The battle between the Demon Emperor Sect and the righteous sects had reached fever pitch, with clashes erupting at any moment on various mountain peaks and across the wilderness.

All kinds of news spread throughout the provinces and commanderies. Many ordinary people sensed something abnormal and prayed silently that when immortals fought, they wouldn’t be implicated.

This level of combat, even if it harmed innocents, would have certain limitations. But if secular wars broke out across the provinces and commanderies, far more common people would be affected.

“Commandery Governor.”

In the City Lord’s Mansion of Zhenyang City, an advisor said: “City Lord Mu has entered the Dimensional Battlefield and hasn’t returned. He’s likely met with misfortune. Why don’t we take this opportunity to annex other commandery cities?”

“Alas.”

Zhuo Chaoqun sighed and said: “How could I not want to? But with the Eternal Sect stationed there, if I’m not careful and offend them, there’ll definitely be no good outcome.”

The world was in turmoil, with war fires blazing everywhere.

As an ambitious commandery governor, he naturally hoped to take advantage of the chaos to expand his territory.

But unfortunately, Mu Changhong of Tianyu Royal City had left, and there was still Jun Changxiao of Qingyang Commandery.

The advisor said bitterly: “If this fellow hadn’t emerged from nowhere, our Zhenyang Commandery would probably have already consolidated all the surrounding cities.”

Zhuo Chaoqun almost felt the urge to cry.

Previously, when launching the war, he had swallowed up Heyang Commandery, Huayang Commandery, and other places with crushing momentum. But then he was blocked at Qingyang Commandery. Not only did he lose an entire army corps, but Jun Changxiao personally visited and beat him into a turtle grandson.

Just when the grand enterprise he’d planned for so long was about to be completed, a Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared halfway through. This was extremely tragic.

The advisor said: “If we don’t attack Qingyang Commandery, the Eternal Sect shouldn’t get involved, right?”

Zhuo Chaoqun fell into deep thought.

With City Lord Mu gone, Southwest Yang Province was temporarily unmanaged. Mobilizing troops now to conquer other cities and expand his territory was undoubtedly the best opportunity. He really didn’t want to miss it.

“Report to the Commandery Governor!”

Just then, a subordinate walked in and presented a letter, saying: “The Eternal Sect has sent a letter.”

“Sent by the Eternal Sect?”

Zhuo Chaoqun opened the letter and saw written on it—

Before City Lord Mu entered the Dimensional Battlefield, he entrusted this seat with watching over Southwest Yang Province. Now that the world is in chaos, Commandery Governor Zhuo had best remain peaceful and law-abiding. Otherwise, don’t blame this seat for giving courtesy before using force.

Signed, Jun Changxiao.

These four words “courtesy before force” clearly meant: if you don’t behave, I’ll come over and deal with you!

Zhuo Chaoqun’s expression became serious as he said: “Fighting and killing is meaningless. Better to stay home and fish!”

The thoughts of conquering the world that had just risen were completely suppressed by a single letter from Jun Changxiao.

……

“Sect Master.”

Li Luoqiu said: “Sects have no authority to interfere in secular wars. If we send a letter so directly, I’m afraid Commandery Governor Zhuo won’t compromise.”

“If he doesn’t compromise, tomorrow our sect disciples will be bullied by others in Zhenyang Commandery.” Jun Changxiao said.

“……”

Li Luoqiu was speechless.

The Sect Master was deliberately fabricating charges to then righteously go cause trouble for Zhenyang Commandery.

“Of course.”

Jun Changxiao said: “This seat deeply believes that Commandery Governor Zhuo is a smart person who won’t be confused at critical moments.”

Li Luoqiu said: “The Demon Emperor Sect attacked several more sects yesterday.”

“During this period, Young Master Yuan has frequently acted, successively destroying so many sects. He must have plundered quite a lot of resources.” Jun Changxiao murmured.

Li Luoqiu answered: “The destroyed sects’ treasuries and secret rooms were completely empty. They must have taken them.”

Jun Changxiao’s gaze became cold: “Daring to harm this seat’s allies—once Elder Jiang finds their location, we must go seek justice!”

The System said: “Host isn’t going to seek justice for Sublime Flower Palace. You’re going to rob them.”

“Both.” Jun Changxiao said.

“By the way.”

Li Luoqiu said: “We’ve also received news that Palace Master Xi is on her way to our sect. It should be about the disciples being ambushed by the Demon Emperor Sect.”

……

That afternoon.

Xi Jingxuan arrived at the Eternal Sect with Leng Xingyue.

Jun Changxiao personally received them at the mountain gate. Seeing that woman with flowing black hair and wearing glasses, he couldn’t help thinking: “At first it felt incongruous, but now it actually seems quite fitting.”

The System said: “If she wore the school uniform Host designed, she’d definitely look even better.”

“Indeed.”

Jun Changxiao agreed.

A woman with such a good figure and beautiful face, wearing the avant-garde Eternal Sect school uniform plus a pair of large glasses—that would truly have a unique charm.

As he thought about this, Xi Jingxuan had already arrived before the mountain gate.

She looked in surprise at those several mountain peaks in the distance that reached straight into the clouds and said in amazement: “Sect Master Jun, your sect has changed quite a bit.”

Jun Changxiao smiled and said: “Just like Palace Master Xi—become even more beautiful?”

Li Luoqiu, standing beside him to greet visitors, widened her eyes, thinking incredulously: “The Sect Master can say such things? Has the sun risen in the west?”

Xi Jingxuan’s small face reddened.

“Palace Master.”

Leng Xingyue said in a low voice: “Don’t forget why we came to the Eternal Sect this time.”

“Oh, oh, oh.”

Xi Jingxuan hastily adjusted her mindset and said: “Sect Master Jun……”

Jun Changxiao said: “I’ve already learned about your sect’s disciples being attacked in the wild.”

He already knew?

Xi Jingxuan looked completely stunned.

The Eternal Sect’s intelligence network was extremely formidable.

Dog Sheng not only knew about it, but knew about it faster than Sublime Flower Palace.

“Palace Master Xi.”

Jun Changxiao said solemnly: “You and I are friends, and our sects are allies. Whoever bullies Sublime Flower Palace is bullying my Eternal Sect. In a few days, I will personally go seek justice for your sect.”

Xi Jingxuan said: “Sect Master Jun, were the ones who injured my sect’s disciples the Demon Emperor Sect?”

“Correct.”

“Sect Master Jun, the Demonic Path sect’s strength cannot be underestimated. They’ve been causing quite a commotion in the martial world recently, and many major sects have suffered losses. In my opinion, let’s just forget about it.”

Although Xi Jingxuan had witnessed Jun Changxiao beating up Young Master Yuan at Yinghui Mountain, she still believed the Demon Emperor Sect’s strength was extremely formidable. She didn’t want him to actively provoke major trouble because of her sect.

Simply put.

She was worried about Dog Sheng being bullied by the Demon Sect.

This visit wasn’t actually about the disciples being ambushed. It was mainly to discuss how to remain uninvolved now that the martial world was in chaos.

Jun Changxiao said seriously: “How can we let it go when disciples have been killed!”

Xi Jingxuan smiled bitterly and said: “In the face of absolute power, staying alive is already good enough.”

Two of her disciples had been killed. As the palace master, she was heartbroken, but could only be heartbroken. Because the killers were the Demon Emperor Sect—a force that could easily destroy third and fourth-rate sects. How could she possibly lead everyone to fight them to the death?

“Palace Master Xi.”

Jun Changxiao’s expression was solemn: “Our two sects have long been allied. Your disciples are my disciples, Jun Changxiao. Since they’ve been harmed by the Demon Emperor Sect, this vengeance must be avenged. You should return to your sect first and leave everything to me.”

“Sect Master Jun……” Xi Jingxuan was deeply moved but still rationally advised: “The Demon Emperor Sect’s strength is too formidable. We’d better not provoke them!”

“Whoosh—”

Just then, Jiang Xie flew over from the distance, landing gracefully in the Eternal Sect’s outer courtyard. He transmitted: “Sect Master, the Demon Emperor Sect is hiding in Crossing Spirit Valley.”

“Crossing Spirit Valley?”

Jun Changxiao sneered: “Young Master Yuan, your family has moved quite deep indeed.”

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