“Thud!”

Stepping onto the solid and substantial ground, Jun Changxiao spread his arms in a wave-like motion and sang: “Come on, let’s have fun, we’ve got plenty of time anyway…”

He had originally thought the Demon Valley would be fraught with danger, but bringing elite disciples here turned out to be easier than playing against bots. Especially after obtaining all the martial dao qualifications inside—that truly felt amazing beyond measure.

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, Jun Changxiao sensed something was off in the atmosphere. Looking around, he saw warriors from various major sects all staring at him with expressions of disbelief.

He’d forgotten!

There were still so many people outside!

Jun Changxiao quickly withdrew his hands, clasping them behind his back, and instantly transformed into a serious expression, gathering around himself the bearing befitting a Sect Master.

This kind of high-difficulty face-changing maneuver could only be executed so smoothly by someone utterly shameless.

Of course.

The warriors from the major sects hadn’t noticed Jun Changxiao’s wave-like singing and dancing. Their minds were full of thoughts like: How is he alive! He shouldn’t be alive!

Everyone present were battle-hardened experts. After their brief surprise, they concluded that since this guy had walked out alone, the two hundred-plus disciples who entered must have all perished.

Though somewhat incredible, it generally matched their expectations.

Wait!

Even if this guy managed to survive alone, shouldn’t he at least be injured? But aside from some slight wrinkles on his chest, why did he look completely fine?

The wrinkles on Jun Changxiao’s clothes were from when Yao Mengying had hit him earlier.

“Sect Master Jun.”

A sect master smiled and said: “How was the challenge?”

This smile was laden with schadenfreude, gloating, and watching from the sidelines—a whole series of such sentiments.

“More than just fine!”

Jun Changxiao grinned and said: “It was absolutely excellent!”

Everyone: “…”

With all his disciples dead inside, he could still smile so radiantly—he must have been severely disturbed by demonic energy inside, his brain completely broken.

“Swoosh!”

“Swoosh!”

Just then, Li Qingyang and the others successively emerged from the vortex.

“There are survivors?”

The gazes of warriors from all sides flickered with surprise.

However, considering that Li Qingyang and the others had participated in the Dragon-Tiger Contest and their strength was decent, it was reasonable that they could barely survive.

One, two, three…

All two hundred disciples of the Eternal Ancient Sect and four elders appeared in the desolate land, standing in orderly formation behind Jun Changxiao.

After counting the numbers, the expressions of experts from various sects froze.

They weren’t mistaken!

However many entered, that many came out!

What… what’s going on!

Shouldn’t the outcome of a fifth-rate sect recklessly entering the Demon Valley be total annihilation? How did everyone come out perfectly fine!

Most devastating of all.

Judging from their condition, they didn’t seem to have suffered any injuries!

Did they go to the Demon Valley for training, or did they go sightseeing at a scenic resort?

Originally expecting the Eternal Ancient Sect to be wiped out after entering, they all came out without a scratch—it was a resounding slap in the face.

“Elder.”

A Martial Emperor from the Taixuan Holy Sect said in a low voice: “This is rather strange.”

Lin Yuan’s brow furrowed slightly.

Clearly, even this Half-Step Martial Saint couldn’t comprehend how the Eternal Ancient Sect could enter and exit without any losses.

“Sect Master Hao.”

Jun Changxiao walked up to the Dingyuan Holy Sect’s Sect Master, warmly grasping his hand and saying: “Thank you so much for giving this quota to my Eternal Ancient Sect. I, Jun, am truly grateful beyond measure!”

“Uh…”

Sect Master Hao looked completely bewildered.

He had brought disciples this time prepared for heavy casualties, but the Eternal Ancient Sect went in and came out without a scratch—this was truly bizarre!

Or perhaps.

They hadn’t triggered any beast hordes and just sat inside for half a shichen?

Others thought the same, so someone asked: “Sect Master Jun, did you actually challenge the Demon Valley or not?”

“We did.”

Jun Changxiao said: “It was quite thrilling.”

“Impossible!”

A sect elder said: “If you actually challenged it, how could there be no casualties!”

“Need I say?”

Jun Changxiao smiled and said: “My Eternal Ancient Sect disciples are strong. The fierce beasts of the Demon Valley posed no threat.”

“Nonsense!”

A nearby expert said: “You definitely found a spatial loophole, squatted inside for half a shichen, and then were sent back out!”

This statement gained the agreement of warriors from all sects.

In short, they absolutely refused to believe that over two hundred people from the Eternal Ancient Sect could enter and emerge completely unscathed.

“Sect Master Jun.”

A warrior said indifferently: “Even top-tier first-rate sects need at least two shichen to pass through the trials when entering the Demon Valley. How did your sect come out in just half a shichen?”

Jun Changxiao said: “We cleared it, so naturally we came out. Did you expect this Sect Master to stay inside with disciples to celebrate New Year?”

“Cleared it?”

“Hahaha, how ridiculous!”

Warriors from the major sects all laughed.

Jun Changxiao knew these people held no hope for his sect’s entry. Now that they had quickly cleared it with a full roster, skepticism was natural, so he couldn’t be bothered to explain.

“Farewell then.”

“Sect Master Jun, wait a moment.”

A sect elder blocked his path: “Since you say you cleared it, that means you obtained quite a few good things. Could you take them out for us to observe?”

“Apologies.”

Jun Changxiao shrugged and said: “If this Sect Master takes them out, I fear you all might develop improper thoughts, so it’s better not to show them.”

“In this old one’s view, you simply can’t produce anything, right?”

“Elder Sun, don’t be so blunt—at least give him some face. After all, he’s a Sect Master with so many disciples present.”

Lin Yuan, who had been suspended in mid-air maintaining a lofty position, said indifferently: “Sect Master Jun can rest assured. The rules for entering the Demon Valley were established long ago—everything obtained inside belongs to oneself. Others may not seize it arbitrarily, or they will face sanctions from all the major sects.”

“Elder Lin.”

A warrior smiled and said: “Sect Master Jun is just joking with everyone. We’re just having a laugh.”

“To find loopholes in the Demon Valley shows some ability.”

“This doesn’t count as ability. At most, this year’s quota was wasted. If we’d known, we should have let the Dingyuan Holy Sect enter instead.”

Jun Changxiao, who had been about to leave, heard them mocking him relentlessly one after another and felt anger rising in his heart.

Should I…

Show off or not!

Forget it.

Don’t flaunt wealth.

This Sect Master should continue the low-profile route.

“Swoosh!”

Thinking thus, Jun Changxiao waved his hand and immediately summoned the Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword. The blade flashed brilliantly in the sunlight, sweeping across the faces of warriors from various sects.

Blinding your eyes.

Right!

“This is…” A warrior knowledgeable about swords saw the swimming dragon on the blade and the engraved characters, his expression changing drastically as he exclaimed: “The Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword!”

“What?”

Warriors from all sides widened their eyes in unison.

They had just been discussing this ancient famous sword from the Ten Great Swords!

Jun Changxiao raised the Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword, sliding two fingers across the blade, smiling: “Everyone, this sword was obtained in the Demon Valley.”

“Impossible!”

Someone questioned: “It must be fake!”

“Swoosh—”

Before the words had finished falling, Jun Changxiao suddenly soared into the air, wielding the sword and slashing out. An unparalleled sword energy burst forth, instantly sweeping across a massive boulder in the distance.

It appeared quickly and disappeared just as fast!

“Thud!”

Jun Changxiao landed on the ground, the Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword’s tip pointing at the ground. That posture combined with his exquisite face was handsome to a new height.

“Crack—”

Just then, the distant boulder suddenly showed a diagonal mark, then crashed down with a boom.

“Real or fake?” Jun Changxiao said.

The expressions of warriors from all sides stiffened, their gazes becoming solemn.

Their strength was considerable. They could perceive that Jun Changxiao’s strike had no spiritual energy fluctuation—it was completely casual, yet it cleanly sliced through the distant boulder. This meant the sword was extremely sharp!

“Correct.”

A powerful expert versed in weapons confirmed: “What Sect Master Jun holds is indeed the Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword, absolutely not a counterfeit replica.”

He didn’t determine this from the sword’s power, but from the blade’s overall craftsmanship and most minute details. After all, such ancient famous swords hadn’t appeared in the world for ages—even if one wanted to forge a replica, there would be no basis for it.

“Oh, right.”

Jun Changxiao’s spiritual intent moved, and his entire body was instantly clad in fish-scale-like armor. He said: “This Sect Master also obtained this item in the Demon Valley. I wonder if anyone with discerning eyes can recognize it?”

“The Nine-Scale Body Protection Armor!” someone exclaimed in shock.

As soon as these words were spoken, warriors from the major sects were once again dumbfounded.

Even if the Eternal Ancient Sect was lucky enough to obtain one of the Ten Great Ancient Swords, how did they also obtain ancient armor whose fame was no less than the Jade Dragon Heaven-Questioning Sword!

Over the years, major sects had repeatedly entered the Demon Valley to explore. Obtaining even one Saint-grade initial-level treasure made them feel they’d profited greatly!

Jun Changxiao producing two pieces of ancient equipment was truly a resounding slap in the face!

“Everyone.”

“These two items were both obtained in the Demon Valley. They should prove that my Eternal Ancient Sect has cleared it, right?”

“…” Everyone fell silent.

“Without further ado.”

Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “Until we meet again!”

“Swoosh!”

With a grand wave of his sleeve, under everyone’s envious, jealous, and resentful gazes, he led his disciples away with swagger. Walking on the road, he said rather helplessly: “I really didn’t want to show off—they forced me to!”

“We can see that.”

The system said: “How wronged the host must feel!”