“Those not afraid of death can come find trouble.”

This was what Jun Changxiao had said before—very pretentious and very domineering.

Moreover, he was certain that having consecutively annihilated four sixth-rate evil sects would definitely shock Huayang Commandery, and sect-level forces definitely wouldn’t dare provoke him.

After calculating everything, he didn’t calculate that Godslayer Hall would stand up for them, contacting twenty evil sect forces, bringing nearly ten thousand disciples, and coming to kill in a grand procession.

“How depressing,” Jun Changxiao said with furrowed brows.

If it were just a group of evil sects joining forces, in his view they would be nothing but small fry, but with a third-rate evil sect participating, it became rather troublesome.

Li Luoqiu said, “Tomorrow morning, the mountain base will definitely be full of people.”

“How to respond?”

Jun Changxiao’s face became worried.

He dismissed the thought of going to find Shangguan Hong for help, because it was already dusk now. Even if he could make the round trip, he definitely wouldn’t be able to contact people from Heavenly Edict Academy for a while.

Furthermore.

They had just helped him—going to seek help again would really be somewhat unreasonable.

Therefore, he had to rely on himself.

Li Luoqiu said, “Take the disciples into the mountains to hide?”

“No need.”

Jun Changxiao said confidently, “With the Sect Protection Grand Array, they can’t get in.”

Li Luoqiu also knew the array formation was very strong and said, “They’re coming to kill with great momentum. If they keep blocking the mountain peak, we won’t be able to get out.”

“Therefore.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Must think of a way to handle this matter.”

The Sect Protection Grand Array could certainly protect the Tiegu Sect, and even wearing them down didn’t matter, but ultimately it was a troublesome big problem that must be handled perfectly like with Demonic Evil Sect.

“How to handle it?” Li Luoqiu said.

Jun Changxiao held his chin and said, “Let me think.”

After a moment, his inspiration flashed. He snapped his fingers and said, “We’ll handle it according to martial world rules.”

“Martial world rules?”

Li Luoqiu was left completely confused.

Right at this moment, she received a sound transmission from informants in the city—the content was that large numbers of Huayang Commandery martial artists were entering Qingyang Commandery, numbering fifty or sixty thousand.

“Fifty or sixty thousand?”

Jun Changxiao said in surprise, “How did it increase again?”

When the twenty evil sects dispatched their experts, the news had already spread through Huayang Commandery, and many martial artists spontaneously followed to watch the excitement.

……

Cangshan Sect.

Ma Yunteng had just returned when Wang Donglin hurriedly walked into the room, tossing over a letter and saying, “Big trouble is about to happen!”

“Big trouble is about to happen?”

He opened the letter. After seeing the contents clearly, he rose from his chair and said in alarm, “It’s over, it’s over—real trouble has happened!”

The letter was sent by Godslayer Hall’s branch.

The contents were—The Tiegu Clanging Sect of Qingyang Commandery wantonly annihilated four sects of our Huayang Commandery. Tomorrow they must pay the price. We advise your esteemed sect best not to participate, lest you be implicated.

“Alas.”

Wang Donglin sighed and said, “Godslayer Hall is telling us not to go help Sect Master Jun.”

Ma Yunteng said gravely, “The most worrying thing has still happened. This tribulation will probably be even harder to pass than Demonic Evil Sect.”

“What to do?”

“What else can we do? Quickly notify the Sect Master.”

With such a major matter, even though the two of them very much wanted to help Jun Changxiao, they must have the Sect Master make the decision.

At the same time.

Alliance Leader Qin at Righteous Qi Gate also received a letter from Godslayer Hall.

The general meaning was—we evil sect forces of Huayang Commandery will target the Tiegu Sect tomorrow. You Hundred Sects Alliance continue turning a blind eye.

“Ha ha ha!”

“Ah ha ha ha!”

Mad laughter rang out from the great hall.

“Jun Changxiao!”

Alliance Leader Qin said ecstatically, “Your big trouble has arrived!”

Still waiting during the day, it came by night.

At this time, forget turning a blind eye—he wished he could poke his eyes blind with his fingers to truly not see!

Such a joyful matter couldn’t be enjoyed alone.

Qin Haoran hurriedly sent carrier pigeons to the big shots of each Alliance sect, having them quickly set out and be sure to arrive at the Tiegu Sect tomorrow.

To do what?

That’s right, watch the excitement!

……

Huayang Commandery coming this time not only had great momentum, they even notified Qingyang Commandery in advance. Many martial artists all received the news.

“As expected!”

“I said the Tiegu Sect annihilating four evil sects—the Huayang Commandery side definitely wouldn’t let it rest!”

“Twenty evil sects came at once, and it’s organized by Godslayer Hall’s branch. Sect Master Jun is going to have terrible luck this time!”

“Hope they can safely pass through.”

Although they said this, Qingyang Commandery martial artists didn’t believe the Tiegu Sect could safely pass through this tribulation. After all, so many people came, so many experts—even fifth-rate sects couldn’t withstand it!

“Let’s go.”

“We’re going to Qingyang City.”

Many forces, families, and even rogue cultivators all took action.

Twenty evil sect forces from Huayang Commandery going to denounce the Tiegu Sect—this was a major matter. How could they remain indifferent!

……

Qingyang City.

After Xie Guangkun received the news, he anxiously paced back and forth in the main hall and said frantically, “My Sect Master Jun, how did you provoke another third-rate evil sect!”

No good, no good.

Must quickly go notify him.

Xie Guangkun calmed down. Even though it was already deep night, he still personally set out toward the Tiegu Sect.

However.

Upon arriving at the mountain base, his eyes widened.

At this moment, many white glowing objects hung from tree branches, illuminating the surroundings brilliantly.

“This is…”

Xie Guangkun said in shock, “Luminous pearls?”

No.

What he saw, on Earth would be called light bulbs.

This was something Jun Changxiao bought when refreshing merchandise—one of the daily necessities called Magic-Modified Energy-Saving Lamps. Without needing electricity, they could light up by themselves.

Speaking of which.

Why did he hang these things at the mountain base?

Because within the range illuminated by the lights, Tiegu Sect disciples were working overtime—some cutting lumber, some carrying stone slabs.

Xie Guangkun scanned once and realized they were building a platform!

“Hmm?”

Jun Changxiao, who was supervising the work, said in surprise, “City Lord Xie, coming late at night—what’s the matter?”

Seeing him so calm, Xie Guangkun’s mouth twitched as he said, “Sect Master Jun, the evil sect forces of Huayang Commandery have united together and are rushing over with killing intent.”

“I know,” Jun Changxiao said.

Xie Guangkun was stunned, then said in collapse, “Since Sect Master Jun knows, how do you still have the leisure to bring disciples here to build a platform? Could it be you want to listen to opera?”

Jun Changxiao smiled and said, “They’re coming from afar—this seat naturally must properly receive them.”

Xie Guangkun almost fainted to the ground.

The Huayang Commandery evil sect forces coming this time obviously wanted to annihilate the Tiegu Sect, yet he still wanted to receive them—was his brain sick!

One hour later.

A stone platform as large as a basketball court was constructed through the concerted efforts of Tiegu Sect disciples. Toward the sect’s location, they even erected a large wooden sign as a backdrop.

Only then did Xie Guangkun realize that what they built wasn’t an opera stage, but more like… a fighting arena!

“Bring a brush,” Jun Changxiao called out.

Li Qingyang hurriedly brought over brush and ink—and the brush was extra-large size!

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao grasped the brush, dipped it in ink, and with one hand began writing fluidly on the wooden board!

After a moment.

He withdrew the brush and stood, heroic and spirited.

On the wooden board appeared three powerful and vigorous large characters reading—Life and Death Stage!

“Swish! Swish!”

Sect Master Jun dipped in ink again and continued writing.

On the left side he wrote: “With blade drawn, I laugh at the heavens.”

On the right side he wrote: “My courage and loyalty remain in the Kunlun Mountains.”

Horizontal inscription:

Tiegu Clanging!