When Jun Changxiao appeared and directly grasped the ox horns with both hands, forcing the two massive ferocious beasts to stop, the thirteen warriors behind him all stared wide-eyed in unison.

Two middle sixth-grade ferocious beasts charging in fury could actually be stopped by his bare hands—what terrifying power was this!

Zhong Yi was also dumbfounded!

He understood even more clearly than his companions that although these ox beasts were clumsy, when they built up speed and charged, the impact force generated by their own strength and body weight was something even peak Wushi wouldn’t dare to intercept bare-handed!

Moreover, there were two of them in a frenzy.

Even a first-grade Wuzong would probably have to yield and retreat!

Shock, astonishment.

These emotions rippled through Zhong Yi and his companions’ hearts.

What shocked them even more was this:

Jun Changxiao not only stabilized the two ox beasts but also lifted his hands, hoisting them up, then viciously smashed them against each other!

“Gulp.”

Everyone swallowed in unison.

This… just how strong must one be to treat them like picking up small chickens!

“Boom!”

“Boom!”

The two ox beasts were rammed together several times, becoming dizzy and falling to the ground.

Jun Changxiao clapped his hands and said: “Beef is nutritious—much better than wolf meat or jackal meat.”

“Clang!”

He drew the Cold Edge Sword and began to butcher them.

Before long, the two giant ox beasts were dismembered, nearly ten thousand pounds of beef collected into his spatial ring.

The little dragon perched on his shoulder immediately became excited—clearly, the little fellow also very much enjoyed eating beef.

Zhong Yi and his companions remained in shock.

It wasn’t that they didn’t know there were many powerful experts in this world.

But the person before them looked no more than eighteen or nineteen years old, yet could so thoroughly dominate two giant ox beasts—this was truly too shocking!

“You’re Zhong Yi, correct?”

Jun Changxiao sheathed his sword and said: “You just said that if I saved them, you’d be willing to be my ox and horse?”

“That’s right!”

Zhong Yi said: “I said it!”

A true man’s word was his bond—he would absolutely not go back on his word.

Jun Changxiao swept his gaze over everyone and said: “Are you and they all independent cultivators?”

“Yes.”

Zhong Yi struggled to stand up.

Jun Changxiao said: “After your injuries heal, take these brothers of yours and go to the Iron Bones Clanging Sect in Qingyang Commandery.”

Iron Bones Clanging Sect?

Zhong Yi froze, then thought of how this person referred to himself as “this one,” and said in surprise: “Young friend, could you be the Iron Bones Clanging Sect’s Sect Leader Jun Changxiao?”

“Oh?”

Jun Changxiao said with considerable surprise: “You’ve heard of this one?”

“Ah! It’s Sect Leader Jun!”

“My heavens, no wonder he’s so powerful!”

“Someone who could defeat the Lingquan Sect’s Sect Master must be at least a peak Wuzong!”

The dozen-plus warriors’ eyes immediately filled with worship.

The matter of the Tegu Sect defeating the Lingquan Sect had long since spread throughout the Xingyun Continent. These independent cultivators who traveled far and wide naturally learned of it through various channels.

Zhong Yi said with solemn respect: “So it’s Sect Leader Jun—my apologies, my apologies!”

After learning of the Tegu Sect’s achievements, he had discussed it with his brothers and even said that if they ever joined a sect, they would definitely choose one with such boldness!

First challenging the Haoqi Sect, then challenging the Lingquan Sect.

In Zhong Yi’s view, this was boldness!

“However…”

He paused and said: “What would be the purpose of going to your esteemed sect?”

Jun Changxiao said: “Of course to join my Iron Bones Clanging Sect—surely you don’t think I’d have you bring them for a tour?”

The expression on Zhong Yi’s face immediately froze.

Jun Changxiao added: “If you have no interest in joining, this one won’t force you.”

Zhong Yi said: “This Zhong has long admired the Tegu Sect, and Sect Leader Jun has saved both me and my brothers. As long as you don’t disdain us, we’re willing to join the Iron Bones Clanging Sect!”

He actually already had thoughts of joining a sect. After all, continuing as an independent cultivator wasn’t really sustainable, but he’d never found a sect that moved his heart.

The Iron Bones Clanging Sect.

This sect whose reputation had recently risen greatly made Zhong Yi very interested.

Because he was in Huayang Commandery, he had only thought about it without ever developing any intention to go seek them out.

Moreover.

He would have to bring a group of brothers along.

Their aptitudes were ordinary. If they weren’t accepted, he definitely wouldn’t join either.

Zhong Yi.

Valued relationships and righteousness.

This could also be seen from the earlier situation.

In this cruel world, people like this were not only rare but often didn’t have good endings.

But from how his companion, even while dying, still shouted about being brothers again in the next life, and how the living companions willingly stood before him, it showed they deeply recognized him.

Jun Changxiao tossed over a waist token carved with “Iron Bones Clanging” and said: “Take this to the Tegu Sect, and someone will receive you.”

“Sect Leader Jun.”

Zhong Yi clasped his fists and said: “This Zhong and the others will take our leave first!”

He first had his companions carry the bodies of their fallen brothers, then limped toward the sixth region.

These people could leave alive because they encountered Jun Changxiao.

Who knows how many other teams, due to recklessness or seeking thrills, became food in the mouths of ferocious beasts.

The System said: “Why not give healing pills?”

Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes and said: “You think I’m a charity? That I give healing pills to every injured person I see?”

“You gave them to Li Qingyang, and you also gave them to Xiao Zueji.”

The System dug up old history.

Jun Changxiao said: “I saved Qingyang because I had just integrated into the Xingyun Continent but was still a person from another world.”

“So to speak, the host is still warm-hearted and frequently helped old grannies cross the street on Earth?”

“Couldn’t help them up.”

The System said: “What about Xiao Zueji?”

Jun Changxiao said: “Only because I was short one disciple and wanted to try my luck to see if I could recruit a genius.”

“As it turned out, you bet correctly.” The System said.

Jun Changxiao said: “So, doing good deeds still brings rewards.”

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden mission [Standing Up for Others], obtaining 500 contribution points.”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 790/2000.”

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden mission [Standing Up for Others], triggering a hidden reward—spatial ring storage capacity increased to ten times!”

“See.”

Jun Changxiao spread his hands and said: “Didn’t I tell you?”

The System said: “I’m very curious—if the ones attacking them weren’t Gale Wolves, and the host had no intention of recruiting this person, would you still have intervened to save them?”

“Yes.”

Jun Changxiao answered decisively.

“Not afraid of being criticized as a saint?” The System said.

Jun Changxiao said: “For the sake of saving his brothers, willing to be someone’s ox and horse—if I didn’t save someone with such deep relationships and righteousness, where would heavenly justice be?”

“Furthermore.”

“You’re merely hypothesizing.”

“The fact is, this person not only has deep relationships and righteousness but also very strong abilities. By saving him and recruiting him into the sect, I’ve gained a fierce general!”

From Zhong Yi’s earlier performance, he was certain his aptitude was definitely not low.

This kind of disciple was very difficult to recruit through opening the mountain gate, so since they encountered each other, he must proactively extend an olive branch.

The System said: “In just one short year, the host’s mindset has undergone great changes—this is something I didn’t anticipate.”

Jun Changxiao shrugged and said: “I also wouldn’t have thought that my formerly ordinary, common self would suddenly arrive in another world and become the master of a sect.”

“From the current perspective.”

The System said: “The host works very hard and is doing quite well.”

“Obviously.”

Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes and said: “Carrying a bomb around all day—would not working hard do?”

“This is Heaven bestowing a great responsibility upon this person, first one must…”

“Scram.”