Xue Fuxiao laughed heartily and said: "Alright."

He directly pulled the old man behind him, glaring and said: "Behave yourself, if you don't, I'll beat you up!"

The old man glared back, fuming with anger, but ultimately dared not speak further.

Because he knew, when Xue Fuxiao said he'd beat you, he really would! This fellow truly feared nothing.

If he were to be beaten in front of everyone, he'd have no face left to keep.

The most crucial point was that he couldn't win in a fight.

Fang Che and the others were at the very end of the group, almost completely ignored.

Beside him, Feng Xiangdong spoke with reverence: "This is Yu Tianqi, who used to be ranked second on the Cloud Weapon List with his Soul Extinguishing Axe; it is said that he once battled Duan Xiyang for three days and nights, suffering serious injuries and his origin being completely destroyed..."

Fang Che rose with respect.

It was actually this old gentleman.

One man holds the pass, ten thousand demons stop,

Under the Soul Extinguishing Axe, the waves roil;

The bloody storm is nothing to fear,

A banner stands tall against the blue sky.

Soul Extinguishing Axe, Yu Tianqi!

Legend has it, during the great battle between good and evil, the Guardians were retreating, and two Vice Sect Masters of the Wei Wo Zheng Sect led thousands of top masters in hot pursuit, when at this crucial moment, Yu Tianqi arrived.

At Hei Feng Pass, alone with his axe, he halted the pursuers.

It was truly said, one man holds the pass, ten thousand can't open it.

In that battle, Yu Tianqi single-handedly fought against two Vice Sect Masters of the Wei Wo Zheng Sect, even severely wounding Xiang Beidou.

This directly resulted in Xiang Beidou losing much of his renown, and later to prove himself, he charged towards the Cloud Weapon List as a Vice Sect Master. He reached ninth place but, for some reason, stopped advancing.

He became the highest-ranking person from the Wei Wo Zheng Sect on the Cloud Weapon List.

Ba Wang's Whip, Xiang Beidou.

Yu Tianqi slaughtered hundreds of demons in that battle, covered in wounds but never retreating a step.

Only when Xue Fuxiao arrived for rescue did he finally leave together with Xue Fuxiao.

After that battle, the previously unknown Hei Feng Pass on the continent actually became a Holy Land!

A lone flag stands against the blue sky and clouds!

...

Up ahead, Dongfang Sansan was speaking with several elders from the Outer World Mountain Gates: "Please understand, gentlemen, so many old brothers haven't been seen for years, let me speak with my brothers first, and I'll chat with you all in a moment... I apologize greatly."

"It's alright, Ninth Lord, you go ahead."

The experts from the Outer World Mountain Gates also showed immense respect. Watching Dongfang Sansan's every move, they were even somewhat touched.

Dongfang Sansan smiled apologetically, then continued to chat with those elders one by one, calling out each name, waving and smiling to those outside as well.

Countless elders were brought to tears.

The Ninth Lord was still the Ninth Lord!

Even though he knew the importance of the Guardians to the high echelons of the Outer World Mountain Gates, he still chose to talk with these old, disabled, and useless dudes first.

To meet him today was a fulfillment of their hearts' desires!

Finally, Dongfang Sansan ascended the podium. As he stepped on the first step, he retreated a step back, turned around.

Facing the hoary heads and wrinkled faces in front of him, all retired Guardians with serious injuries, he gazed at their earnest eyes and bowed deeply.

"Ninth Lord..." came the choked voices from below.

"Brothers, live well, watch closely."

Dongfang Sansan's voice drifted out melodiously, he waved his hand, pointing to the Cangmang Continent, and softly said: "The continent will never forget you! It will always remember that you are the Guardians!"

"Do not speak lightly of life and death, live, keep living..."

Dongfang Sansan, gazing deeply: "...you must accompany me."

"Think about it yourselves, if all you old brothers were to leave, how lonely would I be."

He understood very well why these people came, to see him, fulfill their long-held wishes, while their broken bodies could still move, they wished to once again move forward and fight, to spill their blood on the battlefield.

Not having guarded for a lifetime in vain.

They are not willing to let their life skills vanish by dying in the mountains.

However, such a situation, Dongfang Sansan did not allow.

His heartfelt voice left a mark on them, countless retired Guardians were moved to tears.

"Willing to accompany the Ninth Lord in the mortal world!"

"Good. Remember your promise."

Dongfang Sansan smiled.

Everyone tearfully smiled as well: "We will definitely remember!"

Dongfang Sansan laughed heartily and said: "Let's all sit here and watch together, how our younger generation fights."

"Yes! Ninth Lord!"

Countless elders laughed heartily: "The younger generation is more valiantly strong than us!"

This was the moment when the leaders from the various Outer World Mountain Gates began to greet Dongfang Sansan.

Dongfang Sansan wore a face of apologetic smiles while engaging in leisurely conversations with the various leaders.

In the crowd, Fang Che watched carefully, memorizing.

In the order of greetings with Dongfang Sansan, it was the Netherworld Palace, Qingming Palace, Xuehua Palace, Ziyi Palace, and Baiyun Palace; then the Illusion Dream Mountain Gate, Xiaoyao Sect, Futu Mountain Sect, and Hanjian Mountain Sect.

Of course, there were those who did not come, but just these alone were enough for Fang Che to digest for a while.

It turned out that Hanjian Mountain Sect was at the bottom among these Mountain Gates.

Although its status was much higher than those not qualified to be here, like Yishan Sect and others. However, its status was not considered too high among the top Mountain Gates.

"Why are there so many Outer World Mountain Gates?"

Fang Che murmured.

Feng Xiangdong explained in a low voice beside him: "These here now, are just half, not even, of the top Outer World Mountain Gates. I hear, there's also the strongest Heavenly Palace; they never attend these occasions. They disdain participating."

"Heavenly Palace?" Fang Che frowned.

He had vaguely heard of this name before, thought it was a residence for the immortals, didn't expect it to be a Jianghu organization.

"Yes, Heavenly Palace. It is said that in the past, during the most critical time for the Guardians, the Ninth Lord once asked the Heavenly Palace for help, but Heavenly Palace was indifferent, so the Ninth Lord, in desperation, cut off all worldly supplies to the Heavenly Palace; Lord Xue and several experts abandoned fighting to blockade the Heavenly Palace's Mountain Gate, forbidding exit or entrance, and declared death upon all they met!"

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