Central Honored Province had many official roads.
The one Jun Changxiao and his disciples traveled just happened to lead to Jinling Commandery.
The Cao Family, the most prestigious in Jinling Commandery, always traveled this road with imposing grandeur, unstoppable.
Locals familiar with this family’s style would definitely make way immediately.
But.
Today they got their comeuppance.
Because they encountered Jun Changxiao, encountered the Eternal Ages Sect.
This stubborn bunch wouldn’t care about anyone’s status. As long as someone dared speed and charge at them, they had to be taught a lesson!
Look at life and death with equanimity; fight if you disagree.
This was a basic quality every person of the martial world must possess.
“You… who are you people!”
Having easily blocked their path and rushed forward to kick him flying, that domineering Cao Family martial artist finally realized this was a tough nut to crack!
“Xiaomo.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Tell him.”
“Yes!”
Su Xiaomo tossed her black hair and declared proudly: “Listen well. We are Eternal Ages Sect disciples, and this is our imposing, magnificent, and extraordinary Sect Leader!”
“Eternal Ages Sect?”
The passersby’s expressions changed slightly.
Clearly, they had heard of this emerging sect from Southwest Yang Province.
“The Eternal Ages Sect is ranked 100th on the latest Heroes Compete for Supremacy List. No wonder they’re so strong!”
“The Cao Family has provoked trouble!”
People discussed in low voices.
Martial artists in Central Honored Province territory had all heard of the Eternal Ages Sect and knew this sect was extremely volatile, fighting other forces at the slightest disagreement.
Like several evil sects.
Like Northeast Lu Province’s Extreme Cold Palace.
In people’s impressions, the Eternal Ages Sect was like a fledgling youth who feared neither heaven nor earth, extremely capable of causing trouble and extremely good at causing trouble!
Cold sweat gradually appeared on the domineering Cao Family martial artist’s forehead.
He had also heard of the Eternal Ages Sect and knew this sect was extremely volatile, even daring to challenge the Lily Saint Sect!
“Sect Leader Jun!”
The fury on that domineering martial artist’s face dissipated as he cupped his fists: “We have given great offense. Please forgive us!”
Even though he was sent flying, even knowing this group blocking their way was very strong, he still maintained full rage. But learning they were from the Eternal Ages Sect, he immediately backed down!
Not backing down wouldn’t work.
If he really offended them and they brought disciples to challenge the family, things would get serious!
Though the Cao Family was comparable to third and fourth-rate sects, they were ultimately just a family, still far inferior to actual third and fourth-rate sects.
Even the Lily Saint Sect couldn’t withstand them.
How could a single family withstand them!
Jun Changxiao shook his head: “Speeding is dangerous. What if you hit children? Even if you don’t hit children, hitting flowers and plants isn’t good either.”
That Cao Family martial artist’s mouth twitched as he quickly nodded: “Sect Leader Jun makes an excellent point. We will definitely slow down in the future and travel carefully!”
Jun Changxiao was very satisfied with this attitude of admitting fault, so he waved his hand.
“Swish!”
“Swish!”
Li Qingyang and others sheathed their swords.
The dozens of controlled Cao Family martial artists immediately breathed sighs of relief.
“We’re leaving.”
Jun Changxiao led his disciples to continue their journey.
After they left, passersby discussed again.
“The strength of dozens of Cao Family martial artists all at peak Wushi level—being subdued in an instant, these Eternal Ages Sect disciples’ strength is truly formidable.”
“Obviously. They challenged various major sects in Donghao Province at the Lily Saint Sect. Forget Wuzong—even Wuwang couldn’t defeat them.”
“Sects ranked in the top hundred of the Heroes Compete for Supremacy List are indeed extraordinary!”
“In my view, the Eternal Ages Sect has dark horse potential in this Dragon-Tiger Competition.”
The Cao Family martial artists helped their horses up and dejectedly took a detour to Jinling Commandery.
As for this grievance, they had to swallow it whether they could or not.
This fully demonstrated that with the Eternal Ages Sect’s current reputation, even in Central Honored Province, not just anyone dared provoke them.
…
Black Mountain Cliff was located in southern Central Honored Province.
Jun Changxiao participating in the Dragon-Tiger Competition definitely took him off course, but since there was still time before the competition, he deliberately brought his disciples there.
The dark sect force that showed up whenever it pleased made him very displeased. As long as there were any clues, he had to investigate quickly.
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
However, passing through a mountain forest, they faintly heard sounds of combat.
Two groups were fighting, their cultivation levels all at Wuzong, battling vividly.
Jun Changxiao was too lazy to bother and led his disciples around them.
As a result, after leaving that dense forest, they encountered many martial artists fighting.
The reasons were nothing more than: you stole my treasure, he stole his crystal core, even some fighting over stealing someone’s woman.
“Central Honored Province martial artists are quite volatile too,” Jun Changxiao shook his head.
As long as no one provoked him, he wouldn’t participate in others’ brawls, so the journey remained peaceful.
“Roar—”
Passing through another forest, a huge spiritual beast charged out, its eyes gleaming with sinister light!
“Seeking death,” Jun Changxiao said lightly.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Several figures flew out from both sides, then unleashed brilliant and colorful martial techniques, directly killing that spiritual beast comparable to Wuwang.
“Everyone.”
The white-robed man leading them sheathed his sword and said in a refined manner: “You’re safe now.”
Eternal Ages Sect disciples: “…”
Jun Changxiao said: “Many thanks for intervening.”
The white-robed man smiled: “This forest has many spiritual beasts. If you’re traveling, it’s best to follow the official roads—that’s much safer.”
“Thank you,” Jun Changxiao said.
“We’re leaving!”
The white-robed man waved his hand and disappeared into the forest with several martial artists wearing matching attire.
“Sect Leader.”
Li Qingyang said: “Those people’s strength was quite good.”
“They’re merely at peak Wuzong level. Several of them working together easily slaughtered a spiritual beast. They should be disciples from some sect,” Jun Changxiao said.
Su Xiaomo’s eyes burned with heat: “I’m looking forward to the Dragon-Tiger Competition more and more!”
“Let’s go.”
Jun Changxiao led his disciples to continue forward.
After this incident, he deliberately chose to travel through wilderness.
The more areas filled with fierce beasts, the more martial artists training there, so he could take the opportunity to assess Central Honored Province martial artists’ overall strength.
Sect Leader Jun wasn’t disappointed.
On the road to Black Mountain Cliff, they encountered quite a few Central Honored Province martial artists—some choosing to cultivate alone as wandering cultivators, others in pairs as sect disciples.
Their strength wasn’t necessarily higher than Eternal Ages Sect disciples, but the martial techniques they cultivated were all excellent, and their coordination was very synchronized.
Some high-level fierce beasts that might require dozens of people in other provinces to kill could be easily handled by just a few Central Honored Province martial artists.
Simply put.
Central Honored Province martial artists’ talent and strength at the same level considerably exceeded other provinces.
One land nurtures one people.
Land abundant in spiritual energy naturally produces martial artists more formidable than outsiders!
The stronger Central Honored Province martial artists were, the more excited Li Qingyang, Xiao Zuiji, and others became, because since joining the Eternal Ages Sect, they severely lacked opponents they could fight to their heart’s content!
“Sect Leader.”
Su Xiaomo said: “I feel my blood burning!”
“Yes!”
Li Fei clenched his fists: “I can’t wait to immediately find a Central Honored Province martial artist to have a good fight!”
“Don’t rush.”
Jun Changxiao said: “When the Dragon-Tiger Competition starts, that’s when you’ll perform.”
“Thud!”
“Thud!”
Suddenly, the ground began trembling.
Everyone quickly looked and saw emerging from deep in the forest a rough-looking man carrying a spiritual beast resembling a mountain on his back. Each footstep left a sunken footprint.
“Everyone.”
That person said rather awkwardly: “May I ask which direction is the Dragon-Tiger Competition venue?”
Looks like this fellow got lost.
Jun Changxiao pointed west: “Follow that direction and you’ll reach the city hosting the Dragon-Tiger Competition.”
“Many thanks.”
The rough man continued forward carrying the spiritual beast.
However, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally met Xiao Zuiji’s, briefly connecting before separating.
“Brother Xiao.”
Li Qingyang transmitted: “That fellow’s physical body is very strong.”
“Mm.”
Xiao Zuiji kept watching that rough man walking step by step, thinking silently: “He should also participate in the Dragon-Tiger Competition.”
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