The stronghold reaching town scale had already stupefied the warriors of Xingyun Continent. As a result, when they wore Eternal Sect uniforms, warriors from various planes acted like mice seeing cats, leaving them so confused they didn’t know east from west.

Using four words to describe their mood at that time—it was like a dream.

If it was a dream.

Then may it continue forever!

“Everyone.”

On the main peak, Jun Changxiao said loudly: “Our Xingyun Continent stronghold has already reached town scale. You can leave at any time now.”

The various powerhouses: “…”

After learning about the Planar Battlefield, they had spent these years unable to eat or sleep properly, even arranging their final affairs. As a result, coming here was like a suburban outing with no sense of experience at all!

Especially City Lord Han—he had even prepared a coffin.

“Of course.”

Jun Changxiao added: “Within the battlefield, killing enemies from other planes of the same level will earn 10 merit points. Upon reaching a certain value, you can purchase supplies at the merit store. You can also choose to stay here.”

Everyone’s expressions froze.

What they cared about wasn’t the merit store—they cared about the fact that killing one enemy of the same level gave 10 merit points, so…

“Sect Master Jun!”

City Lord Han said solemnly: “Merit points are only given for killing people?”

“Correct.” Jun Changxiao nodded.

“…”

City Lord Han’s mouth twitched violently: “Yesterday that aged voice said Sect Master Jun has sixty-three thousand merit points. Could it be…” He paused, then said with difficulty: “You killed six thousand three hundred people?”

This question was also what the various powerhouses had just been thinking, so they all pricked up their ears!

Of course.

Their hearts were definitely skeptical.

Six thousand three hundred people, all at minimum Imperial level—was this something a human could do!

“No,” Jun Changxiao said.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

City Lord Han said: “If not, why does Sect Master Jun have so many?”

“Because…” Jun Changxiao considered briefly, then explained: “Jun here killed over twenty thousand. Many of them were at Yellow rank, and later killing became so insane they stopped giving merit points, otherwise it would be at least two hundred thousand.”

This expression, this tone.

Fully demonstrated what was called understated showing off!

And the various powerhouses who had just calmed down immediately widened their eyes!

This guy didn’t kill six thousand-plus—he killed over twenty thousand? Good heavens, could he be any more absurd!

City Lord Han said incredulously: “Killed twenty thousand people?”

“Ancient history, better not to mention it,” Jun Changxiao said.

System: “…”

You’re the one who brought it up, yet you still have to pretend to be low-key!

The various powerhouses wouldn’t easily believe what Jun Changxiao said unless they saw it with their own eyes. After all, killing twenty thousand people truly exceeded imagination!

Of course.

Gou Sheng wouldn’t explain in detail.

After all, deliberately showing off like that would seem a bit forced, not in line with his understated, luxurious, and cultured persona.

“Everyone.”

Jun Changxiao said: “There are quite a few opportunities within the battlefield, appearing every so often. If you want to try your luck, you can also choose to stay.”

Opportunities?

Many powerhouses immediately became excited.

Although there were many experts on the Planar Battlefield, if they could obtain something good for martial cultivation, it would definitely be excellent!

This thing called opportunity truly held magical allure!

“Sect Master Jun.”

City Lord Han smiled: “Since we’ve come, we’ll definitely stay for a while.”

Anyway, there was no danger in the stronghold. If they didn’t stay a few more days, how could they justify the one hundred and ten thousand natural spirit stones that had died!

“The Bronze Gate is above the main peak. You all can leave whenever you wish. Jun here will go attend to business first.” Jun Changxiao cupped his fists, then returned to the main hall.

The various powerhouses dispersed one after another.

Some cultivated or enjoyed the scenery within the stronghold, some went out in groups to play around—it was completely like a group tour!

…

Inside the main peak.

Jun Changxiao sat down and took out the three Experience Talismans rewarded by the side quest to eliminate Battlefield Ghosts, murmuring: “Although they don’t have much effect, every bit of improvement counts.”

“Snap! Snap! Snap!”

The three Experience Talismans were all crushed. His strength improved slightly, though not very noticeably.

“Sigh.”

Jun Changxiao said helplessly: “When will I be able to break through to Martial Saint?”

Previously, there were first through ninth rank and peak to determine when he could trigger an epic quest. Now having stepped into Half-step Martial Saint with no corresponding minor realm divisions, he had no idea what the experience value cap was.

The System said: “Half-step Martial Saint can initially control the power of space. In my view, Host needs to comprehend this ability to a certain degree before having the possibility of stepping into Martial Saint…”

“Ding! Host has reached the Half-step Martial Saint limit and meets requirements. Epic quest activating!”

“Ding! Host has reached the Half-step Sword Saint limit and meets requirements. Epic quest activating!”

Notification sounds immediately rang in his ears. The System, which had been speaking confidently, changed its tune: “As expected, I guessed correctly. Congratulations Host on having comprehended the power of space!”

You guessed nothing!

Jun Changxiao was too lazy to deal with this thing and hurriedly pulled open the quest panel, clicking on the first quest—

Epic Quest [Nine].

Quest Details: As Host is the Stronghold Master of Xingyun Continent, you must fulfill your duties. Please expand the stronghold to city scale within six months.

Quest Failure: Failing to expand Xingyun Continent stronghold to city scale within the specified time.

Quest Reward: ???

“Damn it!”

Jun Changxiao said in collapse: “Reaching city scale within six months—this quest is a bit ridiculous!”

After the stronghold reached town scale, he had decided to focus his attention on the sect. This place would just serve as a dungeon for disciples to train in. Now that it was linked to a realm-suppressing epic quest, he could only refocus his attention on the battlefield.

“However.”

Jun Changxiao said with some relief: “With the Treasure Seeker, expanding to city scale within six months shouldn’t be much of a problem.”

Speaking of which, he clicked on the other quest.

Epic Quest [Ten].

Quest Details: Please, as Stronghold Master, declare war on a certain plane within one year and lead Xingyun Continent warriors to achieve final victory in the Slaughter Asura Arena.

Quest Failure: Not declaring war within specified time, no plane accepting the challenge within specified time, or being defeated in the Slaughter Asura Arena.

Quest Reward: ???

“…”

Jun Changxiao said helplessly: “Both epic quests are related to the Planar Battlefield. This is forcing me to not be able to focus on sect development.”

The System said: “Host can choose not to do them.”

“Get lost.”

Jun Changxiao leaned back in his chair: “First develop the stronghold’s scale, then go declare war on other planes.”

The Shi Nine quest was still acceptable to him, but the Shi Ten quest was a bit ridiculous, because within one year he not only had to declare war but also have a plane accept the challenge!

The Difficult-to-Receive Blade had killed tens of thousands of people, directly intimidating the various major planes of the battlefield. Challenging them—anyone with a remotely normal brain would definitely refuse.

If no plane accepted within a year, the quest would be considered failed, and he would definitely be stuck at this realm for a long time.

“Damn it.”

Jun Changxiao rubbed his temples: “A bit troublesome, a bit tricky!”

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