Zhao Doudou’s emotions of anger and roaring were rendered to the extreme—truly textbook-level acting.

No wonder he could swindle for quite a few years in a world that revered martial strength.

The question arose.

Was everything Zhao Doudou said earlier true?

The token was fake.

The Lingquan Sect disciple identity was also fake.

However, the two village massacres that occurred ten years ago were real, and the culprits were indeed Black Wind Stronghold and Lingquan Sect.

These two forces were destroyed by Jun Changxiao. What should have been secrets no one could know were still investigated and discovered by the Drizzle Hall later.

This was absolutely not whitewashing what Jun Changxiao had done in the past, because the world dominated by martial dao didn’t distinguish right from wrong. Moreover, a bandit gang and one that hired assassins to launch sneak attacks repeatedly—weren’t the reasons for destroying them sufficient enough?

“People with principles deserve respect.”

Zhao Doudou’s emotions calmed down and he said: “But if you use principles to defend evil, then you’ll only be spurned by the world.”

“I’ve said my piece.”

“Think it over yourself.”

“Creak!”

Zhao Doudou closed the door and left the cell with flair.

Not having used deception techniques in a long time, he was still so measured and controlled.

I’m really such a damn talent.

“Wow!”

Er Ya exclaimed in admiration: “You’re so amazing!”

Whether or not Dai Lu was persuaded was temporarily unknown, but this head warden had already recognized the deputy warden!

“Swoosh!”

Zhao Doudou flipped his flowing hair and said: “Don’t be infatuated with this bro—bro is just a legend.”

“…”

Seeing that self-satisfied face of his, Er Ya gripped the Soul-Suppressing Whip tightly, feeling the urge to deliver a full screen of 999 combos.

“Just kidding, just kidding!”

“Crack crack crack crack!”

“Ahhhhh—”

…

Dai Lu stood dazed in the cell for a very long time, then lowered his head to look at the token engraved with the three characters ‘Lingquan Sect,’ his facial expression gradually contorting.

Why do I want revenge?

Is it really because Lingquan Sect was destroyed?

Past memories surfaced in Dai Lu’s consciousness, making him think for a long time before understanding.

Revenge was only secondary. The real reason was that he had never been able to swallow the anger of being stepped on by Jun Changxiao right from the opening of the first chapter, couldn’t swallow the anger of not being able to defeat even his disciple Ye Xingchen!

Bro.

Stop kidding around.

One is a transmigrator plus system, the other is a Great Emperor reborn—the most impressive existences in current novels. That you’re still alive is already good enough. What are you still dissatisfied about?

“Stop deceiving yourself.”

Dai Lu lowered his head in extreme dejection and muttered to himself: “You’re just an ordinary person from the bottom. You stepped into Wuhuang thanks to the soul. How can you contend with these monstrous geniuses?”

His beliefs and persisted principles gradually wavered.

…

Over the following period of time, Zhao Doudou never came, didn’t even appear before him, because having already provided guidance, he needed to give him time to think. Being too frequent would seem too deliberate.

“Still haven’t figured it out?”

Jun Changxiao would occasionally visit the prison to inquire. Seeing that Dai Lu still hadn’t come around, he shook his head and said: “Since your method doesn’t work, then let’s use Er Ya’s method.”

“Sect Master!”

Zhao Doudou quickly said: “Give him a little more time. He’ll definitely figure it out!”

“Alright.”

“I’ll leave this matter to you.”

Jun Changxiao’s words just now were only spoken casually. For dealing with a man of iron bones, if they relied on Er Ya’s soul whip beatings to make him submit, it seemed rather meaningless.

…

Because the sect achievement value started at over 20,000, even though it had now upgraded and the exclusive sect mission wasn’t completed, the two types of reward notification sounds could still be heard daily.

Under the enhanced version of the Pill Pavilion, various pills beneficial for cultivation were successively produced and distributed to disciples for cultivation, with greatly enhanced effects as well.

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang said: “The newly refined Qi Gathering Pills work very well. Fellow disciples’ small realm improvements will be much faster.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao nodded, then leaned back in his chair, his mind full of thoughts about how to refine the Half-Step Wusheng Pill.

Under the piling up of various resources, sect disciples’ improvements were indeed fast, but they were merely small realms. Stepping into major realms had to rely on this thing.

For example, Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji and others had been stuck at peak Wuhuang for a while. If they had Half-Saint Pills, advancing wouldn’t be difficult at all.

“It’s time to go to the Starry Sky Fortress.”

Jun Changxiao had been waiting for the sect construction to upgrade. Now that it was complete, he turned his thoughts to that special existence in the cosmic starry sky.

Of course.

Not to wreck the place.

He planned to sneak in secretly, carefully investigate the internal situation, and conveniently go to the underground black market to look for materials.

Second-class residents all had Wudi level cultivation, and the subordinates sent consecutively to investigate were also not weak. Regarding this mysterious place, Jun Changxiao was still quite cautious.

…

Starry Sky Fortress.

“My lord.”

A black-robed elder walked into the secret chamber and said: “General Wu who went to investigate has been confirmed dead.”

“Who killed him?”

The fortress master sat cross-legged on a stone bed. Because he wore a mask, it was difficult to see what expression was on his face, but anger could be heard in his voice.

“Still can’t determine that.”

“However, combined with Guan Jiu and the other two.”

“This subordinate suspects it might be related to the Xingyun Continent.”

The black-robed elder said.

“Xingyun Continent is merely a low-level plane. The strongest person isn’t even there, so how could they have the ability to kill General Wu?” the fortress master said.

“Perhaps…”

The black-robed elder paused briefly and said: “The murderer is someone else, deliberately creating the illusion that Xingyun Continent did it, thereby distracting us while they themselves get away scot-free.”

“That’s not impossible.”

The fortress master said: “We’ll discuss this matter after this master’s injuries have healed.”

“Yes.”

The black-robed elder received the order and withdrew.

On the way, he wondered privately: “Someone in the mortal cosmos could actually injure my lord. This is really somewhat inconceivable.”

The fortress master continued circulating his mental cultivation method, enveloping himself with majestic energy.

However, every time he recalled that terrifying aura that had pressed down before, he fearfully thought: “Could it be power coming from the upper realm?”

…

Xingyun Continent, outside the cosmic starry sky.

Bai Luocha, who came to see him off, inquired again: “Little brother, are you really planning to go to the Starry Sky Fortress alone?”

“Too dangerous.”

Hei Luocha said: “We two will accompany you.”

Standing on the Ancient Warship, Jun Changxiao said: “Two older brothers, you should stay and protect the sect.”

If he were going to wreck the place, he would definitely bring two super fighters. But this trip was merely to gather intelligence, and having them responsible for sect security also allowed him to play boldly with peace of mind.

“Alright then.”

Bai Luocha cupped his fists and said: “Little brother, safe travels.”

“Two older brothers.” Jun Changxiao cupped his fists and said: “I entrust the Xingyun Continent and Eternal Sect to you both.”

“Little brother, rest assured!”

The Black and White Dual Evils pledged earnestly: “With the two of us here, no one can break in!”

“Whoosh—”

In the dark cosmic starry sky, the Ancient Warship transformed into a stream of light and flew past.

On this day, Jun Changxiao left the Xingyun Continent, merged into the vast and boundless cosmos, officially embarking on the path to conquer the sea of stars!

“Starry Sky Fortress, myriad planes!”

A resounding shout echoed through the endless starry sky: “Your emperor has arrived!”

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