The Battlefield Gate gradually opened.
All martial artists across Xingyun Continent personally witnessed it.
This day had still arrived.
Outside the altar, the Grand Priest’s expression showed pain.
The battlefield opening represented the continent dispatching two thousand experts to enter. Though nominally competing with other planes for glory, in reality… they were going to their deaths.
In a certain forbidden land, Young Master Yuan was covering his face while laughing strangely.
He had been waiting for this day—waiting for the major sects to dispatch all their elites, then beginning his grand rampage!
“Swoosh!”
“Swoosh!”
Streams of light flew upward from below, stopping before the newly opened bronze gate.
These dozens of people were all elderly, their bodies erupting with Saint-level power—clearly all Half-Saints or Martial Saints!
City Lord Han was there.
Mu Changhong was there.
Situ Haoyun was also there.
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Nearly two thousand Emperor-rank experts from across the land also flew up, hovering below the Saint-rank experts.
The Planar Battlefield’s first batch of entrants: six Martial Saints, fourteen Half-Step Martial Saints, the rest all Emperor-rank.
Some came from great sects, some from great families, and some were reclusive rogue cultivators who shunned worldly affairs.
They gathered before the bronze gate. Though not deliberately releasing their auras, they still emanated an intimidating presence.
“Sect Master.”
Li Qingyang stood before the great hall, looking up: “Our Xingyun Continent has quite a few experts.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head: “At most the ninth tier. Forget facing the Chihai Continent—even facing the eighth tier, they’d be beaten until they doubted their existence.”
…
“Heavens, so many experts!”
“Anyone who can fly in the sky must all be Martial Emperors!”
All martial artists across Xingyun Continent watched the sky, filled with solemn respect.
After Jun Changxiao’s announcement regarding the Planar Battlefield, they understood these people were fighting for the continent and rightfully deserved the highest respect!
“Father!”
In a certain family, the young man who had just assumed the family position gazed at the heavens, clenching his fists tightly: “Your son will definitely revitalize the Qin Family and not disappoint you!”
“Master!”
Atop a mountain peak, a sword-bearing man vowed: “This disciple will carry forward the Ultimate Sword Dao!”
Similar situations played out continuously across the entire continent. Juniors who had received arrangements from their elders transformed grief and indignation into strength, vowing to bring glory to their ancestors and continue the legacy!
Inside Miaohua Palace.
Xi Jingxuan adjusted her vintage eyeglass frames, praying: “The Grand Elder should also be in the first batch. I hope she can return safely.”
Changsun Fanghua and Leng Xingyue showed bitter smiles on their faces.
Just from the bronze gate emanating supreme majesty, the Planar Battlefield must be terrifying beyond measure. Whether the Grand Elder and the others could return alive… could only be wishful thinking.
…
Below the bronze gate.
The nearest elderly man with an immortal bearing said solemnly: “This time entering the Planar Battlefield, regardless of how dangerous, we must do our utmost!”
The experts from all directions became serious.
During this period, they had mentally prepared themselves. Upon entering the battlefield, they would expand territory—even dying in battle wouldn’t matter!
The wind howls, the Yi River runs cold; once the warrior departs, he shall not return!
“Everyone!”
The elderly man with immortal bearing swept his sleeve: “Let’s go!”
“Wait!”
Just then, a voice came from behind.
The experts about to act all turned to look.
Jun Changxiao hovered in the distance, holding an amplifying megaphone: “If you pay now, it’s only ten thousand natural spirit stones. If you pay after entering, it becomes one hundred thousand natural spirit stones. So don’t miss this opportunity—it won’t come again!”
City Lord Han: “…”
Mu Changhong and Situ Haoyun’s mouths twitched.
My great Sect Master Jun, everyone was preparing to sacrifice themselves righteously. You not only didn’t encourage them, but brazenly scammed money—is this really something a human would do!
“Boy!”
A hot-tempered expert roared: “Do you think we’re all three-year-old children?”
“Hmph!”
A nearby expert said coldly: “If not for delaying entry into the Planar Battlefield, this old man would want to visit your esteemed sect right now.”
“The Eternal Ages Sect Master is too despicable!”
“He really treats a group of experts like fools? Giving him ten thousand natural spirit stones for no reason!”
“Damn! If I were stronger than him, I’d definitely beat him good!”
Curses from martial artists in various cities rang out.
“Very well.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “This lord sincerely wishes all brave warriors success in the battlefield, bringing glory to our Xingyun Continent!”
If he hadn’t first mentioned money, this sentence would definitely have earned goodwill from experts everywhere. But now they felt this boy was deliberately mocking them!
“Sect Master Jun.”
A Haoguang Sacred Sect elder said coldly: “We’re the first batch to enter. You’re in the second batch—we hope you won’t make excuses then or fear death.”
Jun Changxiao said: “The rise and fall of the world is every man’s responsibility. If Jun is needed, I’ll definitely charge through fire and water without hesitation, even unto death!”
“However…”
He paused: “There’s already no need to enter.”
The last sentence the crowd couldn’t understand. But the leading elderly man with immortal bearing said: “Everyone, don’t delay any longer. Let’s go.”
With that, he was first to move toward the bronze gate, then disappeared into the vortex.
The other experts didn’t hesitate either, entering in order.
“Sect Master Jun!”
When it was Mu Changhong’s turn, he stopped at the gate, transmitting with tragic resolve: “I entrust Honglian to your care!”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “City Lord Mu, take care!”
System: “…”
Entering the Planar Battlefield was clearly perfectly safe, yet he had to act out this scene of life and death parting—this was simply too shameless. Who knew if City Lord Mu would beat him to death after learning the truth.
“Father!”
“Master!”
As Xingyun Continent experts successively entered the Battlefield Gate, juniors could no longer suppress their emotions. They knelt on the ground roaring at the heavens, tears covering their faces.
This day, two thousand Emperor-rank and above experts from Xingyun Continent selflessly entered the Planar Battlefield for the sake of all living beings. They moved everyone and were destined to be forever recorded in history!
“Two thousand people, one hundred thousand each, two thousand times one hundred thousand equals…” Jun Changxiao returned to the sect, standing before the battlefield transmission gate, his breathing slightly rapid: “I’m about to strike it rich!”
…
At the Xingyun Continent base, in the open area below Suspended Mountain, space suddenly distorted, then gradually gathered into a vortex shape.
“Swoosh!”
After a moment, an elderly man with immortal bearing walked out from within.
He stepped onto the blue stone pavement. After adjusting to everything, his fingers trembled violently: “This place is the Planar Battle…”
The voice abruptly stopped.
Because he saw wide roads, saw buildings, and saw the Eternal Ages Sect disciples arranged in neat rows before him!!!
“Welcome, welcome! Warmly welcome!” Li Qingyang and the others shouted with hands behind their backs.
Though the elderly man with immortal bearing had reached Martial Saint level, he nearly stumbled and sat on the ground. His mind was full of thoughts: wasn’t he the first to enter? How could Eternal Ages Sect disciples enter the Planar Battlefield one step ahead!
“Swoosh!”
“Swoosh!”
More martial artists came through the Battlefield Gate!
They hadn’t had time to sense the Planar Battlefield’s murderous aura when they heard welcoming voices. Without exception, they were all stunned on the spot.
Those with the most spectacular expressions were Mu Changhong and Situ Haoyun. After all, both were extremely familiar with the Eternal Ages Sect and recognized at a glance that those welcoming them were all core disciples!
There was Huo Ling too.
And Chu Xiunan!
Wait!
Mu Changhong suddenly spotted Mu Honglian in the crowd, so he subconsciously rubbed his eyes, saying incredulously: “Am I… dreaming?”
“Swoosh!”
Just then, Xiao Zuiji stepped forward and arranged a chair. Jun Changxiao flew down to sit, crossed his legs, casually rested both hands on the armrests, and smiled: “Welcome to the Planar Battlefield, to the Xingyun Continent base. I am the base’s first Commander, Jun Changxiao.”