sect?" "Hahaha, stop joking around!" "It is clearly a sect that was casually established. He actually said that it''s an ancient sect? This fellow''s brain is clearly problematic!" The cultivators from the various sectsughed mockingly. Lu Qianqian, who was standing behind him, had ck lines on her face. How thick-skinned did the sect leader have to be to say that the Iron Bones ng ng Sect was an ancient sect? How much courage did he need to aplish this? Li Qingyang seemed to be engrossed. "Can you exin in detail?" "" The lips of everyone twitched. Could it be that the number one genius of Qingyang City had a problem with his brain too? Was that why he was willing to listen to this fellow speaking nonsense? That should be the case. That had to be the case. Why would a normal person reject the invitation of a fifth-grade sect and go to inquire about the Iron Bones ng ng Sect instead? "Young Master Li," Jun Changxiao said, "have you heard of the Eastern Sea before?" Li Qingyang nodded. "Yes. There was a huge ocean on the eastern side of the Fallen Star Continent. There were countless sea creatures within. It was an extremely dangerous zone. Jun Changxiao said, "At the end of the Eastern Sea, there''s a country named the country Ai. Have Young Master Li heard of it before?" "Ai?" Li Qingyang shook his head. "I''ve only heard of the Eastern Sea before from books, but I have not visited it in person. Hence, I don''t know about the existence of that country." Let alone him, even the elder of the Azure Mountain Sect that was present here probably had not heard of Ai before. "There are two divine mountains in Ai," Jun Changxiao exined. "The first mountain is known as Flowerfruit Mountain, and the second is known as Iron Bones Mountain. Our Iron Bones ng ng Sect originated from Iron Bones Mountain. The first-generation sect leader was named Sun Wukong. His celestial title is the Great Sage Equal to Heavens!" He decided to weave his story using the information from Journey to the West! Although things were a little awkward, the cultivators of the Fallen Star Continent had not heard of this before. Hence, they could not help but be swayed as they became distracted. There were even people silently musing whether there really was a country called Ai and an Iron Bones Mountain? "A load of nonsense!" At this moment, the elder from the Azure Mountain Sect walked over. "The Eastern Sea is filled with extreme danger. Even martial emperors don''t dare enter its depths, and the records of this world have never mentioned anything about this Ai before, let alone Iron Bones Mountain!" "Right, that''s right!" "I''ve been reading books since I was young, and I am very familiar with astronomy and geography. I''ve never heard of an Ai or an Iron Bones Mountain in the Eastern Sea!" "This fellow is evidently weaving a story!" "Despicable, does he think of us as three-year-olds?" Everyone felt their intelligence was insulted and was extremely angered. "Old fellow," Jun Changxiao calmly said, "I can only say that your understanding of the Fallen Star Continent is nil. You arepletely ignorant." "" The lips of everyone twitched. A newbie at the Meridian Opening Realm actually said that the elder of the Azure Mountain Sect waspletely ignorant! "Good! Good!" The elder of the Azure Mountain Sect suppressed his anger as he coldly spoke. "This old man is ignorant. In that case, I really wish to ask Sect Leader Jun about this. Who is the Sun Wukong you speak of? Where did he learn his skills?" Weaving a story? I will continue to probe then and wait for you to make mistakes! Chapter 11: Disciple Li Qingyang Pays Respect to Sect Leader Chapter 11: Disciple Li Qingyang Pays Respect to Sect Leader Trying to pressure a mistake? That''s not possible. Even though Jun Changxiao had never read the original novel of Journey to the West, he had watched the television series countless times. He knew the story so well that he could recite it backward. Without any consideration, he said, "The first sect leader of our Iron Bones Sect absorbed the essence of the heavens, earth, sun, and moon. Not only did he experience countless years of cultivation and umtion before breaking out of a spirit rock, he also learned and inherited the teachings of Patriarch Subhuti in Spirit tform Fangcun Mountain!" "Human bodies are made of flesh, how could the first leader of your secte out from a rock?" the elder of the Azure Mountain Sect angrily rebuked. "You little child, stop talking rubbish and deluding people!" "Old fellow," Jun Changxiao said nonchntly. "You are ignorant of many living creatures'' paths to evolution." "You You" The elder of Azure Mountain Sect was so angry that his face turned red. "I have answered all your questions," Jun Changxiao said calmly. "If you''re unsatisfied and wish to hear more, you can continue asking." The elder of Azure Mountain Sect could not suppress this indignation. He had wanted to continue asking, but Li Qingyang spoke ahead of him. "I didn''t expect Iron Bones ng ng Sect to have such a long-established historical background." The whole crowd almost fell to the ground. Did the descendent of the Li n really believe him? "But" Li Qingyang paused for a moment. "All that you have said is merely the past glory of Iron Bones ng ng Sect. What about the superiority and advantages that the sect has today?" Yes! Even if Iron Bones Sect had not been spouting nonsense and had thorough records of their ''history'', they were nothing more than a ninth-grade sect now! "Sigh." Jun Changxiao let out a sigh and said, "There is no eternity in this world. Even the strongest sect will eventually wither. Our Iron Bones ng ng Sect did not escape this fate and eventually declined to what we are today." Declined, what rubbish. You Iron Bones Sect had not even been strong since the start alright! "Young Master Li." Jun Changxiao looked over and spoke profoundly. "But our sect is still considered a sect of ancient times. Even if we have dropped from the divine altar, we still have existing concrete information within us. For example, the alchemy pill that you took before. That''s the best evidence." Alchemy pill? The crowd was left dumbfounded upon hearing this. Li Qingyang was silent. At that time, he had been seriously injured and seemed to be in aa. However, he could remember from the faint conscious moments that he had consumed one alchemy pill. Then, his injuries had recovered. Jun Changxiao had fabricated stories previously, and Li Qingyang had only treated them as merely stories. However, when Jun Changxiao mentioned the alchemy pill and how Li Qingyang had benefited from it, he could not help but think that the Iron Bones ng ng Sect probably was not so simple. "In order for this seat to revive my sect''s past glory, I need a talent like you to assist me," Jun Changxiao said. He looked at the few cultivators from the various sects who hade to poach Li Qingyang. "The conditions that they have promised you, this seat is unable to promise the same. But if you wish to reach the Martial Empyrean Realm, thene join the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." Reach the Martial Empyrean Realm? This fellow is indeed capable of saying anything! The Martial Empyrean Realm was the strongest realm of the Fallen Star Continent and the most respected divine entity in the hearts of people. Jun Changxiao, who was only at the fifth stage of Meridian Opening Realm, actually said that he could help someone reach that kind of realm. His formidability in boasting was not average at all! "Alright," Li Qingyang answered straightforwardly. "I will join the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." Those few simple words resounded in the skies of the drill grounds. The expressions of various cultivators had frozen, and they seemed like many unsophisticated stone statues. Ding! "Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission. You have received five contribution points!" Ding! "Sect Contribution Points: 19/100." Having heard the voice internally, Jun Changxiao felt a little stupid and murmured in his head, This is consideredplete? I have sessfully tricked the first talent of Qingyang City into joining us? "Qianqian!" After a few moments of distraction, the great sect leader Jun said loud and clear, "Bring over the entry form for joining the sect." Lu Qianqian ced the form on the table. Shoosh! Jun Changxiao sat down confidently and spoke as he raised the brush. "Name?" "Li Qingyang." "Gender." "Male." "Age." "Sixteen years old." "Aptitude." "High-grade spirit root." "Realm." "Tenth stage of Meridian Opening Realm." Jun Changxiao could not sit properly and almost fell from the chair. As a sect leader, he had only reached the fifth stage of Meridian Opening Realm. His second disciple had actually reached the tenth stage of Meridian Opening Realm! He was indeed worthy of being the top talent of Qingyang City. He was truly formidable! Jun Changxiao retrieved the sect leader seal from the interspatial ring and breathed a mouth of air on it. He stamped it onto the entry form and said, "From today onward, you are the disciple of Iron Bones ng ng Sect." "Disciple Li Qingyang." Li Qingyang cupped his hands in obeisance and spoke respectfully, "My respect to the sect leader!" Ding! "Sect Members: 3/100!" Ding! "Sect Contribution Points: 20/100." Seeing the increase in members and contribution points, Jun Changxiao felt that the system''s voice was very beautiful and pleasant! No one could have expected Li Qingyang to reject joining the fifth-grade sects and choose to join the Iron Bones ng ng Sect instead. Furthermore, he hadpleted the entry formalities so quickly and easily! The deacon of the Long de Sect sat paralyzed on the ground and foolishly said, "Impossible impossible this must be a dream!" The despicable Iron Bones sect had unexpectedly recruited the top talent of Qingyang City! The reality was so cruel that he found it hard to ept. The disciple of Tiger Roar Sect was stunned as well. In fact, after Li Qingyang joined the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, everyone on the drill grounds became stunned. They all felt as though they were dreaming, an extremely ridiculous dream at that! "Young Master Li," the elder of Azure Mountain Sect said heavily, "you have a high-grade spirit root. Your future aplishments will be unlimited. If you join the low-ss Iron Bones Sect, you''re destroying your own future!" "Old fellow." Jun Changxiao spoke with a cold face. "Even though my Iron Bones ng ng Sect is low-ss, that is only temporary. This seat will set down my words today. Our sect will definitely surpass your Azure Mountain Sect in a few years!" His voice was resounding and powerful. How magnificent! Those were his serious words. He was being unprecedentedly serious. As he was the sect leader, he detested people who looked down on and mocked his own sect. They had to be stronger. They had to prove themselves with actions! "Surpass my Azure Mountain Sect?" The elder of Azure Mountain Sectughed coldly. "Kid, you think you can make your sect stronger just by using your mouth?" Using my mouth. That''s definitely impossible. Jun Changxiao only dared be so confident because he had the system in his hands. He had the contribution points and the sect merchant store! You cultivators from the Fallen Star Continent are depending on the umtion of time and spirit qi from Heaven and Earth to cultivate. This seat will slowly make use of contribution points and various valuable treasures to surpass and beat you! "Old fellow," Jun Changxiao said, "just wait for the day my Iron Bones Sect bes so notorious it shakes the entire continent" The elder of Azure Mountain Sect let out a cold snort and said, "Okay, I shall await the day your Iron Bones ng ng Sect bes notorious!" After he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and left. Since the best talent had been recruited, there was no reason to stay there anymore. Hence, he instructed the disciples to remove the facade and prepare to set out on their journey back to the Azure Mountain Sect. "Elder Ma!" However, just when he was about to leave, a middle-aged man donned in brocade clothing walked into the drill grounds quickly and said, "Please wait!" "It''s nlord Li!" The crowd recognized the man as nlord Li, Li Qingyang''s father. nlord Li brought a few servants with him and came over in quick steps. He politely cupped his hands in greeting. "Elder Ma, my son Qingyang is still young and insensible. I will ept your noble sect''s sincere invitation on his behalf." "nlord Li." The elder of Azure Mountain Sect spoke in an unhappy tone. "Your son has already joined another sect." "What?" nlord Li was startled and stared at Li Qingyang, who was standing far away. His face was stern as he said, "You brat, why didn''t you wait for your father to arrive before making this decision?" His voice ended with a grunt when his peripheral vision saw the words ''Iron Bones ng ng Sect'' on a horizontal scroll on top of his son''s head. In that instant, nlord Li felt a strong bad omen rising in his heart, "Qingyang, which sect did you join?" "Iron Bones ng ng Sect," Li Qingyang calmly replied. Chapter 12: He Can Really Boast! Chapter 12: He Can Really Boast! Upon hearing his son say the words ''Iron Bones ng ng Sect'', nlord Li felt as though he had been struck by lightning. He was dumbstruck and could not move an inch from his original spot. Half a year ago, Li Qingyang''s test result had revealed that he possessed a high-grade spirit root. This had made him wild with joy. The Li n had been extremely excited and treated him as the pride of the family. Moreover, they had even thought of how their family could be more glorious with the lead of this younger generation. After the test ended, nlord Li had given his son the best resources and even started to n out his future. He had decided that when the Hundred Sects Recruitment began, he would choose a sect with heritage and prestige. Never could he have imagined that Li Qingyang would leave secretly while he was showering and changing his clothes. He did not manage to find him even after searching the entire house. "Little brat, could he have gone to meet that lowly maid in private again?" nlord Li could not find Li Qingyang and was so angry he was pacing up and down the hall. Just at that moment, the servant came hurriedly to report, "nlord, Young Master has gone to the Recruitment Site alone. He has been strongly regarded by the fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect, and they want to recruit him as a disciple!" "What!" nlord Li was extremely happy. The Azure Mountain Sect had the best power within the Qingyang region. Its status was no weaker than the lord of Qingyang City. If his son was recruited by such a sect, he was not only bringing honor to his ancestors but was also paving a bright future for himself. "But" The servant paused for a while and softly said, "Young Master has rejected the recruitment offer from the elder of Azure Mountain Sect." "What!" nlord Li almost fell to the ground. The same word was spoken, but the different tones had clearly shown how his mood had suddenly fallen from heaven to hell. "Is this little scoundrel''s brain spoiled? How could he have rejected Azure Mountain Sect''s recruitment! "This won''t do. This won''t do! "This thing matters his entire life and the future of our Li family. I can''t let him be willful!" Hence, nlord Li rushed to the recruitment site with his servant. He coincidentally met the elder of Azure Mountain Sect who was preparing to leave, so he epted the previous invitation on behalf of Li Qingyang. When nlord Li heard that his son had joined another sect, he had wondered if there was another sect that was more outstanding than Azure Mountain Sect. Yet, in the end, that little brat had joined the Iron Bones ng ng Sect! The Li family had a certain status in Qingyang City that was equivalent to an eighth-grade sect. For their son to join a ninth-grade sect, that was something nlord Li could never ept! After being momentarily dazed, he spoke with a heavy tone. "Qingyang, don''t joke with me." "Dad," Li Qingyang said, "I''m not joking. I''m now a disciple of the Iron Bones ng ng Sect." This sentence came like a double blow to the nlord Li. It caused his body to shudder, and he took two steps back involuntarily. "nlord!" The servant came over hastily to hold him. nlord Li stood still and pointed his finger at Li Qingyang. He spoke with a shaking voice. "The face of the Li family has all been thrown away by you today!" He could have epted it if his son joined a sixth-grade sect, but he could never ept that he had joined Iron Bones Sect. After all, that was only a ninth-grade sect! Not only that, this kind of rubbish sect would not only ruin his future. It would also cause the Li n to be aughingstock! The various cultivators who were watching startedughing. The first talent of Qingyang City had something wrong with his brain, but his father was considered normal. At least he knew that joining the Iron Bones Sect was a disgrace. "Young Master!" the servant of the Li n said hastily. "Don''t infuriate the nlord anymore. Guickly break away from that rubbish sect!" Snap! Jun Changxiao gently held up his fists. Even a n servant saw his own sect as rubbish. This made him very unhappy! "Dad," Li Qingyang said seriously. "One must have integrity and be sincere. Since I have already joined the Iron Bones ng ng Sect, I will not break away from them." "You" nlord Li was so angry his teeth were chattering. "Unfilial son!" The elder of Azure Mountain Sect could not watch any longer. "Young Master Li, filial piety is the most important virtue. For you to disobey your father this way, it''s extremely unfilial." Li Qingyang had expressions of hesitation and guilt on his face. "That''s it," Jun Changxiao murmured. "The duck I just got hold of is about to fly off." After a while, Li Qingyang spoke with a firm gaze. "Father, I''ve been following the path you set out for me since I was young. Now I have grown up to be an adult, and I shall make my own choices." nlord Li pointed at the horizontal scroll of Iron Bones ng ng Sect and said, "Is it your choice to join a ninth-grade sect!" "Yes." Li Qingyang was very serious. nlord Li was so angry he almost vomited blood. His fingers shivered as he spoke with fury. "If you don''t withdraw from the Iron Bones Sect, then you shall not have me as your father anymore!" "Young Master Li, there are no prospects in the Iron Bones Sect, you should quickly withdraw now." "There are so many outstanding sects here. You can choose any of them randomly, and it will be better than the Iron Bones Sect. Don''t be so stubborn, alright?" "nlord Li is not young anymore. If he bes ill from this anger, as his son, you will regret it for the rest of your life!" "Young Master Li, please think twice before you act." The various cultivators were enjoying the scene as it did not concern them. Hence, they were allmenting noisily one after another. They were not doing this in consideration of nlord Li. In fact, they simply did not want to see a talent with high-grade spirit root join a rubbish sect. "A bunch of idiots," Jun Changxiao secretly scolded. "nlord Li." He cupped his hands and said, "Your son should choose his own future. As his father, you should give him your support instead of violently obstructing him. Furthermore" He paused for a moment before speaking again. "My Iron Bones ng ng Sect isn''t as bad as you think. If Young Master Li joins my sect, his future aplishments will only be greater." "Only be greater?" nlord Li suppressed his fuming anger and coldly replied, "You really consider your Iron Bones Sect as formidable, huh?" Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, "My Iron Bones ng ng Sect is not formidable. It is a beautiful jade waiting to be polished." "Bah!" "A rubbish sect calling themselves a beautiful jade, how shameless!" "If I can glib talk like him, I won''t fret about not having disciples!" The cultivators from various sects scoffed. nlord Li said with a towering rage, "My son must have been conned into joining your Iron Bones Sect by your flowery words!" "This seat is the sect leader of Iron Bones ng ng Sect," Jun Changxiao said earnestly. "I have always been recruiting disciples seriously. I don''t care about conning people." "Your cultivation is not even as good as my family''s visitors. What face do you have to call yourself a sect leader?" nlord Li spoke coldly. Jun Changxiao replied, "nlord Li, this seat''s cultivation may not be strong, but I can coach Young Master Li to be one of the strongest, and that''s enough." "Dang!" "He can really boast!" "Young Master Li has an outstanding innate talent. Who are you to coach him?" "In my opinion, Young Master Li can totally take over as the Iron Bones Sect''s leader to teach him how to increase his realm!" The crowd had strong contempt for Jun Changxiao but were also impressed by him. For him to have such thick skin and powerful boasting skills, he could also be considered a talent. nlord Li could feel his increasing fury. He could not wait to point at Jun Changxiao and start verbally abusing him. However, he was considered a prominent figure in Qingyang City after all. He forcefully suppressed this urge. "Sect Leader Jun." Just at this moment, the elder of Azure Mountain Sect spoke. "In order for your disciple to be the strongest, you must first have an extraordinary understanding of martial dao. Since you are so confident, you must surely have a deep understanding of martial dao, right?" This old man, he''s trying to set a trap for me, huh? Jun Changxiao could understand the scheming trap. If he answered that he had experience with martial dao, the elder would definitely go hard on him. If he said that he had no experience, nlord Li would definitely make his son withdraw from the sect. Sigh, he was at a total loss. Chapter 13: Low-grade Discernment Charm Chapter 13: Low-grade Discernment Charm For a disciple to be strong, their master''s own martial dao could be average, but the master had to have rich knowledge in martial dao. This was so that they would be able to provide coaching to their disciple during the process of cultivation. Not to mention sects, even family ns and institutions would have their own relevant martial instructors. Since the sect leader of the Iron Bones Sect had let it be known that Li Qingyang''s aplishments would only be greater, the elder of Azure Mountain Sect had no choice but to step forward to inquire further. He was indeed setting a trap. If Jun Changxiao answered that he had martial dao experience, he would definitely seize the opportunity to ask for guidance. If he answered otherwise, nlord Li would surely be angrier and would be more resolute in withdrawing his son from the Iron Bones Sect. The older, the wiser, huh? The words seemed polite and amiable but had concealed intentions. It was meant to embarrass Jun Changxiao on purpose. The cultivators from various sects cast gazes of disdain one after another. A rubbish sect leader that did not even hold any cultivation realm, how could he have any martial dao experience! Jun Changxiao touched his nose out of habit and said, "This seat dares not absurdly honor myself, nor will I undervalue myself. If we''re talking about martial dao experience, I must be stronger than any single person here." "This fellow is getting overboard with his bragging. It''s going beyond limits!" "If not for the ban of fighting within Qingyang City, this daddy would send a kick over!" "I feel that urge too!" The cultivators from various sects could not continue to listen anymore. They swore to have never seen such a posturing and nonsensical fellow ever since they cultivated the martial dao. "What a good description of stronger than any single person here!" nlord Li said coldly. "I would like to consult Sect Leader Jun''s martial dao experience today!" The elder of the Azure Mountain Sect smiled without saying anything. He had wanted to seize the chance to say this sentence, but nlord Li had taken the lead. It was evident that he was the most suitable person for it. Jun Changxiao said, "What does nlord Li want to ask?" One should not be fooled by the calmness on his face. He was anxiously pulling open the system merchant store and searching for items rted to the martial dao. He had just crossed over not long ago and was only at the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. He definitely did not have any martial dao experience! At this moment, Sect Leader Jun could only pin his hopes on the Strongest Sect System. He hoped to be able to find items rting to martial dao in the merchant store. nlord Li calmly said, "There is a book in Qingyang City about a sword technique that was passed down from a hundred years back named Nine Stances Wavestack Sword. ording to its introduction, there are a total of nine moves. However, in actual fact, it only has eight moves. Thest move is meant to be self-deduced. "Since you have martial dao experience, Sect Leader Jun, you should be able to deduce thest move, right?" The cultivators from within Qingyang City were all rejoicing in his misfortune. "Hahaha!" "This inquiry from nlord Li is truly ruthless!" Nine Stances Wavestack Sword was the most well-known martial technique in the city. As long as one had the ability of the fifth stage of Meridian Opening Realm, one would be able to purchase this technique from any martial techniques shop. It was written very clearly on the first page of secret divine skills. The sword technique had a total of nine moves, but there were only eight moves recorded. Thest move had to be deduced by the cultivator themself. For over a hundred years, there have been a million cultivators trying to cultivate Nine Stances Wavestack Sword. However, thus far, no one had been able to achieve enlightenment regarding thest move. There was gossip saying that the lord of Qingyang City hadprehended the final move during his adolescence! However, he had never made use of thest move, so everyone still knew nothing about the ninth move. "Nine Stances Wavestack Sword?" The elder of the Azure Mountain Sect started murmuring to himself. He had heard of this sword technique before and even intended to purchase the manual during that time. However, he had given up after hearing that it was only a low-grade technique. Martial techniques and cultivation arts were divided into different grades in the Fallen Star Continent. They were simr to the spirit root quality and could be ssified into low-grade, mortal-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, saint-grade, and divine-grade. The elder of the Azure Mountain Sect had already reached the peak of cultivation within the Martial Master Realm. In his sect, he had always been cultivating martial techniques that were above the mortal-grade, so he had disregarded the low-grade technique. Speaking of which, if the technique''s level was high, how could it have be so widespread among the poption of Qingyang City? "Sect Leader Jun," the elder of the Azure Mountain Sect said with a smile, "I had heard of Nine Stances Wavestack Sword before. If you are able to deduce the ninth move, you will prove that you have true capability." This old fellow was very good at stirring trouble. Jun Changxiao replied proudly, "To merelyprehend this sword technique, how hard can it be?" The crowd could not help but sneer. Over thest hundred years, there had been only a few people who managed toprehend it. If a newbie was able to do it, that would be extremely unusual. Li Qingyang was also looking forward to it. He had also been cultivating Nine Stances Wavestack Sword but had been stuck at the eighth move and could never deduce the ninth move. If his sect leader did it, it would mean that he had followed the right sect and the right leader. Under the gaze of everyone, Jun Changxiao continuously looked through the low-grade segment of the merchant store in search of an item rted to the sword technique. However, he ended up empty-handed. That was it. That was it. Without a suitable item, how could he continue posturing? Humph! Humph! Humph! How could I perform the ninth move of this Wavestack Sword! Eh? Suddenly, Jun Changxiao''s gaze stopped at the item named ''Discernment Charm''. He hastily opened up the detailed introduction. Earlier, by chance, he had managed to discover this function of reading the item''s detailed introduction. "Item: Low-grade Discernment Charm "Effect: After using it, you can discern your opponent''s martial techniques and secret divine moves, thus achieving rapidprehension. "Time limit: Sixty minutes. "Price: Ten contribution points." Rapidprehension? Jun Changxiao hid his delight. This should be able to assist me inprehending the sword technique''s ninth move! Swoosh! He immediately tapped on the discernment charm. Ding! "Host has spent ten contribution points. You have received one discernment charm. It has been delivered to the interspatial ring." Ding! "Sect Contribution Points: 10/100." "nlord Li, this seat has never cultivated the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword that you mentioned," Jun Changxiao said. "How can I perform the ninth move?" "Bahaha, that''s the best-selling sword technique in Qingyang City. As a sect leader, how can he not have cultivated it before!" "Even though Nine Stances Wavestack Sword is considered low-grade, it costs a minimum of one hundred taels of silver. Look at his poor appearance, he can''t afford it for sure!" "That makes sense!" "This kind of sword technique needs to beprehended move by move. If we wait for him to perform the ninth move, that day may nevere." Everyone was discussing privately. nlord Li''s expression sank again. At that moment, he felt he had been teased like an idiot by this fellow. Suppressing his anger, nlord Li smiled insincerely and said, "Don''t worry, I have brought the sword manual of Nine Stances Wavestack Sword with me. Sect Leader Jun, you may borrow it for some research." After he finished speaking, he retrieved a blue-leathered book from the interspatial ring. "Many thanks." Jun Changxiao raised his hand to receive it. "But I will say some unpleasant words first," nlord Li said. "If you are unable to perform the ninth move, then please expel my son from Iron Bones Sect." Since my son was unwilling to withdraw, I shall have his sect leader expel him! nlord Li firmly believed that since this fellow had not cultivated the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword before, forgetprehending the ninth move, evenprehending the fifth or sixth move would be extremely difficult for him. "No problem," Jun Changxiao agreed steadily. nlord Li was still unassured and said, "Sect Leader Jun, you must keep your promise." "Don''t worry," Jun Changxiao said. "The objective of my Iron Bones ng ng Sect is to be a firm and unyielding, to do righteous things! I will definitely not go back on my word." Once he received that confident answer, nlord Li threw the sword manual over. There were so many sect cultivators watching. He did not think that Jun Changxiao would renege on his promise. "Certainly." Jun Changxiao peted the sword manual. "If this seat is able toprehend the ninth move of this sword technique, what will you do, nlord Li?" Throughout the past hundred years, there was only a rumor that the city lord hadprehended the ninth move. Was he really confident that he could do it? nlord Li wasughing coldly in his heart but appeared to cup his hands in greeting. "If youprehend the ninth move of this sword technique, then my son Qingyang will continue cultivating in the Iron Bones Sect. It will be his great fortune" With this sentence, Jun Changxiao was more assured. "Huff!" He took a deep breath and flipped through the sword manual. Once he saw theplicated mnemonic chants and sword moves on the book, he instantly felt giddy and felt his vision go blurry. Even though he had inherited the memory of the original owner and had some understanding of this world''s martial secret divine skills, it was the first time he had seen such aplicated sword manual. He even felt as though he was reading an imperial edict. "I hope the discernment charm can assist me in rapidlyprehending the sword manual." Jun Changxiao blended his thoughts within the interspatial ring. With a ''bang'' sound, he managed to crush the exchanged charm to pieces. Swoosh! A gush of invisible energy followed the ring and was poured into the sea of consciousness. Jun Changxiao suddenly felt his vision dimming. He fell out of sorts, but this feeling was only transient. When he regained his consciousness, he looked at the mnemonic chants and sword moves in the sword manual again. Everything was indeed so easy to understand! Chapter 14: Sword Realm! Chapter 14: Sword Realm! After Jun Changxiao crushed the discernment charm, he looked at the sword manual once again, feeling ted. It was because he could suddenly understand the difficult word incantations and the rare and strange sword stances! What that was even more incredible was The words that were printed on the sword manual seemed to be alive, turning into streams of light that integrated into his sea of consciousness, rearranging and deriving themselves. Swoosh! Jun Changxiao remembered the sword stance on the first page. He then flipped to the second page. When it was imprinted into his sea of consciousness, he then continued to flip to the third page, fourth page, fifth page The cultivators from the various sects were all stunned when they saw him going through the sword manual so quickly as if he was just ncing through it. Sword manuals were different from martial techniques. It required one to memorize the sword incantation by heart, followed by the sword stances. Given how he was going through the pages so quickly, it''d be hard to remember even the incantations, let alone the sword stances! Had he chosen to give up because it was too hard toprehend? Swoosh! At this moment, the first stance of the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword waspletely derived in Jun Changxiao''s sea of consciousness. "Qianqian." He closed the sword manual. "Hand me the sword." nk! The sword left its sheath and was handed over. Jun Changxiao took it from Lu Qianqian''s hand, his wrist swinging gently. Swoosh! The three-feet-long sword cut through space lightly, creating a wave current that could be seen by the naked eye. For wave currents to be formed in the process of swinging a sword mean that he had alreadyprehended the first stance of the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword! How was that possible? The faces of the cultivators from the various sects who were waiting to see him make a fool of himself froze up when they saw the air currents. The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder was stunned. What he was concerned about was not the air currents, which were like waves from the sea. He was concerned that this guy did not seem to have taken that long from the moment he took a look at the sword manual to performing the first stance with great mastery. That was right. It did not take long. In terms of the time on Earth, it would only be one minute. To many people, one minute might not even be enough time for someone going to the toilet to take off their pants. However, Jun Changxiao had taken this amount of time toprehend the first stance. "Impossible!" The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder was in denial. As someone who was at the peak of the Martial Master Realm, although there would not be any issue for him to pick up such a low-grade martial technique, he would not have been able to do so at such an amazing speed! That was unless he had cultivated it in advance! Swoosh! Jun Changxiao turned, recalling the force in his arm, and then swung another sword stance. Buzz! The second stream of air currents appeared, connecting with the first one. This was the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword''s second stance. The time taken toprehend it was one minute and five seconds! At that moment, the cultivators from the various sects had their mouths wide-open. He had to be kidding! How could the sect leader of this trashy Iron Bones Sect be able toprehend the second stance of the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword in the time taken to take just a few breaths? nlord Li was in disbelief. He remembered very clearly that when he wasprehending the second stance back in the day, it had taken him five days! How on earth did this guy do it? Had he cultivated the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword before? Was he only pretending that he had not? He thought along the same lines as the Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder. This was what all ordinary cultivators would think. After all, it was definitely impossible for a person toprehend the first two stances of the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword in such an extremely short period of time! Sorry. With the reinforcement of the discernment charm, Jun Changxiao had really done it. Swoosh! He swung the sword again, and the third stream of air current gathered together and was released as the first two were. This was the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword''s third stance. The time taken was one minute and ten seconds! This meant that Sect Leader Jun had alreadypletelyprehended the third stance and was able to use it with a great level of mastery in the time taken it took for the various sects'' cultivators to blink a few times. It was very scary! Very terrifying! Li Qingyang''s eyes shone as he thought, Sect leader''sprehending speed is more than ten times faster than mine. It seems that I''ve chosen to follow the right person. Meanwhile, Lu Qianqian was thinking, To be able toprehend so quickly, it seems that the sect leader''s spirit root is higher than Second Martial Brother''s. Swoosh! Swoosh! Jun Changxiao was immersed in performing the sword technique, sending outyers of waves that stacked together and increased the prowess. They were also like an endless stretch of sea waves. The waves came on one after another, stacking up inyers. This was how the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword got its name from! Swoosh! Jun Changxiao swung the sword again. The waves formed up, and there were now seven streams of stacking waves gathered on the drill ground. He hadprehended to the seventh stance, and the time taken was merely one minute and thirty seconds! "Humph," nlord Li said in disdain. "He''s alreadyprehended the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword, yet he said that he had never cultivated it before. That''s really shameless!" No matter how fast Jun Changxiao managed to perform the first seven stances, he firmly believed that Jun Changxiao must haveprehended the technique before. "I knew it!" "How could a ninth-grade sect leader possibly be able toprehend the first seven stances at such great speed! So, he actually cultivated it in advance!" "Damn! I was almost fooled by him!" "His acting is really good!" "Look, he is still putting on an act!" Jun Changxiao once again performed the eight stances in session, forming anotheryer of waves. The attention of the various sects'' cultivators was not on this but on his face, which seemed to be wearing a focused expression as he swung the sword. Ninth-grade sect. Top grade acting skilling! The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder calmly said, "No matter how good his acting is, as long as he''s unable to perform the ninth stance, he''ll still be exposed." Everyone was in agreement to this. You like to act? This big drill ground will be your performance stage! However, if you''re unable to perform the ninth stance, no matter how much you act, it can only be described as ''shoddy''. nlord Li had his hands behind his back, and he smiled coldly. Swoosh! After performing the eighth stance, Jun Changxiao retracted the sword and stood there, immersed in deep thought, as if he was searching for thest stance. "You can''t keep up with the act anymore, right?" Everyone started to taunt him. Jun Changxiao did not hear the sounds from the outside world. It was because when he wasprehending the sword technique, he had abruptly entered a strange realm. Gradually. A faintly discernible aura gushed out around his body, emitting a sharp disposition. The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder was stunned. The smile on nlord Li''s face also froze up. "This is" Li Qingyang frowned slightly. He then said in a solemn tone, "The sword realm!" "What?" The eyes of the various sects'' cultivators almost popped out when they heard that. The sword realm, otherwise known as the realm of sword intent. It was something simr to an epiphany. If a cultivator activated it and entered the sword intent cultivation realm, they would be able to gain a lot. "My god!" "What goddamn luck did this guy get? To think that he''d be able to enter the sword realm!" "Throughout history, many sword arts cultivators have devoted their entire lives but not been able to get such an encounter!" They were so astonished that some of the cultivators started to speak in a louder voice. The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder said in a deep voice, "It''s a rare encounter for this kid to enter the sword realm! Don''t disrupt him!" The various sects'' cultivators who were harboring their own thoughts quickly shut up. The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder stopped everyone in time and did not disrupt Jun Changxiao. He was not a bad guy. The reason he targeted Jun Changxiao was because he did not wish for Li Qingyang to go down the wrong path, wasting such a high-quality spirit root. Due to the warning from the Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder, the entire area was in a state of silence. The gazes of the various sects'' cultivators were filled with envy. It was a rare encounter that was hard toe by. It was really unreasonable for trash to encounter it! Swoosh! The eyes of Jun Changxiao, which continued to remain in a vacant state, suddenly shed with a sharp gleam. He swung his right arm, and the longsword kept on moving about in the air. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! The Nine Stances Wavestack Sword''s first stance, second stance, third stance After performing the first eight stances in one go, he tapped his foot and soared into the air, raising the sword and hacking down. "Hu hu!" The eight seething currents in the air rapidly gathered together, turning into white sword light that smashed upon the huge boulder outside the drill ground. Boom! An explosive sound erupted and the boulder that weighed several thousand kilograms instantly crumbled. "Whoa!" Seeing that, all the various sects'' cultivators were so shocked that they gasped. Chapter 15: Guidance! Chapter 15: Guidance! The boulder outside the drill ground weighed several thousand kilograms. When Jun Changxiao shattered it with a single sword attack, everyone was so shocked that they drew in a gasp of cold air. The various sects'' cultivators who were present were either at the eighth or ninth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm or had reached the Martial Apprentice Realm. They would be able to break a big boulder as well. However, they had clearly seen that when Jun Changxiao struck out with his sword, the martial aura he emitted was only at the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. It was simply unbelievable for him to be able to break a huge boulder that weighed several thousand kilograms! With each additional meridian realm cleared, one''s strength would increase by fifty kilograms. Even if a person was born with extraordinary strength, they would only be able to harness a power of about five hundred kilograms at most at the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm. It would be impossible for them to shatter a rock that was over one thousand kilograms! That was, unless Swoosh! Jun Changxiaonded slowly, smiling as he said, "nlord Li, this is the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword''s ninth stance. I''ve demonstrated all of them." The various sects'' cultivators all looked toward him, their gazes locked on the sword he was holding. They did not notice anything special about it. If the weapon''s quality was high, it could provide more power and support for the cultivator, but the sword that Jun Changxiao was using was an ordinary one. This meant that "My god!" "Could it be that sword stance was really the ninth stance?" "I heard that if oneprehended the ninth stance of the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword, the power unleashed wouldn''t lose out to a mortal-grade martial technique!" Everyone came to the same conclusion as they discussed it among themselves. To shatter a boulder that weighed several thousand kilograms with a single sword attack given a cultivation at the fifth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm and an ordinary weapon This was something that could only be done with the ninth stance, which wasparable to mortal-grade martial techniques! At the thought of this, everyone''s expression became very interesting. It was rumored that only the city lord had been able toprehend the ninth stance, but today, it was demonstrated by the sect leader of the ninth-grade Iron Bones Sect! It was a heavy blow, a merciless p to their faces! nlord Li said in disbelief, "How is that possible" The gaze of the Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder seemedplicated. A short momentter, he cupped his hands together and said, "I greatly admire Sect Leader Jun''s ability to demonstrate the ninth stance in such a short period of time!" This was heartfelt admiration. "Thank you." Jun Changxiao returned the sword to Lu Qianqian and put both his hands behind his back to assume the air of a great master. nlord Li feltplicated feelings. He had thought that he would be able to stump him with the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword. He did not expect that Jun Changxiao would really be able to perform the ninth stance that no one had been able to acquire over the past one hundred years or so! "nlord Li," Jun Changxiao said with a smile. "Now that I''ve performed the ninth stance, can your son stay in my Iron Bones ng ng Sect? " nlord Li remained silent. Although Jun Changxiao had performed the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword''s ninth stance, taking him by astonishment and surprise, it was a low-grade sword technique. He still did not think that his son would have a future by following him! "nlord Li," Jun Changxiao said, still smiling. "You should be a man of your word." nlord Li''s countenance turned pale. At this moment, the Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder cupped his hands together and said, "Sect Leader Jun has an extraordinary understanding of martial arts. I have a difficult question that I hope that you can help me resolve." "Please go on," Jun Changxiao said. It had only taken him two minutes toprehend the Nine Stances Wavestack Sword. There was still a lot of time before the effect ran out. If he continued to showcase himself, he would be able to establish a reputation for himself and his sect. The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder said, "Over the years, I''ve been cultivating a cultivation art, but I''ve found it difficult to progress further afterprehending the fourth level. I hope that you can give me some guidance." The various sects'' cultivators were all shocked. The elder of the fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect, a genuine Martial Master Realm expert, was asking for guidance from the sect leader of a ninth-grade sect! It would be hard for them to believe this if they had not seen it with their own eyes! Jun Changxiao smiled and said, "If you''re willing to share the cultivation art''s form, then I can give it a try, Elder Ma." The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder smiled and stood there on the spot, not moving. A cultivator said in a soft voice, "Elder Ma is using voice transmission technique tomunicate with that guy." "Only someone who has entered the Martial Master Realm would be able to transmit their voice without batting an eyelid. I really hope that there''s a day when I''ll be able to reach this level!" Everyone felt envious when they heard that. Each increment in the cultivation realm in the Fallen Star Continent would allow one to gain unique abilities. The Martial Master Realm''s voice transmission technique was one of them. A short momentter After obtaining the cultivation art''s form, Jun Changxiao smiled and said, "It''s not a big problem." The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder seemed a little defeated. The cultivation art he had shared was a mortal-grade one. He had put in hard work toprehend it for over ten years but only seeded in reaching the fourth level. To think that Jun Changxiao would say that it was not a big problem! Jun Changxiao stood on the spot, closing his eyes. The cultivation art he memorized was being crazily decrypted in his sea of consciousness. "Elder Ma." A short momentter, Jun Changxiao smiled and whispered in Elder Ma''s ears. The various sects'' cultivators could not hear what was said clearly, but they could see that the Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder seemed stunned for a moment, before falling into a daze. Then, he seemed to be struck by realization, followed by feeling great tion! Jun Changxiao said, "If you go back and cultivate based on my suggestions for one to two months, you should be able to attain a breakthrough to a higher level." Swoosh! The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder was extremely agitated, and he cupped his hands together, saying, "This cultivation art has troubled me for many years. Hearing your words today, Sect Leader Jun, is like gaining great enlightenment!" nlord Li was stunned. Did that guy really resolve the trouble that Elder Ma had been facing in martial arts? Jun Changxiao smiled and humbly said, "Elder Ma, you were just unable to see as clearly as one who isn''t involved. Anyone else would also be able to resolve your problem." The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder shook his head and said, "It''d be impossible to resolve my issue without having as high and deep an understanding of martial arts as you, Sect Leader Jun." How capable was this guy to be able to receive such great praises from Elder Ma? Could it be that there really were people who had an extremely high understanding of martial arts despite not being of a high level of cultivation? The various sects'' leaders all had simr doubts. "Sect Leader Jun." The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder cupped his hands together. "I have to return to my sect to deal with some matters. I hope we meet again if fate allows. I''ll definitely take the chance to seek guidance from you in martial arts then!" Having received guidance, Elder Ma definitely could not wait to return to go into seclusion, trying to attain a breakthrough to the fifth level of the cultivation art, striving to enter the Martial Ancestor Realm! Jun Changxiao cupped his hands together and said, "Till next time." The Azure Mountain Sect''s Elder did not hesitate at all as he departed with his disciples. After sending Elder Ma off, a middle-aged man smiled as he walked over, saying, "Sect Leader Jun, I also have a difficult question in martial arts and would like to seek your guidance." "Sure." Jun Changxiao smiled. "But please pay one hundred taels first." The Azure Mountain Sect was a fifth-grade sect after all, so he had volunteered to give Elder Ma guidance out of respect. However, these people from eighth-grade and ninth-grade sects would have to pay to get his service. "Sure, sure!" The middle-aged man quickly handed over a one hundred taels silver note. In his opinion, given how even Elder Ma''s problem in martial arts could be resolved, then it was worth paying one hundred silver taels! Jun Changxiao smiled as he took the silver note, saying, "Please go on." The middle-aged man was afraid that other people would hear him. He quickly went up closer and shared his problem in a soft voice. Jun Changxiao used the discernment ability and quickly analyzed said martial technique, before giving urate insights in a soft voice. "That''s right!" The middle-aged man pped himself on the forehead. "Why couldn''t I have been more flexible!" "Thank you, Sect Leader Jun, for your guidance! I''ll be taking my leave!" Seeing that guy leaving eagerly, no matter how foolish the various sects'' cultivators were, they could tell that the Iron Bones Sect''s sect leader had real talent! "Sect Leader Jun, I have a problem. I''d like to" "One hundred taels." "Sure, sure!" The cultivator whose surname was Chang left feeling overjoyed after getting the guidance. Many cultivators who faced problems in their cultivation quickly crowded over. Some of them were those who had mocked Jun Changxiao before. It was fine. He remembered everything. Want guidance? Sure, please pay two hundred taels. Although the cultivators who had previously mocked Jun Changxiao felt defeated, they still paid up despite the ache in their heart. All of them also received answers that satisfied them. Chapter 16: big gains, mad gains Chapter 16: big gains, mad gains In any world, the importance of money is self-evident. Ignoring the purchase of weapons and martial skills, daily necessities also needed money to buy. The Ironbone Unyielding Sect did not have money because the previous disciples had taken the assets, sending them to various other powers in an effort to free Sect Head Wang from prison. The result? Not long after the money had been sent out, Sect Head Wang tried to escape from prison and was beheaded. The Ironbone Sect, which had already been tightening its belt to stay living, was even worse off. It could be said that they hit one misfortune after another. Two disciples could not handle it anymore, had theirst meal together, then went back to their respective homes in search of their mothers. The transmigrated Jun Changxiao had been eating in steamed buns for all three meals and drinking spring water. The noodles that Lu Qianqian ate when she first joined the sect were given by Aunt Wang from the vige. The Ironbone Unyielding Sect had to develop, but they also had to earn money! Thus, Sect Head Juns use of the Insight Talisman was doubly effective, starting his path of money-making in this new world! Someone who did not ridicule me wanted pointers? 100 taels! Someone who whole-heartedly ridiculed me and the Ironbone Sect wanted pointers? 200 taels! This is just a small business, all negotiations declined. Because he hadprehended the Nine Moves Layered Waves Swords ninth movement and had directed the Azure Mountain Sects elder, although the various martial artists felt some loss, they were still willing to spend money for advice. In a short 30 minutes, Jun Changxiao had directed 20 puzzled martial artists back onto the Martial Way and earned more than 3000 taels. Looking at the banknotes piling up in his storage ring, he secretly thought, Although I cannot sell medicine, but I can still make money using the systems goods! Sect Head Jun. Just as he finished directing a martial artist on his fist arts inefficiency, Patriarch Li walked over. With some difficulty, he said, This Li also has a difficult problem and hopes that you can give some pointers. The matter with the Nine Moves Layered Waves Sword was just to cause trouble. Now that he saw so many people obtain benefits and leave happily, he felt a bit moved and wished to solve his own problems on the Martial Way. Okay. Jun Changxiao said, 1000 taels. What? Patriarch Li froze on the spot, eximing, 1000 taels? Jun Changxiao confirmed, Correct, 1000 taels. The crowd grimaced. This guy was obviously intentionally embarrassing Patriarch Li. It was definitely because he had obstructed his son from joining the Ironbone Sect a moment ago too. Sect Head Jun, Patriarch Li was taken aback. Others only need 200 taels, why do I need 1000 taels? Jun Changxiao said, Looking Patriarch Li''s status, you should not be short of money. Hearing these words, Patriarch Li almost fainted. Youre right, I have money, but money doesnt grow on trees! [1] Sect Head Jun, Patriarch Lis voice had gotten deeper. Are you taking this Li as a fool? Jun Changxiao replied with a smile, It can be understood that way. You Patriarch Li was angered. But thinking that he still needed help from this person, he forcefully suppressed his fury. Sect Head. Li Qingyang walked forward and said, In consideration of this disciple, please give a discount to my father. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin, making an expression of deep thought. Alright. Considering that you are the father of my disciple, I will give you a discounted price of 1 tael. The various martial artists almost copsed. 1000 taels was discounted to 1 tael that was unprecedented! Since he wanted to keep Li Qingyang, he would definitely not intentionally embarrass Patriarch Li. Therefore, Jun Changxiao symbolically gave him a price of 1 tael and helped him with his cultivation problems. So thats how it is, so thats how it is! Patriarch Li seemed to have been suddenly enlightened. Previously, he had always been wary of using the ninth move. Now, his puzzle of many years was thoroughly resolved by Jun Changxiao! In the Ironbone Sect, if my son is taught by him, his future achievement will only be extraordinary! Not only Patriarch Li, but all the other martial artists watching, also obtained benefits from some simple pointers and realized that they had seriously underestimated the young man! With the Insight Talisman, Jun Changxiao earned many taels of silver and earned some prestige it could be considered as killing two birds with one stone. Wrong. It was actually killing three birds with one stone! Because while the great Sect Head Jun was helping direct their cultivation, he was conveniently able to steal learn their various skills and techniques! Although they were all low-tiered, there were sword techniques, fist arts, core techniques; if he wanted to use money to buy a little of everything, he would at least have to spend several thousand taels. Big gains, mad gains! Everyone. After talking with some more martial artists, Jun Changxiao looked weary as he said, This lord is tired, the directing will stop here. No, Sect Head Jun! The martial artists standing in line suddenly became anxious. One man pulled out four bank notes and called out, Sect Head Jun, I am willing to give 400 taels! Jun Changxiao shook his head. Helping everyone direct their martial path has consumed too much of this lords mind. It seems that even training will be difficult for a fortnight. He wanted to continue making money, but after finishing with thest martial artist, the Insight Talismans effectiveness had ended. Originally, Jun Changxiao nned to exchange for another one. But when he pulled open the store, he saw that the Insight Talisman had turned a dark grey. The exnation was: [This item is limited to 1 purchase per month.] Motherfucker. The healing pill is limited, this talisman is also limited. How am I supposed to live happily? How am I supposed to happily make money? Without the Insight Talisman, Jun Changxiao had reverted back to his original form and could therefore only disy tiredness. Ah. The various martial artists returned home with depressed faces and the originally interrupted Hundred Sects Recruitment continued. Qingyang. Patriarch Li said, Follow Sect Head Jun to practice well, do not make your father disappointed. En. Li Qingyang nodded. Patriarch Li said some words of ttery to Jun Changxiao then left, hurting back to the Li Family and entering closed-door cultivation for information digestion. Father, I must join the Ironbone Sect! Father, mother, I think I should join the Ironbone Sect! Son of a bitch, what are you hesitating for? Lets go, we have to hurry and register for the Ironbone Sect! The Hundred Sects Recruitment continued. The young boys and girls who had originally been considering other sects flooded towards the Ironbone Sects stand, rushing to be the first! When Li Qingyang joined the Ironbone Sect, they had already been moved. Later, they witnessed Jun Changxiao give pointers to the Azure Mountain Sect elder, as well as the other martial artists of course they were going to register! The various sect stalls that had been extremely busy a moment ago, while the Ironbone Sect had been ignored. Now, there was no one in front of those stalls, while the Ironbone Sect was the star of the show! Do not push, do not push! Jun Changxiao shouted, One by one! Qingyang! Dont stand there stupidly, quicklye and help. Since there were too many people trying to register, Jun Changxiao was immediately thrown into confusion. Not good, not good! There are too many people, I must choose ording to qualification! Jun Changxiao assigned his senior disciple and second disciple to filling out the entrance forms, from which he would make the final decision based on aptitude and cultivation base. The main mission the system gave was to make the Ironbone Unyielding Sect the most powerful sect. How to be powerful? The sect had to be powerful, the disciples strong! If he epted a group of worthless people just to casually fill up the member limit, the strength of the sect would be insufficient. If the sect could not upgrade, then all of his work would be in vain. Jun Changxiao clearly understood that what he needed was the cream of the crop. Therefore he requested that all those trying to join the Ironbone Sect had to at least be a mid-grade spirit root; a high-grade spirit root was even better! However, statistically, of the several hundred youths trying to register, only about ten or so would have mid-grade aptitude. All others would either be ordinary or low-grade; a high-grade spirit root was impossible. Although Qingyang City was Qingyang Commanderys main city, it was still a small ce. That it had someone with a high-grade spirit root like Li Qingyang was already pretty good. Not so great, but Ill just bring the sect membership up to 100 first. Jun Changxiao picked up the sect heads seal and stamped it down on a mid-grade aptitudes form. [Ding!] [Sect Member: 4/100.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 11/100.] [1] raws use the Chinese equivalent which says money isnt blown into my pocket by the wind Chapter 17: preliminary-grade cold edge sword Chapter 17: preliminary-grade cold edge sword [Ding! Sect Members: 53/100!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 60/100!] Jun Changxiao stamped one form after another, quickly epting 50 disciples. The systems notifications resounded in his ear how wonderful, howfortable! Of the disciples who had just been recruited, ten had mid-grade spirit roots, while the remaining 40 had ordinary ones. The various martial artists watching from afar were filled with envy. As far as they knew, there were only about ten mid-grade spirit roots and 50-60 ordinary-grade spirit roots present at this years Hundred Sects Recruitment; almost all of them had been recruited by the Ironbone Sect! Ah. Todays work has been in vain, we can only wait for next time. Many of the others were depressed, but the great Sect Head Jun continued to stamp and recruited low-grade spirit roots. He had no choice. In order to sufficiently ept 100 disciples, he could only choose the tallest of the dwarves. Furthermore, even if the spirit roots were poor, he could still train them up. [Ding!] [Ding!] [Sect Members: 100/100!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 107/100!] [Ding! Sect membership is full. The host must promote sect construction and increase the upper limit to recruit more disciples.] [Reminder! If membership has hit the limit and the host forcefully recruits more disciples, the host will be seriously punished!] [If sect contribution exceeds the limit, the host must spend the excess points within 24 hours, otherwise the points will automatically be eliminated.] [The sects membership has hit the limit, the condition has been met!] [Ding! The system has automatically opened the Sect Achievement and Sect Mission options for the host!] Jun Changxiao was startled and opened the interface. [Sect Name: Ironbone Unyielding Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Rank: Ninth-grade Sect Construction: Level 1 Sect Members: 100/100 Sect Contribution: 107/100 Sect Achievement: 0/100 Sect Missions: Temporarily none. Sect Main Mission: Make the Ironbone Unyielding Sect the strongest sect on Falling Star Continent within 100 years and ept 100,000 disciples. If the mission cannot bepleted by the deadline, the hosts soul will instantly be extinguished!] System! Jun Changxiao asked, puzzled, What the hell is sect achievement and sect mission? The system said, [A disciple who epts a mission andpletes it may obtain the corresponding sect achievement points.] Jun Changxiao understood, then asked, Are achievement points useful? The system exined, [After achievement value reaches the upper limit, sect construction can be promoted.] Jun Changxiao was surprised. Didnt you say that sect construction could be promoted through recruiting disciples? Howe there''s a sect contribution now? The system confidently retorted, [Recruiting disciples can activate sect missions,pleting sect missions can promote sect construction. There is nothing contradictory there.] Jun Changxiao was speechless. He decided not to pay attention to contribution and missions for now, but on the contribution points he had to spend the excess points quickly otherwise they would disappear! He skillfully opened the basic store list and nced through themodities. Jun Changxiao selected an item named the Preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining Preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 97/100.] When Jun Changxiao clicked off the panel, he conveniently looked at the sword he had just purchased. He discovered an exnatory note which read, [This item can be purchased times this month.] The heaven-defying pills and talismans could only be purchased once a month, but the weapon could be bought five times. What a scam! The reason Jun Changxiao chose a swordy in his cultivation of the Nine Moves Layered Waves Sword. Although this sword technique was low-tier, the ninth move was still very strong. At least with a sword, he could defend himself. Xiu! He entered the storage ring space. Jun Changxiao saw that next to the time bomb floated a sword, two beads glittering with a weak blue light mounted on the scabbard. Pah. Walking over, he grasped the sword and immediately felt the icy aura permeating his palm. Pretty cold. But I dont know its quality Jun Changxiao grasped the sword hilt and lightly drew it out of its sheath; with a ng, a three chi long sword came out. Hu-hu! An icy qi spread out, sending shivers down his spine. The sword was designed just like an ordinary sword, but a light cold qi lingered upon the de it was definitely not ordinary-grade! Although Jun Changxiaos understanding of swords was not high, he was still able to conclude, Good sword! Sect Head. Lu Qianqian frowned, Who did you say is cheap? [1] Eh Jun Changxiao exited from the storage ring and smiled. I was talking about myself. Li Qingyang and the others sweatdropped. He called himself cheap Our sect head is a little bit unusual. Lu Qianqian nced at him and said, There are many people waiting, quickly stamp the sect heads seal. No need. Jun Changxiao said, The disciples just epted enough. With too many disciples, this lord cannot raise. The system had reminded him that after reaching the limit, epting more disciples would mean punishment; he did not dare act unreasonably. Moreover, the remaining children were all of low-grade spirit roots and only Meridian Opening Stage One no training value. Qingyang. Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers and said, Close up, were leaving! Ah? No more recruiting? Sect Head Jun, please reconsider! It will be alright even if you make me a disciple in-name only! Even if its only doing odd jobs, I, Tie Aniu, am still willing! Many children pleaded. Helpless, Jun Changxiao said, My Ironbone Unyielding Sect is small and cannot amodate too many disciples. If you want to join, cultivate to Martial Apprentice ande to Qingyang Vige. Ah. The children were disappointed. They knew that without outstanding teachers or resources, they would never be able to reach Martial Apprentice by themselves. Sect Head. Li Qingyang reported, I have taken down the stand, we can leave now. Lets go. Jun Changxiao flicked his sleeves and naturally departed. When he arrived at Qingyang City, he only had one disciple and his pockets jangled with loose change. Now, he departed with pockets full of money and many disciples it was absolutely a wonderful harvest. Halt! However, he had not even walked off the field when someones cold voice transmitted over. Huh? Jun Changxiao stopped and looked over. There was a blue-robed middle-aged person walking over, surrounded by a dozen or so disciples. Its the Spirit Spring Sects elder, Wei Yinu! His expression is a little ugly. Is it possible that hese looking for trouble? Elder Wei has a violent temper. Whoever offends him or his disciples will definitely not be let off easily! The various others discussed in low voices, their eyes filled with dread. As they watched Wei Yinu bring his disciples over, they subconsciously retreated several steps to allow the group through. Jun Changxiao saw this and thought, This guy is a person of the ninth-grade Spirit Spring Sect. Why do so many eighth-grade sects fear him? The reason was very simple. Wei Yinu and his three brothers respectively had the names of joy (Xi), anger (Nu), sorrow (Ai), and happiness (Le). They were once disciples of the fifth-grade Holy Spring Sect. But theyter descended the mountain to found the Spirit Spring Sect. The eldest became the sect leader, the other three the elders. The various martial artists did not fear the Spirit Spring Sect, but the Holy Spring Sect! [1] both sword and cheap/inexpensive are pronounced jian Chapter 18: life and death stage Chapter 18: life and death stage Jun Changxiao did not know the circumstances rted to the Spirit Spring Sect, so he asked with a smile, Something wrong? Of course something is wrong. Wei Yinu strode over and his eyes were filled with disdain, You hit my Spirit Spring Sects disciples, so how could you depart so safely? What? He hit a Spirit Spring Sect disciple? The Ironbone Sect attracted trouble! Last year, an eighth-grade sects disciple hit a Spirit Spring Sect disciple. In the end, the sect head brought the disciple over to personally apologize. What happened then? The disciple had his cultivation base ruined and he was expelled from the sect, the eighth-grade sect alsopensated the Spirit Spring Sect with many silver taels. If you say it like that, then the Ironbone Sect is in trouble! The people discussed in low voices and looked over with sympathetic eyes. The Long Sabre Gates deacon coldly snorted. Provoking the Spirit Spring Sect is like provoking Lord Yama. Boy, just wait for your demise When Jun Changxiao was directing the martial artists, he and the Tiger Roar Sects people had not gone. It was mostly because they had just been ridiculing him and did not have the face to seek him for advice. Now that the Spirit Spring Sect elder appeared, his distorted emotions were stimted and he hoped to witness the guy be ruthlessly shamed. So you were someone from the Spirit Spring Sect. Jun Changxiao feigned sudden enlightenment and nodded. Corrent, I hit, I hit He quickly calcted and said, About five times. Five? The martial artists felt their mouths twitching. Last year, the eighth-grade sects disciple had only punched once, but the sect leader had brought that disciple to the Spirit Spring Sect and apologized. You hit the guy five times, there isnt even a chance at reconciliation! Wei Yinu coldly said, Sect Head Jun, since you have acknowledged it, then this Wei must seek justice for his disciple today. [Ding! Side mission triggered!] There was another mission? Jun Changxiao quickly pulled open the interface and saw that the side mission read: [Teach the Spirit Spring Sect elder, who hase looking for trouble, a lesson 0/1 {Elite Mission}] Elite mission? As an Earthling, Sect Head Jun had once been a yer of online games. One of those games had something called elite missions, which usually made the yer deal with small-scale bosses. Elite missions typically were a little bit difficult, but ifpleted, offered rich rewards. Interesting, interesting! Jun Changxiao closed the interface and touched his nose. Your disciple harassed my disciple. This lord has apassionate heart and only intended to slightly punish him. But you unexpectedlye here and fucking p your mouth to talk about justice in front of this lord? The surrounding audience were dumbfounded. The Ironbone Sect Head had even brought out words like fucking, did he not fear enraging the oposite party and making the situation develop past the point of no return? One hade looking for trouble, the other wanted toplete the mission. Return? That was impossible. The Long Sabre Sect deacon and the Tiger Roar Gate disciples were secretly happy. Daring to use foulnguage before the short-tempered Spirit Spring Sect elder, this guy was absolutely looking for death! Sure enough. Wei Yinus expression darkened and his eyes twinkled with anger. Boy, youre fucking courting death! Kacha! His two fists were clenched and twelve rays appeared around his wrists. Tch. Jun Changxiao disdained, I thought that a Spirit Spring Sect elder would be some great person, but turns out youre just Meridian Opening Twelfth Stage trash. The people were speechless. Youre a sect head, but your strength is only Meridian Opening Stage Five, and you think you have the right to say such a thing? Hearing the word trash, Wei Yinus anger soared. He pointed in a direction and said, You brat, go with your father to the Grievances Stage if youve got the guts! Shua! Shua! The people parted. Roughly ten meters away was a stone tform, about three meters in height. That was Qingyang Citys grievances stage; each of the four sectors had one. Since martial artists were not allowed to randomly fight in the city, if they had grievances, they could solve it on the stage. Elder Wei has initiated a challenge! The audience cried out in rm. In this world that venerated martial might, a challenge initiation was quite a serious matter! Will Sect Head Jun ept the challenge? There is a disparity in strength, he has the right to decline. Although Sect Head Jun has rich martial knowledge, his cultivation is quite low, he shouldnt ept it! You can say that, but he is still a sect head! Elder Wei initiated the challenge; ording to their statuses, he must ept! As the people discussed, they nced towards Jun Changxiao. After all, no matter how they guessed, all the decision-making power was in his hands. Sect Head. Li Qingyang stepped closer and whispered, The Grievances Stage can be used as a life or death stage. Really? Jun Changxiaos expression changed. Li Qingyang looked at Wei Yinu and said, His challenge shall be received by the disciple. Jun Changxiao shook his head. How can this lord make a disciple brave danger and ept a challenge initiated by an elder? As he spoke, he took long strides towards the stage. He epted! Sect Head Jun actually epted it! With his cultivation, Elder Wei will definitely beat him ck and blue! The area broke into amotion. Among them were people harboring ill intentions and creating a disturbance on purpose, like the Long Sabre Gate and the Tiger Roar Sect disciples. Acting unreasonable! Lu Qianqians eyebrows wrinkled. The Spirit Spring Sect elder was a Meridian Opening Twelfth Stage, but Jun Changxiao was only Meridian Opening Stage Five with such a huge disparity, wasnt going onstage courting death? The new disciples were also worried. Their new sect head was terrific in his sense of knowledge, but his cultivation was low. How was he supposed to face the almost Martial Apprentice Spirit Spring Sect elder? When Jun Changxiao walked onto the Grievances Stage, no one favored him, not even his disciples. Hahaha! Wei Yinu also walked onto the stage andughed. Boy, if you hid in your shell like a turtle, this elder could still have gone easy on you. Since youve mounted the stage, then get ready to die. Is that so? Jun Changxiao obviously thought otherwise. This boy is unexpectedly calm. I must show him my strength! Wei Yinu rolled up his sleeves and clenched his fists. His muscles bulged, revealing blue veins running along his arms. Elder Wei specializes in physical strength. Without the use of a skill, he can punch through giant stones of 2000 jin! My god! The people sucked in a breath of cold air. Meridian Opening Stage Twelve martial artists, using pure muscle strength, could usually carry a force of 1500 jin and that was a good upper limit too! This is nothing. A Spirit Spring Sect disciple proudly said, Our Elder Wei once killed a savage beastparable to a Martial Apprentice with his bare hands! What?! The people were shocked. A Martial Apprentice leveled savage beast was killed by Meridian Opening Strength terrifying! Although the beast he had killed had been injured, seeing the shock on the others faces, Wei Yinus face showed pride. But, when he looked at Jun Changxiao, he discovered that the young man had his pinky up he was actually picking at his nose! Gah! The people had frozen, looking dumb as wooden chickens. On the sacred and dignified Grievances Stage, before such arge crowd of people, this guy was actually doing such a disgraceful thing! What was worse was that he actually dug arge piece out and flicked it towards the Spirit Spring Sect elders feet. Aah! Wei Yinu seemed to have received some huge shame and roared with anger, condensing strength into his right fist. Hu, hu! With his twelfth stage cultivation, ripples of qi appeared! But Jun Changxiao had his hands sped behind his back, indifference written on his face. Sect Head Li Qingyang looked serious. The always icy Lu Qianqian also seemed to have a rare moment of worry. Its over! If that guy is hit, hell be dead or wounded! Bang! A dull thumping sound echoed through the area and wind gusted, sending dust into the air, sleeves and hems fluttering. Chapter 19: golden bell cover Chapter 19: golden bell cover Shua! Shua! The martial artists surrounding the Grievances Stage were sted by a wave of qi that sent their silk garments billowing in the wind, revealing faces covered with amazement. Elder Weis fist was terrifying! Even if the one on stage was a heavy stone, it would still be smashed into smithereens! At that moment, they analyzed that the Ironbone Sects sect head would definitely be unfortunate! They looked around the stage, searching for the corpse that should have flown off. Huh? There wasnt one? Was Sect Head Jun not sent flying, but directly died on the stage? Shua! Shua! The audience simultaneously turned their heads, looking at the stage. Sure enough. When they first saw Jun Changxiaos figure, their jaws gradually fell open and their eyes filled with disbelief. This Li Qingyang was also experiencing a mental dy. What had they seen for such an exaggerated expression to appear? They saw Jun Changxiao standing on the stage; he actually hadnt moved in the slightest. His palms, neck, and every other part of his skin had be a metallic gold color, like a statue! Why did his skin color change? Is that a martial skill? I havent heard of a skill that changes skin color! That wasnt the key point. The point was that Elder Wei stood in front of him, his right fist urately hitting Jun Changxiao in the chest! Several thousand jin of strength, sufficient to crush a rock, had hit his body, so why was he entirely still? Why was he still maintaining that nonchnt and slight smile? The people were dumbfounded. They thought that Jun Changxiao would be punched into the distance by a fist, but he was actually steady as a mountain! Wei Yinu also didnt expect this oue. His strength had increased due to his spike of anger, but he hadnt even been able to push this fellow half a step back! You He remained in that punching position and eximed, What skill is this?! Jun Changxiao lightly said, Golden Bell Cover. Golden Bell Cover? What martial skill is that? Why have I never heard of it? The name is a little strange, it must not be from our Qingyang Commandery! Far more than just Qingyang Commandery, the entire Falling Star Continent did not have this martial skill, because this was something from Earths China. [1] Was it possible that Jun Changxiao was once a person skilled in kung-fu? Bullshit! He was just an average person on Earth. Let alone understanding kung-fu, he didnt even exercise properly just running a fewps around the field would cause him to be panting like a dog! Then this Golden Bell Cover Close call, what a close call Jun Changxiao seemed calm and collected, but he was secretly rejoicing. Luckily I have the Defense Talisman, otherwise I would be severely wounded or dead! When Wei Yinu punched, he had promptly crushed the Defense Talisman from the Newbie Gift Package. Instantly, Jun Changxiaos skin color had changed and his muscles had hardened, making him seem like an impregnable fortress! He had been gambling since even a 1 point pill was heaven-defying that the talisman from the Newbie Gift Package would definitely not be weak! He bet correctly. The Defense Talisman was very strong, super strong! I say. Jun Changxiao lightlymented, Did you not eat a good meal before this? You are punching, but is it supposed to be so soft and weak? The Defense Talismans effect wouldst 60 minutes; Jun Changxiao would use the other 59 minutes and 30 seconds to act cool! Hateful! Retreating a dozen steps, Wei Yinus anger soared into the heavens. Once he neared the edge of the stage, he dashed forward! Hu! His right fist punched out once more, carrying obvious qi waves! Here we go again! Its stronger this time! Sect Head Jun is motionless, is he going to defend again?! So confident? Bang Wei Yinus iron fist directly hit Jun Changxiao in the abdomen, his swing carrying ripples of energy. The result? The great Sect Head Jun still stood in the same ce, entirely still! The corners of his mouth were raised in a smile as he said, Elder Wei, you should actually use your strength. If you continue to hit like this, you will only waste this lords time! Aah! Wei Yinu was about to go insane. He gathered his energy, directly punching forth. Bang! Bang! Bang! In a short time, Jun Changxiao was hit in the chest, abdomen, and shoulder multiple times. However, he continued to stand in ce, the corners of his mouth still forming a nonchnt smile. At that moment, the great Sect Head Jun seemed a bit like a wooden pir to the audience, impervious to Elder Weis bombardment! A wooden pir? If those things were hit hard enough, they would still respond a bit! But Jun Changxiao? Whatever Wei Yinu did, he was steady as a rock. He was not a wooden pir. He was an impregnable fortress! Too fearsome! What a powerful defensive skill! If I find the Golden Bell Cover or Iron Shirt Defense in the future, I will buy them no matter the cost! The peoplemented on Jun Changxiao as they watched. Li Qingyang and Lu Qianqian rxed. No wonder the sect head dared to ept the challenge of the Spirit Spring Sect elder, he actually practiced such a powerful defensive skill! Bang! Bang! Wei Yinu punched a dozen more times, finally panting to a stop. This type of attack was not unlimited, as it consumed spirit power. Whats wrong? Jun Changxiao sneered, Tired from hitting? Hatehateful fellow Wei Yinu clenched his fists, his eyes going bloodshot. Jun Changxiao lightly said, If you dont have the strength, then dont initiate a challenge with this lord. Otherwise, you are only disgracing yourself in front of a crowd. Wei Yinu was so angered that his teeth started chattering. He swiftly drew back his fest and retreated several steps. Pressing his face into his hands, he started tough. Ha, ha, ha. Whats wrong? Did Elder Wei go crazy from the anger? The people discussed in murmurs. Suddenly, Wei Yinu stoppedughing. With a fierce expression he said, Boy, to make this father use his ace, you should be honored even in death. Jun Changxiao queried, Ace? Shua! Wei Yinu spread his feet and slightly bent at the back, both hands ced at his waist his stance was simr to the horse stance. Hu, hu! Two strands of energy strangely appeared, gathering in his palms. They started to unceasingly absorb all the surrounding spiritual energy! My god! Jun Changxiao saw this and secretly thought, Isnt this Kamehameha? [2] Li Qingyang looked solemn as he said, This is the Holy Spring Sects special martial skill, named Radiant Extremely Heavy Brilliant Golden Fist. Jun Changxiao almost copsed. Its just a martial skill, whos the fucking genius behind such a long name? And my second disciple, how unexpectedly didnt even pause to take a breath after that long name is also a talent! Ridicule was just ridicule. Jun Changxiaos expression had be serious. The two strands of energy continued to gather spiritual energy, meaning their strengths continued to increase! This light Li Qingyang promptly forgot the skills name and stumbled over his words. Something ten-thousand whatever stone fist, its probably an ordinary-grade intermediate martial skill. For martial skills and core technique grades, each tier could be subdivided into three smaller levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Since Falling Star Continent had detailed division of martial skills, the higher the quality and grade of the skill, the more fearsome it was. That cant be! Ordinary-grade intermediate skill?! In Qingyang City, that would be a priceless treasure! Worthy of a Holy Spring Sect disciple, cultivating such a powerful skill! The envious audience eximed in surprise. In the meantime, Wei Yinus two strands of energy seemed to have reached their absorption limit, the two strands transforming into eye-catching rays! Hu, hu! On the Grievances Stage were sudden strong gusts of wind! My god! Such an imposing manner! So this is an ordinary-grade intermediate martial skill!! The various martial artists had gone breathless, their eyes filled with amazement. Boy! Wei Yinu was filled with anger as he roared, Suffer death Jun Changxiao pulled out ab andbed his messy hair as he said, My hairstyle is all disheveled now, how bothersome. Putong! Many of the audience members copsed. Elder Wei had disyed such a brilliant ace, forming this energy and making the wind howl, but he actually didnt care about his safety and worried about his hairstyle!! [1] The Golden Bell Cover is a type of qi gong, sometimes tranted as Vajra Body; rted is the Iron Shirt [2] Kamehameha is a signature energy attack from the Dragon Ball series Chapter 20: why resort to blades and spears Chapter 20: why resort to des and spears The fighting arenas could be considered sacred and the martial artists would usually have a sense of dignity. However, after Jun Changxiao went onstage, he first picked his nose, then started brushing his hair, thoroughly subverting everyones world views! Aaah! Wei Yinu roared once more. He was just about to use the energy he had concentrated on umting, but that guy was justbing his hair! What was this? This was looking down on him! He could not endure it!! Shua! Wei Yinu stepped forward and clenched his fists, the energy condensing further. His face had be grotesque as he said, Die! Hu, hu Two fists simultaneously punched forth, carrying a severe and imposing force! The martial artists near the stage all changed expressions, hurriedly retreating several steps back in fear of being affected by the qi wave. Too fearsome! That strength is at least 2500 jin! Even a Martial Apprentice level savage beast cannot shoulder that! The audience was startled until their hair stood on end! However, when they looked toward Jun Changxiao, they discovered that he had just finishedbing through his hair and was slowly putting theb back into his waistband. On this side, Elder Wei had vast killing momentum; over here, it was like an ancient well without ripples. Brother, youre really very steady! Shua! At this time, Jun Changxiao lifted both his hands, raising his arms to meet the oing attacks. The people mused, Was the great Sect Head Jun about to act? Bang! Bang! Bang! There was the ear-splitting sound of an explosion. The various martial artists felt the qi wave sting forth, waited until the dust settled and were wide-eyed. On stage, Jun Changxiao stood in the same ce. He had caught Wei Yinus fists with his two hands, that nonchnt smile never leaving his face. Impossible! He can catch that? Is his Golden Bell Cover actually ordinary-grade advanced?! The audience was shocked. Wei Yinu maintained his stance, but was filled with disbelief. HowHow is this possible The Radiant Extremely Heavy Brilliant Golden Fist he had just disyed was absolute the strongest move he could use at the moment, but this guy seemed so rxed! At that moment, Elder Weis heart felt like it was breaking. Hey, Jun Changxiao said. If you have anything else, bring it out now. Huff, huff! Wei Yinus breathing was ragged, his expression fierce. Elder Wei cant continue! A high-tier martial skill is powerful, but it has high energy consumption! He first punched like crazy, which consumed energy. Now he used that fist technique, I fear hes exhausted. Exhausted? Elder Wei retreated several steps and lowered his head, shadows crossing his face. He startedughing once more. Ha, ha, ha! Hesughing again? The audience was astonished. Boy! Elder Wei gradually raised his hands and held up his hands. In a dark voice, he asked, Do you think that this lord only has martial skills? Hu, hu! A broadsword emerged out of thin air. Clearly, the weapon had been summoned from a storage ring. Bang! The broadsword fell to the ground, causing the gstones to tremble. What a heavy de! Look, theres the character Fan inscribed onto it. Thats a weapon smithed by Grandmaster Fan! The audience cried out in rm. Grandmaster Fan was Falling Star Continents top cksmithing grandmaster! He had smithed a myriad of weapons throughout his lifetime; each and every one of them was considered a treasure! Shua! Wei Yinu held up the de, using his sleeves to gently clean the surface. With pride, he said, This Wei spent arge sum of money to buy this de. I have regarded it as my life. Today is the first time I have revealed it to others. Jun Changxiao pointed at the de and snickered, There is a hole in the de, it looks like a defective product. Wei Yinus angered soared. This is a weapon made by Grandmaster Fan! Even if there is a slight defect, it is still iparably precious! Do not use phrases like defective product to shame it! Jun Changxiao was speechless. He had just stated the truth, why was this guy responding with such violent anger? He did not understand. On Falling Star Continent, weapons were important to martial artists. Grandmaster Fans weapons were especially precious; they could not be sphemed. Boy. Wei Yinus vision was cold as he said, Today, I will use your blood to end my Gold Dragon Broadswords fast! Oh. Jun Changxiao was picking his nose. Wei Yinu felt like his self-respect had been ruthlessly attacked once more. He tightly gripped the Gold Dragon Broadsword and growled, I cannot endure, I cannot tolerate Hu, hu! Strong spirit power filled the air, lingering around the Gold Dragon Broadsword, which erupted with a heavy aura. Elder Wei is about to make a move! That de is definitely ordinary-grade. With spirit power, cutting Martial Apprentices is easy! Sect Head Jun is in danger! Shua! Wei Yinu pointed the de at Jun Changxiao and coldly said, Take out your weapon! Weapon against weapon was the custom on the arena. If someone used a weapon against a weaponless opponent, they would be ridiculed by the martialmunity. Just a small matter, Jun Changxiao said. Since we can use fists, why resort to des and spears? The audience felt their mouths twitching. Sect Head Jun, he cannot beat you with his fists, so he resorted to his de! Quit the idle talk! Wei Yinu roared from beside him. Take out your weapon, decide life and death with me! He was angry, he was aggrieved; he had to chop this Ironbone Sect Head into pieces with his sword and vent his anger! Alright. Jun Changxiao raised his hand. ng! Lu Qianqian pulled her sword out of its sheath. Jun Changxiao shook his head. I have a sword. He has a sword? Lu Qianqian was stunned. Xiu In Jun Changxiaos hand emerged a thin sword. On the scabbard were two beads. Under the light of the sun, they dazzled with blue light. Lu Qianqian seriously stated, An exceptional sword! Tch. Wei Yinu was contemptuous. Swords are used for killing enemies. With such a previous pearl iid on the sheath, its nothing but an ornament. The various martial artists agreed with him. Although the sword looked sharp, it didnt matter how beautifully the scabbard was decorated it was just an ornamental sword used to make gentlemen look more elegant. You have taken out your weapon, so this lord is going to use move! Wei Yinu grasped the hilt of his broadsword with both hands, pouring energy into the de. Immediately, a sinister aura manifested! Great Desert de Technique! With a cold voice, he shouted, his arms bulging with blue veins. The Gold Dragon Broadsword was lifted high and swiftly cut towards Jun Changxiao! The various martial artists were ck-jawed. Because sabre qi that was nearly two meters in length exploded forward! Ka, ka, ka Wherever the qi flew past, the gstones dented! Hiss! The audience sucked in a breath of cold air. Not only did Elder Wei have a de made by Grandmaster Fan, he also had a special skill. The might of his move could probably directly smash a Martial Apprentice! The next second. Everyone turned to Jun Changxiao. Such a domineering move, how would he face it? Would he continue to resist with the Golden Bell Cover? ng! Jun Changxiao grasped his sword hild and pulled the sword out. Shua, shua, shua! The Nine Moves Layered Waves Sword first form, second form, third form In the blink of an eye, he had used eight forms, shing and stacking them up into the ninth move! Hu, hu! Eight waves of qi gathered together, charging towards the sky like a bolt of white silken sword qi. From the moment the sword came out of the sheath, the entire process was extremely rapid! The sword qi that had just been condensed was already pushing back against that heavy sabre qi! Bang! The sabre qi was directly shed in half! The sword qis momentum did not reduce it all, charging towards Wei Yinu! This The audience was dumbfounded. Not good! Wei Yinus eyes were filled with surprise and he subconsciously held the Gold Dragon Broadsword in front of his body. Bang! Sword qi mmed into the weapon, and there was a metallic whining noise. Kacha Grandmaster Fans ordinary-grade Gold Dragon Broadsword was sliced in half right before everyones eyes! When a shard of the de flew into the air, Wei Yinu had already turned dumb as a wooden chicken. The sword qi ruthlessly cut his shoulder, slicing his entire right arm off. It fell to the ground a few meters away. Separated from the body, the hand holding onto the Gold Dragon Broadsword loosened, causing the de to tter to the floor. Ah! A miserable scream echoed across the Grievances Stage. Chapter 21: i dont want to be a single dog Chapter 21: i dont want to be a single dog [Ding! Side missionpleted, the host has earned 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 117/100.] [Sect Contribution points have exceeded the limit, the host must spend the excess within 24 hours, otherwise the excess points will automatically be eliminated.] While Wei Yinu was miserably screaming, Jun Changxiao heard the ding-ding sound of the missionpletion. Worthy of an elite mission! The reward was unexpectedly 20 points! Jun Changxiao was unable to contain his joy. But when he saw the blood arm on the stage, he almost vomited. As someone who had transmigrated, he hadnt even seen a chicken being killed since childhood. Suddenly seeing someones severed arm was hard to take in. He wanted to kill me, so I killed him. There was nothing wrong with my actions. Jun Changxiaoforted himself with that reason, his state of mind gradually returning to normal. In this brutal world, facing someone who wanted to kill you, the only correct response was an emotionless method if not, you would die sooner orter! People must have principles, my principle is: If others dont provoke me, I wont provoke others. If someone provokes me, I will return the favor! ng! Jun Changxiao slid the sword back into its sheathe and sped his hands. Elder Wei, you let me win. Shua! He then naturally jumped down the Grievances Stage. Lets go. Yes! Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and the others followed Jun Changxiao off, vanishing from sight. How is this possible Sect Head Jun actually defeated the Meridian Opening Stage Twelve Elder Wei? The various martial artists recovered from their shock. Breaking Grandmaster Fans ordinary-grade weapon, cutting Elder Weis arm off To them, these were things they never imagined! The Long Sabre Sect deacon and the Tiger Roar Sect disciples felt chills running down their spines and secretly rejoiced. Thank the heavens that they hadnt challenged him themselves, otherwise it would definitely have been a tragic ending! One martial artist solemnly said, Sect Head Juns sword, I fear it is ordinary-grade advanced! These words gained the agreement of the others. They could not believe Jun Changxiao could cause such heavy damage to Wei Yinu the only exnation was his swords quality was high! That was correct. The reason Jun Changxiao was able to injure Wei Yinu was indeed the preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword. Walking on the street, Jun Changxiao secretly eximed, I didnt expect that the basic system stores preliminary-grade sword would be so strong. From the beginning, when hepared his sword with the Gold Dragon Broadsword, he realized that he had been underestimating the system store. Qianqian. Jun Changxiao smiled, This lords sword isnt bad, right? Its okay. Such a strong sword was only okay in her eyes, what kind of sword was eptable then? Jun Changxiao shook his head. This lord has a few more in his storage ring, why dont I give this one to you? With thepletion of the elite mission, his points had exceeded the limit. As he left the training area, he had exchanged for two more preliminary-grade Cold Edge Swords. Such a domineering weapon, how could he use it himself? Of course he had to give them to his disciples too. The reason he gave one to Lu Qianqian first was that she was the senior disciple. He also wanted her to have a favorable impression of him, so that she would respect him as sect head. I dont want it, Lu Qianqian replied The sword is of such high quality, but she actually doesn''t want it? She definitely has issues. Alright. Jun Changxiao would not force someone to do something against their will. Sect Head. Li Qingyang said, Senior Sister doesnt want it, but I want it. Although he had an ordinary-grade elementary weapon,pared with Sect Heads sword, the difference was huge. Jun Changxiao said, If you show good results back in the sect, you can have anything you want. The implied meaning was that he did not n to give it to Li Qingyang. At least, not for now, It was not a difference in treatment, but because his second disciple had only just joined the gate. Without performance or contribution, it was improper to immediately gift him a weapon. Jun Changxiao did not want his sect to be some charity project. I understand. Li Qingyang added, Disciple will perform well and obtain Sect Heads approval. En. Jun Changxiao nodded, then turned to speak to the disciples behind. After leaving for the sect, it will be difficult to meet with your parents. Return to your homes and spend some time with them. In ten days,e to the sect. This sect head seemed to have a heart. Many thanks Sect Head! The disciples left, leaving only Li Qingyang standing there. Jun Changxiao asked, Why didnt you head back? Li Qingyang shook his head. After father received Sect Heads pointers, he will be in closed-door cultivation for some time, so theres no need to head back. Jun Changxiao said, Then return to the sect with me first. Sect Head. Li Qingyang sped his hands in a light bow. Disciple has a presumptuous request. Speak, Jun Changxiao said. Li Qingyang was silent for moment then said, Disciple wants to bring someone to the sect. Who? Someone I love dearly. A woman? What rubbish. If his lover wasnt a woman, was he supposed to be in love with a man? Although Li Qingyang was very dumbfounded, he nodded. Correct, a woman with poor family background and mediocre aptitude. Poor family background? Mediocre aptitude? Such a woman could be with Qingyang Citys number one talent? Jun Changxiao seemed to understand and said, So, this is another reason you joined my Ironbone Unyielding Sect? En. Li Qingyang did not deny. Jun Changxiao stroked his chin and thought for a moment. The sect has only just started andcks the manpower to handle misceneous matters, you can bring her with you. Many thanks Sect Head! The reasons he joined the Ironbone Sect were: (1) the medicinal pill used on him was splendid, making him think of all the potential the sect had and (2) a ninth-grade sect shouldnt care about him bringing outsiders up the mountain. But Jun Changxiao walked a bit closer and whispered, You are only 16 years old, but youre already in love. Isnt that a bit early? Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, some of my cousins, who are half a year younger than me, have already gotten married and have children. Jun Changxiao was gobsmacked. Getting married he could understand, but wasnt having children just nonsense? Li Qingyang was slightly surprised for a different reason. Sect Head, did you know know that theing of age ceremony on Falling Star Continent is held at 14 years of age? After that, they can get married and start families. Cough, cough. Jun Changxiao sped his hands behind his back and said, Of course this lord knew that! In his heart, he was bitterly thinking, 14 year olds can get married and start families, but this body will be turning 18 in two months. Doesnt that make me an old single dog? I dont want to be a single dog, I want to have PDA! Sect Head, Im going to go find her. En, go. Li Qingyang left, but soon came back alone, gripping a letter in his hand. Where is she? Jun Changxiao asked. Li Qingyang lowered his head and spoke in a pained voice, She did not want to hold me back, leaving behind a letter before disappearing. Jun Changxiao said, If this girl is as you said, with a poor family background and mediocre aptitude, quietly leaving is the best ending you two can have. Sect Head. Li Qingyang raised his head and asked, Do you also believe that she doesnt suit me? Jun Changxiao responded, It is not that I think so, but that others think so. Li Qingyang spoke forcefully as he said, When I be a powerhouse, even if I have to search to the ends of the earth, I must find her. In front of everyone, I will loudly tell everyone that it is not a question of whether or not you suit me, but whether or not I, Li Qingyang, suit you! Good! Jun Changxiao apuded. His previous world took social ss into consideration in matching couples; this Falling Star Continent, which veneered martial might, was also no different. Li Qingyangs natural talent was remarkable, but actually did not care about the girls status or aptitude, nor did he care about the publics opinion just based on this point, he was quite precious. Lu Qianqian took the inopportune moment to say, Another idiot. Jun Changxiao was speechless. So it seemed that this woman would not only attack him, but would also attack her own junior brother Chapter 22: aptitude transformation fluid Chapter 22: aptitude transformation fluid What?! Li Qingyang joined the Ironbone Sect? What?! The Ironbone Sect Head gave pointers to the Azure Mountain Sect elder, making deeply grateful? What?! The Spirit Spring Sect had an arm cut off because of him? The martial artists who had not been there to see it with their own eyes all had the same expression on their face plete and utter stupefaction. It had to be said. Jun Changxiaos three actions on the training field had caused quite a stir! When he brought Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang back to the sect, it was only about noon. The city exploded with the news, as everyone started discussing. Impossible! That garbage sect actually has such a valiant sect head? Its not just a rumor, right? Dont call it a rumor! I personally saw it happen! Unbelievable! The Ironbone Sect cut off Elder Weis arm, isnt that equal to thoroughly offending the Spirit Spring Sect? The Spirit Spring Sect is not affable. In my opinion, they will soon lead people to Qingyang Vige and look for trouble with the Ironbone Sect! The matter the people were worried about, Jun Changxiao was also worried about. However, thinking about his 97 contribution points and the items he could buy, he was quite confident. As long as the Spirit Spring Sect dares to send people over, I will make them return lying down. What did he transmigrate for? Wasnt it to be stronger, to act cool? Being bullied by others? Chased all the way to his doorstep? This was not something uncles could endure, nor could aunties or children endure. The great Sect Head Jun quite anticipated the future now. If the Spirit Spring Sect came looking for trouble, it was a great way to promote the sect. He would let the world know: my Ironbone Unyielding Sect is something you cannot offend! A gust of wind blew through the worn down wooden doors, creaking with a gazhi ghazi, seeming like they were about to fall off. Li Qingyang stood about ten meters away, looking at the ruined buildings and then at the signboard which read Ironbone Unyielding Sect. With a grimace, he said, Sect Head, is it toote to rescind my application? Toote. Jun Changxiaos response was filled with bitterness. (Dear all the readers, this is my Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Within 100 years, not only do I have to make my sect the top sect on this continent, I also have to recruit 100,000 disciples simply hell mode!) Hee-hee, hee-hee! A three-year-old without diapers happily hopped along the road. He stopped at the entrance to the sect, and industriously fertilized the weeds. Aaaah! Jun Changxiao pulled out his de and roared, Kid, you dare to urinate in front of my Ironbone Sect, this lord must cut off your ding-dong! Sect Head, calm down! Li Qingyang quickly grabbed him, fearing that he would do something insane. Wahhh! The three-year-old child was frightened and started to cry. He ran off, but also shouted his grievances. Mommy! Gousheng is bullying me! [1] Aaaah! Jun Changxiao roared, Brat, if you call me dog leftovers again, dont think this lord wont butcher you! Sect Head, calm down! Calm down! Li Qingyang clutched onto his arms. Huff! Jun Changxiao took a deep breath, stabilizing his mood. As the lord of a sect, how could I lower myself to the level of a three-year-old child? Shua! He flicked his sleeve and said, Lets go, we should go inside Putong! Just as he walked to the entrance, the signboard was blown off by the wind and smashed into his head, sending him sprawling down the stairs. Li Qingyang: Lu Qianqian: Aaaah! I must destroy it! Sect Head, calm down! That is the signboard of our Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Since our Ironbone Unyielding Sect must develop, we should first clean up the interior and exterior of the sect. These broken doors and windows should all be reced. Sitting in the main seat of the hall, Jun Changxiaomanded. This trip to Qingyang City had put money into his pockets. The first thing he had to do was repair the sect. It didnt have to look splendid, but it should at least be pleasing to the eyes. Sect Head, Li Qingyang reminded with a whisper, Your head is still bleeding! Dont bother, dont bother. Jun Changxiao patted the wound, which was from being hit by the signboard. I will hand over these matters to you,plete them to the best of your abilities. Yes! Li Qingyang said. Alright. Jun Changxiao handed him several bank notes and stood up, swaying slightly. This lord is a little dizzy. I will go back to rest first. The Ironbone Unyielding Sect was built on a barren hill near Qingyang Vige, because ever since Sect Head Wang slipped off the cliffs, the vigers rarely visited. But these days, the vigers discovered that numerous carpenters, bricyers, and others climbed the mountain, transporting materials up and down the slopes. Is there an overhaul in the Ironbone Sect? Did that Gousheng brat be rich? Impossible. He went to beg Aunt Wang for food a while ago, how could he have money. Go, lets go take a look. The vigers climbed the mountain in small groups, but were stopped by Lu Qianqian at the pass. My sect is being rebuilt at the moment. Those who are not disciples cannot enter right now. Miss. The vigers smiled and said, We are people from the vige, with Gou ng! Lu Qianqians sword had already been unsheathed. She coldly said, The sect head hasmanded that whoever dares to say his childhood name will be summarily executed. Shua! At that moment, the Qingyang vigers suddenly all be martial arts masters and disappeared without a trace. Lu Qianqian sheathed her sword and muttered, Gousheng sounds much better than Jun Changxiao, why is Sect Head so upset? Matters of rebuilding were handled by Li Qingyang. The great Sect Head Jun sat cross-legged in his room, wondering, The membership has been filled, but the disciples need to fulfill the missions in order to promote construction. Shua! He opened the system interface and discovered that there were still no sect missions and was puzzled. System, when will there be missions? The system said, [Wait.] Jun Changxiao was speechless. He opened the store and looked to see if there was anything useful. With martial skills and a weapon, there wasnt anything he needed for now. Wrong. Hecked cultivation! Jun Changxiao did not believe that he would be able to survive with his Meridian Opening Stage Five cultivation; he urgently needed to increase his cultivation! Is there an Experience Talisman? He started search, but founding nothing even when he hit the end of the list. Jun Changxiaoy in his bed, covering the still bleeding bump on his head. Does this mean that I have to be like the other martial artists here and actually cultivate through meditation? It wasnt that he couldnt, but that it was too slow! After all, this bodys aptitude was only so-so. With no high-tier core technique, the highest he could reach was probably Martial Apprentice. Right! Jun Changxiao smacked his forehead, eximing as blood spurted from the wound, I can transform my aptitude! Shua! He opened the interface again and scrolled through the list, locking onto an item named Aptitude Transformation Fluid. He clicked on the details. [Item: Aptitude Transformation Fluid Effect: Can transform the bodys aptitude, upgrading the original foundation. Note: this item is limited to use by low-grade spiritual roots. Effectiveness: Life-long Price: 50 contribution points] 50 points?? Jun Changxiao reread and saw that the price was indeed 50 points and wanted to copse. An item to transform aptitude is so expensive? Makes sense, makes sense. Aptitude decides a martial artist''s cultivation speed and realm limit; there is a reason for it to be expensive. Without hesitation, he chose to buy. [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 47/100.] [1] Gousheng , literally trantes to dog leftovers. It ismonly used as an insult, meaning something along the lines of youre so trash that even street dogs dont want you or dogshit. But this is actually JCXs nickname because in the countryside, many parents use a simple naming system based on when the kid was born. So (dog, gou) means he was born in the fifth month of the year and (left-over, sheng) means he was born on the eleventh day of the month his birthday is thus May 11th. TLN: anything that mentions the readers or the authors will be put into parentheses, even though the raw does not do so; theres quite a lot of breaking the 4th wall, so Chapter 23: consecutively opening 5 meridians Chapter 23: consecutively opening 5 meridians One bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid cost 50 points, making Jun Changxiao nervous. But when he thought about it, it could improve his spiritual root so he consoled himself, Its worth it, its worth it. He pulled the small bottle out from the storage ring. Pah! He uncorked the bottle and a red aura seemed to seep out. Jun Changxiao sniffed at it and it caused him to choke. He became even more nervous and wondered, This isnt poisonous, right? Whatever, I shouldnt think about that. I should down it first! Sect Head Jun then lifted the bottle to his mouth and down the thing. It was a little bitter, but there was the fragrance and mellowness of malt. Come! Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged and looked serious. What was he doing? He was mentally preparing for the pain of the medicine! It seemed that to Jun Changxiao, something that could change aptitude would cut his bones and cleanse his marrows there was definitely some sort of risk. Hu, hu! Sure enough, as the medicinal fluid spread through his body, a boundless aura instantly erupted! Jun Changxiao clenched his fist, eyes twinkling with determination. He stated, No matter how hard it will be to endure the pain, this lord can depend on great willpower [Ding! The host has used Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1, transforming spiritual root!] [The spirit root is being transformed!] Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth twitching. He had prepared for pain, but the transformation had been so quick and simple this was a little too casual! The next second. Jun Changxiao realized that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to flutter, much more amicable than before. With a better aptitude, he was able to detect energy better too. For a high-tier aptitude like Li Qingyang, as long as he revolved the core technique, the spiritual energy would be easily absorbed. Jun Changxiao could not do so. He had tried to cultivate a moment ago, but the spiritual energy had seemed cold and indifferent. Now? There was a change in attitude! Jun Changxiao was unable to contain his joy. This thing is only 50 points, what a bargain! [Ding! Congrattions to the host, aptitude has been promoted from low-grade to ordinary-grade!] Jun Changxiao shook his head. Sure enough, my previous aptitude was a disappointing low-grade. No wonder even the spiritual energy was cold and indifferent. Hu! He stretched and breathed in, his whole body feeling refreshed! [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Meridian Opening Stage Six!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Meridian Opening Stage Seven!] Hearing the wonderful notifications, Jun Changxiao was a bit dumbfounded. I just breathed in and opened two meridians? The system exined, [With the upgrade in aptitude, the cultivation base will also be promoted.] So its like that. Jun Changxiao roughly understood. He had upgraded from low to ordinary-grade and opened two meridians. If he then upgraded to mid-grade, his cultivation would also increase. With a better aptitude, what should he do? Cultivate, of course! While the second disciple was struggling to renovate the sect, the great Sect Head Jun started to cultivate behind closed doors. This Mind-Cleansing Art should be an ordinary-grade technique; I can use it for cultivation. The Mind-Cleansing Art was a core technique that the Azure Mountain Sect elder used. With the Insight Talisman, not only did Jun Changxiao learn it, but he also took the opportunity toprehend it to the fourthyer. Sitting cross-legged, he revolved the art. Hu, hu! Shortly, the spiritual energy was towed towards him, flooding into his body. After the qi integrated into his body, it flowed through his meridians and gathered in his dantian. Under the refinement of the Mind-Cleansing Art, it had already formed a core about the size of a fingernail. ording to the original Jun Changxiao, this was known as spirit energy. The energy inside his dantian could be used to open up the bodys meridians, thus achieving a realm breakthrough. Continue, continue! Jun Changxiao threw away the distracting thoughts and continued to revolve the core technique. However, after a night of effort, the energy inside his dantian had only increased a little. He was disappointed. If I want to achieve a breakthrough, it will take several months. It was several months due to the Mind-Cleansing Art. If he was using a low-tier technique and had his previous aptitude, it would already be good if he could break through within a year. Too slow! Jun Changxiao said, System, is there a faster way to open meridians? [There is], said the system. Jun Changxiao was pleasantly surprised. What is it? The system said, [Click on the sect contribution points.] Huh? Jun Changxiao was confused, but opened the system interface and clicked on sect contribution. A new, smaller panel immediately opened. It read [Exchange points for cultivation.] My god! Jun Changxiao was excited. So there was actually such a function to change points to cultivation! The system reminded, [This function, although convenient, will consume all of the hosts contribution points at once. Please seriously consider before making a decision.] Is that so? Jun Changxiao tapped his chin and seriously considered. If he exchanged all his points, but only increased one level, that would definitely be a loss! No, no. After some more thought, Jun Changxiao seriously concluded, My present cultivation is too low. This is an urgent matter, so I must increase my realm as soon as possible! Moreover. After a few days of study, he discovered that besides a small number of techniques and weapons, the other items in the store were expensive and had certain conditions for use. For example, the Nine Heavy Copsing Fist. Although it only cost 10 points, the description stated that he needed to be Meridian Opening Stage Ten to use it. Huff! Jun Changxiao breathed out and said, Contribution points can just be earned. If I do not increase my strength, how will I survive on Falling Star Continent? Shua! As he spoke, he resolutely clicked on the [Exchange] button. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 0/100] The 47 points were instantly reset to 0, making Jun Changxiao iparably nervous. After all, those had all beenboriously gained in Qingyang City! [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Meridian Opening Stage Eight!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Meridian Opening Stage Nine!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Meridian Opening Stage Ten!] My god! He was pleasantly surprised. I unexpectedly opened three meridians! 47 points for three levels; to Jun Changxiao, this was eptable. The system said, [The hosts cultivation is currently low so the point exchange can bring breakthroughs. Once your cultivation is higher, it will not be as cost-effective.] Jun Changxiao did not pay it any attention and clenched his fists. Ten dazzling rings appeared around his wrists. With a smile, he said, The feeling of strength is refreshing! Bang! He punched and part of the building copsed. The great Sect Head Jun was directly buried by the bricks. The next day. Li Qingyang stood before the ruins and solemnly dered, Sect Head, this punch of yours will cost us at least 200 taels for reconstruction. Jun Changxiao, who was covered in dust, heard this and immediately his eyes rolled back as he fainted. Chapter 24: the ironbone sect after repairs Chapter 24: the ironbone sect after repairs 97 contribution points were spent in one night by Jun Changxiao. There was nothing he could do. Arriving in this world, if he wanted to grow stronger, he had to pay. Next, once the sect missions appear, I will use the achievement points to upgrade Sect Construction. Jun Changxiao muttered to himself. There were no side missions and he didnt know what hidden missions were. Currently, he could only depend on the promotion of sect construction, raising the membership limit and earning contribution points. Sect Head. Li Qingyang walked over and said, Theres no more money. We ran out again? Jun Changxiao felt the corner of his mouth twitching. This kid came to ask for money every day; he didnt know the concept of saving money at all. Li Qingyang exined, Sect Head, the sect is too run down so repairing it is equal to reconstructing it. Thats why were spending so much. Okay then. Jun Changxiao tossed over several bank notes and said, Your junior brothers and sisters will be here in three days, do you think it can be finished? Li Qingyang said, Should be no problem. Thats good. Jun Changxiao waved him off, Go do your work then. Li Qingyang left and he sat cross-legged in the garden, starting to cultivate with the Mind-Cleansing Art. Without contribution points, he could only honestly cultivate the traditional way. However, a dayyer, the speed of the spirit energy condensing was so slow. Jun Changxiao truly realized then that when his cultivation got higher, it became more difficult to increase strength even further! Ah He sighed, If only I had unlimited contribution points, that would be wonderful. The next day. Jun Changxiao did not continue cultivating, but set out for the outer courtyard. These days, he had only focused on cultivated and had not focused on the sects repairs, other than his daily act of handing out more bank notes, he hadnt paid any attention. The Ironbone Unyielding Sect was approximately 100 mu [1], divided into the inner and outer courts. The inner court was where the sect head and disciples lived day to day, the outer court was a ce where they trained. When Jun Changxiao passed through the winding cobblestone path leading to the outer court, his expression was suddenly frozen. Before his eyes, where there should have been an unsophisticated main hall, the area had changed beyond his recognition vermilion and emerald zed tiles, carved stone steps with jade-iy railings! The support pirs had be pieces of artistic mastery, carved with lifelike flora and fauna. New pavilions and buildings had been constructed in the outer court, giving it a very majestic atmosphere! Outside the main hall, at the center, was arge martial arts training field. It seemed to be made of some green stone with just a nce, it was clear the material was expensive! Even more shy was The previously empty spaces of the outer courtyard had been converted into lotus ponds and flower gardens,plete with matching pavilions and towers for leisure! For such a ce to be designed so, probably only an architect could achieve! This is this lords sect? Jun Changxiao stood in one ce, feeling like everything in front of him was just a mirage. He was even secretly wondering if he had transmigrated once more, this time transmigrating to the inner courtyard of some imperial pce? It wasnt a dream, it was reality! Because Li Qingyang then came out of the main hall, arriving before him. Sect Head, are you satisfied with the repairs? How is this repairing? This ispletely reconstructing the sect! Satisfied! Jun Changxiao praised, Very satisfied! Saying that, he set off for the main hall. As he walked inside, he was shocked once more the tiles had been covered in luxurious carpeting, while both side of the hall now housedrge redwood chairs very extravagant! Sect Head. Li Qingyang pointed to the seat at the very center and said Your throne is made of 1000-year-old Chinese cedar. Is that so? Jun Changxiao sat down and immediately felt that it was morefortable than his previous broken chair, which had constantly creaked with ga-zhi ga-zhi noises. He naturally ced his arms on the armrests and praised, Not bad, not bad! This was the appearance a sect should have. Sect Head. Li Qingyang handed over an ount book and said, This details the silver taels spent on repairs, please take a look. Worthy of having a good family background; he had systematically noted down all the expenditures for the repairs, creating an ount book. Qingyang. Jun Changxiao took the ount book and read through it, while praising, Your performance has made this lord very satisfied His voice suddenly stopped. Because, when he flipped to thest page of the booklet, he could clearly read the total expenses 40,650 silver taels! Jun Changxiao almost lept off his seat. So much! Saying this, he hurriedly checked his storage ring, discovering that he only had a pitiful 300 taels left! The great Sect Head Jun had been busy cultivating these days. Whenever Li Qingyang came to ask for money, he did not bother and just handed more to him, not caring how much they had spent. His contribution points had all been used up, his hard-earned silver taels were almost out too. This made Jun Changxiao howl within his heart, How am I supposed to live like this?! Sect Head. Li Qingyang said, Disciple also ns to repair the inner courtyard, probably needing 4,000 taels to do so. Puh! Jun Changxiao fainted on his Chinese cedarwood chair, foaming at the mouth. Money was a good thing. Whatever you spent it on was whatever was good! Under Li Qingyangs vast transformative spending, the shabby Ironbone Unyielding Sect changed beyond recognition, obtaining the appearance that a sect should have. But thinking of those thousands of taels spent, Sect Head Jun had the urge to hug one of those ornate pirs and bitterly weep. He actually did not care too much about money, but the newly registered disciples would show up tomorrow. Wouldnt those people need to eat, drink, and sleep? Wouldnt those people need a few sets of sect uniforms? How was he supposed to cover all of that with only a few hundred taels?! Ah Sitting on the carved stone steps and jade-iy railings, Jun Changxiao not only had to worry about obtaining contribution points, but also how to make money in order to support the sects daily expenses. Qianqian. In a pleading voice, he asked, Is there a method of making money fast? Rob, Lu Qianqian indifferently said. Youll quickly earn money. Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth pull out and said, My Ironbone Unyielding Sect is still an orthodox sect, how can we do something so low like that? Lu Qianqian responded, Then sell the sword. This Jun Changxiao held his chin and said, That can be the emergency n. Sect Head! At this time, Li Qingyang walked inside and reported, Junior brothers and sisters are here! Let them inside. Jun Changxiao stood up and dusted himself off, disying the proper dignity that a sect head should have. Before long. More than 20 disciples slowly walked into the sect. They stood on the martial arts training field, looking at the resplendent buildings, and were all amazed. Didnt expect for our sect to have such an expensive atmosphere! Several thousand bank notes had been spent, how could it not feel expensive? How could it not have some aura? Why are there so few of you? Jun Changxiao knit his brows. Where are the other disciples? Reporting to Sect Head. A disciple sped his hands and bowed, saying, Some apprentice brothers and sisters live in remote mountain viges, they will need some time to catch up. So its like that. Jun Changxiao understood and said, Qingyang, assign them rooms. Yes. Li Qingyang epted themand and brought his junior brothers and sisters to the inner courtyard. Just as he was about to step further, there was a weak shout from the sect gates, Sect Sect Head Jun Changxiao wrinkled his brows and hurried forward. Li Qingyang and Lu Qianqian also quickly followed. These three people arrived at the gates and saw a youth lying in a puddle of blood! Junior Brother Sun! Li Qingyang quickly crouched down and put a hand on the boys pulse, checking the junior brothers injuries. The wounded disciple quickly suppressed his pain and weakly said, S-Sect Head, disciple was part of a group of more than 30 people. We were ambushed by some bandits on the road, junior brothers have been taken prisoner He hadnt even finished speaking when his eyes closed, a bloodstained note falling out of his hands. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, junior brother has only fainted, the injury is not fatal. Jun Changxiao picked up the note and opened it. There was one poorly written sentence: Within three days, arrange the ransom money and head to ck Mountain in order to save your disciples. Otherwise, they will be killed. Motherfuckers! Jun Changxiaos anger spiked and he crumpled the note. He seethed, Daring to touch my Ironbone Unyielding Sects disciples, they must be tired of living! [1] 1 mu is an acre Chapter 25: the blood sprayed 3 chi Chapter 25: the blood sprayed 3 chi In Qingyang Commandery, there was a notorious mountain, named ck Mountain. It was upied by bandits year-round, who would descend the mountain every once a while to plunder the surrounding area for fun. It had been half a month since theyst acted. This time, they abducted more than 30 Ironbone Sect disciples, leaving a note demanding ransom money. Other bandits would usually block the group and forcefully rob them, amassing money by stealing; this gang directly kidnapped them and demanded ransom, so it seemed they had some aspirations. Motherfuckers! Jun Changxiao stormed out of the sect gates, snarling, Daring to bully my Ironbone Unyielding Sects people, whether you are a bandit or a robber, I will kill you all! He had recruited a hundred disciples with great difficulty, but more than 30 had been abducted this was not something he could tolerate! With such a murderous aura and such aggressive statements, it was sufficient to say that Jun Changxiao had thoroughly adapted to his new status, adapted to the brutal Falling Star Continent. Sect Head! Li Qingyang ran after him, saying, Disciple will go with you! As the Ironbone Unyielding Sects second senior brother, he could be not be indifferent when his junior apprentices were kidnapped. Lu Qianqian had also followed. Jun Changxiao stopped them saying, There are still disciples who have not arrived. You two will remain in the sect and be responsible for handling them. There is no need for you to head to ck Mountain with me. Li Qingyang seriously said, Sect Head, there are more than 200 bandits on ck Mountain. The chieftain is also at least a Martial Apprentice. If you go by yourself With a sinking voice, Jun Changxiao said, That was an order. At that moment, he definitely had the dignity of a sect head. Although he wanted to say more, Li Qingyang could only submissively say, Disciple respectfully follows themand of the sect head. Jun Changxiao took a step forward, descending the mountain with eyes as cold as ice. Fury. He was sincere. Senior Sister. Watching Jun Changxiao descend the mountain, Li Qingyang was worried. What if Sect Head has an ident? What should our Ironbone Unyielding Sect do then? Very simple. Lu Qianqian leaned on the gate and crossed her arms. I be the sect head, you be the senior disciple. Li Qingyang, hearing these words, felt the corners of his mouth twitching. ck Mountain. Situated about 50 li away from Qingyang Vige. The peak rose thousands of ren, surrounded by steep cliffs. The topography of the ce was important, because the bandits depended on thisplex terrain to be secure in their safety as they ran amuck. [1] The government and local sects had repeatedly tried to suppress the bandits, but the gang would always retreat to the easily defensible ck Mountain, surviving time and time again. Gradually, ck Mountain became regarded as a restricted area by Qingyang Commanderys martial artists and no one dared to step inside. Today, Jun Changxiao ascended the winding mountain road step by step. If some others knew that the Ironbone Sect Head was heading up ck Mountain, they would definitely humbly praise, Youre the man! How should I handle that group of bandits and rescue the disciples? Jun Changxiao whispered to himself as he walked. Anger turned to anger, fury turned to fury; he finally started to seriously consider how he should deal with the bandits. From Li Qingyang, he learned that there were some 200 bandits on the mountain. There was also a Martial Apprentice, so this was quite difficult. With the preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword, Nine Moves Layered Waves Sword, and ten opened meridians, Jun Changxiao was sure he could deal with more than 20 Meridian Opening Stage Four or Fives. But more than 200? He was a little reluctant. Moreover, if there really was Martial Apprentice, he feared that this trip to the mountain was one he wouldnt easily be able to sightsee on. Jun Changxiao looked inside his storage ring. Seeing the Speed Talisman and Escape Talisman from the Newbie Gift Package, he thought, These two arent suitable to be used in a fight. At this time, his vision suddenlynded on the Irretractable Sabre. [2] Seeing this thing, he immediately became excited. This thing had been delivered to him just because of something he said. Jun Changxiao picked the de up, but discovered that it was quite heavy. He murmured, What is the quality of this weapon? Without realizing it, he was already gently drawing it from its sheath. Bang! There was an explosion. Jun Changxiao was sent a dozen meters back. In the outside world, his physical body involuntarily retreated several steps, almost falling off the cliff. Jun Changxiao felt some lingering fear and muttered, Close call, what a close call. When he had drawn the sabre a moment ago, there had been a ferocious aura that emerged from between the hilt and the scabbard. If he hadnt reflexively tossed the de aside, he would have been heavily wounded! The system said, [The Irretractable Sabre needs to be unsealed before use; forcefully drawing it will only cause injury.] Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. Why didnt you tell me earlier?! The system retorted, [You didnt ask.] Jun Changxiao was speechless. After calming down, he was actually quite happy. The aura that erupted outwards was so terrifying, this sabres quality is definitely very high! It should be of great help. In a sh, the great Sect Head Juns confidence had increased. Huh? Suddenly, he heard footsteps. Two tall and powerfully built men approached from both sides of the path, weapons in their hands. On their faces hung smiles, harboring their evil intentions. Sixth Brother, the shorter one said. Im not hallucinating, right? Theres actually someone who dares to enter ck Mountain? Sixth Brother nced at Jun Changxiao and said, Such a delicate appearance, its probably some schr who wandered here to enjoy the beauty of nature. Shua! The short man jumped down from the cliff and swung his meaty hands, brandishing his weapon. In a dark voice, he said, Boy, do you know that you have entered a bandit stronghold? Jun Changxiao calmly responded, I know. The shorter man was startled, but was soon grinning. You know but still dared toe up, are you someone who''s lived enough and hase to hang himself? Jun Changxiao asked, Are you a bandit? The shorter man settled his de on his shoulders and proudly stated, Not bad, this daddy is a bandit of ck Mountain. My nickname is the Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Even an idiot had such an intense feeling of superiority; it really felt like society was deteriorating daily. The bandit called Sixth Brother was impatient as he said, Seventh Brother, stop bragging to him and quickly finish him off. Okay. Iron Sabre Little Tyrant Kings facial feature became a bit devilish as he said, Boy, will you hand over all of your valuables, or will you make us search for them? Search, Jun Changxiao said. Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King smiled coldly. If I search, your fate is dismemberment. Jun Changxiao asked, And if I hand them over? Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King arrogantly said, Youll be an intact corpse. Jun Changxiao touched his chin. You mean to say, regardless of my choice, I wont be able to escape death? Hahaha! Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King cackled. Boy, youve been doomed since you stepped into ck Mountain. You will only face death, there is not liv Puchi! It was unknown when Jun Changxiao summoned the Cold Edge Sword, but it had been stabbed into the bandits chest. As he did so, he said, Excuse me, this lord has not lived enough. Therefore, I will have to inconvenience you to face death. Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King was startled and his expression became fierce as an intense pain spread through his body. Puchi! Jun Changxiao pulled out his sword. Iron Sabre Little Tyrant Kings body immediately copsed, rolling down the path with a thump thump thump and leaving behind a trail of blood. Seventh Brother! Sixth Brother was furious and drew his sword. Shua! At this time, the Cold Edge Sword was pressed to the nape of his neck. Jun Changxiaos eyes shed with cold light. Answer me, were the Ironbone Unyielding Sect disciples kidnapped by you? Gulp! Sixth Brother swallowed some saliva. Panic-stricken, he answered, It was Puchi! The sword shed and the blood sprayed three chi. Ugh The bandit desperately covered the nape of his neck, which was profusely bleeding. He soon fell to the ground and disappeared off the mountain side, rolling just like Iron Sabre Little Tyrant King had. Shua! Shua! SHua! After killing two people, he had rmed the others. Ten more bandits rushed over with their weapons brandished, fiercely ring at Jun Changxiao. ng! Jun Changxiao sheathed his sword and indifferent said, Tell your chief that the Ironbone Unyielding Sects sect head is here to retrieve his disciples. [1] One ren () is an ancient measurement of length, about 1.6 meters [2] literal trantion is too long; Sabre of Difficult to Restrain Chapter 26: a slaughterhouse Chapter 26: a ughterhouse Halfway up ck Mountain was an important spot. Not only was this point blocked by rows of wooden stakes, there was a little lookout tower every few dozens of meters or so, much like a military base. Jun Changxiao walked along this path and observed emotionlessly. Inside, he was thinking, I killed someone. Indeed. He had killed someone, killed two people. Transmigrating to Falling Star Continent, as a martial cultivator, this was something he would experience sooner orter. Strange. Jun Changxiao was puzzled. When I cut off Elder Weis arm on the Grievances Stage, I wanted to puke seeing the blood. Why didnt my first murder elicit the same response? He had massacred two bandits with a sword, but his state of mind had beenparatively steady. The system exined, [Because the host has adapted to the new status and has enough understanding of Falling Star Continents rules. Doing something like this is no longer extraordinary.] Oh. Jun Changxiao understood. He threw out the distracting thoughts and started to size up his environment. This ce is surrounded by cliffs on three sides. The only entrance is blocked by all these spikes. The difficulty of attacking this ce sure is great. Of course. The government and numerous sects had suffered many setbacks here. Move it! A bandit urged him forward with a cold huff, as dozens of other bandits used their swords and spears to press him on, ring at Jun Changxiao. Two of theirpanions had been murdered. They had originally hoped to chop this guy into pulp, but the chieftain had ordered them to take him into the stronghold, so they could only forcefully restrain themselves. Third Brother, what is Big Chief thinking? Why doesnt he let us brothers act but is making us take him inside? This guy is the Ironbone Sect Head. Big Chief probably cares about Jianghu status and did not let us start yet. Well, damn. Someone like this is a sect head? This daddy has wandered Qingyang Commandery for a long time, but has never seen a bigshot from a sect be a guy who hasnt even started puberty. The bandits were talking amongst themselves, but mentioned Jun Changxiaos sect head status. They thought he looked very delicate, unfitting to be the lord of a sect. Ah Our great Sect Head Jun could only sigh. At that moment, he really wished he could tattoo the words I am the sect head on his forehead, indicating to everyone else that he really was the Ironbone Sects boss! Elder brother, do you think this guy is just a fake? If he dares to and is found out by Big Chief, hell be tortured so much he wishes for death. Hehe, I actually hope hes a fake. That way I can appreciate Big Chiefs methods of torturing someone again! Escorted by dozens of bandits, Jun Changxiao crossedyer afteryer of defense. He stopped in front of a wooden door, which had the words ck Wind Stronghold carved into it withrge letters. Tsk, tsk. Bandits were even building such extravagant strongholds. Open up! Ga-zhi! Therge wooden doors were slowly opened. The bandit in the lead coldly said, Boy, lets go. Jun Changxiao stepped inside. The ck Wind Stronghold wasrger than the Ironbone Sect, both sides lined with many crude log houses. Pah! Pah! Jun Changxiao had just stepped inside when he heard the crack of a whip. In a clear area, five wooden stakes had been erected, with five people tied up. Their hairs was disheveled and clothing bloody, their cloth at their backs torn and revealing the striking whip-marks A muscr bandit forcefully raised the whip once more and there was another crack as the whip came down, but there was no pitiful cry of pain. Jun Changxiao slightly knit his brows. He knew that the reason the person did not cry out was because they were being suffocated. Save Save me Near his ears was suddenly a weak voice. Jun Changxiao lowered his head to see a man wriggling on the ground, both of his legs chopped off. As he dragged himself, he left behind two long bloodstains. His face was exceptionally grotesque, his eyes filled with fright, despair, and pain, as if he knew that he was dying, but hoped to live on. Puchi! Arge de fell and the mans head tumbled. The bandit picked up his de and kicked the head into a brazier. He cursed, Why the fuck is he running if hes got no legs? Brother Niu, the guys going to die sooner orter, why not let him die painfully? In my opinion, Brother Niu is too soft, wanting him to die a quick and happy death. Nearby, the other bandits teased. Im fucking soft? The bandit called Brother Niu was obviously foul-mouthed. That motherfucker smeared blood all over the ce, you think I want to clean it up? Makes sense, makes sense. The othersughed boisterously. Jun Changxiaos brows had knit tighter. From the bandits eyes, he caught no sense of pity it was clear that they werepletely cruel and cold-blooded. What? Brother Niu put his de away and looked over. The other bandits also jumped down from the tform, snickering and sneering as they watched Jun Changxiao. Ka! One bandit raised his hand and made a slicing movement at his neck, then made a fake strangled noise and snickered. The scattered bandits discovered that an outsider had arrived and all stared coldly. Suddenly. The several hundred bandits were all staring at Jun Changxiao. Pah, pah, pah! The bandit with the whip snapped it ruthlessly a few more times, then pulled the person tied to the stake by his hair. He cursed, Fuck, another one died. They really cant take hits. Jun Changxiao did not speak at all, only continuing forward. But after another dozen steps, he saw many people hanging along the sides of the road, one after another. Each one had their heads down; none of them were breathing. Fucking bitch. From a crude house on the right walked a bandit, still pulling his pants up. He angrily spat, I didnt pay attention for one second and that bitch killed herself. Hehe, let me have a look. Damn, Little Eighth. How horny are you that you even want to stick it in dead people? The other bandits teased. The one called Little Eight stepped into the building but called out, Ive suppressed myself for more than half a year. This daddy would even dare mount a sow! Hahaha, the othersughed boisterously. Jun Changxiao passed by from the side, his eyes bing more and more cold. This was not some mountain hideout, nor a stronghold of bandits. This was a ughterhouse from hell. The bandits here were no longer human, but a bunch of cruel and bloodthirsty beasts. Jun Changxiao did not want to be a good person. However, seeing all the people who had suffered tortue, the corpses of those whipped to death, and the skeletons stacked together, a nameless fury burned within his heart. If it had just been this ughterhouse-like bandit stronghold, Jun Changxiao might have merely been furious. But when he saw how that mans head had been kicked into the brazier seen the desperation, fear, and hopelessness on that mans face the only thought inside his heart was: kill them all! Chapter 27: this lord has an opinion Chapter 27: this lord has an opinion Keep calm, keep calm. What I must do is first rescue my disciples, then get rid of these inhuman bandits. Jun Changxiao suppressed his fury and killing intent. Before the main hall stood ten bandits, each having the aura of a Meridian Opening Stage Seven or Eight. Should be the elite in the ck Wind Stronghold. As he thought, he entered the main hall. However, just as he stepped inside, he felt a cold stare locking onto himself. In the pce were eight martial artists, their eyes exuding murderous intentions. These people are at least Meridian Opening Stage Ten! Jun Changxiao realized. Boy, A fair-skinned and long-haired man, reclining on a chair, smiled. Youve sure got guts, daring to kill my ck Wind Strongholds people. Nearby was a middle-aged person, who looked like he hadnt shaved in ages. He frowned and said, If it werent for Big Chiefsmand, daddy would have wrung your neck and kicked your ass! Jun Changxiao paid no attention to the man and sped both hands behind his back. This lord came personally to ck Mountain for his people. Big Chief has sent all these worse than dogshit underlings to greet me, where is the hospitality? Hateful fellow! Daring to say that were dogshit! The eight martial artists were enraged and filled with killing intent, greatly wishing to smash Jun Changxiao into a pulp. Hahaha! At this time though, a loud and crispughter could be heard. A tall and muscr middle-aged man stepped out from the side, sitting down on the center throne with a fierce expression. Sect Head Juns honorable visit has brought light to the humble dwelling of my ck Wind Stronghold. Big Chief! the eight martial artists respectfully greeted. Jun Changxiao looked calm, but when he saw the visibly gathering spiritual energy, he thought, Should be a Martial Apprentice. Although Martial Apprentice was the second-lowest martial way realm on Falling Star Continent, it was far superior to Meridian Opening. ording to the original Jun Changxiaos memories, Martial Apprentice could easily fight against ten Meridian Opening Stage Twelves. With the use of a high-tiered martial skill, their punch could easily hold more than 10,000 jin of strength. Well, shit. Facing a Martial Apprentice, the pressure is great. Big Chief, Jun Changxiao said. This lord does not like wasting time. The visit to ck Wind Stronghold today is only to bring back my disciples. Big Chief raised one finger and said with a smile, I, Zhou Tianba, do not like to beat around the bush either. 100 taels for one person. Sect Head Jun can take them once the payment has been made. 100 taels? Jun Changxiao knit his brows. A little expensive. He only had 300 taels on him right now. If he wanted to pay the ransom, he could only save three people. Zhou Tianba said, This Zhou is giving face to Sect Head Wang by offering the floor price. If it were another sect, the ransom would start at 200 taels a head. Oh? Jun Changxiao asked, Big Chief and my former sect head had an understanding? Zhou Tianba leaned back into his seat and reminisced about past events. We once often met in the Small Phoenix Building, and can be considered brothel brothers. Brothel brothers Jun Changxiao felt the corner of his mouth twitch. It seemed that this guy was just like Sect Head Wang, enjoying love affairs. If that is the case, Jun Changxiao said, Why doesnt Big Chief give some face to his brothel brother and give this Jun a cheaper price? Hmph. Does this guy think that were a market square, that were going to bargain back and forth with him? The eight martial artists sneered. Zhou Tianba said, Sect Head Jun, how cheap would the price have to be for you to ept? Jun Changxiao thought for a second, then said, How about this. This Jun will take out 100 taels in exchange for Big Chief freeing all my disciples. If money could solve his problems, he would rather save his disciples first. After delivering them to safety, he would then kill every single person in the ck Wind Stronghold. Haha! 100 taels? This guy has to be joking! The bandits ridiculed him. Zhou Tianbas expression had darkened. The price that Sect Head Jun offered is not eptable. Jun Changxiao helplessly shrugged. My Ironbone Unyielding Sect is so poor that our pockets jangle with coins; I can only take out 100 taels. Big Chief, in consideration of your brothel brother, stretch the rules a bit. Stretch the rules? Zhou Tianba snapped his fingers and said, Alright. Quickly, two bandits dragged in a tied up youngster through a side door. Jun Changxiaos brows wrinkled. This youth was someone he had recruited in Qingyang City. At this moment, the boys hair was disheveled and ubed, his face was ck and blue it was clear that he had been ruthlessly beaten. Sect Head The youth discovered Jun Changxiao and hope shed through his desperate eyes. He weakly called out, Save me S-Save me Putong! He was thrown in front of that tiger-pelted throne. Zhou Tianba put a foot on the boys head and smiled. Sect Head Jun, if this Zhou kills him, that means there is one less person. That way, you wont have to pay so much ransom. Behind his back, Jun Changxiaos hands hand clenched into fists and he trembled with anger. As a lord of a sect, how could he watch helplessly as his disciple was humiliated so? Dont Dont kill me The youth felt the aura of death and was panic-stricken. Dont kill me, dont want to die, dont kill me I dont want to die I am willing to join the ck Wind Stronghold! I am willing to do all your dirty work as long as you spare my life, please dont kill me! Hahaha! This boy is a riot! Look, his pants are wet! He actually peed himself from fear! The eight leaders snickered and cackled. Jun Changxiaos anger continued to boil, more intense than ever! Motherfucker. Whatck of self-respect what type of disciple did I ept? Puchi Zhou Tianba had taken out a long sabre and sliced off the boys head before he could continue begging for mercy. With a smile, hemented, Sect Head Jun, this junior who fears death, this Zhou has gotten rid of him for you. Do you have any opinions? [Ding! Sect Members: 99/100.] A notification sounded in his ears, indicating that his membership had just decreased. Jun Changxiao did not pay attention to it and slowly looked at Zhou Tianba. Eyes shing he said, This lord has an opinion! These words contained boundless fury. The disciple feared dusch so much, which made him very angry and disappointed. However, that had still been an Ironbone Unyielding Sect disciple what say did an outsider have? Hehe, it seems this guy is angry. Big Chief helped him clear out the trash disciple, so shouldnt he thank us? The eight bandits were filled with disdain. Ever since Jun Changxiao walked inside, they hadnt put him in their eyes. Zhou Tianbas eyes shed with a cold re. He actually picked up his long sabre and smiled, Sect Head Jun, what do you have to say? Jun Changxiaos voice was icy as he said, My Ironbone Unyielding Sect, whether he feared life or made some huge mistake, only this lord has the right to handle. Others do not have the right nor the qualifications to meddle. Puhahaha! This guy really takes himself for a sect head? A ninth-grade sect is even inferior to ck Wind Stronghold. Daring to spout trash in front of Big Chief, he must be tired of living! Zhou Tianba sped his hands together and rested his chin on the back of his hands. So you mean to say that this Zhou has meddled? Correct, Jun Changxiao said. You nosy fucker meddled in others business. Zhou Tianbas smile dissipated, exchanged for a severe re. The eight bandit leaders immediately realized that their big chief was angry! Boy! That bearded man shouted, Based on the fact that we are all people of Jianghu, our big chief gave a trash sect head like you some face, but why are you taking yourself so seriously? Puchi! In response, Jun Changxiao flipped his hand and stabbed the man in the chest with the Cold Edge Sword. Chapter 28: i dont have much education, so dont try to scare me Chapter 28: i dont have much education, so dont try to scare me While that bearded male spoke, Jun Changxiaos eyes had shed with cold intent; the man sacrificed himself to the Cold Edge Sword, which was directly stabbed into his chest. Three words: quick, ruthless, and urate! Ninth Brother! The remaining seven flew into a rage, filled with murderous intent! Zhou Tianbas expression had also be grotesque, the spiritual energy condensed around him rippling. Big Chief. Jun Changxiao calmly and clearly said, This subordinate of yours spoke out of line; he didnt understand politeness at all. This lord has helped you clean out the trash, you shouldnt have an opinion, right? You killed my disciple? Alright, then your subordinates will pay with their lives. It was worth saying that he, who had the status of Ironbone Unyieldings sect head, looked unusually domineering right now! Splish, ssh. Splish, st. The blood flowed from the would, sshing to the ground. Shua! Jun Changxiao pulled the sword out and blood gushed. You The bearded man looked fierce, but when he tried to take a step forward and punch, he field a fierce pain near his heart. Unable to support his body, he copsed with a putong. Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, easily killed. Importantly, the Cold Edge Sword was too sharp; Jun Changxiaos sword had also been extremely quick, so quick that the bearded man hadnt expected it at all! Fucker! A bald bandit dashed forward, clenching his fists and spitting, Killing my ninth brother means youve epted death! Stand down! Zhou Tianbas voice said. There was a sudden fluctuation of energy and the air rippled. The bald martial artists froze and he suppressed the energy, angrily returning to his seat. How powerful! Jun Changxiao was secretly shocked, though his expression remained the same. He prepared his sword to receive an attack. Even if Zhou Tianba hadntmanded the man, he had many methods to slice the bald man into ribbons. Whatever. Ill let you live a little longer. Pah, pah! Zhou Tianba pped twice and then smiled. Sect Head Juns sword was very quick a moment ago, proving his understanding of the sword way is extraordinary. This Zhou admired you! Ive killed his subordinates, but he can still smile? Jun Changxiao cupped a fist and lightly said, Big Chief has overpraised. This lords skill can still deal with your subordinates, but will be disgraced in front of an expert. When he said subordinates, he nced over at the other bandit leaders intentionally, obviously looking down on them. Kacha! Several bandits were so angry that they grit their teeth and clenched their fists. Sect Head Jun. Zhou Tianba smiled fakely and said, Dont talk nonsense. I have 31 of your disciples, if you hand over 3100 taels, you can leave with them. No wonder he could still bear it, he wanted money. Jun Changxiao said, I can give you 100 taels for all my disciples, and our grievances will be written off. Pah! Zhou Tianba smacked the armrest, vision cold. Jun Changxiao, this Zhou is giving you face but you dont seem to know the difference between good and evil! He could no longer suppress his fury. To be able to hold it in until now, he seemed to have quite a lot of patience. Big Chief! The bald man stood up and angrily said, Let this brother kill him! Afterwards, his money can be searched for! Right! Kill him and get revenge for Ninth Brother! The other six leaders also stood up, their eyes twinkling with killing intent and fists gleaming with energy. Ever since Jun Changxiao walked inside, he hadnt liked the guy. Not the Ninth Chief had been killed and so he wished to rip this guy to shreds and get vengeance. Boy. Zhou Tianbas eyes were cold as he said, Since you dont know the difference between good and evil, dont call this Zhou cruel or merciless. Shua! He flicked his right hand, hinting that the bald man could act. Deng, deng! The bald man strode forward. Just as he was about to act, Jun Changxiao indifferently said, Big Chief, this ce is a little small, why dont we move outside? Zhou Tianba coldly smiled, Your choice! Outside the main hall. On the dirt training field. About 200 blood-thirsty bandits circled the area, each one of them ring at Jun Changxiao. At Qingyang Commanderys area, Sect Head Jun had once been surrounded by the disciples of two eighth-grade sects. Now, facing several hundred people, he had the faint feeling of being a sheep surrounded by wolves. Boy. The bald man stood at the center and took off his top, revealingrge muscles. I let you live a little longer. Is that so? Jun Changxiao offered a calm smile. Motherfucker, his smile makes me want to punch him! Sixth Chief, kill this guy and get revenge for our brothers! Killing is too easy, you have to chop his hands and feet off, then hang him up for several months on the pir! Yes, yes! The bandits roared. This was something they did frequently, otherwise there wouldn''t be so many withered corpses lying around. Zhou Tianba sat on arge chair outside of the arena, indifferently saying, Old Sixth, this little guy acts quickly, you must be careful. The sixth chief took half a step forward with his right, grinding the tip of his foot into the dirt. With a dark smile, he responded, Big Chief, I will make him understand what quick is. This posture Is it possible that Sixth Chief is going to use Seven Step Shadow Transformation? Thats ordinary-grade; they say if youprehend that to aplishment, youll just be like a mirage! Sixth Chief rarely uses that; its such a fortune to see it today! The bandits were eximing, taking pleasure in others misfortune. As they stared at Jun Changxiao they all thought, Once Sixth Chief disys this footwork, this guy will be beaten so badly he wont be able to find north. Gah! The audience was dumbfounded. Because, when they looked over, the Ironbone Sect Head was stretching his legs, then rocking back and forth on his feet; he even rolled his neck and shoulders. Whats he doing? Hes not having an epilectic episode, right? Hmph. In my opinion, hes just feigning madness and acting dumb! The martial artists of Falling Star Continent did not know that Jun Changxiao was stretching his muscles and warming up, preparing for the uing exchange. After a bit, he finished warming up. Jun Changxiao bent his back about halfway, his left hand assumed a partially grasping shape and he raised his right hand, index finger pointing. He clenched his teeth and grit out, I dont have much education, so dont try to scare me! [1] Gah. The audience was silent. Many bandits looked at his strange posture and mused, Did this guy have brain damage? Motherfucker! Sixth Chief scolded, You dont have much education? Whats that got to do with me?! Saying that, the tip of his toe pressed into the dirt and there was a sh of light through his eyes. Suddenly, with a whish, he dashed forward. One step, two steps; they were the steps of a devil Pah, pah, pah. One step, two steps, three, four seven steps! When Sixth Chief lifted his foot to take the eighth step, the air seeped ro ripple and he instantly transformed into a shadow! That was Seven Steps Shadow Transformation! Once a martial artistprehended this technique, they would be able to condense the energy around them to form an illusionary figure; their speed would also instantly increase by several times! Sure enough. By his eighth step, the Sixth Chief seemed to disappear on the st[p, his body elerating at light speed forward. So fast! Jun Changxiaos expression changed. At this moment, he was barely able to catch this mans shadow he was unable to see the man clearly! [1] the originalizen saying is i dont have much education, so dont try to fool me, which is a sarcastic way to ask someone for the truth Chapter 29: trump card Chapter 29: trump card My god! Sixth Chief is so fast! I only saw the afterimage, I couldnt even catch the corner of his shirt! Is this an ordinary-grade intermediate technique? Terrifying! The bandits were filled with envy and worship. Not bad, not bad. Sitting by the side, Zhou Tianba was quite satisfied. Old Sixths Seven Step Shadow Transformation has improved much during these sixth months. Nearby, the second chief, the one with fair skin, smiled. With Sixth Brothers current speed, its difficult even for me to catch him. If Second Brother cant do it, then it is impossible for us, the overweight Fourth Chief grinned. Why were they chatting so merrily over here? Because after Sixth Chief sped up, he actually hadnt attacked Jun Changxiao, but was running in circles around him. Boy! This daddy will make you experience some real speed! Shua! Shua! Sixth Chiefs footsteps continued to speed up. The martial arts field was covered with after-images, the wind from his movement causing billows of dust. Second Chief shook his head and smiled, Sixth Brother is just bullying him. No matter how quick a sword is, it wont be faster than Sixth Brothers wind-like speed, praised the other bandit leaders with happy expressions. Sixth Chief, chop off his hands and feet! Make him whimper in a pool of his own blood! Beat him until hes half dead, then chop off his hands and feet! Carve his eyes out and boil them in a vat, let us brothers drink from it! The several hundred bandits shouted loudly. Jun Changxiao, who had been standing there, felt his hair flying all over the ce and the dust hitting his face. He impatiently said, Youre just like a fly buzzing next to my ear. Shua! He took a step and the preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword appeared in his hand, stabbing towards the front. What a pity, he wasnt able to hit the extremely quick Sixth Chief. Hahaha! Sixth Chief is too fast, if you can hit him by randomly stabbing then Puchi! As he was saying so, the bandit saw something flying from the martial arts field. It drew a great arc, then tumbled towards his feet. Looking at it, it was actually the Sixth Chiefs bald head! The bandits, who had been in an uproar, immediately quieted and snapped their heads around. The after-images on the field gradually dissipated, revealing Sixth Chiefs headless body as it fell to the ground, blood bubbling like a spring. Jun Changxiao maintained his stabbing posture and indifferently said, Idiot, did he not know that circles are round? Did he have to run into my sword? So it was. After he had stabbed forward, he had flicked his wrist, causing the sword de to turn horizontally. Sixth Chief continued to run in a circle around Jun Changxiao. Because his speed was so quick, he inevitably hit the sword de and he was directly decapitated! Let alone the iparably sharp Cold Edge Sword, even if it was some dull wire, with that baldys running speed, running into anything would have severed his head. It had to be said. The Sixth Chief and his Seven Step Shadow Transformation were really quick. With Jun Changxiaos Meridian Opening Stage Ten cultivation, it was very difficult for him to follow with his eyes. But not all fights could be won with brute strength, sometimes you had to depend on the brain otherwise, youd be no different from an ordinary person. Sixth Younger Brother! Sixth Older Brother! Sixth Chief! Outside the arena were sorrowful cries. Hu, hu! Suddenly, a ferocious aura filled the air as 300 bandits simultaneously locked on Jun Changxiao with murder in their eyes! Hateful! The skinny Eighth Chief and the short Seventh Chief broke formation and stormed forward, one with arge butchers knife and the other with a spiked club. A bandit was a bandit; when they saw that theirpanion was killed, they would not care about things like fairness or tag-teaming. Shua! Jun Changxiao stepped to the side, avoiding the attacks of the two people. With a smile he asked, Whats wrong? Since you cant beat this lord, youre preparing to use numbers against me? Go die! The Fourth Chief and Fifth Chief punched forth, sneak attacking him from behind. Shua! Jun Changxiao dodged by shing to the right, the smile melting off his face as his eyes twinkled with coldness. He realized that these cruel bandits did not care about the customs of Jianghu; they were set on killing him. Big Chief, Jun Changxiao called out. Is this how your ck Wind Stronghold entertains its guests? Zhou Tianba heard his words and almost fainted from anger. On ck Mountain, you first killed two of my subordinates. After entering ck Wind Stronghold, you killed two of my chiefs. You still have the fucking face to call yourself a guest? Hmph. Zhou Tianbas eyes were dark as he responded, Boy, youve killed someone of my ck Wind Stronghold. Even if you paid ransom, this lord would still make you pay with your life. Shua! Shua! As he said so, the four chiefs attacked from all four sides. Jun Changxiao was not confident that he could depend on the preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword to fight four Meridian Opening Stage Twelves and immediately dodged. What he used was the Flowing Cloud Steps, which he had learned back in Qingyang City from a Martial Apprentice. Although it was inferior to the Seven Step Shadow Transformation, it was still ordinary-grade elementary it was sufficient to avoid four converging attacks. Thump, thump, thump! Jun Changxiaopletely disyed his step technique, dodging here and there in the limited space. He stopped at a safe space and codly huffed, You are forcing this lord to use his trump card! Hu, hu! His whole body was suddenly surrounded by spirit energy. Trump card? Our ck Wind Stronghold has so many people, hes just one person. Even if he has some trump card, hes still going to die! Each and every bandit contemptuously snorted. The four chiefs stopped attacking, looking to see what trump cards Jun Changxiao could pull out. Zhou Tianba rested his face on his hands, looking interested. Boy, I hope that your trump card isnt too trash. Bandits specialized in stealing and killing people; if Jun Changxiao pulled out quite a good trump card, like some nice weapon or supreme treasure, they would definitely snatch it. Hu! Jun Changxiao released spirit energy, taking in deep breaths of air. Suddenly the preliminary-grade Cold Edge Sword in his hand vanished, and a simrly shaped cutting tool reced it. Facing a Martial Apprentice, six Meridian Opening Stage Twelves, and 200 devilish bandits, Jun CHangxiao had finally found sacrifices for his Irretractable Sabre! A knife? Zhou Tianba shook his head in disappointment. He also used a de. He had just used a long sabre to kill that Ironbone Sect disciple a moment ago; it was an ordinary-grade advanced de stolen donated by an old bearded man during his travels in Jianghu, named the Azure Dragon Naginata. Wait a minute! Wasnt the de of his guy a little too short? At this moment, the corner of Jun Changxiaos was also twitching. Because the Irretractable Sabre he had just summoned for the first time he had just discovered that the thing was barely half a chi! [1] Half a chi. That was about the same size as a toothbrush. At least was about an inch in width, otherwise Jun Changxiao would truly feel like fool it was like he was trying to use a toothbrush on a death duel! Illogical, illogical. It was obviously more than 3 chi in the storage ring, but why has it be so small? Even if this is an advertisement vs product scam, why is the disparity so great? Thats a knife? Even an ordinary dagger is bigger than that de! Fuck. Even my erect dick would be longer than that thing! Hahaha! The several hundred bandits cackled. [1] 1 chi is approximately meters Chapter 30: this blade is hard to retract Chapter 30: this de is hard to retract The Irretractable Saber was short and small, like a childs toy. Thus, when it was summoned, the bandits immediately started tough. Jun Changxiao wished for a hole he could jump into; after all, this was too fucking humiliating. Impossible, impossible! This de needs a Seal-Opening Talisman, so its definitely not this small. There has to be something special! While Jun Changxiao was consoling himself, he pinched the hilt with his fingers and red. Obediently bring me my darling disciples and we can still discuss. Otherwise, do not me this lord for ughtering in the ck Wind Stronghold! Even if it was humiliating, he had to force the domineering attitude out. But, he was still pinching that mini toy-like knife, so the image didnt quite match. ughter? With that de? Can you even cut a watermelon with that thing? With that thing, it would be impressive if you can even cut an apple! Puhaha! Not good, Imughing so much I have cramps Many bandits were bowled over withughter, clutching at their sides and tearing up. Boy. Fourth Chief made a fist, shaking it like a weapon. He slowly walked forward, saying, Are you using that de as a joke? Tch. Jun Changxiao snorted, You can take it as a joke. Dont talk nonsense, Zhou Tianba impatiently said. Quickly capture him and steal his treasures. Yes! The four chiefs heard themand and nced at each other, simultaneously rushing over. This time, their attacks covered most of the arena, forcing Jun Changxiao into a corner. He would be unable to avoid the attacks, unless he ran off the stage. But off the stage were hundreds of bandits Jun Changxiao did not doubt that the moment one foot stepped off the stage, he would be faced with a wave of attacks, falling into a more dangerous situation. He had no choices. He could only use the Seal-Opening Talisman. Pah! While the four chiefs were rushing over, Jun Changxiao entered his storage ring and unhesitatingly crushed the Seal-Opening Talisman. [Ding! The host has used Seal-Opening Talisman x1!] [Ding! The Irretractable Sabre has been unsealed!] There were numerous prompts by the system and Jun Changxiao could clearly feel the Irretractable Sabre pinched in his hands regain its previous strength. Hu, hu! At this time, the four chiefs attacked from different directions. One had leapt into the air, one was punching, another was brandishing a sword, thest was swinging with a spiked club. The situation was extremely dangerous! Feeling this imminent danger, Jun Changxiaos left hand mped down on the scabbard while his right continued to pinch the hild. He bent his back and prayed for a miracle to ur. While he did so, he did not forget to act cool and said with a sinking voice, Final Release. [1] Hu, hu! On the arena, a ray of light exploded forth. The bandits facing this bright sh found it hard to keep their eyes open; even the Martial Apprentice Zhou Tianba blinked his eyes, surprised appearing on his face. There was a sudden bright light could that toy knife actually be a treasure? While he was thinking that, the sh gradually weakened. Zhou Tianba opened his eyes, only to discover something simr to a de of a tip right in front of his nose, a fingers width away. It wasnt something simr to, it was a de tip! Zhou Tianbas vision focused and he followed the de, seeing Jun Changxiao about 40 meters away grasping the hilt of the sword single-handedly. Correct, Jun Changxiaos hilt connected to a very very long de! Outside the arena, everything was silent. More than 200 people, more than 200 eyes, were staring at Jun Changxiao at that de in his hands that had extended all the way to the Big Chiefs nose. Their expressions had solidified. Where were the four bandit chiefs? They were scattered all over the ce. Their bodies had been sliced in half, blood and soil mixing together. All of them had died. When Jun Changxiao drew the sword, that sh of light had instantly killed them. Gulp! Zhou Tianba swallowed his saliva, forehead beading with cold sweat, his arms trembling. The metal itself was not terrifying. What was horrifying was the cold glow gathering at the tip, spreading oppressive aura throughout the area, making it hard for him to breathe! He had no doubt that if Jun Changxiao took half a step forward, his head would easily fly off! It was definitely not ordinary-grade, but a mid-grade de! The Big Chief quickly estimated the Irretractable Sabres quality and his heartbeat elerated, eyes filling with panic. The Second Chief and others sitting next to him were also filled with amazement. They did not dare act rashly; after all, that de was too dangerous. This is the Irretractable Sabre Jun Changxiao held that 40 meters long de, his expression quite splendid to see. The weapon the system had delivered to him had not disappointed him the aura and prestige that it contained was far stronger than those of the Cold Edge Sword. But 40 meters was too fucking long! He had thought the de was too small a moment ago, not it was way too long; this guy was so difficult to please. Zhou Tianba, who was pressured by the de, panicked. Sect Head Jun! Please put the de away, we can talk this out! He was scared, truly scared! Jun Changxiao lightly said, Once this lords 40 meter long de has been unsheathed, it is very difficult to retract. Therefore Shua! With a flick of his wrist, he sliced off the Second Chiefs head. Prepare for a funeral. Putong! The head tumbled down the hall, expression frozen in shock. Jun Changxiao had not moved particrly fast, and the Second Chief should have been able to avoid it, so why had his head been severed? When the Irretractable Sabre cut, the user could use the domineering pressure to lock onto a target, making it hard for the target to even blink. In other words, the Second Chief was executed just like a criminal who had been tied up. It was as if he could only kneel on the ground and extend his neck, waiting for that knife to fall. That was the weapon the system had delivered. That was the power of the unsealed Irretractable Sabre. After trying out the de, Jun Changxiao was satisfied. Impressive. If it had been a moment ago and their Second Chief was killed, the bandits would have felt their anger soar to the heavens and they would have recklessly rushed forward. But now, they all shrunk back in fear. Their faces were filled with amazement, fear filling their eyes. A 40 meter long de! With just one swing, he could definitely slice all their heads off! Who would dare rush forward, who would rush towards death? They did not go forward, they did not rush forth, but could they avoid disaster? The answer was: they could not! Shua! Jun Changxiao flicked his right wrist and the 40 meter de glowed with light. Like a scythe cutting through tall grass, more than 20 bandits were sliced in half. Pah! The two bandits sitting on their thrones smacked their armrests, erupting with their Stage Twelve cultivation to rush forward from the left and right. The length of a certain weapon brought about disadvantages; longer was better forrge-scale and long distance fights, but wasnt great in one-on-one closebat. These two people decided that they would rush towards Jun Changxiao and force him into closebat! But that was useless. Because Jun Changxiao turned his head to stare at them and the pressure from the Irretractable Sabre swept forward like a wave, causing the two of them to freeze. Puchi! Puchi! A sabre light shed and two heads flew into the air. Hence, the eight leaders of the ck Wind Stronghold had all perished, leaving only the big boss Zhou Tianba. Shua! Jun Changxiao raised his 40 meter de and walked towards the tform. Because he had been locked in ce, Zhou Tianba and his Martial Apprentice strength found it hard to move even an inch under the terrifying pressure. The bandit could only stare frightened, as Jun Changxiao approached step by step. Ta. Jun Changxiao took one step onto the altar before using one hand to hold the sabre. With the other, he pointed to the side. This lord will let you run 39 meters first. [1] Bankai (Final Release) is the ultimate technique of a Captain-ss Shinigami from Bleach Chapter 31: ridding the people of an evil Chapter 31: ridding the people of an evil The de was 40 meters in length, so he let the other have a 39 meter head start how thoughtful and particr! Zhou Tianba was unable to move under the pressure and his forehead was beaded with sweat, the fear in his eyes only increasing over time. It seems, Jun Changxiao said. Big Chief also fears death. Zhou Tianba was not someone who particrly feared death. After all, to be a bandit, he had already prepared for death. However, under the suppression of the Irretratable Sabres aura, he felt unprecedented fear it seemed that he had entered the depths of hell! He was afraid. At this moment, he wanted to live! Jun Changxiao said, So today, this lord will get justice for themon people of Qingyang Commandery, delivering death to you who have killed them in malice. Dont, dont, dont! Zhou Tianba hurried to cry out. Sect Head Jun, I am willing to be a disciple of your honorable sect! You still want the money? No! I dont want it! The 40 meter de was still there; even if you gave him 100% more courage, he still wouldnt dare. He really regretted why he had to kidnap the Ironbone Unyielding Sect disciples, why he had to provoke such a terrifying guy! Zhou Tianba did not doubt that if Jun Changxiao had an ounce of killing intent, he and his 200 subordinates would all die today! Jun Changxiao said, Big Chief, this lord is very curious, how did you know my name? This Zhou Tianba hesitated, then said, This Zhou heard it from the Hundred Sects Recruitment some time ago. Shua! Jun Changxiao pressed the de downwards, towards his head. He snorted, This lord hopes to hear the truth. With the de at his forehead, a palm width away, ZHou Tianbas face had turned green from fear. At this time, he no longer hid anything and trembled. It the Spirit Spring Sect! It was the Spirit Spring Sect that gave me a sum of money and told me to kidnap your sects disciples, then kill you! Hit the road. Jun Changxiao got the answer he was searching for and thus swung. Puchi Zhou Tianbas head flew into the air, his mouth still opened in shock. That Ironbone Unyielding Sect disciple had been killed by Zhou Tianba; Jun Changxiao killing the big boss could be considered as retributive justice. Big Chief Seeing Zhou Tianbas headless body falling to the ground, the ck Wind Stronghold was hit with another wave of fear. Shua! Jun Changxiao turned around, his eyes filled with endless killing intent. The leaders had all died and the ck Wing Stronghold was now a group of people without any structure. Normally, he would let off these bandits Let them off? Would those who had been whipped to death at the stake agree? Would those who were hung, those corpses exposed to the sun, agree?! Would those that had burned to death, those whose eyes were filled with fear and desperation, would they agree? Finally, would Jun Changxiao agree? No. These inhuman and barbaric creatures Letting them off was equal to leaving trouble for the future. Therefore, using the 40 meter long de, Jun Changxiao would deliver justice to those who had died! Die. Jun Changxiaos voice was hard and dark. At that moment, his entire body was filled with killing intent. No, no! Several hundred bandits felt chills and their eyes filled with shock, an intense aura of death creeping down their backs. Shua! Shu! The sabre light twinkled, blood sttering. Even as they were dying, the bandits could not believe that this visitor was such a god of death, such an asura. Hu, hu! For some reason, there seemed to be a face with a frightened expression in the mes of the brazier. Seeing the barbaric bandits dying one by one, its expression seemed to melt into a peaceful smile. Training field. Jun Changxiao stood holding the de, ck hair fluttering. Around him was a pile of corpses, blood forming rivers and the air filled with the tang of iron. At this point. The ten leaders and 200 bandits of the ck Wing Stronghold had all lost their souls to the de. [You have killed 226 people], the system informed him. Jun Changxiao, who had not killed anyone before, had ughtered too many people today. Did they deserve death? [If it was your previous world, even if they hadmitted the worst crimes, they would be ced on trial and punished ording tow.] This is a different world, which has different principles. Ignoring how they did so many evil acts, kidnapping my disciples is already a crime worthy of death. [The host has adapted to Falling Star Continent.] I do not change for others. I will make Falling Star Continent adapt to me; anyone who bullies or humiliates my people, must pay the price. That includes the Spirit Spring Sect Bzzt! The Irretractable Sabre twinl;ed and shrunk back to half a foot at once, changing back to the toy knife form. Without it, I really would have had a difficult time saving my disciples today. Jun Changxiao inserted the de back into the scabbard. Bzzt! Instantly, the sabre trembled, resealing automatically. Jun Changxiao eximed, It cant be that it''s sealted again! [Correct.] The system exined, [The Irretractable Sabres strength is great, but it is a double-edged sword; it will burden the users body greatly. In order to use it, the host must continue to unseal it with the Seal-Opening Talisman.] Jun Changxiao was speechless. However, thinking about it, he was a little relieved. This valiant divine weapon was very sharp; it was better to keep it sealed in case anything happened on ident. Wait a minute! Jun Changxiao said, A double-edged sword? It will burden my body? The system said, [Do you not feel exhausted?] Exhausted? I dont feel He hadnt even finished speaking when Jun Changxiaos body felt like it had just warped dimensions. He immediately copsed onto the ground. The system said, [After using the Irretractable Sabre, the host will be weakened for 30 minutes. He will have no strength or defense; even a three-year-old child would be able to easily kill him.] Damn setting Jun Changxiaoy there weakly, thinking, It was good I killed them all, otherwise I would have died. 30 minutes quickly passed. Jun Changxiao gradually recovered and he jumped to his feet. He walked through the side gates of the main hall and soon found a rock cer. Sect Head? Sect Head hase, Sect Head is here to save us! The more than 30 disciples detained in the cell were first shocked, then shouted with joy! ng! The iron chain was broken and the door opened. Jun Changxiao put away the Cold Edge Sword and smiled. Darlings, youve suffered. The key to the Strongest Sect Systemy in the disciples, so was it excessive to call them his darlings? It wasnt excessive at all, but was actually very sweet and filled with care! The 30 or so disciples felt their hair stick up, but since the sect head was here personally, they cried tears of emotion. The training field. The rescued disciples looked at the piles of corpses, the scattered limbs and shattered bones, the rivers of blood Their expressions froze and some were sick to the stomach. Senior brother One disciple pointed at Zhou Tianbas severed head and said, Thats the bandits big boss, but his head was severed! Everyone turned to look, sucking in a breath of cold air. The bandits had been Qingyang Commanderys cmity for a very long time; the government and the big sects had been unable to handle them, but they were not massacred terrifying! Were they were they all killed by Sect Head, by himself? In the stronghold, there was only Sect Head. If he didnt kill them, then who did? I doubt there was someone else! My god, too terrifying! Suddenly, these 30 disciples were filled with worship their veneration and respect rose just like the water level during a torrential downpour! Jun Changxiao was not interested in the disciples attention and had found an underground passage in Zhou Tianbas bedroom. Walking down the secret passage, he found iron gates and chains blocking his way. Cutting them with a sword, he kicked down the door. Inside were piles of gold, silver, and jewelry. Im rich, Im rich! Jun Changxiaos eyes seemed to gleam with gold as he collected everything in the room without hesitation. After cleaning the ce out, he also collected the Azure Dragon Naginata and the tiger-pelted chair, then led his disciples down the mountain. Hu, hu! The military-base like ck Wind Stronghold could soon be seen covered in mes, as its borders and pirs were soon reduced to ashes. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting a hidden mission, {Ridding the people of an evil}, obtaining 50 contribution points!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 50/100.] On the road down the mountain, Jun Changxiao was filled with shock. So destroying the ck Wind Stronghold was actually a hidden mission, with such high rewards too! Chapter 32: the sects first rule Chapter 32: the sects first rule Jun Changxiao led his disciples down the mountain side. The bandits, bandit leaders, and the entire ck Wind Stronghold had been reduced to ashes, thoroughly bing something of the past. This trip had been a great harvest. Not only had hepleted a hidden mission and received 50 points, he had also filled his storage rings with piles of gold and silver. Jun Changxiao did not understand the currency of Falling Star Continent, but he woughly inferred that all the silver taels would at least value 10,000 gold taels. And so I have the money to repair the inner courtyard. Walking, Sect Head Jun was all smiles, but his heart was growing colder. Spirit Spring Sect. You spent money to hire disciples to threaten my disciples, good job. Initially, when Zhou Tianba knew his name, Jun Changxiao was already a little suspicious who knew it had truly been a set up! Kidnapping the disciples and demanding ransom If I did not go to save them, that would disappoint the other disciples and harm the sects prestige. If I did go, I and the disciples would all die, even with the ransom paid. What a calcted move, Jun Changxiao shook his head. Unfortunately, the big chief and the Spirit Spring Sect could not have imagined I have the Irretractable Sabre and can easily exterminate the ck Wind Stronghold. Ah, he rubbed his temples. I just want to develop in a low-key way andplete the main mission, why must you provoke me? Spirit Spring Sect. He straightened up and said slowly, This lord pay you a visit to discuss justice sooner orter. Why sooner orter and not now? Because with the Irretractable Sabre sealed, going to the Spirit Spring Sect now was was a bit difficult. Does the store sell Seal-Opening Talismans? Jun Changxiao searched, but found nothing. The system said, [The Seal-Opening Talisman is not for sale; the host will have toplete specific missions to obtain it.] Specific missions will only give me a chance to obtain them? Jun Changxiao shrugged, You mean to say that if I want to obtain the Seal-Opening Talisman, I will have to count on luck? [Correct.] This is harder than winning the lottery The great Sect Head Jun muttered to himself. Regarding things that depended on luck, he was truly a ck hole. Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother! Sect Head has brought the junior apprentices back! A disciple ran over from the outer court, shouting. Li Qingyang rushed out of the main hall. Seeing that the sect head was safe, intact with 30 or so disciples, he felt a weight lifting from his shoulders. Although he had just joined, Qingyang Citys number one talent had already approved of Jun Changxiao. The senior disciple Lu Qianqian was different. She stood by the entrance and nced over at Jun Changxiao, indifferently saying, Howe there isnt even any wounds on his body? The sect head had returned and the Ironbone Sect was lively. What? The ck Wind Stronghold on ck Mountain was exterminated by the sect head? The disciples who had not witnessed it themselves were dumbfounded. Li Qingyang was filled with disbelief. Sect Head, the bandits on ck Mountain, did you really kill them all? Jun Changxiao confirmed, Mhm. Li Qingyang cupped his fists and admired, The bandits have been a cmity on the vigers for many years. Sect Head killing them is definitely ridding the people of evil! A minor matter, not worth mentioning, Jun Changxiao said. The government and major sects repeatedly tried to fight them, but Sect Head was able to kill them all. If this is something minor, then what is major? Li Qingyang was a bit doubtful, but asked, Sect Head, there were 32 disciples kidnapped, why is there one less? Jun Changxiao said, That disciple feared death and was killed by the chieftain. The disciple begging for mercy had been killed by Zhou Tianba, disappointing him greatly. It also made him realize that he could not randomly ept disciples, but had to carefully consider their spirit and loyalty. Fearing death? Li Qingyang seemed to understand something and did not inquire further. Lu Qianqian was still leaning at the doors. Sect Head, since the ck Wind Stronghold was destroyed, there should be a good harvest, right? Jun Changxiao said, Theres a bit. When Li Qingyang heard the bandits had been killed, his first thought was that this was a blessing for themon people, indicating his heroic heart. Lu Qianqian emphasized the harvest, seeming to indicate she didnt care much about anything other than money. My senior and second disciples have entirely different characters. Sect Head, Li Qingyang said. Should we repair the inner court? Of course. Jun Changxiao had money now, so he straightforwardly tossed several gold bars over. Is this enough? E-Enough! Although Li Qingyang was from a prestigious family, he was usually practicing and training when would he have ever seen such heavy gold bars? Did the other disciples join the sect? Reporting to the sect head, they arrived! Transmit my orders, tell them to gather at the field tomorrow morning. Yes! The next day. Jun Changxiao wore a long, clean gown and stood on the stairs of the main hall. On the training field, 98 disciples gathered in neat lines. Since they had not been provided with sect uniforms, they had all worn whatever clothing they brought, so it did seem a bit rag-tag. Its best to look for a tailor as soon as possible; best to create some uniforms. Ahem, ahem. Jun Changxiao coughed a few times, then sped his hands behind his back. He said, Since you have all entered the ironbone Unyielding Sect, then you must remember that the sects first rule is to be an unyielding person, and to behave unyieldingly! Then what, you may ask, is an unyielding person? How does one behave unyieldingly? Jun Changxiao paused for a moment, then said, The sects honor or disgrace, is your honor or disgrace we advance and retreat together. Those who walk the straight and narrow path, those who are as steady as the mountains, those are unyielding people! The disciples echoed as a group, We share in honor and disgrace, we advance and retreat together. We will walk the straight and narrow path, and be as steady as the mountains! Jun Changxiao then said, Facing the insults of others, to the best of your abilities, you must return the favor. Even if you are facing death, keep your head up and shoulders squared. Those who are cowardly and fear death are not in line with the unyielding path! Yes! The disciples shouted in unison. Capisce? Good, dismissed. Jun Changxiao flicked his sleeves and left. [1] The disciples left on the training field stared at each other in confusion I look at you, you look at me. What did the capee-huh that the sect head said mean? Despite calling the disciples to gather at the main hall for the first time, Jun Changxiao did not prepare some lengthy speech, but decided that covering the main principles of the sect was enough. Naturally, a sect would definitely not only have one sect rule, so a moreprehensive list of rules had to be made. He therefore called to discuss with Li Qingyang. Sect Head, the sect rules are made by you and the other high-levels of the sect. Disciple does not have the qualifications to participate. Li Qingyang bowed as he said so. This lord says you are qualified, so you are qualified. Jun Changxiao handed over the sect rules he had written down and said, Quickly, quickly, take a look and see if they need changes. This Li Qingyang felt quite awkward, but still read the rules written on the piece of paper. He made some corrections and added some rules. For example, disciples could not arbitrarily leave the sect grounds, nor could they kill one another. After some discussion, the initial version of the Ironbone Sect rules werepleted. It was no different from those of other sects, but it stressed that one should be an unyielding person and to behave unyieldingly. Jun Changxiao then handed over some scratch paper. Go into town and find a pretty good tailor shop. ording to the specifications of this design, and considering the amount of male or female disciples in the sect, have the school uniforms be made. School uniforms? Li Qingyang looked a little dumbfounded. Jun Changxiao said, The unified clothing that sect members wear. Oh. Li Qingyang epted the design. But upon seeing the actual illustrations of the clothing, he was speechless. S-Sect Head this clothing is a little Get going! Yes! [1] He actually says OK TLN: to be an unyielding person, to behave unyieldingly is the first rule, but it also serves as a motto Chapter 33: lu qianqians background Chapter 33: lu qianqians background Li Qingyang descended the mountain that very day, arriving int the town to look for a good tailor shop. After finding one, he made the payment; about 200 sets of uniforms arrived a few dayster. It was just that easy to do things when you had the money. Jun Changxiao ordered the disciples to change into their brand-new clothing, then had them gather in the field. After some time, the male disciples, led by Li Qingyang, arrived first. They each wore long purple robes, a shirt on the inside, waist-banded trousers, and leather boots they were decked head to toe in purple. Second Senior Brother, arent these clothes too eye-catching? The cor of this shirt opens so wide, basically revealing the entire chest. If we go out like this, well definitely beughed at! The disciplesined unceasingly. The mainstream style of clothing of Falling Star Continent was simr to the ancient dynasties of Earth. The clothing that Jun Changxiao had designed were bright and simple; alternatively, they were quite unbearable for the eyes. Ah. Li Qingyang sighed. He had already seen the illustrations the sect head made. They had seemed alright on paper, but he felt truly dumb wearing them on the body. Before long, the female disciples entered the inner courtyard. They wore red short-sleeved robes, with sheer fabric running down to their wrists. Their waists were entuated by a belt, perfectly outlining their slender figures. The skirts hit just around the knee not too short. A pair of fiery-red knee-high boots then entuated their slender legs. This clothing hadpletely abandoned the mainstream womens clothing design instead of making the clothing flowy and dainty, it made them look ornate and valiant. The female disciples that Jun Changxiao had enrolled were all good looking. When the wore the uniform, their figures were highlighted perfectly illustrating the word beauty. Wah! Apprentice sisters look so pretty! The male disciples gathered in a group, silly smiles on their faces, perfectly taking the pig-headed older brothers stance. Senior Sister, theyre staring at us! Wearing such clothes, I feel so embarrassed! The fashion sense of Falling Star Continent was quite traditional. For women, the clothing would cover most of the body. This style of clothing, which seemed to bring about masculine vigor, was definitely hard to ept. A deep-rooted sense of tradition kept most of the male and female disciples from being able to adapt to Jun Changxiaos sense of fashion. But it didnt matter if they couldnt adapt to it. Because this was themand of the sect head; they had to listen. Senior Sister is out! It was unknown who shouted, but everyone turned to the entrance. Like a fine jade flower, Lu Qianqian appeared wearing the red robes and red boots, her eyebrows wrinkled. This young woman often wore fine white robes, looking like an immortal celestial goddess. Changed into bright red robes, she blossomed like an enchanting rose. However it would be a rose with thorns, because her face seemed to be covered in frost. Her eyes burned with anger, as if fueled by the mes of fury truly a different character and style. The disciples quickly looked away, secretly muttering, Who made our senior sister so annoyed? Ta! Lu Qianqian stopped right before the field. Because she was stepping with such excessive force, the ground seemed to tremble. All of the disciples retreated several steps in fear, maintaining a certain distance away from the senior apprentice. Li Qingyang shook his head. He knew that the senior sisters poor mood definitely had something to do with the sect uniform. Cough, cough. At this time, Jun Changxiao, wearing a long white robe, swaggered out of the main hall. Around his waist was a gray belt, but his boots were white. This sect heads look of entirely white was pretty good he had an elegant and noble disposition with it on. Not bad, not bad. Jun Changxiao walked over, seeming to be praising his own talents. Finally a bit more like a sect head. Suddenly, he discovered that Lu Qianqian had changed into the sect uniform. He held his chin,menting, An attractive woman looks attractive no matter what clothes she wears. But when his eyes and Lu Qianqians met, he realized that hers burned with fury and could not help but shut his mouth. Sect Head, seethed Lu Qianqian. I hate red. Jun Changxiao smiled. Red represents jubtion and life, isnt it a color that girls usually like? Hate, I hate it, Lu Qianqian said. Jun Changxiao grimaced. All the disciples are present, she should give this lord a little face! Lu Qianqian also realized she had lost her temper and took a deep breath. Her elegant expression with filled with pain and struggle as she said, If Sect Head wants me to wear it, Disciple can onlyply. Although she often attacked Jun Changxiao, she was still a disciple. Otherwise, she wouldnt have forced herself to even wear this set of clothing. Seeing the struggle on her face, Jun Changxiao thought, This is not just a shallow hatred of red. There seems to be a story behind this, memories that are painful for her which she is unwilling to remember. I understand. He turned and said, Qingyang, ording to the same design, get your senior sister a set in white. Yes. Li Qingyang turned around to leave, but thought, Senior Sister, what is her background? Through the past few days, although Lu Qianqian was quiet, it could be seen that she had impable manners and was definitely of an umon background. But what was her hidden status? Since you have all changed into the uniforms, your life in the sect will formally start tomorrow. Beginning then, your second senior brother will be responsible for your daily training, Jun Changxiao announced. Li Qingyang, who had not walked very far, tripped over his own feet. Every since I came to the sect, I have been responsible for repairing the outer court, revising the sect rules, descending the mountain to make the uniforms. Now, I have to teach cultivation? Am I a disciple or a manager? Ah. Li Qingyang sighed, then darkly muttered to himself, I seem to have fallen into a ditch. Thats all, Jun Changxiao waved them off. Dismissed. Yes! The disciples headed themand and dispersed. Qianqian, Jun Changxiao called. Come to the main hall, this lord has some words to say. Lu Qianqian entered the main hall with him. Just as she walked into the hall, she said, Disciple offended Sect Head a moment ago and is willing to receive punishment. Jun Changxiao sat down in the sect heads seat, leaning on the armrest, head resting on his palm. If this lord wanted to punish you, he would have done so outside. Lu Qianqian was silent. Jun Changxiao leaned his other arm on the armrest, locking his hands together. Resting his chin on his hands, he said, You have joined the Ironbone Unyielding Sect for some time, but this lord knows nothing of the background of his senior disciple. In the end, he had still taken this step. There was no hidden meaning, just that as a sect head, shouldnt he understand his disciples? Lu Qianqian said, My name is Lu Qianqian, that is my identity. Jun Changxiao was speechless. This lord means where youe from, your family background. How many people were in your family, how many acres did you own? Lu Qianqian said, Ie from an outside area, both of my parents have already passed, I have nond to my name either. This was a very perfunctory response, but Jun Changxiao was not satisfied. Sect Head. Lu Qianqian looked at him, her cold face wavering into another expression pain. In a profound tone, she said, Knowledge of certain things may not be good, but may bring about disaster. Disaster? Jun Changxiao touched his nose, Sounds scary. Nevermind, nevermind, he waved. Since you do not wish to say, this lord will not force you. Speaking of proper business, the daily cultivation of the female disciples will be handled by you. Second Junior Brother teaches the male disciples, I teach the female disciples; what will Sect Head be doing? Lu Qianqian asked. Ahem, ahem. Jun Changxiao said, I will obviously be responsible for supervising, asionally directing disciples in times of confusion. Lu Qianqian doubtfully responded, To me, Sect Head wants to loaf about, being an arm-flinging storekeeper? [1] How could that be possible? Jun Changxiao was intentionally serious as he said, This lord has to vigorously develop the sect, which will depend on you disciples. With the goal of dominating the continent, how can I be loaf about? Dominante the continent? Lu Qianqians lips curled up slightly and she huffed, Keep dreaming. [1] an arm-flinging storekeeper is someone who is useless, or someone who makes other work while doing nothing themselves Chapter 34: the heavens seem to be smiling on me! Chapter 34: the heavens seem to be smiling on me! How could Jun Changxiao not want to teach his disciples personally? His own cultivation was only Meridian Opening Stage Ten, while his understanding of the martial way was rudimentary. Without experience or cultivation, he could only depend on the Strongest Sect System but the damned thing had conditions that limited purchasing power, so he was temporarily unable to purchase the Insight Talisman. Sigh. Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged in his room, rubbing his temples. I can only let the senior and second disciples teach the others for now. After I buy the Insight Talisman, then I can direct them personally. The next day. Dawn. Li Qingyang brought them male disciples to cultivate in the training ground. Since their cultivation levels were only stage 2 or 3, most of the training was on martial foundations. Shortly, Lu Qianqian who stood out like an unearthly celestial, as she was the only one wearing white brought the 20 or so female disciples down to the field. Since the color of her uniform had been changed, her frosty look seemed to have melted a few degrees. The daily training had been handed to the two disciples. The great Sect Head Jun sat in the inner court, boredly scrolling through the system. He saw that the sect missions still had not shown up andined, System, when the hell will these missions be issued? [Wait], the system cleanly and directly said. Jun Changxiao was speechless. He could only revolve the Mind-Cleansing Art and absorb the spirit power between heaven and earth, condensing spirit energy. He still had 50 contribution points, but he wasnt nning to exchange them any time soon. No, these were saved for emergency usage. Sect Head. Suddenly, Li Qingyang walked inside. Does our sect have a unique core technique? We do, the Qi Condensing Art, Jun Changxiao said. Li Qingyang grimaced slightly. The Qi Condensing Art is a popr core technique, how can I make junior brothers cultivate that? Youre right. Jun Changxiao started to think. Should he write down the Mind-Cleansing Art and make the disciples cultivate it? No, no. That was a core technique cultivated by the Azure Mountain Sects elder. Bringing that out as a sect technique was first of all improper, but it would also not be unique to the sect. Shua! Jun Changxiao opened the system interface and clicked on the system store. Since the store has martial skills like the Nine Heavy Copsing Fist, it should also have core techniques, right? Unfortunately, after he opened the store, besides the Nine Heavy Copsing Fist, there was no core technique in sight. What to do Jun Changxiao was immediately disheartened. The system reminded him, [Host can pull down on the panel; oldmodities will be substituted by new ones.] Theres a refresh function? Jun Changxiao was excited and was just about to pull down on the panel. The system reminded, [Refreshing once will automatically deduct 10 contribution points, may the host carefully consider.] Jun Changxiao felt the corner of his mouth twitching. No wonder this guy gently reminded him, this was a paid function! What to do? To draw or not to draw? Jun Changxiao was torn because the present items werent bad. For example, there was the preliminary-grade Insight Talisman and the Aptitude Transformation Fluid. Once he refreshed, these items would definitely disappear. The system said, [The host can rx. Every item that has been purchased will be added to the {Purchased Items} list, meaning that they may be purchased even after a list refresh.] Is that so? Jun Changxiao was joyful. Naturally, he understood that underneath the systems careful exnation was only one goal: to make him spend points! Ah, lets do it as you want. With a thought, Jun Changxiao pulled down on the panel, only to see that the original items immediately vanished, reced by a brand-new list of items. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 40/100.] Jun Changxoa not only spent 10 contribution points, but to the right of the store panel appeared a {Purchased Items} button. With a click, previously purchased items like the Healing Pill and other goods werepletely listed. But most of them were still gray in color obviously, the list refresh did not mean that the time limit was also refreshed. Jun Changxiao clicked back to the store and carefully examined the new items. After a refresh, the new items were varied. Still, most were preliminary-grade items, making them 10 contribution points. As he scrolled downwards, the great Sect Head Jun felt his heart growing colder and colder even after refreshing, let alone a rare core technique, there wasnt even a martial skill! Its over, its over. 10 contribution points have been wasted. If this was how it was going to be, I might as well have exchanged those 10 points for something of use like the Cold Edge Sword. Huh? While scrolling, Jun Changxiao discovered this yellowed and tattered booklet. On it was written the words Tendon Altering Sutra. This thing?! ording to his understanding, in the wuxia novels he used to read, the Tendon Altering Sutra was one of the Shaolins rarest martial arts books. For the system store to have it was simply inconceivable! [1] Now, if he was able to refresh a Karabiner 98k, that would be even better. With a thought, he clicked on the item. [Item: Tendon Altering Sutra Description: One of the two ssics left behind after the Dharma founder faced a wall in Mount Song. Function: Will improve muscle and bone structure, unblock meridians, temper the will, and strengthen the physical body. Advantage: For Meridian Opening stage martial artists, cultivating this will not only improve the physical body, but the sess of opening meridians will reach 50%! Disadvantage: Limited to use by cultivators of the Meridian Opening Realm. Price: 10 contribution points Rank: Divine-Grade Basic Core Technique] Seeing thest line, which had the ranking, Jun Changxiao was astonished. He subconsciously patted himself on the face. In disbelief, he murmured, The Tendon Altering Sutra is divine-grade basic core technique? He thought he misread it. But it really said divine-grade basic. ording to the divisions on Falling Star Continent, the Tendon Altering Sutra would definitely belong to beparable to divine-grade intermediate and advanced core techniques! My god! Determining that he did not have presbyopia, Jun Changxiao nearly leapt out of his seat. 10 contribution points to refresh out a divine-grade basic Tendon Altering Sutra core technique that was terrifying! The system was unable to continue watching and said, [The hosts luck is really good. This divine-grade core technique has a less than 1% appearance probability.] Hahaha! Jun CHangxiao raised his head tough, roaring to himself, This luck, the Heavens seem to be smiling on me! [2] What am I waiting for? Definitely buy! Buy! Buy! With a thought, Sect Head Jun clicked on the Tendon Altering Sutra, choosing to purchase the item without an ounce of hesitation. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining Tendon Altering Sutra x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 30/100.] Jun Changxiao quickly integrated into the storage ring, grabbing the rare Tendon Altering Sutra booklet. He eximed, If I sessfully cultivate this, the chances of sessfully opening a meridian will reach 50%; absolutely a divine-level core technique! For the first stage of the martial path on Falling Star Continent, what was the most difficult? Of course it was opening the meridians! The original master of this body, after entering Meridian Opening Stage Two, he had challenged Stage Three. However, he was stopped time and time again, dying before he could open the third meridian. But as long as one cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra, even those with poor aptitude still had a 50-50 chance of opening a meridian! The great Sect Head Jun wished that he could immediately cultivate the Tendon Altering Sutra. With it, he wouldnt need to depend upon exchanging contribution points, he could directly use spirit energy to sh against the unopened meridian! [1] The Tendon Altering Sutra (Yi-Jin-Jing, ) is a famous kung fu from the Shaolin Temple. Chinese author Jin Yong features the scripture in two of his famous novels, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. ording to legend, the scripture was left behind by Bodhidharma after his stay at the Shaolin Monastery he supposedly sat and faced the wall there for nine years until reaching enlightenment. [2] He actually says something else, but it doesnt quite trante: my luck is so good ive turned from african to european. (Those with bad luck are ck or ckened, while those with good luck are shining and white.) Chapter 35: divine grade core technique for all Chapter 35: divine grade core technique for all Jun Changxiao spent 10 contribution points to refresh the low-tier list, indeed brushing upon a treasure. The divine-grade Tendon Altering Sutra could be used by anyone, as long as they were Meridian Opening Realm! There was something even better. The Tendon Altering Sutras only benefit was not just the 50% chance of sess. It would also make the muscle and bones stronger, cleansing the meridians, tempering the will, and refining the mortal body it looked like it belonged to the ss of core techniques that tempered the physical body. Jun Changxiao thought, The description said that this was created when the Dharma Founder faced the wall, that it was one of the two ssics left behind. Is it possible that I can also find the Marrow-Cleansing Sutra? Shua! He started to scroll, but even after reaching the end of the list, he did not see anything like the Marrow Cleansing Sutra. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Its already fortunate that I got a divine-grade core technique, how would it be possible to find another ssic? [Ding! Host has exchanged for a core technique. The qualifications have been met, automatically activating the Sect Techniques function!] System notifications echoed in his ear, startling Jun Changxiao. He quickly switched to the Strongest Sect Systems main panel. [Sect Name: Ironbone Unyielding Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Construction: Level 1 Sect Techniques: Tendon Altering Sutra {Divine Grade Elementary} Sect Members: 99/100 Sect Contribution: 30/100 Sect Achievement: 0/100 Sect Mission: Temporarily none Sect Main Mission: In 100 years {Click here for more}.] Sect techniques? [Since the host has exchanged a technique through the system, it has automatically matched the requirements, bing a sect technique.] What does that mean? [As a sect technique, any member of the sect, including the sect master and disciple, can cultivate it.] Without bing a sect technique, the disciples cant cultivate it? [Correct.] The system added, [As a sect technique, only the sect head and other members can cultivate it outsiders cannot steal it nor can they cultivate it. If a disciple leaves the sect, is emunicated, or tries to teach an outsider, all memories of the sect technique will be forefully erased.] So it is like that. Jun Changxiao had also considered handing the technique to the disciples earlier, but thought that as a divine-grade technique, the Tendon Altering Sutra was too high-ranked to be suitable. If it were known that the disciples of a ninth-grade sect had such precious techniques, it would definitely bring them troubles. An ordinary man is innocent, for his only crime was carrying jade this truth, he understood. [1] Now that the system had exined no outsiders could steal the technique, and that the disciples could not teach it to others, he had no worries. Sect Head, Sect Head! Are you alright? There was a voice next to his ear, as Li Qingyang waved a hand in front of his eyes. Everything had seemed fine, but then the sect head had looked really serious, then hit himself in the face, then jumped with jow andughed foolishly Li Qingyang had really been worried for the mans mental health. Eh Jun Changxiao sat down and dignifiedly said, Everything is fine, everything is fine. That He considered slightly, then said, First have the disciples continue to build on their foundation. About the matter of sect techniques, this throne needs to consider some more. Yes. Li Qingyang retreated. Jun Changxiao continued to think. After some time, he decided, Lets just have the Tendon Altering Sutra be the sects unique core technique. The system said, [The host may click on the {Sect Techniques} and make duplicate copies, issuing them to the disciples for cultivation.] Make copies? Jun CHangxiao clicked on the techniqye and a stand-alone panel immediately appeared. The first line wrote [Tendon Altering Sutra {Divine-Grade Elementary}]. Underneath was a {Duplicate} button. Clicking on the button, there was another small pop-up: [Please enter how many copies to make.] Including me, there are 99 people in the sect, so lets first make 99 copies. With a thought, Jun Changxiao entered 99, then hit {Enter}. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points to make 99 copites of the Tendon Altering Sutra. The items have been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 20/100.] Jun Changxiao was startled, then roared, Its just making copies of the technique, why the fuck do I have to spend contribution points?! The system said, [What did you expect?] Jun Changxiao continued to rar, If I knew that I had to spend points, even if I, Jun Changxiao, had to make copies by hand or had to hurl myself of a cliff, I would not exchange! The system said, [Techniqyes purchased through the system are unable to be transcribed by anyone, including the host.] So its like that. Jun Changxiao sat down and calmly sipped some tea. How fragrant. Of his 50 contribution points, he spent 30 points to obtain the divine-grade Tendon Altering Sutra and 99 copies. Overall, it was still a gain. Next. Jun Changxiao muttered, Give one copy to each disciple and have them learn the Tendon Altering Sutra as soon as possible, so that they can open as many meridians as possible. A divine-grade core technique had appeared in a ninth-grade sect. If others knew about it, they would be bleeding with envy. The next day. Jun Changxiao call the disciples to the training field once more, announcing, This lord has taken great pains to create a special core technique that is fit for my Ironbone Unyielding Sects cultivation. Gah. The disciples were gobsmacked. The sect head had created a technique? Speaking nonsense, Lu Qianqian mumbled.The techniques on Falling Star Continent were created by people, that was true. But the creators, which one of them hadnt been a martial grandmaster? Based on Jun Changxiaos cultivation, even creating amon fist technique would be difficult, so a core technique was impossible. The other disciples thought differently. They saw the sect head give pointers to other martial artists and acknowledged his experience in the martial way! Come,e. Jun Changxiao waved a hand and ced the 99 copies on a table. One book per person; take them for cultivation. Yes! The disciples lined up and went up one by one. After returning to their spots, they hurriedly nced through the booklets. Li Qingyang also flipped through. But the moment he looked at the mnemonics written, his expression immediately changed and his hands started to tremble! The mantras were extremely mysterious, butprehending them was exceptionally easy. Both profound and simple, this core technique called the Tendon Altering Sutra was much better than the mid-grade core technique his father had paid a fortune for! Is it possible Li Qingyang caught his breath, forcefully stilling his hands. Could this be a high-grade technique?! Other disciples did not have his high-grade aptitude and were unable to detect the Tendon Altering Sutras mysteriousness. But they were able to recognize that the sect head had definitely created something terrific, therefore still regarded it as a treasure. Lu Qianqian was thest one up. She grabbed the booklet and said, Sect Head, if the technique you have created is inferior to the one Disciple is currently studying, can Disciple not study it? Jun Changxiao lowered his head and whispered, If the technique you are currently cultivating is divine-grade, you dont have to. This guy had spoken while unusually near Lu Qianqian, such that his nose bumbed into her earlobe. He was able to smell a light fragrance, making some part of his consciousness tremble. Something shed through Lu Qianqians eyes and she hastily walked away. Although the person had left, that fragrance remained. Looking at her fleeing, Jun Changxiao touched his nose and shook his head. Did she get shy? It seems that she is not that cold-hearted. By then, Lu Qianqian had returned to her room. Although she was still expresionless, it seemed that she was slightly flushed. Huff! She took a deep breath and calmed her mind. Looking at the booklet in her hand, she thought, Sect Heads words just now It cant be that the Tendon Altering Sutra is a divine-grade technique? Nonsense. Lu Qianqian muttered to herself, thenzily flipped the booklet open. And then just like Li Qingyang, her expression immediately changed. After some time, she found Jun Changxiao and questioned, This technique, did Sect Head really create it? Do you think this lord has a reason to lie? The technique was exchanged through the systems store. That Jun Changxiao could stand before his disciple in such a dignified manner and shamelessly say he had created it himself Qu descarado! Lu Qianqian did not speak, but heart was thrown into disarray. She asked, A Meridian Opening martial artist can create a divine-grade technique? [1] ,; "an ordinary man''s only sin was possessing jade" means that talent arouses jealousy Chapter 36: this will be common soon Chapter 36: this will bemon soon Lu Qianqian only nced at the Tendon Altering Sutra, but determined that although the technique was easy to understand, it was deeply profound definitely a true divine-grade core technique! Something the sect head had created? She didnt believe it! After all, a Meridian Opening martial artist creating a divine-grade core technique? That would shock anyone! Lu Qianqian didnt care much about the truth, as there had to be a reason that the sect head did not speak of the techniques true origins. Thus, she quickly rushed back to her room and began to carefully study it. Li Qingyang also returned to his own room to cultivate. These two people basically cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra at the same time. Sometimes their expressions would be solemn, other times wild with joy; their expressions kept changing every second. This Tendon Altering Sutra is stronger than the Mind Purifying Art that I cultivated, they arent evenparable! Father, this sons choice to reject the Azure Mountain Sect and join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect was such a wise choice! Li Qingyang was sure that even the fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect would not have such a mysterious core technique. Huff! With a deep breath, he calmed his mind and went back to cultivation. The Tendon Altering Sutra was a manual exchanged through the system, which meant that it was simple yet profound. With Li Qingyangs aptitude, he was able to cultivate it to minor revolution very quickly. Even faster was Lu Qianqian. She only revolved her energy a few times with the Tendon Altering Sutra and was immediately joyful. This techniques main purpose is to temper the body, so it doesnt conflict with my Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Art. I can cultivate the two together! But how does Sect Head have a divine-grade technique, a rare tempering one at that? Is it possible that the Ironbone Unyielding Sect truly is a declined ancient sect? Divine-grade techniques were extremely rare on Falling Star Continent, so only those superior major sects had them. She did not believe that Jun Changxiao had chanced upon it in some stall and casually bought it, only that this had to be passed down from ancient times. It seems like I looked down on the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, looked down on Sect Head. At this point, Lu Qianqian clenched her fists. Her beautiful eyes exuding murderous intent, she clenched her jaws, With a divine technique, I have a better chance at vengeance! The senior disciple and second disciple were wholly absorbed in the cultivation of the Tendon Altering Sutra. The great Sect Head Jun paced back and forth in his room, dumbfounded. I have cultivated for nearly an hour, but I havent felt anything. Did I get scammed? [The hosts aptitude is too trash. Even if the Tendon Altering Sutra is easy to understand, you will still find it hard to cultivate.] You mean to say, that without the system, I would be fucking useless? The system was silent for a long time. [The hosts thought process is very unique, but it can indeed be considered as such.] Aah! Jun Changxiao had his head in his hands as he roared, Lu Qianqian attacks me, the system also attacks me; cant you just let a guy live?! Not good, not good. This daddy is going head to head with the Tendon Altering Sutra. If an hour is not enough, then a day. If a day is not enough, then a year. If a year is not enough, then a lifetime! I dont believe that I cannot cultivate this myself! I will not rely on external forces! Jun Changxiao seemed to have developed a grudge and sat down cross-legged on his bed. Like this, he cultivated for an entire night. At dawn, he copsed with tiredness, but his voice was filled with joy, I have finally reached minor revolution Reaching minor revolution did not mean sess, as major cirction needed to be reached for long-term cultivation. From then, he handed sect matters to Li Qingyang and wholeheartedly invested time into cultivation. Hard work pays off. Two dayster, Jun Changxiao had finally be proficient in the Tendon Altering Sutra. As long as he calmed his mind, he was able to easily create minor revolutions and achieve a major cirction that continued to grow. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Heaven rewards the diligent}, receiving 10 contribution points as a reward!] [Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Making up forck of natural talent with effort}, receiving 10 contribution points as a reward!] [Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Relying on ones own strength}, receiving 10 contribution points as a reward!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 50/100.] The contribution value had increased by 30 points, but Jun Changxiao actually shook his head. It seems that the system doesnt want me to overly rely on it, leaving behind such hidden missions. But first there was {Ridding the people of evil}, now theres {Heaven rewards the diligent}, and even something like {Relying on ones own strength} Could all the hidden missions be rted to four-character idioms? The Tendon Altering Sutras main effect was to refine the body, but it was still a core technique. After Jun Changxiao cultivated for a whole day, he realized that his speed of qi absorption was much faster than with the Mind Cleansing Art. Truly, a divine technique is good. With this speed, even those with ordinary aptitude can condense enough energy to challenge a vein within several days! Knowing the benefits, Jun Changxiao was even more dedicated to cultivation. With his ordinary aptitude, he was able to cultivate it after some diligence, so the ordinary disciples were also able to do so. The disciples with low-grade spirit roots were a little tragic. Because of their trash aptitude, learning it was like moving a mountain they were able toprehend the technique after 7 or 8 days of hard work. After ten days. All disciples of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect had reached a basic understanding of the Tendon Altering Sutra. These days, Li Qingyang had not been managing the sect, since all the junior disciples had been immersed in cultivation in trance-like states, often skipping meals. Junior brother, hows yourprehension after these few days? Senior brother, its still alright. I have condensed enough to challenge a meridian. Hahaha, same here! All the disciples gathered here and there to talk about the Tendon Altering Sutra. If they knew that the technique also raised their chances at sess, they would be so excited theyd float. The next day. Some of the disciples began to challenge a new meridian. This I seeded? One Meridian Opening Stage Four disciple was sitting on his bed. Feeling a new surge of energy through his body, a dumbfounded expression slowly appeared on his face. His aptitude was only ordinary, so he had been stuck at the third stage for a year already. During this time, he had repeatedly challenged and failed to open a new meridian. This time, he had just begun to gather energy when there was a ka and the meridian had opened. Soon, the other disciples also discovered that they didnt need to make any effort and the walls blocking their unopened meridians would copse! Hahaha! Ive opened the third meridian, Ive opened the third meridian! One disciple was wild with joy, grinning from ear to ear as tears streamed down his face. This scene appeared in other rooms and courtyards, one after another. Regardless of spirit toor, anyone who had used the Tendon Altering Sutra to condense energy was able to sessfully break through. The next day, Li Qingyang stood in the main hall and reported. Meridian Opening Stage Two to Stage Three, nine sesses and eight failures. Meridian Opening Stage Three to Stage Four, five sesses and six failures. Meridian Opening Stage Four to Stage Five, one sess and one failure. After finishing his report, he sucked in a deep breath, finding it hard to calm down. Living in a family n, Li Qingyang fully understood how difficult it could be to open a meridian. For example, it would already be a delight if 3 or 5 youths could sessfully breakthrough each year. Now? Just yesterday, 30 junior disciples had made attempts! That was already an intimidating number, one Li Qingyang found hard to believe! But what was even more shocking was that 15 people had actually seeded! Jun Changxiao stroked his chin, eptable. A-eptable? Li Qingyang felt the corners of his mouth twitching. Sect Head, more than ten junior brothers were sessful on the same day, thats very shocking! Qingyang. Jun Changxiao walked over and patted him on the shoulders. This scene will bemon soon. As the second disciple, you must learn to adapt. Looking at the sect head leaving, Li Qingyang was nearly soulless. This type of scene will be verymon? Chapter 37: are you interested Chapter 37: are you interested Returning to the sect heads court, Jun Changxiao danced with joy. So many disciples were sessful, the Ironbone Unyielding Sects bright future is just around the corner! He told Li Qingyang to get used to it, but here he was dancing around like a lunatic what a hypocrite. Speaking of which Why was he so excited? Wasnt it because if the disciples were powerful, the sect would be powerful. If the sect was powerful, they could dominate the continent andplete the system mission, getting rid of the soul-brick bomb? If there wasnt that damned main mission and bomb, Jun Changxiao wouldnt be here developing the Ironbone Unyielding Sect; no, he would probably be a rogue cultivator free of all worries. I will cultivate the whole night again, condensing enough energy to attempt a breakthrough to Meridian Opening Stage Eleven. He sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate. 50 contribution points, Jun Changxiao had not yet spent them. First, he had nothing he needed. Second, he really wanted to open a meridian with his own power. The most important point was that his intuition told him that if he opened a meridian with his own strength, he couldplete a hidden mission and gain contribution points. A night of cultivation passed. Jun Changxiao condensed enough energy to attempt a breakthrough! The next morning, he dejectedly walked out of his room. He huffed to himself, I failed even with such high chances of sess It cant be that Ive lost Heavens favor? Whatever. Myprehension of the Tendon Altering Sutra is pretty good. I will just condense energy for another 2 or 3 days of time; the next attempt will definitely seed! Jun Changxiaoforted himself, entering the main hall. Soon, Li Qingyang walked in excitedly. Sect Head, Disciple broke through to Meridian Opening Stage Eleven! Is that so? Jun Changxiao said, Not bad. In his heart though, he was howling, Im so jealous of those with good spirit roots! Li Qingyang then reported the new statistics. Altogether, 20 people had attempted, with 12 sesses and 8 failures. Perhaps the sect heads words yesterday had worked, since he really was much calmer today. Jun Changxiao said, Tell the disciples who failed that it is but a temporary failure, not a forever defeat. As long as they work hard, they will definitely seed. Howe these words sounded like self-constion? A few dayster. The disciples who cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra were all able to break through one level. How refreshing! I wouldnt even dream that opening a meridian was so easy! For the sect head to create such a technique, he must be a deity! The sessful disciples were all excited, worshipping Jun Changxiao and filled with admiration. However, Sect Head Jun was very depressed, because he had already failed twice. He dejectedly sat on his bed, bitterly saying, a 50% chance, but I have already failed twice. It seems likeing upon the divine-grade Tendon Altering Sutra used up a lifetime of luck. Although he had continuously failed, there was a hidden benefit. Jun Changxiaos meridians, muscles, and five main organs had all been tempered, bing much stronger and healthier than before. The male disciples were also like so. As for the female disciples, their physiques were not much more graceful and they held an ethereal air. This was the refinement of the Tendon Altering Sutra; men would seem to gain muscle mass but retain an elegant physique, while women would gain lithe and graceful figures. Sect Head. Li Qingyang walked in. The workers have arrived, when should repairs of the inner court begin? Today then. Alright. Since the inner court was being renovated, Jun Changxiao temporarily resided in the main hall. Thump, thump. Lu Qianqian walked over, white boots thudding against the floor. Since she cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra, both legs were perfectly slender. This woman was truly beautiful to the pinnacle, perfect like a carving of soft jade. If this was Jun Changxiaos original world, she would make an instant kill amongst the supermodels, an instant hit amongst superstars. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin in appreciation and could not help but say, A beautiful woman puts even the moon and flowers to shame. Lu Qianqian stopped and discovered that he was looking at her, wrinkling her eyebrows. Do all you mean care so much about a womans looks? Yes, Jun Changxiao truthfully replied. As a heterosexual male, he could not lie and say he did not care. Lu Qianqian was silent. She didnt expect that he wouldnt even try to lie. Qianqian. Jun Changxiao said, Our ages are about the same, are you interested? Such an attractive woman was definitely a good option. Sect Head Jun also wanted to say goodbye to the title of single dog, backhandedly forcing the readers to eat dog food. [1] What do you mean? It means to date Wait, no, ording to Falling Star Continent, it means to take our rtionship a step further. You mean to be in a romantic rtionship? Right, right, to be in a romantic rtionship, to talk about Before he could say the word love, Lu Qianqians eyes had filled with murderous intent. Jun Changxiao shivered and forcefully swallowed his words. He changed the topic, Speak, what did youe to this lord for? Lu Qianqian also restrained her killing intent and indifferently said, Sect Head still hasnt broken through? She really loved to hit where it hurt most! Jun Changxiao put a hand on his chest, pretending to be in pain. Qianqian, did youe to attack this lord? Lu Qianqian responded, You are the sect head, the Inronbone Unyielding Sects leader. If your cultivation cannot increase, how are you supposed to lead disciples stronger than you? Rx, Jun Changxiao said. To this lord, cultivation breakthrough is a simple matter. This was not boasting. If he wanted, he could exchange points for cultivation. Perhaps he could not be a Martial Apprentice, but he could definitely easily reach Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. Lu Qianqian was used to his way of speaking and said, If you cannot, you can consider stepping down. I will lead the Ironbone Unyielding Sect to dominate Qingyang Commandery. Knowing her, she just wanted to be the sect head. Jun Changxiao stepped forward and stopped a meter away. Looking at her, he said with a smile, Dominate Qingyang Commander? This goal is too small; this lord is thinking of dominating the entire Falling Star Continent. Due to their proximity, there seemed to be some fragrance in the air, causing her heart to flutter. Tsk. Lu Qianqian snorted. But she turned her head, looking away from him. Do you think that all you need to develop a sect is a divine-grade technique? Otherwise? A powerful sect must have a good cultivation system, some outstanding elders as teachers, various martial way resources like skills and medicines, and even more. Does the sect head have all this? No. Jun Changxiao seriously said, But they will be here in the future. I hope so. Lu Qianqian said, Ill be bringing the disciples to cultivate first then. Hu! After walking out the main hall, she breathed out lightly. Her mind gradually calmed. Sect Heads realm isnt higher than mine, but why is his presence greater? It seems like myprehension of the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Art is insufficient, I am unable to truly achieve the stage of calm like deep water. [1] dog food = PDA Chapter 38: some people cause trouble Chapter 38: some people cause trouble In the main hall. Jun Changxiao sat on his millennium old cedar char and did not speak for a long time. Lu Qianqians words from a moment ago made him realize that his own cultivation was subpar and the sect only had the Tendon Altering Sutra what else was he missing? How should he make the Ironbone Unyielding Sect stronger, how should he go about trying to dominate the continent? Ah. Jun Changxiao heaved a great sigh, then opened the system store. He first saw something called the Qi Gathering Pill, naturally clicking on it for a better description. [Item: Qi Gathering Pill Effect: Once eaten, a martial artist can gather spiritual energy 5x faster. Please note that only the sect head can use this. Duration: 24 hours Price: 10 contribution points] Jun Changxiaomented, Qi gathering is sped up 5x, this is a great thing! With his ordinary aptitude, even with the divine technique, he still needed two days to absorb enough energy to challenge one vein. If the process was sped up 5x, he could save a lot of time. Buy! Jun Changxiao purchased the pill without hesitation. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining Qi Gathering Pill x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 40/100] The notifications had not yet ended when Jun Changxiao grabbed the bottle of Qi Gathering Pills, pouring out a single pill the size of a red date. He opened his mouth and swallowed it. Immediately, the medicine integrated into his body, making it feel like his pores were suddenly wider. Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged on his chair and began to cultivate with the Tendon Altering Sutra. However, he had barely finished a minor revolution when the spirit power in the main hall swarmed over, as if rushing to be absorbed first. Yesterday, you were so cold and indifferent to me. Today, you are rushing to offer your hand in friendship. He felt proud, but the great Sect Head Jun started to absorb the spirit power like crazy. After merely 2 hours, he had condensed enough energy to attempt a breakthrough. He originally needed a couple of days, but now it only took him two hours the Qi Gathering Pills effects were seriously great. Challenge. Jun Changxiao dered. The result was his third failure. Again! After cultivating another two hours, he attempted to break through once more, but failed for the fourth time. On his fifth attempt, he smoothly made a connection with his eleventh meridian. Without any interest in the new strength, Jun Changxiao copsed on the chair. Wiping his sweat, heined, There was a 50% sess rate, but I still needed 5 attempts; my luck is really dogshit. Although he had promised not to use the system, Jun Changxiao was unable to break through using only his own strength. In the end, he used a Qi Gathering Pill as an auxiliary to reach Meridian Opening Stage Eleven. He had really insisted on self-reliance But since the Heavens had given him a system filled with items that would help him rapidly grow stronger, he would be stupid not to use it. After consoling himself, Jun Changxiao felt much better. Actually, what made him use the system was actually Lu Qianqians words from earlier. After all, he was not a rogue cultivator, but a sect head. Without such free time to cultivate, he needed to strengthen himself and the sect as soon as possible. As for diligence? It was important to have fine moral character, but one needed to keep the overall situation in mind. Jun Changxiao opened the system store once more, and sure enough, the Qi Gathering Pills box had turned gray. It seemed that there was a limit of one per month. He shook his head. If I could purchase it infinitely, with daily speed increased 5x, even a pig could be a Martial Emperor. Martial Emperor: Motherfucker, are you looking down on me? Speaking of Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. The description said that it was limited to use by the sect head. Does that mean theres a separate pill for the disciples? He continued to read through the listed items and quickly found something interesting, called the Basic Disciples Qi Gathering Array. [1] He clicked on the item. [Item: Basic Disciples Qi Gathering Array Effect: Once the formation has been set up, the 10m2 Qi Gathering Array will form. The spiritual energy inside the array is two times denser. Duration: When activated Price: 10 contribution points Note: This item is limited to use by sect disciples. When activated, the array will consume 1 contribution point per 24 hours.] Seeing the {Note}, Jun Changxiao grumbled, A contribution point per day; this thing sure burns points. A point a day could not be considered a lot, but he only had 40 contribution points. After purchasing the array, he would only be able to maintain it for up to 30 days. Only the disciples can use it, so there isnt much significance. Jun Changxiao did not n to buy the array. The system prompted, [If the disciples grow stronger, the sect grows stronger. The purchase rmendation for this item is five stars.] Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. You arent rmending that I buy it, youre just rmending that I should spend points. The system responded, [The systems mission is to assist the host.] Alright. Jun Changxiao hesitated, then said, Ill trust you this time. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining Basic Disciples Qi Gathering Array x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 30/100] In his ring appeared a bag filled with little gs,plete with a small instruction manual. Jun Changxiao was speechless. What the fuck, why isnt there a product warranty? Sect Head! Just as he was nning to take out the array and study it, a disciple hurried inside. Panting, he said, T-Theres people here to cause trouble! What? Jun Changxiao patted his arm rest then angrily stood up. Which person ate a bears heart and a leopards guts, daring toe to my Ironbone Unyielding Sect to cause trouble?! Beat him for me! Beat him ruthlessly! Standing before the bright red gates of the Ironbone Sect was an angry young master in brocade clothes. Several Meridian Opening Stage Four or Five subordinates were currently beating up a youth, who was lying on the ground. The youths clothing was tattered and his hair was disheveled, like a beggar. Motherfucker! A dirty beggar dares to steal our Cui Familys pills, you sure got guts! The subordinate scolded as he hit. The young master in brocade robes sneered, Even though his cultivation isnt much, hes good at running. If I hadnt brought people to chase him up this barred mountain, it might have been hard to capture him. Continue the beating! Kill him for this young master! The subordinate listened to themand and stomped down with his feet. His strength increased. Soon, the youth on the ground was so beaten and battered that blood was spilling from his mouth. Stop! At this moment, a clear voice could be heard. The subordinate stopped, turning his head to look, only to see Jun Changxiao and several disciples walk out the gates. Eh? The young master looked at the signboard on the gates and chuckled, It turns out that this barred mountain is actually the Ironbone Unyielding Sects. His voice was filled with disdain. Jun Changxiao shot him a look, then nced at the youth on the ground. He indifferently said, This is my Ironbone Unyielding Sects domain; if you want to fight, fuck off to somewhere else. So it wasnt that people were here to cause trouble for the sect, but that people were fighting at the entrance. It was even a case of a group ganging up on one person. The young master eximed, Youre telling me to fuck off? Looking at his servant, he snickered, This small Ironbone Sect dares to make this young master fuck off? Are you insane? Are you stu Bang! A foot smacked him directly in the face. His features instantly crumpled and his body rose a foot off the ground, flying magnificently into the distance. Putong! The young master was flung more than ten meters,nding on the stone steps leading up the mountain, looking like he was about to roll off the mountain. Motherfucker. Jun Changxiao put his leg down and stood straight. What a load of nonsense. [1] literal trantion is preliminary grade disciples spiritual energy array TN: i will probably switch between preliminary'' and basic'', very rarely elementary'' Chapter 39: does ai zou like beatings Chapter 39: does ai zou like beatings The great Sect Head Juns kick had been very sudden and very quick. By the time the young master thudded to the ground, the group of subordinates barely realized what had just happened. Young Master! They panicked and rushed over, supporting the young master by the arm. They found arge footprint on his face, indicating that he had been sent flying with a kick! The young master covered his face, speaking in disbelief, You You dare to hit me?! Boy, youve made a big mistake! My young master is the third young master of the Ai Family, hitting him is equivalent to hitting the Ai Family! You Ironbone Unyielding Sect Just wait for your extermination! The subordinates angrily shouted. However, they quickly shut up, because the Ironbone Sect disciples soon walked out the gates, standing behind Jun Changxiao. The so-called Third Young Master Ai only had a few subordinates with him. Facing Sect Head Jun and almost a hundred disciples, it was clear which side was on top. It must be said that this group of disciples was pretty good. At least, in a situation like this, Jun Changxiao didnt need to act and could use suppression by numbers. Comparing strength, you are not worthy. Comparing numbers? You are even less worthy! Ai Family? Jun Changxiao sped his hands, smiling, Is it very strong? Do they dare to extinguish my Ironbone Unyielding Sect? Li Qingyang shuffled over and whispered, Sect Head, the Ai Family is a noble n from Huyang City. Huyang City? Jun Changxiao had heard of it before. As one of Qingyang Commanderys eight major cities, it wasparable to Qingyang City, filled with noble families and sects. Li Qingyang added, The Ai Family has run an alchemy business in Huyang City for generations, supplying most of the areas pills and medicines. Its financial power is very great and has broad connections; it is much more powerful than my family. So they sell pills? Jun Changxiao touched his nose. Li Qingyang continued, This person is named Ai Zou, the third child of the Ai Family Patriarch. Using his familys status, he has run amuck in the city, bing one of Qingyang Commanderys famous yboys. Ai Zou? Jun Changxiao shook his head. Even his name suggests that I should beat him up. [1] Li Qingyang was speechless. His words were not meant to emphasize whether or not the young master should be beaten, but to inform the sect head that the boys background wasnt simple. Ai Zou felt a burning pain from his face and angrily shouted, Boy, quickly call the Ironbone Sects head! Tell him to give this young master an apology immediately! Jun Changxiao said, No need, the sect head is here. Saying that, he naturally flicked his sleeves and sped his hands behind his back, puffing his chest slightly. What model posture, what great acting! Here? Ai Zou was startled, then looked at Li Qingyang. He then angrily said, So you are the sect head. Quickly apologize to this young master! Li Qingyang felt the corners of his mouth twitch and he retreated two steps, shooting a nce towards Jun Changxiao, indicating that this man was the Ironbone Unyielding Sect Head. No? Seeing him back him, Ai Zou realized he had guessed mistakenly. He then swept a nce over the other disciples, but found it hard to pick out which one of them was the sect head. He thus roared, Ironbone Unyielding Sect Head, dont think that this young master will give up just because youre hiding! Li Qingyang: The other disciples: They were all thinking, Is this guy an idiot? Jun Changxiao, who had been exuding the air of a sect head this entire time, felt his expression twitching. He finally could not bear it anymore and raged, Are you a fucking fool? This lord has been standing before you in in sight but you still cant tell?! Ta! Ta! As he spoke, he walked forward as his anger soared. The subordinates quickly stood in front of their young master, raising their fists and standing in a battle formation. One stuttered, I-Im warning you, d-dont Fuck off! Jun Changxiao kicked the stuttering man off to the side and stepped in front of Ai Zou. He picked the young master up by his cor and red, Boy, listen clearly. This lord is the Ironbone Unyielding Sects head! His voice was low and deep, exuding murderous intention! Ai Zou felt his scalp tingling with fear; he was too scared to even sweat. The Ai Family servants supporting him were too scared into cold sweat. Jun Changxiao, who had killed numerous bandits Once he let his killing intent out, his imposing manner and murderous aura was too much for a little yboy to withstand. Did you hear me? Jun Changxiao roared. The voice was very loud, startling even Li Qingyang and the other disciples. These words echoed in Ai Zous ears and resounding through his whole body, threatening to break his eardrums. His face twisted, but he was eventually able to force out a, I-I heard! Jun Changxiao then pointed at the stairs, coldlymanding, Fuck off. Shua! Shua! The Ai Family servants were like fish in water. Even if they were merely Stage Two cultivators, they vanished with Ai Zou at maximum speed, not even leaving behind a final insult. Without rxing his murderous aura, Jun Changxiao turned around. Faced with an onught of killing intent, the disciples looked at each other and simultaneously drew back a step. Sect Head Li Qingyang weakly said, Are you all right? Jun Changxiao walked over, his murderous aura slowly dissipating. He put a hand on the boys shoulder then rested his head on the back of his hand. He weeped, Does this lord not look like a sect head? Li Qingyang expressed his sympathy. The other disciples also understood the sect heads depression. Dont cry. Lu Qianqian stood beneath a tree, ncing at the youth still lying on the ground. She said, This persons wounds are quite heavy. Without treatment, they will likely die. Ironbone Unyielding Sect, medicine pavilion. Inside, there was no medicinal equipment nor medicinal herbs, only a simple bed. Even the name Medicinal Pavilion was given on the spot, simply because of the injured youth. A sect not only needed an inner and outer court, but it also needed a medicine pavilion, a martial hall, martial skill pavilion, and so on. But no rush, no rush. A road had to be travelled step by step. Things had to be taken care of one by one; one should not bite off more than they can chew. Sect Head. After a slight inspection, Li Qingyang reported, Eight of his ribs are broken. With such serious internal injury, the situation is grave; he needs immediate treatment. Jun Changxiao said, Is there enough time to invite a doctor from the town? Li Qingyang shook his head. The wounds are too heavy, an ordinary doctor will not be able to treat him. But But what? But if we use the sects precious healing pill, we can bring him back from the brink of death. Based on how heavily he had been injured himself, Li Qingyang realized that as long as Sect Head brought out the healing pill, this youths injuries could be treated with ease. This Jun Changxiao hesitated. Lu Qianqian, who still stood at the doors, said, That pill can instantly recover injuries, do you think it''s candy sold on the streets? Thats true. Li Qingyang looked at the youth, whose face was covered in dirt. Shaking his head, he concluded, Sect Head, he can onlyst 2 more hours. Jun Changxiao stroked his chin. I do indeed have another healing pill. You tell me, should I save him or not? Save him! Dont save him! [1] Ai Zou () is pronounced the same way as likes to beat (, ai zou) Chapter 40: are you willing to accept a loser Chapter 40: are you willing to ept a loser Li Qingyang said to save him, but Lu Qianqian said not to. Two people had different personalities, so they came to different conclusions. Senior sister! Li Qingyang seriously said, Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-tiered pagoda! Jun Changxiao was speechless. This was something he himself had spoken when saving Li Qingyang. At the time, that young woman had stared at him as if he were an idiot. Tch. Lu Qianqian indifferently countered, There are numerous people who die on Falling Star Continent each and every day, how many can you save? Li Qingyang was silent. Lu Qianqian continued, We are a sect, not a noble hospital that saves the sick and wounded. The Sect Head doesnt have so many of these pills; there is no reason to use them on an outsider when we can save them for our own use. Li Qingyang had nothing to say in response. Jun Changxiao patted him on the shoulder. Qingyang, you are good-hearted, this point ismendable. But sometimes, reality is very harsh. Sect Head, I Li Qingyang started to speak, but hesitated. Jun Changxiao said, At the time, this lord did not know that these pills were so precious, and so saved you on a whim. Now that I know its value, I need to use it prudently and cannot casually use it on some outsider. Lu Qianqian sniffed, Finally straightened out. Li Qingyang bitterly asked, Does Sect Head regret using the healing pill on me? Jun Changxiao shook his head. Because I saved you, you joined the Ironbone Unyielding Sect as the second disciple. Not saving you at the time would have been this lords regret. Hearing this, Li Qingyang felt less bitter. Walking in front of the unconscious youth, Jun Changxiao muttered, One healing pill allowed this lord to receive a remarkably talented disciple. I hope that I will also have an unexpected harvest this time. Lu Qianqian eximed, You want to save him? A disciple died earlier, this youth can take his spot, Jun Changxiao responded. Lu Qianqian did not say anything. Although they hadnt known each other for very long, she knew that the sect head was not one to change his decisions. [Ding! The host has spent 1 contribution point, obtaining Basic Healing Pill x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 29/100] From the day he had rescued Li Qingyang to now, it had been exactly one month. If they hadnt mentioned the medicine, Jun Changxiao might have forgotten about it. 1 contribution point for an instant-recovery pill. Without a time limit, he would definitely buy a ton without hesitation. Jun Changxiao summoned the pill and tossed it into the injured youths mouth. Lu Qianqian codly said, Sect Head, do you really think that a talent like Second Junior Brother is easy to find? Perhaps my luck will be good, shrugged Jun Changxiao. Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes. If his talent was good, why would he be bullied by Meridian Opening Stage Three trash? Right, Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Why didnt I think of that? Cough, cough. At this moment, the youth had been healed by the pill and regained consciousness. He opened his eyes and eximed, I-Im alive? Correct, you are alive, Jun Changxiao said. The youth got up off the bed and raked through his disheveled hair. Once he clearly saw the man standing in front of him, he immediately bowed. Sect Head Jun, please let me join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Jun Changxiao asked, Do you know this lord? The youth said, A month ago, I saw Sect Head Jun at the Hundred Sects Recruitment. I came all this way in hopes that I could join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, following Sect Head to study martial arts! So thats how it is. Jun Changxiao asked, Whats your name? Where are you from? The youth paused, then seemed to gather courage. My name is Xiao Zuiji, direct descendant of the Liyang Citys Xiao Family. Li Qingyang gasped, Youre Xiao Zuiji? Jun Changxiao asked, You know him? Li Qingyang solemnly exined, Hes a millennium-rare talent with a superior-grade spirit root. In Qingyang Commandery, who wouldnt have heard of him? Superior-grade spirit root? Jun Changxiao stared, wide-eyed. Nearby, Lu Qianqian was also filled with surprise. This tattered-looking youth actually had a superior-grade spirit root, even better than Second Junior Brother? Haha! Jun Changxiaoughed, Qianqian, this lords bet was correct! One healing pill had brought him the high-grade Li Qingyang, another brought him the superior-grade genius. What did this mean? It meant that those who did good deeds would be rewarded! Starting today, Jun Changxiao announced, tamping down his good spirits. You will be my Ironbone Unyielding Sects 99th disciple. Xiao Zuiji excitedly bowed, Disciple Xiao Zuiji greets Sect Head! Mhm, mhm. Jun Changxiao nodded. Qingyang, bring the sect entrance form. Yes. Li Qingyang made a sound ofpliance. But he slightly hesitated, then whispered, Sect Head, Disciple must be frank. This person was indeed a rare genius, but his spirit root degenerated for some reason. His spirit root is now low-grade and all twelve of his main meridians have been blocked, so he has no cultivation at all. Gah. Jun Changxiaos expression solidified. Such an important matter, but you only tell me now? Isnt that toote? Sect Head Jun immediately felt regret. But he had already spoken it wasnt like he was going to take them back. Li Qingyang added, Because of his spirit root and cultivation downgrade, his fiance brought people to the Xiao Family and broke their engagement. The Xiao Family was humiliated and they expelled him from the family n. Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth twitching. A genius bing a loser, the fiance breaking the engagement? This circumstance wasnt this the standard opening scene of a novel, introducing the male lead? How unexpected that someone like that would be his disciple! [1] Although Li Qingyang had spoken in a soft voice, Xiao Zuiji had heard him. The boy lowered his head, the corners of his mouth raised in a self-ridiculing smile. His fists were clenched, nails pressing into his palms and bringing him pain. This action, Jun Changxiao caught. He said, Go bring the entrance form. Yes. Li Qingyang left. Lu Qianqian indifferently said, Sect Head, this type of waste A serious look appeared on Jun Changxiaos face and she immediately fell silent. Sect Head. Xiao Zuiji asked, Are you willing to ept a loser? Not willing, Jun Changxiao truthfully responded. Xiao Zuiji dejectedly said, I also know that I am unfit to be a disciple of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect I have disturbed Sect Head Jun. With his shoulders sagging and head hanging, he walked out of the medicine pavilion. Li Qingyang rushed back with the entrance form, but saw Xiao Zuiji departing dejectedly. He asked in confusion, Senior Sister, what happened to him? Lu Qianqian apathetically responded, He felt himself to be a loser,cking qualifications to join the sect, and so left on his own. Seeing that dispirited back, Li Qingyang tried to console him. Young Master Xiao, you were once the genius of a generation. As long as you join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, under the guidance of Sect Head, you can definitely take back everything you have lost! [1] reference to Xiao Yan from Battle Through the Heavens Chapter 41: xiao zuijis original intentions Chapter 41: xiao zuijis original intentions A rare encounter with the brightest genius in the past thousand years? Disciples who were practicing in the area stared and whispered, He isnt Xiao Zuiji of the Xiao Family of Liyang City, is he? "At the age of ten, he was found to have a superior-grade spiritual root. At the age of twelve, he was a super genius at the 12th stage of Meridian Opening." "But those glories are in the past. Five years ago, his spiritual root and cultivation base slowly degraded, causing him to end up as an ordinary person. Even his fiance came to ask for divorce." "The Xiao Family expelled him and there was no further news about him. I didnt expect for him to be reduced to a beggar." Every disciple shook his head. At that time, Xiao Zuiji was an influential figure in Qingyang County Li Qingyang was hardlyparable. But now? The former unparalleled genius was reduced to waste and begging on the streets, which really made people feel pity. Xiao Zuiji, who was walking step by step out the door, heard the discussion and was frustrated. "I''m just trash now. How can I get back what I lost?" Li Qingyang wanted to say more. "Qingyang," Jun Changxiao stepped out, leaning at Lu Qianqian''s previous position. "He doesn''t even respect himself. No need tofort him anymore; he would be useless even after joining the Ironbone Unyielding Sect." Li Qingyang was silent. Xiao Zuiji continued to walk away, his back hunched and depressed. Ta. As he reached the stone steps of the gate, he stopped and turned around. Sect Head Jun, many thanks for the treatment. This grace, Xiao Zuiji will keep in his heart." Jun Changxiao indifferently said, "If I had known youcked self-respect, I wouldnt have bothered to save your life. Instead, I might have handed you a sharp knife, which you could use to quickly kill yourself." Li Qingyang: "" Lu Qianqian picked at the green silk of her sleeves. Sect Head''s speech is also very damaging." Xiao Zuiji expressionlessly said, "Yeah, I shouldn''t be alive." Jun Changxiao pointed outside and indifferently said, "After you leave, there will be a cliff to your left. If you want to die, just jump down. Perhaps you might survive and meet a fortuitous encounter." "" The corners of Li Qingyangs mouth twitched. When did the sect head be as poisonous as Senior Sister? Xiao Zuiji said with a smile, "When I fell from genius to waste, I was destined to have no more fortuitous encounters and opportunities." "Fortuitous encounters are for the prepared. A self-deprecating guy like you wouldnt get such an opportunity even if it fell from the sky and hit you on the head" Jun Changxiao indifferently continued, "Before leaving, this Lord will tell you something. There are no people born powerful in this world, only those with a strong will. Whether genius or trash talent, without a strong heart, they really are just waste. Not born powerful, only those with a strong will? Xiao Zuiji''s body shook slightly, his nk eyes gradually bing brighter. Jun Changxiao crossed his arms. "If you cant even understand this, then get out of here." Xiao Zuiji stood still, not leaving at all. At the Hundred Sects Recruitment, hed seen Jun Changxiao offering advice to various cultivators and his previously depressed will had been moved. After struggling for a while, he decided to go to the Ironbone Sect, hoping to follow Sect Head Jun and rebuild his martial dao. For this reason, he went to Huyang City and stole House Ais medicinal pills. What sort of medicinal pill, you might ask? A pill that could temporarily raise his cultivation base. Xiao Zuiji knew that there were definitely conditions to join the Ironbone Sect. With his current low qualifications andck of cultivation, he would definitely be rejected. But stealing the medicinal pill ended in failure. He fled to this ce in a panic, but was still caught up by the Ai Family, which was how he ended up getting beaten at the front gate. Why had Jun Changxiao said such things? All to remind Xiao Zuiji of his original intentions! Jun Changxiao asked, "Can you tolerate being divorced and humiliated by your fiance?" Xiao Zuiji clenched his fists and bit his lip. Jun Changxiao continued, "Don''t you want to tell that short-sighted woman, tell the whole world, that life has its ups and downs? Dont they know better than to bully the young and industrious? [1]" "Not to bully the young and industrious" Xiao Zuiji''s expression was still sluggish, but his heart seemed to have been stabbed with a sharp de. All of a sudden, he became less frustrated. His clenched fists gradually loosened and scarlet blood dripped onto the stone, flowing from his palms. "I will stop there. If youre leaving, hurry up, Jun Changxiao indifferently said. Putong! Xiao Zuiji suddenly turned around, kneeling on the ground with his cheeks covered with tears. "Sect Head Jun, I want to join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect. I want to be stronger, I want to get back everything I lost! " At that moment, the pain he suffered, the heart he wanted to strengthen, was released in a cry. Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and all the disciples present were watching Xiao Zuiji. No oneughed at the man crying. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission. You have received 5 sect contribution points.]." [Ding! Sect contribution: 34/100.] "Hu!" Jun Changxiao heaved a sigh of relief, secretly thinking, Finally restored confidence to this guy. It turns out that when Xiao Zuiji turned to leave, the system released a side mission, which was to let the fallen genius Xiao Zuiji regain confidence in his martial dao. "Qingyang." Jun Changxiao said, "Let''s go through the formalities. Remember to make him clean up the blood in the outer courtyard." "Yes!" Li Qingyang hurried over. With respect to what Sect Head said just now, the disciples who had been staring cast their gazes to the ground. Jun Changxiao looked towards the disciples and solemnly lectured, "Just keep in mind that to this Lord, there is no such thing as genius or trash talent in this world, nor are people born powerful, only those born with the will to be strong!" "Yes!" the disciples shouted in unison. When they thought of what their sect head had just said not to look down on the youth because times change the disciples felt their blood burn with excitement. "Hu-hu." In the great hall, Jun Changxiao poured himself a cup of tea, then reclined on the back of his seat. Restoring a depressed guys confidence I really admire my eloquence. The system notified: [The majority of the sect disciples are not talented. epting another one with low qualifications will only slow down the sects development.] Jun Changxiao let his chin rest on the back of his hands, asking with a smile, Dont you realize that it is very fulfilling to cultivate them into powerhouses? The system was silent. Jun Changxiao raised Xiao Zuijis confidence in the pursuit of martial arts because of the side mission. As for taking him into the sect, it was more a matter of sympathy. After all, a former genius was reduced to waste, humiliated and expelled from the family. It was too pathetic. "Sect Head." Li Qingyang came up to him and handed in the entry form saying, "Junior Brother Xiao''s entry form has been filled out." Jun Changxiao took a casual look before stamping it with the sect heads seal. [Ding! Sect members: 100/100.] "Is there no contribution reward?" [Members have previously reached the upper limit. Due to death and eviction, there will not be a second reward.] "Ok." Jun Changxiao shook his head. [Ding! The system has detected that the sect has reached maximum capacity, meeting the requirements for sect tasks initiation.] Hearing the beep, Jun Changxiao almost vomited blood. No wonder the sect tasks have been temporarily absent. It turns out that it was because the sect hadnt reached full capacity! Shua! He hurriedly opened the Strongest Sect Systems user interface, where he saw the newly generated sect task information: [Sect task avable, click for details.], Jun Changxiao hurriedly clicked for more details and a small data panel popped up, presenting a list of tasks. The content was as follows: [Help Wang Dazhen of Qingyang Vige clean the courtyard {Rmendation Index: } Help Qingyang Vige''s granddaughter water and fertilize the vegetables {Rmendation Index: } Help vigers in Qingyang Vige write letters {Rmendation Index: } Help Qingyang Vige find the missing Little Huang {Rmendation Index: } Help the vigers of Qingyang Vige eradicate the wolves {Rmendation Index: } ] Arge number of tasks were listed, likely numbering more than forty or fifty. However, Jun Changxiao only nced at the first few items before copsing on his seat. What shitty missions! [1] ; lit. thirty years the river flows east, thirty yearster the river flows west Chapter 42: sect missions Chapter 42: sect missions After seeing the tasks, Jun Changxiao was speechless. Help the vigers of Qingyang Vige clean the courtyard, fertilize the fields, serve dishes, write letters Were these sect missions or were they just chores? The system said, [If Host feels that these tasks are not difficult, Host can pull down on the list and refresh.] Will I need to spend points?" [10 points.] "No need, its okay." Jun Changxiao took another look at the tasks and tapped his chin. "It''s just sweeping the floor and picking weeds, not difficult at all. Its just There are so many tasks, how can I do them all? The system reminded, [Sect missions arepleted by the disciples. Host should focus on main, side, hidden, and epic missions.] "So that''s how it is." He had his own tasks, while the other sect members had theirs. The division ofbor in the system was quite clear. Jun Changxiao said, "The rmendation index of one star and two stars is representative of the reward given afterpletion of the mission?" [Correct.] The system added, [The more rmended stars, the harder the mission.] "Makes sense." Jun Changxiao stood up and swung his arms,zily stretching. Qingyang! Gather the disciples at the martial arts stage, this Lord has tasks to distribute." "Yes." Li Qingyang did as ordered, but he was puzzled. "Tasks?" On the martial arts stage, all the disciples were neatly gathered. Xiao Zuiji was present too. Not only had he taken a shower, he had also changed into the Ironbone Sect''s uniform. This former superior-grade genius had untied his long hair, letting it flutter behind him. With clear skin and sculptured looks, he was quite striking. However, in the past five years, he had tasted both the warmth and the coldness of the world. His eyes were distant and indifferent, ipatible with the disciples around him. Jun Changxiao knew that his previous words only allowed Xiao Zuiji to temporarily restore some confidence. It would take some time for him to fully cheer up. "Sect Head, Li Qingyang said. The disciples are all here. Cough, cough. Jun Changxiao stood with his hands behind his back and said, You have been with the Ironbone Sect for some time now. Are you all satisfied? Satisfied!" Every disciple yelled in harmony. They ate and drank, some even broke through cultivation realms. They were not only satisfied, but fully content. Jun Changxiao''s expression suddenly hardened. "But this Lord can''t support you all the time, right?" The disciples looked at each other in shock. Lu Qianqian coldly responded, "Sect Head, just say it." This woman was still like that! Jun Changxiao continued, "Since you are members of the Ironbone Sect, you must do your best for the development of the sect." "I''m willing to contribute!" Jun Changxiao nodded. "Recently, the vigers of Qingyang Vige have encountered a little trouble. In order to promote the Ironbone Sect, I have decided to send you to help them." Yes!" the disciples shouted in unison. Jun Changxiao began to delegate tasks. Qingyang, most of the vigers in Qingyang Vige are illiterate, so you help them write letters." "What?" Li Qingyang was dumbfounded. He was from an aristocratic family. Of course he knew how to read and write, but the Sect head was tasking him with writing letters for the vigers? "Not happy?" "Disciple is willing! Li Qingyang hurriedly said. [Ding! Task has been delegated.] [Task Overview: Zhao Xiucai of Qingyang Vige has symptoms of typhoid fever. The vigers urgently need someone to rece him and write letters. Status: Iplete. 0/3 Days. Receiving Disciple: Li Qingyang. Reward: Uponpletion, Host will receive 1 achievement point and 1 contribution point.] Theres also a reward for me? Jun Changxiao was pleased and exined, "Qingyang, Zhao Xiucai of Qingyang Vige got typhoid fever, so please write letters for the vigers on his behalf for three days." "Three days? Li Qingyang''s mouth twitched. "Understood." Jun Changxiao continued, "Wang Dazhen of Qingyang Vige is normally nice to this Lord. Qianqian, you can help her clean the courtyard and do housework." Li Qingyang was feeling much better now. He had to write letters, but Senior Sister had to do housework. "I do not know how, Lu Qianqian said coldly. Jun Chang shrugged. If you don''t know how, learn. "Can''t you go?" No. This is your task and this Lord''s order. Ok, Lu Qianqianpromised. [Ding! Task has been delegated.] [Task Overview: Wang Dazhen needs someone to clean the courtyard and do housework. Status: Iplete. 0/5 days. Receiving Disciple: Lu Qianqian. Reward: Uponpletion, Host will receive 1 achievement point and 1 contribution point.] Jun Changxiao said, "Just help Wang Dazhen clean up the house for five days." "Five days? Lu Qianqian frowned. Jun Changxiao spared her a brief nce before turning to the rest of the group. His gaze thennded on Xiao Zuiji. I have inconvenienced Grandma Sun of Qingyang Vige in the past. Help her fertilize and water the vegetables. The disciples: "" Ah." Xiao Zuiji stared at him nkly. When the system sent a task delegation notification, Jun Changxiao exined, Help Sun Tianni with the fields for five days first. It will be great physical exercise." The disciples were still speechless. There were many ways to exercise the physical body. But carrying buckets of water, chopping firewood, collecting manure It was a bit unconventional. The task of collecting manure was not something that should be given to any disciple with a good background, as it was dirty and smelly. However, Xiao Zuiji didn''t care. Sect Head, I understand." Jun Changxiao continued with another disciple. Su Xiaomo, go and help Little Egg find the lost Little Huang. [1] Su Xiaomo was the third disciple, after Li Qingyang. Although he was thin and not very tall, the boy was very clever and it was most suitable for him to find something. "Yes!" Su Xiaomo responded. After getting the system notification, Jun Changxiao added, "Little Huang is a dog. It''s been two days since he wasst seen. He probably isn''t in the vige, so you should look in the mountains." "Yes!" Sect Head Jun sent the disciples on missions one after another. Strangely, all of the tasks were located in Qingyang Vige. The index was between one and three stars, so most tasks were two stars. Soon, Jun Changxiao had delegated twenty missions. Only the tasks rated at three stars were left. Something like kill the dire wolf was a bit difficult. He intended to have everyone finish the simple tasks first, then choose disciples for this one. Pah! Jun Changxiao pped and said, "The disciples who received a task can start. The disciples who did not receive a task, continue to practice in the sect." "Yes!" Every disciple responded. When the disciples dispersed, Jun Changxiao stopped Xiao Zuiji. "Zuiji,e to the main hall." The two entered the great hall. "Do you have any opinion on the task assigned by this Lord?" Jun Changxiao asked as he sat down. Xiao Zuiji replied, "No opinion." Jun Changxiao rested his head on his palm. Although it may not be fun, you have to keep in mind that in order to take advantage of Heaven-sent opportunities, one must first strengthen his will and train his muscles." "Disciple understands," Xiao Zuiji said. Jun Changxiao tossed the Tendon Altering Sutra to him. "This is the divine-grade technique of our sect. Take it for cultivation. If you don''t understand, you can ask this Lord, or you can ask your senior brothers." "Divine-grade?" Xiao Zuiji caught the booklet, his eyes wide with incredulity. Tsk! Remember, this is my sects exclusive technique. Don''t leak it to outsiders." "Disciple understands!" "Go to Qingyang Vige and help Auntie Sun collect manure." "Yes!" When Xiao Zuiji stepped out of the great hall and looked at the cultivation technique with the words Tendon Altering Sutra. Unable to calm down, he asked himself, "Is this really a divine-grade technique? [1] Egg (dan) + Yellow (huang) > egg yolk (dan huang) Chapter 43: happy times Chapter 43: happy times Disciples such as Li Qingyang and Lu Qianqian epted their missions andter went to Qingyang Vige to start looking for their targets. Ironbone Sect disciple? Bullshit Jun Changxiao, you stinking brat, when did you receive so many disciples? The boy who looks like a girl, the one under the big banyan tree, said that he was ordered by the sect leader to rece Zhao Xiucai and write letters. The vigers of Qingyang Vige gathered at the vige entrance and gossiped. Li Qingyang, who was sitting under the big banyan, heard everyone describe him as a girl and became dejected. In reality, he was very valiant and had masculine features. To be regarded as a girl It was likely because of the sects brightly colored uniforms. Before long, a white-haired old woman with a cane slowly walked over. Li Qingyang asked, Grandma, do you need to write a letter? The white-haired old woman tilted her head to the side. What? What did you say? I said, are you here to write a letter? Li Qingyang repeated, voice louder than before. The old woman still couldnt hear him properly. With shaking hands, she pointed to her ears. Im too old, I cant hear you. Li Qingyang felt that this was no problem, since he had pen and paper. Thus, he wrote, Are you here to write a letter? Coincidentally, Xiao Zuiji, who was carrying two buckets of manure, came down the path and saw his senior brother showing paper to the old woman and almost copsed. Li Qingyang saw movement and looked over, asking, Junior Brother, whats wrong? Xiao Zuiji forcibly stabilized his body so that the buckets wouldn''t fall, answering, Senior Brother, do you think she can read? Li Qingyang mentally berated himself. I forgot, most of the vigers in Qingyang Vige are illiterate. Even if I write something, they cant read it. Thus, he injected qi into his voice. ARE YOU HERE TO WRITE A LETTER? The old woman heard him this time, but pounded the floor with her cane. Well, cant you be a bit quieter? Your shout almost made me go deaf. Pah! Li Qingyang copsed, smacking his head against the table. Inside the courtyard, Lu Qianqian was like a hibiscus flower in water, moving with gentle grace. Shua~ She raised her wrist gently. However, the bamboo broom in her hands could not withstand her power and splintered. Lu Qianqian wrinkled her brows. Why is it broken again? Looking to the side, there were three broken broomsticks by her feet. Aiyah Girl Wang Dazhen, who was squatting in the distance and protecting herself with a dustpan, honestly asked, You Are you here to sweep the floor or here to kill? Humph! Lu Qianqian threw the broomstick to the ground, angrily saying, I wanted to refuse, but Sect Head asked me toe. Sect Head? Wang Dazhen suddenly thought of Jun Changxiao. She cursed in her heart, You bastard boy, what do you mean by sending her here? Hu-hu! Suddenly, waves of qi blew through the courtyard. Wang Dazhen hurriedly raised the dustpan as a shield. ncing over, she saw the beautiful girl gesturing as the leaves were gathered together. Works better than a broom. Lu Qianqian then cast a cold nce to the side. Hey, where do you put the trash? The door Outside the door! Aunt Wang hurriedly pointed outside. Lu Qianqians footsteps were light and nimble, as if she were dancing. Her jade-white palms shed through the air and the leaves were gathered, flying out the door. Wapah! Su Xiaomo, who was looking for Little Huang on the streets, just so happened to pass by from the outside and was smacked in the face by arge pile of leaves. Puhahaha! Pfft! Two disciples doing tasks saw that their senior brother was covered entirely in leaves and couldnt helpughing. Out of the way, out of the way! At this moment, Xiao Zuiji, still carrying the buckets of manure, was rushing down the hills. Because he couldnt bnce them properly as he ran, the two buckets swung back and forth, sttering the two disciples with dung as he ran past. Haha! Su Xiaomoughed loudly as he saw his two junior brothers with feces on their faces. After arriving on tternd, Xiao Zuiji was able to stabilize the two buckets. He turned around awkwardly, Senior brothers, Im sorry YouYou! The two disciples spluttered, their eyes red with anger. Seeing this, Xiao Zuiji hurriedly turned around and rushed off. Dont let him run! The two disciples chased after Xiao Zuiji, quickly catching up and cornering him. Ignoring the feces on their faces, they reached straight for the bucket, wiping handfuls of manure on his face. Satisfied, they grinned, There. Hahaha! Su Xiaomoughed until he cried. Pah! Then another pile of leaves hit him on the head, causing him to stumble and fall. There were not many people in Qingyang Vige, roughly a hundred people or so. Most of the men went out to work, leaving the women, old, and weak behind. For them, the average day was slightly dull. When the Ironbone Sect disciples arrived, they went from house to housepleting tasks, making the vige lively. Gradually, the vigers realized that these disciples were voluntarily here to work for everyone, so they readily epted the extra hands. Mister Li, I want to write a letter. Under the banyan tree, an old man at least seventy-years of age,ughed. Address it to the second youngest in the vige. Let him spend more time on learning to read, not just ying. Li Qingyang wrote. Within a few hours, he had written letters for five different vigers. Someone wrote to their son, another to their rtives in the countryside. Most of the content was about family. Although simple, it was worthwhile. After writing another letter, Li Qingyang thought, I see. Sect Head wants me to listen to their hearts so that I canprehend the simplicity of emotion, connection, andmunication. Pah-pah! In the courtyard, Lu Qianqian pped her hands and said, Almost done. There were very few leaves and a hint of dust left on the ground, which was much cleaner than when she was using a broom. Aunt Wang was paralyzed by the door, crying without tears. Although the yard was now clean, several of the newly-nted trees were now de-leafed and de-branched, leaving behind only the bare trunk. That wasnt it All kinds of vegetables grown in the garden had also been uprooted, thrown outside along with the leaves. Do you need help cleaning the house? Shua! Wang Dazhen jumped forward and guarded the door, saying, I can clean the house myself, no need to trouble you. Lu Qianqian said, No, Sect Head said I should help you with housework too. With a wave of her hand, Wang Dazhen was pushed to the side. Lu Qianqian stepped into the house and immediately the sound of teacups breaking and iron pots falling could be heard with a dang. Ah! Wang Dazhen held her head and scolded, You bastard, you sent someone on purpose to torture me! Soon, it was evening. In the great hall wafted the smell of feces and fertilizer. Jun Changxiao pinched his nose. Zuiji, go bathe! Bathe! Bathe! Xiao Zuiji and the two other disciples disappeared instantly. Li Qingyang reported, Sect Head, martial brothers and sisters have done an excellent job today. Whats wrong with your voice?ughed Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang heard this and wanted to cry. The clients were mostly elderly grandmothers and grandfathers. Most of them are deaf. Hey, Jun Changxiao patted him on the shoulder. Its been tough. Thank you? He swept a nce over the disciples. Eh? Why didnt Lu Qianqiane back with you? Bang! Bang! Suddenly, the ground seemed to shake. Jun Changxiao looked up and watched as dust fell from the roof, asking, Earthquake? Son of a bitch,e out! A loud roar came from outside the hall. Aunt Wang? Jun Changxiao hurriedly walked outside, but suddenly stopped and retreated backwards, peeking outside. On the martial arts stage stood Wang Dazhen, arge kitchen knife in one hand and a rolling pin in the other. She hade up the mountain with murderous energy, shaking the mountain every step of the way. Sect Head. Lu Qianqian appeared and faintly said, She hase to thank you, disciple could not stop her. Oh. Jun Changxiao swallowed some saliva and hurriedly said, Aunt Wang, I have something to say Ah! Aunt Wang is going to kill someone! Chapter 44: here comes the rice Chapter 44: herees the rice While the disciples were doing their one-day missions in Qingyang Vige, Jun Changxiao was not idly sitting by. He brought out the instruction manual for the qi-gathering spiritual array. Turning to the first page, he saw the words idiot-proof manual written on it. Idiot-proof? He continued to read and learned that the Qi Gathering Array required him to ce thirty-six gs in fixed positions. Lets try it. Jun hangxiao stepped out of the Great Hall and found an open space on the left side of the martial arts stage. He inserted the thirty-six small gs one after another, following theyout specified in the manual. Bzzt Once thest g was inserted, all of the gs in the quadrangr array trembled. A blue light appeared at the base, connecting each g with its adjacent. Whoa! Whoa! Suddenly, the blue light shot into the air, creating walls that were five meters tall. Like curtains of water, the walls sealed the area from the top, gathering the qi within the space. Indeed idiot-proof. Jun Changxiao smiled and reached out to touch the border of the formation. Half of his hand went through, then he walked inside. The space inside the formation was small, only about ten square meters. Currently, there was no difference between the spiritual energy density inside and outside. ording to the instruction manual, the arranger could activate the array with a single thought, but Jun Changxiao did not try it out. After all, activation would deduct contribution points. The array will help the disciples. Lets wait for the disciples toplete their tasks before activating it for their cultivation. Oh, and this array could not be opened every day Jun Changxiao thought about it and decided to open it every seven days, allowing the disciples to rotate every few hours. Hah There is still ack of contribution points. Otherwise, the array could be opened every day and allow the disciples to cultivate in a better environment. Their cultivation would definitely improve quickly Jun Changxiao sighed and walked out. When he left, the blue lights disappeared and the array became invisible. Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and the others continued to go to Qingyang Vige for their missions. Jun Changxiao began to practice the Tendon Altering Sutra, hoping to open hisst meridian as soon as possible. He went through the system storest night, but didnt find anything suitable for breakthroughs. Thus, he could only meditate honestly. Not to mention, during the practice of the Tendon Altering Sutra, Jun Changxiao noticed that his meridians had widened a lot and his muscles had be denser. I should be stronger than a few days ago? he murmured. The system said, [The strength testing machines in the low-grade store can urately test strength. The host is rmended to purchase this item at an index of five stars.] Tsk, Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. Making me spend more points. [The machine can be used by both master and disciple. It is an indispensable part of the sect. If it disappears because of a list refresh, dont regret it.] Regret it? God damn it Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Cultivation realm is one thing, strength is another. It is necessary to buy a strength tester to measure the disciples growth every one in a while. Shua! He skillfully scrolled and precisely pulled up the item panel from the low-grade items list. This item required 10 contribution points and its description was simple, containing only one line of words: [Condenses spiritual power to urately disy strength value.] Buy. {Ding!] [Host has used 10 contribution points, obtaining Strength Tester x1. The item has been transferred to your storage ring.] [Sect Contribution Points: 24/100.] Bang! Jun Changxiao walked outside and summoned the machine. The item looked no different from a regr sandbag. He tried to push it, but found that it was impossible to push. [Only the host can summon it from the storage ring. No one can shake it.] So its like that. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Ill try it first. I wonder how much power I have After a simple warm-up, he took a deep breath and clenched his right fist, activating the eleven rings of qi around his wrist. Ah! He took a step forward, punching the machine with all his strength and heart a dang sound. There was a flow of qi, like ripples on water. However, the machine did not budge at all. The number 1800 gradually appeared at the top, the unit being kilograms. 1800 kilograms? Not bad, said Jun Changxiao. ording to the system: [11th Stage Meridian Opening cultivators on Falling Star Continent generally have a power of 1500kg. Host is 300kg stronger than that.] Only 300kg? Jun Changxiao shook his head. If another cultivator were to see his dissatisfaction, they would surely roar, Brother, you are 300kg stronger than normal. What else do you want? The system analyzed, [The host has a weak body and poor spiritual root. For you to be 300kg stronger should be due to the practice of the Tendon Altering Sutra.] Then I will continue to cultivate. Jun Changxiao sat down and immediately started to meditate. [Ding! Side mission triggered!] A side mission? Jun Changxiao, ustomed to this kind of prompt now, opened the system interface. The side mission read: [Teach a lesson to the elder of the Ai Family. 0/1 {Rare}] Elder of the Ai Family? He immediately remembered the Ai Familys young master, who he had beaten the day before. He touched his nose and smiled, Since I beat their young master, the Ai Family will certainly not give up. A rare mission Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together. This is a big fish. Defeating Elder Wei back in Qingyang City gave him extra contribution points, so he eagerly awaited the Ai Family toe knocking so that he could earn more points. Sect Head! A disciple ran inside and shouted, There is a man outside who calls himself an elder of the Ai Family! I hit him yesterday and they arrived today. That was pretty fast. Herees the rice. Jun Changxiao stood up and walked outside. The disciple scratched his head, muttering, No, the rice was delivered yesterday. Outside the Ironbone Sects painted gates, a middle-aged man dressed in fine robes stood with an air of arrogance and contempt. His name was Ai Shangke, an elder of the Ai Family. He was someone of the Martial Apprentice Realm. Aiya. Jun Changxiao stepped out and asked, Elder Ai, right? Excuse me for not going out to greet you, please forgive me. Ai Shangke nced at him, indifferently responding, You are the Ironboone Sects leader, Jun Changxiao? Exactly, said Jun Changxiao. Previously, Ai Yue did not recognize him as the sect head but Elder Ai had guessed it at first nce, making Jun Changxiao feel better. Ai Shangke coolly said, Sect Head Jun, my family was bullied by your disciples. Please hand over the perpetrators. This Rest assured, for the Hundred Sect Alliances sake, the Ai Family will only cut off the assants arm and leg, sparing their life. Ai Shangke was quite arrogant. Jun Changxiao answered a bit awkwardly, Elder Ai Frankly, your family was making trouble in front of my sect. It was not a disciple that taught him a lesson, but this Lord. What? Ai Shangke was startled. It was you? TN: Ai Shangke () sounds simr to loves to take lessons (), since both are pronounced as i shng k. Chapter 45: a silver tael Chapter 45: a silver tael Yes, Jun Changxiao said. And your family is the one at fault. Ai Shankes face looked calm, but his eyes were filled with anger. He had been out working for the past two days, but received a pigeon messagest night and learned that Ai Zuo had been beaten. He rushed over without knowing much about the actual details. If it was an Ironbone disciple, he could still understand. After all, youths were headstrong, so a bit of confrontation was inevitable. But a sect head had beaten up Ai Zou without fear of losing face? Oh, right. A garbage sects head was worth less than dirt. Why should he care about identity? It would be weirder if he cared. Thinking like that, Ai Shankes eyes were intense. Sect Head Jun, for a sect head to hit my familys young master, don''t you think it was a little excessive? Jun Changxiao shrugged. He was making trouble in front of my sect, trying to fight with my disciples. Is it not reasonable for me to teach him a lesson? So the guy who stole the familys medicinal pills was also from your Ironbone Sect? Ai Shankes face was growing darker and darker. Correct. Ai Shangke coldly said, Sect Head Jun, your disciple stole my familys medicine and beat up our young master. That is two ounts. The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Elder Ai is here to settle the bill? Jun Changxiao was still smiling, but he looked a little tired. If there was no side mission, he might have chosen to be rational and talk it out, so as to resolve all grievances. But now, he could only live or die with indifference. Ai Shanke calmly said, Sect Head Jun has hurt my family and stolen my medicinal pills, you must give me an exnation. Sure. Jun Changxiao smiled and threw a tael of silver at him. Take this aspensation. This will count as my attempt to clear up the grievances. Ai Shanke did not ept the silver, leaving it to fall at his feet. Sect Head Jun, are you humiliating Ai Zou, humiliating my Ai Family? One tael of silver may be a lot of money for the poor, but Elder Ai didnt put it in his eyes at all. Jun Changxiaoughed it off. This Lord is sincere in wanting to give you an exnation. If you feel humiliated, that is on you. He shrugged, expressing helplessness. Ai Shangke felt the situation was even more embarrassing now and could no longer hold back his anger. For the sake of the Hundred Sect Alliance, the Ai Family has treated you as a sect head. Do you really see yourself as some kind of lord? Cut the crap. Do you want to fight? In the end, Ai Shangke was an elder of the Ai Family, so he was undoubtedly strong. I heard that Sect Head Jun fought against Elder Wei back in Qingyang City. I would like to exchange some pointers. Thene on,ughed Jun Changxiao. Ai Shangke smiled lightly. This is not the ce. Why dont we enter the martial arts stage? Is this gonna teach me a lesson in front of the disciples? Jun Changxiao guessed the mans thoughts andughed. He raised a hand to gesture to the side, Please. I guess he doesnt want that tael of silver? On the martial arts stage, Jun Changxiao and Ai Shangke stood 10 zhang (3.33m) from each other, atmosphere tense and filled with fighting spirit. Thats the Ai Family elder? From his qi, he has to be a Martial Apprentice! Outside the stage, the disciples not sent on tasks discussed in low voices, eyes filled with concern. Though Martial Apprentice was only the second realm on Starfall Continent and not much in front of a powerhouse, it was a behemoth in front of Meridian Opening. Can Sect Head defeat him? The leader of the ck Mountain bandits was also a Martial Apprentice, but all of them were killed by our sect head. There should be no problem. Thats good. Everyone was relieved. Hearing their discussion, Elder Hai was momentarily startled. Did you defeat the bandits on ck Mountain? Is there a problem? Jun Changxiao asked. Was there a problem? There was a huge problem! Some time ago, the government officials and various sects had gathered some forces to attack the ck Wind Stronghold. The results? After reaching the base, they found the burnt remains of the building and more than 200 rotting corpses. At that moment, everyone had been shocked into a daze. Only after some time did they realize that the ck Wind Stronghold had been extinguished! The news of the eradication had travelled to Qingyang County, causing a great sensation. People in all the towns and viges paraded through the streets, banging drums and hitting gongs to celebrate. Everyone was also rushing to find out just who had eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold, which had troubled the people for many years. Some cultivators spected it was a major force, but this idea was overruled when the government and sects verified that norge groups had travelled through the ck Mountain Range. One person or several people, the investigation was inconclusive. After just a few days, many different rumors appeared. For example, some others thought that an absolute powerhouse had passed through ck Mountain, wiping out the bandits with a single thought. Others thought that the ck Wing Stronghold hadmitted too many atrocities, angering the Heavens, who sent immortals to descend and kill them all. These rumors spread wildly through Qingyang country, soon bing a dinner table conversation between cultivators and ordinary people. The Qingyang City Lord, after learning that the stronghold had been eliminated, even issues a notice, hoping that the righteous persons would show up and ept the reward of 1000 taels of gold. 1 tael of gold was equal to 10 taels of silver. 1000 taels of gold, that was 10,000 taels of silver! Many cultivators were blinded by therge sum of money and pretended to be the righteous man in question, but were caught and imprisoned one after another. The destruction of the ck Wing Stronghold was a huge matter. Ai Shangke naturally had heard the rumors and talked about it with the other elders. He believed that whoever did it had to have a cultivation realm of above Martial Apprentice. But now? The Ironbone disciples unexpectedly said that it was their sect head? Humph. Ai Shangke coldly said, Sect Head Jun, this sort of this matter, you really dare say that it was you? Are you so desperate for money that you will lie to your disciples? It was natural for a normal person to not believe that Jun Changxiao, with his Meridian Opening cultivation, could easily destroy the ck Wind Stronghold. Fraudulently receive a thousand taels of gold? Jun Changxiao asked, What do you mean? Ai Shangke responded, Sect Head Jun, everyone is sensible, do not pretend. Jun Changxiao was speechless. What did I pretend? However, thinking quickly, he guessed that the annihtion of the bandits had helped themunity get rid of a threat. The so-called 1000 taels of gold was probably a reward given by the government. Time to visit Qingyang City. Jun Changxiao needed to develop his set. Although the system could provide a lot of help, money was equally important the more, the better. Shua! With a single motion, Ai Shangke pulled out a three chi (0.33m) long sword. I have heard that Sect Head Jun has high-quality swords. This Hai would like to experience it. On his de was inscribed a lifelike dragon, the de sharp and durable. From a nce, it was obviously a quality de. As you wish. Jun Changxiao waved his hand and the original Cold Edge Sword appeared, as a chill suddenly filled the martial arts stage. Good sword! Not as cheap as you. [1] [1] He says , where the character for cheap is pronounced the same as the character for sword. Thus it also sounds like hes saying , which would be tranted not as good as your sword. Chapter 46: terrifying speed! Chapter 46: terrifying speed! Ai Shangke was also a sword cultivator, so he could tell that the Cold Edge Sword that Jun Changxiao brought out was extraordinary. Therefore he suggested, That sword is really a waste in your hands. If you hand it over to me, I will write off all our grievances. For Elder Ai, letting the Ironbone Sect off the hook in exchange for a good sword was still eptable. Give it to you? Jun Changxiao asked. Do you have a problem with your brain? Ai Shangkes vision immediately shed with cold intent, his whole body surrounded by a freezing qi. After entering into the realm of Martial Apprentice, a cultivator would be able to gather cyclones of qi within his or her dantian. When stimted, these cyclones would burst outwards, forming qi aura. Experiencing the aura from a short distance away, Jun Changxiao secretly thought, This fellow is stronger than the bandit chief, a little tricky. When he previously killed the Martial Apprentice Zhou Tianba, he had relied on the Irretractable Sabre. Now that the weapon was sealed again, there might be issues if he had to rely on the Cold Edge Sword alone. Moreover, the opposing party had a weaponparable with that Spring Water Sect Wei Yinus broadsword. Jun Changxiaos cultivation was not as high as his opponents and his equipment was not much better. How should he fight? Should I use the system? Forget it. Only 24 contribution points, better save them forter. Jun Changxiao entered the storage ring, finding the Speed Talisman from the Newbie Gift Package. There is no martial arts that is imprable with speed, so this should be enough to handle him. Pah! He tore the talisman. Shortly afterwards, a feeling of strength and lightness flowed into his two legs, giving Jun Changxiao the impression that he should run. The corners of his lips lifted into a smile as he said, I can feel the power of the wind Boy. Ai Shangkes cold voice sounded. Are you ready? Jun Changxiao lifted his sword. Come. Shua! As soon as he finished speaking, Ai Shangke took a step forward, waved his right wrist, and the 3 chi long sword seemed to shatter the air as it formed a piercing sword qi. Hu-hu! In an instant, the sword qi had filled the air. The Ironbone Sect disciples watching the scene paled. They turned to look at Jun Changxiao, but found that he was actually standing there watching the swording towards him with a carefree smile. Was it possible Could Sect Head be about to use Golden Bell Cover? Not hiding? sneered Ai Shangke. Although the sword stroke looked casual, it contained a strength of several thousand jin (0.5kg). If he did not dodge, he would definitely meet a miserable end. Xiu! In the meantime, the sword qi exploded from all directions, cutting Jun Changxiao directly in half. Sect Head! numerous disciples called out. Ai Shangke was also stunned. He had only made a casual move, but had split the sect head in half? Such trash, couldnt even take one hit Wait, that wasnt right! The body had been sliced, but why was there no blood? The Ironbone Sect disciples also quickly noticed this issue. They then realized that the sect leaders body distorted, then vanished into this air. What sort of situation was this? Illusory image? Ai Shangke wrinkled his brow. Hey. Suddenly Elder Ai heard a voice from behind him, which said, This Lord is over here. Shua! Ai Shangke quickly turned around, only to find Jun Changxiao casually standing there with his hands behind his back, smiling at himself. Elder Ai forced himself to calmly ask, How did you get there? The Ironbone Sect disciples saw that their sect head was safe and sound and rxed. At the same time, they were greatly confused. Their sect head had obviously been standing in front of Elder Hai, but had appeared behind him a secondter. I walked, Jun Changxiao answered. Impossible! Ai Shangke shouted. You definitely used some vile illusory arts! Jun Changxiao touched his nose and said with a smile, Open your eyes wider, Ill walk again to show you. Xiu! Just as he finished speaking, the man stood motionlessly in the same ce, but the voice came from a different ce. Did you see clearly? Ai Shangke hurriedly turned around, where he found Jun Changxiao that had appeared in his original position 10 meters away. His face hardened. Oh my god! The Ironbone Sect disciples were wide-eyed. Looking at the martial arts stage, they could see two identical sect heads standing there, sandwiching the Ai Familys elder in the middle! Slowly, the figure on the left dissipated. Ai Shangke was still startled, stuttering, Y-You What the hell did you use? Jun Changxiao shook his head, saying, I didnt use some illusory arts, but a step technique called Phantom Step. Phantom Step? Ai Shangke had never heard of it before, but figured out the unbelievable truth. The illusory image from a moment ago was because your speed was too fast? Smart, nodded Jun Changxiao. He said that, but he was shocked too. The Speed Talisman made me too fast. By the time I changed positions, the illusory image didnt even have enough time to dissipate. Impossible, impossible!" Ai Shangke did not believe it. After all, the movement had been too fast to follow and the phantom was just disappearing. It was simply too shocking! Xiu! Suddenly, there was a gust of wind. Jun Changxiao suddenly appeared before his eyes, a phantom behind him. Did you see clearly this time? How Sect Head got there, I couldnt catch it at all! Speed was too fast, fast to the point our eyes cant keep up! Sect Head is so strong! The disciples sang high praises. Hateful! Ai Shangke was angered to the point of madly swinging his sword about, but he only managed to his shadows, as Jun Changxiao now appeared on his right. There was no martial arts beneath the heavens that was imprable to speed. At this level, Jun Changxiao was moving faster than a Martial Apprentice could understand. Xiu! Xiu! Xiu! Jun Changxiao constantly shifted positions, forming ten phantoms in one breath. Obviously, since a phantom had formed, it meant that Jun Changxiao had momentarily been in that position. As far as the formation process though, it was impossible to catch. Perhaps that bald cultivator from the ck Wind Stronghold, the one who cultivated the Seven Step Shadow Transformation, could roughly calcte Jun Changxiaos position. Ai Shangke, however, had gradually stiffened. The hand holding his sword even began to tremble. He couldnt even see the person clearly, how was he supposed to attack? Bang! Jun Changxiao suddenly appeared behind, aiming a kick at his butt. This kick contained more than 1000 jin (500kg) of strength. Not expecting it, Ai Shangke staggered several steps forward, almostnding on his face. Puhaha! The disciples could not help butugh. That was an esteemed elder being trampled on by their sect leader! Really, very funny! Hateful! Ai Shangke spat out resentfully, managing to stand upright. Humiliated, he wielded his sword to sh at the air, instantly forming strands of powerful sword qi. Xiu! Xiu! Jun Changxiao was calm as he dodged, one step to the left, another to the right, avoiding all of the sword qi. Under the influence of the Speed Talisman, these strands of sword qi seemed to have slowed down. Even though the sword covered the entire field, forming a seemingly inescapable, he was still able to casually avoid the onught. Bang! Jun Changxiao kicked Ai Shangke in the butt once more. Although it did very little physical damage, the humiliation was enough to make the man go insane with fury. Ah! the man angrily roared. Hiss Ai Shangkes robes ripped and pooled around his feet, leaving him with only white undergarments on. Jun Changxiao stood in front of the man, sabre only a hair''s breadth away from the mans neck. Elder Ai, do you think theres a need to continue fighting? Chapter 47: power of strength Chapter 47: power of strength Jun Changxiao was too fast, so fast that he had cut Ai Shangkes clothes before the man even realized it. The mans muscles bulged as he trembled with anger. The Cold Edge Sword had even snagged a strand of his hair! What did that mean? It meant that Jun Changxiao could have easily killed him just now. Ai Shangke had a strong cultivation base, but it wasnt strong enough for his mortal body to contend with a sharp sword. Jun Changxiao was not weak, so his high-speed movements allowed him to y with his opponent. Ai Shangke motionlessly stood in his undergarments, forehead dripping with cold sweat and pupils dted in fear. A strand of hair had been instantaneously sliced off, making him feel an aura of death. Terrifying! If the opposite party had a more murderous heart, he would have been decapitated already. The more he thought, the more fearful he felt. In the end, his grip around the inscribed sword loosened and it ttered to the ground. Hey, Jun Changxiao said. Still going to fight? Ai Shangke hurriedly sped his hands together in a panic, No Not going to fight anymore! [Ding! Side missionplete! Host has obtained 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 74/100.] Fifty points? The system replied, [The Ai Family Elder had a cultivation of 5th Stage Martial Apprentice. The host has beaten him and will naturally be highly rewarded.] Jun Changxiao secretly thought, So it turns out he was a 5th Stage Martial Apprentice. The realms after Meridian Opening had finer level distinctions. From low to high were the 1st to 9th stages, and after the 9th stage was peak. For example, the Azure Mountain Sect had sent Elder Ma, who had the strength of Peak Martial Master, just a step away from breaking through to Martial Ancestor. Another example was the ck Winds bandit chief, who was a 2nd Stage Martial Apprentice. The Ai n was not a traditional martial arts aristocratic family, as it primarily focused on alchemy in Huyang City. For Ai Shangke to be a 5th Stage Martial Apprentice was already very good. Elder Ai, Jun Changxiao said. You should have some spare clothes in your storage ring right, right? Now that Ai Shangke had calmed down, he realized that he was practically naked. His face immediately flushed and he quickly took out some clothes and picked up his sword. Cupping his fists he said, Many thanks to Sect Head Jun for his mercy. The arrogant and contemptuous air had disappeared. Jun Changxiao said, Elder Ai, my disciple stole your familys pills. As sect head, this is my fault. With the side missionpleted and contribution points sessfully obtained, he needed to ease the atmosphere. After all, the sect was still developing and it was best not to create enemies everywhere. But, continued Jun Changxiao. My disciple was beaten half to death by Young Master Ai. To this Lord, it is best to overlook these matters. Now that the victor had taken the initiative to make peace, it gave Ai Shangke the opportunity to back down without losing face. Young people are full of vigor, fighting is very normal. My Ai Family will not pursue this matter. Ai Shangkes attitude had immediately changed this was a showcase of the power in strength. Jun Changxiao smiled. Elder Ai has visited from far away but this Lord has not been a good host. Please go sit in the Main Hall. The mans clothes had even been shredded, how could he have the face to stay? Ai Shangke humble declined. This Ai has other matters to attend to and will visit on another day. Jun Changxiao did not say anything more and personally apanied the man to the sect gates. Elder Ai, this Lord will see you off here. Goodbye! Ai Shangke left. However, as he descended the mountain path, he was still shaken. I didnt expect the Ironbone Sects leader to be a hidden master. I must go back and tell the patriarch not to provoke him. With Jun Changxiaos horrifying speed, killing Martial Masters was probably also easy! Sect Head, you are really awesome! That Phantom Step disyed a moment ago is simply wonderful! Sect Head, isnt this just like the Tendon Altering Sutra, belonging to the divine-grade skills? When Jun Changxiao returned, the disciples crowded around him. Thinking of how he had oppressed Elder Hai, they became staunch believers in their sect leaders strength. Jun Changxiao said, Cultivate well. Later on, this type of step technique will also be passed on. Wah, Sect Head will pass the Phantom Step to us? I must cultivate hard and be strong, I cannot disappoint Sect Head! Go, go! Go cultivate! The disciples hurriedly surged through the training ground, feeling their blood boil with determination. Even if an outside came to win them over, they wouldnt betray the Ironbone Sect for a higher grade sect. This was what Jun Changxiao was happiest to see, since he did not care about the disciples aptitude but their loyalty to the sect. In the Main Hall. Jun Changxiao sat upon his seat,zing about. Gained 50 contribution points, I feel refreshed. [Ding! Su Xiaomo has found the lost Little Huang, sect missionplete!] [Ding!] [Sect Achievement: 2/100.] [Sect Contribution: 76/100.] After hearing the system prompts, Jun Changxiaos expression became even brighter. Very good, very good! This Lord did not misread the person! [Ding! A sect mission has beenpleted, opening Disciple Contribution functions.] Disciples have contribution points too? He opened the system interface and saw that there was another function under the [Sect Members: 100/100] panel and clicked on the details. The panel opened. A small screen appeared. It listed the names of all the disciples and after Su Xiaomos name was written the words 2 contribution points. Jun Changxiao asked, What does that mean? The system responded, [Disciples canplete sect missions to obtain the corresponding number of contribution points. The host can use them to purchase items in the system store.] Jun Changxiao heard this and was practically humping with joy. Theres even this good thing! He got points if hepleted missions himself and when his disciplespleted missions, wasnt this equal to double the profit? Then the system said: [Disciple contribution points can only be used by the disciple. The host can only help the disciple buy the items.] Hearing this, Sect Head Jun froze before copsing into his seat. Please, I beg of you, finish your sentence next time! [Okay], agreed the system. Jun Changxiao suddenly had a question. Do you mean that the system store can be used by both the disciples and I? [It is not universal], said the system. [Disciples have a disciple-specific store. The host can ess the items list through the main store panel.] Jun Changxiao hurriedly opened the store interface and sure enough, he saw that under the low-grade items list was a disciple-only list. Upon checking the list, he discovered that there was arge array of items, which were mostly low-grade or below low-grade. All the items were basically only 1 contribution point too. Fuck! Jun Changxiao copsed once more. Why are the items in the disciple-only list so much cheaper? The system said: [Because you are the host. There are many ways for you to get contribution points, but disciples can onlyplete sect missions.] So its like this Jun Changxiao understood. Randomly clicking on an item and reading the description, the item was not very extraordinary. Compared to the items on his own list, the difference was substantial. The system added: [The products on the disciple-only list are mostly for assistance, but the hosts items are all-epassing.] Chapter 48: it was i Chapter 48: it was i The newly opened disciple-only store had cheaper items than the low-grade list, but the effects were not as good. For example, there was a Qi Gathering Powder, simr to the low-grade Qi Gathering Pill, but only provided twice the intake andsted only six hours. The difference is big. Jun Changxiao shook his head and continued to look through the products. He soon discovered a low-grade weapon which was literally called Ordinary Wooden Sword. He was speechless. An ordinary wooden sword? This is too shabby! Then again, when he thought about how powerful the low-grade Cold Edge Sword was, he reanalyzed the weapon. Although it was wooden, it might actually beparable with other low-grade weapons on Falling Star Continent. Jun Changxiao browsed through the rest of the list, but discovered that most of them were useless. He bought the Qi Gathering Powder and the low-grade Ordinary Wooden Sword. When the goods were transferred to his storage ring, Su Xiaomos contribution points were also reset. Why is there no system prompt? Jun Changxiao asked. The system exined: [Disciple purchase prompts are silenced by default. If Host likes to listen to the ding ding, notifications can be turned on.] Keep it on silent. Jun Changxiao naturally did not want to be constantly prompted by the system, which was very annoying. By the way, can my shopping notifications also be silenced? [Host notifications are temporarily turned on.] Temporarily? What do you mean? [When Hosts cultivation improves and Sect Construction levels up, the system functions will also improve.] Jun Changxiao asked, So when I get stronger, you get stronger? [It can be understood that way], agreed the system. Jun Changxiao had a sudden terrible thought. If I fatten you up, wont there be a day where you turn on me? The system sinctly said: [Host dies, system dies.] So its like that. Jun Changxiao was reliefed. How much time is left on the Speed Talisman? [45 minutes.] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. I can use the leftover time to visit Qingyang City, check out the so-called 1000 taels of gold reward. Tian Qi. Here! This Lord is going out, lead the disciples to cultivate well. Yes! The Speed Talisman did not have a much longer effect time so Jun Changxiao did not waste any time, activating it before he was even out the gates, leaving behind afterimages. This guys speed was seriously fast, as he almost immediately appeared at the foot of the mountain. This item is a must have for travellers. Unfortunately, the store is not selling it, otherwise I would buy a few spares. While speaking, Jun Changxiao had already disappeared as he rushed towards Qingyang City. In the mountains. A young woman leaned against the tree and said with a shy expression, Brother Li, dont mess around. What if someone sees? The young man called Brother Li leaned over and caressed her face. Mei Mei, there are no people around here so we wont be caught. I havent seen you in a few days, I missed you so much I skipped meals. En. The girl lowered her head, whispering, Me too. The two gradually embraced each other, kissing so passionately that time seemed to still. But the girl identally nced off to the side, where she discovered that a young man was squatting on a tree, grinning crazily to himself. Ah! A loud scream echoed through the forest. Mei Mei, whats wrong? Brother Li hurried to ask. The girl pointed at the tree, saying in a panic, Tree Theres a person on the tree! Brother Li quickly looked over and immediately discovered the young man. Eh The young man, Jun Changxiao, awkwardly scratched his head. Excuse me, Ive distrubed you two. Brother Li angrily shouted, Who are you? When did you get Before he could finish his question, the person on the tree gradually disappeared. Brother Li fell to the ground in fright. Holy shit Theres Theres a ghost! He then dragged Mei Mei by the arm and they ran out of the forest. Jun Changxiao stopped outside the mountains and saw that even in fright, the man had not forgotten to drag the woman with him. Should be a couple sincerely in love. This Lord wishes you good luck, may you grow old together. Oh He suddenly remembered that he was still single and was unavoidably depressed. Theres only a month before I turn eighteen. When can I leave the bachelors club? Arriving in a different world and developing a sect was a pretty tedious process. If he could experience some romance while at it, that wouldnt be too bad. Lu Qianqian? Forget it. This woman has some history, lets not have a joke backfire. Qingyang City. Jun Changxiao stopped before the city gates. It had only taken him five minutes to travel from the Ironbone Sect, and that was only because he had stopped to admire the surroundings, or he would only be faster. Eh? Whys there another person? Its the Ironbones Sect Head Jun. Why did hee?! The cultivators going in and out of the city recognized Jun Changxiao as they passed. Sect Head Jun, a cultivator rushed to his side. Ive been having some difficulties in cultivation, I am willing to give 200 taels if you would I dont have time. Jun Changxiao coldly brushed the man off and entered the city. It went without saying that after the Hundred Sects Recruitment, he had be well known in Qingyang City. After entering, he immediately captured the attention of many. Jun Changxiao paid no attention to the people, zeroing in on a poster instead. The poster was written using ssical style script, but essentially stated that the City Lord was looking for the chivalrous person who eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold and was willing to present a reward of 1000 taels of gold. The person should visit the city lords mansion to receive the reward. Hmn, hmn. This Lord didnt expect to get 1000 taels of gold for eliminating the ck Wind Stronghold. Gah. The street went silent. Jun Changxiao felt something was wrong and turned to look, but saw nearby passersby and cultivators looking at him with looks of disbelief. A cultivator was the first one to regain his wits. Sect Head Jun, the ck Wind Stronghold was eliminated by you? Right, Jun Changxiao answered truthfully. The people twitched. Previously defeating the Spirit Spring Sect in the martial arts area, the cultivators recognized that the Ironbone Sects leader relied on his weapon''s exceptional quality to win. Eliminating the ck Wind Stronghold? Definitely nonsense! Hey, Jun Changxiao said, ignoring their looks. Where is the city lords mansion? The cultivator weakly asked, Sect Head Jun is going to get the reward? Jun Changxiao pointed at the poster. Does it not say that whoever eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold can get the reward? The cultivator whispered, Sect Head Jun, pretending to be the person in question in order to get the reward is dangerous. If found out, you can be thrown into prison. If the sentence is heavy, they might ask for your head. Pretending Jun Changxiao repeated, The ck Wind Stronghold was eliminated by this Lord. Oh The cultivator shook his head. Another one blinded by greed. The surrounding passersby and city-folk also shook their heads. They believed that the Ironbones leader was certainly crazy for money, willing to take risks and impersonate the hero. Jun Changxiao was speechless. Ah, sentiment. He had done something to help the people, but the people had not witnessed it and didn''t believe him. His strength and influence were still too weak. If it were the Azure Mountain Sects sect leader saying so, the public would immediately ept it. Sect Head Jun? Jun Changxiao turned to the left when he heard someone call his name, where he wound Li Qingyangs father, Patriarch Li. How do you have the time to visit Qingyang City? After a month, his imposing matter had changed a bit, as he had obtained benefits from Jun Changxiaos pointers. Jun Changxiao said, Patriarch Li, you came at just the right time. Lead me to the city lords mansion. Patriarch Li was startled. Sect Head Jun, why are you looking for the city lord? For the reward, replied Jun Changxiao. Gah. Patriarch Lis smile solidified on his face. After a moment, he was able to speak again. Sect Head Jun, dont tell this Li, the ck Wind Stronghold was Not bad! Jun Changxiao said indignantly. The ck Wind Stronghold was eliminated by this Lord. Its good if you believe me, but even if you dont, first lead me to the city lords mansion! Chapter 49: enemies always meet Chapter 49: enemies always meet Sect Head Jun, words cannot be spoken so irresponsibly! You should not go around casually impersonating a hero! Sect Head Jun, many people have impersonated the hero these days. Everyone was investigated without exception and thrown into prison, some were even beheaded. Sect Head Jun, listen to this Li. I urge you to go back, dont go to the city lords mansion. Tah! Jun Changxiao stopped him from speaking more and solemnly said, Patriarch Li, this Lord will say it one more time, the ck Wind Stronghold was eliminated by me! Patriarch Li continued and said, Lets first ignore the ck Wind Strongholds chiefs strength. Just the easy-to-guard and hard-to-attack stronghold, how did Sect Head Jun destroy it? I Jun Changxiao was silent. Even if he exined himself, the other would not believe him. Why should he waste time on this argument? Patriarch Li said, Sect Head Jun, if you want to receive the reward, you must have proof that it was you who destroyed the bandits. Otherwise, rashly going to the city lords stronghold will be disastrous. The man was sincerely trying to persuade him. Moreover, there were rumors that the city lord was upset because so many people had tried to impersonate the hero. If Sect Head Jun barged in, his fate would definitely be unfortunate. Hes right. How can I prove that it was me? Jun Changxiao pondered over this question. Suddenly, his eyes shone brightly. Patriarch Li, this Lord can produce the evidence. What evidence? Dont ask, just guide me there. Seeing that he had promised so seriously, Patriarch Li was a little more convinced. Could it be that the ck Wind Stronghold was really destroyed by him? No way, thats impossible! The city lords mansion in Qingyang City was located at the end of the citys main street. It was a mansion with an imposing aura, and whose entrance was guarded by two stone lions. Sect Head Jun, we can still back out. Patriarch Li had guided Jun Changxiao over, but had not given up on persuading him. Jun Changxiao was disinclined to answer and strided through the mansion gates. Halt. An armed guard raised his hand and shouted, State your name and purpose. Jun Changxiao stood with his hands behind his back. Please report to the city lord that the Ironbone Unyielding Sects Sect Leader is visiting. Patriarch Li was standing off to the side and felt a weight sliding off his chest. Sect Head Jun did not mention the reward. It seems like he was joking earlier. Right? The leader of a sect should never impersonate another. This was not only a matter of deception, but also a loss of dignity. You are the Ironbone Sects sect head? The armed guard''s smile seemed to be taunting as he said, The city lord has a ruling, he will not see people from sects below eighth-grade, unless he has summoned them. Jun Changxiao knit his brows. Even the guard was supercilious; the way of this world was really cruel. Shua! He brought out the notice and said, Tell the city lord, this Jun is here to receive the reward. Patriarch Li was astonished. Sect Head Jun even grabbed the notice! He hadnt noticed it, neither did the cultivators from before. It wasnt until now that he realized Jun Changxiao had grabbed the notice right off the wall! The armed guard was disbelieving. Did you eliminate the ck Wind Stronghold? Dont speak nonsense. Jun Changxiao calmly replied, Quickly notify the city lord. The armed guard sneered, Boy, you should realize that my notification will lead to the disaster of imprisonment. Dont worry about it, Jun Changxiao said. The guard shook his head. Cats and dogs are here to impersonate the hero, which is still excusable. But even the leader of a dignified sect is doing this kind of thing, it really is insanity. As he spoke, he walked into the mansion. After a while, the guard came back. Go in. Jun Changxiao stepped forward and entered the mansion. As he passed, he whispered, Do you know what a watchdog is? Its someone who has a pair of dog-shit eyes. You glowered the guard. Jun Changxiao flicked his sleeves as he left. Should have honestly worked as a gatekeeper, but just had to act as a watchdog. What a hateful fellow. The guard burned with anger and sneered, This fellow, who is about to have it handed to him, still has the guts to criticize others. Jun Changxiao walked into the mansion. The outer courtyard of the mansion was grander than the Ironbone Sects, as it was neatly paved with precious minerals and stones. The front also had a training area, with pavilions for resting on both sides, shining in resplendent gold and green jade. Jun Changxiao touched his nose,menting, Just wait until I have more money, Ill make the sect even more impressive than the city lords. Ambitious. From the main hall in front, a middle-aged man stepped out. He wore brocade robes and had an impressive bearing, his whole body screaming that he was a man of high-rank. On the way here, Patriarch Li had told Jun Changxiao about the city lords characteristics, so Jun Changxiao humbly greeted, Ironbone Unyielding Sects Sect Head Jun Changxiao greets City Lord Xie. Haha. City Lord Xie spoke with an honest smile, This City Lord has heard about you since the Hundred Sects Recruitment a month ago. Unfortunately, I was in closed-door cultivation and could not invite Sect Head Jun over for a chat. It seemed that the words were amiable, but they seemed to put pressure on Jun Changxiao. How strong is he? The system said, [Stronger than the Azure Mountain Sects elder.] Martial Ancestor? No wonder theres pressure. Sect Head Jun. City Lord Xie turned slightly, smiling, Come inside. Jun Changxiao walked into the main hall. He didnt pause, but he felt two severely hostile stares piercing into him. Looking to the side, he saw two middle-aged men. Sect Head Jun, City Lord Xie introduced them. These two are Spirit Spring Sect elders. On the right is Wei Yiai, on the left is Wei Yile. Oh shit. Jun Changxiao smiled and said, So it is two elders from the Spirit Spring Sect. Greetings, greetings. Hmph. Wei Yile and Wei Yiai snorted coldly. Their Fourth Brother had an arm cut off by this boy, so naturally, their expressions were not good. Jun Changxiao did not mind and looked for a seat to sit. He stroked his storage ring. Enemies always meet in a narrow alley; youre not considered enemies if you dont meet. These two elders were hating him, but Sect Head Jun also despised the Spirit Spring Sect. The ck Wind Stronghold had kidnapped Ironbone Sect disciples, but had been instigated by the Spirit Spring Sect. Sect Head Jun. City Lord Xie spoke with a smile. ording to the guard, you are here to receive the reward? Correct. Jun Changxiao took out the notice. Hmph, snorted Wei Yiai. Sect Head Jun can eliminate the ck Wind Stronghold with his abilities Isnt that a fools dream? In my opinion, Sect Head Jun must be short on money, therefore impersonating the hero to get the reward, Wei Yile said, just like a person with a kind face and cruel heart. Attacking me? Jun Changxiao was about to reciprocate in kind when City Lord Xie suddenly spoke, Sect Head Jun, how will you prove that you eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold? Jun Changxiao said, I wont conceal the facts, City Lord Xie. This Jun climbed the mountains by himself and destroyed the stronghold of more than 200 bandits by himself there. There are no eyewitnesses. City Lord Xies expression became gloomy. Every cultivator that was here to receive the reward used this excuse. When he investigated them one by one, all of them were lying. There are no eyewitnesses, so there is no testimonial proof. Wei Yiai humbly gave his opinion on the matter: City Lord Xie, he is just here to deceive you. Wei Yile echoed the sentiment. A leader of a dignified sect has done something inconceivable to the people of Jianghu. To be a part of the Hundred Sects Alliance we are losing face. Two fools, Jun Changxiao muttered softly. Pah! Wei Yiai and Wei Yile angrily smacked their armrests. Boy, I dare you to say that again! Jun Changxiao paid no attention to them, turning with a smile. City Lord Xie, this Jun does not have eyewitnesses to bring, but I can take out an item as proof. What is it? asked City Lord Xie. Jun Changxiao made a swiping motion and a heavy, long sabre appeared in front of him. On it was an inscription of a green dragon roaming through the skies. City Lord Xie was astonished. Zhou Tianbas Azure Dragon Naginata! [1] [1] The raws use . A (ti dao) is a naginata, which is a curved, single-edged de traditionally used by samurai during feudal Japan Chapter 50: real or not real Chapter 50: real or not real After Jun Changxiao eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold, he had taken Zhou Tianbas Azure Dragon Naginata for his own. Unexpectedly, it would also work as evidence! Wei Yile and Wei Yiai saw the Azure Dragon Naginata and nced at each other. The two of them had visited ck Mountain before and had seen Zhou Tianba, so they naturally recognized this sabre. Had he really eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold? Impossible! A Meridian Opening rookie would find it impossible! There was definitely a hidden conspiracy! Jun Changxiao said, City Lord Xie, since you know that this de belonged to Zhou Tianba, how is the evidence that this Jun has taken out? City Lord Xie hesitated. He truly found it hard to believe that this Ironbone Sect Head managed topletely destroy the ck Wind Stronghold. But ording to the investigation, Zhou Tianbas corpse had indeed been missing the weapon. Now that the Azure Dragon Naginata was before him, there were only two possibilities. First, Sect Head Jun was the first person to visit the stronghold after it had been eliminated. Second, Sect Head Jun was present during the destruction, though he may not have been the one to actually make the move. Sect Head Jun, said City Lord Xie. Can you exin the process of destroying the ck Wind Stronghold? [Ding!] [A side mission has been triggered.] Another one? Jun Changxiao opened the panel and read the description, which was: [Make City Lord Xie believe that the host is the person who destroyed the ck Wind Stronghold {Iplete}] It seems like just taking out the Azure Dragon Naginata is not enough to convince him. Jun Changxiao was silent for a moment before saying, City Lord Xie, in fact, if it was only this Jun himself,pletely destroying that many bandits would have been impossible. City Lord Xie perked up. Someone assisted you? Jun Changxiao shook his head. Not a person, but a spirit. A spirit? City Lord Xie was at a loss. Jun Changxiao was serious as he confirmed, To be more exact, an ancestral spirit. An ancestral spirit? City Lord Xie could not understand. Jun Changxiao nodded. City Lord Xie, did you know that my Ironbone Unyielding Sect is an ancient sect? I have heard of it. City Lord Xie had indeed heard of it before. However, the idea that the Ironbone Unyielding Sect was founded on the Eastern Sea Ai Countrys Ironbone Mountain? Two words: absolute nonsense. Jun Changxiao continued, Although my Ironbone Unyielding Sect has lost much of its former glory, the spirits of our ancestors still exist. When I am in danger, they will attach to this Jun and provide me with great power. City Lord Xie was surprised. Is there such a thing in this world? Huh. So you mean to say that an ancestors soul possessed you, then destroyed the ck Wind Stronghold in one fell swoop? Correct, nodded Jun Changxiao. He was a rookie of the Meridian Opening Realm it would be too much of a shock to say that he had destroyed the bandits by himself. Therefore he pulled out the story of an ancestors soul, which couldn''t be verified. Tsk tsk. How mysterious. Wei Yiai suddenlymented, City Lord Xie, this boy is talking nonsense. You shouldn''t believe him. Wei Yile smiled. Sect Head Jun, I actually wanted to ask, since the Ironbone Unyielding Sect has the support of these ancestral spirits, why has it degenerated into a ninth-grade sect? Jun Changxiao calmly responded, Our Founder was powerful enough to go against Heavens Will but was suppressed under Five Fingers Mountain. The sect was then cursed by the Heavens and has been reduced into its current state. If he couldnt even keep his story straight, why would he bother mboyantly lying? In other words, Sect Head Jun has given the Ironbone Sect some historical breast imnts, shamelessly bolstering the sects history so that it wasparable to that of a small country in East Asia. What bullshit! This is spreading lies and misleading the people! No matter what beautiful bullshit Jun Changxiao spewed, the two Wei brothers wouldnt believe him because of their enmity. City Lord Xie smiled as he said, Sect Head Jun, can you demonstrate a spirit possession? Jun Changxiao helplessly said, Ancestral spirit possession is based on luck, it is not something I can control. This Jun finds it difficult to demonstrate. Humph, snorted Wei Yiai. Spoke for such a long time, but its all drivel. Wei Yile also attacked, saying, This so-called spirit possession is just nonsense. City Lord Xie, dont be deceived by this childs glib tongue. Jun Changxiao did not pay attention to the duo. City Lord Xie, that was the details of how the ck Wind Stronghold was destroyed. I have already presented Zhou Tianbas de. Whether or not you believe me, this Lord will not say anything more. Why is the mission still notplete? It seems that City Lord Xie is difficult to deceive. The system said: [The other is a city lord, he has eaten more roads than you have walked rice. He will not easily believe the words of others.] Makes sense. Wait a minute! Roads eaten, rice walked? My dear system, if you arent cultured please dont try to sound cultured! My scalp still tingles from your gibberish! [1] [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission. You have obtained 10 contribution points.] [Ding! Contribution Points: 86/100.] System: [] Jun Changxiao, City Lord Xie smiled. This matter has troubled this City Lord for many days, but the mystery has finally been solved. Sect Head Jun, he continued as he got up and cupped his fists. This Lord here thanks you on behalf of the Qingyangmon people for eradicating the cmity known as the ck Wind Stronghold. The two Wei brothers were bbergasted. City Lord Xie actually believed that nonsense? Jun Changxiao was also a little surprised, but he solemnly said, As a member of Qingyang Commandery, it is only right for me to uphold justice. As the leader of a sect, it is only right for me to rid the people of evil! City Lord Xies eyes were filled with newfound appreciation and he waved, arranging the 1000 taels at once. This City Lord never treats a chivalrous person unjustly. Sect Head Jun, please ept this reward! Once the money had been ced into his storage ring, Jun Changxiao cupped his fist. Many thanks! He didnt even try to decline, his face was truly thick! City Lord Xie. Like a demon, Wei Yiai had to speak again. 1000 taels is a lot. Please give careful consideration in order to prevent being deceived. Right, agreed Wei Yile. We dont even know if that de is the real thing. Please reconsider. Motherfuckers. You just want to make this about you, right? Jun Changxiao was cold as he said, Ever since this Lord entered, you two elders have been targeting me. Is this not bullying? Wei Yile innocently smiled as he said, Sect Head Jun, please dont misunderstand. We are just giving our logical opinions on this matter. Logical opinions? Jun Changxiao grasped the de as he said, Whether or not this is the real thing, if this Lordes and hits you with it, wont we find out then? Alright, Wei Yile cheerfully agreed. In the martial arts arena. Jun Changxiao stood with the Azure Dragon Naginata in his hand and thought, How long can the Speed Talismanst? [20 minutes.] The corners of Jun Changxiaos mouth raised into a smile. That is enough to return to the sect after dealing with these two fellows. Pah! Wei Yile brought out his chain whip and nced at the observing City Lord Xie. Swords do not have eyes. If there is any ident, I ask City Lord Xie to help testify. This guy didnt care about whether the naginata was fake or not. Okay. City Lord Xie was just there to watch the fun. This City Lord will make a testimony. Swords do not have eyes, fight at your own risk. After getting this response, Wei Yile turned to Jun Changxiao. Exuding an intense killing intent, he asked, Sect Head Jun, are you ready? Come, replied Jun Changxiao. Xiu! Wei Yile poured Martial Apprentice level spirit power into the chain whip. Like a snake, the chain whip immediately flew over. It was a very strong attack with a cunning angle. Obviously, the goal was heavy injury or death. What a heavy hand, City Lord Xie said as he shook his head. He heard that the two in the arena had grievances, but hadnt expected that the Spirit Spring elder would start with such extreme methods. Could that guy avoid it? As he was thinking this, he saw that Jun Changxiao took one step to the side, forming an afterimage and avoiding the whip at an extremely quick speed. This City Lord Xies expression was a little sluggish. Shua! By this time, Jun Changxiao had already circled behind Wei Yile. Eyes filled with a chilling intent, the naginata shed diagonally. Puchi! Wei Yiles head flew into the air. Jun Changxiao stood behind the decapitated corpse, arms still maintaining the shing motion. Void of emotion, he asked, Elder Wei, this de, is it real or not real? [1] The system said , which literally trantes to the roads he has eaten is more than the rice you have walked. This is an incorrectbination of two different phrases (Ive walked across more bridges than youve walked roads, Ive tasted more salt than youve eaten rice) which is about one person having more life experience than anotherNeXt Chapter Chapter 51: try to kill me, i kill Chapter 51: try to kill me, i kill Putong! Wei Yiles head tumbled across the martial arts stage. His face still showed a happy expression, though it was now tinged with surprise. The happy expression was inherent. The surprise was from seeing Jun Changxiao create an afterimage and avoid his attack. A martial artist of the Meridian Opening Realm had such quick speed. Was it possible that he himself was the inadequate one? That was thest thought that crossed Wei Yiles mind before he died. Then his head was lopped off and his thoughts were annihted, and the man left the earth without suffering much pain. What was most extravagantly insulting was After Jun Changxiao killed him, hed asked, Elder Wei, this de, is it real or not real? Very real! Unfortunately, Wei Yile was thoroughly dead and could neither hear the question nor provide a response. Putong! The headless corpse knelt on the ground and copsed with a loud thud, sttering blood upon the stage. Third Brother! Wei Yiai cried out. His mind was instantly dominated by red-hot anger and he pulled out his own spear, stabbing towards Jun Changxiao. Hu! Hu! The spear was covered in spiritual energy, moving with an irresistible force. It shed through the air like a hot knife through butter. Jun Changxiao smiled coldly and took a step to the side, leaving another after image where he had just been. He had obviously slowed down his speed. In fact, when he killed Wei Yile, his speed was notpletely released either. That was because City Lord Xie was watching the full speed would be a little too shocking. More importantly, if his performance was too exaggerated, Second Elder Wei would certainly not have the courage to rush forward. Die! Jun Changxiao, who had avoided the attack, hadnt stopped yet. Wei Yiais attacks were like roaring dragons, puncturing through the air as the spiritual energy exploded. If you touched the spear, you would inevitably meet a cruel death! Jun Changxiao kept his speed in a controble range and circled left, wielding the Azure Dragon Naginata to sweep over. Bang! Wei Yiai had quick reflexes and used the spear to horizontally block in front of him, but the shaft was cut in half. There was no time for him to grieve his beloved weapon, as he quickly retreated several steps. He barely avoided another swipe from the naginata. Now, what if Jun Changxiao were to ask Wei Yiai if the Azure Dragon Naginata was the real deal? The elder would definitely answer that it was real! After all, the quality of his own spear was extraordinary. But even with the spiritual energy buff, it had still been cut in half by the naginata. Jun Changxiao was unforgiving as he advanced, swinging the naginata. In an instant, he had disappeared and left behind another phantom. Not good! Wei Yiai was panicking. But no sooner had he thought that was there a pain from the nape of his neck. With a whoosh, his head flew off his body. Putong! Wei Yiais head dropped onto the stage, right by Wei Yiles. On his face was a fierce expression. Obviously he had experienced some pain before dying. Jun Changxiao stood before the headless body and stabbed the bloodstained naginata into the ground. Those that try to kill me, I kill. These simple words paired with a murderous intent, creating an exceptionally imposing aura. City Lord Xies expression had solidified. Obviously he had not expected that the two Martial Disciple Realm elders from the Spirit Spring Sect would die under Jun Changxiaos de! City Lord, ording to the investigation, Zhou Tianba and the other 200 bandits were all beheaded by a single, sharp de. That was what his subordinates reported. Recalling it, City Lord Xie darkly thought, Is it possible that he really destroyed the ck Wind Stronghold by himself? Putong! Wei Yiais headless corpse fell to the ground, blood pooling around the body. Jun Changxiao put the naginata away. My apologies. The blood of two people has smeared this martial arts arena. Sect Head Jun. City Lord Xie curiously asked, So unexpectedly mysterious. What kind of footwork did you just use? Phantom Step, answered Jun Changxiao. Phantom Step? Why have I never heard of it? City Lord Xies question obviously meant that he was indifferent to the death of the two Wei brothers. Swords do not have eyes, fight at your own risk. This had been clearly stated before the fight started, so of course he wouldnt care afterwards. The reward had been received and the enemies had also been killed so Jun Changxiao said, City Lord Xie, there is still work to do in the sect. This Jun will leave first. City Lord Xie nced at the bodies of the two Wei brothers. Sect Head Jun has killed two Spirit Spring Sect elders. This enmity is absolutely irreconcble. They attacked me first, Jun Changxiao said. City Lord Xie shook his head. The Spirit Spring Sect is supported by the Holy Spring Sect. They won''t reason with you about what is right or wrong. Jun Changxiao shrugged and indifferently responded, This Jun is not afraid of trouble. If they dare to provoke me again, I will respond tit for tat. As he said so, his eyes exuded a rich killing intent. Farewell. Jun Changxiao cupped his hands and then turned around. Looking at the departing figure, City Lord Xie stroked his chin. This boy is not an impostor. That mysterious footwork from a moment ago If he used that and an extraordinary weapon, it is highly possible that he single handedly destroyed the ck Wind Stronghold. How did Jun Changxiaoplete the side mission a moment ago? It was not because City Lord Xie believed his nonsensical story, but because the man had carefully thought the situation over after seeing the Azure Dragon Naginata. City Lord Xie believed that it was impossible for Jun Changxiao to have rushed up the mountain, happening to be the first person after the stronghold had been destroyed. If that was the case, he wouldnt have known the bandits had all died. Climbing the mountain would have been sure death! That left the second reason. When the stronghold was destroyed, Jun Changxiao must have been on the scene. Perhaps he killed them himself, or was acquainted with an expert who helped him! City Lord Xie thus came to this conclusion, fulfilling the side mission requirements. Now that he saw Jun Changxiao disy Phantom Step, he firmly believed that the bandits were destroyed by him. This fellow, City Lord Xie shook his head. In order to not expose your strength you created a story about spirits and possession. Do you take this City Lord as a three-year-old child? On the other hand This child has such a mysterious technique. Perhaps it is not entirely false to say that the sect had an ancient history. Yeah It was said that all lies stemmed from the truth. You could not me the intelligent City Lord Xie for having some doubts. Jun Changxiaos speed just now was too fast. Whether it was the so-called Phantom Step or the wild stories about spirits, it was obvious that a sect with no background wouldnt be able to have such a mysterious technique. Lu Qianqian, after cultivating the Tendon Altering Sutra, had also momentarily wondered if the Ironbone Sect really had ancient history. Whatever the truth is, it would be best not to provoke this decisively-murdering fellow. City Lord Xie did not fear Jun Changxiao. Instead, he was curious. If the Ironbone Sect truly had such history, would it rise again under Sect Head Juns management? After Jun Changxiao left the city lords mansion, he did not immediately leave Qingyang City. Instead, he went to the bank and exchanged the treasures from the ck Wind Strongholds treasure vault for cash. At first, he had spected that the treasures had a total value of 10,000 taels. After he exchanged them though, he actually obtained 30,000 taels of silver. This was also only the treasures. Inside his storage ring were also piles of gold. If I count the reward from the city lord, I should have 50,000 taels now. A respected family could make over 50,000 taels of silver by not doing anything. Still, to the poor Ironbone Sect, this was a great sum of money. Ah. Jun Changxiao stretched as he walked out of the bank. It feels great to be rich. Shua! Suddenly, a petite girl ran from the side in a panic, almost running into him. Jun Changxiao subconsciously patted his pockets, realizing that she had not robbed him. Running so fast, are you rushing to reincarnation? Gah! The girl screeched to a stop and turned around, joy on her face. Sect Head Jun! Do you know me? Shua! Shua! At this moment, several imposing cultivators appeared from the sides, rapidly surrounding him and the girl. The man in front shouted some verbal abuse. Motherfucker, you actually made this daddy run His voice suddenly died! That was because a de was suddenly pointed right at his neck. Jun Changxiao held the de as he smiled. Friend, your mouth is full of such vulgarnguage, not very polite. Moreover, you should have more dignity when speaking to women. Chapter 52: liu wanshi Chapter 52: liu wanshi When a person felt extreme anger, they would find it very hard to stay calm and would often do irrational things. This was the case for the man who suddenly rushed through the streets. He approached the petite girl step by step, his eyes shing as if he could burn everything down. However, when faced with cold metal pressed to his neck, the dreadful bubble of anger immediately shrank down to a point. Instead, he put on a trembling smile. To suddenly go from angrily scowling to smiling was rated a difficulty of ten stars. Boy! Youre fucking courting death! You dare to point your de at our boss?! Several subordinates glowered. As they said this, their boss almost spat blood. Your daddy is still being threatened by a de to the neck. What if you agitated him and his hand slipped? Your daddys head would fly! Shua! Jun Changxiao raised the Azure Dragon Naginata a little higher, such that it was not only a papers width from the bosss neck. These subordinates of yours also do not understand the concept of politeness. The de shed with a terrifying light. Seeing the gleam of the de, the boss felt his scalp tingle. He shivered. Friend Big brother! Sworn brother! This brother has taught them improperly! Dont Dont lower yourself to their level! He then turned to the rest of the men. You group of bastards! Why have you not apologized to my sworn brother? The subordinates also realized that their bosss situation was very dangerous. Collectively, they shouted, Sworn brother, we were wrong! Jun Changxiao lightly said, Ill give you three minutes, quickly scram. One Just as the words were being spoken, the boss had already brought his subordinates to run off scared shitless. Jun Changxiao shook his head and recalled the de. Theyre gone, youre safe. The girl poked her head out from behind him and looked around, determining that the crowd of men had gone. She then walked around and knelt to the floor down a putong and gratefully said, Many thanks, Sect Head Jun! Jun Changxiao said, I just did not want to watch a group of men bullying a girl. You dont need to do this. Hehe. I knew Sect Head Jun was a good person. The girl stood up and looked at him, a smile on her face. Jun Changxiao was able to look at her properly. She was about thirteen or fourteen, with delicate features. She was short, only reaching his chest. Her long ck hair was untied and her big watery eyes blinked up at him. Although her face was covered in dust, it did not hide her beauty. Very adorable That was Jun Changxiaos first impression. The girl was also observing him, then chuckled. Sect Head Jun is even more beautiful up close. Does that mean this Lord looks ugly from far away? Also, using the word beautiful to describe me Do I look feminine or something? Jun Changxiao shook his head. I must head back, so you should leave too. Sect Head Jun! The girl blocked his way, her eyes glistening with tears. Can I join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect? Her appearance was very miserable, making people feel pity. Jun Changxiao shook his head though. Sorry, I am not epting disciples for the time being. He also wanted to ept this adorable young girl into the sect, but the sect membership had reached the maximum. If it went over, he might be punished by the system. The girl started to cry, her face bing a mess as the dust became rivulets of mud. What the hell. Not even a second had passed, why was she crying? Could she cry onmand? The girl wiped the tears with her sleeve, which only smeared the dust around. Wuwuwu Sect Head Jun, if I cant be a disciple, you can also make me do odd jobs as a servant. Sect Head Jun had just decisively killed two Spirit Spring elders, but was helpless before this crying girl. Hey, hey. Dont cry Wah! The girl immediately began to cry even harder. She turned into a weeping beauty, acting as if something terribly grievous had just happened. Sect Head Jun? What happened to the girl? It cant be that he bullied her, right? Eh? Youre the leader of a sect. Even bullying little girls Wheres your humanity? Etc. Etc. The girls tears rmed the passersby. They gathered around the two and pointed at Jun Changxiao. Sect Head Juns facial expression kept changing. Wah, wah, wah! The girl continued to cry. Jun Changxiao finally had enough and shouted, Stop crying! Gah! The girl immediately stopped crying. She looked at Jun Changxiao with thin lips and red-rimmed eyes, the picture of a pitiful creature. Wah! Not even a second had passed until she was crying again. Sect Head Jun, you are a sect leader. Bullying a girl, do you still have a conscience? Shes but a child! Jun Changxiao was speechless. Finally he said, Stop crying. This Lord agrees. The girl smiled through her tears. Many thanks, Sect Head Jun! She was just crying her heart out a moment ago, but now she was smiling. She must have studied Sichuan opera she changed faces too quickly. [1] Hah, Jun Changxiao shook his head. Lets go. Yes! The girl quickly ran after him. As they walked, she introduced herself. Sect Head Jun, my name is Liu Wanshi. My nickname is Dudu, so you can call me Dudu. Liu Wanshi? Jun Changxiao secretly had a thought, Such a poetic name really doesnt fit her. [2] Although they had only just met, he had already seen that the young girl had a quirky and devilish character. How much time does the Speed Talisman have left? [Five minutes.] I cant bring the child with me I guess I cant rush to the sect and can only call for a carriage. Rumble~ After walking a few steps, Liu Wanshis stomach rumbled in hunger. She patted her stomach and pitifully said, Sect Head Jun, I havent eaten at all today. What do you want to eat? I want to eat Star Moon Pavillions fried gardenias, honeyed ham, jujube rice cakes, braised beef, and roasted chicken! Liu Wanshi listed several dishes in one breath. Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. Just from hearing the names, he already knew they were all expensive. However, on the other hand, after transmigration, he had spent every day eating in rice and vegetables or noodles. Now that he had the money, he should enjoy some fine dining. Snap! Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers. Lead the way, lets head to Star Moon Pavillion. Star Moon Pavillion. Qingyang Citys most famous restaurant, they had a secret recipe for fried gardenia and an array of multicolored dishes. It was very well known among the gourmet circle. Every year, there would be guests who travelled thousands of miles just to have a taste. At this moment, on floor three of the restaurant, Jun Changxiao and Liu Wanshi were whirlwinds as they ate through the ces of food. Burp! After about half an hour, Jun Changxiao rxed into his seat. True delicacies! Liu Wanshi stood with her tiny legs on the chair and used a toothpick to point at the dishes before them. This dish had too little salt, fail. This dish wasnt cooked for long enough, fail. This dish used too much oil, a failure among failures! Jun Changxiao was quite speechless. You still ate a lot though. Liu Wanshi huffed. Sect Head, you must know that when a person is hungry, they dont care about the quality of the food. Seeing her lovable and earnest appearance, Jun Changxiao teased, It seems you know how to cook. I dont know how to prepare food, she said. I only know the culinary arts. Jun Changxiao was speechless again. What is the difference between preparing food and the culinary arts? Arent they both cooking? There is a big difference, Liu Wanshi solemnly exined. Preparing food is just making food to eat. The culinary arts are moreprehensive. For example, there is stir-fry, pan-fry, deep-dry, saute, boil, poach, simmer, broil, braise, roast, grill Stop talking! Jun Changxiao quickly cut her off. He was surprised for another reason, You know the culinary arts? Naturally. Liu Wanshi crossed her arms and proudly leaned against the chair. If culinary talent was graded like spiritual roots, I would be divine-grade. So amazing? Jun Changxiao was doubtful. Liu Wanshi smiled. If Sect Head doesnt believe me, after we return to the sect, I can use my two hands and show you a genuine fine dining experience. [1] Sichuan opera is famous for the constant changing of face-masks, which represent different personalities and emotions [2] (Liu Wanshi), (Liu) as in willow, (wan) as in beautiful or graceful, and (shi) as in poetry Chapter 53: a gold star chef Chapter 53: a gold star chef Jun Changxiao spent 300 taels of silver to eat a meal in Star Moon Pavilion. He did not feel pain as now that he was rich, even if you added a zero to the cost, he could still afford it. Sect Head, does our sect have cooking tools, like pots, saucepans, steamers, and so on? After they left the restaurant, Liu Wanshi suddenly thought to ask. Probably. Jun Changxiao was not sure. Thinking about it, he first ate food cooked by Qingyang Viges Aunt Wang. Then, after the Hundred Sects Recruitment, Li Qingyang was responsible for the cooking. People depend on food, Liu Wanshi said earnestly. There must be no ambiguity in eating. Lets go to the market and buy some things. Alright. Jun Changxiao went with her to the market and bought a lot of cooking appliances, as well as some ingredients and condiments. Sect Head Jun was originally still a little doubtful, but when he saw Liu Wanshis expert decision-making and experienced air, immediately recognized that she truly understood the culinary arts. Does the sect have a vegetable garden? No. Does the sect have an animal pen? No. Does the sect have a fish pond? No. Liu Wanshi stopped and blinked. You dont have this, you dont have that. What does Sect Head and my martial brothers eat all day? We sometimes eat rice and vegetables, sometimes we eat noodles. Ah? Liu Wanshi stared wide-eyed. She pursed her lips, saying, Cultivators eat this type of thing all day, how can your bodies keep up? Not good, not good at all. She turned towards Jun Changxiao and shook her finger. After returning to the sect, Im going to improve your meals. Jun Changxiao said, Qingyang, that child If his food isnt burnt or stuck to the pan, its too salty. If you can improve the food, you will have made great contributions. After a moment of thinking, Liu Wanshi said, Lets first buy vegetable oil and poultry before heading back. Do not hesitate, I will pay. Outside Qingyang City, on a major road. A carriage sped down the road. Sitting inside, Jun Changxiao wanted to cry but had no tears. p, p! Several old hens flew up to the awning, feathers drifting down tond on his forehead. Why was he not hiding? The carriage was currently holding chickens, ducks, geese,mbs, and calves. The carriage wasnt veryrge there was nowhere to hide! Liu Wanshi was hugging a small white rabbit, rubbing her face against its soft fur. Sect Head, we can raise these poultry first. Haha. Jun Changxiaoughed dryly before touching his forehead. It felt a little slimy and fuck! That was definitely chicken shit! Dusk approached. Jun Changxiao brought Liu Wanshi and a flock of birds back with him. However, upon arriving at the Ironbone Sects gates, he found a man with a bamboo hat standing there proudly. Who was this person? Sect Head is back! Tian Qi rushed down the steps. He nced at Liu Wanshi, looked at his sect leader, then pinched his nose. Sect Head, did you also go to Qingyang Vige to collect manure? Collect your sister! [1] Jun Changxiao pointed to a pile of chickens. Quickly call over some people and throw them all into the inner courtyard. Yes, yes! Tian Qi hurriedly turned around to rush off. Wait a moment. Jun Changxiao pointed towards the person at the entrance with a bamboo hat. Who is that? Tian Qi whispered, Sect Head, that person is called Ma Yongning. Hes a wandering swordsman who came topare notes with you. Disciple already told him that you were not in the sect today, but he just stood there. Hes been standing there for almost four hours, so I think hes fallen asleep. Hu! Hu! Listening carefully, there was indeed the faint sound of snoring. Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. He fell asleep standing up? Go, go, he waved his hand. Go call people. Yes. Tian Qi ran back inside the sect. A little whileter, some more disciples came running over and brought the poultry away. Even as they were rushing about, the wandering swordsman stood there as his snoring never stopped. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Dudu, lets go in. En. With light footsteps, Liu Wanshi happily walked inside. When she saw the spacious outer courtyard, the jade decorations and delicate carvings of the Main Hall, she eximed, Sect Head, our Ironbone Unyielding Sect is so fancy! Afterwards, Jun Changxiao first took a bath. Right as he sat on his throne, Li Qingyang and the other disciples came back from their missions. Xiao Zuiji did not appear, but it was probably because he smelled like manure and went to take a bath. Sect Head, Little Huang has been found, reported Su Xiaomo. Very good, nodded Jun Changxiao. Lu Qianqian was already by the doors. If there is nothing else, I will leave first. Wait a moment, Jun Changxiao stopped her. I went to Qingyang City today and brought back a girl. The inner courtyard is currently being overhauled so she will temporarily room with you. A girl? Lu Qianqian wrinkled her eyebrows. ng! Suddenly, a three chi long sword was pulled out of its sheath and pointed at the neck of a person who came sneaking up from behind. Liu Wanshi, who did not expect that the other party would suddenly draw her sword, started crying. Elder sister Dont kill me I just took a shower Qianqian, Jun Changxiao hurried to say. Put down your sword. Shes the girl I was just talking about. Oh. Lu Qianqianplied and sheathed her sword. The originally crying Liu Wanshi immediately brightened. Sister, youre so pretty, just like a fairy! Dudu, Jun Changxiao beckoned. Come over here. En. Liu Wanshi walked into the Main Hall. After taking a bath, she had changed into a loose long gown. With a fair face and still chubby cheeks, she looked even more cute. Jun Changxiao introduced, She is called Liu Wanshi, but you can call her Dudu. She will work in the Ironbone Sects kitchen a gold star chef! Li Qingyang felt great happiness. Sect Head had found a chef, he finally didnt have to prepare the food! Senior apprentice brothers, Liu Wanshi bowed. Please take care of me. Jun Changxiao said, Dudu, let me introduce them. The one by the door is the senior disciple Lu Qianqian, this is second disciple Li Qingyang, beside him is third disciple Su Xiaomo He introduced them one by one and Liu Wanshi bowed in turn, looking very polite. After the introductions, Jun Changxiao said, We are still repairing the inner courtyard, so you will room with Qianqian for now. En. Liu Wanshi nodded, smiling brightly. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, its almost nighttime, shouldnt we prepare food? Liu Wanshi lifted her hand, volunteering, Let me! The kitchen was to the left of the Main Hall. Under Li Qingyangs reconstruction, it was pretty decent. Liu Wanshi put on an apron and grabbed a kitchen knife. Sect Head. Watching from the side, Li Qingyang spoke in a low voice, This Dudu is very young, can she really cook? Jun Changxiao replied, Based on how he holds the de, she must be better than you. Li Qingyang was a little hurt by his words. Liu Wanshi was concentrating as she wielded the kitchen knife. The knife went shua shua shua, moving dizzyingly fast across the cutting board. An expert!mented Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang in unison. Momentster, the knife had stopped moving. Liu Wanshi stabbed the knife into the cutting board, where the scallion, ginger, and garlic were all diced, sliced, and minced. Expert, a true expert! Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang stared wide-eyed. The scallion, ginger, and garlic were arranged nicely. They had been cut into pieces, but the slices were so fine that it was almost impossible to tell! What excellent knifework! Liu Wanshi started a fire. It''s toote, so I will just cook some of the leftover rice for you. Mhm, nodded Jun Changxiao. After the pan was hot, Liu Wanshi added oil, ginger, scallions, garlic, and other condiments before throwing in the rice. She then used arge spoon to stir-fry. The entire process was smooth and pleasing to the eye. After a moment, the aroma of fried rice filled the kitchen. Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang breathed in and immediately eximed, Really fragrant! [1] (your sister) is basically ng for fuck you Chapter 54: dare to receive this lords sword? Chapter 54: dare to receive this lords sword? My god, this is simply too delicious! I havent had such tasty fried rice before. Give me another bowl No, make that two bowls! Dudus craftsmanship and Second Senior Brothers theres a difference between Heaven and earth! In the sects cafeteria, the disciples wolfed down the fried rice and gave fierce praise. Not even one grain of rice went to waste. Such delicious fried rice, they couldnt even describe it with words. Even the ice-cold Lu Qianqian sat in a corner, munching down on fried rice. Dont even bother mentioning Li Qingyang. After tasting this fried rice, he realized that his own cooking could only be described as trash. Xiao Zuiji carefully tasted each grain of rice, his expression changing again and again. What a delicacy! Jun Changxiao ate two bowls before putting his chopsticks down, satiated. Sitting opposite to him, Liu Wanshi rested her chin on her hands. Winking, she asked, Sect Head, how are my culinary skills? Jun Changxiao praised, Better than Star Moon Pavillions head chef! He really rejoiced now. Thank the Heavens that he epted this crying girl into the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Otherwise, where else would he find such a good chef? Liu Wanshi was all smiles. Star Moon Pavillion only has ordinary chefs, but I am a superior cook. When I reach a higher level, the food I make can also improve your power. So amazing? Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. Lu Qianqian nced over, but continued to bow her head and eat fried rice. Liu Wanshiughed. Sect Head, can I stay in the Ironbone Unyielding Sect now? Of course, Jun Changxiao didnt even take time to think. Liu Wanshis fried rice allowed all of the disciples to be happy and full of energy, and they returned to their residences full of spirit. Night was here and the moon was high in the sky. Lu Qianqian was sitting on the roof of the Main Hall, knees pulled to her chest and chin resting on her arms. She stared at the natural scenery outside the sect. Its sote but youre not sleeping. How will you work tomorrow? Jun Changxiao jumped up to the roof from below. Lu Qianqian did not pay attention to him, her eyes still focused on the scenery. A cold wind blew past and her ck hair swayed in the wind. Jun Changxiao sat down, maintaining a certain distance. This Lord believes that if you have a problem, you will feel better if you find someone to talk to. Lu Qianqian said, I do not have any problems. Jun Changxiao smiled. Youre sitting on the roof sote just to stare at the night sky? Correct. You must love star-gazing. Lu Qianqian said, Sect Head, that Liu Wanshi is not simple. How is she not simple?Jun Changxiao asked. Lu Qianqian lightly said, As far as I know, only the Ouyang Family in the Tianyu Imperial City can make food that improves your strength. Tianyu Imperial City? Jun Changxiao had never heard of it. But judging that it was an imperial city, it was definitely an extraordinary ce. Dudu is not surnamed Ouyang. Names can be changed, surnames can also be hidden. Like you? Lu Qianqian was silent, then jumped off the roof. Looking at the figure gracefully leaving, Jun Changxiao called out, Lu Qianqian, remember this, you are forever the Ironbone Unyielding Sects eldest disciple. Lu Qianqian replied, I know. Jun Changxiao looked dignified as he said, If there is an enemy, or any enmity, wait until this sect is powerful and this Lord will take responsibility. Do not act recklessly, do not be foolish. A strange look shed through Lu Qianqians eyes before she pushed open the doors and left. Jun Changxiao yawned and jumped off the roof, returning inside the Main Hall. Lu Qianqian stood in her room and softly said, Acting like you know a lot. The next day. The sky was just brightening but Liu Wanshi was bustling about the kitchen in an apron. Soon, the fragrant aroma of food covered the courtyard. The disciples, who had just gotten out of bed, were immediately hungry. Wu Im so hungry! I feel like if I eat these, I wont be tired even after an entire day! Give me a bowl of soup! In the cafeteria, the disciples continued to wolf down the food, approving of Liu Wanshi more and more. After eating their fills, the disciples felt like their whole bodies were invigorated. They continued on to the training grounds and started a brand-new day of cultivation. Qianqian, Qingyang, you continue on your missions. Jun Changxiao, picking at his teeth with a toothpick, walked out of the cafeteria. Bang! An explosion was suddenly heard. The redcquered front gates suddenly flew open with a xiu and the walls surrounding the gate crumbled. My gate The toothpick fell out of his mouth as Jun Changxiao stiffly turned towards the entrance. Crash. The wandering swordsman from yesterday had woken up. In a loud voice, he shouted, Wandering swordsman Ma Yongning is here to ask the Ironbone Sect Head for advice! On the martial arts stage. Jun Changxiao held the Azure Dragon Naginata, eyes filled with anger. After being satiated with food and wine, rxing and picking at his teeth, his front door had been rudely kicked off its hinges. Anyone would be angry. The swordsman named Ma Yongning looked at the other before slowly drawing his de, throwing the sheathe to the side. I have confirmed it, you are the one I wish to challenge. Confirm your grandfather! [1] Jun Changxiao took a step forward and more than 2000 jin (1000kg) of strength poured into the Azure Dragon Naginata. He did use the Speed Talisman so although his de was filled with chilling intent, it was far from how it looked when he killed the Spirit Spring elders with elegance and grace. Ding! Ma Yongning blocked the strike with his de. You havent entered the Martial Apprentice Realm? Shua! Jun Changxiao held his de and made another chopping motion. But he was still blocked by Ma Yongning. This Ma has challenged more than 30 sects. I have never seen a weak sect leader like you! You chatter too much! Jun Changxiao continued to brandish his de, shing again and again. His opponent was a Martial Apprentice though, easily defending or avoiding the attacks. Ma Yongning blocked several attacks before taking a few steps back. Boy, your strength is too weak. This Ma doesnt even want to make a move. Is that so? Jun Changxiao threw the naginata to the side and summonde the Cold Edge Sword. Do you dare receive this Lords sword? Ma Yongning nced at the sword and judged that it was extraordinary. Still, he indifferently said, Do you think the gap between us can be made up with a high-quality weapon? The man stepped forward, assuming a blocking pose. Shua! Shua! Shua! Jun Changxiao brandished the sword and unleashed the Nine Layered Waves Sword. The first move, the second move, the third move the eighth move, and the ninth move stacked together! With the power of 11th Stage Meridian Opening and the Tendon Altering Sutra, this was a terrifying disy of power! Xiu! The sword qi gathered into nine ovepping waves, perfectly melding together. Ma Yongning sneered. He grasped the hilt of his own sword with both hands, pouring spiritual energy into the sword. ng! The two swords and sword qi shed into the air, causing dust to billow into the air. Kacha! In the next moment, there was the sound of a weapon breaking. The sword imbued with spiritual energy was cut in half and the Cold Edge Sword chopped unhesitatingly towards Ma Yongnings shoulder. Bang! The Nine Layered Waves Swords energy hit the ground, leaving a half-meter long marking. The broken sword was inserted like a te. Ma Yongnings expression was nk as he fell to his knees. Heartbroken, he pulled out the half-sword and cried, My de [1] (your grandfather) is a curse mostly used in Northern China. Youll often see it tranted as damn it, go to hell, or fuck you depending on the situation Chapter 55: list refresh Chapter 55: list refresh Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, and the other disciples continued to Qingyang Vige to finish their missions. Others started a new day of cultivation, but not in the training area. Instead, they moved to a nearby open field. Why? It was because the wandering swordsman named Ma Yongning was still kneeling on the training ground, cradling the broken de in a daze. Even when the sun had risen high up into the sky and the air was hot, he remained unmoving. It was like he had lost his soul. Ma Yognings de was not of high quality. But as a swordsman, his sword was his life. Now that it was broken, it was equivalent to cutting half his life. Sect Head, Su Xiaomo said weakly. That guy is very pitiful. Should we set up an umbre for him? Jun Changxiao pointed at the crumbling sect gates. My gates are more pitiful than he. They were doing just fine, but they were kicked off their hinges. In the meantime, Ma Yongning finally stood up holding his broken sword. Solemnly, he said, I have been defeated today. This Ma is not as skillful as you, but I wille to challenge you again another day! After a farewell, he put on his bamboo hat and turned to depart. Although he regarded his sword as part of him, breaking it had not borne a grudge. This was because he was sincerely convinced that he was not as skilled. Ma Yongning shouted, A sense of humility and valor, that is the way of a true swordsman! Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. Is this fellow insane? Ma Yongnings appearance topare notes was nothing but a small interlude. After he left, the disciples returned to the training grounds and continued to cultivate. By noon, they ate the lunch prepared by Liu Wanshi and felt that life was too good. Dudu, Jun Changxiao said. The inner courtyard has some open areas, you can use them to make the vegetable garden or establish a pen. Later, all food supplies and preparation will be handed over to you. En! Liu Wanshi nodded, eyes gleaming despite the heavy responsibility handed to her. Jun Changxiaoo returned to the Main Hall and cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra. He then opened the system interface. I have 86 contribution points How should I spend them? He opened the system store and discovered that the Basic Insight Talisman was back in stock, which he bought without hesitation. This thing was not directly beneficial to his disciples, but was good for stealing others'' martial arts techniques. The more techniques one knew, the better. Jun Changxiao hummed, The only thing left from the gift package is the Escape Talisman. If there is an expert in the future, I fear that things will be difficult. I should prepare for the future and buy some things to protect myself. He then pulled down on the tab, scrolling down. But after looking at the entire list, he had not found anything. There were some items whose names sound promising, but they were all shy andcking substance functionally useless items. For example, there were leak-proof chamber pots selling for 10 points. The description exined that there was a special space inside the pot so that the user did not have to pour the pot out every day. It also came with a self-cleaning function, leaving absolutely no odor. If it had only been 1 point, Jun Changxiao might have considered it. After all, it was troublesome to have to get up and pour out the chamber pots. There were many other rare and unusual products in the store, but because they were all useless, they wasted the limited slots on the list. The system said, [The store has aprehensive list of items, not all of them will necessarily help Host improve strength. If Host is unsatisfied, you can refresh the list, maybe you will get something good.] Trying to trick me into spending contribution points again? Jun Changxiao understood that this was possible, but after some consideration, still decisively refreshed the page. [Ding! Contribution Points: 66/100.] After using 10 contribution points to refresh, the low-grade items list presented a whole new batch of products. Jun Changxiao dubiously looked over the list, but saw a Basic Power Talisman priced at 20 points. So expensive? He opened the item description. [Item: Basic Power Talisman Effect: After usage, the users strength will be instantaneously quintupled. Effectiveness: 60 minutes Limitations: Users body must be physically strong. Otherwise, the user may be tired or injured after the talisman expires. Price: 20 contribution points] Five times the strength? Jun Changxiao stared wide-eyed. My current strength is close to 2000 jin. After I use this, wont it be equal to 10,000 jin? Buy! Without hesitation, purchase! [Ding! Host has spent 20 contribution points, obtained Basic Power Talisman x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 46/100.] 86 contribution points. Buying two talismans and refreshing the list once had cost 40 points, but Jun Changxiao did not care. After all, these points had to be spent at some point. These are only low-grade items, so the mid-grade and high-grade and so on items must be increasingly awesome! As he thought this, he opened the mid-grade items list. He saw that the first item was 1000 contribution points and immediately closed the tab. The corners of his mouth twitched as he said, Existence beyond hope! The system said, [Based on the hosts cultivation based and sect construction level, even if you can purchase the mid-grade items, you are unable to use them.] Jun Changxiao did not respond. Instead, he nced through the rest of the item list. After a moment, he leapt directly off his throne. What did he see? He saw a gun a Modified Desert Eagle! Theres actually guns too?! Jun Changxiao was shocked. Back when he had bought the Tendon Altering Sutra, he had thought about searching for a 98K. He didnt expect that after two refreshes, he actually did find a firearm, even if it was just a pistol. He opened the item description. [Item: Modified Desert Eagle Description: The prototype is the 0.357-caliber Israeli pistol, which was modified to fit the Gaowu World. It uses a crystal core to condense energy bullets. Effect: Firing rate is quick and prating power is high. Effectiveness: Permanent Limitations: Although it has been modified, it has the inherent strong recoil of firearms and is not suitable for long-distance attacks. Price: 10 contribution points] Jun Changxiao murmured, It actually doesnt use bullets but energy from a crystal core. ording to the memory of the original Jun Changxiao, crystal cores were taken from the cores taken from savage beasts. Even the inferior-grade cores could go for 1000 taels. Should I buy it? Jun Changxiao hesitated. Although it was a modified firearm, he was unable to determine how strong it was based on the description. What if someone could catch the bullet bare-handed? That would be really awkward. Moreover, he didnt even have the crystal core to power the pistol. He hesitated for a while. Jun Chang Xiao ended up purchasing it. After all, he was from Earth since childhood, hed had a special ce in his heart for guns. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points and obtained Modified Desert Eagle x1. The item has been transferred to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 36/100.] Before the prompt even finished, Jun Changxiao had already gone to check his storage ring and took the silvery-white Desert Eagle out. It has some weight to it, feels better than the toy guns I used to y with. Shua! Holding the gun with one hand, he pointed at an empty space and pretended to be chic, Sorry, I have a gun. Pa! Pa! Pa! The childish Jun Changxiao even pretended to fire a few shots. Just then, the system notifications were heard again. [Ding! Hou Xiaohu has plowed ten acres ofnd,pleting the sect mission.] [Ding!] [Sect Achievement Points: 3/100.] [Sect Contribution Points: 37/100.] Chapter 56: the disciples rewards Chapter 56: the disciples rewards Jun Changxiao had arranged more than 20 disciples with missions. Besides the few that had a fixed time limit, the other ones just had to meet thepletion requirement. Oh, that was right. The next day, the disciples continued to Qingyang Vige to do their tasks. Jun Changxiao sat in the Main Hall and received the system notifications one after another, the sect achievement and contribution points slowly increasing. Because the mission rmendation indices were mostly one or two stars, the rewards were also only one or two points. Jun Changxiao did not care about the number of contribution points, but focused on the increasing sect achievement. That was because as long as this increased, he could increase the sect''s construction level and open other functions. Another day passed. Soon, it was already the fifth day. As evening approached, Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji and the others returned. All 20 missions had beenpleted. The contribution and achievement points were: [Sect Contribution Points: 70/100.] [Sect Achievement Points: 36/100.] After more than 20 missions, the achievement points had reached 36. This was because there were many which were only 1 point. Jun Changxiao exchanged all of the disciple contribution points for Qi Gathering Powder. Su Xiaomo was the first toplete his task. Jun Changxiao had already exchanged for a Wooden Sword and Qi Gathering Powder for him, but was waiting to reward all the disciples together. The next day. Jun Changxiao summoned all the disciples. Given that Lu Qianqian and the others have aplished their missions, they will be rewarded with Qi Gathering Powder. Qi Gathering P0wder? Many of the disciples nced at each other in confusion. Jun Changxiao exined, After you take this, your speed of condensing spiritual energy will be two times faster. The effect willst for six hours. Seriously?! The disciples stared wide-eyed. They had all heard of supplements to improve spiritual energy absorption, but it was usually only avable in those rich and powerful sects. But their dirt-poor Ironbone Unyielding Sect also had it? Jun Changxiao ced the twenty bottles of Qi Gathering Powder on the table and instructed, Each bottle has a name written on it. Disciples who havepleted a mission cane find theirs. Li Qingyang and the others walked up one by one, eyes twinkling as they searched for the one with their name. Increase absorption by two-fold. To the ordinary, this was absolutely the best cultivation aid! Zuiji, Jun Changxiao called out. Why did you not take yours? Xiao Zuiji stood in ce, voice filled with bitterness as he spoke, Sect Head, I have not reached the Meridian Opening Realm and am unable to absorb spiritual energy. Give my share of Qi Gathering Powder to a senior apprentice brother that needs it. Shua! With a swish of his sleeves, Jun Changxiao tossed the Qi Gathering Powder. This is your reward, you must take it even if it is useless. If another disciple wants it, they mustplete a mission. Xiao Zuiji caught the bottle. I understand. Su Xiaomo. Here! In light of your excellent performance, this Lord will reward you with a weapon. Su Xiaomos eyes brightened. However, after he received the Basic Wooden Sword, the corners of his mouth twitched. Sect Head, this sword is a little light Jun Changxiao smiled. You can test out its strength. Oh, okay. Su Xiaomo walked out to the training ground and used his 4th Stage Meridian Opening strength to execute a sword move. Shua! Shua! Ribbons of sword qi filled the area. Lu Qianqian secretly observed, The quality of this wooden sword isnt weaker than a superior low-grade sword. Ah! Su Xiaomo poured spiritual energy into the sword and shed at a rock outside the field. There was a bang and the rock was crushed on the spot. Oh my god! So powerful! The quality of this sword is by no means ordinary! All the disciples eximed in shock. Su Xiaomo, who had seen the swords might, was ecstatic. Many thanks, Sect Head! He was born from a poor background and had poor aptitude. That he could obtain such an excellent weapon was not something he ever dared to imagine! Qingyang. Jun Changxiao then took out a Basic Cold Edge Sword. You have been handling many sect matters these days, this sword is a reward for your hard work. After the Hundred Sects Recruitment, Li Qingyang had taken a liking for the Cold Edge Sword. Jun Changxiao had not handed it to him then, wanting to see his performanceter on. Today, he bestowed this sword, indicating that Li Qingyangs performance had been excellent. He had rebuilt the sect, helped the junior apprentices in cultivation, and even prepared food. This type of disciple was more like a chief steward; of course his performance was extraordinary! Li Qingyang stepped forward and took the chilling Cold Edge Sword. Excited, he said, Many thanks, Sect Head! Jun Changxiao nced at the other disciples and said, As long as you wholeheartedly contribute and diligently cultivate, you will receive resources, weapons, and martial skills! Yes! the disciples cheered together. Liu Wanshi, who was sitting in the cafeteria, had her chin in one hand as she muttered, When can I be an Ironbone Sect disciple? After dismissing the disciples, Jun Changxiao called Xiao Zuiji to the Main Hall and inquired, How is your progress with the Tendon Altering Sutra? Regarding this disciple, he was pretty concerned. Although it had been a few days since he had entered the sect and had integrated well, there was always this dispirited air around him. Xiao Zuiji said, Reporting to Sect Head, I have notprehended it. Jun Changxiaoforted, Everything should be taken one step at a time. Do not worry and take your time. Xiao Zuiji replied, Disciple is very diligent! Can you talk about your past? Why did your cultivation and spiritual root degenerate? asked Jun Changxiao. Pain shed through Xiao Zuijis eyes. The past was like a nightmare to him. Jun Changxiaoo saw this and said, Its okay if you dont want to talk about the past. Hu! Xiao Zuiji took a deep breath and slowly exined. Disciple managed to open all twelve meridians and gathered the qi to attack the Martial Apprentice Realm. However, I failed and fell into aa. After waking up, my cultivation and spiritual root had disappeared. Was there any pain or unusual feeling? No pain or weird feelings. When you were in aa, was there taking care of you? Disciple was in closed-room cultivation, there was no one around. Jun Changxiao dismissed Xiao Zuiji and sat alone in the Main Hall, pondering this situation. It is possible to be anxious when breaking through to the Martial Apprentice Realm. Failure is also very normal. But losing cultivation and spiritual roots are a bit fishy. Was it possible that the boys body contained the spirit of some old grandfather? [1] No, that wasnt right. If he had the grandfather spirit, only the spiritual power should have been absorbed. How did the spiritual root also disappear? It couldn''t be that he was poisoned or had it stolen, right? Jun Changxiao thought about all the novels he had read and made a list of all the reasons the main character would turn into a wastrel. The more he thought, the more confused he got. Finally, he simply decided to stop thinking. At present, it is more important to enhance his strength. I hope that the Tendon Altering Sutra will help him reach the Meridian Opening Realm. The next day. The disciples arrived at the training area for routine cultivation. Many of them were happy, as after taking the Qi Gathering Powder and cultivating for an evening, they had broken through to a higher stage. After arriving at the sect for less than two months, they had actually increased two stages. Unbelievable! But it was too early to celebrate. That was because Jun Changxiao brought them over to the Basic Qi Gathering Array, which had double the spiritual energy inside. The disciples were almost jumping with joy. Lu Qianqian did not care much about the Qi Gathering Powder, but was secretly shocked as she looked at the array. Sect Head even knows how to arrange a Qi Gathering Array? The array will open every seven days, twenty people per ground, enter in turn to cultivate for two hours, Jun Changxiao said. [Ding! The array has been activated, 1 contribution point has been consumed.] [Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 69/100.] Lu Qianqian stepped into the array first. Feeling the doubled spiritual energy inside, she found it hard to stay calm. He actually knows how to set up formations! Li Qingyang also walked in and eximed, I didnt expect Sect Head to be a Formations Master! [1] This is a reference to Battle Through the Heavens. The MC of BTTH, Xiao Yan who Xiao Zuiji is based on loses his cultivation for 3 years because its stolen by the spirit of Yao Chen Chapter 57: kill the earthly flame wolf Chapter 57: kill the earthly me wolf After the Qi Gathering Array was activated, the disciples entered in turn. Although it was only two hours, the cultivation inside was equivalent to a whole days worth, making them iparably happy. Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged inside the Main Hall, cultivating the Tendon Altering Sutra. The disciples had the Qi Gathering Array, but he couldnt use it. Unfortunately, he could only rely on normal rote cultivation. Enough energy has been gathered, breakthrough! Jun Changxiao gathered the spiritual energy in his meridians together, thenunched an attack on hisst unopened meridian. The result? Failure. Oh, he sighed. With my luck, it might be better to use the system store. The system said, [Although the Tendon Altering Sutra can help during the Meridian Opening Realm, if the host wants to break through to thest stage, it will be very difficult.] Oh. Jun Changxiao made a sound of agreement and picked up the Modified Desert Eagle, appreciating it. Should I go to Qingyang City and select a savage beasts core? Cant breakthrough right now? Ill just focus on my equipment then. Oh, right! He smacked his forehead. There was a sect mission about killing an Earthly me Wolf! That should be a powerful savage beast. I can task Qingyang with killing it and obtain a crystal core. The system said, [That is a three star mission, requiring many disciples to cooperate forpletion. Sending one person is equivalent to a death sentence.] So serious? Jun Changxiao hesitated slightly before calling Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and Su Xiaomo. There is an Earthly me Wolf terrorizing Qingyang Vige. You three are tasked with eradicating this cmity. This Lord will apany you. An Earthly me Wolf? Li Qingyangs expression darkened and he seriously said, Sect Head, that is a fire-type savage beastparable to a Martial Apprentice. It is a little difficult That is why I will be apanying you three on this mission, exined Jun Changxiao. Mission received, said Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo. Lu Qianqian had already started walking towards the entrance. [Ding! Mission has been assigned.] [Mission Overview: Please help the Qingyang vigers eradicate the Earthly me Wolf in the westside mountain valley {Iplete}] [Receiving Disciple(s): Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo.] [Reward: Uponpletion, the host will obtain 5 achievement points and 5 contribution points.] Five points? Thats pretty good. To the west of Qingyang Vige was a mountain valley covered by dense fog, which the vigers called the Wolf Valley. The vigers did not fear ordinary wolves. But over the past few years, an Earthly me Wolf hade out to torch and harass the vigers. After the former Sect Head Wang descended the mountain, he had suppressed the Earthly me Wolf into obediently listening and staying away. But the wolf was inherently cruel and had recently started to steal the livestock, causing huge economic losses. On this day, three Ironbone Sect disciples were in said mountain valley. Two people held sharp swords, another held a wooden sword. They faced the Earthly me Wolf, circling around its feet. Good luck, you can do it! On a tree outside of the valley, Jun Changxiao was loudly cheering on his disciples. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo had weird expressions on their faces, mouths twitching. This leader of theirs Didnt he say that he was there to remove the dangers? Why was he standing on a tree, making the three of them endure the might of a Martial Apprentice Realm savage beast? Roar! The Tibetan Mastiff sized Earthly me Wolf roared loudly, baring its fangs in a snarl. Not only did its eyes gleam, its entire body was covered in mes, looking very imposing. I will be the main attacker, you assist from the side. Lu Qianqian imbued her sword with spiritual energy and it glitterred brilliantly. She stepped forward to attack, disying a mysterious footwork. When she was serious, she was unusually refined. Jun Changxiao held his chin andmented, This woman should have a step technique. Shua! Li Qingyang strode forward, following closely behind. He attacked from the side, teaming up with his senior apprentice sister to attack from the front and right side. Su Xiaomo did not step up, not because he was afraid of death, but because he had only opened four meridians. Even if he had a low-grade sword in his hands, his strength was still insufficient to harm a Martial Apprentice Realm savage beast. I must seize the right timing and attack! Su Xiaomo thought to himself. Shua! Shua! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang attacked the Earthly me Wolf again and again, swords glowing as they rushed in from the front and the back. Shua! The Earthly me Wolf suddenly leapt forward, immediately bursting out of the of sword qi. It stopped a few meters away, turning around to spit me at them. Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang scurried to the side and the mes sted the stone walls behind them. The rock exploded into a burnt pit, indicating that the column of me was extraordinarily powerful. Bang! Bang! The Earthly me Wolf opened its mouth and spat out two more columns of me, attacking the two people. Although the attack was powerful, it was slow, allowing them to easily escape. Bang! Bang! Bang! However, even if Li Qingyang and Lu Qianqian could avoid the attacks, the Earthly me Wolf was like a cannon, continuously shooting out balls of me. Damn. The corner of Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. You can roast more than keyboard warriors. After several volleys, Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang could only continue to run around and were unable to approach the wolf. An opportunity, realized Su Xiaomo. When the Earthly me Wolf was attacking his senior sister and senior brother, Su Xiaomo crawled behind it. Pouring spiritual energy into his sword, he suddenly shed at it. Ding! That sh contained 1000 jin of strength. But when Su Xiaomo hit the Earthly me Wolfs back, there was a loud nging sound and his fingers tingled with numbness. Fuck, its skin is so hard! Shua! The Earthly me King angrily turned its head. Hehe. With a stupid smile on his face, Su Xiaomo said, I was trying out your defense, do not mind me As he said so, he ran away on his short legs, yelling, Aiya! Holy shit! Senior Brother, Senior Sister, hurry and save me! Hu! Hu! The Earthly me Wolf opened itsrge mouth, swiftly condensing a ball of mes. Jun Changxiao, who was watching from the tree, loudly shouted, Little Mo, quickly go out of position! Out of position? What type of? Cant you see that Im trying to escape? Although Su Xiaomo was puzzled, he turned his head and discovered that the Earthly me Wolf was about to fire a ball of mes. Since it could only aim straight in front of it, he quickly changed how he ran, escaping in a Z-shape and silently prayed, It will miss, it will miss Bang! The fireball sted outwards. Fortunately, Su Xiaomo had run in a poorly straight line. It just barely nced his buttcheeks, burning a small hole in his pants, sparking a little. Ah! Im on fire! As he ran, Su Xiaomo pped at the small sparks of me on his ass, creating an amusing image. Shua! Shua! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang seized this opportunity, approaching the Earthly me Wolf to instantaneously sever its head. Chilling intent and sword qi filled the area. Roar! The Earthly me Wolf roared. It beautifully avoided the sword aimed at its neck, but was unable to realize that another attack was aimed at its spine! Puchi The spiritual power imbued into the Cold Edge Sword froze its body as the sword created a deep gash, blood pouring out of the wound. Li Qingyang secretly eximed, This sword is really sharp! Puchi At this moment, Lu Qianqian had shed once more and sessfully sliced the wolfs neck. Although its head did not fly off, there was a deep gash. Shua! Li Qingyang did not hesitate to infuse spiritual power into the Cold Edge Sword and hack at the wound left by his senior sister. Puchi With that second sword strike, the Earthly me Wolfs head flew off, rolling to a stop in front of Su Xiaomo. Motherfucker! Ill let you spit fire, Ill let you spit fire! Su Xiaomo lifted his feet and repeatedly stamped down on the wolfs head. [Ding! Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, and Su Xiaomo have killed the Earthly me Wolf,pleting the sect mission.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution Points: 74/100.] [Sect Achievement Points: 41/100.] Qingyang, Jun Changxiao called out. Check if theres a crystal core! Li Qingyang lifted his spear and cut the Earthly me Wolfs chest. A red crystal tumbled out. Sect Head, there is one! Jun Changxiao grinned. The gun now has bullets. Chapter 58: the earthly flame wolf king Chapter 58: the earthly me wolf king Kneeling before a small stream, Li Qingyang dabbed with his sleeve at the blood-stained Cold Edge Sword. This was the first time he used the sword bestowed by Sect Head Jun and was very satisfied with its performance. He secretly thought, If I had such a sharp weapon before, I wouldnt have been seriously wounded by those savage beasts. Su Xiaomo sat on a rock a few meters away, enviously looking at Senior Brother Li and his Cold Edge Sword. I must perform well and obtain Sect Heads approval, changing my wooden sword for one like Senior Brothers! Lu Qianqian was resting under a tree, bright eyes staring into the distance. She looked like she was appreciating the natural wonders, but asionally shot a nce at Jun Changxiao, who was looking distressed. Whats wrong with him? There wasnt anything wrong with Jun Changxiao, just that there was a small problem: How was he supposed to load the crystal core into the Desert Eagle so that it could form bullets? In the space of the storage ring, Jun Changxiao was holding the pistol in one hand and the scarlet core in the other. He had tried multiple times already tossing them into the air together, banging them together, looking for a way to dismantle the gun but nothing had any effect. Jun Changxiao was speechless. Theres not even a manual, how am I supposed to figure it out? The system said: [The host can use spiritual sense to transfer the energy from the core to the pistol, integrating it through the bottom groove.] Groove? Jun Changxiao flipped his wrist and discovered that there was indeed a groove. He immediately sat cross-legged and tried to use spiritual sense to observe the crystal. It was surprisingly easy and he soon felt the fierce spiritual power of the wolfs core. Savage beast cores were a source of boundless spiritual power, but could only be used after refinement. The refined cores had many functions, like powering pill cauldrons and strengthening weapons, and were thus too expensive for ordinary cultivators. Jun Changxiao slowly refined the fierce spiritual power and dragged it, only to see it trickle like a stream of water towards the pistol. He then integrated it through a groove on the bottom of the pistol. Afterwards, a small red dot inside of the pistol began to glow. Ding! After a moment, rays of light resembling bullets formed in this area. Jun Changxiao guessed this meant that a bullet had been loaded. Ding! Ding! The spiritual power continued to flow along the groove and small bullet shapes gradually umted. Soon, seven bullets were arranged in a line. At this time, spiritual power could no longer be added. Apparently, the magazine had been filled. Only about half of the energy contained in the core had been used up. Seven bullets is not a lot Jun Changxiao didnt continue thinking that way, but muttered, It would be good if there was an extra clip. Shua! With a thought, he summoned the Desert Eagle into physical being and held the gun with both hands, aiming at the rocks on the road. Hands up, this is the police! Lu Qianqian calmly said, What an idiot. Su Xiaomo leaned over, an eye right next to the muzzle. He grinned, Sect Head, what is this thing? It is a gun. Jun Changxiao hurriedly moved the gun to the side, fearing that he might identally pull the trigger and cause an ident. Su Xiaomo was dumbfounded. This is a spear? [1] To his understanding, a spear had to have a shaft and a speartip! Jun Changxiao exined, It is better to call this a hidden weapon. It can shoot darts which are virtually impossible to guard against. After it was exined this way, Su Xiaomo understood. Smiling, he asked, Can Sect Head shoot and show this disciple? Jun Changxiao shook his head. There are not many darts inside. When not in a life-threatening situation, it is better not to casually waste them. So its like that" Su Xiaomo scratched his head and drew back. Li Qingyang piped up from the side, Sect Head, what is the police? Uh Jun Changxiao perfunctorily said, This Lord just thoughtlessly said so, dont worry about it. He nced at the sky. Lets go, time to return to the sect. He clipped the Desert Eagle to his waist and walked with great strides. After all, with a gun on him, he was safe! Roar!! Suddenly, a ferocious roar came from Wolf Valley. Li Qingyang frowned. Sect Head, that is the sound of another wolf beast. Is there more than one wolf in the valley? Itsing Lu Qianqian put her jade-like hand on her sword, eyes shing. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo were also immediately on alert. Shua! Soon, a ming shadow emerged from the grass, standing a few dozen meters away. It was a savage beast that looked very simr to the Earthly me Wolf, but was muchrger, being almost two meters tall and covered in even hotter mes. Li Qingyang solemnly concluded, An Earthly me Wolf King. Lu Qianqians willow brows wrinkled. That is a low seventh-stage savage beast. Falling Star Continents savage beasts also had careful divisions, those being low-grade, mid-grade, and high-grade savage beasts, corresponding with Martial Apprentice, Martial Master, and Martial Ancestor respectively. Above savage beasts were the spirit beasts, which were simrly divided into low, middle, and high grades, corresponding with Martial King, Martial Sovereigns, and Martial Saints. There were also holy beasts, which wereparable with Martial Emperors. Whatever type of beast it was, they were also ssified into first to ninth stages. Previously, Lu Qianqian and the others had killed an Earthly me Wolf of the low second stage savage beast. This Earthly me Wolf King was a low seventh stage savage beast, equivalent to a Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice. Low second and low seventh, the difference was huge. This is troublesome. Li Qingyangs eyebrows furrowed. He wielded the sword, brandishing it at the wolf. You guys leave first, I will stall it! Jun Changxiao smacked a palm onto his disciples face, shoving him to the side. Standing in front of them, he said, Remember, my Ironbone Unyielding Sects first rule is to be unafraid of life or death, eliminate whatever you cannot ept. Li Qingyang was dumbfounded. Su Xiaomos mouth twitched. Sect Head, isnt our sects first rule to be an unyielding person, to behave unyieldingly? I just changed it, replied Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo almost copsed. Their sects first rule had changed so suddenly, wasnt that too disearnest? All of you retreat. Today, this Lord will execute this domestic animal, Jun Changxiao said as he took out the Desert Eagle. Unexpectedly, the three disciples eagerly withdrew, retreating before he had even finished speaking. From a distance away, Su Xiaomo cheered, Good luck, you can do it Sect Head! These lines were a little familiar-sounding Jun Changxiao shook his head. He naturally pointed the muzzle at the Wolf King and proudly said, Evil creature, you dont have much time left. Roar! The Earthly me Wolf King roared and mes spurted out on all sides as it sprinted forwards. Courting death! Jun Changxiao put his index finger on the trigger and opened fire with a pah. But there was no bullet firing, no movement nothing! Fuck! What was this situation? Jun Changxiao quickly pulled the trigger two more times and heard the pah, pah sounds, but no bullet was actually fired. Roar! The Earthly me Wolf King rushed over, leaping towards him with its ws out and jaws wide, mes covering the area. The proud look on Jun Changxiaos face immediately disappeared as he hurriedly rolled to the side. Is this fucking thing an actual gun or just a model? The system said: [The host did not load any bullets.] Fuck, I forgot! Jun Changxiao quickly stumbled backwards. While the Earthly me Wolf King was still in the air, he pulled the barrel of the gun back. Evil creature, die! In a half-kneeling position, he pulled the trigger once more. Only to hear a slight snap sound, without firing a bullet. Damn it! Now, what was this situation? What is Sect Head doing? Why does he not use the hidden weapon? If I didnt guess wrong, Sect Head should be practicing his reflexes. My god! Practicing his reflexes against a low seventh stage savage beast, Sect Head is simply too fierce! Su Xiaomo had a whole face of worship. Roar! The Earthly me Wolf King turned its head, opening its mouth to spit out arge me ball. A wolf king was still a wolf king! But the fireball was slow. Jun Changxiao tumbled to the side again, avoiding the mes. He was going wild, screaming, System, whats the fucking problem this time? [Host, the safety is still engaged.] Fucking hell Jun Changxiao wanted to copse, his soul almost leaving his body in stupefaction. He quickly turned the pistol sleeve towards himself and found that there was a small hammer near the back and hurriedly flicked it off. Roar! The Earthly me Wolf King rushed towards him again, faster than before. The mes were everburning as it tried to rip the human before it apart. Sect Head is in danger! Su Xiaomosplexion drastically paled. ng! ng! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang drew their swords in unison. They were just about to rush forward when they heard a loud bang. Eardrums still throbbing, they stopped, dumbstruck. [1] The character used, , can mean either gun or spear. Obviously, Su Xiaomo has no idea what a firearm is (because thats something from Earth) and thinks Jun Changxiao means a spear Chapter 59: when heaven is going to place great responsibility Chapter 59: when heaven is going to ce great responsibility Hong-long! The huge Earthly me Wolf King dropped from midair, copsing to the ground. The mes covering its bodies dissipated as a grape-sized hole appeared in the middle of its forehead, gushing blood and brains. Low seventh stage savage beast, dead! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang, who had drawn their swords to aid Jun Changxiao, stood motionlessly in ce like wood dummies, staring in disbelief Su Xiaomos mouth was agape. What had they just seen? As the Earthly me Wolf King lunged at their leader, the silvery-white hidden weapon hadunched a sh of bright light, which pierced the beasts forehead at an extreme speed. How fast? So quick that they couldnt tell what the sh of light actually was! Dont dont just stand there in a daze, quickly help me get up Jun Changxiaos voice floated over. The three people woke up from their stupor and simultaneously looked to the side, where their leader was leaning on his side in a patch of grass. His arm was still lifted up, the hidden weapon belching smoke. His whole body looked stiff. How could it not be stiff? The modified pistol had a strong recoil, sting Jun Changxiao 45 meters away. The arm holding the gun was shocked and his muscles had stiffened. Is this a pistol or a rocketuncher? Jun Changxiao had piles and piles ofints within his heart, but they were the caring and kindints of a happy customer. A pistol could directly execute a savage beastparable to a Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice. In the future, why bother cultivating? Just bring a gun and trample through Jianghu! Careful! Aiya, my small and tender waist Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo cautiously supported Jun Changxiao by the arms. His arm was still stuck in the same position and would probably need some time to mend. Lu Qianqian walked over to the wolf kings corpse and cut open its chest, where she found a fiery crystal core. No matter how she looked at it, it was definitely superior to the Earthly me Wolfs. Sect Head, do you want this crystal core? Yes! Jun Changxiao had to maintain the firing stance as he was basically carried back to the sect. As the day progressed, his muscles slowly rxed. The recoil is too strong! [Strictly speaking, it is the hosts body which is too weak.] Jun Changxiao was aghast. This is just a pistol, but the bullet is simr to artillery shells. Who can bear this type of recoil? The system exined: [The Modified Desert Eagle uses Gaowu Worlds crystal cores, surpassing the category of pistol in the hosts original world.] The corner of his mouth twitched and Jun Changxiao said, If I refresh the items list and find a Modified Rocket Launcher, does that mean I will have to endure the recoilparable to a nuclear bomb? [That is hard to say], responded the system. Jun Changxiao did not bother responding. He quickly pulled open his past purchases and discovered that the Modified Desert Eagles box was shaded in gray, as purchase was limited to once every two months. If the purchase wasnt limited, I would have bought some for the disciples. Who would still use swords then? One-shotted a low seventh-stage Earthly me Wolf King? Senior Brother Su, what hidden weapon was it? So amazing! On the training field, many disciples gathered around Su Xiaomo, inquiring about his story. Cough, cough. Su Xiaomo put one leg on a rock, assuming the firing stance. The hidden weapon that Sect Head uses is called a gun. A spear? It is not the long weapon that we use. Its a hidden weapon the size of the size of a slingshot. Using it, he killed the wolf king in one hit. Ignoring the fact that his storytelling was dramatic, Su Xiaomo was remembering how he had tried to nce down the barrel of the gun, a cold chill crawling down his spine. Oh my god. I actually stood so close to it. One wrong move and my head would have exploded! Sect Head is too awesome! After the disciples understood the matter, the eyes filled with worship. If the system collected points for hero worship, the value would have exceeded 10,000 points. He advised the people in Qingyang City. He cut off a Spirit Spring Sect elders arm on the martial arts arena. He eliminated the ck Wind Stronghold by himself, killing more than 200 bandits. Now, only depending on a hidden weapon, he had killed a Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice level Earthly me Wolf King in one shot. After each event, the disciples would pay reverence to Jun Changxiao. More importantly, Sect Head wasnt even a Martial Apprentice yet! The next day, Jun Changxiao distributed missions to the disciples that had not yet received one, making them run to Qingyang Vige once more. Then he immersed himself in cultivation. Although he was worry-free with the Desert Eagle in hand, the recoil was too strong. If he wanted to control it better, he had to increase his cultivation and train his physical body as soon as possible. [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtained Muscle Molding Room x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution Points: 54/100.] Jun Changxiao walked to a side room and called out what could be considered an open-country camping tent looking thing, which he ced by the strength tester. The Muscle Molding Room tempered the physical body. Although it did not directly help in qi cultivation, it could improve muscle strength and endurance. He had not nned to purchase this item because 20 contribution points was a little expensive, but he could not help but shudder after realizing that his physical body was too weak. The Yijin Sutra could help, but it was too slow. Hua! He let out a breath before walking into the Muscle Molding Room. The space inside was not very big, enough tofortably fit just one person. The four walls seemed to be made of a soft cushion, as it wasfortable to lie down on. Jun Changxiao wondered, Is it possible that it tempers the body through a massage? Sounds interesting. The gate closed and the machine whirred to life. Bang! Bang! Bang! From outside, the tent seemed to be trembling and the sound of something being hit could be instinctively heard, apanied by pitiful cries of pain. Inside the tent, Jun Changxiao was crammed into a narrow space as the soft cushions suddenly became hard as steel. Like a cksmith pounding the impurities out of a piece of metal, the four walls sincerely gave him all-round personal care. Holy shit! This Muscle Molding Room is deadly! Stop! Stop! However, no matter how Jun Changxiao tried to stop the machines or dodge the blows, the punches did not stop raining down. Instead, the hits became more ruthless. The system announced, [Once the Muscle Molding Room has been activated, it will continue for 2 hours.] Fuck you quickly pull the plug Bang! Bang! Bang! Aaahhh! After two hours. The Muscle Molding Rooms gate opened and Jun Changxiao slid out foaming at the mouth, having been punched ck and blue. Curse the Muscle Molding Room, curse the system Feeling the soreness of his entire body, Sect Head Junid on the ground and cursed. The system said, [When Heaven is about to ce great responsibility upon a person, it always first frustrates his spirit and will, exhausts his muscles and bones.] [1] Fuck off groaned Jun Changxiao. Although the Muscle Molding Room was a bit cruel, after a good nights rest, his back no longer hurt and his muscles felt more solid than the day before. Jun Changxiao was amazed. So effective? He then walked to the strength tester and punched it 1900 jin. When he tested his strength yesterday, it had been 1850 jin. Tempering for two hours had increased his strength by 50 jin, a remarkable effect! Continue! Opening the tent, Jun Changxiao wormed his way inside. After two tyrannical hours of being a sandbag, he slid out. The next day, his aches and sores were gone and he was full of energy, muscles a little more solid. Sect Head. In the meantime, Xiao Zuiji lowered his head and reported, I haveprehended the Tendon Altering Sutra. That is a good thing, so why do you look distressed? Xiao Zuijis voice was filled with bitterness as he said, I tried to absorb qi for an entire night, but nothing happened. It seems that I will be doomed to spend the rest of my life without cultivating ever again. Jun Changxiao originally wanted to speak someforting words, but suddenly had a gleam in his eyes. Come,e, this Lord will lead you to cultivate. Saying this, he brought them to the muscle tempering room. Go in. En. Xiao Zuijiy down in the room before asking, Sect Head, is this a bed? Pah! Jun Changxiao hit a button and the Muscle Molding Room began to shiver. A panel above the button disyed 4 hours. Bang! Bang! Bang! Ah! Ahh! Argh! [1] An excerpt from a longer quote saying So it is that when Heaven is about to ce great responsibility upon a person, it always first frustrates his spirit and will, exhausts his muscles and bones, exposes him to starvation and poverty, and harasses him with troubles and setbacks so as to stimte his spirit, toughen his nature, and enhance his abilities. Chapter 60: epic mission Chapter 60: epic mission Outside the tent. Xiao Zuijiy on the floor impersonating a blob of mud. His whole face had been punched so ck and blue that even his mother might not recognize him. Four hours! Jun Changxiao was punched for two hours and already wished for the sweet release of death. Plus, Xiao Zuiji didnt even have a cultivation base. Naturally, the Muscle Molding Room adjusted ording to the users physique. The strength it used was carefully calcted; no one would lose their life because of the fierce beating. Junior brother, whats wrong? Who punched you? Why were they so vicious? I heard that Sect Head is giving special training to Junior Brother Xiao. The disciples who passed by gazed at him with pity and said their sympathies. Jun Changxiao walked over and sat on the steps. How do you feel? Pain Xiao Zuiji muttered weakly. Jun Changxiao patted him on the shoulder. It is as they say, when Heaven is about to ce a great responsibility on a person, it will always first frustrate his spirit and will, exhausting his muscles and bones. Xiao Zuiji did not respond, his eyespletelycking spirit. The beating from the tempering room was oppressive, but it was just physical pain. Losing his divine-grade spiritual root and being unable to condense spiritual power was much more painful. Sect Head, Im really a waste, useless waste Xiao Zuiji seemed to ept this as Fates arrangement and became even more depressed. How to be stronger in this world? The answer was to absorb more spiritual energy! He could not absorb energy, could not strengthen himself, and could not unblock his meridians. The difference between him and waste was almost insignificant! Xiao Zuiji. Jun Changxiao sternly lectured, Remember these words for this Lord, the Ironbone Sect does not have waste! Sect Head, I Silence. Starting from tomorrow, you will spend eight hours here every day. Eight hours?! Xiao Zuiji syed his limbs out, impersonating a blob of mud once more. The next day. When he opened his eyes, Xiao Zuiji discovered that his body was not only not sore, his muscles seemed to have changed a little. What is this? Xiao Zuiji waspletely confused, but deferred to Sect Head Juns words and arrived at the side room again, entering the Muscle Molding Room. Jun Changxiao had calibrated it ahead of time, so as long as the gate closed, the machine would automatically activate and stay on for eight hours. It was a truly long time. After it was over, Xiao Zuiji became a ravenous blob of mud. He would eat a meal prepared by Liu Wanshi and go to sleep. When he woke up, his aches and bruises would have vanished and his muscles would be invigorated, allowing him to be iparably excited as he made his way to the Muscle Molding Room for another round. Eh? Junior Brother is quite happy today? Thats not right. Hes been tortured by Sect Head for the past few days. He hasnt been tortured into stupidity, right? The disciples shook their heads. If they knew that the tempering room could quickly strengthen their body and improve their physique, they would surely rush to be abused next. Xiao Zuiji was tortured during the day and Jun Changxiao would be tortured at night. The two staggered their usage of the room. In other words, why were the other disciples not allowed to enter? After all, a good physical body was part of a solid foundation. Jun Changxiaos reasoning was very simple: Xiao Zuiji could not absorb spiritual power, so he was allowed in for special training. This tortuous process would mold his body and allow him to regain confidence in cultivation. Not to mention, after training like this for three days, Xiao Zuijis strength had increased from 20-30 jin to nearly 100 jin! Although he could not enter the Meridian Opening Realm and his improvements were slow, this increase allowed him to see a ray of hope and he regained a twinkle in his eyes. Sect Head, Disciple wishes to extend the time! How long? Twelve hours! Okay. After Xiao Zuiji left, Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Should I buy another Muscle Molding Room? This item had a purchase limit of 5 per month. [Ding! Li Fei has delivered a letter to Niu Vige,pleting the sect mission.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 84/100.] [Sect Achievement: 71/100.] While Xiao Zuiji was tempering himself during these three days, the other disciples had beenpleting their assigned tasks. Both achievement and contribution had increased nearly 30 points each. Jun Changxiao realized, There are still about twenty missions left. If all of them arepleted, the achievement value will be filled and the contribution value will go over the limit. Buy another one! [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining Muscle Molding Room x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 64/100.] Jun Changxiao put the two tents side by side, renaming the room as a training room. The disciplespleted their tasks one after another. Jun Changxiao gathered them all together, rewarding them with Qi Gathering Powder and a Basic Wooden Sword. There was a cultivation technique, an array, a training room, and a specialty culinary master, the ninth-grade Ironbone Unyielding Sect was developing quite well. But Jun Changxiao knew that this was only the beginning; the road ahead was very long. Sect Head. Li Qingyang reported, The inner courtyard has been finished. How much was spent? asked Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang was embarrassed as he answered, Sect Head gave 10,000 tales to Disciple, but there are only 2000 taels left. The corner of Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. Hes really willing to spend money. But the more money spent, the better the results. When he arrived at the inner courtyard and looked at the sprawl of lotus ponds and tiered pavilions, he was satisfied. Li Qingyang pointed at a distant luxurious garden. Sect Head, that is your personal area. There is an independent courtyard, a pond, a yard, and a study. Very good, very good, praised Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang continued, On the north side is the living area for the male disciples, on the south side is the area for the female disciples. Each dormitory has a small training area. Hey, Jun Changxiao joked. I forgot to remind you, the female disciples dormitory should be closer to this Lords courtyard. Li Qingyang was speechless. Right. Jun Changxiao said, Choose a few disciples with good qualifications and let them enter the training room in batches. They can practice with Zuiji, two hours at a time. Senior brother, what is this thing? Li Qingyang led Su Xiaomo and some others to stand before the two Muscle Molding Rooms. They dubiously looked at the two tent-looking things. At this time, Xiao Zuiji walked into the room and punched the strength tester. The machine read: 300 jin. This Li Qingyang and the others were amazed, breaths caught in their throats. Junior Brother Xiao was not in the Meridian Opening Realm, yet he was as strong as a Second Stage Meridian Opening cultivator! How monstrous! Junior brother. Su Xiaomo walked over and squeezed Xiao Zuijis arm, feeling the solid muscle. Do you have innate superstrength? No. Xiao Zuiji shook his head and pointed at the tent. It is because of that. After saying that, he opened the tent p and wormed his way into one. The Muscle Molding Room began to tremble and there was the faint sound of punching. Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and the others cocked their heads to the side, listening to the sounding from the tent. All of a sudden, there was a sense of enlightenment. No wonder Junior Brother Xiao was ck and blue these days! He was being tortured in these things! Ill try. Li Qingyang entered the other Muscle Molding Room. Since Jun Changxiao had calibrated it ahead of time, the door closed immediately and the machine turned on. After two hours, Qingyang Citys number one talent copsed onto the floor, frothing at the mouth. In the Main Hall. Jun Changxiao practiced the Tendon Altering Sutra. These few days, he had been tempering himself for four hours every night. Not only had his strength increased, his physique had also improved. Huff! Jun Changxiao exhaled and said, I hope that I can seed in the breakthrough this time. Perhaps after the muscle tempering and a week of cultivating, he would finally be able to open hisst meridian! Hu! Hu! Boundless spiritual power howled through his meridians, galloping like a wild horse across the ins. Hahaha! cackled Jun Changxiao. I finally seeded, I finally broke through! This opened meridian had special meaning to Jun Changxiao. It was the first time he tried to do it relyingpletely on himself, not using contribution points nor alchemical pills. [Ding! Congrattions, the host haspleted the hidden mission {Constantly Strive for Self-Improvement} and earned 10 contribution points!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 74/100.] Jun Changxiao muttered, Indeed, depending on oneself to cultivate and trying hard is a hidden mission. [Ding! The host has opened all twelve meridians, meeting the requirements for epic missions!] Jun Changxiao was startled and quickly opened the system interface. Under the sect missions panel was an Epic Mission tab. It read: [Qingyang Commandery will hold a martial artspetition in seven days. Lead five disciples to participate {Iplete}] Chapter 61: devilish training Chapter 61: devilish training Jun Changxiao had opened all twelve meridians and was finally qualified for an epic mission. But after reading the mission presented, he found it a bit unbelievable. Is it just participating? He clicked on the mission details, which revealed aplete introduction. [Epic Mission (One) Mission Details: In ten days, Qingyang Commandery will conduct the biannual Sect Martial Arts Competition. The host must lead five disciples to participate. Mission Condition: One disciple enters the top three. Mission Failure: Failure to register for thepetition within the given time; All disciples eliminated during the first round. Mission Reward: ???] The three question marks were a little weird. Dumbfounded, Jun Changxiao asked, What type of reward is three question marks? The system replied: [The reward is given ording to the hostspletion percentage. Therefore, it cannot be determined beforepletion.] Isnt the condition fully stated already? A disciple must enter the top three! protested Jun Changxiao. The system exined, [That condition is only the bottom limit. If only one disciple makes it to the top three, or if you take all the top spots, the reward will be calcted ordingly.] Jun Changxiao asked, So if only one makes it, it is considered a sess. But because it is the bottom limit, the reward will not be as good? [Correct.] So if all five disciples make it to the top spots, this is considered as over-aplishment and the reward will be better? [Yes.] Jun Changxiao asked, Can we not participate? The system said, [Not participating is equal to failure. The host will be punished after the time runs out and will not be able to break through to the next realm for a period of time.] How long? [Starting period is 10 years.] Jun Changxiao shrugged. So basically, I have to do the epic mission. A puffy-faced Li Qingyang dragged his weak body, step by step, closer. Sect Head, what did you want to say? After two hours of tempering, he was sore and tired. Jun Changxiao asked, Have you heard of the Qingyang Commanderys martial artspetition? Heard of it. Li Qingyang rubbed at his aching face as he responded, It is conducted every two years, there should be about ten days before it will be held. He then realized something. Sect Head, our sect isnt registered, right? No. Oh, thats good. But I was nning to register. Li Qingyang twitched, grimacing, Sect Head, that is apetition for high-level sects. Our Ironbone Unyielding Sect will only be cannon fodder. Jun Changxiao rested his elbows on the armrest, chin in his hand. Do you not have confidence in yourself, in your sect? Li Qingyang seriously responded, ording to what this Disciple knows, for this martial artspetition, each sect will send their most outstanding disciples. Their strength will mostly be at Martial Apprentice level. Is that so? Jun Changxiao knit his brows. His sects disciples were all Meridian Opening cultivators. They would definitely be at a disadvantage against Martial Apprentices, let alone trample them and reach top three. Li Qingyang added, The previous first ce was a disciple from the sixth-rate Hualing Sect, a Third Stage Martial Apprentice. Jun Changxiaos brows wrinkled further. If there was a Third Stage Martial Apprentice in thispetition, how could his disciples fight? Epic mission? More like hell mission! Jun Changxiao asked, Where do the sects register? Sect Head still wants to participate? Although Li Qingyang was shocked, he still answered honestly, Thepetition will be held in Liyang City. Liyang? Isnt that where Zuiji is from? Yes, Sect Head. Jun Changxiao was silent for a while. Inform Lu Qianqian, Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and Xiao Zuiji that this Lord will start your devilish training tomorrow. Devilish training? Li Qingyangs face was nk. Jun Changxiao walked over and patted his shoulder, voice solemn. This Lord will be sending you to participate in ten days. You must make it to the top three. Huh? Li Qingyang was dumbfounded. Failure would mean that his cultivation was sealed for ten years. Even if he knew that this was Hell Mode, Jun Changxiao still had to do it. He felt that Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang had some promise, as one had a mysterious background while the other had extraordinary aptitude. Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi, although not as promising, could show great improvement after ten days of training. As for letting Xiao Zuiji go, Jun Changxiao merely hoped to prove to the Xiao Family that the boy was not a loser. This was a little difficult. The next day, Jun Changxiao delegated all the remaining sect missions. He then called Lu Qianqian and the others over to the low-grade Qi Gathering Array. You will cultivate here for four hours. Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi were fired up immediately. Lu Qianqian asked, Sect Head is really sending us to the Qingyang Commanderyspetition? With a lofty air, Jun Changxiao responded, Not only will you be participating, you must reach top three! Difficult, said Lu Qianqian. Jun Changxiao stated, It is only a challenge if it is difficult. Tell this Lord, can you do it? We can! Li Qingyang and the others shouted. Go in and cultivate! Yes! The four people entered the array. In the training room. Xiao Zuiji had his head down. Sect Head, it is better to send another senior brother to participate. Disciple is ipetent. Although the tempering had given him hope, but topete with other disciples? Moreover, in Liyang City? He was not confident. Jun Changxiao asked, Are you running away? Xiao Zuiji bitterly replied, Disciple does not want to implicate the sect. If he went, he was not afraid of being disgraced or spurned. But, he did not want to represent the Ironbone Sect, did not want the sect to shoulder the shame of having a loser like himself. Jun Changxiao pulled Xiao Zuiji closer and seriously said, In these ten days, this Lord will make you stronger. Use strength to prove that you, Xiao Zuiji, even without spiritual roots and cultivation base, are still a genius! His words were passionate; there was even a little bit of spittle. Seeing the look in Sect Head Juns eyes, Xiao Zuiji felt his heart grow warm. That was an iparable feeling of trust, even if he was just a loser Crunch Xiao Zuiji clenched his fists and shouted, Disciple understands! Shua! With a wave of his arms, Jun Changxiao tossed him into the Muscle Molding Room. The duration? Twenty hours! As he was hammered by this entire body massage, Xiao Zuiji was revolving the Tendon Altering Sutra through his body, strengthening his body in two ways. I must grow stronger! I want to prove myself! I cannot let the sect be insulted! With these beliefs, Xiao Zuiji ate one meal a day and slept for two hours per night. The rest of his time was spent in the training room. Jun Changxiao spent another 40 points, purchasing two more Muscle Molding Rooms for the other four to use. That way, they could rotate between the Qi Gathering Array and the training room. Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and Tian Qi also only ate one meal per day and slept for two hours. Their time was split between the array and the training room. Lu Qianqian did not use the training room at all, choosing to cultivate in the array all day. This devilish training continued until the day before thepetition started. Liyang City. While the disciples trained, Jun Changxiao rushed over here. Thepetition would be held in an arena on the south side of the city. Currently, there was a smattering of sect elders gathered before a table, reporting the names of their sect and the participating disciples. Next, the middle-aged man recording the information shouted. Jun Changxiao walked forward. The man didnt raise his head, dipping his brush into the ink. Sect. Ironbone Unyielding Sect. Gah. The mans hand suddenly froze and he raised his head. Many of the other elders also stiffened, turning to cast disbelieving looks over. Ironbone Sect? Isnt that the ninth-grade sect from Qingyang Vige? All the participating sects are eighth-grade or above. Why is his sect joining in? Chapter 62: remove direct descendant Chapter 62: remove direct descendant After Jun Changxiao announced his sects name, the surrounding cultivators immediately started to discuss, their words venomous. This was very normal. All of the sects participating were at least eighth-grade. A ninth-grade sect registering was unthinkable. Ah Jun Changxiao sighed. He did not believe that he was born with a mockable face, just that the Fallen Star Continent was too cruel. In the ancient times of his previous world, people had also been divided into various grades and ranks. The servants and ves were regarded as outcasts. If they tried to act outside of their status, they would immediately be killed. Just wait. I will make my sect be Falling Star Continents most dazzling existice and all beings will bow down in worship. Jun Changxiao did not truly care about how others viewed him, but continued to strive higher. The middle-aged man who had been writing said, Although there is no base limitation on the participating sects, the registrant must be a high-level member of the sect. What is a disciple like you doing? Pah! Jun Changxiao ced the sect masters seal onto the table. Ironbone Unyielding Sects Sect Head, Jun Changxiao. His expression was very proud. Other people may look down on him, but he was not allowed to look down on himself. The middle-aged man nced at the seal and emotionlessly said, So it was Sect Head Jun, I have been disrespectful. Hes the Ironbone Sect Head, the one who beat the Azure Mountain Sects elder in Qingyang City? I didnt expect him to be so young. I heard that his cultivation was only Fourth or Fifth Stage Meridian Opening, but he cut off the arm of a Twelfth Stage Meridian Opening Spirit Spring Sect elder! I also heard that, but I think its just a rumor. Fourth or Fifth Stage Meridian Opening, how can he hurt a Twelfth Stage Meridian Opening cultivator? About the Hundred Sects Recruiting, the people of Liyang City had also heard. But because they had not witnessed it themselves, they treated it as mere hearsay. Jun Changxiao did not pay attention to the people and said, Since there is no stiption banning ninth-grade sects from participating, why are you in a daze? Quickly ask the questions and fill out the form! Sitting here like this, are you an old man waiting for tea? The middle-aged man immediately woke up from his stupor. But his grip around the brush tightened, as if he was restraining his anger. How many disciples will be participating? Five. Names and ages. Lu Qianqian, 16. Li Qingyang, 17. Su Xiaomo, 16. Tian Qi, 18. Xiao Zuiji, 17. The middle-aged man was stunned and asked, Who was thest one? Xiao Zuiji, Jun Changxiao repeated. Xiao Zuiji? A cultivator piped up from the side, snickering, You cant mean the waste thrown out by the Xiao Family? Shua! Jun Changxiao turned his head and red, voice cold. You want to try saying that again? Under such a harsh re, the cultivators nced at each other and hastily retreated a few steps. The middle-aged man indifferently said, The former Xiao Familys direct descendent, Xiao Zuiji? Please remove the Xiao Familys direct descendant. This Lords disciples are not that special, Jun Changxiao said. The former genius had brought countless honor to the family, but had been expelled at the age of twelve because his cultivation regressed. Jun Changxiao felt that such a family was not worthy of Xiao Zuiji. He spat in contempt. The middle-aged man nodded and filled out the form. He threw five bamboo tes over and said, On the day of thepetition, the disciples must bring these identification cards, otherwise it will be regarded as a forfeit. Jun Changxiao epted the bamboo tes and turned around to leave. However, he stopped by the cultivator from earlier to threaten, If you dare say that this Lords disciple is a waste again, I will let you Roar! With the sudden roar, the cultivator was frightened and fell over. Tch. Jun Changxiao was disdainful. You were frightened by just that and have the face to call other people waste. Hateful! The cultivator did not have the guts to attack and was shaking with humiliation. First of all, the city forbade private fights, and second, this young mans gaze was a little terrifying. Jun Changxiao left. He had only left for a few moments before the cultivators burst out into discussion. That fellow said Xiao Zuiji, the Xiao Familys Xiao Zuiji. It seems like after he was chased out, he ran to the Ironbone Sect. If he still had his spiritual roots and cultivation, let alone a fourth or fifth-grade, even a second-grade sect would want him. What a pity, he can only wait for death in a ninth-grade sect now. If the Xiao Family heard that their expelled direct descendent joined such an inferior sect, what would they think? The Xiao Family of Liyang City had several hundred years of history. Based on their all-around strength and economic power, they were way superior to Qingyang Citys Li Family. This day, the Xiao Familys great elder was angrily stomping around the Great Hall. The Xiao Familys patriarch put down his teacup and smiled, Great Elder, what is the problem? The Great Elder angrily spat, I just heard the news from outside, the waste that we expelled has joined the Ironbone Sect and will enter the martialpetition. Oh? The Xiao Family patriarch was quite surprised. The great elder pounded his fist on the table. My Xiao Family has been in Liyang City for more than 200 years. With this background, we are not weaker than an eighth-grade sect. That waste joined a ninth-grade sect, isnt that intentionally humiliating my Xiao Family? Patriarch Xiao sipped his tea. He has already been expelled from the family. Even if he bes a beggar, it has nothing to do with my Xiao Family. Why think about it so much? Thats just what you think. But, some families in the city harbor evil intentions and will intentionally create rumors, wanting to turn our entire Xiao Family intoughingstocks! Patriarch, I suggested that you poison the boy and send him to the earth, reuniting him with his parents. But you only expelled him! It was not difficult to tell from the great elders words that he was venting all of his anger out on Xiao Zuiji. Patriarch Xiao ced the cup down and used a finger to trace the rim. He smiled. Killing off waste is not such an easy thing. In my opinion, Great Elder need not fly into such a rage. Xiao Family, inner courtyard. Did you guys hear? That waste Xiao Zuiji joined the Ironbone Sect and is even entering thepetition. Hell be back in Liyang City in a few days. Without spiritual roots or cultivation, he still dares toe to Liyang City? Some cousins are participating, do you think theyll meet that lower? Theres a lot of people participating this time. Matching up with that trash might be a bit difficult. Whatever. I have to go watch thepetition. Its been so long since Ist saw him, I actually miss him a little. Hahaha. Are you thinking of bullying him again? The young generation gathered to discuss Xiao Zuiji, who theypletely disdained and despised. They did not know that the man they called waste was currently in the Ironbone Sects training room, epting the most brutal tempering. His talent was insufficient? Ill just be increasingly diligent! Get stronger, get stronger! As the night grew deeper, Xiao Zuiji revolved the Tendon Altering Sutra while crazily punching the strength tester, his forehead beaded with sweat and fists bleeding. Jun Changxiaoy on the roof of the Main Hall and listened to the activity in the training room. The humiliation youve received, the suffering youve endured, vent it all out during thepetition. Chapter 63: sect construction levels up Chapter 63: sect construction levels up Xiao Zuiji desperately tried to be stronger. It wasnt even mostly for himself but for his sect, in order to live up to the sect heads expectations! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang were not idle either, cultivating in the array and entering the training room. The mad training of the five drove the rest of the sect to cultivate like crazy too, many of them skipping meals to train. Could their bodies keep up? If it was another sect, their bodies would have broken down from the crazy routine. But the Ironbone Sect had Liu Wanshi. This gold-star chef not only kept their bodies running, but actually allowed them to remain in tip-top shape. Dudu. Jun Changxiao sat in the hall and ate a delicious dessert, watching the disciples training. It is all thanks to your meals, otherwise, they would have all copsed by now. Liu Wanshi sped her hands behind her back and smiled. Hehe, Sect Head, this is something Dudu should do. Jun Changxiao finished the dessert in one bite and pped. After some time, this Lord will receive you as a disciple. Really? Mhm. Liu Wanshi jumped and cheered. She had hoped to be the Ironbone Unyielding Sects disciple, rather than their gold-star chef. [Ding! Xi Tianhao has cut 500 jin (250kg) of grass,pleting the sect mission.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 53/100.] [Sect Achievement: 91/100.] The disciples in Qingyang Vige continued toplete their missions and the achievement value was nearing 100. There are still six missions left. They should bepleted by tomorrow, just enough to reach 100 points. Once the value reached 100, Sect Construction would level up, which would not only increase the disciple limit, but also unlock the Medicine Refining Pavillion. Jun Changxiao anticipated the next day. The next day. There were eight days left until the martial artspetition. The five disciples were still going through hellish training. Jun Changxiao was not idle either, practicing the Tendon Altering Sutra every day. He had formed the habit that as long as he had some free time, he would revolve the qi through his body, allowing it to subtly change his veins and internal organs. A cultivation realm breakthrough was no small matter, requiring a long time to prepare. [Ding! Li Tianwen has carried 20 barrels of water,pleting the sect mission.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 62/100.] [Sect Achievement: 100/100.] Its full! Jun Changxiao stopped cultivating and opened the system interface. He found that after the Sect Construction: Level 1 panel was a {Level Up} button. Click. [Ding!] [Sect Construction is now Level 2!] [Sect members, contribution, and achievement values have a new upper limit!] [Sect Medicine Refining Pavilion has been unlocked!] Jun Changxiao pulled up another data panel to look at the changes. [Sect Name: Ironbone Unyielding Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Rank: Ninth Grade Sect Construction: Level 2 Sect Function(s): Medicine Refining Pavilion Sect Membership: 100/500 Sect Contribution: 62/500 Sect Achievement: 0/500 Sect Mission: {Temporarily Empty} Sect Main Mission: Within 100 years {Click for more}] Based on the change in data, after Sect Construction rose to Level 2, the new upper limit was now 500 and the achievement value had been reset. Ah. Jun Changxiao shook his head, saying, Even if the contribution value is filled, I still cannot afford anything in the mid-tier items list. The system said, [The host should focus on the Medicine Refining Pavilion, as this is the biggest benefit of the promotion.] Reasonable. Jun Changxiao flipped to the Medicine Refining Pavilions panel. A 3-D model of a demented pill furnace appeared, looking simr to a gourd. My god. The corner of his mouth twitched and he said, Is this a pill furnace? Look at the projection and tell me again. Under the pill furnace was a list of four pill recipes. Jun Changxiao only read the first one before being dumbfounded, because the first one was actually the Basic Healing Pill! Damn, wasnt this the pill from the system store? The system said, [The pills sold in the system store can be refined in the Medicine Refining Pavilion.] This is good! Jun Changxiao eximed with great happiness. Although the systems Basic Healing Pill was effective, there was a limit on the purchases. If he could refine it, he did not need to spend contribution points nor did he have to wait! How to refine? [Click on the pill recipe.] Jun Changxiao tapped the Basic Healing Pill and a smaller panel immediately appeared. [Pill: Basic Healing Pill Function: As long as a Meridian Opening, Martial Apprentice, or Martial Master Realm cultivator still breathes, they will rapidly recover. Ingredients: Green Leaf Grass 0/3, Red Lotus 0/3, Earth Spirit Fruit 0/1. Fire Seed: Temporarily none. {Refine.}] There was a {Refine} button, but it was shaded gray, so it was obviously unusable. Jun Changxiao asked, I know the medicinal herbs, but what the hell is a fire seed? The system exined, [On Falling Star Continent, you need a fire seed in order to refine pills. Therefore, the host not only needs to collect the ingredients, you must also obtain a source of fire.] Where do I find a fire seed? wondered Jun Changxiao. The system said, [There are many different fire seeds, the host can also head to the market and buy one.] I have to handle the sect, so I dont have time to adventure outside. I have to visit the market then, muttered Jun Changxiao. The system added, [Since the host has upgraded Sect Construction to Level 2, a fire seed has been specially offered, please check the system store.] Say that earlier! Jun Changxiao hurried to click on the system store. At the top of the list was a supreme-grade fire seed, titled Exquisite me, priced at 50 contribution points. So expensive? Jun Changxiao stared wide-eyed. He currently had 62 contribution points. If he bought this supreme-grade fire seed, he would basically scrape the bottom. The system said, [You need the fire seed for alchemy purposes; this purchase is a five star rmendation.] Five stars Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. Even though he did so, he knew that the systems rmendation system was not usually wrong. But he still did not buy it! It was not because he loved the contribution points, but because the martial artspetition would soon begin. He needed the points in case of an emergency. Moreover, this fire seed would not disappear even if he did not purchase it right now. Jun Changxiao took a look at the other three pills listed. The first was the Basic Body Reconstruction Pill, used to strengthen the physical body, as its name suggested. The second was the Qi Gathering Pill, the same as the one avable in the store, but required more ingredients than the Basic Healing Pill. Thest was a Qi Revolving Pill. After reaching the twelfth stage of Meridian Opening, it could increase the users sess in condensing cyclones of qi by more than50%. If it werent for ack of points, Jun Changxiao would have bought the Exquisite me and looked for medicinal herbs. [Ding! A side mission has been triggered!] Upon hearing the notification, he quickly returned to the home page. [Side Mission: Resolve the assination attempt 0/3 {Elite Mission}] Shua! Jun Changxiao jumped up and grabbed the Desert Eagle. He looked around vigntly. There are assassins here to kill me? At this time, he discovered that there was some dust falling from the roof. He quickly looked up and his eyes widened. Bang! There was a sudden explosion from the Main Hall and the disciples cultivating outside were startled so badly that many of them tripped or fell. Chapter 64: hands up Chapter 64: hands up The roof of the Main Hall was sted open, roof tiles and dust falling through a half meter wide hole. The two ck-clothed people waiting for an opportunity on the roof were gobsmacked, their eyes shining with amazement. Their otherpanion had just been killed. He had been just about to attack, but hadnt expected the target to suddenly raise his head and point a silvery object up at the roof. A loud bang and a sh of light were thest things he would experience. The sh of light had been too quick and bright, the two people unable to see through it. Then theirpanion had been pierced in the chest, the light sting through the roof. Putong! The ck-clothed man who had been shot fell through the hole, blood sttering the floor as his body cooled. [Ding! Resolve the assassination attempt 1/3 {Elite Mission}] Jun Changxiao swung his arm to the side and aimed at another ck-clothed man. Daring to assassinate this Lord, youve sure got guts! With a gun in hand, he really wasnt worried about his safety! Shua! The ck-clothed person shed to the side, eyes exuding a murderous intent. With one movement, several hidden weapons appeared from thin air. Jun Changxiao directly aimed the gun and pulled the trigger. Bang! Another bullet was shot, prating the assassins forehead at extreme speed. Another hole was made in the roof and the dead assassin, again, dropped through the hole and into the Main Hall. [Ding! Resolve the assassination attempt 2/3 {Elite Mission}] Shua! Jun Changxiao spun around, muzzle pointing at the third and final assassin. If you would like to test the speed of this Lords hidden weapon, you can make a move. The assassin, who had been nning to run, stiffened as his eyes zed over with astonishment. His firstpanion had been about to attack and was killed by the hidden weapon, which could be ascertained to carelessness. But the secondpanion was then directly shot in the head, making his scalp tingle with fear! Shua! Shua! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang rushed over from the spiritual array. The first thing they saw was the two ck-clothed corpses in a pile of blood. Following the sect heads aim, they saw another ck-clothed man crouching on the ceiling beams. An assassin! Assassins were like venomous snakes, always hiding somewhere. They focused on a specific goal and would seize any opportunity to strike, fleeing immediately after their unexpected attacks. They mysteriously appeared then disappeared, just like ghosts. That was the average persons understanding of an assassin. However, the ck-clothed person on the ceiling beam was, without a doubt, a disgrace to the mysterious assassin upation. That was because below the Main Halls roof, the disciples gathered in a group to discuss his existence. Is that an assassin? Wearing all ck in broad daylight, doesnt he fear standing out? He should be a Martial Apprentice. Like looking at a monkey in a zoo, the disciples stared at and discussed the assassin right in front of him. The man felt his blood boiling and wanted to vomit blood, but he did not dare move, as that hidden weapon was still locked on him. Ironbone Sect disciples were also there, blocking the entrance. Even if there was no gun aimed at his forehead, he would still have nowhere to run. Even if he somehow seeded at this point, he would still be disgracing his peers. Jun Changxiao sat down on his throne and crossed his legs. Is it cool up there? Why dont you jump down? The man could only jump down from the ceiling. Jun Changxiao instructed, Throw away the hidden weapons in your sleeve and squat with both hands holding your head. Ding-ling, dangng. Several hidden throwing starsnded on the ground and the assassin obediently squatted down. Shua! Li Qingyang walked over, pressing the Cold Edge Sword to the mans neck. Even though the assassin had been subdued, Sect Head Jun continued to hold the gun up. It wasnt too obvious, but after firing two shots one after another, his muscles had gone stiff! After the first time, he had flown more than 35 meters. Now he fired twice in a row and was mostly fine, so his progress was great. What a joke. He had tempered his body in the Muscle Molding Room, the beatings couldnt be useless. [Ding! Resolve the assassination attempt 3/3 {Elite Mission}] [Ding! Congrattions, the host haspleted the side mission and obtained 30 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 92/500.] Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo tied the assassin up like a steamed rice dumpling, helping himplete the side mission. This mission had not specified the conditions he could kill, he could injure, he could seize their weapons. Jun Changxiao pursed his lips. 30 points, pretty good. Sect Head, what do we do with this assassin? Li Qingyang asked. Jun Changxiao walked in front of the assassin and took the mask off, revealing a very average-looking middle-aged man. Tell me, who is the one that sent you to kill this Lord? The first rule of being an assassin is to not disclose the employers information! the assassin grit out. Jun Changxiao squatted down, staring at him. Actually, even if you dont say it, this Lord knows that it was definitely someone from the Spirit Spring Sect. Something shed through the assassin''s eyes, but he quickly concealed it. However, Jun Changxiao caught the look and received the answer he wanted. Seal his cultivation and lock him up. Yes! Tian Qi and Su Xiaomo dragged the assassin away. The disciples dispersed, but as they left, they discussed the loud explosion and how they regretted missing out on most of the action. Jun Changxiao sat on the 1000-year-old cedar chair and thought, No wonder there didnt seem to be any movement from them, they were actually hiring assassins to do the job. He had killed the two Wei brothers at the city lords mansion, causing the enmity between the Spirit Spring Sect and himself like fire and water. However, he didnt expect the opposite party to y such a hand. First, they bribe the bandits to capture my disciples. Now, they hire assassins toe after me. They really have a lot of insidious tricks. Jun Changxiaos eyes gradually filled with killing intent. If it was just ridicule or humiliation, he could turn a blind eye. But now that they had tried to kill him time and time again, they had crossed a line an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Once the martial artspetition has ended, I must return the favor and let them know, this Lord is not someone to mess with. Within his heart, Jun Changxiao had such a resolution. He opened the system store and clicked on the Exquisite me. [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining a supreme-grade fire seed, Exquisite me x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 42/500.] Shua! In the storage rings mental space, Jun Changxiao pointed at the air and a small me appeared. This was the Exquisite me. Since it was purchased through the system, he has easily fused with the fire seed. Now that he had a fire seed, he could be considered a fire-type martial artist and could imbue spiritual fire. Now that he had a me, it was time for alchemy! Jun Changxiao gave two disciples a 1000 tael bank note and a shopping list, tasking them with buying the ingredients necessary for the four pills in Qingyang Vige. He, himself, continued to cultivate. At dusk, the disciples returned. Although they brought back a lot of herbs, it was only enough for five batches of the Basic Healing Pill and two batches of the basic Body Reconstructing Pill. As for the Qi Gathering Pill and the Qi Revolving Pill, there were still ingredients missing. Jun Changxiao did not think too much about this and pulled out the Medicine Refining Pavillion to start pill-making. On the recipe panel, it indicated that the ingredients and Exquisite me matched the requirements, so the {Refine} button had lit up. He clicked on it. The refining began. Ding! Ding! Ding! After 30 minutes, five Basic Healing Pills and two Body Reconstructing Pills appeared in his storage ring. Jun Changxiaomented, When reading about alchemy in novels, the MC usually needs one or two pages before he seeds due to the difficulty. I didnt expect to seed so easily with the systems Medicine Refining Pavilion. The Basic Healing Pills were temporarily useless, so he ced them into a bottle. He then swallowed one of the Body Reconstrcting Pills. This pill was immediately effective, improving his meridians, veins, and muscles! Bang! Jun Changxiao punched the strength tester, which disyed a value of 2200 jin. After he had opened all twelve meridians, his strength had been 2000 jin. The pill had directly increased his strength by 200 jin! Gazhi At this time, Xiao Zuiji the Blob of Mud slid out from the Muscle Molding room. Jun Changxiao walked over, opened his mouth, and shoved the remaining Body Reconstructingn Pill down his throat. This disciple, you really make this Lord worry a lot. Six dayster. Li Qingyang and the other four disciples finished their hell-like training and stood in the arena. Dressed in elegant white robes, Jun Changxiao walked out of the Main Hall. In a bright and sonorous voice, he announced, It is time for us to head to Liyang City and attend the Sect Martial Arts Competition. This Lord only has one request, take over the top five! Yes! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and the others shouted. Under the fervent gazes of the other disciples, Jun Changxiao then pointed and led the five out through the sect gates. The first step on the Ironbone Unyielding Sects path to conquering the Falling Star Continent! Chapter 65: what should you do Chapter 65: what should you do Jun Changxiao concluded the hellish training ahead of time in order to lead the disciples to Liyang City. This was mainly because he wanted them to rest and adjust their conditions before facing their opponents. Qianqian. On the road, Jun Changxiao asked her, These few days, I only saw you cultivate in the array. How is your strength? Lu Qianqian lightly responded, It is okay. Used to this womans indifferent responses, Jun Changxiao didnt bother her with any more questions. Instead, he focused on Xiao Zuiji, who was following them with his head bowed. This fellow was definitely thinking of Liyang City and how he would have to face the cityfolk and the Xiao Family. Zuiji. Jun Changxiao walked over and patted his shoulder. You are a man, so you should boldly face the world. En! Xiao Zuiji shouted a confirmation, his jet-ck pupils twinkling with firm determination. These several people arrived at Liyang City as dusk was approaching. Just that, before they had even gone inside the gate, several cultivators were already looking in their direction. More specifically, they were looking at Xiao Zuiji. Isnt that the Xiao Familys waste? Hes really participating in thepetition! I thought it was just a rumor, but its true! Tsk tsk. Without his root or cultivation base, such a loser dares to participate? Is he not afraid of being humiliated? Hearing the people ridicule and gossip about him, Xiao Zuiji clenched his fists and lowered his head. Xiao Mo, Jun Changxiao called out. Su Xiaomo said, Here! Jun Changxiao pointed at the two cultivators who had just called Xiao Zuiji a loserl. Some people are trying to shame your junior brother, what should you do? Su Xiaomo did not say anything. Nimble as a fleeing rabbit, he was already half-way to the two cultivators. Within the next second, he had kicked the cultivator on the left into the air. Shua! He then rotated in the other direction and pointed his toes. With one leg sweep, he kicked the other cultivator right in the face. Putong! Putong! At the same time, the two cultivators simultaneously hit the floor. He rushed, he stopped, then rushed again. He hit two people at different times, but they fell together. The whole process looked smooth and easy. Su Xiaomo gracefullynded on the floor and pped his hands. A junior brother is a brother-in-arms. Shaming him is shaming me. Good job, Jun Changxiao nodded in satisfaction. Li Qingyang whispered from the side, Sect Head, this is Liyang City. Isnt acting here a bit improper? Jun Changxiao responded, This is outside the city, we did not vite anyws. Makes sense, agreed Li Qingyang. Why hadnt he thought of that himself? If he had known, he would have acted first. The two trampled upon cultivators stood up. One had a clear footprint on his face and was seething with anger. However, even if he felt indignant, he did not dare speak up. They were from the city, but had no influence, so speaking out would definitely have consequences. Jun Changxiao swept a nce at them, lightly saying, If you dare shame my Ironbone Sects disciple again, you wont see the sun tomorrow. With a flick of his sleeve, he led the disciples into the city. On the way, Xiao Zuijis clenched fists slowly loosened. Sect Head, Senior Brother Su, thank you. Su Xiaomo walked closer and put a hand on his shoulder. Grinning, he said, We are from the same sect, there is no need for thanks. Xiao Zuiji smiled. Since being registered for thepetition, this was the first time he had smiled. It was such a bright smile too. It doesnt matter if the people of Liyang City look down on me, it is also fine if I look down on myself. But I have Sect Head, I have many senior brothers and sisters. They have never thought of abandoning me, and that is enough After crossing through the shadow of the city gate, the world was a patch of bright sunlight. Xiao Zuiji seemed to no longer be inherently dispirited, the haze surrounding his heart lightening up. The youngster just now had such quick footwork! He didnt even use spiritual power, why was he so fast? That was an Ironbone Sect disciple? In my opinion, hes probably their top disciple. So he was Qingyang Citys number one genius? Right! Qingyang Citys number one genius joined the Ironbone Sect. If it was him, that would make sense. As Jun Changxiao brought his disciples away, the cultivators discussed, mistaking Su Xiaomo for Li Qingyang. Qingyang Citys number one genius? Among the people on the intersection was a youth in gray robes. He smiled as he said, I hope we can meet in thepetition. An old man beside him said, He-er, the boys footwork was rigorous so his strength is definitely not normal. If you meet during thepetition, dont be careless and underestimate him. I know, I know, the youth named He-er grumbled. Elder, that Ironbone Sect only has Li Qingyang, but they dare to send others to participate. They sure got guts, another disciples piped up. The elder was quite discreet and whispered, The people who dare to attend thepetition all have ability. If you run into the boy from a moment ago, be careful. Yes, several disciples chorused. However, these people did not know that the boy in question was Su Xiaomo, not Qingyangs Citys number one genius. Thepetition was going to be held the day after tomorrow, so Jun Changxiao led his five disciples to look for an inn. But as they walked through the streets, because of Xiao Zuiji, they drew the attention of many people. Phrases like waste and direct descendant of the Xiao Family flew through the air. His name kept appearing here and there, the cultivators often filled with loathing and disdain. Zuiji, Jun Changxiao said. Do not care about them, as they are just a group of dogs. Wait until they experience your strength, they wille over groveling and wagging their tails. Xiao Zuiji resolutely responded, Sect Head, I will make them grovel before me with my own strength. Sect Head, Junior Brother, dont insult dogs like that! Su Xiaomo cried out. Jun Changxiao nodded. Doggos guard the house, are loyal and devoted, acting as goodpanions for mankind. Indeed, I should not insult them like this. The cultivators on the road heard their words and immediately became angry. Su Xiaomo nced at them, before saying with a smile, Sect Head, this Disciple really enjoys it when there are people who dislike me but know they cant kill me. Its like they just swallowed a fly. Jun Changxiao added, More like they just ate shit. Xiang? [1] Su Xiaomo didnt really understand. Li Qingyang didnt understand either. But based on Sect Heads tone, he judged that this xiang was definitely not a good thing. Jun Changxiao and Su Xiaomo joked with each other, causing the cultivators who had called Xiao Zuiji a loser to be infuriated. But the city regtions forbade fighting. It was quite fortunate that there were such regtions, otherwise with the great Sect Head Juns temperament, he would have already led his disciples into beating people up. Soon, the group had found an inn and were just about to go inside. From behind them came a yo yo sound. Turning around, they found a brocaded man surrounded by servants. Bei Jian! Xiao Zuijis eyes were dark. Bei Jian? Jun Changxiaos expression was a little weird. If youbine those two characters, doesnt that make cheap? This name is just like the previous Ai Familys Ai Zou. [2] The youth in brocaded clothes named Bei Jian swaggered over. Yo yo, isnt this Qingyang Commanderys millennium rare talent? After not meeting for several years, your bearing is even more impressive. Sect Head, lets go. Li Qingyang was disinclined to deal with him. Bei Jian said, Yo yo, we are old acquaintances, but youre leaving without chatting? Su Xiaomo scratched his head. Sect Head, this person keeps yo-yo-ing. Is he sick? Jun Changxiao said, Perhaps. As they said this, the five disciples walked into the inn. Outside, Bei Jian yo-yo-ed again, Xiao Familys great genius, this young master will also participate in thepetition. If we meet, let''s nicelypare notes. Who was that? asked Jun Changxiao. Xiao Zuiji responded, Bei Familys direct descendant. Five years ago, he harassed a girl in broad daylight and I punched him. Jun Changxiao touched his nose. If I hear his nonsense phrase again, I might vomit. If you meet him in thepetition, beat him for this Lord, beat him so badly his parents wont recognize him. Yes! [1] JCX says . Usually people will say , which is a ng for eat shit. The character is pronounced as xiang and out of context, would mean soar or wheel [2] The guys name is (Bei Jian). The character , meaning cheap/inexpensive is literally the two characters and put together. The joke is that the guy is dressed in expensive clothes but is basically named cheap. Chapter 67: a loser Chapter 67: a loser A few minutester. More than 200 disciples entered the venue through four entrances, assembling into four different zones. When they stopped and nced at the stands, the crowd burst into cheers as the cultivators shouted at the names of their idols or whatnot. Nowadays, of the outstanding disciples with some reputation, which one of them did not have fans? Ahem. Liyangs city lord appeared at the center of the arena and the cheering subsided. On behalf of Liyang City, this City Lord wees the outstanding disciples of various sects topete in the Sect Martial Arts Competition. I hope that in the following matches, the contestants can obtain good results, winning unsurpassed glory for their sect. After this speech, the city lord started to list out a few disciples. Earthly Saber Sect, Tang Bn! Here! Dragon Moon Vi, Cheng Mianjin! Here! Iron Eagle Gang, Wang Situ! Here! Prosperous Cloth Sect, Zhou Mou! Here! The Liyang City Lord called out name after name and there would be rtives, friends, or fans who would loudly cheer. Ironbone Sect, Tian Qi. Here! Gah. There wasplete silence. Then the crowd burst intoughter. Tian Qi? Is he the seventh oldest in the family, or is he some medicinal herb? [1] Worthy of being a ninth-grade sect, even the disciples have trash names. Even the contestants on stand by casted scornful looks, wondering how he could live with such amon name. Bearing the mockery and disdainful eyes, Tian Qi clenched his fists. He whispered, Senior Brother, I want to punch someone. Li Qingyang murmured, Endure it until thepetition starts. Hu! Tian Qi breathed out, returning his mental state to normal. He looked up at the stands and found Jun Changxiao. Sect Head, this Disciple will not disappoint you! The roll-call continued. When some well-known or elite disciples were named, it immediately caused discussion and praise. Ironbone Sect, Su Xiaomo! Here! Haha, his name isnt that bad. Pity hes a bit short, hes definitely cannon fodder. A person you like will look good no matter what. A person you dislike will simrly always look bad. The observing crowd had this mentality. They genuinely despised the Ironbone Sect and therefore associated it with shorings, no matter the angle. The unnamed elder from the city gate was startled. That boy wasnt Li Qingyang? He and his disciple had always thought that Su Xiaomo was Qingyang Citys number one talent. The man knit his brows. He is not Li Qingyang, but his footwork is so agile. It cant be that the ninth-grade Ironbone Sect is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers? Ironbone Sect, Li Qingyang. Here! The crown went silent. Everyone looked at the tall and lithe figure of Li Qingyang. No matter how they looked, he had an extraordinary aura, worthy of being called Qingyang Citys number one talent! Unfortunately, he was blind and joined the trash Ironbone Sect. Ah In the stands, a fat-eared elder shook his head. Such a good seedling. If he joined my Great Red Gate, he would already be a Martial Apprentice by now. He obviously had options, but he chose a ninth-grade sect. What a waste of good talent. Other sects are ceaselessly supporting such talents, Sect Head Jun is proving unsatisfactory. No oneughed at Li Qingyang. They only pitied him, scorning the Ironbone Sect and Sect Head Jun for recruiting him. Jun Changxiao listened to their words, but said nothing. What was he supposed to do? Argue with them? There was no meaning in that. The best way to shut them up was through the disciples strengths. Roll-continued. When Xiao Zuijis name was called, the crowd became silent once again. Many cultivators raised their heads, looking at an area of the stands on the eastern side. There sat several Xiao Family elders. What expressions were they making? Kacha Great Elder Xiaos teacup crumbled into dust. A loser such as he should not appear here, should note to disgrace us with his presence. Coincidentally, Jun Changxiao was sitting near the elders. He saw the old fogys vision gleam with anger and killing intent. He touched his nose, saying, A person from the Xiao Family? The Xiao Familys great elder seemed to have detected him, turning his head to look. The two peoples gaze shed in mid-air. Jun Changxiaos smile was very polite as he pointed to the other man, formed a finger-pistol, and aimed it at his own head with a pah. This was a warning do not show killing intent, otherwise this Lord will shoot you dead. What a pity though, the great elder did not understand. Seeing Jun Changxiaos strange gestures, he was disdainful. No wonder theyre willing to take in losers and the like. Its actually because the sect leader has mental problems. After the roll-call, more than 200 disciples had arrived. Liyang Citys city lord did not wait for the ink to dry, immediately announcing the rules of thepetition. The rules were simple. The more than 200 disciples would be divided up into groups. A ballot would be used to draw opponents, where the winner continued and the loser was eliminated. In order to avoid disciples of the same sect from meeting, the disciples would be arranged in different zones when drawing lots. For example, Lu Qianqian andpany were sorted into Zones A, B, C, and D. Before separating, Li Qingyang was dignified as he gave a short speech. Senior Sister and junior brothers, Sect Head is watching us. We cannot disappoint him. Tch. Lu Qianqian walked into Zone A. Senior Brother, we understand! Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi puffed out their chests, striding into their own zones. Xiao Zuiji remained motionless, looking up into the stands. He found Sect Head Jun and they shared a nce. Xiao Zuijis eyes filled with determination. At that moment, excluding Lu Qianqian for personality reasons, the other four disciples felt their blood boiling. They deeply understood: they were here to fight for the sect! Jun Changxiao sat in the stands, leaning forward so that his chin rested on his hands. Good luck, my disciples. Once all the participants sorted themselves into the right zones, the lots were drawn, each match announced by the zone official in the presence of everyone. First round, Ironbone Schools Tian Qi versus Great Red Gates Sun Kai! Aiya. The fat-eared eder from the Great Red Gate turned around with a smile, Sect Head Jun, it actually happened, my disciple has unfortunately met with yours in the first round. The surrounding cultivators were envious. If it was their own sects disciples, that would basically be a free admission into the second round. Jun Changxiao did not respond. The drawing of lots continued and soon everyone was matched up. Besides Li Qingyangs, the opponents of Su Xiaomo and the others were all smiling, like they had already entered the second round. The first round begins, I ask the participants to head onstage! Tian Qi and Sun Kai stepped onto the stage and cupped their hands, following proper etiquette. The first round of the Sect Martial Arts Competition was officially beginning. That disciple from the Great Red Gate is probably at Twelfth Stage Meridian Opening. It wont be an insta-kill, right? Theres so many Tenth Stage Meridian Opening participants, but his first opponent is in the Twelfth Stage. His luck is so bad. Hahaha. For that guy, isnt every opponent a bad match-up? The cultivators discussed in private, theughter unceasing. The Great Red Gates elder was all smiles. Sect Head Jun, my disciple has an irritable temperament. If he is a little tactless and injures your disciple, please forgive us. Uh-huh. Jun Changxiao made a noise of understanding. Begin! The referees voice sounded. As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Qi darted forward like an arrow, rushing to throw a fist directly into Sun Kais abdomen, punching the boy right off the stage. This Great Red Gate disciples temperament was indeed a little bit irritable, but between the time the referee began the match and the moment he got punched, he didnt even have the time think vicious thoughts. Before he knew it, he wasying on the floor outside of the ring. The fat-eared elders smile solidified, his eyes wide in shock. Jun Changxiao indifferentlymented, Howme. On the stage, Tian Qi retracted his fist and scratched his head. I didnt control my strength, identally hitting the person out of the ring. [1] name is literally (Tian Qi), for field and for seven Chapter 68: all advance Chapter 68: all advance The first match of the first round started and then. Oh, it ended. The time needed, calcting it from the moment the referee shouted begin, was about 2 seconds. Sun Kai, whose irritable temper was now noticeable, was howling in pain as he clutched his stomach. The audience and the Great Red Gates elder were wide-eyed. Before the match began, they had all imagined the scene where Sun Kai punched Tian Qi like a madman, hearing the sound of the Ironbone Sect disciple crying out pitifully. Now? Were their eyes seeing things? Many cultivators subconsciously rubbed their eyes. When they saw that the participant on the ground was still the Great Red Gates, their expressions became splendid. Their feeling of vertigo could not be med, as they simply did not expect for the Ironbone Sect disciples to act so quickly and decisively. The referee was frozen for a moment, before announcing, Round One Match One, the winner is Tian Qi! Li Qingyang shook his head, saying with a smile, Junior Brother Tian, have you vented? They had been ridiculed and called names, humiliated by others, but they had held back. Now that Tian Qi had sent his opponent flying with one strike, they felt their anger being vented. Ha Su Xiaomo squatted by the stage, stretching slightly. When can I go on stage? Jun Changxiao turned to the soulless fatty and humbly said, Sorry, the temperament of my sects disciple is even more irritable, not willing to waste time on your sects trash. The Great Red Gates elder became flushed with anger, looking like he had had just swallowed a fl no, like he had just eaten shit. Tian Qi was the first of the sect to fight and beat Sun Kai within a few seconds, causing the crowd to be astonished. But it was a momentary astonishment, as many cultivators concluded that the Great Red Gate disciples guard had been down, allowing his opponent to seize an opportunity. Losing against such a weak opponent, wasting a chance to enter the second round in vain. That boys speed was pretty good, but its a pity that only his speed is fast. Otherwise, he would have met a defeat. Many participants'' opinions of Tian Qi did not improve because of his win. Instead, they believed he depended on superior footwork to win. First round second match, Li He versus Tie Long! In the other zones, the referees continued to shout. The arena had six stages, so six elimination matches were simultaneously held. It was just that the other zones did not have enough time to announce the contestants before Tian Qis fight had ended. First round third match, Zhao Ying versus He Ren! First round fourth match First round fifth match Several referees announced the matches and the ten contestants on the other five stages began to fight. Due to the randomized ballot, the power gap between participants could be huge. In these cases, the process was very simple and the match would end shortly. The winner qualified for the next round, the losers were eliminated. Then twelve new participants climbed onstage to fight and the crowd cheered. Jun Changxiao yawned, leaning back. After some time, a referee shouted, First round twentieth match, Li Qingyang versus Hu Yao! Jun Changxiao opened his eyes and sat up. Begin! Bang! The referees voice had just resounded, his words still echoing through the area, when the participant named Hu Yao was thrown out of the ring with one fist strike. His punching posture was also the same as Tian Qis Regarding this second disciples victory, Jun Changxiao was not surprised. After all, the youth had both strength and natural talent. You let me win. Li Qingyang cupped his fist. The corner of the referees mouth twitched. He then announced the results, First round twentieth match, the winner is Li Qingyang! Worthy of being Qingyang Citys number one talent, really powerful! I dont think he even used his full power! This is only the first round and all the opponents are not very strong, of course hes going to save energy. The crown murmured spiritedly. Both were instantaneous victories, but Tian Qi was belittled while Qingyang Citys number one talent Li Qingyang was praised. That really was preferential treatment because of talent. Thepetition continued and contestants continued to fight. Some people won with ease, others were well-matched. Then arrived Match 32 of Round 1, when Su Xiaomo mounted the stage for the Ironbone Sect, his opponent a Eleventh Stage Meridian Opening cultivator named Song He. During eachpetition, the winner was usually a Martial Apprentice. Therefore Eleventh Stage Meridian Opening was among the middle to higher tier of the contestants. Boy. Song He formed a fist and said with a smile, You should know your limits. Quickly jump off the stage so as to not waste time, that way you wont be beaten up. Is that so? Su Xiaomos eyes crinkled into crescents as he smiled. The referee called, Begin! Shua! Song He seemed really pressed for time, taking the initiative to step forward, his right fist lighting up with eleven rings of spiritual energy. As he punched, his fist whistled through the air. Its finished. Poor guy. The crown shook their heads. In the meantime, Su Xiaomo dodged the fist, scuttling to step behind Song He. With both fists, he directly hit the opponents waist. Hiss! Song He sucked in a breath of cold air. Lets go! Su Xiaomo leapt into the air and his right foot came whistling down, directly smacking the opponent in the face, knocking the man out. Crunch. Floating to the ground, he pped his hands. So weak. The crown was wide-eyed again. If Tian Qi won because his opponents guard was down, they couldnt say the same now because this time, Song He had taken the initiative. This was hard to ept! That discrete old man was startled. This child and that one named Tian Qi are the same, making a move without spiritual power, directly knocking out someone at Meridian Opening Stage Eleven. First round match thirty-two, the winner is Su Xiaomo! The referees clear and resonant voice announced. Jun Changxiaos face showed a happy expression. Three of his disciples had passed the round. As long as Lu Qianqian and Xiao Zuiji won, regardless of the final results, he would not fail the Epic Mission. Bang! Bang! On the six zone stages, the sounds of fighting continued. Shortly, Lu Qianqian appeared on stage. Her appearached captured the attention of many male audience members. After all, she was a beauty, attracting attention wherever she went. Her opponent was named Jiang Li. With difficulty, he said, Fighting with a woman, Im a bit embarrassed. Lu Qianqian huffed, Trash. Begin, announced the referee. Jiang Li was still considering how he should go about defeating this younger sister when he felt his feet lift off the ground and his body flying out of the ring, mming into the ground. Putong! Four feetnded simultaneously. Lu Qianqian stood in the same ce, her jade hands returning to their original position. The referee regained hisposure and quickly announced, First round match fifty, the winner is Lu Qianqian. The crowd was silent. nkly, they watched as Lu Qianqian walked off the stage. With one movement of her hands, shed shoved her opponent off stage. That was definitely spiritual power! So she has spiritual power, just hid it so well no one realized! My god, pushing a Twelfth Stage Meridian Opening participant? So strong! The people eximed. The winners of other zones nced over vigntly, Strong opponent. First round match fifty-one, Xiao Zuiji versus Wang Lie! Swiftly, the referee could be heard again. Everyone, even the cultivators watching other zones, suddenly paid attention. Staring at Xiao Zuiji mounting the stage, their lips curled into sneers. This loser had finally gotten onstage. To be his opponent, that was true luck. Crunch. Xiao Zuiji walked on stage and heard the ridiculeing from all around him, letting out a deep breath. He remembered what Sect Head had said, that he should not be influenced by outside things. Wang Lie walked on stage and grinned. I didnt expect that I, Wang Lie, would one daypare notes with the millennium rare genius. Im really honored. Begin, said the referee. Shua! Wang Lie took the initiative, striding forward to strike with his elbows. Spiritual power erupted, ruffling Xiao Zuijis ck hair. Bang! The elbownded on his shoulder and the ground crumbled under a wave of qi, dust billowing into the air and obstructing the crowds view. Haha, that loser didnt even have the chance to dodge! Previously, the Ironbone Sect would defeat their opponents in a second. The tables have turned for this one. The audienceughed. Slowly though, theughter disappeared as an unbelievable scene appeared. On the stage, despite being pressed down with a hit carrying at least 1000 jin of strength, Xiao Zuiji was still standing there. Even more astonishing, he was smiling. How is this possible Wang Lie was astounded. Xiao Zuiji grabbed his arm. Comparing your strength with the tempering machine, the difference is too great. He flung his arm to the side! Wang Lie lost control of his body and flew off-stage, smashing with a putong. The entire venue was instantly silent Chapter 69: break their hearts Chapter 69: break their hearts Tian Qi instantly won, the audience epted it. Su Xiaomo won, the audience also epted it. But Xiao Zuiji, who was widely regarded as a waste of resources, received Wang Lies elbow strike and then rxedly flung him across the ring, that was a little unbelievable! One person stood on stage, another fell off the stage that was reality, not a figment of the imagination. Can you announce it? Xiao Zuiji nced at the referee. The referee woke up from his stupor and announced, First round match fifty-one, the winner is Xiao Zuiji! This announcement resounded through the venue, pulling all of the nkly staring contestants back to reality. What they had seen was just too inconceivable What joke is this? He doesnt even have an inferior spiritual root nor a cultivation base, how did he beat the Ninth Stage Meridian Opening Wang Lie? Did the sun rise from the west today? What shameful method did he use? As the audience burst into noise, Xiao Zuiji stepped down from the stage. He looked up at Jun Changxiao and smiled brightly. Sect Head. Disciple did not disappoint you! Jun Changxiao leaned back into his seat, voice filled with satisfaction, Not bad, not bad.. Xiao Zuijis performance was still within his expectations. After all, the boy had undergone ten grueling days of body tempering. This was a victory won from his blood and sweat. [Ding! All five disciples entered the second round, Epic Mission is at 10%pletion. The host has obtained 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 62/500.] Jun Changxiao was surprised. Theres already a reward? The system exined, [All five disciples entering the second round is better than mission failure. It has been determined that the minimum requirement has been met, therefore a reward has been fixed.] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. If they enter the third round,pletion will go up. Will there also be a reward? [Yes], the system said. Jun Changxiao smiled. This epic mission is very interesting. Hmn? Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the Xiao Family Great Elder was staring at Xiao Zuiji, eyes looking more murderous than before. Jun Changxiao knit his brows. This dangerous old fogey. Great Elder, how did the boy beat that Meridian Opening Stage Nine? asked another Xiao Family elder. Hmph, snorted the Great Elder. That wastrel should have tempered his physical body. Worthy of being a powerhouse of the Xiao Family. After only one strike from Xiao Zuiji, he had guessed that the boys physical body was very strong. A nearby elder derided, The physical body has limits. Winning this time can be considered luck. In the next round, he will lose against a stronger opponent. Great Elder Xiao did not speak, burning with anger. Previously, he was already ufortable, since Xiao Zuiji was attending thepetition and shaming the Xiao Family. Now he was ufortable because the boy had unexpectedly passed to the second round! Jun Changxiao had been paying attention to the Xiao Family Great Elder from the beginning and saw this killing intent. He muttered, If Zuiji ovees one difficulty after another, will this old fogey die of anger? Whether he would die of anger was difficult to say, but it was certain that if Xiao Zuiji continued to be outstanding, it would only deepen the opposing partys killing intent, potentially causing him to do insane things. For example rushing onstage and killing the boy. No way, no way, Jun Changxiao shook his head. I must prevent idents before they happen. He took out the Modified Desert Eagle, loaded a bullet with a pa, and clicked off the safety notch. He raised his hand and stuck out his thumb, closing his eyes to measure the distance between the great elder and himself. Approximately 50 meters. Thats in range. Jun Changxiao then crossed his legs, resting the arm holding the gun on the arm rest. Although he faced the arena, he actually paid close attention to the Xiao Familys movements. Wasnt this guy too cautious? It was right to be cautious. If the old fogey became too angry and tried to attack Xiao Zuiji on the stage, by then, pulling out the gun would be way toote. Oh? The fat-eared Great Red Gate elder curiously asked, Sect Head Jun, whats that in your hand? A toy, answered Jun Changxiao. The fat on the elders face shook. A dignified sect leader actually has a toy, how shameful. Xiao Zuiji stepped into the winners area. By coincidence, he and Xiao Linye nced at each other from across the arena. Surprise was written on the youths face. Xiao Zuiji didn''t bother him. After entering the winners area, he silently sat with his eyes closed. The participants who had won before him stared at him, obviously finding it hard to ept Wang Lies defeat. The Xiao Family also found it hard to ept. At this moment, their faces were ugly to the supreme. The reason many of them came was to ridicule Xiao Zuiji, but he had passed with ease! He defeated a Meridian Opening Stage Nine! The young generation of the Xiao Family present, their highest cultivation was Meridian Opening Stage Seven! A waste of space in their eyes had defeated someone they could not defeat, a devastating blow. Thinking back on past years, these Xiao Family descendents had followed at this cousin''s heels, acting as if they were closer than blood-rted brothers, and kissing his ass for martial arts advice. After Xiao Zuiji was no longer considered a genius, they had flipped faces. Some had only avoided interacting with him, while others had hit a man already down for the count. Therefore, the Xiao Family descendents naturally hoped that this degenerate would continueying low, as his rise would devastate their frail minds. They did not want to see it, but it still happened. The person they thought was a loser, under the eyes of thousands, had defeated a Meridian Opening Stage Nine. What was this called again? Face-pping? No, no, no. This was called stabbing them with a knife and smashing their heart into pieces! Face-pping only made your face hurt, but right now, their hearts hurt. The first round continued. The winners sat cross-legged and controlled their breathing, restoring any consumed spiritual power. The Ironbone Sects five disciples did not have to, because they all won with no effort. Of course, as for Xiao Zuiji, he had no spiritual power to consume or replenish to begin with. After another half hour. The first round was finished; the cultivators who would be continuing on numbered 128. ording to the rules, they were redistributed into four zones, 32 participants each. Li Qingyang was in Zone A, Su Xiaomo in Zone B, Lu Qianqian in Zone C, Tian Qi and Xiao Zuiji in Zone D. After separating into zones, each area drew lots to decide the match-ups. This was the final drawing, as the winners would then face each other until the first ce of each zone was decided. Jun Changxiao whispered to himself, As long as they can take first ce in each zone, the epic mission will exceedpletion. The only problem was Zone D. If Tian Qi and Xiao Zuiji met ahead of time, that would be a little troublesome. But the good thing was when the two drew lots, one got Number 2 and the other Number 31. ording to how the battles were organized, they would only meet during the zone finals. Second round match one, Chen Chong versus He Wei! the Zone A referee called out. Another three referees announced their respective matchups at the same time, the eight participants walking on stage and cupping their hands. The second round formally started. Tian Qi, holding his number 2 te, walked onto the Zone D stage. His opponent held the number 1 te and was called Yi Dashi, one of the Meridian Opening Stage Twelve participants. Begin! yelled the referee. Yi Dashi had watched the previous matches and knew about Tian Qis speed. Thus, he preemptively struck, rushing forward. Chapter 70: still a genius Chapter 70: still a genius Bang! Bang! On thepetition stage, the spiritual energy spread, forming a palm shape. This is an illusion-type palm technique. Once used, it will form an air-tight seal! an older cultivatormented. A martial arts skill had been used? That Ironbone disciple would lose without a doubt! However, no matter how Yi Dashi attacked, Tian Qi was calm in the face of danger. He used his hands and feet, resisting the opposing partys attacks through different means. The cultivators in the stands looked more and more shocked. Even though the opposing disciple was using a palm technique, Tian Qi still hadnt used a shred of spiritual energy! The strength of the Azure Plume Sects disciple is at least 1500 jin. How can he resist without spiritual power? This is a little exaggerated! Hu! Hu! At this moment, Tian Qi stopped dodging the blows and drew one step backwards. His right fist began to glitter with ten rings of light as spiritual power poured into the first. He then leaped forward and smashed the other youth into the ground. Quick, ruthless, urate! Thump! Thump! Thump! Yi Dashi suffered a series of strikes and violently retreated. He eventually fell off the stage, where he paled and coughed out a mouthful of blood. The referee announced, Second round fourth match, Tian Qi wins! He He won again? There were only ten rings on his fist, but he can defeat a Meridian Opening Stage Twelve? The audience was so shocked that time came to a stand still. Tian Qi very naturally exited the stage. This time he defended against some attacks, then defeated his opponent, telling the stupid audience that his first victory had not been some fluke. Ah, Jun Changxiao turned his head with a smile. Your sects disciple didnt lose face by losing to mine, right? The Great Red Gate elder was speechless. He did not participate as actively in thepetition as before. That was because the several disciples the sect sent out had almost all been eliminated during the first round. Now only a single seedling was assigned to Zone D. Hmph, snorted the elder. This is the second round. There are still many matches, dont be too happy. Jun Changxiao shrugged. He nced at the Xiao Family elders, discovering that they were actually meditating. The participants continued to fight. Based on martial arts, the second round was obviously more interesting than the first, as more people revealed their skills. In this respect, the Ironbone Sect was worse off. That was because Sect Head Jun had only forced them to undergo devilish training and did not pass on any decent martial skills. In his words, cultivators between the Meridian Opening and Martial Apprentice Realms could be defeated with enough strength. Other than high-grade martial skills, the others were mostly useless. The truth was that he had no good skills to pass on. Second round tenth match, Zhang He versus Li Qingyang! Begin! Bang! Just as the referees voice fell, Li Qingyang punched Zhang He right off the stage. Second round tenth match, the winner is Li Qingyang! The corner of peoples mouths twitched. Second round match twenty-six, Su Xiaomo versus Lin Feng! Begin! Shua, shua, shua! With vigorous steps, Su Xiaomo approached his opponent. He instantly appeared before his opponent and poured strength into his right leg, kicking Lin Feng right in the butt and pushing him off the stage. Second round match twenty-six, the winner is Su Xiaomo! The corner of peoples mouths continued to twitch. Second round match forty-two, Tie Ying versus Lu Qianqian! Begin! Putong Participant Tie Yings fate was just like Hu Yaos. With a wave of Lu Qianqians hands, he was gently pushed off the stage with a burst of spiritual power. The audience could not bear it anymore. Big brother, big sister, this is the second round! How many of these participants have skill? Your Ironbone Sect just fights a quick battle, cant you give your opponent some more respect? No, because respect is not given, it is earned. Like Jun Changxiao, when faced with humiliation, the disciples had never begged for respect, because they would earn it with their strength. Although this Sect Martial Arts Competition was about martial skill, sect leaders could not participate. But with Lu Qianqian and the others present, it was equivalent to Jun Changxiao being there, representing the entire Ironbone Sect. We wont beg for your respect, we will earn it through our fists! And so thepetition continued The 64th match, Xiao Zuiji versus Hua Rong! Its here, its here! Blue River Gangs Hua Rong is a Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, he can definitely dominate that guy! Sure enough, right after the match started, Hua Rong imbued his palms with spiritual power, forming des of qi around his hands. He then leapt into the air and flew towards Xiao Zuiji. Bang! Bang! Bang! Like a phantom, the crazy de attacknded on Xiao Zuijis shoulder, chest, arm, and abdomen. However, no matter how Hua Rong attacked, Xiao Zuiji stood there and tanked the attacks. He was motionless and did not express that he was in any pain. How how is this possible? How strong must his physical body be for him to be motionless as a log? The audience was heaving, surprise leaving them gasping for air. Hateful! Hua Rong became angry, striking ruthlessly towards Xiao Zuijis neck with a palm de. In the process, more spiritual power poured into his palm and the attack strength sessfully rose. Pah! At this time, Xiao Zuijis arm came up, lightly catching Hua Rongs palm. We are justparing martial arts, why be so heavy-handed? His hand was like a shackle, tightly locking around Hua Rongs wrist and his opponent was unable to pull himself free. Hes being pinched on a qi vessel! That participant was too anxious, too negligent! The many experts in the stands saw it this way, Xiao Zuiji did not have a spiritual root, nor did he have a cultivation base a loser. But do not forget, he was once a shocking and peerless talent! His strength could drop, but his inherent instincts and fighting abilities would not disappear! It seemed like he was just standing there taking the hits, but he was actually looking for a w in his opponents martial technique. Once he found it, he seized the opportunity, unexpectedly catching Hua Rong and blocking one of his qi vessels. A textbook counterattack. Unfortunately, many of the observing cultivators did not care. They were cheering for Hua Rong, hoping that he could squash Xiao Zuiji like a bug the Xiao Family especially hoped so. But Hua Rongs qi vessels had been sealed, making him weak and helpless, how could he fight back now? Shua! Xiao Zuiji continued to hold Hua Rong by his wrist, making sure to block his qi, and dragged him to the edge of the stage. Xiao Zuiji lifted one leg and smacked Hua Rong across the stomach. Loosening his hold on the mans wrist, Hua Rong flew backwards and off the stage, grimacing as he held his stomach and tumbled down. Jun Changxiao smiled. That was a heavy kick. There was a long pause. The referee announced, Second round sixty-fourth match, Xiao Zuiji wins! [Ding! Five disciples entered the third round, the Epic Mission is at 20%pletion. Host has obtained 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 82/500.] Jun Changxiao secretly thought, It gave me 20 points again. Calcting it like this, 100%pletion will give me 100 points. Earning 200 points at once? Worthy of being an epic mission; the reward is also epic! Xiao Zuiji returned to the winners area. The audience chose to shut their mouths, remaining silent. Ridicule him? That was no longer possible. The Xiao Familys direct descents looked like they just ate shit. Along with their ugly expressions were their frail minds, which had been punctured by reality. An expelled Xiao Family direct descendant doesnt have spiritual power, but can actually depend on his physical strength to defeat Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. He can withstand Hua Rongs crazy attack,ing out safe and sound. What did he experience these past few years for his physical strength to be so terrifying? A genius is still a genius. Even without spiritual roots or cultivation, he can still find a way to strengthen himself. The Xiao Family expelled him, Im afraid they might regret that now. The Xiao Family Great Elder had flushed a deep-red, his eyes drowning thoroughly in murderous intentions. The expelled family waste had defeated his opponents one after another, making it to the third round. For him, this was a hard matter to ept. On the side, Jun Changxiao lifted his arm, aiming the muzzle of the pistol directly at the Great Elder. Old fogy, do not over do it. Otherwise, I will shoot you dead. He would not allow people to hurt his disciples. Dont talk about the Xiao Family, even the Ye Family, Lin Family, or Long Family were not allowed. Chapter 71: telescopic sight Chapter 71: telescopic sight Xiao Zuiji won and the 64th match of Round 2 was over. Adding up the winners of all four zones, there were 64 people left. Before entering the third round, there was a break. The people who could enter the next round were essentially all Meridian Opening Stage Twelve the future matches would only get more intense. But after starting, as long as it was the Ironbone Sect onstage, the match would not be intense at all, because Lu Qianqian and the others would cleanly knock their opponent out. Even Xiao Zuiji, purely depending on his physical strength, was able to circle behind the opponent, grab the opponent by the waist, arch his back in a suplex throw and m the opponents head into the ground. His opponents lost just as quickly. The appraisal given by the experts in the crowd? Barbaric! Fuck me! Su Xiaomo was startled too. Junior Brother Xiao is so strong! Li Qingyang seriously said, Junior Brother spends 20 hours in the training room every day, we are nowhere near his level. Xiao Zuijis strong physical body was only partially because of the Muscle Molding Room. The other half was because of the Basic Body Reconstructing Pill. At this moment, every inch of his flesh had been tempered through blood and sweat. Within the short span of ten days, Jun Changxiao had built Xiao Zuiji into a person with monstrous physical strength. Not only did he not fear hits, he could explode with power. This was victory won through training, this was his disciple. No spiritual power? No spiritual root? My apologies, we can still punch until you die, hit until you suspect life. [Ding! Five disciples entered the fourth round, the Epic Mission is at 30%pletion. The host has obtained 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 102/500.] Looking at the value exceeding 100 for the first time, Jun Changxiao was exhrated. I can refresh the system store, look for new things. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 92/500.] Jun Changxiao refreshed the low-grade items list and immediately, new goods were presented. However, his mouth twitched after seeing the very first item Modified 8x Telescopic Sight. Theres even scopes and other attachments! He clicked on the details. [Item: Modified 8x Telescopic Sight Description: Used for looking at distant sites. This has a magnifying effect, allowing users to see and identify targets. Most suitable for long-range adjusted fire. Effect: Can be attached to precision or sniper''s rifles. After activation, it will automatically lock on to targets within range. Effectiveness: Permanent Limitations: After being used, there is a 1 hour cooldown. Price: 20 contribution points] Seeing the description, Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. The scope will automatically lock onto a target, how is this different from a cheat? The system said: [The host has transmigrated and opened the Strongest Sect System, that is equivalent to a cheat.] If you say it like that Yes, yes, you are right. Jun Changxiao asked, What is it? You dont rmend it? The system responded, [This scope can only be used with precision rifles and sniper rifles. Those items have a low chance of appearing, so it is not rmended for the host to buy the scope.] So you still have a conscience,mented Jun Changxiao. He continued to scroll through the items and found that, unfortunately, most of the items were useless to him. Okay then All the luck had been used up. Since there wasnt anything good this time, Jun Changxiao was definitely not going to refresh again with such bad luck today, he wouldnt get anything good no matter how many times he refreshed. The system added, [Each time the list is refreshed, the host must purchase at least one item before it can be refreshed again.] This is bullshit! Jun Changxiao yelled out. I had to spend 10 contribution points on this list of useless trash, but I have to buy something before I can get a new list? This is too much! He said that, but he was actually considering which item to buy. Which of these gaudy and useless items should he choose? Whatever, lets just buy the telescopic sight. If my luck is good, perhaps Ill find a rifleter on. [Sniper rifles have a 1% chance of showing up in the low-grade list. May the host carefully consider.] What about precision rifles? [5%.] What about the Modified 8x Telescopic Sight? [ 0.1%] Jun Changxiaos eyes widened. You motherfucker, this thing is even more rare than the rifles! Whats the point of reconsidering? I must buy it! He did not hesitate and clicked purchase. [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining Modified 8x Telescopic Sight x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 82/500.] Jun Changxiao summoned the scope and used it to look around. The distant objects were immediately magnified, so much so that he could see the beads of sweat on the participants. Although without a rifle to attach it to, he was unable to use the target-locking function, but he could just use it as a regr telescope. The Great Red Elder curiously looked over again. Sect Head Jun, that long and thick thing in your hand, what is that? Toy, Jun Changxiao thoughtlessly answered. He regretted the words almost immediately and was a bit ashamed. Since he asked like that, it makes my answer seem a little dirty. Fourth round first match, Lu Qianqian versus Xi Honglei! On the stage, the referee announced the fourth round was beginning. Jun Changxiao aimed the scope at Lu Qianqian. Under magnification, the face of that young woman was still perfect. He could not help but say, There is a beauty in the northernnds, who stands alone without peers. One look from her and cities fall, another look and empires copse. That was a verse from a song created by Li Yannian during the Han Dynasty. Using it to describe Lu Qianqian was very apt. [1] Begin! yelled the referee. Xi Honglei obviously knew Lu Qianqian had vast spiritual power. Therefore, he quickly disyed footwork Or not, because he hadnt even started to walk before he was surrounded by waves of spiritual energy. Martial Apprentice! That woman is absolutely a Martial Apprentice! Seeing how a Meridian Opening Stage Twelve had been pushed off stage once again, many of the higher-realm cultivators had an approximate guess on Lu Qianqians cultivation. Jun Changxiao was observing through the scope. She really has entered into the Martial Apprentice Realm. Why was it entered? Because she truly hadnt been in that realm before. The Tendon Altering Sutra was only useful at the Meridian Opening Realm. Since that woman had cultivated it, she had to have been in the Meridian Opening Realm. At the time of fighting the Earthly me Wolf, she was around Li Qingyang in strength. Then the conclusion was before the hell-like cultivation period, Lu Qianqians true strength was at Meridian Opening Stage Twelve! Sect Head Jun. The Great Red Gates elder smiled as he said, Your honorable disciple has hidden herself deeply. In my opinion, Zone C will hold no suspense, The various experts also believed this, since after easily sweeping three opponents off the stage, her spiritual power was definitely great! Jun Changxiao said, This Lord cares little for first ce in a zone, but wants the true first ce. The Great Red Gate elder shook his head, nodding toward the youth in gray robes, who was currently in Zone B. That one is called Zhang Linghe, a disciple of the sixth-rate Yingwu Sect. Hes a Martial Apprentice and one of the crowd favorites. Oh? Jun Changxiao lifted the scope to look and discovered that the guy was young, the corners of his mouth lifted into an unruly smirk. The same zone as Little Mo. Judging from his number, they should meet in the zone finals. The Great Red Gate elder then pointed to Xiao Linye. That is a Xiao Family direct descendant, the disciple of the sixth-rate Sound Valley Sect. He is simrly a top contender. Fuck. Jun Changxiao only just discovered that this Xiao Family descendant was in Zone D. At present, Zone D still had eight people remaining. Based on the number tes, he and Xiao Zuiji would definitely meet in the next round! The cousins were together, that was some fate Fourth round sixth match, Bei Jian versus Xiao Zuiji! Jun Changxiao turned with his scope and quickly saw the guy from earlier, the one who spoke nonsense at the inn entrance and had that terrible mantra, step onto the stage. Fucking hell. That guy was also in Zone D! I get angry just looking at him. Zuiji, maliciously beat this guy up for this Lord, beat him so badly he bes unlovable! [1] Song of the Northern Beauty or Jiaren Qu is a short song written by Li Yannian about his sister during the rule of Emperor Wu of Han.There is a beauty in the northernnds, Who stands alone without peers. One look from her and cities fall, Another look and empires copse. Care not whether cities fall or empires copse, For such beauty neveres around twice! Chapter 72: bei jian Chapter 72: bei jian Fourth round, sixth match. Xiao Zuiji stepped onto the stage. Before he had stopped walking, Bei Jian greeted with a smile, Yo yo, the Xiao Familys genius is capable. Youve unexpectedly beaten three participants, one after another. Hearing the yo yo again, Jun Changxiao became even more irritated. He really wished he could run over there, kick the boy into the sky, build a machine gun and punch some bullet-holes through the boys body. [You dont have one], the system stated, very unsupportive. Jun Changxiao copsed into his chair, howling in his heart, I cant even think about it? Xiao Zuiji did not respond. He clenched his fists, eyes filled with chiling intent. Sect Head said that I must ruthlessly beat him, so I will not be lenient this time. Yo yo, grinned Bei Jian. That look in your eyes is so scary, do you still take yourself as the insufferably arrogant genius from five years ago? Wait, thats not right, Bei Jian stopped himself. Even if it was the you from five years ago, I am no longer the Bei Jian who was punched like a loser. As he said was punched, his eyes gleamed with anger. Obviously, he had not forgotten this traumatic event in the slightest. Begin! called the referee. Hu! Hu! Bei Jian raised his hand and a burst of me appeared in his palm. He chuckled darkly, Xiao Zuiji, you are still flesh and blood. Do you think you can endure this me? A fire-controlling technique! I didnt expect for Bei Jian to be a fire-type cultivator! Xiao Zuijis body may be strong, but facing a fire attribute, he will definitely go down in one hit. The crowd discussed with amazement. The cultivators in Falling Star Continent who couldprehend fire qi, water qi, or other special attributes were very rare. The originally dead-grass like Xiao Family descendents saw Bei Jian summon a me and seemed to revive. Hahaha, under the me, the physical body will be burnt to a crisp! Hmph. Without spiritual power to protect the body, even if your physical strength is above Martial Apprentice, it will still be a waste. I am anticipating this, Bei Jian is going to be chasing him around. The Xiao Family and Bei Family had some enmity, but these Xiao Family descendents were actually happy to see Xiao Zuiji be oppressed by Bei Jian, their minds twisted to the supreme. It wasnt just them. The Xiao Family elders were also smiling. The Great Elder leaned in his chair, the anger and killing intent dissipating slightly. After all, that wastrel was soon to be dragged down, why should he care so much anymore. Fire-type cultivator? Jun Changxiao was indifferent, as he had the supreme-grade Exquisite me fire seed himself. Xiao Zuiji also didnt care. Bei Jian did not see the fear he wanted to see and immediately became angered, clicking his wrist. Bang! Xiao Zuiji took one step forward and punched, directly striking the me. As it touched the me, the mes disappeared. His fist waspletely fine! What? The audience was startled, some jumping out of their seats. That was fire-type spiritual energy! Dont even talk about its brute strength, the temperature itself should have burned the fist! But that guy? Not only had he broken through, there was no damage! Unbelievable, unbelievable! shouted one expert. The nearby middle-aged manmented, Is it possible that this childs mortal body has reached the level of impervious to fire and water? At this time, the spotlight had to be given to the Xiao Family because their present expressions were again like they had eaten shit. Jun Changxiao lightly said, Your me is only that intense, yet you want to injure my disciple? Howughable. mes could burn down everything, but once the mortal body arrived at the pinnacle, fire with insufficient heat was but an itch. Fierce, how fierce! The Great Red Gate elder gave a thumbs-up. The boy didnt have spiritual energy, but he was able to punch away fire without hurting himself he couldnt help but admire. How is this possible Bei Jian, who had believed he could use mes to suppress Xiao Zuiji, saw that his fireball had disappeared and stood there dumbly like a wooden chicken. Shua! At this moment, a fist whistled over. When Bei Jian regained hisposure, he didnt even have time to do anything as there was a bang and his abdomen was hit hard. His eyes widened and his folded at the waist. Xiao Zuiji then punched with his left fist, directly upper-cutting Bei Jian in the chin, throwing him into the air. These two fists were extremely heavy! Putong! Bei Jian dropped to the floor, expression still fierce. Intense pain spread through his body and he was heaving. An expert was startled. Those two fists had to have over 2000 jin! My god! 2000 jin with just physical strength, inconceivable! Physical strength is often proportional to defensive power, no wonder the mes didnt affect him at all! Xiao Zuiji no longer intentionally concealed anything, using vicious methods outright, allowing the experts toprehend his strength. How hateful! Bei Jian suppressed the pain and stood up, then bang and another fist smacked his face and he was forced to stagger back. Xiao Zuiji was ready to follow him step by step, one punch one elbow jab at a time, but heard a putong and found the man on the ground. The decisive strikes made the audience feel bad for Bei Jian! Pah! Xiao Zuiji sat on Bei Jians back and pulled his head up by his hair, coldly saying, Do you still remember when we were young, how I punched you? Bei Jian remembered. He had been sat on just like this, punched ruthlessly in the middle of the streets. For a long time afterwards, he had lived in pain, this event sowing a seed of trauma. Xiao Zuijis gaze was freezing. You bullied a girl and got beaten until you cried. Today, I may have lost everything, but I can still beat you until you cry. Shua! Xiao Zuiji brandished a fist. This situation was extremely simr to the past. Bei Jians frail mind immediately disintegrated and he cried, begging for mercy. Dont dont dont hit me! Just one movement had caused him to remember, sending him back to the moment he had first been punched. This was a mental trauma, its repercussions were huge Bang! Bang! Xiao Zuiji pounded him with fist after fist, his strength increasing with each hit. Soon, the cheap young masters whole face was covered in blood, his head swelling up like a pigs. Even his mother and father probably wouldnt recognize him. Xiao Zuiji grabbed Bei Jian by the foot and dragged him to the edge of the stage, throwing him off. Feels good. Jun Changxiao leaned back into his chair, a satisfied smile on his face. However, the muzzle of his gun was trained on the Xiao Family Great Elder, fearing that the man would not be able to suppress his killing intent. Fourth round sixth match, the winner is Xiao Zuiji! The referees voice echoed through the stadium and the crowd slowly sat down, still shocked. The fire-user Bei Jian had been defeated. That was something absolutely unbelievable! Fourth round seventh match, Qin Ming versus Xiao Linye. The next match soon started. Xiao Linye moved towards the stage and brushed past Xiao Zuiji. With a smile, he whispered, Cousin, youre still so strong after losing everything. This really makes Younger Brother hold you in high esteem. Xiao Zuiji did not answer him, stepping into the winners area instead. Facing the direct disciple of arge n, Xiao Linye, Qin Ming was shortly defeated. Xiao Linye arrived in the winners area and said, Cousin, your next opponent will be me. Xiao Zuiji just sat there with his eyes closed. The rest of the matches continued. Li Qingyang and the others easily defeated their own opponents, entering Round 4 in the respective zones. Jun Changxiao waved his hand, helplessly saying, That was too easy. When he first arrived, he had worried about each disciples fight, fearing that the difficulties would take 2-3 pages to cover. But in reality, each match had ended quickly. The Great Red Sect elder sat motionlessly in his seat, as his sectsst seedling in thepetition had been beaten by Tian Qi, meaning that his sect had been thoroughly eliminated. Chapter 73: a favorite Chapter 73: a favorite [Ding! Five disciples have entered the fifth round, Epic Mission is at 40%pletion. The host has obtained 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 92/500.] Jun Changxiao said, The fifth round is about to begin. There are only four more rounds to go, this one, the regional finals, the semi-finals, and the finals. It seems that I need to have the disciples take top 3 for thepletion to be 100%. The system agreed, [Correct.] Shortly, the fourth round ended. 32 participants; half were eliminated while the other half continued. At this point, it could be said that thepetition had entered a fiery stage, because each participant left was very strong. Many of the audience members said that the participants would finally show their true strengths. After another short break, the referee announced, Fifth round first match, Li Qingyang versus Sun Haotian. Shua! Shua! The two people cupped their fists. Once the referee called for the match to begin, the two instantly appeared in the center and started to fight. This opponents strength was undeniably strong, as Li Qingyang did not achieve a quick victory, engaging in a dogfight instead. Bang! Bang! The sound of punches and kicks filled the air. The two participants fought with great skill, the audience watching with keen interest and immense pleasure. Right? They hade from so far away to watch the outstanding talents have a showdown, not matches that immediately ended! This was what thepetition was about! Bang! Bang! Within a short amount of time, Sun Haotian and Li Qingyang had exchanged moves 20 times. But as they continued to fight, Sun Haotians heart felt colder and colder. Because not only did his opponent have spiritual power to protect his body, his physical strength was intense too! Sun Haotian resisted the attacks, but his body shook and tingled with numbness. Li Qingyang and the others, though they werent as crazy as Xiao Zuiji, had also spent 6-10 hours in the tempering machine each day. Their physical strengths were monstrous; how else would they have been able to easily eliminate opponents? Since Xiao Zuiji wasnt even at Meridian Opening, he could only force himself upon the path of body cultivation. The other three people had spiritual power, so they developed moreprehensively. Bang! Finally, after a dozen more exchanges, Sun Haotian could no longer defend and was pushed off the arena. Fifth round first match, Li Qingyang wins! The next one to fight was Lu Qianqian, who brutally swept her opponent offf stage. This young woman did not enter the training room, but practiced every day in the Qi Gathering Array. After several days, she had boundless spiritual energy. Li Qingyang depended on a union of spiritual power and physical strength; she depended purely on spiritual power. Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi also depended on a union of spiritual and physical power, striking their opponents out one by one. Thepetition progressed much slower, as they were no longer able to force a quick win or loss. Instead, various aspects had to be taken into consideration to achieve suppression. Even more impressively Many of the experts at the scene were unable to urately specte their true cultivation! These Ironbone Disciples still havent shown their hands. Probably their opponents were too weak, insufficient for them to erupt with their true cultivation. A ninth-grade sect, how did it train such outstanding disciples? The experts were puzzled, simultaneously looking towards Jun Changxiao. This guy who seemed like a Meridian Opening rookie could actually train youngsters with mediocre aptitude like Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi, inconceivable! Too strong. The pressure is on The other participants also noticed that Li Qingyang and the others continued to neatly defeat their opponents, their brows wrinkling. At this time, if they still saw the Ironbone Sect disciples as soft persimmons, then they were really stupid. The audience had already lost their minds. The Ironbone Sect disciples kept rising through the rounds, so they thought that the disciples were dark horses. But from the looks, they were reallypetent! Three zones already have a disciple entering into the zone finals. If they win the next round, then a ninth-grade sects disciple will enter the top four! The area finals will definitely mean Martial Apprentice level, even if it is only the First Stage. They will definitely not find it easy to continue. As the people discussed, the referee announced, Fifth round seventh match, Xiao Linye versus Xiao Zuiji! Its here. Jun Changxiao sat up, looking serious. Xiao Zuiji had only defeated opponents of the Meridian Opening Realm so far, who were not worth mentioning. The Martial Apprentice level Xiao Linye was the true test! Its starting! Younger Cousin Linye has been cultivating in Sound Valley these few months, his strength must have risen remarkably! That fellow is just waiting to be beaten! The Xiao Family descendents were alive once more. [1] Although Xiao Zuiji had luckily defeated his opponents one after another, making their minds suffer, he had not met Xiao Linye, meaning that his good luck hade to an end. But at the same time, this group of Xiao Family descendents were still using luck tofort themselves about Xiao Zuijis victories they really had no hope. Hmph. In the stands, a Xiao Family elder said coldly, The first several rounds, although he won, he has now met Linye, equal to knowing the results beforehand. The Xiao Family had confidence in Xiao Linye. After all, he had been a Martial Apprentice even before the months of cultivation in Sound Valley. That Xiao Familys Xiao Linye is a favorite to win thispetition, Xiao Zuijis path as a dark horse ends here. It is said that this Xiao Familys direct descendants aptitude is good, but was always overshadowed by Xiao Zuiji. Not until the opposite party degenerated into waste did the situation switch. Yeah, several years ago, everyone called him Xiao Zuijis younger cousin. Its rarely mentioned now. Xiao Linye walked on stage and heard the people discuss, his eyes exuding a chilling intent. Xiao Zuijis younger cousin This name, five years ago, was like a nightmare that gued him. Even if he was outstanding, he continued to live under Xiao Zuijis shadows. He refused to ept it, he was unwilling! He therefore assiduously cultivated and there was finally a day, after ceaseless effort he came out on top because his cousin degenerated into a waste. Crunch. Xiao Zuiji stepped on stage. Cousin, I will beat you under the eyes of the public. That way, everyone will know that I am called Xiao Linye, not Xiao Zuijis younger cousin. Xiao Zuiji said, You wont. The martial artists watching them looked at the pride written on Xiao Zuiji face and suddenly, they saw the Xiao Zuiji from five years ago. How eye-catching and popr he had been then, that shocking and peerless talent! Xiao Linyes eyes were cold. You havent even opened one meridian, what qualifications do you have to say that I wont be able to? Kacha Xiao Linye clenched his fists, anger simmering. He was actually a pretty calm person, but facing Xiao Zuiji, he found his mood hard to control. Begin! announced the referee. Shua! As soon as he spoke, Xiao Linye angrily dashed forward, his hands forming interwoven afterimages, instantly creating a densely packed handprint. Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Palm! [2] Thats a mid-grade intermediate martial skill! an expert eximed. Bang! Bang! Bang! Shortly, numerous palms came at Xiao Zuiji from different angles, but he stood there solid as a rock. This The cultivators in the stands felt their mouths twitching. The Xiao Familys direct descendant was a Martial Apprentice and had even used an intermediate palm technique, but still couldnt push Xiao Zuiji even one step back. His physical body was simply terrifying! Shua! Xiao Linyes palms and fists were extremely quick, carrying strength well over 2500 jin. Unfortunately, when he hit Xiao Zuiji, there was only a bang, the body before him not moving in the slightest. Hateful! Xiao Linye knew that the guys physical body was strong, but he didnt expect that it was strong to the point that even with the martial skills, it was his own hand that shook! Xiao Zuiji calmly said, Older Cousin taught you in the past, you cannot fight with undue haste, cannot proceed with a chaotic state of mind. It seems like you have forgotten. A loser does not have the qualifications to teach me! Xiao Linyes face crumpled in anger and another fist carrying several thousand jin came whistling. Shua! Xiao Zuiji dodged it. Moreover, he avoided it with only a slight movement. Many experts eximed in surprise. Xiao Linye hit nothing but air. He used Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Palm once more,unching an air-tight offense. But regardless of how he attacked, Xiao Zuiji was not shaken. In the stands, the Xiao Familys Great Elder had an ugly expression, killing intent increasing as the match continued. He was able to see that Xiao Linye was unable to move Xiao Zuiji and his state of mind was getting more unstable. Sooner orter, there would be a problem. Sure enough. When Xiao Zuiji saw the opponent forming another seal, he preemptively stepped to the side, lifting his fist to punch Xiao Linye in the elbow. The elbow allowed the arm to be more flexible, but was the weakest point. When punched, although it might not be dislocated, there would be intense pain. Xiao Linye quickly grabbed his elbow and retreated several steps. Xiao Zuiji said, You have a wound there. That was right. When cultivating in Sound Valley, Xiao Linye had injured his arm. Although it was not arge obstruction, it was still an injury. Did it get discovered.Xiao Linyes expression became fierce. Xiao Zuiji shook his head. Fighting with an injury, you are even less of an opponent. Its better for you to quickly get off the stage.: Hateful! Is he ridiculing me? Unforgivable, that is unforgivable! Xiao Linye clenched his fist, pouring spiritual power into them, using a step technique to rush over once more. As spiritual energy billowed, the surrounding dust flew into the air. Xiao Zuiji did not continue to take the hits with his physical strength, retreating step by step, avoiding the attacks step by step, simultaneously searching for an opportune moment to counter. Although Xiao Linye had been deliberately protecting the area around his elbow, he could not continue to punch. The originally unimportant injury had be aggravated, transmitting intermittent waves of heartrending pain. Based on the look of the match, he was still suppressing Xiao Zuiji. But to an expert, his movements were much slower than before. This Xiao Zuijis body is too strong. If the Xiao Family direct descendant cannot achieve an effective attack, he will fall into a disadvantageous position sooner orter. A body strengthened to this degree will not easily shake, unless you use a weapon. The Sect Martial Arts Competition has never allowed participants to use weapons. In my opinion, the Xiao Family direct descendant is in danger. Tsk tsk. Without opening a meridian, he can fight against Martial Apprentices, never thought it was possible! Look, the elders from the Xiao Family are so angry their faces are green. This monster who trained his body to such a degree was expelled from the Xiao Family, of course they would turn green! Many experts watched and discussed. The Xiao Family elders expressions constantly changed, their bodies flooded with anger. They could not ept that the loser they had expelled was on par with Xiao Linyes full power because you know. On par? The Xiao Family elders were too naive. Xiao Zuiji was seeking a w, but this continuous attack style was affecting Xiao Linyes elbow. As his injury ached, his attacks became disorderly. Even the ordinary cultivators were able to tell that this Xiao Family direct descendants attacks were bing more energy-consuming. Bang! Swiftly, Xiao Zuijinded another heavy blow on Xiao Linyes elbow. There was a kacha and Xiao Linye grimaced and retreated several steps, sweating from the sudden influx of pain. Shua! Xiao Zuiji approached him and circled behind, reaching around to grasp Xiao Linye by the neck and performing a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw. Putong! Xiao Linye fell heavily on the ground, his face exceptionally pale. Its over, the many experts shook their heads. This result, from the moment Xiao Linyes previous injury had been discovered, was set in stone. Finished? Of course not! After Xiao Zuiji judo-flipped Xiao Linye, he grabbed the boy by his neck. Remember, your older brother is forever your older brother. Even if he degenerates into a waste, it is not in your right to spheme him. Bang! Bang! His right fist went down again and again. In just a moment, Xiao Linye, who had been a promising seedling, was as miserable as Bei Jian. Jun Changxiao shrugged, Favorite to win? Nothing more than trash. The Great Red Gate elders expression couldnt help but twitch. A disciple who wasnt even at Meridian Opening beating this Xiao Family direct descendant like this Damn, god-motherfucking-damn! Bang! Suddenly there was a loud sound and the elder startled in his seat. The Great Red Gates elder quickly turned to the side, only to find that the toy in the Ironbone Sect Heads hand was smoking. And where it was aimed there was a hole pierced into the stands some distance away! The loud gunshot rmed several of the other cultivators. They all nced over and saw Jun Changxiao holding some weird stick thing. Opposite to him, the Xiao Family Great Elder was standing in front of his seat, panic stricken. Less than half a meter away from him was a freshly-made hole. Did Sect Head just open fire? Su Xiaomo and Li Qingyang wondered. What was that sound just now? It sounded like a firecracker! The crown started talking at once. Pah. Jun Changxiao had one foot on the seat and pointed at the Xiao Family Great Elder, Sit down. The Xiao Family Great Elders expression was extremely ugly, but faced with the thing still smoking, he could only obediently sit down. Especially when he remembered how the moment he stood up, a flowing light had instantly brushed past him, exploding into the wall with terrifying power. His heart was still shaking. Zuiji. Jun Changxiao cocked his gun and brightly called down, Vent properly. Youve been wronged for the past few years. This Lord will help you look; whoever dares to act unreasonably, their head will explode. Xiao Zuiji smiled, raising his fist to once again maliciously strike down. This continued until Xiao Linye was beaten half to death and was dragged like a dead dog, then flung off thepetition stage. Fifth round seventh match, the winner is Xiao Zuiji! The referees announcement echoed through the arena. Many martial artists found that they were unable to calm down for a long time [1] Alive and fired up sound simr, both pronounced huo [2] Avalokitesvara is the bodhisattva of infinitepassion and mercy; the Chinese usually worship him in female form as Guanyin (the raws said Thousand-Armed Guanyin) Chapter 74: ironbone civil war Chapter 74: ironbone civil war When Xiao Zuiji shattered Xiao Linyes elbow, threw him like a sack of potatoes, and held him down by the neck, the Xiao Familys Great Elder could not take that sitting down. He only wanted to scold a little and prevent Xiao Zuiji from wreaking havoc, but he hadnt acted on that n. After all, the organizer of thepetition was the Liyang City Lord, so the great elder did not have the guts to obstruct thepetition. Jun Changxiao did not know this, so when he saw the man stand up angrily, thought the man wanted to cause trouble, and opened fire without hesitation. After training the gun on him for so long, the aim was obviously on the mark, deviating only about half a meter in order to scare the opposite party. This was called a warning shot. The bullet condensed from the crystal core carried fierce strength, deeply shocking the great elder. At that moment, he understood that if it hit him, he would definitely die or be grievously wounded. The great elder was frozen in ce and could only re at how Xiao Linye was punched by Xiao Zuiji, hands gripping the arm rest and countenance paling. The waste they expelled was beating up the one regarded as the familys future. This was definitely a good face-pping! Each and every Xiao Family descendent was paralyzed in their chairs, beautifully cosying dead grass once more. After the referee announced Xiao Zuiji won, the stands were silent. By pure physical strength, he had defeated the Martial Apprentice Stage One Xiao Linye! Waste? No one thought this way again. If they called someone who could beat a Martial Apprentice waste, then what were they? Xiao Zuiji stopped in the winners area, feeling the way everyone looked at him. He was expressionless as hemented, Ive regained the feeling from five years ago What feeling? The feeling of countless peoples envy. At that time, he enjoyed the attention very much and had the proper arrogance of a peerless genius. However, the past five years hadpletely changed his worldview, allowing his mind to be as calm as still water. Junior brother! Su Xiaomo was squatting in another zone, but he lifted a thumb up. Good job! Xiao Zuiji smiled brightly. Only in front of his sect leader and martial brothers did his dispirited face show a pure smile. The final disciple to fight in the fifth round was Tian Qi. Because his opponent was Martial Apprentice Stage One, he had to use both his Meridian Opening Stage Twelve and physical body strength, spending some trouble to win. After the hell-like training, with the Qi Gathering Array and the Tendon Altering Sutras 50% sess increasing abilities, Tian Qi had gone from Stage Five to Stage Twelve. Calcting it carefully, he had basically opened one meridian per day! Fifth round eighth round, the winner is Tian Qi! the referee shouted. Tian Qi and his Meridian Opening Stage Twelve cultivation beating a First Stage Martial Apprentice made the arena go silent once more. [Ding!Five disciples have entered the sixth round, Epic Missionpletion is as 50%. Host has obtained 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 112/500.] Jun Changxiao muttered, Zuiji and Tian Qi will meet in the zone finals. That was right. Zone D only had two people now, Xiao Zuiji and Tian Qi. The other cultivators also realized this and began to talk. If these two fought, who would be stronger? After the fifth round ended, each zone only had two people. These people would fight to pick a first per zone, who would then fight for the overall championship. The current results left many cultivators soulless, as of the top 8, five of them were from the Ironbone Sect! Not a single Ironbone Sect disciple had been eliminated! So manypetitions have happened, but not once has a situation like this happened! Too terrifying! That Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang are still hiding their strength. Its likely that in the following matches, theyll win! As the people were still in shock, the referee announced, Quarterfinals first match, Li Qingyang versus Huo Yuanming! Its starting! Will that Ironbone Sect disciple finally use his true strength? Under the crowds anticipation, Li Qingyang and Huo Yuanming mounted the stage. After the referee shouted to begin, the two people simultaneously charged at each other, spiritual energy gathered around their fists, showing their potential. Li Qingyang knew that his opponent was not simple and therefore did not continue to hide himself, erupting with Martial Apprentice Stage One cultivation. Hes a Martial Apprentice! During the Hundred Sects Recruitment, he was still Opening Meridian Stage Ten. In less than two months, hes be a Martial Apprentice. Thats incredible! Is there some pill or marvelous medicine that the Ironbone Sect has to help their disciples breakthrough? On the stage, Li Qingyang with his true power was able to suppress the other First Stage Martial Disciple Hua Yuanning after ten exchanges. Victory and defeat have been decided, some of the experts judged. Bang! Just as they said, Li Qingyangs fist slithered like a snake from the side, hitting Hua Yuanning on the shoulder and sending him off the stage. Hehe. With a smile, Su Xiaomo said, When Second Senior Brother is serious, hes honestly terrifying! Quarterfinals first match, the winner is Li Qingyang! Many cultivators felt their mouths twitching. They knew that Li Qingyang was strong, but they didnt expect that when he used his full strength, he could so easily defeat a same ranked opponent! Lu Qianqian then entered the stage and made the audience even more gobsmacked, because after the match began, she almost instantly defeated a Martial Apprentice Stage Two. Correct. A Second Stage Martial Apprentice. A participant that strong, would have been either first or second ce in all previouspetitions! The Sect Martial Arts Competition should get harder and harder, but for these two Ironbone Sect disciples, why does it seem easier and easier? Many cultivators mentalities had already copsed from the repeated shocks. Jun Changxiao nodded, Very good, very good. Two disciples upied the top 4, one step closer to upying the top 3! Then Su Xiaomo went on stage. His opponent was Zhang Linhe, the outstanding Second Stage Martial Apprentice from the sixth-rate Yingwu Sect. Many experts concluded that the Ironbone Sect disciple would not be able to win and would be eliminated here. Who knew, right after the match started, Su Xiaomo depended on his footwork to zip around the stage, now allowing Zhang Linghe to corner him. Too fast! An advanced step technique? Its possible! Many of the martial artists did not understand how Su Xiaomo was so quick and concluded he was using a high-grade technique. The reality? He didnt use anything, depending only on his pair of short legs. Su Xiaomo did not just randomly run about, but seized opportunities here and there to make attacks from behind Zhang Linghe. Whether theynded or not, he would immediately retreat after an attack. This gradually enraged Zhang Linghe, who released his spiritual power and recklessly wielded it. Yah, you cant hit me, are you angry? Yah-yah-yah, you missed again, are you angry? Su Xiaomo dodged time and time again, not forgetting to provoke his opponent. The arrogant Zhang Linghe was angered to the point that his lungs were about to burst, attacking crazily. After almost thirty minutes, his energy consumption was excessive. He stood there panting, vision blurring slightly. Go down! Su Xiaomo seized the opportunity and flew in from the side, sending his opponent off with a flying kick. Good! Zhang Linghe hadnt even hit the floor before Jun Changxiao started to apud. Now that Su Xiaomo was the zones first ce, without even considering the match between Zuiji and Tian Qi, the finals were already going to be an Ironbone Sect civil war. Putong! Zhang Linghe fell off the stage, a footprint in the middle of his face. Is this a dream? The cultivators were absent-minded, the shock in their hearts hard to describe using words. Zone A champion, Li Qingyang. Zone B champion, Su Xiaomo. Zone C champion, Lu Qianqian. Zone D champion, either Xiao Zuiji or Tian Qi. The champions of all four zones would be someone from the Ironbone Sect. This was absolutely the first time a situation like this had happened in the history of thepetition! Chapter 75: historys most boring finals Chapter 75: historys most boring finals Zone Bs finals finished, the winner was Su Xiaomo. Including the two disciples left in Zone D, the top 4 and championship would belong to the Ironbone Sect! Very mboyant, very domineering. The various cultivators, and even Liyang City Lord, could only feel their faces fill with a splendid expression. There was once a time where two disciples from the same sect met in the finals. But four disciples from the same sect entering the top 4, so that one sect upied the top 3? This situation had never happened! This was probably the first andst time. Quarterfinals third match, the winner is Su Xiaomo! Quarterfinals fourth match, Xiao Zuiji versus Tian Qi! The referee announced one after another. Although whoever won, Zone D would belong to an Ironbone Sect disciple, ording to the rules, one of them had to win. Shua! Tian Qi walked on stage first. He turned to Xiao Zuiji, who was climbing the stairs, and said with a smile, Junior Brother, Senior Brother wont go easy on you. Xiao Zuiji said, Same here. Begin! yelled the referee. Shua! Xiao Zuiji and Tian Qi used their top speed, sprinting towards each other. Full speed! It seems like even if theyre from the same sect, they must decide victory and defeat. The audience anticipated. They didnt care about the champion anymore, as it would definitely be the Ironbone Sect. Instead, they wanted to see some intensepetition, so that their trip here would not be in vain. Xiao Zuiji and Tian Qi rushed at each other at extreme speeds. After there was about one meter of distance between them, they clenched their fists and halted. In one voice, they yelled. Rock, paper, scissors! Tian Qi, scissors. Xiao Zuiji, rock. Aah! Tian Qi immediately turned around and ran to the edge, jumping off stage. He then loudlyined, We agreed that everyone would show paper, but he actually secretly changed to rock! The many audience members had frozen. They were using rock-paper-scissors to decide the winner and the loser did that count as a match? The referee was also dumbfounded, but Tian Qi had admitted defeat by jumping off the stage. Thus, the referee could only announce, Quarterfinals fourth match, the winner is Xiao Zuiji. [Ding! Four disciples take over the top four, limit conditions have been met, Epic mission has beenpleted,pletion is at 150%. The host has obtained 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 312/500.] Fuck! Jun Changxiao was also wide-eyed. So many? [Ding! The host has exceeded the mission conditions and obtained Seal Opening Talisman x1. The empirical value of the reward is uncertain!] The systems prompts had just ended when Jun Changxiao felt a vast spiritual energy gather in his dantian, gradually forming cyclones of qi. This A breakthrough? Jun Changxiao was astounded, staring nkly as cyclones condensed in his dantian. As the fierce qi gathered, it made his spirits rise. [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to the first stage of Martial Apprentice!] Jun Changxiao waved his hand, saying, Tan fcil! [1] Others had to expend energy to condense a cyclone in Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, but he directly broke through it couldnt have been any easier. However His spiritual power did not stop just because he had reached First Stage Martial Disciple, it was actually rising sessively! [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Second Stage Martial Apprentice!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Third Stage Martial Apprentice!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice!] [Ding! The host has sessfully broken through to Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice!] In a short time, Jun Changxiao went from Meridian Opening Stage Twelve to Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice the time needed was only several seconds! Putong! The Great Red Gate elder copsed onto the floor, his mouth wide enough to stuff inside two eggs. Jun Changxiaos breakthrough, being promoted wave after wave, had been witnessed by him. And my god! My ancestors! What happened to this guy a moment ago? Was that a breakthrough? Impossible! How could there be someone who broke through so crazily? It certainly had to be a deliberate release of cultivation, faking the appearance of a cultivation improvement! The Great Red Gate elder consoled his frightened heart. Hu! Jun Changxiao exhaled, stretching his arms and back, and grinned. Feels great! What felt even better was After the Epic Mission had been overfulfilled, he had been awarded a Seal-Opening Talisman! The 40 meter long Irretractable Sabre was Sect Head Juns strongest hidden card. With the Seal-Opening Talisman, it meant that he could use it once more. Spirit Spring Sect? Xiao Family? One this Lord draws his sword from its sheath, anybody and everybody will be cut! At that moment, Sect Head Jun wanted to jump to the highest point and yell, Anyone else? The system sounded. [Too bad the Sect Martial Arts Competition did not consider the top 5, otherwise thepletion percentage would be even higher.] That is very regrettable. Jun Changxiao said that, but he was already very content. He had gotten 100 contribution points for top 50, then 200 contribution points for overpletion. His cultivation base has increased by several leaps and also obtained a Seal-Opening Talisman. Why should he not be content? Truly considered an epic mission; how terrifying! Semi-finals, Lu Qianqian versus Li Qingyang! After a short break, the referee shouted. The cultivators in the audience regained their spirits immediately. After all, if these two people fought, exploding with their true strengths, it would definitely be very Li Qingyang stepped onto the stage and after the referee shouted to start, he cupped his hands towards his senior sister, turned around and jumped off-stage. This Many cultivators felt their eyes spinning. This was the semi-finals, even if youre from the same sect, cant you at least fight a little? At worst, rock-paper-scissors is also eptable. The winner is Lu Qianqian, the referee helplessly announced. Next was Su Xiaomo and Xiao Zuiji. Many of the cultivators leaned back into their chairs, having lost all excitement or expectations. And no wonder. After the match began, the two Ironbone Sect disciples charged at full speed. But they werent charging at each other. No, they werepeting over who could reach the edge of the stage first. In the end, Su Xiaomo was superior. By the time Xiao Zuiji had just reached the edge, Su Xiaomo had already leapt off, sessfully eliminating himself first. This is a bad joke! Rushing to eliminate themselves, what has the world be? Sigh, who let them all be of the same sect Which past final was not extremely intense? But in this fight to the top, they werent just jumping off on their own initiatives, they were rushing to face elimination. Only one question: Are you guys having fun? Whether or not it was fun, the Sect Martial Arts Competition had finally reached the finale, which was simrly an Ironbone Sect civil war. Finals, Lu Qianqian versus Xiao Zuiji. The referee''s voice was now bitter and weak. With the participants pulling their punches, the matches had lost their fervor. Xiao Zuiji was the first one to step on stage. He humbly said, Senior Sister, you should be champion. After tyrannically beating up Bei Jian and Xiao Linye, he had regained his self-confidence and vented his grievances. He had absolutely no interest in contending for first ce. Lu Qianqian walked up, then walked down. She also had no interest. If it werent for Li Qingyang acting first, she would have been eliminated in thest round. And just like that. The referee didnt even bother announcing it anymore. The biannual Sect Martial Arts Competitions most important match hade to an end. The champion was the Ironbone Sect disciple, Xiao Zuiji. The audience wanted to cry. They hade from far away, rushing over with all their might. But these Ironbone Sect disciples had treated the finals just like this After thepetition ended, various big-shots sat together and discussed. They introduced a new policy: if disciples from the same sect met, they had to fight. ying rock-paper-scissors, walking off the stage, or racing to jump off was forfeit and both participants would be eliminated! Ah, Jun Changxiao waved his hand. This Lord thought that getting the championship would be difficult. I didnt expect that the other participants were so weak, really disappointing this Lord. [Ding! Points for acting cool: 999999] [1] He says so easy in English, so I chose anothernguage. Chapter 76: people of jianghu Chapter 76: people of jianghu If the system had a value for acting cool, Jun Changxiaos words from a moment ago would have skyrocketed his existing bnce. Unfortunately, that wasnt such a thing. The Great Red Gates elder was twitching hearing the really disappointing this Lord. Although Jun Changxiao was acting cool, his disciples had taken over the top 4, so he had the capability to act cool. Especially thinking back to when he had first sat down and said that the Ironbone Sect disciples were only stepping-stones his cheeks felt a burning pain. Apologies. Every participant in this timespetition was a stepping-stone for the Ironbone Sect. At this time, it must be said that the most tragic were the Xiao Family, because the one they regarded as waste had just be the champion. The expelled descendant actually became champion, I fear the Xiao Family never imagined this. At this time, their intestines must be twisting blue with regret. Xiao Zuijis matter tells us that even if a genius falls, they will still have the possibility of staging aeback! This is the definition of thirty years the river flows east, thirty yearster the river flows west. The Xiao Family Great Elder clearly heard the discussion of the others, his blood boiling and hands shaking. If Jun Changxiao hadnt lifted his gun, he might have actually rushed over and killed Xiao Zuiji. Cough, cough! Liyang City Lord appeared on the central stage and spoke in a clear and resonant voice. This Sect Martial Arts Competition has ended, the champion is the Ironbone Unyielding Sects Xiao Zuiji! Then, under the gaze of the public, he handed Xiao Zuiji the ordinary-grade advanced martial skill and ten crystal core like things. Spirit stones? Jun Changxiao murmured. From the originals memory, he learned that Falling Star Continent had a stone that contained boundless spiritual power which could be used for cultivation, called a spirit stone. Spirit stones were mined from the mineral veins and cultivators could cultivate using it. Each stone was worth about 10,000 silver taels, so it could be considered quite precious. Tsk tsk. Jun Changxiao said, Didnt expect that winning the championship meant spirit stones as a reward. The system responded, [Otherwise, who would participate?] That is so logical that I have no response. Under the envious gazes of many, Xiao Zuiji epted the skill book and spirit stones, returning with his martial brothers. Jun Changxiao had already arrived and smiled, My darlings, good work. The corners of the listeners mouths twitched, goosebumps immediately appearing. Jun Changxiao leaned on Xiao Zuijis shoulder, smoothly taking the skill book and spirit stones. To celebrate winning the championship, this Lord decided to bring you to the best restaurant! Lets drink! cheered Tian Qi. Lets go, let''s go! Many martial artists saw Jun Changxiao leading the disciples away, their previously contemptuous gazes now filled with awe. In a world where strength reigned supreme, it was best to talk with fists. The five disciples had entered the top 4, using their fists to warn the people not to look down on the ninth-grade Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Hateful! The Xiao Family elders exited from another ce and saw the Ironbone Sect swaggering off, their eyes gleaming with hatred. At this moment, some familys patriarch came over and humbly said, Congrattions to the Xiao Family for winning thepetition. Aiya, he smacked his forehead, back-tracking. I forgot, I forgot, Xiao Zuiji has already been expelled, he hasnt been part of the Xiao Family for five years. A Xiao Family elder angrily retorted, Song Shizhen, youre speaking so cynically, are you here to fight? Several others also fiercely red. They were already angry, but this guy hade to intentionally antagonize them. They couldnt bear it! I spoke thoughtlessly, everyone do not mind, do not mind, Song Shizhen apologized, cupping his fists as he said farewell. When he passed a group of people, they teased, Elder Song, the Xiao Family is very annoyed right now, werent your words just pouring salt on their wounds? Song Shizhen sighed, Oh, I really forgot. Speaking of, Xiao Zuiji trained his physical body to such a degree in the past five years, the Xiao Family really made a huge blunder. In my opinion, just wait until the news of Xiao Zuiji bing champion spreads. The Xiao Family will be treated as aughingstock again. The various experts couldnt care less about how the Xiao Feeling felt, discussing as they walked away. Hateful! The Xiao Family elders were in an uncontroble rage. The Xiao Family Great Elder had not spoken, only watching Xiao Zuiji leave with a dark and murderous look. Five years ago, that woman had broken the engagement, the Xiao Family degenerated into aughingstock. Five yearster, Xiao Zuiji won the championship, and the Xiao Family would be aughingstock once more. This was hard to endure; it really could not be endured! Come! In Liyang Citys best restaurant, Jun Changxiao was holding a bowl up as he said, We did it! Saying that, he tilted the bowl back and chugged the liquor. Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and Xiao Zuiji also downed a bowl each. Lu Qianqian did not drink, calmly eating on the side. Shit! This dish is so disgusting! Cant bepared to Dudus at all! After eating the food prepared by Liu Wanshi, the meals made by ordinary chefs tasted like coarse grain and were hard to swallow. Ah. They had been spoiled. Tian Qi held up his bowl, Without Sect Head, I, Tian Qi, would just be a medicinal herb. This bowl of liquor Disciple dedicates to you! Saying that, he downed the bowl. His disciple won the championship, representing the pride of the Ironbone Sect, andpleting the epic mission, Jun Changxiao was also happy. Therefore, he also drank one bowl. Su Xiaomo then lifted his bowl and grinned. Perhaps without Sect Head, I, Su Xiaomo, would be some outer disciple in another sect. This bowl of liquor Disciple dedicates to you! Jun Changxiaos lip curled up. You must be trying to get this Lord drunk. Just as he drank one bowl with Su Xiaomo, Li Qingyang stood up and said, I am very lucky to have met Sect Head and to have joined the Ironbone Sect, being in the same sect as you all. This bowl of liquor is dedicated to Sect Head, Senior Sister, and junior brothers. Worthy of being from a family n, his words were eloquent. Drink up! Jun Changxiao held the liquor bottle up, expressing that all were wee. Since all his senior brothers had already given a toast, Xiao Zuiji also stood up. Sect Head, I am poor with words and dont know what to say, but this bowl of liquor is dedicated to you! Gudu, gudu! (Gulp, gulp.) The liquor was immediately gulped down and his face flushed. It seemed like the alcohol content was quite high. A group of idiots, Lu Qianqianmented from the side. These people drank for more than an hour in the restaurant, finishing more than two vats of liquor. The five people ended up all drunk. Perhaps he had been holding back for a long time, and after releasing it all during thepetition, Xiao Zuiji let loose and was found hugging the liquor vat, crying like a child. Jun Changxiao rested in Liyang City for one night. After sobering up, he led the disciples to return. As they walked along the streets, the cultivators who had previously ridiculed them were silent. Waste? A garbage sect? After taking over all the top spots, that was not something they could say. Jun Changxiaos chest was puffed and his head held high as he walked away under the gaze of many. However. About a dozen li (6km) from Liyang Citys boundary, there were several people hiding within the bushes. Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang discovered them, their hands going to their swords and unsheathing them immediately. Ah. Jun Changxiao joined his hands behind his back and lightly said, People of Jianghu, why bother speaking half-truths? [1] Shua! Shua! Shortly, a few dozen ck-clothed people jumped out from the thick patch of grass, surrounding the group from all sides with murderous intentions. Jun Changxiao was astonished. The familys descendants were beaten and youre here for revenge so quickly. You make some stupid viins. If I was the protagonist of a novel, the readers would think that I have some halo of intelligence which lowers everyone elses IQ. [1] (hide the head but show the tail) as an idiom that basically means to speak half-truths or give partial ounts Chapter 77: dont be so soft-hearted Chapter 77: dont be so soft-hearted The dozens or so ck-clothed people covered their faces, but they unintentionally nced towards Xiao Zuiji, their murderous intentions immediately clear. Jun Changxiao caught the nces. Even if he thought with his feet, he could figure out that these people were either from the Xiao Family or the Bei Family. He leaned more towards the Xiao Family. After all, an expelled family member winning the championship was a harsh p to the face. Acting irrationally after such a scene was normal. Damn it. Jun Changxiao thought to himself, This is such a good opportunity, why isnt there a side mission? Kill! the ck-clothed person in front yelled. Shua! Shua! More than ten of the people pulled out swords, erupting with Martial Apprentice cultivation. They poured energy into the swords and rushed from different directions. This move was aimed at taking a life! ng! ng! Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang had their swords out, intercepting the four people who came from the left and right respectively. The weapons collided, sparks flying. Although the two disciples were only First Stage Martial Apprentices, with their weapons, they were able to stand against two simr leveled opponents. Su Xiaomo took out his wooden sword and stood protectively in front of Jun Changxiao. Xiao Zuiji and Tian Qi, because they did not have a weapon, could only squeeze together, their gazes fierce. During thepetition, their disys were brilliant. But in front of these Martial Apprentices with weapons, they could not depend only on their spiritual energy and physical strength. After all, there was a saying that no matter how high your martial arts were, you would still fear a kitchen knife. [Ding! The host has spent 30 contribution points, obtained Basic Cold Edge Sword x3. The items have been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 282/500.] Catch! With a flick of his wrist, he tossed three Cold Edge Swords. Pah! Su Xiaomo was the first to catch one. Feeling the chilling qi emitted by the sword, his eyes glowed with intense fighting spirit. Kill! He drew the sword from its sheath and walked forward, weing an attack from a ck-clothed person. Tian Qi followed next, pulling out the sword to block another ck-clothed person attacking from a different direction. Although these two were only Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, with these preliminary grade Cold Edge Swords, they were on par with their opponents. At this moment, the importance of quality was disyed. The six ck-clothed attackers who were tied down were filled with disbelief. Obviously, they hadnt thought that the Ironbone Sect disciples would be so strong! The raid all together had twelve people. Lu Qianqian and other disciples had constrained six, which meant that there were still six others. These people circled around, thick killing intent swirling through their eyes. Shua! A sword re twinkled with freezing qi, puncturing ruthlessly. Xiao Zuiji, who had his back turned to the attackers, suddenly grabbed his sword and turned around. His speed was the best proof that his body tempering had reached the pinnacle! Bang! Even without spiritual power, the Cold Edge Sword sliced the attackers sword in two. With a kacha, the mans sword cracked and spun into the air, flying into a tree trunk. The ck-clothed person was petrified. Although his own weapon was but a low-grade high-tier, he had poured in spiritual energy. It should have beenparable to an ordinary-grade weapon, but it had been sliced in half! Shua! Taking advantage of the mans shock, Xiao Zuiji kicked him in the face, sending him ruthlessly flying away. Jun Changxiao lectured, Zuiji, treating a person who tried to kill you, you should be like this Lord Xiu Jun Changxiao turned around and stepped forward, the Cold Edge Sword came out of its sheath. A sword re immediately flew through the air as he said, Do not have any softheartedness! Puchi One of the ck-clothed people froze in ce. He lowered his head slowly, staring at therge sword mark on his chest, watching the blood pour. The sword mark was deep and long, directly fatal! Putong! The man fell, his life gradually flowing out of his body. A Martial Apprentice, killed with one sword strike! After breaking through to Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, this was Jun Changxiaos strength. Insanity, madness that burned the sky. Xiao Zuiji saw that Sect Head acted, killing a person decisively, and was shocked. Holy shit! Su Xiaomo was still locked in a dogfight, but he turned around and called out, Sect Head is so valiant! Sect Head is a Martial Apprentice? Li Qingyang said in shock. He clearly remembered that when facing that wandering swordsman, Sect Head had only been in Meridian Opening Stage Eleven! Lu Qianqian was using a mysterious sword technique to drive two people back. So hes actually been hiding his strength. Witnessing theirpanion being killed, the remaining four who had yet to attack were angered and simultaneously rushed at Jun Changxiao. Sect Head Jun sheathed his sword and turned around. Do you understand? Understood! Xiao Zuijis eyes went cold. Tightly gripping the sword hilt, his physical strength erupted and he directly shed at a ck-clothed person. Bang! Facing that Cold Edge Sword, the opponents sword was cut in half once again! Shua! Using both arms to wield, the Cold Edge Sword carried immense strength. Continuing the sh, there was a puchi and a shower of blood. Thump, thump, thump! The man retreated ten or so steps, using one hand to press against the nape of his neck, where a cut was spurting blood. His desperate eyes slowly dulled and his knees buckled. With a putong, he knelt to the ground and his head tilted down. With anotherpanion killed, the remaining three were wide-eyed. Their eyes were bloodshot, like they had gone insane. Xiao Zuiji took a half-step forward, still wielding his sword. Dont look down on him just because he didnt have spirit power. With his physical strength and the preliminary-grade sword, he was able to create a few afterimages! The first ck-clothed person to reach him felt a chill in the air and was forced to defend with his own de. Bang! Kacha The de was sliced in half! The Cold Edge Sword did not lose speed, ruthlessly cutting into the mans left shoulder and slicing his arm off! Die! At this time, the final two ck-clothed people rushed with their swords. Imbued with qi, their swords glittered in the light. Not good! Xiao Zuijis expression changed. He had just shed downwards with his sword. Without spiritual energy to protect himself nor footwork to run away, he did not have enough time to avoid the attack. Shua! Shua! Two sword res shed through his field of vision, freezing the air! Then, Xiao Zuiji saw two bursts of blood, like red roses blooming in the air. Putong! Putong! The two ck-clothed attackers fell down, sword marks on their necks. Sect Heads sword is so fast! Xiao Zuiji said, surprised. Jun Changxiao sheathed his sword. If you want to kill my Ironbone Unyielding Sects disciples, you must be prepared for death. Puchi At this time, one ck-clothed person was stabbed in the heart by Lu Qianqian. After she murdered that one, she didnt even blink as she pulled her sword out and stabbed another one in the chest. Putong! The two people simultaneously fell. Puchi Li Qingyang used the Nine Layered Waves Sword and wounded another person. Of the twelve, six had died and three were wounded! The remaining three realized their opponents were too strong, could only use an all-out attack to drive their opponents back, they tacitly agreed to flee. Too fast! Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo were one stepte, unable to catch up. Bang! Bang! Bang! Swiftly, the sound of firecracker-like gunfire could be heard, startling the birds in the trees. The three ck-clothed people all had a walnut-sized hole in their heads, falling panic-stricken to the ground. Jun Changxiao blew smoke from the muzzle and coldly said, Since you dare to annoy my Ironbone Sect, dont even think about returning alive. Li Qingyang and the others felt their ears ringing and mouths twitching. Sect Heads gun is simply too terrifying! Chapter 78: the night emperor Chapter 78: the night emperor Jun Changxiao, who had broken through to Martial Apprentice Stage Five, fired three gunshots continuously. Not only was he urate, his hand and arm were not numb. This indicated that he could disregard the Desert Eagles recoil. Witnessing their sect leader open fire and suddenly massacre the three fleers more than 20 meters away, Li Qingyang and the others were deeply shocked. Bring the injured over, Jun Changxiao ordered, sitting on a tree root. This Lord wants to see who dares assassinate my Ironbone Unyielding Sect under bright daylight. Yes! The disciples listened to hismand and moved toward the several wounded people. When they rolled them over, they discovered that none of them were breathing. Li Qingyang knit his brows. Sect Head, theyre all dead! What? Jun Changxiao quickly walked over, taking off the ck face-coverings. He discovered that their lips were darkened, like they had ingested some sort of poison. Zuiji, do you know any of these people? Xiao Zuiji walked over and carefully examined the several people, but shook his head. Sect Head, I dont recognize any of them. Didnt recognize any of them? Jun Changxiao was stunned. From the beginning, he had been so sure that they were Xiao Familys people was he in for a face-pping? Li Qingyang squatted down, uncovering a name que from the ck-clothed persons body. Sect Head, theres a Bei character. Is it someone from the Bei Family? Xiao Zuiji tapped his chin. I once heard that the Bei Family raises a number of deathsworn. Su Xiaomo rushed over. Its needless to say, but theyre definitely unbearably angry since Junior Brother Xiao beat Bei Jian. Its possible the Bei Family sent their deathsworn to kill us! Pah! Jun Changxiao smacked the back of Su Xiaomos head. Your familys deathsword, when they go out, do they also carry their name tes and expose their status? Su Xiaomo covered his head, grimacing. Li Qingyang asked, Sect Head, do you mean some people are nting stolen goods in order to intentionally shift the me onto the Bei Family? Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Biting a poison pill tomit suicide, this method is not exclusive to the deathsworn. Perhaps Assassins! Li Qingyang said. Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder and said with a smile, Not bad, not bad, your time spent with this Lord has not been in vain. Li Qingyang was solemn. Previously there were assassins in the sect. Could this be rted to the Spirit Spring Sect too? Hard to say. Jun Changxiao could not determine it. He currently had two guesses. These assassin-like men could be Xiao Family men dressing as Bei Family men, or they could actually be rted with the Spirit Spring Sect. Search them and check for storage rings, Jun Changxiao said. Let alone a storage ring, they didnt even find 1 tael of silver. It may be said that these attackers were dirt poor. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Pile the corpses together and burn them. Yes. The disciples began to drag the corpses. Su Xiaomo picked up a branch from the ground, sharpened it and then started rubbing it against another piece of wood. Rubbing sticks together for fire? This is too primitive! Jun Changxiao shook his head, gently raised a hand and the Exquisite me flickered to life on his fingertip, turning the corpses into mes. Looking at the burning corpses, Li Qingyang and the others gaped. Lu Qianqian was surprised for a different reason. You are a fire spirit martial artist? Jun Changxiao shrugged, This Lord is a fire spirit martial artist, is that very strange? Snap. He snapped his finger and pointed onwards. Lets go, return to the sect. The disciples hurried after him. On the road, Li Qingyang whispered, Senior Sister, Sect Heads me should be a very rare fire seed! Lu Qianqian responded, Supreme-grade fire seed, Exquisite me. Ah? Li Qingyang staggered. When he regained his bnce, he looked at Jun Changxiao in shock. Falling Star Continent had all sorts of strange and unusual attributes, like fire and water spirit users. Each type also had rank divisions, just like spiritual roots did. The supreme-grade Exquisite me. Within the me spirits, that was an extremely rare existence! Li Qingyang stabilized his mind and whispered, Senior Sister, Sect Head is not simple! Lu Qianqian responded, If he was simple You think that with these junior brothers aptitudes and cultivation, they can enter the Top 4? Li Qingyang nodded, Makes sense. Jun Changxiao slowed down, walking side-by-side with the two. Qingyang, this Lord has said that you will achieve Martial Emperor. Why would I boast so extravagantly without the ability to back it up? Remember, he said, turning to the others. So long as you honestly and conscientiously follow this Lord, there will be bread, there will be milk, there will be everything. [1] Although they did not know what this bread was, the disciples dutifully responded, We will follow Sect Head forever! Bang! A bolt of thunder erupted from the dark clouds covering the sky, splitting the untrodden valley. Xiu! A stream of ck light zipped through the air, departing from the mountain valley and entering the body of a youngster chopping some firewood. Ah! the youngster screamed pitifully. His originally nk and timid eyes gradually became cold and severe. There was a breath and the fierce expression rxed. A hoarse voice sounded, My soul was stranded for several thousand years, but this Lord has finally been reborn! Ling Yao, I regarded you as a close friend, but you actually plotted against me for the Grand Mysterious True Sutra. When this Emperor regains his cultivation, I will look for you to settle ounts! [2] What? That woman unexpectedly shattered the void? Shes regarded as the first empress of all ages? Kacha After his memories fused, the youngsters vision gleamed with fury. That step, this Emperor couldnt even take, but that woman has unexpectedly achieved it! Just as well, just as well. This Emperor has the Grand Mysterious True Sutra in hand. Within a few dozen years, I can easily break through to Martial Emperor and then shatter the void. When the timees, it wont be toote to settle ounts with her then. Hu! The youngster stretched. His originally dull eyes had been reced with a sense of vicissitude that did not match his age, as if he had lived through many things. His name was Ye Xingchen. Several thousand years ago, he was one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors, known to the world as the Night Emperor. Due to a plot by his close friend, he fell from the skies. A remnant of his soul integrated with the center of the earth and healed after several thousands of years. He umted enough strength to break apart the ground and seized the body chopping firewood nearby. This body has a low-grade aptitude and Opening Meridian Stage One, too weak. That was how Ye Xingchen regarded his new body. At least this Emperor has the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, which seizes the good fortune between Heaven and earth. It should be able to transform low aptitude. He smiled slightly. The first empress of all times? This Emperor will pull you from that altar! Ye Xingcheng clenched a fist, raising his head to shout, Starting today, I, Ye Xingchen, will let the world know that if there is a person who goes against my intentions, if Heaven refuses to ept me then I will go against the Heavens Bang! Just as he shouted the word heaven, something flew over and pounded him in the face. Ye Xingchen went flying, staggering and stumbling, before copsing. One of the Ten Great Martial Emperors from several thousand years ago was roaring about the rebirth of a powerhouse who went against Heavens will, but ended up fainting right then and there. The murder weapon? A ser ball! An rmed voice floated over. Sect Head, this kick of yours knocked someone out! Really? Theres people in these barren mountains? Sha, sha, sha. Jun Changxiao and his five disciples walked over. Seeing the fainted youth, his mouth twitched. This Lord kicked casually, but hit you in the face. That is some precision Sect Head, what to do? asked Li Qingyang. Jun Changxiao looked at the dark clouds overhead. There are no viges around here and it seems like it will soon rain. Lets first carry him to the sect. Yes. Xiao Zuiji crouched down and carried the youth on his back. Jun Changxiao ced the ser ball into the storage ring, quickly rushing back to the Ironbone Unyielding Sect. [1] JCX means as long as you work hard, you can have anything. [2] The Grand Mysterious True Sutra gets its name from the Tai Xuan Jing or ssic of Great Mysteries. Chapter 79: i am an existence you cannot offend Chapter 79: i am an existence you cannot offend Sect Head and the senior apprentices are back! The tranquil Ironbone Sect was broken by a shout, immediately bing noisy. Many disciples heard from Su Xiaomo that Junior Brother Xiao Zuiji not only won the championship, the other senior brothers had taken over the top spots. There was a lot of excited cheering. As a sect member, this was naturally their honor as well! Ah Liu Wanshi was standing by the dining hall, pursing her lips. I plumped them up with such great difficulty. Only a few days have passed but theyre so thin now. Sect Head, what to do with him? Xiao Zuiji asked, still carrying the unconscious Ye Xingchen. Jun Changxiao considered it. ce him in the medicine pavilion. Xiao Zuiji listened and walked toward the medicine pavilion, tossing Ye Xingchen into the patient ward. As he left, he thought he heard the man sleep-talking, I must go against Heavens will Oppose Heaven? Does Heaven owe you money? Xiao Zuiji thought the man was talking in a dream and did not pay attention, turning around to depart. On the field. Many disciples stared at the ck-and-white spheroid in confusion. Senior Brother, what is this? Su Xiaomo exined with a smile, This is called a Happy Football, something the sect head took out. He said that if we kick it everyday, not only will it cultivate temperament, it can also enhance the strength of our legs. A disciple walked over, squinting at the small characters written on the ball. A special-purpose ball celebrating how the Chinese Mens Football Team defeated the Brazilian Mens Football Team in the 8018 World Cup Final. Senior Brother, what does that mean? I dont know either. Su Xiaomo waved his hand, Make way, Ill kick it and show you. Okay! The crowd drew back. Su Xiaomo took several steps back, ran forward, then kicked powerfully. There was a xiu and the rubber ball explosively flew into the air, sting into the outer wall and leaving a hollow indent. This kick of his was simr to the powerful Vajra Kick in Shaolin football! Pah, pah. Su Xiaomo pped his hands. How is it? Fierce! Senior Brother, a moment ago, your kick had at least 1000 jin! The disciples eximed. Worthy of the 8018 football. It withstood such high strength. Not only did it rebound off the wall, it wasnt dented in the least! Jun Changxiao spent 10 contribution points to buy this Happy Football, letting the disciples y with it in order to train tacit understanding. The next day. The field was temporarily transformed into a football field. Aftering informing the disciples of the rules, they were divided into two teams and started topete. My face hurts groaned Ye Xingchen, leisurely waking up in the medicine pavilion. He subconsciously touched his face, but his eyes hardened from the pain. He vaguely remembered that a hidden weapon had hit himself, flying from nowhere and knocking him unconscious. Hateful! I, Ye Xingchen. I once dominated a whole generation of Martial Emperors, but was unexpectedly knocked out by a hidden weapon. Having taken a rest, he got up with difficulty and sized up his surroundings. Was I rescued by someone? Whatever. Lets leave this ce first, look for a cave abundant with spiritual power in some blessednd and cultivate. I should strive to enter Martial Emperor as soon as possible. Ye Xingchen opened the door with a creak. But he hadnt even stepped out before there was a bang and his face was pounded by a football. He fell straight down. Li Fei! Su Xiaomo hollered from the field. What type of pass was that? The disciple named Li Fei scratched his head in embarrassment. Senior Brother, that was my first time, I still havent figured out how to aim. Quickly get the ball! Yes! Yes! Li Fei quickly collected the ball. The Ironbone Sect disciples resumed their harmonious and joyful game. Although it seemed like they were amateurs, with their cultivation, their kicks were strong and their stamina rigorous. HateHateful Ye Xingchen covered his face as he stood up, irrationally upset. Plotting against this Emperor! Bang! The football flew into the medicine pavilion at a cunning angle, directly hitting his forehead. He copsed once more. Su Xiaomo went crazy as he yelled, Li Fei, what sort of footwork is that?! Li Fei scratched his head awkwardly, then ran over and picked up the ball. Pah! Ye Xingchen used one hand to support himself as he slowly stood up, his vision filled with killing intent. The enmity of today, this Emperor will remember it! Saying this, he quickly ran to the door and closed it, for fear that the round hidden weapon would fly over again. Who are these people? Why are they plotting against this Emperor? Ye Xingchen pressed against the door, leaning to peak outside the window at the field. Creak At this time, the door was unexpectedly shoved open. Jun Changxiao stepped inside and saw an empty bed. He was puzzled and said, Where did that guy go? Putong! Ye Xingchen, who had been sandwiched between the door and the wall, fell over, foaming at the mouth. Jun Changxiao turned around in confusion, Why was he hiding behind the door? After half an hour. Ye Xingchen woke up and his whole body was sore. He coldly asked, Who are you? Oh? Jun Changxiao was surprised. This fellow looked young, but his eyes held the vicissitude of time like he had eaten many roads and walked many rice. Not simple, not simple. Jun Changxiao said, I am Jun Changxiao, Ironbone Unyielding Sects sect head. Ironbone Unyielding Sect? Ye Xingchen indifferently said, Such a coarse sect name, its definitely not a major sect. Aiya. Goddamn. He says my sect name is unrefined, then added that it must not be a major sect. This fellow is a bit of a dick. Jun Changxiao asked, Who are you? Ye Xingchen squared his shoulders and proudly said, You need only to remember that I am an existence you cannot offend. He wasnt a little bit of a dick, he was really a dick! Shua! Ye Xingcheng stood up and walked towards the door, saying, Do not provoke me in the future. Otherwise, I will His eyes glittered with murderous intentions as he threatened. Bang! A football shot from outside, urately striking his face. Perhaps it was because this had happened too many times already, but he fainted. When Ye Xingchen woke up, he discovered that he was tied to a chair. Sect Head, hes awake! Su Xiaomo announced. Jun Changxiao walked inside and smiled, Boy, this Lord doesnt care how great you are, starting today, you are a member of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect. His intuition told him that this sharp-looking fellow had a story, a status that wasnt simple. The sect still had 399 quotas, so one was given to this guy. As for why there werent 400, one spot was upied by Liu Wanshi, though they had yet to go through the formal procedure. Ye Xingchens eyes were dark. As one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors, after his rebirth, he had been plotted against, attacked by a hidden weapon, and finally tied up. He could endure, but could not tolerate! Boy! he gritted out. I will not join, because your sect is unqualified to ept me. Jun Changxiao said, Do you take yourself as a Martial Emperor? Were not worthy of you? Ye Xingchens eyes darkened, looking very scary. At this time, ording to the plot of a powerhouses rebirth, he had been ridiculed by the viinous sect master, so the properly installed face-pping mode should activate. In reality, Jun Changxiao leaned over and said, I will give you three minutes to consider, otherwise this Lord will be impolite. Are you threatening me? Ye Xingchen seethed. Jun Changxiao leaned back and waved his hands. This Lord is not merely threatening, but actually dares to hit you. Shua! Su Xiaomo clenched his fist andnded a punch, arrogantly saying, Sect Head has taken a liking to you, that is your good fortune. Stop giving us such a dirty look, acting like some peerless expert! Ye Xingchen nearly exploded with rage. You dare re at me? Su Xiaomo clenched his fist again, starting a violent assault. By the time he was done, the man was ck and blue. Ye Xingchen, the Night Emperor. A person you could not offend was reduced to this, making readers boo (press the dislike button)! However, in the end, his near future was even more miserable. He was soon moved to the field where dozens of disciples stared at him from afar. They yed with the Happy Football, under the agreement that they would kick a ball towards his face one by one, kicking until he agreed Chapter 80: great sect protecting array Chapter 80: great sect protecting array Ye Xingchenpromised. It wasnt that he had no backbone, just that this youngsters body he had rebirthed into was only Meridian Opening Stage One, which was way too trash. Moreover, this group of Ironbone Sect disciples kicked the hidden weapon with several hundred jin of strength his new body couldnt handle it at all. It didnt matter if Ye Xingchen would be a Martial Emperor in the future, or whether he could drag down the first empress of all times, since he was just a weakling right now. In order to not scream in pain, he chose to bear it patiently. Hateful people, hateful Ironbone Unyielding Sect! When this Emperor cultivates the Grand Mysterious True Sutra and breaks through, hell squash all of you under foot! Ye Xingchen could only shout in his heart. Oh, how angry he was, how unwilling he was. However, on the other hand, why did Jun Changxiao want to recruit Ye Xingchen? In his opinion, someone who held the vicissitude of time and seemed to have experienced everything was definitely more worthwhile than some naive newbie. The next day. Under the eyes of the 99 disciples, Liu Wanshi and the still tied-up Ye Xingchenpleted the formal entrance procedure, formally bing the 101st and 102nd disciples of the Ironbone Sect. [Ding!] [Sect Membership: 102/500.] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 274/500.] Jun Changxiao instructed, Qingyang, issue them their sect uniforms. Yes. Li Qingyang grabbed some male uniforms and some female uniforms. Liu Wanshi received hers, sweetly smiling, Many thanks Sect Head, many thanks Second Senior Brother! She had envied the other disciples and their distinctive uniforms, finally achieving her wishes today. After Ye Xingchen was untied, he reluctantly received the uniform. In his heart, he vowed, This Emperor will let you off for some time. After Iprehend the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, I will take your life! Dudu, Xingchen,e with me. Jun Changxiao brought the two to the Main Hall, handing them the Tendon Altering Sutra. This is the cultivation technique of our sect, so you can have it. Remember, do not ever pass it on to another. He had spent 10 contribution points a moment ago, making 1000 copies so that he had some to spare. Ye Xingchen received the brand-new booklet and contemptuously thought, This trash technique, how can it enter the eye of this Emperor? Liu Wanshi happily clutched the booklet to her chest and smiled, Many thanks Sect Head, Dudu will definitely cultivate hard! A low-tier technique and shes already happy, really just another basic mortal. Ye Xingchen genuinely looked down on the Tendon Altering Sutra. It was understandable. After all, he had the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, which he had willingly fallen from the skies for. Liu Wanshi used to live near the dining hall. But now that she had been epted into the sect, she lived in an independent room next to Lu Qianqian. Ye Xingchen was also assigned a dwelling. When he saw the inner courtyard and all the tiered pavilions, he could not help but be surprised. A ninth-grade sect, designed pretty well though. It might be worth it. Lets start this Emperors road back to the peak from here! He walked into the room and was going to start cultivating the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, but randomly opened the Tendon Altering Sutra. Why did I open this trash technique? I guess Im just that bored Ye Xingchen ridiculed himself and nced at the mnemonics recorded on the front page. His expression immediately changed and he started to tremble. Finding it hard to control himself, he eximed, Divine-grade core technique! As a Martial Emperor, Ye Xingchen was more knowledgeable than both Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang, as he was able to judge the quality after a single nce. Moreover, it was a divine-grade body refining core technique! Ye Xingchen seriously wondered, A ninth-grade sect has an extremely precious body refining core technique Is this Emperor dreaming or after several thousand years, divine-grades are like dogs and saint-grades are everywhere? After continuing to study, his state of mind became increasingly chaotic. The Tendon Altering Sutra was seemingly simple, but actually had vast depths it was definitely an extremely rare body refining core technique! [1] That year, this Emperor did not properly temper his mortal body and could not withstand the tearing of space, unable to step into Void Shattering! Now that I have been rebirthed, I have not only the Grand Mysterious True Sutra but a divine-grade body refining core technique! Even if this body is trash, achieving Martial Emperor, Void Shattering, its all just a matter of time! Hahaha, Ye Xingchenughed to himself. Xiu The Happy Football flew through the open window, smacking him on the face. Su Xiaomos voice echoed, Its sote already, why are you not letting people sleep?! Hateful! Ye Xingchen held his forehead, cursing, Boy, this Emperor will remember you! As the night grew deeper, there was silence once again. Jun Changxiao had no interest in sleep, sitting on a stone stool in the pavilion and considering something. The assassins after me in the Main Hall were definitely sent by the Spirit Spring Sect. That group outside of Liyang though, who were they sent by? Jun Changxiao thought about his troubles after arriving in this different world. No matter how he thought about it, he felt like the Spirit Spring Sect had the most motive. Now that I am Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice and have a Seal Opening Talisman, I should deliver some justice to the Spirit Spring Sect. The look in his eyes became freezing. Jun Changxiao did not believe that the Spirit Spring Sect would stop after one failure. He did not want to passively take these attacks, so he might as well initiate something and make them understand that he was not one to provoke. Xiu Swiftly, he heard a slight whistle of wind. Before the breakthrough, Jun Changxiao might not have noticed it. But after entering Martial Apprentice, his five senses had been heightened, such that even a grain of sand was noticeable. Someones here! He threw himself to the side. Just as he dodged, a shadow flew from some hidden ce with a sharp sword in hand. The man attacked from the back, almost hitting him! Jun Changxiao stood there firmly and pulled out the Desert Eagle, but found that the shadow immediately retreated, vanishing into the night with light steps. His brows knit. The system said, [The host should purchase a Great Sect Protecting Array as soon as possible, protecting the sect. Otherwise, others can casuallye and go when no one is watching.] The low-grade store sells it? asked Jun Changxiao. The system said, [Sells, but you may need to refresh.] He had to refresh. After all, it was irritating that someone could freelye and go. If it was only him, that was still fine. But if his disciples were attacked, that would be a huge problem Ah! Suddenly, a pitiful scream was heard. Jun Changxiao quickly ran to the male disciples dormitory, pushing open the door only to find Ye Xingchen grabbing his butt and wailing, This fucking generation, daring to sneak attack me! Whats the matter? Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo ran over still in pajamas. They saw that Ye Xingchen was holding his buttcheeks, which were spurting blood, and could not help but feel their faces twitching. There was an assassin after me, Jun Changxiao calmly said. Gather all the disciples in the Main Hall. Take guard duty in turn, in order to avoid such an opportunity in the future. Yes! Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo quickly gathered all the male and female disciples into the Main Hall. Ye Xingchen, who had been stabbed, also came over, hissing. If you have a grudge against him, then assassinate him! Why the hell are you attacking some disciple who just entered the sect? Oh. About that The assassin probably felt that he was the weakest in the sect. Jun Changxiao was furious, sitting on his millennium old sandalwood chair, decisively refreshing the low-grade items list. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 254/500.] After a reload, the items had changed, but not only was there no Great Sect Protecting Array, all the items were useless too. Even if they were useless, Jun Changxiao bought a Refreshing Cigar, consuming 10 points. Again! Jun Changxiao refreshed once more. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 234/500.] The new list had some life and household essentials, like insted cups, feather dusters, and Ping Pong paddles. Jun Changxiao clenched his teeth and bought a 10 point feather duster, which automatically cleaned. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 214/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 194/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 174/500.] On his fifth refresh, his expression suddenly turned to delight. There was an item called the Great Sect Protecting Array! [1] uses the idiom found by luck not by searching to say extremely rare Chapter 81: you fucking run Chapter 81: you fucking run Jun Changxiao had to refresh the list five times and spent at total of 90 points, 40 of which were spent on useless items, making him feel some pain. However, since the Great Sect Protecting Array appeared, it was all worth it. He clicked on the details. [Item: Basic Great School Protecting Array Effect: After activation, it will defend the sect, obstructing all non-sect members from passing in or out without permission. Effectiveness: When active. Price: 50 contribution points Note: When the array is properly arranged, the default is active. When in use, it will consume 1 contribution point per 24 hours.] Buy! Jun Changxiao did not bother considering it at all, directly buying it. [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Basic Great Sect Protecting Array x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 124/500.] The Sect Protecting Array was just like the Qi Gathering Array,ing with several gs and an instruction booklet. Ill arrange it in the morning, Jun Changxiao decided. Since the assassin was ambushed somewhere, the disciples spent the night in the Main Hall. A few disciples were responsible for guarding in turn. During this period, Su Xiaomo wrapped Ye Xingchens wounds, covering his bottom with bandages. Nothing else happened during the night. After dawn, Jun Changxiao and a few disciples started to set up the formation. Shua! Shua! A few small gs were inserted outside the sect walls. After an hour or so, it finally encircled the sect. Xiu! A shield of light twinkled into existence, forming a cover over the entire Ironbone Sect. Once the dome was fully formed, it became transparent. Jun Changxiao stood at the entrance of the sect and touched the transparent barrier. He felt no change and thus found it difficult to believe there was an array present at all. The system exined, [The array will appear when there is an outsider or an attack, otherwise it will be hidden.] How strong is it? wondered Jun Changxiao. The system said, [It can withstand an attack from a Falling Star Continent Martial Ancestor, though it may not survive.] Jun Changxiao was relieved. The system added, [If the host thinks this array is a little weak, the host can search for a higher tier one and rece it.] Mhm. Jun Changxiao then asked, Tell me, what else is the sect missing? Without the systems prompt, he wouldnt have known about the existence of a Great Sect Protecting Array. Therefore, he had to ascertain the other things too. The system said, [The sect is missing the division into direct disciples, inner disciples, and outer disciples. It is also missing a vice sect head, elders, and other bureaucratic positions. It is also missing a Smithing Pavillion, a Martial Skill Pavillion, a Core Technique Pavilion] No rush, no rush, Jun Changxiao interrupted. Take your time. The division into direct, inner, and outer disciples was currently unnecessary, as the sect barely had 100 disciples. As for the vice sect leader and the elders, he did not have anypetent disciples to take over these positions, so he would take it one step at a time. After setting up the protection array, Jun Changxiao rxed. The disciples went about their day as usual, cultivating and ying football. As for Ye Xingchen, he began his first cultivation session after rebirth. He focused on the Tendon Altering Sutra. After all, his past life had taught him the importance of bringing his mortal body to the pinnacle, so he emphasized a proper foundation this time. However. His body had a low-grade spirit root. Like the other disciples, he needed to spend a lot of time on cultivation. The lesson was: Even if you previously dominated a generation, if you rebirth into an average body, it is impossible to immediately fight against Heavens Will. Jun Changxiao still had quite a few points left, so he opened the Qi Gathering Array and let the disciples cultivate. He waved Ye Xingchen over and said, Come,e, let this Lord lead you to a fun ce. A fun ce? Ye Xingchen stood before the Muscle Molding Room. Enter, Jun Changxiao told him. Hateful. This fellow actually wants this Emperor to enter a dog hole! Shua! Jun Changxiao shoved him inside and started the machine. The time? 10 hours. Bang! Bang! Bang! Ahhhh! As night approached, Ye Xingchen was a blob of mud on his bed, staring at the ceiling and wishing for the sweet release of death. This Emperor must not have gone about rebirth with the right attitude, which is why I ended up here Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang stood in front of their buildings, hands on their swords as they waited for the assassin to appear. Bang! Bang! On the training grounds, Su Xiaomo was practicing football. In regards to himself, who paid great attention to speed, ying football was an excellent exercise in footwork. Jun Changxiao was the most leisurely person in the sect, as he sat in his study room reading a bamboo booklet titled Records of the Grand Historian by author Sima Qian. This was a forced purchase during one of his refreshes lets just consider it as him cramming Chinese history while in another world. Xiu! In the meantime, he heard the whistling of wind by his ear. Fuck! The assassin was inside the sect this whole time! Just as Jun Changxiao thought that he had no more worries, he was forced to scramble to the side as an ice-cold sword stabbed towards him. It was too fast, there was no time to dodge! With absolutely nothing else, he could only raise the Records of the Grand Historian in front of him to protect his vital areas. Ding! The sword stabbed into the bamboo slip and there was metallic sound, then sparks. The ck-clothed man felt tingles and numbness travelling up his arm and his eyes-widened. But he didnt freeze, nimbly dashing towards the window and jumping outside. Jun Changxiao was actually the dumbfounded one. Is the thing in my hand a bamboo slip or sheet iron? He didnt have time to be in a daze though, jumping out the window after the man. But the ck-clothed person had already run more than 100 meters away, outside the Desert Eagles range. At this time, Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang ran over. They were about to pursue the vanishing shadow when Jun Changxiao held his arm out to stop them, No need to pursue. No need? Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang were astonished, but suddenly heard a crash! Turning, they saw the ck-clothed person smack into a flowing light barrier. There was a zzt, zzt and the man fell backwards. An array! the two people eximed. Jun Changxiao pushed up his sleeves and strided over. He loaded a bullet into the pistol and opened the safety notch, pointing the muzzle at the assassin on the ground. You fucking run! The ck-clothed man was dizzy from the impact, but got up and ran towards the entrance once more, ruthlessly smacking into the barrier again. Whats going on? Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and the others rushed over Only to find that the ck-clothed man was crouching under a flowing light barrier, cradling his forehead. They were immediately stunned. Whats that flowing light? An array? Since when did our sect have something like that? The people were confused. The ck-clothed person, who had been hiding in the inner courtyard, was also confused. After all, he had been fine on the way in. Why was there suddenly an array? Bang! At this time, Jun Changxiao strided over and using spiritual power, punched the ck-clothed person in the face. The man sted into the side of a building. The assassin was only a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, but was able to mysteriously appear and disappear using exquisite footwork. Now that he had no advantage, he was not able to fight against a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice. Jun Changxiao walked over, his Desert Eagle back at his waist. Instead, he was holding the bamboo slip, using it to ruthlessly beat the man. This bamboo slip, which could be used to study history, was a pretty convenient weapon. After a while, the mans head was smashed into a pulp and hey there lifelessly. Ye Xingchen was observing from a corner. This fellow is too cruel! [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Nowhere to Hide}. The reward is 30 contribution points!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 154/500.] Damn. For this matter, I had to spend so many contribution points, but the reward was only 30. Seal his cultivation and lock him up! Yes! This gold-level assassin, on his 256th assassination mission, was captured by his target and became a prisoner He was brought into the room, which also held the previously captured assassin. The previous assassin saw the new ones identification card and was shocked. Even an assassin of the gold rank hasnded in the Ironbone Sects hands! Jun Changxiao stood by the door and watched through a crack. He caught the assassins exchanging looks and coldly concluded, Definitely sent by the Spirit Spring Sect! The next day. He left the sect to Li Qingyang and descended the mountain, Desert Eagle and the pocket-sized Irretractable Sabre at his side. His destination Spirit Spring Sect! Senior Sister, Sect Head seems very angry! Gazing at the furious figure vanishing down the mountain road, Li Qingyang could not help but seriouslyment on it. Lu Qianqian leaned on the entrance, lightly responding, Sending one assassin after another. If it were me, I would certainly make a visit too. Nothing will happen to Sect Head, right? You should be wondering whether the Spirit Spring Sect will continue to exist after today. Chapter 82: here to exterminate an entire sect Chapter 82: here to exterminate an entire sect Spirit Spring Mountain, located in Yaoyang City of Qingyang Commandery. Before, it was a ce where the local people went to rx and escape. After the four Wei n brothers arrived and founded a sect, the area became private property. Losing such a ce, the locals were unhappy andined to the Yaoyang City Lord. But because behind the Spirit Spring Sect was the Holy Spring Sect, the city lord could only turn a blind eye. In a blink, ten years had passed. The Wei brothers vigorously developed the ce and the Spirit Spring Sect expanded, weing more than 300 disciples. Naturally, it was still ninth-grade. If not for the Holy Spring Sect backing it, the Spirit Spring Sects prestige in Jianghu would barely be better than the Ironbone Unyielding Sect under Sect Head Wang. Whyparable to the Ironbone Unyielding Sect under Sect Head Wang? Because under second-generation leader Jun Changxiaos operations, the sects current prestige had already surpassed its former glory. The only thing they were waiting on was for the news of the Sect Martial Arts Competition to spread far and wide. Spirit Spring Sect, Main Hall. Wei Yinu, whose arm was still broken, sat on the second chair. In the first chair sat a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression. His name was Wei Yixi. He was the incumbent Spirit Spring Sect Head, cultivation base Second Stage Martial Apprentice. Big brother, Wei Yinu clenched his teeth and hissed, That assassin we hired, can he get rid of Jun Changxiao? Wei Yixi sipped some tea before responding, That Drizzle Pavilions gold-level assassin has seeded more than 200 times. He has never let anyone slip, so he can certainly do it. No need to worry. Uh-huh. The assassin theymissioned had already been taken down by Sect Head Jun and met up with the previous assassin, currently engaging in a game of two-yer Dou Dizhu right now. Motherfucker. Wei Yinu clenched the armrest, muttering in disbelief, A garbage leader of a trashy sect, why is he so hard to kill? Wei Yixi shook his head. Fourth Brother, Jun Changxiao can kill Second Brother and Third Brother. If you still think he is trash, then you are mistaken. The two brothers had gone to visit the Qingyang City Lord but never returned, so he had gone to verify the reason personally. City Lord Xie did not want to offend the Spirit Spring Sects backers, so he exined the matter of Jun Changxiao killing Wei Yile and Wei Yiai. Learning that his brothers had been killed, Wei Yixis anger soared to the heavens. But after all, he was a sect leader. He was furious, but he calmly analyzed that since Jun Changxiao could kill his brothers, the mans strength could not be underestimated. After returning to the sect, he thought it over and decided to spend arge sum to hire a Drizzle Pavilion assassin. He did not dare fight straight-on, and so hired a man from the shadows. How sinister. Wei Yinu was not as calm. Hearing that his brothers were dead, his eyes filled with heaven ughtering qi. These four brothers cultivated together, entered the Holy Spring Sect together, and descended the mountain to start a sect together. Their affection was extremely deep. They didnt expect that theirst parting would be their forever parting. Second Brother, Third Brother. Wei Yixi ced the teacup down and his vision was exceptionally dark. Regardless of the price, Big Brother will avenge you! The so-called price was therge sum of money used to hire the assassin. To borrow a few words from Teacher Ma, how low! [1] Big Brother! Wei Yinu spat, After the Drizzle Building assassin kills Jun Changxiao, I must personally go to the Ironbone Sect and hold a memorial service for Second Brother and Third Brother using the blood of his disciples! Wei Yixi said, The Ironbone Sect is still part of the Hundred Sects Alliance. When you go, be careful and dont be discovered. En. Wei Yinus murderous intentions were written all over his face. He wished he could ughter the entire sect right now and hold the service for his brothers. Wei Yixi sipped his tea, sniffing, I heard that guy led his disciples to attend the Sect Martial Arts Competition, really overestimating his abilities. Tch. Wei Yinu snorted, then added, He doesnt know his own strength, attending thepetition is just asking for ridicule. Wei Yixi rested his elbows on the chair, sping his fingers together. I still dont know, thispetition, who won the championship? I heard that the sixth-grade Sound Valley sent a disciple to participate. If there is nothing unexpected, they can probably win, Wei Yinu said. Although the two brothers had not gone to personally watch, they were very curious about this matter. Reporting! In the meantime, a disciple ran inside, breathing heavily and gasping his words out. Sect Leader, Elder, Disciple just came back from Yaoyang City. I heard What did you hear? Heard Heard that this times Sect Martial Arts Competition, Ironbone Sects Xiao Zuiji won the championship! What?! Wei Yixi and Wei Yinu stood up in disbelief. The disciples gasped, taking a few breaths. More Moreover, his disciples took all of the spots in the Top 4! Impossible! Wei Yinu didnt believe it at all. Just his ninth-grade sect, its already good if his disciples can make it to the second round. How can they make it into the Top 4? Wei Yixi was calmer and asked, Is the news urate? The disciple nodded. It was pasted on a bulletin in Yaoyang City, this Disciple personally read it! Wei Yinu was shocked stupid. After thepetition ended, the various cities of Qingyang Commandery would paste bulletins up to announce the champions. That meant this was absolutely not hearsay, not incorrectly ryed information, nor an erroneous message! Wei Yixi knit his brows. The champions of the Sect Martial Arts Competition, even the lowest is Second Stage Martial Apprentice. Are the Ironbone Sect disciples so strong? The disciple eximed, I heard from a martial artist who returned from Liyang City. ording to him, all of the Ironbone Sect disciples were strong, even the weakest was better than the first stage of Martial Apprentice! Putong! Wei Yinu sat down heavily, his expression wonderfully terrible. He had just been saying that after the assassin killed Jun Changxiao, he would massacre the Ironbone Sect. If the news about the disciples taking the Top 4 was true going there would mean death! Fourth Brother. Wei Yixi also realized the problem and solemnly said, Whether this is real or fake, you must not go to the Ironbone Sect. En, en. Wei Yinu hurried to agree. He would not go. However They came to him. Bang! There was a sudden sound, startling Wei Yixi and Wei Yinu. The two people rushed out of the Main Hall, only to see that their bright red front door had been crushed into dust. Crunch. Jun Changxiaos foot stepped onto the signboard which read Spirit Spring Sect, Desert Eagle smoking and a cigar hanging from his mouth. The cigar was also apulsory purchase from refreshing the store. Although the function was to stimte the spirit, he was using it to act cool. Jun Changxiao! Wei Yinus eyes were about to pop out. Hes the Ironbone Sects sect head? Wei Yixi knit his brows, killing intent shing through his eyes. Bang! Jun Changxiao propped the signboard up and leaned against it, looking at the sect. It wasrger and nicer than his own. Such a good ce, exterminating it is such a pity. Exterminate? Such a pity? Wei Yixis eyes were dark as he said, Sect Head Jun, youvee to Not bad. Jun Changxiao raised his gun and aimed it at the mans head, arrogantly saying, I am here to exterminate an entire sect. Courting death! Wei Yinu could not suppress his anger and summoned a brand new broadsword from his storage ring. He was just about to charge over Bang! The Desert Eagle was aimed at him and a bullet shot out, the crystal core condensing into a bright light that prated his chest. Wei Yinu froze and lowered his head, looking down at his pierced chest. His vision became panicked and he dropped the broadsword, kneeling on the ground with a putong. [1] This is a reference to the retired League of Legends esports yer and streamer known as dsm (Da Si Ma). He mispronounces the English word low aso, which is now pretty much a trademark. Its used as how low or how trash. Chapter 83: jianghu says goodbye Chapter 83: jianghu says goodbye Wei Yinu only saw a sh of brilliant light before his chest was pierced, falling to his knees and dying. Even as he was dying, he was thinking what that hidden weapon was, seeing that it could prate his physical body and reach his heart. Puff Jun Changxiao blew on the muzzle belching smoke. You should find your death to be worth it. This bullet of mine, converting to silver, should be several 10s of taels. That was urate. With Sect Head Juns current strength, he could easily off Wei Yinu unarmed, but he opened fire and wasted a bullet. Fourth Fourth Brother Wei Yixi was aghast, eyes gradually reddenning. He did not cry, but his fury spiked. The three younger brothers who followed him from childhood, they either bullied together or were bullied together. But now, they had all died one by one. To him, this was the most serious mental blow. Thump, thump, thump! The rmed Spirit Spring Sect disciples rushed into the courtyard, numbering several hundred. When they saw the Fourth Elder kneeling, a hole in his chest, they stared wide-eyed. Who killed him? They instantly turned to Jun Changxiao! They then saw that the sects signboarded was also knocked down, so they immediately knew: This guy was the culprit! Its its him! The green bandana-ed martial artist from that time in the mountains saw Jun Changxiao holding what looked like a tree root, surprise coloring his face. You know, the Ironbone Sect and Spirit Spring Sect bing life-or-death enemies A lot of it could be attributed to this brother with the green bandana. Because without him approaching Lu Qianqian with nasty intentions, there wouldnt have been any interaction between the two sects. Ah How to say It cant be entirely med on him either, as it was mainly that the Spirit Spring Sect acted too like a doting parent. Knowing that their disciple had been punched, they just had to look for revenge. On the Stage of Gratitude and Grudges, Wei Yinu had shown killing intent, uncontrobly blowing the situation out of proportion. If it were another ninth-grade sect, they would have led their disciples to apologize during the Hundred Sects Recruitment. Unfortunately, the ninth-grade sect they had attacked was the Ironbone Unyielding Sect led by Jun Changxiao an existence like sheet iron. Forbearance meant temporary peace, taking a step back meant endless possibility. But the Spirit Spring Sect could not endure, nor were they willing to step back, so they could only learn this lesson with the lives of three elders. What a pity, Wei Yixi still had not learned the lesson. He formed a fist, eyes bulging. Kill him! At themand of their sect master, the disciples did not dare hesitate. They offered themselves as sacrifices, encircling Jun Changxiao. The brother with the green bandana was one of them, his eyes gleaming with anger. Hu! Jun Changxiao inhaled, blowing out smoke rings. If this Lord were you, I would not send my disciples to their deaths. Boy, dont make small talk. Die for me! A disciple eagerly took the chance to show off in front of the sect master and brandished his sword. Jun Changxiao stored the Desert Eagle and brought out the Cold Edge Sword. With a flick of his wrist, a severe sword light shed. Zzt A sword mark appeared on his neck, blood sttering. The disciple threw his weapon and used both hands to staunch the blood. His throat made a gurgling noise, before he was falling to the ground. Hiss! The other Spirit Spring Disciples, who had not yet acted, saw that their Meridian Opening Stage Ten senior brother had been killed with one sword strike and froze in astonishment. Go! Go! Wei Yixi bellowed. Why did he not go himself? Because he knew that the silvery thing Jun Changxiao had used moments ago was a terrifying hidden weapon. If he moved, he would die just like his fourth brother! Why did he make his disciples go? Because he knew that Jun Changxiaos hidden weapon was probably simr to a crossbow, meaning that the number of times it could be used was limited. With so many disciples, they might not be able to kill the man, but they might exhaust him. To put it bluntly. The disciples were used as cannon fodder The Spirit Spring Sect disciples obviously did not think they were so invaluable in the eyes of their sect master, willingly obeying his orders to rush forward. What a pitiful group of people Jun Changxiao shook his head. Only a Cold Edge Sword in hand, he wees the Spirit Spring Sect disciples. Shua! Shua! Shua! The nine heavy moves of the Layered Waves Sword were disyed, sword qi formingyers uponyers, rippling through the area. Puchi Puchi These cold and harsh res swept through the crowd,cerating the throats of more than ten disciples. None of them even touched a hair on Jun Changxiaos body before they burst into blood roses, falling to the ground. Drip, drop. Drip, drop. The Cold Edge Sword was pointed down and droplets of blood fell from its de, sshing onto the signboard. Surrounding Jun Changxiao were a dozen corpses. He stared down at them, like a devil from hell. The Spirit Spring Sect disciples were stunned. They gathered around him with their swords drawn, but were too scared to actually charge forward. Jun Changxiao tilted his head, pointing his sword at Wei Yixi. This Lord must kill him today. If you do not want to die, get out of my way. The Spirit Spring Sect disciples were not unpardonable like the bandits, so he did not want to needlessly ughter them all. Therefore this so-called extermination was primarily concerning the Wei n brothers. Boy, die! At this time, a disciple lifted his nd and ruthlessly shed from behind. Jun Changxiao felt that he had been benevolent enough, so his eyes shed with chilling intent, and he made a backhanded cut. Xiu There was a re and the martial artists weapon was sliced, as was his head. Kill! Kill! The other disciples seized this chance, attacking from all directions. Jun Changxiao no longer suppressed his cultivation, exploding with the full power of a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice. Spiritual energy poured into the Cold Edge Sword, instantly filling the air with a cold and sinister chill. Since you are all so stubbornly thickheaded, do not me this Lord for ughtering on Spirit Spring Mountain! As he said so, he wielded his sword and created afterimages. Ding! Ding! Ding! Wherever the Cold Edge Sword passed, weapons would be sliced. Some of the broken de tips flew into the air, imbedding in a disciples foot or leg. The disciples didnt have time to even cry out before the second sword wave arrived. Xiu The Cold Edge Sword glowed with freezing qi. Puchi! Puchi! More than 20 Spirit Spring Sect disciples felt a pain near their Adams apple and lowered their heads. Jun Changxiao passed by their sides and 20 drops of blood dripped onto the sword, but were evaporated by his qi. Putong! As he walked, the 20 Spirit Spring Sect disciples fell to the ground, dead. These people were only Meridian Opening stages five or six. With the Cold Edge Sword, the Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice Jun Changxiao easily killed them off. Wei Yixi was panic-stricken. At this moment, he had inferred that this Ironbone Sect sect head was no less than Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice. The Spirit Spring sect master was not the only one panicking, so were the disciples. Although they had surrounded Jun Changxiao, they backed up step by step as the man walked, their eyes trembling. He had cut down their martial brothers like he was cutting grass they could not help but fear! Go! Go! Wei Yixi roared in a frenzy. He did not care about his disciples lives at all. As long as he could kill Jun Changxiao, it wouldnt matter even if all of them died. However. Jun Changxiao was too strong and the Spirit Spring Sect disciples did not dare approach him. Even just facing his icy gaze, they trembled. This was an Asura, whoever went would die! Restraint! Self-control! Stay back! Shua! Jun Changxiao raised his sword, it twinkling under the light. A cial aura filled the air, making their scalps tingle. Their instinct became their only choice: Retreat, as far as possible! You all Wei Yixi raged. He originally wanted to use the disciples to restrain Jun Changxiao, seizing that opportunity to escape. Now that was impossible, as all the disciples had run off. Without the disciples blocking the way, Jun Changxiao shot forward like an arrow, Cold Edge Sword glowing with cold qi. Not good Puchi Just as Wei Yixi was feeling a sense of intense crisis, his head flew off. It fell on the signboard, smearing a line of blood across the threerge words Spirit Spring Sect. Sect Master! The Spirit Spring Sect disciples stood motionlessly, in a daze. On this day. There was arge fire on Spirit Spring Mountain, one which burned for one day and one night. The Spirit Spring Sect, which had upied the mountain top, said a goodbye to Jianghu. Hu! Descending the mountain, Jun Changxiao took a moment to stand and stare at the distant scene. Smoking the cigar, he muttered, Why doesnt this taste like tobo? The system replied, [This is an electronic cigar.] Damn Chapter 84: cooperation is a win-win Chapter 84: cooperation is a win-win The Spirit Spring Sect and its decade of history were reduced to ashes in a fire, the more than 200 disciples dispersing after the death of the sect master and elders. Perhaps they would join other sects, perhaps they would lead an ordinary life, but Jun Changxiaos murderous rampage would be recorded in their hearts forever as a nightmare they would never escape. Somewhere in the mountains. The green bandana-ed brother knelt before a grave, clenching his fists. Sect Master, elders, this Disciple will avenge these grievances one day! Standing up, he saluted, then resolutely headed towards the east. He was headed for the colossus named the Holy Spring Sect. Jun Changxiao! The guys voice echoed. My name is Dai L, remember this Young Master clearly! This phrase was something he only dared should in an untrodden mountain. Big news, big news! The Spirit Spring Sect had a fire yesterday, the entire sect was reduced to ashes and all the disciples ran off! In Yaoyang City, the day had just begun, but a martial artist was running up and down the street shouting. This news spread like a prairie fire, burning through the streetsrge and small, through each household, and past each corner. The first response to this was: Its too early in the morning for such a joke! Then some people went to visit the sect, only to find the ruins of a sect. Even if they didnt believe it before, how could they not recognize that the abusive power called the Spirit Spring Sect really wasnt there My god! Who has such courage, daring to burn the Spirit Spring Sect? Sect Master Wei and Elder Wei! I heard from a disciple running away that the sect master and elder were both killed, this sect will be removed from Jianghu! Who did it? Im afraid you wont believe me, but it was Ironbones sect head! Ironbone Sect? Isnt that a ninth-grade? How do they have the strength to destroy the Spirit Spring Sect? They must have hired someone! No expert, just him alone! Well shit! A ninth-grades sect head is so domineering? Spirit Spring and Ironbone shed in Qingyang City. I thought that it would be the Ironbone Sect to disappear, didnt expect that the ones to be exterminated would be the Spirit Spring Sect! Behind the Spirit Spring is the Holy Spring! If they know about this, they will definitely send a punitive expedition to the Ironbone Sect! Forget the Holy Spring Sect, the Hundred Sects Alliance wont forgive the Ironbone Sect either! After all, theres a rule about sects exterminating each other! Yaoyang City was vibrating with energy. No matter the person, they were all discussing the Spirit Spring Sect and the Ironbone Sects sect head. The news travelled to the other cities quite quickly. The Long Sabre Sect, Tiger Roar Sect, and others received reports about the extermination of the Spirit Spring Sect one after another. They were also in an uproar. What type of joke was this? The Spirit Spring Sect had been destroyed by the Ironbone Sect? Then more and more reports arrived, carrying more details, forcing them to ept this as fact! Qingyang City, city lords mansion. City Lord Xie also learned the news, standing in the study room with his hands behind his back. He first led the disciples to win the championship, then exterminated the Spirit Spring Sect. Sect Head Jun, you really are a person who can do great things. But He shook his head. Although the Holy Spring Sect does not recognize the Spirit Spring Sect, the four Wei brothers were once their disciples. Killing them is equal to provoking that fifth-grade sect. Reporting. A guard walked in. The chief of the Hundred Sects Alliance is visiting. Ah, said City Lord Xie. They came quickly. He rubbed his temples. Bring him to the reception room. Yes. Reception room. An imposing middle-aged man entered, humbly saying, City Lord Xie, it has been many years since west met. City Lord Xie waved a hand for him to sit down. Alliance Chief Qin, are you here because of the Ironbone Sect? Correct, Alliance Chief Qin huffed. The Ironbone Sect is a member of the Hundred Sects Alliance, it is absolutely unreasonable for them to exterminate another sect. This Qin is here today, hoping City Lord can City Lord Xie interrupted, Although the Ironbone Sect is a member of the Hundred Sects Alliance, it is a part of Qingyang City. This City Lord does not care which power you represent or which side you are on, you cannot make a move. Otherwise, you will be an enemy of the 3.6 million people of Qingyang City. Alliance Chief Qins expression sank. City Lord Xie, are you protecting the Ironbone Sect? City Lord Xies finger gently tapped the table. Do not misunderstand. This Xie is not protecting the Ironbone Sect, but the people of Qingyang City. Okay! Alliance Chief Qin then asked, If that is the case, then lets defer to Qingyang Citys judgement. Your citizen, Jun Changxiao, killed the Wei n brothers and more than 30 disciples, what is their ruling ording tow? Not guilty, City Lord Xie said. Pah! Alliance Chief Qin pounded the table, angrily saying, City Lord Xie, you do not let my Hundred Sects Alliance act, but will not punish Jun Changxiao yourself. Your bias is too obvious! Pah! City Lord Xie also pounded the table with a fist, shouting, The Spirit Spring Sect hired assassins from the Drizzle Pavilion, who arbitrarily entered Qingyang City. I want to ask, who fucking gave them the courage? How arrogant, how domineering! Drizzle Pavilion assassins? Alliance Chief Qin was ignorant of that event, as that was something the Spirit Spring Sect would never let anyone know about. City Lord Xie was cold as he said, There should only have been small things between the Spirit Spring Sect and the Ironbone Sect. Wei Yixi bore a grudge, first bribing the bandits, then hiring assassins, performing despicable methods despised by the people of Jianghu. Extermination was something he brought on himself. Alliance Chief Qin was silent. He knew that since Xie Guangkun said so, he certainly had evidence. Alliance Chief Qin, City Lord Xie lightly said. If Jun Changxiao did some heartless matter, this City Lord would have acted before you paid me a visit. Alliance Chief Qin calmed down and his voice became more moderate. How about this, could City Lord Xie summon Jun Changxiao? This Qin will chat with him using my status as alliance chief. Xie Guangkun said, Since the Ironbone Sect is part of your alliance, you can naturally talk with him as alliance chief. Lets set it in Star Moon Pavillion. Alliance Chief Qin understood that this fellow was scared that he would act irrationally and so intentionally set the location within Qinyang City. Therefore, hepromised. Notify Sect Head Jun that I will meet him in Star Moon Pavilion in three days. With that, he cupped his hands. Goodbye. I wont be seeing you out! Xie Guangkun called after him. After Alliance Chief Qin walked out, Xie Guangkun sat down and drank some tea, shaking his head, Sect Head Jun, this City Lord almost angered the Hundred Sects Alliance for you. City Lord Xie should not say such things. Jun Changxiao walked out from behind a screen, saying with a smile, We are cooperating, so this is a win-win. Saying that, he ced two basic Healing Pills on the table. It turns out that this guy had been in the room the entire time. The matter of exterminating the sect, as well as Wei Yixis actions, he had already told Xie Guangkun. Jun Changxiao calcted that the Hundred Sects Alliance would send someone over, so he made some countermeasures ahead of time. He directly brought out two Healing Pills as a bribe, quickly recruiting City Lord Xie to his side. Exterminating a sect was a huge matter. Jun Changxiao knew the importance of damage control. Otherwise, he would have trouble surviving on Falling Star Continent. Xie Guangkun pinched one of the pills. Sect Head Jun, this medicinal pill is really able to rapidly restore health? Jun Changxiao responded, Does this Jun need to deceive City Lord Xie? Xie Guangkun nced at him, thenughed. You arent wrong, this is cooperation, a win-win. Jun Changxiao stood up. There are still matters within the sect, this Lord will say goodbye first. Do not forget about three dayster, Star Moon Pavilion, Xie Guangkun said. This Lord will go to the appointment on time. As he said so, Jun Changxiao had already walked out of the hall and left the mansion. Xie Guangkun picked up the pill and smelled it, muttering, Exterminating the Spirit Spring Sect and then asking me for help to alleviate the bacsh, this boy is not simple. Chapter 85: i cant control my body Chapter 85: i cant control my body Qingyang Commandery had manyrge and small sects. It was only a few dozen years ago that they had formed an alliance, making the sixth-rate Vast Spirit Sects sect leader, Qin Haoran, the first generation alliance chief. Their objective was harmonious development, to advance together. Besides the high-tier sects, who could ignore things like alliances, every sect in Qingyang Commandery chose to join, pledging as a member. Essentially, if a sect did not join the Hundred Sects Alliance, it would be ridiculed and shunned by the other sects. When Sect Head Wang founded the Ironbone Unyielding Sect in the past, in order to raise the sects reputation, he gave presents and invited people for meals in order to mix into the alliance. What a pity. All of his efforts had been wasted today. Because a lot of the allied sects publicly condemned Jun Changxiao for exterminating the Spirit Spring Sect. Like Alliance Chief Qin, they were exceptionally angry. Alliance Chief Qin had personally gone to Qingyang City to look for City Lord Xie, hoping that the lord wouldnt meddle in the alliances matters and punish the Ironbone Sect. Although he had been turned down, he did not give up. Instead, he decided to use his status as alliance chief and meet with the Ironbone Sects sect head three dayster. Many of the other experts heard about the meeting and praised the alliance chief for being wise. They were willing to apany him, nning to drown the fellow who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth with spittle. When military force could not solve the problem, then mouthing off seemed especially important. The two pieces of news spread together. So it did rm the Hundred Sects Alliance! Jun Changxiao brought big trouble this time, he has to give an exnation. In my opinion, Alliance Chief Qin fears the Holy Spring Sect retaliating against himself. He can only act first and punish the Ironbone Sect. Many sect leaders indicated they would join the discussion, many big-shots are going to show up here in three days. What discussion, its obviously an interrogation. Right, right, an interrogation! Various martial artists were discussing. Some people anticipated how the Hundred Sects Alliance would create problems for Jun Changxiao. Ironbone Sect, Main Hall. After returning, Jun Changxiao was leaning back on his chair, resting his chin in one hand. Three dayster, I fear that it will be a great sect banquet. Sect Head, Li Qingyang quietly said. Did you really exterminate the Spirit Spring Sect? Mhm, hummed Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang seriously said, The Spirit Spring Sect is part of the Hundred Sects Alliance, Sect Head will definitely be held ountable. Jun Changxiao walked over and patted him on the shoulder. It is only you in the sect who thinks so much. Your character is quite steady, this Lord is satisfied. Li Qingyang was startled, a bad feeling in his gut. Sure enough! Jun Changxiao said, That Ye Xingchen is a little upstart. As the second disciple, you should strictly guide him. If he does something out of line, two words: oppress. He then patted the boy on the shoulder and naturally left. Li Qingyang stood in the same ce, counting with his finger. He was puzzled, Was that two words? Jun Changxiao returned to the inner courtyard, sitting cross-legged to absorb spirit power. Hu! Hu! The spirit power between heaven and earth was condensed, covering his body and forming ayer of clear energy. It then flowed into his body through his powers, gathered in his meridians, guided into his dantian, and fused with the other developing cyclones of qi. Each realm on Falling Star Continent had some special cultivation quirk for Martial Apprentices, it was the formation of qi cyclones. Do not look down on these things, as the energy was more pure, allowing the martial artist to be far stronger. After Jun Changxiaos initial breakthrough, he had to continuously develop and grow the cyclones in order to break through his limits. He cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra for a while. Unsatisfied, he shook his head. That is the limit of the spirit root. Depending on it to advance is too slow. The system said, [The host can consider refreshing the store, maybe you will find Aptitude Transformation Fluid and upgrade to mid-grade spirit root.] En. Jun Changxiao refreshed the store. [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 140/500.] He had used four points these past two days to open the Qi Gathering Array and the Great Sect Protecting Array. The first thing Jun Changxiao saw on the brand-new list was something called the Modified Boombox. He was very sensitive to the word modified and hastily clicked on the detailed description. [Item: Modified Boombox Description: An item that can broadcast music. Effect: Can be used for disciples morning exercise. After turning it on, a divine tune will y, which may influence mood. Special Effect: Within 100 meters of the host, those that hear the divine tune may be brainwashed, unconsciously following the tune to dance. Effectiveness: When turned on. Limitations: The mentality disturbing effect can only be used against a martial artist once a month. Cultivation of the target cannot be too high or the target will be immune to brainwashing. Price: 10 contribution points] Jun Changxiaomented, Brainwashing using divine tunes, sounds interesting. He minimized the description tab and looked at the other goods, which were all useless. He decisively bought the modified boombox. After a ding-dong prompt, Jun Changxiao refreshed once more. His luck was good this time, finding the Aptitude Transformation Fluid. He clicked on the product and found that it was suitable for those of ordinary-grade spirit roots, but the price was 50 points. Buy it. [Ding!] [Host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1] [Ding!] [Sect Contribution: 80/500.] Jun Changxiao grabbed the fluid, uncorked the bottle, and drank the contents without hesitation. It tasted a little like malt. [Ding!] [Host has used Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1, transforming spirit root aptitude!] [Spirit root has transformed!] [Host has sessfully broken through to Sixth Stage Martial Apprentice!] With the aptitude change, his cultivation was also promoted, though it only rose by one stage. After his spirit root became mid-grade, Sect Head Jun was more connected to the spirit power of heaven and earth. Based on one night of cultivation, he could tell the effects were great! Not bad, not bad. With a flick of his sleeve, he walked out of his room. Outside, the dawn air was still fresh. As he walked to the outer court, he saw Xiao Zuiji walk out of the training room, squatting wearily on the steps and panting for breath. Very diligent, Jun Changxiao praised. The disciples got out of bed one after another, arriving on the field to conduct their routine cultivation session. Hurry up. Li Qingyang also came, but behind him followed Ye Xingchen. This Night Emperor lowered his head, but his eyes glittered. Whats the matter? asked Jun Changxiao. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, after Junior Brother Ye joined the sect, he never joined the morning exercise. I brought him this time. Hmph, Ye Xingchen coldly snorted. I am a dignified Martial Emperor. Why would I exercise in the morning like you group of weak, ordinary people? Jun Changxiao said, Xingchen, it seems you have not adapted to sect life. Snap He snapped his fingers. To let your harmonize with the others, this Lord must adjust the atmosphere. Atmosphere? The crowd was confused. Pah! Jun Changxiao ced the modified boombox on the field. From now on, you will have wonderful music to apany your morning exercise. Su Xiaomo walked over, looking at it from different angles. Sect Head, what is this? Jun Changxiao did not exin. He waited for the disciples to gather and then gently pressed y. The two speakers immediately sted Boom-tss, boom-tss Holy shit! Su Xiaomo had his ear pasted to the speakers. He was frightened by the sudden noise and fell over, tumbling down the steps. Like a seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed~ Swaying with the waves ~ Seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed ~ [1] The melody of this divine tune resounded through the Ironbone Sects training field. Stupid, whispered Ye Xingchen. At this time, Jun Changxiao pointed at him with both hands, yelling, Come on, dance! Ye Xingchens pupils contracted. Uncontrobly, his legs moved apart and his hands went up He started to jump and dance along with the tune. This dignified Martial Emperor was standing on the training field, joyfully dancing. asionally he would be forced into a one-armed freeze. Watching him, the other disciples had splendid expressions. Jun Changxiao then put his fingers to his mouth and whistled, removing his outermost robe. He shouted, Babies, lets get hyped! This thought filled the air, covering the disciples. Then About a hundred disciples neatly lined up, jumping to the beat of the tune. Second Senior Brother, I cant control my body! I cant control myself either! Hee hee, its quite fun! Howe Senior Sister isnt doing it? [1] A super annoying and catchy song called Seaweed Dance (Haicao Wu) by Xiao Quan Chapter 86: attend the meeting Chapter 86: attend the meeting After being brainwashed by the song, the Ironbone disciples actually felt refreshed. Even after cultivating for a whole day, they were not weary. That was the function of the modified speaker: not only would it hype up the atmosphere, it also stimted the mind. Except, after the morning exercise had ended, Ye Xingchen crouched in a corner by himself, head buried in his hands. In his heart, he howled, What did this Emperor just do? What did this just Emperor do?! Where did his dignity go, where did his noble temperament go? Especially when he thought about himself singing and dancing alongside everyone else, his vision went red. He wished he could dig a whole for himself to jump into. The more Ye Xingchen thought, the more pain he felt. Finally, he raised his head and screamed. Ahhhh! Xiu The Happy Football shot in his direction, its angle sharp and cunning! Shua! Ye Xingchen dodged to the side, the rubber ball sweeping past his face. In his heart he sniffed, I am not the me from several days ago. Junior Brother, behind you! Su Xiaomo shouted. Ye Xingchen was startled and instinctively nced behind him, only to see the rubber ball hit the wall and rebound back towards him. Bang Putong! Ye Xingchen was smacked into the ground, limbs akimbo. How he wished to die. How he wished to be reborn one more time! Li Fei, what type of trash footwork is that? You kicked your junior brother in the face again! The next day. Under the effects of the music, the disciples happily exercised. Under Li Qingyangs supervision, Ye Xingchen could only follow along unhappily. He was silent throughout, like someone whod lost their soul. After the morning exercise ended, the disciples had time to cultivate. Jun Changxiao walked over, sitting on the steps. These past few days, how do you feel? Next to him sat Ye Xingchen. Jun Changxiao continued, Your eyes tell me that you are someone with a story. Ye Xingchen was silent. If he had sufficient strength, he would have ruthlessly smashed the sect heads face into the dirt. Jun Changxiaoy on his back, resting his hands on the steps. I actually envy your type, the ones who have stories, very much. You are not like me, whose entire life can be summarized by the word handsome. Ye Xingchen: Jun Changxiao sat up, patting the dust off his bottom. Xingchen, if you bear a grudge because this Lord forced you to join, you can leave right now. Are you serious? Ye Xingchen finally responded. Jun Changxiao tossed the paperwork over to him, pointing at the gates, You can leave and no one will stop you. Shua! Ye Xingchen stood up and headed towards the gate. Jun Changxiao crossed his arms. But, you must consider carefully. Leaving here means losing many cultivation resources. If there is any enmity, it will also be hard to pay backter on. Ye Xingchen froze, clenching his fists. He really wanted to immediately leave But the Muscle Molding Room had allowed him to quickly improve his mortal body. It was not something he was willing to leave behind. I guessed right? Does this fellow have an enemy? Jun Changxiao continued, This Lord does not know your story and does not want to listen to you tell it. But you should remember, cultivating in the Ironbone Unyielding Sect will only make you stronger. The disciples on the field stopped their football game, turning to look at Ye Xingchen. Junior Brother, Su Xiaomo called out, holding the ball. Our sect, although it is currently weak, but under the sect head, we will certainly be stronger. If you leave now, you will definitely regret it for life! Yeah right, sniffed Ye Xingchen. He then ran back over, standing next to Jun Changxiao. He indifferently said, Can you help me break through to the Martial Emperor Realm? The first thing he says is Martial Emperor. This guy is absolutely not simple. Jun Changxiao touched his nose. Martial Emperor is only the start. If there are higher realms, this Lord can also lead you there with ease. Lets convince him first, save the future forter. Our Night Emperor tossed back the paperwork. Disciple is going to go cultivate. He acknowledged that he was a disciple? How unexpected! It couldnt be that this dignified Martial Emperor had been convinced by Jun Changxiao, right? No, no, no. He was merely interested in the Muscle Molding Room. Moreover, he needed a ce to concentrate on cultivation. Although the Ironbone Sect was weak, it was at least peaceful. Jun Changxiao forcing him to join the sect, Su Xiaomo beating him up To Ye Xingchen, those werent anything. His only goal after rebirth was to rise up and drag down that first empress of all times! Naturally, he did not know that if he had really left the Ironbone Sect, all his memories of the Muscle Molding Room and the Tendon Altering Sutra would have been wiped. Jun Changxiao said, This Lord will go to Qingyang City tomorrow, leading you to see the big wide world. The big wide world? Ye Xingchen sneered. As one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors of the previous generation, what big wide world hadnt he seen? The next day. The disciples continued to cultivate as usual. Jun Changxiao was already leaving, bringing Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, Xiao Zuiji, and Ye Xingchen to Qingyang City. Sect Head. On the way there, Li Qingyang said, The alliance chief invited you. Bringing us there is a little improper. Jun Changxiao said, Theres nothing improper. Ye Xingchen was thinking to himself as they walked. Tch. Only attending a smallmanderys sect conference, does this count as the big wide world? Back then, this Emperor was on Scarlet Cloud Mountain, discussing the martial way in the Ninth Great Martial Debate. All living things directly paid homage. This guy was still immersed in the glory of his past. After several days of cultivation, Ye Xingchens physique had improved greatly. Without the Muscle Molding Room, it would have been impossible to grow so quickly. Unfortunately, he hadntprehended the Tendon Altering Sutra, much less the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, so his cultivation was still Meridian Opening Stage One. The new bodys aptitude was just too poor. Qingyang City. Jun Changxiao had arrived here once more. Unlikest time, the gazes of the passersby had turned from ridicule to awe. His disciples were in the Top 4; hedpletely destroyed the Spirit Spring Sect. At this time, who would dare disregard the Ironbone Sect? Sect Head Jun. Patriarch Li weed them, his face all smiles. Father, Li Qingyang called out. After joining the sect, this was his first time returning to Qingyang City. Sympathetically, Jun Changxiao said, Be filial and go apany your father. I will bring your junior brothers to this meeting. That was why he had brought Li Qingyang to the city. Li Qingyang seriously responded, Sect Head, once the matter has been settled, Disciple will visit his father. He was Patriarch Lis son, but he was also an Ironbone Sect disciple. This banquet, the alliance chief and various experts hade with nefarious intentions. How could the second disciple not apany the sect head? Alright, Jun Changxiao agreed. Patriarch Li, this Lord has some matters and will visit your home afterwards. Saying that, he left for Star Moon Pavilion. Ah Watching his son depart, Patriarch Li sighed. He knew that Jun Changxiao was heading to a meeting. The Star Moon Pavilion had been reserved yesterday and there would be numerous experts and sect leaders in attendance. Qingyang wouldnt face any problems, right? Theres at least 30 sect leaders in Star Moon Pavilion, what a group! If it were me, seeing so many great people at once, I would be frozen with fear! Sect Head Jun destroyed the Spirit Spring Sect, so the alliance is definitely furious. This time they called for a meeting, they will definitely poke and prod at his issues. The people on the streets gossiped. Xie Guangkun was currently in his study, having heard from a guard about the Ironbone Sect entering the city. Boy, this is an internal matter of your alliance. This City Lord will not participate, I hope that you can deal with it. Please support me on /moonchild.khz Chapter 87: sit down Chapter 87: sit down Alliance Chief Qin extravagantly reserved the entire Star Moon Pavilion; there was not even any misceneous personnel. There were fiverge round-tables on the second floor one at the center, then two on each side. The one in the middle seated one person, the other tables seating eight respectively. The one who sat alone was Qin Haoran, his hands resting on the tabletop as he leaned back into the chair. He sat with his eyes closed, whole body exuding an aura of authority and nobility. There were 32 other cultivators, all leaders and elders of various schools. Although they did not have the power or status of the alliance chief, they were also eminanting with formidable auras. Because of their presence, the entire second floor of the building became exceptionally silent. At this time, if some random person walked in and saw this battle formation, he would definitely be scared silly. Alliance Chief Qin. After some time, the Long Sabre Sects master could not bear it any more. It is almost noon, why hasnt the Ironbone Sects head arrived yet? He wont stand us up, will he? asked the Tiger Roar Sect Master. He will not, Alliance Chief Qin firmly responded. This was something nned through Xie Guangkun, so the Ironbone Sect was unlikely to retract from the agreement. Hmph. Another expert snorted, The discussion is such an important matter, but he is unexpectedlyte. It seems like he doesnt respect the Hundred Sects Alliance at all! Once he arrives, we have to ask him if he understands the Alliances rules! Dont bother, Sect Master Wei. If this Jun Changxiao knew about the rules, why would he do something so infuriating as exterminating a sect? Fuck! This guy just had to destroy the Spirit Spring Sect. If the Holy Spring Sect holds us ountable, we will definitely be met with disaster. Various sect leaders were filled with righteous indignation. Based on the atmosphere, if Jun Changxiao showed up, he would definitely drown in spittle! Actually, it wouldnt be such a big issue if Jun Changxiao had destroyed some other sect. The Spirit Spring Sect was a problem because of the Holy Spring Sect. The Holy Spring Sect, that was a sect with earth-shaking influence! Forget about the upper echelon, just one disciple descending the mountain could cause you to be so beaten up you regretted life! Qin Haorans expression had gotten more solemn. This time, the alliance conference was held in order to give the Holy Spring Sect a reason. Thump, thump, thump. Suddenly, the sound of someoneing upstairs could be heard. Qin Haoran and the 32 other sect leaders looked at the entrance, their gazes cold and severe. Jun Changxiao peeked out from the staircase. Seeing so many people, he said, My apologies, my entrance was wrong, please wait one moment. Saying that, he shrank back. Why did he leave? Hmph, he must have been scared. Since hes scared, then he shouldnt have caused the problem to begin with! Du-du-gu. Du-du-gu-gu. Du-du-gu, du-du-gu. Swiftly, a low and deep sound could be heard. Startled, the various experts turned to stare at the entrance again. With the God of Gamblers OST ying as BGM [1], Jun Changxiao had thrown on a mink coat, arrogantly swaggering through the door with a cigar hanging from his mouth. Cocky to the extreme! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and Xiao Zuiji followed him. They lined up behind their sect head, hands loosely sped in front in a position of rxed readiness. If they were paired with ck suits and sunsses, they would look like secret service bodyguards! Martial Emperor Ye Xingchen followed with the boombox, face a mixture of emotions, Motherfucker. So disgraceful, so humiliating! And then the the tune suddenly changed: Dont think Im only a goat~ [2] Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. Shut it. Pah! The boombox was switched off. Silence. Opposite him, Alliance Chief Qin and the 32 sect leaders stared wide-eyed, their looks saying what the hell was that. Jun Changxiao rolled his shoulders. Li Qingyang stepped forward and helped him take off the mink coat, then stepped back. Puff Jun Changxiao blew out a smoke ring. Alliance Chief Qin, these are such big tables but there doesnt seem to be a seat prepared for me. Isnt this not following the customs of Jianghu? The ninth-grade Iron Fist Gangs leader indifferently said, Does your Ironbone Sect deserve a seat? There had originally been an empty seat for Jun Changxiao next to him, but he had intentionally thrown it out. This action, many of the others supported. Ignoring the tiers of their sects and solely based on the fact that he had exterminated the Spirit Spring Sect, why should someone who had vited Alliance regtions be treated as an equal? Zuiji, Jun Changxiao called out. Move the chair here. Yes. Xiao Zuiji walked over. The Iron Fist Gang Leader pressed a hand onto the chair. If you want to take it, the sect head should do it. What do your disciples count as here? The other sect leaders watched on in amusement. As implied by their name, the Iron Fist Gang was famous for practicing their iron fists. With one hand pressed on the chair, the Ironbone Sect disciple would definitely not be able to move it in the slightest. Please move your hand, Xiao Zuiji calmly said. The Iron Fist Gang Leader changed his palm into a fist, disdaining, This Sect Leader said, let your sect head Shua! Xiao Zuijis arm flew out, erupting with his physical strength. Not only was it fast, it carried whirls of air. The Iron Fist Gang Leaders expression changed and he subconsciously held up both arms to defend himself. Bang! The man felt like a sledgehammer had ruthlessly mmed into his arms. With a little more strength, the man was directly punched out the window, magnificently flying outside. Many cultivators had gathered outside Star Moon Pavilion, discussion amongst themselves or staring at the second floor. Suddenly a window broke and a person fell from above. Immediately, everyone was surprised. My god. The Ironbone Sect head had just gone upstairs, but the Alliance had already begun? Exciting, exciting! Many martial artists looked with rapt attention, but immediately became as dumb as a wooden chicken. The one who had fallen wasnt from the Ironbone Sect, but the Iron Fist Gang Leader! Ah It hurts! The second floor was silent. The various experts were dumbfounded as Xiao Zuiji picked up the chair and ced it behind the Ironbone Sect Head, then returned to his original position. He had revealed the graceful muscles of his right arm. How powerful! This guy is a loser without spirit power, but his mortal body is so strong. Its inconceivable that he can punch a Martial Apprentice flying! Ye Xingchen was also in shock. Jun Changxiao sat down like everything was normal. One hand holding the cigar, he crossed his legs. Ladies and gentlemen, this Lord is here for the meeting. Pah! The Long Sabre Sect Master pounded the table, angrily saying, Jun Changxiao, this is the Alliance conference. Your disciple acts without permission, are there stillws on thisnd He trailed off. Because Sect head Jun had pulled out the Desert Eagle, motioning with it. If you have something to say, sit down. The sect leaders expressions changed. After the Spirit Spring Sect was exterminated, they had found out the truth, learning that Wei Yinu died to this very silver hidden weapon. Instantly killing Meridian Opening Stage Twelve that was no small matter! The Long Sabre Sect Master was obviously furious, but he obediently sat down. Right? Jun Changxiao huffed. Alliance Chief Qin coldly said, The Alliance has stipted that members cannot arbitrarily exterminate others, you should know this right? I know, replied Jun Changxiao. Alliance Chief Qins expression darkened. Then why does Sect Head Jun insist on doing what he should not? Jun Changxiao slouched, leaning with his elbow on his knee. He was all smiles as he said, Because my Ironbone Sect has a rule saying: Those that try to kill me, I kill. Li Qingyang and the other disciples felt their mouths twitching. My dear sect head, why do our Ironbone Unyielding Sects sect rules change everyday?! [1] God of Gamblers OST by Chow Yun Fat, listen here. [2] Theme song of the cartoon Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf by Ivy Koo, listen here. Please support me on /moonchild.khz Chapter 88: verbal battle Chapter 88: verbal battle The Ironbone Sects first sect rule was originally to be an unyielding person, to behave unyieldingly, then it became to be unafraid of life and death, eliminate whatever you cannot ept, and now there was also whatever tries to kill me, I kill. Although this maxim seemed to have changed many times, the underlying meaning was all the same do not provoke me! Spirit Spring Sect had provoked them, therefore they had beenpletely destroyed. Hmph. The Long Sabre Sect Master snorted, Whether or not the Spirit Spring Sect provoked you, you cannot just exterminate them! Jun Changxiao nced at him, lightly saying, If your honorable sect annoys my Ironbone Sect, it will face the same fate as the Spirit Spring Sect. Very crazy, very arrogant! The Long Sabre Sects master felt fury bubbling up. The Tiger Roar Sect Master huffed, Sect Head Jun, dont burn your bridges. That is Jianghus custom, is it not? [1] Jun Changxiao leaned back in his seat, kicking his feet onto the table. If I destroy those that provoke me, we will not meet again. This guy! The sect leaders were infuriated. In the past, Sect Head Wang ahad also attended a Hundred Sect Alliance conference, but he quietly sat to the side. This second-generation sect leader was so domineering, making it hard for them to endure! Another sect leader righteously said, Disregards alliance regtions and arbitrarily destroys another alliance member, an unforgivable sin! I ask Alliance Chief Qin to punish him and warn others against following a bad example! These various sect leaders went up to battle one after another this was trying to use the strongest spittle to drown the pompous Sect Head Jun. An unforgivable sin? Jun Changxiao coldly said, This frog-eyed sect leader, this Lord wants to ask you: a sect first bribes bandits, hires assassins, and performs underhanded tricks. ording to the Alliance, what crime is this? That sect leader had nothing to say. Another sect leader helped him out. Sect Head Jun, if that is true, produce evidence and the Alliance Headquarters will uphold justice! Without evidence, acting is contrary to nature and humanity! Uphold justice? Jun Changxiao calmly said, This Lord will speak frankly: your hearts do not uphold justice, they uphold hypocrisy. You! That sect leader was also angered. Jun Changxiao indifferently said, The Spirit Spring Sect colluded with bandits, hired assassins This Lord has famously exterminated them, what crime did I do? He continued, But you group of white-haired idiots who fear the Holy Spring Sect, you keep talking about morality and justice all day, yet are here not to uproot evil but to ensure you keep your food and clothing. With what audacity do you lecture me? You you That sect leader was trembling with resentment. Jun Changxiao continued to reprimand: Your excellencies are all leaders of a sect, yet have never rendered meritorious services for the people, only engaging in loose talk. Now that I exterminated the Spring Spring Sect, who colluded with bandits, you quibble. Just like dogs with broken spines, you yap about this and that. I have never seen people so impudent or shameless! Puh The sect leader he was mostly speaking to was so angry he vomited blood. Jun Changxiao took a puff of the cigar. Jesus Christ, these peoples words are forceful. [2] Want to bicker? Come,e, lets hurt each other! If this Lord doesnt punch you ck and blue, Ill write the words keyboard warrior backward! The various sect leaders felt their foreheads breaking out into cold sweat. How fortunate that this motherfucker was attacking Sect Leader Situ Wang! If he had been targeting themselves, perhaps they would have already vomited blood at least three times by now. Alliance Lord Qins expression was dark. He obviously had not expected that this 20-year-old fellow had such high-level aggravation skills. Did he have to act himself? Jun Changxiao added, Everyone, please speak freely. The various sect leaders felt their mouths twitching. They wanted to speak freely, wanting to say the lines they had prepared to ruthlessly condemn Jun Changxiao. However,pared to Sect Head Juns harsh rebuke moments ago, they felt like their words were much weaker. Second Senior Brother. Su Xiaomo stood at the back and whispered, Sect Head angered that old man so much he spat blood, this is simply terrifying! Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji agreed; worship for their sect head had crossed yet another threshold. Ye Xingchen secretly disdained, In this world, only the weak refute with their mouths. The true powerhouses speak with their fists. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Passionately Argue with Schrs}, obtaining 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 127/500.] Sure enough, most of the hidden missions had something to do with four-character idioms. The Star Moon Pavilion was silent, as all the sect leaders were silent. From the beginning, they had set their hearts upon denouncing and using Jun Changxiao. The result was that this fellows scolding was too ruthless, making them afraid to say their lines. No one is speaking? Jun Changxiao stood up and walked to the table in the center, cing a piece of paper on the table with one hand. Then this Lord shall speak. Starting today, the Ironbone Unyielding Sect is leaving the Hundred Sects Alliance. On the paper was written henceforth, the Ironbone Unyielding Sect leaves the Hundred Sects Alliance it was even stamped with the sect leaders seal. Alliance Chief Qin angrily said, Jun Changxiao, the Alliance is not an inn; you cannot enter when you want and then leave when you want. Jun Changxiao shrugged. This type of organization that fears the Holy Spring Sect and so unites the various sects to oppress its own members My Ironbone Sect disdains being associated with it. Pah! Alliance Chief Qin pounded the table, standing up. ng! ng! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and Xiao Zuiji simultaneously drew their swords. They stepped in front of their sect head, forming a protective line. Whats wrong? Jun Changxiao sneered, Alliance Chief Qin is making a move? Qin Haoran naturally did not dare act. After all, this was Qingyang City, Xie Guangkuns domain. He forcefully restrained his anger. Starting today, the Ironbone Sect shall be removed from the Hundred Sects Alliance! A member choosing to withdraw was disgraceful, so he kicked them from the alliance on his own initiative. At least that way, he could save face. Jun Changxiao did not care, saying, I just dont want to have any connections to you group of white-haired idiots. Withdrawing or being kicked out, Alliance Chief Qin can make the decision. Saying that, he turned around and left. The Ironbone Sect disciples sheathed their swords and followed their sect head. Alliance Chief Qin and the more than 30 big shots could only watch his figure walking down the stairs. Pah. The boombox turned on and sang: Dont think Im only a goat~ Because of me, the green grass if more fragrant~ Because of me, the blue sky is more brilliant~ After Jun Changxiao left, the Long Sabre Sect Master pounded a fist on the table. This guy is too arrogant! Ever since the Alliance was established, his Ironbone Sect is the first to dare withdraw! Withdrawing is fine too, at least the Holy Spring Sect will not involve us. Reasonable, reasonable. Originally they were all very indignant, but their anger cooled off. The Long Sabre Sect Master said, Alliance Chief Qin, since the Ironbone Sect is no longer part of our alliance, they also dont have any more privileges, right? Alliance Chief Qin got up to leave, but as he walked down the stairs, he said, Not my alliance member, does not have any privileges. The Long Sabre Sect Master understood and immediately went to the broken window, shouting at Jun Changxiao. Sect Head Jun, please hold your steps! What is the matter? Jun Changxiao turned around and asked. The Long Sabre Sect Master coldly smiled, humbly saying, Your honorable sect disciples assumed full responsibility of the Top 4, meaning that Sect Head Jun is extraordinary. This Shen wishes to ask for advice but does not know whether you have time today? Cant out-argue me, so youre changing tactics? Jun Changxiao turned around, smoking his cigar. With a smile, he said, I have time. [1] The phrase used is , (leave a thread in everything, for you will meet once again), equivalent of "dont burn your bridges" [2] He actually says Zhuge Kongming not Jesus Christ Please support me on /moonchild.khz Chapter 89: excuse me Chapter 89: excuse me Jun Changxiao and the Long Sabre Sect Master walked in front of the Grievances Stage. After some time, the people of Qingyang City flooded the streets, whispering amongst themselves. Sect Master Shen is a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice, can Sect Head Jun fight him? During the Hundred Sects Recruitment, Sect Head Jun was only Meridian Opening stage four or five, yet he still beat the Meridian Opening Stage Twelve Elder Wei. A Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices raw strength is over 10,000 jin. Thats not something you canpare to Meridian Opening Stage Twelve! I guess so. Many martial artists discussed, mostly favoring the Long Sabre Sects leader. The various experts also arrived, supporting Sect Master Shen without hesitation. They themselves wished to step on the Grievances Stage, ruthlessly teaching Jun Changxiao a lesson. Alliance Chief Qin had also not left, standing there and looking at the Grievances Stage. In another building, Xie Guangkun stood with his hands behind his back, puzzled. This fellow is not stupid, so why did he ept Shen Tongs challenge? From his tone and expression, City Lord Xie also did not think Jun Changxiao would win. That was normal. The Long Sabre Sect was an eighth-grade sect, the sect master was a Ninth Stage Martial Disciple, even in Qingyang Commandery he could be considered an expert. What about Jun Changxiao? Even if he could kill Wei Yixi, that was still only a second or third stage Martial Apprentice. Sect Head, Li Qingyang murmured. It''s a little difficult. Jun Changxiao yed with his electronic cigar, lightly saying, Remember this, Qingyang. In this Lords eyes there are no difficulties, only weaknesses. He then strode onto the Grievances Stage. [Ding! Side mission triggered.] Jun Changxiao stood there and opened the system. The side mission was: [Defeat Long Sabre Sects leader Shen Tong 0/1 {Elite Mission}] Shen Tong Why was this guy not called Yuan Tong? [1] Jun Changxiaos eyes immediately zed with fighting spirit after seeing this side mission. What did heck the most? Contribution points! Sect Master Shen jumped onto the Grievances Stage. Sect Head Jun, are weparing with fists or with weapons? Your choice, Jun Changxiao said. Sect Master Shen said, Although my Long Sabre Sect is famous for using the long sabre, this Shen does not want to take advantage of Sect Head Jun. Let us use fists. Sure. Jun Changxiao did not have an opinion. Secretly, he thought: Every time a Martial Apprentice advances one stage, their strength increases about 1000 or 2000 jin. Lets use 1500 jin. Using that to calcte his improvement from Meridian Opening to Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice his strength should not be over 15000 jin. The system supplied, [This persons strength is 14000 jin.] Jun Changxiao startled, asking, You can check? [Yes.] Why didnt you say so earlier? You made me calcte it. [You did not ask.] Jun Changxiao was speechless, but he was thinking, A Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice is only this strong; I can handle him easily. Thinking that, he said, Lets start. Shen Tong. Jun Changxiao. After reporting their names, Shen Tong clenched his right hand and bounded forward with long strides. Ripples of energy could be seen beneath his feet. Indeed a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice! Just the spiritual energy released could easily crush the contestants of the Sect Martial Arts Competition. Li Qingyangs expression tightened. This Long Sabre Sect Masters strength If it were himself on stage, not only would he be unable to decisively win, it would be his instant defeat. Su Xiaomo and Xiao Zuiji also thought this way. They could fight with those in the first or second stages of Martial Apprentice and could beat the average ninth-grade sect leader. But bumping into a martial apprentice like Shen Tong, they could only be stomped on like ants. Trash, Ye Xingchen disdained in his heart. As a once peak martial emperor, Ye Xingchenpletely ignored Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices. If his original cultivation was still here, he could easily squash them with a finger. This brother You still havent epted reality? You are no longer the all powerful martial emperor, youre currently just a weak little sprout. Even if you have more experience than the average person, if you dont increase your strength and train your body, you can not oppress people like back then. Bang! Suddenly, there was an explosion on the stage. Jun Changxiaos arms were interlocked, taking Shen Tongs heavy blows. With a thump, thump, thump, he retreated. He stopped right at the edge, one step away from falling off. So painful! He waved his arms, expression quite fierce. Sect Master Shen hasnt even used his full power but he already cannot take it, so weak, one sect leadermented. Would you look at that, that sect leader was also a Second Stage Martial Disciple. If it were this sect leader on stage, he would fare even worse than Jun Changxiao, probably not even able to take one fist. Some people were just like this. They never considered themselves weak, ridiculing others as an observer and filling themselves with a sense of superiority. This guy is too weak, I must suppress my cultivation. What if I identally hit him off stage, how would I torture him then? Shen Tong rushed forward, his fist still covered with spiritual energy, but only using 50% of his strength this time. His goal was not winning, but to tyrannically crush Jun Changxiao into dust and make him pay for being arrogant in Star Moon Pavilion. Hu! Hu! As his fists approached, a wind howled. Jun Changxiaos ugly expression suddenly disappeared, reced with an evil smile. Huh? Shen Tong immediately became vignt. Shua! At this time, Jun Changxiao also rushed forward, meeting his opponents fist with a palm. Holding his opponent by the fist, he then poured strength into his left arm and punched. A rush, a wave, an attack, quick to the extreme. Even if Shen Tong realized something was wrong, he was unable to avoid it and unable to protect himself with spiritual energy. Bang A fist carrying 10,000 jin of strength mmed into his abdomen. The impact tore his muscles and meridians, causing Shen Tong to crumple at his waist coughing and hacking, eyes trembling with violent pain. It hurts! Shua! Jun Changxiao raised his other arm, smashing his elbow down towards the mans back with a bang. Once more, Shen Tongs eyes bulged and he copsed to the ground. Hiss Many of the observing cultivators inhaled sharply, wincing. Sect Head Jun had attacked twice, both of which were imbued with spiritual energy. Looking at how it went, if the one fighting was themselves, their meridians would all be shattered and their internal organs torn! Every expert that believed Sect Master Shen had victory in his hands stood there like wooden chickens. They suddenly realized that Jun Changxiao had been deliberately showing weakness earlier! Xie Guangkun knit his brows. He attacked twice just now and his strength should be about 15000 jin. Is it possible that he entered the ninth stage of Martial Apprentice? Jun Changxiao was only at the sixth stage of Martial Apprentice, but he could erupt with such strength because his power always increased by 2000 jin. More exactly, the things he used increased his strength to the upper limit. His current strength was partially because of the Tendon Altering Sutra and partially because of the Muscle Molding Room. Ye Xingchen also realized this, solemnly thinking, I didnt expect this fellow to be so strong. If this Emperor wants to catch up, I fear it might take some time. Wah! Shen Tong copsed, blood trickling from his mouth and instantly paling. When he attacked, he had only used 50% of his strength. Withstanding Jun Changxiaos offensive with just that much, his meridians and organs had been seriously damaged. Jun Changxiao crouched by him, quietly apologizing, Sect Master Shen, excuse me, I started off a bit heavy-handed. You Shua! Just as Shen Tong started to speak, Jun Changxiao dragged him by the foot towards the edge of the stage. With a shua, the man was thrown off the stage. Putong! Shen Tong hit the ground on all fours, but was unable to hold himself up, fainting momentster. [Ding! Defeat Long Sabre Sects leader Shen Tong 1/1 {Elite Mission}] [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission, obtaining 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 177/500.] Completing one hidden mission and one elite side mission, he easily gained 100 points. In a good mood, Jun Changxiao nced at the other sect leaders. He snarked, Anyone else want toe andpare notes? [1] y on words, yuan as in Chinese Yuan (); JCX is calling him a source of money/points Please support me on /moonchild.khz Chapter 90: cannot cook without rice Chapter 90: cannot cook without rice Anyone else want toe up andpare notes? Jun Changxiaos words carried an aura of contempt, as he fully meant this as a provocation. Under the stage, the sect leaders were immediately infuriated. They were all high-ranking experts, who could bear such words? However! They had to remain calm and had to practice restraint. The Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice Shen Tong was hit so hard he fainted; going up was just asking for a beating! The sect leaders glowered, but no one made a move. Looking at this group of big-shots, whose anger soared but could do nothing about it, Jun Changxiao shrugged. This is the Hundred Sects Alliance? So mediocre. Alliance Chief Qins eyes glinted and he rushed over, looking like he was going to take action. Sect Head Jun. Swiftly, Xie Guangkun appeared, striding over with arge smile. You used two moves to defeat Sect Master Shen, what extraordinary strength. Youve let this Xie broaden his horizons! Jun Changxiao humbly said, City Lord Xie has overpraised me. Xie Guangkun then turned to Qin Haoran with a smile. Alliance Chief Qin wont be mounting the stage topare notes with the youthful Sect Head Jun, right? It would have been fine if Xie Guangkun had only said Sect Head Jun, but he had to add the youthful. Qin Haoran understood that City Lord Xie was warning him not to bully a junior. Xie Guangkun, you think too much! Alliance Chief Qin lightly said, As a Martial Master, this Qin will naturally not mount the stage topare notes with a young junior. City Lord Xie has thought too much. Martial Master? Jun Changxiao darkly thought, Somewhat difficult. City Lord Xie smiled. Your Hundred Sects Alliance is here and the conference has ended. Lets go, this Xie will y a good host and invite you all to the city lords mansion. Alliance Chief Qin cupped a hand. This Qin still has matters to finish and will say goodbye first. Saying that, he left with a flick of his sleeves. Although he looked very normal from the back, he was actually suppressing his fury. City Lord Xie, my sect also has some matters and thus will not disturb you, goodbye, goodbye! Various other sect leaders did not want to eat and drink in the city lords mansion, quickly finding excuses to leave. Each and every one of them had cockily arrived, but walked away subdued. Of course they would be subdued. Before the conference started, they thought they could drown Jun Changxiao with spittle, but ended up with nothing to show but resentment. One sect leader spat blood; another was severely wounded. The alliance chief and the others sect leaders shook with fury, leaving with their tails between their legs. This alliance conference could only be considered a defeat. Jun Changxiao jumped off the stage, humbly saying, Many thanks to City Lord Xie for rushing here. Otherwise, Alliance Chief Qin might have tried topare notes with this Jun. City Lord Xie shook his head. Sect Head Jun, ones personality should not be too strong, otherwise, one might hit a nail some day. Jun Changxiao nodded, My Ironbone Sects objective is low-key development. As long as others do not provoke me, I will not provoke them. If Li Qingyang and the others heard their sects rules change once again, their expressions would have been splendid to see. City Lord Xie smiled. Alliance Chief Qin walked away in anger. Your Ironbone Sect will have many troubles in the alliance. Jun Changxiao said, We have already withdrawn from the Alliance. City Lord Xie was startled and gave a thumbs-up. Since the Alliance was established, many sects rush to join. Sect Head Jun actually withdrew, how bold! Jun Changxiao lightly responded, It is just a motley crew. If my Ironbone Sect is associated with them, it will harm the sects prestige. Some distant martial artists heard these words and only had one thought: Sect Head Jun is really awe-inspiring! City Lord Xie asked Jun Changxiao to stay in the city lords mansion for a few days, but was turned down. Instead, the group visited the Li Family, letting Li Qingyang spend some time with his father. Witnessing Sect Head Jun defeat the Long Sabre Sect Master, Patriarch Li was both shocked and joyful, quickly preparing a banquet to wee them. After eating to his hearts content, Jun Changxiao left the Li Family to go visit the market, seeking medicinal herbs for alchemy. The Medicine Refining Pavilion had four recipes. Other than the easy to find ingredients of the basic Healing Pill, the others were all quite rare. After looking through several stores, he had only collected enough for two Body Reconstructing Pills. As for Qi Gathering Pills and Qi Revolving Pills, he hadnt even found one ingredient. Ah Jun Changxiao sighed. Although the Medicine Refining Pavilion can quickly refine pills, but without the medicinal herbs, it is still hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. The system suggested, [The host can nt.] Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. Just the 100-year ginseng used in the Qi Gathering Pill, even if I could nt it, by the time it matured, I would have died because I couldntplete the main mission. The system said, [The store has items that speed up medicinal herb growth, but it depends on the hosts luck.] Jun Changxiao was speechless. Why cant I just refresh and it wille out? I have to depend on luck? The system exined, [The refresh function is so that the host does not overly rely on the system. If the host wants to obtain a certain item, the host has to earn contribution points and refresh.] Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. This type of lottery mode is such a contribution point ckhole! The system said, [Therefore the host must earn contribution points, because without contribution points, even the qualification to refresh would be lost.] Okay. Jun Changxiao did not argue, continuing to look for medicinal herbs. When he returned to the Li Family, he had acquired the materials for: 4 Healing Pills, 3 Body Reconstructing Pills, 1 Qi Gathering Pill, and 0 Qi Revolving Pills. Whether or not the disciples could rapidly improve depended on the Medicine Refining Pavilion, but it was useless without the necessary materials. Does Sect Head Jun have concerns? After he returned to the Li Family, Patriarch Li discovered that Jun Changxiao looked depressed. Jun Changxiao said, This Lord has recently been studying alchemy andcks medicinal herbs. I looked for quite a while, but have not found everything I need. Patriarch Li was amazed. Sect Head Jun studies alchemy? Falling Star Continents cksmiths, alchemists, array masters, and spirit masters were highly respected, especially the alchemists and spirit masters. As medicinal pills and spirit stones were extremely helpful to cultivation on the martial path, many sects had in-house alchemists and spirit masters. Even the ones invited as guest elders enjoyed nicer amenities and special rights. A bit, Jun Changxiao replied. Patriarch Lis surprise increased. This Ironbone Sect Head is really not simple. My son bing his disciple was absolutely the correct choice! Sect Head Jun, although Qingyang City is the capital of Qingyang Commandery, it is rtively weak in alchemy. If you wish to buy medicinal herbs, you should go to Huyang City. Huyang City? Jun Changxiao remembered the Ai Family and his eyes shone brightly. The Ai Family has sold medicinal pills for generations, perhaps they refine their own pills. They must have medicinal herbs! The next day. Jun Changxiao said farewell to Patriarch Li, leading his four disciples to return to the Ironbone Sect. Just that once they arrived before the redcquered front gates, they found a long-robed man with a bamboo hat snoring. It was him again! Who, you ask? The wandering swordsman, Ma Yongning. Su Xiaomo walked over, waving a hand in front of the swordsmans face. Sect Head, this guy fell asleep standing up. Jun Changxiao said, Zuiji, carry him somewhere else so that he isnt blocking the front gates. Yes. Xiao Zuiji walked over and lifted Ma Yongning up. The man stopped snoring for one moment, but resumed just as quickly. Shua! Xiao Zuiji ced Ma Yongning on a stonedder and turned around. Who would have known that just as he ced the man on the steps, Ma Yongnings foot had slightly slipped. The swordsman was currently dead to the world, but if he woke up to stretch or yawned, his center of gravity would definitely be unbnced, then Please support me on /moonchild.khz Chapter 91: city of medicinal herbs Chapter 91: city of medicinal herbs After returning to the Ironbone Sect, Jun Changxiao had been pondering how to obtain a lot of raw materials and refine the pills. Needless to say, for things like the Healing Pill, the more the better. Even if he couldnt use them he could take them out to sell and earn tons of money. The Body Reconstruction Pill and Qi Gathering Pill could strengthen the mortal body and increase cultivation speed; the more the better of these necessities, too. The Qi Revolving Pill was even better. With it, the disciples that had opened all twelve meridians could easily break through to Martial Apprentice. With an inexhaustible supply of all four pills, that would mean being virtually unkible with a terrifying cultivation speed! Not good, not good. Jun Changxiao decided, I must find the herbs as soon as possible. Even if I cannot producerge quantities, I should first refine a few dozen. Huyang City, a must visit! He did not end up leaving immediately, actually clicking on the Medicine Refining Pavilion to refine the 4 Healing Pills, 3 Body Reconstructing Pills, and Qi Gathering Pill. A person can only take one basic Body Reconstructing Pill, so taking multiple will have no effect. I will give them to Qianqian, Qingyang, and them first. The Ironbone Sect currently had 110 disciples. Jun Changxiao could not attend to all of them right now, and so could only focus on the very first batch. Sect Head, what is this? Li Qingyang held up the grape-sized pill, staring at it in puzzlement. Jun Changxiao exined, This is a Body Reconstructing Pill. After taking it, it will strengthen the meridians and mortal body; the effect will be immediately evident. Li Qingyang stared wide-eyed. As he understood it, strengthening the body depended on core cultivation and bitter training. It was very unbelievable that a pill could change it. He opened his mouth and ate it. The pill entered his body, the medicinal effect integrating with his body and instantly forming a special energy, filling his body. Quickly, Li Qingyang could clearly feel his blood, meridians, and every inch of flesh were going through a transformation, the strength of his body continuously rising! After the transformation, he arrived in the training room and punched the tester. It read 3000 jin. That was just his raw strength, without spiritual energy. His previous test had been 2500 jin. With the pill, his strength had directly jumped by 500 jin! Unbelievable! Li Qingyang eximed. After Su Xiaomo ate his pill, he also tested his strength. Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, without spiritual energy, could punch with 2000 jin . Compared to before, his strength had risen by 200 jin. Bang! Su Xiaomo then kicked the tester, his strength 2500 jin. Sure enough, after kicking the Happy Football around, the strength of his legs also increased, surpassing his fist strength. An ordinary stage twelve in Meridian Opening had a strength of about 1500 jin. That the average Su Xiaomo could reach 2000 jin and more was all because of the Muscle Molding Room and the Body Reconstructing Pill. Lu Qianqian also took the pill, but she did not disy her inner shock. She calmly went to test her strength. This little miss was truly aloof. Qingyang. Jun Changxiao ordered, Allow the disciples to enter the training room and Qi Gathering Array in turn, achieving aprehensive and bnced increase. Yes. You are my little apple~ Like the most beautiful cloud in the sky~ Spring arrives again and the flowers bloom on the mountainside~ I reap the hopes that I sowed In the morning, the boombox yed the divine Little Apple [1]. Under the dynamic beat, the Ironbone Sect disciples were neatly arranged and danced to the tune. Ye Xingchen was also there. His steps were stiff, movements incoherent, his face filled with despair. After the morning exercise, the refreshed disciples, under the Second Senior Brothers arrangements, either entered the training room or array to cultivate. Jun Changxiao ate in the dining hall and nned to visit Huyang City, when there was a loud bang and the bright red front door was sted off its hinges, shattering on the training field. My gate Crunch! Ma Yongning strided through the entrance, his face bruised here and there, body covered in dust. He roared, Who carried me away?! Motherfucker! Jun Changxiao strode over, poured spiritual energy into his fist and aimed right at the swordsmans face. His fist mmed into the man, throwing him onto the field. Did my gate offend you somehow? You destroy it every time youre here! ng, ng! Noon. On the field, Ma Yongning, who had now had a new lump on his face, was repairing the crack in the redcquered doors with a hammer. Hiss! He didnt pay attention and identally used a sore muscle, making him hiss in pain. I am a dignified swordsman, how can I be here doing odd jobs! Ma Yongnings eyes twinkled with anger and he suddenly threw the hammer aside, rushing towards the entrance of the sect. Li Fei! Yes, Senior Brother! The disciple named Li Fei ced the football by his feet, locked onto the escaping Ma Yongning and powerfully kicked, sting the rubber ball forward. Xiu Huh? Ma Yongning detected that something was wrong and turned around, only to be met with a Happy Football to the face. Bleeding from his nose, he copsed. When Li Fei kicked, the ball would 100% smack someone in the face what a sure kill technique! Su Xiaomo walked over and dragged the man back to the field by the foot. Sect Head said that if you dont fix the gate, dont even think about leaving the Ironbone Sect. Hate Hateful Ma Yongning was furious, but he could only rub his face and pick up the hammer, continuing to fix the gate. Huyang City. Sect Head Jun stood on the main street, smelling the scent of medicinal herbs in the air and sighed, Worthy of being called the City of Medicinal Herbs! As one of Qingyang Commanderys eight cities, Huyang City was primarily known for selling pills and medicinal ingredients, with the Ai Familys pharmacy right at the center. Without checking out the citys distinctive architecture, Jun Changxiao inquired someone and set out for the herb market. Sure enough, it was a good idea to visit! He only visited one shop but he had already collected enough ingredients for 5 Healing Pills. There were at least a dozen more stores in the market, making Jun Changxiao burst with happiness as he strolled through the street, buying his materials non-stop. After about an hour, he had enough for 20 Healing Pills, 5 Body Reconstructing Pills, 4 Qi Gathering Pills, and 2 Qi Revolving Pills! The medicinal ingredients sold here were indeed more than in Qingyang City, but this quantity did not satisfy Jun Changxiao. Therefore he entered the marketsrgest one the Ai Familys store! This young master, what demands do you have? Just as he entered the shop, an assistant weed him. Jun Changxiao swept an eye at the dazzling disy of materials. Call over your shopkeeper, I have big business to discuss. Big business? The assistant quickly ran into the inner courtyard to inform the storekeeper. Soon a potbellied middle-aged man walked over, smiling humbly. I am Ma Zheng, the storekeeper of this ce. I dont know who Your Excellency is? Jun Changxiao ced an herb into his basket, then sped his hands behind his back. Ironbone Unyielding Sect, sect head. Storekeeper Ma was startled. Youre Jun Changxiao! Seeing his expression, Sect Head Jun guessed that the opposite party had certainly heard of his matters these few days. Haha.Brother is not an average person anymore, just his status can shake people up. Then Storekeeper Mas expression sank. He shouted, You hit my familys Young Master Ai, but still dare toe to the shop! Your courage is great! Guards, take him down! Shua! Shua! A group of people ran out of the inner courtyard, instantly surrounding Jun Changxiao. Sect Head Juns mouth twitched. This plot doesnt seem right [1] Little Apple by the Chopstick Brothers, original music video here. (For an image of the disciples dancing, watch the anime version here.) If you liked this chapter and want to read more, please Buy Me A Coffee () Chapter 92: big business Chapter 92: big business Ai Family, Great Hall. The Ai Family patriarch, Ai Shangni, and several elders were discussing business these several days, smiling here and there. Ai Shangke and the other elders were also all smiles. These past few days, many cities and sects hade to purchase pills. Business was booming and profits were rising, so of course they were happy. Patriarch, you may have heard how the Ironbone Sect disciples won the Sect Martial Arts Competition? After finishing with business, Ai Shangke started to just chat. Ai Shangni drank some tea. I heard. Third Brother, you really did not misread, this Ironbone Sect is truly not simple! Second Elder Ai Shangfang said. Ai Shangni said, Four disciples took the Top 4; that is not something that has ever happened. That the Ironbone Sect can achieve it is by no means coincidence. And, the man paused, his voice sinking, The Spirit Spring Sect was destroyed by the Ironbones sect head. What? Ai Shangke and Ai Shangfang eximed. The two people had been in closed-door cultivation for the past few days, so they hadnt heard anything past the championshippetition. Ai Shangni exined: That Jun Changxiao personally visited Spirit Spring Mountain, killed Wei Yixi, Wei Yinu, as well as more than 30 disciples, then burnt the Spirit Spring Sect to the ground. Thats a little unreasonable! Ai Shangfang said, wide-eyed. Ai Shangke asked, The Spirit Spring Sect has rtions with the Holy Spring Sect. The Ironbone Sect destroyed it, isnt that courting death? Ai Shangfang continued, Far more than Holy Spring, the Hundred Sects Alliance will not stand by in my opinion. After all, the Alliance stiptes that members cannot exterminate other members. Ai Shangke nodded. Alliance Chief Qin held an alliance conference in Star Moon Pavilion yesterday, discussing how to punish the Ironbone Sect. p, p! A carrier pigeon flew inside,nding on the tea table. On its leg was tied a small bamboo tube. Ai Shangni untied the tube, saying, Just on time, the news from Qingyang City hase. He quickly unfurled the note and his expression solidified, eyes colored with astonishment. Patriarch, whats wrong? Ai Shangfang asked. Ai Shangni threw over the letter and Ai Shangke caught it, reading it with the other elder. Both of their faces soon wore astounded expressions. The message was short Ironbone Sect Head moved twice, causing heavy losses to the Long Sabre Sect Master. Two moves caused heavy losses to the Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice Shen Tong? Ai Shangfang blurted out, Is it possible that the Ironbones sect head is a Martial Master? Ai Shangke remembered his fight with Jun Changxiao and looked solemn. No wonder he was so fast, hes a Martial Master! That god-like speed was still imprinted in his mind. Just remembering it would send chills down his spine, as if Jun Changxiao had killing intentions, he would currently be rolling in his grave. Ai Shangni was silent for a moment. The Ironbone Sect is no small matter! In the beginning, when Ai Shangke had been defeated, his anger had simmered. He had almost been unable to stop himself from leading people to take revenge on the Ironbone Sect. But now? His attitude had transformed. Destroying the Spirit Spring Sect, causing heavy losses to the Long Sabre Sect Master this represented that Jun Changxiao was not simple! The Ai Family was one that focused on business, paying the most attention to peace and value. The Ironbone Sects recent performance was outstanding, so they naturally had to give it careful consideration. Ai Shangke said, Patriarch, this sort of sect, if our Ai Family can be friends, we should be friends. Even if we cannot be friends, we must not be enemies. Reasonable, Ai Shangfang approved, thinking the same thing. Not good! At this moment, a servant rushed in flustered. Patriarch, elders, someone is causing trouble in the medicinal herb shop! Ai Shangke and Ai Shangfang rushed to stand up, eyes exuding anger. The Ai Family had been in Huyang City for several hundred years, this was the first time someone dared to cause trouble in their shop! Ai Shangni seriously said, What is the situation? The servant urgently reported, A guy who calls himself the Ironbone Sects sect head, he he hit the martial artists protecting the shop! What? Ai Shangke and Ai Shangfang were gobsmacked. They had just been talking about Jun Changxiao, saying how they should be friends with the Ironbone Sect and not enemies, but now the man in question was here to cause trouble! This was damn it! Lets go. Ai Shangni stood up. The entrance of the Ai Familys shop was crowded with martial artists who pointed at the shop, gawking and metaphorically eating melon seeds. Not wrong, its the Ironbone Sects sect head! Strange, why is he here in Huyang City? The Ai Familys business has been established here for hundreds of years, no one dares to cause them trouble. This Ironbone Sect Head really has guts. If he was timid, how could he exterminate the Spirit Spring Sect? Someone has informed the Ai Family, so lets wait here and watch the show. They came, they came! Patriarch Ai and the elders are here! Some people shouted out. Many people simultaneously turned their head to see the Ai Family Patriarch leading two elders over in a hurry, expressions serious. Shua! Shua! Ai Shangni and the others stepped into the shop to find the Ai Familys martial artists clutching their stomachs on the floor, like they had been punched so hard they couldnt see straight. Elder Ai. Suddenly, there was a voice from the reception room. We meet again. Jun Changxiao was sitting with his legs crossed, holding the storekeeper named Ma Heng hostage. The storekeepers legs were trembling because the Azure Dragon Naginata was pasted to his neck. If he moved in the slightest, his head might be separated from the rest of his body. Ai Shangnis expression was gloomy. His subordinates had been punched into this, this was going too far! With a deep voice, Ai Shangke said, Sect Head Jun, what is the meaning of this? Jun Changxiao nced at the trembling Storekeeper Ma. This Lord came to your shop to discuss business, but the storekeeper actually called for people to take this Lord down. Therefore, I could only be forced to act in self-defense. Hearing this, the three experts understood. Ai Shangke cupped his hands. Sect Head Jun, you can say what you want nicely, please put the de down first. If he had not just heard about the opposite party injuring the Long Sabre Sect Master, he would definitely not be so genial. Right? Jun Changxiao retracted his de and said, If he was as polite as Elder Ai, things wouldnt have reached this step. Putong! Without a de on his neck, Storekeeper Ma copsed to the ground, forehead beaded with sweat. The injured people were carried off and the shaken Storekeeper Ma was helped up. The only people left in the shop were the three big shots of the Ai Family. The four people sat in the reception room, the atmosphere obviously slightly heavy. Ai Shangni finally felt too ufortable and opened his mouth. Sect Head Jun is here to discuss business with my Ai Family? Correct, agreed Jun Changxiao. A very big business offer. What offer? Ai Shangni asked, interested. The world was vast, but business was greater that was the Ai Familys motto. Jun Changxiao ced a piece of paper on the table. The medicinal herbs written on here, however many your Ai Family has is however many this Lord wants. Ai Shangni and the two nced at each other before looking at the paper, which listed a total of twelvemon and rare materials. Sect Head Jun, Ai Shangni raised his head. Youre sure you want however much we have? Based on Patriarch Ais look, Jun Changxiao knew that the Ai Family definitely had all the herbs he needed. Therefore he was extremely serious as he said, Correct, however many you have. Ai Shangni said, Sect Head Jun, the rarest thing listed here is the leaf of the Princess Flower, of which my Ai Family has more than 200. If you want to buy everything, it will not be cheap. More than 200? Jun Changxiao felt his heart thump. The Qi Revolving Pill needed three ingredients, of which the first two were quitemon, so he was only missing the Princess Flowers leaves. The Ai Family had more than 200 of these, which he had to buy, because buying them meant refining 200 Qi Revolving Pills! I want them all, Jun Changxiao said without hesitation. The materials for the four pills, he had to buy them all even if he had to scrape the bottom of the barrel. Ai Shangni pinched his fingers, narrowing his eyes as he rapidly calcted. Sect Head Jun, if you want our entire stock of the listed herbs, you will need to pay at least 100,000 taels. 100,000 taels? Jun Changxiao cupped his hands and said with a smile, No problem. If you liked this chapter and want to read more, please Buy Me A Coffee () Chapter 93: healing pills Chapter 93: healing pills After looting the ck Wind Gangs treasure house and receiving the reward, Jun Changxiao had amassed 50,000 taels. He then spent about 10,000 on rebuilding the inner courtyard. How did he suddenly have 100,000 taels of silver? Through other ces. He swept the Spirit Spring Sects treasury after destroying it. Not calcting the various supreme treasures and martial skills, he had at least 10,000 taels in gold. The two elders were filled with surprise. 100,000 taels was not a small number; that a ninth grade sect could take out so much money was unbelievable! Patriarch Ai, Jun Changxiao said. These materials, how soon can you ship them here? Ai Shangni considered it slightly, then responded, Sect Head Jun, if you need them soon, they can get here in about four hours. I need them as soon as possible, Jun Changxiao said. He wished that he could get the herbs now, pull out the alchemy furnace and refinerge quantities of pills. Ai Shangni looked and Ai Shangfang and ordered, Inform the elder at the medicine supply, have all of the herbs Sect Head Jun listed shipped outpletely. Yes. Ai Shangfang turned around and rushed off. Four hours was still a little long, so Ai Shangni started to make small talk. Sect Head Jun is buying so many medicinal herbs, is it for alchemical purposes? Jun Changxiao said, Correct. The Ai Family ran a business in the selling of pills and medicinal herbs, so he may need to interact with them more in the future. Thus his tone was quite temperate,cking the arrogance from Star Moon Pavilion. That was Jun Changxiao. He could brutally destroy the Spirit Spring Sect, but he could also sit down with Patriarch Ai like they were old friends. This was also because the Ai Family valued peace and money. If you traded them with a noble martial family, the moment he beat up a subordinate, they would have immediately drawn swords. Ai Shangni was surprised. Is it Sect Head Jun who refines pills? Correct, confirmed Jun Changxiao. The surprise in Ai Shangnis eyes became thicker. Sect Head Juns cultivation is umon and he understands alchemy, really a dragon amongst men! Worthy of a person in business, his words made Jun Changxiao slightly embarrassed. He humbly replied, This Jun studies many crafts. That way, in case I am not a sect leader in the future, I can still make a living. Ai Shangni and Ai Shangke felt the corners of their mouths twitching. The way of alchemy was not like that of a chef, who could take up thedle and learn the trade, but depended on aptitude and physique. ording to Falling Star Continents relevant reports, only about 1 in every 100,000 people had the aptitude for alchemy, which was quite rare. Ai Shangni then asked, Since Sect Head Jun wishes to make alchemy his craft, you must have extremely high attainments? Just passable. Jun Changxiao said that, but suddenly had a thought and leaned forward, threading his fingers together. Right, Patriarch Ai, does your Ai Family buy medicinal pills? Ai Shangni smiled. Part of my Ai Familys business is buying and selling medicinal pills. The Ai Family had many branches in the various Qingyang Commandery cities. The pills sold inside, at least half were from outside sources it could be said that customers were paying for the brand. Jun Changxiao said, I have a healing pill, would Patriarch Ai have interest in purchasing it? This Patriarch Ai hesitated slightly. I will be straight with Sect Head Jun, healing pills are the mostmon pills on the market. Our Ai Family has many and so temporarily has no demand for more. Jun Changxiao leaned back into his chair. Patriarch Ai, this Lord will also speak frankly, your Ai Familys healing pills are a pile of trash. Ai Shangni and Ai Shangke were startled, their eyes quickly shing with anger. Their family had always been in the trade of healing pills, the quality always excellent. For them to be described as trash was definitely hard to ept. Jun Changxiao took out a basic Healing Pill and ced it on the table. Patriarch Ai can look at this Lords Healing Pill. Ai Shangni said, Sect Head Jun, your medicinal pill also looks quite ordinary. As an expert in medicinal pills, he could tell quality with just a nce. The basic Healing Pill indeed looked ordinary, as itcked luster. When Jun Changxiao previously took it out to save Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian had also thought it was an ordinary healing pill. Jun Changxiao said, I ask Patriarch Ai to look carefully. Ai Shangni and Ai Shangke nced at each other before the patriarch picked up the pill, releasing his spiritual energy to scan it. He then shook his head, Sect Head Jun, this is indeed ordinary, like a beginner tried his hand at refining a healing pill. And youve been in the alchemical business for generations, your Ai Family really has no eye for quality! How about this, Jun Changxiao sighed. The effect of my healing pill, Patriarch Ai can invite the injured Storekeeper Ma to confirm. Ai Shangni and Ai Shangke shared a meaningful look. Thetter nodded then walked out of the reception room, soon returning with Ma Zheng in tow. Shua! Like an arrow, Jun Changxiao darted forward and poured spiritual energy into his fist, ruthlessly punching the pan in the gut. Pu Storekeeper Mas eyes bulged and he coughed up blood. Jun Changxiao then circled behind him, shoving him into the floor with a shoulder-m. Then bam bam bam, punched him a couple more times. The entire thing happened so quickly that Storekeeper Ma was already half-dead on the ground before Ai Shangni could get angry. He bellowed, Jun Changxiao, youve gone too far! For business, he did not mention the matter a moment ago. Now that the man had attacked Storekeeper Ma and beaten him into a pulp, even a y figurine would be enraged! Jun Changxiao returned to his seat and put his chin in his hands, waving his hand, Storekeeper Mas wounds are very heavy, could Patriarch Ai try out the medicinal pill. If it cannot immediately cure him, this Jun will destroy his own meridians. In order to sell his pills, he had beaten up their subordinate and then bet using suicide this move definitely deserved a 666. [1] Immediately cure? Ai Shangnis voice was cold as he said, Sect Head Jun, do you take healing pills as immortal pills? Saying that, he arrived in front of Storekeeper Ma and shoved the basic Healing Pill inside his mouth. After all, that beating a moment ago had been too heavy, so he feared it would endanger his life. Ai Shangke took out his own medicine. However, he hadnt even poured any pills out of the bottle when the half-dead Storekeeper Ma actually stood up! Putong! Ai Shangni and Ai Shangke were startled that they took a few steps back, face filled with amazement. They were frightened by the scene of the half-dead Storekeeper Ma getting up! I Storekeeper Ma lifted up his hands, dumbfounded. My injuries are gone? Ai Shangnis and Ai Shangs eyes widened. Jun Changxiaos attack just now had been quite violent and this fellow had definitely been severely wounded. Even if treated promptly, he should have been bed-ridden for at least three months! Yet he had taken this seemingly ordinary healing pill and not only could he immediately stand up, he could even talk! Was that a ghost? What a joke! Ai Shangni had experienced great storms and took a step forward, grabbing Storekeeper Ma by the wrist and pouring spiritual energy into the man. When he found that the mans meridians were all perfect, his entire body was petrified on the spot. Ai Shangke also rushed forward, grabbing Ma Zheng by the other wrist. He then found that the man had no internal injuries and his mind went nk, also bing frozen. The wound was so heavy, but the recovery had been rapid. That wasnt a healing pill, it was an immortal pill! Ai Shangni, Ai Shangke, and Storekeeper Ma were all dumbfounded, like three y figurines on disy. Jun Changxiao folded his arms and smiled. Patriarch Ai, this Juns healing pill, how is the effect? Ai Shangni recovered hisposure and quickly ran over, cing both hands on the table and looking exceptionally solemn. Sect Head Jun, your healing pills, my Ai Family wants however many you have! A person with a severe wound could be cured immediately. This healing pills effects were simply ferocious! Even if it was the mind of a normal businessman, it was easy to realize that selling these pills would cause a tremendous sensation. Jun Changxiao smiled, Price? Sect Head Jun can set the price! Ai Shangni said. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. After a moment of thought, he said, 10,000 taels. Okay! Ai Shangni didnt even take a moment before agreeing. This caused Jun Changxiaos mouth to twitch. He secretly thought, Did I ask for too little? [1] 666 is ng for something along the lines of awesome or impressive Chapter 94: hidden mission Chapter 94: hidden mission For those of the Falling Star Continent, getting severely wounded was a prettymon event. If someone had not been injured, did not have the experience of being bed-ridden for at least ten days, they wouldnt have the face to go out and greet peers. Therefore, Jun Changxiaos healing pill, which would instantly recover severe wounds, could absolutely be described as heaven-shaking. The experienced Ai Family, based on their keen business sense, had instantantly realized that this pills value and profits were high! Let alone 10,000 taels, Patriarch Ai wouldnt hesitate even if the price was 50,000 taels! Jun Changxiao was depressed, but he couldnt just change the price now. Patriarch Ai, this Lord has refined ten healing pills. Storekeeper Ma has taken one, so there are nine remaining. If you want all of them, the price is 100,000 taels. He actually still had 20 basic Healing Pills left. But he was not going to sell all of them, keeping the remaining as spares. He would wait for the next time and propose a better price. As for these 10 pills, selling less was selling less. Since this was probably a long road, it was best to test the waters. Ai Shangke wanted to copse. If he had known that this healing pill was heaven-shaking, he wouldnt have used one on Ma Zheng! After all, if they advertised well, the pill could sell at a sky-high price! Okay! Patriarch Ai quickly agreed. These nine, my Ai Family is willing to purchase for 100,000 taels! Jun Changxiao ced the nine pill bottles on the table and asked, Will Patriarch Ai be paying with a banknote or use the medicinal herbs as an exchange? Ai Shangni said, My Ai Family always does business ording to custom. Buying and selling is always with money, never with an exchange of goods. With that said, he took a thick stack of banknotes from his storage ring, exactly 100,000 taels. My god. Going out with so much money, this Ai Family Patriarch doesnt fear being robbed! Jun Changxiao did not take the banknotes. Patriarch Ai, this healing pill, although it can cure injuries, this Lords technique is limited. It is only suitable for Meridian Opening and Martial Apprentices. Ai Shangnis expression changed. He was originally thinking of buying these healing pills and advertising intensely, making the entire Qingyang Commandery aware and then auctioning them off at a sky-high price. Now that the pill was only suitable for Meridian Opening and Martial Apprentices, the limitations were great. It can rapidly cure injuries Even if it is only for Meridian Opening and Martial Apprentices, it is still very terrifying. Every family n and sect with money will inevitably want one. Ai Shangni thought to this point and called out, Shangke, bring the contract. Yes. Ai Shangke took out a contract. Worthy of being a specialized business family, you even had to sign a contract. Sect Head Jun, Ai Shangni solemnly said. This Ai hopes that the effects of these nine pills are like the one from a moment ago. Hes worried about being deceived. Jun Changxiao leaned forward. Patriarch Ai can rx. Since this Lord sells medicinal pills, he will not use deception. Ai Shangni also believed that a dignified sect leader would not do such a thing. The two people signed and even stamped it with their fingerprints,pleting the business deal. Jun Changxiao no longer remained polite and stuffed the banknotes into his storage ring. The materials for the ten healing pills only cost a few hundred taels, but they had sold for 100,000 taels; the profit was terrifying! Jun Changxiao began to fantasize about having enough medicinal herbs to refine many healing pills, then spendingrge sums of money to expand the Ironbone Sect, building it to be on par with the imperial pce! Now that they had made a business deal, the two people continued to chat. After a few hours, Ai Shangfang walked into the shop. The herbs Sect Head Jun wants have been prepared. Saying that, he ced down several storage rings. Ai Shangni waved a hand and said with a smile, Sect Head Jun, please inspect the goods. This type of storage ring did not recognize an owner, so anyone could look at the contents. Jun Changxiao chose one to inspect and verify. The quality of these materials is pretty good, Patriarch Ai can give a price. Sect Head Jun, the price of the herbs altogether is 100,500 taels, Ai Shangfang responded. Ai Shangni said, Sect Head Jun can round down. Shua! Jun Changxiao lightly waved his hand and a 10,000 tael pile of gold appeared in the reception room. Although gold was more precious than silver, Falling Star Continent mainly used silver taels and banknotes. Jun Changxiao did not touch the 100,000 tael bank note he had just received, directly using gold, since he didnt want to go to the bank to exchange. Patriarch Ai held a thumbs-up, saying, 10,000 taels of gold! Sect Head Jun is really impressive! Saying this, he meaningfully nced at Ai Shangke, who pulled out another contract. Obviously, this was separate from the medicinal pills, so another contract had to be signed. Very disciplined, very attentive! Jun Changxiao signed his name and ced a fingerprint. When Patriarch Ai finished doing the same, he could hear a clear system notification. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Spend 1000 Gold Taels} and obtaining 20 contribution points.] [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Spend 10,000 Gold Taels} and obtaining 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 245/500.] Really? Spending gold was also a hidden mission? [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Spend A Large Sum}, triggering a hidden reward. The host is now able to purchase the Aptitude Transformation Fluid; the item will appear in the purchased items list.] There was even a hidden reward? Jun Changxiao quickly opened the system store and looked at the items he had previously purchased, finding that there was now an Aptitude Transformation Fluid. He clicked on the description. [Item: Aptitude Transformation Fluid (Mid-Grade) Description: Transforms aptitude by upgrading the original spirit root foundation. Please note, this item is limited to use by those with mid-grade aptitude. Effectiveness: Life-long. Price: 50 contribution points] Seeing that the item was used for mid-grade aptitude, Jun Changxiao started tough out loud, frightening the nearby three Ai Family members. What was wrong this time? When the three nkly stared at him, Jun Changxiao cupped his hands. Patriarch Ai, this Lord will say goodbye first! Please. Ai Shangni and the two elders quickly saw him off. Theyreing out, theyreing out! Outside the shop, the people snacking on melon seeds were still abundant and active. They had waited for four hours just to see how the Ai Family would deal with the Ironbone Sects leader. However, when they saw the Ai Family smiling as they apanied Jun Changxiao out, their expression solidified. The man hade to the shop to cause trouble, yet you see him off with smiles This plot isnt right! Patriarch Ai, farewell! Sect Head Jun, save travels! Under the gaze of the melon-eating people, Jun Changxiao swaggered off. [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1. The item has been ced in the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 195/500.] After leaving the city, Jun Changxiao bought the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, then downed the thing. [Ding! The host has used Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1, transforming spirit root aptitude!] [Spirit root aptitude has been transformed!] [The host has sessfully broken through to the seventh stage of Martial Apprentice!] After upgrading his mid-grade root to a high-grade root, Jun Changxiaos cultivation also increased one stage. With the upgrade of his spirit root, he could closely feel the spiritual energy between Heaven and earth. At that moment, Jun Changxiao finally understood why Li Qingyang and his high-grade spirit root could be a century-rare talent. How refreshing! What was even better was when he returned to the sect and opened the Medicine Refining Pavilion. With the medicinal herbs in his storage ring, all the four pills could be refined. Chapter 95: bored Chapter 95: bored Jun Changxiao spent 100,000 taels, but how much had been bought? More than 800 basic Healing Pills. More than 400 for both the Body Reconstructing and Qi Gathering Pills. More than 200 Qi Revolving Pills. The 100,000 taels had mostly been spent on materials for thetter three, as the ingredients for the healing pills cost rtively little. Refine! Jun Changxiao had not even returned to the sect, but he clicked on the refine button for the healing pills. Ding! Ding! A clear sound echoed in his ears as the pills appeared one by one in his ring. Within a short time, more than 800 healing pills had been refined. It was a veteran alchemist trying to refine so many, even if it was the most basic healing pills, it would still take several months! Jun Changxiao said, This Medicine Refining Pavilion is too powerful. After Sect Construction reached Level 2, he had originally noticed the raise in upper limits. But what was truly extravagant was the Medicine Refining Pavilion. Jun Changxiao anticipated the day construction reached Level 3, when the Smithing Pavilion opened. With the Medicine Refining Pavilion as a basis, he could guess that the Smithing Pavilion had the function of creating weapons. Medicinal pills, weapons. These were the two most important things for martial artists on the Falling Star Continent. With both, how could one not be strong? Thinking about it again, it was still far from reaching Level 3. After all, the sect was not yet at full capacity and he could not trigger the sect missions yet, making it hard to gain achievement points. Continue refining. Jun Changxiao hurried along the road, but was constantly refining, his ears echoing with the wonderful ding- ding sound as pills unceasingly piled up in his storage ring. However, there was a small problem: mass refinement of the Body Reconstructing Pill was obviously not as fast as refinement of the Healing Pill had been. The system said, [Although the Medicine Refining Pavilion can refine pills, it will take longer for higher-ranked pill recipes.] So it is like that. Jun Changxiao did not care, as it wasnt that much slower. After half an hour, 400 Body Reconstructing Pills had beenpleted. The 400 Qi Gathering Pills then took an hour. After these three pills had been refined, he then started refining the most important Qi Revolving Pill. After more than two hours on the road, hepletely refined all 200 of them as he arrived back at the sect. A little slow, muttered Jun Changxiao. He had refined more than 1800 pills in total with the Medicine Refining Pavilion. Walking from Huyang City to the Ironbone Sect was about four hours, yet this guy still had the face to say that the process was too slow. Sect Head, the front door has been fixed. What do you think? As Jun Changxiao entered, Su Xiamo pointed at the redcquered doors sitting on the field. Still okay. Jun Changxiao asked, Wheres that guy? Locked in a cell, Su Xiaomo said. Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth twitch. You locked him up with the two assassins, what if they fight? Sect Head, please rx, the three of them are very obedient, Su Xiaomo grinned. Is that so? Jun Changxiao set out for the prison cells. Through a slit in between the doors, he could see Ma Yongning hugging his de in a corner, staring at the two assassins. The atmosphere was a little heavy. Ma Yongning then opened his mouth to say, You two have been staring at this Ma for so long, do you want topare notes? The gold-level assassin: The other assassin: ng! Ma Yongning drew his sword, seriously saying, This Ma has been in Jianghu for many years, what weapons have I not seen? Do not believe that you can fool me by wearing all ck. Come! Lets fight a round! The two assassins nced at each other with only one thought: Did this guy have mental problems? Sect Head, how should we deal with them? asked Su Xiaomo. Jun Changxiao turned around. Let Ma Yongning go after a few days, but keep the two assassins locked up for now. Yes. Jun Changxiao went to the training room, stayed for four hours, then took a bath and returned to his room. The Ai Family people Jun Changxiao sat in his study and muttered, At this time they should be preparing how to advertise the healing pills. Correct. Ai Shangni and the upper echelon of the Ai Family were discussing in the Great Hall right now about how to maximize profits. Hu! Jun Changxiao smacked his forehead. I forgot to urge them not to tell others that I refined the pills. This was not something he needed to remind them of. Ai Shangni was an astute merchant; if he did not get permission to disclose information, he would not disclose it. After all, everyone feared their peers making reckless decisions. Tomorrow, I will gather the disciples and distribute the pills, letting everyone receive one. Spending so much money and refining so many pills, Jun Changxiao hoped that he would get stronger and that his disciples would also grow stronger. Otherwise, the sect would not be able to develop much within 100 years. After staying some time in the study, he returned to his bedroom and cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra to absorb spiritual energy. With his new high-grade root, his absorption was faster and so was his umtion of energy. At this time, even if he didnt depend on the systems function, his cultivation was not slower than Li Qingyangs. After transforming his spirit root several times, Sect Head Jun had escaped the ordinary category, gloriously bing a pretty good talent. But this was just the start. Jun Changxiaos goal was divine-grade spirit root! He finished cultivating after four hours. It waste outside and Jun Changxiao, bored, opened the system panels. Rows ofmodities were presented in the basic list. After browsing, he discovered nothing useful and decisively refreshed. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 185/500.] A new, diverse list of items appeared. Jun Changxiao flipped through one by one, when suddenly he jumped up, eyes gleaming with excitement! The second from the bottom was an item named Modified QBU-88 Sniper Rifle! A firearm! Sniper rifle!! A domestically produced sniper rifle!!! Jun Changxiao was delighted, finding it a little unbelievable. Did I really find a sniper rifle? Did I really find a sniper rifle?! Ahaha! Ahahahaha! The maniacalughter broke the tranquility of the night, awakening all the soundly sleeping disciples. They were puzzled, Where did this creepyughtere from? The system could not bear it anymore and said, [This has a 0.1% probability of appearing. The host has dogshit luck.] He refreshed the list because he was bored and found a sniper rifle, indeed some heaven-shaking luck! Jun Changxiao calmed down and didnt bother with the system, clicking on the introduction. [Item: Modified QBU-88 Sniper Rifle Description: Prototype is the Peoples Liberation Army of Chinas marksman rifle. After modification, it is suitable for use in the Gaowu World. It condenses bullets from a crystal core, used for long-distance urate fire. Effect: Firing rate is quick and range is far, with high prating power. Effectiveness: Permanent. Limitations: Although it has been modified, bullet capacity is only ten rounds. The recoil isrge, so the firearm must be supported. Use with caution! Price: 100 contribution points!] Jun Changxiao stared at the price. A modified sniper rifle is actually the same price as two bottles of Aptitude Transformation Fluid! The system said, [The host doesnt have to buy it.] If I still dont buy it, my head will definitely be kicked by a donkey! As Jun Changxiao said so, he clicked on the purchase button. [Ding! The host has spent 100 contribution points, obtaining Modified QBU-88 Sniper Rifle x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 85/500.] Before the notification had even ended, Jun Changxiao had already taken the Type 88 sniper rifle out. The rifle was about one meter in length and a good weight to it. Even better was that the gun was painted in camouge green! Shua! He then took out the Modified 8x Telescopic Sight and attached it to the rifle. Jun Changxiao picked the gun up with his left, settling it on his right shoulder, shutting his left eye and peering through the scope with his right. Men should y with sniper rifles! Chapter 96: sniper vs assassin Chapter 96: sniper vs assassin Holding up the Type 88 rifle, Jun Changxiao felt like a ughter god capable of killing immortals! The system inopportunely poured a bucket of cold water, saying, [Although the sniper rifle is powerful, without a high-level crystal core to condense bullets, it will only be at the level of the Desert Eagle.] What about using the Earthly me Wolf Kings crystal core? Jun Changxiao suggested. The system was silent for a moment. [Passable.] Jun Changxiao took out the Earthly me Wolf Kings crystal core and loaded it into the rifle, just like how he had done with the Desert Eagle. Ding! Ding! Ding! Soon, ten bullets had appeared in the Type 88s clip, meaning that the bullets had been fully loaded. As for the crystal core, the energy had beenpletely exhausted! My god! Jun Changxiao was startled. So energy consuming! The Earthly me Wolfs crystal core had supplied the Desert Eagle with 14 rounds. The system exined, [The rifle is more powerful so the bullets will also consume more energy.] Jun Changxiao smiled wryly. If I use this, wont the recoil cause me to fly to Heaven? [Therefore], the system seriously said. [If the mortal body is not strong, it is best to use a bipod for supported firing.] Ka Jun Changxiao opened the folding bipod, set it on his window, activated the scope, then looked into the distant night. [Ding! Checking the rifle has been loaded with bullets.] [Ding! It is suggested that the 8x Telescopic Sight be switched to enhancement mode.] Hearing the prompt, Jun Changxiao thought, What the hell is enhancement mode? Although he didnt understand, he still yelled, Switch on! [Ding! The host has sessfully switched the 8x Telescopic Sight to enhancement mode, consuming 5 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 80/500.] You fucker! Jun Changxiao yelled some abuse, Deducting contribution points, do you have to be so fraudulent? Hmn? Suddenly, he felt the scope vibrate slightly and he quickly looked through it carefully. His expression froze. Through the scope, he could unexpectedly clearly see outside the sect. For example, several hundred meters out was a hare searching for food! Damn Jun Changxiao was in disbelief. This this magnification! Shua! He moved the rifle and aimed in another direction. As long as his vision wasnt blocked, the animals that roamed the night were all crystal clear. Jun Changxiao couldnt hide his excitement. I am now a Lu-like Buddha! [1] Shua! He moved the rifle again, aiming at the male disciples dormitory this time. He checked on Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and the others, seeing that some of them were practicing, some were sleeping. Jun Changxiao then moved to look at the female disciples dormitory, but reprimanded himself. Jun Changxiao, oh Jun Changxiao. You are a sect leader! How can you do something as disgusting as peeping on your female disciples? Hmn. Just a little peek! Just as he was about to move the rifle towards the dormitory, his eyes suddenly glinted. Out of the corner of his eye, he discovered that behind a stone several hundred meters away were three ck-clothed people. Assassins! Why the hell did more of theme? Using the 8x Telescopic Sight to lock on to these people, he was able to hear their soft voices. Old Eighth was definitely locked in the Ironbone Sect, we must think of a way to rescue him. This small ninth-grade sect, could it actually be some dangerous ce? Its actually forced my Drizzle Pavilion to send four assassins in, but none have returned! In a sh, Jun Changxiao judged that he was actually listening in on their conversation. He felt the corners of his mouth twitch. Magnification and wiretapping, worthy of the enhanced mode! This Ironbone Sect is a little weird, we should first observe in secret and then make an action n. Friends, dont bother observing in secret. Your presences, even your exchange in low murmurs, are not able to hide from the 8x Scopes range. Pavilion Master gave us three days, only one day remains. If we dont kill the Ironbone Sects leader and rescue Old Eighth, it will be hard to report. Kill me? Jun Changxiaos vision exuded a thicker killing intent. He had already guessed that the previous assassins were sent by the Spirit Spring Sect. But these assassins hade again, which was definitely Drizzle Pavilions unteral decision. epting others'' money, eliminating risk on behalf of others, this can be understood. Jun Changxiaos voice was cold as he said, But you actually dare to provoke me without an employer? Drizzle Pavilion, youve brought about your own destruction! He dared to exterminate the Spirit Spring Sect, so he naturally also dared to destroy an assassin organization. Shua! Jun Changxiao picked up the rifle and walked out of his room. He jumped up to the roof of a dorm building andwy down, crawling into position. He then opened the support and aimed at therge stone. Xiu! With the 8x Scope still activated, he automatically and urately locked onto the head of a ck-clothed person. Really worthy of being a modified 8x Telescopic Sight. It had both magnification and wiretapping capabilities, really too strong. Ka He loaded a bullet and opened the safetytch. So long as Jun Changxiao pressed the trigger and opened fire, with the system locked onto the assassins head, it was a 100% sure kill! The cultivating Ye Xingchen felt some dust shake off the roof, but didnt think anything of it. He continued to revolve the Tendon Altering Sutra, gathering energy to attack the second meridian. Wait for another two hours, until midnight, then we will quietly ambush. A ck-clothed person peeked his head out from behind the rock as he said,pletely ignorant that in the distance, there was a sniper locked onto his forehead. Assassins, theyre primary job was assassination. Snipers, theyre primary job was also assassination. The upations were simr, just like ghosts. The moment Sect Head Jun had lifted the sniper rifle, it had be a showdown between two ghost-like upations! Except This cheat-like item With the magnification powers of the scope, in front of Jun Changxiao, the assassins had nowhere to hide! I have investigated the ce and Jun Changxiao lives in an independent courtyard. We should rush in and strike at maximum speed, we cannot rm the Ironbone Sect disciples! Rx Fourth Brother. We will certainly finish it cleanly. Hmph. Jun Changxiao is doomed! The ck-clothed people sneered. [Ding! Side mission triggered.] Jun Changxiao opened the interface and the mission was: [Kill the assassins lurking outside the sect 0/3 {Elite Mission}] Jun Changxiaos mouth curved into a smile. Midnight, is it? He did have to rush to fire since two more ck-clothed people were still hiding behind the stone. Once all of them appeared in his field of vision, he could shoot them all down. Hu! Jun Changxiao let out a long breath and he started to do finger exercises, preparing to withstand the recoil. As the time passed, it was soon midnight! Action! Shua! The leader of the assassins leapt from behind the stone, jumping from one tree to another the man was obviously a specialized gold-level assassin. What a pity that no matter how natural, how elegant, he would have difficulty escaping from the auto-lock ability of the modified scope. At this time, even if Jun Changxiao closed his eyes, he could still hit the target dead on. Wait a bit more. Wait for the other two toe out! Shua! Shua! In a minute, the other two crawled out from behind the stone. They didnt run the same way, separating towards different directions. How professional! Jun Changxiao moved the muzzle slightly, locking onto the ck-clothed person in front, and fiercely pulled the trigger. Bang! A loud sound shook the sect. Ye Xingchen leapt from his bed, brandishing his fists in a ready-to-fight position and vigntly yelling, What happened? Bang! Bang! Another two loud firecracker sounds exploded, shaking Night Emperors eardrums until they buzzed and his eyes were wide with amazement. Ka-ka-ka Suddenly, there was a sound overhead. Ye Xingchen raised his head and his pupils contracted. With a huff, he said, What the fuck Kaboom! The entire building copsed and dust billowed upwards. What happened? His neighbors Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo rushed over in pajamas. When they saw Ye Xingchens entire room had copsed, they froze like wooden chickens on the spot. [1] Lu-like Buddha is a mocking nickname given to Chinese pro-gamer Lu Benwei, also known as 55kai, after he was used of using a plug-in after Krafton banned his PUBG ount. Basically it''s a term used to call someone a cheater/fake Chapter 97: energy type martial skill Chapter 97: energy type martial skill The three deafening rounds of gunfire woke up all the disciples, who gathered in the inner courtyard. Junior Apprentice Ye has been buried! Quickly, quickly, dig him up! The disciples worked together, one moving bricks, another lifting the beams. After a while, they dragged out a dusty-looking Ye Xingchen. Ye Xingchen was lucky in the sense that he had experience in the Muscle Molding Room, or he would have fainted. Senior Brother! Su Xiaomo suddenly called out in rm, Its Sect Head! What? Li Qingyang quickly dashed through the ruins and found that one of the sect heads legs could be seen, his entire body still buried under the rubble. Dig! Dig! The disciples scrambled to move the bricks, quickly also uncovering a dusty-looking Jun Changxiao, who grimaced, Waist My waist Gentler! How did ite to this? Well, how could it not? He had pulled the trigger three times and killed off all three assassins,pleting the side mission. However, the recoil was huge, almost enough to give him internal injuries. At least he had used a bipedal support, otherwise he would have been sted off the dorm building and into some nearby cliffside. Goddamn, the recoils strong! Jun Changxiao secretly rejoiced. It was fortunate that he had sufficient strength. If it had been some Meridian Opening cultivator using this firearm, the recoil would have shattered their innards and wasted their cultivation. Although his whole body had been shaken, he was still gratified, as the reward for the side mission was 100 contribution points. Now that the sect contribution was at 180, he had earned back the price of the Type 88 sniper rifle, though he had wasted two bullets and about 5 contribution points. Eh And a disciples dorm building! The recoil of theType 88 rifle was indeed great. However, after using the Muscle Molding Room and a night of rest, the stiffness had disappeared. He shook out his arm and walked out of the sect, arriving at the nearby forest. The three gold-level assassins he had attackedst night, one of them had his head exploded and the others had been shot in the chest. The reason that the two others hadnt lost their heads was because Jun Changxiao felt that it was too bloody and cruel. He therefore turned off the auto-lock and had switched to manual. The first assassin. Lets not talk about him. The other two assassins, their bullet holes were only about the size of a fist. Jun Changxiao followed the traces of the bullet into the distance, where the stone had exploded into powder. What I shot wasnt a rifle, but a cannon! Shua! He crouched down and patted the bodies, finding three storage rings. He then used the Exquisite me to burn the corpses. In the three rings he only found a technique called Ghost Steps and less than 120 taels of silver. Jun Changxiao stored the items away before giving the rings to Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and Xiao Zuiji. Many thanks, Sect Head! The three each took a ring and submissively thanked him. Qingyang. Jun Changxiao said, Call the disciples, this Lord has something to announce. Yes! Shortly, a hundred disciples had gathered, neatly lining up in the field. Jun Changxiao walked over and after a fervent speech, gave them all one of each of the four pills. This is the Healing Pill. Regardless of how severe your wounds are, you will recover immediately after taking it. As for the Body Reconstructing Pill, after taking it, the strength of the mortal body will increase Jun Changxiao introduced the effects of the pills one by one, holding the pills up for the disciples to see. Each and every one of them was wide-eyed by the end. So mysterious? Ye Xingchen was also surprised. As someone of the previous generation, although he did not understand alchemy, he had eaten many high-tiered medicinal pills. For a healing pill to be able to instantly cure someone, that was absolutely unprecedented. As for the other pills, he had seen things like them before. Just that, those were all high-quality items. How could a ninth-grade sect have them? And how could it have so many? Ye Xingchen had questions, but saw that the others were taking the Body Reconstructing Pill. He thus doubtfully swallowed one himself. The efficacy was immediately disyed, and as his blood and meridians transformed, his expression changed again and again. Bang! Li Fei, Meridian Opening Stage Seven, 1100 jin! Bang! Zhang Wei, Meridian Opening Stage Six, 930 jin! Bang! After taking the Body Reconstructing Pills, the disciples lined up one by one to test their strength. Standing to the side, Ye Xingchen felt his mouth twitching. These youngsters all had ordinary aptitudes, but could explode with far stronger strength. It was simply unbelievable! The normal strength per stage upgrade was about 100 jin. If a Meridian Opening Stage Five could punch with 700 jin, they would be considered as having innate superhuman strength. After taking the Body Reconstructing Pills, the Ironbone Sect disciples were stronger than their ordinary counterparts by 150-300 jin, even stronger than those with innate superhuman strength. If this was a crowd of high-grade spirit roots, it would be understandable. In reality, a small number of them had mid-grade spirit roots, but most of them were low-grades! This just meant that the Body Reconstructing Pill disregarded aptitude, forcefully increasing a persons strength. Not bad, not bad. After flipping through the test data, Jun Changxiao nodded in satisfaction. Qingyang, make sure they dont ck off. They should continue to cultivate, striving to enter Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. Yes. Apanied by the boombox in the morning, Liu Wanshis top quality meals, the Qi Gathering Array, and the Muscle Molding Rooms, the Ironbone Sect disciples were able to happily and assiduously cultivate. They knew that the reason they were able to grow stronger each day was all because of their sect head. In order to repay him, they needed to unceasingly improve! One after another, the disciples seeded in breaking through with the aid of the array and training room. Calcting the time, they had been in the Ironbone Sect for nearly two months. How far had they progressed? At the beginning, the average cultivation base was only stage two or three. Now it had risen to Meridian Opening Stage Seven, meaning one meridian every few days. Jun Changxiao sat in his 1000-year old cedarwood chair in the Main Hall and murmured, In less than one month, the disciples should be able to enter Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. Sect Head! Su Xiaomo ran over excitedly. Unable to hide his happiness, he reported, Disciple has broken through to Martial Apprentice! The reason he had sessfully condense a cyclone in his dantian and broken through to Martial Apprentice was because of the Qi Revolving Pill. Not even a momentter, Tian Qi also came to report some good news. Sect Head, Disciple has broken through to Martial Apprentice. Jun Changxiao said, Not bad, not bad. Including him, the Ironbone Sect now had five Martial Apprentices, something rarely seen in ninth-grade sects! After cultivating for another four hours, Jun Changxiao opened the system interface. He then scrolled through the previously refreshed store list and saw a martial skill named I Cut. He clicked on it. [Item: I Cut Description: Originally an iplete martial skill. It waster revised by a mysterious expert, bing aplete skill. Function: Spirit power is gathered into the palm, forming a crescent moon shaped flowing light de used to slice. Advantages: After being revised by the mysterious expert, it is easy-to-learn, powerful, and not energy-consuming. It is also suitable for long-distance attacks. Disadvantages: Must be in Martial Apprentice Realm to learn. Price: 10 contribution points Rank: Mid-grade basic] Only a basic mid-grade? Jun Changxiao immediately lost interest. After all, the Tendon Altering Sutra was a basic divine-grade. The system then said, [What is considered a mysterious expert is definitely a supreme existence. Since someone like that has personally transformed this martial skill, although the rank is low, it would inevitably be wondrous. The rmendation is five stars!] Is that so? Jun Changxiao purchased it, since 10 points was rtively little. [Ding! Host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining I Cut Manual x1. The item has been transported into the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 177/500.] [Ding! The host has purchased an energy-type martial skill from the store, automatically setting it as a sect technique.] Chapter 98: a miracle Chapter 98: a miracle Automatically setting the energy-type martial skill? Jun Changxiao opened theplete user interface. [Sect Name: Ironbone Unyielding Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Rank: Ninth Grade Sect Construction: Level 2 Sect Functions: Medicine Refining Pavilion Sect Techniques: Tendon Altering Sutra {Divine-grade Basic}; I Cut {Mid-grade Basic} Sect Members: 102/500 Sect Contribution: 177/500 Sect Achievement: 0/500 Sect Missions: Temporarily none. Sect Main Mission: Within 100 years] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. This type of skill the disciples can also cultivate. As he said so, he clicked on the sect techniques, selected the I Cut martial skill, and made 1000 copies. [Ding! The host has spent 10 contribution points, copying the I Cut Manual 1000 times. The items have been transported to the storage ring.] Jun Changxiao grabbed one and nced through it. Amazed, he said, Indeed easy to understand! As he said, he circted his energy ording to the manual and in less than 10 minutes, he could feel energy gathered in his palms. He walked out of the Main Hall, stood in the field, and aimed at nothing. Xiu The energy in his palm erupted, forming a crescent shape. It swept close to the ground, eventually shing through a newly erected wooden pir. Bang! The pir splintered into pieces, startling the disciples, who all turned to look at the scene. My god! Su Xiaomo came running over and yelled, Sect Head, what skill was that? Jun Changxiao dusted off his hands and smiled. I Cut, an energy-type martial skill. Energy-type martial skill? Su Xiamo was immediately wide-eyed. To his knowledge, an energy-type martial skill was one that used condensed spiritual energy to attack. He had seen some in the markets, but not only were they rare, they were extremely expensive! Here. Jun Changxiao tossed him an I Cut manual and patted the boy on the shoulder. Take this for cultivation. If you cannot learn it, then sever your own meridians. With that, the sect head returned to the Main Hall. Su Xiaomo caught the manual. Seeing that the cover said the two words I Cut, immediately burned with a fighting spirit. He loudly promised, Disciple will definitely seed! After returning to the hall, Jun Changxiao also called over Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, and Tian Qi, giving them each a copy of the manual for cultivation. Energy-type martial skill? My god, this is not easy to find! The sect is too good to us! Lu Qianqian saw that the skill was only mid-grade basic and originally had no ns to cultivate it. But after she opened it, she discovered that the mnemonics were simple, and so tried it out. Once the other disciples learned there was an energy martial skill, they cultivated even more assiduously the sect head said that so long as they entered Martial Apprentice, anyone could take a manual! Diligently, even more diligently! The cultivation craze in the Ironbone Sect became more intense and the disciples became stronger every day. As for the wandering swordsman Ma Yongning, he was released after five days. But he remained in the sect; you couldnt drive him out no matter how you tried. Why did he not leave? Because these past few days, he had been subdued by Liu Wanshis culinary skills. He squatted at the entrance to the dining hall, hugging his de. Can you have some self-respect? Jun Changxiao asked him. Ma Yongningy down on the ground, his whole face saying Im just going to be shameless. He pitifully cried out, Sect Head Jun, our grudge has already been written off. As long as I can keep eating Miss Lius cooking, I can do anything! Jun Changxiao: .. Bastard. If I had known this, I wouldnt have given him anything to eat. Sect Head, Liu Wanshi blinked. The dining hallcks someone to wash and dry tes, we might as well keep him to do odd jobs. Okay! Ma Yongning leapt to his feet, revealing his rough hands. He was extremely proud as he said, This Mas two hands were made to wash and dry tes! Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Dudu is busy everyday, I should get a helper to share her burdens. Little Mo. Here. Also free the two assassins and get them to do odd jobs in the kitchen. If they do not coordinate, then two words: ferociously beat them for this Lord. Yes! Su Xiaomo left for the cells. On the way, the corner of his mouth twitched. Those two words were pretty long. Soon, Ma Yongning and the two assassins began working in the kitchen and dining halls. Moreover, they were willing to do so, as Liu Wanshis food was just too delicious. There is a Wang Dudu in Ironbone Unyielding, a bowl of her fried rice may cause treason; these cold-blooded and brutal assassins, lower their heads after several meals. The disciples practiced tirelessly and Jun Changxiao began to think about Drizzle Pavilion. Sent three assassins but none return they will definitely take action. Should I destroy them? No, no. I cannot. Jun Changxiao threw that thought about because of the three assassination attempts, two had triggered side missions. This assassin organization was delivering ready-made rice, wasnt exterminating it equivalent to running out of food? The system said, [The host sure thinks a lot.] Nonsense, Jun Changxiao said. If I think any less, how can I mix with the brutal Falling Star continuent? The disciples wholeheartedly invested their time into cultivation. Jun Changxiao was not idle either, either in the training room or in the inner courtyard. These days, Qingyang Commandery was in high spirits because the Huyang Citys Ai Family had just publicly announced a new pill they had researched and developed, which could rapidly heal any injury. How quickly? ording to the advertisement: As long as you still had a breath, as long as you still yearned to stay in thend of the living, if you took this healing pill, you would recover within several breaths the waist will be good, the kidneys good, youre good, hes also good! Was it so exaggerated? That was the first response of many martial artists to this piece of news. But thinking how the Ai Family had been in the alchemy business for generations, they would definitely not spread baseless rumors and damage their brands prestige. Three dayster, the Ai Family will hold an auction in Huyang City. It is said that they will only auction nine so many families and sects have all rushed over. Go, go! Lets go watch the fun. In a short period of time, martial artists flooded into Huyang City from all directions. The crowd wasrger than that of the Sect Martial Arts Competition, as a highly-effective pill was very attractive. Naturally. Many families and sects also doubted the truth behind the advertisements. The Ai Family understood this and wished for them to believe the pills curative effects, but had to find proof. Therefore, before the auction started, they looked for Sunyang Citys Song Family, whose young master had been paralyzed in bed for many years. Its the Song Familys second young master! In Qingyang Commandery, he was once second only to Xiao Zuijis talent! But he was cultivating in the countryside and was attacked by a fifth-stage savage beast, ending up paralyzed. Its really unfortunate The Ai Family has invited him, are they trying to prove the pills effects? Second Young Master Song has been bedridden for so long, can he really recover just from this pill? The crowd discussed. Ladies and gentlemen, Ai Shangni said as he walked on stage. To prove the Ai Familystest healing pills effect, we made an agreement with Patriarch Song yesterday. They have purchased this pill for 30,000 taels. Whether or not it can cure Second Young Master Song, everyone can see for themselves. Saying that, he handed the pill to Patriarch Song. The people watched on. Patriarch Song held the pill, somewhat trembling. Yesterday, the Ai Family had repeatedly guaranteed that this pill was absolutely effective, so the man was finding it hard to contain his hope and unease. Father. Second Young Master Song was partially lying in a chair, his face pale as a ghosts. Let your son take it, it does not matter even if it is poisonous. As someone whose talent had beenpared to Xiao Zuijis, how could he bear being paralyzed and doing nothing all day? His heart had already be like dying embers. If he could still move, he would have ended his own miserable life a long time ago. Patriarch Song walked forward, personally feeding the pill to his son, praying for a miracle to ur. And the miracle came Right after Second Young Master Song swallowed the medicine, both of his hands twitched. Then, under the eyes of the public, he slowly straightened up, and finally with some effort, he stood up! Chapter 99: sensational Chapter 99: sensational I stood up Father! I can stand, I can stand! Song Familys second young master was wild with joy, tears in his eyes. Both of his legs were trembling as they gradually adapted to supporting his body once more. Three years. More than 1000 days. He had passed them all lying in bed. For a martial artist, especially one with rare talent, that was suffering worse than death. But today, the Song Familys second young master stood up! He could feel the weight of the earth beneath his feet, feel that his body belonged to him! What made him even more excited was that after his meridians reconnected, his cultivation was at Meridian Opening Stage Seven, just as it had been before his ident! Shua! Shua! He clenched his fists and seven rings of light appeared. Agitated, excited Various emotions flooded his heart, making the Song Familys second young master find it hard to control himself and tears flowed down his cheeks. Men did not easily shed tears, as they were saved only for times of extreme sadness. Seeing his son stand, watching color return to that pale face, looking at the halos of light, Patriarch Songs hands were trembling, his own eyes also brimming with tears. Every person present at the auction was staring, not believing their eyes. Second Young Master Song had been bedridden for three years, but after eating one healing pill, not only could he stand up, his cultivation base had even been restored! If they hadnt witnessed it with their own eyes, it was definitely difficult to believe! Ai Shangni secretly rxed. He had been slightly worried that the healing pill couldnt cure a persons long-time afflictions, but now that it had been confirmed by Second Young Master Song, then the following auction would definitely Right. Very frenzied, super frenzied! Various families and sects had witnessed the pills earth-shaking effects, their eyes gleaming. Ladies and gentlemen! Ai Shangni walked to the auctioneers tform and called out, The healing pill my Ai Family has developed is suitable for Martial Apprentices and Meridian Opening. As for the effects, I believe you have seen them for yourself. The auction begins! Only suitable for Martial Apprentice and Meridian Opening? Many martial artists felt regretful. But then they thought that if it didnt have a limit and could cure anyones wounds that would be too terrifying! Must buy! Those with sufficient resources came to the same decision. Ai Shangnis voice resonated through the space, The first healing pill, starting price is 10,000 taels! 20,000 taels! 30,000 taels! 35,500 taels! 40,000 taels! The auction had just started, but the various sects and families were bidding intensely. The martial artist with less money could only obediently shut their mouths, forgetting any dreams of bidding. After an intense bidding war, the first pill was sold for 100,000 taels to the sixth-grade True Origin Gate! That was a sky-high price! The reason the True Origin Gate was so ardent was not because they had the money to spare, but because they had a direct disciple who, like Second Young Master Song, had been severely wounded for many years. But nowadays, which sect or family didnt have a few sick youngsters? Could you guarantee a lifetime of perfect health? When the True Origin Gate took the pill for 100,000 taels, the others helplessly realized that this type of rapidly effective healing pill was doomed to be a luxury good! Correct, a luxury good. Because the other seven healing pills were bought after a life and death struggle between the noble families and extravagant sects, all of them reaching the 100,000 tael mark. Thest one was sold for 120,000 taels! A healing pill was as expensive as 12 spirit stones, an absolute shock. However. After the auction ended, the matter did not end. The news about the healing pills and Second Young Master Song rapidly spread, sweeping through Qingyang Commandery like a violent storm. Is that true? Second Young Master Song has been paralyzed for three years. Theyve searched for innumerable famous doctors, who all said it would be hard to cure. But a healing pill cured him in several breaths? Isnt this fake? I went to Sunyang City two days ago and witnessed Second Young Master Song walking on the streets, head in the clouds. That was not the look of a bedridden patient! If the recovery of Second Young Master Song still caused people to doubt, then the news about the sixth-grade True Origin Gates wounded direct disciple descending the mountain could not be ignored! The matter regarding the healing pill caused a tremendous sensation, even spreading outside themandery, as everyone rushed towards Huyang City. Except, when they arrived at the Ai Family all travel-worn, the answer they received was: Due to the effects of the healing pills, the refinement process is difficult. I ask everyone to calmly wait for news about another action and purchase it then. Helpless, the people could only leave. Those with grievously wounded talents chose to temporarily reside in Huyang City, waiting for the day of the next auction. Then, were there people with crooked thoughts? Of course. But they were all eliminated. After all, this was an old family in the alchemy business. Although it seemed that they had no strength on the surface, they had made broad connections. Offending the Ai Family was equal to offending Jianghu. Sect Head! Some day, Su Xiaomo ran over and said, Huyang City, Ai Familys patriarch is here to visit. Jun Changxiao stopped cultivating and opened his eyes, his mouth pulling into a smile. Please invite Patriarch Ai into the main hall. Yes. Su Xiaomo stepped out. Jun Changxiao touched his nose. It seems like Patriarch Ai has sold the pills. He had expected Ai Shangnis visit, just hadnt expected the man toe so soon. Sects main hall. Jun Changxiao stepped over and humbly greeted, Patriarch Ais visit to my Ironbone Sect brings light to my humble dwelling. As a sect leader, let alone a business partner, there had to be pleasantries exchanged. Ai Shangni, who had been sitting at the side, quickly stood up and smiled. We have not met for several days, Sect Head Juns cultivation has increased. After some small talk, he directly changed to the main subject. Sect Head Jun, the nine healing pills have all been sold. How much? 850,000 taels. The great Sect Head Juns face looked calm, but he was roaring on the inside. I must have been fucking stupid at that time, why did I only ask for 10,000 taels each? Sect Head Jun. Ai Shangni ced a stack of banknotes on the table with a smile. This is 200,000 taels. It can be considered as dividends, so please ept it. Worthy of a businessman, how eloquent. Jun Changxiao epted the banknotes with a wave of his hand. Smiling, he said, Sure enough, this Lord has found a good business partner for long-term coboration. Long-term coboration? Ai Shangni felt great happiness. Sect Head Jun, you still have healing pills? Jun Changxiao rested his chin in one palm and smiled. Patriarch Ais visit this time, is it not for this reason? Well With his thoughts directly pointed out, Ai Shangni felt quite awkward. He humbly said, To be able to win Sect Head Juns trust, this Ai is honored, the Ai Family is honored. For a businessman, everything was about profit. The healing pill could bring in huge profits, so he naturally would spare no effort to tter the provider. Jun Changxiao said, Patriarch Ai is too serious, we are now partners with absolute sincerity. Saying that, he ced a bottle on the table. This Lord has another ten healing pills here, Patriarch Ai can take them away to sell. As for the price, lets say 1 million! Ai Shangni immediately said. Jun Changxiao forcefully swallowed the 500,000 taels he was about to say, reprimanding himself. Jun Changxiao, look at yourself! He said, Deal! Patriarch Ai quickly took out banknotes to match 1 million taels, as well as a contract. After the signatures were made, the business wasplete. However, before he left, Jun Changxiao reminded, Patriarch Ai, this Lord does not want to appear in public and therefore cooperates with the Ai Family. I hope you can understand. Understood, understood. What did he understand? Patriarch Ai understood that the Ironbone Sect Head did not want other people to know that these heaven-defying pills originated from him. After Patriarch Ai left, Li Qingyang walked over. Sect Head, Junior Brother Yes copsed room, when will we fix it? Jun Changxiao conveniently tossed over a stack of banknotes. Fuck fixing it. Directly rebuild the entire inner courtyard like the imperial pce for this Lord. Might as well expand the outer courtyard while youre at it. Li Qingyang stared at the thick stack of notes, calling out in rm: 100,000 taels! Chapter 100: whered he go? Chapter 100: whered he go? Li Qingyang, who had 100,000 taels in his hands, was dumbfounded. As someone from an aristocratic family, he had no concept of money, but even he knew that this was arge number. Using this much to reconstruct the Ironbone Sect could only be called luxurious! Li Qingyang quickly returned to his room, picking up his brush and ink to create a schematic diagram on fine paper. The inner courtyard had to be rebuilt, the outer courtyard had to be expanded. This was a big project, so he had to earnestly design and prepare! After designing for an entire evening, he had created a blueprint. The important parts of the outer court had not moved, still situated in the north. The training field was increased and there were also moreplexes. The inner courts modifications were also great. Not only did he add more flowers and ponds, but the dormitories had also been expanded, now easily holding 1000 disciples. Naturally, Li Qingyang also considered Liu Wanshi, specifically setting aside space for a vegetable garden and animal pen. With adequate financial support, this was an absolute transformation. Once it waspleted, the Ironbone Unyielding Sect would be brand-new! Not bad. After looking over the design, Jun Changxiao was very satisfied. Li Qingyang pointed to several nk areas. Disciple decided to first build the new housing here. After theyre finished, everyone can move there first and we can rebuild the other regions without having to live in the outer court. Jun Changxiao nodded, Youve considered everything. The reason he handed sect matters like reconstruction to Li Qingyang was because he regarded this disciples steady and discreet personality as important. Put simply, he suited a steward-type position. If the sect currently had elders, Li Qingyang would be ced as an elder of internal affairs. Sect Head, when should reconstruction begin? In three days. Yes! Li Qingyang stepped out. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Once the sects reconstruction is finished, I should open the doors for disciple recruitment, filling up the 500 limit to trigger the sect missions as soon as possible. The construction was currency Level 2, but he didnt hurry to recruit more disciples, as he hoped to strengthen the first batch. Ai Shangni carried the ten healing pills back to the Ai Family. However, he did not rush to auction, but spread the news, letting more people know about the pills. Previously, the nine pills had sold for a total of 850,000 taels. Now that he had bought ten more for 1 million, it seemed like he had lost some money. No, no. Ai Shangni had absolute confidence that in the second auction, these ten healing pills could sell for prices far beyond 1 million taels. If a businessman could not force the price of heaven-defying pills higher, then he could not call himself a businessman at all. Of course. Ai Shangni was also thinking, what if the news of the healing pills moved a major sect, how was he supposed toe up with an excuse? Three dayster. Arge number of workers entered the Ironbone Sect, starting with expanding the inner courtyard. Because construction was in another region, the disciples were not affected, continuing to cultivate as normal. Sect Head. Some day, Li Qingyang came over to report, Last night, nine disciples made a connection with their tenth meridian. Besides Junior Brother Xiao, Junior Brother Ye, and Junior Sister Liu, all other disciples have reached Meridian Opening Stage Ten. Not bad, not bad. Jun Changxiao was satisfied. Calcting the time, this group of disciples had only been here for a full two months. From stage two or three to stage ten, the cultivation speed was great. Have them continue to work hard. Once they reach Martial Apprentice, give them the I Cut Manual, Jun Changxiao said. Yes. Li Qingyang left. Jun Changxiao set out for the training room. Xiao Zuiji was in the Muscle Molding Room, two hours still left on the clock. Creak! At this time, another door opened and out slid Ye Xingchen, who was beaten ck and blue and gasping for air. After his room had copsed, this guy was always cultivating in the training room, his intensity almost the same as Xiao Zuijis. Moreover, his progress had been great, as his previously emaciated figure had filled out. As for his cultivation, he had gone from Meridian One to Meridian Three, his strength reaching 800 jin. Based on Ye Xingchens aptitude, 400 jin was already not bad. The reason he could have an extra 400 jin was because of the Tendon Altering Sutra, the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, the Muscle Molding Room, as well as the Body Reconstructing Pill. Jun Changxiao could also tell that the boys changes had been big. He therefore said with a smile, Do you still feel wronged by joining the Ironbone Sect? Ye Xingchen was silent. The previous him had taken himself as a dignified Martial Emperor, but was forced to join the Ironbone Sect right after rebirth. But now Yeah, it was pretty nice. Shua! Jun Changxiao entered the Muscle Molding Room. After two hours of tempering, Xiao Zuiji was striking the tester, his strength increasing with every fist. 3000 jin. 3200 jin. Bang! Hisst fist rumbled and the tester indicated it was at 5000 jin. Without Meridian Opening, just a tempered body, he had achieved strengthparable to a Third Stage Martial Apprentice inconceivable. But Xiao Zuiji did not look happy in the least. Instead, his arms dangled by his side, his face one of depression. Jun Changxiao walked over. What are you thinking about? Sect Head, I Xiao Zuiji paused, before bitterly saying, These days of cultivation, my mortal body has reached the limit, making it very difficult to have arge improvement. Jun Changxiao said, A martial artists true strength does not lie only in the mortal body, but in many aspects, like weapons and equipment. Come with this Lord. He brought Xiao Zuiji to the back of the mountain and summoned the QBU-88. Try it out. Can I? Xiao Zuiji asked, startled. Jun Changxiao nodded. If your body can take it, this rifle is yours. The system reminded him, [Although disciples can use the rifle, only the host can use the functions of the Modified 8x Telescopic Sight.] So fucked? Jun Changxiao frowned. In his mind, since Xiao Zuiji was unable to condense spirit power and open his meridians, he could be trained as a sniper. After all, his body should have no problem withstanding the recoil. But now he was being told that the functions of the 8x Scope like aiming, locking, and magnification would be unusable for disciples. How could he let the disciple achieve 100% one-shot one-kill now? Hu! Xiao Zuiji let out a deep breath and arrived by the rifle, willing to try it. Jun Changxiao personally instructed him how to set it up and use the 8x Scope, then exined the firing distance, rate of fire, and the influence of wind speed. Understood? Got it. That small stone several hundred zhang away (>333m), destroy it. As he spoke, Jun Changxiao had run off to the side, fearing that the recoil could involve himself. Shua! Xiao Zuijiy down and single-handedly picked up the gun, cing it on his shoulder. He put his eye to the lens and after double-checking everything, he pulled the trigger. Bang The muzzle spat fire as a shell of flowing light exploded outwards, unexpectedly urately hitting that small stone more than 500 meters away, smashing it into powder. So urate? Jun Changxiao stared wide-eyed. When he turned back to look at Xiao Zuiji, he discovered that the gun was still there but all that was left of the person was a small dispatch. The guy had actually disappeared! Huh? Whered he go? Se-Sect Head From a tree more than ten meters away, Xiao Zuiji was lying paralyzed amongst the branches, foaming at the mouth. He weakly said, Disc-Disciple is here Chapter 101: natural sniper Chapter 101: natural sniper The Type 88s recoil really was big. Xiao Zuiji opened fire, and even with support, he was still sted more than ten meters, and ended up hanging himself on the southeast branch. [1] However, two points surprised Jun Changxiao. One, this boy was very urate. Two, after resting for a while, he actually stood up. My cultivation is higher than his, but I was so shaken I need a whole night to recover! The system exined, [That is because the host shot three times in session, so the recoil was enormous. He only shot once.] So its like that. Jun Changxiao immediately understood. No matter what though, Xiao Zuijis marksmanship and powerful physical strength, as long as he got a little stronger, would make him a great sniper. Zuiji. Jun Changxiao said, This Type 88 rifle is yours now, get the hang of it when you have time. Yes. Xiao Zuiji picked up the gun. Although a chill ran down his spine when he remembered the recoil, he could not help but feel a burning passion when he saw the disintegrated stone. Men loved guns, that was instinct. Even men from different worlds were no exception. From then on, Xiao Zuiji took four hours everyday to lie on some patch of grass, stone, or tree on the mountainside and aim at some distant ce. He did not open fire because the sect leader said that there were only six rounds left. In order to better adapt to the recoil, Xiao Zuiji also stood on the training field and asked his martial brothers to attack him with a sturdy wooden pir. Junior Brother, are you ready? Crunch. Xiao Zuiji stood so his feet were shoulder width apart, baring his upper body. He patted his right shoulder, where the rifle would be ced, and said, Senior brothers,e! Go! Su Xiaomo ordered, and ten disciples carried the pir to ruthlessly m into Xiao Zuiji like a battering ram. There was a bang and Xiao Zuiji was sent flying. The Muscle Molding Room tempered the body ording to science, achieving the maximumprehensive benefit. But this current sort of training was a bit extreme. Shua! Xiao Zuiji crawled to his feet and returned to his original position. He stood in the horse stance and endured the pain, saying, Again! Bang! Again! Bang! A-Again! On the stairs of the main hall, watching Xiao Zuiji fall again and again, then stand up again and again, Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, Junior Brother Xiao wants to grow stronger too much. Jun Changxiao leaned on the stone fence. Li Qingyang, this junior brother of yours, although he took first ce in the Sect Martial Arts Competition, proving himself with strength, he still has that once fiancee to exceed. Li Qingyangs voice got softer as he said, Sect Head, as far as I know, Junior Brother Xiaos fiancee was named Murong Xin, a direct descendant of one of Tianhai Commanderys Four Great Families, the Murong n. Tianhai Commandery? Jun Changxiao had some impressions of it. Being anothermandery, it probably had arge poption. He asked, Is the Murong n very strong? Li Qingyang was silent for a moment. If you calcte by sect rank, the Tianhai Commanders Murong n is not weaker than the Azure Mountain Sect. Jun Changxiao was surprised. So high? Li Qingyang said, Murong Xin has a supreme-grade spirit root, she was received by one of the second-grade Lily Saint Sects eleven elders as a direct disciple. Jun Changxiao did not care about the supreme-grade spirit root. What he cared about was the Lily Saint Sect, this name had some connotations! He joked, Is there a Gay Sect? [2] Jo Sect? Li Qingyang scratched his head. Disciple has not heard of it. Jun Changxiao returned to the proper topic, saying, A nparable to a fifth-grade sect, a disciple of a second-grade sect herself, this Murong Xin is not simple at all. Except Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Since she is so outstanding, how could she be engaged with Zuiji? Betrothal before they were born, Li Qingyang answered. Jun Changxiao said, No wonder. Looking at Xiao Zuiji, he muttered, This disciple of mine, if he wants to exceed the woman who abandoned him, I fear it will be very difficult. Only when it is difficult is it a challenge. Only like this can my disciple prove his strength. Murong Family, Murong Xin. Just wait, there will be a day when this Lord makes you understand, how stupid your descision to break the engagement was. The workers constructed in a frenzy and the disciples also cultivated in a frenzy. Like this, seven days passed in a tranquil peace. The Ironbone Sect weed a historical moment: besides Xiao Zuiji and the newly epted Liu Wanshi and Ye Xingchen, all the other disciples had broken through to Meridian Twelve! Tian Qi, Li Fei, Zhang Wei and some others had entered Martial Apprentice, increasing the numbers from five to ten. Under normal conditions, a ninth-grade sect having three or five Martial Apprentices was already pretty good. The Ironbone Sect had ten, undoubtedly quite flourishing. Strange. Jun Changxiao opened the system interface and found that the sects rank was still ninth-grade. He puzzled, Nine disciples have reached Martial Apprentice and the remaining are mostly Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, why has it not gone up? The system said, [Sect rank promotion is not calcted by the system. The host will need authentication by the relevant department on Falling Star Continent.] Which department? [You can ask a disciple.] Jun Changxiao called for Li Qingyang. Li Qingyang exined, Sect Head, as far as I know, if you want to raise the sect from ninth to eighth-grade, you must go to the Sect Certification Pavilion for authorization. Sect Certification Pavilion? Wheres that? Qingyang City. Whats the authentication process? Li Qingyang considered for a moment, then hesitatingly said, Probably bring the disciples who meet the realm requirements over to request an authentication. So troublesome, I am disinclined. Jun Changxiao canceled the thought of getting authentication. In his opinion, as long as the sect was powerful enough, it didnt matter if they were regarded as ninth-grade. At the back of the mountain, Xiao Zuijis whole body was hidden between weeds, revealing just an eye. His whole persony there motionlessly. Shua! After some time, arge wild boar walked about 600 meters from him. Xiao Zuiji lowered his head and pressed his eye to the scope, urately aiming at the wild boars head, then pulled the trigger. Bang The sound of gunfire echoed across the mountain. Xiao Zuiji held the gun and was shaken, but he only slid two meters back. The boars head urately exploded and the animal fell with a thud. Su Xiaomo ran over and hefted it up, calling, Junior Brother Xiao, your marksmanship is very urate! Hu! Xiao Zuiji stood up, one hand holding the gun, another hand rubbing his right shoulder, which tingled with numbness. The corners of his lip pulled into a bright smile. These seven days, he had been tempering his body in and out of the Muscle Molding Room. Thus, he was no longer hanging on the southeast branch like the first time. Not bad, not bad, pped Jun Changxiao. Xiao Zuiji had been motionless on the ground for four hours. Once the prey appeared, he had rapidly sent a bullet through its head absolutely a natural sniper! This was the advantage of talent. Even if they could no longer continue the martial path, they could still have excellent disys in other areas. Zuiji, Jun Changxiao said. After the sentry posts are constructed, the heavy responsibility of defending the sect will be handed to you. The reason he had given the Type 88 to Xiao Zuiji and made him a sniper was in hopes that he could protect the sect, so that no one could approach. Although there was a Great Sect Protecting Array, it was 1 contribution point per day; activating it all the time was unsustainable! Yes! Xiao Zuiji said. But he weakled added, Sect Head, there are only five more rounds. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. True, theres not many bullets left, time to visit Qingyang City and buy some crystal cores. Qingyang, notify all the disciples at Martial Apprentice. Tomorrow, you will follow this Lord to Qingyang Citys Sect Certification Pavilion. Since they had to visit Qingyang City, they would get authentication on the way. [1] The phrase literally means hanging oneself on a tree in the southeast direction and is a line from the Han Dynasty poem "Peacock Flying Southeast". Since by hanging oneself it means as a form of suicide, the phrase is generally used to say that the world is unfair or that life is not worth living [2] The characters for the words lily saint can been used to mean lesbian; the characters for gay () are pronounced jo Chapter 102: some problems Chapter 102: some problems The next day, Jun Changxiao led Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang and the others to Qingyang City. Xiao Zuiji followed them, the Type 88 carried on his back and wrapped in ck cloth, giving off a very mysterious feeling. A sniper must constantly pay attention to their surroundings, they cannot rx in the slightest, Jun Changxiao lectured. En. Xiao Zuiji was absolutely vignt on the way. Even if a hare ran through a patch of thick grass, he would still spot it almost immediately. He had epted the upation of a sniper, butcked the bullets to conduct training. Talent was no doubt important, but to truly achieve the ability to hit the target without fail, he needed real bullets and more practice. After several hours. The group arrived in Qingyang City. As they arrived, they captured the attention of the people. Those ridiculing and loathing looks had been reced by respect and awe. These days, regarding the Ironbone Sects performance, it had already gained the approval of the masses. It was just as Jun Changxiao said: people liked to follow others. When you were weak, anyone felt like they could trample upon you. Yet when you were strong, they were willing to kneel and lick your feet. Where to verify sect rank? In the southern part of the city. Along the streets of the southern part, Jun Changxiao led his disciples to a stop before the building with a Sect Certification Pavilion hanging on it. The Ironbone Sect is here? Are they here to verify sect rank? Although Sect Head Jun defeated the Long Sabre Gates leader in the Grievances Stage, individual strength is not enough. The disciples must also be strong to pass promotion. The Sect Certification Pavilion and the Hundred Sects Alliance had some cooperation. Since the Ironbone Sect left the alliance, I fear they will find it difficult to be promoted. Hearing the discussion, Jun Changxiao frowned. If the Certification Pavilion and the alliance really have some cooperation, then there will definitely be obstacles during the process. Sure enough. After he entered the pavilion and said the sect name, the deacon indifferently said, ording to the regtions, you must show the Hundred Sect Alliances certificate for verification. Pah. Su Xiaomo pounded the table, angrily saying, Were already here, cant you just approve it? What is the need for some certificate? The deacon calmly replied, This is the Sect Certification Pavilion, it is a fair and righteous organization of Falling Star Continent. Sect Head Jun, please have your disciple be respectful. What a good fair and righteous. If Jun Changxiao cared less about his status as a sect leader, he would have pulled out the Records of the Grand Historian to beat this man ruthlessly. Without the certificate, it cannot be approved? he tranquilly asked. The deacon said, If a fifth-grade or higher sect puts forth a rmendation, it can be approved. Naturally, a lowly sect that hasnt even joined the Hundred Sects Alliance like your Ironbone Sect will not be rmended by a major sect. Therefore, please go back to whence you came. Fuck! Li Fei could not bear it any longer and also smacked the table. You fucking say were low status again, and you best believe this daddy will kick you to death! The disciples of the Ironbone Sect, other than the ones with special backgrounds or identities, were mostly from poor families. They were already angry from being individually shamed, but if the sect was also humiliated, they would definitely explode with profanity. The deacon sped his hands together, sneering, Whats wrong? Your Ironbone Sect will cause trouble in the Certification Pavilion? Jun Changxiao hinted for the angry disciples to calm down. He then said, This Lord wants to ask, what is the condition for being promoted to eighth-grade? The deacon looked at the Ironbone Sect disciples like he was looking at dung beetles. Five Martial Apprentice disciples, five Meridian Opening Stage Twelve disciples. Jun Changxiao understood and said, Farewell. Watching the Ironbone Sect leave, the deacon was disdainful. Withdrew from the Hundred Sects Alliance, but still dares to verify sect rank? Is this guy stupid? Sect Head, that guy was intentionally making things hard for our Ironbone Sect! Once out of the Certification Pavilion, Su Xiaomo clenched his teeth and said. If you dont want to certify, then dont certify, but he fucking ridiculed us! Tian Qi was so angry he was trembling. Li Qingyang calmly said, The Sect Certification Pavilion and the Hundred Sects Alliance have some rtions. If we want to certify our sect promotion, we can only go to anothermandery. It doesnt matter, Jun Changxiao said. Visiting Qingyang City was to buy more bullets, certifying the promotion was just on the way. Since the opposite party had deliberately made it hard for them, the worst that could happen was that they didnt get certified. In any case, the sect had the qualifications to be eighth-grade. Sect Head Jun! At this moment, someone loudly called to him from a distance. Jun Changxiao turned around to look and was surprised. Elder Ma? Correct. The neer was Azure Mountain Sects Elder Ma. Based on the mans aura, he had obviously recently broken through to Martial Ancestor. Elder Ma had been stuck at the peak of Martial Master for a very long time. Jun Changxiaos cultivation pointers two months ago had enlightened him, allowing him to smoothly take that final step. Elder Ma stopped before him, gratefully bowing. I am indebted to Sect Head Jun for his previous pointers, which have allowed this old man to enter Martial Ancestor. Martial Ancestor? Li Qingyang and the others were suddenly filled with envy and respect. In Qingyang Commanders, Martial Masters were already at the level of experts; Martial Ancestors were without a doubt existences as distant as the Heavens. Jun Changxiao modestly said, Elder Ma was momentarily lost. So long as the problem was solved, even without this Jun, he could easily enter a higher realm. Elder Ma was filled with appreciation. During the Hundred Sects Recruitment, he felt that this child was filled with nonsense. Now that he looked again, he was actually quite a humble little guy. Huh? Looking at the Sect Certification Pavilion, Elder Ma asked, Sect Head Jun is here to certify sect rank promotion? Correct, Jun Changxiao said. Elder Ma swept a look at the several disciples behind him. Sensing their auras, he humbly smiled, Congrattions to your honorable sect for being promoted to eighth-grade. Jun Changxiao shook his head and helplessly said, They did not give a certification, so there is nothing to congratte us for. They did not give you a promotion? Elder Ma was surprised. What do you mean? The Sect Certification Pavilion was an authoritative organization on the Falling Star Continent; any sect could go for verification. It was the first time he heard of someone being denied verification. Jun Changxiao informed him of the matter in detail. After Elder Ma heard the story, his voice was solemn. The Hundred Sects Alliance is just a private organization set up by someone. That it can unexpectedly make the Sect Certification Pavilion cater only to its members is the biggest joke in the world! Sect Head Jun, lets go. The man made a this way motion and said, This old man will bring your honorable sect to certify! Jun Changxiao led his disciples to walk back into the Certification Pavilion. The deacon stood up, his expression dark. Sect Head Jun, why have youe again? Certify the sect, Jun Changxiao answered. The deacon rolled his eyes, unhappily saying, I have already made it clear, if you want to verify, either pull out proof of Hundred Sects Alliance membership, or have a fifth-grade Deacon Zhao! The deacon hadnt even finished his words when Elder Ma interrupted him. This Ma represents the Azure Mountain Sect, rmending the Ironbone Unyielding Sect to you. This should conform to custom, right? Elder Ma! Seeing that an elder of the Azure Mountain Sect had walked in, Deacon Zhao quickly walked out from behind the counter and politely smiled. How do you have the free time to visit the Certification Pavilion? His attitude sure changed quickly. Regarding this type of overly polite ttery, Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi were disgusted. Elder Ma indifferently said, Deacon Zhao, if this Ma does not remember incorrectly, you have been a deacon for ten years. Yes, yes. Deacon Zhao smiled, Just ten years. Elder Mas expression turned cold. Deacon Zhao is also an old veteran. This Ma must ask, a sect needs the certificate of a private organization in order for verification, has this been authorized by the headquarters? This Deacon Zhaos expression drastically changed. He only worked on behalf of Qingyang Commanderys Certification Pavilion and the cooperation with the Hundred Sects Alliance was for his personal benefit, so his superiors did not know of it. Jun Changxiao said, Hearing Elder Ma say such a thing, this Lord has to suspect that Deacon Zhao and the Hundred Sects Alliance have some under-the-table trades going on. Chapter 103: shocking elder ma Chapter 103: shocking elder ma Deacon Zhaos forehead was beaded with cold sweat,pletely losing the proud and indifferent aura from moments before. If the news of his arbitrary agreement with the Hundred Sects Alliance was passed on to the headquarters, losing his deacon position was the least of his worries! What if they tried to hold him ountable? Deacon Zhao quickly realized that the Azure Mountain Sect elder hade because of Jun Changxiao. Therefore he quickly said with a smile, Sect Head Jun, this Zhao will immediately certify you and the Ironbone Sect. No, no, no. Jun Changxiao said, My Ironbone Sect is but a lowly sect. Without being a member of the Hundred Sects Alliance, how can I qualify for sect certification? Deacon Zhao heard these words and his expression became ugly, as if hed swallowed a fly. Elder Mas cold voice could be heard again. As a representative of the Sect Certification Pavilion, you are actually not fairly following regtions, requiring Hundred Sects Alliance membership for verification, this is too ridiculous! Hisst words were so forceful that it caused Deacon Zhaos consciousness to shiver and his legs to tremble. This was an elder of the fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect. Forget telling the headquarters, if this matter spread even to just the Qingyang Branch, Deacon Zhaos fate would inevitably be very pitiful. Seeing how this guy had been frightened pale, Jun Changxiao thought, If I dont step on you like a dog, how can I face my angry disciples? Pah! Swiftly, Deacon Zhao raised a palm to hit himself on the face. He then ttered with a smile, Sect Head Jun, my brain was smashed by a door a moment ago. You, sir, are an important person, please do not lower yourself to my level. This was also possible? Li Qingyang and the others felt the corners of their mouths twitch. If his performance a moment ago could be described as proud and arrogant, the man had now turned into a dog wagging his tail the contrast honestly made people feel disgusted. Deacon Zhao, it was a bit light, Jun Changxiao indifferently said. Pah! Deacon Zhao pped his own face again, using more strength this time, such that a bright red handprint appeared on his right cheek. Enduring the burning pain, he forced on a cheerful expression. Sect Head Jun, are you satisfied? Not satisfied, Jun Changxiao said. Pah! Pah! Deacon Zhao was quite ruthless, directly pping himself once on each cheek. Since he had put in effort to be as ferocious as possible, his nose was bleeding. Se-Sect Head Jun. His expression was slightly grotesque as he tried to smile. Sat-Satisfied now? Since the other had hit himself with such sincerity, Jun Changxiao couldnt ask him to continue. Therefore he lightly said, Follow the procedure, lets verify. Please, please. Deacon Zhao endured the pain, leading Jun Changxiao and the Ironbone Sect disciples to the training field in the backyard, where a stone shining with light was ced. Sect Head Jun, this is a cultivation base testing stone. I invite the honorable sect disciples to go up one by one. If the requirements are met, then the sect rank can be raised. What are the requirements? Five disciples reach over 2300 jin of strength. Oh. Jun Changxiao understood. This so-called cultivation base testing stone was actually the same as the strength tester sold by the system. Li Fei, go and test. Yes. Li Fei walked over, but actually scratched his head and asked, Sect Head, do I use my feet or my fists? With one hand cradling his cheek, Deacon Zhao told him, Regardless of hands or feet, as long as the strength is 2300 jin, it is counted as meeting the requirements. Got it. Lei Fei then lifted his leg and kicked, just like how he would kick the Happy Football. Bang A kick rumbled into the test stone. Elder Ma, who had followed the group inside, wasmenting to himself. His foundation is solid and he hasnt used spiritual energy. Given that he must have trained hard, the strength of this kick should definitely be about Gah. His thinking suddenly stopped and his eyes widened, because the test stone gradually presented the value: 3000 jin. This Deacon Zhao was also dumbfounded. As the representative of Qingyang Citys Sect Certification Pavilion, he had seen many sects disciplese and try out their strength. But he had never seen one who, purely on physical strength, could kick with 3000 jin of strength! Ah, Li Fei shook his head. Im not used to it. Little Mo. Yes! Su Xiaomo walked forward and also kicked one, reaching 3500 jin. He then shrugged and helplessly said, Sure enough, Im not used to it either. Elder Ma and Deacon Zhao felt the corners of their mouths twitch. Two disciples had kicked and, using pure muscle strength, wereparable to Second Stage Martial Apprentices. This was simply unbelievable! Lu Qianqian then walked over. With a gentle jade-like palm, her strength was 4000 jin. This was also very casual, obviously she hadnt used full power! Li Qingyang also walked over. He poured spirit power into his fist, punching the test stone. The value read at 5000 jin. Bang! Tian Qi also struck the test stone. Without using spirit power, the strength of his fist was 3200 jin. Elder Ma and Deacon Zhao could feel their eyes getting bigger and bigger. These Ironbone Sect disciples were only at First Stage Martial Apprentice, but each one could harness over 3000 jin of strength simply terrifying! Deacon Zhao, Jun Changxiao said. My sects five disciples have met the requirement. Can we be certified as an eighth-grade sect? Deacon Zhao regained hisposure and hurried to say, ording to the certification regtions, the honorable sect must also have five disciples who achieved Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. Oh. Jun Changxiao waved a hand. Zhang Wei and three other disciples who had broken through to Martial Apprentice also tested their strength, reaching over 3000 jin without exception. Except for Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang, the Ironbone Sect disciples were either mid-grade spirit roots or below. That they could reach this strength value was due to training and the Body Reconstructing Pill. Elder Ma and Deacon Zhao were a little dizzy. If it were only a select few disciples who had a Second Stage Martial Apprentices strength, it could still be exined with innate strength. With so many disciples reaching over 3000 jin, how could they still me it on innate strength? It was not innate, but acquired. Sect Head Jun. Elder Ma nced at Xiao Zuiji, saying, Will this disciple not test? Jun Changxiao said, Zuiji, go punch it for Elder Ma to see. Yes. Xiao Zuiji handed the rifle over to Su Xiaomo before stepping up to the testing stone. He then took a deep breath before punching out. Strength value: 4600 jin. Elder Mas eyes immediately bulged and his jaw dropped, body entirely in shock. This child, who didnt have even a shred of spirit power, with only the purest physical strength, could unexpectedly harness nearly 5000 jin of strength! This was absolutely terrifying! Zuiji? Deacon Zhao remembered something and was startled. No wonder. He is the Xiao Family direct descendant Xiao Zuiji, who won the Sect Martial Arts Competition? Jun Changxiao lightly said, Please remove the Xiao Family direct descendant and trade it for Ironbone Sect disciple, thank you. Understood, understood! Deacon Zhao hurried to say. Elder Ma eximed, So hes the champion of the martial artspetition! No wonder his strength is so great. Regarding the Ironbone Sect disciples taking the Top 4, he had also heard of it in the Azure Mountain Sect, discussing it with the sect leader and other elders. Sect Head Jun, Elder Ma amenably said. These children, under your guidance, will be dragons amongst men! This was something he truly believed, not mere ttery. After all, bringing up a group of average disciples to this level was not something that even his Azure Mountain Sect could easily achieve. Not just the Azure Mountain Sect, trade it for any high-tier sect, and it would be impossible to find such a powerful group of mediocre talents. Of course. The high-level sects wouldnt even ept mediocre talents as disciples because it was a waste of time, a waste of resources. Jun Changxiaos thoughts were different. He wanted to lead these disciples, which high-level sects regarded as trash, to be the favored ones of Heaven, simply because it was a challenge! Chapter 104: hitting a hornets nest Chapter 104: hitting a hos nest The requirements for an eighth-grade sect were: 5 Martial Apprentices, 5 Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. The disciples that Jun Changxiao brought, other than the unable-to-cultivate Xiao Zuiji, far surpassed the minimum standards. Thus, the whole verification process was very smooth. Sect Head Jun. At the counter, Deacon Zhao handed over a token inscribed with the word eight, his smile trembling. Congrattions to your honorable sect for being promoted to eighth-grade. Now, even if no Azure Mountain Sect elder was standing with them, he would still disy a respectful posture. After all, the disciples strength had been too great; he feared that the Ironbone Sects future would be limitless. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for reaching eighth-grade sect. Your reward is 100 achievement points and 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Achievement: 100/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 355/500.] My god! Sect rank had increased, but achievement and contribution points had also been gifted! Jun Changxiao was pleasantly surprised. Actually, when he first heard that sect rank needed certification, he had rejected the idea. Now that he had obtained system points, he felt refreshed and that the process was quite wonderful. The system said, [If the sect rank is higher, the reward is also higher.] Jun Changxiaos vision burned with passion. Deacon Zhao, what are the conditions needed to rise from eighth-grade to seventh-grade? Deacon Zhao hurried to say, The sect leader needs to be a Martial Master, at least 50 disciples at Martial Apprentice, and 500 Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. So many? Jun Changxiao frowned. The current limit was 500 disciples in the sect. It seemed that if he wanted to rise to seventh-grade, not only did the disciples'' average cultivation need to increase, Sect Construction needed to reach Level 3. On the system interface, the ninth-grade changed to eighth-grade. Sect Head Jun, obtaining 100 achievement and 200 contribution points, happily left the Certification Pavilion. Eighth-grade sect token! My god, the Ironbone Sect was sessfully promoted! Unbelievable, unbelievable! The passersby saw an eighth-grade sect token hanging at Jun Changxiaos waist and were stunned. Two months ago, the Ironbone Sect had still been some obscure garbage sect, aughingstock because their founder was arrested for ying around in a brothel. In the span of a few dozen days, under the lead of the second-generation leader, not only had it rapidly expanded, it had also risen from ninth-grade to eighth-grade with one fell swoop. This really made people feel like everything was just a weird dream. Sect Head Jun. The Azure Mountain Sect elder sped his hands and said, This Ma still has matters to finish. If you have time, please visit my Azure Mountain Sect for a chat. It sounded just like pleasantries, but the many surrounding martial artists felt like dying. After all, not everyone was qualified to hear pleasantries from a fifth-grade sects elder! Jun Changxiao bowed and said, I will definitely visit the Azure Mountain Sect on another day. Farewell! Farewell! Elder Ma left. On his way, he thought, To be able to bring this crowd of ordinary youngsters to this level, this child is seriously not simple. When we meet on another day This Ironbone Sect will perhaps be even stronger. A group of disciples that had such terrifying strength, Elder Ma would definitely not look down on them. After the verification, Jun Changxiao brought his disciples to the market. He entered a shop selling crystal cores and started to choose from the various cores. Considering that if the rank of the core was higher, the recoil would also be greater. Thus, his focus was on the fourth and fifth stage cores. Jun Changxiao chose two Earthly me Wolf King crystal cores with low seventh stage, and 50 with low fifth stage. The storekeeper smiled. Sect Head Jun, two low-seventh cores are 22,000 taels and the 50 low-fifth cores are 150,000 taels. Your total is 170,000 taels. Damn, so expensive? The disciples were wide-eyed. To many of them, that was a sum of money they wouldnt even dream of having! Jun Changxiao took out 170,000 taels of banknotes, pping them on the counter. Purchased. Seeing so much money, the Ironbone Sect disciples felt like their eyes had been opened. They thought, Our sect head is really rich! After purchasing the cores, Jun Changxiao swept through the medicinal herb market. After he found several ingredients for the Healing Pill, he led the group to return to the sect. On the road, he used a newly purchased low-fifth Earthly me Wolf King core to refill the Type 88s magazine with 10 bullets. Walking over to an empty space, Jun Changxiao pointed at a hos nest hanging on a tree. Zuiji, hit it. Yes. Xiao Zuiji looked for a position, unfolded the support, then aimed the rifle at the target. During this process, Li Qingyang and the others had already backed up more than ten meters. Sect Head Jun also drew back. Reced low-seventh with low-fifth, so the recoil should not be big. Bang As he was thinking, Xiao Zuiji double-checked his aim and then decisively pulled the trigger. A flowing light sted out from the muzzle, urately destroying the hos nest. The sound of gunfire and the speed of the flowing light were both inferior to those of a bullet condensed from a low-seventh core. Obviously. If the core was higher, the condensed bullet was stronger. Although the recoil wasnt weak, it had only pushed Xiao Zuiji half a meter back, his shoulder a little numb. Lu Qianqian calmly said. The might of that shot, even a full seventh or eighth stage of Martial Apprentice might not be able to resist. Right? Jun Changxiao was smiling with satisfaction. Not bad, not bad. Xiao Zuiji stood up and rubbed his shoulder, grinning. Sect Head, this disciple will adapt after some time, there should be no problem. At that point, his smile suddenly solidified. What was wrong? Jun Changxiao and the others followed the boys gaze and saw the destroyed hos nest. Arge swarm of hos was gathering, their bodies glittering with a red light, buzzing with a loud bzzt bzzt sound. Not good! Li Qingyang eximed, Those are venomous hos! Venomous hos. A type of small savage beast. Although their rank was low, their strength when attacking in a group was very ferocious. Let alone a Martial Apprentice, even a Martial Master wouldnt dare provoke them. Li Qingyang had just opened his mouth when the great Sect Head Jun had already started to move his long legs, madly dashing away. He shouted, What are you all standing there stupidly for?! Start running! Shua! Shua! Flustered, the disciples hurried after him. Bzzt, bzzt. The colony of venomous hos rushed at them. Their stingers gleamed in the light, their small eyes zing with anger. Aiya! Tian Qi pitifully cried out, My butt! Aaaaaah! Li Fei was swarmed by a dozen venomous hos and scurried about. He even released his spirit power to try to defend, but was still stung by the hos, which seized every opportunity to attack. Su Xiaomo ran the fastest! However, the venomous hos could unexpectedly project their stingers. He too was hit on his butt, crying pitifully with an aaah. Dusk approached. The group returned to the sect. Besides Lu Qianqian, the other disciples returned covered with stings. Especially Xiao Zuiji, whose lip had been stung and swelled up like sausages. Jun Changxiao was also stung, on his eyelid at that. As his eyelids swelled into lumps, his eyes became thin like a line. Sect Head. Li Qingyang covered his swollen backside and copsed. Next Next time, definitely dont let Junior Brother Xiao hit a hos nest. Chapter 105: he who comes is surely ill-intentioned Chapter 105: he whoes is surely ill-intentioned With enough crystal cores, after Xiao Zuiji returned to the sect, he invested more time into practicing with the gun. He stayed on the back mountain all night, lying in wait for the animals toe out. Hitting a static target was nothing, true marksmanship was being able to consistently hit a moving target. Bang! Bang! Late into the night, the sound of gunfire would asionally echo. In the study room, Jun Changxiao had no interest in sleep and continued to refresh the system store. With 355 contribution points, he felt like he could freely spend some points. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 345/500.] After refreshing, an item named Modified Shoulder Pad appeared. Clickin open the details [Item: Modified Shoulder Pad Effect: After wearing, the item protects the shoulder, counter-bncing the recoil of the modified firearms to arge degree. Effectiveness: When worn. Price: 20 contribution points.] Jun Changxiao muttered, Counters the recoil? This is a good thing. He did not consider more, directly buying it. [Ding! Host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining Modified Shoulder Pad x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 325/500.] Jun Changxiao continued to refresh, but his look was poor, not finding anything of use. He was forced to spend 10 contribution points to buy a jump rope. He refreshed the tab again. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 295/500.] This time the items were not bad, with an advanced ordinary-grade martial skill named the Rupturing Fist appearing. Although the rank was low, the Ironbone Sect was desperatelycking martial skills. Therefore Jun Changxiao spent 10 contribution points to buy it. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 285/500.] [Ding! The host has purchased a fist arts skill, automatically setting it as a sect technique.] On the sect techniques panel appeared the [Rupturing Fist {Ordinary-Grade Advanced}], meaning that the disciples could also learn it. Jun Changxiao made 1000 copies of the manual and muttered, Those above Meridian Opening Stage Ten can learn, I will give it to them tomorrow. The next day. Under the influence of the boombox, the morning exercise was joyfullypleted. Upon obtaining the Rupturing Fists manuals, the mood in the sect was even better. Jun Changxiao handed the Modified Shoulder Pad to Xiao Zuiji and the Limit Jump Rope to Su Xiaomo. Many thanks, Sect Head, the two said. Xiao Zuiji wore the shoulder pad and went to the back mountain. He picked up the rifle and pulled the trigger. There was a bang, but his body merely trembled, not moving back one bit! So powerful? He stared wide-eyed. Saying that, he stood up and folded the support, positioning himself in a shooting position once more. It should be fine to shoot standing up, right? Bang He pulled the trigger. Instantly, Xiao Zuiji was forced to back up several meters. As he staggered, he grimaced, Quite painful! Without the bipedal support, the Type 88s recoil was definitely greater. Fortunately he had the modified shoulder pad on, otherwise he would be hanging in the southeast branch once more. On the training field. Su Xiaomo was holding the jump rope. Sect Head gave me this thing, does he want me to jump rope? Shua! As he was talking to himself, he started to jump. Then his arms started to swing by themselves, and both of his feet started to jump up and down. Shua! Shua! Shua! His speed started to increase, his figure flickering in the light. Good god! The other disciples started to surround him, eximing, Look how quick that senior brother is jumping! After about an hour, the rope-jumping frequency began to drop, then stopped. Putong! Su Xiamos legs were trembling and he copsed onto the ground, whole body paralyzed. His eyes had rolled to the back of his head and he was foaming at the mouth. The function of this Limit Jump Rope was to train leg strength. Once the user began to jump, it would force the user to crazily jump for one hour, working much like the Muscle Molding Machine. The disciples continued to cultivate as always. Jun Changxiao immersed himself in cultivation, asionally using a Qi Gathering Pill to increase spirit power absorption. A few dayster. His cultivation increased from sixth stage to seventh stage. If he met savage beasts like the Earthly me Wolf King, he wouldnt need a firearm and could solve it barehanded. In the training room. Jun Changxiao concentrated qi on his right arm, disying the recentlyprehended Rupturing Fist. With a bang, the strength tested read 20,000 jin. Tsk. Tsk. Unexpectedly increased 3000 jin. After breaking through to Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice, the strength of his mortal body was about 17,000 jin. The Rupturing Fist had increased that by 3000 jin. The system said, [This is but an ordinary-grade. If there are higher-tier martial skills, the hosts strength will be increased further.] Jun Changxiao also wanted to learn higher-leveled martial skills, but that all depended on his luck. Bang! Swiftly, there was a gunshot from the outer court. Jun Changxiao rushed over and looked at the newly constructed sentry post, finding that the Type 88s muzzle was smoking What happened? he called up. Xiao Zuiji stood at the post and pointed at the direction the muzzle was aimed. Sect Head, there was a ck-clothed person trying to enter, but he was shot by this Disciple. Jun Changxiao quickly walked out of the sect. Sure enough, several hundred meters out, there was a ck-clothed person lying in the grass. The persons chest was pierced, blood pooling around them they could not be any more dead. This assassins movements were high-speed. To be killed by Xiao Zuiji in one shot meant that the boys marksmanship was urate. Unfortunately, there wasnt a side mission. Jun Changxiao shook his head, searching for a storage ring, before burning the corpse with the Exquisite me. Drizzle Pavilion. You guys are truly diligent. With Xiao Zuiji standing as a sentry, Jun Changxiao did not need to activate the Great Sect Protecting Array every night, saving him some points. Sect Head. The next day, Li Qingyang came to report. Four junior brothers have entered Martial Apprentice these past few days, this disciple has distributed the I Cut Manuals to them. How is Xingchens cultivation? Jun Changxiao asked. As the sect leader, he cared greatly about each disciples growth. Li Qingyang said, I saw Junior Brother Ye test his strength in the training room yesterday. On his wrist were seven halos of light, so he should be at Meridian Opening Stage Seven. So quickly? Jun Changxiao was quite surprised. Calcting the time, Ye Xingchen had joined the Ironbone Sect less than a month ago. From stage one to stage seven, his speed was greater than the other disciples. Li Qingyang seriously said, Sect Head, Junior Brother Ye is not simple. Jun Changxiao touched his nose and smiled. This persons eyes show the vicissitude of time. He seemed to have experienced many things, so this Lord forcefully enrolled him as a disciple. Li Qingyang added, Junior Brother Ye is withdrawn, not interacting much with many junior brothers. This disciple worries that he will be restless when his cultivation base bes more powerful. Jun Changxiao threaded his fingers together, cing them on his knees as he leaned forward. With a smile, he said, Rx. Even if that guy breaks through to Martial Emperor Realm, this Lord can still control him. As a sect leader, if he couldnt even control a disciple, why bother being a sect leader at all? Just directly scatter cultivation andmit suicide. Sect Head! At this moment, Su Xiaomo ran over, panting. Theres someone outside for a visit, apparently its the Murong ns Murong Xin! What? Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang were both stunned. They had just discussed her a couple days ago. Could it be that she hade today because of Xiao Zuiji? He whoes is surely ill-intentioned! Jun Changxiao said, knitting his brows. [1] [1] Part of a phrase that says He whoes is surely ill-intentioned, no one well-meaning wille. It means something like beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Chapter 106: add a deadline Chapter 106: add a deadline Outside the sect stood a blue-clothed girl, who looked about 16 years old. With skin fresh like snow, a slender physique, an oval face, and willow-leaf eyebrows; her bearing was obviously noble. From her look and aura, she wasnt weaker than Lu Qianqian. Murong Xin. Direct descendant from Tianhai Citys Murong n. A supreme-grade aptitude, a direct disciple of one of the Lily Saint Sects eleven elders. Anotheryer of her status was Xiao Zuijis former fiancee. This beautiful and talented Heavens chosen daughter appeared before the Ironbone Sect, surprising many. Murong Xin gently raised her hand, ying with a green ribbon tied to her hair. Her eyes were on the man standing at the sentry post some distance away. She muttered, It really is him. A while ago, she had returned to Tianhai City to visit some rtives, where she heard that her ex-fiance participated in the Qingyang Commanderys Sect Martial Arts Competition and won. Thus, when she was on her way back to the sect, she specially stopped by. Xiao Zuiji was also looking at Murong Xin. His expression was dark as he wondered, Why did this womane here? Memories from five years ago shed through his mind. At that time in the Xiao Familys great hall, before all the nsmen, Murong Xin and the Lily Saint Sect elder apanying her had indifferently said, I am here to break the engagement. These cold and arrogant words were like arrows puncturing Xiao Zuijis heart. As he roamed about for the next five years, he would often remember these words and be in a metropolis of pain. He had no feelings for his once fiancee. After all, they had been betrothed before they were even born and had only met once in childhood. But this woman had broken their engagement, in front of arge crowd too. That was, without a doubt, equivalent to ruthlessly trampling upon his dignity. A genius degenerating into a wastrel, he could ept. Expulsion from the family, he could also ept. But he could not ept that when he was met with misfortune, his then fiancee had delivered onest kick, thoroughly sending him down into the abyss. Seeing Murong Xin again and remembering her haughty expression, Xiao Zuiji really wanted to aim with the Type 88 and pull the trigger. Creak. At this time, the redcquered front doors opened wide and Su Xiaomo waved a hand. Miss Murong, please enter. Murong Xin knit her brows. Your sect head does note to greet this miss personally? Even her voice carried arrogance. She had the qualifications to be arrogant. After all, she was the sole direct descendant of the Murong n. When she arrived at the boundary of Qingyang Commandery, many sects experts lined the streets to wee her. Even if it was the fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect, they would show her some courtesy because of the Lily Saint Sect. Aiya, my god. This girl likes to unt. Su Xiaomo was ill-humored as he responded, Miss Murong, you are only a direct descendant of the Murong Family. Why must my sect head greet you personally? Patriarch and leader of a sect, their statuses were equal. It was no problem for a sect leader to not greet a direct descendant, it was even quite customary. Are you entering or not? Su Xiaomo impatiently asked. If you arent, Im closing the door. Hmph. Murong Xin coldly snorted, but took a step to enter. Her brows were furrowed in anger, thinking, Just a ninth-grade sect, they really think too highly of themselves. After walking in, she saw the spacious outer court and the resplendent main hall glittering in gold and jade. Her bright eyes shed with surprise. She said, This Ironbone Sect is quite impressive. But She looked at the disciples cultivating and sneered, Aptitude is mediocre and their cultivation is low. No matter how luxurious the sect is, it will still be a lowly sect. This womans arrogant manner sufficiently proved Jun Changxiaos suspicions those who visit are surely ill-intentioned! The main hall. Murong Xin walked in and saw that a young man in white robes sat at the top. She said, Are you the Ironbone Sects sect head? Correct. Jun Changxiao leaned his elbows on the armrests and sped his hands together. With a smile he said, This Lord heard that his disciple had a beautiful and unparalleled fiancee. Seeing you today, you indeed live up to your reputation. Li Qingyang felt the corner of his mouth twitch. My sect head, you used the word fiancee, isnt that intentionally angering her? Sure enough. Murong Xins elegant face immediately turned cold. Sect Head Jun, I no longer have an engagement with Xiao Zuiji. Please do not use it to crack jokes. Right, right. Jun Changxiao smacked his forehead, feigning realization. This Lord forgot, my disciple and Miss Murong do not have an engagement. Ah, Im getting old, my memory isnt good. The performance was so shoddy it made people feel embarrassed. Miss Murong. Jun Changxiao returned to the proper topic and asked, Your visit to my Ironbone Sect, what are you here for? Nothing much, Murong Xin lightly said. Only heard that Sect Head Juns disciples took the martial artspetitions Top 4 and came to have a look at what is so special. Jun Changxiao said, So thats how it is. Qingyang, call your Junior Brother Xiao and ask him to apany Miss Murong. Let her tour the Ironbone Sect. Li Qingyang wanted to copse. Sect Head. Xiao Zuiji appeared at the entrance to the main hall. Disciple is already here. Back side of the mountain, in a peach tree grove. Murong Xin stood beneath a peach tree, her finger gently stroking a peach blossom. Xiao Zuiji crouched on a nearby rock, the Type 88 rifle bound with ck cloth. It was ced to the side, as he felt that the gun should not leave his person. A woman with unparalleled beauty, a man with handsome valor. They seemed like a match made in Heaven. What a pity. This seemingly wonderful scene was actually filled with heavy silence. A long time passed. Murong Xin sped her hands behind her back and looked at Xiao Zuiji, asking, Youre still not Meridian Opening? Her voice had gotten much more neutral, losing the previous arrogance. Xiao Zuiji lightly said, Miss Murong, whether I have opened a meridian, this doesnt seem to have anything to do with you? Murong Xin was silent for a while, then changed the topic. That year, I told my grandfather to annul the marriage agreement, but he did not agree. Therefore do not me me for making a decision without family authorization and going to the Xiao Family to break the engagement. And She paused, then said, I truly did not know that your spirit root and cultivation base had degenerated, nor did I know of your situation in the Xiao Family back then. Xiao Zuiji indifferently said, The matter happened a long time ago, you do not need to exin to me. Murong Xin plucked a peach blossom, ying with the flower petals. These past five years, others think that I, Murong Xin, went to the Xiao Family to break the engagement because my fiance did not have aptitude or cultivation. Saying this, she tossed over a bottle of medicinal pills. There are 10 Meridian Attacking Pills, which will raise the probability of opening a meridian. Take it aspensation from the young and impulsive me. Is this pitying me? Xiao Zuiji asked. Murong Xin did not speak. Xiao Zuiji self-ridiculed, saying, You, Murong Xin, are Heavens chosen daughter. I, Xiao Zuiji, am now a loser. Naturally, I am not worthy, please take back these Meridian Attacking Pills. Xiu A Happy Football came from nowhere, directly smacking him in the face. Then Jun Changxiaos scolding could be heard: Be unyielding for this Lord! Shua! Xiao Zuiji stood up, clenching his fists. One word at a time, he said, Murong Xin, the shame you gave me five years ago, there will be a day when I, Xiao Zuiji, will go to the Lily Saint Sect and return! Add a deadline! Jun Changxiaos voice carried. Ten years! Thats too long! Nine Good, it will be three years! Xiao Zuiji: Murong Xin twirled the green ribbon and said with a smile, Three yearster, you wille to the Lily Saint Sect to look for me? Correct. Xiao Zuijis eyes were cold. Three yearster, I will bring a letter of divorce to the Lily Saint Sect to tell everyone that it was I, Xiao Zuiji, who left. Not you, Murong Xin, who broke the engagement! Murong Xin was startled. For the first time, she saw an unprecedented firmness in his eyes. Even when they first met, when he was still considered a genius, that look had not been there. Three years. Murong Xin lightly said, Good, I will await you in the Lily Saint Sect. Saying that, she turned to depart. The peach blossom fluttered through the wind, its petals separating in midair, as if representing that this once match made in Heaven was thoroughly going their separate ways. Miss Murong. Jun Changxiaos voice echoed through the mountainside: We wont be seeing you off. Chapter 107: xiao zuiji, meridian opening! Chapter 107: xiao zuiji, meridian opening! Murong Xin left. And the pills that she left behind, either because she regretted her impulsiveness or because she pitied Xiao Zuiji, were left beside him on the stone. Xiao Zuiji did not n to take them, because he did not want to ept a gift from a woman who had hurt him. Jun Changxiao walked over and impolitely stuffed the pills into his own storage ring. Three years, cultivate diligently. Sect Head. Xiao Zuiji said, I no longer have any connections with her, must I go to the Lily Saint Sect in three years? Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder. Zuiji, your efforts to seed now, are not to show that you can be greater than her in the future, but to tell her that the things you once lost must be taken back personally! The things I lost Xiao Zuiji muttered. What had he lost? Dignity. A mans dignity. Xiao Zuiji clenched his fists and his eyes were firm. Sect Head, I understand. I will try hard to cultivate, not to show that I can be greater than others, but that the things that I have lost, I will personally recollect! Work hard, young one, Jun Changxiao said. Returning to the main hall, he leaned back into his seat. Zuiji, your agreement with Murong Xin will be motivation, urging you to grow stronger unceasingly. I hope that you do not disappoint this Lord. Helping his disciple set the agreement for three years was not for some face-pping, but to decide a target to reach, a goal to continuously struggle for. For example, in order to be a rich and powerful person, the first goal would be to make 100 million. Ah. Jun Changxiao stretched and said, Training disciples really isnt easy. As he said so, he took out the Meridian Attacking Pill and muttered, It can raise the probability of opening a meridian? This pill is probably pretty good. The system said, [The host can conduct a dposition in the Medicine Refining Pavilion, obtaining the pills recipe.] Theres also this function? Jun Changxiao quickly opened the system interface and clicked on the Medicine Refining Pavilion. Under the four recipes was another line of characters: [Meridian Attacking Pill {Dposable}]. Dpose! [Ding! Host has dposed this medicinal pill, consuming 10 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 265/500.] Sure enough, as long as it was the systems good intentioned reminder, he would have to spend some contribution points. [Ding! Dposition sessful!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for obtaining the Meridian Attacking Pills recipe.] On the Medicine Refining Pills panel was now the Meridian Attacking Pill. Once selecting it, a new tab presented the four different raw materials needed. Jun Changxiao touched his nose and smiled. Used 10 contribution points to dpose the Meridian Attacking Pill and get its recipe, not a waste at all. Now that the Medicine Refining Pavilion could also make the Meridian Attacking Pill, it was equal to improving one step. Naturally, he needed materials to refine it. Therefore, Jun Changxiao decided that he would visit Huyang City in two days. At present, what is more important is how to let Zuiji open his meridians. The intensity of the mortal body had limits, after all. Xiao Zuiji had to enter Meridian Opening and condense qi in order to walk farther. Otherwise, was he supposed to fight others with the rifle carried on his shoulders all day? It wasnt that that was impossible. But if he had the assistance of spiritual energy, he would be even more powerful. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. I must figure out why this boy cannot cultivate. Right! I can buy an Aptitude Transformation Fluid and give it to him, forcefully upgrading his low-grade spirit root to an ordinary-grade spirit root. Perhaps that will allow him to open his meridians? Since he thought of it, he decided to do it. Jun Changxiao directly selected the Aptitude Transformation Fluid suitable for low-grade spirit roots to take. [Ding! Host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 215/500.] In order to let his disciple grow stronger, in order for his disciple to regain his lost dignity in three years, Sect Leader Jun also put some effort in. Training room. Xiao Zuiji held the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, and after knowing the effects, froze on the spot. After a long time, he asked in disbelief, Sect Leader, if I drink this will my spirit root really be upgraded? Jun Changxiao said, Dont dawdle, quickly drink it. Pah. Xiao Zuiji opened the bottle and unhesitatingly downed the bottle. The medicinal fluid seemed to taste a bit like malt and his meridians seemed to burn. Huff, huff, huff! He gasped as his skin gradually turned red, like a coal being heated. Whats going on? Jun Changxiao was startled. He had drunk several bottles, but something like this had never happened. Did this boy have an allergic reaction? The system said, [The Aptitude Transformation Fluid is condensing spirit power, helping him upgrade the spirit root and gathering to break open a meridian.] Zzt, zzt, zzt! In the meantime, a strange gas began to emerge from Xiao Zuijis red skin, seeming a bit noxious. The system said, [This is toxic gas!] Toxic gas? Jun Changxiao vigntly retreated two steps. The system exined, [If I am not guessing wrong, your disciple should have been poisoned.] Poisoned? Jun Changxiao solemnly said, Is that the reason he cannot cultivate? The toxins that had been in Xiao Zuijis body spread in gas form through the training room. It was a bit noxious and unpleasant, but it would not bring any harm to the inhaler. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. With a toxin inside his body, he could not cultivate, the matter is already clear. Bang! In the meantime, there was a sound from within Xiao Zuijis body and a pale ring of light began to gather around his wrists. That was a sign of Meridian Opening! Badump, badump! Xiao Zuijis heart fiercely beat and his chest heaved. The toxins within his body, under the rising body temperature, gradually evaporated. As for the halos gathering around his wrists, it slowly formed a fuzzy shape, and then became substantive. Opened the first meridian! Jun Changxiao eximed. Just as he said that, a second halo appeared around Xiao Zuijis wrists. Obviously, the qi gathered in the boy''s body was enough to attack the second meridian! After about an hour. The toxic gas inside the training room had thoroughly dissipated and all was peaceful. Xiao Zuiji stood tall and firm like a mountain, four halos of light gathered around his wrists. After taking the Aptitude Transformation Pill, his spirit root had upgraded from low-grade to ordinary-grade. This change in aptitude had driven the gathering of qi, allowing him to break through to Meridian Opening Stage Four in one fell swoop! Se-Sect Leader Looking at the halos of light that had been gone for five years, Xiao Zuijis hands were trembling. His voice was hoarse as he said, Disc-Disciple has opened meridians Correct. Jun Changxiao said, Youre Meridian Opening. Xiao Zuiji closed his eyes and breathed in deeply, restraining his emotions, but tears still gathered in his eyes. Shua! Suddenly, his knees bent. But before he could kneel, he was supported by Jun Changxiao. Use your future strength to raise the prestige of my Ironbone Sect, that is the best way to thank this Lord. Stand! Shua! Xiao Zuiji straightened up and wiped the tears away. He loudly said, Disciple Xiao Zuiji will certainly not disappoint Sect Head. In the future I will be strong and act in the name of my Ironbone Sect, raising the prestige of my Ironbone Sect! Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder. This Lord favors you. [Ding! The first hundred official disciples have sessfully entered Meridian Opening. Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Make Further Progress}, obtaining 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 265/500.] Walking out of the training room, Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. The first hundred official disciples have seeded in entering Meridian Opening? If Xiao Zuiji didnt open a meridian, wouldnt that stay forever iplete? The system said, [Yes.] What a fucked up hidden mission Chapter 108: strange old man Chapter 108: strange old man Although Xiao Zuijis meridians opened, Jun Changxiao was still puzzled. Was the poisoning the reason his cultivation regressed? The system said, [Based on the toxic gas just now, it should be the result of poison.] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Poison made his cultivation decrease, that can be understood. But why did his supreme-grade spirit root also degenerate? If there was a toxin that could suppress his spirit root, it should be solved now. Shouldnt it be fully restored now, instead of just four meridians? He rubbed his temples. Yuan Fang, what do you think? [1] The system: [] Jun Changxiao snapped, I was asking you, why arent you speaking? The system only then realized that Yuan Fang was referring to itself. It therefore said, [Falling Star Continent is a mysterious ce. Perhaps there is a toxin that can suppress both cultivation base and spirit root.] The toxin was resolved, so why isnt spirit root and cultivation restored? Jun Changxiao asked. The system was silent for a moment, before saying, [Perhaps within his body resides not only one toxin. The host has solved only the one suppressing his cultivation, leaving behind the one which suppresses his spirit root.] Thats possible Jun Changxiao was silent as he thought. If the matter was like this, then who was so cruel as to use two toxins to destroy the originally talented Xiao Zuiji? Xiao Familys elders? Jun Changxiao thought back to thepetition and the Great Elder Xiao, who was filled with killing intent. And those assassins outside Liyang City, who were they sent by? He held his head andined, Fuck, I feel like my IQ is a little insufficient. Does Yuan Fang have an item that can improve cognitive abilities? The system said, [No.] After Xiao Zuiji seeded, he temporarily gave up on practicing with the rifle and spent all day using the Tendon Altering Sutra to gather spirit power. Although he was only an ordinary-grade spirit root and absorption was far less than his once supreme-grade root, he was very content. After all, it was still better than not being able to condense qi at all. With spirit power integrating into his body and gathering along his meridians, Xiao Zuiji rediscovered the refreshing feeling of cultivating. Of course. He also knew that everything was given by the sect head. He was thus willing to dedicate his life to the rise of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Lily Saint Sect? In another room, Ye Xingchen was cultivating. He scoffed, When this Emperor dominated Falling Star Continent back then, that was but a fifth-grade sect. Ah. Our dear Sir Night Emperor was still immersed in the glories of his past, unable toe back. Hah! Ye Xingchen sighed and muttered, The Grand Mysterious True Sutra is reallyplex. Ive been studying for such a long time but have onlyprehended the firstyer. The good thing is that I have the Tendon Altering Sutra as an auxiliary. Otherwise, if I only used one core technique, it would be very difficult to break through to Meridian Opening Stage Seven in such a short period of time. He actually had to sincerely thank the Ironbone Sect. Without the Tendon Altering Sutras 50% sess rate, with the Night Emperors current aptitude, just opening one meridian would have taken months. It is also not good to constantly cultivate, as one must experience actualbat. I will go to a mountain filled with beasts for experience tomorrow. The next day. Night Emperor informed Jun Changxiao of his idea. Thetter considered it for a bit, then said, Go with your Senior Brother Xiao, its good to be more careful. Him? Just trash. Although Ye Xingchen was unhappy with the situation, he agreed on the surface. After all, his current status was a disciple of the Ironbone Sect. Just like that, an expert after rebirth and a talent who became a wastrel left the sect, starting the wilderness cultivation arc necessary for any protagonist. Xiao Zuiji brought the Type 88 rifle with him. He did not want to just experience actualbat, but wished to seize the opportunity to collect more crystal cores, making up for what the sect head spent. Our great Sect Head Jun left the sect to Li Qingyang and headed for Huyang City. Sect Head! Liu Wanshi stood at the entrance to the dining hall and shouted, Bring some seasonings back! Got it. When Jun Changxiao arrived in Huyang City, he discovered that it had livened up since his previous visit, as martial artists carrying weapons wandered the streets. Cant the Ai Family do it faster? They just have to wait for a month to auction. This type of instantly effective healing pill The fact that the Ai Family can refine it and is willing to auction it off Whats wrong with waiting a bit? I heard that several noble families and major sects have sent people. If they contend among themselves, poor people like us can only go there to watch the fun. The martial artists on the road discussed. Obviously, they were people from other ces who were gathered here to wait for the Ai Familys second healing pill auction. Many families and sects had moved, so once the pill auction started, they would be willing to pay almost any price. It can be said that the Ai Family really knew how to do business. After the first auction and the unceasing advertisement, they had sessfully roused the interest of manymanderies. The pill auction had nothing to do with Jun Changxiao, as he was not inclined to appear in public. He therefore went to the market first, purchasing arge pile of seasonings, then entered the Ai Familys medicinal herb shop. When Storekeeper Ma, who had been checking the ounts, saw Jun Changxiao walk in, he didnt wait for an assistant and personally hurried over. With a smile on his face, he greeted, Sect Head Jun, your honorable self has visited. Excuse me for not going out to meet you, excuse me for not going out to meet you. Before the first pill auction, Patriarch Ai had passed down orders: the Ironbone Sects sect head was the Ai Familys superior distinguished guest. If he came to the shop, they were not to show any neglect. Jun Changxiao said, Wheres Patriarch Ai? This lord is here to discuss big business. Big business again? Storekeeper Ma quickly invited him inside. Sect Head Jun, please sit first, I will go inform the patriarch. Saying that, he nced meaningfully at a servant servine tea, then hurriedly left the shop for the Ai Family. Jun Changxiao did not sit down, but walked to the medicinal herbs, sizing up the raw materials in the bamboo basket. Interested in some of them, he lifted his hand to touch. Dont touch it. Suddenly, a voice was heard. Jun Changxiao turned his head and discovered that in the corner was a white-haired old man, trimming a bonsai tree with small scissors. Crazy old man! the servant scolded. This is the Ironbone Sects Sect Head Jun, do not be impolite! Saying that, he quickly turned with a smile. Sect Head Jun, he is just a casualborer hired to prune the bushes a few days ago. He doesnt understand the custom, do not lower yourself to his level. Jun Changxiao curiously asked, Why cant I touch it? The old man did not lift his hand, continuing to prune the tree. That medicinal herb is named the Decaying Leaf Grass. The leaf-like des gather qi. If a person touches them, the qi will decay and it loses efficacy, causing it to sell at a greatly discounted price. Che, the servant rolled his eyes. I move the Decaying Leaf Grass around every day and have bumped into it many times, but its still used to refine pills all the same. You, crazy old man, are talking crazy. Ah, sighed the old man. It is because there are reckless people like you that the medicinal herb, when taken to refine pills, can only disy 50-60% of its true potency. Really distressing Ok, ok. Youre the professional, okay? I cant be bothered to respond. As if the two had bickered more than once before, the servant did not continue to argue with the old man. Instead, he turned with a smile, Sect Head Jun, please look around freely. Jun Changxiao was interested now and asked, Senior seems to have researched medicinal herbs a lot? The old man held his waist and said, Sect Head Jun is the noble leader of a sect, the honor of being called your senior, this old man cannot withstand. Elders are my seniors, can withstand, can withstand, Jun Changxiao said. The old mans face was filled with surprise, but he shook his head. Falling Star Continent venerates martial might. To revere elders, that is the first time this old man has heard of it. Jun Changxiao wanted to continue talking, but Ai Shangni had already hurried over and entered the shop. With a submissive smile, he said, Sect Head Jun, what wind blows you here? [1] Yuan Fang is also how far direction would be pronounced; JCX is basically calling the system the voice from faraway Chapter 109: declaration of war! Chapter 109: deration of war! The reception room. Jun Changxiao ced the recipe for the Meridian Opening Pill on the table, sping his hands together. With a smile, he said, Patriarch Ai, of the medicinal herbs listed here, how many does your Ai Family have? Ai Shangni looked at the list and pondered slightly. Sect Head Jun, these four types of raw materials, my Ai Family does not have much. We have about 300 of each. This lord wants it all, Jun Changxiao immediately said. The Meridian Opening Pill could increase the opening of the meridians by 50%. If paired with the Tendon Altering Sutra, which could also increase the probability by 50%, wasnt that just going against Heavens will? Therefore, they had to be refined as soon as possible! Ai Shangni smiled. Sect Head Jun, please wait a bit. He meaningfully nced at Storekeeper Ma, who hurried to the inner courtyard and brought back several storage rings, which were ced on the table. The ingredients needed for the Meridian Opening Pill were not too precious. Therefore the shop had some on hand. After Jun Changxiao examined the storage rings, he said, Patriarch Ai, give a price. Ai Shangni said, The total of these herbs is 110,000 taels. Sect Head Jun can just give 100,000. If it were another customer, he would definitely not negotiate like this. But whether the Ai Family could fill theirnd with riches depended on the healing pill, depended on this god of wealth. Jun Changxiao said, Deal. The two people went ording to custom and signed the contract,pleting the business trade. Oh, right. Jun Changxiao pointed towards the old man pruning the bushes outside and curiously asked, What is this seniors background? Ai Shangni answered, Apothecary. [1] Apothecary? Jun Changxiao had never heard of it. The original had lived in Qingyang Vige his whole life. After joining the Ironbone Sect, he had rarely left the sect, so there were many things he did not understand. Ai Shangni exined, An apothecary is a profession, theyre trained in growing and preparing medicinal herbs. So thats how it is. Jun Changxiao understood and said, No wonder he understands herbs. Ai Shangni shook his head. Sect Head Jun, this person is a third stage apothecary. Compared to him, there are many more knowledgeable apothecaries. Apothecaries also had differentiating grades, just like the martial way, such as apprentice, master, ancestor, and king. Alchemists and spirit masters did too. Third stage of Medicinal Apprentice. Very ordinary for Falling Star Continent. Compared with other upations, apothecaries were rtivelymon. Their status was not very high either, as their job was sometimes called medicine farming. Of course, without them carefully tending to the nts, it would be hard to satisfy market demand by solely digging for herbs in the remote mountains. Thus, apothecaries were still indispensable. Many powers specially invited apothecaries and opened a medicinal garden in order to be more self-sufficient. The old man heard Ai Shangnis words and opened his mouth to refute, A third stage Medicinal Apprentice is still an apothecary. Patriarch Ai, do not look down on this old man! Aiya, you crazy old man. You dare speak like that to our patriarch, are you tired of living? The servant rolled up his sleeve, walking over in an imposing aura. Ai Shangni waved a hand. Stand down. The servant red at the old man, retreating resentfully. Jun Changxiao walked over with a smile. Senior, my Ironbone Sect alsocks an apothecary. Are you interested in joining? The old man waved a hand. There are better apothecaries than this old man, Sect Head Jun can invite others to join instead. Tch, the servant coldly snorted and then muttered, Sect Head Jun taking a liking to you is your good fortune. Really a crazy old man. Ai Shangni smiled. Sect Head Jun, my Ai Family has several apothecaries, mostly seventh and eighth stage. If your honorable sectcks, this Ai can Jun Changxiao interrupted him with, You can just let this seniore with this Lord. Ai Shangnis smile tightened. Sect Head Jun, Old Wei is a casualborer of my Ai Family. Whether he goes or not is his own decision. So its like that. Jun Changxiao said, Senior, this lord is willing to invite you with high pay, but are you willing to go to the Ironbone Sect and take on the apothecarys duty? Ai Shangni was a little puzzled. Third stage Medicinal Apprentices could be found everywhere, just his Ai Family had more than ten. Why had the Ironbone Sects sect leader taken a liking for this entric old man? Old Wei said, Sect Head Jun really wishes to invite this old man to the Ironbone Sect as an apothecary? Correct, said Jun Changxiao. Old Wei ced the scissors back on the rack. This old man has been an apothecary for 60 years no, Sect Head Jun is the first to invite. Jun Changxiao said, Talents are everywhere, but they are seldom recognized. Is that so? Old Wei replied with a smile. If Sect Head Jun is being sincere, this old man is willing to go to the Ironbone Sect. But how much is arge sum of money? Monthly sry of 10,000 taels, Jun Changxiao said. Ai Shangni was stunned. His familys eighth or ninth stage Medicinal Apprentices had monthly sries of 10,000 taels. For a Third Stage, a sry of 1200 taels was already high. Old Wei said, Sect Head Jun is very sincere. This old man must return home to exin and will then follow you back to the Ironbone Sect. Jun Changxiao said, Patriarch Ai, it should be no problem for this lord to take this person, right? No problem, no problem. Citys south end, in some alley. Jun Changxiao followed Old Wei to where the old man lived. The house was very worn down, the environment quite dark and unclean. Just as they went inside, a group of 8 or 9-year-olds gathered around, shouting for grandfather and wearing pure smiles. Jun Changxiao said, Old Wei has a house full of children and grandchildren, it seems you are a person of good fortune. Old Wei passed out the candies that he had bought one by one, affectionately saying, There are orphans this old man has adopted. Jun Changxiao was stunned. In this brutal world, it was quite unbelievable that someone would adopt orphans. Sect Head Juns impression of the Gaowu World was a little too dark. The truth was that no matter the ce, there would always be people who were willing to do good, even if others found itughable. Sect Head Jun, Old Wei said. Can you pay some of the wage in advance? Of course. Jun Changxiao immediately pulled out 1000 taels. After Old Wei received the money, he only gave the youngsters 300 taels. After some lecturing, he organized his baggage to leave. On the road, Jun Changxiao asked, Old Wei, you can actually take them with you to the Ironbone Sect. Old Wei shook his head. This world is very brutal, they must learn how to face it themselves. This old man can only help them for a while, not forever. Therefore, Jun Changxiao finished. You gave them several hundred taels so that they wouldnt excessively rely on you? Correct, Old Wei confirmed. This old man must have had some unusual experiences. [Ding! Side missionplete. The host has obtained 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 313/500.] After Jun Changxiao and Ai Shangnipleted their transaction, a side mission had been triggered, tasking him with inviting Old Wei to the Ironbone Sect as an apothecary, No wonder Jun Changxiao was willing to invite him with a sry of 10,000 taels a month. Actually, even without the side mission, Jun Changxiao would also have recruited Old Wei, simply because his intuition told him that the old man wasnt so simple. Alright. Your familys Ironbone Sect, everyone there has some story. Well rush across the world, sit on a few boxes and listen to you tell stories. Sect Head Jun, Old Wei said. Since you hired this old man to be the Ironbone Sect as an apothecary, does the sect have seeds? Lets go buy some, Jun Changxiao responded. The two people went to the market and bought a variety of medicinal herbs, then returned to the Ironbone Sect. Just after returning to the sect, Li Qingyang handed something over. Sect Head, someone sent a letter four hours ago. Oh? Jun Changxiao tore open the envelope and unfolded the letter: I invite the Ironbone Sects leader to head to the Spirit Spring Sect in three days for a martial exchange. The sender was the Holy Spring Sects inner disciple Mo Shangfei. Li Qingyang solemnly said, Sect Head, this is a war deration! Jun Changxiao crumpled the letter, slightly smiling. The Holy Spring Sect can no longer sit still. But sending an inner disciple, are they underestimating me, Jun Changxiao? [1] strictly tranted as medicinal materials master, but I decided to just use apothecary (even if they mean arguably different things)next chapter If you liked this chapter and want to read more, pleaseBuy Me A Coffeeor check out my Patreon Chapter 110: do not mind accompanying them to play Chapter 110: do not mind apanying them to y After exterminating the Spirit Spring Sect, Jun Changxiao knew that the Holy Spring Sect woulde looking for trouble, but didnt expect that they would do so with a war deration. Right? If Wei Yixi did not scheme and use underhanded tricks, and instead properly solved the grievances between two sects with something like a martial exchange, Jun Changxiao wouldnt have had to exterminate the sect. Sect Head. Li Qingyang was solemn. Since he can be an inner disciple of the Holy Spring Sect, his natural talent and strength are inevitably outstanding. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. Since they let a disciple dere war, this Lord is a sect leader, wouldnt it be a joke to go out and battle him? Qingyang. Jun Changxiao paused, then said, Youll ept this challenge. Yes! Li Qingyang said. This battle concerns the sects honor. No matter what, you must win for this Lord. Li Qingyang shouted, Disciple will do everything possible! Actually, Li Qingyang was feeling pressured. After all, the opponent was an inner disciple of the fifth-grade Holy Spring Sect. In both talent and strength, the opponent was not necessarily weaker than himself. Jun Changxiao sped his hands, resting his chin on his hands. What this Lord wants is victory. Yes! Li Qingyang shouted loudly, Three dayster, Disciple will certainly win! Jun Changxiao waved a hand, tossing over 10 Qi Gathering Pills and 3 spirit stones. Dont bother with other things for the next two days, just cultivate well for this Lord. Prepare for the fight in three days. The ten spirit stones were from the Sect Martial Arts Competition, which he didnt have the heart to use himself. Now that the Holy Spring Sect was here to fight, he unhesitatingly handed them over to Li Qingyang, hoping that he could be stronger in the shortest time possible, achieving victory with 100% assurance. Li Qingyang received the pills and spirit stones, his eyes firm. Disciple will certainly not disappoint Sect Head! Saying that, he left the main hall to cultivate with a sense of urgency. Lu Qianqian leaned on the door, lightly saying, Why didnt you make me go up for battle? Jun Changxiao exined, Qingyang is firm and keeps the greater picture in mind. I hope that he can be stronger and more self-assured, assisting this Lord to handle the matters within the Ironbone Sect. Lu Qianqian said, So, this is the excuse that Sect Head will make in the future for leaving all his work to someone else? Jun Changxiao clutched his chest, copsing into his chair. Feigning weakness, he said, Aiya, not good, this Lords heart is in pain Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes. Since the Holy Spring Sect came for a fight, it means that they care about the Spirit Spring Sect; our Ironbone Sect and such a sect have be enemies. Jun Changxiao stopped the embarrassing act and flippantly waved his hands. So long as they do not scheme or resort to trickery, this Lord does not mind apanying them to y. If these words were heard by a bystander, they would definitely be speechless. You are an eighth-grade sect. Where does your couragee from that you dare to y with a fifth-grade sect? Jun Changxiao settled Old Wei in the inner courtyard and handed over more than 10 acres of open area for the medicine garden, handing over all responsibility to the old man. Sect Head, please send several disciples to assist this old man in setting up thisnd. Old Wei, who had barely settled in, did not n to rest, but started to work. Jun Changxiao sent Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, Li Fei and some others as assistants. After about half a day, the ten acres were plowed through, the soil now soft enough for nting. Old Wei cautiously took out the seeds and then slowly nted the seeds with his back bent low, moving one step at a time. Elder Wei, Su Xiaomo said. We can help. Old Wei waved his hand. You must have sincerity when sowing seeds in order to adequately collect the spiritual energy between Heaven and earth. You children are too rash, this Old Man will do it himself. The Ironbone Sect disciples were speechless. Since he did not let them help, they left the back mountain and went about their practice. By the time dusk approached, Old Wei had sown all the seeds in this ten acres ofnd. The spacing of each seed, even the depth of the hole dug, was very uniform. If a peer saw, they would definitely praise: professional! Since he had invited Old Wei, Jun Changxiao did not inquire too much. He sat cross-legged in his room and summoned the Medicine Refining Pavilion. With the ding ding sounds, he refined 300 Meridian Attacking Pills. This thing matches the Tendon Altering Sutra, so opening meridians will be very easy. I will have Dudu try it tomorrow. Muttering, he then brought out a spirit stone. Li Qingyang needed to cultivate, but he also needed to cultivate. When they met with the Holy Spring Sect, it represented a meeting with a fifth-grade sect, so his cultivation needed to be increased as soon as possible. How do I use this? Holding the spirit stone, Sect Head Juns face was nk with confusion. The system said, [Just like with the crystal core, use your consciousness to enter the spirit stone and absorb the energy into your body, slowly refining it and integrating it into your qi cyclones.] Oh. Jun Changxiaoplied. When his consciousness entered the spirit stone, he felt the boundless spirit power contained inside and eximed, How pure! [Of course.] The system said, [If it wasnt pure, how could it cost 10,000 taels?] Jun Changxiao did not pay attention to it, guiding the spirit power from the spirit stone. A wisp of mild-mannered qi gradually entered his body through his nostril. The Tendon Altering Sutra revolved and it was slowly refined. A night passed and the spirit stone in his hands had turned from clear to ash gray. The qi cyclones in Jun Changxiaos dantian had be obviously stronger than before. He secretly eximed, If I absorb 4 or 5 more, breaking through to the ninth stage will be easy! Jun Changxiao had originally spected that even if he took the Qi Gathering Pill, he would need at least a half month of uninterrupted cultivation. With spirit stones, if he constantly used them, he could break through within 2 or 3 days truly terrifying! The system said, [Spirit stones are Falling Star Continents most important cultivation resource. Many martial artists run around in search of them, willing to even discard their lives.] How does one obtain a spirit stone? Jun Changxiao asked. The system responded, [You can mine a spirit stone vein, or you can look for a Spirit Master to refine them from high-quality crystal cores.] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. We have an apothecary It seems like I must find a time to descend the mountain and invite a spirit master. The system poured cold water over his thoughts, saying, [Spirit masters are rare. Even if you want the minimum spirit disciple, there will be less than ten in the entire Qingyang Commandert. If the host really wants to invite one, prepare for a sry of at least 1 million taels.] 1 million? That was daylight robbery! The next day. Jun Changxiao called over Liu Wanshi. Dudu, whats your current cultivation at? Liu Wanshi said, Sect Head, I am not at Meridian Opening Stage Four. I have gathered qi and can attack the next meridian! Her cooking skills were exquisite, but her spirit root was only ordinary. Since she was responsible for the meals, after entering the sect, she had only achieved the fourth meridian. Here. Jun changxiao said, This is a Meridian Attacking Pill, it can help you seed in opening a meridian. Liu Wanshi received the pill and stared with wide eyes, unable to believe. Meridian Attacking Pill? Isnt that a very expensive pill? Sect Head, are you really giving it to me? Seeing the small girls adorable appearance, Jun Changxiao had the urge to pinch her cheeks. Quickly break through. En, en. Liu Wanshi did not leave but sat cross-legged in the main hall. She ate the Meridian Opening Pill, revolved the Tendon Altering Sutra, then broke through! To be more exact. When the little girl gathered her spiritual energy and attacked the blocked meridians, she found that she could easily break through. Hu! Hu! Spirit power passed through the fifth meridian, and Liu Wanshi condensed a fifth halo on her wrist. Unable to contain her joy, she shouted, Sect Head, Ive opened the fifth meridian! Extremely excited, she leapt towards Jun Changxiao with a xiu! Shua! The great Sect Head Jun sidestepped, perfectly avoiding her. There was a bang and the small Liu Wanshi fell on the floor, spread-eagle. This was an instinct formed after cultivating the martial way for so long, an instinct to dodge! Liu Wanshi stood up, rubbing her forehead. Eyes filled with tears, she pitifully asked, Sect Head, why didnt you catch me? Chapter 111: spirit spring mountain once more Chapter 111: spirit spring mountain once more With the Meridian Attacking Pill and the Tendon Altering Sutra working in tandem, Liu Wanshi was able to open her fifth meridian with ease. Afterwards, Jun Changxiao called for all the disciples under Meridian Opening Stage Twelve to convene. Not many people, only 13. Four Meridian Opening Stage Ten, nine Meridian Opening Stage Eleven. It was not that their efforts were insufficient, but that they had joinedter and had worse spirit roots. Sometimes for one meridian, even with the help of the Tendon Altering Sutra, they would need to continuously try, so the difference between them and the others gradually increased. Looking at how the others were all Meridian Opening Stage Twelve or above, these 13 disciples rebuked themselves, ashamed to be using so many of their sect heads resources. Jun Changxiao could tell they were dejected, which was why he gave each of them three Meridian Attacking Pills and encouraged them. Failure now does not mean failure forever. If you practice diligently, you can do it. The system said: [The host seems more and more like the leader of a sect.] Saying it like that Does that mean I didnt seem like a sect leader before?! Indeed, before, Jun Changxiao was quite weak and so did not seem like a sect leader. Now that his cultivation had increased and his physique was leaner, his bearing did seem to be a bit more like that of a sect leader. But he didck something. Unlike those high-rank sect leaders, hecked the aura of an expert! This was not something that could be trained, as Sect Head Jun needed to be a true expert first. Next, the sect needed to be a powerhouse. It didnt need to dominate the continent, but it had to be a major yer. Without a high rank, he and the sect were nothing. Since I, Jun Changxiao, have arrived on this Falling Star Continent, I must be the supreme sect leader who awakens to the power of this world and can sleep on the legs of drunk beauties! The system spat: [You single dog, go wash up and sleep.] After the 13 disciples took the Meridian Attacking Pills, nine of the Stage Elevens broke through to Stage Twelve, another four went from Stage tTen to Stage Eleven. What did that mean? All of them broke through! The next day, Jun Changxiao was happy to hear that the disciples had all opened a meridian. When I recruit new disciples in the future, as long as they can condense enough spirit energy, opening a meridian will be an easy thing. Unfortunately, Zuiji and Xingchen went out for experience, otherwise I would give them several each. Still, after they return, they will also have great improvements. The Tendon Altering Sutra and the Meridian Attacking Pill together could give a martial artist a 100% sess rate when opening a meridian that was very terrifying. If news was leaked, it would definitely cause a great stir! Unfortunately. No one knew. In the eyes of those high tier sects, the Ironbone Sect was just like an ant, an ant crawling slowly up the high mountains into the clouds. The eve before the battle. Li Qingyang sat cross-legged in the Qi Gathering Array. He was immersed in revolving the Tendon Altering Sutra, his whole body covered inyers of spirit power, like a silkworm forming a chrysalis. Su Xiaomo and the others learned that their Second Senior Brother was going to fight with an inner disciple of the Holy Spring Sect and thus had not entered the array for the past two days, fearing that they might distract him. Puff. At this time, thest spirit stone had been cleanly absorbed and the now ash colored stone tumbled to the floor. Huff. Li Qingyang took a deep breath in, inhaling enough spirit power to fill his whole body. He then opened his eyes, a gleam shing through his pupils. Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, there should be no problems. He entered the Sect Martial Arts Competition as a First Stage Martial Apprentice, reaching Second Stage shortly after returning. With the spirit stones and Qi Gathering Pills, he was able to increase two more levels. As Qingyang Citys number one talent, Li Qingyangs innate talent could not be doubted. The reason his cultivation had been a bit slow was because he helped the sect head with many internal affairs, losing cultivation time here and there. He had noints though, because this was the sect heads trust in him and thus did his best toplete each matter. The night approached. Li Qingyang stepped out from the array and entered the training room, starting the final body tempering session before the fight. Jun Changxiao sat on the edge of the main halls roof, an elbow on his leg and chin resting on his palm. Qingyang, these past few days have been hard for you. Lu Qianqian was ice-cold, Xiao Zuiji was dispirited and depressed, Su Xiaomo was mischievous and carefree all his disciples were talented. But a sect could not depend only on the sect leader. The steady Li Qingyang was, without a doubt, who Jun Changxiao needed and favored the most. Asking him to fight this time was also in the hope that the boy would gain some prestige, in order to better assist Sect Head Jun in leading the numerous junior disciples. The next day. The day had just brightened but Liu Wanshi was already bustling about in the kitchen to make a sumptuous breakfast, which Ma Yongning and the two assassins carried over to the tables. Swiftly, the disciples came to dine. Li Qingyang also came. Although he had been in the training room all night, he seemed full of energy. Su Xiaomo walked over, raising his bowl as he said, Junior Brother hopes that Second Senior Brother beats the Holy Spring Sects disciple, raising the prestige of my Ironbone Sect! Saying that, he gulped down the soup. Hah! He then quickly stuck out his tongue, panting, Hot! Hot! The other disciples also wished Li Qingyang luck, the atmosphere in the dining hall bing warm. Liu Wanshi, still in the apron, popped her small head out from the kitchen. Shaking adle, she grinned and said, I got up especially early today to make a hearty meal to send Second Senior Brother off. [1] Putong! Several people simultaneously stumbled. Li Qingyang staggered and held onto the table, his forehead creasing. Childrens words carry no harm, childrens words carry no harm Shortly after, Jun Changxiao walked into the dining hall. After eating the hearty send-off meal, he brought Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and several main disciples and set off with no worries. Yaoyang City, Spirit Spring Mountain. The first time Jun Changxiao was here, he exterminated the Spirit Spring Sect. The second time, he epted a challenge. Theyre here, theyre here! The Ironbone Sect really epted the challenge! I thought that facing the Holy Spring Sect, this guy wouldnt daree. Jun Changxiao led several disciples up the mountain and saw that many martial artists had gathered outside the ruins of the Spirit Spring Sect. He hadnt descended the mountain these past few days and didnt know that the news rted to the fight between the Holy Spring Sect and the Ironbone Sect had spread across Qingyang Commandery. The various sects and martial artists who received the news wouldnt miss the fun; they had arrived in Yaoyang City the day before. The Hundred Sects Alliance also came. For example, there was the Tiger Roar Sects sect master, and also the Iron Fist Gangs leader, who had been punched by Xiao Zuiji. These two, after seeing Jun Changxiao and the Ironbone Sect disciples, were sneering. Brat. We must thank you for withdrawing from the Alliance. The Holy Spring Sect doesnt bother us about the matter anymore. Otherwise, I would never forgive you! Hehe, Jun Changxiao chuckled. This is just a challenge. That this ce is livelier than the Sect Martial Arts Competition makes this Lord a little surprised. Sect Head Jun, called the Tiger Roar Sect Master. The Holy Spring Sect is waiting for you in the Spirit Spring Sects training grounds. When you enter, you might be a bit frightened. After the conference in Qingyang City, the Hundred Sects Alliance definitely despised Jun Changxiao. The reason they came today was to look at how he would be beaten by a fifth-grade sect. Thinking back to this guys rampage in Star Moon Pavilion and then thinking of how he would face the Holy Spring Sect, about the panicked expression he would soon have, the various elders and sect leaders were immediately amused. The Spirit Spring Sect is just ruins, how could it frighten this Lord. Jun Changxiao walked forward with his disciples. Just as he walked in, he saw that there were three seats in the ce where the main hall had copsed. On these seats sat three people. At the center was a resolute-looking middle-aged man, his hands sped in hisp, head tilted slightly down. On the left was another middle-aged man, head resting on one hand, his expression slightly gloomy. On the right was a man with a wrinkled forehead. He sat with his legs crossed, picking at his ear with a pinky and generally looking very careless. Although these three people all looked different, all of them had a vigorous aura and cultivation bases no lower than elders of the Azure Mountain Sect. Jun Changxiao touched his nose and secretly thought, These three people, if they wear the Marines uniform and then add a long cape engraved with justice, they would look just like the Three Great Admirals. [2] [1] Dudu sounds like shes sending Qingyang off to death, or making hisst meal [2] He means the Three Admirals from the Golden Age of Piracy in One Piece Chapter 112: ironbone unyielding sect, unyielding! Chapter 112: ironbone unyielding sect, unyielding! The three martial artists sitting in the ruins of the main hall had intense auras, giving others a sense of strength, and the air also became quite heavy. They were the Holy Spring Sects Third Elder, Fourth Elder and Fifth Elder; their cultivation bases were all at Martial Ancestor. With three Martial Ancestor elders here at this battle, it seemed that they wanted to tell the world that the Spirit Spring Sect had connections with the Holy Spring Sect; it was not something you could casually destroy. To the right of these three stood a crowd of blue-clothed martial artists, the Holy Spring Sect disciples. On the left was another group of martial artists, such as Qingyang City Lord Xie Guangkun, Hundred Sects Alliance Chief Qin Haoran, as well as many sixth-grade sect leaders from around Qingyang Commandery. The battle formation was great! No wonder the Tiger Roar Sect Master had to stand outside. Xie Guangkun thought, Sect Head Jun, the Holy Spring Sect has sent three elders this time to pressure you. This Xie really cannot help. A fifth-grade sect was a colossus. Although he was the Qingyang City Lord, he was quite helpless here. Qin Haoran and the sixth-grade sect leaders looked amused as they watched Jun Changxiao walk forward. Boy, facing this battle, can you be as arrogant as you were in Star Moon Pavilion? Jun Changxiao and his disciples stopped outside the training field. The gstones in front had been burnt ck from when he set the Spirit Spring Sect on fire. The Third Elder, who sat in the middle, slowly raised his head. Are you the Ironbone Sects leader? His eyes were sharp and his voice was sonorous! Wisps of spirit power filled the air! Jun Changxiao puffed up his chest and sped his hands behind his back. Very calmly and confidently, he said, Correct. The disciples standing beside him, other than Lu Qianqian, also had their chests puffed and head high, not a sliver of timidity appearing on their faces. What was the Ironbone Sects first sect rule? To be an unyielding person, to behave unyieldingly! Although they faced three Martial Ancestor level experts, whose aura weighed down the atmosphere, that unyielding ironbone would actually not be bent! Xie Guangkun secretly admired them. Ironbone Unyielding Sect, totally unyielding! Jun Changxiao, facing these three Martial Ancestors, also truly understood why the first generation sect head had chosen the name Ironbone Unyielding Sect. At that moment, Sect Master Wang, who visited a brothel and escaped from prison, could not be beheaded. His great soul seemed to appear in the sky and spread his arms wide, gifting them with an ironbone buff, letting them confidently face a powerful enemy and be calm in the face of danger! Hmph. Alliance Chief Qin snorted. Hes intentionally acting calm. He and Xie Guangkun thought differently. Qin Haoran believed that Jun Changxiao and the Ironbone Sect disciples were only acting strong, but were actually afraid and disturbed on the inside. Acting? That was not so. If the situation permitted it, Sect Head Jun would have summoned a mahjong board to y a game with his disciples. The Holy Spring Sects Third Elder sped his fingers together, a lightly discernable spiritual energy gathering. With a solemn tone, he said, And you were the one who exterminated the Spirit Spring Sect? The spiritual energy rippled outwards! If it were an average person facing this, they would feel a heavy arua and would definitely copse, frightened! But Jun Changxiao calmly said, Lets not speak anymore nonsense, quickly call out that Fuck Shangfei to fight against this Lords disciple. Ha, you think youre impressive just because your manners imposing? If you have the ability,e kill me! The Third Elder would not go kill him, because this was a frank and upright scheduled fight. If the man ignored his status and rushed to kill Jun Changxiao, Jianghu would mock him. Jun Changxiao had verified this point before safely provoking him. No matter how impressive you are, your imposing manner and looks cant kill a person. The system said, [If he were a Martial Emperor, just one look or a smile would disintegrate the host into nothingness.] Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth twitch. A Martial Emperor ncing at him like a woman would, with charming eyes and a beaming smile That was absolutely new nightmare material! Lets not speak nonsense anymore? Xie Guangkun covered his face, dismayed. This boy really dares to say anything. Alliance Chief Qin and the various sect leaders looked more excited. Right, right, this arrogant manner, definitely dont lose it, continue to maintain it! Tsk, tsk. The Fifth Elder on the right grinned, A ninth-grade sect leader is pretty arrogant. No wonder you dare to kill my Holy Spring Sects outer disciple. The words outer disciple allowed Xie Guangkun to understand that the Holy Spring Sect was telling the world that they came not because of the Spirit Spring Sects extermination, but for the death of their disciples. The fact that said disciples had left the sect, and the fact that the elder ignored it to scorn the Ironbone Sect the others had nothing to say. Jun Changxiao eximed in amazement, The outer disciples you are talking about are the Spirit Spring Sect Leader and elders? Correct, Fifth Elder said. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Jun Changxiao said, This Lord heard that the Holy Spring Sect was famous in Jianghu for being righteous and orthodox. I thought that Wei Yixi, who colluded with bandits and hired assassins, was just a temporary worker, but I didnt expect him to be your honorable sects disciple. The three elders expressions darkened. Of course. Jun Changxiao continued, If the Holy Spring Sect thinks that this Jun is making false usations, I can pull out the letter between Wei Yixi and bandit Zhou Tianba as evidence of collusion. The three elders were silent. The Fourth Elder, who had not yet spoken, lightly said: The four Wei brothers were once outer disciples, but were expelled many years ago. That he and bandits colluded is his own matter; it has nothing to do with my Holy Spring Sect. Fifth-grade sects also wanted to keep up appearances. Jun Changxiao submissively responded, Discovering the vicious natures of the four outer disciples early on and expelling them, the Holy Spring Sect is worthy of being famously orthodox. This Jun admires, admires! The crowd felt the corners of their mouths twitch. Xie Guangkun thought, This boys words are really fierce. No wonder Situ Wang was so angered he spat blood on the scene. Now that Wei Yixi had been tagged with the expelledbel, the Holy Spring Sect could naturally no longer self-righteously look for trouble because their outer disciple had been killed. Sect Head Jun. Third Elder lightly said, The war deration clearly states that my Holy Spring Sects inner disciple Mo Shangfei would be fighting against you, not an Ironbone Sect disciple. Jun Changxiao shrugged. This Lord is the leader of a sect. It wouldnt be good to win against your honorable sects disciple. Therefore, disciple against disciple would be the fairest. Qin Haorans eyes were filled with scorn. Its almost like you could actually win against the Holy Spring Sects inner disciple. The Holy Spring Sect elders nced at each other, quickly reaching some tacit understanding. Third Elder said, Such being the case, then my sects disciples will ask for advice from the Ironbone Sects talented disciples. Shangfei. He beckoned the disciple over. Go fight. Yes! The disciple named Mo Shangfei walked up. This guy was tall and strong, his revealed muscles looking very solid. It seemed he had an unordinary amount of strength. Jun Changxiao wondered, Whats his cultivation? The system supplied, [Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice, his pure physical strength should be around 17,000 jin.] So high? Jun Changxiao frowned. The Long Sabre Gates master was a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice, but his strength had been 14,000 jin. A Holy Spring Sect disciple with one stage lower actually had 3000 jin more, meaning that the disciples natural talent was very high! Qingyang. In a low voice, Jun Changxiao warned, The opponent is not weak, be careful. En. Li Qingyang took a step toward the center of the field. Separated from Mo Shangfei by several meters, he humbly said, Ironbone Unyielding Sect, Li Qingyang. The Holy Spring Sects Fifth Elder picked at his ear. Sect Head Jun, my sects disciple is Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice. You sent out a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, are you not intentionally delivering him to a beating? [1] The guys name is Mo Shangfei. Jun Changxiao actually says Grass Shangfei but the character grass (cao) is used as ng for fuck (cao) Chapter 113: taking the audience by surprise Chapter 113: taking the audience by surprise Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice? The expressions of Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and the others all changed. The difference between fourth stage and eighth stage was too great, could Second Senior Brother win? Lu Qianqians willow brows wrinkled slightly. She whispered, Sect Head, the opponent is too strong, let me go up. With Mo Shangfeis strength, she did not believe that her junior brother could win. Jun Changxiao summoned a chair from his storage ring and sat down, finger tapping the arm rest. As the senior sister, no matter when or where, you should have confidence in your junior brothers. Lu Qianqian was silent, standing behind him with the numerous junior brothers. Li Qingyangs aptitude, although it is not bad, the Holy Spring Sects Mo Shangfei is simrly a high-grade spirit root. The odds of his sess arent great. The Ironbone Sect only has this one disciple that can make a move, right? Alliance Chief Qin and the various sect leaders sneered. Such a good opportunity, if they did not taunt the Ironbone Sect, how could they endure the foul emotions from Star Moon Pavilion? Of course. They did not think that Li Qingyang was weak. But with the same aptitude, the equally outstanding Mo Shangfei, had the upper hand in both resources and education. Qingyang Citys number one talent, if he joined the Azure Mountain Sect, he would definitely be an inner disciple and have better achievements than he does now. Yeah, what a waste of good aptitude. The various experts expressed regret. But in reality? It was just another way to taunt the Ironbone Sect, satirizing how Jun Changxiao destroyed a persons future. Xie Guangkun thought, Two months ago, Li Qingyang was Meridian Opening Stage Ten. Now that he is a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, his growth is already not bad. You really are a group of people with eyes who fail to see. It wasnt that they had eyes but failed to see, but that they intentionally refused to see. Jun Changxiao did not pay attention to the others ridicule. He unintentionally looked into the distance and caught a sh of light. Zuiji also came. Correct. Xiao Zuiji was also here. He was on a steep slope about 800 meters away, lying in a thick patch of grass. One eye was pressed to the lens, the muzzle of the Type 88 rifle aimed at Mo Shangfei. While he was roaming the wilderness, Xiao Zuiji heard about the scheduled battle and hurried over ahead of time. He had already crouched in this thick patch of grass for one day and one night. Even the three Martial Ancestors, who arrivedter, did not think that there was a ghost sniper ambushed in a hidden ce. Sect Head. The gun is ready. Whoever you point to is whoever this disciple will shoot. Ye Xingchen was lying on a rock some distance away. If not for this Emperor using the Grand Mysterious True Sutra to hide our auras, do you really think that lying in a patch of thick grass is enough to be secretive?! [1] Holy Spring Sect, Mo Shangfei. Mo Shangfei indifferently reported his name, exuding an aura of contempt. He had heard of Li Qingyang before, but did not take him seriously. After all, joining such a lowly sect meant that Li Qingyang would also slowly be trash. With both their names reported, the fight should have begun. However, Third Elder said, Sect Head Jun, fists and feet do not have eyes. If my disciple wounds your disciple, please do be magnanimous. Is this telling that this guy intends to be very violent? Jun Changxiao shook his head, humbly saying, If my disciple injures your disciple, may your honorable sect also be magnanimous. Qin Haoran and the others rolled their eyes. A Fourth Stage could injure an Eighth Stage? What a joke. Third Elder felt disinclined to exchange taunts with Jun Changxiao and lightly said, You can start. Shua Just as the elder finished, Mo Shangfei shot forward like an arrow. Spirit power was gathered in his right fist, whistling as he punched with powerful strength. Very quick, very sudden! Bang! Li Qingyang didnt have the time to dodge and crossed both arms in front of himself, blocking the opponent''s hard blow. Thump, thump, thump. He was forced back more than ten steps, strenuously righting himself. Based on the ripples of spiritual energy, that guys fist had contained at least 20,000 jin of strength. Huff. Li Qingyang exhaled and shook his arms, which were a bit numb. Oh? Mo Shangfei pulled his fist back, surprised. You can withstand my Strong Wind Fist without changing expressions. Your mortal bodys defense is pretty good. But, he smiled. How many times can you withstand it? Shua! Using a step technique, he dashed forward. Even though his body had yet to arrive, he wildly punched. With the addition of spirit power, there were numerous afterimages and fist illusions. The Strong Wind Fist was an ordinary-grade intermediate fist technique known for being quick and fierce. Mo Shangfeisprehension of the technique had reached the pinnacle. His disy caused Alliance Chief Qin and the others to exim. Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi were also startled into change. That fist was quick and powerful. If the one on stage was themselves, not only would they be unable to avoid it, they would also have an extremely difficult time blocking it! Li Qingyangs brows wrinkled slightly. Both of his arms crossed before his body once more. With a bang, bang, bang, he blocked and withstood the fistsing his way, but retreated step by step. Ta! He was forced all the way to the edge of the arena, one foot on the gstone, before he could stabilize himself. Unforgivingly, Mo Shangfei quickly caught up. He leapt into the air, right fist filled with spirit power, his fist like a meteor as he fell. This strike was very powerful! Alliance Chief Qin and the others instantly judged that Li Qingyang could not dodge to the left or right he could either retreat, or directly meet it. Retreating was equal to losing. But after taking several fists, facing this strike would inevitably wound him! The crowd wanted Li Qingyang to retreat, because that meant the boys defeat. From start to finish, the boy hadnt even made one move. Such a loss would definitely breed ridicule. Jun Changxiaos fingers repeatedly tapped the arm rest. It wasnt that he was flustered, but because his stage of mind really was steady! Ta! At this moment, Li Qingyang mmed his feet into the ground. He pulled his right fist back to his waist, crazily gathering spirit power into his arm and fist as an eye-catching shine gathered around his fist. Rupturing Fist! With a chilling sound, his right fist rumbled forward. As the rays of light around his fist sted forward, a vortex almost a meter wide formed beneath his feet. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bursting sounds echoed through the arena, like a string of firecrackers had been lit, jolting everyone into looks of surprise. Bang! The next second, Li Qingyangs fist directly punched Mo Shangfeis fist, causing him to fly backwards. Thump, thump, thump! The Holy Spring Sects inner disciple staggered as hended, retreating more than 20 meters before stabilizing with difficulty. An intense pain coursed through his right fist, his eyes filled with shock. His Strong Wind Fist had a strength of 22,000 jin! But facing his opponents move, it had been himself on the losing end! Alliance Chief Qin and the others, who had been daydreaming about how to ridicule the Ironbone Sect, saw that Mo Shangfei had been pushed back and were all dumbfounded. It was unbelievable that such a dire situation could still be turned around! Rupturing Fist? What martial skill was that? Why had they never heard of it before? But a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice using it could easily push back an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice Strong Wind user? Could the skill be mid-grade? Standing on a steep slope, the observing Ye Xingchen was secretly shocked. This fist technique isnt simple! Shua! Li Qingyang swiftly rushed forward. As he did so, his right fist changed into a palm. Adding spirit power to the surface of his palm, his right hand became a de, which he swung around. Xiu! Xiu! Xiu! Shortly, three crescent moons of flowing light arced through the air, exploding forward from three different directions. As they flew past, all that could be seen were faint afterimages. This was Correct, it was I Cut!! Xie Guangkun called out in rm, A spiritual energy type martial skill! Qin Haoran and the others stared wide-eyed, expressions filled with shock. The quietly sitting three elders also saw Li Qingyang creating three crescents of flowing light and almost jumped out of their seats! A spiritual energy type martial skill. Their Holy Spring Sect also had some, but the minimum level was mid-grade advanced, meaning that only Martial Masters could learn it. A Martial Apprentices qi cyclones were too weak, so they would certainly find it difficult to use! Jun Changxio studied Fifth Elders expressions, then crossed his legs. With a smile, he said, It shouldnt be that surprising, right? [1] uses the phrase unknown to god and ghosts, meaningplete secrecy Chapter 114: the fun starts now Chapter 114: the fun starts now Li Qingyang disyed the energy-type martial skill known as I Cut, immediately taking the audience by surprise. Unbelievable! Night Emperor was also in shock. In his previous life, he had practiced many energy-type martial skills and so knew that this type of martial skills greatest shoring was the taxing consumption of spiritual energy. For example, the Storming Sun-Moon sh was an energy-type martial skill he once learned. The user had to be a Martial Saint, and when they used this move, it would consume about 60% of the energy contained within their dantian. But Li Qingyang? With a stomp of his feet and a raise of his hands, he had consecutively cut down with three streams of light, seeming very rxed throughout! The Rupturing Fist and I Cut deeply shocked Ye Xingchen, making him realize that the Ironbone Sects martial skills were pretty good! Breaking through to Martial Apprentice and learning this sects martial skills is much better than cultivating this Emperors past skills, he secretly thought. Shua! Shua! Shua! In the arena, the three scrents of light exploded forward from different directions. Mo Shangfei, who had just regained his bnce, saw this and his expression suddenly changed. He quickly used the Strong Wind Fist to move forward and block. Bang! Bang! His two fists collided with the oing crescents of flowing light, causing both of his arms to tremble fiercely. From the pain, it seemed that his muscles had torn! Mo Shangfei didnt even have the time to grimace because the third crescent of light flew close to the ground. Making a 90 turn, sweeping from the ground skywards, ruthlessly smacking him in upside the chin. Shua! With a domineering strength, the hit caused his entire body to fly into the air. He finally fell heavily onto the ground, blood trickling from his mouth. Being able to fend off two I Cuts, this Holy Spring Sect inner disciples performance was pretty good. Of course, he waspletely unable to take the third cuts cunning angle. Hate Hateful Blood still flowing from his lips, Mo Shangfei struggled to his feet. It seemed that his mortal body was quite strong, as he had only received some minor injuries. This was also because Li Qingyang did not use all of his spirit power. Otherwise, with just the first I Cut, the opponents bones would have shattered. The expressions of the three elders had immediately be gloomy. They thought that their disciple could defeat the opponent easily, but didnt expect that he would be wounded after a series of skills! Qin Haoran said, Although energy-type martial skills are powerful, their shoring is ack of endurance. If the Holy Spring Sect disciple can resist, then he has nothing to be afraid of. After three consecutive moves, the Ironbone Sect disciple has definitely consumed a lot of energy. Hes surely exhausted now. These Hundred Sects Alliance figures seemed like they were discussing amongst themselves, but spoke in loud voices. They were obviously reminding the Holy Spring Sect inner disciple to not panic, to slowly exhaust the opponent. This was nothing that needed reminding; Mo Shangfei knew the weakness of energy-type martial skills. He shook both arms, eyes cold. I was careless a moment ago, letting you seize an opportunity. He now acknowledged Li Qingyang, no longer underestimating him. Fifth Elder picked at his ear, grinning widely. The fun starts now. Correct. Jun Changxiao was kicking his leg up and down, picking his nose. The fun starts now. Shua! After adjusting his mentality, Mo Shangfei rushed forward once more. He used the Strong Wind Fist once more, his speed obviously much faster than a moment ago. Immediately ten different illusionary images appeared, the strength exploding outward! Bang! Bang! Bang! Li Qingyang used the Rupturing Fist and with a firecracker-like sound, the fist arts shed together, sending ripples of energy into the area. It was just a moment, but the two people had used fist arts to exchange a few dozen moves! The dust under their feet continuously swirled, encircling the area and bing a vortex of wind that shredded the surrounding leaves into strips. Bang! The two people smashed their fists together once more, each retreating 45 meters. Li Qingyang stretched his ten fingers, his entire arm shaken numb. Mo Shangfei wasnt faring much better. This type of force confrontation was equal to using stone to hit stone, as injuring the enemy also injured themselves. It seems like victory and defeat wont be decided within a short time. Its really strange, a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice is unexpectedly well-matched with an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice! The fist arts that the Ironbone Sect disciple used are not of low quality, otherwise he would have been defeated. The Holy Spring Sect disciples realm is higher and has boundless spirit energy. Fighting a protracted battle will definitely be no issue to him. The Ironbone Sect disciples hand is trembling. In my opinion, these dozens of moves have consumed 70-80% of the spirit energy in his dantian cyclones. Shua! Li Qingyang formed a de palm and yelled, I Cut! Xiu A crescent of line shot out. He could still use the energy-type martial skill? The various sect leaders who had been discussing saw the flowing light rush forward and were all shocked silly. I Cut! I Cut! Within an extremely short period of time, Li Qingyang raised his hand once more, and two more crescents of light shot forward. He used his actions to ruthlessly p the faces of these experts, telling them my spiritual energy is still very sufficient. Bang! Bang! Bang! Mo Shangfei was on guard, avoiding the strikes with a step technique. One after another, the three streams of light hit the gstones, smashing them into powder. This time it was Li Qingyang who was unforgiving! While his opponent ran away, Li QIngyang turned his body, constantly making the I Cut posture like he was hitting a ping-pong ball and shooting crescent-shaped beams at the fleeing figure. Watching the crescent moon-shaped beams of light flying through the air at different angles, Alliance Chief Qin and the other martial artists had all frozen. The exhausting energy-type martial skill was being used with a wave of the hand, this scene was too terrifying! Although Mo Shangfei tried to avoid these beams of light by frantically changing positions, he was only able to avoid three. Then, the following beams of light brutally struck his face, shoulder, hand, foot Putong! Finally, after a beating, he copsed on the ground. Blood spurted from his face and his eyes rolled back as he fainted. The I Cut that Li Qingyang formed wasnt terribly strong, but he had violently bombarded his opponent. Let alone an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice, even a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice wouldnt be able to endure it. He won! Second Senior Brother won! Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi jumped about excitedly. Although Lu Qianqians face remained emotionless, she was actually relieved in her heart. After returning, I must cultivate I Cut This woman was like Ye Xingchen, only interested in the Tendon Altering Sutra. As for the Rupturing Fist and I Cut, she hadnt started learning it even after receiving the manuals some time ago. Xiao Zuiji saw his senior brother win and gently raised his head, index fingering loosening from the trigger. He had been on high alert. If the fight did not seem to be in Second Senior Brothers favor a moment ago, he would definitely have assassinated Mo Shangfei. Junior Brother Ye. Xiao Zuiji grinned, Second Senior Brother won! Tch. Our aloof Sir Night Emperor was full of disdain. Its just winning an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice, is there a need to be so happy? His state of mind was calm because he had not integrated with the Ironbone Sect and did not have the sects sense of honor. Xiao Zuiji was different. He acknowledged the Ironbone Sect, acknowledged the sect head, and acknowledged all his senior and junior brothers. Therefore Li Qingyangs victory brought him no less joy than his own victory would. Aiya. Jun Changxiao stood up, sounding quite apologetic as he said, Fists and feet do not have eyes; beating your honorable sects disciple into this state, Im really a little embarrassed. The Holy Spring Sect disciples standing on the left were angered, hands moving to their sword hilts. Lu Qianqian walked forward two steps, standing shoulder to shoulder with the sect head. Her pale hands were also on her swords hilt, her eyes twinkling with a chilling intent. Guys, my Sister Qian is also quite an aggressive person! Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi also walked forward, their hands on the hilts of the Cold Edge Swords, not showing any weakness. Xiao Zuiji used the 8x Scope to aim from afar, locking on to the head of the Holy Spring Sect disciple closest to his sect head. So long as that disciple moved even one step, his head would immediately explode. With swords drawn and bows bent, the atmosphere was terribly heavy! Chapter 115: sect head jun is an expert Chapter 115: sect head jun is an expert The Holy Spring Sect disciples found it hard to ept that Mo Shangfei had been beaten into unconsciousness and therefore had their hands on their sword hilts, seeming ready to make a move. Lu Qianqian, Su Xiaomo and the others were also ready so long as you dare to act, we will definitely draw our swords! At this moment, the Ironbone Unyielding Sects unyielding iron bones were decisively manifested! Back in the ck Wind Stronghold, a disciple had feared death and did not hesitate to leave the sect to join the bandits, disappointing Jun Changxiao. Now, facing the Holy Spring Sect, these disciples not only showed no fear, but dared to roll up their sleeves to fight a powerful enemy? This could only make him proud. I do not have extravagant demands for my disciples, like asking for remarkable talent or what not. I do not care if my disciples background is noble or not. I only hope that my disciples have sincere hearts and will regard themselves as one with the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, dying together, gaining riches and honor together. Sect Head Jun. The Holy Spring Sects Third Elder sneered, What are your disciples trying to do? Jun Changxiao calmly responded, Whatever your disciples are trying to do is what my disciples are doing. Dont pretend to be confused for this Lord. If his disciples showed such courage, but he himself was timid, why should he be a sect leader? Why should he be the protagonist? Damn! Arent you all just brittle sticks? This Lords Irretractable Saber has been unable to tolerate its bloodthirst! At that moment, Jun Changxiao wished he could take off his robes, revealing an azure dragon on his left and a white tiger on his right. He would then pick up the saber and smack his chest, wagging a finger at his opponent and roaring, Come at me! No wonder he was so calm, he actually had the Irretractable Saber as backup. Qin Haoran and the others smiled. Daring to show such resentment to the Holy Spring Sect elders, you and your disciples will find it hard to leave today. In the meantime, Xie Guangkun came out to cate: Elder Si, Sect Head Jun. This is just an exchange between disciples. There is no need to draw swords. He favored Jun Changxiao and hoped that he could pass this tribtion. City Lord Xie, Qin Haoran lightly said. Elder Si is one of the Eight Great Elders of the Holy Spring Sect. For a trivial ninth-grade sects sect leader to speak in such a tone is a bit presumptuous. Alliance Chief Qin. Jun Changxiao took out the sect rank te, saying, Please open your dog eyes wide and look clearly for this Lord. My Ironbone Sect is now an eighth-grade. Qin Haoran angrily said, What did you say? Did you not hear clearly? Jun Changxiao raised his middle finger and turned his nose up. This Lord said that you, the Hundred Sect Alliances alliance chief, in front of the Holy Spring Sect, is just a dog. It was originally nothing more than a joke, so he wasnt going to say anything, but Alliance Chief Qin just had to walk the irregr path and directly spout some insulting words. Qin Haoran, as a sixth-grade sects leader, as the Hundred Sect Alliances chief, how could he tolerate being shamed like this? He immediately stopped concealing his murderous intentions. Tsk, tsk. The Holy Spring Sects Fifth Elder said, An eighth-rank sect dares to arrogantly ridicule Alliance Chief Qin. It seems like he doesnt have much dignity in Qingyang Commandery. This guy was also able to taunt, his utilization of words even more adept. Kacha! Qin Haoren clenched his fists tightly, taking one step forward. However, after taking one step, there was a bang from a distant ce and the gstone several cun (3.33cm) away from his feet was turned into dust. Shua! Shua! Shua! All three of the Holy Spring Sect elders jumped out of their seats, eyes gleaming with cold intent as they looked in the direction of that light beam. On that steep slope they discovered a person, who held some long thing belching smoke. Xie Guangkun and the other sect leaders also looked in the direction, their hearts trembling. That flowing light had been too quick, their eyes couldnt catch it! That thing a moment ago a hidden weapon? The three Holy Spring Sect elders looked at each other with nk dismay, their expressions bing more solemn. They judged that with the speed and strength of that flowing light, if someone didnt use spiritual energy to protect the body, one hit would cause heavy injuries! Everyone. Jun Changxiao leaned back into his chair, crossing his legs and sping his hands together, cing them on his knees. With a smile, he said, Up there is one of my sects disciples who is skilled in 36,000 types of hidden weapons. The hidden weapon he currently holds is named the Invincible Cannon. The Invincible Cannon? The audience was bewildered; obviously none of them had ever heard of it. Jun Changxiao added, Alliance Chief Qin, that shot a moment ago was just a warning. If you feel that my Ironbone Sect is easy to bully, this Lord does not mind ordering the disciple to shoot once more. The Holy Spring Sects three elders were Martial Ancestors, Qin Haoran was also a Martial Ancestor. Surrounded by experts, Xiao Zuiji still dared to open fire as a warning this was quite bold. Xie Guangkun thought, Sect Head Jun is quite the expert! After being warned, Qin Haorans expression was exceptionally ugly. After slightly considering, he stepped back. That flowing light had hit right in front of him, the power and speed causing his heart to tremble with fear. Whether the Type 88 rifles bullets, which were condensed from a low-grade crystal, could one-shot a Martial Ancestor was hard to determine. But one thing was certain: it would be difficult to dodge the high-speed shot. It was easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to dodge a stab in the dark. Alliance Chief Qin was a bit afraid that the disciple would use the hidden weapon again. Moreover, this was a matter between the Ironbone Sect and the Holy Spring Sect, why should he change from guest to host? Of course. Since he was called a dog, his fury was hard to swallow. The Ironbone Sect and the Hundred Sects Alliance, which had previously just gone separate ways, had now torn all semnce of decorum to shreds. Xiao Zuijis warning shot shocked Alliance Chief Qin and the various sect leaders, and also deterred the Holy Spring Sect disciples. Even if they had the impulse to draw their swords, they had no intention to follow through. After all, there was that Ironbone Sect disciple above them, who was skilled in more than 30,000 kinds of hidden weapons! Hmph. The Holy Spring Sects Third Elder indifferently said, Sect Head Jun is so arrogant, this Si actually wants to learn some of your brilliant tricks. The Holy Spring Sects goal for this exchange was to humiliate the Ironbone Sect, letting others know that even a disciple they had expelled could not be provoked. But now? The disciple they sent out was beaten by the Ironbone Sect disciple! Reality did not follow their thoughts, which they found hard to ept. Therefore, they directly initiated an exchange between an elder and Sect Head Jun Changxiao. Qin Haoran and the others sneered. Martial Ancestor level Elder Si had initiated a fight. If Jun Changxiao epted the challenge, he would definitely be beaten from a tiger into a dog. Can I reject it? Jun Changxiao asked, scratching his nose. It wasnt that he was afraid to fight, since he had the Strength Talisman and the Irretractable Saber. The problem was without a system mission, fighting was a loss for him. A figure from a sixth-grade sect said, You are a sect leader, the one who challenged is a sect elder. If you refuse, then you will be mocked by others in Jianghu. Oh. Jun Changxiao made a sound of understanding. You motherfucker! Quickly give me a side mission, let me openly fight him! Unfortunately, there was no response from the system Third Elder said, Sect Head Jun, do you dare ept this challenge? Both his eyes and tone were filled with disdain. This is thinking that I dont dare ept? Jun Changxiao asked the system, What is his cultivation, whats his strength? The system responded: [First Stage Martial Ancestor. Strength is hard to urately figure out, but at least over 200,000 jin.] 200,000 jin? Also above that? That was too high! My strength is only about 25,000 jin. Even with the Strength Talisman it would be 5 times that. Thats still way less than his 200,000. The system poured cold water on his spirits, adding: [The host and him not only have a strength disparity, but a realm disparity. If you ept this challenge, the probability of winning is 0%.] The strength disparity among Martial Apprentices was not great, so it wasnt rare for people to jump stages and defeat opponents. But a Martial Ancestor skipping over the Martial Master Realm to fight a Martial Ancestor? That was absolutely looking for death. Fuck, now Im torn. Must I waste a Seal-Opening Talisman and use the Irretractable Saber? Hahaha! At this time, there wasughter somewhere behind him. Turning around, Jun Changxiao saw that Elder Ma had brought several Azure Mountain Sect disciples over, saying, Elder Si is a Martial Ancestor. Initiating a challenge with Young Friend Jun, who is a Martial Apprentice, is going too far. Elder Sisplexion darkened. Ma Yunteng!previous Chapternext chapter If you liked this chapter and want to read more, pleaseBuy Me A Coffeeor check out my Patreon Chapter 116: to not reciprocate is against etiquette Chapter 116: to not reciprocate is against etiquette Sect Head Jun was just considering whether he should summon the Irretractable Sabre and fight the Holy Spring Sects Third Elder, but didnt expect that the Azure Mountain Sects Elder Ma would show up at the critical moment. Hoo! He secretly rxed and said, I saved a Seal-Opening Talisman. Elder Ma Yunteng walked over, standing shoulder to shoulder with Jun Changxiao. With a smile, he said, Young Friend Jun, when separating in Qingyang City, I didnt expect to meet again so quickly. Jun Changxiao sped his hands in greeting. Qingyang Commandery is too small, you may meet by chance anywhere. Hahaha, Ma Yuntengughed loudly. What a good phrase, you may meet by chance anywhere! The expressions of Qin Haoran and the others rapidly changed. Elder Ma called Jun Changxiao Young Friend Jun, speaking andughing together, meaning that the rtionship between the two was significant! Hateful! When did the small Ironbone Sect hug the Azure Mountain Sects thigh? Jun Changxiao did not hug someones thigh, but had given Ma Yunteng some pointers, making the elder quite grateful. Hearing about the exchange with the Holy Spring Sect, he hurried over with some people. By the way, Ma Yunteng truly arrived at a perfect time. Otherwise, once our great Sect Head Jun summoned that 40 meter long sabre, it would be very hard to recover. The three Holy Spring Sect elders had slightly ugly expressions. The Azure Mountain Sect rushing over at this time, was it so they could support the Ironbone Sect? Elder Si. Ma Yunteng lightly said, Although you and Young Friend Jun are elder and sect leader, but a Martial Ancestor against a Martial Apprentice Are you not ashamed? Hpmh. Elder Sis voice was cold as he responded, This Si was only joking just now, Elder Ma should not take it seriously. Ha, ha, ha (sarcastic). [1] It was a joke since the Azure Mountain Sect arrived; if they hadnt, it definitely would not have been a joke. So its like that. Ma Yunteng acted like he had been suddenly enlightened. Like I said, how could a Martial Ancestor possibly challenge a Martial Apprentice? Alliance Chief Qin and the other sect leaders immediately realized that the Azure Mountain Sect was here to support the Ironbone Sect and had to sigh; having a thigh to hug truly was great. Elder Sis gaze became a little uncertain. The simrly fifth-grade Azure Mountain Sect was not any weaker than his Holy Spring Sect. If they really wanted to protect the Ironbone Sect, he feared that acting here and now would have no good results. Elder Si, Ma Yunteng said. About the matter regarding the Spirit Spring Sect, this Ma has heard a bit. Has your Holy Spring Sect sent people here on a punitive expedition? Elder Si cooly responded, Elder Ma should not misunderstand. The Wei n brothers have been expelled and no longer have any connection with my Holy Spring Sect. This trip is just topare notes with the Ironbone Sect, not some punitive expedition. The two talked very casually, but there was a needle-sharp feeling. Worthy of fifth-grade sects. It was just a verbal confrontation, but it felt like two experts were exchanging moves! ncing at Mo Shangfei, who had fainted on the training grounds, Ma Yunfeng said, If I did not guess wrong, your honorable sects disciple seems to have been defeated. Has victory and defeat in this exchange not been decided? When he mentioned this, the three Holy Spring Sect elders expressions became uglier. Jun Changxiao seized the opportunity to say, Elder Si, if you are not satisfied, we can send more disciples up to have some friendly exchanges andpare notes. No need. Elder Si grimaced, If it is fated in the future, they canpare notes then. Mo Shangfei was the most outstanding inner disciple he had brought today, but had been punched into unconsciousness. If the other disciples went up, they would definitely be at a disadvantage. Elder Si nced meaningfully at the other two elders, then sped his hands in a slight bow. Elder Ma, there are still matters to finish in the sect, I will say goodbye first. Saying that, he walked away. Probably because he was suppressing a lot of anger, he didnt greet Alliance Chief Qin and the others at all. Wait a moment. However, just as he got to the entrance, Jun Changxiao called out. Elder Si stopped but did not turn around. Sect Head Jun, what is the matter? Jun Changxiao was also facing away from him, head down and rubbing his hands together. My Ironbone Sect first sect rule is: not to reciprocate is against etiquette. It changed again, quickly remember it. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo closed their eyes, engraving thetest first sect rule into their memories. If the situation permitted, they might even have written the line down on a small notebook. Not to reciprocate is against etiquette? Elder Si seriously asked, Sect Head Jun, what do you mean by this? Jun Changxiao touched his nose. A yearter, this Lord will personally lead disciples topare notes with your Holy Spring Sect. Xie Guangkun and the others were immediately wide-eyed. Although there was a deadline of one year, that was still a challenge against the Holy Spring Sect! An eighth-grade sect against a fifth-grade sect was absolutely unprecedented and would likely not have a repeat! Elder Si dismissively said, Sect Head Jun, if I use coarse words: Your Ironbone Sect really does not have the qualifications topare notes with my Holy Spring Sect. Indeed. The disparity between an eighth-grade and a fifth-grade sect was too big. Jun Changxiao smiled lightly. We do not have the qualifications now, but that does not mean we will not have the qualifications in the future. Alright! Elder Si quite happily agreed. My Holy Spring Sect epts this challenge. In a year, Sect Head Jun and disciples will visit Holy Spring Mountain andpare notes with my disciples. But His eyes were deep and chilling as he added, When the timees, Sect Head Jun must not retract from this agreement. Jun Changxiao said, Elder Si please do not worry, my Ironbone Sects first rule is civility, harmony, integrity, and friendliness, we naturally will not do something like failing to keep our word. The martial artists listening felt their mouths twitching. Even more, they really wanted to ask: Sect Head Jun, how many first sect rules does your Ironbone Sect have? Elder Si indifferently said, A yearter, my Holy Spring Sect will respectfully await your honorable Ironbone Sects visit! Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he led the elders and disciples off with a huff. They had originallye as a big crowd to punish the Ironbone Sect, but their inner sect disciple had gone up to fight and been punched unconscious he even had to be carried off. This was a big loss of dignity, so it was not strange to be angry. With the Holy Spring Sect gone, the show had also ended. Various sect leaders walked over, bidding Ma Yuntung goodbye one by one with a smile. However, when Qin Haoran reached the entrance, Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin, after a period of time, my Ironbone Sect will also visit the Vast Spirit Gate topare notes. Hmph. Qin Haoran coldly responded, This Qin will be waiting. After he and the various sect leaders left, Xie Guangkun walked over and sped his fist to Elder Ma. With a shake of his head, he said, Sect Head Jun, you first set a one year agreement with the Holy Spring Sect, then challenged the Vast Spirit Gate. Isnt this antagonizing everyone? Jun Changxiao responded, City Lord Xie, do you think that my Ironbone Sect can peacefully coexist with the Hundred Sects Alliance and Alliance Chief Qin? It cannot, Xie Guangkun admitted. From the moment this guy called Qin Haoran a dog, both sides had decided to forgo all pretenses. In the future, if the two sects ever met in the wild, they would be sorry for the bitter resentment they had created. Jun Changxiao shrugged. Since they are enemies, why not set up a challenge and let everyone know? Hearing these words, Xie Guangkun was suddenly enlightened and immediately held his thumb up, praising, Sect Head Juns move is wise, this Xie admires, admires! As long as news of the agreement with Alliance Chief Qin passed along Jianghu, regardless of whether it was the Vast Spirit Gate or another Alliance member, no one would straightforwardly make trouble for the Ironbone Sect, otherwise it would be considered intervening in a personal argument. This was a good development. But Xie Guangkun also knew, with a challenge agreed upon, the Ironbone Sect could avoid harassment from the Alliance, but they would have to take on the challenge sooner orter. Sect Head Jun and his Ironbone Sect, could they defeat the sixth-grade Vast Spirit Sect at the appointed time? [1] raws use (he-he-da), which is used to convey derision or child-likeughter Chapter 117: if you do not become stronger, then my condolences Chapter 117: if you do not be stronger, then my condolences The Holy Spring Sect left, Qin Haoran and the others also left. Although they did not leave together, both groups were simrly suppressing fury. Those who had gathered to watch the show were all in shock. Ironbones Li Qingyang, a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, had defeated an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice this was absolutely valiant! What was more astounding was that Jun Changxiao was fearless before the colossus known as the Holy Spring Sect, unexpectedly setting a challenge for a yearter, agreeing topare notes with the Holy Spring Sect! He was he insane? That was what all the martial artists were thinking as they walked the mountain roads. The disciple gained victory with a special martial skill, which was still understandable. But an eighth-sect challenging a fifth-grade sect was absolutely ridiculous! The Ironbone Sects leader sure has courage, daring to challenge the Holy Spring Sect! This is really overestimating himself. In my opinion, he wont even be able to pass Alliance Chief Qin, let alone go to the Holy Spring Sect. This guy didnt set a concrete time limit. Who the hell knows when hes going to the Vast Spirit Gate. Ever since this Sect Head Jun became somewhat famous during the Hundred Sects Recruitment, our Qinyang Commandery hasnt had any tranquil days. Many martial artists were discussing amongst themselves, but were actually anticipating the day when Jun Changxiao would lead his disciples to the Vast Spirit Gate, which was hopefully sooner rather thanter. After all, cultivation was quite a boring profession. Things like this added some spice. Moreover It wasnt good for Jianghu to be peacefully static. Outside the ruins of the Spirit Spring Sect. Jun Changxiao walked out, gratefully saluting, Elder Ma, thank you for your prompt arrival. Otherwise this Jun does not how he would have faced the Holy Spring Sect. Ma Yunteng smiled. My Azure Mountain Sect is also in Qingyang Commandery, and I naturally cannot tolerate the Holy Spring Sect insulting Young Friend Jun. Jun Changxiao solemnly said, This Jun will remember your help today. If Elder Ma needs my Ironbone Sect in the future, I will surely not hesitate to assist! His principle was: If you are bad to me, I will be worse to you. If you are good to me, I will be better to you. Moreover, the Azure Mountain Sect had a good background. If the two sects could be friends, it was a nice, thick thigh to hug onto. Jun Changxiao would not hold onto a thigh on his own initiative, but if a thigh was extended, he would certainly take it. If he went about everything like plucking leg hair, then his brain had definitely been smashed by a door. Elder Ma smiled. Sect Head Jun, this Ma has something to request. Please say, Jun Changxiao said. Elder Ma looked at his disciples behind them. These good-for-nothing disciples have encountered some problems on the Martial Way. I ask Young Friend Jun to give them some pointers. Jun Changxiao said, No problem. Saying that, he crushed a basic Insight Talisman and began to listen to the Azure Mountain Sects disciples one by one, giving them the most urate pointers and suggestions. Hmn Yeah. He also conveniently learned some of the Azure Mountain Sects martial skills. This could not be med on him, as with the Insight Talisman, as long as he received a cultivation technique, he couldprehend it within a minute. Naturally, these mysteriousprehension skills had a drawback, which was that the talisman would only work on martial skills from Falling Star Great Continent and not on the systems. Jun Changxiao wanted to use the Insight Talisman toprehend the systems martial skills, but that was impossible. But this was still alright because the three skills that he had obtained were not too difficult to study. After a bit more than ten minutes, all the Azure Mountain Sect disciples had been directed in turn. Each and every one of them was lost in thought, having suddenly been enlightened on the Martial Way. The nearby Xie Guangkun was dumbfounded. A fifth-grade sects disciples had unexpectedly been enlightened by an eighth-grade sects leader that was something really inconceivable! He walked closer, a little flustered. Sect Head Jun, this Xie also has some problems on the Martial Way. I do not know whether you could dispel my doubts? Please speak, Jun Changxiao said. In the arena just now, City Lord Xie hade forward to persuade him. But he knew that this was in support of himself and therefore did not mind, willing to provide pointers. Xie Guangkun was cultivating a type of fist art, which he demonstrated on site. Jun Changxiao was silent for a moment, before giving specialized technical guidance and slightly modified how the fist technique could be learned. Naturally. He also learned the martial skill for himself. The improvement made City Lord Xie stunned. He eventually raised a thumbs-up, eximing, Sect Head Juns minor adjustment has untied this Xies many years of confusion, your ability is quite divine! Jun Changxiao humbly responded, This Lord only has a little knowledge of the Martial Way, it is not worth mentioning. Later on, I will have to rely upon City Lord Xie. When he should be arrogant, he was arrogant. But when it was time to build rtions he had to make good connections. After all, the path he had to walk was still long. If he offended the entire world, unless he had the protagonists halo, his ending would be miserable. Xie Guangkun was an experienced yer, so how could he not understand Jun Changxiaos meaning? He therefore seriously said, Sect Head Jun, do not worry. So long as you are within the boundaries of Qingyang City, whoever dares to act against your Ironbone Sect will be my Qingyang Citys 3.6 million peoples enemy! He pulled out the 3.6 million people at the earliest convenience; this City Lord was a little cute. However, how could he think that some day in the future, when mes of war spread across Qingyang Commandery, when tens of thousands of soldiers surrounded Qingyang City, this hot-blooded man and his disciples would stand upon the city walls, guarding the 3.6 million people with their iron bones. With all the disciples directed, only needing personalprehension, Ma Yunteng bid them farewell. But before he left, he handed over 1 million taels, as a thank you for the pointers. Jun Changxiao was amazed. He just handed out 1 million taels, Elder Ma is really rich! Xie Guangkun said, Although they live secluded in the Azure Mountains, the Azure Mountain Sect is quite active in Jianghu. They have business in every city, which is handled by Elder Ma; their financial resources cannot be belittled. Really. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, Regardless of the previous world or this different world, those surnamed Ma are all very extraordinary. The system said, [Go call him daddy then.] Fuck off. Jun Changxiao led his disciples and descended the mountain with Xie Guangkun, returning to Qingyang City together. As for Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen on the steep slope, they continued with their wilderness expedition. Soon, the news regarding the Ironbone Sects exchange with the Holy Spring Sect in a year spread through the entire Qingyang Commandery, raising another wave of unrest! Did you hear about the thing with the Spirit Spring Sect? That had be the conversation starter among martial artists. Those who said they had not heard of it yet were fucking losers [1], scorned by everyone else. A one-year agreement. This did not stay within Qingyang Commandery, but also passed on to othermanderies. After the various families and sect learned of the news one after another, they not only remembered the name of the obscure Ironbone Sect, but also agreed that this was just looking for death! In fact, the reason Jun Changxiao dared to make this challenge was simr to how Xiao Zuiji had a three-year agreement to set a goal for himself; for example, defeating a fifth-grade sect in one year. He did not consider an eighth-grade or seventh-grade sect to start off, directly setting the goal as a fifth-grade this was courageous. If you did not be stronger in the face of death, then my condolences, I will sing Bracing the Chill for you in Hell [2]. This was very exciting! After returning to the sect, Jun Changxiao called together all the disciples. A yearter, we will head to the Holy Spring Sect for a martial exchange. Your mission is to unceasingly grow stronger. Tell this Lord loudly, can you do that? We can! The disciples joined their hands behind their backs and shouted. OK, dismissed. [1] raws use , which directly trantes to fat otaku, but its a mean/derogatory way to call someone a homebody [2] raws say , which lit. trantes to sing Liang Liang (Bracing the Chill''); Bracing the Chill is the ending theme to the show Eternal Love, which is a sad romance drama about a couple torn apart by fate. So to sing Bracing the Chill is to show your condolences. Chapter 118: standardization of the ironbone sect Chapter 118: standardization of the ironbone sect With the agreement with the Holy Spring Sect ending in one year, as well as the n topare notes with the Vast Spring Gate, the atmosphere within the Ironbone Sect became quite serious and the disciples diligently cultivated. However, that was far from enough. Forget the fifth-grade sect, even a sixth-grade sect was like a solid mountain in front of them stepping over it would be very difficult. After returning, Jun Changxiao had been pondering this issue. The conclusion he finally drew was that the only way to make the disciples stronger was through medicinal pills and spirit stones. The system said, [Medicinal pills and spirit stones are but auxiliary items. The disciples spirit roots decide everything.] Youre not wrong. Jun Changxiao thought the same. Medicinal pills and spirit stones could no doubt rapidly increase cultivation, but if the disciples aptitudes were still ordinary, they would sooner orter meet an unbeatable foe. If Zuiji can upgrade his spirit root with the aid of the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, then so can the others, Jun Changxiao muttered. He had a bold idea in his heart: Upgrade the disciples spirit roots with the Aptitude Transformation Liquid! Looking through the products hed already bought once before, he had three different ranks of Aptitude Transformation Fluid, which could easily allow a low-grade spirit root to reach high-grade. But buying a set of all three would consume 150 contribution points. At the present limit of contribution points, he could only buy three sets, or could only help three disciples. Jun Changxiao muttered, With my present ability, I cannot support aplete upgrade, but I can let some disciples upgrade a little. Each sect had an inner division. Inner court disciples were the elite, enjoying many additional resources. Jun Changxiao wanted to make some disciples strong first, which was equal to dividing the disciples into the inner and outer courts. In a major sect, bing an inner disciple depended on aptitude and diligent cultivation. Jun Changxiao just chose several disciples. The high-grade talent Li Qingyang and the mysterious Lu Qianqian were automatically chosen. He quickly filled the rest of the quota for key disciple training. Xiao Zuiji, Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, Li Fei, as well as Ye Xingchen. The next day. Jun Changxiao formally announced that from this day forward, the Ironbone Sect would have inner and outer divisions. The first batch of inner disciples was seven. This Lord is impartial. If you want to be an inner disciple, you must prove yourself with strength, he added. Many disciples were not depressed in the least, as their belief in bing stronger was even firmer. Work hard! Work even harder! Be an inner disciple with strength! The division into inner and outer courts stimted a new wave of cultivation enthusiasm in the Ironbone Sect. After all, it was equivalent to giving them another goal to struggle towards. Sect Head. After dismissal, Lu Qianqian walked into the main hall. Since we have a division into inner and outer courts, rewards and punishments should also be formted so that junior martial brothers will diligently cultivate and not ck off. Jun Changxiao leaned back and smiled. What ideas do you have? Lu Qianqian said, There should be a strength inspection every month, a small contest among the disciples every three months, and a Great Competition every year. This system was used in many sects. Didnt many novel protagonists show brilliance in these various sect martial arts contests, eventually bing revered deity-demon-emperor-king-saint-soveriegn-immortals? epted, Jun Changxiao said. Even with the existence of the system, he had to be rational and could not be too unconventional. Moreover, didnt the academic geniuses of his previous world emerge from yearly inspections, bing existences looked up to by others? What about the rewards and punishments? Every year, the disciple who wins the Great Competition bes an inner disciple. The other nine in the top ten receive a certain reward. The same goes for the top ten in the smallpetitions every three months. For the monthly strength inspections, the most outstanding disciple should have a corresponding reward, while the disciple at the bottom does menialbor for some time. Hearing Lu Qianqian list out the rewards and punishments so carefully, Li Qingyang couldnt help but secretly think, This is definitely the first time my first disciple has spoken so much! Jun Changxiao said, Alright. He epted Lu Qianqians suggestions, setting up the Ironbone Sects various tests and seriously considering the rewards and punishments. The most outstanding in the monthly inspections would obtain 3 Qi Gathering Pills. In the small contests every three months, the champion would win 10 Qi Gathering Pills, second and third would get 5, while fourth to tenth ce would respectively receive 3. The reward for the annual Great Competition was plentiful. Not only could the champion be an inner disciple, they would also be rewarded with a basic Cold Edge Sword and 20 Qi Gathering Pills; the other nine would also have rewards of different quantities. This was but a temporary reward system. Once the sect became stronger and had more resources, the rewards would constantly improve. What was different from the other sects was that as long as a disciple joined the Ironbone Sect, they would have ess to various benefits like the ability to casually choose a cultivation technique, the basic Body Reconstructing Pill, and the Meridian Attacking Pill. Just with this point, even a powerful sect would feel ashamed of its inferiority! Soon, night approached. Jun Changxiao sat on the roof of the main hall, smoking a cigar. Puffing out a smoke ring, he said, The disciples have been divided and the reward-punishment system set up, representing that the standardization of the sect has begun. My goal is to Pointing at the sky with the cigar, he heroically, arrogantly said, Conquer that sea of stars! [1] Bang! Putong My gods, Li Fei, you kicked Sect Head! Sha, sha, sha! In the midst of a dark forest, a shadow was speeding forward. The silhouette then stopped in front of a moss-covered stone, picked up a handful of grass and dirt, letting it fall through their hands and drift through the wind. The person was Xiao Zuiji and he was checking the winds direction and speed! Shua! Suddenly, he appeared on the rock and hoisted the Tye 88 rifle, pulling the trigger with his index finger. There was a bang and the bullet exploded out, urately striking a bears head some 800 meters away. He didnt use the 8x Scope but was urate! Very urate, super urate! Thump, thump, thump! With the recoil, Xiao Zuiji retreated several steps. Lying on the ground to use the support and using the modified shoulder pad meant he could disregard the recoil, but he still couldnt open fire standing up. At this time, he had arrived by the low fifth-stage savage beast he killed, using the Cold Edge Sword to take out the crystal core. A bright smile appeared on his face. Bang! There was arge sound from another region. Ye Xingchen had just finished beating up a low first-stage tiger beast, finally cruelly cutting open its stomach. Blood and meat covered the area, his whole person seeming like an Asura! Xiao Zuiji thought, Junior Brother Yes killing intent is very strong! Night Emperor, who had been forced to join the Ironbone Sect and suffered from the Happy Football, was now experiencing the wilderness. If he did not vent out all his anger and murderous thoughts, further suppression might cause an internal injury. Not including the stake out at Spirit Spring Mountain, the two had been out to experience the world for seven days. Depending on the Tendon Altering Sutra, Xiao Zuiji had risen from stage four to stage five of Meridian Opening. Ye Xingchen had entered stage nine. Cultivation increase was but secondary. What was more important was that with their seven days of experience, their actualbat experience had sharply increased. For example, Ye Xingchen had perfectly adapted to his new body. Using his previous martial knowledge and experience, he could quickly seize opportunities and defeat any enemy. But for reasons regarding this new bodys aptitude, his reflexes and endurance were greatly restricted challenging a high-level savage beast would mean asking for a beating. As long as Iprehend the secondyer of the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, my spirit root can upgrade from low-grade to ordinary, Ye Xingchen thought. He was hopeful about the future because he had the Grand Mysterious True Sutra and the Tendon Altering Sutra! Bang! Suddenly, there was the sound of gunfire and another flowing light bullet shot out. Ye Xingchens pupils suddenly contracted. At that moment, he wanted to avoid it, but his body couldnt keep up with his mind! Bang The bullet flew past his ear, exploding the head of a low fourth-stage savage beast right behind him. Putong! The giant body loudly fell to the ground, sttering blood. Ye Xingchens forehead was beaded with cold sweat. In 0.01 seconds, he calcted that he would have died a moment ago would his next rebirth take several thousand years or several tens of thousands of years? Junior Brother Ye. Xiao Zuiji stood there, rifle set on his shoulder. He said with a smile, Grab its crystal core. [1] A reference to the Japanese science fiction series Legend of the Gctic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars TN: the raws differentiate between a (zongmen) and a (menpai), which both trante to sect. Basically, a is usuallyrger and more powerful than a most of the fifth-grade sects and above use . The problem is that cant really be tranted as anything other than sect so the nuance is lost in trantion. (It would be incorrect to trante it as ancestral sect, ancient sect, or major sect. This is simrly why you see me use sect head, sect master, and sect leader.)previous chapter If you liked this chapter and want to read more, pleaseBuy Me A Coffeeor check out my Patreon Chapter 119: opening the gates to recruit Chapter 119: opening the gates to recruit On the sixth day after the fight on Spirit Spring Mountain, other than Liu Wanshi, all of the Ironbone Sects disciples had reached Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. Sect Head. Li Qingyang reported, These days, some of the disciples have broken through to Martial Apprentice one after another. The total has reached 19. 19 Martial Apprentices, 79 Meridian Opening Stage Twelve how daunting! Unfortunately there was a limit on the number of disciples so the sect could not be seventh-grade. Jun Changxiao muttered, It is time to open up the gates and recruit more disciples. Since the sect was bing more standardized, the number of disciples had to be raised. He went to Qingyang City and visited the city lord. Cit Lord Xie. Having just entered the great hall, Jun Changxiao brought them back to the proper topic. This Lord wants to recruit more disciples, can I borrow the public billboards? No problem, Xie Guangkun immediately said. Thus, in various areas of Qingyang City, the public posters presented advertisements for the Ironbone Sect. Each advertisements slogan was different too! East: Join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, let us create dreams together. South: Gathering the worlds outstanding geniuses, recruiting talents; Ironbone Unyielding Sect, we''re worthy of your trust. North: Do not believe you are not a splendid steed, for you justck a Bo Le. [1] West: If you wish to fly, I will give you a pair of wings. The various sects on Falling Star Continent used genteel or ssical style words to recruit disciples. The Ironbone Sects brief and distinctive recruitment style immediately attracted attention. It was not just Qingyang City. Through connections with the Ai Family, Jun Changxiao also started advertising in Huyang City. However! Even after the advertisement had been up for several days, registration was slow. Caw, caw, caw A crow flew towards the sky, its cry echoing through the area. Jun Changxiao sat at the entrance of the sect, holding his cheek. Dumbfounded, he said, Weve achieved many great aplishments these days, howe no one is registering? Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, our sect has grudges with the Holy Spring Sect and Vast Spirit Sect. With the situation like this, many people fear scruples and do not daree for registration. I guess, Jun Changxiao responded. Actually this was not bad, since it could at least remove the bastards. Ta. At this time, a youngster dressed in white robes walked up the steps. He had one hand behind his back, the other holding a folding fan. A cool breeze blew through his ck hair, revealing a handsome and elegant face. Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang nced at him and their first thought was what a domineering aura! Shua! The white-clothed youth folded his fan and arrived at the registration counter. In a learned and mild manner, he said, Sect Head Jun, this one has admired the Ironbone Unyielding Sect for a long time, especiallying here to acknowledge you as a teacher. The one he was bowing to was Li Qingyang! Jun Changxiao extended an arm, pushing his second disciple to the side. He put pen to paper and wrote I am the sect leader on a piece of paper, then pasted it on his own forehead with a pah''. I ask you, is it clear enough now?! This The white-clothed youth saw this and awkwardly said, Excuse me, I recognized the wrong person. I ask Sect Head Jun to not take offense. Offended? How would that be possible, this Lords stomach is broad enough to pole a boat. [2] Jun Changxiao crossed his legs, twirling the brush in his hands. A bit unhappily, he asked, Name? Long Ziyang, the white-clothed youth said. Jun Changxiao startled, tearing off the piece of paper stuck to his head. He carefully sized up the person and thought, Being so well-mannered, he must have received a high-level of education. Moreover, hes surnamed Long so his background is not simple! [3] After a simple calction, he took out the entrance form and inquired, Sex. Male. Age. Just 16 years old. Realm. Meridian Opening Stage Nine. Jun Changxiao did not ask about the spirit root. So long as he liked the person, low-grade or supreme-grade held no significance. Pah. He directly stamped the form. [Ding! Sect Members: 103/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 302/500.] Jun Changxiao said, Qingyang, bring your new junior brother into the sect and arrange him a room in the dormitory. Provide a sect uniform too. Oh right, do not forget the sect handbook. Yes. Li Qingyang brought Long Ziyang into the sect. Jun Changxiao cultivated the Tendon Altering Sutra while he continued to wait. Shortly, a muscr man walked up and wiped the sweat off his forehead. Excuse me, are you still recruiting? Recruiting, Jun Changxiao nodded. The man walked over and ced both hands on the table, panting, I must join the Ironbone Unyielding Sect. Jun Changxiao rested his chin on his hands, sizing up the man. Your physical strength seems alright, why are you so tired from hiking up this mountain? I I The man huffed and puffed, saying, I ran all the way over from Huyang City. Jun Changxiao was surprised. The Ironbone Sect was several hundred li (500m) from Huyang City. If he could run all the way over, his physical strength was pretty great. Name. Yang Yuhua. Such a strong person, but his name was a bit elegant-sounding. Age. 15 years old. Jun Changxiao raised his head, looking at the boys physique and his uneven face. He eximed, Youre only fifteen? Yang Yuhua scratched his head. Others say I look quite old. You arent old, just grew a little fast. Jun Changxiao then said, Realm. Yang Yuhua whispered, Meridian Opening Stage Three. He looked quite valiant and could run all the way to the Ironbone Sect, but was only Meridian Opening Stage Three. It seemed that his body was quite developed, but his spirit root was bad. Buddy, can I join? Yang Yuhua weakly said. Jun Changxiao stamped the sect leaders seal and pointed at the big gates. Take the form and go, someone will arrange everything for you. [Ding! Sect Members: 104/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 303/500.] Yang Yuhua took the entrance form and walked towards the sect, not forgetting to gratefully call out, Many thanks, buddy! Brat. Jun Changxiao lightly said, I have the sect leaders great seal, did you just call me buddy? Gah. Yang Yuhua suddenly halted and turned his head, his expression rapidly changing. He hurried to bow, Im sorry, bud Sect Head! Sect Head! Some others registered one after another. But Jun Changxiao would first judge based on his impression, then decide on whether to ept. There were more registrants other than Long Ziyang and Yang Yuhua; five were epted, the others were eliminated. It wasnt that he didnt want to ept them, but that some of the people were just too weird. For example, thest person was unexpectedly a 70-80 year old hump-backed man! Ah. Perhaps Li Qingyang was right. The sect seems to be caught in a struggle, so few martial artists dare register. Ten dayster. The Ironbone Sect had only recruited 46 new disciples. Jun Changxiao handed the matter over to Li Qingyang, then called Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and Li Fei into the study room. In view of your good behavior these few days, I will reward each of you with one bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid. Aptitude Transformation Fluid? Su Xiaomo was puzzled and asked, Sect Head, what is this? After taking it, your original spirit root will raise one quality level, Jun Changxiao exined. He said it very casually, but the three others were wide-eyed and open-mouthed; their mouths were so wide that you could fit two whole eggs and have room to spare. Su Xiaomo had ordinary aptitude, so his Aptitude Transformation Fluid was for the ordinary level; Tian Qi and Li Fei had one suitable for low level. As if they had received some supreme treasure, after the three returned to their rooms, they cautiously drank the medicine. Not only did their spirit root instantly upgrade, their cultivation was also driven up, and they all broke through to Second Stage Martial Apprentice! Too mysterious! They were refreshed, but Sect Head Jun had used 150 contribution points and was now left with only 185 points. The system said, [Using the contribution points on them is a bit of a waste.] Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes, arrogantly saying, Not fearing the Holy Spring Sect on Spirit Spring Mountain. Such unyielding iron-boned disciples, this Lord is willing to use contribution points to raise them. Why do you care? [1] The slogan means something like do not look down on yourself, for you are a genius in obscurity; Bo Le was the inventor of equine physiognomy [2] stomach is broad enough to pole a boat (idiom), means that he is magnanimous or broad-minded [3] Long Ziyang''s surname means dragon Chapter 120: i want to go home Chapter 120: i want to go home Transforming Su Xiaomo and the two others was just the beginning. Jun Changxiao also kept two bottles for Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen, which he would hand to them right after they returned. As for Li Qingyang and Lu Qianqian, because he didnt have a higher leveled Aptitude Transformation Fluid, he could only temporarily give them Qi Gathering Pills to help them cultivate. With more than a hundred disciples, it was impossible for Jun Changxiao to treat everyone equally right, even if everyone was treated equally, the answer was always to work hard and quickly be stronger. First settle several main disciples in hopes that a yearter, on Holy Spring Mountain, than can have extraordinary performances to boldly tell the world: my Ironbone Unyielding Sect is not simple! Actually, Jun Changxiao could have bought one less. Because during his excursion outside, Ye Xingchen hadprehended the secondter of the Grand Mysterious True Sutra. His spirit root had risen from low-grade to ordinary. His cultivation had also risen from stage nine to stage twelve, only one step away from Martial Apprentice. Hahaha. Sitting cross-legged in a cave, feeling the changes in his body brought by the spirit root upgrade, Ye Xingchen could not help but cackle. With a tempered mortal body and eventually a divine-grade spirit root, this emperor will re-enter the peak! He clenched his fists, vision cold as he said, By that time, I will make even the Heavens unable to block my gaze, make this earth unable to bury my heart, and make that so-called Empress of Eternity vanish in a puff of smoke! Hu-hu! His whole body filled with a special aura, the once Martial Emperors tyrant king aura! What a pity that in his previous life, part of his soul had been injured, forcing him to spend several thousand years healing in the center of the earth. After he reached ordinary-grade spirit root, the power of his soul was only revealed a tiny bit. Xiao Zuiji was awakened by theughter. Junior Brother Ye, what are youughing so foolishly for in the middle of the night? Hmph, Ye Xingchen coldly snorted. Vulgar mortal. Roar! Suddenly, there was an angry roar from outside the cave, causing the ground to tremble. Not good! Xiao Zuiji picked up the 88-type sniper rifle and ran out of the cave. In the distance, a huge ck bear was standing on its hind legs. With a swipe of its paws, arge tree was directly sliced in half. Ye Xingchen walked over. After a nce at the big guy, he disdained, Trash. Shua! Xiao Zuiji raised the gun and aimed at the bears head. Hold up! Ye Xingchen raised a hand up and stood in front, coldy saying, Leave it to me. Xiao Zuiji said, Junior Brother Ye, this ck Demon Bear is equivalent to a peak Martial Apprentice. Roar! The ck Demon Bear raised both of its front legs, splintering another tall tree. As the two people heard its angry roar, a fresh breeze wafted over, carrying a revolting stench. Trash. As Ye Xingchen said so, he had retreated two steps. I am disinclined to act. Roar At this time, the ck Demon Bear had charged forward. As it ran forward, its giant body crashed through the trees and rocks, which were sent flying or trampled to dust. Bang! The sound of gunfire echoed through the mountain forest. We learn to meow together, going meow meow meow meow meow ~ Act like a spoiled brat before you, aiya meow meow meow meow meow ~ [1] In the morning, the training field. The modified boombox yed a brand-new divine song and the Ironbone Sect disciples followed its rhythm to dance. Liu Wanshi was particrly talented. She would asionally raise her small fists, poke her cheeks, or nod to the beat, appearing very adorable. Seeing how happily the little girl danced, Jun Changciao murmured, Dudu was mistakenly birthed into this world. If it had been Earth, this sprout would absolutely have turned into an otakus favorite. Suddenly he remembered something. Since the system store has firearms, does it also have rockets and so on? [Has], the system said. Jun Changxiao was delighted. [But.] Pouring cold water, the system added: [It can onlye out in the Advanced Store. Therefore the host should throw out the immature idea of crossing the universe and returning to Earth.] Jun Changxiao thought otherwise. So long as there is this type of thing, there is a possibility of returning to Earth. The system said, [The Gaowu World has spirit power, so life expectancy is much higher than on Earth. Why does the host want to go back?] You would not understand. Jun Changxiao looked up at the distant skies and was filled with endless yearning. That ce is my home. There are my friends, my first love, my rtives Eh, there probably arent any family members left. The system said: [Therefore, the reason the host wishes to return to Earth is to bring his cultivation from the Gaowu World and act cool?] Hateful, why must you expose others? Naturally! Jun Changxiao said, Doesnt the US always talk about Iron Man, Green Lantern, or whatnot; heroes who can save the entire world. After I go back, I can call out all the people from the Heroes Federation and fight them one by one, see which of them can take a few hits. The system was speechless. [Those are but movies. Moreover, if those superheroes exist, I am afraid that the entire Earth and even the Milky Way will be in trouble.] This ridicule Jun Changxiao said, Sharp. [Oh, right.] The system then said: [In the League of Legends exhibition match of the Jakarta Asian Games, your country defeated South Korea 3:1 to win gold.] As a once League of Legends bronze powerhouse, Jun Changxiao immediately lost his mind. The system said, [The career of a pro-yer is very short. To make the national g of the host country flutter at the e-sports event held every four months, they are worthy of respect.] Shua! Jun Changxiao tore off his robe and ran into the training field, joining the disciples to jump and dance about, resembling a happy 5 or 6-year-old child. Babies,e on! My heart jumps with a thump-thump, falling in love with your evil smile ~ If you dont say you love me I will go meow meow meow ~ After the morning exercise ended, the disciple went to cultivate. Long Ziyang, Yang Yuhua, and the other disciple who had just entered the sect all had ugly expressions on their faces, obviously not adapted to the humiliating morning exercise. I unexpectedly danced a moment ago, I was unexpectedly swaying side to side a moment ago! Ziyang, Yuhua! Su Xiaomo beckoned, smiling, Come, senior brother will lead you to train. Oh. Long Ziyang, Yang Yuhua, and the other new disciples followed him and entered the training room. Each of them entered the Muscle Molding Room, conducting two hours of tempering. In the evening. This group of new disciplesy on the training field, pitifully paralyzed. The next day, they regained their spirits and started to learn football. But after Li Feis sure-kill technique of a ball to the face, each of these children crouched in a corner, covering their faces and crying. Mama. There are too many unprincipled people in this sect, I want to go home! Go home? Not possible. When they stepped foot into the Ironbone Unyielding Sect, they were doomed to either be stronger through tremendous dangers and difficulties, or sing Bracing the Chill in the abyss of hell. After the new disciple joined the sect, each received the Tendon Altering Sutra and Body Reformation Pill, starting their new life in the sect. Jun Changxiao then began to consider how to rapidly increase the contribution points. The fastest way to earn points was topletely fill the sect, obtaining 352 points and also activating the sect missions. However. It wasnt easy to recruit disciples at all! Li Qingyang sat outside for two whole days, but didnt see a single person. My head hurts. Jun Changxiao rubbed his temples. Sect Head. Old Wei walked into the main hall. The medicinal herbs nted have germinated. So quickly? Jun Changxiao was quite surprised. Calcting the time only ten days had passed. Old Wei said, Medicinal herbs cannot bepared with agricultural crops. If they are attentively cultivated, they can feel it and will express gratitude by rapid growth. So profound? Jun Changxiao was interested. Old Wei, you are not simple. Would you be willing to tell your own story? Old Weis smile was self-deprecating. This old man is a third stage medicinal apprentice, unsessful for most of his lifetime. What story can I have? Jun Changxiao said, Old Wei is specialized in the cultivation of medicinal herbs, but is only a third stage medicinal apprentice? This lord does not believe it. Old Wei did not want to talk about this topic and said, This old man needs several disciples to go into the mountain springs and irrigate the field. Everyone had their own secrets; Jun Changxiao did not press for an answer. He immediately arranged for Long Ziyang, Yang Yuhua, and the other new disciple to help Old Wei carry water from the mountains. Sect Head. At this time, Li Qingyang hurried in from outside. He solemnly said, Star Cloud Sects elder has brought disciples here topare notes. Star Cloud Sect? Jun Changxiao had never heard of it. Li Qingyang said, One of Qingyang Commanderys four big seventh-grade sects. Their Sect Head is named Meng Xingda, but the one leading the disciples today is the Seventh Elder. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. This seventh-grade Star Cloud Sect should be a Hundred Sects Alliance member Correct, Li Qingyang confirmed. [1] Learn to Meow by Xiao Panpanprevious chapter If you liked this chapter and want to read more, pleaseBuy Me A Coffeeor check out my Patreon Chapter 121: challenge from the star cloud sect Chapter 121: challenge from the star cloud sect The Hundred Sects Alliances Star Cloud Sect hade topare notes. Even a fool could tell that this definitely had something to do with Alliance Chief Qins underhanded tricks. Alliance Chief Qin. Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together and smiled. We have an agreement between us so you are not in a good position to act. Sending another sect to cause troubles Meticulous, very meticulous! [Ding! Side mission triggered!] A system prompt sounded. Fucking finally! A mission arrived! Jun Changxiao quickly opened the system interface. The mission was: [Defeat the Star Cloud Sects Seventh Elder, Song Cai 0/1 {Elite Mission}] There was even a second mission! The content was: [Disciples tyrannically beat the Star Cloud Sects disciples 0/5] It never rains but when it does, it pours; two missions came at once! Good, good, good! Jun Changxiao flicked his sleeve, naturally standing up. Quickly invite the Star Cloud Sect elder inside. Yes. Li Qingyang turned around and left, but he was puzzled at heart. Sect Head seems to be very happy? Jun Changxiao wascking contribution points, but some people had delivered themselves to his front door, even bringing two missions with them. The great Sect Head Jun was certainly happy, even wishing he could turn on the boombox and dance the seaweed dance. Training field. The Ironbone Sect disciples stopped cultivating, standing behind their sect Head. Jun Changxiao sat on his seat, which he had carried outside. He rested one foot upon a stool, unable to suppress the happy expression on his face. Opposite. The Star Cloud Sect elder joined his hands behind his back, proudly standing there. Behind him were five disciples. Based on their auras, they were all definitely Martial Apprentices and their stages werent low. In Jun Changxiaos eyes, above these peoples heads floated contribution points! The system said, [Five disciples from left to right: fifth stage, fourth stage, fourth stage, third stage, and second stage of Martial Apprentice.] Tsk, tsk. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, Worthy of a seventh-grade sect, the disciples are all very outstanding. Sect Head Jun. Song Cai loosely sped his hands. Your honorable sect disciples took the top four positions in the Great Sect Competition. My Star Cloud Sect greatly admires that and has especially led disciples here today to ask for advice. The Star Cloud Sect also participated in thepetition, but sent only outer disciples whose cultivations were not high and were eliminated in the first few rounds. It was not that they did not want to send out more advanced disciples, but that thepetition clearly stated that participants could not be older than 18. Jun Changxiao said, A fellow member of the martial society is here topare notes, why are you not quickly weing them? Pah, pah, pah. The disciples simultaneously apuded, weing the guests. Song Cai felt the corner of his mouth pull up. He straightforwardly said, This time, this Song has brought five of my Star Cloud Sects inner disciples, hoping to conduct 1v1s with your honorable sect disciples. What does Sect Head Jun think? This guy thinks that my Ironbone Sect only has Li Qingyang who is strong and intentionally asks for many fights? Jun Changxiao said, Alright. Qingyang. He waved a hand and said, Go fight with the guests whovee from afar. Yes. Li Qingyang took a step forward, but then heard the sect Head whisper, Be tyrannical for this Lord, beat him so hard hell cry for his father and shout for his mother. The side mission required a tyrannical beating. If the defeat was too easy, that would definitely not fulfill the mission requirements. Li Qingyang nodded and arrived at the center of the arena. Song Cai sent out a disciple, the one who had the lowest among the five, at second stage Martial Apprentice. ept a loss in order to ensure two wins? Jun Changxiao was secretly disdainful. The moves that my Chinese ancestors used, do you even have the face to show? Pah. He snapped his fingers and a disciple served tea. Li Qingyang. Jia Tengying. Pu Jun Changxiao spat out his tea. [1] After both sides had reported their names, the fight began. Shua! Jia Tengying made a preemptive strike, rushing forward and condensing two rays of spirit energy. A shua shua shua sound followed him as he moved. This was an intermediate ordinary-grade martial skill, the Quick Shadow Finger! Based on the speed of the shadows, this person must have studied the skill for a long time, otherwise it would be hard to disy it to this degree. Li Qingyang had both hands behind his back. With one sidestep, he avoided the Quick Shadow Finger. After defeating the Holy Spring Sects Mo Shangfei, dealing with this Second Stage Martial Apprentice could only be described as rxing. Even if Li Qingyang let this opponent continue poking, even if they poked until the sun went down, they might not even be able to touch his clothing. Jia Tengying knew that the disparity between him and Li Qingyang was great, but how could a martial artist concede so easily? He continued to disy the Quick Shadow Finger and crazily poked here and there. Pah. Suddenly, Li Qingyang used one hand to grab Jia Tengyings wrist. With a flick of his own wrist, he directly tossed his opponent away. Jia Tengying retreated more than ten steps, but without being able to regain bnce, a hand grasped him by the cor and raised him off the ground. Putong! He was thrown into the air at an angle of 160, then fell to the floor. He was thenunched into the air at another 160 angle, then fell to the floor again. Bang! Bang! Bang! Li Qingyang stood in the arena, one hand still behind his back, flinging Jia Tengying left and right by the cor. After a while, the man had been flung into dizziness, his mouth twitching and eyes rolling. [Ding! Disciples tyrannically beat Star Cloud Sects disciples 1/5] Li Qingyang basically bullied his opponent, meeting the requirement of being tyrannical andpleting part of the mission. Qingyang, this is a martial exchange, dont go so far, Jun Changxiao said. Li Qingyang dragged Jia Tengying, who was foaming at the mouth, to the edge of the arena before tossing him off. Second Senior Brother won! the disciples immediately cheered. The new disciples saw a Martial Apprentice be so ruthlessly beaten and were immediately filled with admiration, worshiping their second senior brother. Hmph, Song Cai coldly snorted. The disciples defeat was expected. Li Qingyang had already gone onstage, so the Ironbone Sect did not have any more outstanding disciples. The following four rounds would be controlled by his Star Cloud Sect. Indeed,pletely controlled! This was because the second disciple that mounted the stage was kicked around the entire time by Li Fei. As the stones under his feet cracked under the force, the disciple fiercely learned the fear of kicks. The disciple ran until he waspletely exhausted, falling to the ground beaten ck and blue, foaming at the mouth. [Ding! Disciples tyrannically beat Star Cloud Sects disciples 2/5] After hearing the prompt sound, Jun Changxiao loosely sped his hands in a mock bow. My apologies, my disciples were a little heavy-handed. Song Cais expression had darkened. That Ironbone Sect disciple was obviously only a Second Stage Martial Apprentice, so why could the kid beat his own disciple into such a pitiful state? If he knew that this kid had even kicked Sect Head Jun in the face before, he might understand. But the problem is not big, the problem is not big. Disciples with this type of rank-jumpingbat ability were certainly not numerous, so the following three matches would be alright. Thinking like this, Song Cai raised a hand. A disciple at the fourth stage of Martial Apprentice stepped onto the stage. Jun Changxiao originally nned to let Tian Qi and Su Xiaomo go upstage for the matches. But before he could open his mouth, he saw two people at the sects entrance. Who? Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen! These two people had disheveled hair, dirty faces, and uniforms obviously torn by the sharp ws of a savage beast. Jun Changxiaos mouth twitched. They left with such impressive bearings, why did theye back looking like runaways? Sect Head, weve returned. Xiao Zuiji smiled wide, revealing a row of neat, white teeth. Perfect. Jun Changxiao beckoned them over saying, The Star Cloud Sect is here for a martial exchange. This is the third match, why dont you go up? Huh? Xiao Zuiji was dumbfounded. He and Ye Xingchen had identally wandered too deep into the forest and ended up being pursued by a group of savage beasts. After frantically running, they managed to escape with their lives and dragged themselves back to the sect. But they werent allowed to rest and had to fight with others This was too exciting! [1] not sure about this, but the name Jia Tengying sounds a lot like first round win which is jia chang ying TN: Fun fact, the name Song Cai is a homophone for send food/vegetablesprevious Chapter Chapter 122: i will make you suffer Chapter 122: i will make you suffer Just after Xiao Zuiji returned, he was arranged to fight in a match. This made him feel quite excited. Ye Xingchen wasnt interested in the least, preparing to take a bath. Xingchen, Jun Changxiao called out to him. Youll go up for the fourth match and let this Lord see how your strength has progressed during the outside cultivation. Hateful! Unexpectedly making this Emperor go fight with a kid! Although he was upset, Ye Xingchen stopped walking and nced at the Star Cloud Sect disciple, his gaze filled with the intense disdain of a Martial Emperor. Song Cai swept the two neers a look, then lightly said, Sect Head Jun, your two disciples look very weary. Sending them on stage, isnt that a bit too casual? It was originally very casual, Jun Changxiao said. This tone, this meaning. Just like he hadnt taken the Star Cloud Sect seriously from the beginning. You Song Cai forcefully restrained his anger, saying, If Sect Head Jun does not think that my Star Cloud Sect is intentionally bullying, you can have them go on stage. Hahaha. Certainly an earnest wish. Xiao Zuiji did not change his uniform, dragging his dirt-covered body onto the stage. He made a slight bow, Xiao Zuiji. The Star Cloud Sect disciple sized him up. So you are the champion of the Sect Competition. Then, he contemptuously sped his hands. Zhang Ye. In Zhang Yes opinion, this guy did not even open any meridians, so winning the championship was entirely Heavens luck. If he had participated himself, he would certainly have beaten this guy into a dog. That might be true. Based on Xiao Zuijis strength during thepetition, he probably would have met tragedy at the hands of a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice. But now Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! After the match started, the Star Cloud Sect disciple named Zhang Ye was violently smacked around the stage by Xiao Zuiji and his strong physical body. If the boombox was turned on, the Learn to Meow song would fit this asion quite well. Putong! Zhang Ye spun for a few seconds, then fell down, foaming at the mouth. As for that arrogant and contemptuous expression from a moment ago, it had long been reced by a dead fish face; the disciple had been beaten so badly he developed a trauma. [Ding! Disciples tyrannically beat Star Cloud Sects disciples 3/5] Not bad, not bad. Jun Changxiao was filled with satisfaction. This journey outside, the improvement is remarkable. After solving his opponent, Xiao Zuiji stepped off the stage. Sect Head, Im going for a bath. Go on, go on, Jun Changxiao said. Song Cai was dumbfounded. The disciple he sent was Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice, while the Ironbone Sect disciple was only a Meridian Opening Stage Six! Xiao Zuijis cultivation base was weak, but since he had opened his meridians, he could gather spirit power into his body. With the energy coordinating with his tempered body, his battle capabilities soared. Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice? Sorry, that was just a sandbag. Losing 3 out of 5 matches Alliance Chief Qin asking the Star Cloud Sect to exchange with the Ironbone Sect can be considered as losing more face. Jun Changxiao asked, Elder Song, should we continue? Continue! Song Cai growled. He had indeed lost, but if he won the following two, the score would be 2:3, which would help him save some face! Xingchen, go on stage, Jun Changxiao ordered. Ye Xingchen coldly snorted and stepped onto the stage. He pointed at the Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, who was supposed to appearst, and sneered, You, get your ass over here. Directly choosing the strongest, Brother Chen was very efficient. Said Star Cloud Sect disciple nced at Song Cai. After getting a confirmation, he stepped onto the stage, vision filled with contempt as he looked at Ye Xingchen. He was the strongest of the five disciples Song Cai brought. To be able to break through to Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice before age 20, he was indeed quite outstanding. However. Disdain Su Xiaomo, disdain Tian Qi, that was no problem. But he had just disdained the once Night Emperor of the Ten Great Martial Emperors! This issue was serious! Ye Xingchen, who didnt have any interest in fighting with brats, saw that gaze filled with contempt and his expression immediately darkened. He clenched his fists and coldy said, Brat, I will make you suffer. Bang! The Star Cloud Sect disciple clenched his fists and flexed. His qi erupted, howling through the air. His robe instantly tore open, revealing a gaudy chest tattoo. It could be said that he looked iparably aggressive. Jun Changxiao shook his head. The pants did not burst, points deducted. Not a Peppa Pig tattoo, points deducted. Tch. Ye Xingchen was condescending. Song Cai said, Sect Head Jun, my disciple is skilled in 32 different knife skills, should this match be an exchange with weapons? Okay, Jun Changxiao agreed. Ye Xingchens mouth twitched. Facing a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, with weapons too This You should at least give me a weapon to fight with, right? Unfortunately. Jun Changxiao did not n to give him a weapon. Instead, he sped his fingers together and said, This disciple of mind is adept in 72 grappling skills and is always unarmed when facing opponents. Ye Xingchens expression immediately turned splendid. The Star Cloud Sect disciple waved a hand and summoned his treasured sword from a storage ring. The de was not very long, simr to a watermelon-cutting knife, but it gleamed in the light and looked very sharp! Liu Kunlong, the disciple reported. Ye Xingchen did not state his name, but considered how he should face this armed Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice while he, himself, was unarmed. Shua! Shua! Shua! Liu Kunlong urately wielded his de, de aura covering his entire body. He then lifted the de with one hand, standing in the position of the Golden Rooster. Worthy of being skilled in 32 different knife skills, professional enough! Good! Jun Changxiao pped his hands and apuded Pah, pah, pah!! The disciples behind him also apuded, like they were watching a sword fighting performance. Liu Kunlong indifferently said, Since you did not state your name, I will use my de now. Trash, Ye Xingchen coldly responded. Shua! At this time, Liu Kunlong took a stand forward. The de in his hand was wildly swung, instantly producing numerous de intents that wove into a dense cover, seeming quite terrifying. Ye Xingchen retreated step by step, avoiding the des that swept over, simultaneously looking for a w in the opponents move. With the spirit root upgrade and a cultivation base of Meridian Twelve, his body and mind were one. Not only could he see the desing at him, he was able to avoid them ahead of time. But once the opponent disyed his 32 knife skills, not only did it form an attack, the airtight also protected the body; wanting to find a w to counterattack was a bit difficult. Shua! Shua! Liu Kunlongs des sped up, the afterimages increasing. Ye Xingchen realized if he did not solve the problem in the shortest possible time, once these des formed an inescapable around him, he could only passively wait to be sliced into ribbons. Hateful! A mere Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice will make this Emperor lose? Ye Xingchens anger rose and that wee bit of restored tyrannical Emperors aura instantly erupted. Hu, hu! The aura imperceptibly filled the air. Liu Kunlong, still disying his skills, was suddenly covered by it. He ground to a halt, his eyes filling with fear. At that moment, Liu Kunlong felt like his soul had suddenly crashed into Hell. His mind withstood endless suffering and his limbs went rubbery, the de falling out of his hands and ttering to the floor. This frightening and oppressive Martial Emperors aura was but a mere sh. When Liu Kunlong regained hisposure, he realized that his de had fallen. He bent down to pick it up, but realized that Ye Xingchen had just straightened up, the de in his hand. Brat, Night Emperors cold voice sounded. You cant even hold your de but dare to y with a knife before me? Shua! As he spoke, he shed with the de. Puchi A deep gash appeared on Liu Kunlongs chest, blood sttering onto the stage. You the disciples expression was solemn. Ye Xingchen stepped towards him, his voice chilling. Today, I will make you know that a de is used to cut people, not for vaudeville. Shua! The de shed down once more, sttering more blood. A gash was added to Liu Kunlongs chest. The disciple endured the severe pain and turned around to run. Ye Xingchen strode forward, pursuing him while continuing to wield the de. Puchi! Puchi! One de, two des, three des The pitiful Liu Kunlong had his weapon stolen by Ye Xingchen was the one cut by it instead, eventually lying paralyzed on the stage in a pool of blood. Chapter 123: i cut, i cut, i cut cut cut Chapter 123: i cut, i cut, i cut cut cut If it were another person, Liu Kunlong would definitely not have ended up in a pool of his own blood. At most, he would have just been sandbagged a bit. But his opponent was Ye Xingchen. Who was that? Once, he had been one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors! In his previous life, not only had he killed people, hed killed many people the skeletons of those who fell under Ye Xingchens hands could form a mountain. With such ruthlessness, he could absolutely kill without batting an eye. Remembering how he had been put into a dangerous position by a group of mere savage beasts, and now that a junior was being contemptuous, Ye Xingchens anger had changed into killing intent. He lifted the de to sh down once more. Xingchen. Jun Changxiao stopped him, saying, This is but an exchange, there is no need for such extreme actions. Ye Xingchen re-collected his murderous aura and threw the de onto the ground. With a cold snort, he said, Sect Head, in the future, dont make me go on stage to deal with this type of trash. Such a waste of time. Then, he turned around to take a bathy-bath. He unexpectedly can defeat a Fifth Stage Martial Disciple, Junior Brother Ye is so awesome! the disciples eximed. Su Xiaomo was also amazed. Junior Brothers growth is so quick? Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. There seemed to be an aura of some sort a moment ago. Due to proximity, Jun Changxiao actually caught the tyrannical aura Ye Xingchen released a moment ago. Although it was but for a moment, he was able to feel the sense of fear. The system said, [That was the force of a soul.] Soul force? [When a martial artists soul strength is great, they can form a soul force to shock others minds.] Jun Changxiao said, You mean that Xingchen erupted with a soul force to shock Liu Kunlongs mind a moment ago, which is why the kid dropped his de? [Correct], the system said. Looking at the figure gradually leaving, Jun Changxiao thought, This disciple of mine is not so simple. [Not at all], agreed the system. Liu Kunlong originally could contest with Ye Xingchen, but was disrupted by the Tyrant Kings Aura and ended upying in a puddle of blood. It wasnt that he wasnt strong, but that his opponent was too evil. Song Cai collected his condensed spirit energy, his vision filled with anger. A moment ago, if Ye Xingchen dared to cut down, he would definitely have made a move. After all, Liu Kunlong was regarded as an important inner disciple of the Star Cloud Sect. Jun Changxiao said, Elder Song, four exchanges. Your Star Cloud Sect has lost four, is there a need to continue? These words were wounding, so wounding that Song Cai felt a stabbing pain in his heart. With a deep voice he said, Continue! If he gave up now, it would be 4:0. But since he continued to keep fighting, the score would be 5:0. Because the next one on stage was Lu Qianqian. This was an icy beauty who didnt look very aggressive. But she had just stepped onto the stage when she released a tsunami of spirit power, frightening the Star Cloud Sect disciple and causing him to directly copse. Bang! Bang! The spirit power then formed a small fist, punching the disciples chest in a frenzy. Finally, beaten until he coughed blood, the Star Cloud Sect fainted with honor. Even the Ironbone Sect disciples felt the corners of their mouths twitch. It turns out that our beautiful and angel-like Senior Sister Lu is actually fiercer than Ye Xingchen! Long Ziyang, Yang Yuhua, and the other new disciples secretly came to a conclusion: Senior Sister Lu is the most ferocious person in the sect, she cannot ever be provoked! [Ding! Disciples tyrannically beat the Star Cloud Sect disciples 5/5] [Ding! Side missionplete. The host has obtained 50 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 230/500.] Feels good! Jun Changxiao stood up, smiling and sping his hands in a slight bow. Elder Song, you let us win! Song Cais entire face was dark. On his way here, he had hit his chest and solemnly guaranteed Qin Haoran that he could suppress the Ironbone Sects arrogance. But the result all five matches were total defeats. Hed gotten the pants beaten off of him! If this news ever got out, that would definitely be disgraceful! Elder Song. Jun Changxiao said, It seems that your expression is quite ugly, as if you are not convinced of your loss. How about you and Ipare notes? Song Cai was startled. He found the disciples rout unable to bear and was also thinking of asking this guy topare notes, but didnt expect that the other would take the initiative. Very good, super good! Song Cai sped his hands. Since Sect Head Jun has suggested it, this Song will respectfully ept. Saying so, he stepped onto the stage and walked to the center. On the way, he fed Liu Kunlong a healing pill and dragged him off stage. Jun Changxiao walked over and thought, Whats his strength? [About 30,000], the system answered. Just 30,000? Jun Changxiao was disdainful. Although he was only an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice right now, his strength had long since surpassed 20,000 jin. The system exined, [This elders aptitude is just average, just a normal First Stage Martial Master. The host, who has experienced aptitude transformation and muscle tempering, naturally is no longer an ordinary person.] Oh, that makes sense, Jun Changxiao hummed. It wasnt just him. The Ironbone disciples, who had practiced the Tendon Altering Sutra, taken the Body Reconstructing Pill, and experienced the tempering of the Muscle Molding Room, were far stronger and morebat efficient than the average cultivator. When their spirit root and cultivation were upgraded, their strength Just thinking about it made peoples blood boil and tremble. Sect Head is going to make a move! When Jun Changxiao walked to the center of the stage, the Ironbone Sect disciples immediately started to discuss. After all, thest time the sect leader had acted was when he beat Ma Yongning. The Star Cloud Sects elder is a Martial Master, can Sect Head win? a new disciple whispered. Nonsense, of course he will win! The disciples who had entered the sect early were 100%, unconditionally trusting of Jun Changxiao. Sect Heads certain victory, Sect Heads certain victory! Liu Wanshi raised a small fist to shout. Soon, all the Ironbone Sect disciples were moved, shouting in one voice, cheering for their sect leader. Hmph. Song Cai made a low snort, but he was still humble on the surface. Sect Head Jun, will wepare with weapons or with our fists? Fists, Jun Changxiao said, Song Cai nodded, That works. As he said so, thick spirit power condensed in his palms, his imposing manner not bad. In Falling Star Continent, Martial Apprentice was considered the Spirit Condensing Phase, meaning to condense spirit power and create the cyclone in the dantian. Martial Master was considered the Spirit Controlling Phase, because martial artists of this level were far more adept at the utilization and absorption of spirit power. Although Song Cai was quite mediocre, he was still a true Martial Master. The spiritual energy condensed within his palms was iparable to that of a Martial Apprentice. Boy. Just wait until the match starts. Before your disciples, I will beat you at the maximum speed, saving some face for my Star Cloud Sect. Song Cai said, Sect Head Jun, can we begin? We can begin, nodded Jun Changxiao. Shua! Song Cai rushed forward, his right hand clenched into a fist. Spiritual energy from his cyclone poured into the fist, presenting visible ripples of qi. So anxious. Jun Changxiao smiled lightly, lifting his right palm to cut towards the void. I Cut! Xiu A crescent moon shaped beam of light exploded forth. Song Cai raised an eyebrow, his right fist whistling through the air to directly punch that beam of light. Since the beam of light immediately scattered, his eyes were filled with disdain. However, when he nced at Jun Changxiao, he actually found that the guys left and right hands seemed to have changed into two kitchen knives. Jun Changxiao continuously cut down with his hands, as if he was mincing meat and dicing vegetables to make dumpling stuffing. I Cut, I Cut, I Cut Cut Cut! Xiu, xiu, xiu, xiu! Shortly, dozens of beams of light shot forward from different angles, exploding in arcs. This Li Qingyang felt his mouth twitch. Sect Head using I Cut to this degree is a little scary! Of course it was. Song Cai, who had been a little disdainful, saw the densely packed and numerous beams of light rushing towards him at cunning angles and his expression became splendid. Hide! Dodge! Avoid! That was the only thought in his heart, but he could not dodge. He could only quickly condense some spiritual energy, shielding himself from the unceasing barrage of light beams. Bang! Bang! Bang! Song Cai was very strong,pletely blocking the beams of light. I Cut, I Cut, I Cut Cut Cut! As if he had found some sort of cheat, Sect Head Jun stood in the same ce, shaking his hips side to side while waving his hand-des, crescent-shaped arcs of light constantly sting out with a xiu xiu. Facing this endless bombardment, even with his Martial Master cultivation, Elder Song could only passively defend. But the quantity was too great and he eventually could not keep up, as numerous arcs of light unfortunately met with different parts of his body. Bang! Bang! Bang! After five minutes. Jun Changxiao panted as he stood on the stage. Although the consumption of the I Cut was not great, he could not continuously disy it for that long about 70-80% of the cyclone in his dantian had been consumed. Song Cai stood with his legs trembling outside of the arena. Unable to support his body weight, he copsed onto the floor. [Ding! Defeat Star Cloud Sect Seventh Elder Song Cai 1/1 {Elite Mission}] [Ding! Side missionpleted. The host has obtained 100 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 330/500.] Li Qingyang and the other disciples were filled with reverence as they looked at the sect head, hearts filled with only one thought: fucking awesome!previous chapter Chapter 124: night emperor: let me calm down! Chapter 124: night emperor: let me calm down! Song Cai didnt even get near Jun Changxiao before he was defeated. This was, without a doubt, very tragic. It was not that he wasnt strong, just that Jun Changxiao had a nice cheat! I Cut had been transformed by a mysterious expert, so the energy consumption of the skill was very low. When it was used crazily, any Martial Master would be unable to take the hits. Of course. Because of his realm, it was hard for Jun Changxiao to perfectly disy the might of I Cut. Despite consuming a massive amount of energy, he only caused Song Cais body to ache. If Jun Changxiao was a Martial Master, Elder Song wouldnt have fallen to the ground, but would be rolling in his grave as a dismembered corpse. However you said it though, an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice defeating a Martial Master was already domineering enough. Trade the I Cut with a martial skill from Falling Star Continent, unless it was high-grade, it would certainly be difficult for a martial artist to achieve. Sect Head is powerful! Sect Head is powerful! After a short moment of shock, the disciples excitedly cheered. The new disciples noticed that the sect leader had defeated a Martial Master, despite being only Martial Apprentice in level, and were immediately full of admiration and reverence! Elder Song. Jun Changxiao cupped his fist and said, You let me win. With both side missionspleted and 150 points obtained, his present mood was excellent. Song Cai endured his pain, his pale face covered with anger. Those arcs of light werent very strong, but there were too many of them. To be defeated like that, he was very unwilling! Jun Changxiao added, If Elder Song is not convinced, you cane find me topare notes at ater date. This Lord will wee you anytime. Song Cai coldly snorted and sped his hands. Farewell! Then, he led his injured disciples to leave, dignity in the dirt. Under themand of Alliance Chief Qin, he hade to the Ironbone Sect with the intention of wrecking havoc. But the result was aplete 6:0 loss, his dignity tossed to his grandmothers house. Clean up the training field and continue cultivating, Jun Changxiao ordered. Yes! The disciples quickly fetched water to wash off the bloodstains. After cleaning the area spick and span, they concentrated on cultivating. Senior brother, Sect Head is so great! Of course. What Sect Head disyed a moment ago, was that an energy-type martial skill? Of course. Senior brother, can we learn it? As long as you break through to Martial Apprentice, you can unconditionally cultivate it! The new apprentices felt their blood burning hot, their determination to grow stronger immediately bing firmer. Long Ziyang, who was sitting nearby, thought, Sure enough, it wasnt wrong toe to the Ironbone Sect. I must break through to Martial Apprentice as soon as possible! He did not join the Ironbone Sect because he saw the advertisements, but because he heard that on Spirit Spring Mountain, Li Qingyang had used an energy-type martial skill to defeat Mo Shangfei. To be exact. He hade for the I Cut. Witnessing the sect leader exhaust a Martial Master with his Martial Apprentice cultivation, Long Ziyang secretly approved his decision to join the Ironbone Sect. Ahem. Just wait until I cultivate this martial skill. When I return to the family, youll be so shocked your jaws will fall off. Bang! The Happy Football directly smacked Long Ziyang in the face, only for him to hear Li Fei raise a hand and call, Junior Brother Long, what are you standing there in a daze for? Quicklye y football! Mama. Its too scary, I want to go home now! Once Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji had taken their baths and changed into clean uniforms, they were called into the study room by Jun Changxiao. Not bad, not bad. Sect Head Jun rested his feet on the desk. The experience this time has not disappointed this Lord. Seeing his appearance, Ye Xingchen wished he could rush over and smash the guys head into the table, then crazily punch him a few times. Sect Head, Xiao Zuiji said. Disciple has obtained many crystal cores in the wilderness. Is that so? Jun Changxiao said. Xiao Zuiji waved his hand and the crystal cores in his storage ring piled onto the ground. It was a considerable amount, at least 40 or 50 of them. Some of them were obtained from personally killing the beasts, others taken from beasts shot by the Type 88 sniper rifle. The strongest were peak savage beasts, the lowest were low second-stage savage beasts. So many? Jun Changxiao was surprised. He chose several crystal cores for the firearm, giving them to Xiao Zuiji, before taking the remaining away. Crystal cores had many uses, so they could be stored for now. Idiot, Ye Xingchen thought to himself. These crystal cores could be sold off and exchanged for resources, but this guy was so naive, stupidly turning them all in. Sect Head. Xiao Zuiji then truthfully added, Junior Brother Ye also has several crystal cores. Ye Xingchen grimaced, several tens of thousands of fuck yous dashing through his mind. Jun Changxiao nced over, eyes creased into crescents. Can I keep one? No. Ye Xingchen unwillingly took several crystal cores out from a pocket, cing them on the table. Jun Changxiao sent him a weird look. Keeping these stone-like things near your chest, doesnt it feel ufortable? Ye Xingchen was silent. Hmn, it was a little ufortable. Here. Jun Changxiao tossed over a storage ring. This is a storage ring, it can hold many things. Hateful! Does this guy believe that this Emperor hasnt heard of a storage ring before? At that moment, our Sir Night Emperor, who was filled with a strong sense of self-respect, wished he could throw the ring onto the ground and stomp it into dust. The ring has 5 Meridian Opening Pills, 5 Qi Gathering Pills, and one Qi Revolving Pill. The function of the Qi Revolving Pill is that it can facilitate the condensation of a cyclone, allowing you to break through to Martial Apprentice, Jun Changxiao added. Ye Xingchen put the ring on his middle finger. The size is just right. Zuiji, Xingchen, Jun Changxiao said. This Lord has divided the inner and outer court. You two are inner disciples, so cultivate diligently. Do not disappoint this Lords expectations. He took out a bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid and tossed it at Xiao Zuiji. This is Aptitude Transformation Fluid for ordinary-grade spirit roots, take it for use. Xiao Zuiji quickly caught it, his face wild with joy. He had previously taken Aptitude Transformation Fluid before, so he naturally knew that this type of thing was heaven-defying. Aptitude Transformation Fluid? Ye Xingchen was at a loss. Whats that? Jun Changxiao exined, After you take it, it can immediately enhance the quality of your spirit root. Ye Xingchen was astounded. It could transform spirit root aptitude? And immediately? That was just nonsense, right? As a once Martial Emperor, he had never heard that the Falling Star Continent had a medicine that could transform spirit roots. This world may not have it, but the system did. Glug At this time, Xiao Zuiji hurriedly uncorked the bottle and swallowed the Aptitude Transformation Fluid. Hu-hu! After just a moment, his whole body emitted a white smoke, and then his disposition changed a bit. Ye Xingchen was immediately wide-eyed. He could feel that not only had Xiao Zuijis aptitude changed, his cultivation had also been promoted. But this had all happened in a blink of the eye! My god! Did this world really have such a heaven-defying medicine? Jun Changxiao then said, Xingchen, you are a low-grade spirit root. Here is a bottle for low-grade Wait a minute! Ye Xingchen raised a hand and said, Sect Head, let me calm down first! Huff. He patted his cheeks and rubbed his eyes, then looked at Xiao Zuiji again. After determining that Xiao Zuijis spirit root had indeed changed, Ye Xingchen solemnly said, Sect Head, for the low-grade medicine, will it only be effective for those with a low-grade spirit root? Correct. Jun Changxiao said, The low-grade is used to promote to ordinary-grade; the ordinary-grade to promote to mid-grade. Your Senior Brother Xiao took the ordinary-grade level and now has mid-grade aptitude. Ye Xingchen hurried to say, Sect Head, I am actually an ordinary-grade spirit root. Previously, when I filled out the sect entrance form, I intentionally concealed this! You have an ordinary-grade spirit root? Jun Changxiao eximed. Mhm, Ye Xingchen confirmed. At this time, he could not conceal the truth. After all, he could get ordinary-grade medicine; if it was low-grade, it wouldnt affect him at all! Jun Changxiao thought, This boy, since he is an ordinary-grade spirit root, then I can save a bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid.previous chapter Chapter 125: assassins Chapter 125: assassins TN: I''ve kind of lost motivation for this project Anyways, good news is that I have up to 205 tranted. We''ll see from there if I pick this back up. Ye Xingchen nned to conceal his spirit root upgrade, since the Grand Mysterious True Sutra was one of his two greatest secrets. The other was his rebirth. But he could not speak falsely here? What if that guy only handed out one bottle and gave him a low-grade? Then he would have missed the chance to quickly upgrade once more. As hisprehension of the Grand Mysterious True Sutra increased, he could forcefully change his spirit root. But that required time. Ye Xingchen carried enmity within his body and naturally wanted a faster upgrade. What Jun Changxiao thought of was: Since you have an ordinary-grade root, I saved 50 points and dont have to buy another low-grade. Here, take it for use. He tossed over an ordinary-grade level Aptitude Transformation Fluid. Ye Xingchen caught it and carefully asked, Sect Head, taking this medicine won''t cause any side effects? This question, indeed very professional! On the Falling Star Continent, there were some pills that could forcefully promote cultivation. But after taking it, although one could break through, the martial artist would be doomed to eat medicinal pills for all future breakthroughs. They would eat pills until there were no more pills to eat, their cultivation forever stuck there. Jun Changxiao said, If you are worried, you can just not take it. Ye Xingchen did not say any more and walked out of the study room, returning to his room. With the door closed, he looked at the bottle in his hand. He was considering whether to take it or not. Ye Xingchen, oh Ye Xingchen. That year, for the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, you were willing to go through near death. Will there be another chance at obtaining medicine that upgrades aptitude? Pah. He uncorked the bottle and raised his head to drink it. Glug, glug! After the solution entered his body, his meridians, blood, and muscle even every inch of his flesh experienced great transformation. His spirit root entered from ordinary to mid-grade in one fell swoop. Because he was Meridian Opening Stage Twelve and had not yet condensed his cyclone, the upgrade did not increase his realm but merely increased the amount of amassed energy. Ye Xingchen was floored. Unbelievable! The Grand Mysterious True Sutra could upgrade aptitude because it was a core technique that exceeded the divine-grade. But that a bottle of medicine could easily achieve the same thingpletely surpassed his understanding of medicine! Is it immortal medicine from the Upper Realm? Ye Xingchen guessed. The Upper Realm existed on a ne higher than the Falling Star Continent. Only those who became Martial Emperors and then shattered the void had the qualifications to go. That was a much broader world. Even if those like him, who had once dominated this continent went, they would just be tiny ants beneath the true powerhouses. But that did not stop Ye Xingchen from greatly desiring to visit, because legend had it that there you would find the secret to immortality! The life span on Gaowu World was very long, but you would still eventually bite the dust. Therefore immortality was what the experts pursued. Ye Xingchen was solemn as he concluded, If this is immortal medicine from the Upper Realm and this Jun Changxiao can give it to disciples at will, hes definitely not simple! All this time, he had disregarded this sect leader, but his mentality changed after taking the Aptitude Transformation Fluid. Coincidentally, Jun Changxiao was also thinking about Ye Xingchen in another room. Concealed his ordinary-grade spirit root? Does he really take me as a fool? Yuan Fang, what do you think? The system was silent for a moment, before answering, [For the low-grade spirit root to be ordinary-grade in such a short time, this matter is a bit fishy.] Arent those just useless words? Jun Changxiao huffed. The system continued, [ording to my information on Falling Star Continent, this world does not have a method that can forcefully upgrade spirit roots. Unless] Unless what? [A core technique above divine-grade!] Isnt divine-grade the highest? Jun Changxiaos face was full of surprise. The system exined, [Falling Star Continents martial skills have many categories. After endless years, the martial artists have used grades and levels to divide them up. But there are still some that are more auspicious and rarely appear, thus not categorized by themon divisions.] For example? Jun Changxiao asked. The system said, [Tens of thousands of years ago, a supreme powerhouse once appeared on Falling Star Continent. He was known as the Grand Mysterious Old Man. The two core techniques that he creates are considered unrivaled treasures. One is the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art and the other is the Grand Mysterious True Sutra.] Even the names are very cool, Jun Changxiaomented. The system added, [Ten thousand years ago, a martial artist chanced upon a remnant volume of the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art. Later, that martial artist became a Martial Emperor and single-handedly established the Grand Mysterious Holy Sect, which is now a first-grade sect.] Jun Changxiao was filled with amazement. Depending on a remnant of a core technique to create a first-grade sect, must it be so fucking awesome? The system said, [The Grand Mysterious Old Man was a legendary figure. The two core techniques he created were considered by this worlds people to exceed divine-grade. A remnant volume of the Ice Heart was found, but there were no signs of the Grand Mysterious True Sutra. Many Martial Saints and Martial Emperors exhausted their lives in search of it.] Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together. The way you exined it even makes me want to look for it. The system poured cold water on these thoughts. [This type of mysterious core technique is only destined to be found by a novels protagonist. The host should not count on it and obediently grow stronger his own way with the system.] Thats true. Jun Changxiao tossed out the idea of seeking the unparalleled core technique and wondered, Ye Xingchens spirit root upgrade, could it be because he cultivates an core technique that exceeds divine-grade? [70-80%.] The system did not dare give a 100% determination. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. If you make such an estimation, since he can obtain such an unrivaled core technique, isnt he also living the proper protagonists life? A talent who became a waste, another who obtained an unusual technique. Aiya, my small Ironbone Sect has so many protagonist-level big shots Training them, just thinking about it makes me a little shy! The system said, [The host can ask Ye Xingchen a little. If he does have an exceeding divine-grade core technique, you could swindle it over.] Jun Changxiao waved a hand. Didnt you just say that I should grow stronger in my own way and use the system? Why should I bother studying other martial skills then? [This] the system had nothing to say in response. Jun Changxiao did not go and question Ye Xingchen, mainly because even if the boy really had it, he would definitely not say so. If the boy was identally made hyper-vignt in fear that his martial technique would be seized, eventually fleeing the sect, then the gain would not equal the loss. Furthermore, the items that could be purchased through the system were also heaven-defying. Why should he bother going through the effort to cultivate that profound technique? Since he didnt wish to inquire about the core technique, what he could do was coordinate with Ye Xingchen and treat the boy like an ordinary person. If Jun Changxiao knew that not only had this disciple obtained the rare core technique that he and the system had discussed moments ago, but was actually a rebirthed Martial Emperor, perhaps he would be so startled he directly hit the roof. The night was endlessly long, but he had no interest in sleep. Jun Changxiao stopped cultivating, muttering, Refresh the store, let me see if I can find something good. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 220/500.] After the refresh, a brand new list of items appeared. Jun Changxiao looked at them one by one, but his eyes froze on something called the Anti-re Sunsses. Even sunsses were sold! Anti-re ones too! He clicked on the description. [Item: Anti-re Sunsses Effect: After wearing, a spying function may be activated, which can rapidly analyze the targets spirit root, cultivation, strength, weapon and equipment rank, and other data. Effectiveness: When activated. Price: 50 contribution points. Note: The Anti-re Sunsses can only be used by the host and will be limited by cultivation base. If the targets cultivation is too great or the grade of an item is too high, the sunsses will be unable to determine the necessary data.] Jun Changxiao was exuberant. So fucking awesome! Although the system could approximate a targets cultivation and strength, it could not look at spirit root, weapon, or equipment rank! Buy! He clicked without hesitation. [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Anti-re Sunsses x1. The item has been transported into the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 170/500.] Jun Changxiao hadnt even summoned the Anti-re Sunsses before a new sound echoed. [Ding! Side mission triggered.] Another mission? Opening the panel, the content was: [Kill the assassins 0/5 {Iplete}] Tsk, tsk. This Drizzle Pavilion is really never ending, they sent more assassins. Bang At this time, the sound of gunfire echoed from outside. After Xiao Zuiji fired the first shot on the sentry post, he quickly moved the Type 88 and used the 8x Scope to lock on a distant rock. [Ding! Kill the assassins 1/5] With the notifications, Jun Changxiao stepped onto the sentry post. Standing on the stone tform, he asked, The other four? Behind the rock, Xiao Zuiji informed him. Correct. The other four assassins were hiding behind the rock and did not dare appear, especially since they saw theirpanions head explode, sending chills down their spine and scalp tingling.previous chapter Chapter 126: must destroy drizzle pavillion Chapter 126: must destroy drizzle pavillion The four assassins hid behind the giant rock, trembling like frightened cats. There had been some sort of explosion and then theirpanions head had burst with a bang this sudden ident was too scary! They were professionally trained so their mental barriers were extremely high. Switch them for some ordinary martial artist or assassin, whose psychological endurance wasnt as strong, and they would definitely have frozen on the spot. Stay calm, stay calm! The four assassins pasted themselves to the stone, breathing heavily. Their state of mind gradually calmed down, their panic-stricken expressions slowly returning to normal. Fourth Brother, weve been discovered! What type of hidden weapon was that light a moment ago? It can unexpectedly instantly kill Old Fifth! This Ironbone Sect is a little weird, we should run! As they discussed, Jun Changxiao put on the Anti-re Sunsses. Before his eyes presented a high-resolution screen, like those in science fiction films. My god, really professional! Give me the gun. Xiao Zuiji handed over the rifle. Jun Changxiao grabbed the gun and looked through the 8x Scope, coldy saying, Since you dare to try and assassinate me, dont even think of returning alive. [Ding! The host has sessfully activated the 8x Scopes enhancement mode, consuming 5 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 165/500.] This guy had activated his cheat. With it, the four ck-clothed people had no way to hide from his sight. Fourth Brother, I also approve of giving up. This Ironbone Sect isnt ordinary, we must change ns. Fourth Brother, we can wait for them to leave the sect. If wey in ambush, we can kill them one by one! That way isnt bad, but The guy called Fourth Brother knit his brows. That light from a moment ago was extremely quick. Im worried we will be attacked again. We can rush off from different directions, the opponent will definitely be at a loss. I approve! I also approve. The assassin known as Fourth Brother considered it for a moment. Once were down the mountain, meet at the old ce. Meet at the old ce? Sorry, you will not have the chance. Jun Changxiao listened in on their conversation, the corners of his mouth raised into a ridiculing smile. This lord has activated his cheat. If you can still run away under my nose, how will I have the face to see the gods? The four people did not immediately act, calmly analyzing their escape route instead. Once theyd reached an agreement Action! They immediately moved, scooching to the left and right of the rock. To be honest, when the situation did not favor them, these assassins could still keep calm and make a new n very professional indeed! After they got into position, they looked at each other. The one called Fourth Brother moved first. Bzzt! As the shadow shed past, the sunsses instantly locked onto the figure, rapidly analzying the target: peak Martial Apprentice! Actually, there were more functions, but Jun Changxiao had only temporarily activated the cultivation one. Martial Apprentice? Tsk, tsk. Not weak. Shua! Shua! At this time, the other three ck-clothed assassins rushed out from the left and right they were all Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices! No wonder they were so calm and so professional, their strength was all good! Bang! At this moment, there was a loud explosion. A beam of light shot out from the muzzle, piercing an assassins chest. Bang! Bang! Bang! The muzzle moved and another two assassins were pierced through the chest,nding to the floor like autumn leaves. Three shots, all of them hit the target! Old Eighth and Old Seventh! Fourth Brother saw that hispanions had all died and was sorrowful, but had no time to dwell on it. He charged downhill. Ironbone Sect! I, your father, wille back! As he vowed so, he jumped and spread his arms so that they looked like eagle wings, continuing to leap down the mountain. [1] Bang There was another explosion. The assassin immediately felt an intense aura of death. He turned around and stared in shock, only to see a beam of light whistling across a patch of grass, threading through the trees. No! His eyes were filled with amazement and fear. Bang! The bullet directly pierced between his two butt cheeks and the man crashed into the dirt, dying pitifully. This could not be med on Sect Head Juns, since as the man was fleeing, he had tried to make himself as small of a target as possible; the only ce that could be aimed at was his behind. Idiot. Jun Changxiao put down the gun and took off the sunsses. Wouldnt it have been better to just jump down the mountain? He just had to act like those martial arts experts. [Ding! Kill the assassins 5/5] [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission, obtaining 100 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 265/500.] A lot of points were given. The system said, [The assassins killed had a higher cultivation, so the reward is also better.] So thats how it is. Jun Changxiao tossed the gun back to Xiao Zuiji and jumped down the sentry post. Thetter was filled with idtry, saying, Sect Head did not use a shoulder pad but fired four shots continuously, thats too valiant! What was even more shocking was when he found the four corpses, three people were hit in the chest, exactly where their heart was, without the slightest deviation. What marksmanship, how terrifying! Xiao Zuiji thought, I must be diligent and practice until I have superb marksmanship like the sect head! Young man, please give up your impractical thoughts. Even if your skills be stronger, you cannotpare with a god of cheating. The five assassins each had storage rings, but there was nothing valuable inside. JUn Changxiao burned them with the Exquisite me, then returned to the sect. Not good, not good. Sitting in his study room, he sped his hands together. Eyes cold, he said, I must solve the problem of Drizzle Pavilion as soon as possible. The system said, [The host does not want to use it to gain more contribution points?] Jun Changxiao originally wanted to, but when he heard the assassins talk, especially about lying in ambush outside the sect, he had to reconsider. While the disciples cultivated inside the sect, they were definitely safe. But it wasnt like they would never go out for experience or handle some matters; if the Drizzle Pavilion assassins adopted tactics like ambushes, it would be difficult. The disciples were his flesh and blood; he could not tolerate them being killed. The best option was to eliminate the threat, even if he would lose a chance at more points. Its decided then. Jun Changxiaos killing intent skyrocketed as he said, Exterminate Drizzle Pavilion! If it was a sect, he might have considered it a bit more. But since it was an evil force, even if hepletely destroyed it, he would still feel that it was just. But there was a problem. Where was the Drizzle Pavilion? Jun Changxiao scratched his head, regretfully saying, If I had known, I would have kept one alive, following him back to the headquarters. Right! He smacked his forehead. Theres two assassins in the Ironbone Sect! These days, the two assassins had been doing an excellent job in the dining hall. Because the meals had been too fragrant, theyd even forgotten their own statuses as assassins, fully epting their roles as waiters. The next day. Jun Changxiao makde Liu Wanshi set up a private meal, which was carefully ced onto a table. With a smile, he said, You two, have you gotten used to living in my Ironbone Sect? Gulp Looking at the dishes on the table, the two assassins swallowed their saliva. The hurried and nodded, ustomed, ustomed. Jun Changxiao then said, You came here to kill this lord, but this lord repaid your evil with good food and lodging. You should express some sense of gratitude, right? The two assassins were speechless. Brother, you previously detained us, how is that repaying evil with good? Sect Head Jun, the gold-level assassin said. How do you want us to show our gratitude? Jun Changxiao said, Simple, just tell me where the Drizzle Pavilions headquarters are. The two assassins looked startled, and they immediately became unyielding and imposing. Together, they said, Noment! An assassin must have an assassins professionalism! Coming here work as a servant was alreadycking in character, how could they possibly betray the organization even more? They would not say it! Even if you killed them, they would not say it! Seeing them be so unyielding, Jun Changxiao pped his hands. Dudu, pour the food into the scrap bucket and feed it to the cattle. Liu Wanshi walked over and picked up the two bowls of fried rice. Eyes filling with tears, she said, First Elder Brother ck, Second Elder Brother ck, Dudu woke up very early this morning to personally make you this meal. Throwing it out is such a pity The two assassins lowered their heads. Oh. Liu Wanshi carried the fried rice over to the scrap bucket. Just as she was about to actually pour the rice, the gold-level assassin clenched his fists and said, Sect Head Jun, if we say it, can we remain in the Ironbone Sect? Jun Changxiao said, You can. [1] Mans is Naruto-runningprevious chapter Chapter 127: may there be no guns in heaven Chapter 127: may there be no guns in heaven The two assassins let go of their professional attachments, outing the location of their organization with their own mouths. It was neither the inviting meal nor the two bowls of rice, but because of Liu Wanshi. While they were in the Ironbone Sect, they were there as detained prisoners. Yet when they arrived at the dining hall to do odd jobs, Liu Wanshi did not treat them as criminals but as friends. Not only did she make them delicious meals, she also asked about assassin-rted matters. In the beginning, they were conflicted. But over time, their ice-cold hearts gradually melted with Liu Wanshis adorable antics. They forgot their statuses as assassins and treated themselves as waiters. Even after the disciples ate their meals, they took the initiative to talk with the little girl. First Elder Brother ck, Second Elder Brother ck. One day, Liu Wanshi rested her chin in her hands and asked, You spend all your time hiding in the night, not fearing those shadowy ces, but isnt it lonely? The speaker did not mean anything by it, but the listeners took it to heart. The two assassins put down their tableware, silent for a long time. Not one was born cold-blooded and no one was born brutal. The type of life where night was your partner, walking along a knifes edge, who would enjoy that? Liu Wanshis words touched the two ice-cold assassins innermost feelings. Just a moment ago, looking at how she carried those two bowls of rice with tears in her eyes, they understood heartache for the first time. First Elder Brother ck, Second Elder Brother ck, Dudu pours her heart into each meal she makes. You must finish eating all of it, you cannot waste any of it! That was something Liu Wanshi often said. Therefore, when she stood before the scrap bucket, the two assassins finally gave up the qualities that assassins should have. In order to prevent this pure-hearted and lovable small girl from being sad, we are absolutely willing to carry dirty bowls and betray the organization! These two assassins Mhm, not very cold. After learning the urate location of Drizzle Pavilion, Jun Changxiao looked at the two assassins, who were wolfing down the meal. These days, this lord has watched your performance. You may join the Ironbone Sect. However. He paused and his voice became solemn, If you are a person of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect for a day, you are a person of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect for life. Missing a year, missing one day, missing two hours means that it is not for a lifetime. Therefore, I need you to be absolutely loyal. Sect Head, please dont worry! Liu Wanshi raised a hand, her big eyes filled with solemnity. I swear on my life that First Elder Brother ck and Second Elder Brother ck will join and never betray the Ironbone Sect! The two assassins set down their chopsticks, grinning through mouthfuls of rice, tears streaming down their faces. I, ck One. I, ck Two. Even if Im going to die, I will remain in the Ironbone Sect, working as Liu Wanshis hands and feet! Good. Jun Changxiao snapped his fingers. Qingyang, go get the entrance forms. Yes. After ck One and ck Two filled out the forms and Jun Changxiao stamped the seal, the Ironbone Sects disciples increased from 148 to 150; the contribution points increased to 267. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Renounce the Dark and Seek the Light}, obtaining 50 contribution points!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 317/500.] This hidden mission was absolute rted to a four character idiom! Hmph. Standing in the kitchen, Ma Yongning hugged his sword. Looking at the two assassins, he disdained, Unpromising fellows. Uncle Ma! Liu Wanshi waved, blinking her doe eyes and calling, Do you want to join the Ironbone Sect? Little girl. Youve underestimated Uncle Mas dignity as a sword user!! [Ding! Sect Members: 151/500.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 318/500.] Sects main hall. Li Qingyang seriously said, Sect Head, you inquired about Drizzle Pavilions headquarters. Is it possible that Correct. Jun Changxiao had sped his hands together, vision icy as he said, Wipe it out. Li Qingyang said, ording to ck One, the Drizzle Pavilion master is a Fifth Stage Martial Master. With four peak Martial Apprentice level trump-card assassins, this is almostparable to a seventh-grade sect. Additionally, he paused. This type of assassination organization likes to hide in shadowy ces, which are good for sneak attacks. Wanting to eliminate them is very difficult. At any time, Li Qingyang would always rationally analyze the situation. Qingyang, facing these organizations which stray from the light, the best way is to delve deeper into the darkness than them, to be even more covert than them, Jun Changxiao said. Li Qingyang understood; the sect head was going topletely destroy Drizzle Pavilion using the very tactics assassins excelled in. Jun Changxiao continued, You will temporarily handle the sect. This lord and Zuiji will go handle that crowd of disgusting flies which likes to hide in the shadows. Li Qingyang wanted to join them, but thinking of how the sect head always kept his promises, he nodded. Disciple will handle the Ironbone Sect. Drizzle Pavilion was not in Qingyang Commandery, but in the remote mountains of anothermandery. This organization had existed in Jianghu for a very long time. The way they worked was if you give me enough money, I will help you eliminate the threat. Many sects or martial artists had enemies they needed to get rid of and would often contact the Drizzle Pavilion through underground channels, getting the assassins to solve their worries. Drizzle Pavilions internal divisions were very clear: the pavilion master at the top and in descending order, the trump-card assassins, gold-level assassins, and the silver-level assassins. ck One was gold, ck Two was silver. This type of organization kept rigidly defined strata and regtions; betraying the organization, failing a mission, or not returning within the designated time resulted in the death penalty. ck One and ck Two knew that because they had failed to return for so long, they had already vited the stiptions, which was another reason they confessed so easily. Bang! Suddenly, the silence in the forest was broken by a loud sound, startling the birds in the trees. Shua! Shua! Shua! Two shadows ran from a hidden ce,nding at the base of arge tree. Seeing that theirpanions chest had been pierced, they were immediately vignt. As they looked towards the sound of gunfire, they discovered no one near the tree or among the thick grass. Shit, who ate a bears heart and leopard guts, daring to attack our Drizzle Pavilion from the shadows? a ck-clothed person angrily shouted. Bang At this time, there was the sound of gunfire once more. Warm blood sttered the assassin''s face as his partner, who had been right beside him, fell to the ground, chest pierced through. That Drizzle Pavilion assassin felt like his scalp had been sted open, quickly turning around to run. Ka. Just as he turned around, something cold was pressed to his forehead. Wearing his sunsses and smoking a cigar, Jun Changxiao held the Desert Eagle with his right hand. Finger on the trigger, he said, May there be no guns in Heaven. Bang The sound of gunfire echoed once again, causing leaves to fall from the trees. After solving the three Drizzle Pavilion assassins, Jun Changxiao routinely searched the corpses. Determining that they had nothing valuable, he signaled to Xiao Zuiji, who had been hiding, and the two vanished. Shortly. rmed by the sound of gunfire, more assassins showed up. When they saw the tragic deaths of theirpanions, they were filled with murderous rage. This was their own domain, but they had unexpectedly been killed by others! One, two, three Pressed to a moss-covered stone, weeds wrapped around his body like a camouge suit, Xiao Zuiji was counting the number of people. Are there ten people? Xiao Zuiji pressed his eye to the scope, urately locking onto an assassin''s chest, and pulled the trigger. An arc of light exploded out with a bang'', shooting two assassins through the chest. On a distant branch, Jun Changxiao grinned. Two birds with one stone; not bad, not bad. After offing two assassins, Xiao Zuiji picked up the Type 88 and crawled through the thick grass, switching his hiding ce with the aid of his camouge. In thisplex maze of wooded mountains, it was a ghost-like showdown between a sniper and assassins! However, currently speaking, the Drizzle Pavilion assassins were out in the open while Xiao Zuiji hidden somewhere.Previous chapter Chapter 128: replying in kind Chapter 128: replying in kind Sha, sha, sha! In the dark wooded mountains, Xiao Zuiji fled from the stone pile where he had opened fire a moment ago and killed the assassin. This guy was really like a ghost, making it virtually impossible for people to guard against him. Jun Changxiao stayed in his hiding spot, not moving. In his opinion, this forested environment was a good opportunity to train Xiao Zuiji. The frequent sound of gunfire and the six killed assassins enraged Drizzle Pavilion. Even more assassins rushed outside, roughly 30 or 50 of them. Many of them were gold-level assassin, but they judged that the attacker was hiding and had some sort of hidden weapon, and so were more vignt as they searched the area. It was useless. As long as Xiao Zuiji locked on, there would be an explosion. Even if the gold-level assassin heart the sound, they would not have enough time to run and would be shot through the chest. The Type 88 rifle was just that overbearingly brutal. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, If I refresh and get an AMW rifle, the bullets will contain even more power! Bang! Bang! After about one hour. Xiao Zuiji had fired ten shots and killed eleven people, hitting his target every single time without fail. But the downside was that the rifles sound was too loud, so he was forced to change position every single time. If he stayed in the same spot, he would be easily discovered. While he was in the wilderness with Ye Xingchne, he had be better adapted to fieldbat. Sometimes he would crouch in a thick patch of grass and appear unmoving, unnoticeable to even an assassin right next to him. Jun Changxiaomented, The rifles power is pretty good, but the sound is too loud. If there was a silencer, that would be perfect. Ka Xiao Zuiji sat on a branch, integrating another crystal core into the clip. After loading another 10 rounds, he closed the hatch. This movement was very smooth, very professional. Theres someone on the tree! A gold-level assassin depended on an assassins intuition and discovered Xiao Zuiji, calling out an alert. Before, it was always them hiding somewhere, not daring to make any sounds. But now the roles had been switched, which was a bit ironic. Shua! After that Third Stage Martial Apprentice assassin informed hispanions, he leapt into the air, the cuff of his right sleeve gleaming with a harsh light. Xiu, xiu, xiu! Three gleams of light powerfully flew forward. Xiao Zuiji didnt bother looking through the scope and directly opened fire. The arcs of light exploded in the air, pulverizing the hidden weapons and sting through the assassins chest. Since he had set the gun on his shoulder, the impact from the recoil caused him to lose bnce and tumble from the tree branch. He naturally flipped in mid-air, like a cat, andnded on the grass below. Just as he was about to step forward, several more assassins rushed over from behind. But those assassins only saw theirpanions body and simply did not discover a persons figure on the tree. Tsk, tsk. This boy used the recoil to aid his withdrawal, escaping the situation very calmly. He really is an innately talented sniper, Jun Changxiao praised. Theres someone here! Suddenly, there was a shout from behind the tree. Bang! Jun Changxiao lifted the Desert Eagle and shot behind him, directly killing that silver-level assassin. He said, Noisy. Shua! He then lightly leapt off the tree, rushing from his position. After two hours. Xiao Zuiji, hidden in different ces, shot two full magazines and killed more than 20 assassins. Jun Changxiao did not act again, observing the overall situation in secret. The Drizzle Pavilion was outraged, sending out more than 50 assassins one after another. Although they were not able to find the culprit, they followed the sound of gunfire and formed arge, encircling the area. So long as they gradually contracted the space, they would certainly find the culprit! Coo-coo! A birds call sounded. Xiao Zuiji, who had aimed the gun and was prepared to fire, picked up the Type 88 rifle and quietly left the encirclement, heading to a cave several li away. Shortly, Jun Changxiao arrived. Sect Head, Xiao Zuiji said, puzzled. Why did we retreat? Jun Changxiao sat down, taking a puff of his cigar. Can assassins stay in one ce after they kill someone? Cannot, Xiao Zuiji answered. Jun Changxiao said, So, toway was just a first meeting gift for Drizzle Pavilion. The future is more splendid. Whether or not the assassin killed their target, as long as they made a move, they could not stay in the same ce and would soon disappear. Jun Changxiao made Xiao Zuiji withdraw in order to reply in kind, making the assassins feel the ruthlessness of humanity and make them feel sorry for being alive. Drizzle Pavilion. This organizations headquarters was not actually a pavilion, but a natural cavern behind a waterfall on a nearby mountain. In the assassination business, they had naturally offended my influential figures or powers. But depending on the surrounding terrain, the organization had sessfully evaded dangerous crises before. But these few days, Drizzle Pavilion was a little annoyed. Because hidden somewhere was an assassin even more professional than their own, who would appear every once in a while and massacre their members before vanishing. Hateful! Some cave in the headquarters, Drizzle Pavilions second-inmand, the trump-card assassin who was code-named Scorpion, angrily smacked the stone table. Just who is it that is sneaking around and attacking us? As an organization created of assassins for assassination missions, that their own members had actually been the ones assassins Anyone with a little temper could not endure it. Moreover, the assassins within Drizzle Pavilion were few in number. The training was terribly difficult; let alone a dozen dying, even 3 or 5 assassins dying was a huge loss. This cave had another three trump-card assassins, respectively code-named Venomous Snake, Mountain Cat, and ck Hawk. These four people were the left and right hands of the pavilion master. Besides special missions, they would generally be in the headquarters, responsible for arranging the various missions. The once called Venomous Snake growled, All the members who died were pierced through the head or chest by something, likely a very fierce hidden weapon! Some time ago, on Spirit Spring Mountain, an Ironbone Sect disciple used something called the invincible cannon, shocking several Martial Ancestors, Mountain Cat said. Do you think the person hiding is using that thing? Its possible, agreed ck Hawk. Scorpion angrily eximed, Then the person sneak-attacking us is from the Ironbone Sect! My Drizzle Pavilion sent out assassin after assassins but couldnt kill that sect head. He dares to send people and assassinate our people instead, what guts! Second Brother, they are in the shadows, we are in the open; this is too passive. Shadows and killing intent covered the assassins face as he said, We might as well take the brothers and storm the Ironbone Sect, trashing the entire ce! Youngster, you are too naive. The reason Sect Head Jun dares toe y assassination here is because he activated the Great Sect Protecting Array, ordering the disciples that they cannot leave for now. Ah. Venomous Snake shook his head. I have already said that the mission regarding assassinating the Ironbones sect head is something only the Pavilion Master can do. Now look at us, weve kicked a steel te and lost so many members. Scorpions expression was dark. He was the one who had epted the Spirit Spring Sects payment, epted the mission to assassinate Jun Changxiao. But he didnt expect that this ninth-grade sect head would be so formidable. Not only did every attempt fail, he also lost several gold-level assassins. Bang! There was an explosion from outside. The four didnt even need to consider, some more members had definitely been attacked. Pah! ck Hawk pounded the table with a fist, seething. Second Brother, I will lead people outside and catch that fellow! Venomous Snake urged, You must be careful! Mhm. ck Hawk donned his ck robes and strapped on various types of hidden weapons. He then gathered more than ten assassins and left the headquarters. Directly opposite the cavern, on a tree several hundred meters away, Jun Changxiao was munching on an apple. Chewing with a smile, he said, Peak Martial Apprentice, a big fish has finallye out.previous chapter Chapter 129: what do you feel? Chapter 129: what do you feel? More than ten assassins walked out of the cavern. Using the anti-re sunsses, Jun Changxiao activated the spying function and determined their strengths. Without a doubt, that peak Martial Apprentice was one of Drizzle Pavilions four great trump-card assassins. Sha, sha, sha. Xiao Zuiji crawled out from a patch of grass and stood under the tree. In a low voice, he said, Sect Head, I killed another one. Jun Changxiao finished the apple and randomly tossed the core away. Give me the gun. Xiao Zuiji threw the Type 88 sniper rifle up. Shua! Jun Changxiao caught the rifle and picked it up with one hand. Pressing his eye to the 8x Scope, he focused on ck Hawk. He decided to kill that trump-card assassin first, causing the others to be more frightened and less organized. Should I aim at the head or chest? After a moment of consideration, Jun Changxiao said, He seems like a group leader of Drizzle Pavilion, deserving of a dignified death. He decided to aim at the chest! Bang! The bullet exploded out, shooting forward. Huh? The figure who had just walked out of the cavern heard a sound and his pupils contracted, an intense aura of death filling his heart. Bang! The bullet hit the target! Jun Changxiaos mouth pulled into a smile, but the smile solidified the next second. Through the scope, he saw that when the bullet flew close to the target, it was stopped by a barrier of light. This What situation was this? The system said, [The opponent has a supreme defensive treasure, which formed a barrier and protected him from the bullet!] Correct. The aura surrounding ck Hawk, which looked like a barrier of light, was created by a supreme treasure called the Enchanted Compass. Enchanted Compass. An ordinary-grade intermediate defensive treasure. When the user integrated with it, the treasure would instantly create a barrier of light, covering the user and forming a near indestructible defense. The Enchanted Compass was something ck Hawk obtained by ident during a mission. He collected it for his own use, keeping it on his body for emergency protection. After hearing the sound of gunfire and feeling that aura of death, he instantly activated the barrier, blocking the bullet that shot towards him. It was fortunate that Xiao Zuiji had fired from some distance away, giving him a few milliseconds of time to activate the barrier. If Xiao Zuiji had been about 200-300 meters away, he wouldnt have the chance to activate the barrier after hearing the shot. Although the Enchanted Compass was able to stop the bullet, but there were ripples where the bullet hit. Putong! ck Hawk copsed onto the ground, forehead dripping with cold sweat, a chill crawling down his spine. Those few milliseconds had allowed him to experience the barrier between life and death. An assassin did not fear death, but the feeling of brushing past the god of death definitely provided some food for thought! Bang! Jun Changxiao pulled the trigger once more, another bullet of light shooting out. ck Hawk, who originally thought he had walked back from the gates of death, heard that explosion once more. His scalp tingled and he felt that aura of death once more. It was even more intense than a moment ago too! Its over No, its not over! I want to live! With an intense desire to live, ck Hawk discarded the thought of using the barrier again, which had been damaged the first time. He suddenly grabbed a subordinate, using the other assassin to shield himself. Subordinates could die. But he, himself, could not! However, could he pull someone over faster than a bullet? Obviously, he could not. Therefore, before the subordinate was pulled over and without the light barrier to slow down the bullet, there was a bang and his chest was brutally pierced. ck Hawk stiffly looked down and saw his gaping chest. His pupils slowly dulled and his body thudded to the ground. One of Drizzle Pavilions four great trump-card assassins, who had performed more than 500 assassination missions. His method of murder was like an hawks w, five fingers piercing his targets chest, ruthlessly scratching or tearing out the targets heart. Holding that still warm heart, which was sometimes still beating, his expression would be savage as he asked, The you without a heart, what do you feel? What did they feel? The ck Hawk of before did not understand, but he could now. Because his own heart was burst by that beam of light. An iparable sensation of pain racked his brain, tearing every inch of his flesh! This assassin, who found joy in murdering people, had his heart disintegrated by a bullet. It was that old saying once more what goes aroundes around. In a distant tree, Jun Changxiao indifferently said, There is no problem that a bullet cannot solve. If there is, then use two bullets. Boss! The assassins who witnessed ck Hawks death cried out in sorrow. But they were actually like straw dogs,pletely disregarding their bosss corpse to rush back towards the cave. Want to leave? Bang! Bang! Bang! Jun Changxiao fired seven bullets,pletely emptying the magazine. With the continuous shots, the recoil was hard to withstand and he was shaken off the tree. As for the dozen assassins who ran, seven were killed at the scene. Shua! Shua! At the same time, the assassins who were responsible for searching the area heard the sound of gunfire and rushed over. But they did not see Jun Changxiao or Xiao Zuiji, only the half eaten apple on the ground. ck Hawk of Drizzle Building had his heart destroyed by a bullet, ending his evil life. When Scorpion and the others learned of this, they were infuriated. Although assassins could not be considered sentimental, ck Hawk was still a trump-card assassin. As another one of Drizzle Pavilions seniors, they had all worked together as colleagues for a very long time. Just after he left the cave he was ambushed this was really uneptable! Aaah! Scorpion had his hands on his head, angrily eximing, This father must catch that fellow, must rip him to shreds! Venomous Snake calmly said, ck Hawk had a defensive treasure, but was still killed. That hidden weapon is truly frightening. We cannot act rashly. Old Third, quickly transmit orders: call back all subordinates outside. Without a direct order, no one is to leave headquarters! En. Mountain Cat quickly left, informing the assassins searching outside through a special method, making them all return as soon as possible. If they had acted like this from the beginning, their losses wouldnt have been so heavy. However, Jun Changxiao didnt allow Xiao Zuiji to randomly shoot in order to create the illusion that the mysterious attacker could only sneak attack, one who could easily be killed when caught; that was so Drizzle Pavilion would continuously send out more people. In some cave. Jun Changxiao grimaced as he rubbed his shoulder, which was numb and aching, though most of the stiffness had disappeared. With his Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice cultivation and physical strength, he would withstand the recoil of 2-3 bullets, but anymore would be difficult. Xiao Zuijis face was filled with worship. He had a perfect view just now, and since it was daytime, he had clearly witnessed the sect head consecutively shooting seven bullets to kill seven assassins! My god. This marksmanship is simply godly! Xiao Zuiji clenched his fists, eyes filled with determination. Sect Head, I will train even more diligently and develop superb marksmanship like you some day! Jun Changxiao grimaced slightly. This goal I fear that it will never be reached. The next day, he did not order Xiao Zuiji to continue acting. With such a head dead, the organization had definitely realized that this issue was bigger than they previously thought. At this moment, they were like frightened mice, shrinking back into the hole and not daring toe out. Jun Changxiao rubbed his temples, muttering, Then I should consider how to kill the mice hiding in the hole. He thought of many ideas. For example, blocking the entrance and smoking the cave or using the waterfall to flood the mouse hold, but he gave those up, since those would be useless if there happened to be another exit. Inside Drizzle Pavilion. Scorpion and Venomous Snake were discussing how to search for that severtive attacker. After all, hiding inside was not a solution. Mountain Cat said, Wait until night approaches. I will bring several subordinates out through the back, quietly searching. Thats feasible. Venomous Snake approved. We underestimated the enemy in the beginning and sent out too many people, giving the opponent an opportunity. If we separate into groups and bring out our full strength, we can surely find him. Chapter 130: ice sword divine art Chapter 130: ice sword divine art The forest was ghastly and fearful after nightfall. Under the pitch-dark cover of night, there was some indistinct whistling of the wind, That was Mountain Cat and four gold-level assassins, thoroughly portraying the idea of dark ghosts. At this time, even if Xiao Zuiji looked through his scope, he would be unable to catch them because his field of vision was greatly hampered by the dim light. The Drizzle Building assassins were ones who walked through the night and were very professional; this was also their advantage. But since they could not endure being assassinated themselves, they were unable to disy their talents. Sha, sha, sha. Mountain Cat at the four assassins separated, carefully searching the area. At this pace, they would only need 2 hours to find the cave where Jun Changxiao was hiding. Coo-coo At night, there was the asional bird call. In such a gloomy environment, the sound was a little eery. Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged in the cave, cultivating the Tendon Altering Sutra while he pondered how topletely destroy Drizzle Pavilion. Is there a grenade or something in the store, he inquired. The system said, [There is, but you need to refresh.] Jun Changxiao muttered, If I could refresh the list and purchase it, toss it into the mouse hole, wouldnt that be fantastic? In his opinion, since it was an item from the system how could it bepared with a normal grenage? Let alone exploding the cavern, wouldnt it have no problem sting the entire mountain down? The only valuable item from his previous refresh had been the sunsses, the others not very useful, so a refresh was necessary. Turning on the user interface, he pulled down the tab, [Ding! Sect Contribution: 300/500.] As the new items appeared, Jun Changxiao carefully looked through the list, but did not find a grenade. He did, however, chance upon a rare sword technique called the Ice Sword Divine Art. He clicked on the detailed introduction. [Item: Ice Sword Divine Art Description: Three techniques created by a certain sword emperor of his generation, respectively the First Word: Quick, Second Word: Force, and Third Word: Essence. Function: Pinnacleprehension the first move allows the user to create harsh and quick sword qi. Pinnacleprehension of the second move allows the user to form sword force. Pinnacleprehension of the third move allows the user to create a sword qi re, which can sever a persons head from thousands of li away. Advantages: Must be a Martial Apprentice to cultivate. As martial and sword cultivation increases, the might of the sword art will also increase. May beprehended as a main sword technique. Disadvantages: Although it is easy to learn, it is difficult toprehend. Price: 100 contribution points Rank: Divine-Grade Advanced Sword Art.] Holy shit! Seeing the rank of the art, Jun Changxiao stopped cultivating and leapt his feet, eximing, A divine-grade advanced sword art!! The system said, [Dog. Shit. Luck.] He had refreshed the items in hopes of finding a grenade but had found a divine-grade advanced sword art instead this was really some luck. Jun Changxiao calmed down and tapped his chin. Its a little expensive. The system said, [A divine-grade advanced martial skills probability of appearing is less than that of a sniper rifle. If you dislike it, you can just not buy it.] Jun Changxiao was having a hard time understanding. They are both 100 contribution points, so why does the divine-grade martial skill have a lower probability than the sniper rifle? The system answered, [The sniper rifle is just a modified item. It is only effective at low levels; one you meet a Martial King or above, there will be little to no effect.] Why wont there be an effect? Jun Changxiao asked, hoping to get to the bottom of things. The system exined, [Martial King or above experts have formed their spirit sense and can sense everything within a certain range, even a speck of dust. If you opened fire, they would definitely realize ahead of time.] I have automatic aiming, so what if they realize? Jun Changxiao huffed, sounding uncaring. The system said, [Martial Kings do not just have spirit sense, but substantial spirit power. If they form a defensive wall of qi, it would be difficult for a rifle bullet to prate.] I can just use a high-grade crystal core then. [Firearms are just modified items. Is the host counting on using them as rocketunchers?] I understand, you mean to say that sniper rifles will have little effect in the higher realms, but a rocketuncher will work! The system: [] It seemed that the host and the system were not on the same page. [Let me say it this way. The systems firearms are but modified items. If the host wants to unceasingly grow stronger in Gaowu World, he must depend on various martial skills, because their strength and potential is far greater than a firearm.] So its like that. Jun Changxiaoined, If you exined it this way earlier I would have understood. The system retorted, [Its my fault?] If its not your fault, are you saying its my fault? Jun Changxiao said. The system could not bear it and spat, [Your grandaddys (fuck you).] Oh shit! Jun Changxiao said, The system can even explode with cuss words, who designed this terrible product? The system not only continued to curse, but even had a temper, saying the important things three times: [Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you!] If you were a person, this lord would definitely have punched you. [Come! I am part of your consciousness. If you have the courage, punch yourself in the head!] You really think I dont dare? Outside, Xiao Zuiji heard a sound. He leaned over to look. Although the lighting in the cave was indistinct, he saw the sect head smacking himself on the forehead. Puzzled, he wondered, Is that practicing? Huff. Sitting cross-legged, Jun Changxiao shook his head before clicking to purchase. [Ding! Host has spent 100 contribution points, obtaining Ice Sword Divine Art x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 200/500.] He knew that the system was telling himself that the martial skills of Gaowu were the most important. Let alone 100 points, even if he had to squander his whole fortune, he had to buy it. Moreover, the third form of the sword art could sever a persons head from at a thousand li (500km) away. If he trulyprehended it, it would absolutely beparable to an intercontinental ballistic missile! Integrating with the storage ring, Jun Changxiao picked up the manual for the sword art, which was only a few pages thick. Opening to the first page, it stated: Afterprehending the sword for six thousand years, I shattered the void. Looking back on the road of this life, I had mixed emotions, which I recorded in this sword art. I leave this as a keepsake for theter generation, hoping that time will take it forward and raise the name of I, the Lonely Sword Emperor. Lonely Sword Emperor? The first thing Jun Changxiao thought of was Dugu Qiubai! [1] The system said, [Look carefully. The person is gu-du (lonely) not du-gu (loner).] Oh, right. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. This senior was such a mighty figure, so he must have been lonely or isted, right? Whatever, cultivate it first! Opening up to page two, the mnemonics and sword moves appeared. Jun Changxiao sat there, concentrating on reading the manual. From time to time he would rest his chin in his hands and knit his brows, other times he would lower his head to think looking quite constipated. Aaah! Suddenly, he held his head and shouted, Its a little difficult to understand! The system poured cold water, saying, [This sort of divine-grade advanced sword art, without a divine-grade spirit root, without aptitude in the way of the sword, the probability that the host will sessfullyprehend it is zero.] I dont believe it! Jun Changxiao opened the user interface and looked through his previously purchased items, buying an Insight Talisman. [Ding! Host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining basic Insight Talisman x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 190/500.] The system: [] Pah. Jun Changxiao crumpled the Insight Talisman, his whole person immediately entering a state ofprehension. He then flipped to page two of the manual once more, beginning to study. And what would you know, it didnt work! The system seemed to take pleasure in his misfortune, saying, [The Insight Talisman cannot be used toprehend martial skills purchased from the system.] Fuck! Jun Changxiao just realized this too, dumbfoundedly saying, Why didnt you say that when I bought it? [You made me so mad I forgot], the system said. Jun Changxiao''s small heart was immediately pained. After all, that had been 10 contribution points. But what had been bought was bought, so it didn''t matter. But since he couldnt use it toprehend this sword art, it was such an enormous waste! Because he could notprehend the sword art with the talisman, Jun Changxiao was at a double loss. Ah. Theres no other way, I can only continue toprehend slowly. It was strange to say, but the sword art he originally could not understand at all, after staring at it for more than ten minutes, he understood a little more. The more he looked, the more he felt like he had suddenly seen the light. Shua! Taking out the Cold Edge Sword, he removed his spirit power ording to the mnemonics before pouring energy into the de. He then lightly moved it, immediately forming a sword glow. This is a sess? Jun Changxiao was surprised. The system said, [The Ice Sword Divine Art is easy to learn at first, but hard to master. The host still has a long way to go beforepletion.] Jun Changxiao was disinclined to respond, opening up to page three. At this moment, Xiao Zuiji came rushing over. He whispered, I keep feeling like theres someone outside! Oh? Jun Changxiao walked outside, but discovered that it was just a field of darkness with nothing unusual. He stuck his hand out, Hand over the gun. Shua! Xiao Zuiji handed over the rifle. Jun Changxiao set up the gun and used the 8x scope, consuming 5 points to open the perspective function. Taking a small half-turn around, he caught five assassins some two kilometers away, There really had been people. Using the anti-re sunsses and the 8x scopes functions, he found that one of them had peak Martial Apprentice strength. Jun Changxiao smiled coldly, Another big fish hase out. [1] Dugu Qiubai is a fictional character mentioned in the works of Jin Yong (eg., Return of the Condor Heroes). He was nicknamed Sword Devil because of his prowess and his name literally trantes to Loner Seeking Defeat basically he was an invincible swordsman haunted by solitude because no one was his equal.Previous chapter Chapter 131: those who walk night roads also fear ghosts Chapter 131: those who walk night roads also fear ghosts Mountain Cat and his four subordinates had searched within a certain area, while also maintaining a certain distance from headquarters it was professional enough, cautious enough. But my condolences. With Jun Changxiao using the special functions of the 8x Scope, even if it was nighttime, he could catch every action and movement clearly. Once he became a Lu-like Buddha, mortals were but ants. Spying on how they were searching, Jun Changxiao muttered, This group of mice who do not just hide in their hole but have dreams. Xiao Zuiji said, Sect Head, theres people, right? There are people. Jun Changxiao said, Lets hide. Towards this disciples vignce, he had to give praise. Ok. Xiao Zuiji dove into a thick patch of grass, maintaining absolute stillness. Jun Changxiao shouldered the rifle and slipped into the forest, summoning the Cold Edge Sword from the storage ring. He had justprehended a little bit of the First Word: Quick Move and these assassins showed up, so he was certainly going to test it out. Shua! With the aid of the 8x Scope, Jun Changxiao leapt up and hid on the branches of a tall tree. The assassins in front did not turn around, about to pass underneath the tree. 500 meters away. The gold-level assassins who were rushing about did not think that despite their caution, they had already been exposed and were currently advancing towards death, step by step. The night was dark and silent. There was the asional whistle of the wind, which was quite bone-chilling. An assassin who was nearing Jun Changxiao shivered,ining, Fuck, why is there such a cold wind during this time of the year? Shua Suddenly, a cold light shed above. Huh? Mountain Cat, who had been on the side, caught the sh and rushed over. He found his subordinate standing in the same ce and whispered, Little Seventh, what happened? That assassin did not speak, continuing to stand. Mountain Cat frowned. He was just about to move closer when he noticed that his subordinate lowered his head, and then the mans head dropped directly to the ground, blood spurting out with a tss tss. That was too sudden, too frightening! Even the mentally strong Mountain Cat could not help but retreat a few steps in panic at the sight, his eyes zed with surprise. What What happened? For no reason, my guys head just fell! sh, that sh! Xiu As he was thinking, there was another sh of cold light from the corner of his vision. He quickly rushed over, only to find another subordinate standing still as a statue. Little Eighth Mountain Cat had only just called out when the subordinate fell to his knees, a tiny sword cut appearing at the nape of his neck. The subordinates head tilted down and he died. That sh! Definitely that sh! Shua! Mountain Cat was immediately vignt, pinching the hidden weapon stored in his sleeves. His eyes roamed the area, gradually filling with fear. Two of his subordinates had been killed in the span of several breaths, one had his head sliced off, the other had his throat shed. The sneak-attackers sword was too quick, definitely someone of the same profession and had received absolute training! Boss! The other two assassins also saw the sh of light and rushed over from both sides. However, one of them hadnt gotten close when he felt an ice-cold chill in the air behind him. Xiu A cold light shed past. Putong! That gold-level assassin thudded to the ground, a deep sword mark across his back. Since the speed of the word had been too quick, it took a moment before blood began to seep from the gash. Little Ninth! Mountain Cats eyes were red as he rushed over, his cry breaking the silence of the forest. Xiu That sword light shed by again and the other assassin knelt to the ground, lowering his head and dying. Within a short time, four gold-level assassins had been killed. The entire process had happened within the time it took to light a match; Mountain Cat hadnt even been able to see the persons figure. Aaah! He turned around, angrily shouting, Who is it! Get the fuck over here for your father! An assassin''s first rule was: regardless of the situation, to keep calm and stay unemotional. But Mountain Cat was unable to do that at the moment, because this mysteriously appearing and disappearing assassination technique made him very frightened. Shouting loudly was actually emboldening himself! Sha, sha, sha. As the words echoed, Mountain Cat suddenly turned around, but he didnt even see someones shadow. The fear within his eyes deepened. The assassins, who walked the night roads, were sometimes more afraid of the dark than the average person, and feared the strange experiences more! Sha, sha, sha! Sha, sha, sha! There was the sound of something swishing, but no matter how Mountain Cat searched for the origin, he could find nothing. It was as if the thing hiding wasnt a person but a ghost! Keep calm, keep calm. Mountain Cat shook his head, carefully suppressing the fear in his heart. When he raised his head after stabilizing his emotions, a face appeared right in front of him, appearing in his field of vision! Ahh! A scream echoed through the forest. Xiao Zuiji heard the strange, frightened cry, and seemed to have grasped the meaning of something. He thought, Did they see a ghost or something? Mountain Cat staggered back a dozen steps, his eyes filled with fear and surprise. Before him, Jun Changxiao tilted his head with a smile. Your mentality is very strong, you didnt pee yourself from fear? You Mountain Cat forcefully restrained his fear and said, Are a person not a ghost! Tsk, tsk. Jun Changxiao said, Do assassins also believe in ghosts and gods? Is this the reason you walk the night roads? Hateful! Mountain Cat spat. He flicked his right hand and the three dart-like hidden weapons instantly flew out. With spirit power poured into them, their speed was terribly fast. Shua! Shua! Jun Changxiao used a mysterious technique to avoid them. Standing slightly to the side, he said, You cannot injure me with this type of hidden weapon. Mountain Cat startled. You you used Ghost Steps! Are you very surprised? Jun Changxiao asked. How could he not be surprised? Ghost Steps was the special technique of Drizzle Pavilion; as an ordinary-grade advanced technique, the user would seem like a ghost. Mountain Cat eximed, You How did you learn it? And youre even so adept at it! Although Ghost Steps was not mid-grade, martial artists with mediocre aptitude would still need at least 3-5 years of cultivation to master it. ck One and ck Two were kidnapped and sold to the organization when they were 8 or 9 years old; they had studied it for more then ten years to reach an eptable level of aplishment. I casually studied it, Jun Changxiao said. This was not boasting. While hey in ambush on the tree, he used the remaining time on the Insight Talisman to study the previously obtained Ghost Steps manual,prehending it to the pinnacle. You should know, Drizzle Pavilions master had onlyprehended Ghost Steps to major aplishment! No wonder Jun Changxiao could achieve such silent killings and could frighten the mentally tough trump-card assassin. As for the just learned First Word: Quick Move, he hadnt used it much, relying entirely on his natural speed and the Cold Edge Sword. In this case, the Insight Talisman was not used in vait, at least he had learned footwork. This guy, he could not ever lose and must only be gaining! Impossible Mountain Cat was still in disbelief. Ghost Steps has to be constantly practiced, it is impossible for you to learn it immediately! This issue is unimportant. More importantly Jun Changxiao slid the Cold Edge Sword from its sheath and grasped the hilt, gaze chiling. You are dying immediately. Shua! As he spoke, Mountain Cat turned around and bolted through the forest, disying Ghost Steps. Based on how this guy had killed four of his subordinates and then showed up by his side undiscovered, the assassin realized the attacker had terrifying strength running away was the sensible decision. Shua, shua, shua! After running a few dozen meters, Mountain Cat nced behind him, only to discover a sword light partially visible in the distance. He then realized that the opponent hadnt pursued him, the corners of his mouth lifting into a sneer. The sight gave him confidence to sessfully escape with the dim light andplex environment, and sessfully return to the headquarters. Bang Suddenly, there was a loud sound. Mountain Cat, who had juste to the conclusion that his escape was sessful, suddenly changed his expression. The next second, there was a heart-wrenching pain from his right shoulder. His right arm had beenpletely cut off! Body unbnced, Mountain Cat stumbled into a tall tree, then dove into a thick patch of grass, his expression exceptionally fierce. Shua! Shortly, Jun Changxiao walked over. Crouching above the assassin, he smiled darkly. Prey that I have set my eyes on will either die or be crippled, but will not escape. Because he was losing blood, the assassins field of vision was gradually bing fuzzy, Mountain Cat seemed to have seen something from the depths of hell, something like the smiling face of the devilprevious chapter Chapter 132: tear gas bomb Chapter 132: tear gas bomb Mountain Cat lost an arm, but was not dead. After he fainted due to excessive blood loss, he was dragged into the cave by Jun Changxiao. Sect Head. After Xiao Zuiji stopped the bleeding and simply wrapped the wounds, he asked, Why are you keeping him alive? Jun Changxiao said, This fellow cannot die because he still has a lot of use. For example, we can use him as bait to draw out more fish. Oh. Xiao Zuiji understood. From assassinating the Drizzle Pavilion assassins to finding the enemies hiding outside, each problem was solved one by one. The sect head was steady and confident, making him really worship! Jun Changxiao ordered, Go look for some vine and tie him up. Yes. Xiao Zuiji walked out of the cave, cut a pile of solid veins, then tied the fainted Mountain Cats hands together. Inside Drizzle Pavilion headquarters. Scorpion had his hands behind his back as he walked back and forth, looking anxious and feeling irritable. Mountain Cat had taken four others outsidest night, but it was now broad daylight and not a single person had returned, making him very worried. As Drizzle Pavilions strategic brain, Venomous Snake was quite calm. He pessimistically said, There was a loud soundst night, Mountain Cat likely had an ident. Scorpion growled, Mountain Cat is definitely okay! Why was he so confident? Because of the mans codename. Mountain cats were clever animals, their personalities sly and discrete. They were especially good at hiding here and there, considered the hunters of the night. Every now and then, Drizzle Pavilion would test its members, If the test was on survival or ambushing, as long as Mountain Cat participated, he would always seize first ce. Scorpion and Mountain Cat joined the organization at the same time, growing from silver to trump-card assassins together. They had also partnered for several missions, so Scorpion was familiar with the others strength. Mountain Cat was indeed very strong, but he had unfortunately bumped into Jun Changxiao and was doomed for tragedy. (As for us mortals, the only thing we could do is send out insignificantments: resist plug-ins, everyone is responsible!) Not good! At this moment, an assassin ran inside and pointed out. Four Fourth Brother is is outside Outside? Scorpion and Venomous Snake quickly rushed to the cave entrance. Several hundred meters directly in front, a person was hanging from a tree! Mountain Cat! Scorpions anger soared to the heavens and was about to rush out. Venomous Snake quickly blocked him, muttering, This is intentionally trying to get us outside, we cannot fall into the trap! Bang! Scorpion gathered all his anger into his arm, punching the mountain wall. Eyes bloodshot and voice-breaking, he said, That person hiding in the shadows, when this father catches you, I will certainly make you suffer until youre begging for death! Directly opposite of Drizzle Pavilion Headquarters, Mountain Cat and the other assassins were hung as bait. And in the distance, Xiao Zuiji was hidden in a patch of grass, his rifle loaded whoever dared to approach would die. Jun Changxiao was on a nearby tree. He took a bite of an apple and indifferently said, This lord will have you know, the fate of those who offend my Ironbone Sect is more frightening than assassination. He was not an evil person, nor did he want to be an evil person. But the principle he followed was: if someone provokes me, I will provoke them. After the first failure on Drizzle Pavilions part, if they had stopped there, Jun Changxiao wouldnt have paid them any attention. After all, that was just the job of an assassin. If he had to look for someone, he would have looked for the employer. But for some reason, they just kept sending more people. Especially that time when they had hidden inside the sect and injured a disciple, the organization had thoroughly crossed Jun Changxiaos bottom line. What was his bottom line? Do not provoke me, do not continue provoking me, do not provoke my disciples! Even a mild-tempered bunny rabbit would still fly into a rage and bite if annoyed. In this world which venerates martial might, I do not want to be some great and evil person, nor will I be such a good person. Since the Heavens have granted me the system, what I can do is not be bullied, that is all. Jun Changxiao, when he was serious and earnest, was definitely not a ss-clown of a sect head. Encircle them, there will be a test in a few moments. Night approached. Jun Changxiao switched with Xiao Zuiji, the gun still aimed at where Mountain Cat hung. Since even the most covert trump-card assassin had been captured, the Drizzle Pavilion did not dare to save its people during the dark, so the night passed in peace. The next day, after Xiao Zuiji took up his post, Jun Changxiao continued to nce through the system store. After all, it was too slow to wait for the fish to take the bait. The best thing would be to take the initiative and cast a, catching all the fish at once. Huh? Once he got to thest slot, he saw something called the Modified Tear-Gas Bomb. He did not find a grenade, but found a tear-gas bomb instead; it was a bit fucked. The item only needed 10 contribution points. The details stated that after use, it would cover arge area in gas and smoke. When the enemy inhaled it, they would cry and lose control of their emotions, making irrational decisions. Lose control of their emotions? Jun Changxiao tapped his chin and said, It seems a bit interesting. [Ding! Host has spent 10 contribution points, obtaining Modified Tear-Gas Bomb x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 175/500.] Jun Changxiao took out the tear-gas and said, Lets just toss it and see. Give me the gun. Shua! Xiao Zuiji handed it over. Jun Changxiao grabbed the rifle and approached the Drizzle Pavilion headquarters. When he was close to the cavern, holes suddenly appeared in the stone walls and hidden weapons shot from inside. Sect Head Jun was vignt though, using the Ghost Steps to beautifully avoid the trap. The objects ttered to the floor as Jun Changxiao fired the rifle three times with a bang bang bang. He shot the stone door in front of him, puncturing a gaping hole! Pah. Sect Head Jun did a somersault, shouldering the gun as he pressed his back to the stone door. He picked up the tear-gas canister with one hand, pulled the pin out with his teeth, then tossed it inside the hole. This was the standard movement for a soldier in the Special Forces. Jun Changxiao did not immediately leave, but pressed his ear to the door and listened. Tsst Quickly, the sound of a pipeline leaking gas came from inside. Through the hole, he could also see the appearance of a white fog. Got it. Jun Changxiao very naturally left. Sha, sha, sha! Soon after, Jun Changxiao returned to his hiding ce and threw the rifle at Xiao Zuiji. Watch the cave entrance, there might be some people in a while He had just spoken up to that point when he suddenly remembered he had died back on Earth and the traumatic experience of transmigrating into a different world. Tears immediately started streaming down his face. The system said, [Its over, the host has inhaled tear gas!] Xiao Zuiji, who was just about to set up the gun, eximed, Sect Head, why are you crying? Jun Changxiao wiped his tears as he continued to cry, Dont wah, wah dont mind this lord wah, wah q-quickly set up. Ok. The corner of Xiao Zuijis mouth twitched, but he quickly aimed at the cave entrance. The great Sect Head Jun was immersed in painful memories. He was especially stuck on the fact that he was a single dog and was immediately depressed, his tears waterfalling down his face. Finally, he was leaning onto a tree with one hand and using the other to wipe his snot, loudly wailing. Wah, wah, wah! Im so fucking depressed! S-System, you think of a solution faster! Helpless, the system said, [The host has not inhaled much of the tear gas and should stop crying after about 10 minutes.] 10 minutes? Jun Changxiao heard this and was even more depressed. He crouched under the tree and wrapped his arms around himself, bawling, Wah I should have just fucking tossed it and ran, why did have to stupidly wait there and listen?Previous chapter Chapter 133: drizzle pavilion master Chapter 133: drizzle pavilion master What the modified tear-gas bomb released was not some simple tear gas, but a strange smog that caused the inhaler to remember their most painful memories, thus causing them to lose control of their emotions and bawl their eyes out. Jun Changxiao had many painful memories. For example, foolishly dying and foolishly transmigrating into Falling Star Continent, this ce with unfamiliar people and customs. The thing he was most upset about before transmigrating was that he was single; the thing he was most upset about after transmigration was that he was still single! He more the thought about it, the more sad he felt and his tears bubbled out like spring water. Seeing that his sect head was unable to restrain his tears, Xiao Zuiji was dumbfounded, but he never looked away from the Drizzle Pavilions headquarters. Gazhi Suddenly, the entrance to the cavern was opened. Hu-hu! A white smog billowed out, rising into the sky. Several birds flew into the smog and crashed into the stone walls, their small eyes twinkling with tears. Xiao Zuiji saw all this through the 8x Scope and his eyes immediately went wide. Good heavens! Why is even the bird crying? At that time, an assassin walked out of the cave entrance with his head in his hands, tears leaving a trace on the ground as he bawled. Xiao Zuiji locked onto his target and was preparing to open fire, but he was bbergasted a secondter. Other assassins rushed out from the cave, their faces also blotchy from tears, crying like they had just gotten their hearts broken, like like young maidens who had just received the curse of a lifetime! Father, mother, your child is unfilial and cannot stay by your side! Little Red, I miss you! Second Uncle, I want to eat oranges! The assassins had been affected by the tear gas and were all remembering their sad memories, crying like they were in great pain and grieving life, shrieking and howling wildly. Some had even less control of their emotions, feeling like they had shamed their family and ancestors, ruthlessly smacking their heads into the stone walls. Humans, who did not have some painful memories? Those memories were just usually concealed well, only remembered during sleepless nights. Today, under the effects of the tear gas, these people thoroughly opened their hearts. They let down their feigned strength, happily crying their hearts out. Wah, wah, wah Wailing echoed through the air, apanied by a waterfall of tears. Jun Changxiao heard the weeping and his own sad thoughts bubbled up once more, directly dropping to the ground and crying like his life depended on it. With the sect head crying behind him and the assassins crying in front of him, Xiao Zuijis face was splendid to see. He was finally overwhelmed and wondered, What the hell is this? The white smog quickly spread, covering the entire cavern at an extremely quick rate. Soon, more than 60 assassins gathered outside the cave, bitterly weeping into their hands. Those people who were usually cold-blooded and brutal, who could kill without batting an eye, were all crouching outside and wailing it was an unbelievable scene. Cry if you want, but why did you alle outside? Because they were all professional assassins; if they were not assassinating someone, they were on the road towards assassinating someone. But now? They had been trapped inside by someone else, not daring to even step outside; they were feeling oppressed and aggrieved! It was just that unfortunate. So under the effects of the tear gas, each and every one of them lost control and walked outside. Motherfucker. Well just stand here,e kill us if you can! Xiao Zuiji did not need the scope to aim now, as firing randomly towards the entrance would guarantee a hit. Rumble! At this moment, the front door of the cavern closed. It had been closed by assassins who hadnt inhaled too much of the smog, but were still behind the door crying. Hateful! Crying like this is such a disgrace! Scorpion and Venomous Snake walked over, scolding the dozen or so assassins that remained in the cave. The cavern the two had been inside was quite deep and so the tear gas hadnt been able to reach them. Then, when the front doors opened, all the smog had billowed outside, allowing them to luckily escape. That Ironbone Sect is too weird. In my opinion, we must ask the Pavilion Master toe out! Venomous Snake solemnly said. Oh. Scorpion sighed, then walked down a passageway, stopping in front of the stone door into a secret room. He was silent for a moment before collecting his courage and yelling, Pavilion Master, theres a big problem! Ten minutes passed quickly and Jun Changxiao suddenly stopped crying. With a whoosh, he jumped to his feet and inquired, Whats the situation? He was crying like his heart had been gouged out just a moment ago, but his tears were suddenly traded for a serious expression. The change made Xiao Zuiji almost faint. Sect Head, he solemnly said. There are 65 assassins outside, all crouching there crying. Make way, this lord will kill them. Ok. Xiao Zuiji quickly moved out of the way and Jun Changxiaoy down, pressing his red-rimmed eyes to the scope and saw the wailing assassins. I do not need to use the enhanced mode to massacre them. He quickly aimed and had his finger on the trigger. Just as he was preparing to open fire, the stone doors slowly opened. Huh? Jun Changxiao instinctually looked up and saw a woman in ck walk out. Through the scope, he could tell that the woman was beautifully proportioned, her chest especially visually impactful. Wah Pavilion Master the assassins crying outside called out. Fuck me. Drizzle Pavilions master is a woman? Jun Changxiao moved his vision upward, locking on to the womans face. A sharp jawline, a pair of phoenix eyes, two curved willow leaf eyebrows, a fine jade nose, creamy white skin, and vermilion lips a beauty above worldly affairs. If Lu Qianqian was an icy and arrogant snow lotus, the Drizzle Pavilion Master was a blooming red rose. Jun Changxiao was speechless. How can the master of an assassin organization be such an attractive woman? At this time, the Drizzle Pavilion Master turned her head, bright eyes shing. It seemed that she had caught his position. Was I discovered? Jun Changxiao did not care and naturally picked up the gun and stood up. He called out, Are you Drizzle Pavilions pavilion master? Correct, the woman responded. Her voice was very clear, but it was dark and cold. While she had been in cultivation, 20 of her subordinates had died, and two of her trump-card assassins had been killed or tied up. Obviously, she was not in a good mood. Jun Changxiao lightly said, So many of your subordinates have died but you, the pavilion master, only just came out. Not verypetent. The Drizzle Pavilion Masters voice was chilling, Who are you? Although she had learned from Venomous Snake that the sneak attacker probably had rtions with the Ironbone Sect, she had to confirm it. Jun Changxiao said, Youve received the Spirit Spring Sects wealth and tried to assassinate this lord again and again, shouldn''t the pavilion master already know? This lord? The pavilion masters eyebrows furrowed. Are you the Ironbone Sects head, Jun Changxiao? Correct, confirmed Jun Changxiao. Scorpion and Venomous Snake also looked startled. Obviously they hadn''t expected that the sneak attacker was not the Ironbone Sects disciple, but the leader of the sect! Drizzle Pavilions master smiled, saying, Since Sect Head Jun has personally acted, it really makes this maiden ttered. Bang Suddenly, a loud sound echoed. Not far away from her, a sobbing assassin was pierced through the chest, copsing onto the ground and dying. Jun Changxiao said, The leader of an assassin organization calls herself a maiden, this lord feels ashamed for you. The pavilion masters face was immediately frosty. But she was secretly startled. After all, that arc of light had shot here too quickly. If the one attacked had been herself, even dodging would have been difficult. Was that the Invincible Might Cannon? No wonder my subordinates would fall one after another! Sect Head Jun. The pavilion master calmed down and twirled her hair. With a smile, she said, Offending an assassin organization is not a sensible choice. Bang Jun Changxiao opened fire once more, killing another assassin. He said, You seem to have misunderstood. This lord did note here to offend you, but came here to exterminate your Drizzle Pavilion. Chapter 134: might as well chat calmly Chapter 134: might as well chat calmly Even if the Drizzle Pavilion Master was a beautiful woman, Jun Changxiao would not forget his own goal. More specifically, he had brought Xiao Zuiji with him under the resolution topletely destroy the organization, not allowing the opponent any opportunity to bite back. With two subordinates killed right in front of her eyes, the pavilion masters bright eyes exuded killing intent. She coldly said, Jun Changxiao, you''ve gone too far! Jun Changxiao shouldered the gun and aimed it at the womans right, at her heart; he wasnt intentionally looking there, please do not be dirty-minded. [Ding! The host has turned on the 8x Telescopic Sights enhanced mode, consuming 5 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 170/500.] Jun Changxiaoughed coldly. Sending assassins after me one after another, this lord must ask, who is it that went too far? Aiming at the chest area, his finger was on the trigger. As if smelling danger, the pavilion master took out a willow leaf-shaped knife from her sleeves. Sect Head Jun, my Drizzle Pavilion sent assassins twice before on the request of an employer, then another to save ourrade, not for assassination. Jun Changxiao indifferently said, No matter how many times, no matter the intention, so long as you dare offend this lord, your fate is only one word: death! Oh. The pavilion master sighed lightly. Then her bright eyes shed with a cold gleam and her jade hands flicked, pouring spirit power into the knives, which exploded forward. Very quick, very sudden! However, with the scope, Jun Changxiao was still able to see it. He immediately pulled the trigger and there was a xiu as a bullet shot forth. The two people were separated by more than 300 meters and made their moves milliseconds from each other. Xiu Imbued with power, the two knives flew forward. A leaf fluttered through their path and was instantly sliced in half! However! If it was about speed, the rifle bullet was obviously faster! The knife had only flew about of the way before it was destroyed with a bang. But because it had been hindered, the bullet also exploded. Xiu, xiu, xiu! At this time, the pavilion master used Ghost Steps to rush out from the cave. Her hands shed past her waist and several more throwing knives whistled through the air. Worthy of being the assassins head. Regardless of footwork or her utilization of hidden weapons, it was not something the four trump-card assassins couldpare to. Shua! Jun Changxiao flicked his wrist and without aiming, fired several times with a bang bang bang, hitting each of the knives. Xiao Zuiji was dumbfounded. That casual movement of turning the gun, the marksmanship that allowed him to hit hidden weapons, was simply divine! Shua! Shua! The pavilion master rushed forward like a flying swallow, another two des appearing from nowhere, creating after images as they swept forward. This woman was very strong, strong enough that Jun Changxiao could not open fire and had to choose: either dodge or stand in ce and wait for his head to fly. Shua! He threw the 88-type sniper rifle backwards and used Ghost Steps, avoiding two throwing knives. The basic Cold Edge Sword appeared in his hands. A rifle was only good for long-distance and would be a burden during closebat. Moreover, all ten rounds had been quickly used up, so he could only fight with a bay! Xiu, xiu! Two knives arced through the air, circling around from the back. The pavilion master, who had been rushing over, eximed, How can you use Ghost Steps? Shua, shua, shua! Jun Changxiao did not waste time arguing with her, flitting about like a ghost. He used the Nine Styles Layered Wave Sword, gathering the first eight moves to create the ninth! Sword qi chilled the air as it shed forward, forming a wall of wind and ripping the green grass. The pavilion masters gaze hardened, but she avoided the sword qi. She closed in on Jun Changxiao, her two des glittering as she swiped at the nape of his neck. Her first move was towards a strategic point worthy of being the assassins leader, very professional! Sha, sha, sha! Jun Changxiao disyed Ghost Steps to its pinnacle, avoiding the attack. He circled behind her and shed down, forming a cold light. Ding! The pavilion master turned around and blocked his attack with her des. As she received the attack, based on the chilling qi, she recognized that the Cold Edge Sword could not be of lower quality than her own Beautiful Moon Double des. Shua! Jun Changxiao lifted his sword and poured energy into the de, ruthlessly shing down. Ding! Ding! Ding! The weapons collided again and again, sparks flying. As long as he could deal with the opponent, our great Sect Head Jun hadpletely forgotten that what he had in his hands was a sword, using it like a de to cut instead. Ka After 78 exchanges, a throwing knife cracked. The pavilion master did not care about her weapon being destroyed or that her arms tingled with numbness, quickly seizing the chance to retreat. However, just as she drew two steps back, Jun Changxiao had been one step faster. He stabbed with the Cold Edge Sword, slicing into her right shoulder, even if he hadnt exactly been aiming there. Thump, thump, thump! The pavilion master staggered another few steps back, the fabric near her right shoulder torn, presenting a tiny sword mark on her pale skin. This was because she had rapidly drawn back, otherwise her entire right arm might have been sliced off. The pavilion master, who thought she had the advantage in closebat, finally realized that this guy not only had a hidden weapon, but his strength was good too! Hateful fellow! She angrily spat, Just wait for thisdy to Shua! Jun Changxiao used Ghost Steps to appear in front of her, the Cold Edge Sword pressed to her neck. He coldly said, You think Ill wait until you finish such an aggressive statement? Shua! He pulled out the Desert Eagle with his other hand, opening fire behind him with a bang, hitting Scorpion, who had been sneaking up on him, in the thigh. Ah! Scorpion fell down, holding his right leg and crying pitifully, his expression crumpling in pain. Bang! Jun Changxiao fired a second shot, piercing the assassins forehead, sending him off with a little less pain. Scorpions death was deserved. The reason the Ironbone Sect and Drizzle Pavilion had reached this step was because he had epted the Spirit Spring Sects request without authorization from the pavilion master. The pavilion master could not endure it, after all, that had been her right-hand man. She lowered her head slightly, killing intent flooding her gaze. However, even if she could not endure it, she had to endure. Because after Jun Changxiao shot behind him, he pressed the Desert Eagle to her temples, smiling coldly. Dont lower your head, the crown will fall. [1] His smile was a little scary Someone who didnt know the circumstances would think that he was an asura who killed without batting an eye! Their boss was being held hostage, Scorpion had died. The assassins who were quietly closing in stopped in their steps. Venomous Snake, who had been circling in from the right, put his dart away. He did not think that his own sneak attack would go down well. Instead, hed probably end up just like Scorpion, killed immediately by that hidden weapon. The atmosphere immediately calmed down. Xiao Zuiji picked up the rifle and walked over. Based on where he was standing, it was obvious that if the sect head met with a sudden ident, he would use the hidden weapon immediately. The pavilion master covered her injured shoulder,plexion slightly pale as she forced a smile. I underestimated you. Jun Changxiao kept the sword on her neck and the gun at her head. In a very uncourteous way, he said, The Spirit Spring Sect underestimated me and was destroyed, the Drizzle Pavilion underestimated me and will simrly be destroyed. Of course, he added. You can also throw out all the hidden weapons you have in your sleeves and I will eliminate the idea of ripping your clothes off. The pavilion masters expression changed. She loosened her left hand and more than ten knives ttered to the ground. So many weapons, how did she hide them all? The pavilion master gave up on fighting back and modestly said, Sect Head Jun, there seems to be a misunderstanding between us. Why dont we chat calmly? She would talk since she couldnt beat him; it seemed she was very meticulous. Chat? Alright, Jun Changxiao said. Bring all your subordinates and return to the Ironbone Sect with this lord. There, we can chat until the mountains be ins and the rivers run dry. [2] [1] this is a line from "Dont lower your head, the crown will fall" by Yu Jie; it means that the one wearing the crown must bear its weight. [2] a line taken from a romance song-poem titled "Oh Heaven!" A tranted version goes:Even when mountains tten and riverbeds run dry, And the earth moves to be one with the sky, Even when winter has thunder and summer has snow, Never will my feelings do anything but grow. Chapter 135: a sophisticated idea Chapter 135: a sophisticated idea The pavilion master wanted to calmly chat because she was being threatened. If her strength was greater than Jun Changxiaos, perhaps she would instead be saying, Call me your majesty! Speaking of, how did she, a Fifth Stage Martial Master, get captured by an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice? It was because after Jun Changxiao had tossed his gun, he had decisively used a Power Talisman, instantly increasing his strength by five times! He had realized that the pavilion master was incredibly powerful and that the gun could not solve the problem, and so could only use other cards. After using the talisman, Jun Changxiaos strength had instantly increased.His original 30,000 jin of strength had broken past 100,000 jin. No wonder the pavilion masters weapon had broken and her arms had gone numb. As for footwork, he hadprehended Ghost Steps to the pinnacle. Weapon? His basic Cold Edge Sword was better. Strength? Lets not unt too much. The above facts sufficiently made up for the disparity between realms, allowing him to hold her hostage. Jun Changxiao sealed the womans meridians and put the Desert Eagle to her back. He said, Lets go, prettydy. Without her cultivation and a gun to her spine, the pavilion master could only obey. Oh, right. Tell your subordinates to also discard their hidden weapons and put their hands on their head. The pavilion master ordered, Do as Sect Head Jun said. Shua, shua, shua! The assassins all threw down their weapons, lining up like war criminals. Just like that, including the crying assassins and Mountain Cat, everyone from Drizzle Pavilion was escorted back to the Ironbone Sect by Jun Changxiao and Xiao Zuiji. Because they took smaller roads so that such arge group would not attract the attention of others, they returned to the sect around evening. Bzzt, bzzt! After the pavilion master and the dozens of assassins crossed the Great Sect Protecting Array, they stood on the field. Looking at the people all dressed in ck, just like assassins, Li Qingyang was stunned. Sect Head, these are Drizzle Pavilion assassins, Jun Changxiao answered. Xiao Zuiji added, Second Senior Brother, its all the Drizzle Pavilion assassins, including their boss! All of them, including the boss? Li Qingyang felt his mouth twitch fiercely. Exterminating an assassin organization was no simple matter, so he had been worried that his sect head and junior brother would meet some sort of ident. But now they had brought back captives, so he realized he had thought too much. In the dining hall, ck One and ck Two were standing by the window. They saw the pavilion master and their eyes popped out. Oh my god! Pavilion Master was captured by the Ironbone Sect Head! ck Two rubbed his eyes, disbelieving. Am I dreaming? Pah. ck One smacked him in the face. Does it hurt? Hurts! Its not a dream, its reality! In order to prevent the assassins from escaping or wrecking havoc, Jun Changxiao ordered Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo to seal their cultivations. The pavilion master was given preferential treatment, locked in a bright room by herself, though the windows were blocked with metal bars and the door was chained down with iron. As for her, who was now a captive, she thought, Jun Changxiao, if I seize an opportunity to escape, your Ironbone Sect will never have another peaceful day! Ka A small hole opened at the bottom of the door, presenting a bowl of fried rice. In the dining hall. Sect Head Jun and Xiao Zuiji wolfed down the meal that Liu Wanshi made, wishing they could grow two mouths to eat more. These past few days in the forest, they did not dare light a fire and cook food. With only wild fruit to appease their hunger, it was like they had forgotten the taste of meat. This also made Jun Changxiao realize that the next time they had to travel far, he definitely had to ask Dudu to arrange meals inside of a storage ring. Even just a few bowls of rice would be enough! Looking at the two people eating like a whirlwind that swept away the clouds, Liu Wanshi sympathetically said, Sect Head and Senior Brother became skinnier. Dudu will definitely raise you until you are plump and healthy! After eating to his hearts content, Jun Changxiao patted his belly as he sat on his chair in the main hall. He shook his slightly sore arm. The power boost by the Strength Talisman had been satisfying, but the aftereffects of using it included soreness and aching. The system said, [If the host had used it right after buying it, I fear he would have been carried back on a stretcher.] This Strength Talisman is really not bad. Jun Changxiao said, Its perfect that the purchase limit was refreshed, I must buy some to prepare for an emergency. [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining Basic Strength Talisman x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 150/500.] Sect Head. Li Qingyang walked into the main hall and reported, Several martial artist have visited for registration these past few days. Since they were unable to enter the sect, I had them stay in Qingyang Vige. Have theme tomorrow, Jun Changxiao said. Li Qingyang handed over the ount book and continued, The inner courtyard was finished yesterday, altogether costing 43,000 taels. This details the expenditures, Sect Head can look at it. Why did Jun Changxiao like this second disciple of his? It wasnt because of his sexual orientation but because the disciple worked earnestly, diligently, and honestly! If he had to leave the sect, he would feel relieved with Li Qingyang handling the affairs. The steady Li Qingyang did not have a protagonists qualities like Xiao Zuiji or Ye Xingchen, but he was an indispensable backbone while establishing the sect. Jun Changxiao took the ount book and didnt even look at it, cing it to the side. The past few days this lord was out, did anything happen in the sect? Li Qingyang started to report, item by item. For example, the cultivation of the junior brothers and sisters, or the growth of the most recent disciple. Long Ziyang broke through to Meridian Opening Stage Eleven? Jun Changxiao said, surprised. Li Qingyang said, Junior Brother Long has been assiduously cultivating, so his cultivation has been rapidly improving. Disciple thinks that he is a good seedling worthy of training. Whether he is worth training or not depends on his performance in the future. Jun Changxiao waved a hand, You can leave. Li Qingyang drew back, but Lu Qianqian actually appeared at the main halls entrance. This young woman sped her hands and indifferently said, Bringing in so many new mouths to feed is a big expense. Jun Changxiao leaned back into his chair. Our Ironbone Sect, although it is not wealthy, raising some prisoners is no problem. That woman is the leader of the assassins, she will not be obedient. I urge the Sect Head to promptly kill her, Lu Qianqian lightly said. Jun Changxiao said, Killing a woman who has already been captured, this lord has a bit of trouble acting. ng! Lu Qianqian drew her sword, saying, If Sect Head cannot do it himself, leave it to this disciple. This young woman really didnt bother talking and directly drew her sword! Jun Changxiao smiled, Are you jealous because this lord brought back an attractive woman? Lu Qianqian looked at him, he looked at Lu Qianqian. The two people and four eyes stared at each other I was joking, I was just joking, Jun Changxiao hurried to say, backtracking. Then, sincerely, he said, Drizzle Pavilions master temporarily cannot be killed, since this lord still has some remaining use for her. For what? Lu Qianqian asked. Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together. In this world of secrets, information is without a doubt extremely important. This lord wants to establish an intelligence agency. It may not be able to cover the entire continent, but it will at least cover the entire Qingyang Commandery. Lu Qianqians gaze was filled with a smidgen of shock, as she was a bit surprised that the sect head had such a sophisticated thought. Since Spirit Spring Mountain, Jun Changxiao had been thinking about building this intelligence agency. That way, whenever there was the sign of trouble outside, he would quickly learn of it. Lu Qianqian lightly asked, Does Sect Head want to let that woman and her assassins collect the information? Jun Changxiao said, Having the assassins change professions and be information officers is the most appropriate. Lu Qianqian coldly said, You think that woman is like ck One and ck Two, that she can be persuaded with just two bowls of fried rice? If ck One and ck Two heard her words, they would definitely roar, First Senior Sister, we did it for Liu Wanshi, for Dudu, not for those two bowls of rice! Jun Changxiao shrugged. If I cant even handle this woman, what face would I have to remain a sect head? Id directly yield to you. I see, okay, Lu Qianqian said. Jun Changxiao stood up and walked over, his hands around his back as he walked in a circle. Lu Qianqian, ah Lu Qianqian, this lord thinks that you have some conspiratorial thoughts. Lu Qianqian said, Sect Head said it himself. Jun Changxiao stopped walking, leaning in to say in a low voice, You will never be the sect head, not in this life at least. But, maybe you could be the wife of the sect head. As if realizing that these words were inviting death, he rushed out of the house as soon as he said wife of the sect head. Sect Head! Su Xiaomo cried out in rm, Be careful! Jun Changxiao, who had originally been quite happy to escape from the hall, heard a bang and had the Happy Football kicked into his face. With a gah he halted, thumping to the ground. Su Xiaomo, if you hadnt shouted for me to watch out would I still have caught the ball with my face? And you Li Fei! You cretin who thinks with his feet, is it that youve been aiming at this lords iparably handsome face? Got what you deserved. Lu Qianqian coldly spat out these words as she left, since her calm state of mind had been a little affected by what Jun Changxiao had said a few moments ago. Ah. When Iprehend the thirdyer of the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art, I can truly achieve a mind that is as still as water Chapter 136: please state your dream Chapter 136: please state your dream Lu Qianqian, you are a direct disciple, yet actually fail to follow sect regtions and have repeatedly vited stiptions beyond forgiveness. Starting today, you will abandon your martial arts and be expelled from the sect, do you have anyints? A dignified voice echoed through the main hall, breaking the solemn silence. Lu Qianqian, who was kneeling in the pce, lowered her head. In an ice-cold voice, she responded, Noints. People, take her to the Punishment Hall to receive her punishment! Under the gazes of the disciples, she was led into the Punishment Hall. Tsk, tsk. I didnt expect Lu Qianqian to do something like this. When Grand Elder was alive, he favored her. But now, when theres a problem, no one dares to cover for her. She has such an icy appearance all day, like everyone owes her money. If she didnt depend on the Grand Elder, how could she possibly have be a direct disciple? In the iparably broad entrance to the steps, a pale Lu Qianqian walked step by step, her ck hair disorderly and scattered. Elder Sister Qianqian, an extraordinary young woman said, waving at her with a smile from the entrance. You were expelled from the sect, so the heaven character room in Ice Heart Pce is this junior sisters! Lu Qianqian said, It is only because I am leaving that you have the qualifications to inherit it. The young womans bright eyes shed with anger. But she just spread her sleeves and smiled. I knew that this day woulde sooner orter, so I long prepared red clothes in celebration. Does Elder Sister Qianqian think they are pretty? Lu Qianqian responded, Attractive clothes cannot cover your dirty heart. The young womans smile froze, and she coldly said, You are pure, your heart is clear like white snow, but so what? Has your cultivation not been erased, have you not been expelled from the sect, bing a pitiful vagrant? Lu Qianqian indifferently responded, I have a saint-grade spirit root, you do not. I have the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Body, you do not. Even if I have been expelled, you will forever be but trash before me. You The young woman was red with anger. Lu Qianqian sighed, then turned to look at the Heavens. She muttered, The outside world is vast. This ce does not want me, Lu Qianqian, but somewhere else definitely will. Without the sects core technique, your Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Body will also be a wastes body. You want to count on others to provide you with shelter? The young woman sneered coldly. Lu Qianqian did not say anything more, dragging herself down the steps. On that day, under the cover of heavy snow, in a frozennd perpetually covered in snow, an exceptionally cold winter season was prematurely started. The vigers, who believed in spirits and gods, saw this weather anomaly and called this day the day the ice god descended. Huff! In her room, Lu Qianqian stopped her train of thought and walked to her window. Looking at the stars in the sky, the thought, Grand Elder, you must have expected me to be expelled and so passed on the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art to me in private. Outside, on top of the main hall. Jun Changxiao, who had just finished cultivating in the training room, sat down. From his angle he was able to see that the young woman wasnt resting. He shook his head. Ah, my senior disciple, when will your icy temperament change? I am an expert, expert, ex-expert, fought and be invincible in the world ~ Fill my cup with good wine ~ Tonight, I will not stop until Im drunk [1] Early in the morning, music echoed through the training field. The disciples did their daily morning exercise, with Jun Changxiao standing in the front as the lead dancer. Long Ziyang, Li Yuhua, and the others seemed to have limated, throwing out their shame and integrating into the happy atmosphere. After the exercise, Jun Changxiao snapped and said, Qingyang, did you call over the people here to register? Sect Head, I called them over, Li Qingyang affirmed. Jun Changxiao tied up his ck hair, then called, Su Xiaomo, open the door for this lord. Shua! Shua! Su Xiaomo somersaulted, rolling to a stop before the redcquer doors. With both arms, he pushed the two doors open, a cool breeze flowing through the gap. Xiu Pah! Jun Changxiao caught the Happy Football flying from the side with a hand, then kicked it back from whence it came. It smacked dead-center into Li Feis face, the boy mming into the wall behind him, sinking down limbs akimbo. Brat. Jun Changxiao pped his hands, dusting them off. He reorganized his robes then walked away, sniffing, If this lord doesnt kick your face until peach blossoms appear, you would not know why the flowers are so red. As he said so, he naturally stepped out of the sect. Su Xiaomo stood at attention, holding a thumbs-up. Sect Head is domineering! Outside. The ages of the martial artists waiting varied, but they were all anxiously standing there. When they saw Jun Changxiao, who was still reorganizing his sleeves,e out, they hurried to noisily crowd around. Sect Head Jun, my name is Li Shangtian! I want to fly to the Heavens, please give me a pair of wings! [2] An emaciated youngster was the first to shout. Jun Changxiao sat down behind the registration table and tapped his chin. Based on your physique, you dont even need a pair of wings just a gust of wind can blow you into the Heavens. Hahaha, the othersughed. Even the steady Li Qingyang, who stood behind the sect head, was trying to endure the amusement. Why are youughing? the youth called Li Shangtian red. He seriously said, Sect Head Jun, I must join the Ironbone Unyielding School and achieve my dream! Jun Changxiao signaled for him to go on, Please state your dream. Li Shangtian said, Since childhood, my dream is to be an indomitable powerhouse! His dream since childhood wasnt to be a singer, what was the difference between him and salted fish? [3] Jun Changxiao felt that his child was a little mischievous, but quite intelligent. After some basic questions, he stamped the sects seal and said, Next. The second one registering was a young girl. Put simply, she seemed to be from a poor family. Although her face was a bit dusty, it was hard to cover her delicate air. She lowered her head and shyly said, My My name is Ling Yuanxue. So shy? Jun Changxiao asked, What is your dream? Ling Yuanxue lowered her head. After a moment, she gathered her courage and answered, In this male-dominated world, I want to cultivate the Martial Way, showing all you smelly men, no no no I did not mean that Sect Head is a smelly man. Jun Changxiao did not mind her words, taking the sect entrance form. In this male-dominated world, the position of women is not always high. You have a dream and this lord will provide you with the stage to realize said dream. Pah. He stamped the form. Li Qingyang felt his lips twitch. He whispered, Sect Head, you only filled in the name. This was a bit careless. Jun Changxiao whispered back. The sect is currently a group of guys, the yang energy is a bit heavy. If I do not select some female disciple, I fear that we will develop into the Gay Sect. The Jo (Gay) Sect? Li Qingyang was bewildered. Next. A third person walked up. This was a youth of 13 or 14 years of age. He scratched his head and said, Sect Head Jun, does your Ironbone Sectck a Medicine Master? The Medicine Masters of this world were not apothecaries, who were alsomonly called Medicinal Material Masters, but were more like doctors. Jun Changxiao smelled the scent of herbs and curiously asked, Are you a Medicine Master? Mhm. The youth pulled out a wooden card, cing it on the table. He said, This is my identification. Jun Changxiao looked at the card, which stated: Medicine Emperors Sessor, Sun Bukong. Medicine Emperor? Jun Changxiaos jaw dropped. In his opinion, someone who used the title emperor was absolutely a powerhouse of this continent! He was just casually recruiting disciples, but had actually met the Medicine Emperors sessor? Sun Bukong scratched his head and smiled. Master and the elders made me descend the mountain for experience, so I decided to experience life in the Ironbone Sect. Jun Changxiao grimaced. Little fellow, you should go to Huadu District next door. There are many experts and sessors descending the mountain there, if you integrate well into the world, you will have no problem meeting some beautiful female boss. Huadu District? Sun Bukong was at a loss. Pardon me, but I have never heard of that ce. Jun Changxiao brought out a sect form and prepared to ask questions. Li Qingyang whispered, Sect Head, dozens of this type of wooden card can be purchased with 1 silver tael. Let alone Medicine Emperors sessor, you can even get Medicine Emperors descendant carved. Ah? Jun Changxiao was wide-eyed. Fuck, you can even create false identities in this different world? Sun Bukong heard Li Qingyangs words and awkwardly scratched his head. He then ced more than ten wooden cards onto the table and seriously said, Sect Head, I carved all of these. You can pick whichever identity you like, as long as I can join the sect! Sword Emperors sessor, Sun Bukong. Demon Venerables sessor, Sun Bukong. Monster Emperors sessor, Sun Bukong. This Sun Bukong had so many cards with different statuses. Brilliant! If these identities were real, my small Ironbone Sect would be unable to amodate such a venerable Buddha. epted! Jun Changxiao stamped his seal. Although the identities were false, he gave kudos to the boy foring up with such a ploy and sincerely registering this little motherfucker was a genius with big dreams! Next. Pah. Just as he spoke, a person put something covered in ck cloth on the table. The fabric was pulled aside to reveal a in sword hilt. Sword cultivator, Zhou Hong. [1] [Gaoshou Gaoshou Gao-Gaoshou''] by Lu Shng [2] Li Shangtians name lit. trantes to Li into the sky [3] From a saying that goes If a man has no dreams, what is the difference between him and salted fish? A salted fish is a metaphor for a corpse, or someone who has no intention of doing anything. Chapter 137: recruiting Li Luoqiu Chapter 137: recruiting Li Luoqiu Sword cultivator, Zhou Hong. The voice of the boy sounded a little hoarse. Jun Changxiao raised his head. It was a boy with upwards nting eyebrows and sharp eyes, seeming about 13 or 14 in age. However, his face gave off a sense of vicissitude, which was obviously ipatible with his true age. He donned a ck robe, stained with soil. He seemed a little like a wandering prodigy, a hint of expertise. Ma Yongning also had such traces left by time. A sabre user, a swordsman. They both had this standard appearance. Because they had been time-tested in Jianghu, they had developed a personality of I wield my de andugh at the Heavens, a heroic spirit as great as two Kunlun Mountains. Just imagine it. A bright moon hung in the air, on the roof of the Ironbone Sects main hall. On the left stood the recovered sabre user Ma Yongning, on the right stood Zhou Hong, holding the sword. Perhaps the two would have the following conversation: You are here. Yes, I am here. You should not havee here. But, I have alreadye here. Why did youe here? I also do not know why, but I still came here. Take out your sword. Take out your sabre. Rock-paper-sword-sabre! [1] This type of philosophical and impassive dialogue could only be disyed between two genuine cultivators of the de. Zhou Hongs eyes twinkled like sharp rays of a sword, making Jun Changxiao seem to hear the boy say I am here once more. Since you are here, I shall receive you! Jun Changxiao filled out the name on the form, then stamped the seal. Quick and simple, no wasted ink or time. This was the greatest respect for a swordsman! Rumble (gu-long)! Zhou Hongs stomach rumbled and he copsed onto the table, weakly admitting, Hungry How the fuck is this guy an expert? Jun Changxiao face-palmed, dumbfounded. Qingyang, carry him to the dining hall. Yes. Li Qingyang walked over and picked Zhou Hong up with one arm, using the other to take his sword. But just as he touched the sword, Zhou Hong suddenly burst out with strength, grasping the sword first. He solemnly stated, A sword cultivators de never leaves his body. Li Qingyang shook his head, dragging the boy into the sect. Registration continued. The fifth entrant was 17, looked average, and seemed to have no special skills. However, his name was striking, as he was called Sima Zhongda. Jun Changxiao joked, You certainly have a rival named Zhuge Kongming. [2] Zhuge Kongming? Sima Zhongda was bewildered. epted. After Jun Changxiao asked a few questions, he stamped the seal. In his opinion, those withpound surnames like Ouyang, Murong, Dongfang, Lanxiang were all from great and respected families. What was the standard Jun Changxiao used to ept disciples? Spirit root and cultivation were not very important, as he only looked at the registrants gaze if he found the gaze to be eptable, then he would ept the disciple into the sect wholeheartedly. The system mocked, [Isnt it just because not enough people register, so the host cannot be picky?] Jun Changxiao was disinclined to respond, saying, Next. There was no sound. Looking up, he discovered there was no one there only a total of five people had registered. Hu-hu! A cool breeze blew past, flooding the entrance with a bleak aura. Hah Jun Changxiao sighed to himself, picked up his chair and walked into the sect. His back seemed a little lonely, like he was an old personte in life. After the new disciples joined, the number of disciples increased from 148 to 153 and he obtained 5 contribution points. Li Qingyang led them to pick up the sect uniforms, handed them the sect handbook, and so on. Jun Changxiao cultivated in the training room for two hours, then arrived at the cell where the Drizzle Pavilion Master had been detained, unlocking the chains with a ka ka ka. Has your stay been satisfying? After walking in, he smiled like a gentleman. The pavilion master said, Sect Head Jun, we reached an agreement about chatting, detaining me seems a bit improper. Jun Changxiao leaned against the door, sping his hands. If youply with something this lord wants, the Ironbone Sect will immediately honor you as a guest. The pavilion master twirled her hair, smiling, Its definitely nothing good. This woman seemed barely over twenty, still looking beautiful. Her physique was also pretty good; even her nonchnt movements were filled with seductiveness. My senior disciple, if she was like her. Jun Changxiao immediately stopped that train of thought. That would be too scary! Jun Changxiao said, What is thedys fine name? Li Luoqiu, the pavilion master answered. Jun Changxiao said, Good name. Li Luoqiu smiled as she asked, Sect Head Jun, that wouldnt be the matter you wanted to discuss? Of course not, Jun Changxiao said. Pavilion Master Li, are you interested in bing my subordinate and joining my Ironbone Sect? Kekeke, Li Luoqiu covered her mouth as she chuckled, smiling beautiful enough for flowers to blossom. Jun Changxiao said, Is it funny? Li Luoqiu stoppedughing and said, Sect Head Jun, I, Li Luoqiu, am an assassin and will not join your so-called sect. Why? Jun Changxiao asked. Li Luoqiu answered, Would a bird used to freedom enjoy being caged? Jun Changxiao shook his head. An assassins only partner is the darkness and does not dare appear in the open. Is that freedom? Li Luoqiu lightly said, If you wish to recruit me, you should not waste your words. Jun Changxiao naturally did not give up. He said, Miss Li, this lord can exterminate the Spirit Spring Sect, does not fear the Holy Spring Sect, and has also weed all those of your honorable sect here. Shouldnt our strength be clear? Silent for a moment, Li Luoqiu eventually responded, Sect Head Jun is not simple. Last night she had wondered how such an obscure sect to Jianghu had suddenly be so domineering. And this guy. During the Hundred Sect Recruitment, he had been Meridian Opening stage five or six. After several months, he entered the high levels of Martial Apprentice. Hed even defeated herself, which was inconceivable. Jun Changxiao said, My Ironbone Sect has only just started andcks virtuous and capable people. If Miss Li brings her subordinates to join, she will someday be a founding elder of the major sect that dominates the continent! Li Luoqius apricot eyes were wide. If he had said something brave like dominates Qingyang Commandery, perhaps she would have believed him. Dominate the continent? The best major sect? Saying something like that could only mean two things: (1) he was joking or (2) he was insane. Jun Changxiao was not joking and his brain was very normal. He sincerely said, Miss Li, if you are willing to assist this lord, you will be Drizzle Halls hall master. Li Luoqiu teased, The Ironbone Sect even has hall masters? Not before, but we do now. Jun Changxiao continued, Miss Li, if you join, you will be my Ironbone Sects first hall master. This will certainly go down in the annals of history, forever revered by the world! Li Luoqiu: Shua! Jun Changxiao pulled out the Desert Eagle, spinning it around his finger. He turned the guns handle towards her, adding, If you be my Ironbone Sects hall master, this Invincible Might Cannon, Miss Li can casually use. Of course, he added. Not only can Miss Li use the various martial way resources, her subordinates will also have ess. Are you done? Li Luoqiu asked. Jun Changxiao seriously concluded, Miss Li, this lord has invited you for the first time today, but it is also thest time. Please seriously consider, because opportunities not taken disappear forever. Hehe, Li Luoqiu covered her mouth as she tittered. You say it like if I do not agree, I will regret it for a lifetime. Jun Changxiao said, I will give you three days to consider. Saying this, he turned around to leave. Li Luoqiu called out, Halt. Jun Changxiao stopped, asking, Did Miss Li carefully consider? Li Luoqiu folded her hands together, curious. If I be your Ironbone Sects hall master, what privileges will I have? Jun Changxiao answered, You and your subordinates will not have limits on your freedom; you cane and go freely. Mhm, an intelligence agent definitely had to leave the sect. If they stayed in the sect drinking tea and reading newspapers like old men, what use would they have? Li Luoqiu smiled. Sect Head Jun invites me with such sincerity, is it just because the sectcks a hall master? Of course not. Jun Changxiao said, This lord will provide all martial way resources for Miss Li, you just have to maintain the corresponding value. Help you kill people? Li Luoqiu suggested. Jun Changxiao responded, Such a tiring and dirty job like killing people can be done by the male disciples. Miss Lis only responsibility is helping this lord collect information. It is but information collection? So simple? Li Luoqiu was surprised. Jun Changxiao asked, Do you want to also do other things? Li Luoqiu tapped her chin. Give me some time to consider. Three dayster, this lord wille to visit again. I hope that Miss Li His words hadnt even been finished when he was interrupted by her. I have considered it. I am willing to ept your offer, bing the Ironbone Sects hall master. Jun Changxiao felt his lips twitch. The speed of this womans careful consideration was really fast! [1] scissors is , which is pronounced jian dao, the same way that sword-de is pronounced [2] Sima Zhongda, better known as Sima Yi, was a Chinese military general during the Three Kingdoms period. He is considered the adversary of Zhuge Kongming, who is better known as Zhuge Liang Chapter 138: establishing drizzle hall Chapter 138: establishing drizzle hall TN: Would readers prefer that the trantion skip to be parallel with the manhua (that would mean skipping to chapter 279+)? Comment a thought or suggestion! Li Luoqiu had many reasons for herpromise. For example, she was currently imprisoned, unable to leave like a bird in a cage. For example, she had thought about it during the night and concluded that this Ironbone Sect and Jun Changxiao must have some strange potential to suddenly be powerful. For example, he was willing to make her a hall master and would not restrict her freedom it seemed not too bad. A more important point: the Invincible Might Cannon! As a professional assassin, Li Luoqiu excelled in the use of various hidden weapons and she also liked hidden weapons. This powerful hidden weapon that shot out beams of light made her heart flutter. Miss Li, Jun Changxiao said. Since we had a fierce life-or-death battle yesterday, although this lord hoped you would join the Ironbone Sect, I was a little worried. Worried that I would kill you? Li Luoqiu teased. Jun Changxiao shrugged. This lord does not believe you have the ability. Li Luoqiu wondered, What were you worried about? This lord is worried that your subordinates will not bew-abiding. If they act up in the sect, it will be a little awkward. Sect Head Jun, one criterion of a good assassin is obeyingmands. If I tell them to sit, no one would dare stand. I am still not very relieved. Jun Changxiao took out a small medicine bottle and said, This is a poison that will recur every three months. Miss Li can first take it. What do you mean? Li Luoqius expression had be cold. Jun Changxiao exined, I must inspect your behavior. I will give you the antidote every three months. If your behavior is good over the one year inspection period, I willpletely detoxify your body. Sect Head Jun is really careful, Li Luoqiu said. Jun Changxiao shrugged. In this dangerous world, how can one live without a little caution? No wonder you can be the lord of sect at such a young age. Li Luoqiu walked over and took the medicine bottle. After taking this, can you give me the Invincible Might Cannon? I can, Jun Changxiao said. Li Luoqiu uncorked the bottle and downed the poison. It was a little bitter, a little spicy, but not much of anything else. Hand it over. Shua! Jun Changxiao tossed the Desert Eagle over. After Li Luoqiu caught it, the muzzle was suddenly pressed to his forehead. Her slender jade finger was on the trigger. She smiled, Sect Head Jun, is it used like this? Jun Changxiao said, If you would like to learn, I can teach you. Shua! Li Luoqiu put her arm down and spun the Desert Eagle in her hand; her movements were smooth as she yed with it. Jun Changxiao said, Tomorrow, I will announce to everyone the establishment of Drizzle Hall. I hope that you can resolve the problems on your side today. Li Luoqiu was appreciatively ying with the Desert Eagle. Just a few words will do. Jun Changxiao did not speak more and turned around to leave. He did not lock the door again, as that was no longer needed. Li Luoqiu carefully sized up the Desert Eagle. She then tried to pull the trigger, but she only heard a kaka sound and no beam of light. Jun Changxiaos voice echoed, Without this lord teaching you, you cannot use it. I dont believe it. Li Luoqius temper red a bit, trying to figure out how to shoot the Desert Eagle, which hadnt even been loaded with a bullet. [What was the hosts poison made of?] the system asked, no longer able to bear it. Jun Changxiao said, Some hogwash from the scrap bucket,bined with some hot pepper and garlic bits." System: [Ruthless.] The next day. After the morning exercise, Jun Changxiao announced to everyone that the sect would immediately establish Drizzle Hall, with Li Luoqiu as the hall master. Regarding this matter, the disciples definitely had no opinion. ck One and ck Two were a little overwhelmed. The pavilion master, who had just been detained, was persuaded so quickly her mental resistance was even worse than theirs. But could two bowls of ricepare with the Desert Eagle? Jun Changxiao not only awarded Li Luoqiu with the status of hall master, he also transformed a rtively spacious side building in the outer courtyard into the Drizzle Hall, hanging a signboard up. Henceforth, the Ironbone Sect had its first hall: Drizzle Hall. Li Luoqiu lived up to her words; with just a few words, the assassins did not have anyints and willingly followed their boss to be Drizzle Hall members. Even Mountain Cat, who was missing a hand now, was willing. The primary reason they could be so rxed was because they were stranded within the Ironbone Sect and their boss had been imprisoned. If they didnt be one of the Ironbone Unyielding, wasnt that just courting death? You may ask, since he established Drizzle Hall, why didnt Jun Changxiao also open the elders council? Because there were no suitable candidates. Although Li Luoqiu was strong and had management capabilities, she was an assassin in the end. Li Qingyang and the others did not have high enough cultivations and were also very young, unfitting of being a sect elder. With the hall established, the next step was going through the basic formalities. [Ding! Ding!] He stamped the entrance form of each and every assassin, the sect members and contribution points rising as the notifications echoed in Jun Changxiaos ears. In the end, including Li Luoqiu, there was a total of 77 new members. The systems panel read: [Sect Members: 230/500 Sect Contribution: 225/500] Jun Changxiao thought, As long as I recruit as many as I can, the contribution points will basically fill up. At that time, I can spend the points freely. Sect Head, what did you call me for? Li Luoqiu walked into the main hall. She removed the Jun, obviously because when in Rome, do as the Romans. Jun Changxiao said, How many times did you send people to assassinate this lord? This Li Luoqiu said, I was in closed-door cultivation at that time, Scorpion was the one responsible for sending people on the assassination mission. Scorpion? Call him over, Jun Changxiao said. Li Luoqiu added, You have already killed him. Jun Changxiao said, The other two trump-card assassins should know, right? Venomous Snake knows, as he would have participated in delegating the issued missions. Li Luoqiu then called for Venomous Snake. After the assassin pondered for a moment, he said, Reporting to Sect Head, Scorpion issued three missions. When, how many people? Venomous Snake stated the time and people. The first time, before the sects martial contest, three people had been sent. The second time there was only one person, after the martial contest had ended. The third time there were three people, who all died under the Type 88 sniper rifle. No more? No more. Jun Changxiao knit his brows. If he did not count the group of assassins outside Liyang City, there had been five attempts on his life just inside the sect. The twotest ones: one assassin was killed by Xiao Zuiji in the sentry tower, while the fifth assassin was offed with three shots to the chest. If Venomous Snake was speaking the truth, thest two attempts were not by Drizzle Pavilion. Right, right. Thest few assassins did not have a Ghost Steps manual inside their storage rings, meaning they werent Drizzle Pavilion members. Thinking about how that group of assassins outside Liyang City were simrly poorly dressed, Jun Changxiao wondered if they were one group. If they were, then that was good. But if they were not, then three different groups had tried to assassinate him. That meant that although Li Luoqiu and her subordinates had surrendered, he was unable to rule out the possibility of another assassination attempt. Jun Changxiao rubbed his temples. Hall Master Li, do you know if Qingyang Commandery has an assassin organization? If he did not find the two other groups, Jun Changxiao would definitely sleep on pins and needles. Li Luoqiu answered, As far as I know, Qingyang Commandery does not have an assassin organization. But, she paused. The aristocratic families in various cities will secretly train assassins or deathsworn. Some familys high levels have also oncee to my Drizzle Pavilion to buy the method of training assassins. Which family? Jun Changxiao asked. Li Luoqiu listed out, For example, theres the Zhengyang He Family, Qingyang Wang Family, Liyangs Bei and Xiao Families, Shouyang Pause! Jun Changxiao interrupted, Did you just say Liyang Citys Xiao Family? Correct. Li Luoqiu added, The Xiao Familys great elder bought it. He thought he wouldnt be easily recognized, but I immediately saw through his disguise. Chapter 139: expert expert expert Chapter 139: expert expert expert After he learned from Li Luoqiu that the Xiao Family had assassins, Jun Changxiao chewed on his thumb, lost in thought. When he was attacked near Liyang City, he had guessed the Bei Familiy or Xiao Family. After seeing the Bei Familys nametes, he had temporarily removed the Xiao Family from consideration. Why? Because Jun Changxiao felt that this type of identity exposure made it too obvious that this was a case of stolen and nted goods. During the Sect Martial Arts Competition, the Xiao Family had been clearly hostile a normal person would have guessed that it was definitely they who had framed the Bei Family. Jun Changxiao had initially removed them from the suspect list because he believed that people with high aspirations would avoid such obvious framing. But now that he knew they had assassins, he had to carefully reconsider. Suppose the assassins were actually sent by the Xiao Family In order to create suspicion, they intentionally brought the Bei Familys nametes, then used some sort of technique to change their appearances? Fuck. If that''s true, this is psychological warfare! Or, the attackers had been someone different, intentionally framing both the Bei Family and the Xiao Family? Jun Changxiaos thoughts were a little chaotic, his brain cells a little insufficient. Huh, he sighed. Hall Master Li, this lord shall give you your first mission now. Li Luoqiu listened. Jun Changxiao considered for a moment, before saying, Send people to Liyang City to monitor the Bei Family and Xiao Family. Watch their every move, especially that Great Elder Xiao. Whether or not this was psychological warfare, he would watch the suspicious Xiao Family. If it was them, they would naturally give themselves away. Just observe, not kill? Li Luoqiu asked. Mhm. Got it. Murdering people was troublesome; observing was very easy. Li Luoqiu gave the mission details to Venomous Snake, who quickly returned to Drizzle Hall and chose several gold-level assassins specialized in observation and covert operations. The group left the sect for Liyang City soon after. Drizzle Halls purpose was presented. Sect Head. Li Luoqiu smiled, Do you have time to teach me how to use the gun? On the mountain. Jun Changxiao moved slowly as he inserted the crystal core into a newly-bought Desert Eagle, filling up the magazine and loading the gun. He then flipped the safety off. Did you see it clearly? I saw it clearly, Li Luoqiu said. She took out her Desert Eagle and followed what the sect head had done, actually loading a bullet and removing the safety. Bang! With a pull of the trigger, a beam of light shot out. It urately hit a piece of fruit of a tree dozens of meters away! Li Luoqiu was a Fifth Stage Martial Master and could withstand the recoil, so she felt no difort. Sect Head Jun was dumbfounded. Shoot again for me. Bang! Li Luoqiu shot off another piece of fruit. Fierce, fierce! Jun Changxiao praised. But he wasnt praising Li Luoqius marksmanship After the woman opened fire, the vibration from the recoil would cause her chest to tremble. Shoot again! Bang! Bang! Li Luoqiu fired twice, her body trembling. Sure enough A cultivated woman firing a gun was quite impactful. Li Luoqiu put down the gun and discovered that the ce the sect head was looking wasnt quite right. She wrinkled her brows, Where are you looking? Eh? Jun Changxiao quickly raised his head and sighed with emotion, The sky is very blue, also very vast. Li Luoqiu said, Previously, outside the headquarters, there was another Invincible Might Cannon that the sect head used, can I try? Okay. Jun Changxiao called for Xiao Zuiji and tossed the rifle to her. He then taught her how to use the 8x Scope, as well as how to crouch on the floor and how to fire. Got it, Li Luoqiu said. Shua! Shua! Jun Changxiao and Xiao Zuiji simultaneously retreated very far away. Sect Head, are you not going to give her the shoulder pad? Hall Master Li is a Fifth Stage Martial Master, she can definitely withstand the recoil. Makes sense. The two people watched and were dumbfounded a secondter. Li Luoqiu did not act ording to how she had just been taught, picking the rifle up instead of setting it on the ground, pressed her eye near the scope and opened fire! A slender and beautiful young woman holding a rifle in the wilderness was also quite a wonderful sight. Hall Master Li, dont Bang! Bang! Li Luoqiu fired two shots at once. The bullets exploded forth, crushing a stone several hundred meters away. The recoil shook her body,unching her tumbling backwards. Shua! Jun Changxiao rushed forward, spreading both arms so as to catch her. Inside, he was quite dumbfounded. This woman wasnt satisfied with just one shot, but had to fire twice! Putong. Li Luoqiu and the rifle dropped to the floor, limbs akimbo. Jun Changxiao grimaced, Hall Master Li, I apologize. This lord identally did not go far enough and failed to catch you! Li Luoqiu felt that crouching down to fire was too ungraceful, deciding to shoot standing up instead. Sure, it was elegant, but her shoulders and arms were the price, as the recoil caused them to tingle with numbness for the rest of the day. The next day. The disciples continued with the usual exercise and cultivation. The five new disciples also started the either be stronger or die life in the sect. The most tragic was Li Shangtian, who was kicked into the Heavens by Li Feis Happy Football. Sun Bukong and Sima Zhongda crouched somewhere far away, looking at the guy who had been kicked through the gates and onto the training field as they trembled with fear. The only female among the new disciples, Ling Yuanxue, was the happiest. The senior sisters were very warm towards her, letting this shy character gradually loosen up. Qingyang. Jun Changxiao stood outside the main hall and swept a nce at the disciples. Wheres Zhou Hong? Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, this junior brother is a little strange. After joining the sect, he has been motionless in the inner courtyards training area, not responding to anyone. Is that so? Jun Changxiao walked over to the inner court. On the small training field, a Zhou Hong who hadnt even changed into the sect uniform proudly stood. He grasped his sword sheath, his other holding the sword hilt, ck hair fluttering behind him. This was a standard sword drawing motion because he seemed motionless, like a statue. Li Qingyang whispered, Sect Head, after he ate dinner yesterday, hes been standing like this. He was out here during the night too. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin, This person is really a bit strange. ng Suddenly, Zhou Hong unsheathed his sword. Sword re appeared on the side, intertwining with each other and instantly forming an inescapable of energy. My god! Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang were wide-eyed. ng! The sword was sheathed and the sword qi dispersed. Unsheathe, sheathe seriously fast! Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang only heard the sound, but did not actually see the movements! What was even more exaggerated was that the leaf fluttering beside Zhou Hong passed through that sword re, but had not been cut, slowly falling tond on the stone. So quick and with so much sword qi, but the leaf had unexpectedly not been cut, this was absolutely the markings of a grandmaster! Hu-hu! At this time, a cool breeze blew past. The leaf by Zhou Hongs foot was blown into the air, crumbling into dust as it flew away, which flew into Jun Changxiaos and Li Qingyangs faces. This was not the movements of a mortal. That fallen leaf had been hit by the sword re, but because the sword had been too quick, there hadnt been enough time for it to be ribbons before it reached the ground. Brushing the leaf bits off their faces, Jun Changxiao and Li Qingyang eximed, Expert, expert, a super expert! Somewhere else, Ye Xingchen had also witnessed Zhou Hong drawing his sword. He muttered, He created 23 swords in one breath. This child should haveprehended the quick boundary of the Sword Way; a rare Sword Way seedling. Unfortunately he shook his head. Although the Ironbone Sect has mysterious core techniques, fist arts, and energy-type martial skills, it does not have a high-tier sword technique. Practicing here would be wasting his life. Chapter 140: do you think that im stupid? Chapter 140: do you think that im stupid? Jun Changxiao had not misread. Zhou Hong, whose face showed maturity, really was an expert! It wasnt about the cultivation; that unsheathe-sheathe movement and the torn leaves sufficiently proved his expertise. His strength was in the sword way! Even the arrogant Ye Xingchen saw Zhou Hong and gave minimal praise: if there was a grandmaster of the Sword Way to direct him and a good sword technique, the boys lowest future achievement would be Sword King. Martial artists and sword cultivators walked different paths, their realm division was also different. The Martial Way had Martial Apprentice, Martial Ancestor, Martial Emperor, and so on. The Sword Way had Sword Apprentice, Sword Ancestor, Sword Emperor, and so on. Although it was a difference of one word, a sword cultivator would be stronger than a martial cultivator of the same rank. A true sword cultivator would use their undivided attention toprehend the Sword Way, absolutely the extreme of the extreme. A martial artist was different. They could cultivate the fist arts, then cultivate the sword a little, which was why their overall strength would be well below a true sword cultivator. Of course, not anyone could walk this extreme path. To be a sword cultivator, one had to first have extremely high Sword Way aptitude. ording to the relevant investigation, there was 1 sword cultivator in every 10,000 people. Even if martial artists only had low-grade spirit roots, they could still open up at least one meridian, and were thus still martial artists. But a sword cultivator was a 1/10000, making it a very rare upation. Take Ye Xingchen for example. Although he had learned sword techniques in his previous life, he had be one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors by the Martial Way. The other nine, also walked the martial path without exception. A Sword Emperor had not appeared on the Falling Star Continent for a very long time. Simrly hard to find was a Sabre Emperor, as that was another path of the extreme. Holy shit. Finally I recruited a good disciple! Jun Changxiao quickly took out his anti-re sunsses and turned on all the functions! [Cultivation Base: ??? Aptitude: ??? Strength: ???] Fuck! Why was it all question marks? It couldnt be that this guys strength couldnt be quantified? The system exined, [The anti-re sunsses can only be used on martial artists and cannot be used on sword cultivators, so it is unable to analyze.] So thats how it is, Jun Changxiao suddenly understood. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, Junior Brother Zhou is a sword cultivator. He should beprehending the sword right now, we should not disturb him! Mhm. Jun Changxiao lead him out. After he asked this disciple a bit more about sword cultivators, he thought, If I had top-level sword aptitude, wouldnt learning the Ice Sword Divine Art be easy? The system said, [The store has Sword Way Aptitude Transformation Fluid.] You can get that too? Jun Changxiao was startled. The system said, [As long as you have contribution points and your luck is good, any item that will help the host be stronger can be obtained.] It would be better to earn more contribution points then, Jun Changxiao mused. Zhou Hong was a sword cultivator; cultivation of the martial and sword path were different. Jun Changxiao did not force him to go and cultivate with the other disciples, but let himprehend in the inner courtyard. Just like that Besides hungrily eating his meals, Zhou Hong stood on the training field by himself for two days, painstakinglyprehending his sword. Jun Changxiao would asionally observe from again and understood why the creator of the Ice Sword Divine Art was called the Lonely Sword Emperor. One person, one sword. If practiced like this, even if they sessfully walked the path of the sword and became a Sword Emperor, they would definitely be lonely and alone. Wait until he truly integrates into the Ironbone Sect and treats himself as a disciple, I will teach him the Ice Sword Divine Art, Jun Changxiao decided. Zhou Hong practiced the sword like a madman, but he wasnt actually a madman; when he bumped into the sect head in the dining hall, he would still greet and bow politely. He would also interact very nicely with the other disciples, but he was a man of few words and would usually sit by himself in the corner. He also seemed to especially treasure food, carefully eating each grain of rice. No one could ignore Liu Wanshis meal seduction. Even such assassins like Li Luoqiu were admiring of Liu Wanshis skills, arriving for meals and snacks on time. The hall master usually sat alone too. Jun Changxiao carried his meal over to sit by her, chewing on some green onions. How are the arrangements going? Li Luoqiu covered her nose and answered, They have already spread to the eight cities in Qingyang Commandery and reports will be ready tomorrow. Mhm. Jun Changxiao breathed out, Is my breath very smelly? Smelly. Li Luoqiu quickly turned away. Jun Changxiao got up and walked to Su Xiaomo, breathing out. Smelly? Su Xiaomos eyes rolled up and he copsed onto the table. Sun Bukong stood up and sped his fists. Sect Heads bad breath has knocked Senior Brother out. It could be kidney deficiency! The next day. Various information from the eight cities was sent via letter, detailed in content. Li Luoqiu did not bring them all with her, but sorted out the information before reporting the recent events in the main hall. It was mostly useless, but Jun Changxiao was able to get a grasp on the matters within the area, which was much better than beingpletely oblivious to the world. Sect Head. Li Luoqiu added, In three days, Liyang Citys Ai Family will publicly auction the healing pills. Various families and sects have flooded into the city. People say that even fifth-grade sects have been moved. Is that so? Jun Changxiao sped his hands together, thinking, This Ai Family really knows how to advertise, even moving a fifth-grade sect. I fear the ten healing pills will sell for a sky-high price. He hoped they would sell for a high price, so that he could gain more money himself. Li Luoqiu said, Sect Head, I heard that the healing pill the Ai Family developed can immediately restore an injury. I have a bold idea, but I do not know whether I should say it. Speak. We steal it. Jun Changxiaos elbow, which had originally been resting on the arm rest, suddenly slipped, causing him to almost fall off his seat. The corners of his mouth twitched as he said, Hall Master Lis idea is very bold and intelligent. Does Sect Head agree? Li Luoqiu happily asked. Agree?! Im the one who sold the pills to them. If I steal them back where was the justice in that? Moreover, Im counting on the Ai Family to help sell them for a good price, how would they make any money if I steal them? Luoqiu. Jun Changxiao seriously said, Your present status is part of the sects backbone, not an assassin. How can you still have such ideas like stealing or robbing? Youre right, Li Luoqiu tapped her chin. I am now a hall master, stealing is disgraceful. But, she added. The pill is very mysterious. If we can make it, we would not need to worry about our disciples being injured. Pah. Jun Changxiao ced a bottle of healing pills on the table. This is the Ai Family healing pill you were talking about. There are ten inside, take them if you want. Li Luoqiu startled, then smiled. Sect Head, do not tease. In the previous auction, these pills sold for 100,000 and were short of demand, how could you have one bottle? Jun Changxiao said, The rtionship between Patriarch Ai and I isnt bad, he gave me a bottle. Li Luoqiu blinked. Sect Head, do you think that Im stupid? Not stupid, Jun Changxiao answered. Li Luoqiu stared at him for a while, then turned around. Since Im not stupid, how would I believe Sect Heads joke? Looking at the woman leaving, Jun Changxiao shook his head. You werent stupid a moment ago, but you are now. Chapter 142: seedlings for elder wei Chapter 142: seedlings for elder wei Ai Shangnis visit this time had two main goals, the first of which was to present the two million taels in bank notes. He spent 1 million to buy 10 Healing Pills, sold them for a total of 6 million taels, then gave Sect Head Jun 2 million taels very upright! Li Luoqiu was dumbfounded. If the Healing Pills that Sect Head previously took out were the real deal, then Patriarch Ai delivering pills and money was too generous! Jun Changxiao was uncourteous as he grabbed the bank notes, sping his hands. This lord is very happy to cooperate with Patriarch Ai. Without the advertisement and work for the Ai Family, it was impossible for him to make such a huge profit in such a short time. Ai Shangni smiled. My Ai Family is also honored to cooperate with Sect Head Jun. Li Luoqiu could tell that this was not just lip-service. She wondered, What did they cooperate on? Sect Head Jun. Ai Shangni ced several rings on the table. With a smile, he said, Here are the several ingredients you purchased before; this Ai collected them carefully this past month. Jun Changxiaos eyes brightened. What he currentlycked were the ingredients needed for the four types of pills from the Pill Refining Pavilion. He originally thought that he should find some time to visit Huyang City, but Patriarch Ai was unexpectedly a step ahead, bringing some to him. How much? With our rtionship, let us not talk about money, take them as a gift for Sect Head Jun. Li Luoqiu was gobsmacked. Gifted pills, gifted silver taels, but he also gifted medicinal herbs how good was the rtionship between Patriarch Ai and Sect Head? This Jun Changxiao feigned an awkward appearance, then epted the several rings. He humbly smiled, Many thanks then, Patriarch Ai. He knew what Ai Shangnis goal in delivering these herbs and money was, so he ced a bottle of healing pills on the table. This lord has spent many days refining these, Patriarch Ai can take them for auctioning. Auction? Patriarch Ai understood that Sect Head Jun did not n to sell the pills with a fixed price, but one based on how the pills would be auctioned. Since Sect Head Jun trusts my Ai Family so, then this Ai will auction them. But the price You six, me four. Ai Shangni was startled. He had thought of a 2:8 or a 3:7 split, but hadnt expected a 4:6 split especially that he would be taking the greater dividend! Of course, Jun Changxiao added. This lord has a requirement that he hoped Patriarch Ai canply with. Please speak. The herbs that this lord has purchased from your store, I ask Patriarch Ai to collect them and deliver as much as possible to the Ironbone Sect each month. Currently speaking, if he wanted the sect and the disciples to grow stronger, he could only depend on the four types of pills. Therefore he was willing to part with some profits, in exchange for the Ai Family providing the medicinal ingredients. No problem, Ai Shangni responded without hesitation. It was the old rule; a contact still had to be signed. After the business was discussed, Ai Shangni was about to say goodbye when Jun Changxiao said, Patriarch Ai, this lord has studied some pill recipes recently, would you be interested? Interested! Ai Shangni hurried back over. Jun Changxiao pulled out five Body Reconstructing Pills. This is called the Body Reconstructing Pill. After it is taken, it will mold the users body and meridians, increasing their overall strength. So mysterious? Ai Shangni eximed. Most of the pills sold by the Ai Family were healing pills; they simply did not have this type of physical body pill. Forget the Ai Family, there was no such pill on the entire Falling Star Continent. Since the man could refine a heaven-defying healing pill, Ai Shangni did not question the Body Reconstructing Pill. He hurriedly inquired, The price The Ai Family is responsible for auctioning, so me four and you six, Jun Changxiao answered. Good! Ai Shangni grabbed another piece of paper and wrote another contract, both people signing. After handling the stuff, Ai Shangni bowed. Sect Head Jun, there are still matters to handle in the family, so this Ai will say goodbye first. Jun Changxiao stood up to see him off. After Patriarch Ai left, Li Luoqiu recovered her wits. Mouth twitching, she said, Sect Head, the healing pills from the Ai Familys auction you refined them? Uh-huh, Jun Changxiao said. Aaah! Li Luoqiu screamed loudly. Jun Changxiao was almost startled off his seat. He covered his ears and yelled, Did you go insane? Shua! Li Luoqiu stopped screaming and solemnly said, Sect Head, you said that you would give me a bottle, you must keep your promise! Jun Changxiao flicked his hands. You arent stupid, why do you want something like that? Li Luoqiu pulled at her hair, a dumbfounded expression on her face. Also, Jun Changxiao teased, I already gave them to Patriarch Ai, this lord has no pills left. Ah! Li Luoqiu looked like she was going crazy. I was stupid, I was too stupid! Jun Changxiao shook his head with a smile. He then ced some bottles, each with ten healing pills, on the table. Take them. Li Luoqiu was ecstatic and hurried over to cautiously hold the medicine bottles in her hands. After all, this was a treasure worth some 6 million taels. Regarding this newly appointed hall master, Jun Changxiao was not stingy. He handed several bottles of the Body Reconstructing Pill over and said, Have each Drizzle Hall member take one. With the physical body reconstructed, they amount of information they could gather would also increase. After storing the pills in the storage ring, Li Luoqiu smiled charmingly. Sect Head, thanks. Night approached. Jun Changxiao sat in the study room and opened the alchemy furnace. The system automatically matched the herbs and fire seeds he had the with five types of pill recipes, showing that each of them could be refined. Patriarch Ai had given many medicinal herbs. 1000 Healing Pills, more than 500 of Reconstructing Pills and Qi Gathering Pills, more than 700 Meridian Opening Pills. As for the Qi Gathering Pills, he could only refine about 300 because the ingredients were rare. It was alright even if there were fewer Qi Gathering Pills, since it was still enough for everyone to get at least one. Jun Changxiao said, Currently speaking, the more Qi Gathering Pills the better. Unfortunately, the ingredients are so difficult to find. [Ding! Ding! Ding!] He started to refine the pills and after several hours, he had refined all of the five pills. Right. Jun Changxiao said, What if I gave some of these to Elder Wei to nt? The next day. After finishing up the sect business, he personally paid a visit to the medicinal garden. After stepping inside, he was shocked. The ten mu medicinal field had been nted with rows upon rows of medicinal herbs, causing dense qi to condense above it. Elder Wei was in the middle of the field, hunching over as he inspected the nts one by one. On his old face was a smile, as if it was satisfying to meticulously care for the nts. Outside the field, in a small cabin. Looking at the field in the distance, Jun Changxiao drank some tea and sighed, filled with emotion. Its only been a short time, but Elder Wei has nted so many herbs; this really makes this lord feel disbelief. Elder Wei said, Since thend was not cultivated before, the primary growth of these herbs is very slow. After waiting for the gradual umtion of spirit power, the growth cycle will be greatly reduced. Jun Changxiao set his cup down. Elder Wei, how do the herbs you have cultivatedpare to the ones sold in the market? Elder Wei poured some tea into his cup, confidently responding, If its the same medicinal herb, mine will have twice the markets efficacy. So strong? Jun Changxiao was quite surprised. He smiled, Elder Wei is not a simple person, indeed. This lord was not mistaken. The system inopportunely said, [If it werent for the side mission, the host would definitely not haveid eyes on such a gem hidden in the rough.] Jun Changxiao didnt bother responding to it and took out the five pill recipes. Elder Wei, after waiting for the herbs to mature, please collect these ingredients; this lord needs them for alchemy. Elder Wei carefully looked them over, then pointed at the Qi Gathering Pills and its rtively rare ingredients. Most of these are nted in the field inrge quantities. As for everything else, the amount is much smaller. What Jun Changxiaocked Was exactly those herbs! Jun Changxiao asked, Approximately how long will they need to mature? Ten days, Elder Wei answered. Ten days? That could not be considered long; it was enough time for the disciples to take the pills before challenging the Vast Spirit Gate. Chapter 143: i alone, am enough Chapter 143: i alone, am enough After the inner court was repaired, the outer court began remodeling once more as it was expanded. The daily cultivation of the disciples was then moved to the inner court, which was fine because the smaller training field was still enough. After taking the Body Reconstructing Pill, Li Luoqiu was deeply shocked. After the reconstruction of her physical body, she could directly feel the changes in her flesh and meridians. She now rejoiced in her decision to bring her subordinates to join the Ironbone Sect, which had then been because she was captured and because of the Desert Eagle. The Drizzle Hall members who were not out collecting information also took the Body Reconstructing Pill, integrating into the sect. Year after year, they had walked in the darkness they naturally treasured such a bright life. It was a pity that most of the gold-level assassins had Martial Apprentice cultivations and could only learn the Rupturing Fist and I Cut, but not the Tendon Altering Sutra. In order for Li Luoqiu and her subordinates to fully approve of the Ironbone Sect, Jun Changxiao gave them many preferential policies. For example, two of the Muscle Molding Machines in the training room were reserved for them. Additionally, due to his increase in contribution points, he provided them with several Type-88 sniper rifles, making them simr to a special task force from Earth. A group of specialized assassins, equipped with sniper rifles, dressed in all ck to carry out a mission in the dead of night just thinking about it made Jun Changxiao excited. The outer court was being transformed; the new and older disciples cultivated in the inner court all was peaceful. A few dayster. It was now the first full month since the various sect rules had been established, so the disciples conducted a strength test. After the strength test had been established, Li Qingyang had gone about recording the junior brothers strengths. Therefore during this test, the winner would be decided based on the degree of increase. Su Xiaomo, 6000 jin. Xiao Zuiji, 9000 jin. Long Ziyang, 4000 jin. Ling Yuanxue, 700 jin. Ye Xingchen, 10000 jin. Based on the test, Su Xiaomo and the other inner disciples, because of their higher cultivation and longer cultivation time, their strength was great. The newer disciples were mostly Meridian Opening Stage Four or Five, so their strengths werent all that great. Moreover, this was just a test of punch strength, so each disciples special skills were not disyed. For example, Su Xiaomos and Li Feis speed or leg strength could not be shown. Currently speaking, the one to grow the fastest was Ye Xingchen. Dual cultivating the Tendon Altering Sutra and the Grand Mysterious True Sutra, he had broken through to Second Stage Martial Apprentice and the advantages were gradually manifesting. Jun Changxiao knew that this disciple likely cultivated some above divine-grade core technique and so paid special attention to him. He secretly decided, When I go to wreck the Vast Spirit Gate, Im taking him with me. The one whose strength and cultivation did not match was Xiao Zuiji. At only Meridian Opening Stage Nine, he could actually punch with nearly 10,000 jin of force. Obviously, the reason for this was his extreme body tempering. Li Fei and Tian Qi were also not bad. Although their strengths were weaker than their senior brothers'', the overall disparity was not too big. Lu Qianqian was a little mysterious, since she definitely did not use her full power during the test. Based only on strength, these inner disciples were absolutely fit to represent the sect. But Li Qingyang was doomed to the lifestyle of an internal affairs manager, so the disciples to be the main attack force were definitely Lu Qianqian, Xiao Zuiji, and Ye Xingchen. "Qianqian excels and spirit power utilization." Zuijis physical body is extremely strong. Xingchen packs a punch. Xiaomo can be considered unfixed The meat shield, the long-range and the closebat are all set Jun Changxiao whispered, Now, if only I had a healer, then this would be the perfect dungeoning group. Well, it would only work for a 5-yer dungeon, as trying a 25-yer dungeon would definitely result in a wipe out. But there was another main DPS! Ding! Thest one to test was Zhou Hong. Although he shed at the stone, it did not cut through. The value presented was 50,000 jin! My God! Junior Brother Zhou is so fierce! Looking at that unattainable number, the disciples mored in shock. Ye Xingchen thought otherwise. That was a sword cultivator whose strength was at least at Sword Master. For him to reach 50,000 jin after gathering sword qi was very normal. He even had the feeling that since this was nothing but a test, the kid hadnt even used his true strength. Not bad, not bad, Jun Changxiao contentedly said. The monthly strength test was not about who was stronger than who, but about who improved the most. Thus, the five outer disciples whose strengths increased the most received three Qi Gathering Pills each. As for the five outer disciples who had improved the least, they would unfortunately begin their painful week of cleaning the yard, washing clothes, and doing the dishes. As for the inner disciples, due to their fixed Qi Gathering Pill monthly quota, they were not considered even though they participated in the routine testing. In the study room. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, the number of disciples is increasing; we need more uniforms. Jun Changxiao handed him 10,000 taels and directly said, Order some uniforms of different sizes for the new disciples. Oh, right. Drizzle Hall is still a hall. Their clothing must be different from the disciples Order their uniforms ording to this design. Yes. It was easy to do things when one had money. The uniforms were ready the next day. The Drizzle Hall uniforms were primarily gray, but otherwise very simr to the sect disciple uniform for the boys. The hall masters clothing was different. Simply put, it was bold, beautifully entuating the womans outstanding figure. Am I attractive? Aftering changing into the gray outfit, Li Luoqiu gracefully walked into the study room. Each point of this beautys being was brought out in the dress. One word: stunning! Quickly put on the robe. Jun Changxiao feared that if he continued looking he would get a nosebleed. Li Luoqiu wrapped the ck robe around herself and smiled. I heard that Sect Head designed these clothes, but they fit my style pretty well. Jun Changxiao said, Any beauty-loving woman would definitely like it. Oh, right. This lord nned to choose several smart disciples to join Drizzle Hall, so you will be responsible for training them. Of course. Li Luoqiu said, But, my Drizzle Hall needs an independent location to conduct specialized training. She meant specialized assassin training, obviously. Jun Changxiao mapped out a region on the back side of the mountain, setting it aside as the Drizzle Halls special purpose training grounds. Although the mountain the Ironbone Sect resided on did not have a name, nor did it have valuablend, it was broad the area upied by the sect was just the tip of the iceberg. Based on Jun Changxiaos ns, after there were greater funds and more disciples, the sect would develop and expand. 10 disciples were assigned to Drizzle Hall. Each one was quite smart. Take, for example, the youth with the dream to fly into the heavens, Li Shangtian. When training her assassins, Li Luoqiu was very traditional and exceptionally strict. After the training area was constructed, the disciples were trained day in and day out, collectively hugging each other and shedding bitter tears. Li Shangtian now had iparably fond memories of Li Fei, becausepared with this strict training, getting hit in the face by a ball was a happy matter! The most tragic was actually Ye Xingchen. Jun Changxiao gave him a divine-grade sword technique but didnt give him a sword, so how the hell was Ye Xingchen supposed to practice? It couldnt be that he was supposed to use a tree branch right? Uneptable, he had to ask for a sword! You will get a Cold Edge Sword, but the prerequisite is Jun Changxiao set his chin on the back of his hand and said, When we go to wreck the Vast Spirit Gate in a bit, you must perform well. While rare pills could be given, weapons could not be casually handed out; those were only given to those with contributions to the sect. Su Xiaomo had shown brilliance in the sects greatpetition, so he obtained a Cold Edge Sword. How soon? In about a month. Ye Xingchen indifferently said, Its just a sixth-rate sect! Sect Head does not need to bring any other disciples. I alone, am enough! Chapter 144: worries of the Ai family Chapter 144: worries of the Ai family I alone am enough. Ye Xingchens words were very casual, but they were very arrogant worthy of the title of the previous generation''s Night Emperor! He had not integrated with the Ironbone Sect, nor did he treat himself as a true disciple, but his previous outlook had been subverted by the various skill books and pills. The Ironbone Sect was not simple! The Sect Head definitely still had many good things hidden, so he had to quickly prove himself and gain more resources! At this point, even if someone came with an eight-person pnquin to invite our Sir Night Emperor to leave the Ironbone Sect, he would definitely cling to the pirs and refuse to leave. Handle a sixth-grade sect by yourself? Jun Changxiao asked. So confident? With a deep voice, Ye Xingchen said, As long as they are a Vast Spirit Gate disciple, regardless of whether they are inner court or direct disciples, I will beat whoeveres. If I cannot, Ill spell my name backwards! Chen Xingye. Jun Changxiao stroked his chin,menting, Its not bad. Chen Xingye: As long as they were a Vast Spirit Gate disciple. Ye Xingchens words were very smart. It meant that in a month, he could act arrogant before the sixth-grade sect disciples, but was unable to face any of the higher-ups. There was nothing he could do about that; time was limited. He was confident in beating all of the disciples, but beating the elders of a sixth-grade sect would need some more cultivation. Alright. Jun Changxiao patted his thigh, deciding, When we wreck Vast Spirit Gate, you will be the main DPS. Perform well; if you cant make them lose HP, just wait for a punishment. Main DPS? Lose HP? Although Ye Xingchen could not understand, based on the existence of a penalty, he could guess that this was an order to be as domineering as possible. Vast Spirit Gate. Whether or not this Emperor can obtain martial resources from this brat depends entirely on you! Heeheeheeheehee! Ye Xingchens room echoed with strange and darkughter. This sound seemed to pass through the endless void, flowing into the ears of the Vast Spirit Gate disciples, who could not help but shiver. This damn weather, why did it get cold all of a sudden? Jun Changxiao called all the inner court disciples together the next day, starting a new round of hellish training the length was 20 days! Since they were going to wreck a sect, it was definitely not something for Ye Xingchen alone. He did not let Zhou Hong participate, first because his cultivation path was different, and second because he was such a domineering talent how could he use a sledgehammer to fight mobs? A yearter, Holy Spring Mountain would be his stage. Because their physical bodies had been tempered to the cultivation limit, Li Qingyang and the others focused on raising their spirit power. The Qi Gathering Array was open for 24 hours, the Qi Gathering Pills was endless. This resource-rich training was a little scary, since even a fifth-grade sect might not be able to achieve it to such a degree. Theres still more than 200 contribution points, so lets first buy Zuiji and Xingchen a bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid each. Jun Changxiao opened the {Purchased Items} list. [Ding! Host has spent 100 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x2. The items have been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 110/500.] After Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen took them, their spirit roots reached high-grade, driving their cultivation up. The former broke through to Meridian Opening Stage Eleven, thetter broke through from Second Stage Martial Apprentice to Third Stage. He would also give some to Su Xiaomo and the others. But this sect crashing would inevitably be a fierce battle. Therefore, it was best to strengthen the battle-efficient Xiao Zuiji and Ye Xingchen first, in order to better resist the Vast Spirit Gates outstanding disciples. Jun Changxiao obviously would not be idling during this time. Not only did he practice the Tendon Altering Sutra, he also studied the First Word: Quick Move. Even if this sword art was onlyprehended to 10%, it would be much stronger than the Nine Moves Layered Waves Sword. Moreover, Jun Changxiao did not believe that this martial exchange with the Vast Spirit Gate would stay between the disciples. When the time came, if Qin Haoran sent an elder or personally came on stage, his own strength had to be up to par. On the smaller training field, Zhou Hong was stillprehending the sword. In a forested area somewhere farther, Ye Xingchen was dejectedly using a tree branch to practice the First Word: Quick Move. Huyang City, Ai Family. Ai Shangni looked for the outstanding disciples of the family to take the Body Reconstruction Pill. After a small test, he discovered that both the physical body and overall strength had been remarkably enhanced. Patriarch, Third Stage Martial Apprentice Little Tings strength increased by 1000 jin after taking the medicine. Thats terrifying! Ai Shangke eximed. After all, the healing pill could only be used for healing. On Falling Star Continent, the most important thing was the Martial Way. The Body Reconstructing Pill could temper the body and improve strength absolutely strong! Ai Shangni tamped down on his excitement, his eyes bing serious. Shangke, Sect Head Jun is an esteemed alchemist! If his Body Reconstructing Pills are promoted, they will cause more of a stir than the healing pills! Ai Shangke knit his brows. Patriarch, if our Ai Family sells this pill, we may draw attention from major influences. That is why I am considering how to auction these in order to avoid the eyes of those influences harboring ulterior motives, Ai Shangni responded. He thought for a while, then tapped his chin. We can ask an expert from the Azure Mountain Sect to supervise the auction. Great idea! Ai Shangke approved the idea. Although the Azure Mountain Sect was not an apex sect by grade, it was still recognized as one of the famous orthodox sects and held considerably high prestige within Jianghu. Asking them to personally supervise the auction would definitely shock the powers with undue ideas. Of course. They would have to spend money to invite someone over. The Ai Family sessfully connected with the Azure Mountain Sect, using an eptable price to invite a peak Martial Ancestor elder over, then released news of the Molding Pill. It went without saying that they told the world they had refined it themselves. After all, Jun Changxiao did not like to appear in public. Can strengthen the physical body, an alchemical pill that can improve strength? When the news spread to Qingyang Commandery, the martial artists first responded with that question. However, thinking back to how they had been face-pped by the Healing Pill, these doubts quickly disappeared. Many families and sects slowly started to carefully collect information. In the end, it was confirmed that the Ai Family had a Body Reconstructing Pill, but would be auctioning them, and so people began to arrange funds. A pill that could strengthen the body and improve the muscles was something more attractive than the healing pill. After all, that meant an absolute increase in power! Regarding the auction of the Body Reconstructing Pill, Jun Changxiao received the information and was quite anticipating how much the pills would sell for under the Ai Familys hard work. But it was merely anticipation, as he would not attend, continuing to be low-key and develop the sect. The disciples cultivated like a raging fire; time continued to flow. Ten dayster, Elder Wei reported, Sect Head, the herbs that you asked for earlier have already matured and can be used for alchemy. Really? Jun Changxiao was ecstatic. Elder Wei nted many of the ingredients needed for the Qi gathering Pill. After cautiously collecting them, he had more than 300 sets. He did not let anyone else help, worrying that reckless activity would destroy the spiritual energy in the herbs. Sect Head. After handing the herbs to Jun Changxiao, Elder Wei seriously stated, It is best to refine these herbs as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if you store them in a storage ring, their efficacy will decline. Depositing them in the storage ring would iste them from the outside world, so the loss of efficacy was usually negligible. But it was easy to see that Elder Wei pursued a harsh path of total efficacy, further showing that he was not some ordinary apothecary. This Lord will start to refine them today and should be able to finishpletely tomorrow. Jun Changxiao was very low-key and did not say that he could handle it within a few dozens of minutes. [Ding! Ding! Ding!] In the study room, the sounds of alchemy echoed in Jun Changxiaos ears. Speaking of, it was quite strange. The more than 300 Qi Gathering Pills took nearly two hours, which was longer than the Qi Revolving Pill. Jun Changxiao wondered aloud, Why is that? The system said, [Efficacy of the ingredients decides pill quality, quality decides refinement speed.] You mean to say, Jun Changxiao concluded, That the efficacy of the herbs nted by Elder Wei is very high, so the quality of the Qi Gathering Pills is also high? [Correct.] When the host was rational, used his few brain cells, the system would never talk back. Chapter 145: second epic mission Chapter 145: second epic mission Jun Changxiao took out the slowly refined Qi Gathering Pills and discovered that the luster and fragrance were definitely better than the previous pills. The effect should also be better. Opening his mouth, he swallowed a pill and sat down to revolve the Tendon Altering Sutra and absorb energy. Once the effects of the medicine began, Jun Changxiaos pores felt like they had been opened for the first time. He had just finished one small cycle when a wave of energy swarmed over. It was only after absorbing for one hour that he suddenly realized that his absorption speed had increased at least 10 times! The system sold Qi Gathering Pills refined from ordinary ingredients, with the effects of 5x absorptionsting 24 hours. The pills refined with Elder Weis herbs actually achieved 10x absorption speed this was inconceivable! So fierce! Jun Changxiaos gaze was burning. These newly refined 300 Qi Gathering Pills had the same effect as 600 pills actually, since these raised absorption by 10 times, it could greatly save the time needed to develop the qi cyclone. For the rest of the time, I will make Qingyang and them take these pills. With that, going to the Vast Spirit Gate will be much less stressful. My Elder Wei. You are such a treasure! This lords decision to spend arge sum of money to hire you from the Ai Family was so wise! The next day, Jun Changxiao called Li Qingyang and the others over. He handed each person 10 of the newly refined Qi Gathering Pills and urged them to diligently cultivate. These seven inner disciples would absorb spirit power 10x faster for 10 days, adding on the Qi Gathering Array that was truly a little terrifying! Second Senior Brother, the pills that Sect Head gave are better than the previous ones! Su Xiaomo eximed. Li Qingyang did not respond to him, since he had fallen into the pleasant sensation of crazily absorbing the energy within the Qi Gathering Array. I was right, that boy still has many good things hidden! Ye Xingchen, who was also in the array, muttered in shock. Pills that raised spirit power absorption speed, he had taken a lot in his previous life too. But a small sect, how could they have such a powerful alchemical pill? Upper Realm. It was definitely the Upper Realm! Ye Xingchen increasingly believed that Jun Changxiao came from the Upper Realm. Otherwise, how did he have these techniques and pills that even higher tier sect-gates did not? Is it because this Emperor died too resentful that I met the Ironbone Sect in this life, helping me along my path of bloody vengeance? Remembering his past life, remembering hisst memories before death, that indifferent and beautiful face, Ye Xingchens eyes were filled with endless killing intent. Ling Yao! Just wait for this Emperor! Killing intent filled the air of the Qi Gathering Array, rming Li Qingyang and the others. Senior brother, Junior Brother Ye is a bit scary, Su Xiaomo murmured. Li Qingyang solemnly said, What great anger and murderous intent. Its not because Li Fei kicked him several times, causing him to haveints, right? Su Xiaomo whispered. Li Fei innocently said, Senior brother, you also hit him before, howe he doesnt haveints about you? The two people did not know that their treatment of Ye Xingchen simply caused him to feel some annoyance. The killing intent filling the air was because of his previous life, because of his enmity with Empress Ling Yao. This type of hatred was deep-rooted, remembered in the soul for eternity. Even after an endless number of yours, even after the hundredth reincarnation, that hatred would not be obliterated! As the inner disciples cultivated, Jun Changxiao was doing the same. After several days, he reached peak Martial Apprentice from Ninth Stage. Transmigrating to this different world, it had been but three or four months. From Meridian Opening Stage Two or Three, he had broken through to peak Martial Apprentice that was very fast. What made Jun Changxiao depressed was that after reaching peak Martial Apprentice, even if he used pills to absorb spirit power, his growth was extremely slow. The system said, [Peak Martial Apprentices need to calm the mind in order to control spirit power well,ying the foundation to stride into Martial Master.] Is there no shortcut? Jun Changxiao asked. The system responded, [Only if an Epic Mission is triggered. Otherwise, the host will not be able to use a shortcut and can only depend on time and self-reflection.] [Ding! The host has reached peak Martial Apprentice and the requirement has been met, opening the epic mission!] System: [] Jun Changxiao quickly opened the interface and saw that underneath the sect mission appeared an epic mission. The contents were: [Bring the disciples to face trials in Death Valley {Iplete}] He clicked on the details. [Epic Mission {Two} Mission Details: Within two months, may the host lead the disciples into Death Valley and conduct a seven day training experience. Mission Condition: Hunt and kill Fire Dragon Beast 0/1, hunt and kill Big Ape 0/10, hunt and kill Storm Wolf 0/100, hunt and kill Small Venomous Spider 0/500. Mission Failure: If the host does not enter Hundred Beast Valley within the time limit, or cannot hunt and kill the required amount of savage beasts within the time limit. Mission Reward: ???] Fuck, I have to kill so many savage beasts?! Looking at the mission condition, Jun Changxiao felt the corners of his mouth twitching. The system said, [Compared with other missions, the epic missions are not much harder. If the host does not want to do it, the host can ignore it, but will be temporarily unable to promote one big cultivation realm.] That made it sound very simple. Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes, then considered for a moment. Within two months time, and we only need to be inside for seven days. We can hold off for a while and make the disciples stronger first. Li Qingyang and the others charged forward; the outer court disciples were also notzy, diligently cultivating. Jun Changxiao had reached a cultivation checkpoint and considered the epic mission, discovering that it felt a bit like attacking arge-scale dungeon. Thus, he definitely could not only bring a few disciples, but had to bring enough manpower. This meant that he had to consider the disciples strengths. It would be tragic if, after they entered the valley, they scurried about chased by savage beasts. The ten mid-grade spirit root disciples requited from Qingyang City have alright growth. In one month, they should be alright. Long Ziyang and Li Yuhua should also be alright. I should be able to gather enough disciples, so the issue is not big. Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together, feeling some anticipation. The previous epic mission gave me so many contribution and achievement points. This Epic Mission Two will definitely not be worse, so I really want to lead the disciples and quicklyplete it. Calm down, calm down. First, the disciples should grow as much as possible. Then, crash Vast Spirit Gate. After that, it wont be toote toplete the epic mission. On the Ai Familys side, they were energetically going about advertising the Body Reconstructing Pill. News travelled through Qingyang Commandery, causing various noble families and powers to gather their money. Jun Changxiao spent some of his time paying attention to the county news, postponing his cultivation to focus on sect management. Of course, a few martial artists had registered during this, though only 10 or so. He had epted all of them, increasing membership to 240 and earning 10 contribution points. It seems like only after wrecking the Vast Spirit Gate will Qingyang Commanderys martial artists realize that my Ironbone Unyielding Sect is powerful, attracting more prospective members. Time slowly passed. The 20 days set out for cultivation seemed to pass in a blink of the eye. Lu Qianqian, Xiao Zuiji, and the other disciples finally walked out from the array. Over the past few days, other than eating and resting, they had spent all of their time inside of the array they would hate to waste the effects of the Qi Gathering Pill. In the main hall. Jun Changxiao stroked his chin, smiling, What are your levels? Lu Qianqian indifferently said, Third Stage Martial Apprentice. Who the hell did she think she was kidding? Li Qingyang truthfully responded, Sect Head, after 20 days of cultivation, this disciple has entered the Seventh Stage of Martial Apprentice. Su Xiaomo scratched his head. I just entered the Sixth Stage yesterday. Li Fei and Tian Qi, due to limitations of their spiritual roots, had achieved Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice. During these 20 days, Xiao Zuiji had depended on the Qi Gathering Pills to not only breakthrough to Martial Apprentice, but had even reached Third Stage Martial Apprentice. Ye Xingchen indifferently stated, Sixth Stage Martial Apprentice. Jun Changxiao was startled. He secretly thought, Both of them are high-grade spirit roots, but he caught up to Qingyang unexpectedly quickly. If this boy didnt practice an above divine-grade core technique, that would be truly strange. Sect Head. Ye Xingchen said, Lets go wreck them. This guy could not wait to show off and earn resources. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. You all rest for two days first, then we will go have some fun at the Vast Spirit Gate. Annoying, Ye Xingchen muttered. That evening, Li Luoqiu listened to orders from the sect head and rapidly connected with the dispersed Drizzle Hall members around Qingyang Commandery. The next day, news about how the Ironbone Sect would challenge the Vast Spirit Gate the day after tomorrow had spread. Having the disciples rest was but a secondary goal, as the true goal was to rapidly inform the watermelon-eating audience that his Ironbone Sect was going to crash the Vast Spirit Gate soon you all muste to see the show when the timees! Chapter 146: dont be so serious Chapter 146: dont be so serious The Ironbone Sect will have a martial exchange with the Vast Spirit Gate the day after tomorrow! This is big news! There was no sound for a while, so I thought that Sect Head Jun had been joking, but I didnt expect him to really dare go! Alliance Chief Qins sect is sixth-grade. Leading the disciples over to challenge, does he not fear being beaten so badly he cant find north? Due to the dissemination of information by the Drizzle Hall members, the martial artists of all eight Qingyang Commandery cities soon learned the news about the Ironbone Sect challenging the Vast Spirit Gate. How dry it would be to cultivate on the martial path all day, every day. There was suddenly amotion, so of course everyone had to talk about it. However, many people concluded that the Vast Spirit Gates strength was a tier higher, so the Ironbone Sect was overreaching with this challenge. How did they rationalize the events on Spirit Spring Mountain? They simply didn''t care about it. In the eyes of many martial artists, the Holy Spring Sect had sent anordinary inner court disciple; Li Qingyangs victory had only been because of his energy-type martial skill. Indeed. Based on the victory and defeat between disciples, it was not possible to conclude that the Ironbone Sect had the qualifications to match a fifth-grade sect. Moreover, since it was a martial exchange, they would definitely need to send many disciples. It was definitely a pipe dream for the Ironbone Sect to shake a sixth-grade sect with Li Qingyang alone. Just as the people were discussing the challenge, another tidbit of news entered their ears. Some time ago, the Star Cloud Sect had challenged the Ironbone Sect. The result was that all five disciples had been defeated, while Elder Song also lost to Sect Head Jun. When did that happen? Howe I never heard about it? Probably a month ago. Some people confirmed that Star Cloud Sects Elder Song did lead some disciples up Ironbone Mountain. My god, the Ironbone Sects pretty good, defeating a seventh-grade sect 6:0! News about the Star Cloud Sects challenge with the Ironbone Sect only spread now because after being routed, the Star Cloud Sect had intentionally cut off all news flow. After all, it was a humiliating defeat. But the Star Cloud Sect was unfortunate as they were only able to avoid it for long; hiding it only made themunity ridicule them more. Jun Changxiao also realized that the outside world had no idea about the challenge. He thus spread the news at the best possible time, first disgracing the Star Cloud Sect, then drumming up support for himself. It didnt have to be said, but the effect was as intended. Knowing that the Star Cloud Sect had been defeated 0 to 6, those that originally favored the Vast Spirit Gate suddenly switched to supporting the Ironbone Sect. It seems like the Ironbone Sects powerful disciples are not Li Qingyang alone. Since Sect Head Jun dares to challenge the Vast Spirit Gate, hes definitely prepared. Who cares whos strong and whos weak? Its fine as long as the fights are exciting. Most martial artists only cared about how lively the show would be. So long as the fights were splendid, who won and who lost was unimportant. Ai Family. Ai Shangni had also obtained the report about the Ironbone Sect going to the Vast Spirit Gate for a martial exchange. He currently sat in the great hall thinking. Patriarch. Ai Shangfang said, Sect Head Jun challenged the Vast Spirit Gate, this is just looking for trouble. Ai Shangke solemnly said, The Vast Spirit Gate is at the helm of the Hundred Sects Alliance. When the timees, many of the alliance members will also go; Sect Head Jun will definitely be attacked on the way up. The matter about how the Ironbone Sect and the Hundred Sects Alliance no longer cared about formalites had also spread through Qingyang Commandery. Even fools knew that as long as Jun Changxiao led the disciples to challenge, victory and defeat aside, there would definitely be some verbal damage in store. Ai Shangni considered it slightly. He seriously said, On Spirit Spring Mountain, our Ai Family did not act. This time, we must support Sect Head Jun! What about the auction? Postponed! Patriarch Ai tyrannically dered. Ai Shangfang and Ai Shangke had no opinions. Regarding the Spirit Spring Mountain, they had not gone because of the Holy Spring Sect. This time, if they did note out in support, it would be a little unjustifiable. The Ai Family voluntarily went to the Vast Spirit Gate to support the Ironbone Sect, showing that their partnership with Jun Changxiao was important. Someone who was simrly in support was Qingyang City Lord Xie Guangkun, who had already started to arrange his schedule to spare time for the day after tomorrow. He was a bit afraid of the Holy Spring Sect, but the Vast Spirit Gate was within the boundaries of Qingyang Commandery this City Lord wasnt scared at all! Brat. This will be a fierce battle. If you lose, you will lose everything. If you win, your reputation will soar. However, do not worry, do not fear! Qingyang Citys 3.6 million citizens are your, are the Ironbone Sects, powerful supporters! Vast Spirit Gate was situated on the east side of Qingyang Commandery, in a beautiful and scenic mountain range. Although the challenge would only start the day after tomorrow, many families, sects, and rogue cultivators had started to gather. The next day. Jun Changxiao changed into a clean sect head uniform, organized his sleeves, flung his ck hair over his shoulder, and naturally took a step out of his study. On the inner courtyards training field. More than 200 disciples stood with their hands behind their backs, their backs unyieldingly straight and proud looks on their faces. Today, the sect head would bring seven of their senior brothers to the Vast Spirit Gate for a martial exchange. Although they could not follow, they would bring out all of their energy in order to see them off! Li Qingyang and the other inner disciples stood at the front. After a night of rest and reorganization, their conditions were excellent. Sect Head! When Jun Changxiao appeared, the disciples shouted at once. Over the past several months, the average cultivation of the sect had seen a huge increase. Besides the newest members, everyone else had entered the ranks of Martial Apprentice their shout was loud and resonant! It is just crashing a sect, why are you all so serious? Jun Changxiao waved a hand, Rx, rx. The people turned down their vigor, but remained stiff and valiant. Jun Changxiao did not say any words of encouragement. In his opinion, the Vast Spirit Gate was just a small mob on the way to challenging the big boss. This fervor, the words to inspire, could be saved for when they left for the Holy Spring Sect. Sect Head. Zhou Hong said, I also want to go. You arent going to practice the sword? Jun Changxiao asked. Zhou Hong said, Cultivating is but increasing sword intent. A sword cultivator also needs experience and life stories. You cane. Jun Changxiao added, But you will not go on stage. Mhm, nodded Zhou Hong. Sect Head, senior brothers and junior brothers, the meal is served! In the temporary cafeteria of the inner court, Liu Wanshi shouted loudly as she brandished thedle. Knowing that the sect head and the senior brothers were about to head off to the Vast Spirit Gate, she bustled about early in the morning with Ma Yongning and the twin cks, making arge table of food for the road. After having the send-off food, Jun Changxiao steadfastly led the eight disciples off. Li Luoqiu stayed in the sect because she was responsible for handling the sect, but she sent out ten gold-que assassins to secretly follow the sect head. They had specialized assassins to protect them on the road how terrifying! Vast Spirit Gate. In the majestic main hall. Qin Haoran ced the challenge letter he had just received on the table, smiling coldly. Jun Changxiao, I was also worried that you did not daree. Beneath his seat. Other members of the Hundred Sects Alliance had assembled ahead of time. Their eyes were all exuding hatred. That Jun Changxiao thinks that just because he can beat the Holy Spring Sects inner disciples is his invincible? He dares to challenge Alliance Chief Qin?! the Long Sabre Gates master huffed. This friendsplexion was a little pale. We came here ahead of time to root for Alliance Chief Qin! The Tiger Roar Sect Master joked, When that brates tomorrow, he will definitely be frightened by the momentum until hes trembling. The momentum on this side was indeed quite scary, because more than 50 sects hade in support of the Vast Spirit Gate. Like this, by tomorrow, they might even have the potential to move mountains. Someone anxiously said, That Jun Changxiaos fangs are sharp and his tongue sharp. After he arrives, dont talk to him. Just oppressing him in an imposing manner is enough. The others nodded, expressing support. After all, many of them still vividly remembered how Situ Wang had spat blood in resentment! Jun Changxiao. Qin Haoran rubbed his hands together, coldlyughing. As long you arrive at my Vast Spirit Gate tomorrow, before the eyes of countless people, you will be worth less than a mole cricket! Achoo. On the road, Jun Changxiao sneezed and rubbed his nose. Someone is definitely speaking about me behind my back. Chapter 147: ai family hear to cheer Chapter 147: ai family hear to cheer 29th day of the lunar mont. [1] A suitable day for traveling and meeting up. Avoid opening shop; go see friends and family instead. On this day, the sky was clear and boundless, a cool breeze blowing past. After spending a night in the wilderness, Jun Changxiao led his eight disciples to stand before the Vast Spirit Gates mountain. Before them stood 10,000 stone steps, leading to the front gates. The light of early morning illuminated the mountainside, giving viewers a celestial feeling. Woah. Li Fei opened his mouth to praise, How majestic. Pah. Jun Changxiao pulled out Records of the Grand Historian and smacked him on the forehead. Good for nothing. Li Fei covered his head,ughing with a hehe. Su Xiaomo clenched a fist, eximing, Thinking of how I can punch some big sect disciples, my blood burns with excitement. Li Qingyang calmly said, Sect Head, it is likely that people from the Hundred Sects Alliance rushed over, so we will definitely meet them. Jun Changxiao said, I made them spit bloodst time. If theyre smart, they will definitely not engage in verbal battles. Lets go. As he spoke, he led his disciples up the stone steps. Our Sir Night Emperor, tragically carried the Modified Speaker. The ten gold-que assassins were still following them, but the sect head seemed to have a n so they stopped and hid along the mountain path, not nning to go further. The group walked along the mountain side. To their left was arge b of stone, upon which were the words Vast Spirit Gate imposingly carved. The person who carved these words must have had a noble spirit, but Alliance Chief Qin At this point, Jun Changxiao shook his head and his eyes were filled with enmity. To be honest, he appreciated the Vast Spirit Gates name and did not hope to fight with Qin Haoran. But it was clear on Spirit Spring Mountain that the man was trying to push himself off the cliff, so he could only forgo all formalities and appearances. Vast Spirit Gate, martial arts field. Various sect leaders and patriarchs warmly greeted each other, like they were visiting each others families. Since he had previously protected Jun Changxiao, although Xie Guangkun was the noble lord of a city, very few experts went forward to greet him, regarding him as air. Hmph. City Lord Xie was also proud; you ignore me, so why should I talk to you? Following City Lord Xie over were several experts from the noble families of Qingyang City, like Li Qingyangs father, who were here as the 3.6 million peoples representatives to cheer for the Ironbone Sect. However, they were only 67 people. Compared with the dozens of sect leaders from the Hundred Sects Alliance, the disparity was great. Moreover, which sect did not have friends and helpers? The families that hade here to watch the fun were rted to the Hundred Sects Alliance. They all excitedly mingled and chatted together, wishing to immediately pour some cups of wine and toast. Speaking of those who were popr, one had to mention Patriarch Ai. At this moment, regardless of whether they were sect leaders or patriarchs, everyone was enthusiastically trying to approach him. The Ai Family was in the business of alchemical pills, so they originally made broad connections. Now that they had released the Healing Pill and the Body Reconstructing Pill, they were a power to grab on to. The most energetic one seemed to be the Long Sabre Gates master. Not only did his injuries greatly reduce his strength, but they also affected his future cultivation, so he earnestly hoped to purchase a healing pill. He had gone to the second auction, but the major sects and noble families had been in a bloody bidding war; he had been so frightened he didnt dare open his mouth. Patriarch Ai. Sect Leader Shen ttered with a smile, If you are willing to sell this Shen a healing pill in private, I am willing to My apologies. Ai Shangni put a hand up to stop him. The healing pills my Ai Family refined will only be sold during auctions, never in private transactions. If it was someone else asking for a trade, perhaps he could stretch the rules. But who was the one asking? A member of the Hundred Sects Alliance, Qin Haoransckey. This man had also challenged Sect Head Jun in Qingyang City Patriarch Ai would only sell a pill to this man if he had gone stupid, why else would he offend his business partner? Patriarch Ais standpoint was very firm. Gratitudes and grudges with the Ironbone Sect were gratitudes and grudges with his Ai Family. Let alone buying a healing pill, they would not be wee to even buy medicinal herbs at his shops. Sect Leader Shen was rebuffed and left resentfully. Did I annoy him? His tone is so unkind. Thinking about how Jun Changxiao was on his way and the Vast Spirit Gate would help him vent anger, Sect Leader Shens agitated mood immediately calmed down. Patriarch Ai, when will your next auction be? The Body Reconstructing Pill can strengthen the body, so will it also improve strength? Everyone is from Qingyang Commandery, cant you help us out and prevent outsidemanderys from buying them? The honored experts of Qingyang Commandery gathered around Ai Shangni to ask about alchemical pills. Obviously, the healing pill and molding pill had struck the hearts of the people. Cough, cough. In the meantime, Qin Haoran walked out in a majestic set of robes. With his hands behind his back, he coughed twice, filling the air with the aura of an expert. The martial arts field was immediately silent. The experts immediately turned around, humbly greeting him with a smile. Xie Guangkun did not go over to greet him, because if they were talking status, he and Qin Haoran were equally matched. The Qingyang City patriarchs wanted to go forward and greet the man, but since the city lord did not move, they could only awkwardly stand behind him. Qin Haoran saw Xie Guangkun and knew that he favored Jun Changxiao, so he did not care, treating the group like air. Patriarch Ai! Seeing Ai Shangni, a smile immediately lit up his face. You made the time to visit my Vast Spirit Gate. Before, he and the Ai Family had some cooperation. After all, this was still the alliances chief so Ai Shangni humbly greeted, Such a big event, I am naturally here to spectate. Hearing him say this, the happiness on Qin Haorans face became thicker. The surrounding experts and patriarch were filled with envy. They had heard that the Vast Spirit Gate and Ai Family had frequentlymunicated for business in the past, but it seemed their rtionship was closer than they thought. Seeing that the Ironbone Sect had made a challenge, the patriarch came here to personally cheer those rumors had some substance! Servants! Qin Haoranmanded, Give Patriarch Ai a seat of honor. No need, Ai Shangni said. I am fine standing. Patriarch Ai is too polite. The numerous experts discussed in low voices. The rtionship with Alliance Chief Qin must not be ordinary! Qin Haorans eyes exuded pride, feeling some contentment that Patriarch Ai was here to support him. However, Xie Guangkuns lips had raised in mockery. Qin Haoran, oh Alliance Chief Qin, you really think youre something? [2] Others did not know about the Ai Familys healing pill, but he was clear about its origins. Since Jun Changxiao had once gifted him two, he clearly deduced that the boy had a business cooperation with the Ai Family. City Lord Xie had eaten many roads and walked much rice though, so he naturally would not reveal the truth. Reporting! At this moment, a disciple rushed over in a hurry. Ironbone Sect Head Jun Changxiao has brought disciples, seeking a meeting from outside the entrance! This disciple had used seeking a meeting, which meant that he was underestimating our Great Sect Head Jun. Qin Haoran indifferently said, Let him enter. Yes. The disciple stepped down. The originally peaceful martial arts field was immediately lively, everyone naturally discussing Jun Changxiaos arrival. The experts of the Hundred Sects Alliance nced at each other, the corners of their mouths simultaneously raising into snickers of disdain. The dozens of sect heads had long been ready. As long as Jun Changxiao appeared, they would erupt with invisible auras, giving him a demonstration of authority. Ga-zhi. The front gates opened. Wearing the Anti-re Sunsses and holding a cigar in his mouth, Jun Changxiao led his eight disciples inside. Seeing him approach step by step, the numerous sect leaders released their auras and a deafening sound echoed through the area! Aah, aah, ahh! Seemingly have seen the vague view in former greams, waves emerge in my heart, set aside the sorrows and grievances of human affairs~ [3] With the Cantonese version of as the background music, Jun Changxiao mounted the martial arts field. Pah. The sound was switched off. Sect Head Jun gently raised his head and smiled lightly. Alliance Chief Qin, my Ironbone Unyielding Sect is here to wreck the stage. Ta, ta, ta. The eight disciples stepped forward, standing in a line behind the sect head. Ironbone unyielding, arrogance soaring to the heavens! [1] written in a more historical way; (nian jiu) [2] , lit: to think of oneself as a scallion; to think of oneself as something or someone important, to overemphasize their title or identity [3] <> (Tie Xue Dan Xin, Iron Blood and Loyal Heart); sung in Cantonese by Roman Tam and Jenny Tseng. Fun fact, the song is the opening for Legend of the Condor Heroes Chapter 148: you flatter yourself Chapter 148: you tter yourself Yesterday, the more than 50 sect leaders thought that they could demonstrate the meaning of authority to Jun Changxiao using power and influence. But they were disrupted by the rhythm of . When they recovered, Sect Head Jun was already wearing his sunsses and smoking his cigar in the training field, the eight disciples lined up behind him. Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji stood with their hands behind their backs, looking valiant. Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and Tian Qi had their arms crossed and heads held high. Lu Qianqian and Zhou Hong, one had a hand on the sword hilt and the other carried his sword. Ye Xingchen had set down the humiliating speaker, putting one foot on it as the corners of his mouth raised into an evil smile. Opposite to them were dozens of sect leaders and experts, but their arrogance and unyielding spirit did not diminish one bit! The martial artists watching the fun felt surprise in their hearts. Although the Ironbone Sects grade was not high, the disciples had such an imposing manner! However. Sect Head Jun said that his Ironbone Unyielding Sect was here to wreck the ce wasnt that a little arrogant? Far more than a little. It was simply rampant! Sitting before the main hall, Qin Haorans expression had gradually be dark, almost like he was about to curse. Everyone present was a person of Jianghu. Challenges were usually taken under the name of a martial exchange or aparison of notes and theory, yet this guy had just said he was here to wreck the ce. Even if he didnt care about Jianghu customs, couldnt he understand Jianghus morality and justice? Jun Changxiao understood, but considering that he no longer cared about the Hundred Sects Alliances reputation and how he had not been received at the gates he was just going to run rampant. Ignorant brat! One sect leader from the Alliance angrily said, In Jun Changxiao raised a hand, partially turning his head to point at him, indifferently saying, I refuse to be suppressed! That sect leader remembered how Situ Wang had spat blood from resentment in Star Moon Pavilion, and so forcefully swallowed the words he wanted to blurt out. A few words and one movement made an Alliance expert to dare not speak. The martial artists here only for the show could only praise: Expert! Haha. Suddenly,ughter could be heard. The people turned their heads to look and saw Ai Shangni walk through the crowd, a happy expression on his face. Was Patriarch Ai unable to watch this guy run rampant any longer and was here to stop him on behalf of Alliance Chief Qin? This was what many people thought. It was also what Qin Haoran thought. He humbly said, Patriarch Ais good intentions, this Qin has remembered. This childs tongue is sharp, please do not waste time arguing with him. Ai Shangni did not pay any attention to him and walked towards Jun Changxiao. This made many of the martial artists decide that Patriarch Ai was dead set on helping Alliance Chief Qin, even wanting to verbally spar from a close distance. This friendship was truly deep, how enviable! Although Alliance Chief Qin felt a little sorry, the corners of his mouth lifted into acent smile. A great number of experts had gathered here, far more than the Great Sect Competition held not long ago. Under such a circumstance, the Ai Family was here to support him, it was truly a Heaven-sent blessing! Brat. That is the Ai Family patriarch. Not only does he have broad connections, he sells high-grade alchemical pills. He is here to help this alliance chief look good today. If you dare offend him today, you will be offending more than just Qingyang Commandery. At that moment, Qin Haoran was hoping to see Jun Changxiao offend Ai Shangni; like that, the number of his enemies would rise and the boy would have a miserable fate. Sect Head Jun. Ai Shangni, who had walked over, opened his mouth, a smile like spring breeze on his face. The audience decided, this was mockery! However! The following movement and words made them collectively dumbfounded. The movement was a bow and the words were: Have you been well? This I got it, I got it! After all, the Ai Family has been in the business world for many years, they are always rational and respectful. They do not think of directly antagonizing their opponents, but will first go through the required pleasantries. Worthy of being an elite soldier! Before offending a person, they would first politely give their regards! If that Jun Changxiao opened his mouth to spout insults now, not only would he appear uneducated, he would appear frivolous! Note it down, this is a textbook example of how you should go about offending people! The sect leader that had swallowed his words a moment ago felt extreme admiration. He felt like he had been too angry a moment ago, forgetting his demeanor. Otherwise, how would he have wanted to heatedly argue with a brat? Patriarch Ai. Jun Changxiao smiled and greeted, Howe you are also here? The martial artists who had been admiring Ai Shangnis secretive viciousness saw that Jun Changxiao had such a happy expression on his face saw his politeness and nked out for a moment. Fuck me! Perfect imitation, the move was countered! At that moment, everyone seemed to notice the aura of two opposing gangs appearing around Ai Shangni and Jun Changxiaos bodies. Although they had happy expressions on their faces, acting like they were old friends who had met by chance, they were actually engaging in a silent and intense battle of wit. Expert, expert! While the various audience members were creating excessive exnations in their heads, Patriarch Ai said, Hearing that your honorable sect woulde to the Vast Spirit Gate for a martial exchange, as a good friend, I naturally had toe here and cheer. First stating his own standpoint then beginning to antagonize, how artful! The people watched as Jun Changxiaos expression twitched, guessing that the guy had finally released the opponent was too strong was he going to concede? He did not retreat. Instead, he humbly smiled. The Ai Family is here to cheer, this Jun is deeply grateful. Gah. The people were dumbfounded. This guy thought the Ai Family was here to cheer for him? Hmph. Qin Haoran coldly sneered, Sect Head Jun, you really tter yourself. tter myself? Jun Changxiao looked over at Ai Shangni, stunned. Is Patriarch Ai not here to cheer for this Jun? Puhaha! This guy still cant tell? Cant he use his brain a little? Patriarch Ai is from a noble and alchemical family, why would he be here to support an eighth-grade sect? The sect leaders of the Hundred Sects Alliance seized a good opportunity and unscrupulously ridiculed him. Correct. Patriarch Ai quickly responded with a smile, The reason this Ai rushed over from Huyang City was to make a special trip and cheer for Sect Head Jun! Gah. The experts of the Alliance suddenly stopped, some even seemed to choke. The vehicles speed was too fast, the turn too sharp. The martial artists here to see the show were all wide-eyed in shock, even suspecting they had misunderstood. Many thanks, Jun Changxiao said. Alliance Chief Qins expression had solidified, saying in disbelief, Patriarch Ai, you you just said you are here to cheer for this boy? Patriarch Ai moved to stand behind Jun Changxiao, stopping at the edge of the training field to say, Correct. Hahaha! Xie Guangkun, who had been enduring for a long time, finallyughed out loud. Who was it that was ttering himself? I feel embarrassed for him. Qin Haoransplexion immediately seemed to turn green, a green that made people nervous! City Lord Xie brought the patriarchs of Qingyang City towards Jun Changxiao and greeted, Sect Head Jun, do not fear, the 3.6 million people of my Qingyang City will support you in your fight today! Saying so, he walked towards Patriarch Ai. When Patriarch Li brushed past Li Qingyang, he patted the boy on his shoulder. Son, Father is standing behind you. Do not lose the face of my Li Family, do not lose the face of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! After hearing how his son had defeated an inner disciple of the Holy Spring Sect on Spirit Spring Mountain, Patriarch Li had sat crying in his study for a long time. At that time, he also realized that his son had truly made the correct decision back then! Arriving at Vast Spirit Gate, he was not here as a representative of the 3.6 million citizens, but here as a father! Mhm. Li Qingyang hummed with a firm gaze.Supporting him were Ai Shangke, Xie Guangkun, and all the 3.6 million citizens of Qingyang City. Sect Head Jun. Suddenly, there was a deep voice saying, In the sect, this old man heard Ma Yunteng say that you were not a simple beansprout. Today, I will see if he is correct. By Patriarch Ai, there appeared an old man with long white hair and sharp eyes. Senior is? Jun Changxiao asked. The old man responded, Azure Mountain Sect, Wang Donglin. This sentence shocked the audience. Was Wang Donglin not one of the Azure Mountain Sects Four Great Elders, with a cultivation of Peak Martial Ancestor? Sect Head Jun. Ai Shangni whispered, This Ai invited him. So thats how it was. Jun Changxiao stood with his hands behind his back and turned to Qin Haoran. In his most Jianghu, most normal and respectful voice, he announced, Ironbone Unyielding Sect Head Jun Changxiao, leads disciples to challenge the Vast Spirit Gate! Chapter 149: a wager Chapter 149: a wager With the Ai Family, Qingyang Citys 3.6 million people, and the Azure Mountain Sect''s elder, what did Jun Changxiao have to fear? To be an unyielding person, to behave unyieldingly! What was there to fear? Even without such a powerful backing, Jun Changxiao dared to wreck the ce, so he definitely felt no fear! Thus, he used his status as sect head, under the influence of all parties of the Qingyang Commandery and before the more than 50 experts of the Hundred Sects Alliance, initiated a formal challenge to the Vast Spirit Gate for the first time! Kacha! Qin Haoran clenched his fists and ground his teeth. My Vast Spirit Gate epts! Patriarch Ai supporting Jun Changxiao was a great blow to him. At this moment, Qin Haoran wished for the exchange to immediately start so that he could let his own disciples brutally beat the Ironbone Sect disciples up, letting him vent his anger. Azure Mountain Sects Wang Donglin is here to support? My apologies, but this is a martial exchange. Even if you are here to support the Ironbone Sect, you can only watch. Alliance Chief Qin thought a little too much. Although Wang Donglin had appeared here in support of Jun Changxiao, he was here as an individual and would definitely not disturb the martial exchange. Shua! Alliance Chief Qin flicked his sleeve and walked down to the stage of the main hall, stopping at the field. Shua! Shua! A thousand disciples gushed out from the inner courtyard, neatly lining up behind him and filling the area with vast momentum. The 20 disciples standing in the first two rows locked their sights on Li Qingyang and the others, some filled with dignity, others with disdain. These were the Vast Spirit Gate''s elite disciples. Especially the 10 at the very front, those were Qin Haorans direct disciples; their cultivation and spirit roots were all pretty good. The information was correct. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, This Vast Spirit Gate has three high-grade spirit root disciples. With the function of the Anti-re Sunsses, he could clearly analyze the ten direct disciples of the Vast Spirit Gate. Know the enemy, know yourself, and in every battle you will be victorious. When Li Qingyang and the others went for closed-door cultivation, the Great Sect Head Jun had assigned Drizzle Hall to find out the details of the Vast Spirit Gate. The information was a bit detailed. Where the three high-grade spirit root disciples lived, how many people lived in their families, how many acres theirnds were, what they nted and the livestock they raised everything. The strengths of the ten direct disciples were excellent. From left to right, the three high-grade spirit roots were respectively a First Stage Martial Master and two Peak Martial Apprentices. Although the remaining seven disciples were mid-grade spirit roots, their aptitude wasparably insufficient. There were three Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices and four Eighth Stage Martial Apprentices! As a fifth-grade sect, scraping together three high-grade spirit roots, with some of them breaking through to Martial Master, was pretty average. Just, there wasnt one superior-grade spirit root. As they were a fifth-grade sect, even if they did have a superior-grade disciple, they would at most only have one. If Xiao Zuijis aptitude had not receded, with his aptitude, forget about fourth or fifth-grade sects, even second and third-grade sects would rush to recruit him. Divine-grade spirit roots were mostly concentrated in the first-grade sects. Most divine-grade spirit roots were considered to have the destiny of a Heavens favorite. In the years that they appeared, as long as they did not die an idental death, they could even reach the imperial throne, bing a being worshipped by all. Compared to the Vast Spirit Gate The Ironbone Sect had Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and Ye Xingchen as three high-grade spirit roots it didnt seem too weak either. It wasnt that they were weak, but that theycked background. Forget about overall strength, they could notpare to the thousand disciples. Do not fear, do not pause. This road had to be walked step by step; no one became a fatty with one bite. Sect Head Jun. Qin Haoran lightly asked, How do you want to fight? Jun Changxiao said, My Ironbone Sect will send out seven disciples, your Vast Spirit Gate will send out seven disciples, 4 out of 7 is enough for victory. How does that sound? Alright. Qin Haoran did not have anyints. Since this was now an honest and upright martial exchange, it was impossible for him to make all one thousand disciples fight. Except, he paused. With a dagger hidden behind his smile, he added, Since this is an exchange, how about we add stakes? Jun Changxiao touched his nose. What stakes does Alliance Chief Qin want to add? Qin Haoran said, For this martial exchange, if my Vast Spirit Gate wins, lets have Sect Head Jun remain here to clean the horse stables for a year. Haha, Shen Tongughed. So Alliance Chief Qincked a servant. I quite think that Sect Head Jun will be a good fit. To be able to clean the stables of the Vast Spirit Sect, he should be honored. The experts of the Alliance ridiculed. The martial artists watching shook their heads. If the lord of a sect really cleaned the horse stables in the Vast Spirit Gate, he would lose all face. Rted to these stakes Qin Haoran had some ideas. When he first thought about it, he wanted to have Jun Changxiao kowtow before himself and apologize. What was the crime? It was the crime of arbitrarily leaving the Hundred Sects Alliance. But Patriarch Ai and the Azure Mountain Sect hade to watch, so he could only take a step back, changing the punishment to cleaning the stables. Although the wager was slightly different, the goal was still the same: attacking Jun Changxiaos self-respect and ruthlessly trampling on his personality! Regarding the lord of a sect, this was a method more fearful than killing! Qin Haoran smiled, Sect Head Jun, what do you think? You dont actually give a fuck about my thoughts. Jun Changxiao said, This lord has not said his own stakes. Please speak, Qin Haoran said. He did not take this seriously because he had full assurance to cream the Ironbone Sect in this martial exchange. Jun Changxiao considered for a moment, then said, This lord hopes that if Alliance Chief Qin loses, please clean thetrines of my Ironbone Sect for one year. Sect Head! Su Xiaomo seriously said, Alliance Chief Qin is such a noble person. If you send him to clean thetrines, Disciple fears he wont be able to shit. Li Fei echoed the sentiment: Thinking of Alliance Chief Qin personally cleaning, and cleaning it so spick and span, Disciple feels some guilt. One Vast Spirit Gate disciples could not bear to listen to them and directly scolded them: You two lunatics, what the hell are you saying?! Su Xiaomo acted dumb and asked, Who is the lunatic? Lunatic was That Vast Spirit Gates disciples mind did a turn and he changed his statement, Youre the lunatic! Fuck your mother, your entire family are lunactics! Your ancestors, 18 generations of your family, are all lunatics! Su Xiaomo randomly cursed, spit flying. The imposing manner could not be lost even when cursing people! That Vast Spirit Gate disciples was angered and had turned red in the face. He was prepared to curse back, but was stopped by Qin Haoran. Hmph. One Alliance expert sneered, Such vulgarnguage, Sect Head Jun sure led him on the right path. Jun Changxiao lightly responded, Old fogy, did you not hear that it was the Vast Spirit Gates disciple who spat first? Is this lords disciple supposed to be an honest and good-natured person, epting the scolding and then persuading the opponent with words of universal love and respect? Universal love was the belief of saints and sages. Words of respect were only for those deserving of respect. On Falling Star Continent, when dealing with someone without respect, one had to be even more disrespectful. Alliance Chief Qin, my wager? Qin Haoran cupped a hand, speaking to the martial artists on the sidelines, Everyone please testify, my Vast Spirit Gate and Ironbone Sect have set the stakes. Rx, Alliance Chief Qin. Everyone here can see, a martial artists, who didnt think the situation was so serious, called out. Whoever does not follow the rules of the bet is a degenerate of Jianghu, spurned by everyone! Right! Other martial artists followed with echoes. Shua! Satisfied, Qin Haoran cupped a fist and said, Sect Head Jun, please! Shua! Shua! The Vast Spirit Gate disciples rapidly spread out, encircling half of the training field. The Alliance experts and other martial artists stood around the open religious, where it was easy to observe the fight. Chapter 150: win the first round Chapter 150: win the first round Vast Spirit Gates martial arts field was massive, but the Vast Spirit Gate disciples and the various experts almost encircled the entire thing. 80% of the people were closer to Qin Haoran. 20% of the people were closer to Jun Changxiao. Just based on how the people were gathered, many martial artists believed that Vast Spirit Gate was stronger. Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin, send the disciples onstage. Qin Haoran indifferently responded, Since Sect Head Jun hase from afar, this Qin will not be perfunctory. My direct disciples will go onstage. He raised a hand. A direct disciple standing at the front named Sun Ye walked onto the martial arts stage. Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice? Jun Changxiao thought for a moment, then said, Little Fei, go on stage. Yes! Li Fei scuffed the floor with his right foot, then clenched a fist and moved towards the martial arts stage in strides. He looked very rxed, but he was actually flustered. This would be his first time representing the Ironbone Sect in any capacity, but he was the first up so the pressure was definitely on. Jun Changxiao was behind him, encouraging, Do not be anxious, do not have stage fright. Just take out the strength you use when you y ser in the sect and you will be alright. Mhm. Li Fei took a deep breath, his eyes twinkling with determination. Then, he stood about five meters before Sun Ye, who was at least a head taller and 20 years of age regardless of height or physique, there was a big disparity! Vast Spirit Gates direct disciple, hes gone through many training exercises. The Ironbone Sect made such a little guy with fair skin go on stage, it seems a bit dangerous. Sect Head Jun should just directly send Li Qingyang on stage, using the strongest against the weakest. Then he can toss two rounds, using the weakest against Vast Spirit Gates weakest. Forget it. Vast Spirit Gate has three Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices, three high-grade spirit roots disciples. If the Ironbone Sect sent Li Qingyang on stage early, they might only be able to win one round. You say that like you think the Ironbone Sect can win twice. The various martial artists quietly discussed. The more than 50 Alliance experts sneered. In their opinion, the moment Jun Changxiao stepped into the Vast Spirit Gate, regardless of how he arranged the disciples, the result was unchangeable there could only be defeat. Not sending Li Qingyang on stage first? Just wait to lose so bad even your heads shaved clean! Vast Spirit Gate, Sun Ye. Ironbone Sect, Li Fei. After the two people stated their sects and names, Sun Ye clenched a fist. He grit out, Boy, you shamed Gate Leader a moment ago. I will make your defeat painful. Oh. Li Fei made a sound of response. A Vast Spirit Gate acted as the referee and called out, Begin! The moment he finished speaking, the robust Sun Ye strode forward, one arm was swung forward, obviously nning to choke hold Li Fei. With a tap of his toe, Li Fei avoided the attack. He circled behind Sun Ye, disying Rupturing Fist, cleanly and agiley hitting the opponent in the lower back. Pah! Sun Ye responded quickly, turning around with a palm raised. He caught Li Feis fist, gripping it tightly, like he wanted to crush it. That Vast Spirit Gate disciple looks like he has a very strong body. The Ironbone Sects disciple has his entire fist covered, so it will definitely be difficult to withdraw. Since he can only passively defend, the first round is over, one expertmented. However, while Sun Yes five fingers were still wrapped around Li Feis fist, there was no sound of bones crushing. This The audience was stunned. The Vast Spirit Gate disciple was in the Eighth Stage of Martial Apprentice. His hand strength was at least 12,000 jin, which should have been enough to easily break bones. Li Fei asked, Just this much strength? This guy was smiling? Many experts instantly deduced that this Ironbone Sect disciples physical body was definitely extremely strong, otherwise it would be difficult to be so confident! Hateful! Sun Ye poured more spirit power into his hand as his anger soared, the strength of his grip erupting to the pinnacle. But his hand was actually trembling, as it felt like he was grabbing an iron lump! Shua! Li Fei jumped, his right foot sweeping upwards. With a Happy Football under his feet, he had kicked Ye Xingchen innumerable times, even hitting Jun Changxiao multiple times he had a golden right foot! Bang! Pouring spirit power into his right foot, his physical strength erupted. His foot fell with iparable power on Sun Yes body. Moreover it wasnt only one kick! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! After Li Fei jumped, he used his downwards momentum to crazily stomp five times. Each kick carried over 15,000 jin. On hisst kick, the tip of his toe mmed into Sun Yes temple. The destructive power of his kicks made Sun Yes grip loosen, the boy stumbling backwards in dizziness. Good opportunity! Jun Changxiao said. Shaken off, Li Fei fell to the ground. Hended in a crouch, then ran forward, shouting, Ironbone Shadowless Kick! Bang, bang, bang, bang Sun Ye continued to back up, footprints appearing on his chest. Finally, he had retreated to the edge of the stage. At that moment, he fell backwards, blood sttering 3 chi in the process! Bang! That muscr Vast Spirit Gate direct disciple fell to the floor, his entire body outside of the martial arts stage. Clear defeat! Shua! Li Fei somersaulted backwards. Afternding on the ground, he exhibited the Swallow Stance and said, You let me win. [1] Good! Su Xiaomo excitedly yelled. Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji grinned. Direct disciple? Really trash, Ye Xingchen muttered in contempt. The various experts stared wide-eyed. Li Fei, whose fist had been trapped, had unexpectedly turned the tide, trampling Sun Ye until he was coughing up blood simply unbelievable! Based on his aura, the guy was but a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice. Why was his kick over 15,000 jin? It wasnt to say that a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice could not have such strength, but that they usually needed to use a high-tiered martial skill. That Ironbone Sect disciple? He had used a fist art in the beginning, but since leaping into the air, he had not used another skill. Also, Ironbone Shadowless Kick. What martial skill was that? What was the quality? Howe they hadnt heard of it before? It wasnt a martial skill, so there was also no quality. Jun Changxiao hade up with the name based on Wong Feihung and given it to Li Fei. [2] It was just the name that was intimidating. The move depended entirely on the physical body to form a dense number of attacks, so it was far from a martial skill. But the audience did not know that. They guessed that since the Ironbone Shadowless Kick had Ironbone in its name, perhaps it was a skill special to the Ironbone Sect? Alliance Chief Qins expression had reached new depths of gloominess. His disciple had been defeated, to a Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice no less, which he found hard to ept! Simrly upset were the experts of the Hundred Sects Alliance. After all, they were here to watch the Ironbone Sect be humiliated the difference between thoughts and reality was great! Wang Donglin nodded his head and praised, This child, although he is only at Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, he can actually erupt with such strength from his legs. A pretty good seedling. Ai Shangni whispered in his heart, That Ironbone Sect disciple has definitely taken the Body Reconstructing Pill, otherwise it would be hard for his hand to be fine under the strength of that Vast Spirit Gate disciple. After taking the first victory, Jun Changxiao humbly spoke towards Qin Haoran, whose expression was still ugly. Alliance Chief Qin, excuse me, my Ironbone Sect won by luck. Hmph. Qin Haoran coldly snorted, assigning some disciples to carry the fainted Sun Ye off. He indifferently said, Sect Head Jun, your Ironbone Sect can send a disciple up first for the second round. Losing one round didnt matter. As long as he could win the rest, he could still make this boy clean the stables! Jun Changxiao stroked his chin and considered for a moment. Tian Qi, go on stage. Yes! Tian Qi took a step forward. He had participated once in the Great Sect Competition, so his state of mind was more stable than Li Feis. Qin Haoran did not send an Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice disciple, directly sending out a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice, set on taking the second round. Alliance Chief Qin isnt nning on making Eighth Stage Martial Apprentices go on stage. Two Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices, two peak Martial Apprentices, one Martial Masters. Its just good to fight with the Ironbone Sects other five disciples. That disciple named Li Feis strength is pretty good, so it ended up being strong against the weak. But how could the Ironbone Sect disciples all be so intimidating? Li Fei, who had just returned to his spot behind the sect head, heard some people discussing. He really wanted to loudly tell them: In front of my senior brothers, I am the weakest, I can only depend on my leg strength. [1] Swallow Stance of Xingyi boxing, Swallow Copies Water [2] Wong Feihung was a famous martial artist and revolutionary Chapter 151: you cannot be merciful Chapter 151: you cannot be merciful Center of the martial arts stage. Tian Qi humbly reported, Ironbone Sect, Tian Qi. The Vast Spirit Gate disciple indifferently said, Vast Spirit Gate, Tan Yong! As soon as his words ended, a thick wave of spirit power emerged around his body. It seemed that he wanted to first deter the opponent with an imposing manner. Unfortunately, Tian Qi remained unmoved, eyes filled with disdain. The observing martial artists found this a little hard to ept. The disciple sent by the Vast Spirit Gate was a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice. Where did this Ironbone Sect disciple get the self-confidence to be filled with contempt? Or was it that his sect head was arrogant, so the disciple was the same? Ah. If the leader was not virtuous, the people could not be expected to be virtuous. Begin! the referee called out. The one who acted first was Tian Qi. He leapt forward, revolving the Rupturing Fist and punching forth. Only a bang bang bang could be heard. He had approached too quickly, his fists had also been too quick. Tan Yong was unable to dodge, only able to pour spirit power into his body, using his own fists to counter every move. Bang! Bang! Tian Qis fists contained incredible power. They surged forth with a heavy bang, the strength increasing until it broke 17,000 jin! Feeling the wind and the imposing manner with which the fist passed through the air, all the experts felt their expressions harden. This Ironbone Sect disciple was like Li Fei a moment ago. His cultivation was only Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, so where did this strengthe from?! Tian Qi paid great attention to the physical body and to fist arts. Using Rupturing Fist, regardless of strength of imposing might, he was absolutely stronger than Li Fei. But it was just a bit! Shen Tongs eyes were about to pop out! The strength of these two Ironbone Sect Fifth Stage Martial Apprentices was greater than his Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices what a hit to his self-respect! Bang! Bang! Tian Qis two fists were like two hammers, crashing down like crazy. From the beginning, Tan Yong was on defense. He immediately found it hard to do anything and so could only be passive. Thump, thump, thump! He continued to retreat, until he was finally at the edge of the stage. Because the number of attacks was great, it was hard to block all of them. He could only brace with his arms in front of him, taking the hits. All the experts felt their mouths twitching. They had the feeling that the Ironbone Sect disciple had just been hitting a sandbag. What was weird was that the boxer was the Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, the sandbag a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice! This world was a bit too crazy! Jun Changxiao shrugged, Really too easy. From the beginning, he didnt care about Vast Spirit Gate, otherwise he wouldnt have been so rxed. This challenge was just like facing the small mob before the boss. Now Tian Qi had punched a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice direct disciple like a sandbag, proving his point. Ah! Having fallen into a passive position, Tan Yongs eyes bulged and he roared with anger. But he was just making noise has a heavy punchnded on his face, smacking his head to one side. He staggered towards the edge of the field. Pah! Tian Qi wrapped his fingers around his opponents wrist, stopping him from being eliminated. He then forcefully dragged Tan Yong towards him, forcing the boy onto the ground and straddling the guy to bash his head into the dirt. Sect Head had spoken. They could not be merciful, they had to beat the opponent until they were half-dead. Bang! Bang! Tian Qi straddled Tan Yong, disying his abilities with the Rupturing Fist to the pinnacle as he bashed the opponent in the face. Tan Yong was beaten ck and blue, foaming at the mouth. Finally, he fainted. Kacha Witnessing his disciple being tyrannically beaten, Qin Haoran clenched his fists tightly, eyes twinkling with dreadful anger. But it was useless to be angry. This was a martial exchange; if his disciple was beaten, that just meant the disciple was not as skilled as his opponent! Shua! Tian Qi stood up, humbly bowing, You let me win. The Hundred Sects Alliances experts and the audience all had splendid expressions. Ever since the round started, Tan Yong had fallen into a passive position, only able to block and defend. Until he fainted on stage, the entire time he had not counter-attacked even once! This disparity was too great! One Li Fei, one Tian Qi; are the Ironbone Sects disciples so strong? I can finally understand why the Star Cloud Sect got creamed when challenging the Ironbone Sect. Two disciples beat an Eighth Stage and a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice like it was nothing. Of course the Star Cloud Sect disciples would get the pants beaten off of them! Various groups were murmuring to each other. Standing in the crowd was the Star Cloud Sects leader. Although his face was red, his heart had settled.Alliance Chief Qins direct disciples had also been beaten one after another, so his own disciples losing to the Ironbone Sect didn''t seem that humiliating anymore. Patriarch Ai. Wang Donglin said with a smile, This Ironbone Sect is not simple. Two Fifth Stage Martial Apprentices had erupted with strengths of at least 15,000 jin, so their physical body tempering must have reached the pinnacle. The second disciple on stages punches are so strong, he must have also taken the Body Reconstructing Pill! Ai Shangni guessed. An ordinary aptitude martial artist with not-so-high cultivation could jump ranks to fight with the aid of the Body Reconstructing Pill. If he used this to advertise, everyone would want it and he could sell then for a sky-high price! Wang Donglin cared about the disciples strengths; Ai Shangni cared about the Body Reconstructing Pills effects, showing that he was a qualified merchant. After Tian Qi returned to his spot, Jun Changxiao humbly smiled. Alliance Chief Qin, your Vast Spirit Gate can go first for the third round. Seeing that smiling face, Alliance Chief Qin really wished that he could tear the guys skin off. Calm down, calm down. Regardless of how angry I am, I must maintain a smile. But his disciples had lost twice in a row, the second one a crushing defeat, so he couldnt fucking smile! Qin Haoran suppressed his boundless anger, then looked to the disciple standing on the right, Go. Yes. The third direct disciple walked on stage. He was simrly a Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice, but he seemed to be stronger than Tan Yong. Little Mo, go, Jun Changxiao said. Su Xiaomo clenched a fist, shaking his head as he walked up. My blood was already boiling at the foot of the mountain, now I can finally fight a round. Seeing the Ironbone Sect disciple walk on stage, the audience did not dare draw any rash conclusions. Because when they thought the Vast Spirit Gate disciple would definitely win, it had been defeat after defeat. It seemed that whoever they supported would be the one to cry. Of course, this was not some weird curse but true strength. Even if they fought another few times, the result would still be defeat for Sun Ye and Tan Yong, just as tyrannically as the first. Their aptitude and cultivation might be better, but could they beat the various resources, various alchemical pills, or the Qi Gathering Array Tian Qi and Li Fei used? They didnt even know what the taste of taking an alchemical pill that raised spirit power absorption by 10 times for ten days felt like. The third Vast Spirit Gate disciple walked on stage and coldly reported, Vast Spirit Gate, Lao Tie. Jun Changxiaos mouth pulled into a smile. No problem. Su Xiaomo, Su Xiaomo said. After the two people mutually reported their names, the referee shouted for them to begin. Lao Tie took the initiative andunched an attack. Spirit power gushed from his body, instantly using a step technique. Shua! Shua! Su Xiaomo vaulted backwards. He then started to move his small and short legs, rushing around the edge of the martial arts stage He gradually sped up, spinning like a storm! Lao Tie stood in the middle of the stage, watching how his opponent ran in circles around him. He found it hard to keep up with the speed and so did not immediately know how to respond. Wang Donglinmented, This child excels at footwork. Ai Shangnis thoughts were: Not bad, this must also be rted to the Body Reconstructing Pill! Xiu In the meantime, Su Xiaomo seized the opportunity, circling behind Lao Tie and kicking him in the back. Bang! Lao Tie promptly discovered the attack and turned around to punch, hitting Su Xiaomo in the foot. He was just about to follow up, but the opponent had already fled. Hateful! he angrily shouted. Shua! Su Xiaomo appeared behind him like a ghost once more, kicking him again. The speed was fast, but Lao Tie responded in time. He turned and braced with his arms in front of his chest, sessfully blocking the kick. Senior brother, watch out! someone eximed. Lao Tie was startled. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Su Xiaomo leap upwards. Su Xiaomo used Lao Tie''s arm as a springboard, body tilting to one side. He had his hands sped together, middle fingers raised, ruthlessly jabbing towards Lao Tie''s butt-cheeks. Crushed chrysanthemums cover the floor~! [1] [1] lyric from by Jay Chou; in case you do not know, chrysanthemum is a euphemism for the anus'' in Chinese Chapter 152: alliance chief qin throws a tantrum Chapter 152: alliance chief qin throws a tantrum Bang! Su Xiaomo poured spirit power into his fingers, ruthlessly jabbing towards the spot between Lao Ties buttcheeks. AH! A scream of pain that cannot be described in words rippled across the martial arts stage. Hiss! Many martial artists sucked breaths of cold air as their own part-which-shall-not-be-named clenched, trembling as their scalps tingled with numbness. A human body had many vital points, like the Hundred Meetings Point or the temples. [1] In Falling Star Continent and this Gaowu World, if these points were hit, a person would die a painful death on the spot or be terrible injured. For example, Li Fei''s actions just now. He had hit Sun Ye in the temple. Although the guy didnt die, he had fainted as fireworks crackled in his mind, creating an opportunity to use the Ironbone Shadowless Kick. The Hundred Meetings Point and the temples were exposed, so most martial artists would use spirit power to protect them. But the part-which-shall-not-be-named was the frailest acupressure point. If this spot was attacked it would absolutely be painful. If violent and condensed spirit power was used, the person would wish for the sweet release of death! AH! Lao Tie covered his butt, jumping and tumbling across the stage, his expression twisted. Solely based on his expression, the observers could understand the depths of his pain. Shameless! How vulgar! The experts angrily condemned. This type of attack would not be used by someone who wanted any sort of reputation in Jianghu. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, A respectable group of gentlemen. Although the disciples method was a bit damaging, it was fine as long as he defeated the opponent and earned victory. Moreover, he had created the opportunity, so he had not used some truly despicable method. If you wanted to me someone, me the boy for not protecting his behind and revealing such arge w. Based on this though, Su Xiaomos crushed chrysanthemums cover the ground was definitely taught by Jun Changxiao. Lao Tie continued to roll about the martial arts stage, tears flowing. Obviously he was in true pain! Shua! Su Xiaomo rushed towards him like an arrow. With his body still in the air, his right foot swept forward. Based on cultivation and leg strength, his power was greater than Li Feis. Moreover, the opponent was already in pain, so the guy hadnt formed much of a defensiveyer. Thus, the kick uratelynded on the guys left temple. During the time they had been cultivating, Jun Changxiao had definitely taught them otherwise it was impossible for them to urately target such vital acupressure points! Bang Covering his behind, Lao Tie was ovee with dizziness. Like an artillery shell, he flew from the ground, falling dozens of meters outside of the martial arts stage. The Ironbone Sect had won another round! All the martial artists felt their mouths twitching. Vast Spirit Gates first loss could be considered carelessness; the second loss was suppression by martial skill; the third loss was a little too easy though. For a normal martial exchange, the first few rounds were like an appetizer and the matches would only get more and more exciting why did this one feel like the matches were getting easier and easier? Qin Haorans teeth were ttering from rage. He originally believed that the Ironbone Sect could only win one round, at most. If the disciples didnt use improper methods, the Ironbone sect might even get their pants beaten off. But the result was three consecutive losses for Vast Spirit Gate what face did he even have left to save? Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin, are you intentionally going easy and sending a school of mixed fish on stage? These words were like a sharp sword, ruthlessly piercing Qin Haoran in the pits of his stomach and causing his expression to twist. You hateful fellow! It is only the third round. When I win the other four, I will make you a servant worth less than a dog in the horse stables! Alliance Chief Qin didnt care about losing anymore. As long as he could win all the following rounds, he would still gain overall victory and trample upon Jun Changxiaos being. Hu Zheng, go on stage. Yes. The disciple called Hu Zheng walked forward. He was a high-grade spirit root direct disciple, strength at Peak Martial Apprentice! Qin Haoran did not send another mid-grade Ninth Stage Martial Apprentice. This was because if he won the next round, it would be a great morale booster. After thinking a moment, Jun Changxiao said, Zuiji, go up. Hoo! Xiao Zuiji clenched his two fists, flexing his muscles. As they rippled, they seemed to be stronger and more solidified. He took a step towards the stage at the center. Wang Donglin knit his brows. This childs physical strength seems to be even better than the first threes. Looking at Xiao Zuiji, Ai Shangni smacked himself on the forehead. After being suddenly enlightened, he thought, No wonder this child could win the Great Sect Competitions champion title. Of course he took the Body Reconstructing Pill too! Vast Spirit Gate, Hu Zheng. Ironbone Sect, Xiao Zuiji. After the two people reported their names, the match began. The disciple named Hu Zheng powered his energy to the maximum from the start, immediately using a fist art. Not only did a storm begin to gather, there was a hissing sound. Vast Spirit Gates special skill, the mid-grade advanced Wind and Thunder Fist! If a Peak Martial Apprentice uses a mid-grade martial skill, his strength will easily surpass 20,000 jin! That Ironbone Sect disciple, if he gets hit Bang! Bang! Bang! Thementors words hadnt even finished when the violent storm was released. However, Xiao Zuiji stood in ce without moving. His palms were out, blocking each punch flying towards him. What elegance! All the experts were a little dizzy. Peak Martial Apprentice Hu Zheng was using a mid-grade advanced martial skill, so his strength was absolutely 20,000 jin or more. If you got hit once or blocked a few times, you should at least be forced back a few steps, right? Forced back indeed! But the one forced back was the Vast Spirit Gate disciple! Because when the opponent had moved, Xiao Zuiji had flung his arm forward, smacking the opponent into staggering backwards! This one move carried intense strength; absolutely above 18,000 jin. Shua! Xiao Zuiji took a step forward. Spirit power poured into his repeatedly tempered right arm as he punched once more. Hu Zheng, who had just righted himself, quickly held up both arms to defend himself. But there was a loud bang and he was staggering backwards once again. This The audience was dumbfounded. Just how strong was that boys physical body to force a Peak Martial Disciple into such a difficult situation with raw force alone? Unbelievable! Wang Donglin eximed. He had never seen a Martial Apprentices body reach such terrifying levels. Seeing how his disciple had been beaten until he could barely stand, Qin Haorans eye sockets were about to crack. This one round was too important. If this disciple waspletely beaten, then Vast Spirit Gate was also defeated! Defeat was just defeat, but there was still an ongoing bet! In front of so many people, as lord of a sect, as the Alliances chief, he should Qin Haoran did not dare think anymore. Ignoring his status, he seemed to lose rationality and roated at Hu Zheng, Right your body and counter attack, counter attack already! The experts were silent. They could definitely understand Alliance Chief Qins frustration. After all, if this disciple was defeated, he had to go clean the Ironbone Sectstrines! Zuiji. Jun Changxiao clenched a fist, lightly saying, Use a bit more effort for this lord! Xiao Zuiji heeded themand, pouring even more spirit power into his arms. He brandished his fists at Hu Zheng, who had just managed to bnce himself. This strength, this strength could only be described as overwhelming! Bang! Bang! Bang! Xiao Zuijis fists were like an iron pirs, thundering down. Hu Zheng was a disadvantaged boxer in the ring, hunkering down and protecting his head as much as possible. A boxing ring had rails to prevent continuous retreat. The martial arts stage did not have such a function. Thus, Hu Zheng could only retreat step by step. Qin Haoran bellowed in anger, Avoid it, counter it Hu Zheng distantly felt a rumbling in his ear, like he was slowly going deaf. His sect leaders crazy shouting also slowly disappeared into the silence. Putong! Finally, his body fell to the ground as he covered his head. The blue sky seemed to spin around him, his soul seeming to flutter from his body. Pu! Seeing his disciple copse outside the stage, Qin Haoran clutched his chest as blood sttered the floor. His expression was terribly fierce. [1] the Hundred Meetings acupressure point (DU-20) is at the top of the head, like smack in the middle Chapter 153: destroy the signboard Chapter 153: destroy the signboard After Hu Zheng was beaten out of the martial arts field, after Qin Haoran could no longer deal with the anger and spat bloodit was as if the world had suddenly be peaceful. The martial artists who were watching took a long time to regain theirposure. The experts of the Alliance looked over at Qin Haoran with sorrowful nces. Four out of the seven rounds had beenpleted; Vast Spirit Gate had lost four rounds, so winning the next three was meaningless. Alliance Chief Qin would also need to go to the Ironbone Sect and clean thetrines. That was the Vast Spirit Gates leader! That was our alliance chief! Uneptable! How could this be epted? These experts had gathered at the Vast Spirit Gate early just to watch Jun Changxiao humiliate himself, to watch as the Ironbone Sect disciples were beaten down. But the result? What was the result?! Reality was the exact opposite of their expectations. The one humiliated was Qin Haoran and the ones beaten were the Vast Spirit Gate disciples. The audience members regained theirposure but chose to remain silent. Even those that favored Jun Changxiao did not expect for the Ironbone Sect to be on a winning streak, or for them to win so cleanly! An eighth-grade sect wrecking a sixth-grade sect. Those who were here watching could believe it, but would anyone else believe it? Not only was it difficult to believe, once this information was passed throughout Qingyang Commandery, the first response of those who had not personally witnessed the event would be that this was nonsense, the second reaction would be that this was fucking nonsense! Wang Donglin was lost in thought. The four Ironbone Sect disciples disy had been very intimidating, shocking him greatly. He even started to think, on Holy Spring Mountain one yearter, how strong would these young children have be? This, the Azure Mountain Sect was inexplicably waiting to see. Alliance Chief Qin, my disciples have won four rounds. You must fulfill the bet,ing to the Ironbone Sect to clean thetrines. Jun Changxiaos smile was innocent and harmless as he added, Rx, my sectstrines are not smelly. The audience felt the corners of their mouths twitching. Cut the bullshit! Your sectstrines werent smelly?! Alliance Chief Qin was still clutching at his chest, hands fiercely trembling, his breath alsoing in rapid huffs. He could not ept defeat, could not ept having to clean the Ironbone Sect toilets! Who was it? Jun Changxiao looked at the martial artist in the audience, saying, Repeat your words from a moment ago, so that Alliance Chief Qin can hear them. The martial artist being spoken to quickly turned his head and disappeared into the crowd. Jun Changxiao shook his head. Since you wont repeat it, this lord will. Looking at Alliance Chief Qin, he clearly repeated, Whoever does not follow the rules of this wager is a degenerate of Jianghu, spurned by everyone. Puagh! Hearing these words, Qin Haoran vomited some more blood. The honored and respected people of Jianghu, what was it that they cared about most? Correct, it was their reputation! Vast Spirit Gate had lost today; if he did not fulfill the agreements ording to the bet, that was equal to bringing ruin and shame upon himself! Qin Haoran slowly raised his head, his reddened eyes locked onto Jun Changxiao. As his anger and killing intent soared, he grit out, Sect Head Jun, do not go too far! Aiya, youre scaring the baby to death. Jun Changxiao shed his hands in feigned fear, then said, Is Alliance Chief Qin nning to be shameless, silencing the witness of a crime? Wang Donglin smiled. Alliance Chief Qin is the lord of a sect, the chief of the Hundred Sects Alliance. How could he act shamelessly? Sect Head Jun is overanxious. This was like a heaven-sent knife to the chest! Qin Haorans body rocked, like he was barely able to stop himself from copsing to the ground. Sect Head Jun. One expert could no longer bear it and coldly said, Everyone here is a person of Jianghu; when you look up, you wont see it, but it will be there when you look down. There is no need to be so harsh! [1] No need? Be so harsh? Haha! Ahhaha! Ahahaha! Jun Changxiaoughed, cackling like the devil and making the others feel a chill wrapping around their backs. Ha! Suddenly, he stoppedughing. With a tilt of his head, he coldly answered, Old fogy, I ask you, if the ones who had lost were my Ironbone Sect, would you still stand there and speak these words? I You wouldnt! He wouldnt! None of you would! Because in your eyes, my Ironbone Sect has been assigned a worthless life at birth! Our entire life brings shame unto others! We should just be stepping stones for others, constantly oppressed! His voice only got more sonorous as he spoke, Jun Changxiaos expression growing fiercer. A group of people full of words about benevolence, of group of hypocrites lecturing while filled with hypocrisy. With what qualifications do you say that this lord has gone too far? With what qualifications do you pose as a noble man before me!? Xiao Zuiji! Jun Changxiao pointed at the main hall, a blue vein popping out of his forehead. He angrily instructed, Destroy that signboard for this lord! Xiao Zuiji, who had just returned, summoned the Type 88 and aimed the muzzle right at the main hall. Even if this shot might have terrible consequences, he did not hesitate at all before pulling the trigger. Themand of Sect Head, Disciple would only obey. Bang A st of light exploded forth. Under the gazes of more than 1000 disciples, under the eyes of so many experts, the signboard with the three words Vast Spirit Gate was sted into powder! 29th. A suitable day for travelling and meeting up. Avoid opening shop; go see friends and family instead. Seeing the sects crushed dignity in the crumbling signboard, Qin Haorans anger and killing intent was no longer able to be contained. His Martial Ancestor cultivation exploded and he charged at Xiao Zuiji. One step, two steps then he stopped. Xiao Zuijis rifle had moved, the muzzle now locked onto the man''s head. The boy indifferently said, If Alliance Chief Qin thinks that he is quick enough to avoid the Invincible Might Cannon in my hand, he can try it. With a gun in his hand, he threatened the Vast Spirit Gates leader, the Hundred Sects Alliances chief. At this time, the scene could only be described with two words: fucking cool! ng, ng, ng! Their sect head was being threatened with a hidden weapon! The thousand Vast Spirit Gate disciples simultaneously drew their weapons. ng, ng, ng! Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, Tian Qi, and Li Fei respectively revealed their own weapons and protected their own sect head, eyes twinkling with cold light. Zhou Hong had not drawn his sword, but a cold breeze blew through and scattered his hair, revealing his swordlike pupils. The sword wrapped in in ck cloth in his arms trembled and hummed, as if it was ready to obey the moment its master summoned it from the sheath. Ye Xingchen was silent as he stepped in front of Jun Changxiao, taking up the vacant spot in the defense. Whatever, whatever. I still have to take advantage of his resources, so lets just temporarily pretend to be a disciple of the Ironbone Sect. Hence, eight disciples stood around the sect head, taking up eight different positions. As long as the Vast Spirit Gate disciples dared toe forth, they intended to counterattack! On Spirit Spring Mountain, they were unafraid of the Holy Spring Sect. In Vast Spirit Gate, they were unafraid of facing a thousand disciples. They dared to face a sixth-grade sects disciples in their own domain; the various martial artists could only feel admiration! Qin Haoran clenched his teeth. Jun Changxiao, you have destroyed my Vast Spirit Gates signboard, trampling upon my Vast Spirit Gates dignity, this is an absolutely irreconcble enmity! Jun Changxiao indifferently responded, Isnt itughable to discuss dignity with a man who cleans toilets? These words seemed to ruthlessly tear at Qin Haorans heart, as his expression painfully twisted. He clenched his fists, killing intent reaching new heights as it filled the air. However he didnt act. It wasnt because he dreaded the Type 88, but because Wang Donglin walked out from behind and said, Sect Head Jun, destroying the signboard was too much. Jun Changxiao said, Senior Wang, you also saw it a moment ago, Alliance Chief Qin refused to fulfill his side of the agreement. This lord could only destroy the honorable sects sign in order not to tarnish the two words noble spirit. In this old mans eyes, Wang Donglin spoke as a peacemaker. Sect Head Jun has destroyed the signboard, making both sides of the bet invalid. This Jun Changxiao stroked his chin and said, This lord listens to Senior Wang, I only fear that Alliance Chief Qin will not agree. Wang Donglin said, Using a sign to cover a bet, gaining exemption from cleaning the bathrooms for one year, how can he not agree? Right? he nced at Qin Haoran, Alliance Chief Qin? [1] , lit. when you look up, you wont see it, but it will be there when you look down; in context it means we will see each other often'' Chapter 154: insists on fighting again Chapter 154: insists on fighting again First attacked with verbal jabs, then destroyed the Vast Spirit Gates signboard was Jun Changxiao too excessive? To be honest, it was excessive. But this was not a question about whether he was excessive or not, but a question of whether he should have retaliated! On Spirit Spring Mountain, Qin Haoran provoked the three Holy Spring Sect elders, attempting to pull Jun Changxiao down into the abyss. In Vast Spirit Gate, Qin Haoran had made additional bets under the public eye, hoping to trample on Jun Changxiaos dignity. Based on these actions, regardless of how extreme his own actions could be considered, Jun Changxiao believed his retaliation to be justified! What if the one that lost was the Ironbone Sect? Neither Alliance Chief Qin nor his jackals, nor anyone else for that matter, would have said anything about going too far, saying that one should not be too extreme. On Falling Star Continent, as long as ones fist was hard enough, others would say you were reasonable and calm. And you Could be unreasonable with them. In fact, when he made Xiao Zuiji destroy Vast Spirit Gates signboard, Jun Changxiao had confidence; he definitely wasnt just seeking death. At worst, it was just using the signboard to give Qin Haoran an excuse not to go clean thetrines of the Ironbone Sect. Wang Donglin saw his intentions, and thus coordinated as a peacemaker. Qin Haorans murderous intentions were forcefully calmed. He unwillingly clenched his teeth, gritting out, The bet bes invalid! He agreed, he conceded! As long as the bet became invalid, that meant there was no need to fulfill any conditions, nor a way to bring shame upon himself! In this case, Jun Changxiao seemingly got angry and made Xiao Zuiji destroy the signboard, but actually provided Alliance Chief Qin the perfect chance to step back and get out of cleaning the Ironbone Sects toilets. Some people might ask: Who cares whether Jun Changxiao was doing it out of good or not, wouldnt everything be fine as long as you just killed him? Kill him? Wang Donglin must agree, Ai Shangke must agree. One represented the Azure Mountain Sect, the other represented the Ai Family; Qin Haoran understood that killing Jun Changxiao was not possible today. Moreover, there were so many martial artists present. They all saw that his sect had lost 0:4, losing the challenge. If he killed the boy, how was he supposed to exin himself? This was the problem with the respected orthodox sects, they had to consider everything. If you traded them with some unorthodox sect, they wouldnt care about it so much you provoked me, so Ill kill your entire family! Of course. If it was an unorthodox sect, Jun Changxiao would also have taken a different route. What route? He would unseal the Irretractable Sabre, representing justice to massacre the demonic. Alliance Chief Qin. Jun Changxiao had an innocent smile on his face as he asked, Since the bet has be invalid, for what reason are your disciples drawing their swords? Qin Haoran suppressed his anger and growled, Retract your swords, step down. The Vast Spirit Gate disciples obeyed the gate leadersmand, putting their swords away and returning to their original positions, ring the entire time. ng! ng! Li Qingyang and the others also put their weapons away, falling back to stand behind the sect head. The charged atmosphere immediately cooled a great deal; the watching martial artists were filled with admiration for the Ironbone Sect Head. He destroyed Vast Spirit Gates signboard, but he was still safe and sound what an expert! Alliance Chief Qin. Jun Changxiao cupped his hands and made a slight bow. With a four out of seven condition, my Ironbone Sect has won. There is no need to continue fighting, we shall say farewell in advance. Ye Xingchen was dumbfounded. That was it? This emperor hasnt even gone on stage yet! Alliance Chief Qin, who had gradually calmed down, coldly said, Sect Head Jun, although my Vast Spirit Gate has lost, the challenge has seven rounds. We must fight all of them, otherwise it doesnt conform to Jianghu guidelines. He couldnt endure a 0:4! The following three, they had to win. If the Ironbone Sect just left like this, that would also be a huge loss of reputation! This Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin, this lord fears that if we continue to fight, Vast Spirit Gate will lose 0:7. It is better to consider the matter finished, so that we may be on polite terms in the future. The audience wanted to copse. You have destroyed his sects signboard, youre lucky if he doesnt run you through with a sword next time you meet! What, you want to sit down and chat over tea about daily life? 0 to 7? Qin Haoran continued to suppress his anger, his face impassive as he said, You are underestimating my Vast Spirit Gate! You insist on continuing? I insist! Jun Changxiao shrugged. Since Alliance Chief Qin does not fear being disgraced, then the exchange will continue. Oh, right. He smiled, Should we make another bet? Qin Haoran spat, My Vast Spirit Gate has already lost, how would we make additional bets? We can consider the first four as a warm-up, and thus void, using only thesest three rounds to decide the victor. What do you think? Jun Changxiao suggested. Wang Donglin and Ai Shangni were astonished. He had already seeded in obtaining victory, but was offering to reset the scoreboard what was Sect Head Jun ying at? The other martial artists were also stunned. Was he stupid? Qin Haoran was also dumbfounded. But he responded quickly, fearing that this guy would retract his statement. Alright! We will void the first four rounds, using just thest three to determine the victor! How about this, Jun Changxiao added. We will not make conditions like cleaning the stables or cleaning thetrines. Whoever loses pays 10 million taels. 10 million taels? The audience started. For eighth or ninth-grade sects and smaller groups, this was absolutely an astronomical amount of money. Even for seventh-grade and respected families, this was a number that required them to break their backs for. Qin Haoran sniffed, Sect Head Jun, my Vast Spirit Gate has enough, but I fear your Ironbone Sect does not have the financial resources to make this bet. If this lord loses, he can just borrow some. Jun Changxiao said, Right, Patriarch Ai? Ai Shangni was startled, but hurried to say, If Sect Head Jun needs the help, my Ai Family is willing to lend 10 million taels! Everyones eyes widened even further. What was the rtionship between the Ironbone Sect and the Ai Family for Patriarch Ai to so easily offer such arge sum of money? It was worth noting that Ai Shangniing to support Jun Changxiao today was a stroke of fortune! Good!. Qin Haoran said, The bet is 10 million taels! Shua! Shua! The Vast Spirit Gate disciples dispersed again, encircling a little less than half the arena. Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin, please send people on stage. Qin Haoran waved a hand. The second high-grade spirit root, a direct disciple at Peak Martial Apprentice, walked up. At this time, the Vast Spirit Gates strongest disciples were him and the other First Stage Martial Master thus, Qin Haorans expectations were high. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin. As long as we win the next two, we can celebrate and eat chicken tonight. He paused, then said, Qingyang, go on stage. Yes. Li Qingyang stepped up. My son! After he had only walked two steps, Patriarch Li solemnly called out, Father is watching, the Li Family ancestors are watching! Huff! Li Qingyang took a deep breath, then said, Father, I will show you that the choice I made at the Hundred Sects Recruitment was this sons best decision! Looking at his sons ironbone and unyielding back, Patriarch Li found it difficult to control his emotions. In a trembling voice, he responded, My son, Father has already understood. This father feels iparable pride that you are a disciple of the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Tak. At this time, Li Qingyang had stopped at the center of the stage. Turning away from his father, he clearly announced, Ironbone Sect, Li Qingyang! TN: Hey ya''ll I''m going to be mass releasing some chapters (up to c.169) over the next few days. After that, I will be taking a short break to focus on my uing exams. Chapter 155: night emperor, cannon fodder? Chapter 155: night emperor, cannon fodder? Vast Spirit Gate, Xin Yongyang. The disciple of the Vast Spirit Gate stepped on stage and also reported his own name. This persons position in the sect was just under the First Stage Martial Masters, so he was stronger than Hu Zheng in overall strength. But stronger he wasnt much stronger. After all, he was still a Peak Martial Apprentice. As long as he did not enter Martial Master, the strength difference was about 2000 3000 jin. Begin! the referee shouted. For the gate leader, for the sects glory, Xin Yongyang rushed forward. His spirit energy erupted. Not only did he surround himself with it, protecting his major acupressure points, he also poured qi into his two palms. Shua! Shua! Shua! Very quickly, heunched an attack from his hands. Spirit energy howled through the air, charging forward, apanied by the sound of a roar. This was Howling Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm. [1] It was a mid-grade advanced palm technique unique to the Vast Spirit Gate. This technique was divided into the Howling Tiger Palm and the Roaring Dragon Palm. The two moves could be used separately, or they could bebined to form a draconic tigers roar! Since he entered the sect, Xin Yongyang had been practicing this technique. With his Peak Martial Apprentice energy, once the technique was used, the air would always produce the sound of a tigers howl and a dragons roar! Shua! Shua! A dragon on the left, a tiger on the right; the two swept across the arena, roaring as they went. This move receivedmendment from all of the experts watching. The childsprehension of the palm technique had reached such a high proficiency; worthy of being a high-grade spirit root. How was the Ironbone Sects Li Qingyang supposed to react? Shua! As the people were wondering, Li Qingyang made a move forward. He condensed a Rupturing Fist'' and smashed forward, contending with Howling Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm'' in the most open and respectable manner. Bang! Bang! Bang! The two people exchanged fists, filling the air with energy fluctuations. Within several seconds, Li Qingyang and Xin Yongyang exchanged a dozen moves. Neither seemed to have gained the upper hand. Right? This was how a martial exchange was supposed to be like! Those previous four rounds werent intense, wasting the time we took to run over and watch the fun! Bang! Bang! Bang! The two people exchanged another dozen moves. Then, with some tacit understanding, each retreated and maintained a certain distance. Li Qingyangs face was serene. Xin Yongyangs brows were slightly wrinkled. He flexed his hands, attempting to alleviate the numbness from the exchange. The Vast Spirit Gate disciple suffered a bit, Wang Donglinmented. Qin Haoran also detected the movement, his expression going cloudy once more. This round, will my Vast Spirit Gate lose? Look at this guy. He had been hit until he lost confidence, yet still had the gall to continue the challenge, even agreeing to a 10 million tael bet was he stupid? It didnt matter if this round was a loss! The Ironbone Sects strongest Li Qingyang had already gone on stage. The following two disciples would definitely not be strong, so he could win the other two! Shua! Shua! Li Qingyang and Xin Yongyang had started again. The two people did not disappoint the audience members, starting a dog fight that was unusually intense. This was normal though. Before, it had been stomping, targeting the ce-which-shall-not-be-named, punching a sandbag, and whatnot. The fights had been so one-sided they werent fun to watch! Bang! Bang! Bang! Howling and roaring continued to echo through the arena. Li Qingyang and Xin Yongyang started fighting faster, hits more heavy and intense. Jun Changxiao sped his hands together, muttering, Qingyang chose not to quickly and forcefully end the round. It seems he wants to use this Peak Martial Apprentice as a sparring partner. Bang! Meanwhile, there was a loud booming sound. Li Qingyang had gathered strength of 20,000 jin to punch Xin Yongyang right in the palm, causing his opponent to stagger several steps back. The Vast Spirit Gate disciple is at a disadvantage! Taking the Howling Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm and Xin Yongyang straight on, this Li Qingyang is truly impressive! On Spirit Spring Mountain, defeating the inner disciple of the Holy Spring Sect was not just luck! The audienceplimented Li Qingyang. Why? Because his style was honest, his demeanor dignified! He wasnt like the first four Ironbone Sect disciples, who targeted the temples or the chrysanthemum bud, fighting in such obscene styles. Hearing the audience speak about his son, Patriarch Li puffed out his chest, expression gleaming with pride. Xin Yongyang straightened with difficulty. His expression was slightly ugly, his right palm painfully swollen and slightly numb it seemed that the punch had been quite heavy. Shua! Li Qingyang took a step forward, using Rupturing Fist once more. This time, he didnt give Xin Yongyang any time to prepare, continuously punching. His opponent could only continuously take the hits and back up, until until he was pushed out of the arena. The Ironbone Sect won another round! Not counting the first four as invalid, the score was 5:0. Li Qingyang winning did not surprise Jun Changxiao. Of the Ironbone Sects seven inner disciples, Su Xiaomo and Li Fei were skilled at footwork and leg strength, Xiao Zuiji chased the path of body tempering, and Lu Qianqian had boundless spirit power. Although Li Qingyang did not have any dazzling strong points, neither did he have any obvious weaknesses he was the epitome ofprehensive and bnced development. Moreover, out of the inner disciples, he currently had the highest cultivation base, reaching the Seventh Stage of Martial Apprentice. The Peak Martial Apprentice Hu Zheng had been punched into unconsciousness by Xiao Zuiji. If this second disciple couldnt deal with simrly Peak Martial Apprentice Xin Yongyang, that would be strange. Let alone Jun Changxiao, even the observing experts werent surprised that Li Qingyang won. His disy had been too perfect, too impregnable. The first four wins of Su Xiaomo and the others had this sense of reversal, but Li Qingyang won with an air of naturalness. Wang Donglin concluded, This child does not have any strong suits like the others, but he is exceptionally steady. Aiya. Jun Changxiao humbly said, Alliance Chief Qin, if my Ironbone Sect wins again, your Vast Spirit Gate will need to take out 10 million taels. Hmph. Qin Haoran coldly responded, Sect Head Jun, all of your elite disciples have already gone up, how will you contend with my following disciples? All of the elites have gone up? Is that looking down on this emperor? Behind, Ye Xingchens expression darkened. With a sinking voice he said, Sect Head, Im going up next! Arriving at Vast Spirit Gate, he just wanted to fight, even nning on finishing them all by himself. Mhm. Jun Changxiao agreed, Go on stage. Kacha, kacha! Ye Xingchen clenched his fists. Without an ounce of fear, he rolled his neck and shoulders, eyes twinkling with severity. Qin Haoran indifferently said, Pei Jun, you go up. Remember to achieve victory. Yes. The direct disciple named Pei Jun walked up. His entire body was surrounded by spirit power; he was obviously Vast Spirit Gates strongest disciple. Alliance Chief Qin has finally sent out the Martial Master level disciple. That Ironbone Sect disciple only seems to be Fifth or Sixth Stage of Martial Apprentice, he probably wont win. In my opinion, Sect Head Juns n is to have the domineering disciples take the lead, then use disciples like this as cannon fodder. Cannon fodder? Ye Xingchen was infuriated. If this emperor still had his previous cultivation, I would certainly smash all you ants to death, eviscerating your souls and forever destroying your chances of reincarnation! Worthy of Night Emperor, his thoughts were terrifying! Tak. Pei Jun arrived at the center first, bowing, Vast Spirit Gate, Pei Jun. Ye Xingchen indifferently said, Dont waste time, lets start. Tsk tsk, this cannon fodder is pretty bold. Does he now know that Pei Jun is the Vast Spirit Gates strongest direct disciple? To use the weak against the strong, even a loss is worth it. Each of thesements entered Ye Xingchens ears. Anger howled inside his body, instantly burning in his eyes as mes seem to seep out of his pupils. Pei Jun was secretly startled. This guys gaze is a little scary! You! Ye Xingchen turned his head to look at the referee and angrily shouted, Hurry up and tell us to begin, this lord cant wait any longer! What a temper Begin! the referee shouted. Just as his words fell, Pei Jun had already rushed forward. Both of his palms were spread out, energy gathering as he Shua! Ye Xingchen suddenly appeared on his left, coldly saying, Boy, your speed is too slow. Bang [1] do tigers even howl..?(Roaring Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm'' just sounded really stupid to me.) Chapter 156: an aggressive ye xingchen Chapter 156: an aggressive ye xingchen Pei Jun not only had a high-grade spirit root, he was a Martial Master. To many Martial Apprentices, this difference in realm was like an impassable mountain. If it was Li Qingyang or Xiao Zuiji, they could still jump stages and fight those higher in the Martial Apprentice Realm. Facing Pei Jun, they wouldnt necessarily be defeated, but it would be very difficult for them to win. Martial Master Realm was also considered the Spirit Controlling Stage. Martial artists at this level were adept in the utilization and control of their spirit power. For those in the Martial Apprentice Realm who wanted to jump ranks and defeat someone in the Martial Master Realm, perhaps only Jun Changxiao could do it. Right, he had defeated Li Luoqiu and another Fifth Stage Martial Master. But he had depended on the Strength Talisman. Without this additional trick, he would have been captured and tortured as a prisoner. So was it really very difficult for a Martial Apprentice to defeat a Martial Master? To others, the difficulty was like that of trying to ascend to Heaven, but it was easy for Ye Xingchen! Bang! Just look at how he had taken a few steps to the left when Pei Jun rushed forward, condensing spirit power into his fist and cleanly hitting the opponent in the waist. Quick, urate, ruthless! Wang Donglin eximed, This childs speed is quite fast! How could he not be fast? This was something our Sir Night Emperor had remembered after racking his brain, a technique he had cultivated in his past life called Crossing Step of the Roaming Dragon. Why did he have to rack his brain? Because Ye Xingchen had learned too many martial skills in his previous life. After achieving Martial Emperor, he had dedicated his time to only the holy-grade or divine-grade skills, neglecting all lower tiered skills. Crossing Step of the Roaming Dragon'' was not terribly outstanding. But with Night Emperors current cultivation, he could still use it. As for those holy-grade and divine-grade skills, he would need boundless spirit energy to use. With his current strength, they were impossible. This also told us how impressive the Tendon Altering Sutra and the Ice Sword Divine Art were, since even low tiered martial artists could disregard their realm to cultivate. Thump, thump, thump! Punched, Pei Jun staggered several steps to the side. His waist tingled with numbness, slightly affecting his meridians and hindering the utilization of spirit energy. Ye Xingchen had hit him near the dantian. Although it wasnt nearly as fatal as hitting the sr plexus or the Baihui Point, an injury in this area would definitely affect the revolution of qi. An expert was still an expert. As long as the opponents cultivation wasnt too great, with his previous lifes experience and his high-grade spirit root, wasnt smacking around a First Stage Martial Master easy? Previously, when he solemnly vowed that no one else needed to participate in the challenge, since he could take them all himself, he wasnt joking in the least. This emperor was once one of the Ten Great Martial Emperors. As long as my spirit root and cultivation increase, who amongst this heaven and earth can rival me? Trash. Ye Xingchen was filled with contempt. He proudly said, Do not waste this lords time, attack quickly. Pei Juns eyes twinkled with anger. Domineering brat! A Martial Apprentice was looking down on him, what dignity did he have as a Martial Master? Shua! He rushed over using footwork, immediately using the Howling Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm. Based on intensity and speed, he was obviously stronger than Xin Yongyang! When Li Qingyang faced this, he had chosen to straightforwardly resist with pure strength. Ye Xingchen chose to use his mysterious footwork to walk amongst the palm attacks. Once his spirit root had reached high-grade, the coordination between his new body and soul reached new heights. With his sharp eyes, as long as he caught the opponent making a small move, he could predetermine the trajectory and move to avoid it. This Wang Donglin stared wide-eyed. A Martial Apprentice could achieve such precise evasion how unbelievable! Even Pei Jun, who was still using Howling Tiger Roaring Dragon Palm, looked shocked. No matter how frequently he changed his tempo or how cunning his attacks were, the opponent would easily avoid his move after dozens of moves, he hadnt even touched the corner of Ye Xingchens robes! Attack. Attack more seriously! This Ye Xingchen is fierce! Based on his footwork, he doesnt seem like a Martial Apprentice! No wonder he went on stagete. The Ironbone Sect actually had such an outstanding disciple! All the experts eximed. Gold would always shine. With his spirit root and cultivation raised, Ye Xingchens short time on stage had proven that his current strength was worthy of his previous title of Night Emperor''. This guy truly isnt simple. Jun Changxiao was also surprised. He let Ye Xingchen be the second-tost on stage because of the possibility the boy cultivated an above divine-grade core technique, but didnt expect that his footwork and judgement would be so outstanding. Shua! Shua! In the arena, martial skills continued to be disyed. The sound of a tiger and a dragon roaring could be continuously heard. The more Pei Jun fought, the more dumbfounded he became. His opponent saw through every trick and twitch of his muscle, perfectly avoiding everything. Boy. Ye Xingchen avoided another attack, standing off to the side to indifferently say, Desperate? Desperate! Bang Night Emperor condensed spirit energy once more, ruthlessly using a Rupturing Fist to hit his opponent in the side, the same spot asst time! Thump, thump, thump! Pei Jun was smacked back several steps, his expression fierce. Due to his injury, he found it difficult to gather spirit energy. Qin Haoran froze on site. Soon, he seemed to have gone insane and roared, You cannot lose this round, you must win for this lord! At this time, Ye Xingchen appeared before Pei Jun. Bang! Bang! With another Rupturing Fist, his strength broke through 20,000 jin and he urately hit the opponent in the center of the chest. Because the speed of the fists were too quick, Pei Jun didnt even have the time to back up. It wasnt until he had taken a dozen hits that he staggered backwards, blood flowing from his mouth. Its over. Many of the martial artist guessed. However, Ye Xingchen was not done. Using Crossing Steps of the Roaming Dragon to move once more, he used Rupturing Fist again. Bang! Bang! Bang! With another explosion of attacks, Pei Jun tumbled to the ground as he tripped when retreating. Hisplexion was extremely pale; obviously, he had withstood a heavy injury! Shua! Ye Xingchen pressed a foot on his face, tilting his head to look up at Qin Haoran. Voice filled with ice he said, Win? He is unqualified. What was considered rampant? Stepping on the sweetheart direct disciple in front of the gate leader, that was rampant! First Xiao Zuiji destroyed the signboard, then Ye Xingchen stomped on the strongest disciples face: the Vast Spirit Gate had thoroughly lost all dignity today! Qin Haoran clenched his fists, his eyes bing red. Obviously his fury had reached a peak. All the Vast Spirit Gate disciples red. Tch. Ye Xingchen kicked the severely wounded Pei Jun off the stage. He disdained, A bunch of trash. Hence, Ironbone Sect earned another victory! The score was 6:0. Even if the first four were not considered, Vast Spirit Gate had lost! Ah. Jun Changxiao slightly bowed and said, Alliance Chief Qin, this lord already said there was no need to continue fighting. Now youve done it; not only did you lose another two, you also lost 10 million taels. Puh! Qin Haoran spat blood. This challenge with the Ironbone Sect, not only had his Vast Spirit gate been defeated, they had also lost all dignity it was very pitiful. While the various martial artists expressed their sympathy, they began to hold the Ironbone Sect in genuine esteem. Wang Donglin walked forward. The Ironbone Sect has won 2 out of 3, this old man thinks there is no need to fight thest round. Let us cash in the bet and finish. No, no. Jun Changxiao spoke up, Since it is Jianghu custom ording to Alliance Chief Qin, we must finish all rounds. Saying this, he beckoned, Qianqian, go up. Lu Qianqian did not speak, only taking a step forward. The already infuriated Qin Haoran saw that a young woman was going onstage and seethed, He Ren, go up! Yes. The one called He Ren went up. He was a mid-grade spirit root, cultivation only at Eighth Stage Martial Apprentice. There was nothing he could do. The Ninth Stage Martial Apprentices and high-grade disciples had already gone up and gotten defeated. Sending a young woman upst, isnt that humiliating the Vast Spirit Gate? The Vast Spirit Gate is definitely in a fit of temper. If that girls strength is poor, she will certainly be treated poorly. The audience thought too much. Because the exchange finished right after the referee shouted to begin. Pu A small fist filled with spirit power was like a violent storm, smashing the direct disciple called He Ren into the ground as he spurted blood! Of the seven rounds, this was the shortest! The various audience members felt their eyes bulging. [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Total Victory} and obtaining 200 contribution points!] [Ding Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Show Talent for the First Time} and obtaining 300 contribution points!] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 610/500.] [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the hidden mission {Show Talent for the First Time}, triggering a hidden reward. The host now has the power to purchase Aptitude Transformation Fluid at all times, transporting the item to the {Purchased Items} list.] [Ding! Contribution points have exceeded the limit. The host must spend the excess within 24 hours, otherwise the excess value will be automatically withheld.] Chapter 157: green dragon crescent blade Chapter 157: green dragon crescent de When Lu Qianqian won thest round in the shortest time, it triggered thepletion of two hidden missions. Winning the Vast Spirit Gate 7:0, that was considered a total victory. The seven disciples had been impressive, shocking everyone present, so the sect had revealed its talents for the first time! Hearing the wonderful sound of notifications in his ear, Jun Changxiaos lips raised into a smile. Especially when he heard the hidden rewards of the second hidden mission, which was the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, his smile only grew. He pulled open the purchased items list, clicking on the details. Indeed, there was an Aptitude Transformation Fluid for high-grade spirit roots avable. After taking it, he could be a supreme-grade talent! But what made Jun Changxiao dumbfounded was that the price was 300 contribution points! Fuck me. This is ridiculous! The system said, [Between high-grade and supreme-grade is a threshold, so it will naturally be expensive.] 50 points for mid-grade. 300 points for high-grade. That was motherfucking expensive! Jun Changxiao originally nned to spend some points on the Aptitude Transformation Fluid. But after seeing the price, he quickly canceled that thought. Too expensive. He couldnt afford it! Moreover, he was at Peak Martial Apprentice. With the Epic Mission pressing down his cultivation, even if he bought the fluid and upgraded, his cultivation would not benefit. Good steel had to be used to forge a fine de. He would wait until he broke through to Martial Master; it wouldnt be toote to upgrade then! The system sighed with emotion. [The hosts brain hase back online, it seems you are clear on what you should do.] Of course. Jun Changxiao did not buy the expensive one, but bought two bottles of the mid-grade quality for Su Xiaomo and Tian Qi. [Ding! The host has spent 100 contribution points, obtaining Aptitude Transformation Fluid x2. The items have been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 510/500.] As someone with mild OCD, Jun Changxiao would not tolerate those extra 10 points! Use them! Xiu! He pulled down on the tab. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 500/500] Mhm. This was neat, this wasfortable. Jun Changxiao did not have the time to look at the new products one by one, but nced over the list. He discovered that the first thing on the list was named Modified Green Dragon Crescent de! Green Dragon Crescent de? Isnt that Second Master Guans weapon? [1] Jun Changxiao quickly clicked on the introduction. [Item: Modified Green Dragon Crescent Moon de Description: Martial Saint Guan Yus weapon, weighing 82 jin. It was once used to cut and kill many militarymanders. Advantages: After modification, it is suitable for the Gaowu World. The de is hard and will deal a heavy blow. Disadvantages: The user must have taken the Body Reconstructing Pill. Otherwise, it will be hard to use the item skillfully. Usage may also depend on cultivation. Special Effects: User may summon the soul of the Martial Saint for 30 minutes; cooldown is 24 hours. Price: 200 contribution points Rank: Unclear] Unclear? The system exined, [The Green Dragon Crescent des might depends on the users cultivation. Thus, the system is unable to give it an urate appraisal.] Does that mean it is a growth-type weapon? [You can take it that way.] Jun Changxiao didnt even consider before purchasing. Immediately after activating the mall, it was the Cold Edge Sword. Now that he had obsessively refreshed, Second Master Guans weapon hade out he couldnt miss it! Moreover, it had been modified to have a special effect this was definitely a treasure! [Ding! The host has spend 200 contribution points, obtaining Modified Green Dragon Crescent de x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 300/500] Of the 610 contribution points, he had spent 310. Jun Changxiao realized that the rich were really able to casually spend money. But right now was not the time to stare at the Green Dragon Crescent de. He humbly smiled and said, Alliance Chief Qin, the seven rounds have finished. This lord is rushing home to each chicken, can we cash in now? The audience felt their mouths twitching. 10 million taels was a huge amount! Even if it was the Vast Spirit Gate, they would still have to shave off some meat! Qin Haorans anger was no longer able to be described with words. If looks could kill, our great Sect Head Jun would have died 10,000 times. Everyone. Jun Changxiao shrugged. It seems like Alliance Chief Qin does not n to follow the bets made. Is this still a lord, still the Alliances chief? Jun Changxiao! Qin Haorans eye sockets were cracking as he said, Let the two of uspare! With so many people watching, of course he was willing to abide by the bets. However, he was about to go insane. He had to hit this guy at least once to vent all his anger! [Ding! Side mission triggering.] A mission? Jun CHangxiao clicked on the panel. The mission was: [Defeat Vast Spirit Gates master Qin Haoran 0/1 {Elite Mission}] Wang Donglin said, Alliance Chief Qin, you are a Martial Ancestor. Against a Martial Apprentice? That is bullying.] Back when Shen Tong had been beaten on the Grievances Stage in Qingyang City, Alliance Chief Qin had been a Peak Martial Master. Afterwards, he had broken through some time before Spirit Spring Mountain. With the functions of the sunsses, Jun Changxiao learned that the man was a First Stage Martial Ancestor. That wasnt too strong, still eptable. Qin Haoran coldly said, Elder Wang, Sect Head Jun is here to challenge my Vast Spirit Gate. This Qin asks him to fight, how is that improper? There was nothing wrong with his statement; Wang Donglin was silent. Right. City Lord Xie said, Your Ironbone Sect has won 7:0, a fair and justifiable victory. Even if you do not ept, no one will say anything. These two people were well-meaning. After all, a Martial Ancestor was too strong. It was impossible for a Martial Apprentice to win. Sect Head. Ye Xingchen suggested, Quit while youre ahead. Even the arrogant Sir Night Emperor said so. It seemed that Martial Apprentice and Martial Ancestor really had arge gap, one that could not be ovee with skill and experience. Sect Head Jun, Alliance Chief Qin has challenged you. Why do you not ept? Is it that you ask your disciples to fight, butck the courage to do so yourself? Since this is a martial exchange, the sect leaders should also fight. If you dont have the confidence to beat Alliance Chief Qin, you should just happily surrender. At this time, the big-shots of the Alliance started to call out. Was the face-pping given by the seven Ironbone Sect disciples not enough for them to obediently shut up? The Vast Spirit Gate losing 0:7 was indeed a beating that left their face swallowed. However, they were willing to press their faces on the ground, letting everyone step on them they didnt think that Jun Changxiao could defeat Qin Haoran! Brat, dont hesitate. Just go and fight Alliance Chief Qin! The various experts earnestly hoped that Jun Changxiao epted. That way, they would be able to watch him get beaten by Alliance Chief Qin. How could City Lord Xie not understand? He hurriedly urged, Sect Head Jun, do not be enraged. Refuse the challenge, take the bet money, and return to the Ironbone Sect. That is the best n. Jun Changxiao considered for a moment. Alliance Chief Qin, we can fight, but this lord thinks that we should use weapons. Is that alright? City Lord Xie was immediately a little light-headed. epting the challenge was epting the challenge, but he wanted to use weapons? Did he think that his loss wouldnt be beautiful enough? [2] Use weapons? Qin Haoran was also surprised, but sneered, Sect Head Jun, swords do not have eyes. This Qin fears he will injure you. For a martial exchange, it is normal for some blood to flow, Jun Changxiao said. Good! Qin Haoran said, Then let us use weapons! Saying that, he stepped towards the arena. Jun Changxiao put an arm out to stop him. With a smile, he reminded, Alliance Chief Qin, this lord fears some mishap. Please hand over the bet money from the earlier exchange first. Qin Haorans expression became ugly. 10 million taels, it made his heart bleed! Ok, ok. He could just consider this money as buying this brats two hands! [1] Second Master Guan is referring to the deified military general Guan Yu [2] XGK says does he not think this will be his most beautiful moment in life (stream BTS) Chapter 158: i am proud Chapter 158: i am proud Outside the arena, everyone stared at Qin Haoran. In his hands was a thick stack of banknotes. Since there were actually too many, several of the disciples were helping him. 10 million taels! That was a huge amount! Jun Changxiao said, Alliance Chief Qin is truly someone who keeps his word, this lord really admires you, but Can you let go? Qin Haoran was handing over the money, but he had not let go, so it was hard for Jun Changxiao to take the money. Based on the trembling of the mans features, he definitely felt like a knife was twisting inside his heart! Vast Spirit Gate did not run many businesses, so all extra ie was through his status as alliance chief. He hadboriously made money, but suddenly had to take so much out. Anyone would find it hard to bear. However. Was money more important or was dignity more important? With Qin Haorans personality, dignity was more important! After struggling with himself for several moments, Qin Haorans hand loosened and the stack of banknotes plopped into Jun Changxiaos hands. After he handed them over, he painfully turned his head and walked away, fearing that he would snatch them back if he turned around. Oh, how Qin Haoran regretted it! If time could be rewound, if it could return to before the disciples fought, even if he couldnt change the final result, he would never make such a ridiculous bet again! The bet had been made by him; not even Jun Changxiao had expected it. This was a hole he had dug for himself, one which he happily jumped into, and one that was so deep he couldnt be pulled back up. Under the gaze of the others, Jun Changxiao licked the tip of his finger and thumbed through the stack. After determining that all 10 million taels were ounted for, he put them away with a smile. He earned points and made money. This visit to the Vast Spirit Gate was definitely worth it! Behind him, Li Qingyang had already started to think. Since Sect Head earned money, he will definitely want to rebuild part of the sect. After heading back, I should create a new design. Look! He didnt even need Sect Head Jun! This boy had already be one with his role as manager of internal affairs,ing to this conclusion by himself. He was deserving of praise! Qin Haoran felt like his heart was bleeding, but he steeled himself and turned around. Sect Head Jun, can we start? The disciples had lost, his dignity was gone, and he was even poorer by 10 million taels. But the man could still maintain a smile. How monstrous. Sure, Jun Changxiao hummed. Just as he was about to go up, City Lord Xie urged, Sect Head Jun, please reconsider! Yeah! Ai Shangni also said, Alliance Chief Qin is in a fit of temper. If you guys fight now, something will definitely happen! Jun Changxiao said, This Jun is very grateful that you two worry, but please rx. Since I epted, then I also have confidence. A Martial Apprentice against a Martial Ancestor, what confidence? Moreover, what weapon? Qin Haoran was the lord of a sect. Lets not talk about high tiered weapons, but he definitely had a mid-grade one! Cultivation wasnt bnced. Weapons werent bnced either. City Lord Xie and Patriarch Ai werepletely unable to understand where this assurance came from! Sect Head Jun, are you afraid now? You can still regret it now. Alliance Chief Qin has already paid the money he owes from the bet. If this guy backs out now, lifes a joke. The Alliance members taunted. Sect Head Jun did not pay attention to them. He stepped forward, standing at the center of the stage. Based on his aura, Sect Head Jun is at the peak of Martial Apprentice. Daring to ept Martial Ancestor level Alliance Chief Qins challenge, hes a real man! Alliance Chief Qin lost so badly, of course hes going to angrily challenge the sect leader. Since that guy came to the Vast Spirit Gate, he has to be ready. Swords do not have eyes, I fear there will be blood! The audience discussed. In their hearts they guessed that since Vast Spirit Gate had lost so much money, if Qin Haoran lost all reason, the least of their worries would be Jun Changxiaos death! They were underestimating Alliance Chief Qin. Although he was iparably angry, there was still the Azure Mountain Sect and the Ai Family in attendance. It was definitely awful. At most it would be Hmn, two hands cut off. That way, even if the hands could be reattached, it would still affect future cultivation. Murder was a terrible action n. Letting the guy have no future achievements was the best revenge! Tak. Qin Haoran also walked onstage. Clenching his palm, the space around him rippled with energy. An iron mace emerged out of thin air, pale golden in color. Upon the handle was inscribed the character Fan. A weapon made by Grandmaster Fan! the audience eximed. Weapons smithed by the top grandmaster cksmiths of Falling Star Continent would bring great surprise to the audience wherever the appeared. Grandmaster Fan primarily works with swords, hes only made one mace his entire life! one martial artist yelled. Thats the high-grade basic Soul-Seizing Double Mace! The audience was immediately filled with burning envy. A mid-grade weapon made by Grandmaster Fan was worth bragging about for a lifetime. But Alliance Chief Qin had a high-grade weapon, and it was the only-one-of-its-kind mace! Wang Donglin said, Grandmaster Fan used a millennium old hammer to smith this object. When using spirit power, it will have terrifying potential. If you try to counter upfront, a lighter weapon will disintegrate and the mace will injure the mind and body. Thus, it is called the Soul-Seizing Double Mace. Though it seemed like he was speaking to himself, he was saying it all so that Jun Changxiao could hear. That way, Sect Head Jun could understand the weapon he was facing ande up with a proper n. Fuck nning! The opponent had already pulled out a high-grade weapon, Sect Head Jun was doomed for sure! If it goes down badly, his soul might be damaged! City Lord Xie and the Ai Family were internally panicking. Jun Changxiao thought, This Soul-Seizing Double Mace is much stronger than Wei Yinus defective Gold Dragon Broadsword. Sect Head Jun, Qin Haoran indifferently said. Please reveal your weapon. Huff! Jun Changxiao took a deep breath, then raised his right hand, five fingers gently spread out. Buzz! Space seemed to warp and a long weapon gradually appeared. By the time five fingers wrapped around it, it was clearly visible. It was a long de, the entire weapon being about 2 meters in length. The actual de upied of that length, the rest being hilt. Both sides of the de were dark green. The part that connected the de to the hilt was in the shape of a roaring gold dragon, its mes in the shape of another dragon, a green one which sprawled across the de. Under the light of the sun, the de shed with sharp res, showing off its majestic potential! This was the Martial Saint Guan Yunchangs weapon, the Green Dragon Crescent de! Good de! Wang Donglin praised. Cit Lord Xie and Patriarch Ai saw the Green Dragon Crescent de and understood the assurance Jun Changxiao was talking about! That de is definitely umon! The hilt has a Guan character, but our Falling Star Continent doesnt have a smithing grandmaster with thest name of Guan? Based on the imposing manner of the weapon, its not weaker than Alliance Chief Qins Soul-Seizing Double Mace! The audience murmured. They envied this eighth-grade sects leader for having such an imposing weapon! When the Green Dragon Crescent de appeared and Jun Changxiao grasped onto the ice cold hilt, a feeling of missing his family and friends during festive asions [1] while the moon descended, crows cawed, and frostiness filled the sky [2] welled up inside him. Although he had not lived during the Three Kingdoms Era, had not seen the righteousness of Second Master Guan with his own two eyes, he was a citizen of China. Today, he would use this weapon in another world. Truly I am proud of myself, proud of my country! Come! As if he was a soldier on the battlefield, Jun Changxiao called out, Let us exchange 300 rounds! Shua! He swung his right arm, wielding the de. Because the de had inertia, his body tilted forward. But the Green Dragon Crescent de was entirely still, steady as Mount Tai! Strange. Had he used too little strength? Why hadnt it moved? Jun Changxiao tried several times, but his body moved while the de seemed stuck in ce. He was unable to lift it! Wang Donglin: Ai Shangni: Ironbone Sect disciples: Caw, caw, caw A crow flew past in the sky, the atmosphere instantly bing iparably awkward. Under the eyes of the crowd, this guy actually couldnt even lift his own weapon. How disgraceful! Jun Changxiao was roaring, Whats going on?? The system doused his spirits by saying, [The Green Dragon Crescent de. Although it has nobeled rank, theres probably a strength requirement. The host has not reached the designated standard and therefore cannot use it!] Fuck! Huff! At this time, Qin Haoran came swinging with the mace. Spirit energy poured into the weapon and thick waves of qi rolled through the arena, causing Jun Changxiaos pupils to dte! Fuck me. Bang [1] a phrase from the Tang poem by Wang Wei titled Remembering my Shandong Brothers on the 9th of September: , (As a stranger in a foreignnd alone,) , (I miss my loved ones more dearly on this festive day,) , (When brothers carry dogwood up the mountain,) (Each of them has a branch, but one of us is missing.) [2] the first line of the Tang poem by Zhang Ji titled Maple Bridge Night Mooring: , (The moon sets, crows caw, and frostiness fills the sky,) , (Staring at the riverside maple trees and fishing boat lights is my mncholy sleeplessness) , (From the Cold Mountain Temple outside of Suzhou) (The midnight bells reach my boat.) Chapter 159: vast spirit gate is thoroughly in the dirt! Chapter 159: vast spirit gate is thoroughly in the dirt! Bang There was a heavy thumping sound in the arena. Dust swirled up from the ground, hindering the audience''s field of vision! How scary! Worthy of Grandmaster Fans weapon! Alliance Chief Qin struck so cunningly. Even another Martial Ancestor with good defensive equipment would find it hard to resist! If Sect Head Jun couldnt avoid that, he may be unlucky! Although the view was covered by dust, the observing martial artists were able to see that a moment ago, when Alliance Chief Qin was still attacking, Jun Changxiao had been attempting to move the Green Dragon Crescent de. He had summoned the weapon, but couldnt even lift it. Was he treating his life as a joke? Soon. The dust settled and everything was clear! Jun Changxiao still stood in the same spot, but his expression had be incredibly strained. He had lifted the long de up, using the hilt to block Qin Haorans attack. Wang Donglin knit his brows. The Double Mace has the potential to shock ones soul. Sect Head Jun should be slightly affected if he met it head on. Xie Guangkun and Ai Shangni were immediately worried. If his mind was in disarray, that would definitely affect his battle efficiency. Sect Head Jun already had it hard, this was just one misfortune after another! Hmph. Long Sabre Gate Master sneered, Although the brats de is not bad, how can it be better than Alliance Chief Qins Soul-Seizing Double Mace? From his expression, it is obvious that the collision just now corroded his mind. Perhaps both his arms have been shaken numb too. The Alliance big-shots had guessed correctly. Jun Changxiaos arms were indeed numb right now, but not because of the impact, but because his de was too heavy! My dear Second Lord Guan! Your weapon does not weigh 82 jin! Why does it feel like Brother Monkeys Ding Hai Shen Zhen! [1] The system said, [After modification, the Green Dragon Crescent de no longer belongs in the category of normal weapons.] Fine! Jun Changxiao clenched his teeth, setting the de down and retreating several steps. Maintaining a certain distance from Qin Haoran, he gasped for breath. Although the Green Dragon Crescent de was heavy, it perfectly received the Soul-Seizing Double Maces effects, counter-bncing the soul shock! It must be said that Jun Changxiaosplexion change after the attack of the Double Mace was not from injury, but a result of lifting the heavy de! Then, how did he suddenly lift it? Because when he said fuck, he had crushed a Strength Talisman, allowing his strength to suddenly increase five-fold. With his Peak Martial Apprentice strength increased fivefold, he was just barely able to wield the Green Dragon Crescent de. Obviously, the weapon was truly heavy! It was because it was heavy that it held such tremendous potential, that it would counter the soul attack of the Soul-Seizing Double Mace. What if Jun Changxiao had been using the Cold Edge Sword instead? Dont even mention that the de might shatter, Jun Changxiao would have been so shaken he''d be running circles about the arena. Sect Head Jun seems exhausted. It seems like that de is too heavy! A de needs to be wielded to be useful. He has so much trouble just lifting it, whyd he summon such a useless thing? As the audience discussed, Qin Haoran was unforgivable in his attacks. He wielded the Soul-Seizing Double Mace to attack again. This time, he poured more spirit energy into his attack, forming two golden threads. Ten Thousand Golden Splendors! Hu! Hu! The Soul-Seizing Double Mace howled through the air. Imbued with energy, it dragged those golden threads through the air, leaving the area shining with golden light. The splendor left the audience silent as they forgot to breath! A martial skill had been used. Alliance Chief Qin was serious! Wang Donglins expression became more solemn. With the spirit energy imbued into the weapon and a martial skill, the strength of that attack is at least 200,000 jin. 200,000 jin. The opponent was a Martial Apprentice who could only wield 10,000 to 20,000 jin. How was he supposed to defend? Hu-hu! The Double Mace was like a golden column, pressing down on the air around it. Strong winds hurled dust into the air once more, causing the wisps of ck hair on Jun Changxiaos forehead to dance chaotically. Motherfucker! This lords gonna stake his life! Sect Head Jun used both hands to grasp his de, using all of his strength. Spirit power surged through his arms and into the de, the blue veins in his arms popping as he howled, Oath of the Peach Garden! [2.1] Whish The Green Dragon Crescent de was thrown. Although it was slightly slow, it seemed to form the shadow of an emerald de aura. Bang! The collision of weapon against weapon echoed! Thump, thump, thump! Holding the double mace, Qin Haoran was pushed backwards. His fingers shook and tingled with numbness. When his weapon was smacked by that emerald de aura, it had been on the losing side! How, how was that possible?! My weapon is one of Grandmaster Fans high-grade creations! Moreover, my blunt weapon is as sharp as any sword. Why was I the one pushed back? The audience was also dumbfounded. Shua! At this time, Jun Changxiao used Ghost Steps to close the distance. The blue veins on his neck and forehead bulged as he hollered, Behead Hua Xiong while the Wine is still Warm! [2.2] Hu The Green Dragon Crescent de howled! Using his speed and momentum, the des movement speed was much faster than before! Bang! There was the sound of another collision! Qin Haoran forcefully resisted with his weapon, but his body was shaken as he retreated. There was a crack in his weapon! Person in the Cao Camp but Heart in Han! [2.3] Bang! Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles! [2.4] Bang! To Go Alone Into Enemy Lines! [2.5] Bang! The audience was a little slow on the uptake. They had never heard of such weird de skills! Thats because they werent de skills at all. They were merely stories of Second Lord Guan from Romance of the Three Kingdoms. With three shes of the de, Jun Changxiao was now forming afterimages as he circled around Qin Haoran. Once he reached Qin Haorans left nk, he leapt into the air and swung the de down. Voice filled angry fervor, he shouted: The Loyal and Righteous God of War, Guan Yunchang! Bang! Ka! Ka! After withstanding the fifth de, Qin Haorans Soul-Seizing Double Mace shattered in his hands! Hiss! The people watching sucked in a breath of cold air. That was a high-grade weapon made by Grandmaster Fan! Imbued with a Martial Ancestors spirit power, it was broken like chopsticks simply terrifying! Shua Although the Soul-Seizing Double Mace had been broken, the Green Dragon Crescent des momentum did not decrease at all! Not good! Qin Haorans face was colored in shock. Ignoring his dignity and broken weapon, he hurriedly fled. Although his feet were quick, he was unable to escape from the de aura. There was a puchi and a long gash immediately appeared on his back, flowing with blood. That majestic energy continued to erupt, pushing forward like a storm. Eventually, Qin Haoran was shoved off the martial arts arena, trembling like a leaf. His entire face was pale as he copsed face-first. He had really run fast. Otherwise, if he had been any slower, the Green Dragon Crescent de would have shed him in half! Ding-dong. The two sections of the double mace fell to the floor. Shua! Jun Changxiao stabbed the Green Dragon Crescent de into the ground, creating a small hollow. He used his other hand to stroke the fine beard he did not have, arrogantly saying, You let me win. The entire field was silent. Alliance Chief Qin was not only defeated, but his weapon had been broken and his back injured terrifying! [Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the side mission, obtaining 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 500/500] Shua! Jun Changxiao put the Green Dragon Crescent de back into the storage ring and cupped a fist. Alliance Chief Qin, this Jun has benefited much from the martial exchange on yournd. I do not wish to disturb you any longer, I will say goodbye first! His disciples had achieved total victory; he had also won. Prestige, bank notes, and contribution in his pockets. Staying had no meaning anymore, so he naturally led his disciples off. Xie Guangkun, Ai Shangni and them also hurried off. They worried that Vast Spirit Gate could not swallow the humiliation and would block the gates, preventing anyone from leaving. Watching Jun Changxiao leaving with his disciples in the distance, the big shots of the Alliance and the other martial artists were still frozen. It was like they were in some weird dimension, like the Dream Realm. Vast Spirit Gate had dug themselves a hole, thoroughly throwing themselves into the dirt! There was no need to discuss it. Just wait until this piece of news was broadcasted through Qingyang Commandery. By that time, the name of the Ironbone Sect would resound in all eight cities! Ugh! Each member of the Alliance let out an annoyed sigh. Qin Haoran was using spirit energy to staunch the blood flowing from his back injury. He stubbornly clenched his fists, unwillingly roaring, Jun Changxiao, my Vast Spirit Gate is unable to coexist with your Ironbone Sect! [1] Ding Hai Shen Zhen is another name for the Monkey Kings Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden-Hooped Rod) [2] Romance of the Three Kingdoms references:
  1. Oath of the Peach Garden'': Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei be sworn brothers under a peach tree
  2. Behead Hua Xiong while the Wine is still Warm'': Cao Cao pours Guan Yu a cup of warmed wine before he leaves to fight Hua Xiong; by the time Guan Yu is back as victor, that cup is still warm
  3. Person in the Cao Camp but Heart in Han'': While Guan Yu was a prisoner in the camp of Cao Cao, he thought of Liu Bei in the Han Camp; used to say while I may be physically here, my heart belongs elsewhere
  4. Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles'': Guan Yus journey of thousands of miles to reunite with Liu Bei
  5. To Go Alone Into Enemy Lines'': Guan Yu attends a meeting behind enemy lines alone, armed with only a de
Chapter 160: stares Chapter 160: stares Seven disciples had all been defeated, the main sign board was destroyed, the vault was down 10 million taels, the gate masters weapon was broken, and the man himself was injured. The statements above fully exined that Vast Spirit Gate was ruined. Not only had they lost physically, they had lost money, they had lost the dignity of a sixth-grade sect! Jun Changxiao! My Vast Spirit Gate is unable to coexist with your Ironbone Sect! Qin Haoran clenched his teeth through the pain of his wounds, eyes so red they could petrify a person. The martial exchange had been lost, dignity had also been lost. However, the martial artists were still watching on. This aggressive statement had to be thrown out there, because that was Jianghu custom! Perhaps, if less people were around, Alliance Chief Qin would roll about on the ground. He would bury his head in his hands and wail loudly, like a child. Motherfucker! This is too harmful to my self-respect, I am unwilling! But he had no choice. It was Jun Changxiao who crashed his sect, not Qin Haoran. He could not hide. It could be said that he only had himself to me. The Spirit Spring Sect hired bandits and assassins; Jun Changxiao had rightfully destroyed that evil. He should have pretended not to know. Oh, how good it would have been if he didnt stick his neck out? But he had to kneel and lick the Holy Spring Sects feet, leading the Alliance members to ce Jun Changxiao on trial at Star Moon Pavilion. A fifth-grade sect. It would have been alright if all Qin Haoran did was try to curry favor, but he actually spurred the three Holy Spring Sect elders into action. Regarding this person, Jun Changxiao had to be harsh. Because if someone like this was left alone, it would only exacerbate the problem. Sect Head Jun did not y with tricks, leading his disciples to challenge the sect: If I beat you where everyone can see, trampling upon your dignity, who canin? Old Pal, no problems! Foot of the mountain, Vast Spirit Gate. Jun Changxiaos whole body seemed to have gone soft, his body swaying. Xiao Zuiji was quick to act, quickly supporting him with an arm. He worriedly asked, Sect Head, are you all right? I Im alright Jun Changxiaosplexion was pallid as he wheezed out, Go, lets return to the sect. Wang Donglin followed at their heels. Sect Head Juns de should be at least high-grade advanced. Since he forcefully used it with Martial Apprentice cultivation, he is lucky that his physical body did not disintegrate and only became exhausted. Jun Changxiao was silent. Although he used a Strength Talisman in order to wield the Green Dragon Crescent de, those five shes hadpletely exhausted all of the energy within his dantian! He waspletely and utterly exhausted. Walking out from Vast Spirit Gate, it was just ironbone unyielding stubbornness holding him up. Huff! Jun Changxiao breathed out. Luckily it pushed Qin Haoran out of the arena. Otherwise, the unlucky one would have been me. Just relying on the 200 point Green Dragon Crescent de and the Strength Talisman to beat a First Stage Martial Ancestor? Defeating an opponent two realms above was too difficult! Far more than just difficult. It was simply reaching for the Heavens! At that time, if Qin Haoran didnt care about his broken weapon andunched an offensive, Jun Changxiao would have met tragedy. Since his de was too heavy to wield efficiently, any attack would have dealt tremendous damage. Long story short. This exchange, Sect Head Jun had won by luck. After returning to the sect, I must have the disciples cultivate and finish the Epic Mission as soon as possible, raising my own cultivation! Jun Changxiao decided. The system said, [ording to the hosts strength at the time, it seems you need at least 150,000 jin to wield the weapon.] At least 150,000 jin? Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded. This modified Green Dragon Crescent de is terrifying! [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining Basic Strength Talisman x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 480/500] Since he needed sufficient strength to use the Green Dragon Crescent de, he would purchase the Strength Talisman in preparation for a time of need. The de is strong, but what about the special effect? How strong will it be if I awaken the soul of the Martial Saint? Jun Changxiao wondered. The system said, [The host cant even use the Green Dragon Crescent de like a normal weapon. Please temporarily forget about the special effect.] Fine, fine. If the special effect was too powerful and his own strength couldnt keep up, the force would explode his body that would really be ridiculous. Sect Head Jun. Arriving at an intersection, Patriarch Ai said, This Ai must return to Huyang City, so we will part ways here! Goodbye Jun Changxiao did not have the strength, but he weakly mumbled some words. Ai Shangni brought Wang Donglin with him, secretly thinking, The Ironbone Sect disciples are strong because they took the Body Reconstructing Pill. When I get back, I must raise the price! He recognized that Li Qingyang and the others had all taken the Body Reconstructing Pill, which allowed them to jump ranks to fight. Thus, he prepared for big marketing! Xie Guangkun, Patriarch Li and the others walked with Jun Changxiao. Because they were still far from Qingyang City and were travelling on small roads, they looked for a clean cave when the sun set. Jun Changxiao sad cross-legged, revolving the Tendon Altering Sutra, starting to refill his dantian. Xiao Zuiji was hidden on a tree outside the cave with the Type 88 rifle. From time to time he would use the scope, observing the surroundings. Ten members of Drizzle Hall were settled in the area, catching even the scurrying of a mouse. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo were also defending the entrance. Tian Qi and Li fei were next to the sect head, providing absolute protection. Seeing how they were so alert, Xie Guangkun sat before the fire with a smile. Qin Haoran is still a respected person, he would not chase after us with despicable methods. Jun Changxiaos energy had restored some, so he opened his eyes to say, City Lord Xie, it is best to stay vignt when away from home. He wasnt worried about Qin Haoran, but was worried about other members of the Hundred Sects Alliance, worried about those two unknown groups of assassins. His challenge with the Vast Spirit Gate had definitely spread through Qinyang Commandery. If those who had nasty intentions heard about it, they would definitely act. Bang Suddenly, there was the sound of gunfire. City Lord Xie, Patriarch Li, and the others before the fire were startled by the explosion. Jun Changxiao said, Go out and have a look. Yes. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo hurried out the cave; City Lord Xie also rushed out. Tian Qi and Li Fei moved closer to the sect head, worried about something happening. Lu Qianqian was leaning on the stone wall near Jun Changxiao, her hand on the hilt of her sword and eyes glittering with severity. Zhou Hong stood up with his sword in hand, going to stand at the entrance of the cave. The calmest would be Ye Xingchen, who was ying the bystander as hey on a pile of hay. The sound of the Type 88s gunfire rattled through the originally tranquil cave, instantly causing the group to be serious. Shua! Shortly, Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo returned. Dragging a corpse in shadowy clothing over, they reported, Sect Head, there was only one person. Search him. Mhm. Su Xiaomo patted down the body before saying, Sect Head, theres nothing on the body. Nothing? Jun Changxiao touched his chin. Could he be part of the group from outside Liyang? Somewhere hidden in the forest, several people in ck-clothing were gathered in secrecy. Big Brother, Old Third was killed, one hoarsely whispered. This Ironbone Sect is careful, we cannot move rashly, otherwise we will have to face that Invincible Might Cannon, the other person responded. Hateful. So many brothers went to the Ironbone Sect, but havent returned. They were definitely done in by that weapon, another said angrily. Big Brother, what should we do now? Retreat first, then devise a n. Ok. Sha, sha, sha! The five people departed, taking advantage of the darkness andplex terrain. From their actions, these people were obviously simr to professionally-trained assassin. However. These brothers would definitely not have imagined that regardless of how they hid, they had already been spotted by members of Drizzle Hall. You guys are professionals? Sorry, youre way weaker than gold-level assassins from Drizzle Pavilion! Chapter 161: dark windy nights Chapter 161: dark windy nights Xiao Zuiji shot one assassin dead; Drizzle Hall caught the others ahead of time, smoothly tracking them all down. We are specialized assassins, all right? How would we have the face to see Sect Head or Hall Master if we let you rookies sneak in under our noses? The next day. Jun Changxiaos energy and strength had mostly been restored. He woke up early and stood outside for fresh air, going about with some stretching. The air isnt polluted and theres spirit power. He sighed with emotion. Here, even an average persons lifespan is 200-300 years. The humans in this Gaowu World, would condense spirit power after Meridian Opening and extend their life. Another reason for Sect Head Juns devotion topleting the Main Mission was because he did not want to die an early death. After all, 100 years here was like 30 years on Earth. Shua, shua! Li Qingyang walked out from the trees, taking out some of the traces a Drizzle Hall member had left behind. Sect Head, theyre following the men. Jun Changxiao indifferently said, This lord wants to see how you guys continue this game of hide and seek. Lets return to the sect. Yes! After a night of rest, the group hurried along. Arriving at the crossroads on the boundary of Qingyang City, City Lord Xie led Patriarch Li and the others to say farewell. Theyre support made Jun Changxiao grateful, so he naturally gifted everyone a Body Reconstructing Pill. It can temper the physical body? This wouldnt be the Body Reconstructing Pill Patriarch Ai is selling? My god, how good is the rtionship between Sect Head Jun and the Ai Family that he even has un-auctioned goods? The patriarchs were shocked as they walked back. Everyone. Xie Guangkun paused before solemnly saying, That Sect Head Jun gave us medicinal pills, please keep this to yourselves. The patriarchs were all experts of Jianghu. How could they not understand? They earnestly responded, City Lord, please rx. This matter will stay between you and I, between the earth and sky! Sect Head and senior brothers are back! Sima Zhongdas shout broke the peace inside the Ironbone Sect. When Jun Changxiaos group of eight walked through the Sect Protecting Array, the disciples stopped cultivating and surrounded them. It was 7 to 0? Holy shit, thats awesome! Sect Head is powerful, senior brothers are powerful! On the training field, the Ironbone Disciples excitedly called out. Dudu! Jun Changxiao was in a good mood. Make a dozen dishes for dinner and prepare some good wine, lets celebrate! He had gained prestige, earned money and contribution points. He had reaped many benefits from the visit to Vast Spirit Gate. How could he not drink to his hearts content with his disciples? Yes! Liu Wanshi ignored her cultivation for the time being, leading Ma Yongning and the Twin cks to the dining hall to prepare food for the evenings banquet! In the study room. Jun Changxiao had just sat down he hadnt even had time to drink tea when Li Luoqiu sashayed over with a smile. Sect Head, youre pretty strong. She had received information very early in the morning; she knew that the seven disciples had won and that the sect head had broken Qin Haorans weapon in half. At the time, Li Luoqiu had been dumbfounded. Although she did not hope for Jun Changxiao to fail in his wrecking of Vast Spirit Gate, but sixth-grade sects were not affable. Since they had gone, she was thinking the sect would lose 2-3 rounds. But! The result was 7:0! If not for absolute trust in her underlings, Hall Master Li would have been suspicious that the information was erroneous! Jun Changxiao sipped some tea, then ced the cup down. He crossed one leg over the other and said, My Ironbone Sect will be a major sect, so this is only normal. He had set unusual conditions for himself, unshakeable in his climb upwards. Li Luoqiu sat down, chuckling, it seems like my choice to follow Sect Head was very wise, From Sect Head Juns angle, he had a good view of her chest. Thus, he hurriedly changed positions and asked, Has the Xiao Family made any noise? They have. Talking about proper business, Li Luoqius charm turned into sincerity. The same day Sect Head left for Vast Spirit Gate, the Xiao Familys great elder vanished. Vanished? Jun Changxiao was stunned. Li Luoqiu exined, Great Elder Xiao has some habits. Each morning he will go to Qingya House to drink tea. But after entering that day, he never came out. Jun Changxiao stroked his chin. Did you investigate Qingya House? We looked into it, Li Luoqiu affirmed. It is a business run by the Xiao Family. Those who are not martial artists have a hard time entering. Jun Changxiao asked, What do you think? I have sent people to investigate where the Xiao Family trains assassins, but there hasnt been any leads. Li Luoqiu paused before adding, This Qingya House might be a secret spot. Jun Changxiao thought so too. Its possible. Wait. Wait for what? Wait for Little Bee and thems news. Little Bee was the leader of the gold-level assassins from yesterday. He used to be one of Drizzle Pavilions four trump-card assassins, alongside Venomous Scorpion and Mountain Cat. After Jun Changxiao learned of his nickname, he had yelled, Heree two bees, flying into blossoms~ [1] Li Luoqiumented, It seems like that during Sect Heads journey, he got targeted by some assassins. Jun Changxiao drank his tea, huffing, Dont let this Lord find who it is, otherwise, I must kill him! Always targeted by assassins, even someone with a good temperament would find it hard to bear. So long as Little Bee and them could find a lead, they would immediately bite down and bring the plot to light. Night approached. The dining hall was brilliantly illuminated. Each table was chock full of food and drink. Jun Changxiao held up a bowl to toast, For our triumphant return, cheers! Sect Head is powerful! The disciples all held up their bowls and downed the liquor. Elder Wei was also in attendance. He sat in the corner, tasting some of the wine. He watched his group of youngsters with a gentle expression, his muddy eyes glistening with reminisce. Wei-zi, Im going to establish a sect. Will you follow me? Hahaha, I finally found the perfect mountain top. Lets establish the sect here! Wei-zi, starting today, I am the sect head and you are the vice sect head. Lets work hard to lead this sect together! Memories that had been sealed away for a long time floated into his sea of consciousness, making Elder Wei return to his own youth, when he was the age of these youngsters. Grandpa Wei. Liu Wanshi it was unclear when she appeared opposite him rested her chin in her hands. Blinking, she asked, Why are you crying? Time is like a dagger, urging people to grow old [1] Elder Wei responded with a smile, Its a little spicy. Liu Wanshi pouted. Grandpa Wei, Dudu specially prepared your meal, theres no hot peppers. Eh? Elder Wei hurried to lift his bowl, correcting, The liquor is spicy, the liquor is spicy! Liu Wanshis brows wrinkled and she urged, Grandpa Wei, drinking alcohol at your age What if you kick the bucket? Puh! Old Wei spat out his liquor, really almost kicking the bucket. Childrens words carry no harm, childrens words carry no harm. The Ironbone Sect disciples usually cultivated assiduously. Today, the indulged, happily fighting over food and alcohol in goodpany. Jun Changxiao carried a bowl of liquor, resting his feet on a stool, watching them y around in delight. Sect Head. Li Luoqiu walked over, whispering into his ear, Little Bee sent some news. So quickly? Jun Changxiao dispersed the alcohol in his system with qi, then left for the study room. Liu Luoqiu reported, Little Bees group followed the group of five assassins through the wilderness and into Liyang City, where they all disguised themselves as servants to enter Qingya House. Jun Changxiao threaded his fingers together, resting his chin on his hands. He sneered, In that case, Qingya House is the ce where the Xiao Family hides all of their assassins. Were they the ones who attacked outside of Liyang then? Motherfuckers. Really ying psychological warfare with me! If Drizzle Pavilion hadnt surrendered, he would have been stalked by these fuckers. Perhaps he wouldnt even know who they were before he died. Hall Master Li, hear mymand. Shua! Li Luoqiu retreated two steps, respectfully awaiting hismand. Jun Changxiaos eyes were dark and gloomy as he said, Tomorrow evening, destroy Qingya House. Do not leave any witnesses! Understood. Zuiji will go with you. This Li Luoqiu said, He is still someone of the Xiao Family, making him go is a little improper. Jun Changxiao refuted, You think that the Xiao Family is trying to assassinate this lord? Li Luoqiu was silent for a moment before acquiescing, I understand, the Xiao Family is aiming for Xiao Zuiji. How much resentment do they hold that they wont even let off a nsman they kicked off the family registry? Kacha! Jun Changxiao clenched his fists, crumbling the teacup in his hand. Daring to touch my Ironbone Sects disciples, let alone Qingya House, this lord dares to even destroy the Xiao Family! A threatening chill filled the air as his murderous aura leaked out! Liyang City, nightfall. The waiter in Qingya House took a break from bustling about. Just as he was about to close the door, a pair of beautiful jade hands appeared, jamming the door open. A smiling face asked, Brother, is this Qingya House? The guest was a beautiful woman with an attractive figure; any man would be unable to stop himself from looking twice. But the waiter was like a saint, unemotionally responding, Apologies, were closed. Not willing to open even if you have business? the woman chuckled. The waiter said, This humble shop closes at the same time each day. If Miss wants to drink tea, pleasee again tomorrow. The woman did not leave, but blinked up at him with a smile. Brother, the business I was speaking about was not some tea party, but taking someones life. Taking someones life? The waiters vision shed with severity. Puchi There was a sh and his neck was shed open. Li Luoqiu pinched a small knife in her hand, elegantly stepping over the corpse to enter the shop. A dozen subordinates followed her, cleaning up the body as they closed Qingya Houses door. A dark and windy night A day for killing and torching! [1] lyrics from a childrens song called [2] lyric from by Jimmy Lin TN: Chapter 162 is a filler chapter the author wrote to thank the readers. I will not be tranting it, sorry. Chapter 163: efficient Chapter 163: efficient Xiao Zuiji was part of the present mission, but he did not enter Qinya House. Instead, he rested with the Type 88 rifle on a tree nearby. Opposite him was a business owned by his family. During his peak years, he would oftene here to drink tea after cultivation, surrounded by a group of younger cousins trying to tter him. However. He never would have thought that it was an assassins den. He never would have thought that the several groups of assassins chasing after them were all people of the Xiao Family! Inside the Ironbone Sect, he had just regained his self-confidence. The Xiao Zuiji who had just be hopeful of the future was thrown into chaos once more. Kicked me out. Why must you also drive me towards suicide? Why? Why?! Xiao Zuiji gripped the ice-cold Type 88 rifle with his left hand, sadness and anger filling his heart. Jun Changxiao was also present. He sat on a branch nearby. Seeing his disciples arm trembling, he said. Zuiji, when you were kicked out that day, the Xiao Family felt you were doomed to live a lifetime as trash. Sect Head, why Xiao Zuijis voice was hoarse; obviously, he was finding it hard to control his emotions. Jun Changxiao said, Because they are unable to ept that the loser they kicked out would rise again, forcing them to feel regret and humiliation. In order not to feel any shame, they can only write you off and continue to live in fantasy. Jun Changxiaos analysis was on point. After Xiao Zuiji won the championship, the Xiao Family was unable to ept, unable to permit, that a loser they kicked out was so powerful. Since they had alreadybeled the guy as trash, he had to live the worthless life of an ant or die! Zuiji. Jun Changxiao said, You must learn to ept reality and let yourself be stronger through lifes unceasing struggles. Huff! Xiao Zuiji took a deep breath, his state of mind gradually calming down. You must also remember this. Jun Changxiaos voice became more serious as he added, True family is not dictated by bloodlines, but by who is kind to you and who cares for you. Those who only wish to harm you can only ever be enemies. He would not let his disciples be cold-blooded and brutal killers, but he would also not forgive those who tried to kill those he cared for like some saint. Moreover, the Xiao Family did not care about family ties. If he rmended Xiao Zuiji still treat them with love and persuasion even as they tried to kill him, Jun Changxiao would be fucking stupid. Of course. Persuasion wasnt out of the question, just that they should not use love but fists instead. Persuade them until you feel better, persuade them until they cry for their mothers and fathers there was no problem with that. Xiao Zuijis vision had gone chilly. Sect Head, I understand! They kicked me out, but are still trying to take my life. Even if we share the same blood, they should be treated as enemies and not family members! Qingya House. Li Luoqiu brought her people inside. An assassin disguised as a servant walked from the inner courtyard asking, Ninth, did you Shua! Venomous Snake appeared behind him, muffling his voice with a hand over the mouth and slitting his throat. Li Luoqiu waved a hand. Mountain Cat and the others snuck into the inner courtyard, then blocked all possible exits. Drizzle Pavilions master was personally leading the mission, of course it would be ultra-professional! Hall Master. Venomous Snake whispered, Nothing special in the courtyard. Li Luoqiu sat down at a table, sipping on some tea. There should be a secret room, search carefully for me. Yes. Venomous Snake brought some subordinates off, searching through the darkness. Qingya House did have a secret room underground, arge one at that. There was actually a great hall, a training room, and a wall lined with numerous weapons it was pretty equipped. Big Brother, the Ironbone Sects Invincible Might Cannon is too scary. If we are discovered, it will be difficult to escape, a whiskery old man said, sitting at the meeting hall. He was one of the assassins Little Bee had followed; he was also one of the leaders of this hideout in Qingya House. The one called Big Brother had eyes that sloped outwards, an emaciated middle-aged man with a mustache. He wore the clothing of a steward, but his eyes twinkled with cold light he definitely wasnt some exemry citizen! If Xiao Zuiji was here, he would recognize this man as the Xiao Familys steward of external affairs, Xiao Shanhai. The man was also Great Elder Xiaos right hand man. He was responsible for training the assassins here in secret. If there were any assination missions, they were assigned by him. Didnt expect an eighth-grade sect to cause the Vast Spirit Gate such heavy losses, so unexpected, Xiao Shanhai said, stroking his mustache. Right? The other cheekily added, Everyone thought that the Ironbone Sect was overestimating themselves, but they beat the Vast Spirit Gate 7:0 and Alliance Chief Qin was injured. At this moment, he secretly rejoiced that they had retreated two days ago. Otherwise, if they had been discovered by the Ironbone Sect, the situation would be terribly tricky. Great Elder has amand. Xiao Shanhais voice was dark. The Ironbone Sect is a little thorny. All assassination ns are canceled, no one is to go out. Understood, the other echoed. Xiao Shanghai tapped a finger against the table before saying, Actually, I feel like we do not have to act ourselves. We can just ask Drizzle Pavilion to assassinate that trash. Big Brother, Spirit Spring Mountain hired Drizzle Pavilion, but they werent able to do anything, the other said. Hmph. Xiao Shanhai sneered, The Wei brothers underestimated their opponent and were too stupid. We have to hire Drizzle Pavilions trump card assassins to be safe. Hearing trump card assassin, the other was filled with worship. Drizzle Pavilions trump card assassins were the elite among the elite. Although he had been trained by the Xiao Family in secret, he was still an assassin, still held a sense of awe towards these powerhouses, hoping to reach their level one day. Its decided then. Xiao Shanhai said, I will go chat with Great Elder. If he agrees, you will go to Drizzle Pavilions headquarters with me tomorrow. No need. Suddenly, there was a voice and some footsteps. Li Luoqiu appeared from the shadows, Venomous Snake and some others behind her. She smiled in greeting, This pavilion master has personallye. Shua, shua, shua! Since people had suddenly entered the basement, the Xiao Familys assassins rushed into the room. Each one was armed with a weapon, eyes gleaming with murderous intentions. Tch. Venomous Snake snorted in contempt. What amateur postures and trashy weapons, what poor standards. Xiao Shanghai narrowed his eyes to carefully examine the people, then eximed, You Youre Drizzle Pavilions master? What? Drizzle Pavilion Master? The more than 20 assassins were dumbfounded. The Xiao Familys Great Elder had bought a set of training methods from Drizzle Pavilion Master, which is why they were able to be assassins. If they thought carefully, this pavilion master was theyre teacher! Knowing the neers status, the assassins immediately rxed. More urately, they didn''t dare act in front of the master of assassination! Li Luoqiu walked into the great hall, cing a hand on the table. She chuckled, If I remembered correctly, you should be the Xiao Familys manager of external affairs? Correct. Xiao Shanhai stood up, politely greeting, This one is Xiao Shanhai. That year, I followed the Great Elder to your noble establishment. Li Luoqiu smiled, Manager Xiao, I must correct your earlier words. Correct? Xiao Shanhai was confused. Li Luoqiu pulled out the Desert Eagle, spinning it around in her hands. She giggled, My present status is not the Drizzle Pavilions pavilion master, but the Ironbone Unyielding Sects hall master. Xiao Shanhai was astonished. The emaciated man next to him was quick to respond, a hidden weapon immediatelying from his sleeves. However, he hadnt even acted before Li Luoqius arm was raised. The Desert Eagle had stopped spinning, the muzzle pointed at him and a shot punctured his forehead. Master of assassination, clean and efficient! Chapter 164: should have targeted anyone else Chapter 164: should have targeted anyone else Putong! There was a whistle of the wind and the body thudded to the ground, blood sshing onto Xiao Shanhais face. He was so frightened he almost fell over on the spot, a cold sensation crawling straight up his spine! An expert assassin he had so carefully trained was instantly killed with a bang? Boss! Seeing that man being killed, the assassins were wide-eyed, almost about to toss their hidden weapons.. Xiu, xiu, xiu! Venomous Snake and the others moved faster than these assassins, the numerous weapons already moving through the air. Putong! Putong! In a short moment, the more than 20 assassins of the Xiao Family fell to the floor. Before they died, they did not forget to have one thought: I-Indeed true experts Witnessing his subordinates being massacred, Xiao Shanhais pupils erged with fright, his legs trembling as the Desert Eagle was pressed to his forehead. Manager Xiao. Li Luoqiu smiled, You could have provoked anyone, but you chose to provoke my Ironbone Sect. Dont kill me Xiao Shanhai mumbled out, his eyes filled with fright. No one wanted to die, living was great! Li Luoqiu made a small movement with the gun, apathetically responding: Sect Head said not to leave a single person behind in your Xiao Familys assassin stronghold. Therefore, Ill send you off Bang! A bullet prated his forehead and blood sttered the wall. Putong. The Xiao Familys manager of external affairs fell straight down. While he was dying, he was still thinking about how an organization like Drizzle Pavilion had be a part of the Ironbone Sect, how the Drizzle Pavilion Master had be a hall master. Since he could not think it through, he would have to think about it some more in the Yellow Springs [1]. Qinya House, which was acting as a cover for the Xiao Familys assassins, waspletely destroyed by Li Luoqiu andpany. Because in the basement, closebat was extremely effective. The martial artists of the city would never dream that tonight dozens of people would die in Qingya House. To be honest, the assassins of the Xiao Family were too amateur. If not for a direct order from the sect head topletely destroy the ce, Drizzle Hall would not have dispatched so many members. Shua, shua! Li Luoqiu brought her subordinates to emerge from the backyard,nding on the nearby trees to say: The head of the ce is the Xiao Familys manager of external affairs. Xiao Shanhai? Xiao Zuijis eyes were severe. Jun Changxiao asked, You know him? Xiao Zuiji clenched his jaw and hissed, When Disciples aptitude regressed in the past, he created difficulties in the family to humiliate me. Jun Changxiao said, Bring that guy over. Daring to bully this lords disciple, the guy has to suffer, suffer so much he would rather die! Li Luoqiu said, He was killed in one shot. Hes dead? Jun Changxiao shook his head, He died too easily. Li Luoqiu asked, What should we do next? Jun Changxiao stroked his chin. Carry off all the corpses and set fire to Qingya House. They carried off the corpses and burnt the building to the ground to make the Xiao Family restless. Got it. Li Luoqiu jumped off to pass down the instructions. Jun Changxiao added, Zuiji, you will be the one to start the fire. It will be equal to burning all the strings that tie you to the Xiao Family! Mhm. Xiao Zuiji nodded, then jumped down. Li Luoqiu ordered the subordinates to carry off Xiao Shanhai and the dozen or so corpses, then vanished under the curtain of night. It may be said that the group arrived in a hurry and left in a hurry. Huu-huu! Xiao Zuiji stood before Qingya House, holding a burning stick in his hands, the flickering mes illuminating a nk expression. Xiao Family. Today, I, Xiao Zuiji, willpletely cut all ties with you. Shua! He tossed the mes into Qingya House, the mes devouring the counter and furniture inside, instantly growing into an intense fire. Jun Changxiao stood on the city walls, looking at the rising mes and watching his disciple leave. Zuiji, you only have one status now: disciple of my Ironbone Unyielding Sect. Theres a fire! Qingya House is on fire! The burning mes woke up the soundly sleeping city, rmy the martial artists who rushed from their rooms. After the Xiao Family received the news, they sent arge number of people to put out the mes. But regardless of how much water they poured onto the building, it was hard to put out the massive mes. And by dawn, Qingya House had be ruins. Hateful! Standing amongst the charred ruins, the Xiao Family Great Elder had his eyes bulging. Who dared do this?! There were so many assassins in the basement, so it was absolutely impossible for the ce to randomly burst into mes someone definitely did it! Great Elder. Second Elder Xiao walked over and murmured, There are bloodstains in the secret room and our people have disappeared. Great Elder Xiao clenched his fists. He could already guess it but the teahouse was burnt, the assassins that Xiao Shanhai hadboriously trained had also vanished this was definitely misfortune upon misfortune! Who? Who dared? Great Elder Xiao could only roar angrily in his heart. He did not dare disy too much anger on his face because in the eyes of others, Qingya House was but a business. The news that Qingya House was reduced to ashes in arge fire was quickly brought to Liyang City, bing a widely discussed topic. No one believed that the fire was an ident, it was too strange. Therefore, after thorough discussion, the conclusion was that the family had offended someone. Who did they offend? It was not easy to figure out since no one had witnessed the perpetrator in action. Xiao Family, great hall. Several elders had gathered, anger on their faces. Some were anxious, which was normal, since there seemed to have been great upheaval. They had spentrge sums of money to buy the method to train assassins from Drizzle Pavilion. After several years of training, they had finally reached an excellent level. But in the end they were suddenly destroyed this was an absolutely serious attack! What a tragedy this was, and they didnt even know who was behind it! Pah! Second Elder Xiao angrily smacked the table, saying, Great Elder, this matter must be thoroughly investigated! Third Elder Xiao said, We dont even know the reason, how are we supposed to check? Fourth Elder carefully said, The opponent dared to burn Qingya House to the ground, so they will probably not fear our Xiao Family. These words made the angry elders instantly calm down. Fifth Elder solemnly said, The person who acted dared to burn Qingya House and not even a corpse remains, the perpetrator definitely has terrible intentions! Great Elder Xiao, who had been so far silent, opened his mouth to say, Could it have been the Ironbone Sect? He thought about it for a while and didnt think that the Xiao Family had offended anyone recently. He could only think of whether the assassins he sent to sneak attack Xiao Zuiji had been discovered by the Ironbone Sect. The Second Elder said, The Ironbone Sect Head just led his disciples to challenge the Vast Spirit Gate, does he have the time for crime? Great Elder Xiao was lost in thought. To be honest, he hoped that it was not the Ironbone Sect, because defeating the Vast Spirit Gate meant that this eighth-grade sect was really not simple! Great Elder Xiao said, Lets wait until the patriarch is out to discuss this again. Mhm. The other elders nodded. However, they did not know that after returning to the Ironbone Sect, Jun Changxiao was creating a second n. Destroying Qingya House was but the beginning. Sect Head Jun would have to use a different method to retaliate against the Xiao Family and make them go insane. After considering it, he said: Louqiu, within the shortest time possible,pletely investigate all of the Xiao Familys businesses in Qingyang Commandery. Li Luoqiu asked, What does the sect head want to do? Jun Changxiao sneered, A familys lifeblood is their business. Only by punishing them economically can I give them a fatal blow. Understood, Li Luoqiu said. That Xiao Familys great elder, Jun Changxiao lightly said. Watch this lord closely! Xiao Shanhai was but a manager of external affairs, but this so-called great elder was definitely the true leader. With all hisckeys gone, could he still livefortably? [1] Yellow Springs refers to the Chinese underworld Chapter 165: ill be uncomfortable if i dont Chapter 165: ill be ufortable if i dont Jun Changxiao would not exterminate the Xiao Family. After all, it was a family of Liyang City and he had no evidence that they had tried to assassinate him. Still, he could retaliate with other methods, like smashing them economically. The Drizzle Hall members were very efficient and brought the news back within two days. The Xiao Family has many businesses. Li Luoqiu reported: They sell iron ores, medicinal pills and herbs, and have branches in all eight cities of Qingyang Commandery. Medicinal pills and herbs? Jun Changxiao asked, Can theypare to the Ai Family? Li Luoqiu shook his head. The Xiao Family is an aristocratic family on the martial path. Their business can technically beparable to the Ai Familys, but ording to our sources, the Xiao Familys pills and herbs were mostly provided by the Ai Family. Is that so? Jun Changxiaos mouth curled into a smile. This was an excellent piece of information, something that could be used. What about iron ores? There is a mineral lode 300 li outside of Liyang City. It was discovered by the Xiao Family, so their ore originates from there. Jun Changxiao rested his chin on the back of his hand. Say, if this mineral lode caught fire, suddenly flooded, or somehow copsed, would the Xiao Family incur losses? Li Luoqiu said, Not only would they suffer losses, they would suffer great losses. The Xiao Family maintained control over 60% of the iron ore industry in Qingyang Commandery. If they did not have this, they would have absolutely disastrous losses. Lead men to the mineral mine and make an ident, Jun Changxiao ordered. Mhm, agreed Li Luoqiu. Jun Changxiao said, Are there miners in the area? Yes. People of the Xiao Family? For this sort of hardbor, they generally hire from neighboring viges. Jun Changxiao said, When you start, chase them out. For every grievance, someone was responsible. For every debt, there was a debtor. The Xiao Family sent people to assassinate, so naturally they would have to face consequences. But he would not injure the innocent. This was the bottom line he would hold himself to after adapting to Falling Star Great Continent. Understood. Li Luoqiu walked out of the study room and shook her head. Sect Heads methods of retaliation Xiao Family, you have provoked a devil that I fear is more ruthless than Vast Spirit Gate. Sect Head. Li Qingyang walked over and ced a diagram onto the desk. This is the diagram that I designed. What do you think? After returning to the Ironbone Sect, he spent part of his time cultivating, while also focusing on rebuilding efforts. Leave it for now. Jun Changxiao said, Wait until there are more disciples before reconstructing anything. Although he was not short of money, there was nothing wrong with using the older design. It wouldnt matter, since theyd make changes after more people joined. Li Qingyang put the diagrams away and said: This is just a draft. Since Sect Head isnt in a hurry, this disciple will go back to carefully make designs. Jun Changxiao patted him on the shoulder. If you didnt cultivate the martial path, youd be a proper civil engineer. Civil engineer? Jun Changxiao did not exin further and said, This lord has matters to attend to in Huyang City, I leave the sect in your hands. Mhm. Our talented Li was already used to it. Before leaving, Jun Changxiao spent 20 contribution points to buy two basic Cold Edge Swords for Ye Xingchen and Li Fei, which were considered as rewards for their victory in the Vast Spirit Gate. And then he headed for Liyang City! Since he knew that the Xiao Family sold medicinal pills and herbs, he would be too ufortable if he didnt do something about it. I finally have a sword. Ye Xingchen took the Cold Edge Sword and after feeling the chilling energy, he was quite satisfied. This sword should be mid-grade, so it will be passable for now. A mid-grade weapon was not something that a Martial Master would necessarily have. Our Night Emperor said that it was only passable; if others heard this they would definitely gang up on him. Huff! Arriving at the small training field in the inner court, Ye Xingchen let out a long breath and let one hand rest on the sword hild, both of his eyes staring straight ahead as he got into position. The nearby Zhou Hong noticed and muttered, Does Senior Brother Ye also understand the sword? ng- Suddenly, the Cold Edge Sword left its sheath and a sword re shed through the air, weaving to instantly be ten. Zhou Hong said: Ten swords in one move, not bad. ng! Ye Xingchen sheathed the sword, then got into position once more, thinking about the First Word: Quick Move. Hes going to try again? Zhou Hong secretly thought. ng! Ye Xingchens sword came out of the sheath again. ng! The sword was sheathed. Looking at the sword images in the air, vanishing like fireworks, Zhou Hong eximed in surprise, One breath 24 swords! Huh? Huh? This was not done with sword intent alone, but using some sword technique to bolster natural strength! Zhou Hong hurried to say, Senior Brother Ye, did you use a sword technique just now? Indeed, confirmed Ye Xingchen. Zhou Hung hurried to ask, What kind of sword technique can let Senior Brother Ye go from 10 swords in one breath to 24? Ye Xingchen lightly said, Ice Sword Divine Art; Sect Head gave it. Sect Head gave it? Was it the sects sword technique? The always calm and slightly entric Zhou Hong was a little excited, not even continuing to practice the sword as he rushed to find the sect head. In the end, he learned that the sect head had gone to Huyang City and sat outside the garden. This was truly a sword maniac. Jun Changxiao descended the mountain to enter the city and each time he would feel different things. This time arriving in Huyang City was quite remarkable since as he entered, the passersby were filled with admiration. Why? Because the matter regarding the Vast Spirit Gate had spread through Qingyang Commandery and caused a tremendous sensation to the magnitude of an huge earthquake. Lets take Huyang City as an example. Xiao Family provoked someone and Qingya House was burnt down, but this was only talked about a little before discussions about the Ironbone Sect drowned it out people forgot about the Xiao Family. What was Qingyang Commanderys most famous sect now? The Ironbone Unyielding Sect. Who was the most famous person in Qingyang Commandery? Jun Changxiao! From Earths perspective, Sect Head Jun was definitely an inte celebrity! No! He was the darling of the media! If Falling Star Continent had a socialwork, he would have innumerable fans just in Qingyang Commandery. Wah! Sect Head Jun is so handsome! As he walked down the path to the alchemists shop, numerousdies watched the charming Jun Changxiao. As he passed, they would shyly lower their hands, their hearts thumping; only shrill shrieking was missing. Sect Head Jun. One bold youngdy rushed over and shoved a bunch of fresh flowers over, cheeks ming red. Please Please ept them. Jun Changxiao received the flowers and showed them his cool side profile, then smiled gently. Thanks. Ah! I cant take it anymore! The youngdies in the distance saw his face and their eyes rolled up, fainting on the spot. The girl who had brought the flower used her hands to cover her ming cheeks, running away in shyness, fearing she would faint from how fast her pulse was from the proximity. Sect Head Jun, here are flowers from me! Sect Head Jun, I have some too! Sect Head Jun, can you give me an autograph? Sect Head Jun, can I hug you? Shortly, a group of pretty youngdies crowded around great Sect Head Jun, pushing fresh flowers into his face it was a scene that could be called magnificent! Ahaha, ahahahaha Huyang City, inner gates. Jun Changxiao squatted in a corner, foolishughter bubbling from his mouth and saliva pooling. The martial artists passed by and nced, murmuring amongst themselves. Whats wrong with Sect Head Jun? Hes been squatting there ever since he arrived. In my opinion, he must have gotten good news. Even if hes happy, does he need tough so creepily? Chapter 166: xiao family in trouble Chapter 166: xiao family in trouble Patriarch Ai, who was just in a meeting with the rest of the Ai Family, heard that Sect Head Jun had arrived at the shop and quickly rushed over. As he passed through the gate, he hadnt even seen the man before humbly greeting, What wind has blown Sect Head Jun here? The northwest wind, Jun Changxiao emotionlessly responded. Ai Shangni heard his tone and immediately judged that the man was a bit upset and tensed up. Was it possible that a junior of the Ai Family was blind and offended Sect Head Jun? In Patriarch Ais eyes, Jun Changxiao was a god of wealth, one the family would depend on for development. With the need to count on his pills, Ai Shangni would naturally not dare to offend him. Cautiously walking into the room, he asked, Is Sect Head Jun a little annoyed? Ah, Jun Changxiao sighed. Dont mention it. Ai Shangni rxed. The three words dont mention it confirmed that the Ai Family had nothing to do with this matter. Sect Head Jun, we have a long-standing friendship. Patriarch Ai spoke as he sat down: Tell me what has been bothering you and this Ai will do his best to dispel your doubts or share your sorrows. Jun Changxiao asked, Patriarch Ai, have you heard of the Liyang Xiao Family? Did the Xiao Family annoy Sect Head Jun? Worthy of being a businessman! He was able to understand the picture with just one thought. Of course, of course, Ai Shangni said. Jun Changxiao let his elbows rest on the armrests, chin in his hands. This Xiao Family has offended this lord. Sure enough! Ai Shangni secretly thought, The Xiao Family is equivalent to a seventh-grade sect. Daring to offend the Ironbone Sect, have they grown so old theyre tired of living? If someone of the Xiao Family heard this, they would be heartbroken. When they offended the Ironbone Sect many months ago, the Ironbone Sect had not been so grand. Since the situation had changed, the Xiao Family was to lie low for a while. But in the end trouble came knocking! Patriarch Ai. Jun Changxiao said, I am a person who holds grudges and dislikes people with double-dealings Ai Shangni quickly said, Sect Head Jun! My Ai Family and the Xiao family have no rtionship; this Ai is not a person who ys both sides! Even if there was a rtionship before, it was absolutely shattered now! Jun Changxiao said, Since we are friends, this Jun naturally believes your words. Saying this, he ced two healing pills on the table. I am indebted to you for your support at the Vast Spirit Gate. These two pills can be seen as a gift to Patriarch Ai. This If you do not receive them, you are treating me as an outsider. Ai Shangni said, Many thanks Sect Head Jun for the pills. Speaking like that, he was quite happy to take the pills, since ording to the previous auction, these two pills were valued at 1.2 million taels! Patriarch Ai. Jun Changxiao said, How is the collection of ingredients? I have them! Ai Shangni quickly took them out, saying, Sect Head Jun, the collection is not great this time. If you wait some more time, this Ai can personally bring it to the Ironbone Sect. Jun Changxiao put the medicinal herbs away and said, Oh, right. I have a list of seeds here. Are there any shops that might have them on-hand? Ai Shangni took the form and after ncing at it, he smiled, Sect Head Jun, the herbs are a little hard to find, but my Ai Family has many of these in stock. Saying so, he handed the list to Manager Ma and tasked him with bringing the seeds over. Once the guy walked off, Ai Shangni walked closer and whispered, Sect Head Jun, this Ai has a question he doesnt know how to ask. Just ask. Have your honorable disciples taken the Body Reconstructing Pill? Indeed. Then your honorable disciples valiant disys at the Vast Spirit Gate, did those have to do with the Body Reconstructing Pill? It has much to do with it. Score! A smile appeared on Ai Shangnis face. Jun Changxiao also understood and wanted to better hype up the Body Reconstructing Pill and was thus anticipating how high the auction price would soar. The higher the auction price, the greater his own profits. Even if his pockets were already filled with 10 million, Sect Head Jun would not dislike having more silver taels. After half an hour. Storekeeper Ma brought out the seeds; all of them were high quality too. It was obvious, this was basically a huge favor! Jun Changxiao shamelessly epted them and humbly said, There are still matters in the sect, so this Jun will say goodbye. Ai Shangni sent him off. Patriarch Ai has such a good rtionship with Sect Head Jun. In Vast Spirit Gate, Patriarch Ai supported the Ironbone Sect and was even willing to lend him 10 million taels. Tsk, tsk. Since theyre so close, the Ironbone Sect must be bringing the Ai Family big business. The passersby gossiped. After seeing Jun Changxiao off, Patriarch Ai walked back to the n halls and stood with his hands behind his back in the main hall. Patriarch, what happened? Ai Shangke asked in confusion. Ah. Ai Shangni sighed, The Liyang Xiao Family has offended Sect Head Jun. Ah? Ai Shangkes eyes widened. Ai Shangni sat down, hands resting on a teacup. Sect Head Jun should know that we and the Xiao Family havemercial rtions,ing to our herb shop to see our stance. Ai Shangke asked, Patriarch, what do we do? Ai Shangni took a sip of tea. Sect Head Jun is my Ai Familys god of wealth, we definitely cannot offend him. Thus, immediately break off contracts with the Xiao Familys businesses. Ai Shangke said, But, the Xiao Family just sent over the dues a couple days ago. Third Elder also signed the contract with them We must break the contract even if we vite the terms! Ai Shangni firmly said. Vite the terms? Then they would have to pay ten times the earnest fee! Although Ai Shangke was aggrieved, since the patriarch had spoken, the contracts would be broken! I will ry the orders. Wait, do it carefully. If there are other industries where our Ai Family has ties with the Xiao Family, regardless of the cost, cut them off entirely! Mhm. Xiao Family. The Sixth Elder who was in charge of the herbs and pills dejectedly walked into the hall with a few bank notes. Sixth Brother, where did you get so much money? Great Elder Xiao asked. From the Ai Family, Sixth Elder sighed. Second Elder smiled. Why did Patriarch Ai give you so much money? Did they suddenly look kindly upon my Xiao Familys pharmaceutical business? Although our Xiao Family is not big, our business has taken over at least Liyang Citys marketspace. Third Elder smiled too. The Ai Family definitely regards us as important and so it is natural for them to cultivate deeper rtions. The Ai Family had developed the new pills recently and rode on a new wave of wealth. Now that they had taken initiative to give them money, the Xiao Family felt their spirits fluttering. Hah. Sixth Elder mmed the bank notes onto the table and snarled, What nonsense are you talking about? This is the penalty the Ai Family paid for breaking the contract! Penalty? When they heard this word, their smiles solidified. Great Elder Xiao knit his brows. What happened? Sixth Elder ced a letter on the table and huffed, The Ai Family sent people to deliver this a moment ago, saying that they will cut off all businessmunications with our Xiao Family! What? The elders all crowded around to read the letter. Indeed, the characters clearly wrote: My Ai Family will henceforth cut off allmercial rtions with the Xiao Family. The signer was Ai Shangni there was even a handprint! The people who were excited a moment ago felt a hammer m into their foreheads, souls seeming to instantly leave their bodies and almost copsing to the floor! Although there was a lot of money in the penalty, if all rtions were cut with the Ai Family, they had no way to get high quality medicine or herbs. How were they supposed to do business now? Kacha! Great Elder Xiao crumpled the letter and angrily said, Our Xiao Family has definitely offended someone. Chapter 167: medicine hall is established Chapter 167: medicine hall is established The Ai Family did not hesitate to vite the terms of contract in order to cut off allmercial rtions. No on in the Xiao Family was stupid, they all understood what that meant. Great Elder Xiaos brow wrinkled further. The Ai Family was a business family, meaning that they took peace very seriously. Suddenly cutting offmercial rtions and not hesitating to pay ten times the fee in penalties someone was definitely pushing them to do so! My Xiao Family! Who the fuck did you offend? Great Elder Xiao was about to copse. Naturally, he no longer considered it to be Jun Changxiao ying tricks, since an eighth-grade sect would have neither the qualifications nor the ability to move the Ai Family like so. Unfortunately. It really was Jun Changxiao. Once this guy left the alchemical shop, he wandered around the market, helping Dudu buy some seasonings and vegetable seeds, some crystal cores, etc. It wasnt until dusk that he started on the way home. If Patriarch Ai has a good eye, he should have cut off all ties with the Xiao Family by this time. Losing their high quality supplier, even if the Xiao Family can stock the shops with goods, it will definitely not be able to sell well and ie will inevitably drop. Theres also the minerals Without that, half their ie is gone. A family without ie, how can they develop? Heeheehee. In the mountains and ins was an eerieughter, startling the wild animals to go running. By the time he returned to the sect, the night was dark. Huh? Jun Changxiao returned to his garden only to see Zhou Hong sitting at the entrance. He asked, You arent practicing the sword but sitting here? Shua! Zhou Hong stood up and rushed to say, Sect Head, please teach me the Ice Sword Divine Art! The fellow was truly dedicated, squatting at the entrance for an entire day, not even leaving to eat or pee. You can learn it, Jun Changxiao said. But you must have sect contributions. Just because a good seedling wanted something did not mean that he would hand it over. For example, Ye Xingchen had only gotten the Cold Edge Sword because he had defeated the disciples of the Vast Spirit Gate with absolute strength and increased the Irobone Sects prestige. The system had not taken the initiative to match the sword technique to the sects library, meaning that this was something he could not casually hand out. It wasnt that the system didnt want to, it was that the techniques level was too high. If a disciple with terrible talent tried to learn, they would only be able to scratch the surface. Sect Head. Zhou Hong said, How can I obtain contribution merits? Jun Changxiao considered it for a moment. In a while, this lord will lead the disciples outside for experience. You should follow; good performance will be rewarded with the Ice Sword Divine Art. Of course! Zhou Hong didnt even hesitate to agree. A sword cultivator paid the most attention to two things: one was the sword, the second was sword techniques, which was why they would chase after these things with little regard to life. After returning to the study room. Jun Changxiao pulled open the Pill Refining Pavilion and started to match the herbs with the recipes, refining with a ding. There were not many herbs and several raw ingredients werecking. But with so many Healing Pills, Jun Changxiao thought about taking them all to the Ai Family for auctioning. No, not smart. Only when something was rare would it be precious and valuable. Next day, morning. Catchy tunes sted from the martial arts field. Jun Changxiao led the disciples to dance together and went to the garden afterwards; After inspecting the seeds, Elder Wei was amazed. Sect Head, these are all the high-grade seeds of the Ai Family. Jun Changxiao said, With Elder Weis strength, of course the seeds need to be high quality. Sect Head has overpraised me. Elder Wei said, Since the quality is high, the growth cycle is longer. How long? With the current spirit power of the garden, at least two months. How are the effects? Elder Wei hesitated then responded, Much better than the first batch. Is that so? Jun Changxiao was excited. The Qi Gathering Pills from the first batch had sped up the process by 10x. Wouldnt a new batch with new ingredients be even better? Elder Wei. Jun Changxiao said, This is a Body Reconstructing Pill, take it first. In order to make the disciples powerful to deal with the Holy Spring Sect in one year, they would have to rely on the Qi Gathering Pill. If they relied on outside medicinal herbs for refinement, they would definitely fall short of the goal Elder Wei was essential to the n. Im a sack of old bones. Elder Wei shook his head with a smile, Why should I eat medicinal pills? Jun Changxiao said, This pill can strengthen the body, Elder Wei should not be so polite. Alright. Elder Wei epted the pill and swallowed it. The medicine immediately strengthened his muscles and blood. Little fellow, your pill is very mysterious! Jun Changxiao said, Elder Wei, I have many mysterious medicinal pills. If you join my Ironbone Sect and take the position of Medicinal Halls hall master, you can casually eat them all. For a trained apothecary, he was not satisfied with merely hiring one, but hoped that they would join as a member of the Ironbone Sect and support future generations. Elder Wei shook his head. This old man is already half a foot in his grave, how can I join your sect? Jun Changxiao sincerely responded: Elder Wei, you must know that there are people who are old in years but young at heart. Old in years but young at heart? Elder Wei was self-deprecating as he said, Me? I have no dreams or goals, merely a person who lives dishonorably. I am both old in years and old in spirit. Jun Changxiao disagreed, If a person is still alive, they should unceasingly strive for sess. Elder Wei is too pessimistic. Ah, Elder Wei heaved a sigh. Young one, this is something that you will understand after gaining experiences, after receiving numerous setbacks. You wille to understand after living a whole lifetime that one cannot help but be pessimistic. He turned around to leave, his back revealing the vicissitudes of time. Elder Wei! Jun Changxiao called out, I do not care what you have experienced or who you were attacked by, I only want to tell you that a person should strive for perfection and sess, rather than search for the bad in life. Elder Wei stopped moving, smiling, Little fellow, are you trying to teach a guy with more life experience than you? Jun Changxiao seriously responded, I just do not wish to see Elder Wei fall. I hope to see you search for happiness, even if not for yourself, but for your family members or brothers! Elder Wei seemed to have been inspired, his hands shivering. Indeed, I guessed right! Jun Changxiao continued: Elder Wei has reached a great proficiency in medicinal research, so you must have been an industrious youth. Such being the case, you can only go up from here join me on this great endeavor! Join you in this great endeavor These words seemed to echo through his mind, not only from Jun Changxiao, but another person as well. Elder Weis eyes seemed to moisten. Child. His voice trembled as he said, Yourst few words, someone told me several hundred years ago. Jun Changxiao said, It seems like I am not the only person to understand Elder Wei. Huh. Elder Wei let out a breath, almost sad. There is no longer someone who understands me in this world. I understand, Jun Changxiao said. Elder Wei said, Little fellow, tell me about your endeavor. Jun Changxiao seriously described, To make the Ironbone Unyielding Sect the strongest sect and to let its name resound through Falling Star Continent! This endeavor of yours is much greater than theirs, Elder Wei muttered, then turned with a smile. But, it matches my taste. Is Elder Wei agreeing? If Sect Head still wants this old mans help, then I will put my blood and sweat into the Ironbone Unyielding Sect. Next day. Jun Changxiao called out all the disciples and grandly announced the establishment of the Ironbone Sects second hall the Medicine Hall. Elder Wei would be the hall master and be in charge of hall herbs and medicine. Sun Bukong and some others would be members of the hall. After bing the hall master, Elder Wei returned to the medicinal garden and sat on the pavilion alone. He looked up at the blue skies and said, Oldpanion, was my decision correct Chapter 168: membership: full Chapter 168: membership: full The establishment of Medicine Hall symbolized that the Ironbone Sect had made great strides towards bing a structured sect. Of course. They were stillcking. Jun Changxiao needed to walk while making changes. Thus, the essential parts to a sect had to be slowly added and gradually improved as he expanded. Although this road was doomed to be long, he was confident because he had the system plug-in! With the Xiao Familys pills and herb businesses having been copsed by the Ai Family, the mineral mine was taken care of by Li Luoqiu. Jun Changxiao ended up free and rxed, focusing his time on cultivation. After buying the Green Dragon Crescent de, he realized that even though he was at peak Martial Apprentice, he was still fucking weak and had to breakthrough as soon as possible. How should he go about it though? He could onlyplete the epic mission. Because withoutpleting that, his cultivation would be suppressed. Fucking sucks. Jun Changxiao opened the user interface and clicked on the mission details, muttering: Theres still more than 30 days, so theres enough time to prepare. For this type of mission that required killing savage beasts, it would be best to lead many disciples. Sect Head. As he was thinking, Li Qingyang walked into the study room. There are many people who want to register outside. How many? At least 500-600. Thats quite a lot. Jun Changxiao was not so surprised that so many people hade to register. After all, they had defeated Vast Spirit Gate anyone smart would realize that the Ironbone Sect had potential. Lets go. Jun Changxiao set out saying: To ept disciples. Ga-zhi. The front gates of the Ironbone Sect were shoved open. Jun Changxiao took a step forward, but before he could even make it down one stair, several hundred youths swarmed him like a surging tide, yelling that they must enter the sect. Many of these people had seen the announcement a month ago and already had ns to join. Why did they onlye now? Because when they told their ns to their parents, they were brutally punished. The reason was that they did not wish to offend the Hundred Sects Alliances chief; also offending Vast Spirit Gate was like courting death. It could not be med on these parents. The Hundred Sects Alliance and Vast Spirit Gate were giants of Qingyang Commandery. Who would dare risk delivering their children to the mouth of a tiger? It was different now. Jun CHangxiao had led the disciples to trash Vast Spirit Gate, proving that the Ironbone Sect was strong. This once trash sect seemed to suddenly rise, even having the ability to wreck a sixth-grade sect this was absolutely terrific potential! The parents with good foresight not only agreed with their childrens decisions, but also personally delivered them to the entrance and prayed at the foot of the hill, hoping that their children could be disciples of the Ironbone Sect. What a pity. There were many parents who were doomed to be disappointed, since the Ironbone Sect only had 260 openings. Line up,e up one by one! With Li Qingyangs orders, the more than 500 youths neatly lined up, being interviewed one by one. Whats your name? Jun Changxiao asked the first one. The youth might have been too excited and stuttered, Report Reporting Sect Head I I Jun Changxiao said, Straighten your tongue and try again. Huh. The youth let out a deep breath, controlling his emotions. Re-Reporting to Sect Head, my name is Yin Zhiping! Jun Changxiao asked, From the Quanzhen School? Quanzhen School? Yin Zhiping echoed in confusion. I havent joined a sect yet! Jun Changxiao shook his head. Xiaolongn (Little Dragon Maiden) walked into disaster because of someone with this name [1]. The Ironbone Sect does not suit you. He didnt ept the disciple because of his name how arbitrary! This matter told us that even in a different world, giving your child the right name was still an important matter! Next, Jun Changxiao said. A neat-looking youth walked over and politely said, Sect Head Jun, my name is Lin Jianghan. Jun Changxiao sized him up, then took out the registration form and filled in the name. He pointed behind him. Go on, someone will receive you. Many thanks, Sect Head! Lin Jianghan made a small bow and strode into the Ironbone Sect under the envy of others. Since nothing other than a name was asked, it seemed that everyone had an opportunity! Come in,e in! Su Xiaomo sat on the training field, chewing on a piece of grass. Little Fei, its your turn now! Yes! Li Fei kicked forward and the Happy Football drew an arc in the sky. Lin Jianghan, who had just walked inside, didnt have the time to even look around the sect before he was smacked in the face by the Happy Football. Not bad. Su Xiaomo said: Since you didnt copse from Little Feis kick, you can be considered to have some strength. Testing with a football, how unconventional! Outside. Jun Changxiao had no idea that Su Xiaomo and this group of little bastards would kick the new disciples with a football, taking out a fresh form and calling out, Name. The youth said, My name is Cui Bujian. Pah. He stamped the seal and said, Go on. This guy! As long as they were easy on the eyes, he didnt even ask about cultivation or spirit roots, directly epting people based on names! Bang! Cui Bujian just walked into the Ironbone Sect and was smacked by the Happy Football, falling to the ground and spitting out blood. Su Xiaomo was startled, So weak? You spat blood just because of one kick? That Li Fei rubbed his neck. Senior Brother, I didnt control my strength well just now, so that was at least 1000 jin. Ah? Su Xiaomo was wide-eyed. Then with a shua, he rushed over and picked Cui Bujian up, charging towards the Medicine Hall! Sun Bukong, quickly heal him! Save him! As long as Jun Changxiao liked the person enough, he immediately epted them as a disciple. In a short time, the more than 500 people present were all interviewed. 260 people joined the Ironbone Sect; everyone else was denied. There was no helping it. With only so many spots, he could not ept everyone. After all the disciples were recruited, the system showed that all 500 slots were filled and the contribution value hit 720, 220 points over the limit. After 24 hours, they would be automatically cleared. Thus, Jun Changxiao didnt think much and bought all four levels of the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, leaving them for Su Xiaomo and others. As for the remaining 20 points, he nned to refresh the storeter on in the evening and test his luck. [Ding! The number of sect members has hit the current limit and met the requirements. Sect mission start.] Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together, opening the panel. The section mission went from {Temporarily None} to {Sect Mission Avable} and he clicked on the details. Click. Rows of missions appeared on the small data screen. There were more than 100 sect missions and Sect Head Jun was a little overwhelmed. With the rise in sect construction and rank rise, the missions had also upgraded, with the majority being two stars, with several three stars too. Each star represented 1 point, so two stars meant 2 points. Jun Changxiao estimated that if the disciplespleted all the missions, the achievement value would also hit the maximum and he could promote the sect''s construction level, opening other structures. However! It was too troublesome to issue each and every mission, one by one! The system said: [The host can refresh the store. If your luck is good, you can find something to help the disciples receive missions.] [1] Xiaolongn is the female protagonist of The Return of the Condor Heroes. In early editions of the novel, a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect named Yin Zhiping takes advantage of Xiaolongn and humiliates her. Inter editions, this role is given to Zhen Zhibing and Yin Zhiping bes a more minor character. (Historically, the namesake is a notable and virtuous Taoist.) Chapter 169: sect mission list Chapter 169: sect mission list The first time, Jun Changxiao had convened all the disciples to hand them out one by one. There were more than 100 this time, which was too troublesome. At the critical moment, the system spoke of the Sect Mission List. The Sect Mission List would allow the disciples to automatically pick and match with the sect missions and could run all 24 hours of the day. The premise was that he had to refresh it from the system store. Is it difficult to get it? [Host, as long as you have contribution points, there is no problem.] Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes. Useless chatter. If I had endless contribution points, what couldnt I get? [Unfortunately, you dont have an endless supply], the system said. Jun Changxiao was disinclined to respond, but whispered, I have the ominous feeling of walking into a contribution point ckhole. Sect Head. In the meantime, Elder Wei came over and said, Sect Head, having only one apothecary is not enough. What does Elder Wei mean? Jun Changxiao asked. Elder Wei responded, I want to choose several suitable disciples in the sect and teach them personally. Since he was just an invited expert at first, he only needed to nt some herbs. Now that he had be a hall master, he certainly had to fulfill his responsibilities. Jun Changxiao said, This lord will call the disciples together tomorrow and Elder Wei can personally choose. Mhm. Elder Wei left to nt. Jun Changxiao started to prepare for the experience in one month, deciding to lead 25 disciples to Death Valley. The seven inner gate disciples were obviously going, another ten mid-grade spirit root disciples would also go, so the remaining spots would be filled by Zhou Hong, Long Ziyang and others. Jun Changxiao returned to the study room and went through the store. When he refreshed the page in Vast Spirit Gate, he had only looked at the Green Dragon Crescent de before fighting with Qin Haoran, not taking the time to look at the others avable. Shua! Suddenly, Jun Changxiao shot to his feet. In the second column of the second row was something he needed, a Modified Silencer! Snipers rifle, silencer! That was something that all gun users would like! He clicked on the detail and the content was about how the device went about dampening the sound of the modified rifles rounds, like allowing them to be essentially silent, and the price was 20 contribution points! 20 points? It wasnt expensive at all. [Ding! The host has spent 20 contribution points, obtaining the Modified Silencer. The item has been transported into the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 500/500.] After buying the silencer, Jun Changxiao continued to nce through the list, but unfortunately, nothing else was useful. He continued to refresh the list. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 490/500.] This refresh was very pitiful. The items listed were all daily necessities, like full-function toothbrushes or multi-purpose scented soaps and so on. Jun Changxiao used the base price of 10 points to buy a bundle of the multipurpose scented soaps. And you know what, the soap did indeed have quite a lot of functions and could at least be used as shampoo or shower gel. [Ding! Sect Contribution: 470/500.] He hit refresh once more. Although themodities this time were mostly useless again, there was something named the {Footwork Training Room} that was worth purchasing, simr in function to the Muscle Molding Room. Jun Changxiao spent 20 points to buy it, since not only could he himself use it, he could also let Su Xiaomo and Drizzle Hall train in it. [Sect Contribution: 440/500.] His luck finally came on the third refresh, where something called the {Sect Mission List} showed up! The system said: [Not bad, not bad.] Jun Changxiao was very pleased as he clicked on the details. The contents included: [Item: Sect Mission List Description: After turning it on, it will automatically connect to the sects mission system. The disciples may click on the sect missions and receive them. Price: 100 contribution points] So expensive? After seeing the price, Jun Changxiao was a little speechless. The system said: [The Sect Mission List exempts the host from frequently providing sect missions, which is why its value goes up.] I guess that makes sense. Jun Changxiao spent 100 points to buy it. And like that, he spent 340 contribution points. Jun Changxiao arrived in the outer court, first cing the Footwork Training Room next to the Muscle Molding Room, then walked into another pavilion and took out the Sect Mission List. The Sect Mission List was simr to a hanging television screen, about 140 x 80 cm in size. Jun Changxiao hung it about 1 meter up on the wall and turned it on, the screen immediately lighting up and the sect missions appearing. There were not many, only about 20 different ones currently. There were small characters at the bottom which indicated that the mission list would refresh every morning. Moreover, the system divided the missions into individual and group missions, showed the difficulty in stars, and also suggested the cultivation level each participant should have. Additionally, there was apletion ranking on the right side of the screen. Because no one had done anything yet, it was presently nk. Detailed, Jun Changxiaomented. He shouted for Li Qingyang, finding someone to make a sign and hanging it outside the room the Ironbone Sect thus had a new Mission Pavilion. Next day. After having finished the morning exercise, Jun Changxiao started to introduce the missions in the Mission List and how to receive them in detail. It wasnt anything too difficult, they just had to click on it. For the higher difficulty ones, the ones that were group missions, the participants had to individually click on the mission. The numerous new disciples heard thatpleting missions would allow them to get numerous resources and were filled with burning determination. After introducing the Sect Mission List, Elder Wei chose 5 disciples. One did not need high credentials to be an apothecary, just earnestness and carefulness. This lord has onest thing. Jun Changxiao spoke in a serious voice: Sect missions must bepleted carefully. If you forcefully take a mission that is beyond your abilities and fail toplete it in the given time, you will receive a heavy punishment! Yes! OJ8K [1], dismissed! Shua! Once he finished speaking, several hundred disciples rushed to the Mission Pavilion, shoving each other to reach the Sect Mission List. Having never seen this type of television screen thing, the disciples took some time to get used to it, clicking on missions before hitting the {Cancel} button. Time to decide! [Disciple Li Shangtian receives a two star mission: deliver a letter five times within ten days in Qingyang Vige.] A notification echoed in the Mission Pavillion, startling the crowd. That scared me! This Its done just like that? Hahaha! Li Shangtian scrambled out of the crowd and stood at the entrance, waving at the rest of them. Heughed, Senior brothers and junior brothers, Ill be doing the task first! Saying that, he rushed off. Bang- But just as he rushed outside, he was smacked with a rubber ball and magnificently bowled over, mming into the grass. Li Shangtian was the first, but the other disciples were eager. However, the sect head had urged them over and over to be careful, so they clicked on the details of each mission. Senior Brother Long, lets form a team and take this three stars mission, Li Yuhua said, pointing at one of the missions. Okay. Long Ziyang had noments. Ling Yuanxue lowered her head and weakly asked, Two seniors, can you bring me? No problem. The three people respectively clicked on the mission. Another notification sounded: [Disciples Long Ziyang, Li Yuhua, and Ling Yuanxue receive a three stars mission: hunt and kill the beast in the Great Azure Mountains within five days.] The beasts rank was not too high, so it was enough for threepetent disciples to finish it off. The main difficultyy in finding the target. Lets go. Long Ziyang, Li Yuhua, and Ling Yuanxue set off. Other disciples, after deep consideration, chose their own missions. Within half an hour, the 20 missions on the list were all chosen. The others could only continue to cultivate, waiting for a refresh the next day. Sitting before the main hall, Jun Changxiao muttered, This Sect Mission List really is convenient. [1] OJ8K just means something along the lines of okay/great/very good Chapter 170: criticism should be feared Chapter 170: criticism should be feared Support me on Buy Me A Coffee. () With the Sect Mission List, the disciples could just ept missions and Jun Changxiao did not need to do much himself, freeing him from burden. He then called for Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and Tian Qi. Based on their spirit roots, he gave them one bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid each. Since these three had tasted the benefit before, they eagerly took the medicine. Tian Qi and Li Feis spirit roots climbed to mid-grade and their cultivations entered Sixth Stage Martial Apprentice. Su Xiaomo became a high-grade spirit root and broke through to Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice. Hence, the Ironbone Sect now had four high-grade spirit roots.Although it was only eighth-grade, it was now equal with the sixth-grade Vast Spirit Root in the number of high-grade talents. That was just in terms of talent, since the Ironbone Sect wascking in overall strength. Many thanks, Sect Head! Su Xiaomo and the other two humbly said. Jun Changxiao said, Continue to cultivate hard. In one month, this lord will lead you to Death Valley for some experience. The trio, who were originally very happy, heard the words Death Valley and immediately froze. Whats wrong? Jun Changxiao asked. Su Xiaomo hurriedly said, Sect Head, Death Valley is one of Qingyang Commanders restricted areas! There are savage beasts that can take the attacks of a Martial Ancestor running around in there! Tian Qi and Li Fei also looked terrified. These three had listened to their elders talk about Death Valley and all sorts of terrifying ces since childhood, so they had some fear. Not only them. Any martial artists in Qingyang Commandery would feel fear when hearing about Death Valley. A restricted area. That wasnt said for fun! Jun Changxiao said: It is because there is difficulty that this lord is leading you for this experience, since it will enhance our strength! Wasnt it just because he needed toplete the epic mission? He spoke like he was some chivalrous person. Since Sect Head said to go, well go! Su Xiaomo said, to which Tian Qi and Li Fei also nodded. Fear? Ovee it! The one with the biggest response was Li Qingyang. After learning of the n, he nearly tripped and fell. Sect Head! Li Qingyang seriously said, Death Valley is a savage beast breeding ground. Without Martial Ancestor level cultivation, even if 10 people go inside, it will be good if 2 or 3 people return! So dangerous? Extremely dangerous! Jun Changxiao tapped his chin, then said with a smile: The more dangerous it is, the more one should have a challenging spirit. Prepare well, we will go to Death Valley in one month. Li Qingyang was silent. As the disciple, he would not oppose the sect heads decision. Following instructions, he found 10 junior brothers with mid-grade aptitudes and started to teach them specially for the trip. Jun Changxiao also knew that Death Valley was filled with dangers and that he could not y around with his disciples lives. Thus, he started to make Qi Gathering Pills for them en masse, hoping to increase their cultivation during theing month. We cant miss the secondary tanks either Yang Yuhua, that boy has a strong physical body. If Zuiji teaches him, he can also be used to draw aggro. Li Qingyang led the ten mid-grade disciples and Xiao Zuiji gave special lessons to Yang Yuhua, so everything was arranged. Next, they would just have to wait to finish the training and head towards Death Valley! As for the other disciples, Jun Changxiao would not neglect them just because his cultivation was suppressed, so he went to train them personally. First, he set a small goal. In the shortest amount of time, he wanted all of the newly joined disciples to reach Meridian Opening Stage Twelve, or even Martial Apprentice! There were many Meridian Opening Pills, so it was no problem! The chosen disciples started their special training for the Death Valley mission in one month. The new disciples cultivated under Jun Changxiaos guidance. Elder Wei also nted the herbs while training the five disciples. The sect continued to prosper. On the third day, Li Luoqiu brought her people back to the sect. Sect Head. In the study room, Hall Master Li ced a storage ring on the table and smiled: The Xiao Familys mineral mine has copsed and we took several hundred thousand liang (50 grams) of iron ore. Jun Changxiao said, Not bad. The mineral lode copsed, but the Xiao Family could just dig again. But doing so would consume more physical resources and manpower, so there would be heavy suffering for the short term. This lord ced equipment that promotes footwork in the training room, Drizzle Hall members can use it, Jun Changxiao said. Equipment to improve footwork? Filled with curiosity, Li Luoqiu arrived at the training room and saw that nearby the Molding Room was a tent twinkling with light, so people were obviously training inside. Ding! The timer ended. The footwork training room opened and Su Xiaomos ck and blue form fell out with a putong, foaming at the mouth. Li Luoqiu tapped her chin, It seems a little scary. Saying that, she stepped inside. What she saw was a spacious area, and the moment the gate was closed, her body began to run uncontrobly. It was a little simr to a treadmill, except as Li Luoqiu ran, there would be weapons flying at her from all directions, forcing her to run and duck. After one hour, the timer ended and Li Luoqiu walked outside drenched in sweat, her legs quivering. She panted, Too Too scary! Xiao Family. When Great Elder Xiao heard that the direct descendants supervising the work were missing and that the entire mine had copsed, he coughed up blood. Losing the Ai Familysmercial rtions could still be considered tolerable, but the main source of ie the mineral mine copsing was an absolutely fatal blow. That the man hadnt fainted from anger was already pretty good. Hateful. Who the hell was it?! First it was Qingya House, then it was rtions with the Ai Family, and now it''s the mineral mine randomly copsing someone is definitely pulling strings in the background! Each and every member of the Xiao Family felt their anger soaring into their heavens. The several industries supporting their family continuously suffered heavy losses, an absolute and unbearable fatal blow. Think about it. Losing the source was equal to losing the funds, and without the funds to purchase resources, how were their n members supposed to maintain normal cultivation? News of the Ai Family cuttingmercial ties and the copse of the mine quickly spread through Liyang City. Having already been guessing that the Qingya House was caused by someone else, the martial artists were even more convinced now. But who was the culprit? Many people thought about it and numerous guesses spread through Liyang City. The Bei Family and Xiao Family have grievances, so in my opinion, its probably the Bei Family ying tricks. Some years ago, the Zhang and Wei Families were also upset with the Xiao Family, so those two are also possibilities. Hmn Martial artists gossiped amongst themselves and the matter continued to ferment. It seemed that almost all the small andrge families in Liyang City had reasons to harm the Xiao Family. At first, the Bei Family did not pay attention to the rumors outside, since they didnt care about things they didnt do! But after the Xiao Family heard these rumors, they subconsciously believed that the Bei Family was at fault! When n members met on the streets, the two sides would find each other unpleasant and start fighting. Soon, it had evolved intorge-scale fighting. Thus, because of these two factions, the streets of the originally peaceful Liyang City were filled with brawls every day. Many of the other suspicious families also got involved, causing more chaos. Various rumors trickled to our great Sect Head Jun, who sat in the study room and listened to Li Luoqius reports. Criticism should be feared, ah. *** TN: The author (and I) have mistakenly been calling Yang Yuhua as Li Yuhua'', they are the same person. Chapter 172: smithing pavilion Chapter 172: smithing pavilion Yang Yuhua had just finished a three star mission with Long Ziyang and Ling Yuanxue when he was beaten to a pulp by Sect Head Jun. Even more tragic was Xiao Zuiji had increased the difficulty of the boys training, making him train for 8 hours in the Muscle Molding Room. After dawn, the boy wanted to sleep after eating breakfast, but was dragged into a football game by Su Xiaomo. All the yers listened to the sect head and once the game started, no one followed the rules of the game, aiming straight at Yang Yuhua instead of the goal. Thus, Yang Yuhua was painstakingly forced into his position. Although the process was painful, his growth was remarkable. Several dayster, his physical body and response time had considerably improved. Now, if Su Xiaomo or the others wanted to hit him, theyd have to add some strength to their kicks. He was not the only one cultivating. Under Li Qingyangs lead, the ten mid-grade aptitude disciples ate Qi Gathering Pills and cultivated in the Spirit Gathering Array. Lu Qianqian, Ye Xingchen and the others also followed their own cultivation ns. As for the sect missions, from issuance until now, seven days had passed. The first disciplespleted them early and others followed one after another; more than 20 werepleted now. Jun Changxiao opened the data panel and the achievement value had increased from 100 to 200, the contribution value rising from 340 to 440. Since there were still more missions toplete, the contribution value would definitely surpass the limit. Thus, he spent 100 points to buy two bottles of mid-grade transformation fluid for Tian Qi and Li Fei. They had to continue to improve! Gulp! Tian Qi and Li Fei took the transformation fluid, their spirit roots upgrading from mid-grade to high-grade and entering Seventh Stage Martial Apprentice. Hence, all seven inner gate disciples were at least high-grade aptitudes. An eighth-grade sect having seven high-grade disciples if this was passed to Jianghu, there would be great unrest! In Vast Spirit Gate, Jun Changxiao had bought two bottles of transformation fluid. He then bought four more bottles, giving it to Su Xiaomo and the two others, so he still had three bottles left. Who should they go to? After thinking about it for a while, he called for Yang Yuhua and gave the boy one ordinary-grade and one mid-grade bottle. Since this boy had a nice physical body, if his aptitude was upgraded, Jun Changxiao could definitely count on him to tank in Death Valley. After Yang Yuhua drank the two bottles, his spirit root was upgraded to mid-grade and his cultivation reached Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. The boy was so shocked that he became dumb as a wooden chicken. Seeing his aptitude and cultivation increase so suddenly, anyone else would be shocked beyond words too. Jun Changxiao patted him on the shoulder, saying, Cultivate well and do not disappoint this lords high hopes for you. Yang Yuhua woke up from his shock and loudly eximed, Yes! Thest bottle of ordinary-grade Aptitude Transformation Fluid was given to the shy Ling Yuanxue, first because she had been assiduously cultivating these past few days and second, because there werent many female sect members. Everything was settled. The rest of the time would be spent waiting for the disciples to finish all the sect missions, allowing achievement points to hit the limit and for sect construction to level up. Since Level 2 opened the Pill Refining Pavilion, which had the Healing Pill and Molding Pill If I open the Smithing Pavilion, will I be able to make weapons? Jun Changxiao was filled with anticipation. Seven dayster. The disciplespleted all the sect missions and the achievement value hit the upper limit. It had to be said that it was pinpoint urate, since it didnt overshoot by even 1 point! With 400 achievement points, he also gained 400 contribution points. Since he didnt want those to be erased, Jun Changxiao spent 180 points to buy a Type 88, an 8x scope, shoulder pads, and a silencer. Many thanks, Sect Head. Receiving the full set, Li Luoqiu was unable to put it down. These days, she dutifully fulfilled all of her duties, so this could be considered a gift. Jun Changxiao smiled, This Invincible Might Cannon went through transformation and will no longer have sound when firing. Is that so? Li Luoqiu took the Type 88 with her and went to the back side of the mountain. Since she had fired a gun twice before, she knew that there was a kick-back and thus used the Modified Shoulder Pads. Xiu, xiu! Two silent shots rang out and two fruits on a nearby tree were destroyed. This womans talent wasnt any worse than Xiao Zuijis actually, it was even better! Theres really no sound? Li Luoqiu stared, eyes wide. With a normal silencer, perhaps there was a sound. But with the Modified Silencer, there wasnt even any murmur, taking sneak attacks to the next level! Li Luoqiu immediately liked the weapon even more. She almost wished to look for enemies right now, hiding near them and sniping them dead. In the study room, Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together. He then clicked upon the user interface and next to the {Sect Construction: Level 2} was a {Upgrade} button. Click! [Ding! Sect Construction has been upgraded to Level 3!] [Ding! Sect membership, contribution, and achievement value upper limits have been increased!] [Ding! Sect Smithing Pavilion has been opened!] As the notifications sounded, the data panel went through changes. [Sect Name: Ironbone Unyielding Sect Sect Leader: Jun Changxiao Sect Rank: Eighth Grade Sect Construction: Level 3 Sect Function(s): Medicine Refining Pavilion, Smithing Pavilion Sect Technique(s): Tendon Altering Sutra {Divine Grade Elementary}, I Cut {Mid Grade Elementary}, Rupturing Fist {Ordinary Grade Advanced} Sect Member(s): 500/1000 Sect Contribution: 450/1000 Sect Achievement: 0/1000 Sect Mission: Temporarily None Sect Main Mission: In 100 years] Hahaha, membership finally reached 1000! Jun Changxiao smiled, but his face looked more like aughing-crying face as he howled, Theres only 99000 to go! 1000 and 99000. Yeah, the difference was not just big. Still, no matter how you looked at it, upgrading to Level 3 Sect Construction was still another step forward and should be treated as a good thing. Shua! Jun Changxiao clicked on the Smithing Pavilion and a small panel sprang up, showing a 3D model of a smithing forge. Below were three types of weapons: (1) Basic Cold Edge Sword, (2) Basic Tyrant King Spear, and (3) Basic Firm Iron Shield. Indeed, its simr to the Pill Refining Pavilion. Jun Changxiao joyfully said, This Smithing Pavilion can also make the weapons found in the system store! Clicking on the Basic Cold Edge Sword, another panel opened which read: [Weapon: Basic Cold Edge Sword Material(s): Cold Iron 0/1 jin, Ice Spring Water 0/1 barrels Fire Seed: Exquisite me] So few materials needed? Jun Changxiao was shocked. All of the pills needed 3 or 4 ingredients, but the Cold Edge Sword only needed 1 jin of cold iron and one bucket of Ice Spring Water that was a little pitiful. The system said: [Except for the high rank or special weapons, most will only need one type of ore.] Jun Changxiao tapped his chin, muttering, Cold Iron, it might be expensive. Saying that, he clicked on the Tyrant King Spear. It was even simpler, needing 1 jin of obsidian. After selecting the Firm Iron Shield, Jun Changxiao started to grin since it only needed iron ore! Cold iron and obsidian were things he did not have, but he had tons of iron ore because when Li Luoqiu destroyed the Xiao Familys mining tunnels, she conveniently brought as much as possible back. He currently had several hundred thousand liang (10 liang = 1 jin). Based on the number above, he could make more than 1000 Firm Iron Shields! Jun Changxiao said, This type of ore is usually useless, so I should first make some shields and give them to the disciples. The system reminded: [Iron ore is an indispensable metal in smithing. It is suggested that the host saves some forter use.] Is that so? After Jun Changxiao pondered it for a moment, he said, Then Ill first make 25. That way, the disciples can at least use them when we head to Death Valley. Chapter 171: are you a devil? Chapter 171: are you a devil? The baseless rumors in Liyang City came to be since Jun Changxiao had ordered Drizzle Hall members to spread falsities. Even when the Bei and Xiao Family met on the streets, sometimes Drizzle Hall members would be ying tricks in the background, antagonizing both sides into fighting it out. Destroying their source of ie and causing the Xiao Family to antagonize everyone that was Jun Changxiaos n. After hearing about making the members spread rumors and y dirty tricks, Li Luoqiu once asked him: Are you a devil? When she faced an enemy, they would always be faced with her de. But these methods that Jun Changxiao used, she wouldnt be able to even dream of them. Sometimes, Li Luoqiu thought: If she hadnte out at that time, leading the members to hide in the headquarters instead, the final oue would definitely not be so clean. Thus. He was a devil! Well pause on the n with the Xiao Family for now, you just need to watch them, Jun Changxiao said. Whos the next person you have your eyes on? Li Luoqiu asked. Jun Changxiao waved a hand. My Ironbone Sect is not enemies with the entire world, where would I be finding so many enemies? He really didnt want to show off, he didnt want to act cool and offend others. If no one provoked him, he would just calmly train his disciples, develop his sect, and make it powerful step by step. When he had nothing to do, he would bring his disciples to sing and dance. Or after cultivating got boring, he would lead them on a pic or explore the open country. It was a good dream. But Jun Changxiao understood that reality was brutal. Because Jianghu was a ce of gratitude and grudges. Being neutral and staying out of trouble? Only if you were strong would people not dare provoke you. Li Luoqiu smiled, You arent nning against the Vast Spirit Gate? You dont say. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin and said, Alliance Chief Qin definitely bears a deep grudge, so theres always a possibility that he will jump out randomly someday. So Sect Head is nning? To counter every move. Qin Haoran definitely bore a grudge and Jun Changxiao was not so arrogant as to exterminate a sixth-grade sect. The enemies were motionless, so I am motionless. The enemies make a move, so I''ll greet them with a brick! Since various rumors rose from all directions, the grievances between the Xiao Family and other families continued to grow. This eventually rmed the city lord, who called them into the city lords mansion and gave them a ruthless tongueshing. Although the various noble families became more obedient after that, their grudges against the Xiao Family had only increased. If some conflict urred in the future, you bet that they would explode. Since he could not exterminate the Xiao Family, he would give them a great disturbance. That was Jun Changxiaos true goal. Watching the present situation, he had obviously seeded and thus assigned the Drizzle Hall members to just watch over for now and focus on cultivation. Pass it here, over here! On the field, after Su Xiaomo and Li Fei finished their cultivation, they organized a friendly football match with their junior brothers. Unless he was conducting some hellish training, Jun CHangxiao stressed that the disciples had to rx during cultivation, allowing them to mold their temperaments. Xiu- Li Fei made an identally long pass, the rubber ball arcing through the air and straight towards Jun Changxiaos face, but the sect head caught it single-handed. Come! Jun Changxiao walked into the field, filled with enthusiasm. This lord will y with you all for a while. Su Xiaomo and the others felt their mouths twitching. With our sect heads strength, if he doesnt control it well and kicks the ball towards us, well definitely turn into Li Shangtian! Aiya. Yang Yuhua suddenly pressed a hand to his stomach. Oh, pain, pain. I have to use the toilet. He immediately started to sneak off. Before he could even walk two steps, the Happy Football mmed into his head and Jun Changxiao could be heard saying, Yuhua, go be goalie. Oh. Yang Yuhua rubbed his head, then walked over. Then the sect head said, Come back, youre defending the opposite goal. Ah? Start! With Sect Head Jun as the forward, he used some shy moves to steal the ball and pass the defending yers, rushing across the field. Xiu- The rubber ball carried strength and vigor, arcing through the air and flying towards the goalpost. Yang Yuhua, who was responsible for goal-keeping, did not even try. Instead, he turned and ran towards the goalpost, leaving the goal open. It wasnt that he didnt understand the job of a goalie, but that the football wasnt even rushing towards the goal it was aimed directly at his person! Bang! Yang Yuhua was just a step too slow and the ball mmed into him, sending him and the ball tumbling into the goal together. Yeh. Jun Changxiao put up a peace sign in celebration. None of his teammates came to celebrate with him, since each and every one of them stood to the side with their mouths twitching. Sect Head, are you a one-man show? The match continued. Jun Changxiao continued to y like Cristiano Ronaldo. As long as he touched the ball, he would fly past the defense and shoot. As goalkeeper, Yang Yuhuas only mission was not to protect the goal, but to do everything possible to evade the sad destiny of being hit by the ball. Unfortunately he could not escape it! After the score had be 7:0, the disciples on the field looked at Yang Yuhua, who had essentially been suckerpunched seven times and felt their mouths twitching. How is Sect Head ying football? This is just kicking a person! Hey! Jun Changxiao shouted, Stop gawking stupidly and y already. Su Xiaomo and the others were ready to cry. Sect Head, from the start, you made seven goals. As for your teammates, they havent even touched the ball once. How can you consider this team y? Shua! Jun Changxiao passed the ball to Su Xiaomo, who immediately regained his enthusiasm and dribbled past mid-field. He then mmed the ball into Yang Yuhua, sending both man and ball into the goal. Fucking hell. It finally felt like he was ying football! Bang, bang, bang! Sect Head Jun started to cooperate with his teammates, various long passes and straight stops appearing here and there, a goal always being made. What was weird was that these yers who started making pointste into the game, they would see the goal wide open and still send the ball flying through the field, directly mming into Yang Yuhua and sending the poor boy into the goal. Super, world ss! Kneeling at the goal, Yang Yuhua clutched his stomach and foamed at the mouth. I I think that can still save Putong! He fell to the ground and fainted. Jun Changxiao shook his head. His physical body is insufficient; it would be best to be stricter in training. Did you think that the sect head was just ying football to pettily hurt the boy? No, he was specially training Yang Yuhua so that not only could he be qualified as the second tank, he would be a flexible second tank. Zuiji! Jun Changxiao called out, Double the time this boy trains his body! Yes! Xiao Zuiji, who had been watching, said. Su Xiaomo, starting from tomorrow, organize a football match everyday and make Yang Yuhua the goalie! Yes! After arranging it, Jun Changxiao arrived at the training room. Lin Jianghang, Cui Bujian, and other new disciples sat on the steps, looking like depression personified. This was normal. The disciples who had just joined the Ironbone Sect experienced various hellish experiences. If they were happy, then there was only one possibility they had suffered so greatly they had gone insane! Jun Changxiao waved at them, smiling. How do you feel? Cui Bujian slowly raised his head and bit his bottom lip, fat tears rolling down his cheeks as he sniffled, Sect Head, I miss my family! This is your home, we are your family. Lin Jianghang, Cui Bujian and the others immediately started to bawl, all howling in their heart: Sect Head is definitely a devil! Chapter 173: firm iron shield Chapter 173: firm iron shield For the smithing pavilion, as long as there were materials and a fire seed, he could easily make anything. However, Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded by how it took 30 minutes to make a single shield. So slow! The system said: [If these words were heard by specialized cksmiths on Falling Star Continent, they would definitely smash your head in with a brick.] Why? Jun Changxiao asked. The system exined, [Even for a good cksmith making the lowest grade equipment, simply smelting the ores and tempering the metal would take two days. The host thinking half an hour is slow would definitely anger them.] Oh, oh. Jun Changxiao muttered, Compared to two days, it is indeed not slow. It was not not slow, it was simply too fast! Shua! With a thought, a Firm Iron Shield was summoned. It looked like quite the conventional circr shield, about the size of a pot lid. Although made of iron, it was actually quite light. There was a handle at the center of the inside. The outside of the shield was painted ck and there was a small notch at the center. Having had the experience of loading bullets into a clip, Jun Changxiao immediately judged, This shield can use crystal core energy! [Smart], the system said. As he mentally started refining the second shield, he took Jun Changxiao continued and refined the second shield, then took out a low-grade crystal core and ced it into the shallow dip. Once the core was ced inside, flowing light spread from the central point, outlining a design simr to the Five Elements Eight Trigrams, shining with luminous power. Cool, Jun Changxiaomented. Just as he said that, the flowing light flickered. Although the design remained on the shield, the color actually darkened. Jun Changxiao asked, Whats going on? The system said, [The host can pick up the shield and pour energy into the shield to activate the shields defense function.] Defense function? Holding the shield, Jun Changxiao ced a palm inside and led his consciousness to connect with the shield. Bzzt! He had just touched it when a barrier like an array appeared right in front of the shield. Looking at the flowing light barrier thatpletely protected the front, Jun Changxiao said, This is so cool! However! How were the defense stats? The system said, [The Firm Iron Shields defensive barrier has high durability.] Oh? At this time, Li Luoqiu walked in and asked, Sect Head, what is that? A shield, Jun Changxiao said. Li Luoqiu obviously knew that it was a shield, but was referring to the almost illusionary light barrier. What I meant was why does it look like an array? Jun Changxiao responded, Defensive barrier. Come,e. He lifted the shield and turned, saying, Take out the Desert Eagle and shoot me. Li Luoqiu smiled. If the barrier is destroyed by chance, it would be bad to injure the Sect Head, wouldnt it? It wont break, Jun Changxiao said. Actually shoot? Shoot. Okay. Li Luoqiu raised a hand and the Desert Eagle appeared from thin air. Ka! A bullet was loaded and the muzzle was aimed at the barrier, shooting without hesitation. Hall Master Li was an assassin, so it was clean and efficient. However, after she opened fire, her bright eyes exuded surprise. Although the bullet had hit the light barrier, it had not destroyed it. How is it? Jun Changxiao asked, The defense is not bad, right? Li Luoqiu was filled with amazement. Sect Head, is it possible that your shield is a mid-grade advanced defensive treasure? Jun Changxiao did not know the Firm Iron Shields quality, but coordinated with her and agreed, Not bad, it is mid-grade advanced. No wonder. Li Luoqiu blinked, saying with a smile, Sect Head, how many shields do you have? If you have a lot, why dont you give Drizzle Hall a couple? Jun Changxiao retrieved his energy and released the barrier, saying, Well see. Okay. Li Luoqiu shrugged. Why did youe looking for this lord? Jun Changxiao asked. Li Luoqiu said, Theres news from Vast Spirit Gate saying that Qin Haoran left Qingyang Commandery. From the direction, it seems he is headed for the Holy Spring Sect. Jun Changxiao tapped his chin, saying, This fellow suffered such a big loss, is it possible he wants to invite an expert from the Holy Spring Sect? Li Luoqiu said, It is possible. Jun CHangxiao shook his head, disagreeing with himself. We made a promise with the Holy Spring Sect. Since they brag about being prestigious and noble, they will definitely not send an expert, since that will be an underhanded tactic. Makes sense, Li Luoqiu said. The entire Qingyang Commandery had heard about the agreement to fight. The Holy Spring Sect would definitely follow its words, otherwise they would have sent people to look for trouble after Spirit Spring Mountain. Jun Changxiao said, To this lord, it seems that Alliance Chief Qins trip is just to ask the Holy Spring Sect to carefully look after our Ironbone Sect. A fifth-grade sect will listen to a sixth-grade sect? Li Luoqiu wondered. If you have a question, just ask. The answer depends entirely on the person. Jun Changxiao added, More likely, Alliance Chief Qin is delivering them an advantage and the Holy Spring Sect is happy to ept. Li Luoqiu wrinkled her eyebrows and said, Then, if we went to the Holy Spring Sect, the situation would be more troublesome. Doesnt matter. Jun Changxiao did not care. In his opinion, Qin Haorans methods weren''t anything much, only Spirit Spring Sects type of ying dirty was truly hateful. By evening, the Smithing Pavilion had refined 24 shields. Although the Firm Iron Shields werent bad, they needed crystal cores to form a barrier and 1/10 of the energy would be consumed with one hit from the Desert Eagle. This meant that once the energy was exhausted, the barrier would disappear. Jun Changxiao muttered, After entering Death Valley, the disciples can at least resist the attack of a savage beast. The next day. He summoned the 25 disciples. Not counting the inner court disciples and the ten high-grade spirit roots, the other eight disciples included Zhou Hong, Long Ziyang, Li Yuhua, Ling Yuanxue and others. Jun Changxiao handed them each a shield and a crystal core, simply exining how to input energy. Unless it is a crucial moment, do not use the defensive barrier. Yes! The disciples agreed. He did not hand one to Zhou Hong since that guy would definitely not use the shield at all. Tch. I am a solemn Martial Emperor, how can I defend with this vulgar shield? Ye Xingchen really disliked the Firm Iron Shield. After all, the shield was a little simr to the ones barbarian soldiers from Earth used. Considering that, a free-flying Martial Emperor carrying an iron shield around the skies it was definitely a sad sight. This lowly thing, how can I use it?! Returning to his room, Ye Xingchen tossed the shield into a corner. Outside, Su Xiaomo put a core into the shield and started the defensive barrier, eximing, So powerful! Tch. Ye Xingchen coldly snorted. But as he turned around, he caught a glimpse of the barrier from the corner of his eye and startled, A defensive treasure? Weapons were but des, spears, swords, or halberds, but supreme treasures were varied andplex. For example, there were Buddha beads, seals, and even ordinary-looking bracelets as long as there was a special function, they could be considered supreme treasures. Storage rings were also a kind of supreme treasure. The Firm Iron Shield could create a defensive barrier, meaning it could be considered a supreme treasure. On Falling Star Continent, for things of the same quality, defensive treasures were more valuable than offensive treasures. Ye Xingchen quickly grabbed the shield from the corner and poured energy into the shield, eximing, A mid-grade advanced defensive treasure! Since the basic Firm Iron Shield was deemed mid-grade advanced, then it could favorablypare to a high-grade elementary weapon. Ye Xingchen was not shocked by the quality, but by the fact that the sect head had unexpectedly handed 24 of these shields out! This guy truly has the goods! Chapter 174: patriarch ai here with money Chapter 174: patriarch ai here with money After the disciples grabbed the shields, Ling Yuanxue stayed behind by herself. In the study room, it was just her and Jun Changxiao. Ling Yuanxue lowered her head, her hands trembling. This was the first time she was with the sect head alone. As she was originally shy, she was obviously very nervous. Pah. There was a sudden sound. Ling Yuanxue was startled and took two steps back. Jun Changxiao saw that and speechlessly thought: I only ced a bottle of Aptitude Transformation Fluid down, but shes this scared. Isnt she a little too timid? Yuanxue. He rested his chin on his hands, Whats your dream? Why was the sect head asking about dreams again? Ling Yuanxue softly answered, My My dream is to cultivate the Martial Way and show these smelly no no, Sect Head is an exception, but to show all the smelly men up! Jun Changxiao seriously lectured, Practicing the Martial Way should not be for validation from others, but for oneself. Do you understand? Under-Understood! Pah! Jun Changxiao smacked the table and sternly said, Louder! Ling Yuanxue was so frightened she might cry, but she squeezed her eyes shut and loudly repeated, Understood! Jun Changxiao was nicer as he said, The Martial Way refines ones courage. When we enter Death Valley, this lord hopes that we can see your brave side. Understood! said Ling Yuanxue. Jun Changxiao said, This bottle of medicine, drink it. Oh. Ling Yuanxue shuffled over, then raised her head and downed the bottle of medicine. Before long, her cheeks became flushed as her spirit root rose from ordinary to low-grade and her cultivation entered Meridian Opening Stage Twelve. This Ling Yuanxues eyes widened into the sizes of apricots and she stood frozen in ce. After providing the 24 disciples with Firm Iron Shields, Jun Changxiao had them continue to cultivate and prepare for Death Valley. As for Qingyang Commandery, they were still discussing how the Ironbone Sect defeated the Vast Spirit Gate until another piece of news crashed through the ce. What was it? Seven dayster, the Ai Family would be auctioning the Body Reconstructing Pill! An alchemical pill that could strengthen the physical body Before the Ironbone Sect challenged Vast Spirit Gate it had been part of gossip, but the hype died a bit afterwards and many people nearly forgot about it. But they couldnt forget about it now. Because after the Ai Family set an auction date, they conducted arge-scale ad campaign. They used a slew of different messages, giving people the feeling that it was exaggerated! What is even more surprising was For this times auction, the Ai Family directly announced the Body Reconstructing Pills starting bid. How much? A starting bid of 1 million taels! One million taels? Thats insane! Even a high-grade pill wouldnt be this expensive! Too luxurious. I cant afford it! If it was Jun Changxiao holding the auction and the starting bid was 1 million taels, many martial artists would definitely think he was money crazy. But the Ai Family was different. After all, they were an old business. Previously, they had sold the Healing Pill too. After hearing about it, many martial artists realized that the Body Reconstructing Pill would also be very mysterious! If Ai Shangni had used the Ironbone Sect disciples as endorsers, the news stir would only be greater. But Sect Head Jun had not authorized that, so Patriarch Ai did not dare make the decision on his own. A price of 1 million taels was already insane. For those families and sects that trusted the Ai Family, they naturally started to gather the funds. Jun Changxiao also received the news and smiled. A starting price of 1 million taels. I find it very hard to guess what the final price will reach. Li Luoqiu said, The Body Reconstructing Pill that Sect Head refined is very important to martial artists. Those four pills can probably reach a sky-high price under the Ai Family. Jun Changxiao continued to develop the sect, having no interest in participating in the forting auction. Mainly, he did not want to appear in public and was instead waiting to secretly receive the money. Seven dayster, the auction was held as promised. Since the Ai Family had been spreading ads, the auction this time was limited to the martial artists of Qingyang Commandery. Thus, even if other counties heard about it, they could only send people to join casually. Ladies and gentlemen. In the auction room, Ai Shangni stood on the auctioneers tform and said, The Body Reconstructing Pills effects, this Ai will not borate as you all understand. Thus, the auction will directly start. Shua! He opened the brocade box and clearly announced, First Body Reconstructing Pill, starting price is 1 million taels! 1.1 million taels! 1.2 million taels! An intense bidding war began. The various ns and sects were filled with bloodthirst. After all, there were only 4 Body Reconstructing Pills that was much rarer than the Healing Pills! Once the auction ended, Jun Changxiao learned that the four pills had sold for 10 million taels. Each one for 2.5 million? He shook his head. It doesnt seem too high. Li Luoqiu exined, The Ai Family limited it to Qingyang Commandery this time around. Without external participation, 10 million is pretty good. Makes sense. Jun Changxiao didnt think about it too much. ording to the 40:60 split, he would get 4 million taels money was money. There was more. After the Body Reconstructing Pill, the Ai Family continued to auction Healing Pills. Without external participants, the 10 pills werent able to reach the previous 6 million, but still made 4 million. The Ai Family did this so that they could cater to their own countys customers, so that they wouldnt have to hearints all day. Sect Head. Li Qingyang sent a message: Patriarch Ai is visiting. Actually, it was more correct to say Patriarch Ai is here to give money again. After Ai Shangni entered the main hall, he first offered several hundred in bank notes. Jun Changxiao liked working with the Ai Family very much and so handed over 50 Healing Pills and 10 Body Reconstructing Pills. Ai Shangni epted the pills, his hands trembling. So many pills. If they were auctioned once in a while, the profit would be unimaginable! The penalties paid to the Xiao Family? Forgotten! As long as they could keep ties to Sect Head Jun, even if it was 20 times the fee, my Family would still not care! Ai Shangni happily left, preparing for anotherrge-scale auction. On the road, he was thinking that he would auction the pills together and open it to the outsidemanderies! News of the auction gradually declined. The construction workers were also busy, the repairs of the outer court almost finished, the area being expanded and the number of pavilions increased. Especially the main hall, it was transformed to be more imposing, bing resplendent in gold and jade green. A sects background was all in its main hall. Thus, after challenging the Vast Spirit Gate, Li Qingyang spent all of his energy on the main hall. Why? Because the outer court and pavilions could be changed or expanded at will, but the main hall would never move. Thus, it had to be transformed and be perfect at the first try! Li Qingyangs idea was correct. After the past two repairs, the main hall would go through a period where it would not be altered. Not bad, not bad. Standing in the iparably spacious and mighty hall, Jun Changxiao smiled in satisfaction. Sect Head. Li Qingyang said, This disciple has alreadypleted arge-scale design, so the third round of repairs can begin. This is already pretty good. We can leave more repairs forter. Jun Changxiao paused, then added, Transmit these orders: have the disciples rest well for the evening and we will head to Death Valley tomorrow. Chapter 175: what a waste Chapter 175: what a waste Of the two months given for the epic mission, just about a dozen days were left. Death Valley was quite far away, so Jun Changxiao decided to set off the next day. The 25 disciples assigned for this mission had all improved, the 10 mid-grades all reaching the fifth stage of Martial Apprentice. Since the 10x Qi Gathering Pill was still limited, they only took the 5x ones and so could notpare to the training speed of Li Qingyang and the others. If they had joined another sect during the Hundred Sects Recruitment though, the upper limit would have been the first stage of Martial Apprentice. Thus, the ten disciples were very content and grateful. Long Ziyang and Yang Yuhua also had nice improvements. One reached Fifth Stage Martial Apprentice, the other Fourth Stage. Especially Yang Yuhua. During this one month, not only had his defense be much stronger, he was also much more flexible. If Su Xiaomo and the others wanted to hit him with the ball now, they would need to use 70-80% of their strength. Once Ling Yuanxue took the Aptitude Transformation Fluid, she used the Qi Gathering Pill to reach Martial Apprentice. After some intense cultivation, she reached the Third Stage. Those were just outer court disciples. Although the seven inner court disciples did not have the 10x pills either, they also improved during the one month. Ye Xingchen reached the Ninth Stage, bing on par with Li Qingyang. Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and Tian Qi all reached the Eighth Stage while Xiao Zuiji reached Sixth Stage. As for Lu Qianqian ording to her, she was a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice. Since she could shove her opponent off the stage with just spirit power, no one believed that Senior Sister Lu Qianqian was only a Fourth Stage Martial Apprentice. Of course. In the past month, the other disciples also improved. The average ones like Li Shangtian and Sima Zhongda reached second or third stage of Martial Apprentice. The newest batch of disciples strengthened their bodies and used the Tendon Altering Sutra to reach Meridian Opening Stage Ten, notpletely far from Stage Twelve. Could the sect rank be raised? No, not yet. The requirements for a seventh-grade sect were: sect leader was a Martial Master, 50 Martial Apprentices, and 500 Meridian Opening Stage Twelves. Just based on the first point, the Ironbone Sect was unqualified. Thus, Jun Changxiao had toplete the epic mission and be a Martial Master. Moreover, if he followed how it went after the first epic mission,pletion of Epic Mission II would allow him to directly jump cultivation ranks. Next day. After the 25 disciples ate the breakfast Liu Wanshi prepared, Jun Changxiao led them from the Ironbone Sect in an imposing manner. The others saw them off, then began to regrly train. They hoped that they could get stronger faster, following their sect head and senior brothers out for adventure soon. Li Luoqiu stayed in the sect too. But as she watched Jun Changxiao depart, she thought: Death Valley is filled with numerous dangers. I hope they can all return safely. Death Valley was an ominous ce. With so many people entering at once, it was difficult for her to not worry about someone being lost there forever. Scared? On the road, Jun Changxiao asked aloud. Not scared! the disciples shouted. Even if they knew the trip was bound to be filled with risk, they were not afraid, because they were ironbone unyielding! Death Valley was in the southern part of Qingyang Commandery, a deep ce in the mountains, at least 1000 li from Qingyang City. Since he calcted that they would have enough time, Jun Changxiao was not anxious on his way. He led the disciples along without worry, stopping here and there to appreciate the scenery. It was worth saying that in such a spiritually rich world, there were many ces of enchanting scenery, sights that were difficult to forget. When Jun Changxiao brought his disciples past a waterfall, he found it hard to suppress the emotions in his heart and immediately started to recite poetry: Sunlight illuminates Incense Burner Peak, kindling violet smoke; From afar, a waterfall hangs before the river. Water flies straight down three thousand feet Has the silver stream of our gxy plunged from the highest heaven? [1] The disciples were stunned. Apparently Sect Head could also write poetry! Su Xiaomo and the others who did not have big backgrounds had limited literary education, only thinking that the poem was very rhythmic. Water flies straight down three thousand feet, has the silver stream of our gxy plunged from the highest heaven Long Ziyang carefully repeated the words, then pped his hands and praised, Beautiful, beautiful! Even the icy Lu Qianqian heard the poem Jun Changxiao recited and felt surprised. On Falling Star Continent, martial artists were as numerous as the stars, but academics were hard to find. Sect Head is so cool! Ling Yuanxue didnt say anything special and directly worshiped him. If the system had points for acting cool, Sect Head Jun would have received a huge amount for reciting Waterfall on Mount Lu by Li Bai. Sha, sha, sha! In the wooded mountains and enchanting sights, Xiao Zuiji sped along with the rifle on his back. He stopped by a tree and pulled the trigger. Xiu- With the silencer, the bullet flew silently, striking a goat in the distance. Shua! Su Xiaomo rushed over and carried the goat back, stopping by a small stream to proficiently skin the animal. After some handling, the goat was hung on some branches. Zhou Hong walked over, sword dancing through the air, slicing it instantly. Before the pieces could fall on the ground, several disciples rushed around with bamboo baskets, catching the meat. Shua, shua, shua! The pieces of meat were skewered together and then delivered to the sect head. Jun Changxiao ced the skewers into a temporary grill-like thing, the Exquisite me cooking the meat. Xiao Zuiji shot one bullet. Zhou Hong used the sword. The disciples were serious and attentive, like they were facing an archenemy. But they were just roasting skewers! Little Mo! Jun Changxiao shouted, Wheres the kidney? Standing by the stream, Su Xiaomo called back, Sect Head, I discarded the internal organs! Fuck! Jun Changxiao cursed, What a waste! Li Qingyang felt the corners of his mouth twitching. Oh my sect head. For the price of a bullet, even using the Exquisite me to cook a goat Youre the one wasting! So bored. Ye Xingchen sat in the distance without a care. Shortly, the skewers were ready. Jun Changxiao added some pepper and cumin, then said, Taste this lords craftsmanship. For the disciples who lived on Falling Star Continent, when had they ever seen such a thing? Thus, everyone was curious and tried one they were filled with praise! Junior Brother Ye. Li Qingyang handed him a skewer and said, Try one! Tch. After taking it, Ye Xingchen didnt think much of it and took a bite, and then Yeah, he devoured the rest. No one could resist the seduction of gourmet food, not even an aloof Martial Emperor! He could write poetry, he could roast skewers. The disciples were filled with respect for their sect head, continuous like a torrential river! After finishing the meal, Jun Changxiao brought the disciples along, reaching the fog-covered Death Valley. At the entrance were the words Death Valley carved into the wall, the letters dark red as if written in blood. Hoo-hooo! A cold wind blew past, shrieking and howling through the valleys entrance. Many martial artists were hovering near the entrance. When they noticed Jun Changxiaos group, they immediately broke into discussion. Oh? Is that the Ironbone Sect? Sect Head Jun brought so many disciples, are they here to train in Death Valley? Without a Martial Ancestor, thats just asking for death! Chapter 178: please pay Chapter 178: please pay The rogue cultivators following them saw Xiao Zuiji brutally kill a ck-skinned Leopard and were ck-jawed. Holy shit! A peak Martial Apprentice-level savage beast was unexpectedly smashed to a pulp! Shua! Xiao Zuiji ripped the leopards chest open with his bare hands, grabbing the crystal core from its heart. The rogue cultivators felt their blood boiling. That was a core from a peak Martial Apprentice-level savage beast, it was worth several spirit stones! Of course, none of them even thought of stealing it, since that would definitely mean death! Jun Changxiao led his disciples towards the forests. After stepping into Death Valley, the Epic Mission began the 7 day countdown. Thus, he had to find the four savage beasts of the mission as soon as possible. Shua, shua! Once Jun Changxiao left, the rogue cultivators chased on their heels, peeling the ck-skinned leopards fur off. This peak Martial Apprentice savage beasts fur was more valuable than the Earthly me Wolfs. Their movements were very slow, annoyingly slow. Hurry up, we have to keep up with them. The Ironbone Sect is so strong. Well definitely have good things if we scrap-pick! These people quickly hurried along, maintaining a certain distance. Tak. Suddenly, Jun Changxiao turned around. Guys, isnt it a little improper to scrap-pick behind my Ironbone Sect? Hehe. One of the martial artists unashamedly scratched his head and said, Sect Head Jun, your Ironbone Sect eats the meat. Is it not okay for us to follow and drink the soup? Jun Changxiao said, You can have the soup, but hand over 1000 taels each. The things my Ironbone Sect does not want, you can have. 1000 taels? One martial artist was dumbfounded. Sect Head Jun, isnt that a little expensive? Jun Changxiao said, If you think it is expensive, you can take the lead and my Ironbone Sect will give you 1000 taels each to scrap-pick behind you. This The people felt their mouths twitching. They really wanted to agree, since 20 people would be 200,000 taels. However they didnt have the ability to lead! Jun Changxiao said, You dont want to pay, but you want to take advantage of us there is no such thing in this world. Thus, if you dare follow us again, do not me this lord for our falling out. The disciples coordinated with him, their energies surging! Having experienced the Ironbone Sect valiantly ughtering the Earthly me Wolves, the rogue cultivators were startled and hastily retreated. Sect Head Jun. One martial artist said, I have to give 1000 taels If I cannot pick enough to cover that, wouldnt I be a poor fool? Jun Changxiao lightly responded, There is no helping it, since scrap-picking relies on luck. Those words really made people dumbfounded. Well give! Having obtained the fur of the ck-skinned leopard, one group of martial artists agreed and paid 5000 taels. After all, they had gotten to know the benefits. Following was a gamble. Handing 1000 taels each was another gamble! The more than 30 rogue cultivators, after some struggle, each pulled out 1000 taels. With 30,000 taels in his pocket, Jun Changxiao reminded them: Remember, you are scrap-pickers. If you take something you shouldnt have, it might lead to tragedy. Sect Head Jun, please rx, we wont take things that dont belong to us! the crowd patted their chests in guarantee. Aowoo- Suddenly, there was howling. From the dense fog in front, there were suddenly scarlet red orbs terrifying! Crunch, crunch. From the gloom, wolf beastsrger than the Earthly me Wolves walked out. The air around their bodies seemed to turn scarlet, mes soaring and scarlet pupils sneering. Not good, its a pack of Scarlet me Wolves! The rogue cultivators faces changed. Earthly me Wolves were generally low-level, around low second or third stage. The Scarlet me Wolves were more high-leveled, usually starting at sixth stage! In other words, each of these Scarlet me Wolves were not weaker than an Earthly me Wolf King! Moreover,pared to the Earthly me Wolves, Scarlet me Wolves were violent and would readily spit out columns of mes! Its over, its over! If I had known, I wouldnt have handed over 1000 taels! The rogue cultivators did not care about scrap-picking, nor did they care about their money, rushing towards the exit and entering the canyon corridor. During this time, no one turned to look behind them. Rather, they wished they could grow two more legs! They were scared by this? Jun Changxiao scratched at this head. Did this lord just randomly earn several thousand taels? . The disciples were speechless. Li Qingyang said, Sect Head, there are at least 50 Scarlet me Wolves. Their strengths arent below the Sixth Stage of Martial Apprentice, so it might be a bit difficult. Then what are you all waiting for? Jun Changxiao stepped back first, saying, Hurry up and get into a defensive position! Shua, shua! The disciples quickly looked around, discovering that the left side of the mountain wall went in a little and rushed over. Roar! Just as they prepared a defensive formation, there were angry roars. The Scarlet me Wolves, who had been about to attack, heard the roaring and seemed to be suddenly filled with dread, their footsteps slowing down. Huff! Towards the end of the wall, arge bear beast seemed to have just woken up, raising its 5 meter tall form and eyes twinkling with an ominous light. Mid-second stage, Mountain-Carrying Bear! A mid-second stage beast was equivalent to someone at the second stage of Martial Master! From physique to ominous re, it was indeed very chuuni (mid-second) [1]! Holy shit! Jun Changxiao pulled out the Desert Eagle, about to smite this guy from existence. At the same time, Ye Xingchenunched himself from the stone walls, flying into the air with his sword in hand. Shua, shua, shua, shua- Very quickly, several sword auras filled the air and urately mmed into the Mountain-Carrying Bears chest. Zhou Hong eximed, 30 swords at once! Ye Xingchen could previously make 24 swords, but he could now make 30 swords in one breath. Obviously, hisprehension of the First Word: Quick move had improved. Zhou Hong was a sword cultivator,prehending the sword daily. But in this past month, he had only gone from 23 swords to 25 swords. Dont think that 2 swords was very little. Trade it for another sword cultivator and they might not be able to reach that level after months, years, or even their entire lifetime! Shua! Ye Xingchen gracefullynded on the ground. My god, Senior Brother Yes sword was so quick! The outer court disciples eximed and praised. Soon, their expressions stiffened because once the sword res died down, the Mountain-Carrying Bear seemed to be unaffected, its paws mming down. Senior Brother Ye, watch out! they cried. ng! At this time, Ye Xingchen smoothly inserted his sword back into its sheath. As the sound echoed, a number ofrge wounds appeared on the Mountain-Carrying Bears chest exactly 30 of them! Tss, tss! Blood sttered. With its paws no longer connected to its heart, the gathered strength quickly dissipated. The bear soon toppled over. Ye Xingchen indifferently sneered, Vulgar beast. Senior Brother Ye, watch out! Huh? Ye Xingchen felt like the sky suddenly darkened for some reason. Looking up, he realized that the vulgar beast wasnt falling backwards, wasnt falling to the left or right, but was fucking copsing face first! Huff, huff! Bang-! Because Ye Xingchen was acting cool, he wasnt able topletely avoid the massive beast and was buried under the heavy Mountain-Carrying Bear. Sir Night Emperor How tragic! . [1] chuuni, like chuunibyou; middle school 2nd year syndrome (eighth-grader syndrome) Chapter 180: defensive barrier Chapter 180: defensive barrier Dont have any doubts, it was the enhanced mode of the 8x Scope. Once the target was locked on and a bullet was ejected, it would be a sure hit. The Scarlet me Wolf King, as if realizing that it was in grave danger, immediately ran. However, it could not escape! Xiu- A silent bullet shot towards it, through the trees and clumps of leaves. The Scarlet me Wolf Kings senses were very good. The moment it detected the bullet, its pupils dted with desperation, because it knew that it could not avoid that hit! Bang! In the end, the bullet seemed to have grown eyes, urately hitting the wolf in the forehead, directly disintegrating its skull. Bang! The Scarlet me Wolf Kings huge body crashed into the ground, the red glow seeping from its pupils, though it had not lost its hatred. It had obviously sensed the danger. It had obviously tracked that flowing lights path. Why could it not avoid it? Crazy Z-shakes? Strong detection skills? Sorry, in the face of a deity, you are all but ants! Aowooo! After the Scarlet me Wolf King died, there were sorrowful howls echoing across the woods, streaks of red rushing forward. Tak, tak, tak. A momentter, the Ironbone Sect was surrounded by 200 Scarlet me Wolves, eyes twinkling with an ominous light. Jun Changxiao felt his mouth twitching. Killing the Scarlet me Wolf King had unexpectedly drawn out all the other wolves! Nonsense. You killed the big boss, so of course the underlings would go all out! Huff, huff! At this time, the wolves were gathering the energy, their whole bodies covered by mes. Huff, huff, huff! More wolves began to set themselves on fire. The entire field seemed to be filled with dozens of pirs of me it could be considered a magnificent sight! Li Qingyang solemnly said, Theyre about to attack! Huff! Just as he spoke, one of the wolves opened its big jaws and shot out mes like a light beam. Anything that the beam touched instantly turned to ash! Crunch! Xiao Zuiji took one step forward, setting the shield in front of his body and forming an absolute defense. Bang! The me mmed into the Firm Iron Shield, producing a strength of over 17,000 jin! A low seventh-stage Scarlet me Wolf, after releasing its mes, was as strong as the Long Sabre Gates gate master that was a little strong! However, in front of the extremely sturdy Xiao Zuiji, even if the strength broke 20,000 jin, the boy would still be as steady as Mount Tai! He could take one, but what about 2 or 3? Huff! Huff! Another two wolves spat mes, targeting Xiao Zuiji. Bang, bang! Two more beams of light mmed into the Firm Iron Shield. Including the previous wolfs, the total impact was at least 50,000 jin, causing Xiao Zuiji to shiver and tremble! Moreover, under the mes, the iron shield gradually began to glow red. Wasnt the shield supposed to be non-heat conducting? That was in regard to the Earthly me Wolfs attacks, meaning that it wouldnt immediately melt. Facing such an incinerator, the shield could only be considered mildly heat resistant it would not be able topletely block the thermal energy! Currently speaking, Xiao Zuiji could still endure. But it would be difficult to say how long he couldst. Under the mes, the inside of the shield only continued to glow brighter, the metal growing hotter and hotter. Huff-huff-huff! Another three beams of mes were spat out! Xiao Zuijis expression flickered. With the addition of another three attacks, the strength would be over 100,000 jin. He wanted to try it! But with the shield burning, he definitely could not do it! Without time to hesitate, Xiao Zuiji immediately connected with the shield''s crystal core. Buzz! Soon, the outside of the Firm Iron Shield formed a flowing light barrier, simr to an array. Bang, bang, bang! The three mes hit this barrier. Six mes caused the intensity of me and strength to break 100,000 jin! However, even under the powerful blow, Xiao Zuiji stood entirely still behind the defense barrier. The Firm Iron Shields defensive function had been activated, allowing him to be very rxed. With the barrier resisting the mes, the red-hot metal of the Firm Iron Shield also gradually cooled. However, with the sustained attack by the wolves, the crystal cores energy also continued to be used up. With the given strength, it could only be activated for another 10 minutes. Huff, huff, huff! More Scarlet me Wolves leapt from the left and right to spout mes! Yang Yuhua strode forward, standing to Xiao Zuijis right and activating the barrier on his own Firm Iron Shield. Li Qingyang stood on the left, seamlessly creating another barrier. These three people stood in a spearhead formation, sessfully keeping the mes away from all three directions. The Firm Iron Shields defensive barrier function proved to be decisive this quarter! However, there were many Scarlet me Wolves. If they all attacked, the situation would be very difficult! Little Mo, Little Fei. Jun Changxiao ordered, Charge! He also realized that they could not fight a protracted war with the pack of wolves, otherwise they would fall into a position of passivity. Shua, shua! Su Xiaomo and Shangfei, these agile disciples, charged forward. The Scarlet me Wolves who were targeting Xiao Zuiji suddenly saw humans leap at them, turning to direct their mes in that direction! Huff, huff, huff! Ten beams of mes shot through the air. Unfortunately, Su Xiaomo and Li Fei were agile, easily avoiding the attacks with Ghost Stride. 20 Scarlet me Wolves opened their jaws to spit mes, but were unable to catch the two people with their speed. Come at me,e at me! Su Xiaomo ran while shouting and provoking, Hit me if you can! The Scarlet me Wolves were enraged,unching attacks at him left and right! HUFF, HUFF, HUFF! Dozens of beams exploded towards him! Fuck! Su Xiaomo was frightened, running through the ming rain like a headless chicken. On the other side, Li Fei saw his senior brother being targeted and suddenly stopped. He lifted his golden right foot, like he was ying football. But there was no football! Buzz, buzz! At this time, the air suddenly shook and stones the size of fists appeared! Ironbone Shadowless Kick! Bang, bang, bang! In one smooth movement, Li Fei used his golden right foot to make six shots. Xiu, xiu, xiu! The six stones exploded forward, drawing arcs through the air! Bang, bang, bang! The six wolves attacking Su Xiaomo were all hit urately in the forehead, falling to the ground, dead. Each of Li Feis kicks were at least 20,000 jin in strength. The stones were also quiterge. Although it was iparable to a bullet, a headshot was definitely fatal! Holy shit! Yang Yuhua saw that and was suddenly filled with cold sweat. During the past month of training, he had been targeted by Senior Brother Lis golden right foot many times. If Senior Brother Li had been using this level of strength at the time, he would be less than a fart now! I Cut! I Cut, I Cut Cut Cut! As Su Xiaomo was running about, a crescent shaped light appeared on his right palm, slicing through the air to hit the Scarlet me Wolves. These two people entered the stage and attracted the entire packs attention. Jun Changxiao thought that this was a good opportunity and ordered, Xingchen,pletely extinguish all the fire! . TLN: reminder that Shangfei and Li Fei are both nicknames for Li Shangtian because his dream is to fly to the heavens (fei shang tian) Chapter 179: hatred of the scarlet flame wolf king Chapter 179: hatred of the scarlet me wolf king Disying the First Word: Quick Move, Ye Xingchen formed 30 swords in one breath, instantly killing a mid-second Mountain-Carrying Bear. It had to be said that he was very strong! Had the rogue cultivators not fled, they would have been deeply shocked. Of course, they would have also seen Ye Xingchen showing off only to be buried by the corpse of said bear. Quickly drag it off him, dont just waste space! Jun Changxiao ordered. Yang Yuhuas physical strength erupted. He directly lifted the near 10,000 jin Mountain-Carrying Bear off his senior brother, tossing it to the side. Pitiful little bear-bear. If you had pretended to continue sleeping a moment ago, perhaps you would not have died so quickly. There was nothing to say. Who asked you to bump into this group of ruthless people? Shua! Ye Xingchen leapt up from the ground, dusting off his clothes and rearranging his sleeves. He sniffed, Vulgar beast. Even if it was awkward, he had to continue acting cool! Aowooo! Detecting that the aura of the Mountain-Carrying Bear had disappeared, the dozens of Scarlet me Wolves once again rushed over. Although they had not released their mes, the areas temperature instantly sky-rocketed. Xiao Zuiji stood at the entrance of the shallow cave, shield in front of his body and eyes filled with excitement. He liked dangerous experiences like this, becausepared with just cultivating every day, he could confirm his strength here! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo and the others also lifted their shields to stand behind him. If Xiao Zuiji was the first line of defense, they were the second. Hooo! At this time, two wolves rushed forward, forelegs outstretched and sharp ws out, tearing down towards the shield! Crunch! Xiao Zuiji lifted his shield, taking one step forward to wolfishly m into the wolves. Xiu- At this time, another wolf rushed forward, its ws drawing a goosebump raising sound as they scratched against the shield. Although the defense barriers had not been activated, the Firm Iron Shield was very durable there werent even any w marks. It was actually the Scarlet me Wolf who howled in pain after slicing at the shield. Xiu- Taking this opportunity, Xiao Zuiji lifted his shield, swinging it like a sword to slice the wolfs head off, before cing the Firm Iron Shield before himself once more. Bang! Bang! The Scarlet me Wolves that rushed after mmed into the shield. Although it trembled, Xiao Zuiji was unmoving. Shua, shua, shua! Soon, another three wolves charged forward. Using their strengths, they were able to force him back one step, causing the first line to fall slightly. Aowooo! Two intelligent wolves leapt up, wanting to jump at Xiao Zuiji from behind. But just as they leapt into the air, two Cold Edge Swords directly punctured their bodies. Puchi! Puchi! The Cold Edge Swords pierced their abdomens, slicing through their body and sttering blood. Luckily, Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo had lifted their shields up like umbres. The disciples who did not lift their shields up in time were showered in blood, their appearances very disorderly. Bang, bang! Another several wolves attacked, but Xiao Zuiji was able to keep them back. With his powerful physical strength, he was at least able to persevere. Originally, it would have been a dangerous situation where the enemy was on all sides. But because they had chosen a good location, the Ironbone Sect could avoid being besieged and only had to defend the entrance. The shoring of this tactic was also obvious. Since the entrance was a little narrow, most of the disciples could only shrink inside the cave, unable to effectively defend. Zuiji, Yuhua! Jun Changxiao ordered, Charge outside and open up the space! Yes! Yang Yuhua walked out from behind, lifting his shield to stand with Xiao Zuiji, fending off the attacking wolves. Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo raised their shields and swords to follow. As long as a wolf was mmed by a shield, a sword would be there to cut its head off. Zhou Hong also stepped forward, hand resting on his swords hilt. Jun Changxiao said, You do not need to act, they are enough. Althoughing to Death Valley was for the epic mission, it was also a training experience for the disciples. Since this genius of the Sword Way was too strong, how could the rest of the disciples gain any experience if this one killed all the wolves? Zhou Hong understood, taking his hand off the sword. With Xiao Zuiji and Yang Yuhua tanking, the space was gradually pulled open, allowing Li Qingyang and the others to form a defensive arc around the entrance. Going from one line of defense to three was indeed a little difficult. It was good that the Ironbone Sect disciples were strong. So long as a wolf charged forward, they would be pushed back and then killed by a sword. It was nice to have proper equipment. Had they been unarmed, they would probably have been running around Death Valley chased by wolves. Depending on the Firm Iron Shield and the terrain, more than 20 Scarlet me Wolves died in the first wave. Aowooo! There was more howling, as if more orders were issued. Dozens of Scarlet me Wolves stood in the distance, their fur bing bright red like blood. Huff, huff! Heat filled the air. Li Qingyang solemnly said, They are condensing mes. Everyone, be careful! Zuiji, gun! Shua! Jun Changxiao took the Type 88 and stood between Xiao Zuiji and Yang Yuhua, eye pressed to the 8x Scope. A moment ago, the wolf howling had definitely been the king of the Scarlet me Wolf pack. Find it and kill it! With the 8x Scope, even leaves several hundred meters away were clear. Quickly, Jun Changxiao found that on arge tree in the distance was arge Scarlet me Wolf King. With its eyes viciously gleaming, it didnt seem weaker than the Mountain-Carrying Bear. Motherfucker. You dare bully my Ironbone Sect! After aiming, Jun Changxiao pulled the trigger. Xiu! A silent bullet shot out. Through the 8x Scope, it could be seen that the Scarlet me Wolf King seemed to have smelled danger ahead of time, unexpectedly diving into the trees. What the fuck? So quick and smooth? Jun Changxiao continued to follow its movements, consecutively opening fire several times, getting some real sniper action. Shua! The Scarlet me Wolf King could really smell danger. The moment the bullet was shot, it would dodge at extremely quick speeds, contempt filling its red eyes. Fucking hell! Jun Changxiao felt like he was being looked down on and pulled the trigger once more. However, even after several rounds and emptying the clip, the opponent was still one step ahead. Although Xiao Zuiji could not see what the sect head was aiming at, he heard four rounds being shot and judged that the target had yet to be hit. My god! Sect Head has deity-like marksmanship Since he has opened fire so many times, the target is definitely super strong! Jun Changxiao cursed, this fucker! Since getting the Type 88, this was the first time that he had not managed to hit the target, especially after shooting several rounds! The system said, [The Scarlet me Wolf Kings sense and agility are very high. From a long-distance, the host has a very low probability of hitting it.] I dont believe it! Jun Changxiao took out the Earthly me Wolf Kings crystal core that he had just obtained, filling another clip of 10 bullets. The system said, [Since the core is of higher quality, the rate of fire and power will be increased. It will be difficult for the Scarlet me Wolf King to avoid it.] [Ding! The host has turned on the 8x Telescopic Sights Enhanced Mode, consuming 5 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 425/1000.] System: [] Jun Changxiao turned to the front with hatred in his eyes, coldly thinking, If this lord cant crush you today, how can I still survive in the Immortal World? The Scarlet me Wolf King seemed to have sensed immense danger, quickly turning around to run away. Xiu- But just as it turned around, a bullet exploded forth. Unless you can fucking fly [1], be a darling and eat this bullet for your father! . [1] uses , which trantes to something more like fly to Heaven Chapter 181: devil from hell Chapter 181: devil from hell Li Fei and Su Xiaomo were able to attract all of the Scarlet me Wolves attention, causing the wolves to unceasingly condense mes and prepare tounch a wilder attack. This was an excellent opportunity for someone else to attack! Shua! Ye Xingchen jumped forward,nding in front of Xiao Zuiji. He walked step by step towards the distracted Scarlet me Wolves, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword and eyes twinkling with severe light. Senior Brother Ye is about to make a move! The outer court disciples all watched on, eyes filled with worship. With 30 swords in one breath, Ye Xingchen had killed a mid-second stage Mountain-Carrying Bear, making them all shocked. This time, they also hoped to see that superb sword technique! Zhou Hong also watched on. Under the eyes of many people, Ye Xingchen stopped when there was barely 10 meters between him and the wolves. Su Xiaomo and Li Feis taunting had been too strong, so even when Sir Night Emperor stood 10 meters away, the wolves did not him pay attention. Is this treating me as air? The prideful Ye Xingchens eyes only became colder. His wrist snapped and he drew his sword! With the clinking of the swords sheath, the wolves attacking Su Xiaomo and Li Fei all turned around. There was a human, burn him to death! The Scarlet me Wolves were just about to spit mes when Ye Xingchen disyed the First Word: Quick Move. Shua, shua, shua, shua- In a second, 30 swords appeared, the sword qi exploding out like 30 bolts of white silk. Hu, hu! The sword qi danced and a cold wind blew! Ye Xingchen, who still stood with his sword drawn, had his ck hair blowing in the wind and a callous expression on his face. It could be said that he looked the coolest of the cool! 30 strands of sword qi, blossoming like a flower in spring. The worship in the Ironbone disciples eyes only grew, eximing in shock and admiration! Seeing once again that Ye Xingchen could make 30 swords in one breath, Zhou Hongs desire to cultivate the Ice Sword Dvine Art only intensified! Xiu, xiu, xiu! 30 strands of sword qi, flew close to the ground and locked on 30 different Scarlet Ffame Wolves. First Word: Quick Move. It really was just about one word: speed! Those wolves who had hoped to burst Ye Xingchens head werent able to even fully turn around before the sword qi was upon them. Xiu, xiu, xiu! Sword qi filled the air, disappearing into the void. 30 Scarlet me Wolves had been shed through the head, the mes condensed in their mouths extinguishing and their scarlet pupils gradually losing life. ng! The Cold Edge Sword was sheathed. Putong! Putong! A line appeared on 30 Scarlet me Wolves, splitting the wolves right down the center, causing blood and guts to flow. 30 swords in one breath, each sword had taken a life. Strong! Too strong! In order to not fall into a ditch once more, as Ye Xingchen acted cool, he consistently maintained a high vignce. Aowoo! At this time, dozens of Scarlet me Wolves recklessly charged, the temperature in the air instantly raising. Come, leftovers. Ye Xingchens hand was once again on his sword, gaze filled with battle intent. Shua, shua! Several wolves rushed forward, but just as their sharp ws extended, a sword re filled their field of vision, then their bodies were torn in half! Puchi! Puchi! More Scarlet me Wolves charged from different directions, but when they got close to Ye Xingchen, they were all sliced to bits ahead of time it was a massacre. In a few moments, a dozen Scarlet me Wolves tragically died, blood flowing everywhere. Our experienced Brother Chen was an aggressive person of few words! I Cut! I Cut Cut Cut! On the other side, Su Xiaomo used the spiritual martial skill like crazy, crescent moons of energy exploding everywhere and killing wolves left and right. Ironbone Shadowless Kick! Li Fei was also summoning stones of just the right size from his storage right, kicking them like footballs. These three showed martial skills, sword techniques, and hidden weapons. The Scarlet me Wolves were like cavalry who had been overrun, charging again and again until they were swept off their feet! Put the shields down and kill! Jun Changxiao called out. Shua, shua! Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and Li Yuhua deactivated the defense barriers. Other disciples also put their shields away, either taking out their swords or condensing energy to kill. In front of the several hundred wolves, the Ironbone Sect was filled with terrifying momentum. Actually, in this case, it was hard to tell who were the savage beasts and who were the prey! Entrance of the valley. More than 30 rogue cultivators had retreated here. They had not left, but waited for the Ironbone Sect disciples. Some of them were thinking about asking for their money back. After all, if they werent able to pick anything, they had paid 1000 taels in vain. My apologies. Once your money entered Jun Changxiaos pockets, it was gone forever. Strange! Someonemented, Why hasnt the Ironbone Sect returned? They werent encircled, right? With their strength, it should be easy for them to escape. With so many in one ce, they probably got unlucky! As the people waited, they doubted the safety of the Ironbone Sect and believed they had definitely been encircled by wolves! Even the mostmon Scarlet me Wolf is not weaker than the Earthly me Wolf King. There were definitely 70-80 just now. If the Ironbone Sect got surrounded, its definitely a death sentence! Let alone an eighth-grade sect, even Alliance Chief Qin and his disciples would be doomed! If we had known about this beforehand, I wouldn''t have handed over 1000 taels! But now, dying to a pack of wolves, it will be hard to even recover their bodies! The onlookers were dumbfounded. These people didnt care about the Ironbone Sect, but cared about their money! We can wait some more. Once the Scarlet me Wolf Pack is gone, we can go take a look and see what we can find. Although the Ironbone Sect cannot fight this pack of wolves, perhaps they were able to kill several of the wolves. The fur of a Scarlet me Wolf is extremely thermo-regting and will sell for a good price! Right, right! The people did not exit, calmly waiting at the entrance. After all, the money had been handed over, so they were owed some reward. Soon, an hour passed by. Someone said, I think its fine now, should we take a look? No rush, no rush. Another said, Lets wait another hour. The people waited for another hour before cautiously traveling back down the corridor. Coming to the end, they did not enter the valley, but carefully listened to the sounds inside and listened for wolf howls. There was nothing! The wind blowing past was a little chilly. The people instantly determined that the Scarlet me Wolves had retreated, otherwise the wind would be hot! The rogue cultivators were emboldened and walked forward. When they entered Death Valley once more, they looked at where the Ironbone Sect disciples were and their faces solidified. That area. Was a pile of more than 200 Scarlet me Wolves! Either they had been sliced in half, or their heads had been hollowed each of them had died! More than 20 Ironbone Sect disciples sat on the corpses, robes died in blood. Some of them were shaking their limbs, others were using the wolf fur to clean the blood of their weapons. So many Scarlet me Wolves had died what a scene! The 25 Ironbone Sect disciples had not died, not even one had been injured what an impactful scene! The rogue cultivators felt their eyes bing saucers, their innermost feelings in turmoil! Shua, shua! At this time, the Ironbone Sect disciples turned to face them, grins on their faces. Since they were covered in wolf blood, their smiles immediately evoked the feeling of meeting a devil from Hell! Thump, thump, thump! The rogue cultivators were frightened into backing up several steps, a cold feeling seeping into their bodies! Everyone. Jun Changxiao dragged the Scarlet me Wolf Kings corpse over, using it as a footrest as he smiled: You left Death Valley a moment ago, which is equal to losing your protections. But if you happen to still want to scrap-pick behind my Ironbone Sect, please pay another 1000 taels. Chapter 182: scamming Chapter 182: scamming 200 Scarlet me Wolves. Some had their heads cut off, others had been split right down the middle as blood dyed the earth red it looked like a ughterhouse! The Ironbone Sect disciples sitting on the corpses turned their heads to smile, revealing their white teeth, like butchers! No They looked like devils that walked straight out of Hell! The 30 rogue cultivators were startled and retreated, their scalps tingling and backs drenched! As martial cultivators, why were they afraid? If it had been the death of ordinary cattle, they would have been absolutely indifferent. But those had been low seventh-stage Scarlet me Wolves, each of which had beenparable to Seventh Stage Martial Apprentices! Moreover, the entire pack had been ughtered. 20 disciples had massacred an entire pack of low seventh-stage Scarlet me Wolves, which was terrifying enough! Seeing Jun Changxiao dragging the Scarlet me Wolf Kings corpse over, their shock only intensified! Was this a dream? Seeing how each of them had gone dumb, Jun Changxiao shook his head. Did they not hear this Lords words from a moment ago? What words? To continue handing over 1000 taels if they wanted to scrap-pick! I give! One martial artist quickly pulled out silvers. Originally, they thought the Ironbone Sect was done for, but it was actually the Scarlet me Wolves. He was smart and instantly deduced that these people were terrifyingly strong. Following them would definitely allow him to reap rewards! Others also figured out, rushing to hand over silvers. So many Scarlet me Wolf corpses, each of them could grab several and sell for a nice price. More importantly, if they followed the Ironbone Sect deeper, they would be able to find ores and medicinal herbs, which might allow them to change their fates! Just like this, Jun Changxiao earned another 30,000 taels. After their payment, the rogue cultivators stared at the Scarlet me Wolf corpses, preparing to skin them. Disciples, heed my orders. Jun Changxiao said, Crystal core, skin, bones. As long as it''s valuable, take everything. Huh? The rogue cultivators heard his words and were dumbfounded. Shua, shua! The disciples rushed into action. In a short moment, the 200 wolves had been skinned to the bone, with only the meat left behind. This could also be sold for money. But it was only marginally better than ordinary beef andmb, so it wouldnt sell for very high. Since his storage capacity was limited, the Ironbone Sect left it behind. Everyone. Jun Changxiao pointed at the meat and said, There is no meaning to just drinking soup, you should have some meat. Saying that, he led the disciples off. Hu! A cold wind blew, making the 30 or so rogue cultivators feel a chill to their bones. Spending 2000 taels just to pick up meat from behind the Ironbone Sect, this was losing money! Sect Head, only leaving them with wolf meat was a little ruthless. Walking on the road, Li Qingyang murmured. Jun Changxiao responded, Following behind us to pick up free presents? There is no such thing in this world. In the the beginning, he did not care about the wolves furs and such. After all, even if they could be sold, it was only for a bit. But after killing the ck-Skinned Leopard, he saw the rogue cultivators snatch them up with fervor. So he thought, dozens of furs was not much, but what about several hundred or several thousand? Exactly. Death Valley did notck in savage beasts! The silver taels from Vast Spirit Gate and Patriarch Ai were almost 20 million. However, Jun Changxiao did not consider himself very rich. So long as he had a chance to make more, he would take it. After thinking it through, he wished he could get angry and force the rogue cultivators to take out the beast furs and bones, but that would definitely make him look bad as a sect leader. How frustrating, but what should he do? Whatever, hell just make them hand over another 1000 taels. With that payment, he made up his losses. If they still wanted to scrap-pick, they could just take beast meat. So in reality this guy was using the opportunity to make back his losses from the previous beast pelts being taken! If you counted the ck-Skinned Leopard, it was barely even 1000 taels in value, but he actually asked for 1000 taels per person. Even like this, he didnt feel satisfied. Then the Scarlet me Wolves appeared and the rogue cultivators ran away. When they came back again Mhm. He would seize this opportunity to scam them over more money. This sect leader he was a scammer! It was true he was a scammer. But since they did not know each other, why should he brave the dangers to lead the way at the forefront so that they could reap the benefits? Also, even if they had nothing to scrap-pick from, at least the Ironbone Sect was in the front. 2000 was owed for their safe return! Continue. After walking several meters, they did not encounter savage beasts but some medicinal herbs. Since they grew at the entrance, the quality was subpar, but Jun Changxiao ordered the group to sweep the area clean. Sect Head Jun. A martial artist from behind was dumbfounded. Such low level herbs are barely worth anything, you taking them all Jun Changxiao responded, If you are going to scrap-pick, you should have the attitude of a scrap-picker. The group was immediately silent. It seemed that this guy was hard to take advantage of! In the meantime, Xiao Zuiji stopped, pressing his ear to the ground. Hearing the vibrations, he knit his brow. Something big is on its way. This was an ability he had developed when adventuring outside with Ye Xingchen. Using it today, he seemed very experienced. However! Su Xiaomo walked over and pointed in front, the corner of his mouth twitching. Junior Brother Xiao, you can see it with your eyes. Huh? Xiao Zuiji looked up. Deep in the forest, squarely in his field of vision, was arge shadow that caused the ground and trees to tremble. That was awkward. Roar! Suddenly, there was a deafening roar. The trees were suddenly shoved apart by arge shadow, which appeared to be an ape with brown fur taller than the previous Mountain-Carrying Bear! Li Qingyang solemnly said, Fifth stage Big Ape? Big Ape? Jun Changxiao was filled with pleasant surprise. The Big Ape was one of the four beasts for the Epic Mission! After entering the Death Valley, they had met a mission goal so soon easier than he imagined! Roar! The Big Ape roared angrily once more, the young saplings in the area sent flying. The rogue cultivators retreated again, but did not run all the way to the entrance once again. Since the wolf pack had been massacred, they had sufficient confidence in the Ironbone Sect. Qingyang, Zuiji, Xiaomo. Jun Changxiao said, This big guy is all yours. Okay Let me! Lu Qianqian rushed over in mysterious steps, ayer of energy appearing on her jade-like hands and chilling the air. Everywhere she passed seemed to have been frozen with ayer of frost. Ice ss? Ye Xingchen was surprised. The following rogue cultivators saw this Ironbone Sect disciples form frost with each breath, staring wide-eyed. Of the myriad of Falling Star Continent attributes, those that could be ice spirit types were very rare! ording to some studies, ice sses were simr to sword cultivators, being 1 in 10,000 regr martial cultivators. Tsk, tsk. Jun Changxiao said, No wonder shes so icy all the time, shes actually a rare ice cultivator. Just like an immortal fairy, Lu Qianqian flew into the air and sped her hands together, shouting, Frost Spikes! Hu, hu! Ice cold energy substantiated, condensing into glittering icicles that mmed into the beasts back. The onlookers were ck-jawed. Condensing these hill-sized icicles and then mming them down with one hand It was a shocking disy of power! Puchi! The Big Ape had not raised its arm in time before the spikes mmed into its body, prating deeply into its flesh! At this point, frost spread across its back, glittering as it froze even its warm blood. Hiss! The onlookers sucked in a breath of cold air! Chapter 183: dangerous death valley Chapter 183: dangerous death valley No one expected Lu Qianqian to be an ice-type martial cultivator. No one expected that with her Frost Spikes, the fifth-stage Big Ape actually died just like that! Drip-drop, drip-drop. The blood dripped onto the ice, sshing to the ground. The 30 or so rogue cultivators firmly believed that this was not a dream, this was reality! That female Ironbone Sect disciples had used one ice-type move to kill the Big Ape! At that moment. They fully understood why the Ironbone Sect could massacre the Scarlet me Wolves. For just this fairy-looking female disciple, several hundred wolves would still be unable to kill her! In fact, during the Scarlet me Wolf attack, Lu Qianqian had not acted at all and not a drop of blood had touched her clothes. Only Li Qingyang and the others had moved. Woah! Ling Yuanxue was filled with praise. Senior Sister is so awesome! Ye Xingchen muttered, This woman cannot be underestimated. Li Qingyang and the others werent surprised at all. Worthy of being the Ironbone Unyielding Sects first disciple, there is no need to exin her strength! With her icy energy, she had used an ice-ss martial skill and directly off-ed a fifth-stage Martial Master level Big Ape. Lu Qianqians valiant disy shocked not only the rogue cultivators, but also many of her junior brothers! Jun Changxiao was very calm. Although he had been surprised that his eldest disciples was an ice-type cultivator, he wasnt surprised she was able to kill a fifth-stage savage beast, since she had been silently hiding her strength this whole time. [Ding! Hunt and kill a Big Ape 1/10.] Jun Changxiao said, Zuiji, take the crystal core, skin, and bones. Yes! Shua, shua! Xiao Zuiji was efficient, leaving behind only a pile of meat. Jun Changxiao led the disciples off while the rogue cultivators hurried over to divide the meat. A fifth-stage savage beasts meat was a high-end good, something rich people liked to eat, so 1 jin would sell for 10 taels no problem! Lets reiterate! It wasnt that Jun Changxiao didnt want the meat, but that his storage ring was limited. Given his storage ring from the system, he could probably fit 3 or 4 apes at most. The disciples storage rings were lower level, so their capacity was even smaller. Xiao Zuiji had only picked up the fur and bones of the Big Ape and Mountain-Carrying Bear, but his ring was basically full. And this trip had only just begun. There were surely more powerful savage beasts deeper inside. There was definitely no reason to store the less valuable meat inside. The 30 or so rogue cultivators were quite happy though. Since the Big Ape was at least 2000 jin, using 10 taels per catty, each persons 50 jin or so made them 500 taels! If there were morerge savage beasts as they followed the Ironbone Sect, wouldn''t they quickly make back their 2000 taels? Looking at the cultivators dividing up the meat, Jun Changxiao shook his head. If I had known, I would have prepared dozens of storage rings and taken all of the meat. Even if we can''t sell it all, Dudu can make us some good food. The system asked, [You think ape meat tastes good?] No, Juns Changxiao said. The system responded, [Then dont think about it.] Jun Changxiao led the disciples on. Once they neared a small pond, he had them rest and clean up their bloodstains. Xiao Zuiji stood on a nearby tree, Type 88 in hand as he vigntly kept watch. Soon. The group washed off the remains from their massacre, sitting cross-legged to absorb spirit power and replenish their energy. The rogue cultivators settled a few meters away. They did not dare wander too far, worried that there would be an attack by savage beasts. Drip-drop, drip-drop. One cultivator rested by a tree and felt something drip onto his head. He instinctively lifted a hand to touch it, whatever it was sticky to the touch. Hisplexion changed and he quickly looked up. Shua! A deep green python opened itsrge mouth and directly rushed at him. Ah A scream broke the rtive silence. A Blue-Eyed Snake! Huo Bao was eaten! Everyone, kill it together! Shua, shua! Although the 30 or so cultivators panicked, they were not disorganized. Each of them grabbed their weapons, charging at this Blue-Eyed Snake hanging on the tree. There were several Second Stage Martial Masters in this group, so the overall strength wasnt too bad. With everyones strength, the third-stage snake beast lost its head. Unfortunately, when they opened the snakes stomach, the man called Huo Baos body looked almost rotten, having lost all breath of life. Ah. The people let out a deep sigh. Since they entered Death Valley, they could be attacked by savage beasts at any moment, so death was quitemon. Ling Yuanxue saw the corpse from afar, hurriedly shutting her eyes. Listen to me. Jun Changxiao solemnly said, This is Death Valley. There will always be danger. You are to stay vignt and protect yourself. He did not care much about the life and death of the rogue cultivators, since they were neither friends nor kin. Mhm. The disciples nodded. Shua! Li Qingyangs Cold Edge Sword shed with light, slicing an earth-colored scorpion right by Ling Yuanxues feet. That scared me to death! Ling Yuanxue was startled. The crowd felt their mouths twitching. This junior sister Although she is a little cowardly, a moment ago, she actually smashed an Earthly me Wolf to pulp. A littleplicated! Not only was Death Valley filled with powerful savage beasts, it was overrun with centipedes, scorpions and other small poisonous beasts. Of those who entered, about 40% were killed by poison. This was Death Valley, a truly fearful ce: one had to be on guard against powerful savage beasts while also protecting oneself from very small savage beasts. Aiyah. After just walking to one spot, Su Xiaomo sat on a mossy stone and earned a small ant bite on the back of his hand. Because it was venomous, it swelled up immediately. Fuck! What type of ant is this that the bite hurts so much? After pinching the ant to death, Su Xiaomo crushed the Detoxification Pill over the wound and the aching immediately went down. For Jun Changxiaos trip this time, Li Luoqiu had purchased many necessities for roaming cultivators. For example, the mostmonly used ordinary Detoxification Pill. So long as it wasnt violently poisonous, crushing the pill over any wound would solve the problem. Jun Changxiao thought, Does the Healing Pill have detoxifying functions? [No], the system said. Jun Changxiao knew that would be the answer. If there was a detoxifying function, then Xiao Zuijis spirit root toxins would have been solved much faster. Sect Head. Li Qingyang said, There are two tunnels in front and should lead to two different ces. Which one should we take? Death Valleys terrain was quiteplex, tunnels and corridors running around like a bottle gourds vine. The region that Jun Changxiao and them stood was at the mouth of a gourd, the two tunnels leading separate directions. Look for spiders. Sect Head, spiders are everywhere here. Look for Small Venomous Spiders. They couldnt just wander around Death Valley, they had to seek their goal. Since the epic mission asked for 500 Small Venomous Spiders, Jun Changxiao would definitely look for them first. Li Qingyang said, These spiders form clusters. If we find one, well find a colony! We still have to look. Jun Changxiao led the disciples onwards, before stopping where the mountainous forest area met a stone tunnel. As for the stone tunnels, one had winding from it, while the other did not. Spiders fear the light, often staying in cavernous areas. After thinking for a moment, he pointed at the tunnel with wind, Enter this one. Sect Head Jun. Just as they were about to leave, one of the rogue cultivators said, The ce youre entering has a venomous spiderir. Theres hundreds of spiders inside! Jun Changxiao smiled, So it seems that this Lord definitely must go inside. Saying that, he led the disciples inside. This The rogue cultivators felt their mouths twitching. The only thing valuable about venomous spiders were the spider webs; the body itself was not valuable at all. Why did the Ironbone Sect go inside? Did they not fear poking the hos nest and ending up being over-numbered by tens of thousands of spiders? Chapter 184: how are these spiders small? Chapter 184: how are these spiders small? Jun Changxiao entered the tunnel into the venomous spiderir. The 30 or so rogue cultivators did not follow them inside, since they were afraid that the spider colony would rush out in waves that was more frightening than a pack of Scarlet me Wolves! Mhm. There went another 1000 taels. With Jun Changxiaos character, you had to follow on his heels. If yougged a little bit, it would automatically be considered giving up and you had to make another payment to scrap-pick. The region was again gourd shaped, with the narrow tunnel slowly widening. There were a great number of weeds on both sides, with the asional beast or human skeletons. Howl! A cold wind blew from inside, carrying a revolting fishy stench. Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua led the way at the front with their shields, the rest of the disciples maintaining the utmost vignce. Some watched their feet, fearing small venomous spiders would suddenly appear. Ling Yuanxue walked in the middle of the group, eyes filled with fear. Women naturally dreaded spiders, cockroaches, and other little insect type things. Sect Head. Li Qingyang murmured, There are spider webs in front. At the end of the tunnel were fully formed spider webs, looking like Five Element Eight Trigrams, blocking the road ahead. Sha, sha, sha. Suddenly, there was a strange sound. Jun Changxiao and the others looked up, finding a green spider the size of a person crawling. Holy shit! Thats a huge ass spider! Ding! Tian Qi lifted his Cold Edge Sword, immediately nailing the crawling spider into the stone wall, disgusting green juice oozing out of the wound. Ye Xingchen furrowed his brows. The blood is poisonous, dont touch it. Tian Qi hurriedly pulled his sword out, avoiding the fluid. [Ding! Hunt and kill Small Venomous Spiders 1/500.] Hearing the prompt, Jun Changxiao was startled. He roared in his heart: Its the size of a human; how the fuck is that Venomous Spider small?? If the small Venomous Spider was already so big, would the Large Poisonous Spider be the size of the Mountain-Carrying Bear from a while ago? [Ding! Side mission triggered.] Another mission? Jun Changxiao opened the user panel and saw that it read: [Kill the Great Venomous Spider King 0/1 {Elite Mission}] Fuck me, theres actually a special Great Venomous Spider King! No matter what, Jun Changxiao entered this ce knowing that there would definitely be many savage beasts inside this tunnel. However, He did not rashly bring his disciples in to be overrun. No one knew how many big and small spiders were inside. If they rmed them all, the group would definitely meet an unlucky end. They had to find a solution. Even if things went awry, they had to be able to evacuate safely! Jun Changxiao rubbed his temples. Zhang Wei, you bring Shangguan and them behind, keeping the shields up for defense. Yes. Zhang Wei led the nine mid-grade disciples, moving to the rear of the group to set up a line of defense. Yuanxue, you hide in the back. Since spiders were a bit too disgusting, Jun Changxiao worried that she would be afraid and it would affect her performance. Lu Qianqian remained in the same ce. Because based on this womans icy appearance, let alone spiders, she wouldnt even fear cockroaches. Jun Changxiao then had some other disciples move to the back. Hence, there were only the seven inner disciples and Long Ziyang, Li Yuhua, and Zhou Hong at the front. Counting Jun Changxiao, it was 11 people. Since the area was narrow, having more people was not necessarily advantageous, so arrangement was important. Lets go. Jun Changxiao led the disciples up. As they walked nearer, there were more spider webs. There were some skeletons hanging from above, seeming very appalling. Sha, sha, sha. There was that weird noise again as a green spider was weaving a spider web, dropping down from above, its eight eyes shining with dark light. Xiu! Xiao Zuiji hefted the Type 88, directly shooting it dead. Although the spider wasrge, it was only First Stage, inferior to even an Earthly me Wolf. There was no fear in 1 or 2, but they had strength in numbers. [Ding! Hunt and kill Small Venomous Spiders 2/500.] Jun Changxiao stopped and said, Zuiji and Yuhua, you two tear through the spider webs and go inside. If a spider appears, immediately retreat. Letting the two meat shields explore the way, that was quite careful! Yes! Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua activated the defensive barriers of the Firm Iron Shield, cautiously moving forward. Who knew, if the venomous spiders spat poison, the barriers could be life-saving. Quickly, Xiao Zuiji stopped before the spider webs and took out a Cold Edge Sword, randomly swinging it around to destroy the spider webs. Li Yuhua picked up a tree branch to do the same. The two stood shoulder to shoulder, continuing forward. Jun Changxiao was serious as he said, Get ready to fight! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo and the others summoned out their swords, eyes twinkling with battle intent. Tch. Ye Xingchen took a step forward, standing in front of them, eyes filled with disdain. These small spiders were mere trifles. But if he performed well, he hoped that he would make a good impression on Sect Head Jun and obtain more resources. Shua, shua! Suddenly, Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua rushed out from the other end of the tunnel. They were sprinting back, expressions very telling. Clearly, they had discovered spiders! Ye Xingchen had one hand on his sword hilt and proudly said, Stay behind me and leave these losers to me. Arrogant, rampant! Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua werent polite, rushing behind him to set up an absolute defensive barrier. Sha, sha, sha. A small spider rushed through the tunnel. And then there was a second, a third, and a fourth. In just one moment, there were more than 70 small spiders. They rushed at extremely quick speeds, eyes sinister and ruthless. Ye Xingchen, who had been nning to show off, saw the wave of spiders and felt his mouth twitching. He wanted to retreat! But since he had stepped onto this ship of his own initiative, he would have to go down with it in tears. Bastards. Ye Xingchen lowered himself slightly, right hand still gripping the sword as he coldly said, Come if you do not fear death. If it was a martial cultivator, they might dread our Night Emperors terrifying persona. But small spiders did not fear him, thinking that he was provoking them instead and thus picked up their speed. ng! As they rushed closer, the Cold Edge Sword came out of its sheath! First Work: Quick Move was disyed, 30 sword res shing through the air and dancing in all three directions. Puchi! Puchi! The spiders from the front and the two sides were sliced, 30 instantly dying as poisonous green blood sshed down and the disgusting stench grew stronger. [Ding! Ding! Ding!] A series of notifications echoed, as the number of Small Venomous Spiders killed increased from 2 to 32. However, After the sword killed 30, the remaining dozens of small spiders advanced uninterrupted. Shua, shua! Ye Xingchen again used the First Word: Quick Move, the dense and numerous sword auras mming and instantly slicing down another 30. But when he re-sheathed the sword, he stumbled backwards and paled. Hisss! At this time, more than 10 small spiders rushed forward and spat green poison! Ye Xingchens expression changed. Continuously using the First Word: Quick Move had consumed his physical strength, meaning that avoiding this attack would be difficult. Shua! Shua! Xiao ZUiji and Li Yuhua rushed forward, using the activated barrier to defend against the poison. The two people asked at the same time: Junior Brother (Senior Brother), are you alright? Tch. Ye Xingchen coldly snorted, dragging his weakened body to retreat. But thinking how some people had recklessly assisted him when he was in danger, there were slight ripples in his heart. Chapter 187: go, sect master ball! Chapter 187: go, sect master ball! The rogue cultivators still heartachingly handed over 1000 taels each, continuing to follow behind the Ironbone Sect and scrap-pick. This was because while they were resting, the more courageous rogue cultivators had entered the entrance of the spiders nest and seen the piles of corpses. Good Heavens! All those spiders were killed? Continuing inside, after seeing the corpse of the Great Venomous Spider Kings corpse, they recognized that the Ironbone Sect was truly strong! If they could continue to follow behind them, then they could definitely gain much deeper inside the valley! When Jun Changxiao led the disciples to kill the spiders, some people had searched the entrance and found many valuable medicinal herbs and ores. The rogue cultivators anticipated that when they entered the next region, the Ironbone Sect would destroy all the savage beasts and they could scrap-pick worry free. Leading the disciples down the path, Jun Changxiao was thinking that hed better meet another eye-catching savage beast, one that was better than the Scarlet me Wolf. Passing through the tunnel led them to a foggy forest, one that stunk of excrement. Jun Changxiao held the Type 88, sweeping through the area and discovered that there were 20-30 savage beasts hidden throughout the region, all around the strength of that Mountain Carrying Bear. Killing them one by one was definitely too slow. Thus, he ordered Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua to continue acting as tanks, taunting several of the beasts at once. Roar! Roar! Shortly, fourrge savage beasts were aggroed. With their auras, they should be peak Martial Disciple or First Stage Martial Master. Finding them too ugly, Jun Changxiao didnt use the Sect Master Ball, telling the disciples to directly kill them. Bang! Ba-bam! In a moments time, the several savage beasts had all been killed by the Ironbone Sect disciples. Facing a pack of wolves and a swarm of spiders, they had been nervous because of the numbers. But facing just a few savage beasts, the disciples were quite rxed. Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua went back into the forest, taunting another few beasts. Among this group were two Big Apes, causing the mission satisfaction to go from 1 dead to 3 dead. After half an hour, savage beasts in this region had beenpletely killed off and the disciples started to collect the crystal cores. The rogue cultivators in the tunnel were all twitching at the mouth. 20-30 savage beasts with the strength of peak Martial Apprentice each had been effortlessly off-ed by the Ironbone Sect how terrifying! Shua, shua! After Jun Changxiao left, these cultivators hurried to divide the beast meat amongst themselves. Since their storage had limits, some even threw out the ape meat. Lucky cultivators were able to find medicinal herbs or mineral ores from crevices and pits. Although the good things were all taken by the Ironbone Sect, they could at least sell the rest for loose change. Death Valley had many areas that were untouched by man. However, as long as the Ironbone Sect found it, the savage beasts living in the area would be met with disaster. Ba-bam! Another Big Ape thudded to the ground, indicating that this region had been cleanly cleared. [Ding! Hunt and kill the Big Ape 10/10.] [Ding! The host haspleted the savage beast quota. Epic missionpletion is at 40%, the host has obtained 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 925/1000.] Jun Changxiao did not continue to refresh the system store, buying 4 bottles of Aptitude Transformation Fluid for mid-grade spirit roots first. Since this could upgrade his disciples spirit roots, these were always valuable. Jun Changxiao said, It is getting dark, lets rest here for the night. Yes. The group made make-shift tents with the spider webs, some disciples vigntly watching the area. Crackle. A pile of firewood was lit, creating a warm me. Jun Changxiao showed his barbecuing skills to the disciples once more. The rogue cultivators saw the Ironbone Sect daring to light a fire in Death Valley for a barbeque and were filled with admiration. The night was peaceful. The next morning, Jun Changxiao led his disciples to other tunnels to continue the ughter of savage beasts. Naturally, he could not say that everything was satisfactory. asionally, they would end up in the territory of a Martial Ancestor-level savage beast. It was fine since everyone escaped quickly, avoiding injury. Go, Sect Master Ball! In one of these encounters, Jun Changxiao threw the Sect Master Ball, smacking a powerful tiger beast in the head. The result? Not only was the tiger not captured, the beast became enraged, causing it to roar! Fuck! Why didnt it work? The system said: [Basic Sect Master Balls can only catch low-grade savage beasts.] Fuck. Since it was like that, Jun Changxiao could only order the disciples to kill the tiger beast. My god, that is a savage beastparable to a peak Martial Master! Ironbone Sect disciples are too strong! Particrly Xiao Zuiji, he can unexpectedly fight a tiger beast hand-to-hand! The trailing rogue cultivators saw the domineering disy of the Ironbone Sect disciples and found it hard to contain their shock. Over time, the savage beasts in each tunnel were getting stronger and stronger, the quantity decreasing. Powerful savage beasts had their own territories, often upying the whole region alone. Of course, the medicinal herbs and mineral ores were also of higher quality. For example, while cleaning up, Su Xiaomo found 10 jin of obsidian stone. Like that, the materials for refining the basic Tyrant King Spear were at hand. Shua! Jun Changxiao opened the Smithing Pavilion, automatically matching the ore and fire seed to start the refinement process. After half an hour, a long spear with dark coloration was refined. The basic Tyrant King Spear also had a notch at the bottom where a crystal core could be ced. When activated, it could instantly form an energy beam. Entering another region, Jun Changxiao used the Tyrant King Spear to stab a savage beast, shouting, Spear like a dragon! [1] Bang! The spearhead glimmered with light before a ray of light shot out, shing through the savage beastparable to a Fourth Stage! The crowd was wide-eyed. My god. Su Xiaomo walked over, eximing, Sect Head, your weapon has a mechanism like that of a spirit energy martial skill? Isnt it cool? Jun Changxiao asked. Cool! You can y with it. Receiving the Tyrant King Spear, Su Xiaomo was startled. Shua! After a moment, he gripped the spear and ran down another tunnel. He seemed to be filled with the aura of a valiant soldier, like a general who could take on a ten thousand army alone! Aaah! However, not momentster, Su Xiaomo could be seen sprinting back with the spear in his hands. Sect Head, quickly save me! Hot on his heels were several wolves with purple fur, wind vortices swirling beneath their paws. Not good! A Storm Wolf! Uh-oh, were all going to die here today! The rogue cultivators were panic-stricken. However, no one ran away since Storm Wolves were known for their speed. So long as prey was in sight, it would not be able to run away. At this time, the cultivators could only rely on the Ironbone Sect, hoping that they couldpletely destroy the wolf pack. Aowoooo! These Storm Wolves truly were quick. Even though Su Xiaomo was using Ghost Stride, the distance was pulled closer. Jun Changxiaos eyes were filled with a burning desire. Not only were these wolf beasts part of the mission, but based on their size and fur, they were definitely better than Scarlet me Wolves. If he could catch one with the Sect Master Ball, that would be awesome! Make way! Sect Head Jun pulled out the Sect Master Ball and shouted. Su Xiaomo spun as he ran. Go, Sect Master Ball! Jun Changxiao poured energy into his arm, then threw it. Xiu The Sect Master Ball exploded forth, flying straight towards the Storm Wolf at the front. When it was about to be hit, the wolf opened its mouth and spat a gust of wind. Sect Head Jun feared that he would identally smack the wolf to the death and did not use too much strength, so the Sect Master Ball was blown away, thrown to some distant mountainous region. [Ding! Sessful catch!] Nani?! The ball was blown to the side but the catch was sessful? Jun Changxiao quickly looked to the side, seeing some chubby little thing holding the Sect Master Ball in its mouth, eyes gleaming with love and admiration. Big ears and a round snout Oh, fuck me! Isnt that a wild boar?! . [1] a line from the song Ta shanhe () by Qi Shu Chapter 188: roar of a small wild boar Chapter 188: roar of a small wild boar The Storm Wolf had purple fur and created vortices of wind wherever it stepped that was absolutely more suitable for showing off than the Scarlet me Wolf. Jun Changxiao didnt say anything more, immediately throwing the Sect Master Ball. The previous tiger beast was too strong and could not be caught, but the Storm Wolf was only peak Martial Apprentice and should be easy to get! As he threw the ball, Jun Changxiaos mind was filled with scenes of him majestically riding the wolf through thends! However. Strong winds swept the Sect Master Ball into a nearby grove, surprisingly capturing a savage beast that looked like a small wild boar! Seeing the little guy run over here, Jun Changxiaos dreams of riding a wolf were switched with scenes of him riding a boar and he instantly solidified! Spending 100 contribution points to buy a Sect Master Ball, only to capture a wild Peppa Pig? This was an absolute loss! Oink! The small wild boar ran over on its little legs in high spirits. Jun Changxiao wanted to viciously gut the boar, dicing it into bits and offering it as a sacrifice with the Green Dragon Crescent de! Sect Head, watch out! Li Qingyang took a half step forward, the Cold Edge Sword glinting with harsh light as he shed through a Storm Wolf. Shua! The Storm Wolf actually turned in midair, avoiding the sword and bounding in another direction. The small wild boar was coincidentally running over from that side. Its eyes were flooded with tears and panic as it looked pitifully over at Jun Changxiao, probably pleading: Master, save me! Just die or something. As the leader of the solemn Ironbone Unyielding Sect, why would I want a damn pig?! Jun Changxiao had a heart of stone has he turned the other way, ignoring the fact that the Storm Wolf was charging at his newly contracted savage beast. With this speed and strength, the pig would definitely meet a tragic death! Bang! Finally, there was the sound of a gunshot. The Storm Wolf which was charging at the small boar was hit in the forehead and its body exploded, mming into a stone in the distance. The Desert Eagle in Jun Changxiaos hand was belching white smoke. My contract beast, only I can decide its life and death. Squeal! The small boar scrambled over, making an effort to rub at its masters leg with its head, expression filled with happiness! Shua! The muzzle was pointed downwards. Jun Changxiao emotionlessly said, Little guy, your existence will only humiliate this Lord. Thus, get going. Squeal! The small boar was still rubbing its head on his thigh, unaware that its master had just signed its death warrant. Aowooo! Another two wolves rushed forward. Their teeth were sharp, forelegs outstretched, sharp ws glinting! Jun Changxiao could only lift his gun. But before he could pull the trigger, he saw the small boar suddenly in front of him, snarling at the attacking wolves. Is it trying to protect this Lord? But hearing the soft and weak roaring sound the boar made, Jun Changxiaos forehead creased. Wild Peppa Pig, you think this is a joke? Aowoo! The two Storm Wolves picked up speed, the wind underneath their paws almost like a ray of light, their whole bodies bing like gusts of wind! Jun Changxiao was about to kick the pig out of the way, only to see the little guy open its mouth again. Are you serious?! With your soft and weak cry, you think you can Roar The roar that resounded was towering, deafening the area! Jun Changxiao, who was the nearest, felt his mind shaking. His eyes became wide and his mouth fell open! Holy mother of God. How is that a sound a pig can make?! Thats definitely louder than even the roar of a tiger or a lion! Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji, who were still preparing, were wide-eyed. The dozen or so Storm Wolves fell to the floor, because under that one roar, they had actually lost their souls! A pack of wolves had been so frightened by that one roar that they had fainted. This was too strange! More dumbfounding was The one who had roared to scare the Storm Wolves was a small wild boar! Shua, shua! Everyone simultaneously turned to look at the little guy, seeing it standing in front of the Sect Head with an ominous appearance. There seemed to be an illusionary shadow condensing behind it, forming into a domineering savage beast! The system said: [This should be an illusory beast!] Illusory beast? Jun Changxiao was stunned. The system exined: [Falling Star Continent has savage, spirit, and holy beasts. But there is actually another type too, called illusory beasts.] [This type of savage beast cannot be physically distinguished from other beasts. But it can stimte an illusory soul, activating a special capability, giving it its illusory beast name.] [Seeing the shadowy form the small wild boar created, like an illusory soul, it should be the variant-type illusory beast.] After hearing the exnation, Jun Changxiao put the gun away, his expression one of I understand! and he said, Like I said, if this small wild boar didnt have any skills, how would it have survived so deep in Death Valley? System: [] Which motherfucker was just saying that this beast would humiliate this Sect Head? Which motherfucker was trying to st its brains out a moment ago? Lets have some conscience, okay?? Xiu! Once the illusory image dissipated, the small wild boar turned frightened and it dove under Jun Changxiao. Seeing that, it would seem that its angry roar a moment ago had used up all of its strength. The Sect Master Ball dropped down, the yin-yang formation appearing and covering the small boar, summoning it back. Why did it disappear? Heavens, whats going on? The rogue cultivators were rmed. The small wild pig had roared and frightened Storm Wolves, which was frightening enough already, but now it had vanished too? This was too strange and unbelievable! Jun Changxiao picked up the Sect Master Ball and could feel the little guy snoring inside the independent space. Sect Head. Li Qingyang had regained hisposure and asked, What to do with these Storm Wolves? Of course he had to catch one! Jun Changxiao pulled open themodity list and found that the Sect Master Ball was shaded in gray, meaning that there was a limit on purchases. It wasnt that he could only purchase one per month, but that he could only purchase one total! Seeing these words, Jun Changxiao clutched at his hair, nearly crying. All you fuckers can go die for me! Shua! Shua! Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji killed the remaining dozen or so Storm Wolves, then started to skin and debone the corpses, taking the crystal cores. [Ding! Hunt and kill Storm Wolf 12/100.] Although the missionpletion went up, Jun Changxiao was upset. Since he could only buy one basic Sect Master Ball, that meant he couldnt capture another savage beast. His dreams of riding a leopard through the streets crashed and burned. [Its okay.] The systemforted: [Wait until the little guy grows up and the host can ride on it. Uh-huh, riding a pig is also quite eye-catching.] Fuck off! The Sect Master Ball caught a small boar, but at least it was a variant illusory beast,forting Sect Head Jun somewhat. Hmph! Calming down, he walked onwards and muttered, This area should be the domain of the Storm Wolves. Xiaomo! Here! Go inside for this Lord and pull beasts! Ah? Hurry up! Yes! Su Xiaomo held the Tyrant King Spear and rushed inside. As he did so, Jun Changxiao called, Storm Wolves are incredibly fast, so everyone bring 120% of their concentration! Yes! The group was already in full battle formation. Swiftly, Su Xiaomo rushed out of the tunnel. Aowooo! Behind him were ten or so Storm Wolves, running like the wind. This type of savage beast could only be left to Su Xiaomo, since Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua werent fast enough! Aowooo! Seeing the dozen wolves, Jun Changxiao coldly ordered: Kill them all! Shua! Lu Qianqian threaded her fingers together, making a strange seal and coldly calling out, Frozen Land! Hooo! Cold filled the air and the ground was quickly covered by ayer of ice. Aiya! Aiya! Aiya! Su Xiaomo, who was still running over, stepped onto the ice andpletely lost control, mming arms akimbo into a stone wall. Chapter 189: sword style, startling geese Chapter 189: sword style, startling geese Shua, shua! The Storm Wolves were running even faster and when they hit the ice, they werepletely unable to control their bodies. Just like Su Xiaomo, they slid here and there, mming into the surroundings, whether it be the nearby tree or the wall. Since they had been running too fast, some even fainted from the force. With the Storm Wolves dizzy and unable to stand, the Ironbone Sect disciples were able to easily hack them all to death. [Ding! Hunt and kill a Storm Wolf 29/100.] Jun Changxiao said, Xiaomo, continue to pull beasts. Sect Sect Head Su Xiaomo seemed to have stars swirling around his head. Swaying on his feet as he clung to the wall, he said, Im a little dizzy need to rest a moment. Little Fei! Jun Changxiao said, You go! Yes! The simrly quick Li Fei sped down the tunnel. Shortly, he could be seen with his mouth wide as he panted with his tongue lolling. It seemed that he was going all out, a dozen Storm Wolves on his tail. Shua! Shua! Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji and the others were at the sides of the tunnel. Once Li Fei passed, they started to swing their swords crazily. Under the sword res, the Storm Wolves were all shed to death! Just like this. Su Xiaomo and Li Fei reced one another to pull beasts while the other disciples ambushed at the entrance, waiting for the right moment to strike and kill. After half an hour. There were 100 or so Storm Wolf corpses at the entrance, ensuring that the Epic Missions quota had been met. [Ding! Hunt and kill a Storm Wolf 100/100.] [Ding! The host has filled the savage beast quota. Epic Missionpletion has reached 60%, the host has obtained 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 995/1000.] Jun Changxiao opened the mission panel and thought: All that is left is the Fire Dragon Beast. As long as I find it, the Epic Mission ispleted. Except. Since the mission only requires me to hunt and kill one, the Fire Dragon Beast is definitely a big BOSS. Aowooo! In the meantime, there was angry howling from the tunnel, so it seemed that arge Storm Wolf would be making its entrance! Storm Wolf King! The rogue cultivators paled. Li Qingyang solemnly said, Sect Head, this big guy is at least a high First Stage Savage Beast! Low savage beasts corresponded with Martial Apprentices. Mid-level savage beasts corresponded with Martial Masters. High-level savage beasts corresponded with Martial Ancestors! In other words, this Storm Wolf King which seemed to embody a storm was not weaker than the Hundred Sects Alliances Chief Qin! If it was a First Stage Martial Ancestor, it was not a big problem. The key was that this was actually a strong savage beast, one whose strength was speed! Even if Qin Haoran was facing this Storm Wolf King, his first thought would be to somehow escape! Hand me the gun. Shua! Jun Changxiao received the Type 88 and spent 5 points to activate the Enhanced Mode, aiming at the Storm Wolf Kings head as he walked forward step by step. Xiu, xiu, xiu! Shooting consecutively, there were three bullets. Aowooo! The Storm Wolf King felt something was wrong and raised its head to howl. The wind vortex surrounding its body immediately became greater. As it moved, its entire body seemed to be a ray of light. That was really fast! But it realized that no matter how it dodged, it was unable to avoid this attack. However, just as it was fearing for its life, the three bullets smashed into the wind vortex and were repelled back! The bullets could lock on, but could not prate the defense! Holy shit! Jun Changxiao was wide-eyed. The system said: [This type of savage beast can create wind whirls, equivalent to forming a defensiveyer around their body. When the bullet hits the wind wall, its strength is drastically reduced!] Fuck. Jun Changxiao set up the gun once more, firing seven more rounds. When these seven rounds exploded fourth, the recoil caused him to stumble back one step. Xiu, xiu, xiu! Seven bullets mmed into the wind, but had no effect! Unfortunately, when these bullets came into contact with the winds surrounding the Storm Wolf King, their strengths were drastically reduced and were swept away, hitting the nearby trees and walls. That was a little awkward! Motherfucker. I dont believe that a higher quality bullet cant pierce your defenses! Jun Changxiao took oout the crystal core from the Great Venomous Spider King and while he was loading the bullets, the Storm Wolf King opened its big mouth and sted a whirl of wind. Not only was it super fast, it was sudden too! Shua! Xiao Zuiji stepped forward, holding the shield to step in the way of the wind. Bang! These hurricane winds mmed into the defensive barrier. Thump, thump, thump! Clenching his teeth, Xiao Zuiji was forced back step by step. Obviously, the winds that a high First Stage Savage Beast created were very strong! Howl, howl! Under the attacks, the Firm Iron Shields energy was rapidly consumed and the defensive barrier became more illusory. Sect Head, I cant hold on for much longer! Just as he finished speaking, the energy was exhausted and the barrier instantly vanished. Xiao Zuiji threw himself to the side, the winds brushing past his side. Bang! The winds shot forward and directly hit the stone wall, boring a giant hole! With Xiao Zuiji helping, Jun Changxiao had already moved to the side ahead of time and loaded the bullets. Hefting the rifle up, he shot all ten rounds at once. Thump, thump, thump! Under the recoil, he was forced back by three steps! With the energy of a high grade crystal core, these ten rounds were much faster and had more momentum, mming into the Storm Wolf Kings wind walls. Both defense and offense intensely collided! Xiu! Finally, one bullet made it through. Jun Changxiao didnt even have enough time to celebrate before the bullet hit the Storm Wolf Kings body, but it barely even left a mark not a scratch! The system said: [The bullets momentum was weakened by the wind vortex, so it doesnt have the strength to harm the body.] Motherfucker! Jun Changxiao cursed. This was only a Martial Ancestor level savage beast, but the Type 88 sniper rifle was already near ineffective on it. Perhaps it would really be like the system said and he would need to depend on nuclear weapons or rocketunchers to wound his enemies in the future! System: [..] How the fuck is that something I said? Host, youre the one who said that! Xiu, xiu, xiu! The other nine rounds also broke through the wind walls, but were so weak that when they hit the Storm Wolf King, they didnt leave any substantive damage other than surface bruises. If it was like this, the wolf would be fine even if it used a pan as armor! Aowooo! The Storm Wolf King was enraged, leaping up and towards Jun Changxiao. Shua, shua, shua! Its whole body was covered in hurricane winds, brutally crushing all of the trees and stones around it! I Cut! I Cut! Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and the others flung energy-type martial skills, but with the opponents wind walls, the attacks were ineffective! Shua! The Storm Wolf King sped along. Jun Changxiaos expression changed, quickly using Ghost Stride to flee. Hoo! At this time, a biting chill filled the air from behind and there was immediately a thick wall of ice in front. Bang! The Storm Wolf King didnt bother and mmed into the wall of ice, immediately creating cracks. Bang, bang! Lu Qianqian, who had created the wall using her ice-type energy, wrinkled her brows and retreated several steps before forming another seal. Not good! We should hurry and leave! Seeing the Ironbone Sect be put into a dire situation by the wolf king, the rogue cultivators had the thought to hurry and retreat. Shit! Jun Changxiaos eyes glittered with anger. Just as he was about to rip the Strength Talisman and offer a sacrifice to the Green Dragon Crescent de Thud. At this time, Zhou Hong appeared next to the Storm Wolf King and held his sword in one hand. He drew his sword, hair fluttering behind him in the wind as he shouted solemnly: Sword style, Startling Geese! ng! The sword came out of the sheath, there was a sh of sword qi, then the sword was sheathed! Xiu! Under the severe and unparalleled sword qi, there was the feeling of space being torn apart. The sword qi shed through the Storm Wolf Kings wind walls, through the wolfs body, then disappeared into the void. Gah! The wind whirls immediately stopped. The Storm Wolf Kings eyes were filled with pain, a fineceration appearing on its body. Under the gaze of the people, it separated into a left and right half, thudding to the ground. Chapter 190: ice and fire skills! Chapter 190: ice and fire skills! When the Storm Wolf Kings corpse fell in halves, everyones faces, including Jun Changxiaos, were frozen in shock. Once sword to kill a high First Stage savage beast! How valiant, how terrifying! Especially that fluid movement of unsheathing and resheathing, it was so fucking cool! Sword cultivator. It really was the best upation for a show-off! Jun Changxiao roared in his heart: I must be a sword cultivator! Whether he could actually be a sword cultivator or not depended on whether he could chance upon the aptitude package in the systems store. This would probably be harder than chancing upon a snipers rifle. [Ding! The host has killed a hidden savage beast. Epic Missionpletion has reached 80% and the host has obtained 200 contribution points.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 1150/1000.] [Ding! Sect contribution value has exceeded the limit. The host must spend the excess within 24 hours, otherwise the excess will be automatically withheld.] Hearing these notifications, Jun Changxiao was filled with happiness. So this Epic Mission also has hidden savage beasts! That made more sense! Killing the Fire Dragon Beast wouldnt have raisedpletion to 100%! [Ding! Congrattions to the host for triggering a hidden reward, obtaining Seal Opening Talisman x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] Jun Changxiao was shocked, his happiness turning into absolute joy. He was so excited he almost danced. What was the greatest card in his hand? Obviously the Irretractable Saber! Now that he had obtained another Seal Opening Talisman, he felt much better! Darlings! Happily, Jun Changxiao called out: Clean the battlefield! Yes! The group started to skin and debone the corpses, taking the crystal cores. Since their storage was limited, they discarded the parts of the Scarlet me Wolf and chose the more valuable items. Thus, for experiences like this, if one did not prepare a lot of storage rings in advance, you would miss out on many good things. The rogue cultivators were filled with joy. The skin and bones the Ironbone Sect didnt want, they wanted! Jun Changxiao looked over and said, Dont say that my Ironbone Sect isnt fair, you guys can divide these amongst yourselves. It was obviously because he couldnt fit it all in his storage, but he had to act magnanimous. Many thanks, Sect Head Jun! The rogue cultivators quickly came over, loading their storage rings with the skin and bones of the Scarlet me Wolves. Some even threw out the chunks of meat they had carried earlier. Jun Changxiao and the disciples had been in Death Valley for three days, they had followed for three days the stuff they had picked already covered the costs! Ah Jun Changxiao shook his head and sighed, If the rings had more storage capacity, how could I let them follow us and scrap-pick? The system said: [The host can refresh the store. If his luck is good, you could find a supreme treasure with high capacity.] Jun Changxiao whispered to himself, 150 over the limit, I could try my luck. Since the sky was quickly darkening, he assigned the disciples to rest where they were and opened up the user interface. Just as he was preparing to reload the page, Zhou Hong walked over asking, Sect Head, how did I do? Very good, Jun Changxiao praised. Without this domineering sword cultivator, he would definitely have been forced to use the Strength Talisman and used the Green Dragon Crescent de. Zhou Hong said, Sect Head, that sword technique Here. Jun Changxiao tossed over the Ice Sword Divine Art and said, Go and study it. Single-handedly killed the Storm Wolf King, rewarding the disciple with a divine grade sword technique Sect Head Jun was a littlevish. Mhm, he was only like this with his disciples. In order for the rogue cultivators to not scrap-pick, he was willing to search for a supreme treasure. Zhou Hong caught the booklet and was dumbfounded. This was an extremely powerful sword technique; it would only be right for it to be seriously handed over to him, but it was actually thrown into his hands! Many thanks Sect Head for bestowing this sword technique! Zhou Hong quickly took the booklet and scrambled to a quiet ce to look through it. When he saw that the first page described how the sword technique was created by the Sword Emperor, his eyes were filled with burning passion. Sword Emperor. That was the life goal of any sword cultivator! To be able to cultivate a technique created by the Sword Emperor was his honor! Zhou Hong opened up to page two and started to learn the Once Character Quick Move. From time to time his brows would wrinkle, then his face would be serious, then he would be filled with joy! Ye Xingchen secretlymented, This child, as long as he seeds inprehending it, it will definitely be a big help to his cultivation along the Sword Way. Lonely Sword Emperor created the Ice Sword Divine Art, but it was not merely a sword technique and more like a sword realm. A naturally talented or extraordinary sword cultivator would profit a great deal from learning it. Zhou Hong began to cultivate. Sect Head Jun also started to refresh the store. Except, this was when his tragedy began. After refreshing 10 times and consuming 200 points, he only added to his pile of useless daily necessities! Why didnt I just buy another 4 bottles of Aptitude Transformation Fluid? Why did I have to refresh the store?? Jun Changxiao was crying on the inside. The system quipped: [Because youre cheap.] If it werent for you instigating me, how could I have refreshed the store? Jun Changxiao yelled. System: [Okay, fine, Ill take the me.] Jun Changxiao clenched his teeth and refreshed once more, since killing the Fire Dragon Beast would cause the value to exceed the limit again so he might as well spend some more now. Mhm, he was a little addicted now. This time his luck was okay. After refreshing 5 times and consuming 100 points, he found a martial skill called the Fire Controlling Secret Art! This thing was ordinary-grade advanced. Although it was inferior to the Opening Mountain Palm, it was a rare fire ss martial skill, perfectly suiting Jun Changxiao who had the Exquisite me. Buy! [Ding! The host has spent 50 contribution points, obtaining Fire Controlling Secret Art x1. The item has been transported to the storage ring.] [Ding! Sect Contribution: 800/1000.] Since this required a fire seed for cultivation, the system did not automatically set it as a sect technique. Jun Changxiao continued to nce over the items and discovered that the next item was a martial skill named Ninefold Frozen Palm and hurried to click on the item. [Item: Ninefold Frozen Palm Description: Some ice ss martial emperor from somewhere created this martial skill. Uses: Afterprehension of eachyer, the user may gather ice type spirit energy to freeze the opponent. Comprehension of all nineyers will allow the user to freeze 10,000 miles of Heaven and earth. Advantages: Is suitable for ice ss martial artists. If there is a special ice ss physique,prehension will be enhanced. Disadvantages: Requires the user to be ice ss. Price: 100 contribution points. Rank: Divine-grade intermediate.] Ice and fire martial skills came out together in one refresh this was excellent luck! But Jun Changxiaoined, What suits me is only ordinary grade, but this thing is a divine grade martial skill, isnt this a damn joke? The system said: [If the host chances upon an ice ss aptitude, he can dual cultivate ice and fire.] You think I have that type of luck? Jun Changxiao pessimistically snarled. The system self-righteously responded: [As a dignified man, you cannot doubt yourself!] Tch. In order to convince me to spend more money, your repertoire is very moving. Jun Changxiao looked at the recuperating Lu Qingqian and wondered, Wont this martial skill suit her? Qianqian. He walked over and asked, Are you alright? The ice will this young woman had created a moment ago had been shattered by the Storm Wolf King. She now sat cross-legged, meaning she had definitely been injured. Although Lu Qianqian had a cold personality and liked insulting Jun Changxiao, she had still drawn her sword in Spirit Spring Mount and Vast Spirit Gate, proving that she supported this sect head. With numerous women in this world, there would definitely be some who look cold but were not cold-hearted. Jun Changxiao hoped that this senior disciple of his was the kind to have a sharp tongue but a soft heard. Puff. Lu Qianqian used the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art topletely dispel the toxins in her body and indifferently said, Im fine. She spat blood but was still fine? Jun Changxiao almost had no words. Why did you not take a Healing Pill? No need, Lu Qianqian said. It was only a small wound and she only needed some rest, meaning it would be a waste to use a Healing Pill. Here. Jun Changxiao said, This Lord has an ice ss martial skill, you can cultivate it. Chapter 191: 180% completion Chapter 191: 180%pletion Jun Changxiao spent 100 contribution points, buying the Ninefold Frozen Palms and made 1000 copies of it. Although he could not cultivate it, since he had bought it, he might as well make copies and prepare for the future. Looking at the booklet the sect head had handed over, Lu Qianqian was startled, but still held her hand out. Xiaomo. Jun Changxiao turned around and called out, Find some wood to start a fire. Today we will eat wolf meat! Yes! Su Xiaomo hurried into action. Lu Qianqian flipped the booklet open. When she saw that it was a technique created by an ice ss Martial Emperor, her eyes were bright with shock. A martial skill created by a Martial Emperor would definitely not be low in quality. What shocked her was that the sect head had taken it out so casually! Without an absolute background, it would be impossible for a sect to have a powerful martial skill. Thus, Lu Qianqian began to believe that the Ironbone Sect did indeed have ancient history. Ye Xingchen thought Jun Changxiao was from the Upper Realm, she thought the Ironbone Sect had ancient legacy. The mind was surprisingly good at filling in gaps with bullshit! This was only natural, since Jun Changxiao had unbelievably handed out high grade martial skills to them. Hoo, hoo. The me crackled and arge wolf leg was roasted. The rogue cultivators also built up some courage, building a small fire in the distance and roasting some of the ape meat they had thrown out earlier. Many people had entered Death Valley multiple times, but this was definitely the first time they had seen people have a barbecue feast in this ce of danger! After the Ironbone Sect ate, some entered the tents to rest and others were responsible for taking look out. Zhou Hong did not sleep, immersing himself withprehending the Ice Sword Divine Art. With the excitement on his face, it would seem he had a good harvest. Lu Qianqian was also meditating on the Ninefold Frozen Palms, the shock in her heart gaining intensity. Although this technique could not bepared with the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Secret Art, but based on the description that it would allow the user to freeze any goal, even the Heavens and earth, it was definitely a divine grade ice ss skill! Lu Qianqian had used Frozen Land, which was also a freezing skill, but the level was low and could only create ice on the ground. Compared with the Ninefold Frozen Palms, it could be considered a difference between Heaven and earth! Shua! Sometime in the night, Lu Qianqian let an ant crawl onto her palm and erupted with cold qi, instantly freezing the ant into a little ice sculpture. Considering that she had only frozen the not even 5 HP ant, it wasnt very impressive. But this woman had only cultivated it for two hours! The reason I can understand it so quickly is because I have the Grand Mysterious Ice Heart Body, Lu Qianqian secretly thought. Indeed. The Ninefold Frozen Palm was best suited for someone with an ice ss physique and would beprehended faster! As for how much faster, it would depend on the level of that physique. The next day. Jun Changxiao woke up early and said, Lets set off! Fire Dragon Beast. You could tell by the name that it was a fire type savage beast. As long as you felt hot air from one tunnel, you had a good chance of finding it. Jun Changxiao secretly calcted. But after searching for a while, there were no passages where hot air could be felt. Instead, they had ughtered many other high-grade savage beasts. The process was a little difficult, since as they headed deeper, there were more and more savage beasts stronger than Martial Masters. But it was alright since nothing was stronger than that Storm Wolf King. Xiao Zuiji and Li Yuhua walked shoulder to shoulder at the front, the other disciples attacking with the Cold Edge Swords and Tyrant King Spear, smoothly killing beasts one by one. Following at their heels, the rogue cultivators were dumbfounded. These Ironbone Sect disciples, only that ice ss disciple and that sword disciple gave them an immeasurably strong feeling. But these other Martial Apprentices could actually still hunt Martial Ancestor-level savage beasts! If they left Death Valley and told others, no one would believe them! Roar! From one passageway, a thick-skinned first stage rhinoceros beast howled in pain, thudding to the ground as its body was littered with wounds. Another one dead! The rogue cultivators felt the corners of their mouths twitching. [Ding! The host has hunted a hidden savage beast. Epic mission is at 100%pletion, you have obtained 200 contribution points.] [Sect Contribution: 890/1000.] Hearing the notifications, Jun Changxiao opened the data panel and discovered that the epic mission wasnt actually consideredpleted. It seems like it will only be consideredplete once Ive killed the Fire Dragon Beast, he guessed. The system said: [Correct.] Jun Changxiao rubbed his hands together. If I continue to look for hidden savage beasts to kill, wontpletion go up? [Theoretically, yes.] The system added: [However, the host should pay attention to the time limit.] Its fine, theres still three days. There should still be time for a few others. Thus, Jun Changxiao brought his disciples along. So long as they saw a high-level savage beast, they would definitely kill it, since it might be a hidden quest. Naturally, they bumped into many beasts during this time. For example, a jackal pack, a colony of ants, and a wasp hive. Although these were shocking, they were not especially dangerous, other than being a good scare. [Ding! The host has hunted a hidden savage beast. The epic mission is at 120%pletion and you have obtained 200 contribution points.] [Sect Contribution: 1090/1000] Having killed another hidden beast, Jun Changxiao bought 4 bottles of Aptitude Transformation Fluid and firmly suppressed his thoughts to gamble in the system store. Since his previous luck was good and he got two ice-fire martial skills, his luck had definitely run out for the time being. [Ding! The host has hunted a hidden savage beast. The epic mission is at 140%pletion and you have obtained 200 contribution points.] [Ding] At the end of the day, Jun Changxiao had killed 4 hidden beasts andpletion had reached 180%. He spent all 800 earned points on Aptitude Transformation Fluid! Counting the 4 bottles previously bought, Sect Head Jun bought a total of 20 bottles of Aptitude Transformation Fluid 10 ordinary and 10 mid-grade. Not only did he gain items from the store, he also found numerous mineral ores and herbs. Especially in one passageway, he found more than 20 jin of Cold Iron and an entire pond of Ice Spring Water. Resting for the night, Jun Changxiao spent time refining Cold Edge Swords. By dawn, he had made 20. Although not every disciple had one, they were fully-armed. Only based on contribution points and equipment, this experience in Death Valley had only brought about gains! Jun Changxiao nned to continue seeking savage beasts and hit 200%pletion, but he suddenly felt burning energy from one tunnel. Sect Head. Li Qingyang solemnly concluded, Theres definitely a powerful fire type savage beast in there! Jun Changxiao said, All of you switch the cores in the Firm Iron Shields to high-level ones. Shua! Shua! The disciples took out peak Martial Master, even First State Martial Ancestor level cores, and put them into the Firm Iron Shields. With higher level cores, the defensive barriers would definitely be super strong! Xiaomo. Jun Changxiao said, Go and scout the situation. Let me, Lu Qianqian said. As an ice ss cultivator, she would be more rxed going into a burning region. Thats fine too, Jun Changxiao said. However, before she entered, he added, Be careful. Lu Qianqian did not respond, her whole body filled with ice cold qi and she gracefully vanished from their field of vision. Li Qingyang and the others quickly set up defensive lines. Soon, Lu Qianqian walked back and said, There is a high Fifth Stage Fire Dragon Beast inside. Good, very good. The final mission beast was found! Not only would killing itplete the mission, it would makepletion hit 200%! Sect Head. Li Qingyang solemnly said, The Fire Dragon Beast has strong mes, we should go around. Xiao Zuiji and the others put their shields down, getting ready to retreat. Jun Changxiao said: This Lord wants to see whether this so-called Fire Dragon Beast is truly a dragon or not. Huh? The people were dumbfounded. Earlier, when they met a high third stage savage beast, the sect head would choose to go around. But he wanted to face a high fifth stage savage beast? Chapter 192: difficult fire dragon beast Chapter 192: difficult fire dragon beast Previously, when he met a slightly difficult opponent, Jun Changxiao would quickly make retreat ns. But the Fire Dragon Beast was rted to the epic mission, so it had to be faced! Based on the burning heat, this high fifth stage savage beasts strength was extraordinary. He could not casually bring his disciples through, lest they get hurt. Qianqian. Jun Changxiao asked, Is this guy very big? Sect Head, an adult Fire Dragon Beast is at least four zhang (3.33m) in length, Li Qingyang said. By Falling Star Continents measures, one zhang was about 3 meters. Four zhang was thus 12 meters. Based on that, a Fire Dragon Beast would be the same size as a four-floored building! If the size was bigger, the strength was also greater! A little difficult, Jun Changxiaos brow wrinkled slightly. The system said: [Based on a Fifth Stage Martial Ancestor, the Fire Dragon Beast is at least 500,000 jin in strength.] 500,000 jin minimum! Jun Changxiaos mouth was twitching. The system added: [That is just a basic estimate, as it did not consider its me attribute. Therefore, if the host bring the disciples to hunt and kill it, the probability of their being a total party kill is 99%.] The chance of winning is 1%, Jun Changxiao whispered. System: [] Did the host not hear how I just said that going inside would result in a total party kill? Jun Changxiao certainly heard it, but as he rubbed at his temples, his brain was crazily thinking about how to deal with the Fire Dragon Beast. Zhou Hong, are you confident in killing it? Not confident, Zhou Hong truthfully said. If it was a high second or third stage, he might have the confidence. But since it was a high fifth stage Fire Dragon Beast, he could only run away. In front of absolute strength, the power gap was so great that it was oppressive. Zhou Hong said, Sect Head, if you give me some time toprehend the One Character Sword Move, I can kill it. How long? At least one month. Sect Head Jun wished to p himself. Why the fuck did you care about sect contributions? Why didnt you give him the Ice Sword Divine Art earlier?! It seems like Jun Changxiao secretly decided, I can only use the Green Dragon Crescent de. The system said: [Ever since the Vast Spirit Gate, the hosts cultivation has not had a substantial increase. Even if you forcefully use the Green Dragon Crescent de with the Strength Talisman, you might not necessarily be able to wound the enemy.] Fuck! Jun Changxiao said, Then Ill use the Irretractable Saber! That was his final card. He had saved two Seal Opening Talismans. In order toplete the Epic Mission, in order to not be stuck at this cultivation level, he would be willing to use both of them! The system approved this determination: [Good.] Sect Head. Lu Qianqian said, Give me a day or so to cultivate and I will be able to seal the Fire Dragon Beast with the Ninefold Heavy Palms. Jun Changxiao stared wide-eyed. Within a day of cultivating a divine grade martial skill, she could seal a high fifth stage savage beast? Was this was this a joke? Seeing Lu Qianqians expression, Jun Changxiao believed that she was not joking she was beingpletely honest! Sect Head. Zhou Hong said, If the Fire Dragon Beast stays still, this Disciple has confidence in heavily wounding it. Ye Xingchen, who had been silent so far, added: The Fire Dragon Beast is a fire type savage beast. If it is sealed with ice energy, the opposing attributes will cause its physical strength to drop that would be the best time to strike and kill it. Martial Emperors were Martial Emperors, their knowledge of the Martial Way were very rich. Jun Changxiao secretly thought, Since there are still two days left in this journey, it might be better to let them try it and save the Irretractable Saber as a backup. Seal Opening Talismans were very precious, so he would save them where he could. Alright! Jun Changxiao decided: Tomorrow, at this time, well go kill that Fire Dragon Beast! From a small distance away, the rogue cultivators were wide-eyed. The Ironbone Sect was truly arrogant, daring to provoke the extremely strong and me attributed high fifth stage savage beast. Elder Brother Shan, we should probably go. If the Ironbone Sect isnt able to handle the Fire Dragon Beast and calls it out here, well definitely die! This powerful fire ss savage beast, once it gets angry, burning down half of Death Valley is just childs y! Many rogue cultivators wanted to retreat. Moreover, after scrap-picking for so many days, there was no more need to follow the Ironbone Sect and face any risks! Go, lets leave! One rogue cultivator teams leader humbly said, Sect Head Jun, I and the others will say goodbye here first. I hope that your honorable sect can smoothly take care of the Fire Dragon Beast! Although there were blessings, the man was clear that this type of me attribute high fifth stage savage beast needed a Sixth Stage Martial Ancestor to deal with. Sect Head Jun, we will also say goodbye first! At this time, more than half of the 30 or so cultivators left. Looking at the ten or so who did not leave, Jun Changxiao asked, Why do you guys not leave? A middle-aged man with a scruffy face seriously responded, If not for Sect Head Jun, this Sun would never have been able to enter so deeply into Death Valley. Thus, I am willing to remain here and lend a helping hand. Right! A nearby Martial Master said, I and the others remained to help Sect Head Jun out! There were some who were sincerely grateful for Jun Changxiao. Others just wanted to gable if they killed the Fire Dragon Beast, there would definitely be good spoils! No need. Jun Changxiao said, You guys can observe. The people felt their mouths twitching. Was this Ironbone Sect Head looking down on them? Was he hoping they would retreat? Nope. Not at all. Jun Changxiao was worried that if too many people joined in, he wouldnt be able toplete his epic mission! Actually. That was a good problem to consider. If the final HP of the Fire Dragon Beast was taken by a bystander, it definitely wouldnt be considered a kill by him or his disciples! In order to make sure this didnt happen, it was best to keep others as observers! Everyone. Jun Changxiao pointed to a nearby passageway and said, Please go to that side and observe from there. If you enter arbitrarily, do not me this Lord for ignoring face. They had good intentions and wished to help him, but he actually got mad at them how impervious! Those with temperaments flicked their sleeves and directly left, others also retreated. Soon, this passageway only held the Ironbone Sect. The disciples sat cross-legged and recuperated, striving to adjust to their peak conditions. Lu Qianqian sat alone in a clearing. She had entered a deep level of meditation, entire body covered in cold energy. Ye Xingchen was surprised. Does this woman have an ice ss physique? Those without special attributes could cultivate special attributes. For example, Jun Changxiao. Without the fire ss physique, he still had the Exquisite me and could be a fire ss martial cultivator. But if he waspared to someone with a fire ss physique, then he would be like an amateur before a professional. Ye Xingcheng secretly thought, The martial skill that Sect Head handed over yesterday should not be low in rank. If she canprehend it by tomorrow and freeze a Fire Dragon Beast, her physique must also be extraordinary. No longer thinking about it, he continued to cultivate the Grand Mysterious True Sutra. Tomorrow would be a tough battle and he could not just stand by, so he had to carefully prepare. Li Qingyang and the others also knew that facing the Fire Dragon Beast tomorrow would be the biggest test of this journey, so they also adjusted to their best conditions! Xiao Zuiji did not cultivate, responsible for look-out. Jun Changxiao, since he had his cultivation suppressed, did not find cultivation meaningful. He stayed near Lu Qianqian, protecting her while he scrolled through the system store. Since he would need to refresh the list sooner orter, he might as well do it now. If he found something to help them kill the Fire Dragon Beast, that would be for the best! The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!