Back on Earth, Jun Changxiao’s studies weren’t particularly good, but he practiced calligraphy well, so the characters he wrote could be described as vigorous and forceful as iron paintings and silver hooks, with dragons flying and phoenixes dancing!

If the evil sect forces hadn’t come charging over in full force, Xie Guangkun would definitely not have been able to resist applauding in appreciation.

“Sect Leader Jun.”

He said with furrowed brows: “You’ve set up such an arena and named it with life and death—could it be you want to fight the evil sects that are about to arrive?”

“Correct.”

Jun Changxiao said: “According to jianghu rules, I will fight them openly and honorably!”

“…”

The corner of Xie Guangkun’s mouth twitched.

According to the news he had obtained, the Huayang Commandery evil sects had sent two Wuwang—facing strong opponents of this level openly and honorably would definitely result in a miserable death!

“Sect Leader Jun.”

Xie Guangkun said: “The other side is coming with fierce momentum this time—why not hide first, and come out after the storm passes?”

This was the solution he had thought of on the way over.

Although helpless, it was also the most prudent method at present.

“City Lord Xie.”

Jun Changxiao said: “This seat will not retreat. This seat wants to tell the whole world that my Tiegu Sect’s first principle is: In life, be an outstanding hero; in death, become a heroic spirit!”

They’d never heard of this first principle before!

Some Tiegu Sect disciples took out their pocket notebooks to write it down, while others closed their eyes to memorize it.

“In life, be an outstanding hero? In death, become a heroic spirit?” Xie Guangkun repeated it once, and immediately felt solemn respect.

Facing a powerful enemy invasion, yet still able to remain calm and composed, still able to speak such magnificent words—truly an iron-boned, upright man!

“So be it!”

City Lord Xie was infected by this and said: “Since Sect Leader Jun wants to fight, Xie is willing to overcome this crisis together with the Tiegu Sect!”

He didn’t mention the three million six hundred thousand citizens, because for this kind of matter, he could only represent himself!

“Many thanks!” Jun Changxiao cupped his fists.

Knowing that a great enemy was approaching, yet still supporting him like this—this was truly seeing true feelings in times of adversity!

…

The sky gradually brightened, and the modified energy-saving lamps hanging on the trees also went out.

The life-and-death platform that had just been completed not long ago, shrouded in the light morning mist, emanated a solemn and dignified aura.

I stand with blade drawn, laughing toward the sky.

Whether I stay or go, my loyal heart remains steadfast.

The vigorous and powerful characters written on the wooden boards—if someone saw them, they would definitely feel awe in their hearts.

The Tiegu Sect disciples didn’t return to the sect to rest. They stood in neat rows on both sides of the arena platform, hands clasped behind their backs, each one standing with head held high and chest out.

Seeing this, Xie Guangkun thought to himself: “Truly worthy of being the Iron Bones Clanging Sect!”

The morning mist gradually faded with the sunrise, and everything became clearly visible.

Suddenly, many martial artists appeared in the mountain wilds.

Xie Guangkun’s heart tightened as he thought: “Have the evil sect forces from Huayang Commandery arrived so quickly?”

No, no!

They weren’t martial cultivators from another commandery—they were all… Qingyang City martial cultivators!

When they got closer, Xie Guangkun saw Patriarch Li, saw Patriarch Zhang, saw many independent cultivators he recognized.

“Patriarch Li.”

“Why have you all come?”

Li Qingyang’s father said with a solemn gaze: “The Tiegu Sect faces trouble—we’ve come to help!”

“Sect Leader Jun has raised the prestige of our Qingyang Commandery. Today, when Huayang Commandery evil sect forces come to attack, we must fight to the death to protect him!”

“Fight to the death to protect!”

The Qingyang City families and independent cultivators shouted loudly.

Just then, the Ai Family from Huyang City, the Song Family from Sunyang City, as well as the city lords from seven cities, also successively appeared within view.

They hadn’t come to watch the excitement—they had come to support the Tiegu Sect!

The Huayang Commandery evil sects had bullied Qingyang Commandery for more than just a day or two. Everyone had long been filled with complaints—it was the Tiegu Sect that had vented their anger for them.

Now that they faced trouble, naturally support came from all directions!

In a short time, nearly one hundred thousand martial cultivators had gathered near the life-and-death platform—a truly magnificent show of force!

Of course.

Those who came were all families or independent cultivators—not a single sect.

Because the sects in Qingyang Commandery had to be Alliance members, and they definitely wouldn’t side with Jun Changxiao.

“Sect Leader Jun!”

The Liyang City Lord cupped his fists and said: “Three years ago, within my territory, the seventh-rate Righteous Harmony Sect, five thousand three hundred and twenty people, were all annihilated by the Wind and Rain Pavilion—even the old, weak, women, and children could not escape.”

“You destroyed the Wind and Rain Pavilion.”

Speaking thus, he bowed deeply and said: “Ao expresses thanks on their behalf!”

“Sect Leader Jun!”

The Shouyang City Lord bowed and said: “Han expresses thanks!”

Within his territory, there had also been an eighth-rate sect that was destroyed for offending the Little Demon Sect.

“Thump!”

A young man knelt down, kowtowing to Jun Changxiao with tears streaming down like rain, saying: “Thank you, Sect Leader Jun, for avenging my family of thirty-six—please accept this bow from Wang Dong!”

He was a direct descendant from a small family in Yaoyang City.

Years ago, he had followed his father and others to train in the Valley of Death. Because of a fierce beast, they offended the Thunder Hall, and ultimately suffered annihilation—only he alone had managed to survive by luck.

“Sect Leader Jun, please accept Zhang’s bow!”

“Sect Leader Jun, please accept Hu’s bow!”

“Sect Leader Jun…”

Martial artists one after another bowed to Jun Changxiao in respect.

Most of them had been bullied, or had relatives who died at the hands of the four sixth-rate sects.

What defines an evil sect?

They are primarily cruel and take pleasure in killing.

They never consider others’ suffering—as long as someone provokes them, they must pay a painful price.

So they killed many people and also had many enemies.

Now that so many martial cultivators were bowing to Jun Changxiao, it meant that by successively destroying four evil sect forces, he had also eliminated evils for the people!

Although the Xingyun Continent was cruel, there was also genuine feeling present.

The Tiegu Sect had helped them and their relatives take revenge—this was a great kindness and virtue, so today when they faced trouble, they must come to help!

“Everyone.”

Jun Changxiao said with righteous bearing: “Punishing evil and eliminating wickedness is what our Iron Bones Clanging Sect should do.”

“…” The system was speechless.

Clearly it was because the four evil sects from Huayang Commandery had offended the disciples that he went over and destroyed them—how did it become, in his mouth, that he was a great hero punishing evil and eliminating wickedness?

Could someone really put gold on their own face like this!

Yes.

Jun Changxiao.

Just then, the Hundred Sects Alliance members led by Qin Haoran appeared within view.

When he saw so many Qingyang Commandery martial cultivators gathered before the arena platform, he thought: “Could it be that these people, like myself, have come to watch the Tiegu Sect be destroyed?”

“Sect Leader Jun!”

The Liyang City Lord said: “When Huayang Commandery evil sects come to attack, we absolutely will not agree!”

“We will not agree!”

The crowd shouted in unison, their voices shaking heaven and earth!

These words deeply moved Jun Changxiao, and he realized that on the cruel Xingyun Continent, not all martial cultivators had twisted values—there were still quite a few martial cultivators with positive energy!

Qin Haoran, who had just been speculating, was once again invisibly slapped hard across the face, and his complexion immediately became ugly.

Had they gone mad to dare protect the Tiegu Sect!

Or was it that they didn’t have a deep understanding of the evil sects’ cruel methods?

No!

Both City Lord Ao and City Lord Han had had forces within their territories destroyed by Huayang Commandery evil sects—they should know their consistent methods. Supporting the Tiegu Sect at this time—wasn’t that just seeking death?

“Hmph.”

Shen Tong said coolly: “Who knows what kind of magic potion that guy gave them to drink.”

“Everyone’s kind intentions, Jun appreciates them, but…” Pausing, Jun Changxiao’s voice rang out like a great bell: “A person takes responsibility for their own actions—the trouble my Tiegu Sect caused will be borne by my Tiegu Sect alone!”