Several days later.

White Tiger, the famed general of Southwest Yang Province, led the White Tiger Legion in a mighty wave toward Qingyang City.

Three hundred thousand troops pressing at the border—what did that mean?

Looking out from Qingyang City’s tower, the distant horizon was a solid mass of black, like an unstoppable tidal wave!

These soldiers also cultivated the martial path. When they released their cultivation power all together, the resulting pressure seemed capable of shaking half the firmament!

Though the citizens inside the city didn’t witness the scene of the great army at their gates, upon sensing the cold, stern aura pressing in from afar, they all trembled in terror!

Before such battle-hardened troops, ordinary mortals were truly like grass.

Even Xie Guangkun, standing on the city tower and looking at the solid mass of soldiers ahead, couldn’t help but swallow nervously.

If not for Sect Leader Jun taking responsibility for defending the city, he truly lacked the courage to face such a massive military force!

Xue Rengui remained calm and composed.

As a Five-Star General, he’d seen forces not just of three hundred thousand, but even of a million.

“Tsk tsk.”

Su Xiaomo sat on the city wall, grinning: “They look pretty scary.”

“With so many soldiers, if I just kicked randomly in there, I’d definitely kill quite a few.”

Li Fei’s eyes flashed with battle intent. He couldn’t wait to charge into the enemy ranks right now and unleash his Golden Right Foot to kill to his heart’s content!

“Crack!”

Tian Qi clenched his fist: “I’m getting a bit impatient!”

Over these three months, they’d been cultivating steadily with Spirit Stones and Qi Gathering Pills. Their realms had improved substantially, and they really wanted to test their skills against Zhenyang Commandery’s soldiers!

Xue Rengui wasn’t afraid because he’d seen great events.

Su Xiaomo, Li Fei, and the others weren’t afraid either, because their courage had long been tempered—even in desperate situations, they would maintain their composure.

This was the disciples of the Iron Bones and Clanging Metal Sect. This was iron bones and clanging metal!

Standing on the city tower weren’t just inner sect disciples, but also outer sect disciples like Song Xuanzhou, Lin Jianghang, Li Shangtian, Cui Bujian, Sima Zhongda, and others.

Apart from a small portion of disciples remaining at the sect to handle daily affairs, everyone who could come had come—they had committed their full strength.

He Wudi had come as well.

At this moment, he’d already reached Rank 6 Martial Master.

Having lost his memory three times and wasted three cycles of cultivation, yet still reaching this level in just over a month—truly worthy of being Iron Bones and Clanging Metal Sect’s inner disciple!

As for our Sect Leader Jun, he still lay ostentatiously on the city tower with a charming smile at his lips.

“I didn’t expect Zhenyang Commandery to send so many people.”

Watching the great army at the gates, Zhangsun Fanghua furrowed her brows.

In her view, Zhenyang Commandery’s dispatch of such a massive force meant they absolutely had to take Qingyang Commandery to further expand their territory.

Leng Xingyue said flatly: “Even if we hold off the two Fourth-Rank sects, Iron Bones Sect will find it extremely difficult to defend Qingyang City.”

Xi Jingxuan smiled: “Elder Leng, don’t jump to conclusions.”

Though from an objective standpoint, Iron Bones Sect and Zhenyang Commandery were incomparable, she still chose to believe in Sect Leader Jun.

…

Outside the city, White Ruihu sat astride a magnificent war horse in his armor, positioned among the great army, his gaze sharp and piercing.

As the supreme commander of the White Tiger Legion and one of Southwest Yang Province’s ten great generals, he naturally possessed the powerful aura of someone who’d spent long years on the battlefield!

A general of equal rank to Tao Yuan looked at the Iron Bones Sect disciples lined up on the city tower and sneered: “So few people defending the city—do they not take our White Tiger Legion seriously?”

“General Tao is something else.”

Another young general said indifferently: “To actually lose to such a lowly city and become a prisoner.”

“In my opinion.”

Someone said: “General Tao has probably already surrendered.”

Tao Yuan was the youngest general in the White Tiger Legion with exceptional military talent, so naturally many envied him.

Now that he’d been captured in defeat with no news whatsoever, they naturally had to kick him while he was down.

Even White Ruihu, upon learning that Tao Yuan had been defeated and captured, showed anger on the surface but actually felt relieved in his heart.

Recently, the Commandery Governor had greatly admired this person.

He’d been very worried about potentially being replaced in the future.

Now it was fine—with a defeat and capture as a prisoner, that would be a lifelong stain. Even if the Commandery Governor wanted to promote him, it would be difficult.

Indeed.

As Xue Rengui had said, White Ruihu was narrow-minded!

With a rising star like Tao Yuan under his command, even if he didn’t lose to Jun Changxiao, he would surely be undermined by White Ruihu in the future.

“General Bai!”

Spiritsource Sect’s Third Elder approached with a grave expression: “Standing before the city tower is the Palace Master of Wondrous Flower Palace!”

White Ruihu asked in surprise: “The Fourth-Rank sect from Tianying Commandery? What are they doing in Qingyang City?”

The Third Elder said: “Probably reinforcements invited by Qingyang Commandery.”

“Hmph.”

White Ruihu sneered: “Does Wondrous Flower Palace intend to interfere in worldly warfare?”

The irony of this statement.

As if Spiritsource Sect and Severed Waters Pavilion weren’t interfering in worldly warfare themselves!

The Third Elder said gravely: “Wondrous Flower Palace’s strength is extraordinary, especially their young new Palace Master, who’s called a remarkable woman.”

Though Spiritsource Sect and Wondrous Flower Palace were of the same rank, in overall strength, there was a significant gap.

Moreover.

Standing beside Xi Jingxuan were two peak Martial Kings!

If the Martial Kings sent by Spiritsource Sect and Severed Waters Pavilion dared to come before the city and make provocations, they could instantly teach them how to behave!

Zhenyang Commandery’s dispatch of experts from two sects to accompany them was meant to intimidate through superior strength, but with even stronger beings stationed on the other side, it lost its meaning.

White Ruihu didn’t care much.

These Martial Kings were merely the cherry on top. To truly take Qingyang City and the entire Qingyang Commandery still depended on his army.

“City Lord Xie!”

He channeled Qi to his dantian and called out: “For the sake of the citizens inside the city, you should give up resistance!”

Whoosh—

As soon as he finished speaking, a stream of light shot forth.

Spiritsource Sect’s Fourth Elder leaped up and formed a defensive Qi wall before him, blocking the bullet.

What kind of hidden weapon was this!

The Fourth Elder landed and steadied himself, his eyes showing surprise.

If his Spirit Sense hadn’t been fully open, he wouldn’t have been able to accurately capture the incoming stream of light with his naked eyes, much less release a Qi wall to block it.

Xiao Zuiji, standing in the watchtower, lowered his AWM sniper rifle and shook his head helplessly.

With a Martial King present, it was very difficult for him to harm the enemy.

Jun Changxiao rose from the rooftop, smiling: “Listen up over there, Qingyang City is now defended by my Iron Bones Sect.”

Iron Bones Sect?

White Ruihu and the numerous generals immediately sneered.

Spiritsource Sect’s Fourth Elder said gravely: “A tiny Iron Bones Sect dares to interfere in worldly warfare—utterly laughable.”

Jun Changxiao stepped on the Cloud-Treading Step and flew out, landing opposite the three hundred thousand troops. He pointed at that Martial King: “Old fellow, you seem to look down on my Iron Bones Sect. Come, battle this seat!”

One person openly declaring battle before so many—how ostentatious!

Spiritsource Sect’s Fourth Elder showed disdain: “This seat? Could you be Iron Bones Sect’s Leader, Jun Changxiao?”

As soon as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed, because that young man’s entire body emanated a special Qi that transformed into powerful pressure, pressing down on him!

The Fourth Elder tried to dodge, but under the Soaring Sword Divine Art’s sword momentum, his body not only moved sluggishly but gradually became frozen, ultimately unable to move a fraction!

“Old fellow.”

Jun Changxiao raised his hand, crimson light gathering at his fingertips, saying coldly: “This is the price for looking down on my Iron Bones Sect.”

Whoosh—

The Seven Mysteries Sunlight Piercer was unleashed, transforming into a beam of light that shot forth!

“No…”

Spiritsource Sect’s Fourth Elder was filled with terror.

Pfft!

But he’d only managed to shout one word before the crimson beam mercilessly pierced through his chest. His consciousness immediately severed from his Sea of Consciousness, and his pupils became dim!

Zhangsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue’s eyes widened in disbelief, as did White Ruihu and the experts from the two sects!

A Rank 2 Martial King!

Just like that… instantly killed by him!?