“Boom!”

Outside Heroic Spirit Mountain, another earthshaking explosion rang out. The entire earth cracked like a turtle shell, dust filling the sky.

Purple Scale Demon King stood proudly suspended in midair, as if overlooking all living beings.

“Gah!”

In the huge crater, Tiger Power Great King spat out a mouthful of blood. His internal meridians were severely damaged—clearly already in a heavily wounded state.

His strength was greater than Deer Antler Great King’s, but not by much. Naturally, he couldn’t withstand Purple Scale Demon King’s offensive.

“Purple Hall Master is getting stronger and stronger!”

“A spirit beast at Martial Saint level is like a little kid, being brutalized before him with no ability to fight back!”

Jiang Xie, Gongsun Haohai, and the others exclaimed in admiration.

“Bind them.”

Jun Changxiao said loudly: “Take them to Crossing Spirit Valley.”

Old Ding and Baiqiu Great King flew over, then bound the severely wounded Deer Antler Great King and Tiger Power Great King, each dragging one as they left Heroic Spirit Mountain.

Watching them leave, Shen Tong and Situ Yun took a long time to recover. When they finally struggled to their feet and looked at the deep craters caved into the mountainside and the shattered space, they collapsed to the ground again in fear.

This kind of terrifying Saint-level battle was something they hadn’t even dreamed of in their wildest dreams!

“It’s over… all over……” Qin Haoran knelt on the ground, looking at the great hall that had long since become ruins, and immediately broke down sobbing.

Though the two powerful spirit beasts had been subdued by the Eternal Sect, the destruction they brought was extremely devastating to Heroic Spirit Gate. Even if it wasn’t complete annihilation, their vitality was severely damaged.

“Alliance Leader Qin……” Shen Tong and Situ Yun wanted to comfort Qin Haoran but didn’t know where to begin. They could only leave words unspoken.

……

“Young Master Yuan.”

On the road to Crossing Spirit Valley, Jun Changxiao’s gaze was cold: “First you injured my ally, then you instigated spirit beasts to cause trouble in my Qingyang Commandery. Do you think this seat is easy to bully?”

“Sect Master Jun.”

Xi Jingxuan, who had been waiting in the distance, saw them flying over with two battered warriors and asked in confusion: “What happened?”

“Nothing much.”

Dog Sheng smiled: “Just two idiots causing trouble in my Qingyang Commandery.”

The word “idiots” was extremely accurate.

Without thoroughly investigating the situation, they dared to come to Southwest Yang Province looking for trouble. Being alive now was already quite fortunate.

“Let’s go.”

Jun Changxiao said: “We’ll continue on our way.”

“Screech—” The Demon Ridge Black Eagle cried out, then flapped its wings and flew rapidly.

Having thrown two punches, Jun Changxiao felt slightly fatigued and chose not to fly alone. Instead, he landed first on his contract beast’s back, traveling with Xi Jingxuan to Crossing Spirit Valley.

The journey was silent.

After flying for several hours, a mountain range shrouded in darkness appeared in their field of vision. At its deepest point was a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.

Crossing Spirit Valley.

Falling Star Continent’s number one forbidden land.

In normal plotlines, countless protagonists would benefit immensely in such environments, even winning over rich beauties and reaching the pinnacle of life.

However, when Jun Changxiao landed at the valley entrance, when Purple Scale Demon King and others stood behind him completely darkened, the aura emanating from the continent’s number one forbidden land had a distinctly trembling quality.

“Sect Master.”

Old Ding said: “Crossing Spirit Valley’s range is extremely vast. Not only does it contain fierce beasts and monsters, but it also nurtures various heavenly treasures. Since we’re here, why not search thoroughly inside?”

“This seat was thinking the same.”

Jun Changxiao had come not only to seek justice from the Demon Emperor Sect but also to see what was different about this continent’s number one forbidden land.

“However……”

Old Ding frowned: “I’ve heard there are two beasts inside comparable to……”

Purple Scale Demon King folded his arms and said indifferently, cutting him off: “These two are the spirit beasts of Crossing Spirit Valley.”

“Ah?”

Old Ding, Jiang Xie, and the others were dumbfounded.

Jun Changxiao was also quite surprised: “These two scrubs are Crossing Spirit Valley’s bosses?”

“Hmph.”

Purple Scale Demon King said indifferently: “This king once came here to recruit. I was turned away by them.”

Jun Changxiao walked over, grabbed Deer Antler Great King and pulled him forward, saying coldly: “Speak. What’s your relationship with Young Master Yuan?”

Initially, he thought the two spirit beasts comparable to Martial Saints were subordinates of Young Master Yuan. But now that he knew they were Crossing Spirit Valley’s bosses, the situation was a bit more complex.

Deer Antler Great King’s face contorted: “I… I formed an alliance with Young Master Yuan. If you don’t want to offend this Demon Sect force, quickly release us both……”

“Alliance?”

Jun Changxiao sneered: “So going to Qingyang Commandery to cause trouble was also Young Master Yuan’s instigation?”

“Correct!” Deer Antler Great King said.

If Young Master Yuan had been present, he would have coughed up blood reaching the sky.

Jun Changxiao’s eyes turned: “Perfect. This seat wants to catch up with Young Master Yuan. Since you’re Crossing Spirit Valley’s boss, lead us to find him.”

“I can!”

Deer Antler Great King’s heart immediately felt delighted.

This group was powerful, and he and his brother had been defeated. Taking them to find Young Master Yuan—that guy would definitely help rescue them for the sake of their alliance!

“Move.”

Jun Changxiao led everyone into the dark Crossing Spirit Valley.

Deer Antler Great King suppressed his injuries and obediently led the way.

This behavior of selling out teammates while bringing enemies to your ally’s home was probably something only the beast tribe could do.

……

Demon Emperor Sect.

Young Master Yuan sat anxiously in his chair because his heart had suddenly started beating rapidly, as if foretelling something bad would happen.

“Young Master.”

The black-robed elder standing beside him said: “Your complexion looks rather poor.”

“Elder Lin.”

Young Master Yuan clutched his chest, frowning: “I don’t know why, but I keep feeling something ominous will happen.”

The black-robed elder said: “Could it be Young Master’s injuries haven’t fully healed?”

“No!”

Young Master Yuan said firmly: “It has nothing to do with my injuries!”

The black-robed elder said: “Young Master hasn’t rested these past few days. Perhaps it’s overwork. Now that everything’s been arranged, why not get some good sleep to recuperate and prepare for great deeds?”

“Alas.”

Young Master Yuan sighed: “Those old guys are constantly watching for me to make a fool of myself, and my subordinates keep causing trouble. How dare I relax even a bit?”

The black-robed elder said: “Young Master takes all matters on himself. In the long run, you’ll eventually be exhausted.”

“My Demon Emperor Sect inherited the Demon Emperor’s will. After generations of hard work developing to today’s achievements, as Deputy Sect Master I must be conscientious and diligent, not daring the slightest negligence.” Young Master Yuan said solemnly.

“It’s a pity.”

The black-robed warrior said quite angrily: “Those old guys can’t appreciate Young Master’s efforts. Not only do they oppose you at every turn, but they offended the Eternal Sect, completely disrupting Young Master’s original plans.”

“Don’t mention the Eternal Sect.”

Young Master Yuan said wearily: “It hurts my heart!”

“Yuan Feng!” Suddenly, an angry roar came from outside: “Get your ass out here!”

This voice was like thunder on flat ground, scaring Young Master Yuan into jumping up, his expression terrified with a crying tone: “Jun… Jun Changxiao?!”

The black-robed elder said incredulously: “How did he find this place? Are the hundreds of thousands of fierce beasts in Crossing Spirit Valley all blind?”

“Rumble!”

An explosion sounded, space trembling violently.

“Swoosh!”

“Swoosh!”

Young Master Yuan and the black-robed elder hastily flew from the courtyard. Seeing the just-constructed mountain gate blown to smithereens again, he nearly couldn’t control spitting out blood.

Wait?

Why were Tiger Power Great King and Deer Antler Great King covered in injuries and being held? Had they fought Jun Changxiao and his group and been captured by mistake?

Young Master Yuan didn’t think too deeply. He hastily cupped his fists politely: “Sect Master Jun’s grand arrival—Yuan failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive me.”

“Young Master Yuan!”

Just then, Deer Antler Great King shouted: “My brother and I went to ambush Qingyang Commandery but failed and were captured by this guy. Quickly send experts to rescue us!”

“My brother and I went to ambush Qingyang Commandery… went to ambush Qingyang Commandery……”

“Pfft!”

Young Master Yuan covered his chest with one hand, his head tilting back tactically. Blood not only sprayed a zhang high but also created a beautiful arc!

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